https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-01-02.pdf dbe3c503a2a16dffa0837dc6fc6491b4 PDF Text Text ----------- — - ■■ J---------------------------__ KRSTIRGS PUBLICU8RAK1 m S CHURCH ST ^h^unjanc^eiur «3m ewfitfwio Wn* -u Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 1/January 2, 2001 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 Year 2000 included many interesting developments by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The year 2000 began with Y2K worries and ended with heavy snows and a really white Christ­ mas, even a partial eclipse of the sun. In between there was a little bit of everything else, much that was good, some that was bad and lots of interest. For many the news of the year was per­ sonal, children born, the death of loved ones or in­ dividual accomplishments. This news doesn't often make the Sun and News, but this doesn't mean that news is not important. The key word for this year just past is probably "cooperation.” Thornapple Township and the Village of Mid­ dleville started the year with planner Geoff Moffat working for both munici­ palities and helping both communities face the fu­ ture. Cooperation has contin­ ued with the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission setting priori­ ties and sharing ideas and goals between the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District, Thornapple Town­ ship and the Village of Middleville. Other political changes during the year include the retirement of Village Clerk Roselle Havens, the death of local developer Bill Getty and recounts in Yankee Springs Elections in March in the Village and in Novem­ ber in the townships saw a major change in Irving Township as Kathce Pierce was elected super­ visor in place of Milton Buehler, who after almost 50 years in politics at the county and township level decided to retire. New and familiar faces were elected and with new and old working together, the transitions were smooth and local government business continues. New village Clerk Rhonda Fisk was in office in time to See year in review, pg. 2 Middleville installed a new play structure in Calvin Hill Park much to the delight of area children. In This Issue • CHS students rave about School to Life program • 69th Street widening will affect commuters . • Master planning process domi­ nates Caledonia year • Middleville council approves 2001 budget �Page 2/The Sun and NewSf WkJfeviHe Mi'January 2,*2601 .If /’;K| Year in review, continued from front page— Work on Middleville’s Main Street caused detours and delays. Students at the Middle School helped students who were less fortunate than themselves. These sixth-graders filled shoe boxes for Love, Inc. Lee students learned how to use their power to make qood decisions. Local businesses provided lots of service to the community. Here, The Scoop provides sweet treats. The enthusiasm for the new school year (with no bomb threats) is evident on Jeff Kulhanek’s face. 35 swear in those elected in Middleville. While tensions were ev­ ident between Yankee Springs and Thornapple Townships over the future of fire coverage in Yankee Springs, the close of the year saw some movement toward cooperation. Yankee Springs resi­ dents did approve a mil­ lage request for the pur­ chase of fire equipment, but no firm decision was made on the direction the township would take. In Thornapple Township many residents have begun working on the fire com­ mittee. The committee will report findings of a survey, discuss possible locations for a new fire station and other future goals to the township trustees sometime in 2001. The Local Development Finance Authority in the years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 S' "Ol'/t GOAL IS BEAL'TIFVL FLCNTERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE* a $ r Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services O^ne(Sn iBl"on(o.d Call 891-8646 Ownership of Simpson Industries changed hands but had little effect on the Middleville opera­ tion. Village of Middleville fi­ nally began alter the face of Middleville. LDFA and village funds were used as matching for several grants which began road im­ provements during the late summer. Drivers definitely had to cooperate with the detours and homeowners along Main Street had to deal with noise and dust. The contractors discov­ ered parts of Middleville's past during the reconstruc­ tion work, including a sec­ ond sidewalk six feet be­ neath the one being re­ moved and the corduroy road under the road pave­ ments. A long-term labor con­ tract was approved at Bradford White. More than 50 jobs were created. And by the end of the year the company seems to have solved the problems of nickel in the effluent at the wastewater treatment, which will mean lower costs for sludge removal at the waste water treatment plant. Simpson Industries, an auto parts manufacturer, finished expansion projects during the year. In the fall the company was pur­ chased by an investment company, but it does not seem to affect the Mid- Continued next page Contempo Salon FREE Tanning Lotion (s50 value!) with 10 Visit Tanning Package Coms in & (Jhud out dua 4 7 £ulb Stah of ths Cbd Janjiiny fhidd Limited Offer - Day & Evening Hours JaL! SaruMxs frntoimpoAaAy Salon (nA Ifa tmiiM family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 �The Sun and News. Middlevil'e Ml January 2. 2001/Page 3 Local Girl Scout troops were active throughout the year. The TK High School girls' cross country team repeated as MHSAA Division II champions. Reading is exciting The TK girts’ swim club began practicing dleville plant. Change took place at another area business when the Vecnstra family sold Pastoor's Family Market to Ralph Fahner and Ransom Lippink The store is now known as Middleville Market­ place and among the changes shoppers enjoyed this year are Sunday gro­ cery shopping hours. The arts weren’t forgot­ ten during 2000. Don Williamson completed the "Reclaimed Spirit" sculp­ ture and it and the brick river were installed on the site of the school building, which was taken down. Suzanne Gotthck com­ pleted and presented to the school board her painting celebrating the old and the new of Middleville. Students acted, sang, danced, learned and cele­ brated dunng the past year It was entirely a year of celebration in the schools. The high and middle schools were plagued by a rash of bomb threats. The students involved who were caught were punished severely, teach­ ers received special train­ ing and the warm open atmosphere of the schools cooled for a time. The school board also dealt with whether a chil­ dren’s book on fossils should be used, even though it might be contrary to the religious beliefs of some families in the dis­ trict. Board policy on use of the Internet and searches was also changed. There were other changes in the schools as well during the year. Su perintendent Jay Casor left to take a similar posi­ tion in Kentucky. He was replaced by assistant Su­ perintendent Midge Pippel Pippel's old position was filled in August by Lee Principal Sharon Kalee. Kalee was replaced just before the start of the school year by Jerry Mueller, who had been at Hastings. There was an attempted murder (drug related) in Middleville in March. The youths involved were sen­ tenced in barry County Circuit Court. Other crimes including an arson attempt mas­ querading as a hate crime in Yankee Springs, which kept local law enforce­ ment officers busy. Land use issues contin­ ued to concern local peo­ ple during the year. The See year in review, pg. 4 The GFWC-Gun Lake had an exciting year. Here Ruth Perrino (left) and Hariene Kok were selected as outstanding club woman and Mrs. Federation. FORTUNE CHEF RESEA URA NT Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American * Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616 891 1388 Auto Rates Reduced We’ve reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rates combined with our safe driver discounts mean big Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd M-37. Middleville Ml 49333 savings for you. Ask about our Multi Policy Discount, too. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family. Call today. r* MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU • . INSURANCE www fonmbureauinjurcnce-mi com �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 2, 2001 Year in review, from page 3 OUR Land Committee continued to work on in­ tergovernmental coopera­ tion to make sure everyone used the same vocabulary. Local organizations flourished during the year. January saw more than 160 jump into the frigid waters of Gun Lake during the Gun Lake Winterfest Polar Bear Dip. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation saw new scholarships es­ tablished during the year. The Gun Lake area General Federated Worn- Continued next page I he school voucher campaign evoked interest this fall. Area readers went "Wild about Harry Potter.“ _____ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chunk- Serving u Living Lord Sunday School . 9 30 a.m Morning Worship ............. 10:45 a in. Evening I’rawe................................. 600 p in. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p m. 7/40 (>xtli Street, SE - (Caledonia 2 miles east of M-57 Paster, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (uortbuvsi of Gun Lake) U* 1 I T c 1 0 R C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship .10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 7 00 p.m. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael SloneU Senior Pastor Chnssev Dykstra. Worship leader Demo Bourna Direc tor of Snaient Ministries Church Office 616-891-028? Visit our web site www bnghtside org Z'9:3O’'X r AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family J Covenant Churches of America \Night^/ 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk Pastor Paul M. Hillman “We are changed by God s love! “ 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........... ........... Sunday School 930 am 11 00 a m . 11 00 a m Adult Bible Class Rer. E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church: (616)795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God contutarttn and the worid'’ wship 930am 4600pm (OmM 4 Adult) (During the SdkxM Year) <. Scan Pastor LytteHe Synl. iouih Leader 41 Tiemner. ( ommunth Cdfatg Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. December 31 - First Sunday of Christmas:ide Fn 891-864$ Sunday School........................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 1 LOO a.m Sunday Evening Service........................... 6 00 pin Wednesday Mid Week Prayer . . 6 45 p in. Word d Life Clubs.......................... 6.-45 p in. Leighton Church Located in Ix-ighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . H30 a.m & 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.in Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .........6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . 6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday .6.00 p m. 1:ornmumty Lakeside Church \PIacc for Family X Fnrmh Whittles vilIc Avenue Allo CHR! STIAN Rf lONMf I) 9 30 a m l()45aau 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Bultmuit • r hurt h Offfie K68 MIV/ www lakeside community org (under construction) Contemporary Worship Sunday School lor All Ages Evening Worstup The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave , Morning Worship 10:00 a m 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. friends. f JHH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCM Rckvaeu Moages Dynamic Masic 2 Hrograr s lm Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted Io one another m brotherly love 8:30 a m 9:45 a m 11:00 a m. Rim 12. IO Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-8688 • (hunh WI-9878 {Eime Cfjurtl) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E Alto. Ml 49302 Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. SU NDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Aduh and youth interaction u nh God and others Puppet ministry tor kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Cali for a siheduk ot choices Peace Reformed Church s.3 is St. Paul Lutheran YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 WayiaBd Ml 4VU1 • NS'YOJ 7 30pm Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Ra P Adams Phow 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 UcsU-INH^r. Raadi II 00 a in Wed Fellowship pMlor JanKX l)fHkh MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 9 45am 10 50am 1‘taisc Singing »..c. 708 W. Main Street Church School, Sunday KAYTOWXSEXD. XOR.MAV KXOKK Awn uic Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. in the planning stage 250\rae Street •ChurchOffice Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk One mile east of WfnlneyvtUe Rd including our college youth. Details are still Rev Xitrman Kohns 616-89I-8I67 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9”26 Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. This will either be a watch-day service for the new year, or a service of celebration for and Worship Sen ice .................................... 1030 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Care) : CHIRCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Church Office (6161 891-1512 M-37at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary B950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 H91-HO2M • e-mail leightonSiserv net Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a m. t Church w i/A a curing heart for our ___ Preaching the living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 .i in (Jr. Church 8c Nursery available.) FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH THORN APPLE BIBLE Cl 1CJRCII 616-891-8119 On M-3? between £ alediauu and Middleville Parmelee Momr,g WorVwp 9 30 a m Middtev^e Sunday Schoo 945 a m Mioateviue Morning TVorsrwp 1100 a m Ret Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wvtne/Wie Ave at 84rh Si • 891-8661 • * The Church where every body is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School xnaay School 930om Suraa/ Momng Worshc 10-30 o m Meevg & on V/rdneyv’lfo kraay Evening )Vorsnc 600 pm wed M<^eek F-a/e< 4 8c*e Study . 700 pm. »ev TnomasSuys Pastor < �The Sun and News. Middlevrfle. Ml/January 2. 2001/Page 5 Miss Middleville and her court were an excitino oart of Herrtaoe Dav 2000. Churches throughout the area continued their fund-raising and outreach to the community. Here customers select from the Cookie Walk at the Methodist Church The Wizard of Oz came to Heritage Days. From previous page en's Club supported both an and academic scholar­ ships in 2000, funded by a successful Revue and other fund-raising efforts. f JB HARRISON The Thornapple Trail Association raised funds through grants, held a suc­ cessful clean-up day and waits for the Middleville section of the trail to be paved. Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” u Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison, 868-0050 President 1 -800-217-0712 | The Heritage Days As­ sociation held a very suc­ cessful two-day event. Carveth Village and the association sponsored a Miss Middleville contest, which brought Samantha VanderSloot honor and recognition as the first Miss Middleville in a long time. Freeport established a Fun Day, which is already being planned for 2001. The Freeport Historical Society is renovating its new home. Members held a quill show during "Fun Day" in the building. Girl Scouts danced to sell cookies and com­ pleted service projected during the year Mid­ dleville Boy Scouts were acme in the community as well Youth in Middleville area 4-H clubs completed Middleville Clovers had an exciting year. They raised money for abused children. The Civil War Battery made its last appearance at Memorial Day services in Middleville. successful exhibitions at the Barry County Fair in August. Some even had to make the trip to the State Fair. As 2001 begins change and continuity are part of everyday life. Some of what happens is remark­ able and will show up in the 52 issues of the Sun and News. Some of what happens this year will be remarkable to individuals and even if it doesn't make the pages of the paper is still important. U TK school students took the presidential election seriously. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middlevrtle. Ml/January 2 2001 Holly Trolley brings out the community by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Holly Trolley treated more than 200 res­ idents to visions of decora­ tions, tuneful sounds and more as it traveled through The group Heartsong per­ formed several as well, on one of the Holly Trolley trips. Event coordinator Mari­ anne Fritcher said. "It is wonderful how this event brings the community to­ gether. The art class asked me how they could help. Musicians asked if there was room for them in the schedule. I am looking forward to next year and know that it will be even better than this year." The chilly snow filled air brought people into the church to warm up. Any­ one who drank one of the many cups of coffee served last Wednesday has the Middlevilla Inn to thank. Hot chocolate and cookies were served by the members of the United Methodist Church's Youth Group. the downtown Middleville area. Young children oohed and ahed at the sights of lights (and Santa). Every­ one joined in on the singing of familiar carols. Boy Scouts from Troop 105 took tickets, shoveled pathways and helped light lookers cross Grand Rapids Street on their way back to the Methodist Church. Many trolley riders warmed up to the musical sounds of the Bell and Church choirs, Jeff Schillthroat and Vicki Marsh, sang along with Shannon Heynig. laughed at the God Squad Puppet Show or rejoiced as Voni Lucas closed the evening with piano versions of popular carols. This year’s visit by the trolley was underwritten by the Bradford White Corpo­ ration. Holly Trolley is a program sponsored by the Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce and the Barry County Transit Au­ thority. Scouts from Troop 105 shoveled the walks, took tickets and helped people cross the street Holly Trolley is a community effort. Here from left are Christina and Edwina Valdez and Heather Hawkins who served refreshments. The Middleville United Methodist Choir performed The God Squad sounded remarkably like Alvin and the Chipmunks when they performed. Standing are Ben Wolter and Nate Otto. Kneeling are Kevin Heynig Singing carols kept the wise persons warm The Holy Family greeted visitors to the Holty Trolley Church. HeartSong performed on the Trolley �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 2. 2001/Page 7 Mildred Cook-------------------------------- —------- — Donna L. Fox MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Donna L. Fox, age 79. of Middleville, passed away Saturday, Dec 23. 2000 at home Mrs. Donna L. Fox was born on Aug. 21, 1921 tn Hastings, the daughter of Floyd O. and May Belle (Oliver) Holes. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kel­ logg School, graduating in 1939 She was marncd to LeRoy B. l ox on Nov 8. 1944 Donna was a homemaker She was a lifetime member of the Middleville United Methodist C hurch and the United Methodist Women She devoted her life to her family, was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Donna enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening She is survived by her three daughters. Susan (Daniel) Rietman of Middleville. Chrystin Fox Rietman of Wayland. Claire Ann (Gordon) Golden of Middleville; one son. LeRoy b Fox Jr of Middleville, five grandchildren. Sam­ antha Vander Bosch. Jerrod Hirons. Tim Fox. Daniel Fox. Josh Golden; five great grandchildren. Adam Van­ der Bosch. Enc Vander Bos­ ch. Kyle Vander Bosch. Alyssa Vander Bosch. Jordan Vander Bosch; three brothers. Charles Holes of Lynden. Washington. Floyd (Mildred) Holes of Kalamzoo. Eli (Henrietta) Holes of Bay City; two sis­ ters. Virginia Lovett of Tucson. .AZ. Anna May (Herb) Thorpe of Haines City. FL; several nieces and nephew s. She was preceded in death by her husband. LeRoy Fox. granddaughter Annissa Greenman. sister Ruth Boley Funeral and committal services were held Wednes­ day morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middle­ ville Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Metho­ dist Church, or the Alzhei­ mer's Association. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville Mrs. Mildred Cook, age 88. went to be with her Lord Sunday. Dec 24. 2000 She was preceded in death by her husband. Vem; her son-m-law. Leon Colburn, her step-children. Lois and Bill She is survived byr chil­ dren. Gene and Mane Cook of Wayland. Manan Colbum of Hastings. Pauline and Bud McCurdy of Flonda. Darlene and Harold Bos­ hears of Middleville. Del- Mildred will be held Saturday. Jan. 6. 2001 at I pm at Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd St.. Caledonia with Pastor Raymond J. Town­ send and Rev Ralph Pratt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memor­ ial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Breton Manor Arrangements are be»ng made by DeVnes Funeral Home ores and Dennis Diekeves of Grandville; 25 grandchil­ dren; 52 great-grandchil­ dren; five great-great-grand­ children; her brothers and sisters. Arlene Knowlton of Ypsilanti. Kenneth and Gerry Leist of Highland. W illis and Edith Leist of New Pork. Ruth stiles of Holly, her sister-in-law, Henrietta Leist of Union Lake; and many nieces and nephew s. A Memorial Service for STREAM MAP of Michigan Every Angler Needs this Map for TROUT SEASON 35,000 miles of Michigan streams plus LAKES on one map "If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created, then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question the finest.'* - Howard Brandl. Outdoor Editor. Newark Star Ledger Included with each map Pinpoint the best fishing tn Michigan with this GUIDEBOOK valuable guide. Easily locate over 5,000 streams and 1.200 lakes shown on _ _ _ _ _ _ tte •StreamMapJ Find the mwt ^oductive waters forJ4 species of gamely Bernice G. Stehr HASTINGS Mrs Ber­ nice G. Stehr, age 83. of Hastings and formerly of I rceport, died Friday. Dec. 22. 2000 at Spectrum Health-East Campus in Grand Rapids Mrs Stehr was born June 28. 1917 in Alto. Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Dipp) Walton She was raised in the Alto, Freeport areas and attended Freeport school, graduating in 1936 from Freeport High School. She was married to Wellington Closson in 1938 and he died in 1950. She was married to Harry R Stehr on June 9, 1951 and he died Oct. 9. 1998. She moved to the Hastings area in 1976 from Freeport Mrs. Stehr served as post­ master in Freeport from 1942 until she retired in 1972 She was a member of Freeport Order of Eastern Star. Michigan Travel Trailer club. and enjoyed flower gardening and playing the organ. Mrs Stehr is survived by her daughters. Nancy (Rich­ ard) Stncgle of Hastings. Donna (Stephen) Fox of Hastings. Gayelynn (Mich­ ael ) Goodenough of Hast­ ings. sons. Rick (Lillian) Stehr of Middleville. Mich­ ael (Valerie) Stehr of Wayland. eight grandchildren. Kimberly Miner, Jack Miner, Sarah Woodward, Chad Nixon. Bernice Hough, Michael K. Stehr. Lacey Sanders, Brandon Sanders; several great grandchildren, step-grand­ children and step-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, brothers, Ralph. Floyd and Claude Walton. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 26, 2000 at Cathy (Smith) Tafelsky-------CALEDONIA - Cathy (Smith) Tafelsky, age 51. went to be with the angels after a 3 year struggle with primary liver cancer Remaining to continue their lives are her husband of 30 years. Gary of Cal­ edonia. her sons. Aaron Tafelsky of Caledonia, Steve (Holley) Tafelsky of Hud­ sonville. Kevin (Allyson) Tafelsky of Caledonia: her grandchildren. Christian Taylor Tafelsky. Chnstian Drenth. her father. Orland Smith of Silver Springs. Florida; her mother-in-law. Lanta Tafelsky of Traverse City. ML her brother-in-law. Ted Tafelsky of Grandville, her sisters. Carol (Mike) Anderson of Muskegon. Carlene (Dale) Southworth of Grand Rapids. Chnstme (Bob) Raudenbush of Cale­ donia; her brother. Russell (Shirley) Smith of Florida; her Special Aunt, Sue Por- ter. Caledonia; her Special (mom). Joyce Lass, Cal­ edonia; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, fnends. Cathy was a school bus driver for Caledonia for 17 years. She was very proud of her boys and loved all the many types of children she drove and took care of. Cathy was preceded in death at the age of 46 by her mother. Beny Smith, who also drove bus for Forest Hills for 18 years She asks instead of a lot of flowers, donations be made to her family A Mass of Chnstian Bunal was offered on Thursday. Dec 28 at Holy Familv Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Father David LeBlanc. celebrant Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Home Wren Funeral Home The Rev. Douglas Riechenbach officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Trail Association. P.O. Box 393, Middleville. Ml 49333. Arrangements were made by W ren Funeral Home of Hastings. , f I ORDER YOUR UNIQUE STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN I Available rolled or folded. 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When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range ot causes To establish and fulfill a long term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two bask alternatives • PRIX ATE FOUNDATIONS aie inde­ pendent chanties established, controiled and maintained over time by a donor • COMMUNFTY FOUNDATIONS are public chanties built by thousands of individuals families and businesses that care about their communities Caledonia High School .tudents say they're enthu­ siastic about the experi­ ences they’ve had out in he real world of work after aking part in the intern­ ship program. The school is trying to prepare students for work or for the next phase of ca­ reer training so the gradu­ ate experiences the change as a transition rather than an abrupt intro­ duction into the real world, as has been the case too often in the past. Joellyn Potgeter, who coordinates the School to Life transition program in Student Services, de­ scribed the details. The four-year program is designed to prepare stu­ dents as well as possible for the next stage of life beyond high school, whether that means work, a vocational training pro­ gram or college. "Everyone will work someday, and many will have several careers," she began. In school, kids see what it means to be a teacher, but "not everyone A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets distnbuting grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community’ oversees each foundation s administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you • achieve your philanthropic objectives • improve your community • maximize the tax benefits that chantabie donations can provide When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you, your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options wM work best for you. arry ommunity oundation P0BO1644 450Meadow Run Dm* -State 300 Hastags. Ml 49058 Phene 616^45-0526 * FteC 616-M5-4536 Em* Webste wwvtbanycl org is going to be a teacher," Potgeter explained. "Stu­ dents need to have back­ ground information. Before they can go out, they need prior knowledge about themselves, and about the careers they are interested in." At each grade level, ex­ periences are designed for students, each building on the previous exposure to the work world, to create a transition from one level to the next. Ninth-graders view videos on careers, learn to write a resume, and com­ plete a comprehensive computerized Interest and Ability Assessment pro­ gram called Discover. They pick one of three careers they believe they would like and give an oral presentation on it. in­ corporating Power Point or other computer technology for the presentation. They are given their first job shadowing experience in that field. Students may be strengthened in their at­ traction for a particular ca­ reer, or may find they do not like it at ail. Freshman Nikki Muusc recently observed Dr. Bob Jackson doing surgery at Southkent Veterinary Hos­ pital in Caledonia. She watched him spay a dog, a few cats and place a fake ligament in a dog’s knee, she said. She was a little concerned that she wouldn't like it, but in­ stead was quickly fasci­ nated by what she saw. "It was really interest­ ing," she said. "It was cool and neat." Muuse would like to be­ come an equine vet, but she is too young to job shadow where horses are involved, although she rides and jumps her own horse in competition. She would have to be 18 to job shadow a horse vet. It is considered to be too dan­ gerous. Her own horse is treated by Jeff Bunn in Lowell. He likes his job, and has en­ couraged her. She also talked to an older woman vet who is of small stature like she is. This was reas­ suring to be told a small person can do the job, if you just know how to work with horses. Potgeter said there is a group of ninth grade health and education students who go out every Wednes­ day to focus on careers in the health field. The stu­ dents go to nursing homes, preschools and elementary' schools. The mission is to create an understanding of science from a health per­ spective. Tenth-graders are given another assessment test for aptitude, called Career Scope, with seven specific tests and another 148 in­ terest questions so students can identify "where I am smart," as well as what they are truly interested in, Potgeter said. “Those two tests will Audra King and Korin Rabley are both seniors interning in business environments, which are giving them real world experience they can apply toward a future career. Both also are members of DECA, which they say has been an important step toward reaping the most from their internships. give the student informa­ tion about possible ca­ reers, and the preparation they might want." she said. Students will choo«e a job shadow experience' from that, and continue to update their resumes Stu- Continued next page Freshman Nikki Muuse recently observed Dr. Bob Jackson doing surgery at Southkent Veterinary Hospital in Caledonia during a job shadowing experience. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 2. 2001 /Page 9 From previous page dents look at additional career videos from six ca­ reer pathways, introduced at this level. The science curriculum has a unit On infectious diseases. Career emphases ar® incorporated into this, relating jobs in the real world to different ap­ proaches to combating disease. "We want students to understand where math, science, technology and communication are actu­ ally being used in the field of work, " Potgetcr said. Eleventh grade students go through Career Scope again to pinpoint their likes and dislikes. They have a junior interview. They are encouraged to go out on a job shadow to ex­ plore careers in business. They watch the career pathway videos, and can start college and trade school visits. Juniors also start their internship experiences. Students in business com­ munications do mock job interviews with profession­ als from local companies who come to the school. This gives them an idea of what a real career inter­ view is like. At the twelfth grade level seniors continue to do job shadowing, do in­ ternships, or begin appren­ ticeships or work experi­ ence. Senior Korin Rahley said her internship had been a very positive expe­ rience, and she would rec­ ommend it to other stu­ dents. Senior Audra King said her experience has made her more sure about her career direction. Her advice to other stu­ dents is that it is a great experience. "Be open minded and flexible, and be willing to do anything." Seniors also participate in mock interviews and take career skill training and update their resumes. Speakers come to talk about the six career path­ ways, such as health ca­ reers and human services. Representatives from Cas­ cade Engineering, Holland Home and the West Michigan Whitecaps were among those who came. CHS Seniors participate in a panel in which col­ lege students come back to CHS and talk and about life after graduation. Seniors participate in a senior exhibition, an oral presentation or demonstra­ tion within one of their major interests as related to work. Senior exhibitions are required in all Kent County school districts. In May seniors will give the presentation of their high school portfolio, a com­ prehensive portfolio of their best work, and what that work represents in terms of employment. A science project might be related to a career. The student must be able to explain how that project demonstrates skills that could apply to a job. Students must do an ora presentation on something that interests them, some­ thing they have learned how to research to learn about the subject, such as large animal research, or computer networking, for instance. "They would give sev­ eral demonstrations of what was learned about that topic, bow to be certi­ fied. etc." Potgeter said. "That is mandated by the district to get a diploma.” The school held an Alumni Career Fair just before Thanksgiving. It was attended by more than 60 alumni. People from D & W also came to talk to students about diversity and how important it is in the work force. Potgeter said "We would like to result from this, students who can pick the most appropriate classes for their interests and apti­ tudes while they are still in high school. "We would like our stu­ dents to do a better job in choosing the college that is appropriate or an ap­ prenticeship program and to be more successful in their choices, because they have more prepara­ tion at the high school level." Potgeter explained it’s important that they see it in a real setting to help them prepare for life. The program has achieved its goal for senior Audra King, who said students will learn a lot during an in- Our thoughts temship even if it’s not the field they will go into. "They will learn so much about the real world and the applications." In connection with real world involvement, stu­ dents also are encouraged to participate in different kinds of community ser­ vice to be well rounded, and learn to be team play­ ers. The goal is to help them become people with interpersonal skills, and skills in relating to others, Potgeter said. "We would like to have students that have a better reality of what the job market is all about. Many students have a romantic idea about work. Although it’s good to be somewhat idealistic, there are some realities out there that they need to come to terms with." See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 circle around our customers. Local libraries to close Jan. 15 Kent District Library invites mothers and their daughters, ages 12 and older, to read a book together for the Mother-Daughter Book Club at the Caledonia branch this winter. Mothers and daughters will gather at the library for coffee, refreshments and lots of book talking. Copies of the featured title for each branch are available at the library’s checkout desk Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Msl The Caledonia program is scheduled for 11 am. Saturday, Feb. 17. The book will be “Catherine, Called Birdy," by Karen Cushman. Mother-daughter Book Club slated The Caledonia and Alto branches of the Kent District Library will be closed Monday. Jan. 15, so that staff may attend an in-service training day. The libraries will open again on Tuesday. Jan 16 and resume regular open hours. At Hastings City Bank, our thoughts circle around our customers. We are proud of our employees and their commitment to putting the customer first. After all. we re here for you with all the services you need and the personal attention you deserve. To all of you. from your friends down at the bank, have a safe and prosperous 2001. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 wwwhastingscitybank.com �Page lOThe Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 2. 2001 Master planning process dominates Caledonia's year by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The master planning process dominated Cale­ donia Township in the year 2000, (hough the Caledo­ nia Planning Commission actually started things nearly two years ago, and now the process continues into 2001. Two public hearings on the matter have been at­ tended by more than 100 people, many of whom had not been involved them­ selves in the process until recently. Township Super­ visor-elect Bryan Harrison had asked to slow down master planning to allow public input. Meetings in November, on Dec. 4 and a second public hearing Dec. 18 took in residents' presenta­ tions on the plan. The most controversial points in the proposed master plan in­ volved a rural preservation area where residents' homes would be located on a five-acre minimum lot size in that zone. Com­ promises downward from 20 to 10 and (hen to five acres in drafting the plan for the rural preservation zone had been made, but people continued to press for allowing two-acre or less minimums. Landown­ ers debated basic individ­ ual property rights vs. community zoning and the issue of conflicting uses. A convincing point made was that small lots actually encourage preser­ vation of open space and discourage urban sprawl and several alternative de­ velopment ideas have been forwarded. Township Assessor Ed VanderVries said the Land Division Act would preserve more rural land with two-acre mini­ mums than with five-acre minimums. Many different sources concurred that Caledonia Township residents want to preserve a rural country atmosphere and open space, but opinions on just how to achieve that dif­ fered widely. Another conflict arose over where and how much commercial and industrial zoning there should be in the township. Criticism of intermittent commercial zoning along the M-37 highway arose at the Oct. Do you want to make your life count? Looking for clear direction? Join us for our message series on: How To Live A Purpose Driven Life This Week's Message is... How to build on your strength Sunday at 10:30 am Brightside Community Church Cross Creek Charter Academy meeting at 7701 K^arrtawm^tvenue Casual-Attire • Refreshments Childcare Provided Vvwwbrightside.or^ dhurch Office 891-02$7 2 Planning Commission meeting, calling for con­ tinuous commercial zon­ ing. in spite of earlier comments indicating resi­ dents did not want M-37 to end up looking like 28th Street in Grand Rapids. Change seems unavoid­ able, as large parcels are sold off. subdivided, de­ veloped and structures multiply on the landscape. Planners struggle to zone areas where different uses will function to an advan­ tage to the most people, harmonious with existing uses, and with least possi­ ble inconvenience and ex­ pense. Uses and the ex­ pense of these infrastruc­ tural uses to the public must be balanced against revenues coming from var­ ious uses. It remains to be seen how well planners succeed in balancing Caledonia's growth so needs of resi­ dents and businesses and industries already located in the community are met. Several hot issues for the township came up dur­ ing the past year. Paul Garbow requested rezoning for his proposed Garden Grove planned unit development parcel for over a year, as did Don Oppenhuizcn for South­ point Park, another PUD rezoning request for light industrial use on a parcel just south of the Garden Grove site on the south east corner of 100th and M-37. Both proposals were for projects said to be not consistent with the current agricultural zoning. The Township Board sent both requests in March to the Planning Commission, which voted April 3 not to amend the general development plan for either of the requests by Garbow for Garden Grove or Don Oppenhuizen for Southpoint Park. This decision in effect estab­ lished a moratorium on rezonings in the township, where the current master plan did not support an eventual intention to zone for that use in the future. Oppenhuizen, said his company filed a suit against the Township June 21 to resolve the conflict. Garbow said in July he also had filed a suit. The rezoning morato­ rium has been extended twice since the Oct. 1 deadline, first to Dec. 1 of this year, and again in a special meeting at the end of November. One worry for the com­ missioners has been that when the rezoning morato­ rium expires the floodgates would open for rezoning requests. Stormwater drainage problems last winter, caused by neighboring de­ velopment brought resi­ dents of several adjoining developments, Riverland Ranch (the only private development), Trent Henry Meadows, Shannon Ranch, as well as some vacant lands to ask the township for help. Kent County Drain Commissioner Roger Laninga arranged for a public hearing. Assess­ ments to pay for remedia­ tion of the problem would be reapportioned to the landowners in the district, he said. This would diffuse the cost to the various owners in the watershed. Township officials rec­ ommended the Trent Henry project be incorpo­ rated with Riverland Ranch drainage district in order to have one drainage plan. Oversights in the planning process years be­ fore were said to have caused the problem. Apportionment costs were assessed but home­ owners came back to protest, claiming the town­ ship should bear a greater part of the cost because of its oversights. A determination by the Drain Commission held the township 80 percent responsible for the bill to repair the erosion problem. Township Board mem­ bers, however, generally agreed the township was not at fault and had not caused the problem, and should not be held respon­ sible for that much of the bill and appealed. The township won its appeal to Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults 2 New Patients Welcome ~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! overturn the Kent County Drain Commission's River­ land Ranch decision last April. Recently, however. Riverland Ranch residents have come to ask that a road into an adjoining de­ velopment not be allowed access to their road. The new development is being built to different standards than the homes in their neighborhood, and they arc worried that additional oversights may eventually affect them, as in the drainage problem. Infinity Outdoor advertis­ ing, a company placing signs all over the USA. applied to allow new bill­ boards in a larger size to go up along M-37, after the state asked them to move the signs for the widening of the road. In a 4-3 vote, the Cale­ donia Township Board re­ jected the request to allow larger signs to be placed in the community. Township roads continue to realize increasing traffic levels. Plans to widen 68th Street from Dutton to M-37 were just recently an­ nounced. Caledonia Town­ ship approved a Kent County Road Commission engineering study to pave the dirt portion of 100th Street to Duncan Lake Avenue. The township will bear 55 percent, or $8,250, of the total cost of the study. There have been many changing faces in the township, village and schools. Early this year, the Caledonia Township Board offered Dave Zylstra a job as a second planner, and Supervisor Bill Johnston in March said that he would reassume managerial du­ ties. It was said John Wal­ lace, who was hired on May 3 of 1999 as a man­ ager-planner, would con­ tinue with planning duties. Soon afterward, however, Wallace seemed to have mysteriously disappeared. Johnston said Wallace had said he was "going on to other things" as of March 3. Johnston said he had not yet received a resignation letter from Wallace, and had no official reason to give on Wallace’s behalf. He said he did not want to give anyone a wrong an­ swer. In July. Zylstra was given the full responsibili­ ties as manager-planner. Most of the Township Board members decided not to run for office for an­ other term in 2000. John­ ston said he would be leaving for personal rea­ sons and to make time for family, after serving one term. Treasurer Ruth De­ Vries said she wished to join her husband in retire­ ment to travel and enjoy family after eight years of service. Only two of the seven board members. Clerk Pat Snyder and appointed Trustee Fred Fleischmann, planned to run for offices with four-year terms that started in November. Fleischmann ran as one of three Republican candi­ dates in August to become Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor. After losing to Harrison, he resigned his township trustee post and from his position on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Jill Cardwell ran to suc­ ceed DeVries as treasurer. Newcomers Bill Bravata, Richard Robertson. Walter Bujak and Larry Stauffer ran for four uncon­ tested seats on the Board. Bujak had been appointed to fill Fleischmann's spot until the Nov. 7 general election. The new Township Board members said they would be responsive to the residents, discussing vari­ ous issues raised by citi­ zens in past weeks, includ­ ing being involved with airport issues, and recog­ nizing Robertson as a rep­ resentative with the airport Public comments have been made asking the township to return legal advertising to the Sun and News. Legal notices had been moved to the South Advance by the previous board in early 1999. The matter is expected to come up on a future agenda. The board also approved instituting the pledge of al­ legiance and an invocation at the beginning of meet­ ings. Caledonia voters bucked other wider trends in the Continued next page �The Sun and News, Middleville Ml January 2. 2001. Page V From previous page general election. A whopping 81 percent of Caledonia residents turned out at the Nov. 7 general election to make their voices heard. Of 6,205 registered, 5,023 came to vote, compared to the county turnout of 68 percent, which was still higher than the national 50 percent average. The tally for the presi­ dential race revealed a to­ tal of 3,626 votes for George Bush versus 1,239 for Al Gore, unlike the state race. In Caledonia, Republi­ can U.S. Senate candidate Spence Abraham was sup­ ported by 3,629 Caledonia voters over 1,224 for Democrat Debbie Stabcnow, again not in line with the rest of Michigan voters. Republican Vern Ehlers won the race for Congres­ sional Representative and State Rep. Mark Jansen won both locally and statewide. In the schools, CHS Principal Bob Szymoniak resigned July 1 to accept a position in the Upper Peninsula after serving in Caledonia Community Schools for eight years. Ron Moag from Grandville was hired as Caledonia's new high school principal . Other key positions filled at Caledonia schools by the Caledonia Board of Education included Carol Nelson-Purkcy, who now serves as director of per­ sonnel, a position left by Craig Schmidt who be­ came the principal of the middle school last year. A new athletic director, Mark Uyl, was hired to re­ place Matt Fronimos, who served in that position for about one year. Uyl was employed since 1996 at Thornapplc Kellogg High School as a history teacher and with football coaching experience at Thornapple Kellogg High School from 1996 to 1998. Christine Burns will fill a new position, director of instruction, a position rein­ stated after several years. In the school board race this June, incumbent Robert Lillie and new­ comer Kristy Anne Sherlund were elected. Sherlund filled a spot vacated by Robin Vaughan, after serving one term. Several millages were put before the voters this year, many of which passed. The Caledonia School District was given ap­ proval in September by voters to build a new high school and make other im­ provements in a $49.5 mil­ lion building and improve­ ments bond proposal after a second try. The issue was defeated by a narrow 58-vote margin in June. The proposal levies 1.5 mills in addition to the 1999 levy of 5.5. The as­ sessment will continue for 25 years and millage as­ sessed for this project will decline as residential and commercial growth con­ tinues to occur. And growth is occurring, with a gain of 150 students per year. To the surprise of many, the Kent District Library millage request was also granted after a second try in a special election last February. Kent District Li­ brary Director Claudya Muller told the Caledonia Township Board June 21 that the Kent County area could lose its libraries if the millage renewal pro­ posal was defeated in the primary in August. An emergency services millage also was renewed on the Aug. 8 primary election ballot. Statewide proposal 00-1 to approve a voucher sys­ tem for education was op­ posed by two-thirds of vot­ ers in the area. Caledonia Superinten­ dent of Schools Doug Busman spoke to citizens Aug. 2 about pros and cons of vouchers. The Caledo­ nia Board of Education unanimously voted to pass a resolution against the voucher initiative, Pro­ posal I, on the Nov. 7 gen­ eral election ballot. A Parks proposal was defeated by a narrow 37 votes. A new water and sewer agreement between the township and the village resulted in new expansion plans for the township. Johnston outlined a project expected to take about six years, but the utilities committee would like to speed up the process. Potential users for sewer and water have signed up in advance for services and are anxious to be sup­ plied. He said there were people already in the Caledonia M-37 sewer dis­ trict needing water and sewer. An agreement to share sewer facilities based on a shifting ratio of use and al­ lowing the township to meet the needs of new township customers was approved by the village and township at a special joint meeting Feb. 28. Ex­ pansion of waler and sewer in the northern part of Caledonia Township was being planned by the utili­ ties committee. The town­ ship had been negotiating with the village to add sewer capacity to the plant in the future, expected to process a capacity of a million gallons some day. Lines were to be built at a capacity which would carry from 750,000 gallons to a million gallons in the future. One of the agreements with the township would be to allow additional sewage to flow through the village system from the east side of M-37, with fees paid to the village to cover the additional share of the load. Caledonia Township in­ dicated support for moving forward with drilling a third township well Oct. 18. A third water district had been planned for a long time with an escrow account established to fi­ nance the project. Connecting the township wells is needed so that if one well fails, as a result of something like a light­ ning strike causing a power failure, water can be equalized between the wells and distributed to all the users with no interrup­ tion of service. New Township sewer and water assessment dis­ tricts would be established in the northwest section of the township. The proposed special assessment service districts would be located near the M-6/M-37 inter­ change. This would begin the process for putting util­ ities in place in an area where a great deal of commercial and light in­ dustrial building is ex­ See CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 NOTICE is HEREBY GWEN mot the townsho Boom of the Charter Townsmp at Caledonia Kent County Michigan, nos resolved its intention to proceed on its own initiative pursuant to Act 188 Put*c Acts of Michigan ot 1954 os amended, to moke certon pubfcc improvements consisting of me construction of a pubhc water supply sys tern to serve me Northwest portion of me township and in pcftcutar on or ports ot Sections 5 6 7 8 17 and 18 (me 'improvements') The Townsmp Board nos tentatively determined mat the cost of said improvements shall be spe ooBy assessed ogamst eocn & the toilowing described lots and parcels of land wf«cn are benefited by the improvements and when together compose me Stowing proposed special assessment distnet NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 The proposed Drstnct includes Lots and Porcets Numbered PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL PARCEL 41 ZKP-IOI-ODI 412306-100028 41-230&300009 41-2307-100025 41 2307452009 41 2308-151-008 41-2318-126025 18126026 06152001 07452010 07-100026 06300019 06100029 06101-002 18126027 06157003 07462-011 07-200001 06300020 06100000 06-101003 18126028 <B15?O4 07452012 07-200002 ' 06-101004 06300021 06100032 18126029 08076003 07452013 06300024 07-200003 06100036 ■06-101006 181260® 06300001 07452014 07 200004 06300025 06100036 06-125001 18126001 0830X02 07-200014 07452015 06100037 0630X26 06-125002 cbaixw 18126002 06300027 07452016 07 200015 06100038 06-125003 18126033 08300007 07452017 07-200016 06100041 06300028 06125004 18126034 0830X00 07452018 07200017 06300029 06100042 06-125006 18126006 08300009 07452019 07-200021 06401003 06100043 06-125006 08300010 18126036 07452020 06401004 07-200029 06-125007 06200001 18126037 06300012 06452021 07 200033 06200004 06401006 06-125008 181260® 06300013 07452022 07 200036 06401006 06200006 06-125009 17-100012 181260® 07452023 06401007 07-200036 06200006 06-125010 181260® 07452024 17-100018 07 200037 06401008 06200009 05176001 18)260*1 17-100019 07457025 07 200038 06401009 06200012 05200003 17-100026 181260*2 07452026 07-200039 06401-010 06200013 05200006 181260*3 16126001 07476001 0642602 07-200040 06200020 05300002 181260** 16126002 07476002 07-2000*1 06426003 06200021 05300003 18127001 18126000 06101006 07 200042 06451002 06200025 0530X04 18177000 181260)* 06101006 06200027 07200043 06451009 05300005 1817700* 18126006 07 200044 06101007 06451-010 06200029 05300006 18126006 18176001 06101008 07 200045 05300007 06451-011 06200030 18126007 18201002 06)01009 07 A1XM6 06411-012 06200031 05300008 18201000 18126008 07 200047 06101010 06451-013 06200002 06300009 18202001 181260® 06451014 06101011 07-200048 06200033 05300010 18202002 07300007 08010024 18126010 06200034 06451015 06100003 18202003 18126011 (16101025 07-401001 06100004 06451018 06200035 18 AV00* 18126012 06101026 07-426001 06451026 06200036 06100006 IB 101027 18 AV 00b 18126013 07-426002 06200037 06451032 05100009 18126014 18202006 IB 101028 07-426003 06451033 06200038 05100011 ift?02 aw 18126015 06451034 07426004 06101 029 06100012 06200009 06101034 IB2<VaB 18126016 07426006 06451006 06200040 05100013 IHAVai) 18126017 06101036 06461007 07451001 06200041 06100020 18202010 06101006 18126018 07452001 06451038 06200042 05100022 18202011 ’ 06101007 18126019 07452002 06451039 06200043 06100023 18202012 18126020 06200044 06101038 07462003 06100024 06451040 18202013 07452004 18126021 07-100014 08126002 06200045 06100025 18202014 0745206 (8)260X3 07-100017 18126022 06200046 06100026 18202015 07452-006 18126023 06151002 07-100018 06100027 06300003 18126024 18202016 07452007 06151006 06300007 07-100021 18202017 06151007 07452008 07-100022 18202018 18202019 18202020 18226001 18226av The following is a mop ot the proposed District master plan, pg. 16 HELP WANTED l‘he Caledonia Port Office is now hiring five (5) part-time. Rural letter Carriers with starting pa) of $13.05 per hour plus vehicle mileage. If you have a good driv ing record (5 sears), a dependable vehicle xx ith automatic trans­ mission and bench seat, can be available on short notice, and are willing to work most Saturdays or Mondays (often before and/or after holidays); you may be the person the Postal Sen ice needs If you are a self starter and flexible please apply. As a rural carrier you will: Sort and sequence the mail for your assigned delivery route Deliver all mail and packages entrusted to you. Be responsible for collection of mail and packages from customers Sell stamps and prov ide postal supplies for your customers. This is a part lime position. The work is hard and demand. To appix. contact the CALEDONIA POST OFFICE 9339 Cherry Valley Ave., SE. Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891-9524 TAKE NOTICE mat me townsmp Board of me Charter townsmp of Cotedomo wti hold a put*c hearing at 7:00 p m on January 10.2001. at me Cotedomo Hign School Cafeteria, 9757 Duncan lone Rood, m so« townsmp to hear and consider any objections to me proposed improvements, me proposed Special Assessment District. and al omer matters reroi«ng to soto improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preemmary pions and estimates of cost tor the improvements are on Me wtm me township Clerk tor puObc examination NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FILE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TAKE FURTHER notice tret it wntfen opjeettons to me improvements are tiiea by me record owners of Kind consteuhng at least twenty percent (20%) of me total land area m me proposed Spead Assessment Dtsmc? wtm me townsmp Board al or prior to sod put»c neonng, me .mprovements sno* not be mode unless me township Boom ~ere-c3er recedes persons requesting such imprcwements signed by record owners of lands constituting more than fitly percent '50%) ot me total tone area m me Speoa Assessment Dtstrd as hnoify estobwsned by me townsmp Board PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROAXED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORlGl NAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE ANO PUBLIC HEARING Tms nonce was authorized &y me townsmp Board of me Cnarter townsmp of Cotedoma. Doted December 20. 2000 Patnaa Snyder. Oem Charter townsmp of Cotedomo |03 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 2. 2001 TKMS November Students of the Month announced Girl Scouts create quilts Girls in Troop 648 sewed quilts to donate to the women’s shelter. They made four 9 patch quilts and learned both hand and machine quilting techniques. It was so much fun they may make quilts for themselves. Pictured from left in the front row are Kelsey Nimino, Kaila Timmer and Kristin Klein. In the back are Kalee Jones, Sammi Kendall, Katie Schenk and Rachel Foerch. Thomapple Kellogg Middle and High School lunch menus Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 3 Ravioli w/Boscoc bread­ stick or hot dog on a bun, broccoli w/chccsc, peaches, milk I hurwiay, Jan. 4 Chicken noodle soup w/gnllcd cheese sandwich or egg salad sandwich, fresh carrot sticks, pears, milk. Friday, Jan. 5 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun. corn, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Jan. X Chicken nuggets or ham and cheese on a bun. mashed potatoc, mixed fruit, milk. Sixth graders selected as middle school students of the month are from left in the front row: Cody Berry, Samantha Hauschild, Jamie Hester. Corey Humphrey, and Xieanne Koehl. In the second row are Neil LaVoie, Michelle London. David McMahon, David Ordway and Lauren Parker. Standing are Abigail Quisenberry, Andrew Schultz, Ashleigh Schultz, Zachary smite, Joel Tate and Levi Wenger Not picture is David Hurtado Tuesday. Jan. 9 Taco salad w corn chips or chccscburg DLX on bun, w pickles, pineapple, milk. MOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Seventh graders selected as November students of the month are from left in the front row Alexis Bass, Scott Blood, Ronald Christians and Imari Engstrom. In the middle row are Cody Garvey, Ryan King, Justin Koza, Mikel Moore, and Michael Munjoy. Standing are Emily Nyland, Erica Peschel, Karlee Schaner, Isaac Thaler, Cody Timm and Alicia Zinn. Eighth graders selected as November students of the month are (from left) in the front row Danielle Beilfuss, Clayton Bohley, Amanda Dundas, Ashley Dunn, Kendall Gerbasi, and Anthony Heidt. Kneeling are Gregory Huizenga, Nathan LaBine, Jordan McCormick, James Moored, Codie Nader, Katie Oshinski and Michelle Raetz. Standing are Nicholas Roskam, Amanda Stade, Brian Tate, Clifford TomSon, Blythe Williams and Brandon Wilson, Not pictured are Brynn Curtiss and Heidi Warner. Call for Sun & News ACTION-Ads 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/January 2. 2001 'Paw ‘ 68th Street widening will affect commuters That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less... but that’s what you get... LESS. Get the best reproduction possible for your photos... 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The project will include reconstruction, curb and gutter and storm sewers, and will be built to a stan­ dard to deal with industrial traffic as well as increased commuter traffic expected to come when a Steclcase Wood Facility, an indus­ trial project is built on the southwest corner of 68th and East Paris. Category A funding for the project, which was awarded for economic de­ velopment connected with the Steelcase Wood Facil­ ity, originated from federal sources. It will be adminis­ tered through the Road Commission. The commis­ sion was notified of the funding in November. Harrall said there is a lot of competition for funding We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups |FaW American Community F —Mutu*! Insurance Company in this category. It is not known exactly how long it will take to complete the'* project. Rights of way still need to be acquired for some prop­ erties affected by the widening. If the project runs over into the winter of 2001-2002, Harrall said it could be built in two phases instead of one. Sections of road under construction will have to be closed. The Road Commission is aware that the project will cause in­ convenience to many commuters and other users of 68th Street, and will try to carry out the project with the least amount of disruption possible. Com­ mission members said they must keep in mind that other nearby construction will be going on at the same time. An overpass bridge construction on the Southbelt at East Paris Avenue could cause a traf­ fic interruption, for in­ stance. When completed. 68th Street will look similar to the way it does on the west side of East Paris, Harrall said. Road Com­ mission officials are al­ ready proceeding with de­ signing the road and ob­ taining appraisals for rights of way for the project. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 Call 1-800-870-7085 for. Sun & News ACTIONMs! Holiday Special Select that special print from any roll of film processed (24 exposure roll) & WE WILL ENLARGE IT TO 8 ” X 10” e M Color Copies $119 8 5 X 11 Of 11 ” X 17** sizes only I per exposure For all your photo processing needs - try the professionals at Printing Plus! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs. �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml'January 2, 2001 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan has resolved its intention to proceed on its own rwtiatrve pursuant to Act 188 Public Acts of Michigan of 1954 as amended, to make certain pubkc improvements consisting of the extension of the Township public sanitary sewer system to serve the Northwest portton of the Township, and in particular all or parts of Sections 5 6. 7 and 8 (the ‘improvements') The township Board has tentatively determined me cost of said improvements shall be specialty assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels ot land which are benefited by toe Improvements and which together comprise me foWowmg proposed special assessment district NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 The proposed District includes Lots and Parcels Numbered 12/20/00 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA NORTHWEST TWP. SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PARCEL LISTING PARCEL 41-23-05-101-001 05-101-002 05-101-003 05-101-004 05-101-005 05-125-001 05-125-002 05-125-003 05-125-004 05-125-005 05-125-006 05-125-007 05-125-008 05-125-009 05-125-010 05-176-001 05-200-003 05-200-005 05-300-002 05-300-003 05-300-004 05-300-005 05-300-006 05-300-007 05-300-008 05 300-009 05-300-010 06-100-003 06-100-004 06-100-005 06-100-009 06-100-011 06-100-012 06-100-013 06-100-020 06 100-022 06-100-023 06-100-024 06-100-025 06-100-026 06-100-027 PARCEL 41-23-06-100-028 06-100-029 06-100-030 06-100-032 06-100-035 06-100-036 06-100-037 06-100-038 06-100-041 06-100-042 06-100-043 06-200-001 06-200-004 06-200-005 06-200-006 06-200-009 06-200-012 06-200-013 06-200-020 06-200-021 06-200-026 06-200-027 06-200-029 06-200-030 06-200-031 06-200-032 06-200-033 06-200-034 06-200-035 06-200-036 06-200-037 06-200-038 06-200-039 06-200-040 06-200-041 06-200-042 06-200-043 06 200-044 06-200-045 06-200-046 06-300-003 06-300-007 06-300-009 PARCEL 41-23-06-300-019 06-300-020 06-300021 96-300-024 06-300-025 06-300-026 06-300-027 06-300-028 06-300-029 06-401-003 06-401-004 06-401-005 06-401-006 06-401-007 06-401-008 06-401-009 06-401-010 06-426-002 06-426-003 06-451-002 06-451-009 06-451-010 06-451-011 06-451-012 06-451-013 06-451-014 06-451-015 06-451-018 06-451-026 06-451-032 06-451-033 06-451-034 06-451-036 06-451-037 06-451-038 06-451-039 06-451-040 07-100-014 07-100-017 07-100-018 07-100-021 07-100-022 07-100-025 PARCEL 41-23-07-100-026 07-200-001 07-200-002 07-200-003 07-200-004 07-200-014 07-200-015 07-200-016 07-200-017 07-200-021 07-200-033 07-200-036 07-200-037 07-200-041 07-200-042 07-200-043 07-200-044 07-200-045 07-200-046 07-200-047 07-200-048 08-101-005 08-101-006 08-101-007 08-101-008 06-101-009 08-101-010 08-101-011 08-101-024 08-101-025 08-101-026 08-101-027 08-101-028 08-101-029 08-101-034 06-101-035 08-101-036 PARCEL 41-23-08-101-037 08-101-038 08-126-002 06-126-003 08-152-001 08-152-003 08-152-004 06-176-003 08-300-007 08-300-008 08-300-012 08-300-013 Synopsis of Regular Meeting Middleville Village Council Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 12. 2000 A Pubic Heanng. for toe pur pose of heanng citizen comment on the proposed Burning Ordinance was called to order at 7:00 p.m Mr Bryan Groesbeck explained the pur­ pose of the Burning Ordinance was to eliminate the burning of yard debris, etc yet still allow for small recreational fires Citizen comment was limited to concern over burning in the Township The Public Heanng was adjourned at 7 05 p m The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m by Mr Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon. Mr Lon Myers, Mr. David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent: Mr. Michael Lytle. The minutes of the November 28. 2000 meeting were approved as written The Agenda for the meeting was approved as amended Mrs Virginia Swelnis approached Council with a problem she encountered with the sewer and the manner in which Village employees handled it. Sgt. Tony Stein submitted his monthly report Mr John Obermyer approached Council regarding the 24-Hour Challenge Mr Tom Johnson reported to Council on the audit he performed ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 028, Budget Adjustment #4, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent. The following is a map of the proposed District: Local officials set 2001 meeting times TAKE NOTICE that the Townsrup Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia w« hold a pub­ ic heanng at 7 00 p m on January 10, 2001. at the Caiedorua High School Cafetena. 9757 Duncan Lake Road, m said Township to hear and consider any objections to the proposed improvements, the proposed Spec>ai Assessment District ana a# other matters relating to sa»d improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost tor the Improvements are on file with the Township deck tor pubkc examination NOTICE OF RIGHI.TQ FILE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that it written objections to the improvements are Ned by toe record owners of land constituting at least twenty percent (20%) of the iota, land a'ea n toe deposed Special Assessment Distnct with the Townsn»p Board at or pnor to sa*d putx heanng the Improvements shall not be made trtess toe Township Board thereafter receives peatons 'equeseng such improvements signed by record owners of lands consMubng more toan fifty percent 50%) of the total land area m the Special Assessment District as finafty established by toe Townsrxp Board PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPEC A^ ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by toe Township Boanj of toe Cnarte' Townsnp of Caieoonia. Dated December 20. 2000 Patnoa Snyder Cmh* - Charter Township of Caledonia 102 The local governments have set days and times for meetings for the year 2001. If changes have to be made, each municipality posts the changes or pub­ lishes them when there is enough time. The Irving Township Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the township hall on Woodschool Road. An Irving Township web site soon will be operating at Irvingtownship@yahoo.com. The Thornapple Town­ ship Board will meet on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Township Hall. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The Planning Commis­ sion meets on the third Monday of each month, also at 7 p.m. The Middleville Village Council meets on the sec­ ond and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The Village Planning Com­ mission meets on the first Tuesday of each month, also at 7 p.m. The planning commis­ sions in both the village and Thomapple Township will schedule special work ses­ sions this year to begin ex­ amination and updates of the master plan. Some joint See meetings, pg. 16 2 Adopted Resolution #00029. Open Burning Ordnance, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported Dy Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 3 Adopted Resolution #00 030. Group Day Care Homes Ordinance, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported Dy Mrs VandenBerg. Roll call vote resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 4 Adopted Resolution #00 031. Child Care Center Ordinance, on a motion by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted n 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 5 Adopted Resolution #00 032. Landscape Standards Ordinance on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote result ed m 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 6 Adopted Resolution #00 033. Site Lighting Ordinance, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 7. Adopted Resolution #00 034. Refuse Container Enclosures, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 8 Adopted Resolution #00 035. Mobile Homes and Single Family Dwelling, on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 9. Approved the invoices, dated December 08. 2000. in the amount of $265.709 82 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 10 Approved payment of $253.625 92 to Dan Valley for Main Street Reconstruction Payment Request #4 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg 11. Approved the 2001 Meeting Schedule as proposed on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg. 12. Approved the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program 2000 2001 Intergovernmental Agree­ ment on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg 13. Adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfui'v submitted. Rhonda L Fisk Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 am and 500 pm. Monday through Friday Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 06. 2000 A Public Heanng. for the pur pose of heanng citizen comment on establishing a portion of the Industrial Park as a potential Renaissance Zone, was called to order at 7 13 p m Mr Bryan Gruesbeck explained the pro posal. which would establish lots within the Industrial Park as Renaissance Zones n conjunc tion with Barry County There was no citizen comment The Public Heanng was adjourned at 7:21 p.m The special meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7 21 p.m by Mr Lon Myers Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr William Kenyon. Mr Lon Myers and Mr David Newman Members absent Mr Floyd Bray. Mr Michael Lytle and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #00 026 to join the Barry Ionia County Application for a Renaissance Zone on a motion made by Mrs Corson and sup ported by Mr Kenyon Roll call vote resulted in 4 Ayes and 3 Absent 2 Adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p m on a mohon made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Kenyon Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5:00 p m . Monday through Friday OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION January 15, 2001 7 p.m. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the I hornapple Township Hanning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Special Use application #66 submitted by Aggregates, Inc., to mine sand and gravel. I he subject parcel contains approximately 138 acres and is generally known as P.P # 08-14-031-104-00. The application ma> be examined during regular business hours, Mondax - Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices. 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333. Hours are 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.; Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may be addressed to: Secretary. Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. Middleville. Ml 49333. Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of printed materials being considered at the hearing, upon seven da>’s ‘notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliar) aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or calling: Thomapple Township Clerk, P.O. Box 459, 200 E. Mam Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. Telephone (616) 7957202. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 2. 2001 /Page 15 Middleville Council approves 2001 budget The Middleville Village Council last week approved the budget for fiscal year 2000. Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck has been working for a year to make sure that the 2001 budget would be ready for the council ap­ proval before the start of the new year Following the recently completed audit, the council approved some amendments to the old budget and Groes­ beck incorporated the sug­ gestions of the auditor into the 2001 budget. Groesbeck told council members that they are pro­ jecting a smaller fund balance at the end of the year He added that this budget re­ flects realistic projections for the coming year. Copies of the budget are available for review at Village Hall during regular business hours. The village manager said he has already begun work­ ing toward the next fiscal year budget by asking the See 2001 budget, pg. 16 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street Caledonia, Michi^on, on the 20 day of Dec 2000 at 7 30 pm PRESENT Members - Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata. Bujok, Robertson, Stauffer ABSENT Members None The following ordinance was offered by Member Bravata and seconded by Member Stauffer ORDINANCE NO. 00-3Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (Communications Towers and Antennas) Section 1. Section 3 5 ot the Zoning Odmonce ot me Owner townsrwp of Cotedomo is hereby amended so (4) A commercial or public antenna or tower including accessory buildings or structures shaH be tu«y enclosed by a sturdy fence, securely gated, and shod nave such heighl as reasonably determined by os io read in its entirety os follows the Pfenning Commission unless it is exempt under Section 3 5 Section 3.5 Height Exceptions. (5) The antenna or tower snail not be so located constructed or used so as to nave a senous odireise (o) The maximum height requirements of all zones may be exceeded by parapet wails mat are tour teet or less in height, chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers gas tanks gran elevators. silos stocks, elevated water towers, monuments cupolas, spires and penthouses housing necessary mechon effect on adjacent or nearby fend uses (6) The antenna or lower and the construction installation operation maintenance and repw thereof shall comply with oil federal slate and fecal laws ordinances and regulations icol Oppixienonces (b) Tt»e height of antennas and towers for communications radio television and other purposes shot! be sub (7) Antennas and towers tor commercial or public fetecommunications services including cellular fete phone antennas and towers shall unless otherwise exempt comply with ail ol the following require jed to Sections 3 41 and 3 4IA (c) Signs wherever located, are not included wimm the height exceptions specified m trus section signs m all districts shall tie subject to the terms of Chapter XIX SectionZ Section 3 41 of me Zoning Ordinance of me Charter township of Caledonia is hereby amended as ments (a) Telecommunications antennas may be required by the Pfenning Commission to be located on on existing approved tower or othe^ structure it such location is reasonably feasible and poetical m the opinion of the Pfenning Commission, based upon the facts concerning the existing tower the to ieod in its entirety as follows area to be served by the proposed antenna and other relevant factors Sectton 3 41 noncommercial or Mon-Public Antennas and Towers. Noncommercial or non pane onten nos and towers tor transmitting or receiving communications radio or television except antennas referred to in sub (b) A proposed tower tor telecommunications services may be required to be designed constructed and placed so os to accommodate both the applicants equipment and also equijimeni hx ai teosl section (g) or mis section, shall comply with on of the following requirements four additional users but in its discretion, the Planning Commission may permit a proposed lower to be designed and constructed so as Io accommodate fewer than lour odditirwl users, upon a sufficient showing by the applicant supporting such lesser number ol potential additional users The Pfenning Commission may require that such towers by designed and constructed so as to (a) The antenna or tower shall be located only in the rear yard or the side yard (b) An antenna or tower shall not be located doser to a property ben than its height allow tor the future rearrangement of equipment upon the tower and to accept equipment mount (c) A ground mounted antenna or tower shall not exceed a height at 50 teet A roof mounted antenna or tower ed at varying heights on the lower shall not exceed 15 feel in height, as measured from the roof at me base of the antenna or tower (d) An antenna or lower shall be permanently and safety anchored to a foundation or roof structure (c) Towers tor telecommunications services shall be designed so os to blend, insofar as possible, into the surrounding environment, through the use ot color of equipment and architectural treatment (e) No port ol an antenna or lower shall display any words, symbols or other graphic representation, whether except in those cases where color of equipment may be dictated by slate or federal agencies Such towers shall be of a monopole design unless the Planning Commission determines that on for advertising, identification or otherwise alternative design would be satisfactory (f) Where the effect ol any of the provisions of this section would be to prevent or preclude the operation ol amateur radio ontennos (being ontennos operating tor the purpose of receiving or transmitting communi­ cations by o radio station described in Section 153(q) of Title 47 of the U S Code) and licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, such amateur radio antennas may be approved by the Planning (d) The Planning Commission may require that telecommunications towers not be illuminated, unless required by state or federal agencies having jurisdiction No signs or other written or graphic rnaf ter not related to solely or hazard warnings shall be permitted on ony part of the tower or asso ciated equipment or buildings, except that a name identificolion sign may be located on on asso Commission as a special land use if it is reasonably demonstrated that the application of any ol the pro­ visions ol mis section would be to preclude or prevent the operation of such amateur radio antenna in granting any such special land use for on amateur radio antenna, me Planning Commission may impose reasonable conditions upon such approval, but such conditions snail not interfere with me reasonable accommodation ol amateur radio communications Such conditions, if any. shall be not more than me minimum practicable regulations necessary to accomplish the townships legitimate purposes m regulat­ ing such amoteui radio antennas (g) The provisions of mis section shall not apply to satellite dish antennas with a diameter of three teet or less ciated building. (e) The Planning Commission may require that telecommunications towers, or other related structures or buildings, be screened with landscaping, berms, walls or a combination of ony of them (f) Towers for telecommunications services which are abandoned or unused shall be removed along with ony associated buildings, structures or equipment within six months of the ceasing of oper ations, unless a lime extension is granted by the Zoning Administrator One time extension, ol up to six months, shall be permitted if the Zoning Administrator determines that the owner or former Section 3. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter township ot Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of operator of the facility is taking active steps to occompitsh its removal Section 3 4IA os follows (8) The Planning Commission in its reasonable discretion may impose other terms and conditions reg Section 3.41A Commercial or Public Antennas and Towers. (a) Commercial or public communications ontennos and towers shall be permitted only upon approval there­ of by the Ptonreng Commission as a special land use under Section 16 5(b), unless exempt under Section utating the construction, msloltotiori, use. maintenance, repair and removal ot ony such antenna or tower Such other terms and conditions may include, though need not be limited to. the following 3 5 Such ontennos and lowers may if otherwise approved be located on lands where there is another (a) The screening or buffering of an antenna or tower and ony accessory buildings or structures principal use (b) The timety removal of unused or unsafe antennas or towers or accessory buildings or structures (b) Commercial or public radio or television antennas and towers shall be permitted only upon approval thereof by the Pfenning Commission as a special land use under Section 16 5(b) unless exempt under Section (c) The prohibition on the construction or occupancy ol dwellings or other buildings or the construc­ tion and use of other structures on tne fends where the antenna or tower ts fecated. or within a 35 specified isotafion distance from the antenna or lower (C) Ground mounted noncommercial or non public ontennos and towers exceeding o hexjht of 50 feet and (d) The preservation of existing trees and other existing vegetation not required to be removed tor root mounted noncommercial or non public antennas and towers exceeding a fegf* ot 15 teet as meas­ installation of an antenna or tower tne reasonable restoration of trees or other vegetatrori removed or destroyed during the construction or rostaUotton ot on antenna or tower or accessory buridings ured from the roof at the base ot me antenna or tower snail be permitted only upon approval thereof by the Ptonreng Commission as a special land use under Section 16 5(b) (d) Other ontennos and towers not permitted under Section 3 41a otherwise. shaf be permitted only upon approval thereof by the Ptonreng Comrression as a speoa land use under Section 16 5(b) Sectton 4. The Zoreng Ot^ionce of the Charter townsrxp a Cotedoreo is hereby amended by me oddihon of Section 16 5(b) as lottows or structures (9) This section snofl also apply to other antennas and towers mot ore not otherwise provided tar in ths ordinance and that are not exempt under other provisions hereof Section 5 Publication Effective Date, "hts Ordinance snail become eftec’rve sever, days after its puoticotKXor seven days after me pubbeohon of o summary ot its provisions m o jocot newspaper ot general arcutatfen Section 16 5 Design Standards tor Special Land Uses The toOowmg speco ona uses shai be subject to and comply with tne respective stonaaos arei conations sictec n ths section r aoanon to oner apptoojbte requremeres a the zoreng dsmct m wrecfi such speoa ona uses are ocoted ana <n amen to other appbcobic requirements ot ths chapter mckjttng those stated « Section 16 4 YEAS Memoe's NAYS Memoers Ail None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED (0) (no change) (b) Commerce a pubic antennas and towers and certor. noncommercial antennas and lowers unless exempt under Section 3 5. and nancommeroa a non pubfcc antennas one towers sublet aider Sectton 3 41A to speoa tana use opprova may be approved o upon comphance wtfh al of the tota*mg reqaremenas isnoi oe ground (1) Any such antenna a tower shat eo to protect ogams! damage to ros or wws oxo&ng roes $oge. gropnc represent reoofto at o rne&M nevi on me dote staled above ivmercer Ptonreng Commission may •emc a closer to o property line C^-rotssor. :^~-9ec Dy roe Ptormsnc �Page !6The Sun and News, Mtddlevdle Ml/January 2. 2001 Master plan dominates Caledonia's year, from page 11 pectcd, and zoned for, and where pressure to develop is expected in tandem with completion of the inter­ change. The village took a new approach to sewer prob­ lems with a new proposal for sewer replacement of­ fered by Buff Rodgers, the sewer plant maintenance engineer. Part of the cause of backup of sewers was that existing lines cannot deliver sewage fast enough. Rodgers told offi­ cials the plant can actu­ ally pump sewage to be processed faster than it can be delivered. Rodgers suggested con­ sidering replacement of lines from the sewer plant back toward the village, rather than the other way around Officials have submitted a grant request for state highway funds to renovate Main Street in the down­ town area of the historic part of the village, which would also replace the sewers as a part of the pro­ ject. A first step toward con­ necting village streets was taken by the Caledonia Village Council when it signed an agreement with Jerry Baker in the Glen Valley PUD for an ease­ ment which would connect South Rodgers Court to Lake Emmons Drive be­ tween Famous Flooring and the Glen Valley Retail Center. Many village residents brought a petition to a January meeting to show support for connecting the commercial areas along the west side of M-37, to avoid entering the traffic. The easement and building the street to pub­ lic road standards, costing an additional $8,000 was approved, but the actual ORDINANCE NO. 01-2Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (Amendment No. 1 in Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment In PUD Ordinance. The Zoning Ordnance Gt the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map and the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development Ordnance <s hereby amended so as to approve certain amendments m the final development pion of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development, m accordance with the revised final development plan, and covenng the fol­ lowing described lands Port of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec ton 7. Town 5 North Range 10 West com­ mencing 427 0 feet Southeasterly along the centerline of M-37 end 360 45 feet East paralel wtth the North section me from the intersection of the North sec ton hne and the centerline of sold highway, thence Southwesterly 31125 feet to a point on the centerline of sold htgnway which b 609 0 feet Southeasterly along said centertino from the North section Ine: thence Southeasterly along sort centerline 218 0 feet thence East poraOd with the North secton me 404 0 feet, thence North perpendicular to the North secton Ine 345 36 feet to a me bearing East parallel with the North secton Ine 245 36 feet to the pent of beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the revised final development plan and the terms of this ordnance, this ordinance shall control Section 2. Conditions on PUD Rezoning. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the revised final development plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the “Development') is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions (1) Development Plan. The Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the 'Development') shall comply in aH respects with the original final development plan of the Development, and the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development ordinance, being Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance No. 96- Z. except as amended by the terms of this Amendment No. 1 and the revised final development plan dated, 2000 (2) Land Use. The Development shaB consists of the existing office and repair building and a storage building located to the rear of the existing building, together with exterior parking and driving area as shown on the Development Plan (“the Plan') and it shall also consist of a building addition constructed as a port of the existing office and repax building as shown on the revised Development Plan The existing buildings shaB be as shown in the original Development Plan and the building addition shall be located and hove the dimensions shown on the revised Development Plan The PUD shaB also include driveways, parking area and other external compo­ nents shown in the original and the revised Plans. (3) Other Provisions In Previous PUD Ordinance. The provisions of Section 1(3). (4). (5). (6). ’7), (8). (9). (10). (11). and (12) of the onginoi Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development ordnance shaB continue to be os stated in that ordinance subject on*y to amend­ ments accomplished by this Amendment No. 1 AB of such provisions shaB apply and pertain to the bunding addition, as weB as to the buildings referred to in the ongnci PUD ordnance (4) Other Matters Concerning the Building Addition. The buBdng addition shaB be a one story height only The design layout and construction of ine butong odetton shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety ana emergency access by ihe Townshp Are Chief or other representatNe of the Townshp Fre Department and shaB be subject to the approval of ihe fire cteportrnent as to matters of put*c safety ana emergency access construction is not ex­ pected until spring of 2001 Other areas proposed for connecting different parts of the village, such as be­ tween M-37 and Kraft, a section between Vine Street and the D & W Shopping Center and paving 100th Street or even extending 100th south of the High School remain in the discussion stage. The Caledonia Village Enhancement Committee continues to discuss down­ town improvements as part of a Michigan Department of Transportation grant ap­ plication to replace two blocks of Main Street, be­ tween Church and Mill streets. A second grant applica­ tion was filed in Decem­ ber, a $304,000 grant for the "Streetscape Project." The grant would pay for sidewalk improvements, brick pavers along side­ walks, trees and downtown lighting to the comer cf M37. The village reportedly was just under the cutoff for receiving the grant last year, and probably funding is already spoken for through 2004. The need for sewer replacement could come before that date. The village is in competition with 200 other communi­ ties for the funds. If a grant is approved, the MDOT would help pay for part of street recon­ struction, with the village paying a percentage in matching funds. The plan was first con­ sidered because the storm sewers and sanitary sewers need to be replaced, an expensive proposition. Part of the cost of that replace­ ment requires (he streets be dug up, and the grant would help pay for street reconstruction. Getting grant money for any part of the total pro­ ject also will help achieve the ultimate goal of re­ placing the sewers, which date back to the mid19305. One problem is that par­ allel street parking will be required, according to fed­ eral guidelines, and where 74 diagonal parking slots now exist, only 46 spaces would remain, reducing present parking capacity by about one-third. By the end of 2000, the village was also about to apply for a second com­ munity development block grant for a portion of the rail trail and sidewalks in parts of the village where there have been none. Since a year ago. the Village Planning Commis­ sion has become involved in creating a new master plan, a process that could incorporate the vision of the community for the downtown area. A public hearing was held Dec. 5, without a large turnout of village citizens. The community TV ac­ cess channel station was moved. Problems with ac­ cess to program the town­ ship's new playback com­ puter located at the high school, and state of the art software and hardware, which was provided last June, led to a decision to move the station. Keeping cable viewers informed about commu­ nity events and issues had been difficult, which has not gone unnoticed by lo­ cal citizens. In the summer, it was announced the local TV access station would be moved to the Caledonia Village-Township Hall basement. The village, schools and the township will all be able to have their pro­ grams broadcast without the restriction of needing physical access to the equipment, it was promised. Caledonia Township's public access cable equipment was up and running the week of Oct. 16 after several months of no televising of township and village meet­ ings. Crime seemed to be on the upswing over the summer months in Caledunia. Legacy of a Lifetime, a Caledonia business owned* by Karen Borrink and Sheila Workman, was one of many targeted for (heft by a woman on a shoplift­ ing spree during working See master plan, pg. 17 2001 budget, continued from page 15 council's finance committee to develop a capital im­ provements budget. Then the village could earmark funds for future projects within line items in the budget. Council also approved af­ ter review by Village Attor­ ney Jeff Youngsma of the final grading ordinance. This ordinance requires that new home builders comply with certain requirements dealing with the grade of the prop­ erty before occupancy per­ mits are issued. The ordinance includes es­ crow provisions for proper­ ties ready for occupancy in the winter when grass can­ not be sown. This ordinance requires that water not flow across property lines, a min­ imum of two inches of top soil be place on the lawn area and grass sown. This ordinance may eliminate some of the erosion prob­ lems found in other devel­ opments in the village. Youngsma assured coun­ cil concerns about village liability if the ordinance is approved since "municipali­ ties have general and quali­ fied immunity." He also made some "cosmetic” changes to the text of the ordinance. In other business last Tuesday, the council ap­ proved taking its local fran­ chise fee from local cable bills. According to Groes­ beck the village projected making $10,()00 from the cable franchise this year. Groesbeck asked cable subscribers in the village to be patient with the process and reminded them that it may take two months before the franchise fee is elimi­ nated from bills. The next meeting of the of Middleville Village* Council will be Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. Section 3. Findings by the Township Board. (1) The Townsnp Board hereby determines teat the revised Plan companies with me provisions of ihe Townsnp Zoning Ordnance and promotes its intent and p xposes The townshp Board further tods that me Development upon construction and use n Ml compionce wrth aB of me terms and provisions of tots Ordnance and me townshp Zonrag Ordnance wd be compatole with adjacent uses of lands me natural envionment and the capacities of pubfcc services ana toc*tos ejected by me Development (2) The townshp Board futoer determines mat me Devetopmenr wfl be con­ sistent wrm the pubke neam sotety and general wetfare (3) The condtons set forth nerem wtfh regard to me Devetopment are deter­ mined to be mose condtons wncn are necessary p nsure that put*: sendees ana ‘octftes affected by me Development w« be capable of accommodating naeased put*: service demands caused by me Development to prated me natural envwonment and to conserve nat­ ural resources and energy to nsue compatoMy wBh adjacent land uses and to promote me use of land n a soootfy and economical aesraoie manner Section 4 Enforcement, 'he Townsnp may enforce toe provsKXts of toe ororonce and apptoat*? provisions of me Townsnp Zonng Ordnance (ncljdng Sector 23 5 toeteO* 3*dng Code and other ordnances lows and regdatons to toe extent ana r> a* manner provtoed by law Section 5. Commencement of Construction e me imtfatons on me corsrjeton of me Development snatf be os stated n Section 15 8 of me Townshp Zonng Ordnance Section 6. Effective Date. Ths ordnance shaB become elective se.e^ oars a-ter its puPtoaton or seven days after toe pubicaton of o summary or to provwms n o local newspo per of general credoton 105 Meetings, from page 12----------meetings n.ay be scheduled. The Yankee Springs Township Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m in the township hall. The Plan­ ning Commission holds a work session on the first Thursday of each month and the regular meeting on the third Thursday of each month. Planning Commis­ sion meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals meetings m Thomapple and Yankee Springs and in the Village of Middleville are scheduled on an "as needed'* basis The Caledonia D&W Food Center located at 9375 Cherry Valley SE is seeking a full-time Bakery Manager to oversee the operation of their Bakery Department. We are seeking an individual with lead­ ership skills, bakery experience, management expenence, and a commitment to producing quality prod­ ucts. Hours would generally be scheduled between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm five days per week. D&W offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, dental, vision, prescription cover­ age, 401k, vacation pay, tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities. To apply, resumes can be faxed to (616) 940-3716, e-mailed to jborgerding@dwfood.com or mailed to Employment Manager 3001 Orchard Vista Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 EOE �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml January 2, 2001 /Page 17 Master plan, continued from page 16 hours on June 2. A Hast­ ings woman confessed and the stolen items were re­ turned. In June and July, Sev­ eral occurrences of grave stone vandalism occurred in Caledonia cemeteries, causing great expense, de­ stroying important perma­ nent records andunnecessary personal anguish in some instances. A break-in at Caledonia High School on early July 30 by three students was a disappointing event for the community. The vandal­ ism, reported by neighbors, included broken windows in the skylight of the main entrance area and in the hallway of the science wing. Damage was esti­ mated to have totaled around $10,000. The schools suffered an­ other loss when arson was believed to have caused a fire Saturday. Aug. 19, in a vacant house owned by the school district at 9204 Kraft Ave. The house ap­ parently had been vandal­ ized a week before, when windows at the front and back of the house were broken. In spile of the swift fire department response, the fire was advanced suf­ ficiently to have "totaled" the house. The airport will soon be­ gin a nine-month renova­ tion of the east-west run­ way, requiring all the traf­ fic to use the north south runway, which is expected to seriously affect resi­ dents living in the north part of the township. Citizen Don Miesen complained there were "huge ramifications" of planned changes to the airport that would affect the quality of life. He said the airport and the ex­ pressway being built cre­ ated a huge manufacturing potential, which would be facing the community, in­ cluding creation of traffic problems. Miesen pleaded for township officials to do something about these sit­ uations. by acting as a rep­ resentative for the resi­ dents with the airport offi­ cials. Winter crafting at TK schools NEED EXTRA CASH? 1 Do you have things around your house you don’t use? SAVE with ACTION ADS! HALF OFF Just fill out the convenient form below and send in your payment to save on your next classified ad. Now’s the time to clean out the basement, look through your attic or check the garage...we all have things we don’t use so turn those items into CASH The TK PTO at each of the elementary schools helped students make crafts which showed up under Christms trees throughout the school district. Here McFall students snowman head ornaments. - Personal ads only- Just fill out the form below, figure your rate from the price list and send it to: J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 118 Hastings, MI or drop it off at our office at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Lee students stuff snowmen. Parents and teachers helped. Check One: Page students painted pottery ornaments Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.. Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday al noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 4379452. Monday. Wednesday, Fnday. noon. 9669 Kraft Ave. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. (TFN) □ 2 Weeks □ 2 Insertions □ Half Price REMINDER: S6.00 for 1st 5 words; 15c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $3.50 for 1st 5 words. 15c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $3.75 for 1st 5 words; 15C each word thereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $3.75 for 1st 5 words; 150 each word there­ after. 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CD. silver with graphite interior 96 Pontiac Grand Prix <4 Ooor V-6 automatic . ar 54.000 crates 93 Buick Century <4 Ooor V-6 automatic, ar. 65.000 nrates 97 Chevrolet 3/A Ton Silverado Regular Cab 4x4 Middleville went 3-2 and Caledonia 1*4 at last Thursday's T-K Duals wrestling tournament. Going 5-0 and taking first place honors was Romeo, currently ranked in Division I. Middleville defeated Grand Haven 31-24, St. Johns 5116, Caledonia 52-16 and lost to Romeo 45-16 and East Kentwood 28-27. The Trojans took the final three matches to oust East Kentwood. Caledonia fell to Middleville 52-16, Romeo 53-15, East Kentwood 6111 and Grand Haven 61-15, but ended its day with a 3737 win over St. Johns that was decided by a tie-breaker. Finishing with 4-1 records for Middleville were Josh Bowerman at 103, Kyle Fletke at 119 and Mike McKeown at 112. Posting 3-1 marks for the host Trojans were Pat McKeown at 125, Adam Nieland at 152, Brett Vernon at 215 and Matt Erb at 189. Three wrestlers finished 32 for Caledonia. Middleville coach Tom Lehman said that Bowerman, Mike McKeown, Fletke and Pat McKeown are "excellent kids who wrestled well." As far as his team's results, Lehman said they had a chance to be even better. "We should have beaten East Kentwood; we had three bad matches," Lehman explained. And his evaluation of the five-team field. "They all are very strong wrestling programs," Lehman said. Middleville wrestles at Wyoming Rogers Thursday, Jan. 4 at the L.H. Lamb Tournament in Hastings Saturday. Jan 6. The Trojans enter the O-K Blue campaign having won 13 league titles in the past 14 years. Caledonia grapples at Cedar Springs Thursday. Jan. 4 and at Wyoming Rogers Saturday, Jan. 6. Trojan Adam Nieland takes Scot Ryan Dykhouse to the mat at 152. Middleville's Josh Bowerman was 4-1 on the day in the 103-pound weight class. 350 V-8 automate ar. hbergiass cap 9-4 Chevrolet *1/2 Ton Silverado Regular Cab jm >> ■ BkH • Chevrolet ■ Iw'Buick * Pontiac C M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MkkAevdia CUSTOM HOMES hw initial design consulting Long bo* 4x4 350 V-8. automatic, ar 795-3118 891-8151 Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tek 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 2. 2001/Page 19 Dutton salon offers luxurious experience by Ruth Zachary S/n# Writer Heidi Christines, a family operated beauty sa­ lon and spa and wellness center in Dutton at 3555 68th St., has a goal to offer its patrons — a totally pleasurable experience. Deluxe packages are of­ fered to include several services, said business manager Patti Elzinga. Some services include body wraps, aromatherapy, MOUR Mud facials, neck and shoulder massages, full body massage, a hair color center, manicures and pedicures in small studios. The salon features a hy­ drotherapy spa, and an area for massage, as well as a whirlpool spa area to pamper just the feet. Sally Duhr. an aesthetician trained for skin care and licensed to use a der­ mal corrective line of products, gives facials and is able to provide full body massage, cither the relax­ ation or therapeutic type. In this as in several areas, customers may be ac­ commodated privately or in groups. A large area is equipped for hair color, where salon color specialists work. Many color options arc available, where tubes of color to create a variety of combinations arc blended to produce a highly indi­ vidualized or natural look. A separate room for men’s hair care is an at­ tractive option for men. Elzinga said about 25 per­ cent of the clientele are male at this time. Privacy is a highly attractive op­ tion to male customers. There is also a TV with many programming op­ tions. A children's area where kids get cuts in a wagon is very high on the kiddie list. "The salon offers a kid­ friendly environment, and our kiddie business is huge," Elzinga said. The Dutton salon has been designed for educat­ ing, so one area can be re­ arranged into a theater and both Elzinga and Heidi Christine educate stu­ dents there. All staff members who work in the salon must be trained there beyond any previous training or years of experience, Elzinga said. This can amount to 18 weeks of intensive training. Each employee must attend a master school in their own area to be certified to work in a particular category in the salon. ”Our standards are be­ yond their previous educa­ tion,’’ Elzinga said. "We want to know they will of­ fer the quality of work our customers expect, such as color highlighting, preci­ sion cutting, texture wav­ ing, use of foils and design color, hair design, such as festive hair and more." Design teams from com­ panies or manufacturers of product lines also use the area to train the staff of the salon. Rental accommodations for groups up to 48 people is another option. The sa­ lon can be reserved from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Employ­ ees offer various regular services, such as mani­ cures. pedicures, use of the spas, hair cuts, mas­ sages, facials, etc. Corporate groups and sales representatives have found the option so well received, they usually want to repeat the experi­ ence, Elzinga said. Bridal parties and anniversary parties, are smaller groups which have used the ser­ vice. The salon offers a bridal registry service, as well. Heidi Christine is the technical director. She is an educator in this salon and in Ada. where the business began 13 years ago. She is affiliated with the Matrix Global Advi­ sory Council, at eight dif­ ferent locations throughout the world. She is on a world-wide design team, of which there are 28 educa­ tors who travel to teach other hair stylists around the world. Heidi Christine is planning a trip to Rus­ sia. Heidi Christine is in the Dutton Salon four days a week. Patti Elzinga is Heidi Christine’s mother, and serves as an educator and works in the manage­ ment end of the business. When she started, she acted as receptionist, but the salon has become a very large entity, she said. Son Cris Elzinga is the vice president of the com- Sally Duhr demonstrates giving a facial to Patti Elzinga. Duhr is trained in skin care, and massage, and is a licensed Aesthetician. pany. "Today we have 48 total employees between two stores," she said. "Ada has been a good place for us and it is time for growth. We came to this area, be­ cause we felt it was the niche we want, a family salon with family oriented professional clientele. We saw similar things in this community, and have found that to be true. We love this community, "she said. The group hopes to grow to the same level as that reached in Ada. The salon and its em­ ployees emphasize being a good neighbor in the community that supports it. Elzinga said Heidi Christine’s held a cut-athon to raise money for an infrared camera for the Ada Fire Department. In August, they held a cut-athon in both Ada and in Dutton to raise $1300 for the City of Hope, a breast cancer charity. "We want to give back to the community and re­ quire that of our employ­ ees,’’ she said. For The Pen To Be Mightier Than The Sword It Must Have Paper. Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful tods human beings use to communicate. They place no limits on how much we can say, and the furthest reaches of the imagination are the only limits on what we can show. They have the power to make complex ideas simple, and simple ideas powerful. We do more than read them, we hold them. And, from the advertising we see in publications to the letters we receive in the mail, the things we hold in our hands have the quickest routes to our hearts. Sara Carney sits as Jrtl VanderBand colors her hair at the Heidi Christine salon, spa and health center. Say It .9h Print �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville, MI January 2, 2001 The year in sports good for area fans Glancing at the past 52 weeks of the Sun A News can be a very misty-eyed activity for certain sports editors. Td research this story, we studied the 2000 Sun A News and found that it was truly a fantastic time for fans of the Caledonia Fighting Scots and of the Middleville Trojans. Championships, both team and individual, as well as many other awesome feats were accomplished by the squads wearing the purple and gold and the black and orange. Even a State title was in the mix Stories upon stories, one after another, reflected that 2000 was a terrific sports time in this area. So let's reflect upon these achievements beginning with January of last year. The dates listed below are the publication dates: Jan. 11: Middleville senior Danielle Quisenberry named to State Dream Team. Quisenberry was a member of the Lady Trojans team that had earlier won the 1999 Division 11 cross country championship; Trojans second at L.H Lamb Tournament at Hastings High, only Lowell docs better than Middleville at the nine-team wrestling event. Jan. IX: Scots score first at Athens. Caledonia had three weight class wrestling winners to win the 15-team Athens Tournament; A Japanese National Selection High School wrestling team comes to Middleville and defeat Trojans in 11 of 12 matches at Wyoming Rogers High School.. Feb. 1: Trojan wrestlers win twice to improve record to 24-2. End season at 31-5. Feb. 22: Caledonia cross country coach John Soderman named Michigan High School Coaches Association boys cross country Coach of the Year. In 25 years with the Scots, Sodennan achieved a mark of 245-43; Trojans are No. I in O-K Blue Conference for wrestling. Five wrestlers take first places as team Middleville's cross country team repeated as State champions in 2000. The smiles here tell the whole story. Erik Vernon, not only was an All-State football player for Middleville, but he also was a big force on the wrestling mats for the Trojan squad. scores 201 to beat Byron Center by nine; Middleville's Leslie Crowley is named second team All-State in basketball, while Caledonia's Anne Morgan is named to the fourth team in Class B Morgan graduated in 2000, while Crowley transferred to nearby Lowell; Middleville grapplers win district title against Wayland (60-12) and Hastings (5418); Four Scots also win mat championships. Josh Haywood (145), Seth Temple (130), Todd Maines (135) and Josh Baltrusaitis (152). Caledonia took second, behind Sparta, in the O-K Gold Conference. Feb. 29: Sparta beats Middleville by one point, 27-26, in regional mat tournament held at Hastings High School. Caledonia also bows out with a 51-21 loss to Lowell in regional action. Still a number of wrestlers from the two teams qualify as individuals for State. For Middleville, Bret Wiersma (125), Chad Riel (152), Is Rosales (152) and Tom Haynes (275). For Caledonia, Lynde Baltrusaitis (103), Todd Maines (135) and Josh Baltrusaitis (145). March 14: At the State individual finals at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, Is Rosales finished fourth. Riel sixth, Maines seventh and Josh Baltrusaitis eighth. March 28: Lynde Baltrusaitis finishes first in the 103-pound weight class at the recent USGWA Girls Championships at Lake Orion. May 9: Caledonia’s golf team opens 13-0 (11-0 in the O-K Gold) and cards its best score ever of 170; Caledonia's soccer team remains undefeated in league with 0-0 tie against Forest Hills Northern and Caledonia's tennis team scores first place honors at the TK Invitational by one point (16-15) over Comstock Park. May 16: Caledonia's golf streak hits 16-0 (12-0 in league). May 23: The boys' track team at Caledonia wins its third consecutive regional title, while Middleville's girls finish second in the Division II event held al Houseman Field in Grand Rapids; Caledonia's girls BOjDY SHOP (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia soccer team blanks two more foes. South Christian and Kenowa Hills and the Fighting Scots wins an O-K Gold golf championship and move up to third in the State rankings. May 30: Caledonia's golf success continues with a regional championship; the soccer squad for the Scots improves to 14-3-1 and secures first place in the O-K Gold Conference. June 13: The State track finals are held in Grandville. The areas top finishes include Caledonia's Tim Ross second place performance in the 1600, Caledonia's 3200 relay team's sixth place effort, Middleville's Jessica Crowley seventh place leap in the long jump and Middleville's Danielle Quiscnberry's seventh in the 1600 and sixth in the 3200; a great post-season finally ends for Middleville's softball team that falls 9-0 to Rogers in the regional final. The Lady Trojans beat Caledonia 9-0 and East Grand Rapids 7-1 to earn its district championship. July 18: A new athletic director, Mark Uyl, comes to Caledonia. Before taking the position, Uyl had taught and coached in Middleville. Aug. 19: Middleville's boys golf team wins the Barry County Golf Tournament, carding a 306 and Middleville’s girls cross country team finished first in Wayland Invitational. Sept. 5: Caledonia beats Middleville 17-7 to open prep football season. Sept. 19: The girls' cross country team for TK continues to sparkle winning at its T-K Invitational. Caledonia's Tim Ross also fared well there with a first place time of 15:46. Sept. 26: Caledonia's boys golf team opens 2000 just as the girls did. The Scots improve to 11 -1 after wins over Kenowa Hills and Spana. Oci. 3: Caledonia's Tim Ross manages a program record 15:52 for a first place finish at the Lowell Invitational; Middleville's girls continue to win, taking first place honors at the O-K Blue Conference meet and at Muskegon Tim Ross was a State medalist in track and also ran near the top of the State's charts in cross country. Oakridge; The boys soccer team at Middleville goes to 5-0 in the league with a 100 victory over Coopersville. Oct. 10: Caledonia's equestrian team qualifies for State; Middleville's girls cross country team is No. 1, again, in the O-K Blue Conference. Oct. 17: Middleville's boys soccer team heads into league tournament in first place; Middleville's Erin Holmes is a flight champion in the O-K Blue tennis tournament. Oct. 24: Caledonia's boys win O-K Gold cross country title. Oct. 31: Once again, the girls cross country team at Middleville breezes past the competition to take top honors at the Division II regional run. Nov. 7: At the State finals at the Michigan International Speedway, Middleville repeats as Division II State cross country champions with a first place score of 170. Caledonia’s Tim Ross is the second fastest Division II boy with a time of 15:41. Dec. 26: Matt Kilmartin, at 103, and Jake Klapmust, at 189, won weight class titles for Caledonia at the Jesse Snow wrestling tournament held at Maple Valley High School. Turn those unwonted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to plocc o Sun <£ News ACTION-odtodoy. �Looking For a PRINTER? 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Cochran (right on Charlotte s Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Page 22/The Sun and News, Mkldlevdle Ml/January 2, 2001 Notions about commercial, industrial needs challenged grant is determined by the by Ruth Zachary state and is no longer de­ Staff Writer Caledonia Township pendent upon local tax Trustee Richard Robertson revenues." The operational is challenging the conven­ expenses of running the tional notion locally that public schools are not de­ more land is needed for pendent on what the tax commercial and industrial base is, Robertson said. Robertson also pointed uses. Robertson, who spoke as out the school district ac­ a resident rather than a tually is supported by a township trustee, made his much larger area than that comments at a master lying within Caledonia planning public hearing Township boundaries Dec. 18. "Many taxpayers do not Many citizens have spo­ realize the Caledonia ken in favor of increasing School District is distinct the land zoned for light in­ from Caledonia Township. dustrial or commercial The township represents use, claiming that it would less than 50 percent of the increase the tax base to total school district which support school growth cre­ goes on to include parts of ated by increasing residen­ Kentwood, as well as Cas­ tial developments. About cade, Bowne, Gaines and 150 students per year are Lowell townships... even a being added to the school small area in Barry attendance rolls. County. When considering But Robertson said the school funding, it is the main point, supported later school district, not the by Judi Dean, Caledonia township, which must be Schools financial adminis­ examined. trator, is that the tax base "The Caledonia School is nearly irrelevant since District receives the ma­ the adoption of Proposal A jority of its locally gener­ in 1994. Proposal A has ated revenue from indus­ almost eliminated funding trial and commercial prop­ of public school operating erties not located within expenses from local prop­ township boundaries." erty taxes. The State of Robertson said. Michigan guarantees a The recently published yearly foundation amount 2000 Apportionment Re­ per pupil in any given port for Kent County shows school district, not depen­ that 69 percent of the dent upon local tax rev­ school revenues generated enues. for the Caledonia School "It should be remem­ District are coming from bered that the per student properties not located The Caledonia Community School District embraces all of Caledonia Township and surrounding within township bound­ aries. Much of the area sur­ rounding the township con­ tains a good deal of indus­ trially and commercially zoned property already, re­ sulting in a much higher ratio of non-residential property to residential Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! • Complete Binding 945-5078 / fax: (616) 945-5192 Ask for one of our or can 945-9554 printing specialists (616) property. Robertson said in dollar amounts, this means 75 percent of the revenues come from non-residential properties i.e. commercial and industrial, and 25 per­ cent comes from residen­ tial. Because homeowners are assessed at a lower rate, they pay about 6 mills, while non-residen­ tial properties provide about 24 mills. It should be realized this represents the revenue pool for all kinds of ser­ vices in the township and the county, and does not just go to the schools. Of non-homestead property taxes generated within the township, Dean said 57 percent of that resource goes to Caledonia schools. Robertson presented many statistics at the Dec. 18 master plan hearing, which he took from a Kent County report. The point Robertson made was that of the rev­ enues collected for various services, "This is one of the highest non-homestead to homestead ratios in the county and the highest in what would be considered the non-urban area of the county." During the last year, Robertson said the tax base in the district in­ creased by 14 percent, with non-homestead valua­ tions increasing more rapidly than homestead (15 percent vs. II per­ cent). "This total revenue amount increased 22 per­ cent from the previous year, the biggest percent­ age increase in the county." The majority of that ex­ panding tax base is com­ ing from non-homestead properties Robertson projected that the township and the areas to the north, east and south, indicated by the darkened areas on the map. school district would con­ tinue to benefit from this advantage as large parcels of vacant land already zoned and serviced with utilities for non-homestead purposes in local and neighboring jurisdictions continue to be developed. He said the soon-tocome M-6 highway inter­ change area would affect areas within the school district even if only part of it impacted Caledonia Township. "Careful planning and responsible development will allow this small but strategic area to become a leading source of revenues both to the schools and the township. The value of this property will probably ex­ ceed anything that cur­ rently exists within the township and the school district." Robertson pointed to the township's excellent finan­ cial health. The operating millage rate has been steadily decreasing for years, he said. The re­ cently approved operating millage of 0.7477 mills is the second lowest in the county, about 20 percent lower than in Gaines, Bowne, and Cascade townships.. He said the tax base would continue to increase with the zoning already in place and the huge boost that will occur due to the recommended M-6 high­ way commercial area which have remained va­ cant for years Robertson said these points were raised to chal­ lenge the misperception by many residents that an in­ creased ratio of industrial and commercial properties was needed. He said recommenda­ tions to increase the tax base to benefit the schools were not supported by the facts. "Caledonia Schools arc widely and deservedly re­ garded as among the best in the county. Our adminis­ trators, teachers, students and staff have earned our generous support, Robert­ son said.. — But the school system is already quite secure, he said. Robertson is of the opin­ ion that addition of com­ mercial and industrial des­ ignations in the township may ultimately "hasten the demise of the rural lifestyle that Caledonians overwhelmingly wish to preserve. Robertson pointed to commercial lots in Glen Valley and in the D& W Plaza, within the Foremost PUD, which have re­ mained largely unoccu­ pied. Jasonville Farms and Spring Valley Estates have plans to add commercial sites to their projects. He said Caledonia residents support the idea of using existing industrial and commercial zoning before making allowance for more. Robertson said he be­ lieves the ratio of non-res­ idential to residential property is a healthy one that does not need to strategized or corrected. Expanding these areas, which arc largely unneces­ sary could have a cost in terms of the quality of life and environmental degra­ dation, which must not be underestimated, Robertson concluded. Robertson is a trustee, but said he spoke as sim­ ply another resident of the township. Township Board members have been in­ vited to contribute ideas to the plan, but ultimately the final version is in the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. �The Sun and News. Middlevine. MI'January 2. 2001/Page 23 POLICE BEAT Area woman reports kidnapping, assault A 20-year-old Wayland woman escaped serious in­ jury Saturday when her live-in boyfriend allegedly beat, threatened and kid­ napped her. The woman who asked not to be identified, said her 23-year-old boyfriend became angry when she told him she planned to break up. "He dragged me from one end of the room to an­ other, head butted me and tried to break a bottle over my head," the woman re­ ported, adding that he also tried to kill himself with a knife. After the fight, the woman said she told him she was in pain. "He said he was sorry and he wanted to take me out to cat," she said. "He took my car keys but as we were driving, he said I wasn't going to come out of this in one piece, (hat he was going to break ev­ ery bone in my body." Police said the man passed by several restau­ rants before the woman was able to convince him to stop at a Grand Rapids Wendy's restaurant. The woman tried to call for help using an outdoor pay phone but the man ripped the phone from her hands. She then ran inside the restaurant and locked her­ self in the bathroom with a cellular telephone and called for help while he al­ legedly beat on the door, said police. The man then fled, but was captured near the couple's home in Yankee Springs Township later that day, the woman said. Trooper Brian Roderick said he has requested one count of kidnapping and one count of domestic as­ sault from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, though he believes the kidnapping charge will not be authorized. "She got into the car on her own, so I doubt he will be charged with that," said Roderick. The man was released from the Barry County Jail on a $100 personal recog­ nizance bond awaiting ar­ raignment on tlie charges. Police investigating Freeport burglaries Police from three de­ partments are investigating burglaries at Freeport En­ terprises, the Freeport Ele­ vator, The Freeport Body Shop and the Department of Public Works garage discovered Dec. 21. "The first one reported was at the village garage," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "It was discovered by Russ Yarger when he arrived at 4 a m. to plow snow." Missing were several tools and some gasoline. Deputies then followed tire impressions in the snow to the Freeport Ele­ vator where they discov­ ered the second burglary. Taken from the elevator were two handguns, .onmunition, four knives, a wooden gun case and change from the cash reg­ ister. said DeBoer. At Freeport Enterprises. Trooper Dale Lynema said unknown subjects entered the building through a window, though nothing was taken from inside the business. 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Best CXSEEl Can • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Class Repair kjFWATER CONDITIONING Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 2 pm �ige 24/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml'January 2, 2001 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-01-09.pdf 3fa048aea787117940e2dd03a47decdc PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRART Your Hometown NewspaperSewfl^lW^^plle and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 2/January 9, 2001 DARE students learn from high schoolers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Fifth-graders in this year’s Drug Abuse Reduc­ tion through Education (DARE) program at Page Elementary had a first hand chance to talk to Thornapple Kellogg High School students about some serious issues. The Page DARE stu­ dents asked questions from how the high schoolers dealt with depression, to why they thought drug use was bad and other topics. The high school students shared their ideas with the fifth-graders. They stressed the importance of educa­ tion, the importance of friends and why being ac­ tive in music, art and ath­ letics are important. Several of the students used examples from their own lives to show why they have chosen to re­ main "drug free." The high school students talked about the difference between elementary school and high school. One high school student told the students in Curt Wissink’s class, "You grow up so much between fifth grade and your senior year." Another remarked that the high school has lockers where elementary class rooms have shelves and hooks for coats. The high schoolers told the fifth-graders about the increased choices and re­ sponsibility in being older. The fifth grade students learned a little bit about the fun and community service projects completed by students in the high school’s National Honor Society. The question and answer session between the DARE students and the high school students is just one element of the program. Sgt. Jason Sixberry works with the students for a semester helping them learn how to make good choices. Sixberry said, "The high school students make a re­ ally big impression on the fifth-graders. 1 like the DARE students to see that making hard choices can TK Middle School collecting pennies for Meals on Wheels by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School students may not sec a direct bene­ fit from the current fund­ raiser for the Barry County Commission on Aging's Meals on Wheels program. But they arc all pitching pennies to help this pro­ gram, which reaches out to homebound senior citizens with nutritious meals. The "Penny War Com­ mittee" of the TKMS stu­ dent council decided to continue the penny drive into January since the two days off from school due to snowy weather limited contributions in December. Committee members are united in their belief that this project inspires fun competition between the teams and helps a worthy cause. Some can't wait until it is time to count all the money! Looking at the jars, each team's coin level seems similiar. Money won't be counted until the end of the compe­ tition. The goal is to surpass the $1,000 raised last year. Each team gets credit for the pennies in their jar. Silver coins or paper be ’cool' and that athletes, artists, and other students can still be popular and stay away from drug and alcohol use." Each high school student encouraged the fifth­ graders to take risks, dis­ cover activities they en­ joy. talk with their fami­ lies and celebrate their friendships. High school seniors and National Honor Society members who spoke to students in Curt Wissink’s fifth grade class were (from left) Matt Newmyer, Kyle McKeown, Andrea Zoet, Ashley Reaser, Stephanie Bell and Jake Williams. ■■■ I II ■ ■ ■“ " Caledonia school bus driver, Cathy Tefelsky, mourned J Jr to other team s jars. Some staff have been putting pennies in the staff con­ tainer and dollars in all the student containers. Parents who stop by the school this week are en­ couraged to participate and help add to the total which will be donated to the COA Meals on Wheels program. The penny war is sched­ uled to end on Monday, Jan. 15. The Penny Wars Committee of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School student council would like these jars to be filled to overflowing by Monday, Jan. 15. The money raised will go to the Meals on Wheels program. From left in front are Holly VanderHeide, Chanda Brice and Aiayna Forester. Standing are David McMahon, Lindsey McKee, Ryan Weesie, Casey Aubil, Ryan King. Erica Peschel, Erin Baragar and Kersta Gustafson. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Cathy Tefelsky, a Cale­ donia grandmother and school bus driver, died Dec. 23 after a long strug­ gle with cancer. Tefelsky will be sadly missed, by students, other bus drivers and parents, Auxiliary Services Direc­ tor Rich Overmire said. She is survived by her husband, Gary, adult sons Aaron, Steve, and Kevin, and two grandsons, both named Christian. School administrators said Tefelsky was hired Oct. 12, 1987. A good friend and neighbor, Joyce Lass, said she always loved children and babysat before starting as a bus driver. Both women lived in the •illage and saw each other often. "She loved driving the school bus," Lass said. "That was her life. Even after she was diagnosed, she went back to work." Vicky Johnston said Tafelsky continued to work until May 12 of this year, but she drove the shuttle in the village for the July 4th celebration. Lass said Tefelsky loved the kids who rode her bus, and she had the same route for years, often watching the kids grow up. She got along well with Cathy Tefelsky them and. they liked her, too. "She loved driving kids to sports events," Lass said. Overmire concurred. He explained she worked with the other bus drivers to schedule field trips and transported students to special events. "She was very dedi­ cated. She loved children," he said. "She was very ac­ tive on a transportation bus safety committee, which held programs at the ele­ mentary schools to teach the students about bus safety." She was well liked by other bus drivers, a corpment repeated by several people who spoke of her. Lass said Tefelsky’s fellow workers did a lot for her at the end. Much of her life was connected to friends she had made as a bus driver and reportedly, she would meet other bus drivers and their families for breakfast periodically. In This Issue • Joint planning commissions to have Master Plan survey • Airport officials present information to Caledonia Twp. Board. • Riverland Ranch residents want to halt road access • Pre-registration required for some Winterfest events �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 9, 2001 GFWC-Gun Lake will meet Jan. 10 The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Gun Lake Area wil| kick off the new year Wednesday morning with an International Affairs Department-sponsored pro­ gram about a Christian Medical Mission trip to the Yucatan. Marjory Richards, club ‘president, will present the program at Bay Point Restaurant, Gun Lake, af­ ter the 9:30 a m. business meeting Wednesday. Any­ one interested the program or the club should contact vice president and program chair Fran Leonard at 7958731. Richards was part of a group of 42 members from three Presbyterian churches in the Hastings, Holland and Richland ar­ eas who spent a week three years ago in the Yu­ catan on a Christian Med­ ical Mission. The group, including five doctors, four nurses, one medical stu­ dent, a dentist, dental as­ sistant and a pharmacist, saw as many as 70 pa tients. The support team shopped for food and con­ struction materials, cooked, did construction, and worked with the chil­ dren. They were housed in the Mayan village of Xoceinpich, but also visited four other smaller villages. A used clothing sale gave money to the village pas­ tor for use with the needs of the villagers. Some items and reports that will be covered in the club's business meeting will be: The Christmas Party for seniorcitizens at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland Dec. 19. The blood drive of Dec. 28. The board meeting of Jan. 8 at Marjory Richards’ home. Winterfest (February 3) update. Auction basket materials for Girlstown Auction (March 31). Legislation and Leader­ ship Days (Feb. 12 and 13). Heachover9,00Oarea homes with an ail in the Sun It Hews. Call945-9S54toptoyowid. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Snow overwhelms school district Father of TK cross country stars dies at 46 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Well known in the community as his daugh­ ters' number one fan at cross country meets, 46year-old Michael Alec Quisenberry died unex­ pectedly at Pennock Hos­ pital Friday, Dec. 29, 2000. Quisenberry was born Lakeview, Mich., and moved to Lake Odessa with his parents, Royal and Dorothy, who now live in Freeport. On Sat. Jan. 13 at 9:30 a m. Dance instructor Trudy Nicely will help students in grades 4-8 move like animals and rejoice in dance. This is the next in this year's series of Super Sat­ urday programs at the Thornapple Kellogg Schoo) and Community Library. Nicely will lead a one hour workshop for the students. Pre registration is required. Call the library at Westen’s Carpet Well, winter’s here in full force, but so are the HOT DEALS at Westen’s Carpet... Such as: First Quality Vinyl by Congoleum featuring... 14”^ Medalist Valuflor SQ99 First Quality Carpet by Mohawk Berbers Heavy Plush Carpet Commercial Loop Carpet Laminate Flooring by Columbia Such as... ^w,s459xra « S© SKDJSJjy ©2) Michael graduated from Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa in 1972. He earned a mechanical engi­ neering degree from Kelloggg Community College. He also atttended Aquinas College and Western Michigan Univer­ ity. He married Debora Powrie in 1980. The cou­ ple's four children are Danielle, Melissa, Emily, and Abby. Michael enjoyed his po­ sition at E & L Construc­ tion as a project superin­ tendent. He ran many commercial jobs in the Flint and Lansing areas. While he was a member of the Worldwide Church of God and the Carpenters Union, his family was the center of his life. He sup­ ported his daughters in all their activities and en­ joyed cheering for Danielle and Melissa at cross country meets. The Thornapple Kellogg teams they ran for won the state Division II championship in both 1999 and 2000. His other passions in­ cluded Oliver Tractors, power tools and "sporting his political views." He is survived by his immediate family, parents, six sixters and one brother. Services were held Jan. 2. All arrangements were made by the Beeler Fu­ neral Chapel in Mid­ dleville. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ‘Super Saturdays’ movement TK SCHOOL MENU class set for January 13 Jeff & Sherri of... I Piles of snow are everywhere in the Thornapple Kellogg School district. Here snow cleared from the bus lane almost hides the McFall sign. Clearing snow is a significant cost for the school district this year. This winter's cold temperatures are also having an effect on energy costs in the district. JjD • 616-795-3OOO 210 E. Main • Middleville "We're the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" n. 795-5434 for details. Following the workshop the "Super Saturday Play­ ers" will meet to work on "Fairly Funky Tales." The Super Saturday Players are students in grades 6-8 who will be creating a theater performance as part of the Super Saturday experience. The theater workshop begins . following the movement session. Students interested in being in the play do not have to attend the story telling workshop. Winter story time set at TK library The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time celebrating winter at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in the Thon.apple Kellogg School and Community Library. The books and stories shared at story time will help warm this snowy weather. Story time lasts for about 30 minutes. Children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy one way to celebrate winter and keep warm at the same time. For information, call the library at 795-5434. Middle and High School Monday, Jan. 15 Macaroni and cheese, Lunch Menu BBQ on a bun, peas, mixed Wednesday, Jan. 10 Burrito w/checsc or hot fruit, milk Tuesday, Jan. 16 dog on a bun, seasoned French toast sticks green beans, warm apple w/scramblcd eggs or hot dog slices, milk. on a bun, potato rounds, Thursday, Jan. 11 Chicken gravy noodles or banana, milk. NOTE: Rotating items corn dog on a stick, broccoli will be chix nuggets, chix w/cheese, peaches, milk. patties, hamburgers, tacos, Friday, Jan. 12 Pizza or fish sandwich on nachos, cold sandwiches, a bun, cole slaw, fresh chef salads and theme bars orange, milk. When you retire, I can make sure you miss your job more than you miss your paycheck Social Security has certainly seen better times. And who knows what the future might bring. I can show you how to plan for a secure finan­ cial future, with or without Social Security. Call today for details. Drew McFadden Investment Representative PO Bo* 336. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus I-616-891-1173 , wwv.ed«ardjonr» com MMarflK Edwardjones Serving imLodual ln«e«ton Since 1*71 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 9. 2001/Page 3 Charles IV. Harper Michael A. Quisenberry MIDDLEVILLE Michael A. Quisenberry. age 46, of Middleville passed away Friday, Dec. 29. 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hast­ ings Mr. Quisenberry was bom on Jan. 26, 1954 at Lake­ view, Michigan, the son of Royal and Dorothy (Thomp­ son) Quisenberry He was raised on a farm in Lake view and then moved to Lake Odessa where he graduated from high school in 1972. He then earned a mechan­ ical engineering degree from Kellogg Community College. He later returned to school, attending Aquinas College and Western Michi­ gan University. I le was married to Debora Powrie on March 8, 1980 at Aldersgate Church in Grand Rapids, Ml. He was employed at E&L Construction where he loved his job as a project superintendent and ran many commercial jobs in the Flint and Lansing area. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God and the Carpenters Union though, he was first and foremost a father and hus­ band. acting as his four daughters biggest fan, sup­ porting them loudly in all they did. His secondary pas­ sions included Oliver trac­ tors, power tools, and sport­ ing his political views. He is survived by his wife. Debora S. Quisenberry; four daugh­ ters, Danielle, Melis-sa, Emily, Abby Quisen-berry, all at home; his parents, Royal and Dorothy Quisenberry of Freeport; six sisters. Judy (John) Durrant of Portland. Kathy (John) Thomas of Lake Odessa, Laura (Ken) Heimich of Canada. Paula (Dale) Jones of Lake Odessa. Amy Qui­ senberry of Lansing. Anna (Tim) Hooten of Lake Odes­ sa; one brother. Joe (Darcy) Quisenberry of Rockford; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his grandparents. Funeral and Committal services were held Tuesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Rev. John Helmers officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Harry I. Mast CALEDONIA-Mr. Harry I. Mast, age 66, of Caledonia. Ml, passed away at home on Jan. 3, 2001 in the evening after a short bout with cancer. In his final months, he was lovingly cared for by his wife of 40 years, Patricia A.(Weeber). Born in the Netherlands, Harry served his country honorably as a M.P. He loved working with his hands and was a cement contractor for many years. Through it all, he was a thinker and inventor, who despite his limited formal education, could devise and build almost anything with­ out the benefit of blueprints. His interests varied from land development to prospecting and photogra­ phy. Harry was preceded in death by his son. Victor on Feb. 18, 2000 who leaves his wife. Bethany. Harry is survived by his other five children. Michelle Kowalski. Harry John. Alex W., John D. and Elizabeth S. Barnett and her husband. Vernon of Youngstown, OH. He also left his special trea­ sures, his grandchildren, Amanda, Joey, Ashley. Alex, Jason. Julia and Daniel. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Marian Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 BIG SALE Bak, who leaves her hus­ band, John; his brothers, Daniel and Gerald Mast, who leaves his wife Ruth. He leaves sisters. Sybil, Joyce, Babs and Oneal Croft. Ann Kay and Pete Kazemier, Jan and Conrad Thompson-Harmon He leaves brothers, Andrew and Louise, John and Jane, Adrian and Joan Mast. He also leaves countless other relatives and last but not least, many good friends. He asks instead of flow­ ers, donations be made to his family. A Memorial Service was held Saturday. Jan. 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 - 60th St., SE, Kentwood. Pastor Bo Moore officiated. There will be no grave­ side services at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by De Vries Funeral Home. MIDDLEVILLE Charles W. Harper, age 65. of Middleville passed away Wednesday. Jan. 3. 2001 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Charles W. Harper was bom on Aug. 31. 1935 in Middleville, the son of Maurice and Leah (Miller) Harper. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Scho­ ols, graduating in 1955. He was married to Fem Sutton on May 27, 1962 at the home of Al and Anita Greiner. Mr. Harper was employed at Kamminga and Roodvoets and retired after 34 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Charlie was a farmer in the past and very much a part of his children s family. A regular fix-it man. Enjoyed reading. Charlie was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for football, golf, baseball, and a Who Wants to be a Millionaire fan. Most of all he was a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grand­ father. doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Survived by his wife of 38 years. Fem E. Harper; his children. Kevin Ballard of Grand Rapids, Dawn Bal­ lard of Scottsdale, AZ. Maeleah (Mark) Claypool of Hastings, Maurice (Beth) Harper of Middleville, Dolorena Harper of Shelbyville and special. friend, Andra MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Johns of Shelbyville; 13 grandchildren, Michelle Cutler. Jeremy Ballard. Ash­ ley Ballard. Mathieu Bal­ lard. Alicia Harper. Whitney Harper. Mary Harper. Char­ les W. Harper II, Brandon Rinnels. Trinnady Dykstra. Karl Dykstra III. Xieanne Koehl. Kammeran Koehl; two great grandchildren. Austin Wooten and Destiny Thomas; sister. Martha (Bill) Castelein of Middle­ ville; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Leah Harper. Funeral and Committal Services were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thofnapple Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Joseph F. Konieczny----------GRAND RAPIDS Joseph F. Konieczny. age 83. of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday. Dec. 31.2000 at Heather Hills Care Center, Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife of 53 years. Betty (Purdy) Konieczny; one son. Ken (Helen) Konieczny of Kent­ wood; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Nettie and Theresa of Grand Rapids. He was formerly employ­ ed at Pennock Hospital. Hastings and retired from General Motors after 28 years of service. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middle­ ville. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. M Contempo Salon FREE Tanning Lotion (s50 value!) with 10 Visit Tanning Package Coms in & (Jhjtdt old ouA 41 (Bulb Slate of Uic Ohl Jannlnq _______ Limited Offer • Day & Evening Hours <7 Jnil Svwuu frnte/nf&taAy Sa tea fai the entile family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 Miller REAL ESTATE Debbie Erway________ 623-8357 Gun Lake Office 12800 W. M-179 Highway (616) 795-2202 Carole Schievink........ 672-7405 Ray Diehl, gri.... .......... 948-8225 Linda Lewis................. 792-1215 Sarah Ulrich................ 623-4287 Vickie Murphy........... 795-3731 Louise Diehl................ 948 8225 Cathv Williamson < RS. gri...... ............ 795-9090 Karen Brown_____ __.795-933l Craig Slolsonburg........ 795-4470 Barbara Getty________ 795-7535 Kay Stolsonburg, CRS ASSOC. BROM.R A SALES MGR. 795-7272 _□ 1. 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MI 891-7593 t J • I block N. of 100th on M-37, Caledonia Plaza ? <-»<_». -cXj. x-» f FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 9, 2001 Little Lambs Preschool plans auction Feb. 3 Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool will be holding its first annual auction Saturday, Feb. 3. The auction will be held at the Caledonia American Legion on M-37 near Main Street. Refreshments will be served during the ‘silent auction* which will run from 7 until 8 p.m. The main auc­ tion, hosted by Tim Zandbergen. will begin at 8 p.m. and end with the results of the silent auction. Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 to place your ad today! Tickets for the auction are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Contributions of products, services and finances are being accepted for the auc­ tion. The contributions are being accepted in a three-tier format. The bronze tier includes contributions of S50 or less. The bronze contributors will be listed in the auction pro­ gram. The next tier is the silver, which includes contributions between S50 and SI50. The silver contributors will receive their names listed in the auction program and two free tickets to the auction. The last tier is the gold. The gold contributors are those who donated over $150. They w ill receive their names listed in the program, four free tickets to the auc­ tion and a Little Lambs Tshirt. Anyone interested in donating to the auction or purchasing tickets, may con­ tact the preschool at 8911670. Little Lambs Preschool, located at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, is a parent cooperative orga­ nization that operates solely on the contributions of par­ ents tuition and fund-raisers. Parents assist the teachers in the classroom at all times. Little Lambs Preschool is designed for parents who want to be actively involved in the child's preschool, Christian experience. The goal at Little Lambs Preschool is tb provide qual­ ity. affordable early child­ hood education with a nondenominational Christian emphasis. Christian princi­ ples and strong family val­ ues are taught and encour­ aged. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 9. 2001 /Page 5 Seger-Schaefer exchange vows Erin Lyn Seger and Matthew Scott Schaefer were married July 22, 2000 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac. Reverend Michael Anton performed the I p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Linda Seger of Middleville. The groom is the son of Randall and Judy Schaefer of Hastings. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Brian Seger, brother of the bride, served as the bride’s attendant. Mark Peterson, best friend of the groom, served as the groom’s atten­ dant. Eric Gahan. Floyd Yesh. and John Meehan, friends of the bride and groom, served as ushers. Tessa Hcrgenrader. niece of the groom, was flowergirl, and Jared Babcock, nephew of the groom, was the ring­ bearer. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at McGuire’s Resort in Cadil­ lac. I he couple resides in Cadillac. SERVING OUR COUNTRY ( urt W. Martin Curt W Martin has gradu­ ated from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. Tenn , and was commis­ sioned as a second lieutenant in the Air National Guard, a component of the Depart­ ment of the Air Force. The student completed a six-week, in-resident course which instructed in six Do you want to make your life count? Looking for clear direction? Join us for our message series on: How To Live A Purpose Driven Life This Week's Message is... "How To Commit My Life" Sunday at 10:30 am Brightside Community Church major areas of study. The areas of study included mili­ tary training, professional development, communica­ tive skills, leadership and management, defense stud­ ies, and physical training. After graduation, the lieu­ tenant either stands further career development training or returns to his or her resi­ dent state unit of assign­ ment. Martin is a F-16 pilot can­ didate with the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Ind. He is the son of William C. and Rita M. Martin of Middleville. TK PTO schedules Jan. meeting Cross Creek x charter Academy meeting at 7701K^»maB<KtAvenue CasuaLAttire • Refreshments Xhildcare Provid^U ww.brightside.org Church Office 891-028?— 7 The TK PTO will hold its Jan. 16 meeting at McFall Elementary School. The middle school meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The elementary meeting will be begin following the middle school meeting at approximately 7 p.m. For more information, call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190. Two teens apprehended in middle school damage by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two I8-year-old Cale­ donia High School seniors were apprehended in con­ nection with vandalism at the middle school Dec. 31. The early morning de­ structive spree resulted in the smashing of glass win­ dows and doors at the south and east entrances. The two male students were observed by a wit­ ness who reported a li­ cense number and vandal­ ism to the Kent County Sheriffs Department. The two young men were ap­ prehended at a traffic stop, heading west on 28th Street from Cascade. The students said they first looked at a car at Thornapple River Drive and 68th Street, and smashed a window to re­ move a CD player. They went from there to Ja­ sonville Farms, looking for cars to break into, and went on to downtown Caledonia, where they stole a portable CD, tools and a video. They went to the middle school and broke glass windows and doors at the south and east sides of the building, causing damage now estimated to be Chain saws stolen from tree service company The B& B Tree Service has reported that five chain saws have turned up missing from their Briggs Road business in Yankee Springs Township, accord­ ing to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The business reported the crime was discovered when the company con­ ducted an inventory on Dec. 20 and that another tree service in Allegan County has also fallen vic­ tim to chain saw thefts. The incidents remain under investigation. around $3,000. The pair is now housed in the Kent County Jail. Auxiliary Services Di­ rector Rich Overmire said he was called at about 7 a.m. Sunday (Dec. 31) to meet deputy Al Roetman. Overmire enlisted the as­ sistance of custodians Kathy and Butch Zoet for cleanup of glass, and Randy Snyder and Ron Pyper, the buildings and grounds supervisor, to board up the windows. Overmire said he ex­ pects the repairs to be completed in approxi­ mately two weeks. School Superintendent Doug Busman said the two suspects had been appre­ hended and suspended from school pending an in­ vestigation by school offi­ cials. including high school administrators He said once a determi­ nation is made, they will reccommend disciplinary action to the Bbard of Ed­ ucation. A final decision will be made by the board. Busman said. "This kind of offense ranks as one of the most serious matters The students are at risk of expulsion, for a year or more before they could reapply for enrollment if that is the decision." TK High School is burglary victim A Dec. 31 break-in of the Thornapple Kellogg High School in which VCRs and computers were taken is being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the perpe­ trators entered the building through a garage door in the workshop area and then broke a window to gain access to the class­ rooms sometime during the night of Dec. 31. Police said the crime may be linked to a breakin the same night at the Caledonia Middle School, in which nearly $3,000 damage was caused to doors and windows Two 18-ycar old Cale­ donia High School seniors are lodged in the Barry County jail after being caught during their alleged crime spree in various parts of the village of Caledonia. Call 1800-870-7085 fOL. Sun & News ACTION-Ms! JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. Your Independent Agent “Working For YOU!” Citizen/ 6090 Alden Nash, Alto Judy Harrison, President 868-0050 1-800-217-0712 Family Dentistry of Caledonia 35 years experience Invites you to come in and meet... 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Charity BINGO • Thursday nights • starting Jan. 11, 2001 Early Bird at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo at 7 p.m. License WA21098 library sponsored Harry Potter event. Harry Potter fans partic­ ipated in various activities related to the setting and details of the books in the series. One event was to name the "Botts Beans," and then the best names for each color were voted upon, to result in picks such as mold (green), carwax (orange), brain tis­ sue (pink), diaper rash (red), worm guts (purple) and lemon drops yellow). g January Savings “ Time! 98 Chevy Blazer LT 4 Door 4x4 Door 4x4. short box. loaded. SAVE OVER '8.000! 00 Pontiac Montana 4 Door Ext Van Quad sealing. tear ait '19,995 99 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Door V-6. aulo.. air. CD. stiver with graphite interior. 96 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door V-h. auk» . jir. S-L000 mile*. JFB ■ El * Chevrolet ■ lw' Buick • Pontiac M-37 North of Middleville Across from MxMleviHa 795-3318 891-8151 C STiTriTi'ri’irriTiTiTiTS A team quiz required answering key Harry Potter questions correctly on a Muggle Bingo card to produce first and most winning teams for the best "house." though it was hard to de­ termine the winners since so many voted for their own names. A drawing for three of the newest Harry Potter books, " Harry and the Goblet of Fire" and a "Hogworts Journal," re­ sulted in several happy winners. One generous winner, Nathan Foote, who already had the book, gave his to Austin Powell who didn’t. Activities included making Toppers and Cones, or glasses and wiz­ ard hats, which made Harry Potter clones out of those attending. Potions were made which created magical ef­ fects, and treats were served, which included chocolate frogs and gummy worms. A team quiz required answering key Harry Potter questions correctly to place a token on a Muggle Bingo card to produce a team first and most winner for the best "house." It was safe to say fun was had by all, and some parents hanging around wished they could join in as well, but they were not allowed. Library events for book connected activities and to encourage reading are reg­ ularly sponsored by the Kent District Library through the local Caledo­ nia Library'. The "Let It Snow" Book Reading Club encourages Continued next page Ian and Olivia Hall proudly pose with their new Harry Potter look. sue MONEY <»\ WORK COUP RUES! fo/k to your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about worker ’s disability compensation coverage We've lowered base rates in most classes Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Mtodle^ue Rd M-37, Middleville Ml 49333 MHung Your future More PredxdMe FARM BUREAU m insurance MV MSA. W•Wk MMw MM. W—I. o www farmBureauinsurance mi com �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/January 9, 2001/Page 7 Joint planning commissions to have master plan survey bv Patricia Johns 5ra# Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship and Village of Mid­ dleville planning commis­ sions are beginning to work on plans for a new survey for residents as they work on revisions of mas­ ter plans. The Middleville Plan­ ning Commission last Tish Wells gave careful instructions for potions to create magical effects. From previous page adults to read by offering a premium and a library cof­ fee mug to those who Toughman contest is Jan. 12-13 The Toughman contest, the country's most popular amateur boxing event, returns to Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena Jan. 12-13. Promoter Greg Ahrens encourages Barry County residents to enter the contest by calling him at (616) 9657404 to complete the entry process. "Barry County residents have made good showings in the previous Battle Creek events," Ahrens said. Toughman contest entrants must be over 18 years old and weigh between 160-184 pounds for the lightweight division or 185400 for the heavyweight division. All contestants nftist pass a physical exam and have mouthpieces before being allowed to compete. The heavyweight and lightweight champions will each claim $1,000. To be crowned champion, the boxers must box their way out of a single elimination tournament that features three, one minute rounds. The bouts begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 and continue Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. Tickets are available al the arena box office both evenings. complete 10 books, and el­ igibility to be in an end of season drawing by com­ pleting 15 books. A new storytime series for three to six year olds will be held weekly Thurs­ days at 10:30 a m., starting Jan. I 1, continuing through March, in the li­ brary at 240 Emmons St. The story related themes will offer stories, songs, crafts, and other ac­ tivities. Registration is re­ quired. Phone 891-1502. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Munday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church. AA open meetings. (TFN) week approved recom­ mendations of the joint committee on the master plan update. A joint session is set for Jan. 29 at the Thornapple Township Hall to work on survey questions. If possi­ ble, the survey will be printed in the February Town Crier, the newsletter distributed to all township and village residents. Joint planner Geoff Mof­ fat also discussed "futuring workshops" in April during which several small groups (six to eight residents, plus a commission member) would discuss priorities and future visions for the community. Moffat told the commis­ OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Jan. 14 1 to 4 p.m. JN Riverwood Dr. Middleville Cozy up in front of the fireplace this winter in-this 3 bedroom, I 1/2bath multi-level Open living and dining with 16-fl ceiling Daylight basement and central air Stop by Sunday, or call for a private showing.Dir. Main St. to Grand Rapids St. north to Riverwood all Joni Stone. 974-61XX or 94X- 2694 GREFNRIDGF Realty 2X1-2IOO Call for Classifieds Call for your private showing COLLEGE Personal insurance the way it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles Irn 1 W Turn of-the century home located in the village of Caledonia Natural woodwork, bay windows, country kitchen. 4 bedrooms. 2 baths 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 A drawing for three of the newest Harry Potter books, " Harry and the Goblet of Fire" and a "Hogworts Journal," resulted in several happy winners, like Tim Johnson and Nathan Foote. Foote who already had the book, gave his to Austin Powell who didn't. sion that invitations would go out to representatives from industry, agriculture and development. There would be published notice of these workshops so there might be some "drop in" participants. Public meetings would be scheduled in September and October of 2001 fol­ lowed by the office public hearing on the final draft of the master plan in Jan­ uary or February of 2002. Dorothy Corson, a Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion and Village council member, encouraged her colleagues to reach out to the community to be sure that many points of view are discussed. The Election is Over... We have a President! But have you registered for Spring Classes yet? Orientation Dates: Wed., Jan. 10 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 16 5:00 - 8:30 pm We have a variety of classes to , choose from, focusing on business, computers, and the c liberal arts and sciences. 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Twenty-seven students ran to contribute to the last mile of the race, to make a total of 71,064 laps around the gym. Gordie Nickels, Barb DeJong, Candi Price and Todd Holstege dressed in summer holiday attire for the festive event. Caledonia to the Pacific Ocean, a run that was completed Dec. 20. A total of 398 students from Pre Primary Impaired (PPI) through fifth grade participated in the project, which began Oct. II. The goal took 39 days to reach. The students made their "Run Across America" dur­ ing gym time as an idea thought up by physical ed­ ucation teacher Todd Hostege. In addition to ex- Christopher J. Hier, ♦ 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ♦ - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) ♦ I. Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! ercising their hearts, he wanted them to get the idea of how many miles would have been run in re­ ality. He kept track of the number of laps run, and since 28 laps added up to a mile, the progress that equaled miles on the map were recorded. Hostege said, "We started at Emmons Lake. When they began to see they had run as far as Chicago and other cities on the map, they began to get the idea. They started to say, We’ve run a long ways. This really means something!" The student’s most re­ markable day was on Oct. 27, when they ran a com­ bined total of 88.8 miles. Hostege put paper tennis shoes on the wall of the gym showing the miles run for each day. By Dec. 20, when all the laps were put end to end, the students had com­ pleted 2,538 miles, just one mile short of the miles needed to reach the Pa­ cific Ocean. • . Each student was awarded a certificate showing how many miles he or she had completed. PPI Aide Barb Schieffla explained, "For the final mile, the whole school came to school in bright shirts and sunglasses to celebrate." Hostege said ’’We have done 71,064 laps around this gym." Al an assembly, one or two kids from each class were picked to run a final lap around the gym. The honor of running the last lap was given to Gordie Nickels, principal at Em­ mons Lake. High school junior Tim Ross, a school record holder in cross country and track who has gone from kindergarten through Cale­ donia schools and has run since he was in Kettle Lake, was picked to speak with the kids. Hostege said, "He’s a real role model for all of us. Tim has accomplished a lot since grade school.** Ross, who was runner-up in the Division II state cross country meet last fall, got encouragement for being a good runner. He grabbed on to that, Hostege explained. In middle school he learned he enjoyed competitive running He ran the mile and the half-mile and be­ came stronger and faster. In high school he began to Continued next page �T^e Sun and News. Middleville. MLJanugrv 9. 2001/Paae I Your Film Processing Headquarters From previous page set goals for his running program. Hostege said, "As a sophomore, Tim took sec­ ond in the state in the mile and ’was All-Slate He holds school records in the mile, at 4 minutes, 19 seconds. He holds the school record in the half mile at one minute, 56 seconds. ’In cross country this year, Ross took second in the state meet. He was the sixth fastest in the whole state of Michigan in all classes. He took the top eight in the State of Michigan to go to the re­ gional championships in cross country. On the Sat­ urday after Thanksgiving, which was very cold, he ran in Wisconsin. Of 120 runners he took 13th." Hostege said Ross had been All-State four times. "He likes to get out there and be the best he can be," he said. "He has goals for his senior year, and wants to go to college. Many colleges arc looking at him and may offer him a scholarship because of his running abilities." Tim Ross spoke to the kids. He said it was impor­ tant to set a goal, like their goal to run 2,539 miles across America. "Set goals through grade school to run a distance in a certain time period," Ross advised. "In middle school, 1 learned it takes more than one try to achipvc your goals." He explained he had learned he wanted to be a The Best Color Possible! That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less... but that’s what you get... LESS. Get the best reproduction possible for your photos... Large 4" X 6” prints, color corrected & printed on Kodak’s No. 1 brand Royal paper in matte or glossy finish. Gordy Nickels gives ’em five, as he crosses the finish line. He was selected for the honor of completing the 2,539 mile distance from Caledonia to the Pacific Ocean, runner and was interested in track in middle school. He practiced running against his classmates af­ ter school. "Practice really made a difference." He said he had learned some things which helped him achieve his goals. "Do your best in practice every day," he said. He advised setting goals for each stage of practice. His own goal for next year is to win the state championship. This has meant he must run every day. On cold days this win­ ter he remembers another athlete, one he says is thebest runner in the U.S. who also runs in the cold when he is exhausted and numb. He wants to run in col­ lege. "No matter what’s in my future. I just want to run. That will be a part of my life,” he said. "What is important is that 1 know I have done my best." Senior parents at TK continue fund-raising Members of the senior parents organization are working to raise money for the senior party June 2 following the Thornapple Kellogg graduation cere­ monies. Two raffles are currently taking place. One will help families fill their freezer and the other will help them mow their lawn or just have fun. The tickets for the meat raffle are $ I each or 6 for $5. The first price is one half of a beef cut and wrapped. The value of this prize is $500 and it was supplied by Dan and Ann Wenger. The second and third prizes are half a pig cut and wrapped. The pig was donated by Phil and Becky Wenger. Each half is valued La Leche League to meet Thursday La Lcchc League will meet at 1546 Payne Lake Road. Yankee Springs Town­ ship. at 10 a m. Thursday. Jan 10. La Leche League offers support information and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. There is a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. Those who arc breast­ feeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding are welcome to come to the informal meetings. All bab­ ies and toddlers arc wel­ come. “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficult­ ies.’’ will be this month’s meeting topic. For directions call 7957021. For information on breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. at $112. Otto Farms is supplying fourth and fifth prize poultry packages with a value of $50 each. Tickets are available by calling 7957498. Senior parents will also be selling these raffle tickets between now and March 2. The "Fun and Sun" raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25. The winner will have the choice of a 2001 Yamaha Blaster ATV with trailer or a 2000 Husgvama riding lawn mower. Tickets are being sold at home basketball games. Both drawings will be March 2 during half-time of the varsity basketball game at about 8:15 p.m. Parents of seniors gradu­ ating in June can attend the next senior parent meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Page Elementary all-purpose room. 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If you are a sclf-direeled hygienist our full time position may be just the opportunity you are looking for. We offer a beautiful work environment, continuing education opportunities, com­ petitive salary and benefits. Please call Holly at Dr. Michael DeWeerd’s office. 8am to 5pm, 616-792-6970 Board. Koslosky reviewed the sequence of steps leading to the present improve­ ments being planned, which are to begin as early as February this year. Funding, which had been delayed, is now forthcom­ ing and officials want to move forward. A 1992 airport master plan update by the Aero­ nautics Board outlined several improvements needed, which included reconstruction of the run­ ways, taxiways, remodel­ ing of the terminal build­ ing, an air cargo center, expansion of parking facil­ ities, and demolition of HELP WANTED I he Caledonia Post Office is now hiring five (5) part-time. Rural letter Carriers with starting pay ol $13.05 per hour plus vehicle mileage. II you have a good driv ing record (5 years), a dependable vehicle with automatic trans­ mission and bench seal, can be available on short notice, and are willing to work most Saturdays or Mondays (often before and/or after holidays); you may be the person the Postal Sen ice needs. If you are a self starter and flexible please apply. As a rural carrier you will: Son and sequence the mail for your assigned delivery route Deliver all mail and packages entrusted to you. Be responsible for collection of mail and packages from customers Sell stamps and prov ide postal supplies for your customers this is a part time position. The work is hard and demand. To applv. contact the CALEDONIA POST OFFICE 9339 Cherry Nalley Ave.. SE. Caledonia. MI 49316 616-891-9524 Draft 2005 Noise Exposure Map James Koslosky older facilities. The present airport was built on the current site in 1962-63. Now nearly 40 years old, the main runway is deteriorating and has reached the end of its use­ ful life, Koslosky said. A slide presentation showed a variety of different types of cracking, joint failures and breakdown of aggre­ gate material which could release small stones which could cause aircraft engine damage, he explained. In 1987, a study indi­ cated the pavement condi­ tion was at the end of its useful life. The master plan process was under way in 1998, and was up­ dated in 1994. An envi­ ronmental analysis showed there were no major envi­ ronmental impacts. A cat­ egorical exclusion and a document prepared to sup­ port it was completed last summer. A north-south runway intersecting the older east­ west runway was designed, allowing the airport to re­ main operational and con­ struction began in 1995, Koslosky said. The goal was not to close the airport to air traffic at any time, because of the economic consequences on South­ west Michigan. The airport serves a 13-county area that could impact com­ mercial cargo activity. The effects on the area could have been quite dramatic had this plan not been im­ plemented. A design for this project was submitted in 1998 when FAA reviews were completed. The plan showed a new configura­ tion of runways and taxi­ ways designed to meet federal design standards. The new runway is planned to be 10,000 feet long and 155 feet wide and taxiways reconstructed for high speeds. The project is to be paid for from three funding sources, the FAA, the Continued next page PUBLIC NOTICE On December 12, 2000 the Middleville Village Council passed resolutions establishing or modifying the follow­ ing ordinances: Section 1231.49 Section 1231 Chapter 1257 Section 1231.50 Section 1321 51 Section 1321.17 Section 1231.40 Chapter 666 Group I>ay (’are Homes Child (.'are Center Landscape Standards Site lighting Refuse Container Enclosures Mobile Homes Single Family Dwelling Open Burning On December 26, 2000, the Middleville Village Council passed a resolution modifying the following Ordinance: Section 1231.47 Finished Site Grades Full copies of the above changes can be reviewed at the Middleville Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville. Michigan. �From previous page Aviation Trust Fund, (from federal excise taxes from air sources which come back for improvements of the airport) some state and shared airport revenues. About 90 percent of the $31,000,000 project comes from federal sources, Koslosky said. "We fund about half of the project cost up front and will be paid back over three to five years," he ex­ plained. "A completion date is expected in November of 2001." Officials want to limit construction to one season. Bids have been received and awarded to John Carlo, the low bidder. When finished, the new runway and improved air­ port will provide service for another 30 to 40 years. Koslosky pointed out the airport had gotten that much service out of the current runway, which is no longer up to current construction standards. The project will require nearly all air traffic be moved to the north-south runway during the nine month construction period. Koslosky said this would have impact into Caledo­ nia Township. A noise impact study and map showing where a 65 DNL contour average noise levels extended into the township roughly along Cherry VJJey Avenue to the 68(h Street intersec­ tion Koslosky said the goal is .to reduce impact as much as possible, by try­ ing to confine Jhc project to one season to minimize disruption and the plan had been approved by the FAA. Trustee Richard Robert­ son asked to review the NEM contour map. He said, "The map represents an average of the noise an­ ticipated, based on a year." Robertson suggested the noise would be com­ pressed into a nine-month period, which more accu­ rately would represent a higher noise average. He asked if the area affected on the map during the nine-month construction period would be larger if averaged that way. and Koslosky said the area on the map would be larger. Robertson said the air­ port was giving the im­ pression that officials would encourage air traffic to use the north parallel runway to reduce traffic on the north-south runway and asked what this meant. Koslosky said this would be requested through meetings with the air traffic control and air pilots. "We will encourage use of the north parallel run­ way as much as we can. Decisions are ultimately made by air traffic control and the pilots of aircraft," he said. "But commercial ser­ vice aircraft can't use the north runway," he con­ cluded. Robertson suggested use of the north parallel runway would be limited to small turbo propeller aircraft and would proba­ bly not result in a measur­ able benefit in noise re­ duction on (he north-south runway, posed as a ques­ tion, a conclusion \yhich was conceded by officials. The only aircraft that can use the north parallel runway must be certified to land on runways less than 50 feet wide, of which there aren't that many. This means the large commercial aircraft OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING can’t use it, officials ex­ plained. In actual flights, an es­ timated 400 flights per day will land and take off on the north-south runway. This will represent the continued traffic already experienced on the north­ south runway will increase to include the majority of the aircraft traffic previ­ ously using the east-west runway, in keeping with the goal to keep the airport open for 24 hours a day, for 365 days a year. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison asked for copies of the written re­ quests by Caledonia citi­ zens during the period. "When airport improve­ ments are completed, will this change the mix of ex­ pected noise?" Koslosky said airport of­ ficials anticipate the pat­ tern of use of the north south runway as compared to use of the east-west runway would return to one similar to the past two years of use, or like that in 1998 Trustee Wally Bujak asked if communication with the airport required township representatives go to the airport. He asked if it was possible for the airport to send a represen­ tative to Caledonia meet­ ings to handle questions. "We can expect such questions will increase during the next few months. We will need the ability to answer." Koslosky said yes. He said the airport would also provide a guest article, as previously it has done with Kentwood and Cascade Townships. The board did not pro­ vide for citizen comment or questions from the pub­ lic addressed to airport of­ ficials until the end of the meeting and the officials did not stay for the re­ mainder of the meeting to receive comments. Citizen Don Miesen who lives on North Cherry Valley Avenue said he and his family were sitting on the threshold of having their American dream wiped out. He said he had said his home was unin­ habitable at another meet­ ing and people had laughed, which he said was insensitive. He said he believed airport officials had be­ haved in a cowardly man­ ner, having come and gone without taking questions from the public. He said they were taking no ac­ countability for the actual impact the changes at the airport would have on him­ self and other residents for the next nine months. He predicted the actual average noise levels would increase to 90 or 100 deci­ bels in individual flights over his home, instead of 65 decibels as implied on The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 9, 2001 /Page 11 though the Sun and News the map from an averaging had covered it fairly, there of the noise. He said both were instances where inhe and Robertson had correct information was pointed this out for the used and was not cor­ past year and not one has rected. referring to a traffic countered the prediction, count map dated 1997 and or offered evidence to the 1998 from Langworthy and contrary. LeBlanc, the township Miesen also said a jet master planning consul­ plane must be 500 feet at just over a mile to land, tant. "Does anyone address and that the north part of Caledonia if 150 feet the errors?" he asked. (It should be noted that above the elevation of the most information in a new runway, bringing flight patterns much closer newspaper comes from in­ to homes under airport dividuals and’from original flight paths (which in­ sources which do not al­ ways agree. A newspaper creases the noise impact). He said the airport took no cannot in all cases verify the accuracy of informa­ consideration of that. Miesen criticized local tion provided by what is newspapers for not cover­ considered to be an offi­ ing airport issues ade­ cial source.) Citizen Jtm Steketce quately. He said the South Advance didn't cover the See airport noise, pg. 12 airport changes, and al- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 15, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Norman Boerema for a home occupation permit and special land use for a major home occupation on property commonly described at 7367 Thomapple Dales Drive, within the Township, and designated at permanent parcel No. 41-23-03-102-013. The proposed major home occupation consists of a private business office to be located in a dwelling, and the storage of motor vehicles and supplies in an existing accessory building, all relating to the conducting of business office work but not including the sale or rental of goods or products or the rendering of services to customers on the premises. All Interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relating to the proposed home occupation permit and special land use for major home occupation. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hear­ ing. Dated: January 4, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 300 of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION January 15, 2001 7 p.m. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, MI 49333 WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS! Hvasc be advised the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezon­ ing request submitted bv Stanley Eakins dba Wolverine Paving, at 2290 Patterson Rd.. Middleville. Ml. The subject parcel being considered is approximately 8.875 acres, is currently zoned AR and the request is to rezone to (I) Industrial. The pared is generally known as P.P.f 08 14 030-003-20. I he application may be examined durmg regu lar business hours. Monday Friday, at the Thornapple Township office*. 200 I Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333. DOR-CRAFT HEATING & COOLING, INC. “Your Home Comfort Specialist" • Sales • Service • Installation Located “In the Village” 125 Mill Ave., Caledonia Hours art 9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.: Friday 9 - Noon (616) 891-9877 Written comments regarding this application mas be addressed to: Secretary Thomapple Township Planning Commission. PO Bov 459. Middleville. W/ 49.U3. Wesley Van Rhee. Hanning Commission Secretary NOTICE: Thomapple Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and sen ices such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the v tsuallv impaired, ot print cd materials being considered at the hearing, upon seven day s notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with dis abilities requiring auxiliary a»dsor services should c uiiac? the Clerk by w riling or calling: Thomapple low nship (lerk. P.O. Box 459. 200 E. Main Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. Telephone (616) 795-7202. I January Special $10.00 OFF1 < A Furnace Clean & Check when you mention this ad! Regular Value $65.00 Si * DOR-CRAFT will donate $5.00 for each clean & check to the Caledonia Library Fund �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville. ML'January 9. 2001 Caledonia Twp. Board grapples with raises by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Salary increases, pay rates “and board and com­ mittee appointments were matters handled by the Caledonia Township Board December 18. Pay rates may be in­ creased after comparison evaluations are made in the future. Trustee Bill Bravata suggested appointing a human resources commis­ sion or board, perhaps with Airport noise, from page 11 concurred with the high elevation in the north part of the township, section 8, near 76th and Kraft, lo­ cated under the flight pat­ tern. He said the airport had asked that water tow­ ers not be placed there, so he concluded the airport was aware of the eleva­ tion. Stcketee said "No one should live under it." He said if the airport had done the right thing, they would have discussed this with the township. He believed the township should not encourage residential de­ velopment to continue there. "If we allow it, it will haunt us," he said. Robertson said property in that area did not begin to compare to the noise levels for those living along Cherry Valley. Even still, he said noise was not an acceptable reason to rezone the area for other than residential use, be­ cause there were cases like Bailey's Grove, a sub­ division which was built inside a 65 DNL contour against the advice of the airport, and which was al­ ready in the third phase of building. He said this shows residential proper­ ties can be successful even in noisy area next to the airport. He said he was not advocating this, but noise alone was not an ac­ ceptable reason for rezon­ ing the area for another use. He said the proximity to the M-6 South Bcltlinc might be a better reason to zone the area for another use. A New Year Home? Your Caledonia Contact WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD Smith-Diamond Main Office 891-8222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia. MI 49316 non-elected persons to re­ search comparative pay rates for particular jobs in the area. Board members want employees of the township and people serv­ ing on these boards and commissions to be renu­ merated appropriately so they will continue to offer their valuable services, but were hesitant to "vote themselves a raise." The board approved con­ tinuing the per diem rate of $80 per meeting for trustees. The treasurer's salary was increased to $25,225, representing a 5 percent increase as of Jan. 1. The clerk’s salary was set at $26,500 annually, representing a 10 percent increase. Clerk Pat Snyder said that compared with other townships at an av­ erage of $20 per hour, the Caledonia clerk's salary is still lower at $17 per hour, raised from $14.50. She said for three years she had not asked for a raise when the township was short on money, and now she'd like to bring her salary back up in line with others, at an average of $34,000 per year. Though Snyder works 28 hours a week in the office, she is on call all weekends for duties related to the cemeteries. She puts in 40 hours a week from July un­ til November because of the election. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said he is willing to give extra time to the job and accepted the current salary, set at $21,320. He expected this when he ran for the posi­ tion. The job is supposed to be part time, but Harri­ son said already he had worked every evening, es­ sentially adding up to a full-time position. Harrison said huge is­ sues loom in the future, pertaining to fire and safety, the firehouse and the library, demanding more time. He said per­ haps a commission should look at adjusting salaries and pay rates "to give us good advice." He added these matters affect the BODY SHOP budget and must be set by resolution. Trustee Wally Bujak said the public has a right to know why salary in­ creases are being made, and board members need complete information. Trustee Richard Robertson also said he believes more information was needed. Trustee Bill Bravata volunteered to research salaries. Township employee's salaries were discussed. A system determining pay range, grades and changes is outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. The Policies and Proce­ dures Manual was amended to include the pledge of allegiance and an invocation to be offered at meetings by local min­ isters. The pledge also may be offered by various community groups such as the scouts or the American Legion. A weather related policy was discussed. Basically consensus determined em­ ployees could be absent from the office during bad weather at their own dis­ cretion without pay or by taking leave time, but without penalty for absen­ teeism or effect on accrual of hours and attendance. The board approved a personal contract renewal offer at $61,000, no longer arranged through Gruizinga, to Assessor Ed VanderVries . If the township con­ tracted him for computer tech services and for recording land splits, he would be paid extra. Sny­ der said Ada, with 4793 parcels, compared to Caledonia's 4,451, but Ada's assessor records the land splits as a part of the assessor's salary of $48,000. She said that in the past, land split record­ ing had been a part of the job. By comparison, the township would still have to pay VanderVries extra to do the splits during of­ fice hours when he is con­ tracted to work. Snyder has advocated reinstating a regular assessor who would do land splits, rather than contracting for the ser­ vices. Harrison said he had talked to one other alterna­ tive contractor and was not impressed. VanderVries contract expires, and a person to fulfill those du­ ties was needed He said the 60-day notice require­ ment would allow the township to find a better arrangement if there was one available. Bravata said the board was still "wet behind the ears” and wanted to go with a well known source. He was in favor of a threeyear contract based on a known cost. At the same time he said the informa­ tion needed to be trans­ ferred to the right people. Ideally, the township would have a maximum amount of service for a reasonable amount, he said. What will be done over recording and mapping land splits and new streets is a matter of concern. Snyder said the Assessing Department and the Build­ ing Department need to coordinate these efforts, and the information needs to be current. Registration of voters is needed as a part of this recording. Butch Welton, the Fire Chief said addresses are really screwed up in the new developments, and the department needs cor­ rect information. Harrison said perhaps the specific requirements could be included in the contract. Cardwell said she works with the assessor, had found him to be helpful, cooperative and support­ ive. "I would like him to have the opportunity," she said. Board appointed posi­ tions were filled as fol­ lows: Jill Cardwell as a board representative on the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. Arnie Stawick. the ZBA chairman, said two alter­ nates for the board could be used. Mike Dunn was recommended, and his ap­ pointment will be on the next agenda. Butch Welton. Kathy Jackson and Marion Stew­ art were appointed to the Board of Review. Harrison and Bill Bra­ vata were appointed to serve on the Fire Depart­ ment Advisory Committee. A third member is still needed. Citizen Nick Unger ap­ pealed his non selection for service in the Fire De­ partment. He listed rec­ ommendations from other officials, several public minded activities he had taken part in, and other accomplishments he said were related to his qualifi­ cations for the job. He said, "1 am a candi­ date with training, experi­ ence, and qualities of vol­ unteerism. I hope you could sec ways I could help serve as a fire fighter for Caledonia." Planning commission revises ordinance on nonconformities by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Planning Commission last week re­ viewed proposed changes to ordinances governing non-conforming uses and structures. A special subcommittee late last year had met with Village Planner Geoff Moffat to analyze a draft of changes to Chapter 1264 of the ordinances. As a result, the draft and analysis were sent on for comments from the Vil­ lage Council before a pub­ lic hearing is set on the proposed changes. Moffat told the commis­ sion that one of the most important elements was the need to define and separate non-conforming uses from non-conforming structures. In the draft doc­ ument the non-conforming uses are not allowed to be changed to another use or enlarged. Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer asked Moffat to look into the provision of the new ordinance governing the abandonment of a non-con­ forming use. Newmyer said he had heard of cases where the re-establishment of a non­ conforming use was per­ mitted after a gap of 10 years because equipment like freezers had not been removed. The new ordinance lan­ guage states the "non-con­ forming uses shall not be re-established if aban­ doned or discontinued for a period longer than 90 con­ secutive days." Moffat will see if addi­ tional clarification needs to be added to the lan­ guage. Non-conforming struc­ tures may be altered, ex­ panded or remodeled as long as alterations conform to all requirements of the ordinance. The commission mem­ bers discussed what to do See planners, pg. 14 CUSTOM HOMES levo initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 9. 2001/Page Riverland Ranch residents want to halt road access by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Riverland Ranch resi­ dents arc asking township officials to reverse their decision to connect the subdivision's road with Riverland Ridge, another nearby site condo devel­ opment unuer construction by builder Dan Timmer. The residents made their case to both the Planning Commission and the Township Board last month. They said they had not been notified before the plans were approved by several agencies and gave several reasons for wanting to reopen the issue in an open forum. They ask for the road into Riverland Ridge not to have access to the road in Riverland Ranch. Bert Reynolds, speaking for the residents in River­ land Ranch, said they were told the new devel­ opment had met all the re­ quired approvals from var­ ious agencies, such as the Planning Commission, the Health Department and Drain Commission. He said all agencies appar­ ently had done what was thought to be correct and, acting on what each had been told, had made the decision. The residents held that if more information had been given, the decision might have gone differently. They said three other road access points were avail­ able to the development, through some of Timmer’s property, a factor not known when approval was given. Road Commission members apparently deny they were the agency ap­ proving the access to the public’ road in the River­ land Ranch neighborhood. The residents, who each own their own private lots in the residential neigh­ borhood, said the River­ land Ridge access to their public road would allow traffic from the private site condo development and private road to flow through their neighbor­ hood, which they said cre­ ated fire and traffic safety issues. They said this al­ lows no control over some­ thing that would nega­ tively impact their neigh­ borhood. Riverland Ranch resi­ dents put in the street lighting along the road. In addition, they said it made it appear as if the two neighborhoods were one development, but the building standards and home sizes were higher in Riverland Ranch. No ac­ cessory buildings are al­ lowed in their develop­ ment as written into each owner's contracts in their subdivision. These were all factors which "put our property values at risk," Reynolds said. "We want to preserve the integrity of our neigh­ borhood." Because Riverland Ridge originally was to be a later phase of the River­ land Ranch development, public notification was not technically required. How­ ever, the original devel­ oper died before the pro­ ject was finished, which is why Timmer bought into the project, but he is not building Riverland Ridge to the same standards, the "Ranch" residents said. Timiner, who also is a Planning Commissioner, had removed himself from the approval process. The Planning Commission said he had met all require­ ments for approval, but residents said they would have felt better had he discussed his plans with them or notified them of the date it was considered Subscribe Today! Call... 945-9554 Don't miss another week! • Sports • Historical • Government • Ann Landers,and more! the Hastings Banner by the commission. The commission sent the group to the Township Board or to the Road Commission to appeal the decision. Since the request would be to reverse the decision for road access, the deter­ mination of this problem was thought to be the re­ sponsibility of the Road Commission. A written re­ quest has been made to the Road Commission by the neighborhood group, but they have been told the KCRC had not ap­ proved the private road access to their street, and the group should go back to the township. They plan next to go to the Township Board. Another fear expressed by the group was that ero­ sion problems could occur from Riverland Ridge, similar to those seen in Trent Henry Meadows, which had drawn in River­ land Ranch and Shannon Ranch residents. Shannon Ranch was reportedly built by Timmer and also had experienced problems, Reynolds said. Residents of several ad­ joining developments came last winter to ask the township for help when storm water drainage prob­ lems in the Trent Henry Drainage District resulted in threatened assessments by the Kent County Drain Commissionto repair the damage. Part of the solution was to include several neigh­ borhoods of the same wa­ tershed into a single drainage district. The drainage district is located in an area bounded by 84th Street, 92nd Street, Whitneyville Avenue and Alaska Avenue. Parts of three residential develop­ ments are involved, in­ cluding Riverland Ranch, Trent Henry Meadows and Shannon Ranch, as well as some vacant lands. Apportionment costs were assessed. Homeown­ ers came back to protest, claiming the township should bear a greater part of the cost because of its oversights. A determination by the Drain Commission held the township 80 percent responsible for the bill to repair the erosion problem. Township Board mem­ bers, however, generally agreed the township was not at fault and had not caused the problem, and should not be held respon­ sible for that much of the bill and appealed. In May. Caledonia Township won its appeal to overturn the Kent County Dram Commis­ sion's Riverland Ranch April decision. Oversights m the plan­ ning process years before were said to have caused the problem. Residents said they would like to avert other oversights causing problems in the fu­ ture. NEED EXTRA CASH? Do you have things around your house you don’t use? SAVE with ACTION ADS! 2 for 1...2 Weeks or HALF OFF Just fill out the convenient form below and send in your payment to save on your next classified ad. 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Ml/January 9, 2001 Spikers second at Cereal City tournament After pulling out a tough three-game win over one of the better Class A teams in the. State during the semifinals. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team ran out of steam and had to settle for second place honors at Saturday's Cereal City in Battle Creek. The Lady Vikings first defeated Lansing Everett 155, 15-6 and Harper Creek 15-7, 15-13 in pool play before meeting up with Battle Creek Lakeview for the first time in power pool. Lakewood won the first game 15-6, but Lakeview (ranked No. 5 in Class A) prevailed in the second game 16-14. Lakewood then knocked off Carmen Ainsworth 15-9, 15-5 and Marshall 15-8, 1513 to earn a second shot at Lakeview in the semifinals. The match went more than two hours, but Lakewood managed a 16-14, 4-15, 1512 victory. In the championship match, the Vikings fell to Dexter 15-7, 15-4. Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said her team was "wiped out” after the second Lakeview match and did not Planners, from page 12— following a fire on a non­ conforming structure. The revised ordinance has the village assessor determin­ ing whether the cost of re­ construction exceeds 50 percent of the current fair market value of the struc­ ture. When costs exceed 50 percent of value, the build­ ing cannot be rebuilt as a non-conforming structure. The revised ordinance requires that non-conform­ ing structures be main­ tained in accordance with the village's building code. During the discussion commission member Cheryl Myers stressed that much of the older housing stock in Middleville is "non-conforming" and that it is important that home­ owners maintain it. Ncwmyer asked whether the goal of the ordinance was eventually to elimi­ nate all non-conforming structures. Moffat said that one of the goals was an ordinance that is enforceable and balanced. It encourages people to keep their prop­ erty maintained and if an addition is necessary, the addition would be con­ forming. Once the Village Coun­ cil has a chance to review and comment on the re­ vised ordinance, the Plan­ ning Commission will set a public hearing date. have the adrenaline needed to beat the Dreadnaughts. Serve receive was a trouble area for the blue and white as Rowland said there were many breakdowns for her team in that facet of the game. "We had too many problems in serve receive and service errors," Row land said. Statistically, Audra Love had 32 good passes, 59 digs. 23 blocks and 31 kills. Stephanie Maciasz 50 digs. "We're still learning and we’re still growing," Rowland said. Lakewood opens its league campaign at home Thursday against Jackson Northwest. Scots come close to first at Rogers Just two and a half points came between a first place finish for Caledonia's wrestling team Saturday at the Wyoming Rogers Invitational. Matt Kilmartin scored a first place medal in his weight class, while Steve Marion, Corey Kilmartin, Seth Temple and Corey Kilmartin earned second place medals. In total, the 11 of the 13 Scot grapplers took home medals from the tournament. "All in all, this team is doing good based on experience," Caledonia coach Jim Maxim said. "There are no seniors with wrestling experience on this team." Maxim said "there is still some fine-tuning to be done." Caledonia wrestles at Belding this Thursday and travels to Athens Saturday for tournament action. After 60 Club to meet Jan. 16 The Middleville After 60 Club will meet at noon Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the VFW Hall in Middleville. The goup will have a potluck dinner. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service. The meeting is to elect officers and present any business to the club. **Your One Stop Water Store** 25 Years k Experience SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation fee Ofpltn Afissf prrwwt coupcn Not »ttk other often. First Deer For Zehr... Adam Zehr, 15, bagged his first deer ever on Thanksgiving day. The sophomore at Caledonia High School is pictured here with his catch. Scots fall by two to Cedar Caledonia fell to O-K Gold Conference foe Cedar Springs by two points, 3331, in mat action Thursday, Jan. 4 at Cedar. Upsets, or mistakes, cost the Fighting Scots a chance of staying in first place in the conference standings, according to coach Jim Maxim. Winning matches were Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems 84 kills (had a .540 hitting percentage). 29 blocks. 39 service points and 9 aces, Ashley Frost 139 assists, Keagan Krauss 38 service points and 41 kills and Linsey Buche 24 blocks. Matt Kilmartin (fall in 1:05), Steve Marion (fall in 2:47), Seth Temple (fall in 2:28), Tyler Gamelin (11-1 decision), Ryan Dykhouse (7-5 decision), Jake Klapmust (5-4 decision) and Curt Vandcrheide (8-6 decision). Chris Hanna and Caleb Zanstra also turned in solid performances, but lost in Freshmen Scots improve to 4-2 Caledonia's freshman basketball team improved its record with two solid wins in the East Kentwood Holiday Tournament. In the first contest, the Scots took on Portage Northern and prevailed 5135. Abe Mulvihill and Mike Morgan paced the team with 12 points each, while Mike Mesecar and Brad Swartz each added 7 markers. The second game, the tourney championship, had Caledonia facing host East Kentwood. Leading most of the way, the Scots won a 65-56 decision. Abe Mulvihill paced the team with 20 points. Mulvihill also pulled down 9 rebounds. Mike Mesecar added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Brad Swartz added 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Scots next play at Kenowa Hills Friday, Jan. 12. close decisions. Hanna's opponent finished second in the State a year ago. Angel Castillo was pinned in 3:15, Corey Kilmartin dropped a 6-4 decision and Chris Whipple was tied 2-2 in the third period, but was pinned with just eight seconds remaining. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in thia newtpaper is lubjcct io the Fair Hooting Act and the Michigan Civil Kight* Act which collectively make H illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race color. reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial statu*, •nee. Iimn.hon or ducnminallon ” Familial Ualui include* children under dwellings advertised in ih»s ucw»|«per BRUCE'S FRAME Jt ALIGNMENT Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair WATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am 6 pm: Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �. The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/January 9, 2001/Page 15 Pre-registration required for some Winterfest events Automotive '91 FORD TEMPO. 2dr, 190,000 miles, $500. (616)891-2144. '95 FORD F-150 XLT: ex­ tended cab, 4x4, 5.8, dual tanks, clean, $8,700. (Loan value is $10,000). (616)8911693 '99 F-250 SUPER Cab 4x4, Lariat, leather, CD, 50,000 miles. White, V-10, $24,900 obo. (616)891-8982 '99 FORD WINDSTAR LX: loaded, 3.8 engine, $10,900. Excellent. (616)891-1693 after 6pm. BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside & out. Power everything, sunroof & CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. (616)891-7874 Business Services The Gun Lake Winterfest is being planned for February 3 Pre-registration is required for many of the events. Registration for events at the Allegan County Park, including the popular Polar Bear Dip, will be held at the time of the event. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Gun Lake Winterfest 2001 Committee have been making Gnal plans for the Feb. 3 event. Several of the activities planned require pre-registration. The snow sculpture con­ test will be judged at noon Tuesday, Jan. 30. Partici­ pants must preregister by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the Chamber of Commerce office at 2491 S. Patterson Road. There is a $10 regis­ tration fee. Participants are encour­ aged to build their own works of snow art. Prizes will be given and the win­ ners will be announced at the Winterfest Dance Fri­ day night, Feb. 2, at Or­ chard Hills Golf Course. Broomball teams should preregister by calling Alex Liceaga at 672-5886. The fee is $50 per team. Each team member will receive a T-shirt. The Ice Bed Race pre­ registration of $25 per team is due by Jan. 24. Businesses and individuals can call 672-5978 to regis­ ter. Prizes will be given for the most creative beds. The Winterfest Commit­ tee hopes this will be the largest community race ever Participants can come from inside and out­ side of the Gun Lake area. The Sea Shanty is doing a model search for the Gun Lake Wintcrfcst swimsuit fashion show. Winners will model swimsuits and re­ ceive a $25 gift certificate from the Sea Shanty. Entry forms are avail­ able at local businesses in the Gun Lake area or at the Sea Shanty at 1142 Chief Noonday Road (M- 179). The swimsuit fashion show is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. Several events require registration on the festival site at the Allegan County Park Feb. 3. These events include arm wrestling, pizza eating, talent show and the Polar Bear Dip. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Call the Gun Lake Cham­ ber of Commerce at 7924396. BLEAM EAVESTROUGH1NG Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. WANTED: Certified Secon­ dary English teacher to teach 2 BROWN RECLINERS: $75 an adult education evening each; White toddler bed, $25 class. Please send resume to: Both in good condition. Call Chris Boysen TK Communi­ ty Ed, 3885 Bender Rd., Mid­ (616)891-5566. dleville, Ml. 49333. For more FOR SALE- 1 owner, 3bd., 2 information call (616)795bath doublewide, many ex­ tras including appliances. Mobile Homes Cider Mill Village location, $37,800. Call for an appoint­ ABANDONED REPO: ment (616)795-9750. BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if Help Wanted necessary. 1-800-672-9604 DEPENDABLE SITTER NEEDED in my home ASAP FIRST TIME HOME buy to send 2 kids to school, ers. We represent several 7am-5pm each day. Some banks, they are eager to sell hours and days flexible after homes they have repos­ 7am. Call Tracy- after 5pm at sessed. No application fee if (616)795-4024.' you mention this ad, 1-800672-9604 DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for REPOSSESSED HOMES dependable customer service AVAILABLE. Great selec­ oriented person with chauf­ tion of models, location A feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ price, immediate possession, cense. Full-time, part-time, call Uli, 616-293-2781 toll benefits (full-time), good free. Green Light Housing working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. REPO: MUST SELL. Will 248-7729. look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ QUALITY TECHNICIAN: ry, 1-800-672-9604 Quality inspection position in Middleville. Excellent Real Estate starting pay with increase af­ FORECLOSED ter training period! All shifts GOV'T available. Possible Saturday HOMES! LOW or $0 down! overtime. Call Kim today at Gov't & Bank Repos being sold! OK credit! Call for list­ (616)293-9801. ings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. For Sale SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. Warranty, free esti­ mates. Steve's Seamless Gut­ ters, (616)795-7980 SNOW & ICE removal from roofs. Insured. A+ Plus Lawn Care Services. (616)795-8830 or 262-7392 ICQRQOQN Card of Thanks Bowlers fare well in prep matchups Prep area bowling teams chalked up three victories last week against Forest Hills Central and Wayland Union. Caledonia's boys defeated FHC 22 1/2-7 1/2, while the school's girls team prevailed 20-10. Middleville's girls beat Wayland Union 22-8, but the Wildcats' boys knocked off the Trojans 25-5. Game totals for Caledonia's boys were Mark Zeef 178-198-142, Brian Waayenberg 141-143-156, Dave Slater 167-143-154 1/2, Mark Flockhart 137157-171 and Josh Pettenger 154-153-115. For Caledonia's girls, Missy Elam had games of 142-96-125, Kate Hayward 83-109-135, Ashley Jarboe 95-154-102, Stacey Bryant 119-130-117 and Amanda Yahne 178-161-153. Game totals for Middleville's girls were Sarah Freeman 118-150146, Melissa Moorhouse 89, Jenni Loose 130-130154, Teresa Venton 11713.6-154, Samantha Carchaw olski 155-137-190 and Jackie Mann 128-115. For Middleville's boys, Tim Suwyn 197-186-150, Luke Shuck 140-123, Josh Marble 115, Kyle Preslar 168-128-124, Stuart Aspinall 1 14-165-193, Mike Hart 130 and Tyler Wenger 162-132 l wish to thank my family, relatives, & friends for their prayers, cards, & presence at my 90th Birthday party. God bless you all! - Evelyn Lass - Fann HAY: 1ST CUTTING alfalfa Timothy mix, great horse hay and 2nd cutting, deliv­ ery available, (616)795-9797. For Rent FOR RENT: 3 bedroom ranch in the country, Thor­ napple Kellogg schools, available 2-1. Call for ap­ pointment. $750 month plus utilities. (616)795-9750 GUN LAKE LAKEFRONT: large 1 bedroom, 1 bath with garage. Appliances, dock, polebam, excellent beach. No smoking or pets! Year lease $590 a month + utilities & deposit. (616)795-2574. THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $595. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Hey Kids! Want To Go Bowling? There's a new league in town designed just for you! When you join the Qub you get to bowl with your Friends and Family AND get your own Cartoon Network Bowling Ball Tee Shirt A Video from your favorite Cartoon Characters Scooby-Doo1 Johnny Bravo! The Flintstcned Dee-Deel r Plot A FREE Surprice Gift k juttforsigwngup For Mort Details, Comt Or, Down to: Middle Villa Lanes • 795-3640* 891'1287 Starts January 10th • 4 pm • 12 Weeks JL1.95 per week / Bowl 2 Games per week On M-17 M north df MddUdle Call9459554or 1-800-870-7085 tor Sun & News MTIONMs! Call anytime .. 24 hours a Cay, 7 Hays a week �Page 16,'The Sun and News, Mtddlevrfle. Ml/January 9, 2001 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-01-16.pdf 6e899ba966e3192cb49b6e4699251303 PDF Text Text Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 3/January 16, 2001 130th year Community, ed office moves Jan. 22 New learning center opens this month by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Community Education Director Chris Boysen and her assistant, Shar Evans, arc hard at work making final plans on the move to the newly renovated Thornapplc Kellogg Learning Center. The former middle school science wing has been renovated to provide classrooms for the TK Al­ ternative High School pro­ gram and the pre-school programs sponsored by the school district. Alternative education will move from its current location in quarters rented from the Most Holy Rosary Church at the beginning of the second semester, on Jan. 23. The co-op pre-school Panther Cubs program will move into its new location shortly, as soon as all li­ censing requirements are met. The rooms include a carpeted area and one without carpet to make science and art projects easier to do. The Kiddie Kampus pro­ gram, now located at Lee Elementary School, will move into the new loca­ tion in the fall. Boysen says she is re­ ally excited with the new facility. The alternative high school program in­ cludes two classrooms, a locker and break room for students and an office for the instructors. A locked door separates the high school age stu­ dents who will enter from the rear of the building from the former bus garage parking lot. This is the en­ trance to the Community Education entrance as well. There are two preschool classrooms with plenty of Gun Lake mayoral contest has 4 candidates this year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer One of the fun activities leading up to the Gun Lake Winterfest Saturday. Feb. 3, will be the mayoral contest. The four candidates this year will vie for a position with no benefits except smiles. One of the hope­ fuls, incumbent Joan Weick, was so confident of her election last year that she had a sweatshirt made. Competing against her are Jeanie Jones, Linda Lewis and Doyle Smith. Residents of the Gun Lake area live in four sep­ arate townships, two dif­ ferent counties, students attend four separate school districts and areas of the lake are very different. The "Gun Lake Mayor Contest" gives residents a chance to imagine what it would be like if it was just one community. Smith and Weick are well known in the area. Smith in fact refers to himself "as the Mayor of Gun Lake" already. New­ comer Lewis and parent Jones are going to use their base of friends and acquaintances to attempt to stage an upset. This is an election that flies in the face of cam­ paign finance reform. Money has everything to do with who gets elected and outright bribery is en­ couraged. Votes are tallied based on the number of raffle tickets sold by each candidate. The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, which spon­ sors Winterfest is holding a raffle of a Lakota Sports Quad as first prize. Second See mayoral contest, pg. 2 This year's Gun Lake Winterfest mayors race has already energized the candidates. Pictured from left are candidates Linda Lewis, Doyle Smith and last year's mayor Joan Weick.(Not pictured is candidate Jeanie Jones. The quad is the first prize in the Winterfest Raffle. The winner is not the one who gets the most votes but the candidate who sells the most raffle tickets. Community education director Chris Boysen stand at the end of the ramp leading to the alternative high school entrance at the Learning Center. The entrance to the Community Ed office is under the awning. Alternative high school students and visitors to the Community Education offices should park in the former bus garage parking lot. storage and sinks that are just the right size for small children. The preschool teachers also will share a small of­ fice. A third classroom will serve as a meeting or a training room as needed. The tables and chairs in this room are "adult" size. Parents and pre-school­ ers will park in the McFall parking lot closest to the tennis courts and enter the building on side closest to the gym. Building renovations in­ cluded new windows and doors and new bathrooms that provide separate facil­ ities in the two areas. Two other classrooms in the building are available for future needs. The school district will have an open house at the learning center from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. There will be an official opening ceremony at 4 p.m. Alternative cd students will give guided tours and serve refreshments. Pre­ school students also will be doing an activity during the open house. Reward offered in search for money machine vandals by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Amoco station at M37 and Main in Caledonia has had two car wash money machines destroyed by vandalism in two separate incidents in December and earlier this month. Owner Jason Robards said the first occurred at 10:48 p.m. Dec. 23 and the second was during overnight Jan. 910. Not only has the station lost about $28,000 worth of equipment, after upgrading the first machine because it was destroyed, but cus­ tomers coming to use the car wash have been frus­ trated and angry because they cannot wash their cars, not realizing the station was the victim of a crime. Now the business is being harmed in other ways from the destruction; by the loss of business, the cost of re­ placement, and perhaps in­ creased insurance risk and rates. However, the equipment is so well built, it did not allow the attempt to be successful, even though it appeared chisels and ham­ mers had been used. The would-be burglars did not get money for the efforts, Robards said, even though the equipment is destroyed. Robards said there have been up to ten other similar attempts to break into car wash money equipment around the county and as far north as Howard City. He said he believes the inci­ dents are linked. Deputy Bobbi Jo Ritchie of the Kent County Sheriffs Department said the car wash at 68th and Whitneyville in the Alto area was damaged at 11:15 Dec. 22. She said she did not know if or how much money was stolen. There are no suspects. Robards also asks his customers to be patient in this difficult situation. If anyone observed sus­ picious behavior around the times and dates mentioned, reporting information lead­ ing to the arrest of the of­ fenders, could lead to a re­ ward of $1,000. Robards said the company that makes the money equipment offers a reward. He said someone who carries chisels and other equipment in their vehicle, which could damage the machines could be suspect. He hopes people will be aware and on the lookout, so the perpetrators may be apprehended The Silent Observer number to report such crimes is 1-616-254-9338. In This Issue • Caledonia public utilities districts to move ahead • 1-96 airport access study open for comment • Yankee Springs water tower project status updated • Middleville to get new police car; snowmo­ biles prompt complaints �News, Middleville, Ml January 16, 2001 VK* '<2 J Edward Jones office opens in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia community residents now have a full service resource for their investment needs, since an Edward Jones office opened in Caledonia on M-37 at the Glen Valley Retail Center, next to Fa­ mous Flooring. Drew McFadden is an educator in the field of in­ vestment, and has several seminars lined up for the next few weeks. Some people in the community already have met him at some of these informa­ tional workshops on fi­ nances, or about college planning for their kids, such as one presented Nov. 30, in which parents learned how to prepare for the rising cost of college. "The best way to ensure that you will be able to af­ ford ever-increasing col­ lege tuition costs is to start your college savings plan today," said McFadden. McFadden, who recently opened the new office said January is a good time for Roth IRAs and for those who have changed jobs and have not yet rolled over their 401K plans. About timing invest­ ments, he said. "No matter what the market is doing, the best time to invest is when the money is avail­ able." He has met more than 2,000 people in the com­ munity before setting up the office. Now he invites others to come in to his new office location and get acquainted. "I’ve been impressed with the welcome I’ve re­ ceived here," McFadden said. "I have enjoyed meeting the people of this area, and 1 look forward to continuing to help meet their financial needs from my new office." He said people may be surprised by a visit to the Edward Jones office, be­ iimniillJ1.... tliliiiuiiillliiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiilllJiiiiiiillbiiiiiii Caledonia American Legion Post 305 S.A.L. Charity binco • Thursday nights • starting Jan. 11, 2001 cause "they won t find an office full of stockbrokers with phones to their ears." Instead, they’ll probably find on investment repre­ sentative and one support person. McFadden said his em­ phasis is to be a partner with the investor through­ out the years. Edward Jones is a St. Louis based financial ser­ vices firm tracing its roots to 1871. The company is based on a philosophy of personalized service. It is the only major financial services firm advising in­ dividual investors exclu­ sively, and currently serves more than four mil­ lion clients. One of the things Mc­ Fadden likes about the Edward Jones firm is that "it recognizes that people still like to do business with someone who has taken the time to get to know them, and their fi­ nancial goals." Edward Jones offers its clients a variety of in­ vestments, including cer­ tificates of deposit, tax­ able and non-taxable bonds, stocks and mutual funds. In spite of its per­ sonal approach, the com­ pany is equipped with an unmatched satellite sys­ tem that allows McFadden to keep in touch with Wall Street and the floor in the New York Stock Ex­ ATTENTION: High School Seniors and Parents Financial Aid Workshop Wed., Jan. 24th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Especially designed for high school seniors and there parents. Orientation Dates Tues., Jan. 16 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. AT KCC FEHSENFELD, WE ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERING FOR SPRING CLASSES. We have a variety of classes to choose from, focusing on business, computers, and the liberal arts and sciences. Spring Semester starts on January 16,2001, so reserve vour place in class NOW! Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W M-179 Hwy. • Hastings, MI 49058 616-948-9500 Doni forget to check us out at ^kelloggxc.mius. change. McFadden says in ef­ fect, the office in Caledo­ nia and in other small towns across America is an effort on the part of the firm to bring "Wall Street to Main Street." People may accomplish as much or more with the local service as they might in New York. "We go to small communities across the nation where farmers, businesspeople and re­ tirees welcome one-on-one investment information that might be difficult to get if Edward Jones weren’t there." McFadden said his clients can place orders and within 20 seconds know the price paid, in­ cluding commission. In addition, they can access their Edward Jones securi­ ties and money market ac­ counts, as well as their accounts with several leading mutual funds. "They don't have to sac­ rifice personal service in order to get up-to-date in­ Drew McFadden vestment information," McFadden said. He said his firm does a pretty good job of giving its clients the best of both worlds, up-to-the minute investment information and a personalized face-toface approach. Edward Jones has more than 6,500 offices in the U.S. and through its affili­ ates in Canada and the U.K. Hours are 8:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. The Ed­ ward Jones web site is loc a t e d at www.edwardjones.com. McFadden may be reached at 891-1173. Mayoral contest, continued from front page prize is $1000 and the third prize is $500. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12. A special mayoral din­ ner will be held at the Gun Lake Sam's Joint Restau­ rant located next to the Yankee Springs State Park entrance. Candidates can choose to give speeches or not. There will be lots of arm twisting, ticket sell­ ing, "fund-raising" and laughter. The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and Sam's is provid­ ing a special menu for the evening. Registration for the snow sculpture contest is open until Jan. 29. The Snow Sculpture contest will be judged at noon Jan. 30. Participants must preregister by 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce office at 2491 South Patterson Road. There is a $10 registration fee. Broomball teams should preregister by calling Alex Liceaga at 672-5886. The fee is $50 per team. Each team member will receive a T-shirt. The Ice Bed Race pre­ registration of $25 per team has been extended until the morning of Feb. 3 at the Winterfest, the Allegan County Park, corner of 125th Street and Patter­ son Road. Businesses and individuals can call 6725978 to register. Prizes will be given for the most creative beds. The Sea Shanty model search for the Gun Lake Winterfest swimsuit fash­ ion show continues until judging Jan. 25, 26 and 28. The actual show will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the county park. Entry forms are avail­ able at local businesses in the Gun Lake area or at the Sea Shanty at 1142 Chief Noonday Road (M179). Parenting workshops series starts Jan.23 A parenting workshop, "Harmony at Home the Positive Discipline Way" will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on seven Tues­ days from Jan. 23 through March 6 at the Live, Laugh, Love, Learn Cen­ ter, 402 Thornton, Mid­ dleville. The workshop is activ­ ity-based for parents of children ages 4 through 12. Parents and family mem­ bers can learn to use kind, but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful and resourceful. This workshop for par­ ents of elementary and middle school aged chil­ dren offers practical solu­ tions to such parenting challenges as sibling ri- valry, school problems, anger and more. The charge for the work­ shop series, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Community Health, is $20 per couple and $15 per person. For more information or to register, call 795-2243. The Chamber of Com merce will charge $3 per vehicle for parking. Mem­ bers of the Youth Group of the United Church of Wayland will be staffing the parking area. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Call the Gun Lake Chainber at 792-4396. The chamber would alsQ hke to hear from any individuals or businesses who would like to sponsor games at Winterfest. YOU Sodium WHAT WOMEN WANT fPG 13) 1:30.4 20 7 00.9 30 O FINDING FORRESTER PG-13) 12 30 3 20 6 30, 9 10 VERTICAL LIMIT »PG-13) 9 00 CAST AWAY PG 13) 12 50 3 40 6 40 9 20 EMPEROR S NEW GROOVE 'G) 12 10. 2 10 4 00. 7 10 • V Pieoswve ^HAJRDESIGMER5 n new look! j Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml’January 16. 2001 /Page 3 ‘Any Body for Tea?’ slated for Jan. 26-27 Kramer takes notes while Detective O'Finn confers with him after one of the spinsters is discovered to have been murdered, while Miss Amantha. Miss Birdie and Miss Nettie swoon on the sidelines. A hilarious script involv­ ing a house full of balmy spinsters begins with the ladies keeping tabs on their bachelor neighbor, Detective Dennis O'Finn. also directs the perfor­ mance. The spinsters are por­ trayed by Mary Ann Heinen, Lotte Hooyer, Brenda VanderArk. Jayne Worcester, Amy Hooyer and Carole Rahn. Larry Ferguson, who plays Kramer, a policeman in the play, said "Any Body For Tea?" is a de­ lightful little murder mys­ tery-comedy." spinsters who are all in love with Detective Den­ nis O'Finn, their hand­ some, fortyish bachelor neighbor. O'Finn, who is called to investigate the death of one of these ladies, discovers he may have become the motive for murder, and would like to prevent another from be­ ing arranged. O'Finn is played by Steve VanderArk. who Others likened the story line to "Arsenic and Old Lace." Tickets will be $5. Reservations in advance are required to plan ahead for refreshments and tables with cabaret-style sealing in the cafetorium of the Emmons Lake Elementary School at 8950 Kraft Av­ enue. For more information, call 891-8117. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Com­ munity Players pose the question, "How do you meet the gentleman next door? If he were a plumber you could stop up your sink, but if he's a homicide detective?" "Any Body For Tea?" will be performed after tea and dessert at 7 p.m. Fri­ day and Saturday, Jan. 26 and 27, at Emmons Lake Elementary School, with music provided by the high school honors orchestra. 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Glen Valley Retail Center Caledonia �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 16, 2001 United Way honors TK schools' Goodin by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education member Nancy Gpodin received special praise for her community service from United Way Director Lani Forbes at the board's Jan 8 meeting. But Goodin didn't get to hear the words of praise heaped on her since she was attending another meeting about trying to get office space for one of her newest efforts, a Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in Barry County. Forbes nominated Goodin for the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Caring for Children Award. She focused on Goodin’s involvement in the schools, career education, art education and serving on the Child Abuse Special Ad­ vocates (CASA) board of directors. Goodin received a cer­ Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Call anytime 24 hours tificate. The board named Dan Erb assistant principal. He is now under the adminis­ trator's contract and will be able to assist principal Ellen Zack with teacher evaluations as well as con­ tinue his student discipline duties. This replaces the dean of students position. The Thornapple Kellogg school district is coming close to completing work on the Teacher Technology Initiative. Several board members had questions about the governor’s initiatives to get laptop computers into the hands of teachers. Questions about insurance and repair costs were raised, as was the more serious question of who would pay for this equipment. This is a program first mentioned by Gov. John Engler in his State of the State address in January 2000. Final details of this pro­ gram are being worked out. Business Manager Alice Jansma mentioned what happened with the "Class­ rooms of the Future." where school districts were not reimbursed for a state sponsored program. The board looked at the district policy on field trips. It was amended to define the field trips which must come to the board for approval as those which are more than 150 miles from the district. The final vole on the update of this policy will be held at the regular board meeting on Feb. 12. Superintendent Midge Pippel will see how the policy may affect teams traveling to championship games. It was suggested that a phrase be added to the athletic policy stating that athletic trips must comply with the board field trip policy. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, in the high school library. It will be a joint session with the members of the Strategic Planning Committee and will focus on North Central accredi­ tation. The board wants to update members of the Strategic Planning Committee on the timeline for the goals which the committee set and how the strategic planning process will work with the requirements of the NCA. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 16, 2001/Page 5 Lee PTO presents gift to ‘In Touch’ program Michael A. Quisenberry MIDDLEVILLE Michael A. Quisenberry, age 46, of Middleville passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2000 at Pennock Hospital, Hast­ ings. Mr. Quisenberry was bom on Jan. 26, 1954 at Lake­ view, Michigan, the son of Royal and Dorothy (Thomp­ son) Quiscnbcrry. He was raised on a farm in Lakeview and then moved to Lake Odessa where he grad­ uated from high school in 1972. He then earned a mechan­ ical engineering degree from Kellogg Community College. He later returned to school, attending Aquinas College and Western Michi­ gan University. He was married to Debora Pownc on March 8, 1980 at Aldcrsgatc Church in Grand Rapids. Ml. He was employed at E&L Construction where he loved his job as a project superin­ tendent and ran many com­ mercial jobs in the Flint and Lansing area. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God and the Carpenters Union though, he was first and foremost a father and husband, acting as his four daughters biggest fan. supporting them loudly in all they did. His secondary pas­ sions included Oliver trac­ tors, power tools, and sport­ ing his political views. He is survived by his wife, Dcbora S. Quiscnbcrry. four daughters, Danielle, Melis­ sa. Emily, Abby Quisenberry, all at home; his par­ ents, Royal and Dorothy ^|FcatyrcJ Artist^ Quiscnbcrry of Freeport; six sisters, Judy (John) Durrant of Portland Kathy (John) Thomas of Lake Odessa, Laura (Ken)Helmich of Canada. Paula (Dale) Jones of Lake Odessa. Amy Qui­ senberry of Lansing, Anna (Tim) Hooten of Lake Odes­ sa; one brother. Joe (Darcy) Quisenberry of Rockford; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his grandparents. Funeral and Committal services were held Tuesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville. Rev. John Helmers officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. There has been an educa­ tion scholarship fund set up for Mike’s daughters. Please make checks payable to; Deb Quisenberry. c/o st. Mary’s Credit Union, P.O. Box 2848, Grand Rapids. Ml 49501. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Xavyor Keelyb Raedyn French WAYLAND Baby Xavyor Keelyb Raedyn French, four days old. dar­ ling infant son of Kara J. • Hanford and Marty A. French of Wayland passed away Sunday. Jan. 7, 2001 at Spectrum Health Ikiwntown Campus, Grand Rapids. Surviving besides the par­ ents, are grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Lee PTO donated proceeds of the “Mr. Jim“ Magic show to the new In Touch computer program of the Barry County Resource Network. Pictured from left are PTO board members Marie Nicholas, Shannon Johnson and Sherry Kopf, Lee Principal Jerry Mueller, BCRN's Jennifer Richards and Bonnie Ballinger, director of the Barry Community Foundation. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Lee Elementary PTO has decided to donate money to the Barry County Resource Network's "In Touch" computer program, which will allow schools and other service providers in the county to share information about services available to families in crisis. Earlier this fall, "Mr. Jim” entertained and edu­ cated students at Lee, met involved with the family farm, w hich was operated by her family. She will be greatly missed by her children, Doug and Kathy Suwyn. Don and Julie Suwyn, Dale and Kandy Suwyn, Doris and Case Vierzen. Dick Suwyn Jr. and Duke and Sue Suwyn. “Mom watched over the affairs of her household and did not eat the bread of idle­ ness. Her children nse up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31:27 & 28. Mom had 29 grandchil­ dren and eight great-grand­ children. She will be missed by her brother and sister-in- Cherry Valley Family Care Associates in Family Medicine 490 Eduards Street • Middleville. Ml 49333 Fax (616) 795-4271 James L. Weatherhead, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. (616) 795-3354 Dr. Weatherhead's office will be mov­ ing in the near future. At this time we are eliminating old files. If you have not been seen in our office for greater than 10 years, you may pick up your records at our office until February 28. 2001. Any questions please call 616-795-3354. Jennifer Richards thanked the PTO for contributing to the program which once it is on line will provide information from everything from counseling to eyeglasses, food pantries to special educational programs. Bonnie Ballinger from the Barry Community Foundation praised Thornapplc Kellogg students for getting involved in phi­ lanthropy early. Appointment Schedule Dolores H. Suwyn Today Mom “finds her­ self in a most unusual place, all at once she is standing face to face. With someone she knew so well but she had never seen, she is standing in the presence of the King!” Mom was born in Lakeview, South Dakota on July II, 1928 to John and Dora Verduin. She was married for 50 years to Dick Suwyn who preceded her into the pres­ ence of Jesus. Mom worked at Caledonia Fanners Elevator for 25 years and enjoyed very much working with the local farmers. She was also with all the classes and talked about self esteem, respect for others and re­ sponsibility. He also held a more traditional magic show in the evening for Lee families. More than 350 children parents and attended. The Lee PTO had a donations jar to help defray the cost of the evening program. More than $1(X) was raised, but it was not needed to pay for the pro­ gram. law, Don and Alice Verduin; her sister and brother-in-law; Norma and Howard DeJong; her brothers-in-law and sis­ ters-in-law, Pete and Elaine Suwyn, Henry Suwyn, Roger and Betty Vlietstra. Funeral services for Dolores will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE, with Pastor Peter Adams officiat­ ing. Interment Dutton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers mom requested that memorial contributions be given to Grace United Reformed Church building fund. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home 8:00 9.00 11:00 1:00 2:00 go- to. (^oJbuLo^laj 3:00 4:00 5:00 Need wedding or graduation invitations? Stop by and check out our large selection J-Ad Graphics 1351N. M-43 Highway, Hastings 6:00 SWMXie State Bank of Caledonia 46161 «9I *113 O 303 AitagMM • Mi4Jk»»lk Ml • 49333 • 46161 **9^3361 • �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 16, 2001 Chili Cook-off contest proceeds to assist COA by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The sixth annual Chili Cook-Off at O'Neil's restaurant in Gun Lake is more than just a chance to sample distinctive chili recipes. All the proceeds go to assist the Barry County Commission on Aging. Restaurant owner Judy Bott says, "this is my baby and I am really looking forward to meeting the cooks and those who come to taste the chili. Bott encourages anyone interested in competing in the Cook-Off to pick up a registration form at the restaurant at 11424 M179 (Chief Noonday Road.) Anyone interested in seeing how their secret recipe stacks up against some previous winners should pick up the forms and pay the $20 registration fee as soon as possible. "Once 14 or 15 people sign up for the Cook-Off we have to close registration because we run out of room," Bott says. This year the Cook-Off has some notable judges who will make the decision on who comes in first, second or third. The public gets to taste the different chili concoctions for a small fee to see if they agree with the judges decisions. Cooking starts at about 10 a.m. Judging starts 4:30 p.m. This allows those who have jumped in the lake at 4 p.m. for the Polar Bear dip to warm up with chili. Bott is also looking for Corporate sponsors for the Chili Cook-Off. For information about registration or sponsorship call Bott at 795-3600. All proceeds go to the Commission on Aging and volunteers from the COA will be helping at the CookOff. Middleville man joins Golden Key William Jarvis Holmes III of Middleville has been accepted into membership in the Golden Key Na­ tional Honor Society at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. Holmes was individually honored during a campus ceremony this past fall at WMU. Jim Lewis, Golden Key Call 945-9554 for Sun & News 4CWAdsl founder and executive di­ rector, said, "It is only fit­ ting that a high academic achiever like William Holmes be recognized by Golden Key. Our members are inspired and motivated by the challenge not only to be recognized for their outstanding accomplish­ ments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the society's commitment to service." The Golden Key Na­ tional Honor Society is a non-profit academic honors organization that provides academic recognition, leadership opportunities, community service, career networking and scholar­ ships. The society has more than 300 chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, South Africa and New Zealand. Mem­ bership in the society is by invitation only to the top 15 percent of juniors and seniors in all fields of study. Holmes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Homes Jr. of Yankee Springs Township. Sharing cultural discoveries GFWC-Gun Lake area president Margery Richards (center) demonstrated how to get in and out of a hammock during her talk at the January 10 women's club meeting. She described other discoveries she made during a medical missionary trip sponsored by her church, Hastings Presbyterian. Community ed classes to start Thornapple Kellogg Community Education plans to offer a variety of classes and seminars this winter. One computer class in­ cludes Microsoft Word 2000, Feb. 5-March 26 (eight weeks). Instructor Marcia Holst says, “Computers make do­ ing things much easier than ‘in the old days’ when we used the standard typewriter. There will be no more hav­ ing to retype anything be­ cause making corrections and copies are effortless. Changing the appearance of a project is simple. Putting addresses on your Christmas cards and envelopes or graphics on a report are much less time consuming. Have trouble with spelling, grammar or just finding just the right word? Computers will eliminate the problem. Caledonia Community Preschool begins Jan. 22 The second semester of preschool classes begins Jan. 22 and 23. Call 8918117 to enroll your student. If you need to work with ta­ bles. this class will show you how it is done.” Learn about your scanner and digital camera, how to surf the internet, create your own web page and learn how to create slide presenta­ tions, brochures, cards and other ideas in the Power­ Point and Publisher 2000 class. Residents also can learn the craft of rubberstamping in Stamping 101 and Be­ yond basics stamping class. Investment Basics, Estate Planning Basics, Investment Strategies for Women and Medicaid. Medicare, Long Term Care classes to help get questions and concerns answered. Call 795-3397 to register or for more information on any class listed. Engagements Malski-Mote Ed and Kim Malski of Grand Rapids are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Kaye to Brian Mote of Grand Rapids. Brian is the son of Loren and Karen Mote of Lake Odessa. Melissa is a home school graduate and will graduate from Cornerstone Univer­ sity in May. Brian is a Lakewood graduate and attended Grand Rapids Community College. He is employed by Fire House Music and is the music director for Banner of Christ Church in Grand Rapids They will be married Jan­ uary 20, 2001. Personal insurance the way it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts forpoiicyho’ders with‘honie and auto coverage • Quick claims response and sound advice h s the way personal insurance should be. Stauffer & Wiggers 891-929g �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 16, 2001/Page 7 TK Middle School students ready for Science Olympiad Testing the battery is an important part of designing a ‘Battery Buggy. Here students Ron Christians, Faith Gibbs, Kyla Sisson, Tasha Watkins, Michelle Hoffman and Tim Wilson share ideas on how to improve their vehicle. Neil LaVoie, Cory McClain, Nick Roskam and Matt Jackson (pictured from left) are hard at work designing this year's bottle rocket. They home to improve their "hang" time this year. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do a glue gun, a raw egg, computers, a compass and batteries have to do with each other? They arc al) ingredients in this year's Science Olympiad competition. But the most essential ingredi­ ents arc students with lively curiosity and creative imaginations. Thornapple Middle School students are hard at work learning about orien­ teering, preparing to test their egg drop creations, building "battery buggies" or working to make sure their bottle rocket lasts longer than six seconds. Regional competition is It doesn't look like a bridge yet but the team will probably build at least six bridges as they test their design Students working on bridges include Andrew Geelhoed, Danny Thompson, Ales Buehler. Jay Cooley, Samantha Sturdavant and Joel Jones. Teacher Ronald Strater is the coach for the bottle rocket, battery buddy and building bridges teams. M Contempo Salon FREE Tanning Lotion (s50 value!) with 10 Visit Tanning Package mu in & DU* Sials of ths djil Janni/iq finds! __________ United Offer • Par & Evening Hours Q lull Siu-ax Salrn fat Utt utliu family Caledonia village Centre • 891-1093 scheduled for March 17. Students meet with their coaches during the week. Students are enthusiastic as they prepare. Jamie Langschied is the Science Olympiad coordi­ nator at the middle school. He says he is impressed with the energy and enthu­ siasm of the students. Members of the varsity and junior varsity Science Olympiad teams will be selected at the end of Jan­ uary. Call945-9554for Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Online Banking Now you can do your banking and pay bills online and on time, any time. • Access and review your Hastings City Bank accounts • Transfer funds • Check balances • Confirm deposits • Reconcile accounts • Pay bills All you need is a PC, Internet access and a secure Internet Browser. For a free demonstration and to sign up, log on our website or stop by any office today And you will discover just how easy it is to manage your finances...with just a click of a mouse. All for pennies a day It pays to sign up soon...for a limited time...you’ll get Online Banking free for three months There is no software to install More importantly it ts safe and secure since all transactions are encrypted and password protected fastings City J&tnfc Member FDIC �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 16. 2001 Dombrowski wins Rotary honor Senior John Dombrowski has been named Rotary Studeot of the Month for December. Dombrowski was nomi­ nated by Kevin Briggs and Angie Ruger, who are technology consultants at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Dombrowski was praised for his knowledge, attitude and professionalism shown in work done for the tech­ nology department. He re­ pairs computer hardware and software, trains staff and students, troubleshoots obscure problems, runs er­ rands and deals with all Briggs says, "John has a very positive impact on the educational process and is an important asset to the technology depart­ ments and the entire build­ ing." Dombrowski plans to at­ tend college in the fall to become a computer repair technician. He is the son of Lori Fitzpatrick of Mid­ dleville. John Dombrowski types of computer situa­ tions. ‘Wednesday Night Live’ set at Caledonia UM Caledonia United Methodist Church will sponsor “Wednesday Night Live" meetings Jan 17 through March 28. A light, inexpensive sup­ per (SI2 max. per family) will be served at 6 p.m. The evening will feature chil­ dren’s choir practice time, Kid’s Klub for all ages, nursery care, and two adult classes to choose from, all starting at 6:30. The kickoff program Jan. 17 will feature Magic Bob and Suzie, a husband and wife team who tell the Christian story using magic and chalk art. Their creative artistry gives new life and vitality to 2.000-year-old Biblical stories. Adult sessions will in­ clude: parents of adoles­ cents, controversial issues discussed in the light of faith and scripture, marriage en­ richment series, a lenten video series, plus three indi­ vidual sessions on landscap­ ing, genealogy and photog­ raphy. Sessions are open to the community. Everyone is welcome. For details or to have a complete schedule sent, call the church office at 891-8669. TK school lunch menus Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 17 Lunchables. Bologna w/cheesc or com dog, peas, pears, milk. Thursday, Jan. 18 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, w/garlic toast or hamburger, tossed salad, apple crisp, milk. Friday, Jan. 19 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, com, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Jan. 22 No School. Tuesday, Jan. 23 Pizza burgers or chicken salad on a bun, french fries, peaches milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. **Your One Stop Water Store** V Water Softeners 25 r Iron and Odor Filters f ► Years * Experience r Drinking Water Systems < * SEE HOW GOOD WATER CAN BE! Try it for FREE! FREE Two Month Water Softener Rental with installation Instollotioti fee opphes M»st present coupon Not onlU with other often Best^ Price, Service^ WATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 How long does a lever have to be to lift one, two or three third graders? Just 8 feet but Lee third grade students also discovered that the position of the fulcrum was important. They also learned that a baseball bat is a simple machine, a lever’ ‘Chore Choppers’ makes simple work of simple machines by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dennis Drobek brought a hands-on approach to learning about simple ma­ chines last week in the "Chore Choppers" program sponsored by the Lee Ele­ mentary PTO. According to Principal Jerry Mueller, this was a TK High School bathrooms to be remodeled Following a detailed discussion, members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week ap­ proved a renovation plan for eight bathrooms at the high school. This work, which is es­ timated to cost more than $467,000, will begin in May with work on two bathrooms. The bathrooms that will be renovated are those in the hallways to the left and right of the main lobby, the two lo­ cated by the auditorium and the two bathrooms across from the gym. Renovations will im­ prove ease of cleaning and maintenance, The bath­ rooms will fulfill require­ ments of the Americans with Disabilities Act while maintaining private bath­ room space for teachers. While beginning work before the end of the school year will be a little disruptive, by starting in May work on all the bath­ rooms will be completed by the start of school. fun kickoff to the simple machine project third-graders are starting as a preparation for the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests, which they will begin taking in fourth grade Drobek called on student and teacher volunteers to demonstrate simple ma­ chines. Work, force, energy and friction were demonstrated with a skateboard. Students discovered that skateboards don't go far if they are on cushions. Students balanced on an eight-foot lever (it looked a lot like a teeter totter) and then used it to lift three students, and a teacher on a chair platform. Students used pulleys, inclined planes and a wedge and a screws. All the teachers received a guide to help students build on what they learned in the assembly. Drobek's humor, his­ torical examples and scienctific curiosity took Lee third grade students on a learning adventure. Taylor Price uses a lot less force to move Trent Smitter on a skateboard than she did when she tried to move him when he was standing on the floor. Science adventurer Dennis Drobek guided the students. Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 to place your ad today! �The Sun and News. Middlewile. ML January 16. 2001/Page 9 Tax help available for senior citizens The American Associa­ tion of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer free help to middle and low income taxpayers with special atten­ tion to those age 60 and older. Volunteers are trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer tax ques­ tions. Since its start in 1968, AARP Tax-Aide has helped over 30 million taxpayers and is a quality and confi­ dential service supported by people in our area The program will start during the last week in Janu­ ary and continue for as long as requests for help warrant The assistance will be of­ fered: • In Middleville at the Middleville Village offices Tuesdays, starting Feb 6, from II a m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 795-3385 for an ap­ pointment. • In Caledonia at the Community Education Building on Mondays, start­ ing Feb. 5, from I to 4 p m Appointments are preferred and may be made by calling 891-8117. In addition to the current Caledonia woman is ‘Tastefully Simple’ Jane Benzing of Caledo­ nia recently became a con­ sultant for Tastefully Sim­ ple, inc . a national direct Jane Benzing sales company based in Alexandria. Minn. As a consultant. Benzing conducts in-home presenta­ tions of upscale, conve­ nience driven gourmet foods. During these interac­ tive taste-testing parties, guests receive easy meal ideas, recipes and entertain­ ment suggestions. Products are received at the party; gift boxes may be ordered for personal and corporate gifts. For more information about Tastefully Simple and business opportunities, call Benzing at 891 -9206 or cor­ porate headquarters at 320763-0695, or visit the web­ site at www.tastefullysimple.com year’s blank forms, taxpay­ ers are urged to bring a copy of year 1999 returns, as well as information about year 2000 taxable income and deductions. This would in­ clude all W-2 forms show­ ing salary and wages, unem­ ployment compensation statements. SSA-1099 forms for social security benefits. 1099 forms showing pen­ sions. interest, and divi­ dends. If eligible for any Michi­ gan tax credits, taxpayers should also bring informa­ tion about year 2000 prop­ erty taxes or rent, heating costs, and prescriptions and drugs. TK PTO meets tonight The TK PTO will hold its Jan. 16 meeting at McFall Elementary School. The middle school meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The elementary meeting will be begin following the middle school meeting at approximately 7 p.m. Childcare is provided. For more information about PTO activities call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190. Library advisory board will meet Jan. 16 The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the administration building. For information on the activities of the advisory board, call the library at 795.5434. Senior parents at TK continue fund-raising Lots of hard work makes the senior party June 2 following the Thornapple Kellogg graduation cere­ monies possible. Parents are busy doing fundraising for the party which provides a safe and alcohol free place for seniors to say farewell to their friends. Two raffles are currently taking place. One will help families fill their freezer and the other will help them mow their lawn or just have fun. The tickets for the meat raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. The first price is one half of a beef cut and wrapped. The value of this prize is $500 and it was supplied by Dan and Ann Wenger. The second and third prizes are half a pig cut and wrapped. The pig was donated by Phil and Becky Wenger. Each half is valued at $112. Otto Farms is supplying fourth and fifth prize poultry packages with a value of $50 each. Tickets are available by calling 7957498. Senior parents will also be selling these raffle tickets between now and March 2. The "Fun and Sun" raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25. The winner will have the choice of a 2001 Yamaha Blaster ATV with trailer or a 2000 Husgvarna riding lawn mower. Tickets are being sold at home basketball games. Both drawings will be March 2 during half-time of the varsity basketball game at about 8:15 p.m. Parents of seniors gradu­ ating in June can attend the next senior parent meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. in the Page Elementary all-purpose room. Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to place o Sun <£ News ACTION-od today. When you retire, I can make sure you miss your job more than you miss your paycheck Social Security has certainly seen better limo. And who knows what the future might bring. I can show vou how to plan for a secure finan­ cial future, with or without Social Security. Call today for details. Drew McFadden Investment Representative P.O. Box 336. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus I -616-891 -1173 www rdwardjunr* corn Member Edward J ones Serving Individual Invreton Since 1871 Please join us and register for our exciting, informative... "How-To Clinic" Call for Classifieds Tuesday, January 23rd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Faux Finishing Clinic Stale Bank of Caledonia is seeking to fill a full-time Teller/Customer Service Representative position. Excellent math, communication and customer sen ice skills required. Prior banking experience a plus. Send resume in confidence to: Karen L Frank State Bank of Caledonia 627 East Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 Door Prizes Learn all about sponging, ragging, wall magic, crackling, blending and more Plan to attend Call to register • Limited Seating Mullets Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6, Saturday 8 - 1 �Page IQ/ThaSun and News. Middleville. MVJanuary 16, 2001 . . - — ■- - - - . ■ - — Caledonia public utilities districts to move ahead by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer . Initial tabulations of ob­ jections after a Jan. 10 joint public hearing for es­ tablishing new sewer and water districts probably in­ dicate the township plan will move ahead, Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson said Thursday. Defeat of the measure would require objections of owners of more than 20 percent of the land area in the proposed districts, which apparently were not received. (The water and sewer districts do not ex­ actly coincide.) Owners in the proposed districts had until the end of the public hearing to file written ob­ jections. Pierson said in 1998 an advisory mailing indicated most of the property own­ ers within the proposed ar­ eas were in favor of the in­ stallation of public utili­ ties. Much of the background of the creation of the water and sewer districts was covered during the hearing. Much also was included in a Sun and News article Dec. 26, and is not re­ peated here. Jeff Bykerk pointed to a water and sewer project in Dorr Township reportedly built at a low cost by a private company, which had benefited the resi­ dents. In the background re­ ferred to above, officials explained some efforts to involve privatization, such as the water system built by Foremost Insurance Co., designed to become a part of a public system. Those plans are being worked out, following a change in ownership of Foremost. Pierson explained that privatization sometimes saves money, but the township still needs to charge back against the benefited property. He said the Health Department and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality re­ quires township permis­ sion, and responsibility. Engineer Randy Wilcox said if a private company builds water or sewer it NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN DECEMBER 2000 NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP. MICHIGAN DECEMBER must meet public stan­ dards If a private system fails, the township must step in and provide the services. Wilcox said Caledonia Township had chosen, io avoid a lot of small privately owned sys­ tems, and to have one uni­ fied public system to avoid liability. Total cost of the water system is estimated at $7.8 million and for the sewer system, at $4.4 million. James White, attorney for the township, said the only way to put the project into motion is to have a means in place to pay for the projects. Special as­ sessments based in part on acreage, would provide a means to borrow money, which will be backed by users, an option preferred over a risky one in which money is borrowed on the hope that people will choose to hook up to the utilities. Sewer assessments would cost homeowners $3,570, and water assess­ ments would cost $4,420, based on usable acreage. Additional charges would be made for installation and ongoing usage. Usable acreage excludes lakes, streams, drainage courses, wetlands, roads, rights of way, etc. Homeowners would be charged at a one acre homestead rate, even if they live on 100 acres. Payments would be com­ puted to be paid over a 20year period, billed on July 1 and paid by Sept. 14 without penalty, with 5.4 percent interest on the balance of the assessment. This rate is 1 percent more than the interest the township will pay on the loan for the projects. Bob Bendzinski, a financial advisor, explained the dif­ ference was to cover a lag in time between billing, collection and deposit, a charge for debt service the state permits. Also under considera­ tion is a half assessment on homes on 1/2 acre in planned unit development (PUD) subdivisions. A mandatory sewer connection within 60 days of available service would be required. There would Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults -NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! ****** tLX..* ♦♦♦♦**♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ not be a mandatory water connection for single fam­ ily home owners within 200 feet of the water line, though PUD developments with contracts to hook up would require mandatory connections for residents in those developments. A financial assistance program is available for some who are on fixed in­ comes, disabled, or with family incomes of $16,307 or less. Bendzinski rec­ ommended both water and sewer go through a single bond issue. He said he is hopeful that favorable in­ terest rates will continue until fall. Wilcox said they want to be ready for customer connection by 2002. Con­ struction would begin this fall if all goes as planned. Some easements will still have to be arranged, and some residents may expect to be contacted. About 60 people came to the public hearing, and around a dozen voiced ob­ jection or support for the water and sewer projects. Chuck Guikema said he had not been notified, but requested to be included in the water district. He said sewer was on the front of his 15 acres already. Craig Baker of First Companies, with 158 acres on Patterson and 68th, was in support of the projects. He said he compared the costs with other communi­ ties and believed the amount being charged was very competitive. He thought an average cost over the area was around $9,000 per acre. Some people objected to being forced to buy into the system when they al­ ready had working water, septic or sewer systems. Attorney Dave Charron, representing the Broad­ moor Country Club and golf course, said his client was opposed to the as­ sessment. He said his client has a well of its own with an extensive irriga­ tion system, and so does not need water provided by the district. The owners wanted the golf course to be taken out of the district, located in the south part of Section 18. Craig Arbaugh, from a subdivision where each owner had their own wells asked that each of the properties be removed from the water district. He said they already had sewer service. Ed Gerger said his condo complex had in­ vested $10,000 in a 400foot well, and he objected to being in the water dis­ trict. "Why are we included when we have all the ser­ vices we need?" he asked. Alice Courtney, a condo resident, also ob­ jected. George Moorr said he had invested $9,000 in a good well which would satisfy his needs for long into the future. "I object to paying for something I don’t need and for a prod­ uct I already have." Larry Lenard has a new well, and said his sewer is taken care of. Once as­ sessed. he would pay about $8,000 to be hooked up and he said removal of systems in place, as re­ quired by the health de­ partment. would cost him $20,000. "I’m dead set against it," he said. Paul Emerson said de­ velopments have their own water supply, and sprin­ kling systems. Jim Suschil said he is in the sewer district, and had already paid for his own well system. He said he was afraid "this will put me under." Jeff Bykerk had in­ vested in self storage buildings on his parcel, and required no sewer or water, now or in the future, he said. His office bath­ room already functions. With 10 acres, he would be assessed $80,000. He said if his parcel was as­ sessed fairly, for one bath­ room. the way homestead properties arc being as­ sessed. he would not ob­ ject. The issue of fairness was raised again by people who seemed to believe the" burden of cost should be borne by another category of owner or property. Gerger objected to large businesses like the golf course and Stcelcasc be­ ing excluded. "Large prop­ erty owners are excluded, placing the burden on smaller property owners." He said farmer with a large parcel would be as­ sessed as a homestead, and said there was a con­ cern that a lot of large parcels would not pay for their share of the system. Lenard said others with 10 acres would pay the same as he would with one acre. "Are we financing the ones with 10 acres?" he asked. Another resident who had a well and didn't need water said he thought the homestead assessment was fair. More information about how Foremost Insurance was involved or not in­ volved was asked for by Gerger, and again by Paul Emerson who said he had never heard what Fore­ most's part is in the sys­ tem, or what they were contributing against the project costs. "What arc the costs the individual public is carry­ ing for the large busi­ nesses? I’ve never heard these items mentioned. We need to look at the in­ dividual items and costs and who gets the service." He said there were mil­ lions involved. "This kind of money draws my atten­ tion," he said. Pierson said the actual costs would be better known and would be cov­ ered at the next hearing. Emerson asked," Will we know this before we have to sign off in the next half hour?" �The Sun and News. M.ddlevillp Ml.lamanr 1fi WWarB.ll 1-96 airport area access study open for comment by Ruth Zachary Staff writer The Kent County Road Commission will take comment until Jan. 31 from area residents on five prac­ tical alternatives under dis­ cussion for traffic movement in the area around the Gerald R. Ford International Airport A public hearing was held Jan. 8, jointly with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and KCRC road officials. Any of the options pre­ sented are expected to have an impact on road use in Caledonia Township, as well as other areas. Caledonia Township offi­ cials plan to discuss the op­ tions presented by the study at their Jan. 17 meeting, and probably will send representative(s) to the MDOT to support the plans they think arc best. Apparently, Cas­ cade and Kentwood town­ ships were represented, but no Caledonia members are included on the team. The matter was reviewed by citizen Tom Apol and Trustees Walter Bujak and Richard Robertson. The five alternatives pro­ posed, which were narrowed down from 10, are as fol­ Your Film Processing Headquarters The Best Color Possible! That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less... but that’s what you get... LESS. Get the best reproduction possible for your photos.. Large 4" X 6” prints, color corrected & printed on Kodak's No. 1 brand Royal 35MM paper in matte or glossy finish. lows: 1. No additional road construction. 2. Improvements to roads to facilitate traffic flow, un­ der a "Transportation Sys­ tem Management." 3. Extend 36th Street east, beyond Kraft Avenue to Thomapple River Drive. The extension would run east from Kraft toward the freeway, then parallel 1-96 to a new intersection with Thornapple River Drive, then extend south over the railroad to reconnect with Thomapple River Drive. 4. Extend 36th Street east, beyond Kraft Avenue to Thomapple River Drive, and construct an interchange with 1-96 without allowing direct traffic access to the airport terminal. This plan would cost more than $44 million. 5. The Patterson Avenue/28th Street interchange at 1-96 would include construction of an eastbound off-ramp from 1-96 to southbound Patterson Avenue and a westbound onramp from northbound Patterson to 1-96. This would provide additional ramp capacity for traffic to and from 28th Street and a more direct route to the airport. This alternative also would include the 36th Street extension and major improvements at the intersection of 28th Street and Patterson Avenue. This plan would cost $452 million. Apparently people living in the vicinity of Patterson Avenue are opposed to the option. Trustee Richard Robertson said it was his impression that the most popular alternative is option #4, with an extension of 36lh Street, which would connect with Thomapple River Drive and an inter­ change to 1-96 Once a decision is made, construction would begin in 2004, following approval by federal transportation officials. A zig-zag traffic pattern created on Caledonia roads would be the likely result, involving Thomapple River Drive, 60th Street, Cherry Valley and Egan, and freight traffic from the airport freight terminal on Thomapple River Drive. Apol said if the inter­ change was not included in the plan to extend 36th Street, trucks would follow Thornapple River Drive from the freight terminals south, then west on 60th Street to M-37 to a hairpin turn onto the M-6 inter­ change, on their way to 1-96 via M-6. 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Color Copies Folding & Laminating opies ers olors & Textures and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 ■ 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 16. 2001 Caledonia Twp. officials confer on planning issues by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commission and the Township Board have begun airing individ­ ual views on the proposed master plan in an impor­ tant step before creating the final version. Officials say they be­ lieve there may be con­ sensus on about 85 percent of the issues, but sticking points are a proposed fiveacre minimum for land splits of parcels in a rural preservation zone and what uses will be planned along M-37. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison suggested completing the master plan in phases, perhaps by geographical area, in order to move ahead. The Plan­ ning Commission may take this option, which would allow much of the plan being completed after two years of work, with un­ resolved issues or areas on the land use map left for another phase. Two public hearings and several public meetings have allowed much dis­ cussion on a draft master plan first proposed Nov. 13. No final decisions have been made, a point that has confused many citi­ zens, partly because of the process required by the Open Meetings Act. where all discussions must be conducted in public. Commissioners have lis­ tened extensively to the public and considered many points about the master plan, but often without much discussion among themselves. Only tentative opinions by the commissioners have been suggested. This is a problem for the commissioners, as well as the public, because no al­ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance to establish a Downtown Development Authority in the Village of Middleville at 7 p m . Tuesday. January 23. 2001 at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street. Middleville Michigan A copy of the proposed district and ordinance can be reviewed at the Village Hall 303 Village of Middleville Public Hearing There will be a public hearing to discuss citizen satisfaction with the first-year performance of the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 7 p.m. Tuesday. January 23. 2001, at the Middleville Village Hall, located at 100 East Main Street. Middleville, Michigan 30? ...No alternative plan or land use map has been developed to show changes affected by the commentary. Citizens have had no tangible version of the plan to comment on, including a map, which is frustrating for them and town­ ship trustees who had been invited to give input. ternative plan or land use map has been developed to show changes affected by the commentary. Citi­ zens have had no tangible version of the plan to comment on. including a map, which is frustrating for them and township trustees who had been in­ vited to give input. Even Trustee Richard Robertson publicly has asked, "What are we dis­ cussing?" Most agree enough time has passed, and it is time for the Planning Commis­ sion to consolidate infor­ mation into an adjusted plan. The next version could be the final one. without more public input. Commission) Chairman Roger Keating recently outlined the creation of the draft plan first presented and the reasons for some of the decisions included in it. Major consideration of an alternative plan was given, including a zoning map offered in December by a group of citizens who identified themselves as 30 to 40 farmers, land de­ velopers, real estate peo­ ple, business people and residents, with Rick Siegle as spokesman. The Planning Commis­ sion has responsibility for creating the plan, but the Township Board was in­ vited to express ideas at a meeting Jan. 4. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Thornapple Developers. LLC for a zoning ordinance amendment to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District. The lands are commonly described as approxi­ mately 6775 68th Street and are designated as by permanent par­ cel number 41-23-04-300-036. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Township office hours. All interested per­ sons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested zoning ordinance amendments. Dated: January 12. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 304 Harrison spoke in favor of separation of powers and the system of checks and balances built in to the two different boards. He said the board mem­ bers should stay out of the master planning process, but be willing to offer their ideas if invited, which they had been. Some of the panels' in­ dividual points of view were: • The Five Acre Mini­ mum — Planning Com­ mission Chairman Roger Keating has long been concerned over contamina­ tion of the river with dense housing where there are no sewers. He has suggested using the large acre mini­ mum as a means to slow down land splits until utili­ ties are available on the east side of the river. He said the commission felt the five acre minimum made it less appealing for owners and developers to sell property. He indicated the suggestion had come from the consultant Steve Lang worthy. He said the minimum would slow land divisions, and would slow the increase in taxes, as Assessor Ed VanderVries had explained. Keating said he was in favor of a five acre plan with points given for vari­ ous factors in the division of a 20 or more acre par­ cel, but added this would mean more work for the commissioners. Commissioner Stan McLean said overall he thought the plan was a reasonable and thorough one. He said until the com­ mission had a plan to combine clustering with the five acre minimum, "the land division act ade­ quately addresses our needs for land preservation with a two acre minimum. If we have a decent five acre plan, we could re­ place the two acre mini­ mum." McLean said he was in favor of the five acre minimum as a con­ cept, as long as it was part of a plan that included clustering. Commissioner Don Koopmans is in favor of clustered housing on small lots in a "walkable com­ munity" within a larger parcel, leaving open space for the neighborhood, while keeping it off the road, developed with con­ sideration of water, natural features, septic or utilities. Koopmans expressed a concern over protecting existing residents from rapid residential growth, and the school district from "outgrowing its schools before they are built." Commissioner John Finkbeiner. a farmer and owner of a larger acreage in the township said only about six people south of 92nd Street lived on more than two acres. He said it was already too late to save open space, and the cows are out. the gates were open and the cows were already down the road. He said there was not much property left that could sold under the five acre minimum. Commissioner Dan Timmer said "I don’t hear anyone supporting the five acre minimum. Someone in the audience answered. "You’ll find them on their two acre sites." Walter Bujak. both a planning commissioner and township trustee, said he is opposed to the five acre minimum. Township Supervisor Harrison asked for the data to support the decision to go to a five acre minimum. He said the commission has the advantage of two years exposure to data to support its ideas. He asked for help with data to sup­ port a five acre minimum. Harrison said a 1986 sur­ vey showing support for this was based on a hypo­ thetical question. "It is a dishonest transi­ tion to conclude that five acre minimums were what was being asked for.” He said It was hard to extrapolate a wish for open space into a government enforced policy of limiting people's property rights to ten or five acres unless you know the support is there. Trustee Larry Stauffer was in favor of a positive approach to encourage land preservation over the five acre minimum lot size. Trustee Bill Bravata said he is not in favor of the five acre minimum. "Government has to have a legitimate reason­ able reason to take away the rights of property own­ ers," he said. This would require an overwhelming need to protect something. "Do I want rural character? Yes." Bravata then said the way to protect rural char­ acter was to offer incen­ tives with a point system, giving an extra split for clustering, dr using PUD mechanisms to save wet­ lands. trees, or to encour­ age more houses in the back. Bravata is of the opinion that most people do not want a five acre minimum. • Adding industrial and commercial zoning in the township and along M-37 — Keating has supported expansion of commercial, light industrial or multi­ family residential uses to areas where utilities were most available. He has en­ couraged developing land outward from existing cen­ ters, from the north, with the exception of south from the village, where utilities are not available. Areas like Jasonville Farms, already litigated in court, and areas southeast of 100th Street and M-37 still under litigation were hard to plan for. Keating said. Allowing more industrial and commercial zoning along north M-37, Keating said is still under consid­ eration. Adding office space might be an option. He has supported allow­ ing little or no develop­ ment in the section be­ tween 76th and 84th streets, the area ptpposed for the Lcpard develop­ ment and park. He said there is a deep ravine on the east side of the road, where the township sewer lines already run, another reason to leave the area untouched. McLean said he hesi­ tates to change land use to commercial along M-37 south of 100th Street, but if that is decided it should be on both sides of M-37, he said. He said he did not want to adversely affect current litigation McLean said the plan could be completed in steps. He said he thought Continued next page PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 beginning at 7pm in the Village Offices, 100 E. Mam Street, Middleville. These public heanngs will be to receive public com­ ments on proposed rezoning of properties at 321 W. Mam Street and 208 S. Broadway, respectively, from C-2 Commercial to R-2 Residential. This action to rezone has been initiated by the Commission at the request of property owners. Any one interested m these matters may attend the public hearings or write to the Planning Commission at Village Offices. Nikki Miller, Secretary Planning Commission 300 �The Sun and News. MkkSevilie. MVJanuary 16. 2001 /Page 13 From previous page there was close to enough information except for one or two issues, and he would be ready to vote. There seems less need for office zoning than was proposed by the citizens group, Koopmans said. Koopmans said his im­ pression was that most res­ idents, including in the vil­ lage, support management of growth from the north toward the south, rather than spot zoning resulting from development on de­ mand. Trustee Richard Robert­ son suggested different classifications for zoning of professional office and light industrial spaces, be­ cause presently a wide range of uses is possible under commercial and in­ dustrial and light industrial zoning. Commercial use in the village is of a neighbor­ hood commercial type that serves the needs of the lo­ cal community, he said. He spoke in favor of not dispersing growth too far away from the village. Robertson said there ap­ pears to be enough com­ mercial and industrial acreage allocated already Io provide a healthy tax base for support of both the township and the schools. He said he supports us­ ing existing natural barri­ ers for transitions between industrial and residential zones rather than creating more commercial areas in the northern part of the township. Robertson said the Plan­ ning Commission needs to decide whether residential or commercial zoning should be planned for south of 100th Street on M-37 before the master plan can be completed, and it should be the same on both sides of M-37, probably all the way to 108th. PUD developments must meet the underlying zon­ ing. He said problems arose in the past because the PUD requests did not do that. Regarding the M37/100th Street PUD legal conflict over underlying uses, Harrison said chang­ ing the underlying zoning might solve the problems of litigation. • Planning for traffic so­ lutions — Keating said practical solutions should be represented in the plan. Road planning like a pro­ posed M-37 parallel by­ pass (east side) seemed ideal, but the MDOT has shown no interest in con­ structing it. Bujak wanted to address future plans for state and county roads which might be widened, so that set­ backs and road widths could be anticipated, and people would not build where they would someday have to move a building or YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEET­ ING ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 01 -01-01. PARCEL ID NO. 007-005-00; A REQUEST BY EVAN SEIFERT TO REZONE 67 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOWENS MILL RD STARTING APPROXIMATELY 2052 FEET WEST OF PAYNE LAKE RD AND THEN WESTERLY FOR 125 FEET. FROM THE -RESORT AND RECREATION* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY' ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SEU 01-01-01. PARCEL ID NO 001-003-00; A REQUEST BY IPCS WIRELESS TO CO-LOCATE A WIRELESS ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AT THE TOWER LOCATED AT 7350 M-37 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^ DAVID VAN ELST. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 tear it down. The difficulty in plan­ ning is that MDOT does not plan far in advance and if a road such as M-37 is to be widened to five lanes, M-DOT cannot say which in which direction of the center line the road will be built. This makes planning very difficult, un­ less the township planners allow for more width than needed. Bravata said regardless of whether a five acre or two acre minimum is ap­ proved in the south part of the township, planning must be creative, to avoid bowling alley lots along M-37. He suggested an overlay district along the highway to encourage houses away from the road with access to 100th Street. M-37 is a concern to Bravata. He expects traffic on south M-37, soon to be as heavy as in the north. He does not want to see a driveway every 100 feet or so, if the area is to be res­ idential. Bravata said he would be 100 percent behind the plan if the commission incorporates creative in­ centives to preserve rural character and if a means was created to restrict the number of drives on M-37. He is in favor of using tools which would encour­ age driveway connections between adjoining busi­ nesses. He suggested some of the mechanisms for cre­ ating PUD developments might help control the number of driveway cuts on M-37 and thought a cor­ ridor overlay would be a useful tool, especially in the area south of the vil­ lage and along M-37 be­ tween 76th and 84th streets. He said the width on the existing overlay would need to be in­ creased to accommodate road widening. At present the width of the overlay district is 660 feet. Other features such as green space along road­ ways would also mean in­ creasing depths of lots to meet increased overlay widths. • Planning for Airport Noise — Keating said the air traffic noise problems were hard to deal with, but northern areas of the town­ ship could not be rezoned where residences already designated existed in an area. Bujak asked if the DNL contours indicating noise from the airport would be on the land use map. Ap­ parently some communi­ ties use an airport noise map overlay. Though ac­ tual effects are gradual, indicating gradual noise levels is not required, and some trustees have voiced a concern that indicating less than 65 DNLs on a map or disclosing more than necessary could result in loss to landowners try­ ing to sell their property. Robertson, who has ex­ tensively informed himself on airport notse issues, has not advocated rezoning the area most affected by noise for any other use than residential, such as light industrial. Middleville to get new police car; snowmobiles prompt complaints by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 1992 police car with more than 132,000 miles has served Middleville well, but Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck told the council last week that after one engine rebuild, it’s time for a new vehicle. A new vehicle will be purchased through the county replacement schedule at a cost of $22,583.63. Gruesbeck said he will meet with Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer to discuss the contract with the county. He will report to council at the next meeting. Russ Blough reported that village employees have been trying to keep up with snow removal, but recent efforts to push snow back from the street may have damaged lawns. Those who believe that their lawn has been damaged should call the village office at 795-3385. Village Airport access, from page 11-----change apparently is not be­ ing considered at this time. Some other proposals have included extensions of Kraft and 48th Street with tunnels under the Airport runway. Citizens may comment directly to planning officials by writing: 1-96 Airport Area Access Study, Kent County Road Commission, 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Phone (616) 752-7111. Fax: (616) 242-6980. E-mail: Swarren@kentcountyroads.net. Information is also available at www.kentcountyroads.net. employees will repair and reseed in the spring. The snow also has brought out the snowmo­ biles. Catherine Beyer told council that snowmobiles have been running at high rates of speed down Sher­ man Street. Snowmobiles also have been operating long after the posted hour of 11 p.m . often into the very early morning. Village President Lon Myers told Beyer that they will continue to monitor the problem. The village does work with the local snowmobile association. However, if problems per­ sist, the village can decide to ban snowmobiles from the village. In other business, the council heard from residents of Misty Ridge that several homeowners will work together with the village to solve drainage problems. Resident John Unger did question council about the difference between original plans for the development with show retention ponds and later plans without it. He was told that the plans were changed at some point after the original drawings were submitted. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be at 7 p.m Tuesday. Jan. 23. in village hall. SYNOPSIS OF MEETING THORNAPPLE TWP. SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, January 4. 2001 Meeting called by Supervisor at 5:14 p m at township hall tor long range planning Board Present: 6 Absent 1 Discussed meeting with county road commission Survey will be included in next issue of Ths Town Grrer Board received preliminary report from cemetery commit­ tee Future parking lot. Emer­ gency Services housing/location, E PS at hall, and bidding policy discussed Road, TAPRC. Property, Building, Emergency Services, and Cemetery Committees will report on plans. Committees will present findings to Finance Committee by April 15 Finance Committee will report to board at special meeting May 10. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Submitted by: Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by: Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available aunng regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday. January 2. 2001 Special Meeting convened at 3 00 p m at the Barry County Road Commission Office ior the purpose of planning road work, for 2001 season Board members present 6 Absent 1 Road Commission present 5 Others present 1 Agenda approved as pnnted Dry hydrant access on nver for fire dept discussed Work needed at Noffke Dr. Moe, 108th, Green Lake & Whit neyville roads discussed Effectiveness of chloride ap­ plication in 2000 season dis cussed Meeting ad|ourned at 4 55 p.m. Submitted by: Donna Stagray, Clerk Attested to by Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu lar office hours at the township offices.) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Country Meadows Village MHP, LLC for a zoning ordinance amendment to rezone the following described lands from the PUD Planned Unit Development District to the MHC Manufactured Housing Community District. The lands are commonly described as approximately 5401 76th Street and are designated by permanent par­ cel numbers 41-23-401-001, 41-23-476-001, 41-23-476-002 and 4123-426-005. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may oe examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested zoning ordinance amendments. Dated: January 12, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 305 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml. January 16, 2001 Yankee Springs water tower CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP project status updated REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 10, 2001 A special meeting of the Cale­ donia Township Board was called to order at 7 02 PM at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Roll Call Harrison. Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata. Bujak arrived at 7 05 PM . Robertson Stauf­ fer Also Present Utilities Ad­ ministrator Rich Pierson. Engi­ neer Randy Wilcox, Attorney Jim White Cost Analyst Bob Bendzmski and several citizens PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None RESOLUTION FOR BOND SALE AND AWARD: U A Pier son explained the resolution Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to approve the resolution to award sale of bonds and amend bond resolution to Comenca Bank Roll Call Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED SEWER DIS­ TRICT 2001-01 AND WATER DISTRICT 2001-02: Pierson gave a brief overview of the pro­ ject Wilcox gave the technical aspects Bendzinski reviewed the project budget White ex­ plained the process of the dis­ trict and how objections may be filed He also explained the timetable Supervisor Harrison opened the public hearings con­ currently at 7 46 PM Several citizens expressed their opposi­ tion and their support Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to dose the public hearing at 8 25 PM Moved Bravata. second Cardwell to adjourn at 8 26 P M Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. January 17, 2001, at the Caledonia Township I Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616)891-0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week For Sun & News 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 4 PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the December 20, 2000 Board of Trustees Meeting B Mrnutes of the January 10. 2001 Special Board of Trustees Meeting C Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action D Approval to Pay Bills E Treasurer s Report F Building Department Report G Utdrties Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7 REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF A None 8. CORRESPONDENCE A. None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Ordinance - Second Reading - Proposed Amendment to the Broadmoor Motors PUD B Ordinance - Second Reading - Manufactured Housing Community Distrct 10. NEW BUSINESS A Resolution - Update on NW Water Project B Resolution - Update on NW Sewer Project C Update - 3rd Well Project D Appointments Confirmations to Boards & Commissions 1) Zoning Board of Appeals E Discussion - Regarding the Existing Cemetery Ordinance F Special Use Permit Kennel - Angela 4 Stacy Snyder G Renewal of Permit Jousma/DenHartigh PMR H Discussion Motion I-961 Airport Area Access Study I Discussion/Motion Approval of Annual Audit Agreement 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 13. ADJOURNMENT Synopsis of meeting minutes VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL Council Meeting Minutes December 26 2000 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of hearing citizen comment on the proposed 2001 Budget, was called to order at 7 00 PM Mr Bryan Gruesbeck refer­ enced and elaborated on spe cific areas wrthm the proposed Budget. There was no citizen comment. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:26 PM The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:26 PM by Mr. Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Cor­ son, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers and Mr David Newman Mem­ bers absent Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg The minutes of the December 06. 2000 meeting were approved as written. The minutes of the December 12, 2000 meeting were approved as corrected The Agenda for the meeting was approved as writ­ ten Mr Clair Miller, of Earth Tech, submitted his monthly re­ port. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Adopted Resolution #00036, Finished Grades, on a mo­ tion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 2 Adopted Resolution #00037, FY 2001 Budget, on a mo­ tion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted tn 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 3. Adopted Resolution #00038 to rescind the franchise fee for Charter Communication ca­ ble users within the Village of Middleville on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Absent. 4 Approved the invoices, dated December 20, 2000, in the amount of $284,617.25, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 5 Approved to pay the Fi­ nance Director for unused vaca­ tion time and the Planner for half of unused vacation time on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray. 6. Adjourned the meeting at 7:51 PM on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Vil­ lage Hall between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board heard an update Jan. 11 on the status of the water tower project. Don DeVries from the engineering firm of Fleis and Vanderbrink presented a construction cost sum­ mary that includes every­ thing at a total cost of $628,837. This is slightly more than originally antic­ ipated because, according to DeVries, of the cost of steel and increased water tower building. The work includes a 250,000-gallon tank, in­ stallations of 14 hydrants and 580 feet of water line. The next step for the township is to decide on how to pay for the project. The government has man­ dated a water tower once there were 150 permits on the old system. Resident Mark Englerth had several questions about the need for the wa­ ter tower, including whether the aquifer is cleaning itself. Before the next meeting, Band Boosters to meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg High School Band Boost­ ers will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the high school band room. Topics on the agenda include the fund-raising ef­ fort for new uniforms, con­ cession stand and other is­ sues. High school band par­ ents invite parents of eighth grade students now in middle school band to attend the meeting and learn about the band boosters organization. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays IO a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. (TFN) the township will meet with a bonding attorney and local banks to discuss funding for the project. If funding is available by April, the work on the wa­ ter tower will be com­ pleted by Nov. 15. The 2001 road projects total about $55,000. John Jerkatis asked why the township was doing work on smaller roads like Parker Drive and Aracrest? He thought that money should be spent on the more heavily traveled roads. Trustee Mary Cook told Jerkatis that over the past 8 years the township has had an aggressive roads program, the more heavily traveled roads received at­ tention earlier and now it is time for these other roads. Supervisor Al McCrumb is looking into the cost to upgrade the town­ ship hall s security protec­ tion to include fire alarms. He will report on his findings at the February meeting. Bob Evans. Gerry Page and George London were named to the Board of re­ view. Following some discus­ sion with Tom Thompson form PCI. the board ap­ proved the new PCI fee structure which has not changed since 1988. In other business the board approved paying former treasurer Bob Herold $1100 for work done to ease the transition to a new treasurer. The Jan. 18 Planning Commission meeting will be a work session and or­ dinance review. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board of Trustees is Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Bill Getty honored at township meeting Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen last week presented a memorial plaque honoring former Township Trustee Bill Getty to members of his family. The memorial includes a picture of Getty, who died late last year, and a reso­ lution honoring his service to the community. In other matters at the Jan. 8 Township Board meeting, snow removal is becoming a problem at the cemetery and ways to al­ leviate the problem are be­ ing considered. The board approved au­ tomatic accounting ad­ justments for the ambu­ lance service. This should make accounts receivable easier. The fire facilities com­ mittee is still evaluating sites and trying to deter­ mine what size building is needed. Susan Vliestra was ap­ pointed to serve on the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation commission. New County Commis­ sioner Jim French attended the meeting to give an overview of recent activi­ ties at the county level He also encouraged hoard members to attend the leadership workshops be­ ing planned for March by the OUR-Land Committee. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make ii illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination luted on race, color, reli­ gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination/* lamilial sutus includes children under the age of IX living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IX This newspaper will uot ki.ovfmgly accept any advertising for real evtale which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 61(^451 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I 800-9Z7 7275 Heath over 3,000 area homes with an ail in the Sun 6 Hews. Call 945-3554 to place your ail. CUSTOM HOMES fevo initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Tet 616-897-3620 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI January 16. 2001'Page 15 MEAP testing begins Jan. 23 at TK schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment Program (MEAP) tests begin at Page Elementary and TK Middle School on Tues­ day, Jan. 23. These tests for fourth-, fifth-, seventh- and eighth­ graders have become an annual rite of passage for students and schools. Second-, third- and sixth-graders take the Cali­ fornia Test of Basic Skills in April. According to middle school Principal Mike Spahr the MEAPs reveal "how our students are learning, our school is per­ forming and how well TK students do when com­ pared to students in other schools.” In addition, students at the middle school now can qualify for an additional $500 for doing well in the tests. The Michigan Merit Award Program was estab- POLICE BEAT Two people arrested for narcotics trafficking A police raid on a Gun Lake motel room early Thursday led to the arrests of two Barry County people for narcotics trafficking, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Police seized an undis­ closed amount of marijuana, $2,600 in cash and several weapons when they entered room number seven of the Gun Lake Motel with a search warrant at about 3 a m., said Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Arrested were Michael ( had Adam* Road in Delton and Diana Lea Patrick, 24, of 9 Mile Road, Plainwell. Both have been arraigned on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and maintaining a drug house. Adams and Patrick are free on 10 percent of $3,000 bond awaiting preliminary examination on the charges in Barry County's 56-B District Court Jan. 17 at 8:30 a.m. Police plan to request additional charges of pos­ session of metham­ phetamine and possession of methamphetamine with weapons involved, DeBoer said. The case remains under investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), which conducted the raid with help from the Hastings and Wayland posts of the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Purse stolen from car in recreation area A Kalamazoo woman enjoying an day of snow­ shoeing in the Yankee Springs recreation area re­ turned to her car to find a window smashed and her purse missing on Jan. 7, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said the woman had left her car on Gun Lake Road one half mile east of Yankee Springs Road for about two hours between 3:15 and 5:45 p.m. The incident caused $400 in damage to the car. She also lost $150 and the five credit cards in her missing purse. Troopers probing residential burglary A 23-year-old man is suspected of breaking into the home of a Buehler Road resident and taking a coin collection and some change Jan. 2, according to a report from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the man is believed to have entered the home in Irving Township by forcing open a sliding door to the side of the home. Charges against the suspect are pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. At the gray bam or call 945-9105 Iished for high school stu­ dents. It awards graduating seniors a $2,500 scholar­ ship for scoring well on the MEAP high school tests and meet eligibility re­ quirements. Now students who per­ form well on the seventh and eighth grade tests qualify for an additional $500 scholarship if they do well on the high school test. Scholarships are not awarded until students graduate from high school. Students at both schools have been preparing for the tests by sharpening their test taking skills, and learning in the subject ar­ eas. Standardized tests can lead to "test stress" in stu­ dents. Principals Pat Koeze at Page and Spahr at the middle school en­ courage parents to help students reduce anxiety. Some suggestions are to make sure children get enough sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and wear favorite clothes. Go over some relaxation tech- niques like taking deep breaths or imagining a fa­ vorite place. Parents are urged to be positive about the tests and their child's ability. If a student seems especially changed to accommodate test taking. Volunteers who normally come to either school during the week may want to contact the school office to check on changes in schedule. Freshmen Scots shoot past Kenowa Caledonia's freshman basketball team beat a scrappy Kenowa Hills squad last Friday 69-49. The Fighting Scots were led by Brad Swartz with 18 points. Abe Mulvihill with 16 and Mike Mesecar with 13. Caledonia also controlled the boards with Mulvihill grabbing 7 rebounds. Swartz 5 and Zach Larson 5. Nate Vanderlaan made 6 steals. Mesecar had 5 and Swartz 3. For Kenowa Hills. Patrick Anderson scored 10 points and Anthony Nesbarv had 8. The Scots will host Belding Tuesday in a make­ up contest and host Unity Christian Friday. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Hastings Banner • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 Scots grapplers second at Athens Invitational The Caledonia varsity wrestling squad scored 141 1/2 points Saturday to bring home the runner-up trophy for assistant coaches McFarlan, Cook and Kinne at the 16-team Athens Invitational. Jake Klapmust, at 189, earned the most points with 22 and took home a silver medal for his efforts. Chris Hanna, at 125, had 19 1/2 points and finished second. Chris Whipple, at 130, and Matt Kilmartin, at 103, each scored 15 points and took thirds. Angel Castillo, at 119, and Seth Temple, at 140, both tallied 11 points. Castillo was fourth in her weight class and Temple finished fifth. Matt Pifer scored 10 points and took fifth at 171. Ryan Dykhouse, at 152, and Tyler Gamelin, at 145, both placed sixth. Dykhouse managed 11 points and Gamelin 8. Curt Vanderheide added 7 points wrestling at heavyweight. Steve Marion and Corey Kilmartin both earned 5 points to the Scots' cause. Head coach Jim Maxim gave his assistants much credit for the team's second place performance "Assistant coaches McFarlan, Cook and Kinne did a great job working with the team through a long day of wrestling," Maxim said. "The assistant coaches were satisfied with the team's overall performance, but noted that there is still plenty of room for improvement." On Thursday, Caledonia will host Wyoming Park in an important conference match. fearful, parents can talk with the student and let the teacher know. Both schools will be much quieter than usual during this test taking pe­ riod. Schedules may be JEJOEOl SETTIN THE PACE • COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR • Our Expert Services Is Your vehicle Ready for Spring? Include... SERVE ✓ CHECK LIST... • Starters • Alternators • Shocks Struts - COUPON Computer Alignment Transmission With purchase of 4 Tires Service With Coupon Expires 1-26-01 Cooling - COUPON Systems Brakes - FREE inspection indudes machine rotors/drums, install new shoes or disc pads Minor 411Mb (front & rear) WV. With Coupon Expires 1-26-01 Tune-Ups - COUPON Air Transmission Flush Brand new state-of-the-art transmission Conditioning flush machines for all models STOP! P155-8OR13 .... 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Skiing powers East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills were second and third respectively with an 81 and a 104 "I’ve been waiting for this moment since wc started,'* Caledonia coach Bryce Beckett said. “This proves to the team that they are top-notch athletes." Rebecca Beckett finished second overall in the slalom with a total of 1:11.50. Lauren Ondersma was seventh in 1:18.41, Erin Samuels 13th in l:2l.5O, Bnxikc Hendry was 14th in 1:22.92, Lindsey McNeil 16th in 1:23.79 and Lindsey Byle 43rd in I 44.80. In the giant slalom, Beckett was fourth in 33:13, Samuels eighth in 33:77, Ondersma ninth in 33:80, McNeil 13th in 34:04. Hendry 28th in 27:14 and Byle 46th in 43:21. “The work has paid off... we have arrived," Beckett said. Sam VandenBurg was 26th in 33:00, Adam Jacques 38th in 34:37, Adam Crandell 41st in 35:59 and Tyler Funk 49th Trojans easily handle Hawkeyes, 76-42 Middleville got inspired play from both its starters and reserves in a 76-42 O-K Blue Conference varsity basketball victory over Hamilton last Friday at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Trojans (3-4 overall, 2-1 in the league standings) grabbed the lead early on and continued to build on it for Subscribe Today! Get all the news of the county. 945-9554 • • • • in 37:79 for Caledonia in the giant slalom. In the slalom event, Jacques was 36th in 1:26.68, Funk 37th in 1:26.97, VandenBurg 41st in 1:32 and Crandell 61st "All four finished; all stood," Beckett said. That's a good step; a good foundation to start with." Rockford won the boys title with 68 and Caledonia was 10th with 329. Sports Historical Government Ann Landers all four quarters. Middleville was ahead 1811 after the first quarter, 4122 at half and 63-30 after three quarters. Jeff Forbes scored a teamhigh 21 points and also dished out 5 assists. Chris Finkbeiner tallied 17 markers and pulled down 7 rebounds. Brian Yeazel also stepped up with 12 points and 7 boards. Off the bench, Jay Lantinga scored 8 points, dished out 3 assists, pulled down 5 rebounds, made 3 steals and had 1 block. "Jay gave us great bench play," Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Cody Cooper topped Hamilton with 9 points. Middleville plays at Wayland Union Tuesday and plays host to Coopersville Friday. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1.800.870-7085 And More! 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News The M> _ _ Hastings DANNER ACTION-Ads! The Ultimate Choice Take a close look at a Compact Tractor * Put it through its paces... 45 hp. 12x12 shuttle transmission. ag. tires - 72’ bucket. Financing available through New Holland Credit Co. to qualified buyers Tickets are now on sale for the biggest event of the year at the Kellogg Arena. The eighth annual Man vs. Beast Bull Riding Championships, now a Cereal City mainstay, drawing an average crowd of 8,000 fans. It promises more action than ever this year as the 2001 event will be expanded with the Ring of Fear contest. The hard­ hitting action takes place Jan. 19-21 in downtown Battle Creek. Thirty of the Midwest's top bull riders in each performance will try and trade eight seconds of sheer terror for a paycheck worth thousands of dollars. Eight­ time Rodeo Producer of the Year and Michigan's own J Bar J Ranch once again brings its extremely talented and much heralded pen of animal athletes. The J Bar J bulls are famous on two counts; their ability to put good bull riders on the ground and their appetite for delivering bone-crushing comeuppance once they dismount their adversary. As has been the standard fair for the last four years, the bull gods will once again smile upon a few lucky bulls in their herd. A chosen few beasts have been granted permission to rain wrath and fury upon area residents with the outrageously entertaining Cowboy Poker contest. For the uniformed. Cowboy Poker is an extremely dangerous game played with four volunteer contestants who share two characteristics; they're local citizens and they're extremely fearless. While contemplating their decision to prove their courage before friends, family and acquaintances in attendance, the four sit down to a card table in the bull riding area. Their lives suddenly flash before their eyes as a swinging gate introduces a fifth player to the game, Mr. Bull. Eager to educate the players of keeping a stout fence between a bull and yourself, the raging beast is free to decide the winner by choosing which three players should be trampled first. Just when you doubted the community could produce enough courageous citizens to fill the needs of three Cowboy Poker contests, the Ring of Fear contests proves there is bravery in abundance. Five locals enter the arena for each performance to hold their ground against the beast. As with Cowboy Poker, the bull determines the winner by deciding which four contestants should he horned or trampled first. To enter the Cowboy Poker or Ring of Fear contest, call toll free at 1-877-988-2842. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased by phone (616-965-3308) or by Ticketmaster (616-9638080). All seating is reserved and some VIP scats are available for $20. For further information, call Sam Polhamus toll free at I-8OO-558-8617. Scots win in overtime over Kenowa Hills Travis Slot tallied 13 points and Kyle Kleersnydcr added 11 as Caledonia up­ ended Kenowa Hills in O-K Gold Conference basketball action last Friday at Kenowa Hills High School. Kleersnydcr also fared well on the glass, pulling down 11 rebounds to lead his team. The Fighting Scots (3-4 overall and 1-2 in the O-k Gold) led 21-12 after the first quarter, 28-24 at the half and 50-45 after three quarters. Kenowa received 26 points from Matt Sinke and 19 markers from Rickey Johnson. Caledonia docs not play this Tuesday, but will host Unity Christian on Friday. Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Payments as low as: S360/month* Financing through N.H.C.C. Bucking bulls invade Cereal City Jan. 19-21 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT TC45 Tractor with 16 LA Loader for 84 MONTHS 0 DOWN Co-Champs in the AOK... The Dutton Christian Defenders girls' volleyball team were co-champions in the AOK with a 9-1 record. Team members were (front row, from left to right) Jessica Mervau, Lauren Roodvoets, Tabetha Suwyn, Amanda Lind, Amanda Riebel, Holly VanLaan, Liz Jeplawy; (back row) coach Teune, Katy Koster, Jessica Huizing, Abby Smiles, Michelle DeKraker, Mattie Sportel, Kimmy Gordon and Alyssa Wozniak. (Photo provided) ffWMOlxAAO • * 517)852-19 FAX (517) 852 PARTS • SALES • Owned and Operated by...Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJanuary 16. 2001/Page 17 Trojans toppled by Saxons in basketball A 31-11 third quarter led Hastings High School’s varsity basketball team past Middleville 75-65 last Tuesday (Jan. 9) in non­ league action in Hastings. After scoring just 31 points in a loss its previous game to Zeeland. Hastings shooters came alive, especially during that eightminute span. Hastings led by just four points, 32-28, at the half, but came out on fire in the third quarter, out-scoring the Trojans by 20 points. Saxon coach Don Schils said his players received a bit of a wake-up call during the lockeroom chat at half. "We basically challenged them." Schils said. "We did not feel that we were spinning and scoring with 5:13 remaining (67-54). taking one strong to the hole with 3:59 to play (7159) and draining his final three-ball with 3:32 left (7461) to put the game away. Middleville did enjoy a couple of highlights down the stretch — a big block by Chad VanSpronsen at 3:01 and a driving score by Jeff Forbes at 2:31 — but playing as hard as we could, especially on the defensive end." But it wasn't just the motivational talk that helped the home squad turn the comer. A change in the lineup also seemed to spur the Saxon attack. "We started David Wilson and his intensity picked us up in the third quarter." Schils said. A big factor in the Hastings victory also came from the team's big man. senior Dustin Terrel. Terrel not only scored a game-high 28 points, but also made some sweet dishes and crashed the boards. His point total included five three-pointers, one each in the first, second and fourth quarters and two [W/ 'A Hastings' lead was never threatened. "We got too far behind." Holzhueter said. "We got baskets from a lot of different players, but we didn't have a lot of fire in our legs during the third quarter." Hastings also won over Middleville in the junior varsity contest Tuesday. 6255. Trojan guard Jeff Forbes (24) looks to make a pass inside as Saxon Dustin Terrel provides some defense. basket off a fast break trifectas coming in the big opportunity made the score third stanza. 65-47. "Dustin (Terrel) carried us Then, Finkbeiner nailed with his offense and David another from behind the arc (Wilson) and Sean (Tefft) and Jay Lantinga tallied on a helped us with their jumper to bring Middleville energy," Schils said. within 13 (65-52) with 6:17 Middleville coach Kurt to play. Holzhueter said he realizes "When we play hard that his team can not afford defense and make some Middleville's Dave DeVormer (14) , . drives past to have bad spurts if they shots, we re pretty good," Hastings' Dave Wilson during last Tuesday's varsity hope to win. Holzhueter said. contest. "The games that we have Terrel then went to work, lost; we've had a bad stretch," Holzhueter said. "We need more consistency." Middleville's Chris Finkbeiner also nailed five three-pointers and finished with a team-high 22 markers. Other double digit Thornapple-Kellogg scorers for the Trojans High School Caledonia included Brian Yeazel with (Middleville) High School 18 and Chad VanSpronsen with 12. Beckett helped her Scots' ski Finkbeiner led fhe Trojans with For Hastings, 10 players scored points, including Eric team to a first place finish at a 22 points - a total that includ­ VanDerMolen with 12. recent varsity meet. Beckett ed five three-point shots - in a Hastings forced the action and the result was a 63-39 finished second overall in the varsity basketball game last advantage after three slalom (1:11.50) and was quarters. fourth overall in the giant tuesday against Barry County But the Trojans (2-4, 1-1 in the O-K Blue) would slalom (33:13)._____________ foe Hastings.______________ battle back in the fourth Athletes of the Week Presented by: quarter thanks to some sharp-shooting of their own. Back-to-back trifectas by Insurance Agency, Inc. & I Insurance Company 6090 Alden Nash SE»Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712" ' Chad VanSpronsen and Finkbeiner and a Yeazel Athletes off the week Chad VanSpronsen (30) crashes the board and pulls down a rebound for the Trojans. Scots pin Redskins Caledonia's wrestling took 1:04. Ryan Dykhouse team improved its O-K Gold won on a fall that took 1:10, Corey Kiimartin won Conference mark to 3-1 with a 47-27 win last on a 17-10 decision and Angel Castillo won on an Thursday against Belding. A key for the Scots was 8-7 decision. "The team showed great the efforts of their lightweights. Coach Dustin sportsmanship and heart." McFarlan's wrestlers Caledonia coach Jim Maxim said. "The captains got them outscored Belding 23-0. Matt Kiimartin won on a fired up and they had a fun pin that took 1:15, Steve time.” Winning exhibition Marion won on a pin that took 1:05. Chris Whipple matches were Caleb Zandstra (fall in 1:31), Luke won on a pin that took 1:33. Richard McCarty won Zoet (fall in 2:53) and Jon a forfeit. Seth Temple won Wicks (12-7 decision). with the fastest fall that Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554for Sun & Hews Action-Ads. 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Veitch went on to add, "this tournament is always tough", but his grapplers took advantage of their opportunities. "The kids are doing well scoring Is and 2s, they’re starting to understand that better," Veitch said. Middleville finished second with 150, Hastings was third with 99, Ionia finished fourth with 97 1/2, Hastings third with 99, Harper Creek fifth with 94, Charlotte sixth with 72 1/2, Delton seventh with 70 and Grand Ledge eighth with 57 1/2 points. Middleville coach Tom Lehman said he was pleased with how his team competed in Hastings. "We wrestled well today... (but) we got a lot to do yet," Lehman said. "We had some kids come through who did a nice job. The quality of wrestling that we had the last three weeks showed. We were hoping to finish in the top three. I was pleased with the effort; we placed 10 and had three championships." The first weight class champion crowned for the day was Delton's Bill Ferris at 275. Ferris improved to 13-0 with a bye, a pin in The Middievme team scored second place honors at the L.H. Lamb loumament held in Hastings. Josh Bowerman, at 103, wraps up Hastings' Chad Ferguson during mat from the Lamb event. g January Savings Time! 98 Buick Century Custom 4 Door V-6, aulo.. air. power scat. *11,495 95 Buick Century V-6. auto., air. Only ‘6,495 O ** ■ HkB * Chevrolet Jqkwg ■ ■w*Buick * Pontiac C M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MkMtevite 795-3318 891-8151 SiTl-X’lTlilTlTlTriTl«Tr»I*Wii 1 :04 and an injury default in wrestlers two and Lakewood Bill Romph pinned the championship round. wrestlers three. Ionia's Dan Warner in 3:38 Ben Hake of Lakewood was Veitch stated that Pelt ’ to earn his first-place medal second at 275. "had a great day" at 171. Middleville Josh Hastings' Mike Case "I was real happy with Bowerman won a 7-0 Romph; he has made major made it to the finals at 145, decision over Hastings' improvements," Lehman but lost a 14-7 decision to Chad Ferguson in the final Charlotte's Scott Kinney. said. at 103. Both Barry County Delton's David Overbeck To get to the finals. Case mat men have figured made the final at 189, but pinned Ionia's Josh Flanders prominently in their teams' in 3:16 and pinned Harper dropped a 4-3 decision to early season success. Creek's John Abdel-Nour in Harper Creek's Joe Yurisich. A defending State To get to the finals, 1:22. champion won the title at "Case continues to Overbcek pinned Charlotte’s 112. Lakewood’s Greg wrestle well," Hastings Kurt Voight in 30 seconds Seeber scored an 8-1 and pinned Ionia's Nate coach Mike Goggins said. decision over Middleville's Lakewood and Middleville Shattuck in 4:57. Mike McKeown in that Middleville’s Brett Vernon once again squared off in the finale. Seeber was the title match at 152. Viking won a title at 215, scoring a Division II State champ at Tony Harmer got the upper 4-3 decision over 103 a season ago. hand, pinning Middleville's Lakewood's Corey Meyers. The Vikings also had an The Lamb featured a Adam Nieland in 3:06. individual champion at 119, The intensity was at its talented field, as each weight as Nick Boucher won a highest during the finale at class had wrestlers with tough 7-6 win over 160. Hastings’ Rob Baker post-season experience. Middleville's Kyle Fletke in "There was a State placer and Lakewood's Andy the finals. Eastridge battled 'til the end, or qualifier, in every class," Aaron Stahl, of with Eastridge winning an Goggins said. Lakewood, finished second 8-6 decision. at 125, as Grand Ledge's Bobby Beach pinned him in 1:04 during their championship matchup. But Lake wood got back on the winning track at 130 with Phil Plowman managing an 8-3 decision over Grand Ledge's Steele Osborne. At 135, Charlotte's Eric Sherman scored a 6-3 victory over Lakewood's Ben Best to take a weight class title. Hastings’ freshman Matt Lipstraw took third at 135, scoring an 8-6 win in his consolation match versus Harper Creek's Tad McCrumb. "He's (Lipstraw) a freshman whose already up to 12 or 13 wins," Goggins said. "He has great technique." Lakewood, though, continued to rack up the Brett Vernon was one of the Trojan champions in points, as Tommy Pelt Hastings, winning his title in the 215-pound weight scored a 13-5 major decision class. over Harper Creek's Rocky Schultz. Pett was named the winner of the 2001 Randy Lydy Memorial Award. In the 26 years the award has been given out, Hastings wrestlers have won it four times, Delton wrestlers three times, Middleville Call945-9554for Sun & News ACTION-Ms! �The Sun an<j News. fAddtevrtte. Ml'January 16. 2001 -Page 19 Arrows roll past Scots Lowell rolled past Caledonia in prep bowling action Feb. 11, winning the boys match 28-2 and the girls event 20-10. Scores for Caledonia's girls were a 501 (167-177157) from Missy Elam, a 398 (133-123-142) from Kate Haywood, a 235 (124/-111) from Ashley Jarboe, a 447 (148-120-179) from Carrie Rozell and a 459 (201-104-154) from Amanda Yahne. Stacey Bryant had a 95 game also for the Scots. For the Scot boys, Mark Zeef had a 467 (155-165 147), a game of 114 from Brian Waaycnberg, a 421 (145-166-110) from Dave Slater, a 511 (218-161-132) from Mark Flockhart, a 468 (167 153-148) from Josh Pcttcnger, a game of 80 from C.J Jarboe and a game of 138 from Jeremy Amontc. Automotive '95 FORD F-150 XLT: ex­ tended cab, 4x4, 5.8, dual tanks, clean, $8,700. (Loan value is $10,000). (616)8911693 BLACK 1998 GRAND Am GT: 1 owner, excellent con­ dition inside & out. Power everything, sunnx>( At CD player. Grey interior, 86,000 miles, $9,795. 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If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1, 2001, please contact Michele at the Cale­ donia Community Schools Administration Office at 891-8185 for a registration packet. If you currently have children in the district, please contact the elementa­ ry building secretary where your children attend for the registration packet. IN MEMORIAN CHARLES LEWIS SAMS 3-19-36 TO 1-27-00 It's been a year since your courageous and quiet battle with cancer ended, but your loved ones know you are at peace and without ALL pain now. Your soulmate and wife, daughters and their husbands, grandchildren, brother, sisters, other relatives and friends all sorely miss you, a very kind man" but you live on in our hearts. Your presence is felt daily as we look about us and share with you your love of: nature and its creatures, country music, football games and viewing the moon, stars and sky above. We see results of your good deeds every day. 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Michigan 49333 No. 4/January 23, 2001 Caledonia Plan Commission finally OKs new master plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Town­ ship Planning Commission unanimously approved its new general development plan Jan. 15. after two years and two months of work. The updated plan re­ Future Land Use Map for Caledonia Township. fleets several adjustments from the one initially in­ troduced and discussed in two public hearings and several public airings in which comments from cit­ izens and Township Board members were considered. The changes are reflected on a revised future land use map. Most notable was the commission's compromise to include a two-acre min­ imum in the Rural Preser­ vation Zone, an adjust­ ment downward first from 10 acres to five and back to two. as it had been be­ fore. A suggestion to approve the plan in phases was by­ passed. The resolution adopted the general devel­ opment plan update, sub­ ject to the following condi­ tions: • Changing from a fiveacre minimum lol size in the rural preservation area to a two-acre minimum, Caledonia School Board members are recognized by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer School board trustees and officers were honored at the Jan. 16 meeting for board recognition month, a practice observed across the state. Serving as board presi­ dent this year, James Glcss has been on the board since 1990. Currently serving as vice president, Robert Bergy has been a board member since 1995, and has served as treasurer for three years. Senior board member Bernard Nagel was first elected in 1986 He is serv­ ing in his 11th year as board secretary and served one year as vice-president. Robert Lillie has been a board member since 1996 and currently is the trea­ surer of the board. Daniel Clark has served as president for two years, and two more as vice pres­ ident. He was first elected to the board in 1995. William Harrison was elected in 1999 to fill a two-year unexpired term. The newest board mem­ ber, Knsty Anne Sherlund, was elected last June. Caledonia School Board members were honored for School Board Member Recognition Month at the regular meeting last week. William Hamson, Robert Lillie, Bernard Nagel, James Giess, and Robert Bergy attended, but Dan Clark and Kristy Anne Sheriund were absent. Caledonia Planning Chairman Roger Keating explains the last version of the Future Land Use Map, adjusted to reflect the new General Development Plan. • Amending the text to make open space planning principles a requirement in the site plan review pro­ cess on a site specific ba­ sis and •Make other necessary text changes needed to support the future land use map, if any The next phase of work for the Planning Commis­ sioners will mean adjust­ ing the zoning ordinance to support the plan. Some of the main features of the zoning included in the plan were outlined by Chairman Roger Keating. The dark green areas of the map indicate light in­ dustrial zoning. The orange area would be business commercial on both sides of M-37. High density residential would move toward medium density residen­ tial, in the vicinity of 76th and 84th streets, left much as it had been in the origi­ nal plan. A triangular shaped area, in a PUD be tween M-37, 84th and Cherry Valley, would re­ main commercial West of M-37 across the street is already planned to become high density residential. The area of Jasonville Farms is high density resi­ dential and neighborhood commercial. The area south of this also was des­ ignated for the same uses This area is presently op­ erated for agriculture, and can continue in the same use as long as desired by the owners. Future zoning plans will not affect pre­ sent use, Keating said. The area south of 92nd to 100th is zoned for commercial use. Keating said an effort to work in cooperation with the Vil­ lage of Caledonia was made. The village would like to develop within its boundaries, redistributing areas without pressure from different zoning just outside its boundaries, he said. See master plan, pg. 14 Yankee Springs arson suspects bound over J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman accused of conspiring to defraud her insurance company by set­ ting fire to her Yankee Springs Township home last summer was bound over to Barry County Cir­ cuit Court after a prelimi­ nary examination Friday. Phalona Moneak Goree, 25, allegedly conspired with her husband, Chauncey Edwards, 27, and her uncle, Ronald Goree, to collect an insur­ ance claim on furniture supposedly destroyed by the fire in their Yankee Springs Meadows home. Authorities implied that the three tried to cover up the alleged insurance fraud by perpetrating the belief that they and another African American family were victims of hate crimes when their neigh­ boring homes were spray painted with racial slurs one week before both homes were set on fire. The home of Phalona Goree and Chauncey Ed­ wards was gutted by the fire, while the home of Sabrina Jones sustained minor damage to the exte­ rior siding. Phalona Goree was bound over to appear in Barry County Circuit Court Feb. 8 on one count of conspiracy to commit ar­ son of a dwelling and one count of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. If convicted, she could spend a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and/or a $10,(XX) fine on the arson charge and four years and/or $60,000 on the in­ surance fraud charge. Ronald Goree, 42, was bound over on two counts See arson suspects, pg. 6 In This Issue Community comes out to support annual “Wintertesr Bush inauguration includes IK School’s senior Caledonia residents object to sludge stench on farm Airport access study open for comment until Feb. 4 �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/January 23, 2001 Community comes out to support Winterfest by Patricia Johns ’ Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winter­ fest Saturday, Feb. 3, may be the Gun Lake Cham­ ber’s baby, but it wouldn’t be possible without lots of community support. Almost every item on the schedule has been supported by individuals and businesses in the Gun Lake area. Linda Lewis, Jeanie Jones, incumbent Joan Wcick and Doyle Smith are out campaigning for the ceremonial position of Gun Lake mayor. A spe­ cial mayoral dinner will be held at the Gun Lake Sam's Joint Restaurant locatcd next to the Yankee Springs State Park en­ trance. Candidates can choose whether to give speeches or not. There will be lots of arm twisting, ticket selling and laughter. The dinner will start at 7 p.m, tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 23) and Sam's is providing s special menu for the evening. Anyone who can't attend the dinner to meet the candidates can stop by the Wintcrfcst stage at 11 a.m. Feb. 3 to meet them. The mayor will be announced at 1:30 p.m. Added to the schedule this year is an "All Vehi­ cle Poker Run" Registra­ tion is at the tent, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. on the day of Winterfest. A great way to start the day is the pancake break­ fast at the Gun Lake Community Church from 8 tol 1 a.m. The GFWC-Gun Lake club also will be host for a bake sale at the church at the same time Food at the Winterfest site at the Allegan County Park, comer of Patterson and 125th, will be pro­ vided by Big Moe's BBQ, The Bib Restaurant and Winston, The BBQ King. Other restaurants helping support the Winterfest are Southside Pizza, which is underwriting the pizza eat­ ing contest at noon Feb. 3. Pre-registration is from 10 to 11:30 a m. earlier that day. Bailey's Anchor Inn is sponsoring an all-you-caneat spaghetti dinner at the In 1999 the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club bake sale took place outside with Margery Richards, Lucille Hecker and Josie Vogel will be much warmer this year since the bake sale is inside the Gun Lake Community Church during the pancake breakfast from 7:30 -11 a.m. on Feb. 3. able at local businesses in the Gun Lake area or at the Sea Shanty, 1142 Chief Noonday Road (M179). Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Broomball teams must register for this year's competition. Call Alex Liceaga at 672-5886. FREE Tanning Lotion (s50 value!) with 10 Visit Tanning Package Qomsi in & (fhuck out ouA 41 dBidb cS/n/c of the Cbd Jaiming fiedd _______ Limited Offer • Day & Evening Hours_______ d Jull SaAoirs CenlcmpcAaAy Salon faA Uu enivw family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 fice on Patterson Road and at local businesses. The schedule lists all the event supporters so far. The schedule also lists events needing registration before Feb. 3. Registration for the snow sculpture contest is open until Jan. 29. The Snow Sculpture contest will be judged at noon Tuesday, Jan. 30. Participants must preregis- Jeff & Sherri of... Westen’s Carpet Well, winter’s here in full force, but so are the HOT DEALS at Westen’s Carpet... Such as: First Quality Vinyl by Congoleum featuring... Medalist s1499«.». Valuflor 99"sq. vo. First Quality Carpet by Mohawk Berbers Heavy Plush Carpet Commercial Loop Carpet Laminate Flooring by Columbia * 5, a' s ------- E ter by 4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Chamber of Commerce of­ fice at 2491 South Patter­ son Road. There is a $10 registration fee. Broomball teams should preregister by calling Alex Liceaga at (616) 672-5886. The fee is $50 per team. Each team member will receive a T-shirt. The Ice Bed Race pre­ registration of $25 per team has been extended until the morning of Feb. 3 at the Winterfest site at the Allegan County Park. Businesses and individuals can call 672-5978 to regis­ ter. Prizes will be given for the most creative beds. The Sea Shanty model search for the Gun Lake Winterfest swimsuit fash­ ion show continues until judging on Jan. 25, 26 and 28. Entry forms are avail­ No exceptions will be made. All student applications can be picked up in the high school guidance department and should be returned to the guidance department by Jan 25. Since there will be limit­ ed space available for these sessions, openings will be appointed based on age. Final enrollment will be posted outside the counsel­ ing office on Jan. 26 and on Feb. I. Students who have already made application for the Jan. 15, class do no have to re­ apply. For more information, call the Driver Education hotline at 795-5400 ext. 6253. Please direct all questions to the hotline number Caledonia American Legion Post 505 S.A.L. Charity BINGO • Thursday nights • starting Jan. 11, 2001 Regular Bingo a« 7 p.m. License #A21098 . Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 —,$5”s<>»d a-,5®*#.». * S459sq»» - M99* ft. Open: Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 210 E. Main • Middleville • 616-795-3000 "We're the Bargain Shoppers Carpet Shoppe" Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer Segment 2 of the driver education cur­ riculum Jan. 29, 30 and 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Feb. 5, 6, and 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. All students wishing to get their Level 2 drivers licenses are required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road tests. The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “Defensive Driving skills.” Students are required by state law to attend all three sessions. Students who arc absent from any of the three sessions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate. 35 years experience such as... x>_?j " ‘ MAM ST Call the Gun Lake Cham­ ber at 792-4396 The chamber also would like to hear from any individuals or businesses who would like to sponsor games at Wintcrfcst. TK drivers’ ed classes planned Contempo Salon I restaurant on M-179 from noon until 8 p.m. The Circle Inn Restau­ rant is bringing back its family style chicken din­ ner from 4 to 8 p.m. The sports events are be­ ing sponsored by 22 area businesses and many of the other events have re­ ceived community support. Parking volunteers will in­ clude members of the United Church of Way­ land's youth group. Barb Holoweiko from the Chamber of Commerce reminds people that schedules of Winterfest events are available at the chamber office in the ERA Dynamic Real Estate of- “Our goal is beautiful fumers and even better service” Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Owner5 S tonlord Call 891-8646 'mail ww Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891-0667 ^s°nrCredil °CcePted �The Sun and News. Mkkfleville. ML January 23. 2001 /Page 3 Character education under way at TK by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg As­ sistant Superintendent Sharon Kalee says she is excited about the possibili­ ties of the chracter educa­ tion program that has been instituted in the school system. The "Character Counts!" education effort that began this school year builds on the efforts teachers have been making in past years. A committee set up during the 1999-2000 aca­ demic year, under the di­ rection of Page Elemen­ tary School Principal Pa­ tricia Koeze, began ex­ ploring the programs available. The committee included Jill Sarnes from the high school. Bernie Weller and Tish Ganccr from the mid­ dle school, Maggie Jag­ necki and Sue Vandurwood from Page, Sue Overholt from Lee, Sue Nickola from McFall, par­ ents Wanita Huizenga. Jerri Otto and Cheryl McMillan and social worker Jackie Schmitz. After a review of several character education pro­ grams, the committee se­ lected materials from "Character Counts!" a pro­ gram for students in grades K-8. Character Counts! activ­ ities revolve around the "six pillars" of trustworthi­ ness, respect, responsibil­ ity, fairness, caring and citizenship. At Page and Lee pillars denoting these goals were created by art teacher Kathy Bailey. At McFall and the middle school, bright posters re­ mind students of these life goals. This year's committee of Cheryl McMillan, Jerri Otto, Karen Nofsinger. Michelle Cisler, Sandy Klein, Wanna Huizenga, Maggie Jagnecki, Sue Vanderwood, Bernie Weller. Christy Wieringa, Jill Sarnes, Jackie Schmitz, Sue Nickola, Charlene Thomas, Molly Arnold, Jeff Kulhanek and Koeze are monitoring the first year of the program. This program eliminates some concern about "whose values" are being taught by focusing on shared qualities which go beyond political, religious and cultural differences. By making honesty, in­ tegrity, respect, tolerance, consideration, self-control, accountability, playing by the rules, compassion, for­ giveness, citizenship and charity part of life for ev­ eryone at school, the at­ mosphere in school should improve. The committee is work­ ing on a way to evaluate the program, exploring ways to move the program into the high school and really finding out what works. McFall Principal Bill Rich says he appreciates the way the program ties in with the Quality School work completed by his staff. Each month as the schools work on one of the elements of character, stu­ dents learn the same vo­ cabulary and work to­ gether. Kalee says the activities allow teachers to incorpo­ rate character education across the curriculum or even at recess. She says the program provides a structure teach­ ers incorporate in their lessons. "This program helps stu­ dents develop good values, become caring citizens and helped school staff and parents provide good role models to students." The new character edu­ cation program. Kalee be­ lieves, will help students build character, self-es­ teem and a sense of com­ munity. "Our students arc the stewards of tomorrow." she says. As the success of the’ program is assessed, it will be refined to meet the needs of the school and greater community. Par­ ents should be hearing from the students about ac­ tivities planned each month. Fifth grade teacher Dirk VanDiver used the life of Martin Luther King, Jr to talk about the qualities of citizen ship. Students also watched a movie about Martin Luther King. -SIlCUl! pleusnv -3-^-^HAIR DESIGN! GFWC-Gun Lake Area scholarships available The General Federation of Women's Clubs(GFWC)Gun Lake Area has an­ nounced that applications for academic and arts schol­ arships (to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp) are now in the hands of counselors and mu­ sic teachers. Students from four high schools in the Gun Lake area (Delton-Kellogg, Mar­ tin, Thomapple-Kellogg and Wayland-Union) are eligible to apply. Seniors graduating in June and planning on a col­ lege career are eligible for one of the $500 academic scholarships. Four arts scholarship recipients will be selected by the music and/or arts departments from each school. Deadline for getting the required applica­ tions and information is March 16. Dates for interviewing prospective academic schol­ arship recipients will be the last week in March, before HAIRCUTS *10 Perms MO & Up Includes haircut. $ 00 61 G-795-126« 1787 Pavne Lake Road Middleville. Michigan 49333 OPEN BY APPOIVI MEAT OALY spring break, the Easter hol­ iday and test week, says Ruth Perino, chairwoman of the Academic Scholarship Committee and Arts De­ partment head for the club. The Academic Scholarship Committee will review all of the applications, select several from each high school to be interviewed and make a decision from that group. The recipients will be notified, a news release will be published, and the awards will be presented at the annual "Gun Lake Re­ vue" and art exhibit May 16. Scholarship committee members also will make presentations of plaques at each high school honors as­ sembly. Perino said, "It is always a good experience and very rewarding, not only for the students who benefit per­ sonally from the award, but by the committee, GFWCGun Lake Area club and the public." TK senior parents meet Thursday Parents of seniors gradu­ ating in June can attend the next senior parent meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in the Page Elementary all-purpose room. The group will review progress of the current fund raising efforts, plans for the June 2 post-graduation event and other topics at the meeting. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTMMMllls! Open 6 Days a Week For more information about the process, call Perino at 795-2627 or Fran Leonard, Publicity Chair and scholarship committee member at 795-8731. Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! CRUISE SALE Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship” Cruises There’s no better time to book a Carnival Cruise than right now. 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MVJanuary 23. 2001 Bush inauguration includes TK senior by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Dan Brinks had to make ar­ rangements with his teachers to re-schedule his semester exams last week because he was in Wash­ ington DJC. to witness the "peaceful transition of power” as part of the Pres­ idential Youth Inaugural Conference. The Middleville teen had to pack a tuxedo along with his regular clothes in preparation for his week’s activities. Final details of the week had not been determined before he left for Washing­ ton, so Brinks was not sure which ball he would be at­ tending. Brinks was selected to be part of the Youth Inau­ gural Conference after at­ tending the a youth leader­ ship conference sponsored by the CYLC in March 2000. Only alumni of CYLC events were se­ lected to attend the con­ ference this week. The preliminary sched­ ule for this week included breakfast at the National According to Mike Lasday, executive director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, "Throughout the six-day conference, Brinks met with key leaders from the three branches of govern­ ment and the news media." The schedule for the week in Washington in­ cluded everything from learning how the president is protected, tours of the Washington area, a look back at the year 2000 election and the swearing in ceremonies, parade and even a black tie gala ball. Press Club to learn about the role of the media in covering the president, vis­ its to congressional offices following a discussion of "Bi-partisan Cooperation or Political Gridlock." Students at the confer­ ence completed a reality­ based simulation where students explore the elec­ toral process by role play­ ing. Students will sene as campaign managers, press secretaries and other du­ ties. At the end students will debate on strategies that work and why other strategies fail. Dan Brinks __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAH 1ST CHURCH A Living Cbun h - Herring a Living Lord Sunday ScIkxjI....................................... 9:30 am. Morning Worship ....................... 10:45 a in. Evening Praise ................................. 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY........... Family Niglit 6:J0 p.m. Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Preaching the Lu ing Word Serving Tbe Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a in. (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) (. urrvntly, meeting at. Emmons Like Elementary’ 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 M 111 1 T T CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 7J6-9726 a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ...........................10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings .............. 891 -0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Aca'temy X 9 .50 'X f AM \ 1 Redeemer Covenant Church A Worship, 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical Family Covenant Churches of America \NighlJ Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. I* "We are changed by Gods lave! ” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 ] Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School . . 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service . 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p.m Word of Life Cluhs........................................6:45 p in. Rev Michael Stowell. Pastor ( 'hris Lage Worship Leader Denny Houma Youth Pastor ( hunh Office 616-891-0287 Visit out web site www boghtuae cxg Pastor. Dr. tirian E Harrison Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street M a place to belong 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia I miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 0 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northwest of Gun Lake) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................ 930 a.m. Sunday School..................................11:00 a.m. cCommunity Church CHR! STIAR REFORMED 9.30 a m It) 45 a m 6 9) p m Pastor Roger Hullmaii • Church Office: KM-0.I9I www lakesidecommunity org (tinder construction) Conlcmporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worstup Leighton Church The Reorganized Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sunday Morning Worship . . «:30 a m. & 11 am Sunday School for All Ages..................... 9:45 a nt Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6.30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ............ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................... 6:30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave , ® IUYTOUASEN!).hisl<» XOKMAN KXOKk. AsmXuu- PMia MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. “4 (hwnA urth a canng heart for our Rev. A Scott Greenway. Pastor Lynetle Sprtl. Youth l eader Al Tiemeyrr. Commmtin Catling />Ml()r Jamei 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Ov mile east of Wfatneyvtlle Rd 12200 Wru M-1'9 tClucl Washad Ml 49.VU • "9S’9U3 Choir Anthem “All of Mr" JL-"1 .. ;.............................. 10:30 a.m K. Road) jHHI through Rdeiam Messages CMd Cart and Programs Rev Norman Kohns 6J6-89I-8I67 COMMUNITY CMURCM Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a m., 6 p.m. Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45 am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church gmn lake 250 Nine Street* Church Oflia (»IM91-S6<j9 Fix 89I-&4S Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship 43O*»andlf UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School... 10:00 am. Rev. Royte Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Phone 891-8440 sou re at 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto, Ml 49302 Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev P Adams “Lord, What Must 1 Do...?" Worship Sen ice Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml ^^5 tEarnc vILzTHetljobiSt Cljurcl) Stewardship of Gifts Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) St. Paul Lutheran GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Matthew 19.16-30 (A Rich Man Chooses) Sermon Topic 730pm 6 /6 5ifi,g557 Rev Robert (ierke • Pastor David /.tehr Office 89I-86M • Church 891-9878 Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Eourth Sunday after Epiphany 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship (All Services have a Nursery available) CALEDONIA GUN LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH January 2S Morning Worship YOU ARE INVITED Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Church Oflke (bih) 891 -1512 M-37 at 100th St 10 50 a in Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 communtn and the world Sundas Worship 9 JO i m & 6 00 p m (<.11114 & Adult 1 (Dunng the School Year) 945am Praise Singing Church: (616) 795-2391 Rev E Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church School, Sunday (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street Adult Bible Class............................ 11 00 a.m. Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. '--7 3 Lakeside A PI acr for Family X Fnrndv 6201 Whitney ville Avenue, Allo 891-H028 • e-mail Ieighton9iserv.net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH See TK senior, pg. 5 THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURC11 FIRST BAPTIST C While much of the week is concerned with a serious look at how the govern­ ment goes through the transition following a pres­ idential election, students at the conference will also get to hear "What’s Fun­ nier than the Congress." This view from the com­ edy troupe "The Capitol Steps” should be a slightly skewed and humorous look at the election and the in­ auguration. The goal of the CYLC is to inspire young people to achieve their full leader- 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middles die Parmelee Mommg Worship 9 30am MtddlevOe Sunday School 9 45 a m Middlevifie Morrog Worship ) | 00 a m Ret Lee /atchman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WhrtneyWfe Ave at 84m St • 891-8661 The Church where everybody u somebody and Jesus is Lord ’ Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School ^X)am Suraa/ Mornr.g Wonr<, 1030 am Meeting a? cnapei on ’//himeyv«e Ave Sanaa/ E venrg Acrmo 6 00 p m Wed Mo-v&e* Prayer A Boe Study 7:00 pm Sev >omas Suys Posra • Sev Kort Bosnia Assoc Poster iMeos*e -vnrneyvteooeag �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 23. 2001/Page 5 TK principal’s haircut worth $5,000 Joseph H. Scott MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph H. Scott, age 63, of Middleville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 at home. Mr. Joseph IL Scott was born on Oct. 3, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Ml the son of John and Ella (Beebe) Scott and lived on 60th Street, Alto, Ml for most of his life He attended Caledonia High School and graduated in 1956. Joe and Virginia were married on June 8, 1957. He started working as a teenager in his uncles gro­ cery store in Cascade, then went into the auto mechanic business, mostly at the Ford Garage in Caledonia He also worked a second job for a short period with Bradford White Corp. Joe was a salesman, sold auto parts for Peerless before MS slowed him down. As a mechanic he was always very willing and helpful to repair family and friends automobiles. He was a Moose member for several years and also was on the Village Council for a time. Joe was an outdoor enthu­ siast. with a special fond­ ness for fishing, also enjoyed hunting when he could. He tinkered in his garage building dune bug­ gies, small race cars and campers. Enjoyed camping at Higgins Lake for years while the children were still home. He is survived by his w ife of 43 years. Virginia M. Scott; one son. Dale R. Scott of Alaska. MI; two daugh­ ters, Deborah J. (Brad) Sigler of Middleville. Cynthia L. (Dan) Sheeran of Grand Rapids; eight grand­ children. Sunni (Corey) Lake, Loni Lefers, Jessie Scott. Jodie Scott, Sierra Sigler. Brett Sheeran. Cheyenne Sigler. Ryan Sheeran; two great grand­ children. Kiley and Jordan Lake; two sisters. Kathleen (Jack)Vandy Bogurt of Marshall, Dorothy (Andy, DeVenney of Texas; his mother-in-law, Lillian Wert of Alto; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. John and Ella Scott, father-in-law Guy Wert and sister-in-law, Maybellc Wert. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Sunday. Jan. 21 at the family home. 502 Arthur Ct. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This w as not "a shave and a haircut - 2 bits." There was no shave. The haircut cost $5,000 but the person getting the haircut didn't pay the price. Thornapple Kellogg as­ sistant principal Dan Erb made good on his promise to the students at the school and had his head shaved by Becky Warner. Katie Richter. Gary Lawrence and Josh Willett Friday, Jan. 19. In December, Erb pledged that if students raised more than $5,000 for charity, he would all four students to shave his head. On Dec. 20 students do­ nated $2500 each to Love Still relaxed and just a bit relieved Dan Erb is surrounded by barbers (from left) Josh Willett. Gary Lawrence, Becky Warner and Katie Richter Inc. and to Barry County United Way. The four stu­ dents' names were drawn in the raffle that day. TK senior, from page 4 ship potential. It seems to have worked for Brinks, who has already been ac­ cepted at Michigan Stale University and study busi­ ness and political eco­ nomics. Dorothy A. Castelein HASTINGS - Dorothy A. C astelein, age 92. of Hast­ ings, died Wednesday, Jan 17, 2001 at Pennock Hos­ pital. Mrs. Castelein was born on Feb. 10, 1908 in Hastings, the daughter of Ira and Lucy (Jahnke) Otis. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings scho­ ols, graduating from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Ferris College. She was married to Nial R. Castelein on April 5, 1929 and he died May 20. 1991. S/ie was employed at Thornapple Manor for 13 1/2 years before retiring from there. Previous em­ ployment included insurance offices in Hastings and Cirand Rapids and in the office of I W Bliss Co. in Hastings. She was a member of Quimby United Methodist Church, a life member of the Rebekah Lodge, member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Castelein is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Donald) Goldsworthy of Hastings; sons, William (Martha) Castelein of Mid­ dleville, Ronald (Sue) Cast­ elein of Alabama; ten grand­ children; 22 great grandchil­ dren; two great great grand­ children; nieces and nep­ hews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, sisters, Hilda Blackford. Services were held Satur­ day, Jan. 20. 2001 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ed Burial will be at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Barry Co Memorial contributions may be made to Quimby United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Katie Maureen Bashore-----Katie Maureen Bashore, May 9. 1989-Jan 20. 2001. Katie is the precious daughter of Keith and Knsty Bashore Katie is a Child of the True and Living God and had accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Remaining here on earth until they can join her in Heaven, are her dear brother Kolton. her maternal Grandmother Beverly Ridenour, her paternal Grandparents Robert and Rita Bashore. Her Aunt Lon and Uncle Gerald Bashore. Aunt Lynn and Uncle Craig Bashore. Uncle Eric Bashore. her beloved cousins Jessica, Justin. Hannah, and Hayley, her adopted Grandmother Alyce Heyboer and Great Grandmother Nyla Ridenour. Many Great Aunts. Uncles including her namesake Great Aunt Diane Krueger Memonal services will be held Tuesday II a m at South Boston Church. Contributions to Devos Childrens Hospital. 100 Michigan NE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 www lakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home. Saranac All four students wielded the clippers gently, though some threatened to leave his head half shaved. The Sun and News will do a follow-up interview with Brinks to find out what his week was really like and if the Pentagon is really intimidating. BRANSON Branson Christmas lour Branson really sparkles all dressed up A'BV. 12- Iff. 2(H) 1 for the Holidays We have put all the best that she has to offer into this 4 BAT FOIR deluxe motorcoach tour Katie Richter has a deft hand with the clippers Winterfest dance is Feb. 2 The Pre-Winterfest Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Feb. 2. at the Orchard Hills Golf Course, comer of 125th and 7th Street in Shelbyville. Those attending the dance must be 21 years old or older. There will be a cash bar. music will be provided by Rhythm and Lights. Re­ freshments and snacks will be provided by the Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce. The winner of the Snow Sculpture contest will be announced at the dance. There will be pictures of all the sculptures on dis­ play. Tickets are $10 per per­ son and are available in advance at the chamber office in the ERA Dy­ namic office on Patterson Road For more information, call the Gun Lake Cham­ ber of Commerce at 7924396. Tour includes ♦ Round Trip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation ♦ 4 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations ♦ Admiral Riverboat ♦ St. Louis Arch Visit ♦ Scenic Rail Excursion ♦ Festival of Lights Tour in Branson ♦ Showboat Branson Belle Lunch Cruise ♦ 6 Christmas Shows including Andy Williams, Welk Christmas Show, Bobby Vinton, Osmonds, Dino & Shop ♦ 9 Meals ♦ Fully Escorted This will be the best Branson tour this year Join our group for just $895 00 p.p.d.o. Call The Travel Store of Middleville at 616795-1606 for a detailed flyer The Travel Store 9414 Spring Crrck Cl North Town Center M«ill - North edge of Middleville Phone (616) 795-1606 TRAVEL CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUNG 5'S/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Caledonia Community Schools is now taking registrations for Fall 2001 Kindergarten and Young 5's classes. If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1, 200b please contact Michele at the Caledonia Community Schools Administration Office at •91*0165 for a registration packet. If you currently have children in the district, please contact the elementary building secretary where your children attend for the reg­ istration packet. �Arson suspects, continued from front page— Teachers Joe Pellerito, Jerry Robinson and Tim Shaw were the first players for TK. Pacers junior player Eric Schwartz is in the back giving hints. Grand Rapids Pacers overwhelm TK’s best by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Grand Rapids Pac­ ers* wheelchair basketball team traveled to Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School for an exhibition game last week. Playing three on three was definitely a muscle straining test for TK staff and some of the school's best basketball students. The Pacers arc one of 262 wheelchair teams in the United States. Several members of the team have played for the United States on the para­ Olympic teams for the country. Some also com­ pete on wheelchair tennis teams. The Pacers won by a score of 65-26. They were generous in their play, giv­ ing Principal Ellen Zack and Assistant Principal Celeste Diehm many chances to make a basket. Wheelchair basketball games are usually very fast paced events. Some of the rules are different and Even TK basketball stars found shooting from a seated position a tad difficult. there are "chair" infrac­ tions, as well as body fouls. Playing for the Pacers were coach Lee Mont­ gomery, Bob Groggel, Randy Welscheimer and from the junior team Eric Schwartz. They were on their way to Chicago for a ‘Star Lab’ planetarium to visit TK Jan. 30 The Science Department at Thomapple Kellogg High School will present an “Astronomy Night" in the auditorium Tuesday, Jan. 30. “Star Lab " a transportable planetarium, will be avail­ able to the community for viewing. Two sessions are planned, for 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. High school students will host the evening and display hyperstudio projects about astronomy. “Star Lab offers an excel­ lent view of the night sky without the snow and chill of an outdoor viewing,” a spokesperson said. game on Saturday. Montgomery has been a wheelchair athlete for 26 years and Schwartz for one year. All demonstrated great speed, shooting skills and generosity to their op­ ponents. Several teachers and students (including Brian Yeazel and Jeff Forbes) who discovered that shoot­ ing from a sittling position is a little difficult. There was some concern that the high school bas­ ketball players might tire themselves out too much before their own game that night. Montgomery invited anyone who would like to see a wheelchair basket­ ball game to come to their next home tournament on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at Ottawa Hills High School. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Chauncey Edwards of arson of a dwelling for allegedly setting both fires with gasoline last July 5. Goree could spend a max­ imum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count if convicted. Edwards was bound over on one count of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and could face a maxi­ mum penalty of four years in prison. Authorities believe Phalona Goree told at least one other person on several occasions between Jan. 1 and July 5, 2000 that she planned to burn her home at 12709 Mead­ ows Drive. Police have also re­ ported that Phalona Goree purchased new furniture prior to the fire, then re­ moved that furniture from the home and replaced it with old furniture prior to the fire in order to collect the insurance benefits for the new furniture. Goree also allegedly made statements that she purchased $4,000 worth of new furniture from Value City prior to the fire and claims this furniture per­ ished in the fire. "Special Agent Kurt Schichtel of the FBI ad­ vised (police) that the manager of Value City Furniture in Grand Rapids confirms the purchase by Phalona Goree Ronald Goree newly purchased furniture being loaded into a UHAUL truck and moved from the residence prior to the fire, police said. Another neighbor testi­ fied Friday that he wit­ nessed at least three peo­ ple unloading "retro" style furniture from a pickup truck into the Goree home prior to the fire. The Gorees and Edwards arc expected to be ar­ raigned in Barry County Circuit Court on Thursday. Feb. 8, at 8:15 a.m. Phalona Goree of the furni­ ture," police said in a court document. "The fur­ niture that was in the fire does not match the furni­ ture described by Phalona Goree as the furniture pur­ chased at Value City." Police said that neigh­ bors in the Yankee Springs Meadows reported that the furniture recovered in the fire was not the furniture previously purchased by Phalona Goree. One neighbor told police that she witnessed the POLICE BEAT Police chase exceeds speeds of 100 mph A Barry County Sheriffs Deputy who tried to stop a car for speeding Jan. 8 found himself in a chase that reached speeds of 100 miles per hour on West State Road. Deputy Chris Yonkers reported he clocked the car at 68 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone on West State Road near Barnum Road. However, as he attempted to stop the car, the car accelerated. Man arrested for recklessly firing gun A fight over money and other personal problems led to the Jan. 15 arrest of a Wood School Road man on two misdemeanor charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and having a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Johnnie Ronald Stayton, 27, is accused of firing the gun into the air while a woman and two children were attempting to flee the residence in Irving Township, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "They were allegedly fighting over money and other family issues when it became physical when they started pushing each other around," said police. "The victim then started packing to take the kids and leave and he said she couldn't leave without giving him the check­ book." A third party at the home called 911 after Stayton allegedly took the shotgun outside followed by the sound of two shots. Stayton was arrested and arraigned on the charges. He is free on $500 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Feb. 6 pretrial hearing. crested a hill and traveled out of sight west of Robertson Road, he reported. "By the time I came into view of the suspect vehicle, I was traveling at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour," Yonkers reported. "It did not appear as though I was closing the distance on the... vehicle." As the car approached the Middleville village limits, it again went out of sight, he reported. He said he then extinguished his emerg­ ency lights and continued toward Middleville where he saw the car enter the parking lot of Hunter Apartments. The 32-ycar-old driver initially denied fleeing from the deputy but later admitted he tried to elude the officer to avoid a ticket. Yonkers is requesting a charge of third offense fleeing and eluding against the Middleville resident. SAVE ON YOUR AUTO & HOME INSURANCE... Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 MiddfeviHe Rd. M-37. Misenite Ml 49333 If you have your personal auto and homeowners insurance with us, both policies will cost you less . £ Exclusively for Michigan drivers and homeowners & from Farm Bureau Insurance Call now. - | WM"" Uwng Yow future More Predictable Bi■ FARM BUREAU IHSURAHCf www fvmbureautfnurance-mi com �The Sun and News. MiddleviMe. MVJanuary 23. 2001/Page 7 ‘Alien’ art invades Page Elementary Aliens were everywhere, floating in the hallways. The aliens show that everyone is entitled to respect (one of the pillars of character) no matter what they look like. There seem to be extra appendages on this one. Was this the ship they came on? Tired of the commute and want that country setting? The right home for you is at Brook Hollow Empty-nesters love ! The Ellington Ranch: 1,404 sq. ft. Starting in the 1f izu $170’» • — Families with teens can spread out in The Winthorp 2-Story: 1.593 sq. ft. Starting in the $170’s Young families have room to grow in The Trinity Tri4evel: 1.752 sq. ft. Starting in the $ 170’s All homes have 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, garage, fireplace, appliances, landscaping, and more. Partialis wooded lots start al $45,000 Come see tor vourself! On the west side of Breton just north of 44th Grand Rapids Mon. - Th 12-5:30; SaL-Sun. 2-5. or call Elaine Williams (616) 455*5486 “Where Nature is part of the plan" i Brook Hollow Ft\t Homes New Line Construction. LLC by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Visitors to Page Elemen­ tary School came upon some unexpected displays that suddenly appeared one day. The flock of "aliens" are every color of the rainbow. Some have flashing lights, some have big mouths and others don’t seem to have mouths at all. No one is saying what part of the galaxy is the home for the aliens, but there has been some dis­ cussion that papier mache in the art room has been used to resupply their ships. Parent volunteers were seen all year working on some sort of secret mis­ sion, but no one is saying what exactly they were do­ ing. This is not the first pa­ pier mache project at the school. Students created totem poles. Last year in a celebration of the '60s stu­ dents created a “Love Bug," which still car. be seen in the lunchroom. There are rumors that the aliens may explore other school buildings. There is speculation about what will happen when they meet up with the frogs at Lee. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 State Bank of Caledonia 211 £. Wun. 100 • br E. Mr- Sc • Ml 4000- • <616) Mil ’960 Ml • 49516 • (616) 0910113 5205 6lkk Sc, SJE. • Du.um Ml 49516 • *616) 696 655’ 505 • M«*dk».lk Ml • 49555 • «6I6j ’9S 3561 FW* **»«« M* FWC �Page 8The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 23, 2001 CHS DECA students qualify for state competition Two DECA students, Lindsay Stoetzel and Miranda Postewait won medals in each of the four areas. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Thirty-one DECA Dis­ trict finalists from Caledo­ nia High School will at­ tend the competition at the State DECA Conference March 9 and 11, after qualifying Jan. 4. in Muskegon.. The. students were judged on four areas — competency, scoring on a test in the specialized ca­ reer area, a role play and passing a test on overall knowledge. In order to qualify for the state com­ petition, contestants had to pass a test on overall knowledge to win an over­ all medal. Lindsay Stoetzel and Miranda Postewait won medals in each of the four areas. Many students took medals in two or more ar­ eas. Peter Sorensen took Erst place in the Vehicle and Petroleum marketing role play event. DECA District finalists who will be attending the state competition in Dear­ born include Elizabeth Stanley, Mike Klein, Matt Cook, Joe Kowalski, Au­ dra King, Korin Rabley, Samantha Pleva, Kyle Hemmes, Jake Sabastian, Megan Post, Travis Slot, Tim Ross, Matt Wienez­ kowski, Debbie Dascanio, Brenden Grimes. Kurt Hoeksma, Miranda Poste­ wait,, Jillian Russell, Lindsey Stoetzel, Kim Pedley, Julie Slot, Lindsey Sinclair. Matt Karolionok, Hannah Cooley, Becca Beckett, Jennifer Jones, Lexi Winslow, Mindy VandenHout, Sean Cent­ illi, Jessica Diedrich and Ashleigh Benne. If the contestants win at the state level in March, they will go on to compete at the national level in the same areas of business in­ terest as their past efforts have been. The national conference will be April 24 through 27 in Anaheim, Calif. Middleville man receives diploma Quinn I. Baldry from Middleville is scheduled to graduate on Feb. 3, receiving a diploma in the culinary arts training program from the Michigan Department of Career Development, Michi­ gan Career and Technical Institute in Plainwell. A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! DECA District finalists, Elizabeth Stanley, Mike Klein. Matt Cook. Joe Kowalski. Audra King, Korin Rabley, Samantha Pleva, Kyle Hemmes, Jake Sabastian, Megan Post, Travis Slot, Tim Ross, Matt Wienezkowski, Debbie Dascanio, Brenden Grimes, Kurt Hoeksma, Miranda Postewait, Jillian Russell, Lindsey Stoetzel. Kim Pedley, Julie Slot, Lindsey Sinclair, Matt Karolionok, Hannah Cooley. Becca Beckett, Jennifer Jones, Lexi Winslow, Mindy VandenHout, Sean Centilli, Jessica Diedrich, and Ashleigh Benner will be attending the State DECA Conference. (Not in order) Tuinstra-Paarlberg united in marriage Julie Lee Tuinstra and Adam David Paarlberg were married on June 2, 2000. Rev. Paul Boersma per­ formed the ceremony at Dimnent Chapel in Holland, Ml. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Rem­ brandt’s, downtown Grand Rapids. Adam and Julie are both graduates of Caledonia High School. Julie graduated from Western Michigan Univer­ sity and is teaching at Wayland High School. 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The Lock-In will consist of various games, activities, food (pizza, punch, veggies, fruit, pretzels, popcorn, cin­ namon roll and juice), and pnze give-aways. Officials are expecting to have 350 plus students attend. Those who would like to help sponsor this event with gift certificates, product give-aways, or contribute money for food and prizes, will be appreciated. Please respond by Wednesday, Jan. 31, to.Spahr at TKMS, 7953349. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, (JFN °PCn meet’ngs �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 23, 2001 /Page 9 Area bowling teams face conference foes on lanes Working hard for strikes and cheering each other on are the boys on the Caledonia High School bowling team. Josh Pettenger is in Amante and CJ Jarboe in the second row. Dave Slater, Mark Flockhart. Rick Ellinger, Brian Waayenberg and Mark Zeeff. Not pictured are Randy Ellinger and Ben Toast. The boys on the TK bowling team bring enthusiasm and skill to their meets. From left in front are Josh Marble, Jeremy Smith, Tyler Wenger and Tim Suwyn. In the back are Jeff Dougherty, Stuart Aspinall, Luke Shuck, Kyle Preslar and Michael Hart. Working to be their best are the girls on the TK team. From left in the front are Tisha Turcott, Teresa Venton, and Jenni Loose. Standing are Jacki Mann, Samantha Grochowalski, coach Judy Dougherty, Alicia Harper, Sarah Freeman and Wendy Mickelwait. Not pictured is Melissa Moorhouse. The Caledonia High School bowling team has lots of experience with two girls with three years of experience. Pictured from left in the front are Kate Haywood, Missy Elam and Carrie Rozell. In the back are Amanda Yahne, Ashley Jarboe and Stacy Bryant The area bowling teams went 2-1-1 last week in prep Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference action last week with the Middleville girls managing a 15-15 tie with Lowell. The Trojan boys beat Lowell 17-13. For Caledonia, the boys won over Wayland Union 19-11, while the girls lost to Wayland Union 27-3. Here are the scores of the area bowlers from those matches: GIRLS Middleville: Wendy Mickelwait 142-111=253; Tishia Turcott 146-106133=385; Teresa Venton 128-136-155=419; Alicia Harper 165-133-179=477; Samantha Grochowiski 165186-158=509; Sarah Freeman 135. Caledonia: Missy Elam West 133-113-161=407; Kate Haywood 108-148=256; Ashley Jarboe 118-10792=317; Carrie Rozell 160140-174=474; Amanda Yahne 172-168-140=480; Stacey Bryant 93. BOYS Caledonia: Mark Zeef 149-185-173=507; C.J. Janboe 144-162-148=454; Dave Slater 138-126=264; Mark Fockhart 133167=300; Josh Pettenger 182-122=304; Rick Ellinger 178-91=269; Brian Waayenberg 117. Middleville: Josh Marble 136-220=356; Mike Hart 172-116=288; Kyle Preslar 162-202-153=517, Tim Suwyn 156-177230=563; Stuart Aspinall 149-246-210=605; Luke Shook 135; Tyler Wenger 99. Vermont Castings 21” Oak Split Combination L.P. Gas Logs Save sioo \()l^ $000 Installation plus See our selection of wood and gas stoves and inserts AGA Certified Fireplaces 1/2 OFF Card Shop Your Custom Framing Shop r*_ 4? Rainbow's End^> ‘ Yarn, Craft & Variety Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat 9-5:30 891-1106 • In the Caledonia Village Centre (by D&W on M-37) • wvvrambou'wnArK net VERMONT ~ 795-3536 - 401 S. Broadway, (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales �Pag^ 10/The Sun and News. 'MlddtevfHe. Mf'January 23. 2001 Caledonia residents object to sludge stench on farm by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Residents have been com­ plaining about the applica­ tion of thousands of gal­ lons of septic sludge from the city'of Wyoming being deposited since Jan. 8,by sludge tankers on 70 acres of a 133acrc Caledonia farm owned by Gerald Kayser. The area is located near 76th Street^,*P)ornapple River Drive, 84th Street and Cherry Valley, People who live on 76th are re­ portedly me most upset. The stench of the sludge, which was being dumped for three or four days at the rate of once an hour, was offensive for as much as a mile away from where it was being de­ posited, residents have contended. Some said the stench made them sick. One woman was reported to have been buying her wa­ ter because she did not trust that it was unaf­ fected, due to the odor and (tic proximity to her home •nd she refused to drink from her well. Resident Don Hodgekin­ son came to the township fleeting last week to com­ plain about the product be­ ing deposited by the Michigan Biosolid Land Application program, and transported by a trucking company in semi-trailer trucks in quantities of 8,000 gallons He said the sludge was transferred to a tractor with a lank with four arms de­ signed to inject the liquid eight to 12 inches under the surface of the ground. Hodgekinson said negative effects have included traf­ fic hazards and possible water quality problems due to the proximity to homes and the Thomapple River. He said the biosolids operator manager for the City of Wyoming said the material would be spread only for a couple of days, but it had continued from early Monday until late Thursday. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was called. Laura Raywerda, an analyst, met with neighbors and said she would report next week. She asked that complaints be sent to her. Hodgekinson said town­ ship officials Darrel Roller and David Zylstra visited the site. He said he had a list of EPA concerns asso­ ciated with processed biosolids, which can have possible hazards as evi­ denced from previous biosolid use. Hodgekinson said there also may be a safe and positive experience, but T..wsr .♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ Tankers transferred about 8,000 gallons of sludge from the semi-trailers to tractor pulled tanks with four injector arms which deposited the recycled waste on about 70 acres of agricultural land. Neighbors complained about the stench and impact on ground water quality. problems associated may make it incompatible with some locat&ns. He said works for the DEQ in Lans­ ing, and he had walked the area. He mentioned sev­ these programs must work eral DEQ guidelines. to tbe benefit of all con­ 1. The operation is re­ cerned, and he hoped the quired to give a 10-day no­ township can avoid this tice, which it had not. A kind of evdnt happening citation was noted for that again through a township • failure and other viola­ ordinance, restrictions in tions. zoning, or simply through • 2. A restriction to not epope.between in­ apply the product to snow volved^ officials, the covered or frozen ground, . wner, (he neighbors, (he and to inject the material company aiijktijc township. • eight to 12 inches into the Toa nstyr?-'Super visor soil was supposed to have Bryan HaWfcn said he been accomplished. He said the operation had not achieved "coverage," and would be cited for that. 3. A prohibition against discharging into a stream near Emmons Creek may have been violated. Water quality will be monitored. 4. There is no current re­ striction on air quality, Harrison said, though it was a nuisance, and a warning may be given. He said citations for vio­ lations will be issued. Harrison spoke with Kim Hackbart, the coordinater in Wyoming, and the plant plans to purchase deodor­ izing equipment that will help in the future. He said the material may only be applied to a particular location once a year. It had been applied for six years with no previ­ —■ ’agFWM Ml W ♦♦♦♦♦♦++«+ * Christopher J. Mier, * D.D.S. 616-891-1240 * . General Dentistry for Children & Adults - m:w PATtEMS V\ELC0mET~| Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Four Smile - Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The First Thing People See! * ous problem, and Harrison gave the operation credit for acting responsibly be­ fore. He said recently Wyoming had been noted as the No. 1 biosolids op­ eration in the nation. He said they are very proud of their operation, drawing people in to look at their program. This was an em­ barrassment, in view of their national reputation. He said a pattern of viola­ tion could cause them to lose their certification. Harrison distributed in­ formation packets about the recycling of biosolids, or sewage sludge. Some of the information about the program will follow in an­ other issue. Apparently the practice is not always a problem. Besides finding a way to dispose of volumes of waste, it is capable of cre­ ating a nutrient rich mate­ rial which can enhance some farmlands. Patricia Pennell, an area biologist and environmen­ talist who also works for the West Michigan Envi­ ronmental Action Council, spoke briefly. She said in the past, pig, cow and other biosolids had been deposited on the farm near where she lives, with no serious problems before. “The odor continues at present and is unaccept­ able," she said. She said she thought the problem was not expected. She noted the product was ly­ ing on top of the field. Pennell said an old township ordinance regu­ lated the times and prac­ tices of applying biosolids to farm fields. Harrison said virtually all local ordinances had been precluded by state law, which now has an en­ vironmental emphasis and cannot be overridden by local restrictions. Pennell has written a letter to the DEQ and SWQD voicing her con­ cerns. In the letter, she said the material was ap­ plied from 5:30 a.m. until after dark, and was still ly­ ing on top of the snow and soil. She said it was ill ad­ vised to apply sludge in January, long before a crop could use the material. She said odor from the application process in the past had not been a prob­ lem. but is so serious at present, that homeowners interiors of homes and cars are "inundated with persis­ tent sewage odor." She said the sludge tanker trucks are parked on the right of way of the road as they fill application trucks. She said there is a spilling of the product in this location. Emmons Creek runs through the property. Pen­ nell is afraid of compro­ mising of ground water quality flowing into the watershed of the creek and river. She said "two spe­ cific locations on the cast and north of the property had direct runoff from this agricultural field with flows across ground into the creek and the river dur­ ing significant rain events." She said there arc field tiles near the soil surface* that drain spring water to Emmons Creek and the river 365 days a year from this agricultural field She pointed to EPA guidelines for the applica­ tion of sewage sludge. Her questions included: • Has the sludge been tested? If monitored, where is the documenta­ tion? • Does it contain chemi­ cals such as heavy metals and dioxin, typical of mu­ nicipal sewage sludge? EPA sets limits for five heavy metals, nickel, zinc, copper, lead and cadmium. • Is the farmer monitor­ ing the soil and testing it ? • Is the amount of sludge applied appropriate for the site? • Arc there test wells? Some neighboring drinking water wells arc not very deep and are downhill from the site along Thor­ napple River Drive. • Is there a potential for contamination of wells or aquifers? • EPA guidelines state safe distances from homes, wells, streams, roads, and property lines, for applica­ tion of sludge. Pennell has offered a sample ordinance govern­ ing wastewater treatment plant residuals, used in Gaines Township. Call for Classifieds 945-9854 or l-8M.870.7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News �Automotive service, Ronda Tire partnership comes to Caledonia Your Film Processing » Headquarters... The Best Color 'H Possible! -— That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less... but that s what you get... LESS. 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He said area access plans by the board have been narrowed down to a few. Both he and Township Trustee Richard Robertson had agreed that the alter­ native that seemed best for Caledonia Township was the one that would both extend 36th Street and connect to an interchange onto 1-96. After much discussion the board members ap­ proved township support of that option, with encour­ agement to do a study to document the expected impact on roads to the south of the area. Joining 36lh Street east of the airport to Thomap­ ple River Drive is part of this plan, allowing traffic flow to be enhanced in that area. This could increase traf­ fic on secondary north south roads such as Thor­ napple River Drive, Egan and Cherry Valley be­ tween 60th and 68th Streets or down as far as 84th. Citizen Don Miesen said actual impacts south of the airport are hard to estimate because no traffic counts or study had been done since 1995. He said the airport cargo facility may be expected to add additional transport traffic on these roads. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said she thought a more recent study is needed to know what air cargo trucks might do in the future. Airport officials have said the cargo facility, to NEW FAMILY PRACTICE SEEKS STAFF ! Family practitioner is seeking full-time staff for his - new practice in Middleville opening April 2001. The Office Nurse must be either a currently certified Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, and prior doctor’s office experience is preferred. The Office Receptionist/Biller must possess insur- {J ance billing and accounting training/experience as well as excellent communication skills. Prior experi­ ence in a doctor's office is required. Please submit resume and letter of introduction to: Pennock Hospital Attn.: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 * Phone: (616) 948-3112 Fax: (616) 945-4130 jfi be located off Thomapple River Drive, is meant to serve much of southwest­ ern Michigan. PMR owner Gordon Jousma said long range plans are to connect roads south from Thornapple River Drive, on 60th. Egan to 68th and down Cherry Valley, as another north­ south artery to take traffic pressure off Whitneyville and Patterson. Bujak said an inter­ change near the airport would allow much truck traffic to directly gain ac­ cess to 1-96, even though local commuter traffic might increase, because it is already using those roads to drive to east 28th Street. Without the inter­ change, a zig-zag traffic pattern created on Caledo­ nia roads would be the likely result, involving Thornapple River Drive, 60th Street, Egan and Cherry Valley, and freight traffic from the airport freight terminal on Thor­ napple River Drive. A public hearing was held Jan. 8, jointly with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and KCRC road officials to talk about about the plans. The matter was re­ viewed by citizen Tom Apol, Bujak and Robert­ son. Five alternatives were proposed and they were narrowed down from 10. Most were in favor of three options, all of which would include an extension of 36th Street. The simplest option is to extend 36th Street east, beyond Kraft Avenue to Thornapple River Drive. The extension would run east from Kraft toward the freeway, then parallel 1-96 to a new intersection with Thornapple River Drive, then extend south over the railroad to reconnect with Thomapple River Drive. The one preferred by Caledonia officials would extend 36th Street east, beyond Kraft Avenue to Thornapple River Drive, plus construct an inter­ change with 1-96 without allowing direct traffic ac­ cess to the Airport termi­ nal. This plan would cost more than $44 million. A third option is not re­ ceiving favor from many discussing it. It would cre­ ate a Patterson Avenue/28th Street inter­ change at 1-96- and would include construction of an eastbound off-ramp from I- 96 to southbound Patterson Avenue and a westbound on-ramp from northbound Patterson to 1-96. This would provide additional ramp capacity for traffic to and from 28th Street and a more direct route to the airport. This alternative also would include the 36th Street extension and major improvements at the intersection of 28th Street and Patterson Avenue. This plan would cost $452 million. Robertson said his im­ pression was the most To the THORNAPPLE KELLOGG BOARD We would like to thank you for all the service you provide for our school district. David R. Smith • Dan Parker Nancy Goodin • Kim Selleck Donald Haney • Martin Wenger Jean Ray — From the TKEA popular alternative seems to be an extension of 36th Street which would con­ nect with Thomapple River Drive and an inter­ change to 1-96. A Whitneyville inter­ change is apparently not considered at this time. Some other proposals in­ cluded extensions of Kraft and 48th Street with tun­ nels under the airport run way. Once a decision is made, construction would begin as early as 2004, but probably in 2004, follow­ ing approval by federal transportation officials. Citizens may comment directly to planning offi­ cials by writing: 1-96 Air­ port Area Access Study, Kent County Road Com­ mission, 1500 Scribner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Phone 616-7527111. Fax: 616-242-6980. E-mail: S w a rren («* kentcountyroads.net. Information is also availa b I e al www.kentcountyroads.net. Caledonia woman on Montreat’s list Named to the Distinguished Scholar’s List at Montreat College, Montreat, N.C., was Andrea Mane Shomler, daughter of Mr and mrs. Robert Shomler of Caledonia. Montreat College is a four-year Christian liberal arts college located 15 miles east of Asheville, N.C. in the Blue Ridge Mountains. �The Sun and News. Middleville, ML January 23, 2001/Page 13 Synopsis of Regular Meeting YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Regular Board Meeting January 11, 2001 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 7:38 p.m. All members present; Constable Misak and 12 visitors Minutes of December 14. 2000 presented and approved Financial report presented by Jerkatis. Tom Thompson of PCI reviewed the proposed fee schedules for new building con­ struction and electrical permit fee schedules Fees have not been increased since 1988 New fee schedules approved Copy to be posted m Township Hall Office Don DeVries of Fleis and Vandenbrmk recommends to contact a Bond Attorney for con­ sultation Bids have been received and also presented cost summary for the tower McCrumb to contact Township attorney for bond attorney. Don Drummond from the Barry County OUR Land Committee reviewed an upcom­ ing seminar project scheduled for February 8. 2001, Community Room, Courts and Law Building Thornapple Township Emergency Services will con­ duct a blood drive at the Yankee Springs Fire Station - January 31. 2001. Review of costs for adding a fire alarm system to the Hall and offices Additional estimates for next meeting Board of Review members appointed are Jerry Page. Bob Evans and George London Barry County Road Commission 2001 Road condi­ tion report was reviewed Planning Commission meet­ ing of January 18th will be a work session meeting The next work session meeting is February 1. 2001 Paid bills m the amount of $34.087 23 and Payroil amount of $5,295 .16. New business - reimbursed Herold for assistance in tax b»H preparation and distnbution Board packets to be distnbuted at least 5 days before meet­ ing. Approved Treasurer and SYNOPSIS OF MEETING by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A request by Infinity Outdoors to install a sign at 6504 Broadmoor was denied Thursday night by the Caledonia Zoning Board of Appeals. Though the sign met the maximum size limit of 200 square feet, and 18 feet high, it was planned to fall in a setback area of less than 25 feet and would have been 800 feet from the next billboard. The township ordinance re­ quires spacing of at least 1,200 feet between bill­ boards. The reason for denial was because the request did not seem to meet the intent of the ordinance, said Darrell Rotier, zoning administrator. Infinity Outdoors last July asked the township for a permit to allow it to move its 240-square-foot "industry standard size" signs on M-37 to areas far­ ther back at the same gen­ eral locations, due to the widening of M-37. Leases for placement oi such signs, enduring through year 2024 because of long-term leases for those sites, was the reason See sign request, pg. 14 THORNAPPLE TWP. JANUARY 8. 2001 Meeting was called at 7:01 p.m by Supervisor Board present 6. Absent: 1 Others present: 12. Motion carried to approve agenda. Motion earned to approve minutes of December 13 Regular and January 2 and 4 Special Meetings Motion earned by roll call to approve bills in amount of $15,781.86. Treasurer's report accepted as presented. With members of the Bill Getty family and members of the board. Supervisor Boysen pre­ sented to the township a memo­ rial plaque with a picture of Bill and resolution honoring his years of service to the township Motion earned to table item of winter bunals until January 11 Special Meeting Motion carried to approve “Automatic Accounting Adjustments* in Ambulance YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP planning commission will hold a public meet­ ing ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIG­ GS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 01-01-01, PARCEL ID NO. 007-005-00; A REQUEST BY EVAN SEIFERT TO REZONE 67 ACRES OF HIS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOWENS MILL RD STARTING APPROXIMATELY 2052 FEET WEST OF PAYNE LAKE RD AND THEN WESTERLY FOR 125 FEET. FROM THE “RESORT AND RECREATION' ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RL. LOW DENSITY* ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SEU 01 -01 -01. PARCEL ID. NO 001-003-00; A REQUEST BY IPCS WIRELESS TO CO LOCATE A WIRELESS ANTENNA ANtf ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AT THE TOWER LOCATED AT 7350 M-37 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. AND WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THE PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECES­ SARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE MEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL! Si DAVID VAN ELST. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 301 Deputy Treasurer to attend sem­ inar Tax Level 1 and Tax Level 11 software Discussion regarding the fea­ sibility of an emergency genera­ tor for the fi re station to be dis­ cussed at the next meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. A complete copy of the min­ utes is available at the Township Office Janice C Lippert. Clerk Al McCrumb. Supervisor Infinity Outdoors’ sign request nixed again Dept Motion earned to adjust Ambulance Accounts Receivable Report from Facilities commit­ tee members Jim French and Bill Nesbitt. Motion carried to appoint Susan Vketstra as board repre­ sentative on TA.R.C. Supervisor reported commu­ nication from attorney regarding easement. Thornapple will access property from High Street. Emergency Services report 71 ambulance and 19 fire calls. Chief reported 944 calls in the year 2000. Presented planning and zon­ ing report was accepted as print­ ed County Commissioner French gave bnef report on organiza­ tional meeting of commission and also spoke for the Our Land Committee Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Submitted by. Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by. Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) Caledonia Twp. assessor contract clarified The proposed salary for Caledonia Township As­ sessor Ed VanderVries re­ ported in the Jan. 9 issue of the Sun and News as $61,000, a was an esti­ mated pro-rated amount based on full-time service. However, VanderVries will work two days a week at the township office. Ad­ ditional days may be worked in field work re­ lated to assessments. Duties will vary accord­ ing to seasonal demands for tax assessment, attend­ ing Board of Review meet­ ings and dealing with ap­ peals to the Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, and other re­ lated duties. The board approved a personal contract renewal offer for three years based on a monthly amount at $2,050 through December 2001, at $2,150 through December 2002, and $2,250 through December 2003. The contract is no longer arranged through Gruizinga, but directly to VanderVries He will be paid extra fees for mapping, and for computer sen ices. Cleri­ cal support will be pro­ vided by the township for filing, data entry and mail­ ing senices. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF ITS REGULATORY EFFECT MHC Manufactured Housing Community District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township o! Caledonia adopted an Ordinance at a meeting on January 17, 2001 This Ordinance amends the Township Zoning Ordinance to create the MHC Manufactured Housing Community District A summary of the regulatory effect of the Ordinance follows: DEFINITIONS. The definitions for the terms “Mobile Home" and “Mobile Home Park* in Section 2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance were revised to make these definitions consistent with the definitions provided in the Mobile Home Commission Act, and to clarify that these terms are synonymous with the terms “manufactured home* and “manufactured housing community." respectively MHC DISTRICT. The amendment creates the MHC Manufactured Housing Community District and adopts regulations for the MHC District. The purpose of the MHC District is to provide pnmar ily for manufactured housing communities, and also for other types of medium density residential uses Lands in the district may be used for manufactured housing communities, as regulated bv the MHC District standards; single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings, as regulated in the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District; and. retirement homes, nursing homes and similar group housing COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS. Section 9A.5 provides standards for manufactured hous ing communities. The standards which are higher than or in addition to the rules of the Manufac tured Housing Commission (the “Commission") have been reviewed and approved by the Com­ mission. as required by law In summary, the design standards are as follows Access and Roads/Dnveways/Parking Subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) provide for surfacing, width, layout, and location of internal community roads, driveways, and resident and nonresident parking facilities. Sidewalks. Subsection (e) requires the installation of sidewalks, not less than 4 feet in width, along at least one side of internal community streets. Individual walkways, not less than 3 feet in width, are required for each site. Lighting. Subsection (f) provides for illumination of access points, internal roadways and drive­ ways, directories, and other facilities, and provides minimum lighting levels Utilities. Subsection (g) provides standards for the installation of electrical, telephone, cable tele­ vision, natural gas, sanitary sewage disposal, water supply, other utility services, and drainage Site Size. Subsection (h) requires a minimum average site size of 5,500 square feet This may be reduced by up to 20%, if the land gained through the reduction is devoted to additional open space within the community. Subsection (h) also provides for required distances between manu­ factured homes, structures, internal roadways, and other facilities. Subsection (h) (3) requires a setback of 20 feet for homes from property boundaries, and 50 feet from public rights-of-way Screening and Landscaping. Subsection (i) requires screening and landscaping along public rights-of-way, and adjacent to existing residential development. Standards for plantings and land­ scaping are provided. Open Space. Subsection (j) requires that a community which contains 50 or more sites must have not less than 2% of the community’s gross acreage designated as open space, but in no case less than 25,000 square feet. At least one-half of the required open space, up to 2 acres, must be dedicated to and usable for a community recreation use Site-Constructed Buildings Subsection (k) provides location, height, and other regulations for site-built structures within the community. Signs. Subsection (I) regulates signs identifying the manufactured housing community. RV Storage Subsection (m) requires that a central storage and parking area must be provided if park rules permit storage of boats, boat trailers, or utility trailers within the community Commission Rules. Subsection (n) requires compliance with all other aspects of the rules of toe Commission. MANUFACTURED HOMES; OPERATION OF COMMUNITIES. Section 9A 6 provides Stan dards for manufactured homes to toe manufactured housing communities, and for operation of communities. Home Size. Subsection (a) requires that manufactured homes contain not less than 760 square feet of area, and have an outside width of at least 13 feet Installation. Subsections (b), (c). and (e) require installation in accordance with toe rules of the Commission, including installation of skirt tog and removal of towing mechanisms Subsection (g) requires connection to water, sanitary sewer, and other utilities, prior to occupancy Personal Property Storage Subsection (d) prohibits the outdoor storage of personal property, except for bicycles and cooking grills Storage sheds with a maximum area of 144 square feet may be placed upon individual mobile home sites Subsection (k) specifically prohibits the storage of fuel tanks and personal property under homes Single-Family Dwellings Subsectton (f) permits use of a manufactured home only as a single­ family dwelling, but allows models home on licensed sites in a community Sale of Units Subsector (h) permits toe sale of manufactured homes, which are to remain on site in toe community Swimming Pools Subsection (j) requires that any swimming pools must comply with Public Act 368 of 1978 Park Maintenance Subsections (i), (I), and (m) require that the community operator be respon­ sible for street maintenance garbage disposal and provision of fire extinguishment equipment TOWNSHIP REVIEW AND APPROVAL Section 9A 7 provides for review and approval of man­ ufactured housing communities by a procedure when ts consistent with the Mobile Home Com­ mission Act and the rules of toe Commission Section 9A 7 provides standards tor applications and review If a manufactured nousmg community is located n toe MHC District and complies with toe Zoning Ordinance and toe rules of toe Commission, it shaM be approved Manufactured nous ng communities wil continue to be permitted as special land uses in toe R 3 District under Section 9 3(f) of toe Zoong Ordnance The amendment provides that special land use applications for manufactured housing communties are to be submitted and reviewed in ac­ cordance with Chapter XVI of the Zoning Ordinance If toe Ptannmg Commission determines that a manufactured housing community will be permitted as a special land use. it must meet all of toe conditions of Sections 9A.5 and 9A 6 of toe Zoning Ordinance The site plan content and site plan review process would be governed by Section 9A7 of toe Zoning Ordinance EFFECTIVE DATE. The Zoning Ordnance amendments wWl become effective seven days after this pubicatcn A true and complete copy of toe ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the office of toe Townsnip Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during township office hours Dated January 19. 2001 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (300) �Page 14/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, Ml January 23, 2001 Spencer property wins partial rezoning to R-R by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Planning Commissioner Jack Spencer found him­ self in the uncomfortable position of petitioning land owner at the planning meeting Jan. 15. He sat in the audience during the discussion of his rezoning request. His request to rezone 63 1/2 acres from agricultural residential (A-R) to rural residential (R-R) previ­ ously had been tabled. The remaining 15 acres of his property would remain RR In the discussion of this rezoning Spencer and de­ veloper Dave Dykstra pro­ vided a "conceptual view" of what the development may look like under the new open space amend­ ment the commission is working on. Resident Sheryl MortonSmith reviewed a petition submitted earlier, which opposed the rezoning. She also renewed her concerns about traffic and runoff. There was a discussion about proximity to the vil­ lage and whether a higher density was indicated. A first vote denying the rezoning failed in a 4-4 tie. Discussion then followed Master plan, continued from front page-------An area from 100th Street to 104th Street ba­ sically would be left alone, zoned for slightly more density as a residen­ tial transition from the vil­ lage to a rural preservation zone. This designation does not allow high density res­ idential or commercial zoning or light industrial uses on the area southeast of the 100th Street -M-37 corner. This area has been under litigation by two de­ velopers who wanted two parcels to be zoned for those uses. The rural preservation zone was reconfigured, and moved southward from 100th to 104th south Jo 108th Street, and retaining a large area in the south­ east area of the township for the preservation zone. Preserving open space would need now to be achieved in ways other than simply having a 10or a five-acre minimum, the commissioners agreed. Applications would have to be treated in a site spe­ cific manner. This will mean a lot more work by the applicant, the devel­ oper and the commission. The zoning ordinance will now require prescribed open space planning prin­ ciples and steps and incen­ tives to achieve features such as open acreage, connected and contiguous greenways for wildlife, protection of water quality, natural features, trees, wetlands, etc. Under the Land Division Act, JOO acres could now be divided into 15 splits, with a total of 19 in 20. years. This would result in 38 acres developed and 62 not developed. Township intervention could permit more divisions, an incen­ tive to the owner. Commissioner Dan Timmer pointed o’ut that site condos still can be created without any town­ ship controls. Successful rural preser­ vation would require work­ ing with the developer or owner to begin the process before surveys, designs and contracts are made, commissioners agreed. Proposed overlay dis­ tricts governing the M-37 corridor and rural preserva­ tion sites would be in­ cluded as a part of the zoning ordinance. More site specific conditions for particular areas may be needed in these overlay districts. NEED COPIES? We make it easy on you— all sizes - black & white or full color Black/White Copies 81/2x11—as low as 7g with quantities Full Color 81/2x11— PnniPQ one s'cle'one exP°sure GQC 11 x 17—one side, one exposure $4 19 I Business 25Qct. $24*0 XIS LOW AS Cards RESUMES - LETTERHEAD ENVELOPES - FAX INVOICES - LAMINATING BINDING - SHIPPING J- For all your photo processing needs— try the professionals at Printing Plus! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Hours: M-Fri. 8:30-6:00: Sat. 8:30-1:00 to see if a lesser rezoning would work with Spencer's development plans. A motion to rezone the east 38 1/2 acres to R-R. leaving the western half AR (with Spencer’s agree­ ment) was approved by a vote of 8-0. The commission tabled a request for a special use permit and site plan from Aggregate Industries. Speaking for Aggregate. George HaiHoe reviewed the application. They want to mine 138 acres where they have previously extracted 160,000 tons of material. They estimate that there are approximately nine million tons of material to be excavated. This area is adjacent to the Thompson McCul- ley/Wenger property ap­ proved at the December meeting. Issues brought up during the discussion of this re­ quest included depth of mining, permission for the conveyor to cross over other properties and the ef­ fect of mining on lake and ground water levels. The commission tabled the requests until a hydrogeological study and report indicating possible impact on ground water and on Harwood and Leeks lakes can be completed. The study, which will be paid for by the applicant's escrow account should be in commissioner's hands before the February meet­ ing. No members of the pub­ lic spoke on this issue dur­ ing the public hearing. The board also tabled the rezoning petition from Eakins-Wolverine Paving until March. No one from Wolverine attended the meeting. Planner Geoff Moffat will review more information and suggest possible action at the March meeting. The township will meet in a joint planning session with Village Council members on Monday, Jan. 29. The major topic of dis­ cussion will be a survey to be distributed through the Town Crier on the revision of the master plan. The next regular meet­ ing will be at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Feb. 19, in the town­ ship hall. Sign request, continued from page 13 given for not trying to find other locations. The signs were installed around 1975, it was be­ lieved. The sign ordinance has been changed twice since then, once in 1980 and again in 1996, now calling for a maximum sign size of 200 square feet. The signs on Broad­ moor since then have been allowed to remain in place under a ''grandfathering" provision. Apparently the only chance a community has to impose sign ordinance changes is when a sign must be moved, usually because of road changes. Infinity attorney James Walsh admitted, "The nat­ ural life of a billboard is usually as long as a new road doesn't come through." I-beam sign supports and foundations last for decades or centuries if maintained. Walsh said some signs date back to the 1920s. The new monopole sign construc­ tion may last even longer. If the signs had been al­ lowed to be relocated, monopole construction would have been used. If the size had been changed, probably all new materials would be used, and the signs would have remained nearly into "in­ finity." If tehre was any .change to the old site, the new or­ dinance requirements would be applied. The size of 200 square feet plus a requirement that billboards be placed no closer to­ gether than every 1,200 feet prohibited moving the signs. It was not certain if the signs met the 1200-foot distance required between sign sites in July. Ironically, Infinity lost the option to put up re­ placement signs in the smaller siste because while it filed for a variance to move its larger signs to new spots along the high- way, another application for a 200-square-foot sign by another company was filed June 27 on Harder Warner property, which prohibited others because of the 1,200-foot spacing requirement. The application was treated as a new land use application rather than one that \Vas grandfathered in, and the township denied the request. Several large signs owned by Infinity along B road moot* w^i*b'I1W ( fbtPf * 1 cause of the widening of Broadmoor and because of conflicting uses of land with new owners of prop­ erty along the road who had other uses planned. TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Wednesday, Jan. 24 Two tacos on a soft shell, chicken patty on a bun, corn, pineapple, milk. Thursday, Jan. 25 Tuna casserole or cheese­ burger on bun, California blend, pears, milk. Friday, Jan. 26 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, baked beans, fresh grapes, milk. Munday, Jan. 29 Breaded pork patty or BBQ on a bun, mashed pota­ toes, applesauce, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Chicken nuggets w/dinner roll or hot dog on a bun, tossed salad, banana, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML January 23, 2001/Page 15 Ruth Beuschel TK Students of the Month announced The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Thornapple Kellogg High School (front row, from left) Rachel Clinton, Kirsten VanDerMeer, (second row) Jennifer Punt, Tricia Nelson, Veronika Villa. Amanda Seaman, (third row) Mari Richter, John Schilthroat, Raven Holub, (fourth row) Brenda Bergakker, Josh Golden, Matt Raetz, and Chris Howarth. Unavailable for the picture is Mike Jensen Riverland Ranch residents still oppose road connection by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Riverland Ranch resi­ dents continue to object to building a private road from Riverland Ridge, an adjoining subdivision, to connect with Rodao Drive, a dedicated public road in their neighborhood. Lee Adams, original developer of the Riverland Ranch neighborhood, added information last week about the situation. Various misunderstand­ ings were reported by resi­ dents trying to explain how the sequence of ownership of the adjoining properties occurred. The story was reported in the Jan.9 issue of the Sun & News, and Adams alluded to the fol­ lowing paragraph: "Because Riverland Ridge originally was to become a later phase of the Riverland Ranch de­ velopment, public notifica­ tion was not technically required. However, the original developer died be­ fore the project was fin­ ished, which is why Tim­ mer bought into the pro­ ject, but he is not building Riverland Ridge to the same standards, the 'Ranch' residents said." Adams said though her husband had died m 1982, she had been the sole de­ veloper of Riverland Ranch, and was still very much alive. Adams said two phases were originally planned for her development. She said it had been built to the highest standards envi­ sioned under the township master plan at the time, including lot sizes of two to four acres, developer constructed roads (built at a cost of $350,000) dedi­ cated to the county, street lights, natural gas, cable, and other features. Phase two was to in- elude the same high stan­ dards, but when the re­ mainder of her land, about 70 acres, was sold to Dan Timmer, a neighbor and developer, his develop­ ment was separate, and had nothing to do with phase two of Riverland Ranch. She said any require­ ments for public notice to the residents surrounding Timmer's development had nothing to do with her de­ velopment or with phase two of the original plan. This raises the question about whether require­ ments for notifying neigh­ boring property owners of various kinds of approvals, and of providing public hearings in certain cases has actually been met. Apparently township at­ torneys will look into this issue. Adams said Timmer had first constructed Shannon Ranch on part of this prop­ erty. She said recently he had started Riverland Ridge, planned to connect to Riverland Ranch, to which residents object. Like many of the resi­ dents, Adams said she did not see why the Riverland Ridge road could not con­ nect to other developments Timmer has built. She said because of the experience of Riverland Ranch residents having to bear assessment costs of an expanded drainage dis­ trict due to problems in another development. Trent Henry Meadows, res­ idents want to prevent other possible liabilities to their neighborhood. She said claims stated in the Planning Commis­ sion meeting that approval from the Kent County Road Commission for the road was misleading. She said Road Commissioner John Rice had told her only preliminary approval had been given for the road, and the township has ultimate jurisdiction. Riverland Ranch resi­ dents are asking township officials to reverse their decision to connect the subdivision's road with Riverland Ridge, another nearby site condo devel­ opment under construction by builder Dan Timmer. The residents made their case to both the Planning Commission and the Township Board last month. They said they had not been notified before the plans were approved by several agencies and gave several reasons for wanting to reopen the is­ sue in an open forum. They are asking the Riverland Ridge road not to access Rodeo Drive in Riverland Ranch. Bert Reynolds, speaking for the Riverland Ranch residents, said they were told the new development had met all the required approvals from various agencies, such as the Planning Commission, the Health Department and Drain Commission. He said all agencies appar- Continued next column MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Ruth Beuschel. age 83. of Middleville, received her Crown of Life Thursday. Jan. 18, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Altha Seelman; her husband. Frederick; her sons, Paul and Frederick; her grand­ sons, Ryan Frost and Stephen Drake her sister, Lena Kingery; her son-inlaw, Larry Drake. She is survived by her children. Doris Drake of Middleville. Marilyn and Gary Brinks of Grandville. James and Peggy Beuschel of Middleville. Marlene and Tom Frost of Middleville, Michael and Leslie Beuschel of Caledonia, and daughter-in-law, Fran Beuschel; 20 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 3ee us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 g “Your Caledonia Contact” Continued from column 3-----------ently had done what was thought to be correct and, acting on what each had been told, had made the decision. The residents held that if more information had been given, the decision might have gone differently. They said three other road access points were avail­ able to the development, through some of Timmer's property, a factor not known when approval was given. I*- officiated. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville. Arrangements were by Caledonia Funeral Home. one great-great-grandchild; sisters. Leta Caswell and Joan Morgan; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor Sikora of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD SmwBamond Main Office 891-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct, Caledonia, Ml 49316 MARK YOUR “2001” CALENDAR... * for CALEDONIA ATHLETIC BOOSTER PARTY WHY: *• & * *• To say “Thank You to all our Supporters, Workers, Volunteers, and Community.” To invite new people to check out the boosters and see what we are all about! & $ WHEN: Saturday, January 27, 2001 • 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Holy Family Parish Hall (corner of Kraft & Johnson) 1* COST: $10.00 per person * WHAT: Celebration with food (by Pagano’s) and drink Hope to see you there! to �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 23, 2001 Varsity spikers learning how to win Learning a "killer instinct." That is what Caledonia coach Mark Johnson believes his varsity volleyball team must acquire if they are to win its difficult matches. The Fighting Scots played well last Thursday, but Unity Christian came away with a 15-11, 15-10 win. The victory made Unity 2-2 in the O-K Gold Conference and Caledonia dropped to 0-3. "We played very well, we played very consistent, but we just need to learn a killer instinct at the end. We're trying to teach them how to win; we need to get over the top." Leading Caledonia in the match versus Unity were junior Jill Sutphin (9 kills, 2 service aces), senior Lindsay Walter (2 service aces) and junior Lindsay Stephan (14 assists). Unity’s offense was generated by Lindsey Vugtevcen (5 service aces), Kara Kuipers (16 kills and 8 blocks) and Lori Haaisma (22 assists). "What killed us was that they just kept setting up Kuipers in the middle," Johnson said. "We didn't get a good enough block on her." Johnson was particularly pleased with how his Scots mastered its transition game. "Our transition game worked very well; it was excellent tonight," Johnson said. Caledonia will play a league match at Wayland Union Thursday (Jan. 25) and compete at the Delton Invitational Saturday (Jan. 27). Coach Mark Johnson gathers his varsity team during a time-out to gave over strategy. Scott setter Lindsay Stephan (8) delivers a pass to Kellie Leatherman (2) during last Thursday's varsity volleyball match against Unity. Romantic murder mystery planned by Village Players by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An offbeat wedding will be the perfect location as the Village Players present their seventh murder mystery "Til Death Do Us Part," a dinner theater presentation next month at the Middle Villa Inn. In the play, Herv and Eula Lomas don't approve of their zookeeper son, Leo, marrying Lotus Blossom, a herbologist. Newton Figg doesn't want Lotus to marry Leo because he's still in love with her. Just who is the mysteri­ ous guest, Aunt Hildy? Once the murder occurs, Polly Peabody, amateur sleuth, takes charge of the investigation. Caledonia’s Kellie Leatherman (2) makes a spike over Unity’s Kara Kuipers (12) as teammate Lindsay Walter (12) gets in defensive position behind her. Her investigation can only be complicated by traditional wedding events such as throwing the bou­ quet, cutting the cake and the newlyweds’ first dance. Peabody can only hope for audience help as she tries to decide whether the dastardly deed was done by one of the bridesmaids, or was it the suave tango instructor? Will the killer triumph? Attend the dinner theater and find out who gets to live happily ever after. This year’s cast includes Mike Bremer, Patty Higley, Maggie Benjamin, Adam Gravelyn, John Bremer, Carolyn Newman, Julie Coon, Jean Lavich, Claudia Coffman, Darlene YMCA Volleyball Freshmen are 7-2 Middlesille Coed Volleyball League Outer Edge.................... 6-0 Ted’s Radiator Service .3-3 Getty Realty.................. 3-3 Buxton Builders........... 0-6 BODY SMOP Caledonia's freshman basketball team upped its season record to 7-2 with wins last week over Belding (71-16) and Unity Christian (44-39). The Scots took a 31-9 lead against Belding in the first and hung on for the triumph. Mike Morgan and Abe Mulvihill each scored 14 points and Mike Mesecar added 10 points and 7 rebounds. In the Unity contest, three of the team's starters were moved up to the junior varsity squad. But, the Scots played gritty defense in the fourth quarter to earn a come-from-behind victory. Mike Morgan and Ryan Rogers each scored 10 points to lead the purple and gold. This week, the Scots travel to Wayland Tuesday and Cedar Springs Friday. Scots suffer hoop loss (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia A 22-11 fourth quarter lifted Unity Christian past Caledonia 50-47 Friday night in high school hoops at Caledonia High School. Nick Slot led the Fighting Scots (4-5, 2-3) with 19 points. Slot’s lota! included four three-pointers. Kyle Kleersnyder added 10 points for the purple and gold. Brad Sal) and Kevin Haitsma each led Unity (8l, 5-l) with 10 points. Caledonia led 14-12 after the first quarter and 29-16 at the half. The Fighting Scots travel to Wayland Union Tuesday and Cedar Springs Friday. Schellingcr. Robin Schweitzer, Doug Brinks. Brent Dietikcr, Rhonda Fisk, Helen Wenger and Mary Fairchild. The Village Players will present a special Valentine's Day performance on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The play also will be offered Feb. 16. 17, 23 and 24 al the MiddleVilla Inn. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost of the dinner and theater presentation is $20 per person. Reservations should be made as soon as possible since it usually sells out. Call the Mid­ dleVilla at 795-3640 or 8911287. Trojans slow start helps Broncos cause An inability to score in the first half hurt Middleville in its 60-44 varsity basketball loss to Coopersville last Friday night in Middleville The Trojans (3-6 overall and 2-2 in the O-K Blue Conference) trailed 12-2 after one quarter and 28-12 at the half. After three quarters, the Broncos lead had grown to 48-21. "We played with lots of effort and intensity, (but) (Mir inability to score in the first half cost us." Chris Finkbeiner nailed five three-pointers to finish with 15 points for the Trojans. Chad VanSpronsen added 10 points and Jeff Forbes dished out 8 assists, also for Middleville. Nash Pater led the Broncos (8-2, 4-1) with 19 points. Middleville plays at Lakewood Tuesday and Calvin Christian Friday. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 23. 2001/Page 17 Park gets upper hand over Scot wrestlers The Fighting Scot wrestlers cheer for teammate Angel Castillo during his match in the 119-pound weight class. Scot grappler Matt Kilmartin scored a victory at 103, defeating Viking Brady Gooters 10-6. Caledonia wrestling coach Jim Maxim had this to say following his team's 48-20 loss to Wyoming Park last Thursday at Caledonia High School. "Simply put, we got beat by a very good team. Wyoming Park is definitely capable of winning the O-K Gold Conference (title)." Park's lower weight class wrestlers gave its squad the upper hand. After Caledonia's Matt Kilmartin won a 10-6 decision at 103, Park rallied for seven consecutive wins. "Wyoming Park's lower weights wrestled well against Caledonia's lower weights and Caledonia's upper weights wrestled well against Wyoming Park's uppers." The Scots three triumphs Angel Castillo wraps up Kenny Saganski in a match that was decided by a close 7-5 score. in the upper weights came from Ryan Dykhouse at 160 (pin in 4:12), Matt Pifer at 189 (21 -6 decision) and Jake Klapmust at 215 (pin in 1:27). Caledonia varsity spikers beat Hastings Caledonia varsity volleyball team earned a hard-fought victory over Hastings Monday, Jan. 15 at Caledonia High School. The Fighting Scots lost the first game 15-8, but rallied for the win by winning the second and third games by scores of 15-13. Senior Lindsay Walter managed 7 kills against the Saxons. Freshman Molly Conway had 2 aces during a five point run in the third game to help seal the triumph. The Scots' spikers improved to 5-12-1. Assistant coach Dan Simmons added this about Klapmust: "He's an excellent wrestler who will have a great season. He can go a long ways." "Klapmust and Pifer both have been wrestling good for the team," assistant coach Dustin McFarlan said. "They work hard in practice and are the kind of kids any coach would love to have." Maxim says his young team is learning, on the job, and should improve. "Caledonia is talented, but young," Maxim said. "We had six wrestlers in the lineup who are in their first year of varsity competition. I am proud of these kids; we still have room for improvement." Athletes off the week Thornoppie - Kellogg High School (Middleville) Walter led the Fighting Scots' varsity volleyball team with 7 kills in a win over Hastings Jan. 15 and served for 2 aces in a league match Jan. 18 against Unity Christian. Athletes ot the JB HARRISON Insurance^ 6090 Alden Nash SE • Atto • 866-0050 or 800-; Price had 3 service aces in a varsity volleyball win Jan. 11 over Wyoming Rogers and managed 30 assists at the Jan. 13 Grand Rapids Baptist Tournament______ ek Presented by: Hastings Mutual M Insurance Company Caledonia's Ryan Dykhouse pins Park's Justin McKenzie to the mat in action at 160. 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Tolsma, however, was not thrilled with how his eagers performed and took Caledonia’s Josh Swartz (34) powers over a Redskin defender for a lay-up during action in the first half. responsibility for their efforts. "We were soft... we weren’t prepared mentally and that was my fault," Tolsma said. "We're not going to win just on talent." Caledonia received a game-high 17 points from senior Kyle Kleersnyder and 11 markers from senior Doug Jousma. A Travis Slot hoop gave the Scots a nice start five seconds into the game, but neither team could muster much offense during the opening eight minutes. After the first quarter, Caledonia led 8-6. "I don't think that we did a good job getting the ball inside," Tolsma said. In the second quarter, five Scots tallied five or more points, helping their team to go out in front 29-23. That lead expanded to as many as eight points in the third quarter (41-33) thanks in part to Jousma’s play. Scot shooter Travis Slot (23) releases a jumper, from the top of the key, in last week's league win over • the Redskins. Jousma drained a threepointer at 2:20 of the third to put his team up 39-33. Then he made a steal and chased it in for another score at 1:40 to give the Scots a 41-33 advantage. "Jousma played his butt off; that becomes contagious," Tolsma said. Still, the Redskins would not go quietly and cut the margin to four points (4238) as the third frame concluded. Belding Justin Popma popped a jumper at 7:40 that put his team within a basket, 42-40. Caledonia then re-gained control and closed the game out. Kleersnyder drove and scored inside at 7:15 (44-40), Jousma made a steal and converted it into a hoop at 6:54 (46-40), senior Dan Kietzman made a steal at 4:38 and dished it oil to Travis Slot for a Scot score (48-40), Slot nailed a jumper at 2:30 to put Caledonia ahead by eight points (52-44) and Kleersnyder leaned in and drilled a jumper at 1:36 to close out the scoring (5444). "Slot came off the bench and gave us a spurt," Tolsma said. Tolsma said his team was able to get things going a bit better during the final two quarters. "We picked it up in the second half; great defense creates easy offense," Tolsma said. "This is two (wins) in a row; hopefully we can build some momentum. It was a positive step getting the win.” The Soccer Spot offers jobs, opportunities Anyone interested in playing indoor soccer this winter at the Soccer Spot in Grand Rapids should now take action. Located at the comer of 32nd St. SE and Lake Eastbrook, this new soccer complex has five indoor soccer fields. The winter session will begin Feb. 27. The sessions are expected to fill up fast. Anyone interested in playing soccer, but does not have a team to play on, can register as an individual and be placed on a house team. On-site registration will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m -6 p m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-l pm. in the construction trailer. For more information, or to register, call the Soccer Spot at (616) 464-1000. Further information can also be found at www.soccerspot.net. The Soccer Spot will also hold open interviews Jan. 22 from noon-8 p.m. at the construction trailer for concessions, store, night manager or referee positions. Youth instructional classes will start March 6. Information on these classes can also be obtained by calling (616) 464-1000. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY If you are a Caledonia School Dcwrki resident and you have concerns about your child s development such as speech concerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, we wdl be conducting a developmental inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early educational intervention on Friday, March 2, 2001 (The next screening will be held in the Fall. 2001). You may call and schedule an appointment («910219) betw een 8 00 am and 4 00 p m There is no fee for this, service �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml January 23. 2001/Page 19 Trojan mat men go 4-1 at TK Duals the best records Lakewood went 5-0 and Middleville ended up 4-1. The undefeated Vikings At the six-team Middleville Tournament Saturday, the two Barry County schools managed Trojan spikers win first in the league Coach Cindy Middlebush says her team is showing improvement, especially its juniors, as the varsity volleyball team at Middleville recently competed at Wyoming Rogers Thursday, Jan. 11 and at the Grand Rapids Baptist Tournament Saturday, Jan. 13. The Lady Trojans (5-9) beat Rogers 15-6, 8-15, 1614 to start its league season with a win. Middlebush said she was "real pleased” with how her juniors played in that match. Erin Robertson had 6 kills. Casey Warner 5 kills, Ashley Carter 5 kills, Jocelyn Price 3 service aces and Laura VanRyn had 3 service aces to go along with 23 assists. VanRyn missed the Grand Rapids Baptist Tournament, so Price replaced her in the setting position and responded to the challenge Price ended up with 30 assists. Middleville beat West Michigan Catholic 15-8, 15-7, lost to Kalamazoo Christian 15-4, 15-8 and lost to West Catholic 15-8, 15-6. Robertson also shinned at the tournament, ripping 17 kills. Middlebush says she hopes to see continued improvement and would like to see her squad "play their best volleyball by the end of the season." Scot JVs win one, lose another Caledonia's junior varsity basketball team is 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the O-K Gold Conference after a recent win and a loss. The Scots' JV beat Belding 50-39 Jan. 16. Joe Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Kowalski led the way in scoring with 15 points and Greg Jousma added 12 markers. Caledonia played solid defense in the fourth quarter, holding Belding to no field goals. In the game with Kenowa, the Scots led after the first quarter, but a 21-9 Knights' second quarter proved to be too much to overcome. Pat Spitzley and Greg Jousma each scored 11 points for Caledonia and Eli Cooney added 10 markers. 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Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-01-30.pdf 06f2cd10bd91d23dfae8157610dc69b1 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 5/January 30, 2001 Caledonia, Dutton elementaries win Golden Apple Award by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two Caledonia elemen­ tary schools have been recognized by the state for their performance on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test with the Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Award was presented to 24 schools, including Caledo­ nia Elementary and Dutton Elementary, in the cate­ gories of "highest achiev­ ing" and "most improved," at a ceremony Wednesday in Grand Rapids. Cheryl O'Connor, princi­ pal of Caledonia Elemen­ tary. said, "It was an amazing ceremony. To be in a room with school offi­ cials and teachers all of whom carc*about kids was such a powerful experi­ ence." She thought the reason for doing well on the MEAP test was expressed in the mission statement of the whole district. "We arc a community committed to achieving our personal best," she said. "We live that out and strive for our personal best every day, which is re­ flected in our receiving this award." Jerry Phillips, principal of Dutton Elementary, said. We were included in a very formal ceremony for presentation of the Golden Apple Award. We. received a trophy for dis­ play in the school. Our students did very well on the MEAP test. We are very proud of our students and of our parents. Phil’ips said. "It’s not any one type of thing we do. Credit can be given to the whole school district of Caledonia. Our curriculum is aligned very closely to the benchmarks and the standards of the state See Golden Apple, pg. 2 Caledonia Elementary Principal Cheryl O’Connor accepts the check awarded to her school to be used for school improvements. The ‘best final exam’ ever? This chair by Kammi Sovem is an appreciation of Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s work. Jenny Bowman created a Dali chair to dally in, Shelly Smith's tutu skirted chair recollects Edgar Degas, Jessica Wierenga captured the sunlit paintings of Mary Cassatt with her chair. The light hearted homage to Piet Mondrian was created by Summer Conner (not pictured) The piano bench was designed in the style of Vincent Van Gogh by Brenda Bowerman. Danielle Donker recalls Claude Monet's muted colors and the same artist receives a slightly different treatment in this small chair by Renee Biggs. Jon Schilthroat’s chair with cheese doodle, frog and zebra ornamentation introduces viewers to the work of Sandy Skogland. Eric Aton chose to do a chair in the style of Picasso s blue penod, Ltsa Beison created a faithful Andy Warhol Tomato Soup seat and Jessica Price created an , appreciation of Ansel Adams black and white landscape photographs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in the two sec­ tions of sculpture taught by Barb Maring at Thornapple Kellogg High School had an experience few others can match. Their sculpture final exam was fun and other students and visitors to the high school get to see the results (but not the grades) This is the third year that sculpture students have had to create a chair which represents or pays homage to artists whose work and life the student has researched. Chairs line the high school lobby. Some are large, others really small and there is even one that looks like a soup can! Maring says, "Students select an artist who ap­ peals to them and then use what they know to create their chair." Some of the most popu­ lar artists this year were Claude Monet, Georgia See final exam, pg. 2 In This Issue • TK band launches new uniform campaign • Barry County Sheriff warns of credit card scam • Landscaping business denied permit for home occupation • New dog kennel OK’d in Caledonia Township �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, ML'January 30, 2001 Caledonia Community Players hires VanderArk as director by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Caledonia Community Players has hired Steve VanderArk as resident di­ rector to lend a consistent thrust to the local theatrical group The Players hope his po­ sition will help add stability to the operations of the ac­ tivities throughout the year, an improvement over the group's dependence on vol­ unteer efforts by many peo­ ple. VanderArk, who is a tcaclicr, began taking part in dramatic efforts abqut 15 ycaisa£o with Jhc wiyhnd Coffimtuftty praym. He di­ rected "Brigadtxin" for Mas­ ter Arts Theater, "Same Time Next Year,” "See How they Run" and other shows for the Wayland Players. He acted with the Wyoming Community The­ ater, Master Arts Theater and Make Believe Produc­ tions. VanderArk became assis­ tant director and musical di­ rector for many of these or­ ganizations in the past. Make Believe Productions, his own production com­ pany. included his wife and they did a senes of plays for the library. He produced "Mousetrap,” and "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," and other shows and has written the scripts used in some instances. VanderArk is a library media specialist at Byron Center Christian School. He is a free-lance writer and web designer. Steve VanderArk He took his theatrical in­ terest to Hillside Commu­ nity Church in Cutlerville where he serves as drama di­ rector. He still acts, even when he directs, and his family, including wife Brenda, and children Katie and Christopher, have ap­ peared in various shows as well. VanderArk has been di­ recting with the Commu­ nity Players for the last four or five years. He directed ''Annie," "Sleeping Beauty," "Oklahoma, and more for Caledonia Community Players. The "Players" formed in 1992 when Sherry Crawford and Tom Kaechele gathered a small contingency of thespian enthusiasts, over several months who planned the future of the group. Their first play, "The Lit­ tle Red Schoolhouse." a one-act comedy, was staged during the Caledonia Fourth of July celebration in 1993. Since that time the Cale­ donia Community Players have produced two fulllength comedies, "Play On," and "Who's Crazy Now,” and four full-length musi­ cals, "Fiddler On The Roof,” "The Music Man." "Oklahoma," and most re­ cently "Annie." The Players have also produced several family pro­ ductions for area elementary schools and the community such as, "Cinderella," "Charlotte's W'eb." "Sleep ing Beauty," "Frog Prince." " The Princess and the Pea," and "Alice Through the Looking Glass." The Community Players also has performed two din­ ner theaters and one youth production. This season has included "Sleeping Beauty." and "Any Body for Tea," last weekend. "Winnie the Pooh" will be produced March 10. The play will in­ clude daytime performances for school groups and a community Saturday night presentation. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" will be performed June 22, 23, 29, and 30. Since VanderArk took on the director’s role, the local theater group is already planning to try more things, such as productions for kids, and a musical during the summer. They may add new shows and try new innova­ tions not attempted before. VanderArk said there are so many small pieces to putting on a good play or musical, with a division of labor and coordination re­ quired to bring the whole thing together. Each person, such as a volunteer coordi­ nator, and the publicity co­ ordinator must take on a share of responsibility, at just the right time. New people interested are always welcome to audition for parts, and usually plays presented have included new faces. The company has a newsletter, "Spotlight," which announces audition dates. Many aspiring actors work up to playing larger roles. Some play in other theater productions in the area. Some are members on Continued next column 35 years experience $ Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia 'll 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Bill \b,°a mss MM Funerals, Silks, Planters. Gins & Balloons, Fruit B askets Call 891-8646 • fax: 891 -0667 car^f0' Cr^<t 5 Dirtton Principal Jerry Phillips receives the Golden Apple Award Trophy at a ceremony honoring several local schools with high MEAP test scores. Golden Apple Award, continued from front pageMEAP test. This helps us to prepare for it." He said, "Of course, ev­ ery year we have a differ­ ent group which is tested, so scores can fluctuate. We hope good scores can continue, but it’s a matter of what group of students we have and of the partic­ ular testing situations, which change from year to year." To Qualify for a Golden Apple Award. K through 5 elementary schools with 50 or more students en­ rolled must have at least 80 percent of their students take the MEAP test and meet the following crite­ ria: •The composite score for the students who took the MEAP test increased at least 60 points over the past three academic years and/or • The test scores are amojig the highest elemen­ tary school scores in the state for that school year. School districts that meet these requirements receive a Golden Apple award of $10,000 plus an additional $1,000 per full- From previous column boards with other theater or­ ganizations. ■ Local businesses often take advantage of advertising opportunities connected with productions. Amy Hooyer coordinates the costumes, sometimes buying, sometimes storing them, or obtaining them from other theater organiza­ tions. Some people enjoy working as costumers. time employee of the school for a minimum award of $50,000 received for school improvements. Awards were presented by Michigan Merit Award Executive Director Mark B. Lead, who said. "It’s an honor and a pleasure to be able to acknowledge out­ standing academic achievement." Final exam, from front page Shauna Brice echoed Georgia O’Keefe’s floral paintings. Lindsay Dobson chose the less familiar artist Charles Fazzina for her Times Square chair and Alexander Calder's stabiles found a bright orange treatment in the chair created by Kyle McKeown. O’Keefe and Salvador Dali. Students also referred to more contemporary artists like Sandy Skogland and Charles Fazzina. Some of the chairs can still be sat on and others just looked at but all are reflections of the best art which makes the viewer think and react lo the shock of the familiar. Anyone interested in tak­ ing part in one aspect of the theater group or in advertis­ ing can call 891-8117. Fomer local woman on Washington and Lee list Megan A. Mulligan, a senior at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., has earned dean’s list status for the recently ended fall term. Dean's list status at Washington and Lee repre­ sents a term grade-average of at least 3 .4 on a 4.0 scale She is the daughter of Susan Burtoa of Caledonia, and Dr. Craig Mulligan of Middleville Shaina McPhetndge enjoyed creating in Monet’s Water lily chair and Julie Schumaker caught Salvador Dali's surrealism with a light touch. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/January 30, 2001 /Page 3 New D&W store director announces new product line by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The D&W Food Center in Caledonia has a new store director, Tim Koeze, whom local residents may remem­ ber as produce manager for a previous two-year period. Koeze has been a store di­ rector for two years with D & W, a position he held at Alpine, then Fulton Heights, and now Caledo­ nia. Koeze has worked for the D&W grocery chain for 25 years, starting right out of high school. His father owned a grocery, so he felt he already had a background in the business when he be­ gan. Though Koeze has taken a few business classes, most of his background has come by hands-on experience on the job. His personal goals at the Caledonia D & W are "to do the best job I can when I am here." Koeze said the goal for this store is "to run a clean store, to main­ tain stock level and quality, and offer the customer the best service we can." The D&W chain began in 1943. There are a total of 26 stores at present. In Caledonia the store has been serving area customers for 19 years. Koeze said he has worked in about half of these different locations, some more than once. He said perhaps in the fu­ ture he might be moved to a larger store, or stay in Cale­ donia as this location grows in the future. An enlargement of the Caledonia D&W has been talked about for quite some time, but Koeze could not pinpoint a date. More than 80 employees work in the Caledonia store at present, and almost all work directly with the pub­ lic, so the trails the chain looks for in applicants are "energetic people who like to deal with customers." Brenda Brower handles the hiring in Caledonia. D&W holds a commit­ ment to support diversity in its hiring practices. Valuing Tim Koeze diversity extends to D & W associates, suppliers and customers. These initiatives are expressions of integrity and the ongoing pursuit of excellence held as values by the company, Koeze ex­ plained. D&W associates are re­ cruited from the full spec­ trum of the workforce, edu­ cated to serve all customers Simpson becomes part Sun & News reporter of Metaldyn Corporation wins conservation award At the time of the sale by Patricia Johns Ruth Zachary (left), a reporter for the Sun and News, was presented the Conservation Media Award by the Barry Conservation District at the district's annual meeting Jan. 18. According to district Executive Director Monica Rappaport (right), Zachary has written many articles on the OUR-Land group and other conservation issues, such as watershed man­ agement. "We are so lucky to have J-Ad in our community," Rappaport said at the annual meeting. "We are so lucky to have so many wonderful reporters who are so interested in conservation, natural resources and land use." J-Ad Graphics publishes the Sun & News, Hastings Banner, Hastings Reminder, and other newspapers. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! 213 JOHNSON ST., CALEDONIA. MI Turn ol th*? century heme « the vdfege You tee* the at the iwural and en»oy the characaet ot th® 100 year ofcj 2 story The man, features are country feechen ba*. wsndo*** at Knrtg room and formal Acting room. 4 tvAooms 2 oaths woo*fcurr»rr and hot tub See * Sunday or cal Joni Scone for yew pnvate showng Directions Main St to west St south to Johnao” juesr to home Joni Stone 948-2694 - 974-6188 Greenridge Realty 281-2100 Staff Writer The telephone answering service voice says, "wel­ come to Metaldyne" to callers dialing the Simp­ son Industries number in the telephone book. Simpson Industries, Middleville operation, has become a part of a new company, Metaldyne Cor­ poration. This new com­ pany is the result of the combined merger of MascoTech, Simpson Indus­ tries, Global Metal Tech­ nologies and their affili­ ates. Metaldyne is now a leading global designer and supplier of metal formed components, as­ semblies and modules for the transportation industry. The Middleville opera­ tions of Simpson Industries currently employs more than 165 people and serves Daimler Chrysler. Toyota, International. New Venture and Ford In October 2000, Simp­ son Industries was pur­ chased by Heartland Indus­ trial Partners, which m August also acquired MascoTech. Middleville plant man­ ager Mike Burch said, "We are excited about the opportunity to be part of Metaldyne, the leader in metal formed components, assemblies and modules. We’re committed to mak­ ing this a smooth transition for our customers.“ in October, Burch said, "There is enough work at the Middleville plant to keep everyone occupied." The Middleville plant has received two lax abatements in the last two years for expansion. It also is part of the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority and projected new em­ ployees at the plant were used when the village ap­ plied for a recent Michi­ gan Economic Develop­ ment Corporation grant. No information is cur­ rently available on how the new company will af­ fect hiring al the Mid­ dleville location. with dignity and respect in its training program. D & W Food Centers also seek to work with those who support the company's own diversity commitment. At present, the Caledonia D&W Food Center is a medium sized store com­ pared to some. The outlet carries most of the same products as the large stores, but there is no drug store or cafe. Caledonia still has a deli, a produce department and a bakery which features the same variety of items, but on a smaller scale. One of the newest devel­ opments in the D & W gro­ cery chain is the production of a large brand line, called "President’s Choice." More than 1,000 products will be included under the brand name. Koeze said there are about 150 of these items available in the store now. and before long, all will be stocked. The categories of items to be offered are juice, pop. water, cookies, snack chips, pastas, and several frozen products. Ice cream, rated highly in taste tests, a line of frozen desserts and baked goods, frozen entree’s and boxed meats also will be among the variety of prod­ ucts available. Koeze is very excited about "President's Choice." "The quality of the prod­ ucts in this line is outstand­ ing." he said. He stressed that in comparative taste tests of the products with those of other national brands, this line often came out on top. Koeze said D & W will have an exclusive franchise in Michigan to sell these products, which it is hoped, will allow the chain to dis­ tinguish itself from other stores and product lines. Contempo Salon * (tie Ac feddbArttinq! Love is blossoming and winter can't last too much longer! What better excuse for a New Haircut. A Color or Spa Pedicure? a JartniJiy a Jall SaAitke fentiunpoAaAif Salon fyoA Lha e/dihe frunihf Caledonia village Centre • 891-1093 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml January 30. 2001 TK band launches new uniform campaign The T horn apple Kellogg School Band officially has begun its campaign for a new look. The band is attempting to raise the $65,(XX) it will need to pur­ chase 250 new uniforms for the fall of 2001 Middleville area business owners will find in their to contribute to the cam­ paign can mail or fax their commitment forms to the high school band. mailboxes a request to spon­ sor either one-half or one complete uniform. Each band uniform costs $260. The band has sent letters to approximately 115 area businesses. This donation is tax­ deductible Businesses or individuals who would like Though the project is just now officially starting, the band has already secured two business sponsorships, four individual sponsor- Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads have been able to make it by outfitting our percussion in sweaters and black pants " The current uniforms are about 15 years old and are nearing the end of their life. Of the current set of 175 uni­ forms. about 165 are use­ able. There are many worn beyond repair and the first eight or ten uniforms are so small that they cannot be used. The new design will be much more functional. Rickert said. Its construction will be of much higher qual­ ity and will be more durable than the current uniform. ships, and two sponsorships from the PTO. The band is hoping to have all commit­ ment forms in hand by Friday, Feb. 16. Business owners or individuals with questions about the project may call. TK Music Director Ray Rickert at 795-3394 or TK Business Manager Alice Jansma at 795-3313. The enrollment in next year's TKHS band could be as high as 215 students, compared to the 185 mem­ bers currently enrolled. “We already ha\e more students that we have uni­ forms.” Rickett said, “but we _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lining ('bun h - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Sdkm>1 Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY ...9:30 a.m. .10:45 a.in. 6 00 p in. Family Night 6 30 p in. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Youth Croup Sunday Evenings...................... 891-0576 Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Wichael Stowell. Pastor Chris Lage Worship l eader Dennv Houma. louth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Pastor, Dr. Brian F Harrison Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Visit our wet> site ww Dogtitside org 1 Redeemer 4k Covenant Pastor Paul M. Hillman . . . .5:00 p.m. 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of (inn Lake) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11.00 a.m Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m Rev. R Scoa tireenmn, Pastor Lvuelle SpriL. lotuk Leader ■41 Ttemeyer. Comrnunm Catting January 28 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 19:16-30 (A Rich Man Chooses) Sermon Topic Stewardship of Gifts “Lord. What Must 1 Do.-?* Choir Anthem * Nil ot Me Worship Sen ice ................................. 10.30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rex Korman Kohns 616-892-8167 250Street ♦ ChurchOffice Ss-yS* ( urrcntly meeting at: | Emmons Like Elemenlaiy 8950 Kraft SE. Caletk>ni.i Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service.................. . . . Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Chibs....................... . 9 45 a m 1 LOO a.in . 6 00 p in. 6:45 p in. 6.45 p in MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10:00 a m 11 15 a m 6:00 p m Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service XH>i$let!)olJist (Eljiird) Rzv P Adams Ptaw 891 -8440 Mi 49VU - Jr through. RcioM ■ Mcuafcs - ’Ngrams K GUM CAKE COMMUNITY CMURCM Cije 5590 Whitneyville Ave . 3.E. AMo. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. • Jffl 1 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave I Church School. Sunday | Praise Singing Morning Worship gj Wed fellowship ^ ■**’’* 9 45 am 1 10 50 am 11 00 a m I I 7 30pm Pastor James Dodds 616-5)8-85)7 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted Io one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. | 1 1 | Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship I 11 1 (All Services have a Nursery available) I Rev Robert (ierkg • Puilor David Lehr Office 891 -8688 • Church W/ -8688 i 1 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee 1 9 30 am | 9 45 a m H 1 LOO a m B Parmelee Morning Worsmp Mtadievi«e >jnaay School M»acSevt«e fAomng Worship Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. Children's Worship and Nursery 9 45 a m l earning few ail bpm Adult and youth micrauivn with God and others Puppet mimstry for kids Multiple Staff Semng Nuur Community Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 8»»-. 1 tKitnc Rev. Royie Bailacd, Pastor Phone 86^6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHVRCH 12200 Werf M-l'-O <CW1 Ro*j, 9 30uni I 10 45 a m | 6 <K) p m | Pastor Roger Rultmari • ( hurch Office 168-1)191 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints RAY TOVXSFM). \OR\IA\ KNORR. Aswcult RjMim 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv net | CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Reorganized Sunday Morning Worship H:30 a m. & 11 a m. Sunday Schtxil for All Ages 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ..................... 6:30 pan. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . 6:30 p in. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p in Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 00 p.m 1 Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship IxK'ated in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Ow mite east of Wht’neyvtlte Rd Community Church \ Place for Family A l-rirnih 6201 Whitnev villc Avenue. Allo Leighton Church Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Rev. E Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Church Office (6161841-1512 M-37 at lOCMh St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 1 M 37. northol Mi.klloillv • 795 9726 YOU ARE INVITED 792-2889 Sunday Worship 430am &6 00pm (Child & Adult* t (Turing the School Year! Ptvac hi ng the Living \XortiSert tng Ibe Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10.00 .i m Or Church & Nursery available ) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 708 W. Main Street 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. t Chun k with a <wing heart for our comutuntn and the world “We are changed by God s love!“ 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH r AM Worship; 11:00 AM Church Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America \Night J Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C 0 « M I\\ 1 1 I CHURCH o place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) 7240 6Kth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH The new uniform also includes a bib-type trouser. The use of this style trouser will make it easier to proper­ ly fit all the students. Adjustments for proper length will also become eas­ ier. Finally, the new coat will be a bit wanner than the old one. The current coats are made of a very thin material and are not lined. The new coats arc better constructed and are lined. This will make the uniform somewhat warmer for cold weather parades and football games, the director said. 616-891-8119 On M-37 befneen Caiedotiia and Middle'die Rer Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 n i WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH J I 8546 Whineyvile Ave of 84m Sr • 891-8661 The Church where everybody is somebody | and Jesus is Lord || Meeting at CoieOoma High School j StrxJoy School 930o.m H Soxjo/ Momrg 'Mxthp H) 30 am I •Zeemg A /e || xnoa/ Evenng Wonhp 600 pm H Aed MOwee* Pra/er & Study 7 00 p m H Ter 'nemos 9uys • Ter <ar to' y a»x to’or E ■■ - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml. January 30. 200lPage 5 Sixteen area students named to Calvin College dean’s list Terrie Layne Yoder FREEPORT - Terne Uyne Yoder, age 53, of Freeport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday. Jan. 22, 2001 after a long courageous battle with can­ cer at home. Mrs. Yoder was bom on May 6, 1947 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Lyle and Edna (Schantz) Wood. She was raised in the Middleville area and attend­ ed Thornapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1965. Terrie graduated from Michigan State University in 1969 with a degree in educa­ tion She was married to David L. Yoder on Aug. 30, 1969 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church She taught first grade in White Pigeon and Three Rivers Public Schools from 1969 to 1973. She worked part-time for United Bank in Freeport, substitute teacher for Thornapple-Kellogg, Lowell area and Hastings area schools. She worked for Barry- Hospice for two years before illness required her to stay home in January of 1998. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Dutton and Michigan State University Alumni Association. Terne enjoyed gardening, taught Sunday School for 10 years, and was an avid read­ er She was a caring and lov­ ing wife, mother, daughter, and sister always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 31 years. David L. Yoder; two daughters. Wendy L. Yoder of Freeport; Gina R. (Andy) Dragt of Grandville; her parents, Lyle and lidna Wood of Middle­ ville; three sisters. Trudy (Lynn) Norlin of Grandville. Jan Wiesenhofer of Middle­ ville and Joyce (Charles) Wilson of Middleville; her father-in-law and mother-inlaw. Elwood and Ins Yoder of Freeport; brother-in-law. Gary (Michelle) Yoder of Freeport; sisters-m-law. Joellen (William) Flory of Do­ than. Alabama. Janice (Craig) St. Martin of Sugar-* land. Texas; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Wednes­ day' morning at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. 68th St.. Dutton. Mich. Rev. Bradley P. Kalajainen offici­ ated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery, Free­ port. ML Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Soeiety. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Eleanor J. (nee VerHulst) Kunde--------------Mrs. Eleanor J. (neeVerHulst) Kunde, aged 79 went to her heavenly home on Tuesday. January 23. 2001 Mrs Kunde was born in Grand Rapids on November 24. 1921 She graduated from South High School. She was a dedicated person to her family, her church and her job. Before the closing of the Grand Rapids plant, she was employed for 17 years at Doehler-Jarvis as a purchasing clerk. Before retirement, her temporary job assignments included I B l. Breakthrough and E W Bliss. After retirement, Mrs. Kunde worked part time through the Battle Creek Senior Employment Agency at the Freeport District Library for 11 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; and sister, Marjorie Nelson. Mrs. Kunde is survived by her children, Kurt and Connie Kunde of Grand Ledge. Rich and Kathy Kunde of Freeport, Ed and Joan Kunde of Caledonia; her grandchildren, Mike Kunde. Valerie Kunde. Allison Kunde, Christina Kunde; her brother-in-law. John Kowalczyk-----------------ALTO Mr. John Kowalczyk. Sr., age 69. of Alto was called home on Thursday. Jan 24. 2001. John worked at Keebler Company for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. George and Ed He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Pat; his chil­ dren. Robert and Stacy. John and Karen. Nancy and Mark Brookens; nine grandchil­ dren; his brother. Joe Kowalczyk, his sister and brother-in-law. Mary and George Krebs; his sisters-in­ law, Manan Kowalczyk and Marguerite Kauffman; and several nieces and nephew s. Funeral services for John were held Saturday. Jan. 27, 2001 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Alto. Pastor Mick Funderburg officiated. Interment was at Bowne Center Cemetery'. Fhe family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bowne Township Fire Department Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Home. Four area students on Hope dean’s list Four area students have been named to the dean s Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 list at for the first semester of the 2000-2001 academic year at Hope College. The students, their hometowns and class grade levels, are Elizabeth A. Paarlberg, a junior from Alto; Courtney L. Wiersum, a freshman from Aho; Charles M Kroll, a senior from Caledonia; and Steven J. UyL a junior from Caledonia. Donald Nelson of Kentwood; her sisters-inlaw. Alice Schantz of Kentwood, Agatha Barton of Grand Rapids; ami many nieces and nephews Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the Caledonia Funeral Home 616 E. Main Street on Thursday, January 25, 2001 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Funeral and Committal services for Eleanor will be held on Friday, January 26, 2001 at 11:00 A M at St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft S.E.. Caledonia with Pastor Robert Gerkc officiating. Interment will be at Freeport Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, St. Paul Lutheran Church or Freeport District Library. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Middleville woman makes Alpena CC list Carol L. Burgess of Middleville has been named to the fall semester deans list at Alpena Community College. The deans list at Alpena recognizes students of great distinction who have earned perfect 4 0 grade point aver­ ages and students of distinc­ tion whose grade point aver­ ages are between 3.50 and 3 99. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must have full-time course loads of 12 or more credits. Carroll L. Burgess is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burgess. Middleville Sixteen area students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Calvin Col­ lege. To be included on the list, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point av­ erage on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full academic load. The following is a list of the honored students, their parents and hometowns, grade levels, major fields of study and high school alma maters: • Amy L. Batts, daughter of Anthony and Florence Batts of Caledonia, fresh­ man, majoring in special education. Grand Rapids Christian High School. •Michelle L. Batts, daughter of Anthony and Florence Batts of Caledo­ nia, senior, elementary education with three mi­ nors, Grand Rapids Chris­ tian High School. • Melanie S. Hanson, daughter of Larry and Cheryl Hanson of Caledo­ nia, junior, engineering, Caledonia High School. • Ryan T. Hanson, son of Larry and Cheryl Hanson of Caledonia, freshman, engineering, Caledonia High School. • Kate E. Harms, daugh­ ter of Richard and Joan Harms of Caledonia, sophomore, accountancy. South Christian High School. • LauraJ. Lanser, daugh­ ter of Peter and Janet Lanser of Caledonia, ju­ nior, religion and theology, Caledonia High School. • Jonathan B. Mensink, son of the Rev. Bryce and Janice Mensink of Cale­ donia, sophomore, CAS telecommunications, Grand Rapids Christian High School. • Scott A. Robertson, son of Dr. Richard and Cynthia Robertson of Caledonia, junior, biology. Grand Rapids Baptist High School. • Paul A. Trowbridge, son of Dr. William and Laura Trowbridge of Cale­ donia, freshman, psychol­ ogy, South Christian High School. • Mark A. VanderWoude, son of Dale and Maribeth VanderWoude of Caledonia, junior, engi­ neering, South Christian High School. • Daniel T. Kokmeyer, son of Dr. Frank and Verna Kokmeyer of Middleville, junior, undecided. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. • Stacey E. Pylman, daughter of Dave and Judy Hopkins of Middleville, senior, elementary educa­ tion with three minors. South Christian High School. • Tracy A. Schondelmayer. daughter of Car­ olyn Getty of Middleville, senior, business. Thomapple Kellogg High School. • Adam R. Bonner, son of Richard and Reita Bon­ ner of Grand Rapids. sophomore, computer sci­ ence. Caledonia High School. • Katherine L. Sikma. daughter of Steven and Susan Sikma *of Alto, freshman, communication arts and sciences. South Christian High School. • Nathan A. Ter Beek. son of Bruce and Kather­ ine Ter Beek of Alto, ju­ nior, accountancy. South Christian High School. Little Lambs Preschool plans auctions Saturday Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool is sponsoring its first annual auction. “The Auction of the year" Saturday. Feb. 3, at the Caledonia American Legion located on M-37. near Main Street. Tickets for the auction are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets are currently being sold at the Caledonia Auto Parts located on M-37. The silent auction will begin at 7 p.m. and last until 8. Items will include a hope chest with a brass handle and wheels; a wooden American Girl Doll dresser and drawer; handcrafted outdoor furni­ ture, including four chairs and a table; Rainbow vacu­ um cleaner. Steelcase office chair. Whole Home hunndifer, and various electronics. Non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments will be provided during the silent auction. The main auction will begin at 8 p.m. Items donat­ ed thus far include auto­ graphed children’s books by Shirley Ncizcl, Crystal Bowman and Diane Blain; stained glass art pieces; handmade walking stick; birdhouses; 30-nunutc med­ ical message; gift certifi­ cates to various r staurants and hair salons. NASCAR and baseball Beanie Babies, folding beach table; travel cooler and warmer; and assorted gift baskets for men. women, children and babies. Also donated arc gift boxes for horse enthusiasts, the Christmas season and album crafts The goal of Little I ambs Preschool is to provide qual­ ity. affordable early child­ hood education with a nondenominational Christian emphasis Little lambs teachers instruct and encour­ age Christian principles and strong family values while the children learn and grow emotionally, socially, intel­ lectually and spiritually. Auctioneer Tim Zandbergen, and the Caledonia American Legion have donated their space and time. For donation and ticket information, please call Little Lambs Pre-school at 891-1670. ■ lie Revue I lie VeriiH ntvllle €< mmimilv lliealre presents Fiddler on the Roof Vermontville Opera House Feb. 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:00 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 at 3:00 p.m. Adult $8 • Senior Citizen/Studcnt $7 Child 12 & under $5 Advance Tickets 616-367-4455 Children’s Theatre auditions for Pinocchio, watch for audition dates. Made possible with the support of: — -----and Art* Council of Greater Lansing. Inc •W JOtuVW --XX-rtr M M MOCM The Village Players of Middleville request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Lotus Blossom and Leo Lomax at the Middleville Inn .4 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Presentation “Til Death Do us Part1 February 14, 16, 17, 23 and 24 • $20 per person Call 795-3640 for reservations. Roses are red, V iolets are blue, On February 14, * We’ll have flowers and candy for you �Page 6/The Sun and News. Mtddieviiie. M (/January 30. 2001 Lee students dance, sing about seasons Many third graders were in costume Alyssa Weesie is most definitely a tree. Fall in and take a look at all of our wallpaper savings Everyday Low Prices by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Lee Elementary students played to a packed house Thursday evening, Jan. 25, at the high school audito­ rium as they performed Just the right notes at the end "Celebrate the Seasons" under the direction of mu­ sic teacher Diane Hallberg. Students sang songs about snow angels, winter, flowers, sports and falling 30-35% OFF All Wallpaper Orders Mullets 227 E. Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-1 More music leaves. Students wrote their own lyrics to songs, recited their poetry and even did the tango. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 30. 2001 /Page 7 Barry County Sheriff warns of credit card scam plague Yet another attempted credit card scam was re­ ported Jan. 18 to police, who are again warning cit­ izens not to reveal account numbers to telephone so­ licitors. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department, a Middleville area woman said she re­ ceived a call about six months ago from a man who said he was investi­ gating problems with stolen credit cards. The man asked the woman for her credit card number and the woman re­ fused, stating that she be­ lieved the call to be an at­ tempted scam. "The male subject of­ fered her the first four numbers of her credit card to prove that it was not a scam and asked her to confirm the last fifteen numbers," deputies re­ ported. "(The woman) re­ fused to give him the in­ formation and she eventu­ ally hung up the phone on the caller." On Thursday, the woman received a similar call, this time from a female who said she was calling from Visa headquarters and was calling with in­ formation about big prob­ lems with the womans credit card. "The female caller asked (the victim) for the expiration date on her credit card and said that it was to verify that (she) was the card holder.” po­ lice said. "(She) refused to give the information that the caller wanted and told her that she believed this was a scam." The caller replied that since she refused to coop­ erate, she would have to deal with Visa by herself. When the victim called her Grand Rapids credit union to verify the caller’s story, she was told that "if there were problems with the credit card, she would be contacted by the bank through which she has the card." The bank also informed the victim that there is no Visa headquarters. Teen crash victim’s injuries long term A 16-year-old Mid­ dleville girl has suffered apparent long-term injuries from a two-car crash Fri­ day, Jan 19, in which the driver of the car she was in faces a felony drunk driv­ ing charge. Audra Heers is listed in fair condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was taken Fri­ day with multiple broken pelvic bones, possible spinal injuries and internal injuries after the crash on Parmalce Road at M-37. The 18-year-old driver of the 1992 Beretta originally claimed that Heers was the driver of the car, but later admitted he was driv­ ing when he allegedly ran a stop sign eastbound and entered the path of a northbound car driven by 50-ycar-old Dale Krueger of Middleville at 7:15 p.m. Justin Michael Denick of Wayland registered a .08 percent bodily alcohol content after the crash. He allegedly admitted to hav­ ing drank "about six" beers, saying, "I'm drunk." Police found a 24-pack of beer with 15 bottles still unopened inside the vehi­ cle. Officers also found an empty bottle of hard liquor inside the car. they re­ ported. Doctors at both Pennock Hospital where Heers was initially treated, and at Spectrum Hospital told po­ lice that they would con­ sider her injuries "long term” and that they would "impair her ability to func­ tion normally." Denick refused treat­ ment while Krueger suf­ fered minor injuries. Denick was charged with one felony count of driving under the influence causing incapacitating in- jury. He was arraigned on the charge Monday and a $2,000 cash or surety bond was set. He was also charged with driving on a suspended license, second offense and was given a $500 bond. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Jan. 26 in Barry County District Court. Child care, volunteer training set for Feb. 5 The Michigan State University Extension 4-H program and Child Care Resources will present a workshop Monday evening. Feb. 5. for child care providers, parents and 4-H volunteers. “Working With Wood Kids Can Do It" will be held at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church at 708 W. Main St. in Middleville at 7 p.m. Feb. 5. This w ill be the first of a senes of classes that will be offered through the MSU Extension 4-H Youth pro­ gram in Barry County and the child care resources using information from Penn State University. Other dates will be dis­ cussed at this training. Other topics will include eating times-the ups and downs (will include quick, fun snack ideas), choosing pets in child care center or home, new ways to plan and develop activities for mixed age groups that keep parents happy, let’s celebrate (get­ ting to know the world’s children, exploring foods from other countries, new ideas for celebrating holi- days, how parents can help make your holiday celebra­ tions). exciting backyard sci­ ence activities (includes planting kid-sized gardens, easy ideas to make bird feed­ ers and more). Other topics specifically for child care providers and parents will include biting and sharing and hot topics for center directors. Those who would like to attend may preregister by calling Kathy Walters Surratt at the Barry County MSU Extension office at 9484862 or Mary Chapman at Child Care Resources at 948-3255. The pre-registration deadline is Friday, Feb. Tax help available to senior citizens Tax help will be available to senior citizens in the Caledonia and Middleville areas next month. Assistance will be given in Middleville at the Middle­ ville Village offices on Tues­ days starling Feb. 6 from 11 a m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 7953385 for an appointment. Help is available in Caledonia at the Community Education Building on Mon­ days starting Feb. 5 from I to 4 p.m. Appointments arc preferred and may be made by calling 891-8117. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service provides free assistance to middle and low income tax­ payers with special attention to those age 60 and older. Volunteers arc trained to complete basic income tax forms and answer your tax questions The program will continue through the middle of April or for as long as requests for help warrant. In addition to current year tax forms and booklet, tax­ payers arc urged to bring a copy of year 1999 return as well as information about year 2000 taxable income and deductions. This would include all W-2 forms show­ ing salary and wages. Unemployment compensa­ tion statements. SSA-1099 forms for social security benefits, and 1099 forms showing pensions, interest, and dividends. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, taxpayers should also bring information about year 2(MX) property taxes or rent, heat­ ing costs, and prescriptions and drugs. Magic show set at McFall Constantine the Magi­ cian will bring his special magic style to the McFall Elementary School Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31. Parent Advisors for Spe­ cial Education (PASE)i and the Thornapple Kel­ logg Special Education Department are sponsoring an open house along with Science Olympiad preparation continues As this team works out the challenge of "Cowabungee" Chris Doornbos sends the bottle down on its bungee cord as Chris Howarth pretends to time it. (On March 17 the competition is real and all the elements of the challenge are revealed.) the magic show. The public is invited to come ask questions about the special education de­ partment, be amazed by Constantine and enjoy re­ freshments,- including pop­ corn made by the "Page Poppers." The Page Poppers are students at Page Elemen­ tary working with resource room teachers to improve their skills. For more information about this special event or other programs sponsored by PASE, call 795-5590. Winter story time set at TK library The Thomapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time celebrating Valentine's Day at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Team members will read and tell some of their favorite stories. Story lime lasts about 30 minutes. Children of all ages are invited to learn how Valentine's Day is celebrated in stories. For more information, call the library at 7955434. A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Anwron* SoLnan flam xork bard-® von don I tarn- to. With a kwl 1kmi of colors ami d»-sgie. [Jib dr [jutentwl ClranSterp* Mirixe, to tour Imh Ilk No vuni floor e Sobnan rani flam inn* an itNant nt'M-r io iban. and afl Sobnan flam <vur tub a 10-vraf warratm! Arm-trot^ can Irfp you •r^ai'- dr Lsdro of lour douim. SOLARI AN. Famous ^Flooring I The 26 high school students on the Science Olympiad team are hard at work prepanng for the March 17 competition. Here Levi Harold (on left) and Roger Thompson work on their plane for "The Wright Stuff." Call 945-9554 lor Sun & News ACTION-Msl any *-mrr than dib. Anettofl- Sobnan floor*-Iraun do-*n t N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry VaBey Avenue S E (M-37) • Caledonia. Michigan 49316 Ph 616/891-9000 M-.ThQrMfr.fi P-m., W Sai. A3XX) p.m �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 30. 2001 Gun Lake mayoral candidates woo voters by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anyone who missed go­ ing to the Republican or Democratic presidential conventions had a chance to experience the excite­ ment of a knock-down, drag-out campaign Jan. 23 at Sam's Joint, Gun Lake. Mayoral candidates Doyle Smith, Joan Weick and Linda Lewis gave campaign speeches to the cheers and jeers of more than 60 friends and sup­ porters. The race for mayor is just one of the attrac­ tions at the annual Gun grandchildren, service to the GFWC-Gun Lake Area and intimate understanding of local business needs. She also has the support of Hollywood and had a poster of herself with actor Hugh O'Brien whom she says would endorse her if she asked. Smith already is making promises, such as a 13mile bike and walking path, and a canal linking Gun Lake with Barlow, Cobb and Payne lakes. The Gun Lake Princess tour boat would be able to traverse all four lakes, he reasoned. And if the canal were extended to Lake Michigan, the "zebra mus­ sels could go back where they came from." Lake Winterfest, most of which will take place Sat­ urday, Feb. 3. A fourth candidate for the ceremonial post, Jean­ nie Jones, had to withdraw from the race earlier. Lewis stressed her per­ spective as a newcomer to the area already involved in the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, GFWCGun Lake Area, and her work as a Realtor with Miller Real Estate. She thanked everyone for participating in the campaign and helping the Winterfest committee by Yankee Springs blood drive set A Red Cross blood drive has been scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Wednes­ day, Jan 31. at the Yan­ kee Springs Fire Station, 1425 South Payne Lake Road, Middleville. It is the First time this new site has been used for a blood drive. There con­ tinues to be a shortage of blood supplies, so the need is great Blood drives in this area will be held on alternate months at the Yankee Springs Fire Station and the Thornapplc Township Hall Red Cross officials re­ port that blood collections have been down more than 100 units a day or 15 per­ cent from normal numbers. Fred Stearns, executive director of the Michigan Red Cross Blood Region, said, "We're in a very se­ rious situation... We espe­ cially need Type O and Type B donors..." Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to con­ tribute. SMITH-DIAMOND SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml (616) 891-2222 or (888) 891-0107 Serving Grand Rapids, Caledonia. Middleville & Hastings Markets Caledonia 'woaMeyprt** ntpw Item Oom to tfxwng UM contrjd Wtm CH W«M» ZmMaIwMHi 891-7653 ar 891-2222 CALEDONIA Just Hied' Ove 2 acres Mortotehome on tut basement Wont last $106.900 Contact Wendy Zandstra 891 -SOLD MOOLEVTLLE UACHES E1CWWXM*K«*'* sew Pnm» rotnjwW PtMd 20 mn konGR Stmpsor Aw Pmd CH jo* a Hey My McOm 891-2222 at 233089’358? LOWELL 32*cm<»FWfW WxXBWcanjkate GiWNmaeveiweng 1i75.000 UM contact *”» Affrot 168’ f Hassw; PM Rd CH Jam a A* McOm 891-2222 ad 233 •A*LANDWRR COMMERCIAL Mr Coe* d <»««r »M 14M ’•» •* * mot* $325 ooc»m$i?s®o« $475000 •oMkMHr’OOOC^* W6uMn» uw«Ma)<»» ♦*» >0*i oac. 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The former star athlete at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville is SNOW RIDGE ESTATES Catadoora Schools' now a freshman guard for Roftng 2 acre parcels on Snow Ave ttwn 68th the Timberwolves. and 76th From $35 000 to $49 900 Natural yas avadatHe Loads ol w*Me at ytxr doorstep 1400 In Northwood's First 15 eq * ranches 1800 iq t 2 Hones Posstoieland games, Erb was averaging cortract terms Cal John or Mary Kay McCleve 891 2222 «! 233 3.2 points and 1.9 rebounds. She also has 4 blocks, 9 steals and 14 assists. Northwood was 8-7 overall and 3-5 in the GLIAC. GOLFSIOE MEADOWS Cawjorta Schools on Broadmoor Country Qub on 76th St OiMt axrtry sMunq Ol quMty e«ea*ve homes Short drwe to shoponq mats and South Bettne From$29 900-156 900 1700 jq » ranches 2000 2-stonee Aito wdttuldtoww CM John or Mary Kay McCreve 861 2222 «H 233 GJNLAkE Cumradorfl 29’3300 691 7853 or Ml ^222 BIG HORSE FARM Smith-Diamond Associates Toll Free 1 -888-891 -0107 Katie Cummiford...................... 262-2021 Kay Cummiford........................ 291-3330 Sharon Emerson...................... J91-2222 Maryanne Hoeksma ............... _891-“’183 Debra Lampani ......................... 262-8333 John McCleve ...........................^91-w172 Man Kay McCleve..................... 891-7172 David Pran.................................. JT7-4010 Ron Richards............................. .891-7176 Jena Russo.................................. .891-2222 Randy Sbeehe............................ 891-2222 Wendy Zandsira...................... .891SOLD TK school lunch menus Wednesday. Jan. 31 Bowl of chili w/crackers or cheeseburger on a bun, celery w/p.butter, warm apple slices, milk. Thursday, Feb. 1 Lasagna roll w/dinner roll or chicken sandwich on bun, com, strawberry shortcake, m,lk Friday, Feb. 2 Pizza or fish ticks, carrots, fresh orange, milk. Monday, Feb.5 Chicken nuggets w/breadstick or cheesy burrito, green beans, peaches, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Pizza burger on a bun or com dog on a stick, broccoli w cheese, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix panics, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! Smith said he also sees the possibility of moving the jet skiers out of Gun Lake, into the canal. Lake Michigan and finally to the Atlantic Ocean, never to return to Gun Lake. Smith also spoke about some serious issues, in­ cluding the need for a three way stop sign at 125th Avenue and Patter­ son Road. He also encour­ aged local businesses to support the Fourth of July fireworks so they could last longer than 10 min­ utes. He also promised, "I will go peacefully" if he was not elected. Gun Lake Chamber President Barb Holoweiko said the chamber would count and recount tickets and certify the winner Feb. 3. The candidates will be introduced to the Winter­ fest crowds at II a m. which gives them a little more time to sell raffle tickets before the winner is announced at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available from each of the candi­ dates and at the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce of­ fice in the ERA Dynamic office at 2491 Patterson Road. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12. the grand prize is a Lakota Sports Quad, second prize is $1 .(MX) and third prize is $500. For Winterfest informa­ tion call (616) 792-4396 or check the website at www.gunlakc.org. CALEDONIA - Owners have added g many extras to this lovely 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with finished $ walk-out. Entire main level is done in true hardwood floors. Situated on & 1.57 acres, the professionally land£ scaped yard is impressive. Priced to $ sell at $259,900. Call Deb Pawloski, | Five Star Real Estate at 292-1721 g for your private showing. (415912) i CALEDONIA - What a combination! Almost 3 acres, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car attached garage AND 24x36 insulated garage. Built in 1994, the 1896 sq. ft. home has just been fresh­ ly painted and is ready for new own­ ers. There is a lovely 12x26 deck overlooking the woods and the fenced back yard. Just $164,900. Call Deb Pawloski, Five Star Real Estate at 292-1721 for private showing. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 30. 2001 /Page 9 Farm land preservation workshops slated in area by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Workshops on how to lake advantage of recent farm land preservation legis­ lation will be presented in Adrian Feb. 22-23, Imlay City Feb. 23-24, Kalama­ zoo, Feb. 26-27, Grand Rapids Feb. 27-28 and in Lansing Feb. 28- March 1. Several organizations supporting agricultural con­ servation will sponsor the workshops, which are in­ tended to help communities develop a farm land preser­ vation program. Each workshop will in­ clude several topics; • Impacts of current land use trends. • Smart growth and farm land protection strategies, including agricultural dis­ tricts and agricultural zon­ ing. The bottom line for farmers. • Effective agricultural zoning. • Purchase of Develop­ ment Rights, including Michigan's agricultural preservation fund and estab­ lishing local programs. • Transfer of Development Rights — creating a marketdriven approach. • Creating the program locally. Speakers will include Su­ san Craft, Dr, Tom Daniels, June Mcngcls, Scott Ev­ erett, Dr. David Skjacrlund, Mark Wyckoff, Steve Langworthy and Rich Har­ low. Last year, Public Act 262 was passed to create a state agricultural preservation fund. The purpose of the preservation fund is to pro­ vide grants to communities for local farm land preserva­ tion programs, to purchase agricultural conservation easements. All farm land preservation programs, including Public Act 116 previously adminis­ tered by the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Re­ sources (the DNR) now will be housed in the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) along with the stale Agricultural Preservation Fund (APF). Oversight of the APF will be governed by a seven­ member board, including the Several organizations support-1 tng agricultural conservation B will sponsor the workshops B which are intended to help B communities develop a farm B land preservation program B MDA director/designee, DNR director/designee and five governor appointed members to serve four-year terms. This board will be responsible for the distribu­ tion of grants. Selection criteria will in­ clude several factors related to farm land suitability. Current funding for the fund will come from PA 116 funds after Oct. 1 of last year, proceeds from the Agriculture Recapture Act and any other future funding sources. The use of the Agricul­ tural Preservation Fund may be used by the state for ad­ ministrative costs, with a cap of 8 percent or $700,000, for grants to lo­ cal communities for pur­ chase of conservation ease­ ments. It could provide for the state selection and pur­ chase of development rights if there is at least $5 mil­ lion remaining after provid­ ing grants to local commu­ nities. Local units of govern­ ment may apply for a state grant if they have adopted a development rights ordi­ nance providing for purchase of development rights pro­ gram. Another requirement is the unit must have adopted within the last ten years a comprehensive land use plan that includes agri­ cultural preservation. The local government must complete the applica­ tion form which includes a list of parcels proposed, the size and location of each parcel, the amount of matching funds and esti­ mated acquisition value of the agricultural conservation casement. For more information, call Dawn Cherry at 517324-9276. The sponsors of the worshops are the American Farmland Trust. USDA, Na­ tional Resource Conserva­ tion Service, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan State University Extension. Michigan AgriBusiness Association, Michigan Farm Radio Net­ work. Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Rural Development Council of Michigan, Michigan RC&D Councils, Michigan Farm­ land and Community Al­ liance, Michigan Integrated Food and Farming Systems, Michigan Association of Conservation Districts, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Michigan Pork Producers Association. CHS Orchestra to collect loose change for trip Seniors in the CHS Orchestra include Ben Kohl. Jessica Hanna lain Stephanson. Ben Ward. James Kraft Dan Clark Heather Hanna. Jen De Zeeuw Julie Van Kalker. Rachel Miedema. Nathan Danmson. Matt Kom Amanda Overholt, Kira Donnell, Sarah Roosier and Andy Rodgers The members of Caledo­ nia's school orchestra will conduct their annual "Loose Change Drive" Saturday. Feb. 3, between 9 a.m. arid 1 p.m. Students will go to homes in the Caledonia area to ask for loose change or pop can donations. Proceeds will be used to help defray the expense for the high school orchestra's trip to Virginia in May The group this spring will perform at the -.Music in the Parks competition sponsored by Busch Gar- r M d a It was a ‘beary’ good year Kindergarten teachers and TTES staff look at some of the specialized pediatric items which money from McFall has purchased. Some of this year’s money will be used to pay for training infant dolls to be used to teach CPR McFall kindergarten students contributed $731 dollars to Thornapple Township Emergency Services this Christmas. The money will be used for bears for children who are helped by TTES and for equipment sized just right for children. �Page 10/The Sun and News, M»ddievi«e. Ml/January 30. 2001 Biosolids: It's the right thing to do by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "Where do homeowners think the stuff goes when they have their septic tank pumped?" farmer Gerald Kayser asked. Hopefully, it goes to a treatment plant like the one in Wyoming, officials responded. The Wyoming Clean Water Plant processes 36 million gallons of un­ treated sludge a year, turn­ ing it into useful biosolid material that then is safely recycled on farm fields. Though material pumped from private septic tanks is required by law to be treated in a treatment fa­ cility, the Wyoming plant is one of only a few in this area that accepts raw sep­ tic material, (septage) not only from a municipal sewer system, but from haulers of septic material from individual home sys­ tems. The plant also works with 60 farmers in the area to distribute the resulting material. A commercial contractor (hen applies the biosolid nutrients to the fields that can benefit from it. Caledonia Township res­ idents recently complained about the application of recycled biosolids from the Wyoming plant, to a Caledonia farm owned by Kayser, due to excessive odor during the week of Jan. 8 . Various concerns over the matter have been ...................... . taken up in discussion: • Health concerns over potential pathogens in the material applied to farm fields is unfounded, be­ cause the recycled mate­ rial is tested at so many stages of treatment to as­ sure it is inert, several of­ ficials said. Testing is conducted day to day on the material being pro­ cessed and the plant is set up to alarm if some levels are too high, and the plant is manned 24 hours a day, said Myron Erickson, the environmental services su­ pervisor with the Wyoming project, and Dan Wolz, Wyoming plant specialist. Additives like lime kill pathogens and are used to neutralize or balance the material as a part of the process, Tim Hackbardt said. He is the biosolids coordinator of the Wyoming application to farm fields. The company, Synagro is contracted by munici­ palities such as Wyoming to distribute the treated product. Hackbardt said the company has plans to place straw bales along the edge of the field near the creek to act as a pre­ ventative to runoff of nu­ trients toward the water­ shed. He said this was ac­ tion way beyond what is required. Test results from sam­ ples of the material actu­ ally used on Kayser's farm, collected in December at the plant, have not yet re­ turned, but there is no rea­ ..................................... .. Tankers trarisfer treated the biosolid mixture from the semi-trailers to tractor pulled tanks with four injector arms that deposit the recycled material on agricultural land. Caledonia neighbors complained about the odor and impact on ground water quality. son to expect it will be any different than other regular samples taken. Of­ ficials agree the material is inert when it is applied to farm fields. • Questions over soil and water contamination with chemicals such as heavy metals and dioxin were answered in part. The En­ vironmental Protection Agency sets limits for heavy metals, nickel, zinc, copper, lead, and cadmium. Michigan rules follow the EPA require­ ments. Heavy metal contaminai Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Hastings Banner • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 Even though the odor caused by a small part of the application was not farmer Kayser’s error, he has been blamed for it. He said he did not want to cause a problem. This is the first prob­ lem he has had with odors, he said, and he still believes recyling biosolids is a good practice... lion in the environment is unlikely, according to Hackbardt. For instance, the analysis of the mate­ rial applied contains only about 15 percent of the amount of copper and zinc allowed to be under the limit. He said extensive records are kept by the haulers, so the exact loca­ tion of any material ap­ plied can be traced. The fields are tested before ap­ plication. Well water quality was a concern of residents, some of whom have not questioned the effect of Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELC0M~ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the ivay to orfrom work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. » .* Your Smile The First Thing People See! their own septic systems upon wells or ground wa­ ter. • Over application of nu­ trients and excess runoff and contamination in fresh watersheds is re­ duced from farm sites be­ cause of extensive regula­ tions. The treatment pro­ gram has safeguards against over application. Farmers test fields regu­ larly. Over fertilizing and runoff of excess nutrients is more of a problem from lawns and gardens on small lots along riparian areas, Kayser said. Kayser said great care is taken not to apply more of the nutrient rich material to the fields than is neces­ sary for the crop to benefit. Hackbardt said applica­ tions are calibrated to sup­ ply no more than 50 per­ cent of the nutrient needs of the field, so it is not over applied. Kayser said his fields are tested in advance to prevent over application. When a farmer buys the nutrient additives to pro­ duce a good crop, he can­ not afford to apply more than necessary. It is just too expensive. •A prohibition against discharging into a stream, near Emmons Creek may have been violated. Distances from water­ sheds and streams are re­ quired and are observed on fields he farms, Kayser said. EPA guidelines spell out safe distances from homes, wells, streams, roads, and property lines, for application of biosolid materials. However, tiles draining Kayser's field cduld result in groundwater problems in the spring. Water quality will be monitored, Laura Rouwerda said. She is an SWQD biosolids analyst who works for the DEQ. Nutrients from the soil ap­ plication escaping into Emmons Creek will be a concern until spring after the crops begin to absorb the nutrients. E coli bacteria can be expected in the stream, Hackbardt explained, be­ cause there are deer drop­ pings in the area. Hackbardt said some in­ formation in the Jan. 23 ar­ ticle about sludge, (which should have been called biosolids) was incorrect. He said a 10-day notifica­ tion requirement before biosolid applications was true for the first applica­ tion. but not for subsequent applications. He said the first application was three years ago. and this one was the second one. with none in between. Hackbardt said the depth of injection of the fertile biosolid material was not as critical as was achiev­ ing dirt coverage. Failure to get enough coverage was the result of weather conditions and the packing of insulating snow in (he area traveled by the vehi­ cles applying the biosolids so the ground froze and did not absorb the material, which then sat on top of the ground. This was the area in the field which caused the of­ fending odors. This area had not achieved "cover­ age," and was cited, as confirmed by Rouwerda. She said the material smelled bad. but was not dangerous, Hackbardt said 97 per cent of the field was prop­ erly covered. Determina­ tion of what is inadequate coverage is somewhat sub­ jective, he said, but care will be taken to avoid re­ peating the situation. The odor was a problem the plant officials would like to prevent. They are researching additives or equipment that might mit­ igate the odor. The solu­ tion sought would need to be economical and to not compromise the quality of the final product for use on agricultural fields. Being cited the first lime will probably not re­ sult in a fine. Rouwerda will be working with the plant officials and the haulers to prevent a simi­ lar problem from happen­ ing in the future. Even though the odor caused by a small part of the application was not farmer Kayser's error, he has been blamed for it. He said he did not want to cause a problem. This is the first problem he has had with odors, he said, and he still believes recy­ cling biosolids is a good practice for cities, home­ owners and farmers. He farms 1,200 acres, partly leased, and has used ap­ plications on several other fields where soils could benefit. The field off Cherry Val­ ley is sandy and needs the nutrients to grow a good crop, he said, but he does not plan to ask for applica­ tion of biosolids in that area again. It is his inten­ tion to be a good neighbor. Continued next page �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. ML January 30. 2001'Page 11 Biosolids, continued from previous page The Wyoming Clean Water Plant has an excel­ lent record, and was awarded for being No. 1 in the nation. Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison gave the operation credit for acting responsibly be­ fore. Hackbardt added that the Wyoming program had an excellent track record, with no previous incidents such as this. Rouwerda said people often don't realize the benefits of treatment, and that septage haulers pro­ vide a service, making the recycling septage possible. She said sewer treatment facilities not only process the material, but they also discharge clean water from the process. She said she secs a need to educate the public about treatment, on biosolids, on recycling, and on the extensive laws that govern them. Sewage treatment and biosolid recycling is defi­ nitely protecting the sur­ face water across the country. Rouwerda said. People in Caledonia were understandably upset over the bad smell from the inadequate coverage in Kayser's field, but there arc benefits of recycling sewage and septage, for the home owner, munici­ palities, the environment, the farmer and more. The septage or sewage must be treated to avoid health hazards and con­ tamination of the environ­ ment. Alternatives to ap­ plying the material to farm fields include hauling the it to landfills, which would rapidly fill them up or in­ cineration, which is not economical. Recycling the treated material on farm fields is the most economical solu­ tion so far. The finished "product” can enhance the fertility of the soil, presently at no cost to fanners, and if not over applied, will not harm the environment. Ideally, the cost of pro­ cessing could be recovered by creating a material which is marketable as fer­ tilizer. Some treatment plants, on the forefront of this technology have achieved this with a dry product. A 75-year-old product called Milorgan- (Laura Rouwardai sad se treatment facait.es not only process (bosoMs; but they aisc discharge oean wets'from the process She sad she sees a need to educate tre pubic about treatment on tosotos on recydng and on the exten­ sive laws that go\em them ite, made in Milwaukee, is sold for $8 a bag. Rouwerda said pilot studies are encouraging combining treatment with composting of yard waste, with a resulting product that had beneficial uses in parks, gardens, and by the public. Myron Erickson, envi­ ronmental services super­ visor with the Wyoming project said Wyoming must be responsible for the pre treatment of the sewage, and for the biosolid distribution that is produced, under federal rules. The EPA requires that the biosolids are reusable and the levels of industrial contaminants are minimized. At the end of the treat­ ment process, the product is clean enough to use, and the water expelled from the treatment facility is clean enough to flow back to the river. Air qual­ ity is also protected. Treatment produces very little methane and a lol of nitrogen. The air we breathe is 80 percent ni­ trogen. For seven or eight years, Michigan has set its own treatment rules, in com­ pliance with federal stan­ dards, and enforces its programs under the juris­ diction of the MDEQ. Rouwerda works in that capacity for the DEQ. Caledonia has two sewage treatment plants, both of which use the same resource to distribute biosolids as does Wyoming. The Southwest Barry County facility has a land application program, Rouwerda said. She said the Gun Lake Sewer Au­ thority also was exploring different methods of pro­ ducing a good biosolid product. Scots go 4-1 at home tournament Caledonia's wrestling team went 4-1 Saturday at its own invitational and had three wrestlers who achieved perfect 5-0 records and another who finished with 4-0 mark. Going 5-0 were Malt Kilmartin, Matt Pifer and Jake Klapmust. Seth Temple wrestled four times and won all of his decisions as well. Jay Haisma won three times and Rory Root won his first varsity match Corey Kilmartin. Tyler Gamelin. Chris Whipple and Ryan Dykhouse had 4-1 records, Caleb Zandstra was 3-1, Curt VanderHeide 2-1 and Luke Zoet 1 -1. "The team did a nice job,’’ said Caledonia coach Jim Maxim. The Scots beat Ionia 3728, JJnion City 58-12, Rockford 84-0 and Godwin 51-21. Caledonia lost to Portland 45-22. Maxim said he was thankful to all who helped, including an area coach who helped them out uith a mat. "The mat that Tom Lehman of TK <Thornapple High School in Middleville) let Caledonia use m the Caledonia Invitational worked real good. Thank you for letting us use one of your mats " When polled. 99 percent of all homes have septic systems. Hackbardt said "Of these people, how many are assured the sep­ tage is treated with lime to stabilize the PH and kill pathogens?" he asked Hackbardt said there was a significant problem with septage haulers who illegally dump untreated waste on open fields, which is not tilled into the soil. These haulers are not easily caught, and en­ forcement is difficult to achieve. Haulers are legally re­ quired to take raw septage to treatment facilities. The Wyoming plant accepts the material for treatment, but it costs a nominal amount which the hauler passes on to the customer. The material delivered by haulers is tested. If they should bring in a load that does not conform to the standards, they could be barred from future deliver­ ies. Other plants in this area that accept septage from haulers are located in Mid­ land. Kalamazoo and Muskegon. The septic pumping business is so competitive that haulers who can do the job for $25 less get the customers, and some max­ imize profits by dumping illegally, Hackbardt said. Even customers who would pay $25 or $50 more to protect the environment are not assured the hauler will honor the law. Those who haul to a treatment facility do it because "it's the right thing to do." Oth­ ers are "slime buckets," motivated for profit, Dan Wolz said. Enforcement is inade­ quate. Rouwerda" con­ firmed there are some abuses which are problem­ atic. There is only one per­ son in the state to do the enforcement, she said. "Without enforcement, we are seeing a low level of commitment," Erickson said. He said if the cost to de­ liver septage to the plant was low enough, this might encourage septic haulers to do the right thing. It is a large arena that must include people in ur­ ban areas, home owners, and farmers in one encom­ passing process if it is to work well. The Grand Val­ ley Metro Council, which includes municipalities all around the region, is get­ ting involved in the op­ tions of possible products that can be used by both farms and homeowners. "We have the vision. We would like to enable it," Erickson said "We need to achieve a change in thinking by a lol of peo­ ple." Both Erickson and Wolz said they had talked more to septage guys in the last three years than in the past 30 years. Also, people do want to be on board environmentally. Altitudes are changing, they agreed Your Film Processing Headquarters The Best Color Possible! That’s what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing Sure, you can get it for less... but that’s what you get... LESS. Get the best reproduction possible for your photos... Large 4” X 6" prints, color corrected & printed on Kodak s No. 1 brand Royal paper in matte or glossy finish. ’same Daj 4 ’ orNexlDaV < r processing _ Jblrlm 24 EXPOSURE ROLL 4” PRINTS SINGLE EXPOSURE SET now only.... 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Ml/January 30. 2001 Landscaping business denied permit for home occupation by Ruth Zachary 4 Staff Writer Norman Boerema was denied permission by the Caledonia Planning Com­ mission Jan. 15 to conduct his landscaping business out of his home location. Boerema. represented by attorney Tom Shearer, re­ quested home space for an office with computers and records to conduct the busi­ ness. He also asked to store three vehicles and some ma­ terials associated with his landscaping business, inside an accessory building. The building, size 40 x 48 feet was built on the property in 1983 when the parcel was 10 acres, but was later split and sold in 1991. so the building was on two acres. It was sold to a Zager. and then to Arden Piersen and reportedly Grand Rapids Framing, which made or stored wood trusses in the building. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Townshtp Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia held at the Township and Village hall 250 South Maple Street Caledon.a Mch.gan on the 17 day of January. 2001 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT Harnson. Snyder. Cardwell Bujak Stauffer ABSENT Bravata. Robertson The following ordinance was offered by Snyder supported by Cardwell ORDINANCE NO. 01-2Z AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (Amendment No. 1 in Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: I I I I I I Section 1. Amendment in PUD Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof the Zoning Map and the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development Ordinance is hereby amended so as to approve certain amendments in tne final development plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the revised final development plan, and covenng the following described lands I Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, commencing 427.0 feet Southeasterly along the centertine of M-37 and 360 45 feet East parallel with the North section hne from the intersection of the North section line and the centertine of said highway; thence Southwesterly 311 25 feet to a point on the centertine of said highway which is 609 0 feet Southeasterly along said centertine from the North section line, thence Southeasterly along said centerline 218 0 feet, thence East parallel with the North section line 404 0 feet, thence North perpendicular to the North section line 345 36 feet to a line beanng East par­ allel with the North section line 245.36 feet to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the revised final development plan and the terms of this ordinance, this ordinance shall control. Section 2. Conditions on PUD Rezoning. The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District in accordance with the revised final development plan of the Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the “Development") is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan. The Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development (the "Development") shall comply in all respects with the onginal final development plan of the Development, and the Broadmoor I otors Planned Unit Development ordinance, being Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance No. 96-4Z, except as amended by the terms of this Amendment No. 1 and the revised final develop­ ment plan dated Nov. 6, 2000 (2) Land Use. The Development shall consist of the existing office and repair build­ ing and a storage building located to the rear of the existing building together with exterior park­ ing and driving area as shown on the Development Plan (“the Plan"), and it shall also consist of a building addition constructed as a part of the existing office and repair building, as shown on the revised Development Plan The existing buildings shall be as shown in the original Development Plan and the building addition shall be located and have the dimensions shown on the revised Development Plan The PUD shall also include dnveways. parking area and other external com­ ponents shown jn the original and the revised Plans Shearer contended the than is normal in any building had been in contin­ household. He said most uous use as a home occupa­ other homes in the rural res­ tion. either to store wood idential area had from four trusses or vehicles. He said to 10 vehicles. a snow plow business had He said the site was back stored vehicles in the acces­ from the road, had natural sory building. If a special vegetation which would land land use had been screen the property and granted, the use would conwould minimize any noise. tinue with the building. He said there was a septic A home occupation per­ system and water on the mit would have been re­ property. viewed every three years, Though there was not a but this was not on record. public hearing required, Boerema could not show commissioners said they a permit had been issued, would allow comment by and Planner Dave Zylstra neighbors. said there w as no record of a Next door neighbor permit granted by the town­ Michael Dunn wrote a letter ship. In addition, the land and came to the meeting to had been split, causing the voice his opposition to ap­ relationship of parcel size to proving the request. He said lot size to be non-conform­ that although Boerema had ing with the zoning ordi­ been a good neighbor, his nance for accessory build­ business was a large opera­ ings. tion with fertilizers and Boerema said if he was lawn products stored on the granted a permit, no materi­ site. Dunn was concerned als or vehicles would be about these materials stored stored outside the building in the building in the prox­ overnight. imity of the Thornapple He recently completed a River watershed. house on the site, which is He said there were several located back from the road, trucks, a backhoe and crews and is screened by trees. He coming in the morning. and his new wife live in it. Boerema said he only had He said materials neighbors one employee in connection interpreted as being land­ with his business. Actually scaping related were actually Boerema does have a bobcat, construction and landscaping rather than a backhoe. If materials for his own house. someone saw a backhoe, it The house and accessory would have been for con­ building are located on struction of the house, it Thornapplc Dales Drive, was explained. leading to Camp O'Malley, Another neighbor, Tom which was mentioned in re­ Sutherland said Boerema gard to safety and not want­ was a good neighbor, but ing more traffic caused by said Boerema had a lot of heavy equipment coming in materials stored on his and out every day. property and a lot of loading Boerema said he and his and noise. He said he didn't wife each had personal vehi­ want the neighborhood cles, a car and a truck. He along the river to be turned said the noise was minimal. into an industrial park. He The vehicles would come said he was strongly op­ out once each morning and posed to the permit. in again at night, and said Bert Gainer, who lives in this was no more traffic the neighborhood said he thought it would be a poor thing to change zoning and allow anyone to use the area as a business in a residential area. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said the request would not mean a zoning change. Commissioner Walter Bujak recommended denial of the request based on more than one commercial vehicle stored on the premises, and the large size of the acces­ sory building, which is to be no more than 1.200 square feel, and because loo much heavy traffic would be created by the business. He mentioned the dirt road lead­ ing to the campground should not be expected lo carry the extra load. Shearer said there was no evidence the business would cause increased traffic. The commissioners said the building was larger than the current requirement for a two acre parcel, but was al­ lowed at the lime when it was built on a 10-acrc par­ cel Since no special use or permit was found, the situa­ tion was decided on the ba­ sis of current zoning, and the commissioners denied the request on a unanimous vote. Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. A A meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 pm. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA (3) Other Provisions in Previous PUD Ordinance. The provisions of Section 1(3), (4). (5). (6), (7). (8), (9). (10), (11). and (12) of the onginal Broadmoor Motors Planned Unit Development ordinance shall continue to be as stated in that ordinance subject only to amend­ ments accomplished by this Amendment No 1 All of such provisions shall apply and pertain to the building addition as well as to the buildings referred to in the onginal PUD ordinance COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN 1^1 Other Matters Concerning the Building Addition. The building addition shall be a one story height only The design layout and construction of the building addition shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Ch.ef or other representative of the Township Fire Department and shad be subject to the approval of the fire department as to matters of public safety and emergency access Section 3. Finding by the Township Board. (1) The Township Board hereby determines that the revised Plan complies with the pro­ visions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its mtent and purposes The Township Board further finds that the Development upon construction and use in full compliance with all of I the terms and provisions of this Ordinance ano the Townshtp Zoning Ordinance w* be compati- I bie with adjacent uses of lands the natural environment and the capacities of public se-wces and I facilities affected by the Development (2) The Township Board further oetemi.nes that the Development wdi pe consistent with I the public health safety and general welfare (3) The conditions set forth herein with regard to the Development are oetermned to be those conditions which are necessary to insure mat public services and fac.. tes a*ected by tne Development wiB be capable of accommodating increased pubic se<vce oe-ands caused by me Development to protect the natural environment anC to conserve natural resources and energy to insure compatibility with adjacent land uses and to promote tne use of land m a sociar, ana economically desirable manner > I I I I I I Section 4. Enforcement, ’ne Township may enforce me provisions off; ordinance ana applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordnance including Section 235 thereof). Building Code and other ordnances laws and regulations to the extent vto n any mamer provideo by law I I I I PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, con­ cerning the application of Thomapple Developers, LLC for a zoning ordinance amendment to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District. The lands are commonly described as approxi­ mately 6775 68th Street and are designated as by permanent par­ cel number 41-23-04-300-036. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Oaledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Township office hours. All interested per­ sons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested zoning ordinance amendments. Dated: January 12, 2001 Section 5. Commencement of Construction, "he tome m tatocns on me consmx- I toon of the Development shall be as stated m Sector 15 8 of toe Townsnp Zoning Ordnance I Section 6. Effective Date. This ordnance shaf become effectve seven nays aftor its I publication or seven days after me pubiicabon of a summary o» rts pro.^sons m a Pcai newspa- I per of general circulation I PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 304 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/January 30, 2001 /Page 13 Synopsis of regular meeting VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 09, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mr Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr William Kenyon Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers. Mr David Newman and Mrs Manlyn VandenBerg all mem­ bers present The minutes of the December 26. 2000 meeting were approved as written The Agenda for the meeting was approved as written Ms Catherine Beyer approached Council regarding concern over snowmobiles using excessive speed and riding late at mght ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Adopted Resolution *01- 001 which authorizes the trans­ fer of $19,389 42 to the County of Barry Employer Account at the Municipal Employees' Retirement System on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg. Roti can vote resulted m 7 Ayes 2Approved the nvences dated January 05. 2001. in the amount of $64 568 54. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Accepted Williams and Works Change Order Request *1 tor 2000 Paving to decrease the contract by $13,909 52 tor a total of $42 720 88 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs Vandenberg 4 Approved purchase of a police car for an amount not to exceed S25.000 on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 5 Adjourned the meeting at 7 45 p m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia January 8, 2001 Called to Order at 7 00 pm by Daryl Penfold Present Erskine. Oaks. Audy, Brumleve. Zandstra, Humphrey. Penfold. Unger Absent Cail to Order/Roll Call Consideration of meeting agenda Add item *3 under new business CDBG clarification Approval of Consent Agenda Zandstra to abstain from item *2 under old business due to con ffict of interest. Public Comments: N/A Village Managers Reports: Budget amendment for $20,000 00 for trunkline replace­ ment. Mail box replacement that have been ruined by snow removal The village will contact Middleville, Wayland, to see what there policy is and a deci­ sion will be made accordingly President’s Report: The Village Manager and Village President will be reviewing all Committees to see where peo­ ple need to be added or removed Unfinished Business South Rodgers Court on hold. Storm Sewer Outlet Easement to Village Sewer Plant Property Dykema Excavators were present and explained their intent of the property This item will be further looked into by the council Michigan Department of Transportation Traffic Study to be conducted New Business RQ1-1 Resolution to Renew Rich Pierson____ Waler Waste Consulting Services Contract, Two year contract with a 90 day out. Notice of Regular Meeting for the Village of Caledonia will be held on the second Monday of every month CDBG: The Village of Caledonia will ask for $75,000 00 for the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail along the east side of Kinsey Street from Lake Street to 100th through the Village Limits Council Comments Public Comments. Adjournment at 7:35. Respectfutiy submitted. Rhonda L Fisk. Ctork The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hail between the hours of 9:00 a m and 5.00 pm. Monday through Fnday LEGAL NOTICE MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p m. on Wednesday January 31, 2001, at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan NOTE individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1 Can to order/roll call. 2 Pledge of Allegiance and invocation 3 Consideration of the meet­ ing agenda 4 Public comment (Vrief). 5 Inquiry of conflict of inter­ est 6 Special Business A Resolution - Special Assessment Resolution No 2 Sewer B Resolution - Special Assessment Resolution No 3 Sewer C Resolution - Special Assessment Resolution No 2 Water D Resolution - Special Assessment Resolution No 3 Water E Resolution - To Amend the Interest Rate on the Unpaid Installments of Special Assessment Roll No 2. 7 Board Comments. 8. Public Comment (Extended). 9 Adjournment. Call for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day- 7 dais a week for Sun & News Action-Ads! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Country Meadows Village MHP, LLC for a zoning ordinance amendment to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District and the PUD Planned Unit Development District to the MHC Manufactured Housing Community District. The lands are commonly described as approximately 5401 76th Street and 41-23-07-401-001, 41-23-07-476-001. 41-23-07-476-002 and 41-2307-426-005. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Township office hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested zoning ordinance amendments. Dated: January 12, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 300 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CHAPTER 283 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 283.01 DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY The Village Council hereby determines that it is necessary of the best interests of the public to create a public body corporate whch shall operate to halt property value deterioration eliminate the causes of the deterioration increase property tax valuation where possible in the business district of the Village and promote economic growth pursuant to Act 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan 1975. as amended 283.02 DEFINITIONS The terms used tn this ordinance shall have the same meaning as given to them m Act 197 or as hereinafter provided As used in this ordinance (1) 'Authonty" means the Downtown Development Authority of the Village of Middleville created by this ordinance (2) ‘Act 197" means Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975. as amended (3) “Board' or “Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of the Authority, the governing body of the Authority (4) ‘Chief Executive Officer" means the President of the Village Council (5) "Village" means the Village of Middleville. Michigan (6) “Council" or "Village Council" means the Village Council of the Village (7) "Downtown District means the downtown district designated by this ordinance as now existing or hereafter amended, and within which the Authority shall exercise its powers 284.03 CREATION OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY There is hereby created, pursuant to Act 197. a Downtown Development Authonty tor the Village The Authonty shall be a public body corporate and shall be known and exercise its powers under the title "Downtown Development Authonty of the Village of Middleville* The Authonty may adopt a seal, may sue and be sued in any court of this State and shall possess ail of the powers necessary to carry out the purposes of its incorporation as provided by this ordi­ nance and Act 197. The enumeration of powers in this ordinance or in Act 197 shall not be con­ strued as a limitation upon the general powers of the Authonty 284.04 TERMINATION Upon completion of its purposes, the Authonty may be dissolved by the Village Council. The property and assets of the Authority, after dissolution and satisfaction of its obligations shall revert to the Village. 285.05 DESCRIPTION OF DOWNTOWN DISTRICT The Downtown District shall consist of the territory in the Village described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, subject to such changes as may hereinafter be made pursuant to this ordinance and Act 197. 285.06 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Authority shall be under the supervision and control of the Board The Board shall consist of nine (9) members including the Village President of the Village of Middleville who shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Act 197. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses The Chairperson of the Board shall be elected by the Board The Board shall adopt Bylaws governing its procedures subject to the approval of the Village Council. 285.07 POWERS OF AUTHORITY Except as specifically otherwise provided in this ordinance, the Authority shall have all powers provided by law subject to the limitations imposed by law and herein. 285.08 FISCAL YEAR; BUDGET (1) The fiscal year of the Authority shall begin on January 1 of each year and end on December 31 of the same year, or other such fiscal year as may hereafter be adopt­ ed by the Council. (2) The Board shall prepare annually a budget and shall submit it to the Village Council for approval. The Board shall not finally adopt a budget for any fiscal year until the Budget has been approved by the Village Council. The Board may, however, tem­ porarily adopt a budget in connection with the operation of any improvements which have been financed by revenue bonds where required to do so by the ordinance authorizing the revenue bonds. (3) The Authority shall submit financial reports to the Village Council at the same time and on the same basis as departments of the Village Council at the same time and on the same basis as departments of the Village are required to submit reports The Authority shall be audited annually by the same independent auditors auditing the Village and copies of the audit report shall be filed with the Council 285.09 EFFECT This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation. �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 30, 2001 New dog kennel OK’d in Caledonia Township by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Angela and Stacey Snyder have been given permission to operate a dog boarding kennel on the east side of Cherry Valley between 84th and 76th streets. Their request for a special use permit was recom­ mended by the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission and later approved by the Township Board. Neighbors did not object to the kennel after certain answers about potential noise were answered. Several details and condi­ tions were attached to the special use permit, which would be located in a rural residential zone at the time it was granted, but in a medium density residential area in the new land use plan, soon to be adopted. Also located in the area are other businesses, a communications tower and a farm. Lcpard Park, if built, would be located across the road. Another factor affecting the area is the noise from the airport. The kennel would ac­ commodate an average of 30 dogs on an ongoing basis. At peak times it would house up to 50 dogs. Day­ time hours for use of an outdoor area would be lim­ ited to between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. After those times the dogs would be entirely en­ closed in individual units and 15 indoor dog runs. The facility would be heated and air conditioned. Care of animals would be provided according to health department and other animal health standards, including any required veterinary care for animals boarded. The applicants said they planned to include extra sound insulation in the structure. Experts were to be consulted in planning the construction of the building to ensure the highest quality and be up to the most recent standards, one applicant said. One feature would include a septic system specially constructed for use by ken­ nels, and the waste would be routinely hauled away. Waste would not be allowed to contaminate ground wa­ ter. There are other kennels in the township. One kennel is a facility that can accommo­ date up to 150 animals., but which had received no com­ plaints over noise, it was reported. The applicants said in ad­ dition to the noise mitiga­ tion included in the struc­ ture, the run areas and building would be 170 feet from the nearest neighbor­ ing property (to the north). A well developed stand of blue spruce is to remain standing along the front of the property, it was said. No neighbor's home can be seen from the location. Buying the house on the parcel was contingent on be­ ing allowed to build the kennel at that location, as the applicant said she would find a different site if this would not work out. A reason to set up a ken­ nel in this area was the community has a need for kennels, and the growth of population would help sup­ port the business with enough clients. The appli­ cant said alternatives would be to locate her kennel in locations farther away from population centers, making the venture a risky one. With approval, she would purchase from her parents, 12 to 15 acres of the 31-acre parcel. If the property were sold in the future, commis­ sioners said the special use would be sold with the property. Village approves guidelines Work begins for the DDA by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved guide­ lines for the new Down­ town Development Author­ ity at its Jan. 23 meeting. Local developer Wil­ liam Getty had suggested before his untimely death late last year that a DDA be established to provide consistent zoning, and gateways for both the M37 corridor and along the Main Street business district. The only person speak­ ing during the public hear­ ing was resident William Nesbitt, who supports the DDA. He said his only dis­ appointment is that his business, Nesbitt’s Market on Grand Rapids Street across from Bradford White, could not be in­ cluded. Unlike the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority, the DDA must be a con­ tiguous area. The village will now seek members for the ninemember DDA Board. Any action the board takes will have to come back to the council. In other business, the council heard from Second District Barry County Commissioner Jim French. who reported that the pro­ posed Renaissance Zone application is "looking pretty good." Myers announced that once the three open posi­ tions on the LDFA board are filled, and the board will be reconvened to dis­ cuss upcoming projects. Planner Geoff Moffat re­ ported that a public hear­ ing will be held on Tues­ day, March 6, during the Village Planning Commis­ sion meeting to discuss the new "non-conforming structures/uses ordinance." The next regular meet­ ing of the Village Council is on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models __ Of 415 2nd Street, Middleville REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 17. 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7.03 p m Present: Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Stauffer, and Bujak Absent: Bravata and Robertson Also Present: Planner Manager Zylstra. U.A. Pierson, and Deputy Clerk Palmer Trustee Bujak offered Pledge of Ailegwnce Supervisor Harrison offered opening prayer CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Don Hodgkinson of 6890 76th St. dis­ cussed concerns he has with the dumping of biosolids near his home Supervisor Harrison responded by discussing the ramifications of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Bujak requested removal of iterr D, Approval to pay bills, and E. Treasurers report Moved Harrison, Second Stauffer to approve A. B. C. F. and G of the Consent Agenda. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS TREASURER’S REPORT Trustee Bujak requested a work­ shop to explain how to read the Treasurer’s Report and the Bill Report. Moved Bujak. second by Harrison to approve bills and the Treasurer’s report. Ayes: All Motion Carried REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF Trust­ ee Bujak discussed the MTA Conference and Dick Post­ humous’ opening speech where he mentioned Caledonia Town­ ship and Supervisor Harrison CORRESPONDENCE Sup­ ervisor Harrison discussed a let­ ter of request from the Kent District Library for a Liaison. Supervisor Harrison requested citizens to fill this position There was also correspondence regarding Angela and Stacy Snyder’s Special Use Permit for a Kennel, which will be dis­ cussed with the item. ORDINANCE - SECOND READ - PROPOSED AMEND­ MENT TO THE ‘BROADMOOR MOTORS PUD': Moved Snyder, second by Cardwell to adopt an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia. By roll call vote Ayes: All. Motion Carried. ORDINANCE - SECOND READ MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY DIS­ TRICT’ Moved by Harrison, second by Bujak to adopt an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the charter Township of Caledonia. By roll call vote. Ayes: Harrison. Cardwell, Bujak. and Stauffer Nays Snyder Motion Carried. UPDATE ON NW WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS Discussion was held concerning the projects and the recent pub­ lic heanng There will be a Special Meeting on Wednesday. January 31. 2001 at 7 00 p.m at the Township offices And. there wilt be a public hearing on Tuesday. February 20. 2001 at 7:00 p m. at the High School UPDATE - 3rd WELL PRO­ JECT Utilities Administrator Pierson discussed the South Township Water System’s new 3rd well APPOINTMENTS CONFIR­ MATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Moved by Synder. second by Stauffer to appoint Mike Dunn as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals Ayes All Motion Carned DISCUSSION - REGARDING THE EXISTING CEMETERY ORDINANCE Discussion was held concerning the recent prob­ lems of snow plowing the ceme­ tery for winter burials Clerk Snyder asked that the board look into a policy that will help with problems involved with win­ ter bunals. SPECIAL USE PERMIT KENNEL - ANGELA AND STACY SNYDER Discussion was held concerning noise Moved by Harnson, Second by Stauffer to make an amendment to add condition 3H to limit out­ door hours from 8 00 a m to 4:00 pm by roll call vote Ayes All Motion Camed Moved by Stauffer. Second by Snyder to adopt resolution recommending a Special land use for a kennel in the R-R Rural Residential District. (Angela and Stacy Snyder - 7950 Cherry Valley Ave ) By roll call vote Ayes All RENEWAL OF PERMIT JOUSMA/DENHARTIG PMR Moved by Stauffer, second by Bu/ak to adopt a resolution approving renewed Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) permit for the Jousma-DenHartigh PMR District (Parts of Section 3, 4 and 9 North of 68th Street between Egan Avenue and Thornapple River Drive). By roll call vote. Ayes: All Motion Carried. DISCUSSION/MOTION - I96/AIRPORT AREA ACCESS STUDY: Discussion was held Moved Bujak, second by Stauffer to support the 1-96 Airport Access Study option including the extension of 36th St. and the 1-96 and 36th St interchange Ayes: Stauffer and Bujak Nay. Snyder, Cardwell, and Harrison Motion Denied Discussion was held Don Miesen commented on the need for an updated traffic study before supporting the Study's options Moved Harrison to sup­ port the extension of 36th St. Harrison withdrew the motion Moved Bujak. second by Stauffer to support the 1-96 Airport Access Study option including the extension of 36th St and the 1-96 and 36th St interchange with a traffic study to determine the impact of Thomapple River Dr . Cherry Valley south of 68th St . and Egan south of 60th Ayes Harnson. Snyder. Bujak. and Stauffer Na vs Cardwell Motion Carried DISCUSSION MOTION APPROVAL OF ANNUAL AUDIT AGREEMENT Moved Stauffer, second bv Harnson to approve the Annual Audit Agreement with Siegfried. Crandall Vos and Lewis Ayes Ail Motion Carned. BOARD COMMENTS Discussion was held on the poli­ cy of the retention of records PUBLIC COMMENTS Patricia Pennell of 8150 Thomapple River Dr discussed the situation with biosoWs and how she is going to help with ground sampling She would like to ask the Planning Commission to take a look at a policy regard­ ing biosolids Don Miesen of 7081 Cherry Valley gave a handout and dis cussed his concerns with the air port issues He requested that the Board address all of his questions listed in his handout He also requested that the board review the process in which the minutes are kept for all public meetings It was moved by Stauffer, Second Snyder to adtourn at 8 54 pm Ayes All Motion Carried Patricia Snyder. Caledonia Township Clerk THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, January 11, 2001 Special Meeting convened at 3:00 p.m at the township hall to begin work on the budget for fis­ cal year 2002 Board members present. 6 Absent: 1. Work began with expenses in the General Fund with cost cen­ ter adjustments made Discussion on library agree­ ment and need for additional voting equipment and precinct location Work ended for the day with the Cemetery Department Meeting adjourned at 5 55 p.m. Submitted by. Donna Stagray. Clerk Attested to by, Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices) Sheriff’s Department unit wins Middleville’s praise bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first year’s experi­ ment with the switch from a Village Police Depart­ ment to coverage by the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment won praise last Tuesday night for service and dedication to the community. At a meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil. Thornapple Kellogg High School Assistant Principal Dan Erb thanked the officers in the Mid­ dleville unit for their pro­ fessionalism and willing­ ness to help when needed at the high school. He said he especially admired their great people skills. Resident William Nes­ bitt asked about the police budget and how the new car was paid for. Village President Lon Myers said, "We are really pleased with how well this has worked out. Sergeant Tony Stein said, "This has been a re­ ally wonderful experi­ ence." He also pledged to straighten out any prob­ lems if they should occur. The cost for police cov­ erage for 13 months through December 2000 has been $179,000. The village anticipates that the cost for police service through 2001 will be ap­ proximately $169,000. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV January 30, 2001 Page 15 TK sjjelling bee winners go on to regionals Fifth-graders spell to a squeaker, middle schoolers insidious by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The punctual honeybee attended the Mormon hoe­ down where he drank a gallon at the oasis. The derby wearing par­ tridge thought he would eat a waffle at the steeplechase but the do­ mestic lament of the drug­ gist was one hector too much to bear. The poet sought a simile to describe an ultramarine abdomen which was 200 barleycorns wide. The putrid hazardous as­ sault maimed the victim of the lynching. Flaunting spasms in February ends hibernation. The meteor crashed into the mesa. Connective phrasing leads to a winnable posi­ tion, not banditry. Unfurl the anomaly and hustle the roan to forage. The above sentences contain all the words missed in the fifth grade and middle school spelling bees. Anyone who is con­ cerned that students in the Thornapplc Kellogg Schools don't know how to spell should have attended the fifth grade or middle school spelling bees. Twenty-six fifth-graders last Tuesday battled nerves, unfamiliar words and bright lights on the stage at the high school auditorium in front of an audience which included the entire fifth grade, teachers and some parents. It took 12 rounds to reach the winner and the runner-up, Alesha Ward and Kylec Pawlowski, re­ spectively. Both will go on to a regional later this month at a date and place to be determined by the Kent Intermediate School District. The local bee was su­ pervised by teacher Mike Hodges with the assistance of Diane Knight and Beth Bauer. On Jan. 25, 16 middle school students contended with warm temperatures, nerves which one speller described as "coral snakes in the stomach" and a li­ brary full of friends, par­ ents and teachers. It took 28 rounds and all the beginning words and six deadlock words to reach a winner and the runner-up, sixth-grader Sam Scholtens and eighth­ grader Michelle Hoffman, respectively. Teacher Steve Evans or­ ganized the middle school bee with the help of Gordy Dahlgren and Christy Wierenga. Scholtens and Hoffman will spell at the regional hosted by Thornapplc Kel­ logg in the high school au­ ditorium Tuesday. Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. The final two spellers in each match were very evenly matched. Spellers in both bees came from classroom competitions, which se­ lected the best spellers in each class. At the middle school the 24 to 30 best spellers in each grade then held a semi-final bee to select the best five or six spellers to compete in the finals. The first 200 words of the spelling list are from the beginning words in the Paidiea, the official list supplied by Scripps Howard, the sponsors of the national bee. Students used different strategies as they spelled. Some squinched their faces in thought, others looked to the ceiling and others counted out sylla­ bles on their fingers. Fifth-graders in the spelling bee were Jeff Dickerson, Tom Huerth, Teresa VanRee, Sarah Baird, Brittney Benjamin, Josh Jenkins, Kylee Pawloski, Tim Howarth, Jordan Matthai, Trista Caldwell, Elizabeth Coon, Chloe Buxton, Chloe B rower, Matthew Bouchard, Danielle Boik, Kendall Moore, Heather Harrington, Eric Dettmann, Alesha Ward, Travis The high school's varsity cheer leading squad lead a pep assembly for Page Elementary students to get them to score well on the Michigan Education Assessment Program tests Shoemaker, Ian Sisson, Danielle Johnson, Ken Hoag, Ashlee Gross and Dan Lemon. Middle School finalists were sixth-graders Steve Glenn, Elena Gormley, Lisa Haywood, Ellen Phillips and Sam Scholtens; seventh-graders Zach Campbell, Jessica Flaska, Jessica Johnson, Mike Tester and Katie Vander wood; eighthgraders Scott Baker. Chanda Brice, Bobb\ i tiss, Michelle Hoffman. Katie Oshinski and Lia Tandy. Scots freshmen win two in hoops Caledonia’s freshman eagers climbed to 7-2 overall (4-1 in the O-K Gold) with two recent victories. The Scots defeated Wayland Union 66-43 Jan. 23 and Unity Christian 4439 Jan. 19. Brad Swartz and Matt Harp both tallied 15 points in the win over the Wildcats. The Scots overcame a 13point deficit against Unity to pull out the triumph. Mike Morgan tallied 12 points and Ryan Rogers Scot grapplers take down Unity Caledonia's wrestling team improved its O-K Gold Conference mark to 4-2 last Thursday with a 47-30 win over Unity Christian. Winners for the Fighting Scots were Matt Kilmartin at 103 (pin in 2:36), Steve Marion at 112 (default), Corey Kilmartin at 130 (2115 decision), Seth Temple at 140 (pin in 5:28), Ryan Dykhouse at 152 (pin in 45 Scots’ JVs suffer two setbacks Cheering the MEAP effort Fifth graders Alesha Ward and Kylee Pawlowski were the runner up and winner of the spelling bee on Jan. 23. Both move on to the regional later this month. Kylee holds the dictionary she received as a prize. Both girls also received their own Thesaurus. Sam Scholtens, a sixth grader, was the winner of the middle school bee. Eighth grader was the runner up. Both received paperback reference books as a prize. The junior varsity basketball team recently suffered two defeats to league foes. Wayland Union won a 6044 contest Jan 23 and Unity Christian scored a 4937 victory Jan 19. Joe Kowalski led the Scots with 14 points and Tyler Higley added 5 versus the Cats. Abe Mulvihill tallied 12 points, Mike Mesecar 7 and Kowalski 7 versus Unity. The Scots out-scored the Crusaders 17-3 in the fourth quarter, but the comeback came up just short. seconds), Caleb Zandstra at 160 (pin in 24 seconds), Matt Pifer at 171 (9-7 decision), Jake Klapmust at 215(15-0 decision) and Curt Vanderhyde (pin in 1:22). Caledonia coach Jim Maxim gave Unity a special compliment. "We gave up 12 points at 119 and 125 to voids," Maxim said. "Unity showed great sportsmanship." scored 10 points, including an 8-of-8 effort from the free throw line. Previous results for the freshmen were a 57-55 loss to Hastings and wins over Middleville (67-36), Sparta (77-46), South Christian (61-52), Portage Northern (51-35), East Kentwood (6556), Kenowa Hills (69-49) and Belding (71-16). Red Hawks keep winning streaks alive Cedar Springs remained in first place in the O-K Gold Conference with a 70-52 varsity basketball win last Friday over Caledonia. Cedar opened the game by scoring 24 of the first 30 points and never looked back after that. The Red Hawks have now won six games in a row. The Fighting Scots (4-7, 2-5) received 18 points from Kyle Kleersnyder and 14 markers from Matt Born Aaron Larsen topped the Red Hawks with 29 point. Caledonia travels tu Wyoming Park Tuesday and to Belding this Friday. YMCA standings YMCA of Barry Counts Middleville Coed Volleyball League Outer Edge................. 11-1 Getty Realty Ted’s Radiator Service Buxton Builders . .0 Athletes of the week fi'iian 1 Thornapple- Kelloflj High School 1 (Middleville) j Caledonia High School Ondersma finished fifth overall in the slalom with a time of 50.99 during prep skiing action last week. She also placed 12th in giant slalom with a 1:00.58 for the Scots, a team ranked No. 7 in Class B-C-D. Yeazel scored the game-v®F ning shot, at the end of regA tion, to give the Trojans' vaiM basketball team a thrilling 5211 win Jan. 23 over Lakewood. Yeazel also pulled down 10 | rebounds in the game. A/Wefei of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc 6090 Akfen Nash SE * Atto»864-0050 or 800-217-0712 & [^] uranceC^omp; Company �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville MPJanuary 30. 2001 Yeazel’s shot at buzzer gives Trojans win over Vikings Brian Yeazel told his team that he would take the shot, and a very important make it turned out to be. Yeazel’s jumper in the lane, which fell through the twine after the clock finally hit O, gave a joyous Middleville team a 52-51 triumph over Lakewood last Tuesday night in a Barry County varsity basketball bam burner. The Friday before, it was Lakewood that won with a shot at the buzzer. Jake Schrock nailed a triple as time expired to give the host Vikings a 46-44 victory over Charlotte But this time, the ball bounced the other way for Lakewood., or should we say the shot fell kindly for the Trojans (4-6, 2-2). Yeazel’s game-winner appeared to hit every angle of the rim before it went through for two points. "We were in the huddle and I told them that 1 would take it," Yeazel said. "Coach told me to step from the bottom, (guard Jeff) Forbes threw a perfect pass to me and I shot it Was Yeazel nervous? Chcourse not. "I felt pretty calm; I knew I had it all the way," Yeazel said. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said the shot actually came a bit late, but the final result made it quite timely. "Basically we wanted to get a step; we had some success getting the ball in the same area earlier," Jay Lantinga (34) rips down a rebound as teammate Brian Yeazel keeps Lakewood's Jake Schrock away from a possible board. Middleville's Jeff Forbes (24) zips a pass to the other side of the court during first quarter action. Holzhueter said. "We wanted Forbes to get some good penetration and for Yeazel to take the shot with three or four seconds to go. It was a little late, it hung on the rim and finally dropped through.” BOOY sw (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Lakewood (5-5, 3-2) led after the first quarter 13-10. Middleville, however, outscored the home team by five points (15-10) in the second quarter behind five points from Forbes to go ahead at the half 25-23. Lakewood received 10 markers from Schrock in the opening two quarters. Schrock finished with a game-high 21 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. The biggest lead for either team in the third quarter was three points (28-25 Lakewood at 5:30). The Vikings held a slim onepoint advantage (36-35) as the fourth quarter got under way. Highlights from the third quarter included a Schrock pass to Scott Secor for a score (26-25 at 6:35), a Secor follow off a Schrock miss (28-25 at 5:30), a power move by Middleville's Chad VanSpronsen that resulted in two (28-27 at 4:02), a Forbes triple (30-30 at 3:38), an answering triple Chris Finkbeiner (20) shoots a jumper from long range during last Tuesday's win over the Vikings. Justin VanSpronsen (10) drives toward the goal as Chris Finkbeiner (20) sets a pick to free him. by Lakewood's Jeff Elenbaas (33-30 at 3:08), a trifecta from Chad VanSpronsen (33-33 at 2:58), another three-ball from Justin VanSpronsen (36-33 at 2:01), a hoop by Viking Derek Coppess down low (36-35) and back-to-back blocks from Schrock at the conclusion of the quarter. The final frame included four ties. Neither team held an advantage of over four points. Three three-pointers and eight free, throws were made by the ‘two area squads. Schrock tied the score 48-48 with 1:30 remaining when he leaped into the air for a rebound, brought it down (in one motion) for a hoop and converted a free throw to make it a three-point play. Free throws by Forbes and Schrock in the final 1:20 made it 50-50 with 40 seconds left. Secor made a free throw with 11 seconds to play that put his team ahead by one (51-50). Then came Yeazel’s heroic play that sent many of the Trojans onto the floor after the game for a bit of celebration. ’’The kids busted it," Holzhueter explained "We won last Friday in a game just like this," Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said "We shouldn't have been in this situation; we broke down defensively. You're not going to win too many games shooting 9-of20 (from the free throw line). When we did get the ball in the right places, we didn’t attack." Yeazel said Tuesday's game had everything plus a little bit more. "It was real exciting; just Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml January 30. 2001 /Page 17 Trojans, Scots square off on lanes Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference action last Monday (Jan. 22) pitted Caledonia against Thomapple Kellogg. Thornapple Kellogg won the girls event 19-11. The two boys squads tied 15-15. Here are the scores from Jan 22. GIRLS Caledonia: Missy Elam 125-109-153=387; Kate Haywood 148-115-110=373; Stacy Bryant 90-117168=375; Carrie Rozell 151-116-194=461; Amanda Yahnc 107-147-211=465 Thomapple Kellogg: Alicia Harper 157-181151=489; Sarah Freeman 158-147-94=399; Jacki Man 104-87=191; Wendy Mickelwait 195-185121=501; Samantha Grochowski 156-131154=441; Teresa Venton 133. BOYS Thornapple Kellogg: Josh Josh Marble 137128=265; Luke Shuck 157178-174=509; Kyle Preslar 129-122=251; Tim Suwyn 115-203-227=545; Stuart Aspinall 174-163-159=496; Mike Hart 210; Tyler Wenger 143. Caledonia: Mark Zeef 197-169-153=519; Dave Slater 137-182-129=448; Mark Flockhart 145-160185=490; Rick Ellinger 136-167-145=448. Josh Pettmger 105-149=254. More Scots... Caledonia won twice over Forest Hills Central last Thursday. The boys prevailed 27-3. while the girls won 28-2. BOYS Caledonia: Mark Zeef 143-130-130=403; Rick Ellinger 145-138-188=471; Dave Slater 145-130135=410; Mark Hockhart 132-193-146=471; Josh Pettenger 157-225-178=560. GIRLS Caledonia: Missy Elam 106-131-176=413; Kate Haywood 141-90-126=357; Trojans take bite out of Bulldogs Many expected the O-K Blue Conference wrestling match between Byron Center and Middleville last Thursday to be a little bit more competitive. But as Middleville coach Tom Lehman explained, the Trojans tend to grapple their finest versus the Bulldogs. Middleville won 44-21 to improve to 4-0 in the league standings. The Trojans led 17-0 after the first four weight class matchups and never looked back after that point. "We wrestled very well against them.” Lehman said. "They always bring out the Trojans stun Squires in league hoops Brian Yeazcl had quite a week for his Middleville varsity basketball team. Yeaz.el hit the game­ winning shot at the end of regulation last Tuesday to give the Trojans a thrilling 52-51 win over Barry County foe Lakewood. On Friday, Yeazel scored 24 points and pulled down 7 rebounds as the Trojans handed Calvin Christian its first league loss, 69-66. The Trojans (5-6, 3-2) led the entire way Friday, 21-19 after one quarter, 40-32 at the half and 53-44 after three quarters. It could have been worse, as the black and orange once led in the fast-paced second stanza by 16 points before the Squires trimmed its deficit down to 8. Middleville was 9-of-15 on Continued from previous page the things at the end (made it exciting) and the last shot." Yeazel said. Forbes led Middleville with 13 points and Finkbeiner added 12. Yeazel also came up with 10 rebounds. Coppess was second for the Vikings with 10 points and Elenbaas pulled down a gaine-high 12 rebounds. Farrell said one of his team’s biggest problems was its own defense. "What gave them problems was their (Middleville’s) movement in the zone," Farrell said. "Our wing and post men were confused. They knew their coverages; they just broke down." Lakewood won the junior varsity game 66-53. three-point shots during those eight minutes. The Squires' front line includes players who are 70, 6-6 and 6-4, but the Trojans did not shy away down low, not by any means. "We held our own underneath and were able to use our quickness and shooting," Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "The key to the game was holding them." The Trojans had a number of stars in their win over Calvin: Yeazel scored his points in a "variety of ways" and was 7-of-10 from the free throw line. Chris Finkbeiner scored 19 points — with four three-pointers — and collected 5 caroms. Jeff Forbes scored 12 points — with three threepointers — running the Trojan offense and helping to control the game's tempo. Dan Stade and Aaron Vanderwood were also praised by Holzhueter for providing some quality minutes. Calvin (8-3. 5-1) eventually got within two points in the second quarter, but three free throws by Chad VanSpronsen in the final 12 seconds iced the game for Middleville. For the game. Middleville hit 23-of-47 field goals (49 percent) and were ll-of-24 (46 percent) on its three pomt attempts. Calvin received 16 points from Kurt VanDyken and Keith Westhouse. Middleville plays host to Wyoming Rogers Tuesday and travels to Godwin this Friday best from our kids." Josh Bowerman won at 103 with a pin in 57 seconds, Mike McKeown scored a 11-2 decision at 112, Kyle Hetke prevailed at 199 10-2 and Pat McKeown won 5-0 at 125 to give Middleville the 17-0 advantage. The Trojans also received victories from Sean Reil at 135 (pin in 3:03), Mark Price at 145 (pin in 1:43), Jason Doyle at 152 (pin in 5:00), Matt Erb at 189 (9-6 decision) and Eric Cuneo at 275 (pin in 2:57). "I figured if we scored 38 points, we would be in the drivers' seat," Lehman said. "We're wrestling more intensely.” Middleville's wrestling team is now 13-5 overall. Stacy Bryant 145-113109=367; Carrie Rozell 148-170-158=476; Amanda Yahne 135-168-154=457 girls competition. GIRLS Thornapple Kellogg. Melissa Moorhouse 112116=228; Jenni Loose 133122=255; Tisha Turcott 135-123-131=389; Alicia Harper 128-165-122=415. Samantha Grochowski 161179-143=483; Jacki Mann More Trojans... Wayland Union won twice against Thomapple Kellogg, taking the girls event 19-11 and rolling to a 20 1/2-9 1/2 triumph in the 93; Teresa Venton 157. BOYS Thomapple Kellogg: Josh Marble 108; Luke Shuck 207-151=354; Kyle Preslar 133-159-131=423; Tim Suwyn 168-137-167=472. Stuart Aspinall 191-199174=564; Tyler Wenger 100. Mike Hart 171181=352. Trojan’s B team pins loss on Rockford J.V. mat men with 5-0 records. Nick Otto (130) and Dave Hetke (135) both were 4-0. For the first time in 12 years Rockford's junior varsity wrestling team lost to another team Saturday, Jan. 20 at Kenowa Hills. And the team that achieved the win was Middleville’s B squad. Middleville defeated Rockford 39-30, East Kentwood 58-18, Kenowa 61-14. Cedar Springs 56-11 and Forest Hills Central 5321 to take first place honors. Varsity 3-0 in O-K Blue... Middleville’s varsity wrestlers improved to 3-0 in the O-K Blue Conference and 12-5 overall with a 641 I win over Hamilton Thursday, Jan. 18. Winners for the Trojans were Josh Bowerman at 103 (pin in 2:37), Mike McKeown at 112 (pin in 2:35), Kyle Hetke at 119 (pin in 3:29), Pat McKeown at 125 (17-0 decision), Ben Brandon Schalk (119), Eric Cuneo (215) and Alec Belson (275) all finished Sevald at 130 (pin in 3:21), Mark Thompson at 140 (pin in 4:36). Mark Price at 145 (pin in 3:47), Kyle McKeown at 160 (pin in 5:33), Bill Romph at 171 (5-4 decision). Matt Erb at 189 (pin in 5:01) and Brett Vernon at 215 (pin in 1:44k Top records for the season belong to Bowerman (22-4). Mike McKeown (18-8), Fletkc (19-8). Pat McKeown (18-8), Price (1311), Kyle McKeown (18-9), Romph (15-7). Erb (19-7), Vernon (21-3), Belson (234). Randy Benedict (12-10 at 275) and Cuneo (19-6). 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"The girls played more Ashley Carter (5) bumps one over the net in O-K Blue Conference varsity volleyball action. confidently tonight," Middlebush said. "They had a little bit more fire in their eyes. They wanted to play every point." Middlebush believes if her team can play with similar effort and enthusiasm the rest of the season, Trojan fans might see something really special. "We just have to put that in a bottle and break it open at our next match," Middlebush said. With Middleville leading 13-12 in the final game, junior middle hitter Melissa Quisenberry delivered to Byron Center the knockout punch with two powerful spikes. Afterward, Quisenberry was hugged by her teammates and smiles from the Trojan athletes soon followed. "I was going to just hit it lightly, but then I hit it as hard as I could," Quisenberry said. "I was very focused." "She was really focused at the net," Middlebush added about Quisenberry’s play against the Bulldogs. Quisenberry said the second game loss fired up the black and orange even more. "When we lost the second one, we got nervous and then we got focused," Quisenberry explained. "We went out and did it... we really wanted it and we played better." Quisenberry was just one of Middleville’s many stars in this match. Senior middle hitter Erin Robertson managed 12 kills and 2 kill blocks. Juniors Jocelyn Price and Laura VanRyn ran the team's "two setter offense" to near perfection. And senior outside hitter Casey Warner, along with Robertson, was also singled out for digging prowess. The first game was tied 99 and 13-13 before the host Trojans rattled off the final two points to go up 1-0 in the match Quisenberry also had a huge spike in that game, delivering a kill that Laura VanRyn (4) makes a behind-the-back pass as Jocelyn Price (8) looks on. put her team ahead 15-14. "Our girls were really focused on defense," Middlebush said. "They just didn't want the ball to drop." Byron Center had control of the second game from start to finish, holding an advantage of 12-8 before eventually scoring the final four points to tic the match at one game apiece Middleville also won the junior varsity match 11-15, 15-5, 15-1 Weightwatchers group forming in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new chapter of Weight Watchers will be­ gin meeting next month at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Community Education Building, 330 Johnson. The Weight Watchers "Winning Points" program is designed to be simple, allowing individuals to eat what they want. No food is forbidden, and life will not be turned upside down by trying to follow it, staff members promise. The program is adaptable to fit the individual's own diet­ ing profile. Members attending Weight Watchers meet to give and get support, to discuss topics related to weight loss, share suc­ cesses and challenges. Members usually meet for the first half hour. New members can learn how to get started and to under­ stand the winning points program by attending a 15or 20-minute session fol­ lowing the regular meet­ ing, to start the program with a good foundation right away. Starting with other join­ ing members can be a good way to reach success. New members will receive support, tips and motiva­ tion to reach success the first week and continuing into the future. The group focus is on motivation and fun. Weight Watchers at­ tempts to provide a setting to help members learn pos­ itive eating patterns and behavioral changes that not only lose weight but continue to become a way of life. All staff members of Weight Watchers have been successful on the program themselves, and can be a source of inspira­ tion and motivation for other members. People interested in joining and attending may call I-8OO-651-6OOO for membership services. 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Ml January 30. 2001/Page 19 Scots climb to top in prep ski poll They are ranked No. 7 in the Slate and they’re not done yet. Caledonia's girls ski team is No. 7 in Class B-C-D after a first place performance at the recent varsity race for the Greater Grand Rapids High School Ski Conference. The Fighting Scots finished first in the giant slalom with 38 points. In the slalom, Caledonia was fifth with 69 points. For the season, Caledonia is tied for first in the conference with East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Central wjth a total score of 4. Rockford. Forest Hills Northern, Grand Haven, West Catholic, Catholic Central, Greenville and Grandville arc also members of the conference. In B-C-D, only six teams rank ahead of coach Bryce Beckett’s girls' team, Harbor Springs, Pelosky, Houghton. Ironwood, Boyne City and Glen Lake. In the slalom. Lauren Ondersma was fifth overall with a 50.99, Rebecca Beckett seventh with a 51.10. Lindsey McNeil 11th with a 52.19. Erin Samuels 15th with a 52.67 and Brooke Hendry 23rd with a 54.84. Ondersma was second of all the competing juniors. Ondersma was 12th in the giant slalom with a 1:00.58. McNeil 18th with a 1:03.49, Beckett 19th with a 1:03.71, Hendry 20th with a 1:04.27, Mucki Doezema 25th with a 1:07.65 and Samuels 38th with a 1:14.58. Caledonia's boys had a 21st place 52.61 from Sam VandenBurg, a 38th place 57.29 from Adam Jacques and a 43rd place 1:00.67 from Tyler Funk in the giant slalom. VandenBurg was 18th in 56.94 and Funk 38th in 1:05.11 in the slalom. Davis shines in two events for WMU Jessica Davis claimed third in the mile (5:06.97) and fifth in the 3.Q00 (10:34.76) with PRs in both events for Western Michigan University al the Jan. 19 Notre Dame Triangular. Davis, who graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, ran a 5:06.97 in the mile and a 10:34.76 in the 3,000 for the Broncos at the event. 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Ml/January 30. 2001 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-02-06.pdf cb27ba38556e3b18fec63dfc800b8179 PDF Text Text msw$« Village Players to offer gifts at Valentine’s performance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Any one who hasn't an­ swered the invitation to the wedding of the year should make reservations now for the Village Player's murder mystery "Til Death Do Us Part.” a dinner theater presentation starting Feb. 14 at the Middle Vdla Inn. Saturday performances on Feb. 17 and 24 are already sold out. Director Cheryl Cravero encourages playgoers to make reserva­ tions for the special per­ formance on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. The Village players are giving valentine gifts of flowers and candy to all those who attend that night. Perhaps the fun and romance of the evening will inspire someone to propose to a sweetheart. But the wedding around which the play revolves might not be the best ex­ ample of "happily ever af- The Cast of Til Death Do Us Part" is ready for a fun wedding but not prepared for a murder. ter." In the play, Herb and Eula Lomax don't approve of their zookeeper son, Leo, marrying Lotus Blossom, a herbologist. Newton Figg doesn't want Lotus to marry Leo because he’s still in love with her. Just who is the mysteri- See Village Players, pg. 2 Doug Brinks is the groom, Leo Lomax and Mary Fairchild his bride, Lotus Blossom. His parents Eula and Herbert (Patty Higley and Mike Bremer) seem a little conflicted about this match. Caledonia Village to begin sewer replacement project Caledonia Township Board members, Larry Stauffer, Pat Snyder, Bryan Harrison, Jill Cardwell. Bill Bravata , Richard Robertson and Walter Bujak met at a special meeting Jan.31 to work out details for proposed sewer and water distnets. Caledonia Twp. closer to sewer, water districts by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Town­ ship Board adopted resolu­ tions to determine special assessment districts for sewer and water, for mak­ ing public improvements, to approve plans and esti­ mate of costs and prepare special assessment rolls. The resolutions related to those previously dis­ cussed at a public hearing Jan. 10. Since then a num­ ber of things had hap­ pened. explained Town­ ship Attorney James White. White said utility plan­ ners had evaluated the written objections filed at the hearing Jan. 10. If there had been enough objec­ tions to affect more than 20 percent of the assessed acreage, the township could not proceed with the project without taking ad­ ditional steps. There were many forms of objections, and each was reviewed m terms of application against the acreage represented. Vari­ ous types of acreage was taken out of consideration, such as for lakes, wet­ lands. certain rights of way and drainage courses to determine the percentage of acres represented. See sewer, water, pg. 13 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Village of Caledo­ nia Jan. 29 approved re­ placing the trunkline sewer from an area near the bank on Main Street north to the sewer treatment plant. The council also ap­ proved hiring Robert Bendzinski & Co. as a consultant. The project would in­ clude widening a right of way parallel with Emmons Creek and installing a larger sewer line parallel to the old one, creating a greater downhill slope to­ ward the sewer plant to augment the flow of the gravity sewer. Carrying sewage away at a more rapid rate is expected to help flow away from the aging sewer system in the village and prevent poten­ tial backups. The cost of the project is estimated at around SI.2 million and it is hoped to be started around June 1. In order to meet that goal, it was necessary for the village to act right away. The process of obtaining bids and borrowing money will take that much time. Some amount of rate in­ crease for residents is ex­ pected. The rate is $10 per month now, but it hasn't changed for several years. Previous rates have in­ creased from $4 to $8 since 1986. The rates paid at present are low com­ pared to others in surround­ ing communities. Kent City rates went from $12 to $27 per month when it replaced its old system. The council would like to cover the necessary ex­ penses while keeping an extra cushion, a require­ ment for obtaining a rev­ enue bond. Deciding just how much to borrow and how much of money on hand to use to pay down the debt is now the task facing the council. Net revenues are around $110,000 per year, which would be the basis for a revenue bond. The actual amount to be borrowed has not yet been decided. Several factors affecting cost must be evaluated fur­ ther. Wilcox Engineering's estimate for the project is $886,000 plus a 10% con tingency. Competitive bids may work out to be less because normally a 5% contingency is added. A design fee has already been paid at $40,000. The existing right of way along the sewer would need to be widened. Ac­ quisition fees for rights of way along the proposed construction route, not yet known, were not included in the estimates of total cost. With the issuance of bonds added, the project will cost about $1.2 mil­ lion. Additional revenues ex­ pected from the township's See village sewer, page 12 In This Issue • Caledonia student attends Bush inauguration • New Moose lodge opens in Caledonia • North Central requirements mesh TK strategic plan • Local senior citizens recall Caledonia’s past �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, ML/February 6. 2001 Village Players, continued from front page ous guest, Aunt Hildy? Once the murder occurs, Polly Peabody, amateur sleuth, takes charge of the investigation. Her investigation can only be complicated by traditional wedding events such as throwing the bou­ quet, cutting the cake and the newlyweds' first dance. And who does that hot tango? Peabody can only hope for audience help as she tries to decide whether the das­ tardly deed was done by one of the bridesmaids, or was it the suave tango instructor? Will the killer triumph? Attend the dinner theater and find out who gets to live happily ever after. This year’s cast includes Mike Bremer as Herbert Lomax, the groom's father. and Patty Higley as Eula Lomax, the groom's mother. Maggie Benjamin is Betsy Crocker, aunt of the bride and the caterer. Adam Gravclyn has all the moves as Ramon Es­ cobar, the tango instructor. John Bremer has a slightly sleazy attitude as the Lomax family lawyer, Howard. Carolyn Newman is the mysterious guest Aunt Hildy. Whose aunt is she and who invited her to the wedding? Julie Coon and Jean M The Tango between Eula Lomax (Patty Higley) and dance instructor Ramon Escobar (Adam Gravelyn) fairly sizzles Lavich are pretty in pink as bridesmaids Glinda and Rhoda. Claudia Coffman performs her role of Fanny Fishbonne, the justice of the peace with unexpected style. Darlene Schellinger has just the right sense of in­ quisitiveness in her role as amateur sleuth, Polly Peabody. Getting help with hair and makeup are bridesmaid Rhoda (Jean Lavich) and aunt of the bride Betsy Crocker (Maggie Benjamin). Wanda Barker and Shelly McQueen are responsible for the professional look of Village Players' productions. Robin Schweitzer takes delight in her role as Cousin Etta, the bride's cousin. Doug Brinks is the stal­ wart groom, Leo Lomax, truly smitten with his bride Lotus Blossom, played with a delicate grace befitting an herbologist by Mary Fairchild. Brent Dietiker and Rhonda Fisk are an unusual couple as Newton Figg, the computer nerd and his date, the trashy Lulu Depew. Helen Wingeier brings an appropriately serious tone to her role as Mother Gearth, Eula Lomax’ mother. Tickets are still available for the special Valentine's Day performance on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and Friday evening performances Lulu DePew (Rhonda Fisk) gets suggestions from director Cheryl Cravero. on Feb. 16, and 23 at the MiddleVilla Inn. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost of the dinner and theater presentation is $20 per person. Reservations some should be made as soon as possible since it usually sells out. Call the Mid­ dleVilla at 795-3640 or 891 1287. Contempo | Salon * TK Middle School sets PTO fund-raiser toc'Afi CMMdiiU}! Love is blossoming and winter can't < last too much longer! 'r' What better excuse for a New Haircut. Color or Spa Pedicure? W Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 q) by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jan Stora, president of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School PTO, says she's excited about a fund­ raiser that will begin Fri­ day, Feb. 9. "We tried a no fund­ raiser fund-raiser since parents had told us they didn't want to have to buy things from catalogs to help children. However, we only raised about $800 this year which is nowhere near our yearly goal of $7,000," Stora said. The fund-raiser later this month will feature sea­ sonal items for spring and Easter and nuts. It also has an Internet component to make it easier for students to sell to relatives who live far from Thornapple Kellogg. "I think it is exciting to use computer technology. This secure site will make it fun and safe for stu­ dents," Stora said. Information about the sale will be distributed to students on Friday. The sale ends Monday, Feb. 19. Products will be deliv­ ered the week of March 19. "I hope this sale can raise more than the mini­ mum $5,000 we hope to raise." Stora says. "It would be great to give each team $1,000 to spend on educational programs or trips each year." Money raised by the PTO is used for educa­ tional field trips, special events and assistance for teachers for classroom re­ sources. For information about Middle School PTO activi­ ties call Stora at (616) 792-6868. Messages for the PTO also can be dropped off at the Middle School. Six local students on Cornerstone list Six local students been named to the dean's list for the fall term at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. The students, their parents and hometowns, and high school alma maters were as follows: • Denise Lane of Caledo­ nia, daughter of Randall and Elaine Eddy, a 1997 gradu­ ate of Grand Rapids Baptist High School. • James Sherwood of Caledonia, son of Bryce and Joy Sherwood, a 1998 grad­ uate of Battle Creek Pennfield High School • Amanda Hildabrand of Grand Rapids, daughter of Robert and Susan Dykstra, a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. • Amy Dykstra of Mid­ dleville, daughter of Robert and Susan Dykstra, a 2000 graduate of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. • Nathan Venton of Mid­ dleville, son of Edward and Nancy Venton, a 1999 grad­ uate of 'Diornappie Kellogg High School. • Emily Zuidersma of Middleville, daughter of Du­ ane and Alice Zuidersma, a 1997 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. fc _sfte«n - nleasHPel\f^ ~ ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News, Middleville, MlTebruary 6, 2001/Page 3 Caledonia student attends Bush inauguration Caledonia High School stu­ dent Brittany Barber recent­ ly took part in the Presidential Classroom Scholars program in Washington. D.C.. joining 482 high school juniors and seniors from 45 states and Puerto Rico. She traveled to the nation’s capital to join the festivities inaugurating the 43rd presi­ dent of the United Slates. She spent the week meeting with government leaders and learning about the executive branch, it provided her with a behind-the-scenes look at the federal government and concentrated on the presi­ dency Barber was chosen to be an applicant because she was recommended to the Presidential Classroom after serving as her class presi­ dent and secretary, and was last year’s HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth leadership) award winner. Students must be in advance placement courses in history or govern­ ment and either in student council or student govern­ ment members. In October, she was informed that she was accepted to attend one of several weeks offered by Presidential Classroom. Most of the weeks are offered during summer, however, due to this being the inaugural year. Barber applied and was accepted to attend this special week. Highlights for the week included seminars led by Dr. Norman J. Omstein. resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research; Ann Compton. ABC News White House correspondent and author, and former White House staffer Bradley Patterson, Jr. The program also included attendance at the inauguration of President George W, Bush and the America Youth Leader’s Ball. “The inauguration was especially wonderful when Brittany received a wonder­ ful surprise from the newly elected U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow." said her mother. Chris Barber. “Before Brittany left for Washington. D.C.. she wrote a note to Senator Stabenow, congratu­ lating her on her recent elec­ tion. and announcing her forthcoming arrival to Washington. In return. Senator Stabenow sent Brittany a ticket for a seat no more than 200 yards away from the podium where President Bush took his oath." The other 480 students had Donkey basketball is Feb. 16 at TKMS by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Student Council faced a dilemma — how to raise the money needed to pay for the stu­ dent agendas everyone is required to carry every day. These planners include the Middle School Student Handbook, a daily planner and they serve as hall passes as well. Part of the dilemma was that fund-raising was not often fun and what could be planned that families would be willing to come to? Student council mem­ bers solved their dilemma by scheduling the world famous Buckeye Donkey Ball donkeys for an evening of celebrity Don­ key Basketball Friday, Feb. 16, at the middle school. Four teams representing the sixth, seventh, eighth grade and exploratory teachers and students will ride "real, live donkeys' in a show, which promises to wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus. This will be a family show and tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $5 in ad­ vance and $7 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased in the middle Call 945-9554 Of 1-899-870-7985 lor Sunt Hems ICMMs! Callanytifne-24hoursadaif.]teysaweel( school office. Teacher Tamara Swartz, who is working with stu­ dents to plan the event, said, "Students recognize that the agendas are an important part of being an organized and successful student." Community members will be able to show they feel the same way by pur­ chasing a ticket and com­ ing for the fun and excite­ ment. There will be some sur­ prises during the evening. If enough money is not raised during this event, students will have to pay for their own agendas at the beginning of the next school year in August. For information about donkey basketball, call the middle school at 795-3349. Love is in the air at childrens’ story hour The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time celebrating Valentine's Day at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Team members will read and tell some of their favorite stones. Story lime lasts about 30 minutes. Children of all ages are invited to learn how Valentine's Day is celebrated in stones. For more information, call the library at 795-5434. standing room only tickets near the Lincoln Memorial. Another high point was hearing Ann Compton speak. The students also enjoyed several VIP tours, including the Smithsonian, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, sev­ eral monuments and, espe­ cially, the Holocaust Museum. Brittany described that as a very moving expe­ rience and one place she will never forget visiting. The Caledonia senior also visited Congress while it was session, and was able to see many leaders in govern­ ment. She was required to attend daily workshops that focused on issues such as affirmative action, the role Brittany Barber with Ann Compton, ABC News White House correspondent. of the media in politics, immigration and juvenile justice. She had two instruc­ tors, whose job every evening was devoted to han­ dling a spirited discussion and debate among students. The students were also required to write a letter to the president. Brittany’s group was in charge of writ­ ing about affirmative action. She was instrumental in composing that letter, and was selected by her peers to read it and present it to the chairman of the board from the Presidential Classroom, who will forward the letters to President Bush. Barber said she is grateful to her teachers and her prin­ cipal. Mr Moag. who rec­ ommended that she be accepted to this program. The week spent in Washington. DC.. especial ly attending the inauguration of President Bush, was filled with a learning experience of how the federal gut em­ inent functions, and allow­ ing her to experience how leaders are able to gel work accomplished. Brittany said it was wonderful to meet and be with such a talented and knowledgeable group of stu­ dents who aspire to be future leaders. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616)795-3305 REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12X00 W. 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MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS, T ts immaculate home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths and 10 acres with 4 available splits Cail Kay ....................... .. $150,000/ FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. M (/February 6, 2001 Gun Lake women to hear about gardening Master Gardener and club member Patricia Johns will present a "Lighthearted Look at Gardening" at the Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area The program, sponsored by the Conservation and Education Departments of the club, will follow the business meeting, which will at 9:30 a m. at Bay Call 945-9554 for Sun ft News ACTION-Ms! Point Restaurant. Marsh Road. Gun Lake. Lunch will be offered by Bay Point and anyone inter­ ested in the program or the GFWC-Gun Lake Area club, should call Marjory Richards, club president, at 795-3969 or Fran Leonard, vice president and program chair, at 7958731 for reservations and information. Patricia Johns came to GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s club in 1998 and has brought to the club in­ formation about gardening, as well as in her capacity Patricia Johns as reporter for the Sun and News and Reminder news­ papers. She is a Master Gardener who has worked on the Demonstration Gar­ den and 4-H Children’s Garden. Her areas of inter­ est include civic garden­ ing. gardening with chil­ dren and bulbs. Her program will take a lighthearted look at gar­ dening, no matter whether people classify themselves as a lazy or energetic gar­ deners. There will be some hints on ways to gar­ den with children (without tears). A question and answer ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday SIkmiI Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Rev Michael Stowell Pastor (hris Lage Worship trader Penny Houma iouth Pastor Church Office 616-891-02117 Visit our web site www brightside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Labe) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "4 i hutch with a coring heart tor our community and the world" Sundas Worship 9 30 a m &. b 00 p m (Child 4 Adult 11 During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenwm. Pastor LvneRe Sprite hmlh Leader At Tierney er. Community Catling ChurchOftke (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOtth Si Z"’9:3O X r AM \ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed ; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Night Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. We are changed by God’s love!" Sermon Topic “Blessings and Moes” Chou Anthem Worship nc' ct -Showers of Blessing” 10:30 a.m. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • Church Office 6IM91-86W Fix 89I-&48 Preaching the Liring WordSerring The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10:00 a in (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis A’<w.\ Church: 6164191-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor .Man I). Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School....................... 945 .1 in. Sunday M< >rning Worship Sen ice 11 00 a.m Sunday Evening Sen icv 6:00 p in Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p m Word of late Clubs................................. 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 am. X- 11 a.m. Sunday School for Al Ages 9.45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service ........................ 6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncvvillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 U) a m Sunday School for All Ages in 45 a m Evening Worship 6 <M> p m Pastor Roger Huhman • ( hutch Office 868-019! wwwlakesidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave RAY TOWXSEXD. XORMAX KXORR. Avxnulc PM<r Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 l?2OO Wcu M-l'V Higb^iCWf SooBd* Road) lAixtad. Ml 491U - 'V5-'9CO Meeting you your friends, and your family - right w here you re at - through Rriow Messages Chnaauc Muse Qualm ChUd Cm aed Programs UsrstupHews DOib and II * am MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Wfje Hume ^Eletljobist Cfjurtl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Church School Sunday 9 45 am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor James Dodds 616-5)8-8557 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.net CALEDONLA GI N LAKE UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHI RCH February II - Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Luke 6 12-31 (Luke's version of the beatitudes) THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C 0 V M Ul I I Y CHURCH o place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) 9:30am. Sunday Morning Worship........................... 10 30 a m .10:45 a.m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -0576 6:00 p in. Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Family Night 6 .30 p in 7240 68lh Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 period will follow the pro­ gram. The agenda for the regu­ lar business meeting will include: • Board meeting Mon­ day. Feb. 5. at 9 a m. at the home of President Marjory Richards. • Final information about GFWC Michigan Reports. The deadline of Feb I. • Reports on library workday and book sale and Winterfest bake sale. • Legislation and Lead­ ership Days (Feb. 12 and 13) reports. St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted lo one another in brotherly love 8:30 am. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. Rom. 12. HI Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Pastor David liehr Office 891 -8688 • (nunh 891 -8688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Middlevine Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9:45 am 11 00 a m Ret Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 79fr9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Children s Worship and Nursery 9 45am Learning for all 6pm Adult and youth interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids 8546 Wh^eyvme Ave at 84m Sf • 891 -8661 "Jhe Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School Multiple Staff Serving 3 our Community Sunaa/Schoo 930 am Sav»/ Momrg Woahp 1030 am Meeting ar crapei on Whmeyvtie Saw/ E venrg Worsnp 6 00 p m Wed Mdwee* Prayer A 8oe Study 7 00 p m Bev voma5 Sijys Pasra • Pev <ar aosnkx. Ajtoc Posrcr Wecsre wrmeyvieooie org Campus for Ministry Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Ntiddlevdle �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLFebruary 6, 2001 /Page 5 Frank Martin Jacob “Jake” Doornbos----------------------------FAIRVIEW, ILLINOIS Jacob Jake" Doornbos, age 76, of Fairview, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Graham Hospital. He was born on November 17, 1924 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the son of Bcrtus Doornbos and Gertrude Polstra. He was married to I^avcmc Jager on December 5, 1947 at Hope Reformed Church tn Chicago. Illinois. Jake was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He and his wife, Laverne lived in Middleville and were members of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church from 1963-1984. He owned and operated the Middleville Sanitary Disposal and also was a self-employed truck driver. Jack w as also a member of the Fairview Reformed Church and the Roy Miller American Legion Post #644 in Fairview. Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister Jack is survived by his wife, Laverne; three sons. Tom (Kathie) Doornbos of Hudsonville. Darrell (Kathy) Doornbos of Holland, and Jack (Cathy) Doornbos of Middleville: one daughter. Mrs. Bob (Deb) Vohland of Farmington, Illinois; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Doornbos of Homewood. Illinois, and Richard Doornbos of Chicago Heights, Illinois; six sisters. Henrietta Haak of Oak Lawn. Illinois. Verbena Smit of Downers Grove. Illinois. Helen Booth of Crete. Illinois. Bertha Bordenaro of Manteno. Illinois. Gertrude DeBoer of Chicago Heights. Illinois, and Dorothy Myroup of Chicago Heights. Illinois. Funeral services were held on Saturday. February 3. 2001 at Fairview Reformed Church. Pastor Clarence Liang officiated. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by the Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, Illinois. Donna Marie Peterman---------------------------MIDDLEVILLE Donna Marie Peterman, aged 45, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Rick; sons. Brian Peterman, Ryan Peterman, and Robbie Peterman; mother, Kathryn Slawson; brothers and sisters, Darrell and Mcrrilcc Slawson, Dawn and Greg Niles, Dave and Peggy Slawson, Debbie Slawson, and Dean Slawson; mother and father-in-law. Donald and Anna Peterman; brothers and sisters-in-law. Martha and Jim Tucker. Donald and Barb Peterman, Jr.. Ken and Pam Peterman. Dave and Terenc Peterman; special friends. Don and Karen Swainston; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at 11:00 A M. at the Archer, Hampel and Kubiak Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Zachman of Middleville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Thornapple Kellogg Ambulance. Arrangements were made by the Archer. Hampel and Kubiak Funeral Home, Wayland Chapel. David A. Crumback, Sr. CALEDONIA - David A. Crumback, Sr., aged 52, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Sunday. January 28, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim and Maude Crumback. Mr. Crumback is survived by his wife, Carlene; his sons, David (Bobbie) Crumback. Jr., Don (Michelle) Crumback, and Dwayne (Linda) Crumback; nine grandchildren; his brothers, Jim (Genny) Crumback, and Homer Dale Your Caledonia Contact WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD Sm^Wlamond Main Office 891-2222 8980 N Rodgers Ct.. Caledonia. MI 49316 Crumback. Funeral services were held at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. Interment was at South Gaines Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home in Kentwood. Middleville woman on Hope’s list Hillary B Stone, a junior from Middleville, has been named to the dean’s list for the first semester of the 2000-01 school year at Hope College. To be named to the dean’s list a student must have a minimum of 3. 5grade point a\ erage on a 4.0 scale his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law. Ralph and Mary Lou Schantz of Middleville. Verle Schantz of Middleville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral and committal services for Mr. Martin were held on Friday. February 2. 2001 at the Caledonia Funeral Home. CALEDONIA Mr Frank Martin, aged 94. of Caledonia, passed away Wednesday. January 31. 2001 He is survived by his w ife. Mildred of Caledonia; his daughter. Suzanne and Joseph Meyer of Virginia; his two granddaughters, Abigail and Margaret at home; his sister-in-law. Ruth Martin of Hastings; SERVING OUR COUNTRY Chad A. Carlson Navy Airman Chad A. Carlson, son of Pamela S. Carlson of Alto, and Dennis C. Carlson of Holland, recently returned from a sixmonth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, home ported in Norfolk, Va. During the deployment, Carlson’s ship assisted in the recovery effort of Gulf Air Flight 072. After the plane crashed on its approach to Bahrain International Airport Aug. 23, more than 80 Sailors and several boats from the aircraft carrier arrived at the scene to help. They included divers and swimmers from SEAL Team TWO. an explosive ordnance disposal team, search and rescue swimmers from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 15 and the ship’s medical team. Carlson also visited cities in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. During these visits Sailors participated in com­ munity relations projects and had the opportunity to enjoy the local culture and cuisine. While in Bahrain, USS George Washington Sailors painted the Al Hytham Islamic School and the Saudi/Bahraini school for the Blind. Carriers like USS George Washington are deployed around the world to main­ tain, U.S. presence and pro­ vide rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors, and arc equipped with the most able. versatile and powerful Carlson joined the Navy in weapons and aircraft avail­ October 1999. Six local students on MSU honors list • Leah Ann Smith of Six local students have been named to the aca­ Nashville, a freshman ma­ joring in crop and soil sci­ demic honors list for the fall term at Michigan ences. • Aaron T. Brandcnberg State University. The students, their of Vermontville, a junior hometowns, class levels majoring in computer en­ and major fields of study gineering. • Jeremy Douglas were: • Jonathan Jay Lawrence Campbell of Vermontville, of Nashville, a junior ma­ a junior majoring in En­ glish. joring in horticulture. • Joshua Michael Smith • Jessica J. Smith of Nashville, a junior major­ of Vermontville, a fresh­ man majoring in computer ing in crop and soil sci­ science. ences. Personal insurance the wau it should be. * Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles •,Discounts for policyholders with home and ,• auto coverage Quick claims response and sound Il's the way personal insurance should be. The Villoge Players of Middleville request the honor of your prese-ce at the wedding of Miss Lotus Blossom and Mr Leo Lomax to be held at the Middlevilla Inn on February 14, 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2001 “Til Death Do Us Part” 4 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Presentation Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for reservations £ S20.00per person Reverend Norman Kohns officiated. Interment was at Holy Comers Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Holland Home or the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements were made by the DeVries Funeral Home. Stauffer & Wiggers t aledonta, Michigan 49316 891-9294 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 6, 2001 First YS blood drive a winner by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices sponsored Red Cross blood drive at the Yankee Springs fire station brought in 13 pints of blood. Fire Chief Bob Woodard said he is pleased with this first blood drive at the Yankee Springs location. "It started out a little slow, but in March the weather should improve and more people will know about it." This year the blood drives will be held on al­ ternate months at the Yan­ kee Springs Fire Barn and the Thornapple Township Hall. The Feb. 27 drive will be at Thornapple Township and on March 26 it returns to Yankee Springs. Blood drives are from noon to six at both I ocations. Volunteer Marilyn Moses came from the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club. GFWCGun Lake area volunteers also assist at the drive held at Thornapple Township. For more information about Red Cross activities and blood drives in other areas, call 945-3122. Poortengas to mark silver anniversary Phil and Gayle Poortenga, of Woodland, will cele­ brate their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 6, 2001. Their children are: Kyle and Stephanie Poortenga, Jon Poortenga and his fiance, Lisa Osterhaven, Kate Poortenga and Laura Poortenga. Grandchildren are Titus and Blake Poortenga. Yankee Springs resident Brad Chapman was the first to give blood at the Jan. 31 blood drive. Here he has some juice and cookies served by volunteers Clare Tripp and Ardie Baum. GFWC-Gun Lake area Women's Club member and volunteer Marilyn Moses (on left) discusses forms with Red Cross Team Leader Kim Heintz at the first blood drive he'd at the Yankee Springs fire station. Crums to celebrate 60th anniversary Elmer and Viola Crum of Kentwood, formerly of Caledonia and Middleville, will celebrate 60 years of marriage on February 8, 2001. An open house is planned for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon at 4500 Second Street, Caledonia. No gifts, please. Children of the Crums are Denny and Jan Crum of Caledonia, Pat and Bryan Allen of Cale­ donia, Steve Crum of Grand Rapids and Rhonda and Brett Schroder of Caledonia. They have 7 grandchil­ dren and 9 great-grandchildren. I’crins p MO i 9 & up Includes haircut. Haircuts 1(1 Thornapple-Middleville master plan survey will be distributed Members of the planning commissions of Thornap­ ple Township and the Vil­ lage of Middleville met Jan. 29 in a joint session to try to work out questions they would like to have answered as they enter the Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan master planning process. It was reported that a survey will be distributed to residents of the village and township during the week of Feb. 12 as part of the newsletter, "The Town Crier." Planner Geoff Moffat, who works with both groups, praised the process that made the survey a re­ ality. "They are working really well together," he said. Moffat said he hopes that there *s at least a 10 percent return of surveys. This survey is a followup to the last planning survey and includes some ques­ tions specific to village residents. The planning commis­ sions will use the survey results as they work on the master plan update for both the township and the village. A joint committee is working on creating simi­ lar rules for the shared por­ tion of the plans along the M-37 corridor so that plan­ ning and zoning rules will be coordinated. Simpsons to observe 40* anniversary Terry and Jan (Stauffer) Simpson of Caledonia cel­ ebrated 40 years of marriage on February 4,2001 with a family dinner. The Simpsons have three children and six grandchildren: Michelle and Paul Madden of Grand Rapids, Steve and Bethany Simpson of Wheaton, Illi­ nois, Rick and Jenny Simpson of Grand Blanc. Their grandchildren are Jillian and David Madden, Isabel and Paul Simpson, and Kelsey and Ethan Simpson. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call945-9554for Sun a dews Action-ads. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 6. 2001/Page 7 New Moose Lodge starts in Caledonia In Double Dutch the turners are most important. Coach Bob Cooley (left) recommends using a cloth rope for Double Dutch. The most efficient jumpers keep their elbows close to their bodies, turn the rope with their wrists and never jump tno high! Lee Elementary students will Jump Rope for Heart Students at Lee Elemen­ tary School in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District got a special boost Jan. 26 as they work to raise pledges for Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday, Feb. 14, at their school. The Jump Starts from Bennett Woods Elementary School in Okemos demonstrated fancy tricks and Double Dutch footwork during the assembly. Stu­ dents learned to do some of the tricks requiring co­ ordination, quick hands and feet. Coach Bob Cooley brought only fourth and fifth graders for (his demonstration. The Jump Starts include students in second through sixth grade who began training in August. Cooley praised Lee for being in the top ten of Jump Roape for Heart schools in Michigan. He and Lee physical education teacher JoAnn Desy gave credit to the community support which has made this a success. Anyone interested in by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer An effort to launch a new Moose membership and new home lodge in the Caledonia area has been getting a positive re­ sponse. according to orga­ nizer Robert Beardsley. Appointed recently as membership director with a goal of gathering 100 new members, Beardsley said the Moose is a family fraternity geared to attract all ages and prides itself for being the "friendliest place in town." "New members will en­ joy the distinction of see­ ing their names perma­ nently placed on the lodge charter," Beardsley said. Meetings now are being held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the American Le­ gion Hall in Caledonia. Michigan presently has 66,000 Loyal Order of Moose members. The old­ est Michigan Moose was located in Grand Rapids, and is now settled in Sparta, with a history about 96 years old. Beards­ ley has been a member of the Sparta lodge for 33 years. The fraternity began in 1888 in Louisville, Ky. The Moose fraternity is known for its charity work and community public ser­ vice. More than 2,100 lodges worldwide and 106 lodges in Michigan spon­ sor worthwhile projects, with a focus on youth and the elderly. Members contribute more than $30 million an­ nually and volunteer for an untold number of hours to support both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts troops, kids and adult athletics, senior services, anti-drug campaigns. cleanups, beautification projects and more. Anti-drug campaigns are organized through the or­ ganization with an avenue for high school students to convey their message to younger kids in the 4- to 9year-old range. More than 100.000 have heard these messages of Moose-trained teens during the first four years of this program. An emphasis on com­ munity service activities for children and junior ath­ letics has become ex­ tremely popular and in­ cludes such projects as youth baseball leagues, junior bowling, football, basketball, swimming and hockey. Mooseheart is a home and school owned and maintained by Moose In­ ternational for the children of Moose member families in need, and for all quali­ fying children in need. The community is located on Illinois farm land about 38 miles west of Chicago. Each child is trained in the faith which prevailed in the child's former home. A health program has re­ sulted in a fine health record for the institution A scholarship education for Mooseheart children with a 3.0 or better grade average is provided to North American colleges or universities. In addition each student examines a vocation at the high school level. Each student has an opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument and to play sports. Moosehaven, a home maintained by the Loyal Order of Moose for its re­ tired members and their wives, located near Jack­ sonville Honda. More than 10.000 chil­ dren have resided at Mooseheart since 1913. Beardsley said 100 new members are required to institute a new lodge in the area. He expects this to take from six months to a year or more to accom­ plish. People who would like to know more about the Caledonia Moose Family Center charter drive may contact Robert Beardsley at 887-8578, or James Beardsley at 451-9221. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUNG 5'S/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Caledonia Community Schools is now taking registrations for Fall 2001 Kindergarten and Young 5zs classes. If your child is new to the district and will be five years old on or before December 1, 2001Z please contact Michele at the Caledonia Community Schools Administration Office at 891-8185 for a registration packet. If you currently have children in the district please contact the elementary building secretary where your children attend for the reg­ istration packet. Two ropes, two people are just too mucr fun helping students at Lee Feb. 14 or Page students March 28 raise money for the American Heart Association can call Lee at 795-9747 or Page at 795-7944 "" "CUT AND SAVE - BRING TO CLINIC" "" ■“ ""B SUPPORT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION REFERRALS HELP KEEP COSTS LOW ■ DOG-CAT VACCINES ■ VACCINES FOR LICENSING/SAFETY OF YOUR PETS . COST ■ HIGH QUALITY - $15.00 EACH. NO EXAM FEE Need wedding invitations? | ARKLOWVETERINARY • SMALL ANIMAL HOUSE CALLS ■ MEDICINE I SURGERY ■ CALEDONIA ken’s auto repair plus Stop byJ-Ad Graphics I■ ■ SATURDAYS - FEB. 10, 17, 24 - 3 - 5 P.M. I ____ _____ 1351N. M-43 Highway | M-37 EAST SIDE BEHIND DOLLAR STORE I DUTTON - NO CLINIC THIS YEAR - TOWNSHIP PROTECTING OTHER VETS FEES LWE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT - L JULIUS D.V.M • 1-800-4-ARKVET ■■■ EMMi MM MM WNM MEM EMM1 EMMI MM MM BMMi MMM MMM MMM MW MMM MMM I MflJ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, MlTebruary 6, 2001 Fifth-graders renew company selling T-shirts Seniors in the CHS Orchestra include Ben Kohl, Jessica Hanna, lain Stephanson, Ben Ward, James Kraft, Dan Clark, Heather Hanna, Jen De Zeeuw, Julie Van Kalker, Rachel Miedema, Nathan Dannison, Matt Korn, Amanda Overholt, Kira Donnell, Sarah Roosier and Andy Rodgers. Caledonia Orchestra accepted for performance at conference by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia's high school orchestra members were especially honored to per­ form last month at the Midwestern Conference of Area AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. School Vocal and Instru­ mental Music at the Uni­ versity of Michigan The conference is for music educators from all over the state. "Only those orchestras recommended by other music educators and who are chosen from an audi­ tion tape are invited to play at the conference," orchestra leader Pete DeLille said. "It's an honor just to get invited. It's hard to get invited." DeLille said this has been one of the best years for performance by the or­ chestra, because of its combined talent. "It was a good year to get invited to this." He said the performance went well, and the orches­ tra received an enthusias­ tic response, with a stand­ ing ovation at the end. All the university music departments, the band, or­ chestra and choirs per­ formed. The students stayed at the U of M while there. This past weekend, the orchestra members con­ ducted their annual "Loose Change Drive." Proceeds will be used to help defray the expense for the high school orchestra's trip to Virginia in May, where the group will perform at the "Music in the Parks" com­ petition sponsored by Busch Gardens. Local fans of the orches­ tra may look forward to the mid-winter concert, but it is not yet scheduled. Students in Mike Hodges' fifth grade clas at Page Elementary School in Middleville are hard at work in their t-shirt company. This is just one of the designs available. Students are saving their profits to attend a science overnight at Binder Park Zoo. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Page Elementary fifth­ graders are hard at work finding designs, making posters, taking orders, keeping an eye on inventory and the other requirements of running a successful T-shirt business. Page elementary teacher Mike Hodges first started the student T-shirt company with his class of fifth-graders three years ago. Students made shirts with humorous logos and sold them to parents, teachers and other students. Another class learned the ins and outs of the business world last year from the ground up. This group used the money they raised to take a special overnight trip to Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. We’ll bring it home to you. If you’re looking for an Students this year have used the Internet to find what Hodges calls "really cool" Valentine designs. The kids are making a real push for Valentine's sales as they raise money for their overnight trip to Binder Park Zoo later this spring. Anyone interested in purchasing a shirt can call Hodges at Page at 7957944 Regular size shirts are $10 each. Shirts in the larger 2x or 3x sizes arc $12 each. Designs include Valentines, a Page logo, photograph shirts and others. Osteoporosis talk, screening is Thursday A free educational talk and screening on osteoporosis will be presented by Dr. M. Valitutto at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Metro Health-Caledonia, 8941 N. Rodgers Court. Dr. Valitutto graduated from the University of Os­ teopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, and did his Internal Medicine Residency at St. John's Oakland Hos­ pital. He recently joined the staff at Metro Health in Caledonia and said he is anxious to meet members of the community by offering free educational topics to talk about each month. One out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their life­ times. Osteoporosis results in more than 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. Anyone in the commu­ nity is invited to join the educational talk. Free bone density screening will begin at 6 and end at 9 p.m. Call the office at (616) 891-1451 to sign up for the free screening. Weight Watchers meet locally Weight Watchers meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in Middleville at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37. Weight Watchers meets in Caledonia at the Caledonia Community Resource Center, 330 Johnson, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Registration is a half hour before meeting times. New members are invited to join at any time. For more information, call I -8(X)-65l-6000. experienced mortgage lender who We never forget it’s your money. 1 Bank West g1?'« responds quickly, let Bank West Bw I 0 3 Since 1387 •(616)891-5855 HSC insured Since 1887 save MONEY ov we’ve been helping West Michigan WORK COMP RATES! bring it home to you. residents with all of their real estate Talk to your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about worker's disability compensation financing. Best of all. when you coverage We've lowered base rates in most classes Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today need us. we ll come to you. If you need a bank like that, call us, we’ll be right over. Glen Valier Retail Center Caledonia Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd. M 37 Midcfieviite Mt 49333 Making four future More PreOctatHe farm burial •IHSURAHCf WWW taimbwaumsufaKe-fn com �The Sun and News. Middleville MIFebruary 6, 2001 /Page 9 Kids’ First day care breaks ground in Middleville Correction Tim Leep of Middleville (right) greets Michigan Farm Bureau president Wayne Wood during the 2001 Presidents’ conference in East Lansing. Leep was identified incorrectly in a story and photo in last week’s reminder. Celebrating the groundbreaking for the KIDS FIRST Learning Place are in the front row (from left) James Vannette, Justin Hopkins, Daniel Vannette and Lauren Hopkins. In the back row are Kelly Vanette with Steven Vannette and Rachel Sutherland with Mitchell Sutherland. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Phil and Kelly Vannette say they arc excited about the ground breaking for the new "Kids First" Learning Place. Kelly says, "I am so ex­ cited with this upcoming adventure, 1 love talking about it." After the success of their small group day care (just 12 children) at their home on Grand Rapids Street in Middleville, the Vanettes discovered that quality child care is needed in the area. They interviewed owners and teachers at area centers, talked to parents and looked at cunent research. Then Kelly worked with PUBLISHER’S NOTICE; All real estate advertiung in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination baaed on race, color, reli­ gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and peojilc securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knoWingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an csjual opportunity basis To report discnmination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 2980 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hcanng impaired is 1800 927 DYNAMIC real "rIestate Pinnacle Construction and Gordon Julius to design the new 3,500-square-foot fa­ cility. "I wanted a facility that offered everything I could think of with both parents and children in mind. This will be a beautiful place, with a stimulating envi­ ronment, security and ser­ vices," Kelly says. The new. $450,000 facil­ ity is located just off M-37 in the Misty Ridge devel­ opment just south of Main Street. Misty Ridge, when completed, will have al­ most 200 homes. The property also is close to McFall Elementary School. The Vanettes hope to open the new center on June 1. It will be licensed for 72 children. Kelly said, "The center’s teachers will be qualified, well paid and enjoy their jobs." The ground breaking was another step in the Vannettes’ involvement in the community. Kelly concluded, "I wanted to make my little corner of the world a better place to be." YMCA NEWS Middleville 78ers to hold sign-ups The Middleville Youth Football League will hold its annual sign-up on Satur­ day, Feb. 17 at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School from 9 to 11 a m. Any boy going into sixth, seventh or eighth grade may sign up. Registration cost for the year is $35 and includes all pertinent equipment. Par­ ents should accompany their children as parent waiver forms also need to be filled out. Interested coaches should also register. Please contact Bob at 765-5122 with additional questions. Middleville Youth Baseball to hold instructional clinic An instructional baseball clinic for all boys age 8 to 14 will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 at McFall Elemen­ tary. Varsity baseball coach Tom Ellinger and his staff, in cooperation with the Mid­ dleville Spirit League Coaches, will coordinate the clinic. Boys age 10 and un­ der will report from 3 to 4 p.m Boys age 12 and under will practice from 4 to 5 p.m., while boys age 14 and under will play from 5 to 6 p in. Fielding, throwing, hit­ ting and base running will be points of emphasis. The cost of the clinic will be $1 and will serve as a donation for the Varsity Baseball Team. For more information contact Pete at 795-9662. Put your money where your house is. MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW! Senior citizens’ trips set Thornapple Kellogg Community Education has planned two trips later this month and in April for area senior citizens. The group will travel to Jamestown Friday, Feb. 16, for a Valentine's cele­ bration at the Noel Restau­ rant. This trip includes a stop at the Jamestown General Store. The reservation deadline for this trip is Feb. 9. Call 795-3397 for more informa­ tion and to make reserva­ tions. Shar Evans encourages anyone who wants to see "Smoke on the Mountain" at Cornwell s Dinner The- "GUN LAKE OFFICE1 2491 S PamtMri Rd . Wayland (616) 792-2219-458-0250 1 -800-860-5253 EVB HASTINGS OFFICE [SJ 1225 Wesl Slave St 13=1 I (616) 945-5248-wwwava.core MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS Country charm adorns this almost 1800 sq. ft rancher on one acre. 3rd bath plumbed tn basement 3 stall garage, lots of pine trees and wildlife Central air. satellite dish remains. Fenced dog area 2 vears old. $179,900 Call Linda Rough 792 2380 or 1S(MMU>O5253.“/ atre April 12 to make reservations now. The trips to Cornwell's, which in­ clude a turkey dinner, are always well attended. For information about these trips and other Community Education events, call 795-3397. The Community Educa­ tion office has moved to the new TK Learning Cen­ ter. NOW IS THE TIME! Save money and get more value from your home with: Adjustable & fixed rate loans Bridge & construction loans Second home loans • Home Equity Knes of credit Mid-winter music gala will be Feb. 18 The New Life Christian Church will present a Mid­ Winter Music-Dance Gala, a celebration of the best popu­ lar songs and dances from the 1950s to now. Sunday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Appetizers will be served and those attending may dress casual or in "retro” attire. This is for high schoolers through adults. Admission is free, but tick­ ets are required for entry. To get tickets, stop by or call the church office at 6989660 New Life is located al 3449 76<h SL. Caledonia, between Hammond and Hanna Lake Road. * Local decision-makers SAVE ON TIME WE CAN CLOSE FAST! WE SERVICE OUR LOANS MAKE PAYMENTS AT YOUR BRANCH State Bank (/Caledonia t �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 6. 2001 Community comes out for Winterfest The all you can eat breakfast chefs cooked 100 pounds of sausage and bacon, flipped countless pancakes and toasted bread and bagels. Kitchen workers included Shirley Bishop, and Bev and Jack Grashuis. Diners greeted old friends and enjoyed the warmth before the outdoor events began For more Winterfest pictures see today's Reminder or Thursday’s Banner. Local businesses designed "fishing shantys" this year to help the Gun Lake Library The Circle Inn received a certificate from the GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club for raising the most money for the library.Susan Musgrave designed "Jack's Shack" complete with fish. Happy Birthday to MIKE FISK who turns 13 The day started early at the Gun Lake Community Church where the breakfast profits benefit the church’s youth group. The group is planning a mission trip to Neon, Kentucky to work or. homes Here youth group members Adam Constantino, Paul Harcourt and Emily Brewer set the table. Shootout is Feb. 18 on February 10, 2001 The Blue Chip Girls Basketball Shootout is coming to Eastern Michigan "We re very proud of you" University Sunday, Feb. 18. Registration will be from 88:30 a m. The games will begin at 9 p.m. The one-day Shootout is a high exposure event designed for the student­ athlete who aspires to play Love, Dad and Mom, Amanda and Nathan at the college level. Each athlete will have the opportunity to compete against other quality competition during the NCAA "live" period for college recruiters. The athletes will play three games on teams that are coached by area basketball coaches. For additional information or an application, call site director Jim Halverson at (517) 749-0437 or Sports Camp, Inc. at (610) 4463636. Correction: Carroll Burgess, son of John and Pat Burgess of Middleville, has been named to the fall term dean's list at Alpena Community Col­ lege. A sophomore, he is a graduate of South Christian High School. He was incor­ rectly identified as a female in last week’s edition of the Sun & News The shack designed by the Gun Lake Branch of the National Bank of Hastings included a singing fish. Admiring their handiwork are Maryanne Zasadil, Tim Kelly, Rebecca Kelley and Monica DeHaan. MOV*«F0«Wr IN fVtH F'TTT'T'T’TTWW’T'TT'V'T'Wl t Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. i616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ NITE1^WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ The GFWC-Gun Lake area women’s club bake sale is a tradition at Winterfest. Here Marilyn Page and Margery Richards tempt Denny McClure and Don Black. �... KiFavujnifi ?nni,Pjae Film Processing For all your photo processing needs - try the professionals at Printing Plus! 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CMU honors list includes 14 area students Fourteen area students have been named to the fall semester honors list at Cen­ tral Michigan University. The students earned at least a 3.5 grade point aver­ age on a 4.0 scale. Grouped by their hometowns, they were: • Alto — Senior Lillian R. Hawkins. • Caledonia — Seniors Kristi L. Schmidt and Michelle M. Capio, junior Kami L. Pentecost, sopho­ more Sarah M. Hoffman and freshman Molly R. Cryderman. • Middleville — Seniors Brett A. Bremer and Megan A. Roon, sophomore Kevin R. Schultz, and freshmen Amber R. Harthy, Alecia L. Scots cheer team finishes in third Caledonia's varsity competitive cheer team placed third with a total score of 566.5 at the West Ottawa Invitational Saturday, Jan. 27. The Scots' young team SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 7 Cheeseburger on a bun or hot dog on a bun, celery stick w/p.buttcr, cherry cob­ bler. milk. Thursday, Feb. 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Caledonia Library to have vegetarian cooking class Dietician Shan Steinbach from Spartan Stores Inc. will explore vegetarianism in a workshop for teens and adults at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Caledonia Library. 240 Emmons St. Those who attend may sample tasty treats, learn new recipes and create healthy menus that will add spice to the \ egetarian life. Registration is required. Call 891-1502. NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquartersl 8.5” X 11 8.5” X 11 Color Copies qqc B&W Copies *Ed 1 exposure ww 1 EXPOSURE 11”X17” $1.19 now only... IV each Available as low as 7c each in quantities! Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in theism colors & ures available stom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 in tne s.-— ' OPEN MOB - FBI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 3:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. MVFebruary 6. 2001 Village sewer replacement project, from front page sewer expansion was not taken into account, but in time the village will re­ ceive a portion of revenues from, new township cus­ tomers that would help off­ set cost of the collection system. Planners of the project and of the bond proposal will still have to look at all these factors. Jim White, the village attorney, addressed the council about possible ways to pay for the project. He said the usual way to obtain money for im­ provements to existing sewer systems was to bor­ row money through rev­ enue bonds, which are based on rates and charges anticipated from the exist­ ing system. Revenues from rates and charges left over from maintenance and cost of operations would be pledged to pay the debt. Debt for the present sys­ tem was paid off ten years ago, with the exception of the special assessment dis­ trict in Glen Valley, which was paid off last week. Just how much money to borrow and how much to pay down is an important consideration. For this rea­ son, White advised the vil­ lage retain a financial consultant. White's initial estimate was that the village might need to borrow an amount in excess of $750,000 to $l million. He said he thought the village should consider borrowing a major part of the cost rather than minimizing the cash the village has on hand, in part because interest rates were dropped last week by the Feds by 0.5 percent, which he said translates into an even bigger cut in municipal rates, at about 0.7 percent lower than usual. The village would prob­ ably not have the option of paying down the bond be­ fore 10 years, in order to get a lower interest rate, which is based in part on the length of time of the bond. The village attorney said he thought it would be wise to lock in the lower interest rate for a long term loan. The village would then have money on hand to pay for other sewer problems it is facing, such as sewers needed on Main Street. A 20-year bond based on a 20 amortization plan is likely, with possi­ ble ability to pay it down in 10 years. The village has about $650,000 on hand, "But once that is depleted, you can't easily restore those funds," White said. President Daryl Penfold also thought leaving money on hand was impor­ tant, so that future council members would not be stuck with "nothing to work with." Spending money on hand could leave them with no reserve to handle contingencies, or to deal with other parts of the sewer system which are in bad shape. Penfold said, "Whatever decision we make, we want the plan to stand on its own." A rate increase is one way to back a large enough loan to allow flex­ ibility with the money on hand, and to do this at a low rate of interest. The council hopes to borrow less than the $1.2 million. It is to the advantage of the village to borrow less than $1 million because there are extra charges re­ quired for bonds over that amount There are charges for preparing a prospectus by rating firms. The town­ ship recently was rated and the cost was $12,000. Even if the full amount was borrowed, however, the rate increase expected would not be as high as some in surrounding com­ munities. FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY If you are a Caledonia School District resident and you have concerns about your child's development such as speech concerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, we will be conducting a developmental inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early educational intervention on Friday, March 2, 2001. (The next screening will be held in the Fall, 2001). You may call and schedule an appointment (8910219) between 8 00 a m and 4.00 p.m. There is no fee few this service the amount of any antici­ pated rate change. An alternative method to deal with financing the project would be to put the matter on a ballot and ask for a millage to pay off a general obligation bond, but this was not necessary because the village has a good revenue stream. White explained. Also, because this would not be a new system, there was no need for special as­ sessments, which would place a lien on properties. The trunkline would generally parallel Emmons Creek from Vine Street into Glen Valley. The pipe will be enlarged from 12 to 15 inches to 18 inches in diameter and to 21 inches CHARTER TUP. OF CALEDONIA Planning Meeting Notice CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION Roger Keating, Chairman MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Planning Commission will be held beginning at 7 00 p.m on Monday. February 5, 2001, at the Township/Viilage Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michi­ gan NOTE Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (BRIEF - UNDER 3 MINUTES) 4. CONSIDERATION OF THE JANUARY 8, 2001 AND JANUARY 15, 2001 MEETING MINUTES 5. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None 7. NEW BUSINESS CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Special Meeting CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD January 31, 2001 CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS The process starts with publishing a notice in the paper that states the vil­ lage intends to borrow a certain amount of money, not to exceed $1.2 million. The notice starts a 45-day period during which a peti­ tion by 10 percent of the voters would be required to stop the action. If a peti­ tion of 10 percent was filed, the Village Council would be required to put the matter to a vote. A public hearing and in­ formational meeting for the residents is to be pub­ licized as well. Officials plan to have all the infor­ mation and unanswered parts of the picture to­ gether by the time the meeting is held, including A special meeting of the Cale­ donia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on January 31, 2001. Roll Call: Present Bujak, Bravata, Cardwell, Harrison, Sny­ der, Stauffer, Robertson. Also Present: Utilities Admin­ istrator Pierson. Engineer: Wilcox, Attorney Jim White and a few citizens. Trustee Bravata offered Pledge of Allegiance Supervisor Harrison offered invocation CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONFUCT OF INTEREST: None Attorney Jim White explained BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville why we were not taking action on resolutions No. 3 for water and sewer and he explained the remaining resolutions SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 SEWER: Moved Stauffer, sec­ ond Harrison to approve special assessment resolution No. 2 for sewer. Ayes: Roll Call. All. MO­ TION CARRIED. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2 - WA­ TER: Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to approve special as­ sessment resolution No. 2 for water. Ayes: Roll Call. All. MO­ TION CARRIED. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE INTEREST RATE ON THE UNPAID INSTALLMENTS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 2: Moved Stauffer, second Snyder to approve the resolution to amend the interest rate on the unpaid installments of special assessment roll No. 2. Ayes Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to request the treasurer to credit the users for the difference of the interest rate for four months on the M-37 sewer bond Moved Bravata. second Stauffer to adjourn at 7:37 PM Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 24 hours a day *1 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! A. Public Hearing - Country Meadows Village MHP, L L C. Request to rezone property from both PUD. Planned Unit Devel­ opment and R-R, RURAL RESI­ DENTIAL TO MHC, MANUFAC­ TURED HOUSING COMMU­ NITY. B. Public Hearing - Thornapple Developers. LLC. - Re­ quest to rezone property from R-R, Rural Residential to PMR Planned Mineral Removal C. Nominations/Elections Planning Commission Officers 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (EX­ TENDED - UP TO 5 MINUTES) 9. CHAIRMAN’S COM­ MENTS 10. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 11. ADJOURNMENT from behind D & W to the treatment plant. The old pipeline will not be removed, but will prob­ ably be sealed off. Prob­ lems of infiltration from stormwater sewers into the sanitary system within the village would not be averted by disconnecting the old pipeline. The new line will be offset from the old line requiring expan­ sion of the right of way another 20 feet. The need for one pump station in the village near Main Street will be elimi­ nated. once the new line is installed, due to the greater flow capacity. Built as a part of the old system, that pump station has nearly reached the end of its useful life and would have cost from $80,000 to $100,000 to replace. The maintenance and monthly electricity cost also will be eliminated. A plan to have the county clean out the County Drain (Emmons Creek) at the same time the construction occurs was abandoned. The vil­ lage's share for cleaning out the brush along the creek was estimated at around $52,000, and would have included the entire drainage district, while only part of the trunkline sewer follows the creek. It did not seem advantageous for the village to commit to that much money at this time. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF POBLIC MEETING AND HEARING To the residents of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan and any other interested persons: Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2001, commencing at 7:30 p m at the township Hall locat­ ed at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, concerning the following: 1. ZOC 01-01-01, Parcel ID No 007-005-00; a request by Evan Seifert to rezone .67 acres of his property located on the north side of Bowens Mill Rd starting approximately 2052 feet west of Payne Lake Rd and then westerly for 125 feet, from the “Resort and Recreation" Zoning District to the “RL, Residential Low Density' Zoning District and change the Master Plan 2. SEU 01-01-01, Parcel ID No 01-003-00; a request by IPCS Wireless to co-locate a wireless antenna and asso­ ciated equipment at the existing tower located at 7350 M37 3. SEU 01-01-02, Parcel ID No 019-010-00; a request by Donna Panyrek, 1335 S Patterson Rd for a special exception use permit to allow her to construct a house on three acres of land in the "agncuilure" zoning district 4 Such other business as may property come before the Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection during regular business hours, and will also be avaiiaole at the time of trie pubic meeting Signed written letter of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right at or after the Pubic Meeting to make changes in the proposed amendment/s/ to the Zoning Ordinance Please take further notice that the Township will provide indi­ viduals with disabilities necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required, upon five days notice to the Township Cl^riuof the need for the same Ail persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s). David Van Elst Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 301 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 6. 2001 /Page 13 Sewer, water districts, from front page— Objections to the pro­ posed water district amounted to 15 percent, but for the sewer district, only about 2 percent, less than-the 20 percent thresh­ old under the law. There­ fore, the township now may proceed without a pe­ tition. Contact was made with each of those objecting, either by letter or by phone. Corrections to the boundaries of each district were needed. Some lands had been unintentionally shown to be included in the water district, and the owners had not been sent a notice. The action on the resolution would change this mistake. Descriptions of changes to the projects required ac­ tion by the board. Their ac­ tion would set the special assessment district, as de­ scribed in the resolutions. The resolutions set the period to be covered in the assessment at 25 years. Though there would be a 20-year assessment roll, an additional five years is needed to allow time for legal action to collect the special assessment, should there be any delinquent payments. The resolution approved preliminary plans and costs, which have not changed from the original estimate. It also directed the township supervisor to prepare the assessment rolls for both the sewer and water districts. Total cost of the project is about $12.2 million, but the amount of the special assessments represented in the districts amounts to $11.1 million since ad­ justments following the hearing in January. This represents $1.1 million less than is needed. Several reasons were given One was agreeing to as­ sess smaller parcels for less than the one acre rate. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING To the residents of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan and any other interested persons Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday. March 1. 2001. commencing at 7.30 p m at the Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan, concerning the following: ZOC 01 -01 -02, a request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to revise the zoning ordinance as follows: 1. A. Approval of a new Zoning District Map including a list of all of the parcels of land within Yankee Springs Township and their zoning districts. B. Revisions to Article III, Section 15.3.8, “RLF, Residential Lake Front District" including: revised wording; restrictions concerning the location of acces­ sory buildings and their uses; revisions to the setback requirements for all structures. C. Revisions to Article V, "Site Plan Review" including: revised wording; new wording to allow the zoning administrator to make minor changes to approved site plans and restrictions concerning what is a minor change; requirement of a driveway permit before the approval of a site plan. D. Revisions to Article XII, "General Regulations" includ­ ing: revised wording; revised road and rear yard set­ back requirements for the agriculture, manufactured housing parks and rural residential zoning districts; revised road frontage requirements for the manufac­ tured housing parks zoning district; revised parcel cov­ erage percentage in the suburban residential zoning district; revised wording concerning location and size of accessory buildings, decks and porches, fences and walls; revised wording and requirements tor park­ ing lots in ail zoning districts; revisions to the length of time debns. |unk and other refuse may be stored on a lot or parcel wtthm Tie township The complete text of this request will be available dur­ ing regular business hours. Monday through Thursday 9 a m to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a m. to noon, at the Township Hall and at the Public Heanng 2 Such other business as may property come before the Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance wil be available tor mspeebon dunng regular busi­ ness hours, and wil also be available at the time of the Pubkc Meeting Signed wntten letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further nonce that the Township f^iannmg I Commission reserves the nght at or after tne public meeting to I make changes in the proposed amendment(S) to the Zonng I Ordinance Please take further nonce that the Township wn. provide I individuals with disabilities necessary reasonable auxAary I aids and services as may be required upon five days notice to I the Township Clerk of the need for tne same I All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time I and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposI al(s). I I I I I David Van Eist Secretary Yankee Spnngs Township Planning Commission 300 North Central requirements mesh with TK strategic plan Another was that town­ ship officials agreed to ac­ commodate the owners of the Broadmoor Country about the potential to keep but be ongoing. by Patricia Johns Club by removing a signif­ Staff Writer Lee Principal Bill Rich parents informed consis­ icant amount of land from Thornapple Kellogg discussed a new continu­ tently. the current assessment. Middle school teachers Board of Education mem­ ous progress report card The township will assess will be talking to elemen­ bers met with principals which will be used at the for water only a 200-foot tary teachers about what kindergarten and first and the administration Jan. strip along 76th Street de­ students need to be suc­ 29 to discuss ways in grade levels. This new re­ voted to housing. Though port card will follow chil­ cessful. There also will be which the current North the golf course will remain dren from the first conversations between Central Accreditation pro­ in the district, with a lien semester of kindergarten personnel at the middle cess meshes with the goals on the entire parcel, a por­ through the end of first school and high school. set forth in the strategic tion of the golf course was There is a strong career grade and then go with the plan. allowed a deferred as­ component in NCA and students to Lee. Members of the strategic sessment. teachers will hear from an It shows whether a stu­ planning committee were If the land was devel­ dent has mastered, is de­ expert during the Feb. 19 invited to attend, but due oped in the future, the de­ staff in-service day. veloping or is having diffi­ to weather concerns veloper would have to pay There will be an NCA culty with reading and (including a faulty mes­ the assessment connec­ observation team coming math. It also shows writing sage on television that the tions up front, but for now to the district later this skills, science and social meeting was canceled) all this removes a lot of ex­ spring. An information studies, development of but two of the 40-member pected revenue from the booklet about NCA is social skills and work committee failed to attend. district. available for parents. Assistant Superintendent habits. A second reason for the Rich said he is excited Sharon Kalee opened the shortfall was because meeting with an overview about 50 acres of land area of the goals set by the is actually owned by the strategic planning commit­ MDOT in the right of way tee. Some of the 10 goals area of M-6. Much of this the planning group agreed acreage is eventually ex­ on will continue to be dis­ pected to be sold and de­ cussed in separate com­ veloped, requiring water Community Education mittees. Others have been The Thornapple Kellogg and sewer when the bypass incorporated into the NCA Learning Center in the re­ Director Chris Boysen in­ is finished, but it is now Transitions process. modeled science wing of vites the public to tour the exempt as long as the The transitions process the former Thomapple Kel­ building. Alternative edu­ MDOT owns it. focuses on student success. logg Middle School will cation students will be Trustee Bill Bravata Much of what was dis­ be dedicated at 4 p.m. to­ leading louts from 2 until 5 said the administrators had p.m. cussed at the meeting in­ day, Tuesday, Feb. 6. made an effort to be proac­ The Panther Cubs cluded an emphasis on The TK Learning Center tive in helping residents in improving communication is the new home of the preschool program has the way they are working between teachers, grades, Community Education of­ scheduled some demon­ out the problems. schools, students and par­ fice, the alternative high strations showing what It is also possible other ents. school and the school dis­ children do in pre-school developers or residents This is a five-year pro­ trict sponsored preschool as well. may ask to expand the dis­ cess which will never end. programs. trict boundary, but to do so, they would have to bear the cost of extending the pipes in addition to NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE paying a part of the dis­ trict. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA OF THE VILLAGE S Utilities Administrator INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS AND THE Rich Pierson said, "That's RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO why we don’t fund 100 percent up front. We ex­ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that THE village OF CALEDONIA Intends to Issue Revenue pect additional hookups." Bonds In a maximum amount not to exceed $1,200,000 Planners were reluctant to spread the cost over the PURPOSE remaining district at this The Bonds shall be issued for the purpose of defraying all or part of the cost of the time. The revenues will purchase, acquisition and construction of Improvements to the village s sanitary sewer probably come in the fu­ system, consisting of the construction of a new trunkline sewer from the wastewater ture. treatment plant to Main Street and the elimination of Pump Station No 2. and related Additional work is Improvements in the Village. needed to deal with the problem caused by the dif­ ESTIMATED PROJECT COST ference. Additional assis­ The total estimated cost of the proposed sewer project Is $1,200,000 tance from Consultant Robert Bendzinski will be MAXIMUM AMOUNT AND TERMS OF REPAYMENT sought. It is hoped that by The Bonds of this issue shall be Issued In one or more series in a maximum aggre­ the next regular meeting of gate amount not to exceed $1,200,000, shall mature serially with interest on the unpaid the board, this can be balance at a rate not to exceed the maximum rate of interest allowed by law and shall taken up and a solution be repaid over a term not to exceed tne maximum term permitted by law The Bonds can be found. shall be Issued pursuant to Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended Two bonds may be needed, one for the special SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS assessments, and the other The principal of and Interest on the Revenue Bonds shall be payable solely from the for the $1.1 million. The revenues received by the Village from the operations of the village sanitary sewer sys­ township will need to lay tem The revenues will be derived from rates and charges billed to the users of the sys out the source of the rev­ tern, a schedule of which Is presently on file in the office of the village Clerk Said rates enue to demonstrate the and charges may be revised from time to time to provide sufficient revenues to provide feasibility for paymen’. for the expenses of operating and maintaining the system, to pay the principal of and interest on tne proposed bonds and to pay other obligations of tne system Questions about some additional objectors' com­ RIGHT OF REFERENDUM plaints were addressed. One situation, in which THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS APPROVING residents in a planned unit THE BONDS UNLESS. WITHIN 45 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OF INTENT, A PETITION. SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESID development (PUD) who INC WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA. SHALL HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE now have private utility VILLAGE CLERK REQUESTING A REFERENDUM UPON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF systems will have to pay THE BONDS IF PETITIONS ARE SO FILED, THE REVENUE BONDS SHALL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL for the public utility as­ APPROVED BY THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE QUALIFIED TO sessment, was explained. VOTE AND VOTING ON THE REVENUE BONDS AT A GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION A condition of the PUD This Notice is published pursuant to tne requirements of Section 35 of Act 94 of the was that when utilities Public Acts of Michigan 1933 as amended and was approved by the Village Council of became available, the res­ tne '/mage of Caledonia on January 29 2001 idents would have to hook up with the system. Il was Aimee Brumleve written in their deeds. Village Clerk vmage of Caledonia The next hearing date 302 was not set at the special meeting. Learning Center to be dedicated this afternoon �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/February 6. 2001 Local senior citizens recall Caledonia's past by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Some longtime local res­ idents gathered for last mon­ th’s meeting of the Caledo­ nia senior citizens to tell stories about the communi­ ty’s past 70 years. Eva Engle organized the panel, and presented a his­ torical background of Cale­ donia. Engle and Dorothy (Swart) Merriman, both members of the Caledonia Historic Commission, took part in the discussion. Engle said the five-mem­ ber Historical Commission was appointed by the town­ ship in 1988. Its goal has been to preserve the history of the township in any way possible. Engle said Caledonia orig­ inally was settled along a stagecoach route that be­ came Whitncyville Avenue. A stagecoach inn or tavern was built near 100th Street and a small settlement grew around it. The stage route went south to Middleville (once known as Scales Prairie), continued south through Yankee Springs and toward Richland (Gull Praine) and from there to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Inns or taverns were lo­ cated at Yankee Springs near McKibbin Comers and in Middleville. "Taverns were not the huge hotels we see today," Engle explained. At Yankee Springs, the tavern was a larger building with a fire­ place and supplemented by a series of small buildings with minimal furnishings where people stayed. There were springs in the back, where people watered their horses. The Oak Grove Inn was built by the township’s first settler, Asahel Kent, in 1838, near where 100th Street would later be lo­ cated. Kent died in 1840, but his wife continued to operate the stage stop with her new husband, Peter McNaughton The original drawing of the log inn is owned by the Proctors, a Caledonia family that lives across the street from the location of the inn, which included a post office for a time. Engle said the inn was sold to a family named Streeter and was tom down. The post office then was moved farther north across the.road from the Barber School. When the Michigan Cen­ tral Railroad came through, the settlement around the depot was called Caledonia Station, and later became known as Caledonia. The post office was moved to be near the railroad. The origi­ nal settlement began to be known as East Caledonia. Engle said she remembers references to an East Cale­ donia Ladies Aid Society, a group connected with a church there. Merriman said her parents told her the payroll and mail Amy and Robert Finkbeiner, Dave Stauffer and Eva Engle discussed the way Caledonia and some of the buildings in the downtown area looked in the 1930s and 40s. was delivered by the train. A bag was put on a hook for pickup. She remembered that her parents told her. "Once the bag spilled and there was a thousand dollars on the ground, but they got every penny of it." Ed VanKampen was in charge of the payroll. The Barber School, the oldest school in the town­ ship, was built on Whit­ ncyville Avenue on 92nd Street. The school was moved and is now located behind the fire station. It has been restored and main­ tained by the Historical Commission as a model ru­ ral one-room school, and furnished with authenticity for the era in which it was used. Continued next page Lois Lynn Rodgers, Irv Rodgers, June Molner, Mary Good and Jay Shook recalled school events and happenings in the changing village over the past 70 years, in a panel discussion given for the Prime Timers last month. West Michiaan Caledonia Station grew up along the Michigan Central Railroad, a settlement laid out by David Kinsey during the 15 years prior to 1885, which was west of the original Caledonia settlement. Pictures and photos are from "Welcome Back from the Attic," published by the Historical Society in the late 1970s. Heat Your Homo FOR LESS I\< ' WORLD' CLEANEST LINE OF WOOD BURNIN STOVES VERMONT CASTINGS WOOD STOVES Efficient, clean­ burning heaters Easy to install Easy to use ..1A We are proud to offer the super-efficient wood stoves and fireplaces from Vermont Castings. Visit our store today to see how you can save on healing your home this w inter. Vermont Castings More Than Heat. Warmth. 795-3536 401 S. Broadwav. (M-37) Middleville Adjoining Village Auto Sales t. 9-5 Hours. MF 12-7. Two school buildings on Johnston Street, connected by a tunnel, served the school children of Caledonia in the 1930s. The old Caledonia High School, used from 1892 until 1956, was located south of the building now known as the Community Education building. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mt/February 6. 2001/Page 15 The David Kinsey home was built about 1880. Kinsey, a farmer, was the founder of the new development that grew up after the railroad went through the area. Five of the Kinseys' six children were born an earlier plank wood home prior to building this brick two-story home on 100th Street, which still stands today. From previous page The school today is opened for groups to use as a meeting space, and it is used for field trips of area school children to visit. An early school building of local tan brick was built on Johnson Street and tom down in 1936. Ruth Shook said she graduated from high school in 1933 in the old building. Eight present on (he panel said they had at­ tended school there. Engle said George Schroeder was involved in the construction of the first building. The Shroedcrs still live near the school. School officials tried to encourage families to send their children to school and often were chased away by unfriendly dogs. Members of the panel said there were no dances con­ nected with school, but there were school plays. A larger facility, known today as the Community Education Building, was built by the WPA. A dedica­ tion of that building was held on Dec. 1, 1936. Jay Shook still has one of the original invitations to the dedication ceremony. Cavner said the students moved into the building over the Thanksgiving break. The building on Johnson Street was connected to the larger building by an under­ ground tunnel, which some of the members of the panel remembered using. 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Four, Robert Finkbeiner, Jay Shook, Dorothy Merriman and Eileen (Miller) Shook, were in one class of 46 stu­ dents, which graduated in 1944. Jay Shook left school early to join the Navy, and earned his diploma at a later time. Schools in the area were consolidated between 1932 and 1957. The school dis­ trict now comprises an area from Green Lake on the south, to Kalamazoo Av­ enue on the west, to as far north as the airport on 44th Street, and east to M-50. The expansive area of the school district required hav­ ing school buses transport children to school, begin­ ning with three buses and later as many as 10, which carried grades K through 12. Today, 44 buses make sev­ eral runs at different times during the day. Caledonia was settled primarily by fanning fami­ lies. The Kinsey farm was located where the Elton Smith home now is, on 100th Street. (Not the same as the David Kinsey Home.) Dave Stauffer was raised on a farm on Duncan Lake Road, past the marsh on the west side of the road at 100th Street. The house sits back from the road. Many of the panel mem­ bers remembered a big snow storm in 1936 that affected everyone, including them­ selves, as children attending the school. Dave Stauffer said winter in general was not enjoy­ able, but the winter of *36 was especially hard. He re­ membered a snow bank that was halfway up a telephone pole. As fanners, his family had to bang the cream to the creamery. There was so much snow they went with horses and a sleigh over the fields and the fences. The WPA shoveled the roads in some places such as on Duncan Lake, Patterson and Kraft avenues Mary Good remembered the kids throwing snow­ balls. She lived in the area off Kinsey where Maple Street now intersects it. Her family had to drive over the tracks to get to the house. The snow must have hit Caledonia exceptionally hard. Ruth Shook remembered. "We parked our cars on Pat­ terson and 68th. We could not get through. Our dad took us in a sleigh through the fields in the morning to school, and at night we had to walk home. Pete would go first to open the way." Shook said that to open the roads two trucks came, one behind the other, using a ramming pole between the trucks to combine power. The second truck removed snow the first one couldn’t get. Even the trains and plows south of Dutton got stuck, she said It was not unusual for kids to walk home from school for quite a distance. Boys commonly walked home after sports practices. Jay Shook remembered Robert Finkbeiner had a broken leg. and the whole class, 50 or 60 kids walked from the school to his home after school to visit him Others reported it had been a bad year for scarlet fever, too. Some of Caledonia's landmark homes were dis­ cussed. Bouman’s home, more recently known as the Village Stripper on Main Street, located next to the railroad tracks was used for a variety of functions over the years. One was to house the beginning library. Jay Shook said the first telephone office also was located in the Bouman house. The switchboard was in the northeast corner of the home and customers paid their bills there. After that the telephone office was moved to over the hardware store. The David Kinsey home was located back from the road on the north side of 100th Street. . The Manuel Wilson home was built in 1903. The builder. John Whitmer, was contracted. It was later lived in by their daughter and sonin-law, Ray Nolan, in the Continued next page The Manuel Wilson home, a familiar landmark on Kinsey, was begun in 1903. Later, his daughter, Margaret, and son-in-law, Ray Nolan, who owned the village drug store, lived in the home. 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Reclaiming Caledonia’s past, from previous page------- The team of Andy Sager, John Price, Brent Stanley and Brandon Henning prepare to take the first digital shots of their Horned Viper in its Sahara desert habitat. The boys selected this snake because "it looked really coo." The boys learned that the horns shade the snakes eyes. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in Jolynne Dobson’s four sixth grade reading classes have had a chance to explore interdis­ ciplinary learning, clayma­ tion and even how to use a digital camera during a re­ cent project on snakes. The youngsters also worked in groups discover­ ing everyone's talents and sharing ideas as they did research into snakes, cre­ ated habitats and then, us­ ing the digital camera, created a short claymation movie. Oak Grove House, built by Caledonia's first settler, Asahel Kent, in 1838, was turned into a tavern-stage coach stop for people traveling up Whitneyville Avenue toward Grand Rapids. The settlement, called Caledonia grew up around 100th and Whitneyville eventually became known as East Caledonia. 1930s. The house was fin­ ished with hardwood floors, and a tennis court was built in the yard. The Wilsons, who also built the Farmers Elevator, built the Wilson Block, or the building now used as the school district offices. Pat Cavner said the building housed the bank, the post office and apartments. Ray Nolan ran the drug store. Panel members said there was a place to have ice cream and cherry or lemon cokes in the drug store. Two of the stools from Nolan’s were donated to the Histori­ cal Commission. They would be a part of the per­ manent collection if there is ever a Caledonia museum. Those present remembered Nolan as a very kind man who loved children, and was very generous about giving candy to kids and families. He also took children to the lake to go swimming. Dorothy Merriman said there were nine children in her family. Nolan would give her family a box of chocolates at Christmas time, and her mother would make the chocolates last a long time, letting them each have only one at special times. Merriman said she and her sister would pick pickles in the summer, and earned five cents to use on free show nights. Nolan would offer a ’free" candy bar, but always made it possible for the kids to guess which bar had the free slip inside. Continued next page Kara Comstock and Lisa Jadlowski prepare the tropical habitat for their anaconda. Also on this team were Justin ’ Hostetler and Chris Lily. (To be continued next week.) Megan Shilton, Anthony Wonnacot and Liam Terry put finishing touches on their green mamba habitat. Jessica Fisher also worked with this team. CUSTOM HOMES I’vcg initial design consulting Designer Builder RichlandHomes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Tek 616897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. M (February 6. 2001 /Page 17 Alto woman to be in ‘Who’s Who’ The 200! edition of "Who's Who Among Stu­ dents in American Universi­ ties and Colleges” will honor Michelle VandenHout of Alto, a senior at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. Ind. This year’s publication will include the names of 22 students from IWU. Campus nominating com­ mittees and editors of the nationally published annual directory have included IWU students based on their academic achievement, ser­ vice to the community, lead­ ership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They join an elite group of students from more than 2.300 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. VandenHout. daughter of James and Susan Vanden­ Hout of Alto, is a 1997 grad- uate of Caledonia School. TK PTO meets Feb. 13 at Lee Freshmen eagers go 1-1 This copperhead exhibit needs a little more work before it is ready for the camera. Rochelle Hyde, Ben Curtis and Mark Brown planned their movie around the copperhead's luring prey with its tale. Becky Twiss was also on this team. From previous page Dobson worked with middle school technology coordinator Gail Stewart to design a project that would integrate technology in the learning process. Snow days may have hampered some of the time students had to create their snakes, habitats and ideas, but when they were working together, they said, they thought the pro­ cess was exciting. Students researched their snakes on the Internet and, using library sources, wrote paragraphs detailing the habitat, life cycle, movement and locomotion of their snakes. Most small groups of students discovered facts about snakes they hadn't known before. Green mambas can travel about 7 miles an hour; copper­ heads attract their prey with their tails and some coral snakes have a most unusual way of deterring predators. The finished movies will be shown during reading class and at the Lock-In Friday evening, Feb. 9 Caledonia’s freshman basketball team went I-1 last week with a 61-27 loss to Wyoming Park and a 6025 win over Belding. Brad Swartz led the Scots with 8 points and 8 rebounds in the loss to Park, while Loren Crandell, Matt Harp and Zach Larson each tallied 4 points. Matt Harp paced Caledonia with 13 points in the victory over Belding. Brad Swartz added 9 and Loren Crandell tallied 7. Kyle Klyn. Nate Vanderlaan, Brad Swartz and Ryan Rogers each made 3 steals. Scots lose to Belding Belding scored its first league win of the O-K Gold Conference varsity basketball season with a SI48 triumph over Caledonia last Friday. The game was tied 35-35 at the start of the fourth quarter, but the host Redskins won the final eight minutes by a threepoint margin (16-13) to prevail by that same High number. Caledonia received 15 points from Josh Swartz and 12 points from Nick Slot. Justin Popma led Belding with 18 markers. Caledonia is now 5-8 overall and 3-6 in the Gold. Belding is 3-10 and 1-8. The Scots host Sparta Tuesday and travel to South Christian Friday. The Thomapple Kellogg PTO will meet Feb. 13 at Lee Elementarv School. The Middle School PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the elementary meeting at 7 *p.m. Childcare is provided. For more information about PTO activities call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190 or contact the PTO at each building. WMU's Davis runs season-best in 3000 Jessica Davis placed fifth with a season-best 10:26.05 in the 3000 for Western Michigan University's womens track team Jan. 27 at the Michigan Intercollegiate Championships in Mt. Pleasant. Davis, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, had earlier ran a 10*32.79 at the Eastern Michigan University Invitational Jan 19 and a 10:34.76 at the Notre Dame Triangular Jan 19. At the MichiganIntercollegiate Championships, the Broncos finished fifth with 28 points. CALEDONIA BASEBALL AND SOFTBALI REGISTRATION FORM (Mail to address printed below) AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 616-698-7375 Ben Buxton with the camera previews the sidewinder as teammates Jasmine Lydy, Calynne Cooley and Allen Jousma look on. League enrollment is available for girls and boys who will be in Kindergarten through eighth grade in the spring of 2001. All registrations should be received by February 24. 2001 Registration fee is $40 00 per player or $70.00 per family Hcase include a $10 00 late fee for registrations received after February 24. 2001. Registration will be closed after March 23. 2001 No exceptions will he made. You can make checks payable to Caledonia Bascball/Softball Ixague (( HSI.) Mail to I’O Box 422, Caledonia, Ml 49316 RECISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABI.E. Boy/Girl I Last Name 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE comer of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups Circle One City Zip Current Grade Birthdate I Street 1 School Attended 5520 68th St., First Name 1 Bats Left___________ Right__________ | Throws Left___________ Right___________ Name of Parent/Guardian I Emergency Contact » | ■ Home Phone Work Phone Phone Dr. Name/phone Athletes off the week Biett VeUKM. Thornapple - K ellogg High School (Middleville) Born scored 17 points and pulled down 8 rebounds in a 70-64 Caledonia varsity bas­ ketball win Jan. 30 against Wyoming Park. Born also tallied 14 points Jan. 26 versus Cedar Springs. ________ _ Vernon has won 21 of his 24 matches this year wrestling in the 215-pound weight class for the Trojan wrestling squad He helped his squad to place sec­ ond at the Lakewood Tournament with a 4-1 mark. Afb/etes of fhe Wee* Preserved JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 $ •If you have more than one child in the same division and would like them to play on | the same team, please include siblings name ______________________________________ :________________________ ••Each child must have his or her own completed and signed registration form, forms with more than one child’s name will be returned g I hereby certify, with full knowledge a; N my child may take part in the Qj Caledonia Baseball league I will not hold the Caledonia Baseball Ixague, coaches. or any of its representatives responsible far accidents or injuries connected with this pro­ gram, nor for medical aid that might need be administered due to injury tn practice or game activities. PARENT GUARDIAN SIGNATURE Date Signature The Caledonia Baseball Ixague is operated By volunteers. If you would like to partici pale in the growth of this community program, please check your area of interest below _____ Coaching _____Umpiring by: Insurance Company _____ Team Mom/Dad _____ Other (specify ) ^-^ccccccrA^ccccu. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/February 6, 2001 Prep bowlers win three, prepare for post-season Bowling teams from Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia high schools won three of four competitions Jan. 29 in action from the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference. Thomapple Kellogg's beat Forest Hills Central in both the girls (21-9) and the boys (26-4) events. Caledonia won in the boys match (15-12). but lost in the girls competition (23-7). The scores for the four area teams are listed below: GIRLS Thornapple Kellogg: Jacki Mann 102-1141 33 = 349. Melissa Moorhouse 116-78=194; Teresa Venton 164-140172=476; Sarah Freeman 122-121-105=348; Wendy Mickelwait 99; Alicia Harper 178; Samantha Grochoi wolski 139225=304. Caledonia: Missy Elam 157-139-139=435; Kate Haywood 110-128=238; Cherry Valley 4-H Club looks forward to 2001 The Cherry Valley 4-H club, a long-standing Cale­ donia-located youth club, just finished a busy year, completing several commu­ nity service projects. The National 4-H program is 99 years old, involving more than 6.6 million mem­ bers. Solving problems, re­ specting self and others, serving the community and choosing healthy lifestyles arc a few of the skills learned in today's 4-H pro­ gram 4-H is aimed at develop­ ing all youth to reach their fullest potential through developing life skills and learning by doing. The pro­ gram enables youth to have fun, meet new people, build self-confidence, learn re­ sponsibility and set and achieve goals Members range in age from 6 to 19 and can participate in a wide Gilda's Club in Grand range of projects, programs Rapids, a place for families and activities on a county, to stay dealing with cancer. district state, national and The Cherry Valley club international levels. looks forward to the year Cherry Valley 4-H club, 2001. Members plan to con­ with 68 memers, hosted sev­ tinue serving the Caledonia eral community service community with several activities, including filling more sen ice projects and to 500 Easter eggs for the grow through their accom­ Caledonia community Eas­ plishments. There are sever­ ter egg hunt last spring. The al areas that the club is club also planted flowers at involved in. from animals to the Lakeside Cemetery for arts and from environmental Memorial Day. The flowers education to science and were donated by Cherry technology. Club members Valley Greenhouse. The welcome anyone with an members took a Saturday interest to attend their next last spring and cleaned up meeting, where the club will the Veterans Cemetery in be making Valentine’s for Grand Rapids. God’s Kitchen. Cherry Val­ During the 2000 Kent ley 4-H clubs next meeting County Youth Fair last sum­ is Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the mer, the club served more Caledonia Middle School. than I,(XX) people at an ice For more information call cream social. This winter the (616) 656-0031. club took donations for //5/C ZZ57 Ttf we cfa'f fave 2001 Chevrolet 3/4 Silverado Ext cab 4x4, leather, 5,000 miles............................................... 2001 Buick Park Avenue $27,995 $26,995 Leather, only 11,000 miles. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6 speed, factory official car, 4,000 miles. 2000 GMC new style Sierra SLE $24,995 Ext cab short box, sharp........................... 2000 Chevrolet Crew Cab 4x4 $27,995 Long box, diesel, auto., 19,000 miles................................... 2000 Saturn LW2 Station Wagon $1 7,500 V-6, auto., CD, like new, 6.000 miles. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 7 passenger van, leather quads, loaded, 19,000 miles 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LT $1 7,495 4 door, 4x4. leather, one owner Q 1999 Suzuki Esteem Station Wagon s9,995 Auto . air, only 14,000 miles 1998 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup $15,995 1/4 Ton 4x4,150 V-8, auto., air 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE $1 1,495 4 door, red and ready' 1998 Buick Century 4 Door $1 1,995 V 6, auto. air, power seat, J9,ooo miles. 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT $9,995 $6,995 4 door, V-6 auto . air, CD, sunroof 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 door, auto. air 1997 Mercury Tracer LS $6,995 4 door, auto . air $9,000 miles 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1995 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Door 4X2 4 cylinder. $ speed air, 60.000 miles 1995 Chevrolet S-10 4X2 e< . 4.,t. $ spe 1995 Toyota Camry LE 2 Door V-6. auto. air. leather, CD. sunroof 1994 Ford Tempo 4 Door Auto, au. good shape, only 1994 Buick Century 4 Door 59.000 miles 1993 Ford F250 Reg. Cab 4x4 j$i V-8. auto M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middleviila BOYS Caledonia: Mark Zeef 175-190-176=541; Rick Ellinger 165-168-168=501; Dave Slater 102-168=270; Mark Hockhart 196-172158=526; Josh Pettenger Post-Season... A regional team tournament for the Greater Grand Rapids Bowling Conference will be held at the Middleville Lanes Feb. 24. The boys regional bowling will start at 8:30 a.m.. while the girls regional bowling will begin at 1:30 p.m The district tournament will take place at Eastbrook Lanes in Grand Rapids Feb. 17. Trojans lose possible upset over Godwin Heights eagers But the referees called a jump ball. The Wolverines then hit a long three-pointer to tie the game, 65-65. In overtime, a scramble underneath the Godwin hoop resulted, a scramble that could have given Middleville a chance to tie the game. But a possible traveling call was not whistled and the home team was able to run out the clock. "It's very discouraging for the kids when the game is decided by the officials,” Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "They were What could have been a huge upset on the road turned out to be a major disappointment Friday for Middleville's varsity basketball team. The Trojans were in contention to beat a favored Godwin Heights team, but a couple of questionable calls — one in regulation and one in overtime — turned the score in the Wolverines favor, 74-72. At the end of regulation with the Trojans holding a three-point lead, Jay Lantinga appeared to be fouled when he pulled down a rebound. cheated out of the game... flat out.” The loss makes Middleville 5-8 overall for the season and 3-4 in the OK Blue Conference. Godwin is IQ-4 and 5-3. For Middleville, Brian Yeazcl scored a game-high 27 points, Chris Finkbciner 17, Jeff Forbes 14 and Chad VanSpronscn 12. VanSpronsen also pulled down 10 rebounds. "It was just a fantastic effort," Holzhueter said of his team's overall play. The Trojans travel to Byron Center Tuesday. Feb. 6 for another league battle. Caledonia’s girl skiers in giant slalom The third varsity race in the Greater Grand Rapids High School Ski Conference at Schuss Mountain included a third place effort by Caledonia's girls in the giant slalom. The Fighting Scots scored 56 points in the event, just seven behind Forest Hills Central (49) and East Grand Rapids (46). Currently, the Caledonia ski team is ranked No. 8 in Class B-C-D and third in the conference standings. Caledonia received an eighth place 1:13.28 from Rebecca Beckett, a 10th place 1:13.51 from Lauren Ondersma, a 15th place 1:14.53 from Erin Samuels, a 23rd place 1:18.15 from Brooke Hendry, a 24th place 1:18.17 from Lindsey McNeil and a 29th place 1:19.88 from Mucki Doezema. The Scots' girls were sixth in the slalom with 92 points. Hendry was ninth in 1:40.37 and Samuels IOth in 1:40.79. Caledonia's boys ended up 10th in the giant slalom with 155 points and IOth in the slalom. Sam Vandcnburg was 22nd in the giant slalom with a 1:10.86, Tyler Funk 32nd with a 1:17.76 and Adam Jacques 40th with a 1:20.48. Caledonia Baseball League registration is now open There will be representatives from the Caledonia Baseball League on hand Saturday, Feb. 17 to register athletes for 2001 baseball and softball seasons at Caledonia High School. The registrations will be held from 10 a m.-noon in the school’s commons. Students currently enrolled in grades K-8 are welcome to register by using the mail-in registration form in this ad by attending the sign-ups at the school. All mail-in registrations must be received by Saturday, Feb. 24. Registrations will be closed after Friday, March 23. The Caledonia Baseball League is not limited to Caledonia residents. The league is a community group and welcomes families from the surrounding areas. The league also needs umpires for the 2001 season. They are paid positions commencing Monday, May. 14-Fnday, June 29 For further information about umpiring, call Mike or Kelly at (616) 795-0044. Treat Your Valentine! $9,995 Mcke pions to treat you Vdentre SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10* to ouf s6,995 s6,995 The room wd open at 6 30 pm and the entertanment wd start at 7 30 p m Tommy Zs B*g Bond has kned up some great arrangements for ths special day $7,995 s3,5OO $6,495 s5,995 m >> ■ BkB * Chevrolet Wv ■ BTH*Buick • Pontioc C 136; Jeremy Amonte 138; C.J. Jarboe 191-191=3S2 Thornapple Kellogg: Tyler Wenger 139-127=266; Luke Shuck 154-130=284; Kyle Preslar 164-162147=473; Tim Suwyn 212204-202=618; Stuart Aspinall 182-147-212=541; Josh Marble 111; Mike Hart 147. Ashley Jarboe 123-115108=346; Carrie Rozell 138-133-127=398; Amanda Yahne 125-158-122=405; Stacey Bryant 108. 795-3318 891-8151 ANNVAL VALENTINES BIG MND DINNER DUNCE. For dnnef a choice of Pnme Qto, Stuffed Chicken Breast. Braked Scrod Aimondme or Breodea Shrimp. 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Also, '98 Plymouth Voyager, 44K, $11,900. 891-8982 or 2932484. 97 GRAND AM looks and runs great, sporty, loaded. $6,500060. (616)795-7913. Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGH1NG Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 Caledonia’s Doug Jousma (22) scores underneath for the varsity eagers in recent action against Belding. Caledonia's varsity collected its fifth win of the prep basketball season with a 70-64 win Jan. 30 over Wyoming Park. In what was described as a "total team effort" the Fighting Scots had a number of players who stepped up. Kyle Kleersnyder led the team with 19 points. Matt Born scored 17 and pulled down 8 rebounds and Steve Yanosik provided solid floor leadership. Caledonia, with the win, improved to 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Scots suffered a 5270 defeat to Cedar Springs Jan. 26. In that game, Kyle Kleersnyder tallied 18 points, Matt Bom 14, Steve Yanosik 7 and Travis Buehler 6. Junior Varsity... The JV eagers beat Cedar Springs 68-51, but lost to Wyoming Park 56-50. Against Cedar, Joe Kowalski scored 17 points, Greg Jousma 15, Mike Mesecar 12 (10-of-12 from the free throw line) and Abe Mulvihill 8. Greg Jousma scored 15, Joe Kowalski 11 and Abe Mulvihill 7 versus Wyoming Park. The Scots' JV team is now 4-8 overall and 2-6 in the league standings. Freshmen... Matt Harp scored 14 points and Mike Morgan added 11 in a 56-40 loss to Cedar. The Scots' frosh also fell to Wyoming park 61-27. The eagers are now 8-4 overall and 5-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. CHINESE RESTAURANT Good F(hh1 • Good Times • (h>od Company 8980 Rodgers. Caledonia. Ml • 891-6961 (Convrntcnrlv located in rhe Crossings Plaza) '« Authentic Chinese Cooking Lunc/i - Dinner Appetizers «' Take Out Available Share a Special Evening al the Blue Dragon for Valentine's Day! Eridav aa to pa pen Snndai. 1241 to <41 pa .VO Wyg (St ND AY SPECIAL: Order atty entree of $7 or ntorv A receive FREE egg roil/egg drop soup. 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Owner: Jerry Nystrom, Jr. Operator: Tom Wood Bonded & Insured Carpet matting can be caused by improper installation & cleaning. Call L&N for your carpet answers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-02-13.pdf 7fd651a1c313b83ae392d0cc56e64d63 PDF Text Text HASTIIGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 7/February 13, 2001 Areas near airport more severely affected by noise than claimed Dr. Richard Robertson of Caledonia, president of the Coalition for Responsible Aviation, reported Thurs­ day to Kent County Com­ missioners that newly completed noise exposure maps reveal significant flaws in the maps used to assess environmental im­ pact of the recently con­ structed north-south run­ way at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. According to verifiable calculations and confirma­ tion by a professional en­ gineer, earlier maps pre­ sented to surrounding communities of existing and potential noise effects of airport operations mis­ represented the acreage that would be affected by realignment of the airport’s secondary runway. These maps were used to seek federal approval and funds for the runway project in 1992. The discrepancy was discovered in reviewing in­ formation provided over the past ten years by the airport, in trying to deter­ mine what was the reason for so much more actual noise following the use of the north-south runway, than had been predicted Caledonia Village adopts master plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Village of Caledo­ nia adopted its new master plan Feb. 6 after spending about a year and a half gathering information in a community-wide survey and soliciting opinions of community representatives early last year The new general devel­ opment plan, or master plan, provides support for the village zoning ordi­ nance. It supports future actions to implement goals and zoning approvals, re­ zoning, site plan reviews, special land use approvals and variances. A lack of vacant and developable land in the village has kept the aver­ age rate of growth rela­ tively low. It was noted that population growth be­ tween 1940 and 2000 was 18.1 percent, compared to the township's 38.6 per­ cent. The 2000 census re­ sults are not in, but growth in Glen Valley is expected to show a significant rise in population. The community vision states, "The Village of Caledonia community will be defined by its natural beauty and a harmonious blend of land uses de­ signed to maintain its quaint, small town charac­ ter." Some highlights of the plan: • The goal of retaining the village's natural envi­ ronment. including Em­ mons Lake, trees and other natural features. See master plan, pg. 12 before it was constructed. The acreage affected by airport noise has increased by 39 percent since the new runway was built even though "Stage III" aircraft are now supposedly qui­ eter. and total operations have decreased by 6 per­ cent. While airport officials now claim the earlier maps represent 5,059 acres affected by noise at the 65 DNL contour or above, these earlier maps actually only depicted 3,712 acres affected. Generally the difference in affected acres include those all around the air­ port. Isolating how many of those areas represent acres in Caledonia cannot be de­ termined, but Caledonia Township was not included in the first noise study at all, while more than 500 acres locally are now rec­ ognized as being affected. Since less effect is seen today due to both reduced air traffic and noise output, it may be deduced that even more than 500 acres would have been affected in the 1990s. Robertson said that what is so troubling about the discrepancy is that almost 40 percent, or 1,350 acres of the areas around the airport to be affected by the changes, were not dis­ closed in advance. "Some would consider this fraud," said Robertson, an elected trustee of Cale­ donia Township. "Some­ thing is terribly wrong with either one or both studies. The Aeronautics Board has some explaining to do. Io the public and particularly to those individuals whose lives and property values have been affected as a result of their decision See Ford airport, pg. 15 Skilled trades job fair is for job seekers, parents, students by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Adults seeking job oppor­ tunities and parents wanting to help their children decide what career path to follow are being encouraged to at­ tend the first-ever Skilled Trades Career Expo from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. at the Barry Expo Center. Learning about job opportunities in the skilled trades will be the focus of a career fair at the Barry Expo Center Feb. 21. Here, local students speak to representatives of area manufacturers at an October career fair in Grand Rapids. The career expo is being sponsored by a number of groups, including the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict, Delton-Kellogg Schools, Hastings Area Schools, ABC Builders Group of Grand Rapids, Kellogg Community Col­ lege Manufacturing Tech­ nology Center, and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from a number of businesses, uni­ versities, trade schools and the military will be present at the expo, including Viking, Flexfab, Viatec, Dewey’s Auto Body, Fill­ more Equipment, Hastings Fiber Glass, Chrysler Super Store, Dreisbach Motors, the American Association of Builders and Contractors, the KCC Regional Manufacturing Technology Center. Lansing Community College, Ferris Slate University, Western Michigan University, and Grand Rapids Community College In addition, there will be people knowledgeable about how to obtain millwright and carpenter apprentice­ ships and people represent­ ing various skilled trades, including electrical, mechan­ ical and architectural. A representative of the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship Training will be present. The Michigan Works em- Shown planning the Skilled Trades Career Expo are (from left) Dixie StadelManshum of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Hastings High School counselor Sheree Newell, Tom Mohler of the BISD, and Mike Kwasny of Delton Kellogg High School. ployment service will send a representative. Instruction will be give on how to submit resumes via the In­ ternet. The Navy, Marines, and Army National Guard will also be on hand. "There are terrific em­ ployment opportunities in a variety of skilled trades to be represented at this career fair," according to Delton Kellogg School-To-Work coordinator Mike Kwasny. Some of those opportunities include carpentry, commu­ nication installation tech­ nology, interior finishing, electrical, healing and air conditioning, insulation, masonry, pipe fitting, plumbing, sheet metal, sprinkler fitting, steel erec­ tion, welding, plastics. millwright/mamtenance, robotics, electricity, elec­ tronics, refrigeration, avia­ tion, aircraft mechanics, au­ tomotive mechanics, and diesel mechanics. Students in grades 9-12 from Lakewood, Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Thornapple See trade fair, page 2 In This Issue New Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center dedicated PMR District proposal in Caledonia Twp tabled Yankee Springs watch tower project delayed? Middleville Village Planners OK rezoning changes �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 13. 2001 Skilled trade job fair, continued from front page— Kellogg have been invited to attend. Parents are particularly encouraged to attend, Kwasny said. "Research shows that par­ ents play the most influen­ tial role in a child's career choices," according to a brochure published by Michigan Occupational In­ formation System (MOIS), a career information system sponsored by the Michigan Department of Career Development, the Michigan Department of Education, and the Ingham Intermediate School District. At the career expo, par­ ents can help their children explore various opportuni­ ties in skilled trades and de­ termine what type of posthigh school education and/or training is required for the various trades. The expo, made possible through a grant from the state of Michigan, is being held because "most of the jobs now are in skilled trades," Kwasny said. "One of the biggest demands of employers now is finding qualified candidates for these skilled trades. Companies arc kxiking to foster and en­ courage apprenticeships, and there are some great, good­ paying jobs available." According to the MOIS brochure, "quality appren­ ticeships have proven to be an excellent path to exciting career opportunities. In a re­ cent study conducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 'journeypersons with three to five years of experience on average now earn 25 percent more than the typical college graduate with a BA degree.'" The brochure also states that while a worker with a college degree will usually earn more money than an employee without a college degree if the degree is in the person's chosen profession, "non-degree workers can earn equal or better wages in certain skilled positions. In many cases employers will pay for additional training and education." Parents who attend the expo will receive a copy of the MOIS brochure, which is titled "Career Preparation: Career Options for Michigan Youth.” The brochure details ways parents can help their chil­ dren select careers. The brochure advises several steps parents can take to help their children with their career selection process. "Talk with your child about likes, dislikes and school preferences," the brochure states. "Identify talents and abilities. Assess strengths and weaknesses. Note hobbies and outside in­ terests. Document your child's employability skills. Check with your school to learn what career-related classes, activities and ser­ vices are provided. Above all, encourage you child in all he/she does. Early ac­ complishments can build confidence and help deter­ mine success in whatever occupation is chosen." Several programs provide vocational exploration op­ portunities, the brochure says. At school, counselors, the guidance office or career preparation coordinator can Annual February Sale!; 20% OFF FABRICS Includes sale fabrics & fat quarters ( Sale ends 2-28-01. V Kwik Sew, Simplicity and J McCall Patterns... * 33% OFF QUESTIONS: ASK US 218 E State St. Hastings • 945-9673 . OPEN **?nctay ThutstUy B am-5 X pm | Hutet Cleaners Pick-Up Station nr _ ) help students explore career options. Students organiza­ tions "capitalize on student interests and provide oppor­ tunities to explore and com­ pete in career-related events." The brochure advises par­ ents to "ask what is being done at your school to help your child in the career planning process. Work closely with school person­ nel to use all available re­ sources. Make the career de­ velopment process a part of your child's life." The brochure also said that area businesses sponsor an "Explorers Program" for young men and women ages 14-20. Also, the brochure says. Junior Achievement "teaches K-12 children the value of free enterprise and economics through hands-on business experiences." Students can explore the type of work they want to do through part-time jobs, mentoring programs, intern­ ships, co-op opportunities, career preparation programs, volunteering, getting in­ volved in hobbies, and be­ coming an apprentice, the brochure states. Parents can help students plan field trips to various businesses, can bring their children to work with them on "Take Your Child to Work Day," can attend ca­ reer fairs and technology open houses, can arrange for their children to talk to peo­ ple working in various fields, and can collect writ­ ten information on voca­ tional exploration, the brochure states. "Don't as­ sume your children share your career interests and skills," the brochure cau­ tions. "Allow them to pur­ sue their own interests." "While it's important to introduce career development early, your child's interests may change,” the brochure says. "Suggest and support career decisions, and allow your child the flexibility to explore and change." According to MOIS, the 10 occupations with the fastest employment growth by the year 2006 include: 1) systems analysts, 2) home health aides, 3) database ad­ ministrators, computer sup­ port specialists and all other computer scientists, 4) computer engineers, 5) med- ical assistants, 6) personal and home care aides. 7) physical therapists. 8) phys­ ical and corrective therapy assistants and aides. 9) desk­ top publishing specialists, and 10) occupational therapy assistants and aides. The brochure lists career planning resources, includ­ ing the books "What Color Is My Parachute" and "Three Boxes of Life" by Richard Nelson Bolles, "Do What You Are," by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger, "Career Book" by Joyce Kennedy, "Job Shift.” by William Bridges, and "Go For It," ‘by -Judy - — Zeferay. Internet information sites include America's Career Infonet (www.acinet.org/). the MOIS Program (mois.org) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information (stats.bls.gov/k 12/htm/edu_ over.htm). On the Internet site by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Roxane "Rockie" Patterson said she wasn’t sure what she was going to do when she left teaching, but she knew her faith in God would help her find a career that allows her to work with children and families. She credits her faith with helping find and start a new career as a child life specialist with DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She said she knows that her talents are God given and she is looking forward to putting them to use. Child life specialists work with children who are hospitalized or who are going to have surgery to help them understand what is going to happen. Patterson is looking forward to using her skills honed as the kindergarten teacher for "Snoopy's Gang" at McFall along with new course work from child development classes and medical technology classes she took before taking her certification NEW BSuBH 5°° OFF Anv Chemical Services Not valid with other offers Must present coupon. Expires 5/9/01 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) Glenn Valley Retail Center NEW CLIENT NAIL SPECIAL I A from The Main Attraction Give Me Ultimate Gift Hours: Monday. Tuesday, Friday 9 to 6; Wednesday & Thursday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 3 s35°° Full Set of Nails 12°° Manicure with Heidi Not valid with other offers. Must present coupon Expires 5/9/01 IraiM s5°° OFF SPA SERVICES 891-HAIR (4247) Create your Own pachaje "Parents today just don't have the awareness of the many opportunities avail­ able in skilled trades for their students." he said. "The fact is that over 80 percent of the good paying jobs in the future will go to individuals prepared in skilled trades. Today, fewer than 10 percent of those with low skills can expect even reasonable wages." The career expo, he said, will help students and parents "chart a course in the direc­ tion of high-skill, high wage jobs." Mohler is asking parents, students and/or job seekers planning on attending after 3 p m. to call 945-9545. ex­ tension 28. and let the BISD know if they plan on attend­ ing. (While not mandatory, calling will ensure that ev­ eryone who wants to attend will be able to enjoy full participation. Mohler said.) Former teacher begins child life specialist career nKSH CUSTOMERS HMM ONLY he g MAIM ATTRACTION ’ "Jobweb." Kwasny said, a list of items to take to a ca­ reer fair included copies of resumes, a smile, a strong handshake, a positive atti­ tude. and energy Things to take away from a career fair included Business cards from recruiters, notes about con­ tacts made, information about organizations con­ tacted, "a better sense of your career options." and "self-confidence in interact­ ing with employer represen­ tatives." The Internet site also advises, "Don't cruise the booths with a group of friends, don't carry your backpack, large purse or other paraphernalia with you. don't come dressed for rugby practice," and don’t 'wing it' with potential em­ ployers. Tom Mohler, superinten­ dent of the BISD, said the expo is being held until 8 p.m. to make sure parents can attend the event. With Tricia Massage • Facial Bodywraps No< valid with other offers Must present coupon Expires 3 9 01 Rockie Patterson test. Going back to school was a little difficult She also completed a fourmonth clinical internship at DeVos last year. Patterson said, "working TK school lunch menus Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 14 Chicken noodle soup w/grilled cheese sandwich, or cheeseburg on a bun, car­ rot sticks w/ranch, apple­ sauce, milk. Thursday, Feb. 15 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, w garlic toast or hot pocket, tossed salad, peaches, milk. Friday. Feb. 16 Pizza or fish sticks, peas, fresh orange, milk. Monday, Feb. 19 No School. Tuesday, Feb. 20 Breaded pork patty w mashed potato or cheesey burrito, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars as a child life specialist in the pediatric outpatient general clinic is right up my alley. "1 am hxiking forward to working with children . again. I know that I can help them have positive memories." Patterson also values the interaction with parents she will have. She is forward to looking decorating for holidays, games and planning activities and working with the hospital staff. Child life specialists also can help students who have been hospitalized make a good back to school transition by visiting the classroom and answering questions While the 40-minutc commute may be a little daunting in winter weather, Patterson says she can't wait to work with children and families again �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 13. 2001 /Page 3 TKMS announces Students of the Month for December, January The staff at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School had the very difficult task selected the "Students of the Month’ for December and January. The sixth graders from left in the front row are Amy Ball, Todd Bronsink, Elizabeth Cipponeri, Frank Davis. Amber Entrican. In the second row are Allyson Foster, Laura Frey, David Gillig, Deidre Humbarger, Shannon Jenkins and Donald Johnson. Standing are Aaron McGillicuddy, Andrew Meads, Ellen Phillips, Melissa Piets, Andrea Truer and Benjamin Wolter. Not pictured is Ashley VanderMeer. Eighth graders for December and January are from left in the first row Ashley Aspinall, Brittany Awrey, Curtis Batdortf, Garett Berkimer, Kaylee Biggs and Kevin Bishop. In the second row are Tara Caldwell, Ashley Carmer, Tara Davis, Jacob DeVries, Ryan Fletke, Shawn Gordon and Joel Jones. In the third row are Katherine McKeown, Nathan McMurray, Joshua Meyering, Kevin Poll. Andrew Quillan and Rachael Steorts, In the fourth row are Melissa Stuart, Jason Tietx, Alicia Weeber and Layn Welker. Not pictured is Savannah Nickerson. Senior parents needed to make party a success Members of the senior parents organization arc working to raise money for the senior party June 2 fol­ lowing the Thornapplc Kellogg graduation cere­ monies. Help is needed from parents of students in this year's Thornapplc Kellogg High School senior class to make this a success. Two raffles are currently taking place. One will help families fill their freezer and the other will help them mow their lawn or just have fun. The tickets for the meat raffle are $1 each or 6 for $5. The first prize is one half of a beef cut and wrapped. The value of this prize is $500 and it was supplied by Dan and Ann Wenger. The second and third prizes are half a pig cut and wrapped, lite pig was donated by Phil and Becky Wenger. Each half is val­ ued at $112. Otto Farms is supplying fourth and fifth prize poul­ try packages with a value of $50 each. Tickets are available by calling 7957498 or by stopping by El­ don Newmyer's office at the corner of Main and High Streets in downtown Middleville. Senior parents will also be selling these raffle tickets between now and March 2 at home athletic events. The "Fun and Sun" raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25. The winner will have the choice of a 2001 Yamaha Blaster ATV with trailer or a 2000 Husgvama riding lawn mower. Special locations for raf­ fle sales have been set at Nesbitt s Market on Grand Rapids Street across from Bradford White on Friday, Feb. 16, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Feb. 16, 17, 23 and ■ a Contempo ? M Salon * (Ue Ae (^elebAaUnq! Love is blossoming and winter can't last too much longer! W What better excuse for a New Haircut, Color or Spa Pedicure? w d Jail SeAoice ConhimpoAaAq Salon \ fr>A Ute entiAe family v Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 rf) 24, tickets will be for sale at the Shell Food Mart. A special incentive for pur­ chasing raffle tickets then is a 10 percent savings on a Subway sandwich. Any parent who can help sell raffle tickets can call Bonnie Slayton at 7952152. Both drawings will be March 2 during half-time of the varsity basketball game at about 8:15 p.m. Senior parents also are making money by working the concessions at the VanAndel Arena. Volun­ teers are needed here as well. To volunteer, call Nancy Young at 795-7743. Two local students on Spring Arbor list Spring Arbor College’s academic honors list for the fall 2000 semester includes two students from this area. They are Aaron Buys of Alto, a sophomore majoring in biology; and Lizbith Runals of Middleville, a sophomore majonng in English. To be named to the acade­ mic honors list at Spring Arbor, full-time students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester Part-time stu­ dents must receive a 3.5 gpa for the semester and carry a cumulative 3.5 gpa Spnng Arbor College is a four-year, Christian liberal arts college located eight miles west of Jackson. Mich. Seventh graders are from left in the front row Haley Babitz, Erin Barager, Kathryn Chapman, Joshua Collier and Mitchell Fisher. In the center are Chelsea Flamm, Nicholas Heidt, Erin Jager, Jessica Johnson, Stephanie Lukas and Matthew Miller. 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Her wealth of experience comes from the years she spent serving the Ipili tribe in Papua, New Guinea, with Caledonia TOPS changes meeting times, location The Caledonia TOPS Club #546 has a new meeting day and place. Club members now meet Monday night at the Resource Center at 330 Johnson St. in Caledonia. The building is located next to the football field. Weigh-in is from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and the meeting follows. For more information, please call Dorothy 7953700 or Katie at 891-8306. Elise Arndt her husband, Warren. It was there she learned the truth of Job 42:5 - “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." This truth is the basis for her sharing with others the love and grave of God. She is the mother of five children - four sons and one daughter - and grandmother to nine. The Amdts reside in Troy, Mich., where Warren is senior pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. At the half-day women’s retreat at Redeemer Covenant Church. Arndt will be speaking in three ses­ sions. titled “Beyond _____ LOCAL _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living lord Sunday School....................................... 9:30 a m. Morning Worship livening Praise WEDNESDAY .......................... 10:45 a.m. .................................... 6.00 p.m. Family Night 6 .30 p m Rev. Dave LeBtanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Res: R. Scvtt Greenway. Pastor Linelie Sffnk. hwflh Leader 41 Tiemeier. (Cdhug CALEDONLX UNITED METHODIST February 18 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Luke 6 32-49 (Jesus caultons about judging others! Sermon Topic ~Chalkngmg the C ommon XS isdom“ Choir Anthem “My Father’s Lose" Worship Sen ice 10:30 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Korman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street-ChunhClflioc 6IM9I-8«w Fat wmv chkdunuurac org Preaching the Living Won! 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Sunday Evening Service...............................6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid Week Prayer .645 pin Word of late Clulis 6:45 p in \ Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship K .30 a m & 11 a.m Sunday Sch<x>l lor All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:30 p in Youth Fellowship - Sunday..................... 6:00 p.m. of Latter Day Saints KAY TOWXSEX1). PaiKt NORMAS KXORK. Asm* utc 891 SI>JS • e III.Ill l( i;;lil< hi «,iscn nc! MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Sunday School 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED vnCjSletljolMSt Cljurclj Ra P .Adams GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wat M-179 Road) Mt 49UM - re ar V through Rdoaai Messages dHEi Quahr% ChddCafeaMl Programs GUM LAKE COMMUNITY CMURCM Hoars g)0aa«d II warn „ Church School, Sunday 9 45am Morning Worship 5 *s -wsv' Wed Fellowship faj/or Jamej 11 00 a in 7.30 pm 6 i6_5}f(^5S 7 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St.. Caledonia. Ml Be devoted Io one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerhe • Pastor Ikivid Ziehr Office 891 -8688 • ('hunh Mt -8688 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL..10:00 am. Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mommg Worship 9 30 a m Middtevitie Sunday School 9 45 a m Middleville Momng Worship 11 00 am Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royie Badard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Phone 891-8440 8146 68th St , near Whitneyville Ave (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH One mile east of WhrtntyvtlLr Rd Lakeside The Reorganized Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 ] cCommunity Church A PI acr for l-amih & Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRI Hr IAN RPFORMPD Contemporary Worship 9J() a m Sunday School1 for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Wordup 6 (X) p m Pastor Roger Hultmuu • ( hunh Office XAX-WIV/ www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Rev E. Antbon}’ Sikora Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m 1 Leighton Church Church (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God =■ CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE CHURCH Worship; 1L00AM Chr. Ed ; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Covenant Churches of America \Niglit Uhurch Office (bibl 191-1512 M-37 at 100th Si 4- T 1 Redeemer Covenant Church E 930am & 6 00pm (OHid & Adult) (During the School Year) I 1 Jk 792-2889 4 Church with a canng heart lor our community and the world" Ul Rev Michael Stowell Pastor Chris Lage. Worship l eader Denny Houma touih Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web s4e www.bnghtsioe org Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. V. 'j.!\ 'A. Tship M Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH M (non-tradrtional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30 a.m Youth Croup Sunday Evenings...... .. .............891-0576 Poster, Dr Brian F. Hamsun Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 0 a place to belong 7240 6Kth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH THORN APPLE BIBLE CHI RC 1 1 FIRST BAPTIST C Superwoman." “Keeping and Maintaining Balance." and “Be Still and Know That I Am God.” All adult women are invit­ ed to this event, which will take place Feb. 24 from 9 a m. until 2 p.m. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue in Dutton, just .south of 68th Street The cost of the retreat is $15. which includes lunch To reserve tickets (before Feb. 21). please call the church office at 698-8001. or Peggy Sattler at 8789913. SUNDAY 8:30 & II am., 6 p.m. Children s Uorship and Nursery 9 45 a m Learning for ail 6 pm Adult and south interaction with God and others Puppet ministry for kids Multiple Staff Serving >our Community Campus for Ministry Cail for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville Rev Lev 7mc Linan Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 WMney/-e Ave ar 84m St • 891 8661 ’ The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" • t Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoa 9.30 am Sunday Momrg Wonrip 1030 0 m Meeting ai cnape on //htneyvRie Ave Sunday Evenng Aorr «c 6.00 p m. Wed MkJ#ee» F^oyer 8 &be Study 700 p m Bev thorcs Suys ^or • rar Sashor. Asoc Pastor Aeosi»e wr^eydteoaeorg �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mt/February 13. 2001/Page 5 Bill Harley concert thrills local families by Patricia Johns “America and Me" essay contest winners Krista Reynolds (left) and Mark Ward, with Farm Bureau agent Mark Johnson. Missing is Ashley Whalen. ‘America and Me’ essay contest winners announced Three students from Caledonia Junior High School have been named local winners in the 32nd annual “America and Me” essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students were Krista Reynolds, first, Ashley Whalen, second, and Mark Ward, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school's first place winner, Krista’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Caledonia Junior High School’s participation in the America and Me essay con- test was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Mark Johnson of Grand Rapids. Reynold’s first place essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top ten statewide win­ ners, who will be announced in March, will receive plaques, cash, and U.S. sav­ ings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the top ten essayists will be hon­ ored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top governmental leaders and be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor TK PTO meets tonight at Lee Elementary The Thornapple Kellogg PTO meets tonight. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Lee Elementary School. The Middle School PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the elementary meeting at 7 p.m. Childcare is provided. For more information about PTO activities call Cheryl McMillan at 795-7190 or contact the PTO at each building. The Maech 20 TK PTO meeting at McFall will consider fund raiding companines for the 20012002 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting to help make the fund raiser decision for next year. league baseball game dedi­ cated in their honor. A team of finalist judges that includes a top Michigan government official and the sponsoring teachers of last year’s top two statewide win­ ners, will determine the ranking of the top ten statewide winners this year. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 575 Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the essay con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 2000-2001 contest was “My American Hero.” Started thousand eighth grade students from nearly 575 Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the essay con­ test, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 2000-2001 contest was “My American Hero.” Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encour­ ages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America’s future. As sponsor of the contest. Farm Bureau Insurance has earned national awards from the Freedoms Foundation Valley Forage. Staff Writer Musician and storyteller Bill Harley visited the Thomapple Kellogg school district Monday. Feb. 5. His daytime perfor­ mance and evening family program delighted the stu­ dents and families who at­ tended. Whether it was through a song like "WackaWacka Woo," which had the audi­ torium ringing with laugh­ ter and wacka wacka woos, or a reminder that family stories are impor­ tant, Harley reached out to all members of the audi­ ence, regardless of age. Students had been prac­ ticing stories and songs and were eager to join in. Of course, Harley in­ cluded the most important sounds from his swamp monster story and encour­ aged anyone who didn't know about the story to watch the video. He introduced children to the song writing process and encouraged them to share their own stories and write down the stories their parents and grandparents tell. McFall Principal Bill Rich said he was pleased by the turnout, including many families with chil­ dren in second and third grades. Harley had been scheduled to perform dur­ ing the last school year, but was unable to attend due to the death of his mother. Rich praised the McFall PTO for underwriting the cost of Harley's visit and all the parents who partic­ ipate in the annual fund­ raiser, which provides the money for special events like this one. Singer Bill Harley had some help from secondgrader Ryan Barnes at his Feb. 5 concert, sponsored by the McFall PTO. A half-day retreat with author and speaker Elise Arndt Wife, mother, grandmother, author, former missionary, conference speaker, former radio host with sessions titled "Beyond Superwoman: Keeping and Maintaining Balance" and "Be Still and Know That I Am God" Saturday, February 24 9:00 am—2:00 pm Event sponsored by Redeemer Covenant Church, 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue (lust south of 68th Street) Call 698 8001 to reserve your $ I 5 ticket- includes lunch! Fall in and take a look at all of our wallpaper savings Everyday Imw Prices Persdnal uisurahce the way it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discdu auto coverage • - ?’ce-s v. t" • • Quick claims -espdnse and sound advi It's the way personal trm^Jeiho’^be? Stau r & Wiggers 30-35% OFF All Wallpaper Orders Mullets 5?^ INSURANCE AGENCY 891-929q 227 E. Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 8-1 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 13. 2001 Dan Brinks shares visit to Bush inauguration The group visited the National Press Club Spring retreat for women set at Peace Reformed Church Dan Brinks (center front) visited Washington with other members of his group by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg se­ nior Dan Brinks said he really enjoyed his visit to George Bush's presidential inauguration Jan. 20. He shared his excite­ ment and interest in poli­ tics with Page fifth-graders recently. He was in Washington from Jan 16-21 as part of the Presidential Youth In­ augural Conference. Dur­ ing the visit Brinks at­ tended a breakfast at the National Press Club and toured the Pentagon and the CIA. Brinks attended the in­ auguration ceremony and parade. He will take his excitement about politics to college in the fall. He enjoyed sharing pic­ tures and memories with the fifth graders. He said he hopes some of them get to visit an inauguration themselves. ii Mother-daughter discussion slated at Caledonia library Dietitian Shari Stein­ bach from Spartan Stores Inc. explored vegetarian­ ism in a workshop for teens and adults Thursday. Those who attended sampled tasty treats, learned new recipes and how to create healthy sfteov • I VPlcesMk’c fax new - \ look! J ^MIAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! menus that will make the vegetarian life more con­ venient to plan. Finding already prepared vegetarian protein products is quite easy when the shopper knows where to look for them. The next event spon­ sored at the library will be a mother-daughter activity to read a book together. The title featured is to be Catherine, Called Birdy, by Karen Cushman. A discussion and lots of booktalk is promised when mothers and daughters meet Saturday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Caledonia Library, 240 Emmons St. Check out a book at the Library. Call 891-1502. j»• » * *» JHHWHI ■ .1..................... ’ Brinks was impressed with the snipers guarding the president from the Dome of the Capitol building Call 945-9554 for classifieds Peace Reformed Church invites community women to attend a spring retreat from 9 a.m until 4 p.m. Saturday, March IO. Mary Ann Oatis will be the speaker al the event She is the mother of three grown children and a * grandmother of six. She has been (caching an indepth weekly Bible study for 11 years. Oatis says, "The Lord has kept her in that posi­ tion because she is a slow learner." She will be sharing from her own experiences and from the Bible about the difficulties and victories of "following Jesus as a true disciple." The church is located on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville The event is free, and will include lunch and an afternoon snack. Reservations arc required and may be placed from Tuesday, Feb. 13, until Saturday, March 10, by calling Carole at 891-8420 or the church at 891-8119. Welcome Home! Christopher Noah, M.D Christopher Noah, M.D., board certified family practitioner, is returning to his hometown of Middleville, to join the practice of Douglas Smendik, M.D., board certified family practitioner. They will begin practicing together on April 1 as Cherry’ Valley Family Care. Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Ml, where he is currently a faculty’ member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will relocate to the area. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 i ti a t n iit.< i, Smith-Diamond MAXIMUM EXPOSURE Thinking Of Selling Or Buying? Partners in your healthcare, left Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. CALL JOHN OR MARY KAY McCLEVE 891 -2222 Your Caledonia Real Estate Team SMrTHDLKMO\D r Pennock Healthcare Services Office in Caledonia Crossings Broadmoor 1/2 mile south of 84th St. �The Sun and News. Middleville. M February 13. 2001 /Page 7 Contempo opens new pedicure room John W. Smith EAST JORDAN - John W Smith, age 49, of East Jordan, Mi, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2001 at his home. He was bom on Sept. 10, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bryce and Mary Ellen (Schad) Smith. On Dec. 28, 1974 in Caledonia, he married Margaret Kaechele John graduated from Wayland High School in 1969 and Michigan Technological University in Marquette in 1973 He worked 24 yeas for Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, Indiana from 1973 to 1997. John moved to East Jordan in 1997 and worked for East Jordan Iron Works until 2000. He was a member of Boyne City United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Smith of East Jordan; two children. Mat­ thew Smith and Melissa Smith, both at home, his parents, Bryce and Mary Ellen Smith of Caledonia; one brother, Thomas (Ora Lou) Smith of Caledonia; one sister. Diane (Donald) Blain of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Thursday. Feb. 8, 2001 a.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church, Caledon­ ia. Rev. Ray Townsend and Rev. Carl Litchfield officiat­ ed. Interment was at Hooker Cemetery. Wayland. Memorials may be given to Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency (Hospice) or the Boyne City United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. John R. DeLeeuw, Sr. fishing, enjoyed playing a good game of cards and also playing Lotto games. He especially enjoyed the Pontoon Boat rides with his wife, Judith around the lake and the Beauty of Barlow Lake with the changing seasons. John was preceded in death by his wife, Judith M. DeLeeuw; and son, Mike Dclxcuw. He is survived by his son, John R. (Kathy) DeLeeuw Jr., of Wayland; one daughter, Brenda M (St?ve) iF'^cii of Dorr; six grandchildren; one great grandson; one brother, Leonard (Beverly) DeLeeuw of Charles City, MIDDLEVILLE John R. DeLeeuw Sr., age 65, of Barlow Lake, Middleville, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2001 after a long courageous battle with cancer at Spectrum Heal t h Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 11. 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of John R. and Freda (Tanis) Dclxcuw. He was raised in Grand Rapids and attended West Ixonard School. John retired from RC Cola as Plant Manager in Grand Rapids, after 34 years of service. He was very fond of Iowa; sister-in-law. Linda DeLeeuw of Wyoming, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends; his special pet dog. Little Bit. Funeral and Committal services were held Friday, February 9, 2001 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiated Interment was at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornapple Township Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rose Brower-----------------------------------------------CALEDONIA - Mrs. Rose Brower, age 82, went to be with her Lord Friday, Feb. 9, 2001. (f A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities tnroughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry ^ommunity Foundation or call 945-0526^^^^^ In Memory of: Victor Mast July 18. 1970 - February 18. 2000 IXvn’l gnevc for me. for now I’m free I'm following the path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned by hack and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love to wort or play Tasks left undone must Slav that I found that place at the close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill if with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a loss Ah yes. these things. I too. will miss Be not burdened with the times of sorrow I w ish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I savored much Good fnends. good times, a loved lines touch Perhaps my time seemed all too bnef Don't lengthen it now with undue gnef I aft up your heart and share w uh me God * anted me now He set me free Though! Of and Remembered Every Day By Your Family &. Friends «a She is survived by her husband, Thomas of Caledonia; her children, Tom and Marilyn Brower of Grand Rapids, Tammy and Michael Whitmore of Chicago; her grandchildren, Chloe, Angela and Jake Brower, Michael Whitmore; her brothers and sisters-inlaw, Peter and Anne Milito, Sr., Carl Milito, Jack and Francine Milito; sisters-inlaw, Margaret and Edward Petrovich, Vera Brower, Ellen and Cal Miller, Donna Brower, Loretta Haring, Virginia Brower. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday al 11 a m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE. with Fr. James C. Cusack celeorant Interment Resurrection Cemetery The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Visiting Nurses Hospice. Arrangements were made by' DeVnes Funeral Home. Contempo Salon in the Caledonia Village Centre has a new room designed for relaxation to pamper its customers. The room features a chair with a pedicure whirlpool spa for the feet. The chair is cushioned with a built in massage and heat system. For ulti­ mate comfort, client can control the intensity and speed with a hand held remote, while the feet soak in a soothing warm whirlpool, while listening to pleasurable music. Contempo is offering a Valentine’s Day special, one hour for $35 with a free paraffin hand dip. An­ other Valentine's special available at Contempo is ten tanning sessions for $35 (including lotion). Call 891-1093 for more information. A new pedicure spa at Contempo Salon In Caledonia offers an op­ portunity for ultimate pampering, with an hour long relaxing soak in a massage chair. ----- Put your money where your house is.------MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW! NOW IS THE TIME! Save money and get more value from^our home with: Adjustable Bridge & Second home loans Home Equity lines of credit Local decision-makers SAVE ON TIME WE CAN CLOSE FAST! WE SERVICE OUR LOANS MAKE PAYMENTS AT YOUR BRANCH Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 1 24 hours a day • days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! State Bank of Caledonia ISI6. �Page 8fThe Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 13. 2001 Caledonia remembered Some Prime Timers present oral history June Molner, Mary Good, Jay Shook and Pat Cavner were among those who came to a panel discussion for the Prime Timers last month. They recalled events in the changing village over the past 70 years. (Second in a two-part series) by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Last month’s meeting of the Caledonia Prime Timers included some longtime local residents who told stories about the community’s past 70 years. Eva Engle organized the panel, and presented a his­ torical background of Caledonia. Engle and Dorothy (Swart) Merri­ man, both members of the Caledonia Historic Com­ mission, took part in the discussion, the first half of which was included in the Feb. 6 issue of the Sun and News. The five-member Histor­ ical Commission was ap­ pointed by the township in 1988. Its goal has been to preserve the history of the township. Caledonia has a wealth of service organizations, some of which began in or encompassed the past cen­ tury. Irv Rodgers said one long lived organization here was the International Order of Oddfellows. The organization still owns and meets in a downstairs space in its building in the block where the Dance Center is located. Rodgers remembered that the Oddfellows have supported many public causes over the years. One event he remembered was the staging of a "Woman­ less Wedding" to raise money to buy war bonds. The Masonic Lodge, an­ other organization, also still meets. This group also owns a building west of WORK COUP RWT.S! Talk Io your Farm Bureau Insurance agent about worker's disability compensation coverage. We ve lowered base rates in most classes Save even more with our Safe Workplace program! Call today Lynn Denton Agency 1-800-443-5253 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37. Middleville Ml 49333 MMing Your Future More Prechcutne It• FARM BUREAU INSURANCE www tarmbuteautnsurance-tni com the railroad tracks, built in 1883, someone said. Ruth Shook is the worthy ma­ tron of the Eastern Star, the women's branch of the organization. She said Ma­ sonic membership includes Irv Rodgers, John DeVries, Jeff DeVries, Bill Robert­ son, Donald Dutcher, and Chris Murphy plus many more. Pat Cavner said the Caledonia Women's Club started in the early part of the century and in the One of the 1920s it grew. * club's many accomplishments was to start a library. Both Cavner and Engle are members of the club. Engle said the Women's Club did a lot in Caledo­ nia. Later it helped the li­ brary to become a part of the Kent County Library system. The first library was lo­ cated in a room west of the railroad tracks, accord­ ing to Jay Shook, in the large home owned by the Boumans on Main Street, and known as the Village Stripper, more recently used as an antique and refinishing business. The books were trans­ ported in children's red wagons from the first loca­ tion to an upstairs room over Stanton's law office on Main Street, near the tavern and the barber shop. The building is gone now. The first librarian was Connie Deckle. Books Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 Neu* evening hours 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia. Michigan The Wilson monument, on the corner of Main and Lake streets, has gained mythical proportions in memory, but has since been removed. Ruth Shook explained that the monument was first the focal point for Halloween decorations, but then it became the target of Halloween pranks, which became ever more rowdy as time passed. The Caledonia Creamery, owned by Edge Near, moved to the village from its previous location on the Near Farm, which was in the general area of where Metro • Health is located. Several photos were featured in Welcome Back From the Attic, a publication about Caledonia history, published by the Historical Society in the late 1970s. were rented out at first, and the money went to buy more books. The library moved to its present location in 1981, to the building which had been the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Cavner was the librarian for a long time. Describing the down­ town area from the '20s and later, the panel mem­ bers listed the progression of buildings on the south side of Main Street. From the railroad tracks was a lawyer's office, Smith's Grocery Store, Clemens’ Hardware, Robinson's Jewelry Store and Neu­ man’s Grocery. Where the elevator hardware store is now was an empty lot where at one time were five or six coal silos for customers who used coal for heat. A con­ veyer took the coal from the trains to the silos, and from the silos, the coal would be loaded into trucks. Another use of the empty loi was for Aldrich *s Ford Trucks and a ham­ burger stand. Reportedly there were free movies shown there at one time, and across Main street. On the north side of the street, starting with the home still known as the Village Stripper, was a ho­ tel. The hotel was torn down and this was where the free movies were shown. Merriman said of the free movies. "That was the big (social) event of the week See history. 16 A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. 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Parents of the groom are Rands and Dawn Buist. also of Middles die . Attending the bnde were Deborah Reynolds, who was matron of honor, and Britt Reeder, who was brides­ maid. Serving as best man was Ryan Kimmel and as groomsman. Evan Chamber­ lin. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The new Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center was dedicated in an offi­ cial ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 6. This building, previously called the old science wing, has served many purposes within the school district. Superintendent Midge Pippci welcomed the op­ portunity to dedicate the building to those students now learning in it. These include the alternative high school class, which for the past IS years has been located in the Most Holy Rosary Church and now has two modern well lit classrooms in the learn­ ing center. The other students for whom the learning center will be their new home arc the Thornapple Kellogg Community Education sponsored preschools. Right now the only the Co­ op and Panther Club classes have settled in their new classrooms. In the fall, the Kiddie Kampus will move into the learning center. A third classroom is available if the preschool program has an opportunity to expand Subscribe to the... TK Business Manager Alice Jansma showed an aerial view of the Learning Center from before the bus garage burned down. She described some of the changes to the building during its service to the school district Community Education Director Chris Boysen said, "We appreciate the principals at McFall and Lee for welcoming our preschool students, but it will be nice to have ev­ eryone working and learn-. Local author to be at Caledonia library Local author Gary Eberle will be Live at the Library for a creative writing work­ shop at the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library Thursday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. In this informal workshop for novice and intermediate writers. Eberle will discuss the realities of being a writer, give participants some writing advice and talk about his latest work for short stories. Registration is required. Eberle, associate professor and chairman of the English Department at Aquinas College, is the author of “The Geography of Nowhcre: Finding One’s Self in the Postmodern World,” “Haunted Houses of Grand Rapids," and the 1995 novel “Angel Strings,” which was praised by numerous critics. Eberle’s weekly commentary column ran in the Advance and Cadence newspapers for eight years, winning him a national award for editorial writing in 1993, and his short stories and poems have been published in literary magazines across the coun­ try. For more information about Live at the Library with Gary Eberle, please call the Caledonia branch at 8911502 Segment II driver ed set Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer Segment 2 of the driver education cur­ riculum Feb. 19, 20 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Feb. 26, 27 and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. All students who want to get their Level 2 dnver’s license are required by state law to lake and pass this course before they can take their road test. The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three, twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “Defensive Driving Skills” Students are required by state law to attend all three sessions. Students who are absent from any of three ses­ sions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate. No exceptions will be made. AB student applications can be picked up in the high school guidance department and should be returned by Thursday. Feb. 15. Since there will be limited space available for these sessions, openings will be appointed based on age. Final enroll­ ment for both sessions will be posted outside the high school counseling office Friday. Feb. 16. Students who have already made application for the Jan. 15 class do not have to re­ apply For more information, you can reach the driver educa­ tion hotline at 795-5400 extension 6253. Please direct all questions to the hotline number. ing in the same place." Alternative high school students gave tours of the building and earlier in the day hosted a visit by the Middleville Rotary Club. Middle school teachers visited the dedication to sec their old rooms and the changes that have been made to the building. Except for renovation of eight bathrooms at the high school and a few last minor projects the renova­ tion of the Learning Center brings the original $26 mil­ lion building project to a close. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1889-8M85 Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. PZlIprinfljSi | tJF O■ Tanunz boosters The CALEDONIA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS want to thank the entire Caledonia Schools family, i oactws administrators, faculty, hoard imp parents for your attendance and support at our Winter Booster’s Party on January 27th at Holy Family Parish. Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Karen Maxim! Thank you to all those who helped make this a very successful event. Especially MaryJo and Jeff Leatherman, Rico Mead, Joe Pagano ^nd Tom Griffin, Linda and Neil VanderVelde, Bob and Pam Pike, Tami and Bob Buehler, Jayne and Clare Sherwood, Kathy Jackson, Frank Desy and Kelley Charlie Ziesemer, Jane Sandtveit, the Competitive Cheer Team and all those who contributed VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO CINDY AND DICK GLESS AND CHUCK CLARK Don t forget about our largest fund raising event on February 24th in Ohio. Tickets for the Get-Away Raffle cost $125 each for a chance to win over $20,000 in cash and other prizes. Proceeds from last year's raffle were responsible for the purchase of $35,000 worth of weight room improvements . For information about the Get-Away, call Bob or Kathy Jackson at 891-8427. There are less than 20 tickets still available �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 13. 2001 100th day celebrated at McFall Elementary Clapping to 100 Physical education teacher Jon Greenman lead McFall students in 100 exercises wiith the help (from left) of Joshua Bremer, Cody Clouse, Gabriella Bruinsma and Allison Brown. More 100 day hats SMITH DIAMOND Smith-Diamond ~~11 REALTY SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml (616) 891-2222 or (888) 891-0107 ra Serving Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Middleille & Hastings Markets FREE MARKET ANALYSIS To Determine Value of Your Home or Land Call 891-2222 Smith-Diamond Associates Toll Free 1 888 891-0107 Mel Brenner............ 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First-graders had to bal­ ance a book on their heads for 100 seconds, make predictions about the number of eyeballs in their classroom, fingers, keys on the computer and vowels in their first and last names and whether these are more or less than 100. Following lunch, Zero passed out suckers and children got to sec if any sucker was left after 100 licks. When students finished their challenges, they brought their charts and re­ sults to the office where Zero had another round treat waiting for them. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults -NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! * j Zero the Hero received a Happy 100 Day Card from Shelley Erb's class �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 13, 2001 /Page 11 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll announced 9th Grade High Honors (3.7 and above) - Paul Adams, Christina Allmgton, Mich­ elle Bickford, Kirby Bremer. Christopher Campbell, Em­ ily Cook. Brian Cuneo. Kalcigh Depew, Mallory Dobson, Mallory Egolf, Carl Frey, Joseph Fromm. Patricia Fromm, Pauline Galle, Lars Gustafson, Christopher Harkness, Levi Harold, Jordon Hartley, Alaina Haseldcn, John Her­ ring. Justine Houskamp, Sarah Johnson, Jessica Julius. Ian Karchcr, Brett Knight, Abigail Knkkc. Michael McKeown, Joseph Owens, Heather Punt, Emily Quiscnbcrry, Aubrey Ray­ mond, Andrew Reeder. Sarah Rhoby, Man Richter, Whitney Robertson, Alexan­ der Robinson. Kristin Sea­ man. Heather Sncllcr, Chel­ sea Snow, Bethany Steorts, Amber Steorts, Tiffany Tha­ ler, Kehiah Turncs, Kirsten VanDcrMecr. Scott Vanderwood, Joseph VanSpronscn, Phillip VanSpronscn, Kurt Wachtor, Joseph Wangcrow, Melaine Warner, Kathcnnc Wicringa, Sarah Wolf, Joshua Wolter, Kyle Zatzkc Honor Students (3.5 to 3.699) - Caitlin Adams. Joshua Enyart, Megan Mc­ Gillicuddy, Stephanie Scott, Steven Slachter, Megan Steffen, Brittany Stover, Emily Stowell, Amy Turner, Kevin Whittemore. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.499) Nicholas Bauman, Jason Bowman, Miguel Bustamante, Ashley Ciluffo, Danielle Crawford, Kathryn Dorland. Dayne Fletke, Angela Forester, Cory Gilbert, Joshua Gold- en, Bobby Hebert. Michael Hoskins. Daniel Jeurink. Susan Kalee, Tyrel Kelley. Nickolas Kitzrow, Holly Klunder. Justin Linsea, Aaron Lomonaco, Stephanie Meeuwes. Mark Mejeur. Shernc Meyer. Gina Niemchick, Katherine Paape. Henry Pease. Brandon Popma, Sequoyah Rabbers, Jessika Red, Shane Riddenkhoff, Brooke Riddenkhoff, Alyson Schuitema, Jonathon Schumaker. Trevor Secord. Taylor Smith, Jessica Stortz. Darrin Tape. Brad Teunessen, Amy Tinker. Andrew Walsh, Denise Weeks. Missty Welker. Shannon Wonnacott, Ashley Young. 10th Grade High Honors - Ryan Anderson, Ashley Ballard. Chad Baragar, Craig Batdorff, James Beckenng, Chet Bcrkimer, Angela Blood, Megan Dutcher, Janine Dykstra, Kyle Fletke, Mary-Elaine Foster. Raymon Galle, Ashley Getty. Joey Guy, Christopher Ho­ warth, Andrea London, Jamie McCormick, W. Pat­ rick McKeown, Cary Mid­ dlebush. Melissa Moor­ house, Tricia Nelson, Elise Nyland, Jennifer Piccard, Stephanie Simon, Latisha Smith, Jessica Stark, Roger Thompson. Rachel Vander- Meer. Lindsey Wisniewski, Emily Zoet. Honor Students Christopher Doombos. Rebecca Dufrense. Carolyn Ehmry. Leanne Etter. Aman­ da Fisk, Samantha Fliearman. Tiffany Forbes, Cass­ andra Hale. Jessica Jones, Ryan Lavich, Chelsea Matousek. Kyle McClure. Maegan McKee. Brittany Nicholson, Lacey Patterson, Robert Roush, Enc Smith. Zachary Tolan. Amanda Vandenbosch. Melody Welton. Michael Yarger. Honorable Mention Ryan Adams. Kaycee Adgate. Melissa Ainslie, Julie Ball. Katherine Bedrick, Tim Brog. Rachel Clinton. Philip Corson, Jason Drogowski, Joshua Dryer. Angela Feirick, Andrew Fisher, Sarah Freeman, Desirae Henning, Lacey Higgins, Travis Hig­ gins, Eric Holmquist, Wil­ liam Huff. Kara Hutchens, Jennifer Jones. Joshua Kui­ pers. Andrew Kulhanek, Katie Longstreet, Amanda Mayhew, David McAllister, Amber McMillan, Adam Mejeur. Theresa Miller, Courtney Miller, Nicholas Otto, David Phillips. Melisa Potts, Stuart Reinstein, Matthew Rose, Devin Slagel, Holly Smith, Jennifer Stewart, Nicholas Tomson, Edwina Valdez. Justin VanSpronsed* Laura Wemgartz. Tyler Wenger. Lori Whipple. Kenneth Wiersum. 11th Grade High Honors - Stuart Aspinall. Randy Benedict. Barbara Blain, Amanda boot. Andrea Bouma. Jennifer Bowman. Michelle Bronsink. Miranda Covey, Lindsey Delille, David Devormer, Enrique Domin­ guez, Christine Dood, Kevin Ehmry. Amanda Flora, Pamela Foote, Crystal Har­ rington. Samantha Harthy. Amy Herring. Rachel Holwerda. Rachel Kennicott, Sarah Koval. Amanda Kow­ alczyk. Alexandra Long­ street, Peter Mathias, Ben­ jamin McDuffee, Lisa Moor­ house, Renae Otto, Heidi Porter, Mark Price, Jennifer Punt, Matthew Ractz, Laura Runals, Julie Schumaker, Benjamin Sevald, Megghan Smith, David Stuart. Brian Vanderwcrp, Aimee Vanderwood, Veronika Villa, Jen­ nifer Wasikowski, Kristen Weaver, Shannon Westmaas, Jessica Wilson. Honor Students - Brenda Bergakker, Michael Beuschel, Chester Bohley, Reb­ ecca Cobb, Ashley Crisher, Andrea Gragg, Kandace Keinz, Raven Holub, An­ drew Kalee, Aaron Morley, Lindsay Morri. Benjamin Profitt. Kevin Schmitz. Joshua Tobias. Rebecca Warner. Seth Welton. Christina Wiersum. Honorable Mention Jason Adgate. Aaron Al­ varez. Melinda Beil fuss. Brian Bender. Renee Biggs, Matthew Blocksma. Katnna Bosma. Daneen Bnel. Ashley Carter. Adam Cham­ berlin. Jeremy Chavis. Ash­ ley Clark, Lindsay Dobson, Matthew Erb, Tiffany Gurski. Greta Gustafson. Alicia Harper. Becky Harvey, Kri­ sta Hatcher. Justin Hoffman. Paul Jones. Brandyn Kelley, Sarah Knkkc, Jordan Lee. Sean Lenartz. Elizabeth Longstreet, Jackilyn Mann, Michelle May. Paul Mc­ Adams, Eric Mena, Wendy Mickelwait. Rachel Norton, Aaron Porritt, Leandra Postema. Shawn Reil, Michael Riley, Amanda Sager. Shanna Sanderson. Justin Shaff, Lucus Shuck. Steph­ anie Stauffer. Johanna Stevens, Michael Stortz, Peggy Taggart. Adam Tcrpstra. Isaiah Thaler. Serena Treuter, Zebulan Truer. Ashley Ulberg. Jasmine Vandentoorn, Justine Vandommelen, Brett Vernon, Jessica Wierenga, Brian Yeazel. 12th Grade High Honors - Stephanie Bell. Andrea bcrkimer. Amy Boom. Daniel Bnnks. Enc Cuneo. Stephen Czarnow ski. Lindsey Deboode. Amber Demaagd, Nicholas Drogowski. Breanne Dut­ cher. Danielle Erway. Angela Feenstra. Mark Fliearman. Bethany Forbes. Jeffrey Forbes. Jennifer Giar. Ashley Gustinis. Aleshia Haseldcn. Rebecca Higgins. Jason Holzhausen. Michael Hopkins. Samantha Jeffery. Garrett Jonker-Slayton. Lon Kooiman. Came Labtne, Mateus Macedo. Kevin McClure. Kyle McKeown. Jennifer Meyer. Amy Miller, Matthew Newmyer, Enn Palmer. Daniel Parker. Anneliese Patterson* Shan­ non Pierce. Kyle Preslar, Ashley Rcascr. Erin Robert­ son, Jessica Rose, Kristi Schultz. Katie Schultz, Megan Shaff, Jennifer Sher­ man. Tamia Smith. Jessica Strait, Mark Thompson. Samantha Vandcrsloot. Ter­ esa Vcnton, Jennifer Vcrkerke, Casey Warner, Deann W’eeks, Rachel Wert, Joshua Willett. Sara Williams. Jacob Williams. Gary Winchester. Andrea Zoet, Honor Students - I isa Belson, Adam Blain. Abigail See honor roll, pg. 16 NOW IS THE TIME Advantage 24 month IRA CD ADVANTAGE 24 MONTH IRA CD 5.98% 24-Month IRA CD Hastings City Bank can help you plan your future. We have the products and know-how to help you start a solid retirement plan or strengthen an existing one. 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Commercial developments in both the village limits and in surrounding town­ ship’ areas are to be used before creating any addi­ tional commercial zones. • Several walkable or non-motorized areas and trails within the village in the future to keep connec­ tions between various ar­ eas open. • Keeping the village a place where trees are pre­ served and encouraged as a means to retaining vil­ lage character. Landscap ing guidelines will be used where ever possible to en­ courage a consistent rural, character within the vil­ lage. The historic charac­ ter of the village is also to he emphasized. • Consideration of fac­ tors of familiarity and unique neighborhood iden­ tities is to be encouraged where possible. One of the features of village charac­ ter identified in the survey had to do with Caledonia being a small town where people know each other and feel safe while walk­ ing between areas of the village located within comfortable distances from each other. The plan states, "The Village will work with res­ idential developers to en­ courage planned develop­ ment to recognize the im- portance of preserving nat­ ural features, creating neighborhoods rather than isolated individual home sites, and other contribut­ ing factors tp our small town character." The future land uses planned for the village are indicated first by defini­ tions of each category of use. Many areas are al­ ready established, with only a few areas with a po­ tential for change. Estab­ lished areas generally arc planned to continue as they are. Vacant lands largely arc described as planned for medium density residential use, mainly in an area be­ tween Kinsey and 100th Street and to the north of Emmons Lake and west of commercial areas along M-37. This designation does not preclude a change if the planners feel an alter­ native will be an advan­ tage to the community. Community accessible open space near Emmons Lake is to be encouraged, even if some sort of resi­ dential development ulti­ mately is built there. No industrial land use designation has been set aside in the plan. Plans for those uses in the northern part of the township are thought to be compatible with encouraging residen­ tial and commercial uses within the village bound­ aries. Two planning problems YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING To the residents ol Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan and any other interested persons Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday. February 15. 2001. commencing at 7 30 p.m. at the township Hall locat­ ed at 284 North Bnggs Road. Middleville. Michigan, concerning the following 1. ZOC 01-01-01. Parcel ID. No. 007-005-00; a request by Evan Seifert to rezone .67 acres of his property located on the north side of Bowens Mill Rd. starting approximately 2052 feet west of Payne Lake Rd and then westerly for 125 feet, from the -Resort and Recreation' Zoning District to the "RL Residential Low Density’ Zoning District and change the Master Plan 2. SEU 01-01-01. Parcel 'D. No. 01-003-00; a request by I PCS Wireless to co-locate a wireless antenna and asso­ ciated equipment at the existing tower located at 7350 M37 3. SEU 01-01-02. Parcel ID No 019-010-00. a request by Donna Panyrek. 1335 S Patterson Rd for a special exception use permit to allow her to construct a house on three acres of land in the -agriculture' zoning distnet Such other business as may property come before tne Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available for inspection dunng regular business hours and will also be available at the time of the pubic meeting Signed written letter of comment w4l be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght. at or after the PuWe Meeting to make changes in the proposed amendmert(s) to the Zoning Ordinance Please take further notice that the Township w* provide «*victuals with disables necessary reasonable auxrfiary a*3s and services as may be required upon five days notice io the Township Clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid sme and place to participate m the ckscussion of the above proposals. Daw! Van Elst Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 3C1 stand out in the village. One is a need to replace an aging sewer system, and another is to unify the village by finding north­ south connectors and east west connecting roads to allow traffic to circulate within the village without reliance on M-37, where safety is an issue. Perhaps in line with pre­ serving established neigh­ borhoods. the goal to con­ nect different parts of the village with roadways off M-37, was not specifically interpreted to identify streets where this would happen. A petition by resi­ dents in a neighborhood near Vine Street asked that mention of a connec­ tor through to that street not be stated in the plan, and it was removed. Encouraging connectors by any means is generally expressed in the plan. Shared driveways and shared access between properties and businesses is to be encouraged during the site plan approval pro­ cess, with frontage roads and service drives encour­ aged as another alterna­ Future Land Use Village of Caledonia Kent County, Michigan LSL tive. Villagers who have ex­ pressed opinions have seemed to define the his­ tory of the community as important, with a heritage that has strong ties to the present. They have identi­ fied the downtown area as part of that image. They value rivers, trees and nat­ ural features, open spaces and a rural atmosphere as traits they want to pre­ serve. An effort to honor those concepts is incorpo­ rated into the plan. —ii—— _ 0.25 Mlles M LindU** iSLPnnn.no December 2000 Legend |—~| LDR - Low Density Residential |----- 1 MOR - Medium Density Residential jgjjjj HDR 1- Single-Family High Density Residential HDR 2- Multi-Family High Density Residential CBD - CenVal Business District atgg GO - General Commercial gg P - Pubiic/Quasi-Public , y PUD - Areas of Planned Unit Development EJVillage Boundary -—-< Future Roads Middleville planners OK rezoning changes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Plan­ ning Commission last Tuesday approved rezon­ ing of two properties from C-2 (commercial) to R-2 residential. Owners of the properties at 321 West Main St. and 208 Broadway use the properties as residences. Owners have had difficulty selling homes zoned C-2 because purchasers can not obtain mortgages. There are eight proper­ ties on the M-37 corridor zoned C-2 which are used as residences. All the owners were contacted to see if they wanted to change to residential. A third property at 116 Broadway will have a pub­ lic hearing March 6. Also on Tuesday, March Sourt#* Bet* inlormation - Wncoi A«*oc 6, the Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendment for non-conforming uses and buildings Planner Geoff Moffat gave the members a draft copy of the opinion survey. It will be included in the next edition of the Town Crier, which will be sent to all Thornapple Town­ ship and village residents this week. Moffat also gave a brief overview of the Downtown Development Authority and how the Planning Commission will be work­ ing with the authority on plans. The next meeting of the Middleville Planning Commission is March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION February 19, 2001 7 P.M. at Thornapple Township Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Tnornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use request to obtain a permit for Household and Recreational Equipment Storage. This request has been submitted by D3-LLC, (Duke, Dale & Dick Suwyn) of Clearview Dr. in Caledonia, Ml 49316. The subject parcel being considered is approximately 60.8 acres and currently zoned AR. The parcel is gen­ erally known as P.P.# 08-14-(X)4-(X)8-00, owned by Kenneth Postma. The application may be examined during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at the Thomapple Township office, 200 E. Main St., Middleville, Ml 49333. Hours are 9-12 a.m. & 1 - 4 p.m.; Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application may he addressed to: Secretary, Thornapple Township Planning Commission P.O Box 459, Middleville, Ml 49333 Wesley Van Rhee, Planning Commission Secretary NOTIC E: Thomapple Tciwnvhip will provide reasonable auxil­ iary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired, and audio tapes for the visually impaired, of pnnted materials being considered at the heanng, upon seven day's notice to the Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk by writing or call: Thomapple Township Clerk, P.O. Box 459, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Telephone (616) 795-7202. _______ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 13. 2001/Page 13 PMR District proposal in Caledonia Twp. tabled by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A request by Thomapple Developers LLC to create a new 46-acre planned mineral removal (PMR) district was tabled Feb. 5 until next month by the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. Objections were aired last week by two neighbors affected by neighboring sand mining operations. Gordon Jousma brought the request, which was de­ layed because the applica­ tion was not accompanied by enough documentation, but a lot of issues over im­ pact on the community were discussed. The Planning Commission could hold a public hearing if it chooses, but there wasn't enough information for approval in February. The new master plan did not zone additional PMR areas beyond the pre-exist­ ing ones, and there have been no plans for expan­ sions, Planning Commis­ sion Chairman Roger Keating said. Darrell Rotier, zoning administrator for the town­ ship, said there arc six PMRs currently licensed, with 360 acres currently in operation, with 50.5 acres inactive. This proposed expansion, if approved, would bring the total of mining activity in Caledo­ nia Township to around 420 acres. The property is adjacent to a PMR district, already being excavated, which in A map of truck routes shows the directions taken by sand trucks delivering soil to the construction area of M-6, shown by the exterior arrows. If trucks are allowed to enter on Egan and exit on 68th, along the interior arrow paths, much of the truck traffic on Egan could be eliminated. Kenneth Stanek January was given a threeyear permit to continue its operation until December 2002. This PMR would be mined for building material for M-6 construction, expected to be finished within three years. Trucks hauling sand and other dirt for the project are now making a circular route from the delivery site on 48th, south on Thomapple River Drive to 60th Street south on Egan,into the PMR area and then out again on onto Egan, east on 68th Street, and then north on Whitneyville Road. This is complicated by routes taken by other sand mining operations to other destinations. The proposed route would be much the same, except trucks would enter the excavation areas on Egan and exit cross country on 68th from the Alaska Sand Pit, bypassing most of Egan Resident Kenneth Stanek, who lives on 68th and Egan, said he supports the plan for Jousma's truck route He said now trucks are lined up in front of his house, ten in a row, day after day. from 7 a m. until 6 p.m. He said the trucks go 60 miles per hour along their routes, and Egan is a de­ paved road without the usual shoulders. It is 22 feet wide. Stanek demonstrated what that really looked like, by setting chairs 11 feet apart, to indicate the width of one lane. Then he placed two more chairs between them so the backs were 8 foot 3 inches apart, which is the width of the sand trucks. This left about 16 inches of clearance on each side of these fast moving vehicles, so if traffic coming the other way meets a truck, passing with enough safe distance is questionable, Stanek said. He said teens driving home from school on the road are endangered. "We gotta get these trucks off Egan." he said. Stanek said he thought the trucks should be routed on Kraft, rather than Egan, because it is paved, it has 10- to 12-foot shoulders, and there is only one resi­ dence on that road A photo of Egan taken in fall shows the narrow road shoulders and vegetation growing near the edge of the road, which is only 22 feet wide, according to resident Kenneth Stanek. Studies do take into account some surrounding area, but not the traffic effects on the roads and people living along those roads. Jousma confirmed there were literally about 60 trucks an hour carrying dirt out of the PMRs. This av­ erages to one truck a minute all day Monday through Friday. Another neighbor. Art Homrich, who lives on 68th Street said, "This is not funny. No one knows what Mr. Stanek has gone through in the past three years. If you drive past, you can't see his house because of the sand trucks lined up in front of his house." He said the trucks line up as early as 6:15 a m. and leave long after 6 p.m. "Their presence is over­ bearing," he said. "It’s a constant rumble, and when the trucks are empty, it is even worse." Homrich said there was no shoulder on 68th Street, cither. 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He complained that the township ordinance said reissuing permits for ap­ proved PMRs required no public notice, and no noti­ fication to neighbors by ei­ ther the Planning Commis­ sion or the PMR owners, and he thought this was il­ legal. Homrich said anyone who has experienced it would know the airport noise was better than the sand trucks. "You have to be there to understand it," he said. "We live in the armpit of Caledonia." Stanek said he thought the noise levels were around 80 decibels. This would be much greater than tolerable levels of noise from the airport, at 60 DNLs but there is no one to measure or enforce truck noise. Homrich said there were additional impacts, com­ plaining about a constant layer of sand settling into the mailbox, on the lawn furniture, and even inside the house. "They are sup­ posed to clean the roads and don’t. "Why does 68th Street have to be the only place dirt and sand is hauled from to the M-6 project?" Commissioner Stan McLean said one PMR in the area is already involved in litigation for removing too much dirt. The new request had no plan included for reclamation, and the new area would have different standards, such as for hours than the one previously approved, complicating enforcement. Legally, each part of the PMR area must be treated as a separate entity. Commissioner Don Koopmans said another company, Velting, also has a mining operation in the PMR area. Commissioner Walter Bujak asked if the sand mining operation would be finished in three years. "Is that realistic?" Jousma said it was. There is a contract for one million yards of dirt to come out of the pit for the M-6 project. He blamed the highway AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Years Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • lune-ups Reach over9,000area homes with ao ad in the Sim il News. Call SW4 to place pour ai “This is not funny. No one knows what Mr. Stanek has gone through in the past three years. If you drive past, you can t see his house because of the sand trucks lined up in front of his house.’ - Art Homrich department for the way the project is designed. Bujak estimated that if all PMRs operated at capacity, there could be up to 1,800 truckloads per day, but Jousma said only one PMR would be worked, not both. He said the area for which the permit had recently been issued was nearly done, with sand for only a few more weeks. He said it was renewed so trucks could travel through and out, but the two operations would be treated as a combined unit. Jousma said two excava­ tors at a time are working in his operation, loading 60 loads an hour. The Highway Department has accelerated the pace for the project. "We have to run that hard to gel it done," he said. "We can only truck on the roads the county gives us." He said they got road permits from the county to run on Egan to avoid twoway truck traffic, and going under a railroad bridge on the route, which does help. Randy Workman, vice president of mining opera­ tions for Thornapple De­ velopers, said, "The state gets as much material from state properties as they can, but there is only so much we can do, or it will create an eyesore. We don't want to create a bombed out area when it's done." He said some dirt was coming from Cascade. Commissioner Dan Timmer said, "The dirt has to come from somewhere. Do we want it done in three years, or strung out over ten?" Timmer said the trucks had to travel the same roads, but Stanek said that was not true. Timmer said, "When it’s over, everybody will be happy with the end prod­ uct." Removing a large quan­ tity of sand at one time does not guarantee an end to the mining of sand, as long as it is available. One argument made against municipalities is often that if no such provisions are made, others must be al­ lowed. Erosion of sand into a creek which runs into Kraft Lake was not a problem, Jousma said, because ex­ cavation causes water to run into the work area, not away from it. He said the DNR monitors that. Replacing topsoil to re­ claim the area is asked for, but Jousma said the quality and quantity of topsoil available was undesirable. Soil removed is red and of poor quality. He said "If we have a chance, we would have topsoil brought in." Jousma said the PMR operators do keep a "broom" going to clean the roads where they leave material behind. He blamed the county for not repaving the roads and maintaining repairs. If the truck tires a washed, the water on the road creates a different problem. Apparently no one is cleaning 68th Street, which looks like a dirt or mud road at times. Koopmans asked if there was a better way to clean the dirt off the tires, like a grid over a pit to catch the sand. Jousma explained there is a blacktop stretch in the pits, but nothing works. The trucks need to get up to 35 miles per hour before the sand comes off the tires, he said. Sand is bad. but clay is worse, and doesn’t come off at all. Jousma said they were dealing with a combination of evils. "We do the best we can." he said. "This time of year, there is nothing we can do." Yankee Springs water tower project delayed? by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The water tower project already under development may be delayed until 2002 without plunging Yankee Springs Township into a "crisis situation," accord­ ing to Supervisor Al Mc­ Crumb. McCrumb told the members of the Township Board at a meeting Feb. 8 that bonding may be the most economical way to pay for the water tower and that process would take at least 90 days if not more. He said he was disap­ pointed in the engineering firm, Fleis and VandenBrink, for not making the timeline for funding the water tower more clear. However, when the wa­ ter tower project was first presented in the spring of 2000, Fleis and Vanden­ Brink representatives did describe the various ways of funding a water tower project and encouraged the township at that time to consult with a financial advisor and a bond attor­ ney. McCrumb last year was appointed to fill the unex­ pired term of former Su­ pervisor George London, who retired, and was elected to the position in the last election. According to McCrumb the current water system has enough room for at least 30 more hookups be­ fore the federal govern­ ment will require a water tower. McCrumb also wants to make sure the township will be able to pay for the lower. "I need to be sure the money will be there to make payments," he said. The need for repair of Patterson Road south of the intersection with M179 (the former Chief Noonday Road) was also discussed. Resident Chuck Pergler asked the board if there was anything that could be done to get Alle­ gan County to repair that section of road. Patterson Road serves as a boundary between Alle­ gan and Barry counties. Barry County Commis­ sioner Clare Tripp and McCrumb will talk to both the Barry and Allegan road commissions to see what Allegan's plans are for that section of road. He also asked the board to consider installing a walking and bicycle path in the area. An all-purpose walkway has been discussed several times and the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce has done some research, but several landowners on the route are not enthusias­ tic about a walkway along their property, even if it is in the road right of way. The chamber is not work­ ing on the project at this time, but is willing to hear from residents interested in the project. Trustee Jack Finkbciner discussed a meeting held with Thornapplc Township Supervisor Don Boysen and Trustee Mike Kelly on Yankee Springs’ fire con­ tract with Thornapplc. If the Thornapplc Town­ ship Board agrees, (here will be a joint meeting with consultant Lynn Har­ vey to discuss possible so­ lutions to the fire coverage issues. Finkbciner stressed that this joint meeting with Harvey will be a "question and answer" session, not a debate. The board also discussed residents* opinions about the fire equipment levy See water tower, page 15 Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Village of Caledonia January 29, 2001 Called to Order at 7:00 pm by Daryl Penfold Present Erskine, Oaks Audy Brumleve, Zandstra Humphrey Penfold. Unger Absent Call to Order/Rdl Call Consideration of meeting agenda New Business chase, acquire and construct imorcYemenis io the Y^age sannary .sewer systems, to publish nQt&e of intern to issue Revenue Bonds and authorize fiimg a notice q! intent to issue anobiig ation with the State Department of Treasury. Randy Wilcox was present to explain the improve­ ments that would be made Jim White was present Io explain and consult on the bond issue and to make a recommendation that a Financial Consultant (Robert Bendzinski of Bendzinski & Co. be hired to consult to facilitate tr>e sale of the bonds and to prepare a rate study Consultant Robert Bendzinski of Bendzinski & Co and 1 Nye, Motion carried. Council Comments Public Comments Adjournment at 8 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 13. 2001/Page 15 Insurance company changes name, not service by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Bob Nicolai pur­ chased the J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency in Mid­ dleville a year ago he was impressed by the commit­ ment to the community. On Jan. 1, 2001, the name of the company changed to Insurance First, but Nicolai stressed that the concern for the community still remains strong. "All staff are the same as before," he said. In fact. Ruth Geukes has the business for more than 35 years and has seen three different owners. Nicolai has been in the insurance business for more than 15 years. He believes that the personal touch of an independent agency like Insurance First is an asset. "People like the personal touch because they don't want to discuss problems with someone they don't know at the other end of an 800 number," he said. Nicolai likes the insur­ ance business because you get to face challenges every day and the solutions are not always in the book. His wife. Cari, comes from the Middleville area and she is the one who suggested purchasing the agency. Niclolai said he hopes to develop a web page to provide information for the community about the ser­ vices Insurance First offers. Ford airport, continued from front page— making." Many homeowners around the airport have been eligible for noise mit­ igation. and if accurately reported, it is likely that more would have been eli­ gible. However, the pre­ sent projections for noise in the next five years show a shrinking area of impact. Whether mitigation is to be based on present noise or on projected noise has not been determined. It is doubtful whether many who would have been eli­ gible will ever be compen­ sated. In addition, mitigation is only a minor part of the impact on home owners. Property values for all the acreage owned by resi­ dents has dropped signifi­ cantly. Noise mitigation, or extra sound insulation for the residents cannot compensate for the dimin­ ished property values. Robertson said had the maps been accurate, show­ ing the effects the runway would have on the resi­ dents, airport officials would not have been able to go ahead with construc­ tion without an environ­ mental impact study. Had the map been correct, the FA A probably would not have approved building the runway without a good deal more scrutiny. Robertson said, "One ar­ gument we hear from air­ port officials is that Cale­ donia Township did not participate in the planning stages of the new runway (in the 1990s), but based on the information the air­ port gave, (because it was said) that Caledonia Township would not be af­ fected by the airport, there was no reason for the township to be involved." The coalition continues to press the Aeronautics Board for measures to use the north-south runway as a secondary runway, when the primary runway is ei­ ther unsafe or unavailable for use due to snow re­ moval, accidents or main­ tenance. Under FAA regulations, airport sponsors or owners have the critical responsi­ bility for noise in the vicinity of the airport. The current measurement method approved by FAA requires calculation of an average annual "day-night sound level," using a model. DNL represents a noise Water tower, from pg. 14 — passed in August. It has brought in about $179,000 so far, but it is limited to the purchase of fire equipment. Several residents have asked why the township has not formed its own fire department. McCrumb told the board that the cost of a fire department was much more than just the cost for equipment. McCrumb stressed that Yankee Springs was not bound to stay with Thor­ napple after the current contract expires. He also said he thought there was a "rescue equipment need," even more than a fire equipment need. Trustee Mary Cook ex­ plained that when the levy was proposed that the township could have been left without a fire engine and that rescue equipment serving the township comes from several sources, including the Barry County Sheriffs de­ partment. McCrumb will research the cost of putting out a township newsletter in June, which will allow for an explanation of the water tower, fire equip­ ment levy and park committee. Nancy Near explained to the board that the next meeting of the park com­ mittee will be Feb. 21, when the township's plan­ ning consultant, Ken Dettloff, will come to discuss options, how to prepare a recreation master plan and possible funding sources. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the town­ ship hall. In other business Mc­ Crumb moved Cathy Strickland from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Planning Commission. Dave Van Elst will move from Planning Commission to the ZBA. This will al­ low the township to call on VanElst's experience while allowing him fewer commitments of time. There will be a public hearing during a special Planning Commission meeting Thursday. March 1, to discuss the latest or­ dinance revisions. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board is Thursday , March 8, at 7:30 p.m. level calculated by aver­ aging sound levels in a 24hour day, in decibels. Night-time noise is weighted," or given an additional 10 decibels to compensate for sleep inter­ ference and other disrup­ tions caused by loud night­ time noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Insurance First is located next to the Thornapple Kitchen restaurant on M-37. Regular hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Appointments are available for people who can't make it into the office during regular hours. The Insurance First Agency offers incusrance products provided by Auto Owners, Citzen's. Hasting's Mutual. Pioneer State Mutual and Wolverine Mutual. Nicolai said he is proud of the local connection of these companies he works with, companies he says are committed to Michigan. "I like Middleville's closeknit community. I enjoy the people I have met here and I hope they will call me with their insurance questions," he said. For more information about services offered through Insusurance First Agency, Inc. call 795-3302. Ready to serve the community at the Insurance First Agency, Inc. are Ruth Geukes, Bob Nicolai and Diana Flikkema. Not pictured is Courtney Rousselle who works part time at the agency while attending college. Looking For a PRINTER? 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A different post office was situated east of where the bank was located, on the other corner of that block. A third post office was built in the block west of the bank building. In the 1930s, Cherry Valley, which has become M-37, was unpaved. It ran into 84th street. Panel members said it was paved in the 1950s. At one time there were few homes along M-37, except for farms. Some people were reluctant to use it, because if they broke down, there was no place to go to get help. The Wilson monument, on the corner of Main and Lake streets, has gained mythical proportions in memory, but has since been removed. Ruth Shook explained that the monument was first the focal point for Halloween decorations. Then it became the target of Halloween pranks, which became ever more rowdy as time passed. "We'd get an old wagon and put it on top, and the next day we would have to lake it down." Mary Good said, "Then the kids from Middleville and Byron Center pul things on it. It began to get rough...” She couldn't re­ member any more details. "Of course, I wasn’t in on that stuff." she explained. The group lamented that Harry Clemens was not present to tell the story, since he had been a wit­ ness. Irv Rodgers explained that during World War II some of the kids from By­ ron Center "moved all the Good's machinery up on Main Street, there, and got an old toilet and put that down into the square, there, and put a car up so it couldn't go." Perry Adegate had been locked in a car while this went on. He was the village marshal, or constable and night watchman. Early industries were discussed. Because the area was at one time ideal for farming, the town had a thriving dairy and cream­ ery, called the Caledonia Dairy, owned by Edge Near located first on the Near Farm, which is in the general area of where Metro Health is located. The dairy dumped but­ termilk into Emmons Lake as a part of its process. The resident fishermen called that area of the lake "Buttermilk alley" because of its whitened waters, where the fish were more likely to bite. "You could buy five or six pounds of butter for $1," one panel member said. Ruth Shook commented Rodgers was also in the war. "Welcome Back from the Attic." was a periodi­ cal about Caledonia's his­ tory. put together by Ken Gackler, and printed by Ed Passenger. Panel members said. Some of the photos Local woman named to Huntington list Jennifer Lee Herring of Caledonia, a student at Huntington College, has been named to the dean's list for the fall term 2000. The deans list at Huntington College recog­ nizes students for outstand­ ing academic achievement during the previous semes­ ter. Honorees must be classi­ fied as regular students, be enrolled full-time with a load of 12 hours or more in graded courses, and must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 In 1981 the building that had been the First Methodist Episcopal Church was converted for use as a public library up to the present time. Pat Cavner was the librarian for a long time. on the way things were in the '30s and '40s. "We used to go to the store with a basket. Everything in the store was in bulk supplies. They sold bologna by the inch. The clerk would get the item for the customer, measure and cut it. And then we carried it home in the basket." Jay Shook said an ice house stood next to the creamery. The ice, col­ lected in winter, was stored in sawdust in the BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Gloss Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Mokes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville ■■■ | ice house. Residents who used the ice to cool food in the warm months would buy blocks for 25 cents. The building is now used as a garage, and is located at the end of Church Street, he said. A button factory and a sawmill both existed in town al one time, though details were not given. Shook said there were two brick factories in Caledonia, one of them on 100th Street and Alaska Avenue. The area where there is a dip on Johnson Street was the site of the other. Yellow brick was made in town, and a German Church and a school build­ ing were made from these bricks. When buildings were torn down, the used bricks were used for an­ other building. Warriors from Caledonia are remembered with re­ spect by those who knew them. Dave Stauffer and brothers, Jack and Don were in the service during World War II. Jay and his brother Ernest Shook also went. Like many young men, Jay Shook left high school to go into the ser­ vice. Al Finkbeiner (Navy), Jim Landcamp and Harry Clemens were also mentioned. Irv ■■■ "CUT AND SAVE - BRING TO CLINIC" “1 1 DOC-CAT VACCINES | Dr. Steven Bergman will present an overview of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) for parents in the Thornapple Kellogg School District at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Parent Advisors for Spe­ cial Education and the Thornapple Kellogg Spe­ cial Education Department i r aiEDONIA I I ____ kens auto repair plus M,37 EAST SIDE BEHIND DOLLAR STORE SATURDAYS - FEB. 10, 17, 24 - 3 - 5 P.M. DUTTON - NO CLINIC THIS YEAR • TOWNSHIP PROTECTING OTHER VETS FEES________ WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT - L JULIUS D.V.M • 1-800-4-ARKVET | | ■ I I are sponsoring this presen­ tation at the McFall Li­ brary. McFall is located just west of M-37 Parking is available. Bergman, who is well known in the area, will an­ swer questions for parents following the overview. For information, call the special education depart­ ment at 795-5570. Shotguns reported stolen from home Two shotguns worth $450 turned up missing from a Patterson Road home in Yankee Springs Township after two men visited a resident there early on Jan. 25, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Deputies reported that an 18-year-old resident had allowed a friend and an­ other unknown visitor in­ side the home at about 5:30 a.m. The three were talking in the teen's room when the friend told the uniden­ tified man to go back out­ side and start the car. The friend then excused him­ self to the bathroom. The victim's brother then asked the teen if their fa­ ther had gone hunting be­ cause the two shotguns were missing from the din­ ing area. The teen then confronted his friend who claimed, "I was in the bathroom, 1 was in the bathroom," while • VACCINES FOR LICENSINC/SAFETY OF YOUR PETS . LOW COST - HIGH QUALITY - $15.00 EACH. NO EXAM FEE ARK VETERINARY ■ SMALL ANIMAL HOUSE CALLS ■ MEDICINE ft SURGERY on a four-point scale. Herring is working toward a bachelor of arts degree in communication at the fouryear. Christian liberal arts college. A graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Herring. Caledonia Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Breth­ ren in Christ. Huntington College is located on a con­ temporary, lakeside campus in Huntington, Ind. ADHD overview set for Thursday SUPPORT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION REFERRALS HELP KEEP COSTS LOW I wWB^BFWBB for this two-part article came from the periodical. The work was done by members of the Historical Society in the 1970s. Some of the issues have been reprinted, and are for sale at the library. Caledonia Orchestra concert postponed The orchestra concert that was planned for Feb. 6 has been postponed to March 21. Il will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school Perform­ ing Arts Center. hurrying out ot the house. The two visitors then fled the scene. The inci­ dent remains under inves­ tigation. Honor roll, from page 11-----------Brewer, Michelle Cargill, Tara Chambers, Jason Ciluflfo, Jason Doyle, Erika Enyart, Valerie Foster, Lana Goodin, Chad Gromko, Shaina McPhetndge, Kristen Minor, Curt Postcma, Jes­ sica Price, Warren Prostko, Emily Rector, Katie Richter, John Schilthroat, Tisha Turcott. Honorable Mention Jamie Allen, Danielle Altermann, Eric Aten, Candice Cree, Sunshine Curths, Sarah Decker, Jessica Deck­ er, John Dombrowski, Michael Hart, Jonathan Hodgson, Erin Holmes, Holly Jenkins, John Joseph, Aaron LaLone, Ryan Labine, Jay Lantinga, Gary Lawrence, Adam Lucas, Johnny Mancuso, Jessica McMurray, Darci Owen, Kristy Riddenkhoff, Wil­ liam Romph, Juan Ruiz, Jean Marie Scheib, Zia Shook, Courtney Smith, Timothy Suwyn, Kathrinc Thompson, Amber VanOverbeek, Robert (Chad) VanSpronsen, Julie Vantil, Ross Voogd, Travis Wenger, Shelby Williams, Robert Wisniewski. �The Sun and News Middlevtile. Ml/February 13. 2001 /Page 17 Using indexes to track the market and your investments Stock market indexes serve many different purpos­ es. There arc indexes that track the performance of stocks in particular indus­ tries and those that measure stocks in different countries There arc indexes for small companies, large companies, and those in between. The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants offers the fol­ lowing information on stock indexes to help you become a wiser investor. Stock indexes arc groups of stocks that arc selected, assembled together, and given a weighing relative to the rest of the stocks in the group. In calculating the index's return, the stocks in most major indexes arc weighed by market value (stock price times shares outstanding). The higher the stock's market value, the more its performance counts. Indexes can provide a quick snapshot of how par­ ticular types of slocks fare and perform in comparison Io other types of slocks Knowing your way around the more common indexes is especially important in today’s market where returns can vary widely from one sector of the market to another. Indexes also pro­ vide an important historical perspective of the market. Many mutual funds mea­ sure their results against the performance of a particular index. For instance, a mutual fund that invests in large companies might use the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 as a benchmark for com­ municating its performance to potential investors. You should use indexes to com­ pare or benchmark the per­ formance of your stock mar­ ket investments and to deter­ mine how your investments arc doing. For an accurate assess­ ment, it is important to know which index is most repre­ sentative of your stock hold­ ings. For example, if you invest primarily in large company U.S. stocks, you should compare the overall return of the stocks in your portfolio in a comparable index - in this case, the S&P 500. If, on the other hand. your investment interests lean more toward the stock of smaller companies, the Russell 2000 might be a bet­ ter barometer. Here’s a description of some of the major U.S. stock market indexes. Dow Jones Industnal Index - The “Dow” as it is popularly known, tracks the performance of 30 large, blue chip companies. Started back in 1896 with just 12 stocks, the Dow now repre­ sents a range of industries that have evolved over the years to reflect shifts in industry. American Companies like American Cotton Oil and Tennessee Coal and Iron have been replied with the likes of Disney, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Microsoft, and Home Depot Unlike most indexes that arc market-cap weighted, in the Dow, each stock’s weight is based on its price. Standard and Poor’s 500 Index The S&P 500 index, a widely followed bench­ mark of stock market perfor­ mance, tracks 500 compa- .. i .t_____ . IIC investments ... in U.S. stocks mes of ail sizes from all ket increases and falling fur­ cred by many to be the index combined, the Wilshire 5000 that is the broadest and most industries that arc chosen by ther when the market representative of the overall is your best bet: S&P to represent the full declines. CPAs say that utilizing the Wilshire 5000 Total U.S. stock market. Despite spectrum of American busi­ its name, there arc currently major stock market indexes ness. The S&P 500 is a much Market Index - The Wilshire can provide valuable insights broader and more represen­ 5000 represents the publicly more than 7000 companies into what’s really going on in tative index of the larger traded stock of all compa­ in the index. 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Tim Suwyn, of For free recipes and meal Light Country Supper fea­ Middleville, finished 42nd at ideas, write to Hillshire turing Hillshire Farm Turkey the district boys bowling Smoked Sausage, paired Farm singles event held at the & Kahns, PO. Box 2511 I. with potatoes, broccoli, car­ Paragon Bowling Center. Cincinnati, OH 45225 or rots and celery. Suwyn, a member of the visit www hillshirelarm Seth Temple (140), Chris Trojan prep bowling squad, com. Flavorful Light Whipple (130) and Jake finished with a score of 556. Country Supper Klapmust (189) also placed Scott VanWingen, of 6 potatoes, thinly sliced second in their respective Hudsonville, finished first I bunch broccoli, weight classes. with a 759. Caledonia will meet Middleville Thursday, Feb. 15 at Thornapple Kellogg High School in the first round of the Division II team district tournament. Busy parents seeking quick, easy meals to bring family together Tim Suwyn fares well in district event Nine medal for Scots at conference Nine Caledonia wrestlers at the O-K Gold Conference tournament last Saturday at Sparta High School. Matt Kilmartin won all of his matches on pins at took first place at 103. Matt Pifer, who went undefeated the last two weeks at Caledonia and Hopkins, finished second at 171. 6(3/ Ttf we (fat fave Dulcimer Society plans jam session The Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society meets on the fourth Saturday of each month for a jam ses­ sion at the Maple Leaf Grange, four miles south of Nashville on M-66. Anyone with non-electrical stringed instruments is welcome, including ban­ jos, guitars, mandolins, fiddles, ukuleles and basses. The sessions are in­ tended to be times set aside for fun for beginners and advanced performers. Listeners also are wel­ come to sit in. The next session will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. One-on-one dulcimer in­ struction also is provided. For more information, call (517) 852-1869. 1 998 Buick LeSabre Limited 1 998 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 Leather seats, only 23,000 miles Reg. cab, 350 V 8, auto., air. $16,495 *15,995 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 7 passenger van, leather quads, loaded, 19,000 miles. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer LT Cz 4 door, 4x4. leather, one owner . *1 7,995 . 1999 Suzuki Esteem Station Wagon *9,995 Auto., air, oniy 14,000 miles...................................................... 1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE *10,995 4 door, red and ready! Athletes of the week Mott Mott Thornapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Pifer went 6-0 in the 171pound weight class at the Feb. 3 league tournament held at Sparta. Pifer has proven to be a solid per­ former for the Scots all season. _________ ___ Erb went 3-0 in the 189pound weight class at the Feb. 3 St. Johns wrestling tournament. 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Inc *1 4,595 Q 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON *11 ,995 V-6. auto., air, power seat, 39.000 miles.............................. 795-3318 891-8151 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 13. 2001 Game of scoring spurts won by Caledonia eagers Caledonia closed out the third quarter with a 12-0 run to go in front 45-32, Sparta made a 12-3 run that ended midway through the fourth quarter that cut the Scots* lead to three (47-44) and the host eagers closed out the game with a 16-3 run to win out 63-47. "It was a basketball game of runs; we gave them four Caledonia’s Matt Bom (24) looks for open space to maneuver through a pair of Spartan defenders. (of the 12 during the Sparta spurt), Caledonia coach Ted Tolsma said. "That's where I was really proud of the kids; their defensive intensity was outstanding tonight. That sets the tone, when we do that; good things happen." Nick Slot scored 14 points. Kyle Kleersnyder 10 and Travis Slot and Steve Yanosik each tallied 8 for the victors in a balanced scoring attack. "It’s much better to have seven or eight guys in the scorebook than one," Tolsma said. "Then, they can't key on one guy." Jim Cochran scored 25 and Tyson Mengel 12 for the Spartans. The game was tied 16-16 after the first eight minutes. Caledonia went in front 3325 at the intermission and still led 45-32 after three quarters. A pass from Josh Swartz to Kleersnyder midway through the third quarter put the Scots up by five points (37-32) and was a start to the 12-0 run. Travis Slot hit a couple of jumpers and Nick Slot also sank a field goal attempt for the home team during that run. The Spartans were able to cut the Scots* lead to three points (47-44) with their 12-2 run that concluded at 4:02. 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REAR DEFROSTER A MORE' 401 Broadway, Middleville • 795-3232 • 9-9 Weekdays • 9-8 Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thornapplc Kellogg Mid­ dle School Student Coun­ cil arc having a contest to see which students will ride during the donkey basketball game Friday, Feb. 16. Students who purchase a ticket in advance will be entered in a drawing to see who will have an opportu­ nity to be part of the "cra­ ziest" basketball game ever seen at the middle school. Tickets arc $5 in ad­ vance and $7 at the door. Money raised at this event will be used to purchase student agendas. These planners include the Middle School Student Handbook, a daily planner and they serve as hall passes ac well The basketball game features the world famous Buckeye Donkey Ball donkeys. This will be a family show. Advance tickets can be purchased in the middle school of­ fice. There will be some sur­ prises during the evening. Students in each class have incentives to buy tickets since the winning class will get to wrap a volunteer staff member in masking tape equal in length to the number of tickets sold with one ticket equal to one foot of tape. For information about donkey basketball, call the middle school at 795-3349. Call for Classifieds V-8 AUTOMATIC. AIR AMFM STEREO TAPE TILT. CRUISE. POWER WINDOWS A LOCKS. REAR DEFROSTER LEATHER INTERIOR. 6 WAY POWER SEAT. VINYL TOP. SHOWROOM CONDITION LEATHER INTERIOR. 6 2:33). The Scots also received some clutch hoops (a three-pointer by Doug Jousma at 2:10 and a hoop by Swartz at 1:13) to close it out. Sparta won the junior varsity game. 60-49. Scot Kyle Kleersnyder (21) glides in for a lay-up, set up by a pass from teammate Doug Jousma (22). 945-9554or 1-800-870-1085 �The Sun and News. Middleville MI February 13, 2001/Page 19 Trojans get tougher on wrestling mats Middleville's wrestling team recently won five duals to improve its season record to ^2-6. The Trojans knocked off O-K Blue Conference Coopersville Feb. 1 66-9. Winners for the black and orange were Josh Bowerman at 103 (pin in 1:02), Mike McKeown at 112 (15-0 decision), Kyle Fletke at 119 (11-0 decision), Pat McKeown at 125 (pin in 32 seconds), Ben Sevald at 130 (pin in 1:26), Shawn Rcil at 140 (pin in 1:38), Mark Thompson at 145 (pin in 2:40), Kyle McKeown at 160 (pin in 1:30), Bill Romph at 171 (9-3 decision), Matt Erb at 189 (forfeit), Brett Vernon at 215 (forfeit) and Randy Benedict at 275 (pin in 1:20). On Feb. 10, coach Tom Lehman's wrestling team traveled to St. Johns and won four more duals against Grand Ledge (51-13), Ovid Elsie (45-23), St. Johns (47-17) and Ithaca (77-4). Going 4-0 at St. Johns were Josh Bowerman. Kyle Fletke and Mark Thompson. Posting 3-0 marks were Jason Doyle and Matt Erb. Mike McKeown. Pat McKeown, Kyle McKeown and Vernon were all 3-1. Sevald, Reil, Price and Romph were 2-2 and Benedict was 2-1. Lehman said his team's intensity on the mats has increased in recent matches. One prime example of that was Middleville's 44-21 triumph Jan. 25 over Byron Center. "The kids are wrestling with some intensity," Lehman said. "It started against Hamilton (Jan. 18) and gets a little better each time that we go out on the mats." Lehman said Kyle McKeown (20-11) has stepped it up as has Matt Erb has now won 17 straight matches since Jan. 6. Scot skiers score a second place Caledonia finished second, behind East Grand Rapids, in the varsity ski event Tuesday. Feb. 6. The Scots scored 67 points in the slalom and 50 in the giant slalom for a total score of 117. East tallied 27 in the slalom and 44 in the giant slalom for a 71. Caledonia's boys 10th with a 160 in the slalom and a 187 In the slalom, Caledonia's girls were fifth with 67 points. Rebecca Beckett finished second in 58.57, Lindsey McNeil 13th in 1:03.51 and Brooke Hendry 18th in 1:06.60. In the giant slalom, the Scots placed second. Beckett was second with a 49.41, Erin Samuels 11th in 51.80 and Hendry was 17th in 53.58. Caledonia's girls team is currently ranked 10th in the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association poll. Sam Vandenberg was tops for Caledonia’s boys in the giant slalom with a 24th place 48.94. Vandenberg was 20th in the slalom with a 59.10. Wrestling districts set at TKHS Feb. 15 Here is the schedule for the Division II district wrestling tournament that well take place at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday. Feb. 15: Middleville vs. Caledonia, 6 p.m.; Winner of Caledonia/Middleville vs. Wayland Union (will start 10 minutes after the Middleville/Caledonia semifinal match concludes). CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia. 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Please send bids to Ri­ chard M. Overmire, Director of Auxiliary Services, Cale­ donia Community Schools, 203 E. Main Street, Caledo­ nia, Ml 49316. Mark on the face of the envelope "Porta­ ble Classroom Bid" HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIPTIONS: Phone (616)945-9554. Automotive 94 EXPLORER XLT Sport, 4x4, automatic, 6cyL, moon­ roof, $5,900. 891-1693 after 6pm '95 FORD F-150, XLT, X-Cab short box, 4x4, automatic, 5.8, two tone, $8,500. 8911693 evenings or 891 -8982. '98 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 passenger, 60,000 miles, re­ duced to $9,900. Also, '98 Plymouth Voyager, 44K, $11,900. 891-8982 or 2932484. $8,795 1 OWNER Grand Am GT- 1998 4dr, in excellent condition! Very well kept up. Gray interior, sunroof, CD player, power every­ thing. For more information call (616)891-7874 Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGH1NG Seamless gutter 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. 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Call (616)945-4505 FORTUNE CHEF RFSTA (. r Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledon ia, MI 49316 y 3 Treat Four Valentine! Moke pions to treat your Valentine SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 O’" to our dKNVdl VALENTINES BIC BAND DINNER DANCE. The room wi open at 6.30 p m and the entertarmenf w* start at 7 30 p m Tommy Z's Big Band has ined up some great arrangements tor the special day Fey dme' a cnoce of Prrne Qo. Stuped Cncxer Brea'/ Brorfed Scrod A/r.ondne or Breaded Shamp Al drners wf be served with our house vegetable and potato Al Omers ndude a trip to our Gourmet table with al your favorite salads Plus a tnp to Susan's deface dessert tat>e awarts you wrm sweet temptations nke her. Double Decker Sweet Sensations. Pockety Passion or her Nutty indulgence5! ’he ticket pn:e for ~e Dinner and Dance s or , $19 95 per person For afi those hav mg arne' we wi have a comptmenfaiy photo as a keepsake of your romantic mght out M you want to come out tor just Mb dance there is a $5.00 cover charge Don't delay, cat today for Big Band Vatentmesi Middle Villa Inn M-37 just north of Middleville 795-3640- 891-1287 8 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 13, 2001 Film Processing For all your photo processing needs - try the professionals at Printing Plus! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs. The Best Color Possible! Don’t miss the wedding of the Month That's what you get from Kodak papers and professional processing. Sure, you can get it for less, but that’s what you get.. LESS. Get the best reproduction possible for your photos... Large 4" X 6" prints, color corrected & printed on Kodak's No. 1 brand Royal 35MM paper in matte or glossy finish. 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CD’s made of your images Av to order reprints online, email: ACP@voyoger.net Picture Maker Enlargements and reprints made from your negatives, prints or slides - plus we can add text and borders in all popular sizes! South Christian sinks Scots in hoops homecoming, 67-49 South Christian shot past Caledonia 67-49 last Friday in its homecoming varsity basketball game. The victory keeps the Sailors (11-3, 8-2) in contention for first place honors in the O-K Gold Conference this season. Leading the league is Unity Christian at 13-2 and 10-1. Caledonia (6-9, 4-7) had its problems holding onto the ball, committing 20 turnovers. Topping the Scots in the scorebook was Kyle Kleersnyder with 20 points. Thirteen of those points came during the first two quarters. South received 15 points each from Derek Van Solkema and Chip Roodvocts. Heritage Association plans to meet Feb. 21 The Thornapple Heritage Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Carveth Village. The association contin­ ues to work on its oral his­ tory project and will report on interviews with local residents. For more information, call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042 or Maureen Robinson at 795-3912. 8X10 as low as NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! 8.5" X 11 8.5” X 11 Color Copies QQc B&W Copies |Kc now only... 1 exposure 1 EXPOSURE 11"X17” $1.19 IV Available as low as 7t each in quantities! Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Specialty Papers I colors & in the res available stom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings t(ie 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 ■ 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 Swartz Signs With Bulldogs... Josh Swartz, a senior athlete at Caledonia High School, signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play football at Ferns State University. The Bulldogs, coached by Jeff Pierce, are members of the GLIAC. Swartz, who holds Caledonia's program record of 341 tackles, is expected to play defensive end at FSU. He earned four letters in football at Caledonia High School, was named all-conference as a junior, and was a three-time varsity starter. Scots' head coach Tom Burrill said of Swartz, "he's been through a lot of gooo times the last few years; he was someone who dedicated himself to the weight room, is the best tackler that I have ever coached and, even more important, is a good person. Swartz said of his opportunity to play college football, “this is what I have wanted since I began playing football as a little kid.“ Pictured with Swartz (third from left) in this photo are his father Brian, his mother Sheila and coach Burrill. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-02-20.pdf edea27c6cc9b2d9eba4cc8cc96d55875 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTWGS Utt JSWTW Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 8/February 20, 2001 CHS students in regional and state honors choir by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Six Caledonia eighth grade students auditioned for the honors choir at the regional level in October, and four were chosen to sing in the Michigan School Vocal Music Asso­ ciation (MSVMA) State Honors Choir Jan. 19 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. Alex Vaughan, Kym- berly Smith. Tarah Jensen, Nicole Bradley, Kerye Boverhof and Beth Yahne last fall auditioned and performed in the Regional Honors Choir at Harrison High School, north of Ex-Scot harrier named Academic All-American by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Former Caledonia 1997 graduate Kcri Bloem recently was honored as an Academic All-American at Grand Valley State University. Bloem received a full cross-country scholarship at Grand Valley after a stellar career with the perennial state champion Fighting Scots. She will graduate in 2002 with a degree in social work. She came in fifth individually at the NCAA regionals in Ashland, Ohio, which qualified her for the nationals in Pomona, Calif. Nov. 18. She finished in 26th place overall on the six-kilometer course with a lime of 22:37. Keri Bloem In the classroom, Bloem has been on the dean's list all four years, maintaining a grade point average of 3.75, which qualified her for Academic All-American status. She said her first two years at the college were not what she expected, but after change in coaches to Jerry Baltes, she is more motivated and has been able to achieve more. Bloem was part of the team that in November 1999 went to nationals in Joplin, Mo., and finished in fifth place. Bloem only missed All-American there by five places. "Hard work beats talent," were the words that have inspired her from Caledonia High School cross country coach Dave Hodgkinson who guided the Scots to state Class B championships for four consecutive years (1993-96). Bloem is the daughter of Jim and Sandy Bloem of Caledonia. CHS students Kymberly Smith, Beth Yahne, Terah Jensen, Nicole Bradley. Keyre Boverhof and Alex Vaughan all auditioned for the State Honors Choir in November. Mount Pleasant. They had to prepare two pieces of music from memory for the audition. After auditioning all morning, they performed there as a part of the re­ gional honors choir in the afternoon. There were 300 students who tried out and took part in the regional performance. One hundred fifty stu­ dents of the 300 were cho­ sen for the State SA Hon­ ors Choir. For Caledonia, Vaughan, Smith, Jensen and Bradley were picked for the state performance. Preparation for the event required four preliminary practice sessions, which was arranged on Saturdays between November and January. Dedicated parents had to transport their chil­ dren to the rehearsal events, each held in dif­ ferent locations. The director of the SA choir was Wendy WolfSchlarf from Traverse City, which gave the stu­ dents a fresh experience with a different choir teacher. Boverhof said, "It was really fun... a new experi­ ence.” She said it helped them to learn more music, and about singing. Smith said the director, "taught us facial and vocal See honors choir, pg. 2 TK athletic handbook prompts public concern by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education heard Feb. 12 from a full house of parents and students concerned about a draft athletic handbook. Many of the parents said they had heard that the process of drafting the handbook had begun and wanted to make sure that parents had some input into the final version. Athletic Director Tom Lehman discussed the steps he has already taken to create the handbook He and his staff have re­ viewed 20 different hand­ books. discussed this draft with seven students and five sets of parents. However, a TK Athletic Boosters representative told the board that no one had contacted anyone from that organization for input on the handbook. Board President Dave Smith told Lehman that the draft of the handbook is in conflict with current board policy over the "no cut" provision. Lehman agreed that "some things need to be looked at" in the draft. The problem of cutting students from teams was very im­ portant to many of the par­ ents at the meeting. Lehman discussed the problem of costs and not having enough money for al) the coaches for all the students who want to play. He also gave as an exam­ ple a school district that tried a "no cut policy" which resulted in "the good kids and the bad kids not having enough playing time." Later in the meeting a coach told the board, "coaches select teams be­ cause the goal is to win. Teams are made up of not just students with the best skills, but also with the best team players." Most other districts do not have "B" teams, which would leave TK "B" teams with no one to play against. Board member Dan Parker discussed whether an intramural program could be developed for students who aren't se­ lected to teams. Bonnie Slayton asked “When the girts teams weren't included in team recognition nights, it was like the district said You don't work hard enough to represent your school ’ - Wendy McGillicuddy that there be more com­ munication for kids, espe­ cially if they are cut from a team. "The handbook needs to be more specific." Richard Palmer dis­ cussed his concerns with "health and safety issues" that weren't included in the handbook Wendy McGillicuddy, who helped organize the girls' club swim team, also discussed the need to in­ clude club teams in offi­ cial recognition "When the girls weren't included in team recogni­ tion nights, it was like the district said, 'You don't work hard encough to rep­ resent your school."* There also was discus­ sion of a need for a "coaches’ handbook" since it would help if everyone were "on the same page," according to board mem­ ber Kim Selieck. Lehman said that disci­ pline issues are brought before the "Athletic Disci­ pline" Committee. A dis­ cussion of this committee's duties was expanded into the need for an Athletic Advisory Committee. Lehman will work with Superintendent Midge Pippel to develop a com­ mittee of coaches, teach­ ers, administrators, parents and school board members to revise the draft athletic handbook and explore whether a standing com­ mittee would be good for this district. Lehman emphasized that the draft handbook was only at the beginning stages. Parents asked that the committee working on the handbook look at it from a wide perspective. The board also heard from a delegation of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School student council members. Speaking for the group, Beth Forbes presented their perspectives on the Student Auction which raises funds for charity each December. Forbes talked about the most recent auction, which raised more than $5,000, which was shared by Love Inc. and the Barry County United Way. "The name was changed to Senior Auction and stu­ dents and staff volunteer for the auction," Forbes said. She told the board that the student council believes that this tradition helps students make the transition into adulthood. Smith told Forbes that she should first work with the high school principal, Ellen Zack, on this issue. It has been rumored that the Student Auction in December 2000 would be the last one. Smith en­ couraged students to dis­ cuss ways to keep talking about this issue in hopes that it could be resolved. In This Issue... • Caledonia village awarded Arbor Day grant to plant trees • New communications available to area businesses • CMS 8th graders gather supplies to aid El Salvador • Workshop outlines advantages of vegetanan diet �Page 2/The Sun and News Middle Ml/February 20 2001 CMS 8th-graders gather supplies to aid El Salvador by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Three eighth grade classes have cooperated in an effort to help earth­ quake survivors in El Sal­ vador by putting together hygiene kits for people left without homes and every­ day conveniences. Students Lindsay Mortimore, Lauren Hoodhood and Nic McManus ex­ plained how they went about gathering the total of 73 kits. About 75 students orga­ nized into smaller commit­ tees. Each group planned to assemble four to six kits, and what would go into them. The money was raised by the students, and came from a variety of sources. The students went to stores to purchase the items for the kits. Then they divided the items and put them in plastic bags. Items included things like toothpaste, tooth- Around 75 Caledonia eighth-graders gathered items to go into "hygiene kits" to be sent to earthquake survivors in El Salvador. brushes, soap, hand tow­ els, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, hair brushes, combs, occasional stuffed animals for a child, etc. The kits varied so they did not all have the same items. The kits were delivered last week to Craig’s Cruis­ ers, a Grand Rapids area business gathering items for international aid. TK block schedule earns good grades by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Assistant Principal Dan Erb told the school board last week that when Thor­ napple Kellogg High School changed to a block schedule five years ago, there were many .concerns from parents and teachers. He suggested to the board that perhaps these worries have dissipated. Erb discussed surveys taken recently and before the block schedule change was made. Three questions were asked then and now: "What do you like/dis-like?" "What are your biggest frustrations." And "What changes would you make?" The surveys seem to agree that (he block schedule fosters a better working relationship between students and teachers, students have more time in class and some still have too much homework. Essential to the success of the block schedule was an academic center class. Math teacher Maggie Wilkinson said this gives students time during the day to get help, do homework, go to the library for research, practice for band and other options. The high school has got- ^^X**1**^ CDiddle K ilia Inns ( fiO ARDEN Restaurant % Pe&p/e and On M-37 just North of Middleville 795-3640 ten much better at planning the academic center and controlling student movements in the hall. Wilkinson told the board that the process seems to be working well and allows teachers to get to know their students better. In other business at the Monday, Feb. 12, meeting, the board: • Congratulated the dis­ trict's five principals on their contributions to the school system. Each re­ ceived a certificate in recognition of Principal's Week. • Publicly thanked Amy Laverty of Tower Pinkster Titus and Tom Wynsma and Bill Schoonveld of Owen Ames Kimball for their hard work in making the construction and renovation project successful. The only projects remaining to be completed are the high school bathroom renovations and a few other small projects. • Accepted with regret the resignation of special INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES Learn to massage your baby. The results will last a lifetime! 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LOCATION: Pennock Health & Wellness Center March 6th, 8th. 13th & 15th & numdav' DATES: Evenings 6-7 p.m.; Days 1-2 p.m. TIME: $60.00 (includes 4 one-hour sessions I COST: For more information or to register, please contact Healthcare Services Teresa Pennington or any Health A Wellness Center Staff member al (616) 948 31J?. Pennock education teacher Marie Grice after 27 1/5 years of service. She leaves at the end of the school year • Approved a change in the field trip policy to re­ quire board approval of trips more than 150 miles from the district, even if they were not overnight trips. • Was told by Superin­ tendent Midge Pippel that "We don’t have to make up any days yet" because of inclement winther weather. As of Feb. 12 the elementary schools were still 10 hours to the posi­ tive side and high school had only two hours to make up. She said she will be meeting with the teachers association to discuss what to do about replacing hours. • Held a closed session on negotiations before the beginning of the regular meeting. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the high school li­ brary. Honors choir, from front page techniques with vowels," and said they also learned a different way of clap­ ping. Jensen said, "It was fun to learn more songs. We learned the German pro­ nunciations of certain words." Three choirs, soprano — alto (SA) SSA and So­ prano-Alto-Tenor-Bass per­ formed in the State Honors Choir in Ann Arbor. This is the second year Caledonia Middle School students were selected for this honor. Smith and Vaughan also performed during the 1999-2000 school year. A closeup of items gathered show much needed personal supplies such as towels, toiletries, hair care items and a variety of other necessities. Area townships to meet with experts on fire service by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen announced last week that he will schedule a joint in­ formational meeting with Michigan State University expert Lynn Harvey to dis­ cuss options for fire ser­ vice. Included in this meeting will be the Irving Town­ ship Board, Yankee Springs Township and Thornapple Township Board. Boysen will stress to all those attending that this is "an informational meeting regarding the fire authority system." Topics discussed with Harvey will include "how it operates, benefits and disadvantages and how an authority is set up." He also emphasized that this will not be a debate among those holding op­ posing positions, rather it is an opportunity to have questions answered by Harvey. The individual boards will then be able to consider the information and decide on possible op­ tions. In other business last week, the members of the Thornapple Township Board approved of the re­ zoning request made by Jack Spencer to rezone 38 1/2 acres of his property. The change’from A-R to R-R was recommended by the Thornapple Township Planning Commission. Dick Reyff was ap­ pointed to attend the OUR Land Committee meetings and serve as a liaison back •to -tftr -tcrwnshfp ‘ Strirfey4 Eaton was appointed as the Township Board's rep­ resentative to the Local Development Finance Au­ thority. Planner Geoff Moffat noted that work continues at the Planning Commis­ sion on amendments to the noise ordinance. He re­ minded trustees that the surveys to assist in revis­ ing the village and town­ ship master plans will go out in the next "Town Crier." The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Board is March 12 at 7 p.m. in the township hall. HASTINGS 4 1.8OO-S35-7 2O3 Sta4«u«w Gtv«« YOU j RO HANNIBAL R ■ 1 35 4 10 6 45. 9 20 ■ ORECESS SCHOOL'S OUT ■ (G) Mam.XTMW M«riM ■ 12 50 2 35 4 50. 7 00. 9 10 ■ VALENTINE <R) ■ 12 10. 2 20. 4 40 7.10 9 40 ■ ESCANABA IN DA B MOONLIGHT (PG-13) 12 30 2 30. 4 30. 7 20, 9 30 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 20. 2001/Page 3 Basic genealogy research information presented by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Pat Schenk presented some basic information for researching a family tree at a discussion group Feb. 14 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. She noted that large numbers of people arc finding their roots these days, in part because computer networking and shared data bases of fam­ ily histories has made the research much easier than it used to be. People have begun the pursuit of a lineage for a number of reasons — to re­ solve unanswered ques­ tions, to be eligible to join the Mayflower Society or Daughters of the Revolu­ tion or other heraldry soci­ eties, to establish connec­ tions to famous persons, for religious reasons, to understand history in a personal way, to find liv­ ing relatives, or to re­ search a medical family history. A number of methods and resources can be used to put together a family history, Schenk said. She started with a com­ puter program. Family Tree Maker and has used it for several years. She now has about 3,000 peo­ ple in her data base going to far reaching branches of her family, over several centuries, including one branch going back to the 1500s when an ancestor first came to this conti­ nent. keep these kinds of records, including city di­ rectories, telephone books, cemetery records, military lists, ship passenger lists, indexes, state census, obituaries and more. HUGE USED BOOK SALE One Day Only Friday, March 2 7 a.m 7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit iBk Schenk explained how one flowery obituary for a great-great grandmother, Elizabeth Boden, bom in 1836. told her parents' names, where they were from, that she had married twice, and named children from the first marriage. The first husband died at age 29 from an injury, af­ ter which she moved from Virginia to Illinois. She remarried William Boden, Schenk’s great-great grand­ father. Four children were born, and names were given. Two sisters were listed, with married names and places of residence, but it turned out that only Elizabeth had descendants. But the obituary led to many avenues of possible research. One very good resource can be church records. Some churches are scrupu­ lous about keeping them, and if family ancestors were part of the congrega­ tion, the information will be available. The Church of the Lat­ ter-day Saints is a valu­ able source for lineages all over the world, whether of that denomination or not. The church keeps the records because of a belief that living family members can make special covenants with deceased ancestors to unite families for eternity. In order to do this, members must first identify these ancestors, and the church has gath­ ered genealogy records from all over the world. These records are made Schenk has used books from the Caledonia library, TK vocal, instrumental students going to state Three Thomapple Kellogg High School students earned Division I ratings Feb. 10 at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association District Festival at Hudsonville High School and will move on to the state festival March 24. Seven events were entered by TKHS. Sophomore Tricia Nelson earned a first divi­ sion rating on her flute solo and will be making her sec­ ond appearance at the state festival at WMU. Also quali­ fying for the state festival were senior Matt Newmyer and sophomore Maegan McKee, who received a first division rating for their aho saxophone duct. The Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVM) vocal festival was held Saturday. Feb. 3 at Grand Valley State University. TKHS entered 13 THE WINTER BLAHS SPECIAL Experience a relaxing Pedicure * Pat Schenk in our NEW spa! ...includes a FREE soothing events in the festival, receiv­ ing six first division ratings. Soloists earning first divi­ sion honors were juniors Johanna Stevens, Amy Herring, Mike Scaturro, and senior Tami Smith. Jacki Mann and Johanna Stevens also earned a first division rating for their duet. Juniors Amy Herring, Kristen Weaver, and Jessica Wilson earned a first division rating for their trio. All of these students will move on to compete in the state festival at GVSU April 20 and 21. The TK Honors Choir has selected its Mid-Winter Concert for Thursday, Feb. 22, in the high school audi­ torium. Patrons should note that the concert will have an early starting time of 7 p.m. The concert contains something for all ages. Parents can enjoy classic jazz tunes like “April in Paris,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and “S’ Wonderful." The younger generation will be treated to a medley from the Schoolhouse Rock series, which used to be seen fre­ quently on Saturday morn­ ing television. Also planned is a rousing rendition of “The Auctioneer “ The concert is free of charge Parafin Hand Dip for dry rough hands Contempo Salon Cl Jidl S/uwia frnhunpjDkaxii SaLon (jda Uw qjiIIac gamih/ Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1095 Correction: The present Caledonia Library was incorrectly identified as the one-time United Methodist Church in an article on Caledonia’s history in the Feb 13 issue of the Sun and News. Il was instead the United Brethren Church some of which are listed near the end of this article, to help her in her search. Those beginning their own research will need to list everyone known in their lineage. Information on births, deaths, mar­ riages, dates, places they have lived and when, all will be helpful in the search. Interviewing family members for the informa­ tion they have is the next step to round out the in­ formation. Schenk advises tape recording family sto­ ries. She says to document who told which story, and who provided bits of in­ formation. Later, discrep­ ancies may be made more clear if the source can be traced. Family records, such as photos, letters, Bibles, scrapbooks, diaries, legal documents, military records, baby books, school records, obituaries, public records, deeds, in­ dexes all will yield differ­ ent kinds of information. Researching public records, for births, mar­ riages, deaths, etc., can be easy in some cases, and hard in others. These records may be available at city, township, county and state levels. Social Security Death Indexes and the census from every 10 years since the 1700s is available. Send money and self addressed stamped envelopes to cover copy­ ing and mailing costs. Schenk said if a lot of information is being sought, it is best to go to the geographic location of the family branch being searched. Libraries and historical societies often Ideally, the search con­ nects relatives who will enjoy sharing all they can. either by letter or in chat rooms set up for interested parties. Tmes occasionally can be set up to discuss a particular topic or family branch or time period on the Internet. Sharing information is allowed, except Schenk warned against revealing specific birth dates and names of any one living. She uses years of birth when sharing information, except with well known family members. Schenk said sometimes some relatives will not want to reveal any information. She said this usually means there is an aspect to the history which is shady or secret. Sometimes different ver­ sions of a relative's life emerge, and conflicts de­ velop. That is another rea­ son for documenting every bit of information. Public records can be incorrect, depending on the informant who gave the background information to the public agent. Ultimately after names arc gathered, it is the unique de­ tails of family stories that make a lineage relevant to a family character. The qualitative information makes the rich tapestry of family history within the larger framework of a na­ tional history. Jim Oldfield, who at­ tended the discussion and who has written and pub­ lished Your Family Tree Using Your P.C., said it is good to get second and third sources for information when possible, and to document every one. Schenk brought several books with her. including some of the following; Trace Your Family Tree, published by the American Genealogy Research Insti­ tute. The Source. by Arlene Eakle and Johni Cerny. The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Vai D. Greenwood. How to Trace Your Family Tree, by David Poteet. Finding Your Roots, by Jeanc Westin, How to Find Your Family Roots, by Timothy Field Beard, and Denise DeMong, The Genealogist's Hand­ book, by Raymond S Wright III, Organizing Your Family History Search, by Sharon Carmack. The Genealogists Companion and Sourcebook, by Emily Anne Kroom, Virtual Roots, by Thomas Kemp, and Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors by Bertram H. Groenc. Librarian Jane Heiss said there are more resources. Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs by Maureen Taylor is a new book. A video, Do Your Family Tree, is also available. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! One vacation Why Wait? See for yourself why we call it “Fun Shipi’ cruising. You’ll enjoy incredible destinations. Fabulous meals. Excellent service. 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Lisa Segard, who organizes the observance of Arbor Day locally, said she was very excited about receiving the grant. Every little step toward planting more trees helps to advance Caledonia toward a goal of becoming an urban forested area. The schools have been cooperating in an effort to plant more trees in the village by planting many species of trees, with the cooperation of FFA students, in a large area between the sewer treatment plant and the schools transportation facility. Trees along a line bordering the Glen Valley residential subdivision also have been planted, but there is a percentage of failure of some trees each season. Another grant to replace trees there has been received. School children from Emmons Lake will be helping to replace these trees this spring. Each student will have his or her name tag on the tree, to help children identify personally with the community-wide effort. The program is administered by the Forest Management Division's Urban and Community Forestry Program. The funding is from the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry Program. Caledonia has been designated a "Tree City USA" for several years The new village master plan recently recognized that trees planted within the village help to give it a unique rural character officials would like to encourage now and into the future. A Tree City USA designation is bestowed on a village, town or city by the National Arbor Day Founda­ tion after it has passed an ordinance for planting and maintaining trees, estab­ Council's program to be designated as one of the na­ tion’s "Tree Cities." Arbor Day was first pro­ posed in 1872 by Sterling Morton of Nebraska as a way to encourage planting trees on the grasslands of his state. By 1894. the idea had been adopted by all the states and now is observed in other countries as well. In Michigan, the last full week of April usually is designated as the official time for Arbor Day cere­ monies. lished a tree committee and a budget for tree care. Regular local Arbor Day celebrations are a part of the National Arbor Day Obser­ vance. The planting of trees is earned out with the coop­ eration of the National Forestry Service to plant trees within the nation's vil­ lages. towns and cities. In 1994 a tulip poplar seedling from a tree George Washington planted at Mount Vernon in 1785, was donated by the village's tree committee. The baby tree was planted at Caledonia El­ ementary School, and was the last step in the Village THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH _ _ _ _ _ LOCAL______ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Living UPbn/Sert'ing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891 0281 AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESI )AY . 9 30 a m. 10:45 a m .6:00 p.m. Family Night 6-JO p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M Ul I I T CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -0576 Meeting at the Cron Cree* Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Pastor Chris lage Worship Leader Denny Houma Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 7^9:30^ [ AM 1 Worship; 11.00 AM Church Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America y^Nighl^Z 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northnest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 CWA with a taring heart for our tommunin and the world" Sundas Worship 9 30am 4600pm (Child 4 Adult * (During the School Year) Rev. R Scott Gw»*w. Pastor LyweHe Spnk, iouth Leader Al Tiemeyer. Cammnnay CoRing Church Office (616) *01-1512 M-37 at 100th Si X CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST February 25 Transfiguration Sunday I uke 9 28-36 (Jesus transfigured on the mountaintop) Sermon Topic “I Can See Clearly Now" Choir Anthem “Majesty"____________________ Worship Sen ice 10:30 aan. Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Care) Rev Sorman Kohns 616-891-816^ 250 Vmc Sow -ChurchOffice 616^914669 Fax 89I4M8 w voa caiedomaunh. erg M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Brace N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan 1). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School . . Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs . 9:45 a in. 11:00 a.m 6:00 p in 6 45 p in 6:45 p in VW oo web site www onghtsde org Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE "H'e are changed by God s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a in Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m Sunday School .1115 a m Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One nttk east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P AJams Phone 891-8440 GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 War MI79 iCW Koavtev Road) W»ImL MU9MI • ■•95-YW Meeting you. wv friends and \our famih right where you re a: through Rein«« Messages DyBMKMMUC Quality Child Carr a&d Programs GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 830 WcntepHom. and II CO am CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 u m Evening Worship 6 00 p tn Pastor Roger Bulfman • Church Office: 868-0191 www lakcsKkxommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave RAY T0TXSFA1). PaMor SORMAN KSORR Awrute Pasw 891-8028 • e-mail leighlondiserv net 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School..................... 11:00 a m. Adult Bible Class 1100 a.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friend* 6201 Whitncv villc Avenue. Alto YOU ARE INVITED UZfje (BID tEimc iFletljoiJist Cljiird) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 SUNDAY 8:30 & II a.m., 6 p.m. C hurch School, Sunday 9 45 am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 (M) a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted io one another in hruiherly love 8:30 a m 9:45 a m 11 00 a m Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert (ierke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891-8688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Mkidievffe Morning Wonhip 9 30 a m 9 45 a m 11:00 a.m Ret Lee Zuchman QYvuicn Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH C hiidren s Worship and Nuncry 9 45am Learning for ail 6pm Adult and youth intcractuxt with God and others Puppet ministry for kids 8546 wrufneYzie Ave ar 84m st • 891 8661 Multiple Staff Serving Your Community Campus for Ministry Sunday School 930 a m Suxlay Momng Woohp 1030 am Meemg ai cr<xe* on /At’ne/'rtte A/e Scraay Evenrg Woahp 6 00 p m Wed Mk>eeii froyer A &t*e Study 700 pm Qev Thoma 9uys Pas»or • ^ev Kar donor. Aaoc fwcx Aeos’e org Call for a schedule of choices Peace Reformed Church 616-891-8119 On M-37 between Caledonia and Middles die the Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord " Meeting at Caledonia High School �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 20. 2001 /Page 5 Middle schoolers reaching out to help Colorado child bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Marcy Uyl’s career classes at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School have a friendly competition going and it benefits a child they have never met. Students in the careers classes have been selling hearts during lunch hours. The money they raise will be donated to help Casey Reynolds, a 6-year-old boy who lives in Denver, Colo. Casey is the grandson of teacher Phyl Miner. He has been diagnosed as autistic and his parents are working on what may be a cure for his illness. Research done by Casey’s mom. Kathy, suggests mercury used to preserve immunizations may be responsible for his autism and other medical problems. Last year Kathy read an article on the Internet posted by the Autism Research Institute "Autism: A Unique Type of Mercury Poisoning." This article found that symptoms of autism match in more than 80 points with those of mercury poisoning Mercury poisoning may be due to Thimerosal, a preservative used in multidosc vaccines, Casey’s family suggests that until scientific research makes a final determination that children receive Vaccines without Thimerosal. Casey's family is focusing on possible medical treatments, which are not covered by insurance It costs about $150 a month for chelating drugs plus dietary supplements. This chelation therapy may TK Students of the Month announced The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Lindsey Wisniewski. Miranda Covey. Whitney Robertson. Aubrey Raymond, Kaleigh Depew. Kyle Zatzke, (second row) Tara Chambers. Nichole Byars, Danielle Donker, Denise Weeks. Samantha Fliearman, (third row) Dan Parker, Steve Czamowski. Andrew Kalee, Peter Gerrits, (fourth row) Eric Cuneo, Jason Adgate and Craig Batdorff. Program set Shauna Hooper and Crystal Washbum are just two of the students selling hearts to help Casey Reynolds and his family. Casey is pictured in the poster behind the girls. rid his body of mercury and other heavy metals. The family needs to install an in-house sauna. During periods of active detoxification, Casey will need to use a sauna three times a week. He will then need to use the sauna once a week for the rest of his life. The cost of the sauna is approximately $3,500. The cost to install a whole house water filter system to prevent further heavy-metal exposure is CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FREE DEVELOPMENTAL INVENTORY If you are a Caledonia School District resident and you have concerns about your child’s development such as speech concerns, socialization. learning and/or growth development, we will lx? conducting a developmental inventory to identify prescliool aged children who may Ixmvfit from early educational intervention on Friday, March 2, 2001. (The next screening will lx? Ix?ld in tlx? Fall. 2001) You may call and schedule an appointment (8910219) between 8 00 a tn. and 4:00 p.m lliere is no fee for this service 35 $500. Casey's skin even absorbs toxins through his bath water. Casey suffers from excruciating headaches. Cranial, sacral and chiropractic treatments help control these headaches, but they cost $ 1, 120 per month. Casey also needs monthly allergy treatments of $100 each month. This helps expand the number of foods he can eat. Some of the students in Mrs. Uyl’s class had Mrs. Miner when they were at Page, but most of the students are helping someone they have never met. The heart sale continues until the end of February. Parents and the public can stop by the middle school office and make a donation by saying it is for the Casey Fund. One student, Nicole Shoemaker, is putting collection cans around town as well. “Getting Together,” a pro­ gram for junior high teenagers and parents, is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 24. at the Middleville VFW Hall. The dinner will be fol­ lowed at 6:45 by a concert featuring Pure Joy. There will be a freewill offering at the door. For more information, contact Scott and Misty Getter. 4180-2nd Street. 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There arc many reasons to be vegetarian, and in fact, many people want to be vegetarian to remedy health problems and to reduce the risk of major diseases, such as heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I and being overweight. Generally, vegetarian diets are lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and they are higher in fiber from fruits and vegetables, and in complex carbohydrates. Other people choose a vegetarian diet because of religious standards, or be­ cause of animal rights, ethical or humanitarian ideals. Steinbach is a registered dietitian who has had about eight years experience working in a hospital and 11 years as a dietitian for Spartan Foods. A booklet she co-created with Amy Lowry, a vegetarian was handed out in the workshop. There are between eight million and ten million vegetarians in the U.S. at this time. There are many types of vegetarian diets based on different types of foods allowed. 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Calcium is needed by the body to perform a variety of functions. Calcium and iron are lost gradually, and are slow to be replaced, even with high supplemental amounts. Supplemental amounts of calcium are found in fortified orange juice, and in "Silk," a soy milk. It is important for young women to get enough milk before age 35 to build up bone mass. In later years, when women lose bone MM MP MP pm «CUT AND SAVE - BRING TO CLINIC" ■■■ SUPPORT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION REFERRALS HELP KEEP COSTS LOW r ■ DOG-CAT VACCINES ■ VACCINES FOR LICENSINC/SAFETY OF YOUR PETS . LOW COST - HIGH QUALITY • $15.00 EACH. NO EXAM FEE | ARK VETERINARY ■ SMALL ANIMAL HOUSE CALLS • MEDICINE & SURGERY | ■I cm. FDfiNIA M-37KEN ’S AUTO REPAIR PLUS EAST SIDE BEHIND DOLLAR STORE t •' SATURDAY - FEB. 24-3-5 P.M. DUTTON - NO CLINIC THIS YEAR - TOWNSHIP PROTECTING OTHER VETS FEES WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT - L JUUUS D.V.M • 1-800-4-ARKVET mass, supplementing cal­ cium is also important. Iron is readily supplied in red meats, so vegetarians need foods fortified with "hem-iron." Orange juice helps in iron absorption. Raisins contain iron, and several cereals are fortified with iron. It is still possible, even in a vegan diet, to supply all necessary nutrients, Steinbach said. She said it could be very easy to find enough products and pre-prepared vegetarian foods to supply a healthy vegetarian diet. All three leading diseases are related to diet and lifestyle, she said. Cancer risk is reduced by half in those people who eat five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. (A serving is about 1/2 cup) These fruits and vegetables contain natural substances that fight cancer. They can be served in five different forms; as juice, fresh, frozen, dried or canned, and are still ef­ fective. They contain anti­ oxidants which counteract many dangerous chemicals and free radicals which contribute to cancer and are now included in foods, such as in lunch meats, like nitrates and nitrosomines. Permanent weight loss is related to diets containing more fruits and vegetables. By contrast, meals and snack foods are usually high in fats and cholesterol. They are very concentrated and low volume by comparison to vegetarian foods, which are high in fiber and high volume. Non-vegctarians com­ monly eat too much meat at a meal. "You only need a portion equal to the size of the palm of one's hand," Steinbach said. Large por­ tions of foods of concen­ trated calories are a major cause of weight gain, she said. People who do not want to be vegetarian can still reduce the problems asso­ ciated with meat by reducing meat and supplementing Continued next page We May Be Able To Reduce Your Health Insurance Costs We Offer A Variety of Health Insurance Plans • Major Medical Plans • Short Term Major Medical Plan • Medicare Supplement For Individuals, Families and Employee Groups FaT American Community 1 Mutual Insurance Company ~ S' * U . 4 V - STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 891*9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML'February 20. 2001/Page 7 From previous page their diet with a substantial amount of vegetable protein foods. Meat is not the only source for protein, she ex­ plained There are many plant based foods that sup­ ply protein, and combina­ tions of foods bring com­ plementary amino acids together, to make complete proteins in the vegetarian diet. Perhaps those on vegan diets most need this information. Diabetes is a disease considered to be almost an epidemic, with many chil­ dren getting it. It is closely related in adults to extra weight. When there is too much fat in the cells, the cellular insulin can t be used ef­ fectively, she explained. It changes the cellular chem­ istry and lets sugar in. Fat in the diet takes the longest to digest. Sugar and carbohydrates arc used the most quickly. Proteins seem to keep the blood sugar in balance the best, she said. Discussion from those attending revealed some places to find plant based foods arc at health food stores, food co-ops. Seventh Day Adventist stores, (Apple Valley chain stores) some specialty stores, such as Forest Hill Farms, on Cascade in Grand Rapids, and also many items arc available m many grocery chain stores, such as D&W and Meijcrs, and Spartan Stores. Steinbach focused pri- Dr. Noah returns to join Cherry Valley Family Care Shari Steinbach, a registered dietitian, talks about the benefits and problems in vegetarian diets. marily on finding products in the stores people are al­ ready used to for conve­ nience and to allow a gradual change in lifestyle. Soy in the form of tofu or bean curd, textured protein and cheese are good protein sources, she explained. Soy products contain a vegetable form of estrogen, considered good or bad, depending on a person's needs. It can be helpful for menopausal women. Another product, temph, is a denser form of soybean curd. Miso is a fermented product used to flavor soups and sauces. Vegic-burgers come in several brand names, like ur-ir A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. 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Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, and completed a three-ycar family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, where he is currently a faculty member. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. Both doctors will provide care to patients of all ages, including obstetrical care. For more information about Cherry Valley Family Care, or to make an appointment, call 795-4434. Boca-Burgers or Morn­ ingstar Garden Vegieburgers. Textured protein is sometimes dry, and is used like hamburger, or mixed with ground turkey and seasonings for a burger like flavor. It is used in "burgers," lasagna or with other pastas, and in "Mex­ ican" dishes. For those who eat poultry, the fat and cholesterol can be reduced with textured protein. Vegetarian soy cheeses, made by Galaxi Foods can be found in most super­ markets. Soy milk is found in the dairy cases of most chains these days as well. It has as much calcium as milk. It has 3.5 grams of fat per cup, more than is in skim milk. But about 35 percent of the calories of a cup of 2 percent milk are fat calories, she cautioned. "Silk" comes in several flavors, vanilla, mocha, chocolate and plain. Hummis is a spread made from ground chick peas, which is also high in protein. Some high protein plant foods include peanut butter or soy nut butter (which has 60 percent less fat than peanuts), vegetarian baked beans and refried beans, soy cheese, black soybeans, soups with lentils and carrots, high in fiber, and low in fat and cholesterol. Tortillas, served with beans, salsa, and soy cheddar cheese are very satisfactory, she said. For vegetables, Steinbach said to start with meal starters, which have a sauce in the package of mixed frozen vegetables, and to add tofu, and to marinate it in the sauce before cooking. Soy bars are widely available in drug stores and groceries. They contain protein, are sweet, can be high calorie, but have little fat and no cholesterol. They are basically a snack. There are other snacks and desserts, with recipes in the book, for strawberry banana smoothies using soy milk, for oatmeal raisin cookies, brownies, and tofu cheesecake, which is very low in calories. The booklet listed two full weeks of typical vege­ tarian menus, which would provide all dietary needs, MMMb -*iw *aJ Drs. Douglas Smendik (left) and Christopher Noah. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads For You and Your Family For Your Community For Generations to Come Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. 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The Barry Communrty Foundation can work with you, your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. P.O. Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hasbngs, Ml 49056 Phone 616-9454)526 * Fax: 616-945-4536 Email: bd@wmis.net Website; wwwbarryd.org �Page 8<The Sun and News Middleville Ml/February 20. 2001 Engagements Newman-Striegle H. Mark Newman of Mid­ dleville and Sandra and Steve Fox of Freeport, are proud to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Shannon M. Newman, to Kenneth A. Stncglc, son of Eugene and Ruth Strieglc, of Dorr. The bride-to-be, is a 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. The groom-to-be is a 1985 graduate of Hopkins High School and a 1994 graduate of Grand Valley State Uni­ versity. An Aug. 18, 2001 wed­ ding is planned. Ben McDuffee named Eagle Scout of Year Lass-Lyons Jerry and Janice Lass of Dorr announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Amy Sue, to Christopher Michael Lyons, son of Myk and Car­ olyn Lyons of Caledonia. The future bride of Grandville is a graduate of Wayland Union High School and Exel Academy of Cos­ metology The groom elect of Grandville is a graduate of South Christian High School and works for Andy Eagan Plumbing. An April 28, 2001, wed­ ding is being planned. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Al the gray bam or call 945-9105 Harper-Matson exchange vows In September, Sarah Jo Matson and Christopher James Harper celebrated their marriage in St. James Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. The bode is the daughter of Mark and Joyce Matson of Middleville. The groom is the son of Loren and Sandy Harper of Grand Rapids. Alice and LcAnn Matson attended the bndc as maids of honor. Sarah Ramey was the bridesmaid. American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE (Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville) 14 New Model Homes Many on wooded garage lots Special on any model home purchased before April 15th, 2001 Chris Dehos served as best man. Scott DeYoung and Harm Hamstra were groomsmen and ushers. Matt Schmidt also served as an usher. Austin Matson was the ringbearer. Spring retreat planned at Peace Reformed Peace Reformed Church invites community women to attend a spring retreat from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Mary Ann Oatis will be the speaker at the event. She is the mother of three grown children and a grandmother of six. She has been teaching an in-depth weekly Bible study for 11 years. Oatis says, “The Lord has kept her in that position because she is a slow learn­ er.” She will be sharing from her own experiences and from the Bible about the dif­ ficulties and victories of “following Jesus as a true disciple.” The church is located on M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville. The event is free, and will include lunch and an afternoon snack. Reservations are required and may be placed until Saturday, March 10, by calling 891-8420. Call for Classifieds American Manufactured Living, Inc. For further information call CAROLE at 616-891*2225 7447 Gallop • Caledonia, Ml Ben McDuffee by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Ben McDuffee must have thought two years ago that his Eagle Scout project would be difficult, but doable. Two years later he has learned that diffi­ cult has both reality and rewards. McDuffee, a member of Boy Scout Troop 105 in Middleville, suggested more than two years ago to the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education that for his Eagle Scout project he remove the old bleachers on the home side of the football field and replace the "M" of whitewashed stones with a concrete ”TK," which would be eas­ ier to maintain. Following approval of his suggestion and public­ ity about his project, the community came out to protest. It turned out that the "M" has great sym­ bolic and sentimental value. Eventually, following the formation of a commit­ tee and lots of discussion, McDuffee changed his pro­ ject. He did organize a group of volunteers to re­ move the old bleachers, saving the school district money. He also raised money for a school mas­ cot, which has been fea­ tured at local parades and games to help raise com­ munity spirit. The ”M" stayed, but it has been joined since by a lage *TK" painted on the new concession building that overlooks the football tickl Even with all the frustra­ tion McDuffee went through, he looks back on the experience as a post-tive one. For his hard work and effort, he received his Eagle Scout designation On Feb. 3, he was also selected as Eagle Scout of the Year by the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council He was also presented with the Roger B. Chaffee Red Arrowman award on Jan. 27 for his service to scouting and to the com­ munity. McDuffee continues his interest in scouting. He has been very active with summer camp and assists with the annual Cub Scout hike. He is a junior al Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, but is already thinking about his future career in communications and public relations. He is leaning toward applying to Florida State University. Lori Brinks, his scout leader, praised McDuffee for seeing his project through even when people responded negatively to his efforts. She noted that only 2 percent of Boy Scouts ever achieve the Eagle Scout designation. McDuffee lives in Mid­ dleville with his parents Steve and Linda, brother Jared and sister Jill. He serves on the Diversity Council, high school ser­ vice team and plays base­ ball. 845-955401 1-809-870-7885 AUTOMOTIVEBy:REPAIR Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Year* Serving You! 24 hours a day, 616-698-7375 7 days a week 5520 68th St., (S£ corner of Mth and Broadmoor) For Sun & News Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering &. Suspension • Mufflers MTIONMs! Shocks &. Struts • lune-ups ________ 500 ft. East of Broadmoor �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 20. 2001 /Page 9 Floyd J. Kaminski MIDDLEVILLE - Floyd J. Kaminski, age 75, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001 at Metropolitan Hos­ pital. Grand Rapids. Mr Kaminski was bom on May 4, 1925 in Manistee. Michigan the son of Leo and Verna (Steinberg) Kaminski. He was raised and attended school in Manistee. Floyd proudly served his country in the United States Army and was wounded in Korea, had shrapnel in both legs and right arm He received the Purple Heart. National Defense Service Medal. Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). He was married to Margaret R. Foster on Aug. 4. 1963 in Grand Rapids, and later moved to Middleville. He was employed at Bradford White Corp. He attended the Middleville United Methodist Church, and devoted his life to his fami­ ly He is survived by two step-sons, Carl D. Foster. Betty Jean Hill MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Betty Jean Hill, age 63, of Middleville, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001 at her home. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Mrs Hill was born on Nov 26, 1937 in Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Kidder) Wilson. She is survived by her husband. Gary; daughter. Tamera Hill of Middleville; son, Mitchell Hill of Middleville; and sister. Marguerite (Sager “Jr”) Miller of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. David C. Foster, and one step-daughter. Linda L. Garbow. all of Middleville; one brother. Ted Kaminski of Manistee, eight step­ grandchildren; six great step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephew s. He was preceded in death by his wife. Margaret R. Kaminski. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville. The Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Grand Rapids. Memorials may be made to the chanty of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Baseball and softball players attending the March 3 clinic will be instructed in various skills such as hitting, fielding and throwing. (Photo provided) Baseball, softball clinic scheduled for March 3 Believe it or not, it s time for baseball and softball again. The Thomapple Kellogg baseball and softball teams, led by coaches Tom and Deb Ellinger, have again volunteered their time and skills to lead a March 3 batting, throwing and fielding There will be a registration booth with YMCA representatives on hand to help the players register for the upcoming seasons. GREAT GIFT! Michigan Streams and Lakes Stream MAP Doris O. Soule KALAMAZOO Mrs Doris O. Soule, age 101, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14. 2001 at in Carveth Village Middleville She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Soule. She is survived by her clinic from 1-3 p.m. in the McFall Elementary School gymnasium. The second annual clinic is sponsored by the Barrv County YMCA. The baseball and softball players will be instructed in various skills such as son. William (Polly) Soule; two granddaughters; and three great grandchildren Memorial services and arrangements will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. oi Michigan Why every fisherman and boater needs this map A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. 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M*43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 1 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/February 20. 2001 | Jumping for joy and a good cause The fifth Jump Rope for Heart on Feb. 14 at Lee Elementary school raised more than $13,810 for the American Heart Association. Students took turns jumping. Parent and high school student volunteers were praised by Physical Education teacher Joanne Desy for helping make the event a success. Learning about taxes at TKHS YMCA news CPA Stacey Willshire talked to the work experience students at Thornapple Kellogg High School about taxes. She reviewed forms and went over how to fill out a 1040 EZ return. The students meet monthly with counselor Nancy Iveson to review work related issues. YMCA of Barry County Middleville Coed Volleyball League Outer Edge................. 17-1 Ted’s Radiator Service 11-7 Getty Realty............... 8-10 Buxton Builders . .0-18 In between jumping students read while waiting for their next turn. ‘Oklahoma’ production planned at South Christian (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Rodgers’ and Kammerstein’s musical Oklahoma will be presented March 22-24 at the South Christian auditorium. All performances will ♦♦ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality’ dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, at $4.50 each will go on sale Monday, March 19. Set in Oklahoma around 1907, the year it became a state, the musical tells the story of two sets of mixedup couples. Everyone thinks that Laurey (Laura Estelle) should go to the up-coming social with Curly (BJ. Ellens). Instead, she goes with the mysterious hired hand Jud Fry (Dan Estelle) to spite Curly. Curly responds by inviting Gertie Cummins (Nancee Moes), a girl with an obnoxious laugh. Aunt Eller (Erica Hier) tries to bring her wis­ dom to bear on this seeming­ ly star-crossed relationship Only time will tell what will happen between Laurey and Curly. Similar to ‘Curly and Laurey, the relationship between Ado Annie (Nicole VanderLaan) and Will Parker (Tim Schaaf) brings uncertainty, though more humorously, to the stage. » turned from Kansas City where he was not only amazed by its mod­ ernizations, but also lucky enough to win $50, the exact amount needed to “win” the hand of his love Ado Annie. She, however, has also been taken up by the Persian ped­ dler Ali Hakim (Jason Noteboom), a man of mer­ chandise and intentions. Will wants to marry Ado Annie, and Ali would like to get away from her. Even though that sounds easy to resolve, intervention by Andrew Carnes (Eric Vanlet), Ado Annie’s father, adds a twist that makes Ali’s “escape” more difficult, and Will’s quest more urgent. In the midst of the conflict and resulting humor of the mixed up couples is the larg­ er conflict between the farm­ ers and the cowboys. Added in the ‘age-old conflict’ between men and women, the challenges of frontier life, and classic sons like “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” and “Oklahoma.” �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 20. 2001/Page 11 ‘Shepherd’s Story’ Easter series set at local church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Middleville will offer a new session of “The Shepherds Story." a morn­ ing story break time for moms and. or dads and their preschoolers. The Easter story will be told at the church dunng the six Thursday morning ses­ sions from 9 to 10 a m., beginning March 1, and run­ ning through April 5. On Saturday, April 7, at 10 am., the children s program will finish up with a giant egg hunt at the second annual “Eggstravaganza” held on the church grounds. Pastor Tony Sikora extends a welcome to moms and dads to come take a break with their preschool­ ers (ages 2-5), and enjoy a time of Bible stories, activi­ ties and snacks. Good Shepherd Lutheran is located 1/4 mile west of M-37 at 908 Main St. Registration for this program is not required. Parents with any questions may call Sikora at 795-2391. The Aliens at Page Elementary School left that building with the help of their friends Alien adventure Learning about art Artist Rick Schaafsma works with students Justin Van Wagoner and Jackie Allerding. Teacher Jamie Bowman thinks working with the artist helps improve student self-esteem, gives them perspective and another outlet to express themselves. One of the pictures produced by the students will be displayed in a Very Special Arts display later this year. Family Dentistry of Caledonia They landed at Lee Elementary School but no one knows how long they will stay or where they will go next Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Samantha Vandersloot is Rotary Student of the Month Jerry Robinson, civics, world geography and school law instructor at Thomapple Kellogg High School, has nominated senior Samantha Vandersloot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David and Judith Vandersloot of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for January. Samantha was nominated for being an exemplary stu­ dent and individual. While maintaining over a 4.0 grade point average, she has won many honors in 4-H, includ­ ing the top ten leader in Barry County on three dif­ ferent occasions. “Samantha takes being a role model for younger stu­ dents very seriously." Robinson said. As a teen leader, she assists leaders in running meetings for all of her three 4-H clubs. She is m charge of the advanced obedience group and the advanced showmanship class at her canine 4-H meetings. Accepting new patients Rotary honor “as a result of her earnest dedication to 4-H and to her community,” Robinson said. Future plans include a prevet major in the Lyman Briggs School at Michigan State University. New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891*0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Welcome Home! Christopher Noah, M.D. Samantha Vandersloot She has also given many demonstrations on rabbit showmanship and has assist­ ed in running registration at the 4-H rabbit shows. Vandersloot also has been a member of the 4-H advisory council for two years and represented Barry County at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. Georgia last fall. She was chosen for the Call945-9554for Sum News ACTION-Ms! Christopher Noah, M.D., board certified family practitioner, is returning to his hometown of Middleville, to join the practice of Douglas Smendik, M.D., board certified family practitioner. They will begin practicing together on April 1 as Cherry Valley Family Care. Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. Cherry’ Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 Partners in your healthcare, left Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. Pennock HeJlhcart- Services �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 20. 2001 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting MEETING NQI1GE A* Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7 00 p m on Wednesday. February 21. 2001. at the Caledonia Township/Viilage Hail 250 Maple Street Caledonia Michigan NOTE Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 4 PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the January 17. 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting B Minutes of the January 31. 2001 Special Board of Trustees Meeting C Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action D Approval to Pay Bills E. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances 1) Country Meadows Village MHP. L LC - Request to rezone property from both PUD Planned Unit Development and R-R Rural Residential to MHC Manufactured Housing Comm F Treasurer s Report G Building Department Report H Utilities Report 6 INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF A. None 8 CORRESPONDENCE A None 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Resolution - To accept assessment roll and set pubic heanng date - NW sewer B Resolution - To accept assessment roil and set public heanng date • NW water C Motion - Regarding PTAS Agreement 10 NEW BUSINESS A Presentation - By the Kent County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of T-ansportabon - Roads and Funding B Presentation - By Pat Snyder and JiM Cardwell Paying the Township Bills C Discussion - To Authorize tne Establishment of the Caledonia Charter Township Community Foundation 11 BOARD COMMENTS. 12 PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 13. ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia February 12. 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present. Absent Approval of Consent Agenda Public Comments Written Correspondence Conflict of Interest i absention from item #2 under Unfinished Business Village Managers Report FEMA - The village was able to NOTICE LAWN MAINTENANCE BID Caledonia Township is excepting bids for lawn care of their facilities If you are interested in submitting a bid you may pick up a packet of the specs at the Caledonia Township Office, 250 Maple St., Caledonia. Ml or you may call the Township Clerks' office at 891-0070 and request to have them sent to you. Bids are due in the office at noon on Wednesday, March 7, 2001. The bid will be awarded at the March 21, 2001 board meeting. NOTICE The Thornapple Township Board, at a regular meeting, February 12, 2001, took action RZ-18 Notice: The following described property was re-zoned from AR district to RR district pursuant to the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance parcel #08-14-021 -014-00, except west 1/2 thereof the Parcel #08 14-021-014-10 and except Parcel #08 14-021-014-20 and is generally located at 4675 Bender Rd The Zoning map change shall be effective on publication Ordinance No. 01-1 A copy of the zoning ordinance map and accompanying resolution is available during regular office hours at tne Tnornapple Township Hall. 200 E Main PO Box 459. Middleville, Ml 49533 Donna Stagray, Clerk Tnornapple Township apply Snow Removal Relief The amount applied for is $4400 00. Mailboxes that have been damage due to snow removal by the village will be replaced by the village Software needs to be looked into to replace Fundbalance Suggestions for new software are welcome Mayor Exchange Day some is interested in participating in the day Must be kept within a 70 mile radius Presidents Report Oppor­ tunity of Live Stock Grazing on the property of the Sewer Plant Running sheep wiU cut the cost of mowing and up keep of the grounds. Questions to look into are Liability. Zoning Ordinance. Bidding This issue is to be investigated further Unfinished Business South Rodgers Court Budget Amendment of $8 000 00 for agreed upon share of street construction costs - On Hold. Storm Sewer Outlet Easement to Village Sewer Plant property to Dykema Excavator, Inc., Motion earned. Michigan Department of Transportation Traffic Study of M37 - Study to be conducted. New Business: R01-Q3 MIOSHA Inspection Procedure for the Village of Caledonia Motion was made to accept the manual with the changes said made excluding names with Village Manager, Village President Utilities Supenntendent. All Ayes. Motion Carries. R01-04 Appointment of .Daryl Penfold. Village President. Sandy Ayers. Village-Manager, John 'Buff" Rodgers. Utilities Superintendent as contact pen sonal for the MiQSA inspection Procedure Manual. All Ayes, Motion Carried Pubkc Comments (Extended) Council Comments Adjournment Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 Exploring economics Accountant Robert Kinney works with students in Dirk Vandiver's fifth grade class on stock selections. Kinney has added to the students economics knowledge during his discussions with the class. Pay raises approved by Middleville Village Council eight-inch mains. Grucsbeck reported that he was still negotiating with the stale to sec whether this project could become part of the grants they are seeking • Was told by Sgt Tony Stein that the sheriffs de­ partment now has a new 800 megahertz radio sys­ tem that will allow police departments to communi­ cate more easily through­ out Michigan. This system is upgradable and may al­ low computer inputs al a later dale. People with scanners will no longer be able to mike up police calls. • Learned that lhe sur­ vey should be going oul in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE lhe Town Crier. Questions Synopsis of Meeting are asked about 29 differ­ ent topics. dated January 19, 2001, in the SYNOPSIS • Was asked by Jack amount of $32,817 40, on a VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, motion made by Mr. Lytle and Spencer to consider at­ MICHIGAN supported by Mrs VandenBerg COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES tending the upcoming sc­ 3 Adjourned the meeting at JANUARY 23, 2001 ries of presentations spon­ A Public Hearing, for the pur­ 7:37 p.m. on a motion made by sored by the OUR Land Mr. Lytle and supported by Mrs pose of hearing citizen comment VandenBerg. Committee. The council regarding police services, was Respectfully submitted, called to order at 7:00 p.m. will discuss this at thenext Citizen comment included sever­ Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk meeting, which is on The complete text of the minutes al positive remarks. The Public may be read at the Village Hall Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m Hearing was adjourned at 7:12 in Village Hall. between the hours of 9.00 am p.m. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday ap­ proved raises for the fi­ nance director and planner. The finance director now will become a salaried po­ sition. The new salary will be $35,875 per year. The village planner's position was raised to $42,500 per year and the township pays half of his salary. Councilwoman Dorothy Corson said she was con­ cerned that the new salary for the finance director was too high and that of the planner was too low. A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of discussing a proposal to establish a Downtown Development Authonty (DDA). was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Citizen comment included posi­ tive remarks. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville Michigan Council was called to order at 7:20 p m. uy Mr Lon Myers Council President of the Village ot Middleville Michigan in the Council Chambe1' of the Village Hall. Members present: Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr Michael Lytle Mr Lon Myers Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr Floyd Bray and Mr William Kenyon The minutes of the January 09 2001 meeting were approved as wntten The Agenda for the meeting was approved as wntten Mr Clair M.iier of Eanr Tech submitted his monthly report ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01002 Downtown Development Authority on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted m 5 Ayes and 2 Absent 2 Approved the invoices She was the only member of council to vote against the recommendation of the Personnel Committee. In other business the council: • Recognized the mem bers of the Thornapplc Kellogg High School girl's cross country team and coach Tammy Benjamin for repeating as Division II state champions last November. • Approved projected water main reconstruction along Grand Rapids and Washington Streets. The existing four- and six-inch mains will be replaced by and 5 00 pm Monday through Friday VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL RUDGET 20012002 & WATER RATES Public Notice is hereby given that on March 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., the Village of Freeport will hold a public heanng at 2000 South State Street, Freeport, Michigan, to hear and consider comments on the proposed Village budget for March 1, 2001 to February 28, 2002 fiscal year A copy of the Budget is available dunng the Library Hours or by calling 765-3808. , The property tax Mileage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be sub­ ject of this meeting Immediately following the budget hearing will be a hearing on the 2001-02 Water Rates. Dawn Yarger, Village Clerk Village of Freeport �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml February 20. 2001 /Page 13 New communications technology to be available to area businesses by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Pete Blackbum of Cale­ donia, president of Millen­ nia Telecom, is introduc­ ing new communications products to the business world, expected to be available in four to six weeks Millennia Telecom is a new company partnered with I-Serve of West Michigan, an Internet Ser­ vice Provider, and brings to businesses both VoIP and CTI. regarded as the most advanced telecom­ munication system with the most features available and at a cost competitive with existing technology. The company will re­ lease reliable Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a system by which voice is transferred over a network inside a business, and Computer Telephony Inte­ gration. (CTI) AH tele­ phone functions will be managed with a computer. Millennia Telecom's VoIP services include complete Computer Tele­ phony Integration, auto at­ tendant, scalability, and unified messaging ser vices. Access to these kind of service products are no longer limited to large corporations. Millennia Telecom brings affordable PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Ad and the Michigan Civil Rights Ad which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. sea. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. ’imitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knoWin;ly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD loll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800 9279275 VoIP to large and small businesses alike, and there is no need to invest in equipment, eliminating the initial cost as well as ser­ vice maintenance needs. "A company with a number of offices can be tied together with a phone system at IServe with a data circuit. Companies can have extensions be­ tween cities and eliminate the need for long distance calls between them," Blackburn said. Blackburn said Millen­ nia Telecom offers the only VoIP with rates of re­ liability that are not just acceptable but excep­ tional. It offers the next step in the communica­ tions industry, facilitating much more affordable telephony systems, in­ creased convenience, no service contracts, very limited maintenance, and far greater scalability, (from 10 to 1,000 exten­ sions and more without additional equipment.) Unified messaging ser­ vices incorporate anytime. anywhere message sending and retrieval, easy user registration, standard and advanced voice messaging functions, complex fax and e-mail reception, simple and powerful administra­ tion and flexible cus­ tomization. "The advantage is, a company can manage all communications with this network. Their phone sys­ tem integrates with their computer system. They can add people to the sys­ tem themselves, "Black­ burn said. "Unified mes­ saging brings all commu­ nication forms together, voice mail, fax, e-mail. It will work with any kind of network, or can use the phone system. We hook it up. There is a minimal amount of equipment to instaH." One of the products of­ fered by the new company is "SANDi", Sound Advan­ tage Natural Dialogue in­ terface, the new way to get and stay connected. The product is being de­ veloped to offer customers The Caledonia Planning picked for vice chairman Commission last week and Ric Parent will serve elected officers for the coming year. Roger Keating was re­ elected to serve as chair­ man of the commission. Keating has stated his intention to retire in the fu­ Deputies from the Barry ture, but has agreed to re­ County Sheriffs Depart­ main on the commission ment are investigating the as long as any activities theft of a large amount of related to the master plan­ beer between Feb. 1 and 1 ning process continue. The from two garages on plan has been approved, Parker Drive in Yankee but details for the Rural Springs Township, accord­ Preservation Zone are to ing to a report. be refined. Ordinance Deputies said several changes to bring the zon­ footprints were found ing ordinance in line with around a vehicle parked in the new plan is expected front of his house which he to require a great deal of followed to his garage work. across the street. Stan McLean was The victim found that Kent County - Michigan Meeting Oates Friday March 2nd 2001 Org Meenng-9 00 A M Monday March 12th, 2001 9:00 A M-12:00 P.M 1 00 PM -5:00 P.M March 21st, 2001 1 00 PM -5:00 P.M. 6 00 P M -9 00 P.M Final Meeting-10:00 AM. All reviews will be heard by appointment only’ For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hatt. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia Ml 49318 Written appeals accepted until Wednesday. March 1481. 2001 The 2000 Kent County Equalization tactorc fcx the Charter Township of Caledonia writ be as toltows Agricultural Industrial as secretary if a stenographer is not present. Deputies probe larcenies 2001 March Board of Review Wednesday something better than the usual mechanized tele­ phone system, which 90% of callers say they find ex­ tremely frustrating. SANDi, with voice recognition capability al­ lows the customer to speak and say what is wanted in order to reach the desired destination. The product offers small and medium sized businesses reliable voice recognition technol­ ogy at an affordable price, by purchase or on a lease Officers chosen for Caledonia Planning Commission Charter Township of Caledonia Wednesday March 14th. 2001 Pete Blackbum 10816 Commercial 1 3200 ResKteneai 10719 10746 Assessor. Edward VanderVnes Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder Dated: February 1st, 2001 TK Senior Parents will meet Feb. 22 The Thomapple Kellogg Senior Parents organiza­ tion will be looking at the funds brought in by the raf­ fles, fund-raising and se­ nior party ticket sales as they make the final deci­ sions for this year s post graduation party on June 2. More parents of graduat­ ing seniors are needed to help this year's party con­ tinue the success of previ­ ous events. The next meeting of se­ nior parents will be at Thursday. Feb. 22, in the Page Elementary cafeteria. Raffle tickets are on sale until March 2 when the winners will be drawn at half-time during the basketball game Tickets are available from senior parents and at local busi- the suspects had entered his unlocked building and stolen 30 cans of beer from a refrigerator inside. Also missing were a number of empty beer cans, police reported. Deputies reportedly ob­ served two sets of foot­ prints that appears to come from the corner of Mac Drive down Parker Drive and appeared to lead up to almost every vehicle on Parker Drive. Several of the vehicles had snow wiped off the windows. on Another victim Parker Drive reported that a 12-pack of beer and two grocery bags of beer were taken from his garage that same night. Police also received a report of work boots being taken from a car on Parker Drive. program. A user would be con­ nected to the party sought, or forwarded to cell or home phones, be able to transfer calls into voice mail, deliver mail to the appropriate destination in a convenient manner, all with spoken commands, removing the need to memorize key sequences or listen to long menus. SANDi also can main­ tain an internal extension list and outside Rolodex, manage a PBX system and maintain a goldmine database all with spoken commands. SANDi won an unprece­ dented 17 "best of show" and "product of the year" awards between 1999 and 2000. Calls can be directed to a person's home by voice. This is an entirely new step in the communica­ tions industry, Blackburn explained. Blackburn has been in­ volved in the industry for more than 15 years. He worked in the field of voice and data cabling fiberoptics, and installed conventional phone sys­ tems. He. with other partners sought aggressively to get involved in this new tech­ nology. and be first in the marketplace with a real VoIP product. Blackbum says the field is extremely competitive. More than 600 companies m the country are working on the technology. A num­ ber of companies are al­ ready set up with fiber op­ tics. most for data circuits. This will go everywhere, and eventually will be able to transmit all forms of communications, in­ cluding television, tele­ phone. high speed Internet access, and video Blackburn says his com­ pany will be six months to one year ahead of the oth­ ers. He said when the In­ ternet becomes fully capa­ ble. it could eliminate long distance. The tech­ nology will change the way everything is done, within the next five to 10 years, he believes. To learn more, call Mil­ lennia Telecom at 1-616575-3390. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING To the property owners, residents ol Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, and all other interested per sons: Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 15, 2001. commencing at 7 30 p m at the township hall located at 284 North Bnggs Road. Middleville, Michigan, concerning the following 1. ZOC 01-02-02, parcel ID No 007-005-00, a request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to rezone the southwest comer of the parcel located on the north side of Bowens Mill Rd. Starting approximately 2,277 feet west ol Payne Lake Rd., then westerly to the center of the section and northerly for 235 feet, from the “Resort and Recreation" Zoning District to the “Residential Low Density" Zoning District and change the master plan. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance will be available, for inspection, during regular busi ness hours and at the time of the public meeting Signed writ ten letters of comment will be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght at or after this public meeting, to make changes in the proposed amendment(s) to the zoning ordinance Please take further notice that Yankee Springs Township will provide individuals with disabilities, necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services as may be required upon five days notice to the township clerk of the need for the same All persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s) David Van Elat, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES MACHINE OPERATOR WAGES STARTING $8.00 TO $9.00 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE CALL 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M. TO 4 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN ST., LAKE ODESSA, Ml E.O.E. �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 20. 2001 Up all night The cake walk was a way to win treats. It was a time for friends to laugh and get their hair done the same On February 9 more than 463 Thomapple Kellogg middle school students spent the night at school. Very few of them spent anytime sleeping. A faculty committee had planned an evening that included everything from movies to a limbo contest. Here Amy Ball sees how low she can go. € There was music from the Snider Sisters There was food until 4:30 a.m. Teachers and parent volunteers baked chocolate chip cookies for a middle of the night treat. The dance started at 1 o'clock in the morning I Teacher Gail Stewart watches Samantha Sturdavant start her ciaymabon movie. Heather Betit and Heather Sparks get some help from teacher Bob Kaminski as they play a computer game Shannon Wingeier is getting her hand painted by high school volunter Garrett Jonker during the lockin. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/February 20, 2001 'Page 15 Chess sparks minds at Thornapple Kellogg The chess club returned to Page Elementary School this month. Fourth and fifth graders fill the cafeteria as they learn strategy and finesse. Coaches Dirk Vandiver, Curt Wissink and Mike Hodges are assisting students The Middle School Chess Club hasn't met this year but Nicole Babcock. Renee Buckowing and Ashley Lewis spent part of the Middle School Lock In at the chessboard. Looking PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one of our Sales Professionals today! • Bill Love • Steve Steward • Jennie Jacobs • Neil Braendle • Cheryl Jones (at Charlotte Litho) Chess can help even the youngest students. Teacher Dirk Vandiver lets McFall student Russell Ellinger demonstrate a move Trojan grapplers win league, district The week in wrestling for coach Tom Lehman's grapplers was one of convincing championships with an aim of advancing to a higher point, possibly the State finals. The Trojans first won the O-K Blue Conference crown Feb. 10 at Byron Center High School. It was the 11th consecutive for Lehman's crew in the Blue. Middleville tallied 233 points and won or finished second in 12 of 14 weight classes. Second place Byron Center had 206 1/2 points. First place finishers for the Trojans were Josh Bowerman at 103, Mike McKeown at 112. Shawn Reil at 135. Jason Doyle at 145). and Brett Vernon at 215. Seconds were garnered by Kyle Fletke at 119. Pat McKeown at 125, Mark Thompson at 140, Mark Price at 145. Kyle McKeown at 160. Bill Romph at 171 and Matt Erb at 189. Records for the season include Bowerman at 36-4, Mike McKeown at 29-11. Shawn Reil at 10-4. Jason Doyle at 14-4. Brett Vernon at 30-6. Kyle Fletke at 3011. Pat McKeown at 28-12, Kyle McKeown at 28-13, Bill Romph at 22-12 and Mau Erb at 30-8. On Thursday. the Trojans (24-6) hosted a Division 11 district that featured rivals Caledonia and Wayland Union. Middleville won both matches with ease. The regional competition will be Wednesday (Feb. 21) at Caledonia High School. 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The Scots pushed the hall up the court and filled the hcxip from the start, leading 16-7 after the first quarter and 27-13 at the half. Klecrsnydcr tallied 11 points in the first half to lead Caledonia’s charge along with Born. But Caledonia’s defensive work was just as impressive. "It was because of our great team defense," was how Klecrsnydcr explained his team’s easy victory. The lead grew to 22 points after three quarters. 43-2I. Highlights during the 16-point Caledonia third stanza were a block by Born at 6:01, a power drive for a score by Josh Swartz, off a sweet dish by Doug Jousma at 4:15 (33-16), a drive by Ogle through the lane for two at 2:25 (35-19) and a bank shot by Travis Slot with 40 seconds remaining (41-21). The runaway was on and Matt Bom (24) sets himself and fires a jumper for two of his 10 markers. Scot Josh Swartz (34) gets in position to rebound, along with Knight Ricky Johnson (14). The Caledonia student section cheers on their basketball team in a runaway triumph for the varsity Scots. all of Scots saw plenty of minutes as a result. Dan Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun Stas, Call'945-9554to'place yourad. Kietzman scored a wide open lay-up with two minutes to go (53-31) and Brian Sevensma connected for two with 1:40 left (5531). "We just wanted to get everyone involved," Kleersnyder said. "It took some pressure off and made things a lot more open for me." Caledonia plays at Unity Christian Tuesday and entertains Wayland Union this Friday. Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-0596 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 41 5 2nd Street, Middleville Middleville DDA board approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council appointed nine area resi­ dents to the Downtown Development Authority at its meeting Feb. 13. According to Village manager Bryan Groesbeck, "This is the first board where more people have volunteered to serve than we have places to fill." Village President Lon Myers will serve as chair of the group. Serving fouryear terms are Catherine Beyer from Getty Realty and Bob Green from B&K Car Wash. Dr. Eldon Ncwmyer, a chiropractor with offices on Main Street and chair of the Vil­ lage Planning Comrnision, Shellie McQueen owner of the Shear Pleasure salon on Main Street will serve three-year terms. Mike Lytle from the Vil­ lage Council and Rick Winans both will serve for two years Kevin McGee and Rex Schad will serve one year each. Now that members of the authority have been appointed, they will meet to discuss procedure and goals. Kyle Kleersnyder (21) stops and pops for two of his game-high 19 points during last Frida/s home win. J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harnson 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 20. 200VPage 17 Scot skiers improve WMU dean’s list has 26 area students • Angela J. McQueen Heidi VanAman of Twenty-six area students Freeport, dance. • Lisa Postma, daughter Middleville, pre-physical daughter of David and have earned placement on during season Shelhe McQueen of the dean's list for the fall of Dennis and Susan education teacher-coach. Lofty hills have been hurdled by Caledonia High School's ski teams during the course of the 2000-2001 season. In the final Greater Grand Rapids High School Ski Conference standings, the Scots' girls finished second in the 10-tcam field behind only East Grand Rapids. Coach Bryce Beckett says the girls devoted themselves to being the best they could be. "The girls are the ones who made it happen," Beckett said. "The athletes pushed the envelope." At the varsity race Feb. 13, Caledonia scored a 60 in the slalom and a 62 in the giant slalom for a 122 total. Rebecca Beckett was fifth in the slalom with a 53.76, Lindsey McNeil was 12th in 57.53, Lauren Ondersma 21st in 1:01.99, Erin Samuels 22nd in 1:02.02, Brooke Hendry 23rd in 1:02.85 and Mucki Doczcma 28th in 1:O5.37. Rebecca Beckett also fared well in the giant slalom with a third place 50.89. Lauren Ondersma was 16th in 52.64, Mucki Doczcma 19th in 53.08 and Brooke Hendry 24th in 54.48. The boys had a 208 in the slalom and a 143 in the giant slalom for a 351 total Sam Vandenberg finished 25th in the slalom with a 51.85 and 25th in the giant slalom with a 48.71. Adam Jacques was 35th in the giant slalom with a 51.79 and Tyler Funk was 37lh in 52.71. Caledonia took ninth in the giant slalom with a team total of 163. Beckett's boys team has also shown vast improvements during the course of the skiing campaign. "The boys have learned the fundamentals." Beckett said. "They are in a rebuilding stage , but are improving each week and having a lot of fun.” Coach Beckett knows that this has been a great season for his Scots, but figures 2001-2002 could be even better. "I look forward to next year; we re only graduating one senior,” Beckett said. The season has been a success not just because of the distance the Caledonia teams have come, but because of the many achievements that have been made along the way. "I'm proud of these kids." Beckett said. "They came out of the starting gates fast. I’m amazed and they're only getting better." Scot grappler moves on to regionals Matt Kilmartin was the lone Caledonia Fighting Scot wrestler to make it out of districts and qualify for the next weekend's individual regional tournament action. Kilmartin finished third in the 103-pound weight class at last Saturday's Division II district tournament. Used Cars To Be Sold at $88 A leading Car Dealer in Hastings. Ml is over-stocked with used car in\entory and will be selling cars and trucks for as low as $88 this Saturday. Feb. 24. 2001. Whoever is sitting behind HASTINGS. Ml J Marsack. Manager of the wheel at 9:00 a m. when Thornapple Motors of the prices are slashed w ill be Hastings, has just announced given the opportunity to pur­ plans to hold a used car. chase the vehicle at the truck, or van sale with vehi­ reduced sale price "We want to remind cles priced as low as $88.00 on Saturday. Feb 24. 2001. everybody that this is a one According to Mr. Marsack. day sale only. When our record sales from the last inventory is reduced we will few months have resulted in return to normal operations.” an overload of trade-ins. Marsack said. “We would During this $88.00 sale rather allow the public to every used car. truck and van buy these vehicles than will be offered to hundreds wholesale them at auction.” Any questions can be to thousands below the orig­ directed to Thomapple inal price. Motors. All vehicles will be opened Date Saturday, Feb. 24. at 8:00 a m. so that buyers can inspect the vehicles for 2001, open at 8:00 am. sale one hour before the sale from 9:00 a.m to 10:00 am. Aditorial begins at 9:00 a.m. semester at Western Michigan University. To make the list, a student must achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in at least 12 academic hours of graded work The following are the students, their hometowns, parents' names (where available) and major fields of study: • Nicole S. Eakins of Alto, elementary group minors. •Sarah J. Meekhof. daughter of Gary and Marianne Meekhof of Alto, finance. • Jennie Lynn Bestman of Caledonia, home economics education. • Tricia Beuschel, daughter Michael and Leslie Beuschel of Caledonia, nursing. • Heidi Marie Hanna, daughter of Gary and Diane Hanna of Caledonia, elementary group minors. • Anna Lewis, daughter of Harold and Patricia Lewis of Caledonia, elementary group minors. • Brett J. McGovern, son of Gregory and Rhonda McGovern of Caledonia, general business. • Rob John Miedema, son of Robert and Barbara Miedema of Caledonia, general industrial education. • Ezra James Reurink of Caledonia, computer science. • Monique Marsh Rodriguez, daughter of Arnaldo and Laura J. Rodriguez of Caledonia, finance. • Marisa A. Veltman, daughter of Bruce and Elaine Veltman of Caledonia, marketing. • Dale H. Wicks, son of Don and Terrie Wicks of Caledonia, English. • Lari M. Lawrence, daughter of Daniel and Kerri Lawrence of Postma of Freeport, elementary group minors. • David J. Beckenng. son of David and Elizabeth Beckering of Middleville, management. • Susan E. Beckering. daughter of David and Elizabeth Beckering of Middleville, university curriculum. • Lyndsey M. VanAman. daughter of Mike and • Kelly J. Bremer, son of Michael and Kathleen Bremer of Middleville, industrial design. • Kevin D. Doyle, son of Kris and Leroy Doyle of Middleville, occupational education. • Use A. Gaugier of Middleville, history. • Knssta Lynn Hannapel of Middleville, elementary group minors. Middleville, geography. • Joshua D. Mosey, son of William and Sheryl Mosey of Middleville, history. • Meredith K. VanHouten. daughter of Garry and Marion VanHouten of Middleville, nursing. • Erica Brooke Walker of Middleville, elementary group minors. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Feb. 21 Breakfast for lunch. French toast sticks w/sliced ham or chicken sandwich on bun, potato wedges, fruit juice, milk. Thursday. Feb. 22 Taco salad or com dog on a stick, corn, George Washington cherry cobbler, milk. Friday, Feb. 23 Pizza or fish sandwich on a bun. carrots, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Feb. 26 Chicken nuggets w/mashed potatoes or hot dog on a bun, applesauce, milk. Tuesday. Feb. 27 Cornstack w/pretzel or hamburg on a bun, green beans, warm apple slices, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix panics, hamburgers, tacos. nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Engagements Wetzel-Tabberer Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wetzel of Hastings announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter Cherish Joy to Seth Brian Tabberer. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jab­ berer of Kingsley, Michigan. Cherish is a graduate of Cornerstone University and is currently employed as a teacher for Hastings Area Schools. Her fiance holds an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Electronic Tech­ nologies. He is employed as a Computer Programmer with Versus Technology Inc. in Traverse City. A June 2<M)I wedding is being planned Call945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Call anytime... 24 hours a Cay, 7 days a week �Page 18/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 20. 2001 Four area students among MHSRA state team choices by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer 'Area youths Jimmy Grimlcy, Jason O’Heran, KyLee O’Heran and Molly Spica have been selected for the state team of the Michigan High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA). "Only two top undergrads are picked in each event they compete in, and the competition is stiff, so being picked is quite an honor,” said parent Beth Spica. I he kids were selected by national level judges from NHSRA in Colorado at a rodeo in St. Johns earlier this winter. Spica is a parent working with kids who compete to become part of the Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team at the state level. The local young people earned their positions on the team based on leadership qualities, academic eligibility and athletic achievements. Four arc from high schools in this general area, representing Caledonia, Hastings, and Byron Center. Grimlcy is a junior from Caledonia attending South Christian High School. Junior Jason O’Heran and senior Kylxe O’Heran both attend Hastings High School. Molly Spica is a sophomore from Byron Center who attends Caledonia High School. These four are part of a 19member team of undergrads chosen from across the state. Leaders of the national organization announced the winners early this month. Members of the team receive official competition apparel consisting of Wrangler shirts embroidered with the team logo and two pairs of jeans. Upcoming rodeos for the MHSRA are as follows: •Saturday, March 3, at 1 p.m. al the 7 Bar G Rodeo in Morley. •Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at the MSU Equine Pavilion in Lansing. (This was a huge rodeo last year, which sold out to a standing room only crowd of over 3500.) •Saturday, April 14, at noon at the 7 Bar G Rodeo in Morley. (Alumni Rodeo.) •Saturday. April 21. at I p.m. at the 7 Bar G Rodeo in Morley. •Saturday and Sunday. May 5 and 6. Indiana High School Invitational Rodeo. La Porte Ind. •Memorial Weekend Annual Scholarship Rodeo at Cow Camp in McBain. Mich. The NHSRA is the oldest youth rodeo organization in the country, and the Wrangler All-Star Rodeo Team is a corporate sponsored youth rodeo team. It is fashioned after Wrangler's Champion Pro Rodeo Team which includes superstars such as Ty Murray, Joe Beaver. Dan Mortensen, Charmayne James, and Hall-of-Famer Jim Shoulders. The NHSRA held its first event in Halletsville, Texas, in 1947. There are now more than 11,000 members and features 1,250 rodeos in 39 states, four Canadian provinces and in Australia. The NHSRA owes much of its success to the support of its national sponsors," said Kent Sturman, general manager of the NHSRA. "Our members are thrilled to have Wrangler as a sponsor and are proud to wear their products in or out of the competition arena.” "We are excited to again this year expand Wrangler's rodeo sponsorship program at the high school level," said Karl Stressman, special events manager for Wrangler Rodeo, headquartered in Greensboro, N.C. "We're confident each member of the team will be an outstanding goodwill ambassador for the sport." To contact Spica, call 1616-554-3359. To contact the NHSRA, call 1-800-466-4772. State team members for MHSRA this year are Eric Schmitz. Jake Ritz. Sam Silverman, Matt Reed, Jason Kenyon. Ryan Bray, Brooke VanPortfliet. Molly Spica, KyLee and Jason O’Heran (co-captains), Kelly Martin and Queen Katie Sharp. Hawkeyes hang on, topple Trojans in hoops, 65-62 A 23-point performance from Chris Finkbeiner could not push Middleville past Weatherhead scores for Hornets Former Middleville athletic star Garrett Weatherhead scored 5 points and pulled down 2 rebounds in a Feb. 14 Kalamazoo College men's basketball game against Olivet College. Olivet won the game 82-73. Dirk Rhinehart led the Hornets with 12 points. Brian Johnson tallied 20 points for the Comets. Olivet led by two points, 33-31, at half and out-scored Kalamazoo 49-42 in the second half. Kalamazoo College is now 9-15 overall and 4-8 in the MIAA. Olivet is 10-11 and 5-6. Freshmen Scots beat Sparta eagers Caledonia's freshman basketball team improved to 10-5 with a win over Sparta 52-47 and a loss to South Christian 63-21. In the win over Sparta, Matt Harp paced the team with 15 points, Loren Crandell tallied 9 and Nate Vanderlaan pumped in 6 points. Joe Detmer scored 8 points off the bench versus South, while Brad Swartz had 3 points and 7 rebounds The Sailors defense forced the Scots into 19 turnovers. O-K Blue Conference rival Hamilton last Friday in varsity hoops. The host Hawkeyes won the game 65-62 to improve to 4-13 and 1 -10 Middleville is now 5-11 and 3-8. A 19-13 third quarter pushed Hamilton into the lead. Middleville out-scored Hamilton 17-16 in the final eight minutes, but it wasn't enough. Chad VanSpronscn scored 11 points, while Jeff Forbes and Brian Yeazel both added 10 for the Trojans. Middleville will host Tri Unity Tuesday and travel to Coopersville Friday. Area bowlers excel at YABA tournament Here are the results, with one weekend left of bowling, in the 2001 YABA (Young American Bowling Alliance) Grand Rapids City Tournament. Mixed Doubles Class C: 1. Christina Kunde and Benjamin Kenney. Kunde had handicapped scores of 231, 197 and 213 for a 641 total. Kenney had handicapped scores of 219, 257 and 207 for a total of 683. Kunde had actual scores of 134, 100 and 116 for a 350, while Kenney had scores of 113, 151 and 101 for a 365. The team score was a 1,324. Singles, Boys Class C: 2. Benjamin Kenney with handicapped scores of 243, 251 and 239 for a 733 and actual scores of 137, 145 and 133 for a 415. This was his highest series ever. All Events: I. Benjamin Kenney. Team — 226, 212 and 229 for a total of 667. Doubles — 219, 257 and 207 for a 683. Singles — 243, 251 and 239 for a 733. Total — 2,083. r NEW CONSTRUCTION Get ready for summer I REMODELING with a new deck! i | £* J JAMES FAIST BUILDER Garages • Decks • Basements 616-299-7146 Framing • Trim rx. Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured CUSTOM HOMES Pre© initial dosiqn consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616^97-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. MiddieviHe MVFetxuary 20. 2001/Page 19 For Sale SERVING OUR COUNTRY . Lisa M. Kusmierz Marine Corps Reserve Pvt. Lisa M Kusmierz, daughter of Kim D and JcfTery D. Kusmierz of Caledonia, recently complet­ ed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Parns Island. S.C. Kusmierz successfully completed 12 weeks of train­ ing designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Kusmierz and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a m., by running three miles and performing calis­ thenics. In addition to the physical conditioning pro­ gram. Kusmierz spent numerous hours in class­ rooms and field assignments which included learning first aid, uniform regulations which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival. 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She and other recruits also received instruction on the Manne Corps’ core values honor, courage and commit­ ment. and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Kusmierz and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort, prob­ lem solving evolution which culminated with an emotion­ al ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and were addressed as “Mannes” for the first time since boot camp began. Kusmierz is a 2000 gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School. FOR SALE: PORTABLE Classrooms (5) - Caledonia Community' School will be taking bids on these portable classrooms, each is 24'x36', no restrooms, electnc heat and air conditioning, in very good condition Contact Ri­ chard M. 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Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Custom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 (f)e »•" OPEN MON - FBI 8:30 ■ 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Student Council held a contest to see which students will ride during the donkey basketball game Friday. Feb. 16. However, there were no student riders at Friday's donkey basketball game. Substituting for the students were their parents. There was a great deal of negotiating going on, with parents saying "I'm sure my husband or wife will do it." Principal Mike Spahr encouraged students not to let their parents change their minds. Spahr found himself on the receiving end of pre basketball game fun when he was the "winner" for the sixth grade. Sixth graders got to attach Spahr to one of the columns at the entryway with rolls and rolls of duct tape. The sixth grade bought the most tickets. Spahr was also the master of ceremonies for the evening. Teachers participated as riders and cheerleaders. This student sponsored fund-raiser will be used to purchase student agendas. These planners include the Middle School Student Handbook, a daily planner and they serve as hall passes as well The teams were the TK kickers, Team Hee Haw, Donkey Dare Devils and the Bucking Broncos. Featured on the TK Kickers were counselor Christy Wierenga, teachers Jamie Bowman and Randy Stehlik and assistant Principal Jeff Kulhanek. Parents of Sam Reeder, Chris Jansens, Stevie Cooper and Sarah Wenger filled out the team. Riding for Team Hee Haw were teachers Jamie Langschied, Shelly Seikman, Mary McLellen, Luann Snider and Stephanie Whitney joined by the parents of Jill Funk, Jessica Flaska and Robbi Blain. The Donkey Dare Devils feature teachers Keith Middlebush, Gail Stewart, Brian Willshire and Tamara Swartz. Night custodian Gary Yoder rides for this team as well as parents persuaded by Drew Townes, Lindsey Clark and Tara Caldwell. Melissa Piets, Kate Wilson, Nate Otto and Allison Whitney wheedled and called on their parents community spirit to get them to volunteer for the Bucking Broncos. Joining the parents are teachers Amy Holtz, Bob Kaminski, Ron Strater and teacher aid Joyce Townsend. Special cheerleaders at the game were Rojean Sprague, Steve Evans, and Peggy Moss with Brittany Reidl, Cassandra Hall, Leeanne Lantinga, Kaleigh Page and Melissa Stuart The basketball game It takes friends to be a successful donkey Here Jon Daining (on left) and Corey McClain (on right) help Chad Brice who kept energy high at the middle school before the Donkey basketball game Middle school Principal Mike Spahr didn’t struggle as we was wrapped with duct tape by sixth graders who bought the most donkey basketball tickets. featured the world famous Buckeye Donkey Ball donkeys. The fun filled family show featured twirling and bucking donkeys and an audience trying to figure out who was riding. Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-02-27.pdf 4997c1e630c593855104bbeec2f4d986 PDF Text Text HAST1MGS PWM-TC UBRABT Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 9/February 27, 2001 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 Caledonia Schools observe Principals Week Eighth grade choir students Kaylie Martinez, Hillary Braun, Samantha Nemecek. and Leslee Haisma sang "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," in honor of pnncipals of Caledonia Schools. Nemecek performed a solo that featured principal-related lyrics to the music of "Summertime" by ’Gershwin. Brian Leatherman, Chris Warren, Jerry Phillips, Sheryl O'Connor, Ron Moag, Craig Schmidt and Gordon Nickels were honored for their leadership, as a part of Principals Appreciation Week. The principals of the Caledonia School District each were presented with a monogrammed "Stow and Go" traveling case. (James Glazier was not present.) by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Schools hon­ ored their principals with a proclamation, gifts and song during Principals Week Feb. 11-17. Caledonia Superinten­ dent Doug Busman read a proclamation from Gov. John Engler. Eighth grade students Samantha Nemecek, Kaylie Martinez. Hillary Braun and Leslee Haisma performed for the eight principals, some of whom are new to the community. Chris Warren is serving his first year as principal at Kettle Lake Elementary. TK Middle School teacher wins award bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Middle School teacher Gail Stewart has been named the Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year by the Michigan Association of Computerrelated Technology Users in Learning. Stewart, the technology coordinator at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School, was nominated by middle school teacher Rojean Sprague. Middle School Principal Mike Spahr and teacher Gloria Sorensen wrote recom­ mendation letters as well. Stewart said. “This award is especially mean­ ingful to me since I was nominated by my peers." Stewart provides tech­ nology training and support to teachers. She said. “The ultimate goal is to have teachers using technology as a tool to enhance in­ struction and as an inte­ grated part of their curricu­ lum." Praising the middle school students, she said, "They are always eager to learn new things It's thrilling to see how eager and excited students get when they have the oppor­ tunity to work on projects using technology." ‘The ultimate goal is to have teachers using technology as a tool to enhance instruction and as an integrated part of their curriculum." - Gail Stewart, TKMS teacher Sixth grade reading classes recently completed a project using digital cameras to make short movies on snakes. Stewart also included digital movies as one of the activ­ ities of the recent Lock-In at the middle school. This summer Stewart will train teachers from around the state as part of the Ameritech Technology Academy. This is an inno­ vative program that trains K-12 teachers in Michigan to use technology in the Gail Stewart classroom. Stewart will receive her award which includes a technology gift and an award plaque. She will also receive recognition at a future Thomapple Kel­ logg School Board meet­ ing Knowing that her peers value her contributions to education at the middle school is important to Stewart. She will represent Michigan in the Interna­ tional Society of Technol­ ogy in Education (ITSE) organization's National Outstanding Technology Educator Award competi­ tion this spring. He served for 16 years as an elementary principal for Hastings Public Schools. He is a former teacher and coach. James Glazier, on in­ terim. was not present for the recognition, but he was named assistant high school principal in July 2000. He was the athletic director for ten years at Grandville High School. He has also served as ath­ letic director for two years in another school system. Ron Moag is the new Caledonia High School principal. Moag has been an assistant principal at Grandville High School since July 1998. Prior to that he was assistant prin­ cipal and director of voca­ tional education at Kelloggsville High School. Moag has experience as a coach, with varsity bas­ ketball, junior varsity bas­ ketball and junior varsity baseball. Sheryl O'Connor was an elementary classroom teacher prior to serving as an elementary principal in another district. She is cur­ rently in her third year as principal of Caledonia El­ ementary School. Gordon Nickels was an elementary teacher before coming to the district. He was principal of Caledonia elementary for six years, and served as assistant principal at the middle school during the 1998-99 school year. He is cur­ rently in his second year as principal of Caledonia Middle School. Jerry Phillips has been a fixture in the Caledonia School system for 26 years of his 28 years as an edu­ cator. He was a full lime sixth grade teacher at Dut­ ton Elementary for 17 years, serving as a leach­ ing principal for five years. He has been the full-time principal of Dutton Ele­ mentary since 1990. Brian Leatherman has been a 34-year employee of Caledonia schools. Since 1966, he has served as an elementary, junior high and middle school teacher. In July 1999 he was named assistant prin­ cipal of Caledonia Middle School. Dan Clark leaves school board post Dan Clark Robin Vaughan Dan Clark has resigned from his position on the Caledonia Board of Education because he has moved out of the district. Clark began with the district in June of 1995. He served as vice president of the board from 1996 until 1998 He was selected as president by the board in 1998 and served through June of 2000. Robin Vaughan, who has served as a board member in the past, was appointed to serve until June of this year The remainder of Clark s term will then be filled by another elected board member through June of 2003. In This Issue • Latest plans outlined for local, county, state roads • Suit alleges gun board violated citi­ zens’ rights • Heart rate montiors move kids to exercise • Caledonia planners tackkies revised zoning ordinance �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 27 2001 Long-time Middle Villa owner Robert Wiersum dies TK music students prepare for competition Sophomore flautist Tricia Nelson will play a Sonata by Benedetto Morallo during the competition at Western Michigan University. The Saxaphone duet of Maegan McKee and Matt Newmyer are hard at work practicing the intricacies of Duet III by Froancois DeVienne. This is one of the pieces they will perform at the Solo and Ensemble competition. TK Concert Choir performs March 1 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Concert Choir will perform Thursday, March I, at 7 p.m. in the high school au­ ditorium. The program will in­ clude works by James Tay­ lor and Carole King and even a little "Disney Daz­ zle.” The Bands at 3 March Thornapple Kellogg will be performing p.m. on Sunday, 4. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Robert K. Wiersum. longtime owner of the Middle Villa Inn. died at the age of 71 last Tuesday after a brief illness. While he was a resident of Grand Rapids at his death, he made a signifi­ cant mark on the Mid­ dleville community during his time as owner of the Middle Villa. He took over the business in 1969 and oversaw many changes and renovations before he retired in 1991. His son. Steve, who managed the business now. looks back in admiration. "He would try anything to get people to come," he said. When Robert Wiersum took over the restaurant af­ ter more than 20 years as vice president of Blodgett Uncrated Furniture Ser­ vice, Middleville was still the "wild west." Steve said, "There were some times the police shut us down, the fights were so bad. My dad just perservered and trans­ formed the Middle Villa Robert K. Wiersum into a family destination." Steve took over the day to day running of the restaurant when his father retired, "but if my dad was in town he would come by for a few hours every day. He would mow the lawn, talk with customers and he just cared about the com­ munity." Robert Wiersum cared about people, his family, friends and employees. Steve said. "We are not just a third generation run­ ning this business we have third generation employ­ ees." Robert and his wife. Charlene, had been mar­ ried for 51 years before his death He was a member of the Caledonia Lions club, a life member of the Ma­ sonic York Lodge #410. Scottish Rite Valley of Grand Rapids. Saladin Shrine Temple and past di­ rector of the Royal Order of Jesters The Wiersum family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contri­ butions be made to the Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation for the RKW Working Student Scholarship Fund. Steve said. "My dad al­ ways admired and was willing to help someone who was a hard worker We hope this scholarship inspires other companies to assist their hard working employees as well." Memorial services were held at the Metcalf and Jonkoff Funeral Home al 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 27. Residential storage request tabled in Thornapple Twp. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A request for residential storage in a agriculural zone was tabled last by the Thornapple Township Planning Commission for more information until the March 19 meeting. Dick and Duke Suwyn have an option to buy property on 108th Street if they can receive a special use permit for residential and recreational storage. Township Planner Geoff Moffat was unable to at­ tend the meeting and could not give a staff re­ port on the request. Plan- Pancake supper to help Freeport Historical Society The Freeport Historical Society will sponsor a pancake supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. March 2, in the Freeport Commu­ nity Building at 200 State St., next to the library. The cost is really rea­ sonable, "by donation only." According to Colleen Smelker, "This is a time for diners to share pho­ tographs. artifacts and memories of the past." The Historical Society will sell historic post cards. Proceeds from the pancake supper will go toward the ongoing build­ ing improvements at the Historical Society's new home. ning Commission members had several questions about drainage, signs and lighting. The commission will make a decision on the special use permit and site plan at its March meeting if all questions have been answered. The board also heard briefly from Aggregates Inc. doing business as Steve Smith Sand and Gravel on a request to mine gravel on property adjacent to the Wenger property. The report on this re­ quest has not been re­ ceived by the township from the hydrogeologist. The board was asked to reconsider allowing the company to mine down to five feet above the water HUGE USED BOOK SALE One Day Only Friday, March 2 7 a.m .- 7 p.m. M Proceeds to benefit table instead of 10 feet, as in the Wenger property. Questions which the commission will consider is the future use of the property, the fact that ev­ ery five feet they leave on the site is equal to 100.000.000 tons of mate­ rial and which is better mining all the material available from an existing site or constantly looking for a new site to mine. The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 19, in the Thornap­ ple Township Hall PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real etiaic ad.ertiung in Hut new* pope-r it tubjecl to the Fair Hooting Act and the Michigan Ord Right* Act which collectively make it illegal to advenitc “any preference, limitation or ditcriminabon baled on race, color, reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial Main*, national origin, age or martial Uatu*. at an intention. to make any Math prefer ence. limitation or dtieriminauon" Familial ttaiu* include* < hildren tinder the age of 18 hviag with parent* or legal custodian*. pre guru women and people securing cuMody of children under 18. Thu newspaper wdl not H/uMinjly accept any advertiting for real relate which i* in violation of the law Our reader* are hereby informed lhar ati dwelling* ad.edited 1a ihi* ocwtpuper are aradabte on an equal opportunity ban* To report ditcriaKOMton call the Fair Housing Center al 6IA-451 VM) The HUD toil free telephone number for the hearing unpaired l» J-SOCK 927- BlihScg Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/February 27. 2001/Page 3 Home artistry is forte of Alto woman's business by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Shawne Isaac brings con­ cepts to life — one of a kind murals that express a theme, accent furniture pieces or faux finishes for the home. Though she has just started her new business she cal’s "Mural Mania," she isn’t new to the decorating field. Her first hands-on ex­ perience with decorating was with her mother in her 25ycar business, Plainfield Decorating. Isaac has an associate an degree from Grand Rapids Community College, and has been working in the in­ terior decorating field for 15 years out of her home, which has allowed her to be home with her child. Projects have ranged from creating faux finishes on walls, such as leather fin­ ishes, or stone flooring looks, stenciling, to work­ ing with theme concepts in homes, recreational rooms, pool rooms and businesses. Isaac recently completed customized projects for NASCAR Speedway Sili­ con Motors in Rivertown Crossings Mall and a paint­ ing used as a backdrop for specialty furniture and home accessory pieces for Jones and Maxwell. Her murals arc an out­ growth of her personal em­ phasis of creating themes in decorating, 'rheme examples might include jungle decor, fish for a pool room, spe­ cialty murals for a bathroom or kitchen and more. The Shawne Isaac stands beside a mural in a children’s play room, in which she created a jungle theme, with a sample of the fine details she can execute behind her. goal is to create an atmo­ sphere or ambiance for the customer. Isaac says she likes dcvel- oping themes like di­ nosaurs, circus themes or jungles for children’s rooms. For family or game rooms, she has created accent pieces and painted furniture to carry out a color or theme idea. She has a can-do attitude, and welcomes the challenge of taking a client’s concept from rough draft to finished version. She also creates signs, ei­ ther for outdoor or recre­ ational rooms. Murals are painted with artist’s acrylic paint, which is as permanent as the home MILLER MEANS. Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616)795-3305 Another section of the jungle theme features large cats in a tree. owner wishes, but which easily can be painted over when a fresh new impres­ sion is desired in the future. Size and amount of detail in a project determines the cost, and usually she tries to Miller REAL ESTATE bid for the job rather than working by the hour. "The final result is far more unique and creative than wallpaper," she says. Isaac can be reached by calling 868-0607. Gun Lake Office 12X(HI W. M 179 Highway (616)795-2202 Carole Schlevlnk......... 672-7405 Debbie Erway_____ ___ 623-8357 Ray Diehl, gri.......... 94X-N225 Cathy Williamson CRS.GRI_________________795-9090 Linda Uwis.................... 792-1215 Karen Brown----------------- 795-9331 Sarah Ulrich______ __ 621-42X7 Vickie Murphy............. 795-1731 Craig Stolsonburg GRI_____________________ 795-4470 Barbara Getty 'w-’KC i94i' 795-7535 Louise Diehl 94X-X225 Al Kullkauskas627-4737 Kay Stolsonburg, CAS ASSOC. BROKER * SALES MGR. 795-7272 MLS 1. NEW LISTING, MIDDLEVILLE! This new 3 bedroom ranch style home features an open staircase, full basement and 2 car garage w/room tor storage In it's final stages, builder will work w/buyers on choice of carpet For more information call Al Shawne Isaac sits beside a game table painted for chess or checkers. She said some customers ask her to paint game boards in their college colors. 2. NEW LISTING, YANKEE SPRINGS! ranch style home features 3 bedrooms 1 bath, lots of updating done and woodburner to cut down on gas bills Shared access to ^Payne Lake Call Craig $94,900 Silly stories are Tuesday at TK library story hour The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time filled with laughter at 4 • THE WINTER SIAM'S SPECIAL - Experience a relaxing Pedicure in our NEW spa! ...includes a FREE soothing Parafin Hand Dip for dry rough hands $ * Q JuU StAi’icj; ConlsmpaJuuu/ SoJm fa* Utt uvtiM family Caledonia Village Centre «891-1093 p.m. Tuesday. March €, in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Superintendent Midge Pippel will join the service team m reading favorite silly stories . She will be reading “I know an old woman who swallowed a fly" Story time lasts about 30 minutes. Children will be able to find other "silly stories" on the shelves of the library For more information, call the library at 7955434 3. AFFORDABLE, MIDDLEVILLE. ,s 3 bed roorrv'1 bath home n Thornappfe-Keiiogg Schools features a fenced back yard and fin­ ished basement For more information call Barbara $104,900 4 MIDOLEVILLE SCHOOLS. This trnmacuiate home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths and 10 acres with 4 available splits Call Kay or Craig 5. ACREAGE IN MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Approx 3 27 acres with breathtaking viewA J- ' ' ■■ : L » < ) C 6. 10 ACRES. T-K SCHOOLS. Hard to find acreage located 4 mites E of Middleville For more in^ formation - bgetty Q voyager net or call Barbara $75,000 J FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, M»ddleville Ml/Fetxuary 27, 2001 TK raffle ticket drawing will be March 2 Just a few days remain for the Senior Parents to sell,raffle tickets to help fund the after graduation party on June 2. The deadline for the two raffles currently taking place is Friday, March 2. before the varsity bsketball game. One raffle will help families fill their freezer and the other will help them mow their lawn or just have fun. The tickets for the meat raffle are $l each or 6 for $5. The first prize is one half of a beef cut and wrapped. The value of this prize is $500 and it was supplied by Dan and Ann Wenger. The second and third prizes are half a pig cut and wrapped. The pig was donated by Phil and Becky Wenger. Each half is val­ ued at $112. Otto Farms is supplying fourth and fifth prize poul­ try packages with a value of $50 each. Tickets arc available by calling 795-7498 or by stopping by Eldon Newmyer’s office at the corner of Main and High Streets in downtown Mid­ dleville. The "Fun and Sun" raffle tickets are $5 each or six for $25. The winner will have the choice of a 2001 Yamaha Blaster A TV with trailer or a 2000 Husgvama riding lawn mower. Any parent who can help sell raffle tickets can call Bonnie Slayton at 7952152. Both drawings will be March 2 during halftime of the varsity basketball game at about 8:15 p.m. Senior parents also are making money by working the concessions at the VanAndel Arena. Volun­ teers arc needed here as well. To volunteer, call Nancy Young at 795-7743. Historical postcards for sale at TK library Postcards from the northwest comer of Barry County are for sale at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Longtime local resident Norma Veldeman donated copies of her book "A Pic- toriai History" to the li­ brary. The library will use funds raised from the sale to purchase storage equipment for archival ma­ terial. "A Pictorial History" was printed in 1991. It in­ cludes 64 postcards from Bowens Mills, Freeport. Irving, the Middleville area. Parmalee and Streeter’s Resort at Gun Lake. Some of the views fea­ ture buildings that no longer exist, but others have a more modern (1980s) aspect. The books are for sale for $10 or postcards are available three for $1 dur­ ing regular hours. For more information, call the li­ brary at 795-5434 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/February 27. 2001/Page 5 Megan Moore's poster includes some of the attractions at the carnival, such as a giant slide, Ball Bingo, a raffle, food, games, Plinko and a bungie run. She is also in the sixth grade. Caledonia Middle School students designed innovative posters to advertise their carnival March 3, such as this poster with candy glued on to it, created by Melissa DeBoer, Amanda Rawlings and Lindsey Depree. Count the ways to say CMS carnival March 3 This poster by Heather Higgins, another sixth-grader is bright and colorful. A raffle will be held and prizes will be given. Wildacts shoot past Scot eagers t-un btutt, like pizza, cotton candy, and a dunk tank, is promised by an unidentified artist. The poster contest was won by another creator, Emily Martinez, a seventh-grader whose poster is not pictured here. Caledonia troupe to perform ‘Winnie the Pooh’ musical MARCH 3 Simple and bold, this poster by sixth-grader Emily Josterhouse announces the essentials. The carnival nil be held Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. A musical production of "Winnie The Pooh" will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Caledonia High School Performing -Arts Center on Duncan Lake Avenue. Based on the book by AA Milne, the lyrics are by Milne and Kristin Sergei. Music is by Allan Jay Fnedman. and the play will be directed by Steve VanderArk Tickets will be S3. Tickets will also be available at the door at the same pace, but to reserve the best seats, it is advisable to buy in advance. For more information, call 891-8117. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND Wayland Union came away with a 57-49 home varsity basketball win over O-K Gold Conference rival Caledonia last Friday night. Doug Jousma topped the Scots (8-10, 6-8) in the scorebook with 17 points. Ryan Farmer netted 18 points, Nate Culver tallied 13 and Jamie Brown 12 for the victorious Wildcats (125, 9-5). Wayland led by one, 1312, after the first quarter, 28-23 at half and 38-33 after three quarters. Allegan. Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Caa*, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson. Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph ami Van Buren March 28, 2001 Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds 2900 Lake Street Kalamazoo Michigan BIDDER REGISTRATION BEGINS AT AUCTION BEGINS Al 9:00 A.M. A.M. The State of Michigan reserves the nght to reject any and all htds Lists of properties being offered are available at the above listed county treasurers' offices and on the internet at www dnrstate mi us/lrsales courtesy of MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAND AND MINERAL SERVICES DIVISION PO Box 3044*. tensing. Michigan 4S9O9 794* 517-373-1250 Gun Lake Community Church 12200 West M-179 Highway (1/2 mt East of Patterson) community CHURCH 616-795-7903 There are many thoughts, ideas, and opinions on what it means to be a Christian. Unfortunately, most of uhat we think the Christian life is comes from tradition and our culture. In this senes, we will be looking at the Iasi week of Jesus’ life and listening to what He says a Christian should be QUESTION WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? ANSWER February 25 Living a Transformed Life March 4 Being About the Truth March 11 Being Faithful. March 18 Living a Life of Love March 25 Meeting People Where They Are Al Apnl I Putting Others Before Ourselves April 8 That We Can Be Changed Easier Celebration April 15 Sunday Worship Times: 8:30 or 11:00 �Page 6/The Sun and News, M«dc»evrfte. Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001 Latest plans outlined for local, county, state roads by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer State and county officials made a presentation to the Township Board last Wednesday night on plans that will have a lot of impact on Caledonia's future. 'fhe board invited Steve Warren, director of planning for the Kent County Road Commission, and Dennis Kent, planner from the Michigan Department of Transportation to present the status of current road planning in the county and the township. Also present was Roger Bellnap. transportation planner with KCRC. who assisted with the power point presentation March 2I. Three topics were touched upon by Warren; how to serve transportation needs, where the funding comes from and what arc the larger planned projects. Major projects under way locally include 68th street between M-37 and Paris, widened to five lanes, and 60th to Kalamazoo Avenue. Warren said eventually Patterson is planned to be improved to Barry County, at 108th. Improvements on 60th between M-37 and Kalamazoo Avenue are planned. Patterson will be reconstructed from 60th south to 76th Street. Warren said while con­ struction on 68th and 60th west of M-37 is being done, traffic is expected to be diverted to other east-west streets, but detour routes across M-37 are not yet worked out A traffic signal at 60th would be looked at, but was not assured, Warren indicated. Warren has been working on access from Grand Rapids and 1-96 from the north into the airport area. Improvements and extension of 36th Street in Cascade Township to Thornapple River Drive is under consideration. An in­ terchange involving 36th Street and 1-96 is the one most favored by surrounding residents, including those in Caledonia. The county categorizes roads as primary, indicated by green on the map. and secondary or local, indicated in black. The county bears the entire cost of construction and mainte­ nance on primary roads The Road Commission is funded from different sources. The Michigan Transportation Fund fi­ nances 67 percent of the total, while 17 percent comes from state and federal aid in the form of millions of dollars for special grants, 11 percent is from the Trunkline Maintenance Contract, and only 5 percent is supplied by township contributions. That portion is used on local roads, and townships have a voice in decisions for use of county road funds in local roads. The county has an agreement for maintenance of state highways, like U.S -131, 1-96. or 28th Street, through the Trunk­ line Maintenance Contract. The KCRC is a contracting agent to the state to maintain, but not build, their roads. Revenue sharing between the township and the county on local road projects occurs in different ratios for three different categories, construction, bituminous overlays and liquid dust layers (solution applied to gravel roads.) The township pays 55 percent of construction, while the county pays 45 percent. Costs for bituminous (asphalt) overlays are shared 50-50 and dust layers are split so the township covers 35 percent, and 65 percent is borne by the county. Warren said the Road Commission of Kent County contributes a greater portion to local roads than most counties. Local construction refers to paving a gravel road, regraveling, tree removal, reditching and major drainage work. Repaving would be bit overlay work. Major work planned on any county road is preceded by public hearings and involvement, Warren said. One major effort for the road commission is to maintain the quality of paved roads to maximize their useful life. A four-step assessment of paved roads allows the agency to identify improvement loca­ tions, improvement type, predict future conditions for a roadway and design a program over a five-year period to extend its useful life. Monitoring those plans means re-evaluating the roads on a regular basis. "We look at how roads are deteriorating and how well those improvements arc performing.” Warren said. He said projections can show what conditions would be on a road through 2005. based on deterioration data for materials involved. The roads are rated on a pavement condition index from 1 to 100, on primary roads with higher numbers, such as 70 to 100, indicat­ ing those in best condition. Those rated between 45 to 70 would require lighter maintenance, such as seal­ ing the surface, while those rated lower than 45 would be candidates for resurfacing or reconstruction. All these roads are routinely evaluated in relationship to each other to determine priority needs. Whitneyville Avenue is rated as very high, as is 60th Street and Thomapple River Drive. Steve Warren, director of planning for the Kent County Road Commission, came to outline plans for County and Caledonia roads. East 68th, East 100th, and East 84th streets (all primary) are in poorer condition and will require heavier maintenance, in which the Road Commis­ sion would mill the surface, recycle the pavement and put a new surface on top. These are more expensive improvements. Warren said roads in need of reconstruction arc of greatest concern. These arc far more expensive to improve than roads in the top category. He said the county is trying to keep roads from falling into the lowest rated category. Expectations are that over Continued next page |—— Put your money where your house is. MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW! NOW IS THE TIME! Save money and get more value from your home with: Adjustable & fixed rate loans Bridge & construction loans U L Second home loans • Home Equity lines of credit * Local decision-makers SAVE ON TIME WE CAN CLOSE FAST! WE SERVICE OUR LOANS MAKE PAYMENTS AT YOUR BRANCH State Bank of Caledonia A map of the planned South Beltline, known also as M-6 and the Paul B. Henry Freeway. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 27. 2001/Page 7 From previous page lime with the five-year program, the county eventually will reduce the miles needing reconstruction from 113 miles to around 50 county wide. TMe county is expanding the PCI system to include local road systems. The county expects to rale Caledonia roads in a couple of years, Warren said, though this would not be done on gravel roads. The KCRC applies preservation treatment to 30 miles of pavement in the county every year. It devotes heavier treatment to 13 miles of paved road each JV Scots go 1-1 Caledonia’s junior varsity basketball team knocked off Kenowa Hills 45-37 in prep action Feb. 16 at Caledonia High School. The Scots were led in scoring by Abe Mulvihill who (allied 8 points. In total, 12 players for Caledonia scored in the triumph. The Scots (6-11, 4-9) did not fare as well Feb 20 in a 60-55 loss to Unity Christian. Greg Jousma led the Scots with 18 points, Eli Cooley had 13 and Pat Spitzlcy added 11. Saving on home' insurance is “NoPiubkm” ”------ *--Ulklmkot lluMKUkU families .in- !MMni4 money with Auto-Owners Insurin' c tor their lnwne anJ nxJxk" kwne pmttvtim. Stop tn and .tJi us ,— TL/-— alxMit q,ul,tv ex with X tleuNe p.nmeiu plut> and "No Ph Wem” ckiun service. vfuto-Owners insurance IN8LKANCE HPST SOB NICOLAI, Pr«*/d«nt 497 Arlington St (M-37) P O Box 99 Mtodiev.ite Mi 49333 (414)4*11444 414-7*4 1141 T»S free (IH) 7B4 JIM fu (414) 7*4-4*14 year. Warren said the commission invites town­ ship participation in dis­ cussions about specific projects. Several people mentioned requests for paving dirt roads, such as on Alaska Avenue, now a secondary road. The township bears the cost unless the road went to the county primary road category, and the township would initiate those types of improvements. Warren said he could not define the expected costs of paving a road, because right of ways, base, drainage, tree removal, and other variables were involved with each situa­ tion. In the future, the county will be able to help town­ ships evaluate where im­ provements are most needed. Warren said. Egan, which now has been de-paved, exposing a concrete base and on 68th Street toward Alaska, used by trucks for the construc­ tion of M-6, were both said to have a lot of potholes in them. Certain haul routes are permitted for the trucks. A resident said repairs were needed Dennis Kent is trans­ portation planner for MDOT in the Grand Region, covering an eight-county area, one of seven regions. The region emphasizes decentralizing state operations to have more contact locally. Kent is a lifelong Kent County resident. One of the state’s major projects is M-6, which will run from 1-96 over to 1-196 east of Hudsonville. The MDOT receives most of its revenues from the Michigan Transportation Fund from federal aid, and from federal and state gas taxes. "We receive virtually no revenue from the general fund," Kent explained. "Our budget maintains the trunkline system within those eight counties." "Projects like the South Bcllline (M-6) compete with other major projects on a state-wide basis." Kent said there were four statewide projects of the same magnitude as M-6. M45 in Ottawa County, U.S.131 near Cadillac. U.S -31 in Berrien County, and M-5 in Wayne-Oakland County were others mentioned. On an accelerated schedule, most of the work on M-6 will be going on in Caledonia and Cascade townships during the first phase of the South Beltline construction from 1-96 to M-37, which includes all overpasses and interchanges to U.S.-131 to be under construction this year. Later this year the construction will begin for the rest, over to I-196 on the west side of the project. The proposed open traffic date on the South Beltline project for the segment between 1-96 and M-37 is scheduled for 2002. With that, the widening and extension of the M-37 boulevard to north of 76th Street should be completed in early fall. The last segment will be open to traffic by 2005. An interchange on 1-96 may be constructed, and if it is. Kent said it is expected that most traffic from that interchange would be running to the industrial areas north of the airport. M-6 is expected to carry primarily east west traffic and 1-96 will carry traffic that is already there until South Beltline is completed. Reconstruction on 1-96 from Thornapple River Drive to east of Whitneyville. including the bridge over the Thomapple River, will be done in con­ junction with the South Behline. Most of that will be occurring this year, causing some lane closures. Kent said most traffic light decisions are made by both county and MDOT traffic and safety depart­ ments. They like analysis of traffic on both streets, safety issues, traffic patterns etc. He said they like to obtain consensus by all agents involved, the township, the village, the schools, and the Kent County Road Commission about where an access light will be placet!. When asked how the township could best plan for eventual state road construction, Kent said long term plans are hard to make. Road officials have no ability for land use planning. Local govern­ ments can allow adequate set backs for buildings in local planning, which could help. He said in widening the latest segment of M-37, the right of way costs had been higher than the construction costs. Other considerations are also involved in decisions to widen or pave a road. M-37 south of 76th Street has natural features that could complicate the construction, such as environmental features requiring impact statements, and wetland mitigation, which could raise the cost. Potential effects on homeowners and businesses make it hard for everyone, Kent said. Township Trustee Walter Bujak asked Warren and Kent to allow the township to have input into the landscaping along the interchange, which would become the entrance into the CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting #K Richland Homes Custom Homo Dmaion 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616897-553D 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 Caledonia community. He stressed this intersection would create the initial impression of Caledonia Township, and the hope was this intersection would be first class and uniquely Caledonia. Bringing maps of the M-6 and M-37 interchange. Bujak asked that existing trees be preserved, one of them a century old oak. He presented a drawing sug­ gesting garden landscaping concepts to make a state­ ment of aesthetic design while also being function­ ally designed for traffic. He proposed the design be a combined effort between the Planning Commission and the MDOT planners so the result in landscaping would be complementary. The areas along the highway and ramps could be planted with wildflower gardens, shrubs and Michigan species to give the area a character ex­ pressing the uniqueness of Caledonia’s community, Bujak said. He said native wetland plants could survive in the detention areas, evergreens could be planted along the embankments, with deciduous trees mixed in. as well as perennial or wild flower gardens along the ends of the intersections and entranceways of the highway. He said a plan could be developed to support these long term. He said native wildflower seeds have been donated to the township by the Michigan Bulb Company, Dennis Kent, planner from the Michigan Department of Transportation, explained plans for the South Beltline construction through the year 2005 which could be used for the project. He said 130 candidates a year wishing to earn Master Gardening certification wanted to volunteer 40 hours of ser­ vice as a way to meet this requirement. Bujak is on the Grounds Committee, is a board trustee and board represen­ tative on the Planning Commission. Citizens may call the Road Commission at 616242-6900. The web site address is www.kcntcountyrds.net ZERO DOWN AVAIL ON YOUR PROPERTY (Pr inc construction) 4BR/2BA from 490/mo 5BR/2BA from 540/mo. Barry Cmy Homei 945 199? OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, MARCH 2 • 12 PM • 6 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 3 • 10 AM - 3 PM American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE (Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville) 14 New Model Homes Many on wooded garage lots Stop at 876 Button wood to see Carole or call her at 616-891-2225 DOOR PRIZES American Manufactured Living, Inc. For further information call CAROLE at... 616-891-2225 �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001 Suit alleges gun board violated citizen's rights J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County’s gun board unconstitutionally favors retired police offi­ cers and has violated the civil rights of a Mid­ dleville man who was de­ nied a concealed weapons permit this week, David Stevens alleges in a law­ suit. Stevens, who filed his suit against the panel Tuesday, is asking Barry County Circuit Court to grant him $5 million in punitive damages for the "intentional violation" of his civil rights as a result of the gun board’s decision Tuesday to deny him a permit to carry a pistol for self-defense. Named in his suit indi­ vidually are Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Michigan State Police Your Caledonia Contact” WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891 -SOLD Smith-Diamond Main Office #91-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct.. Caledonia, MI 49316 Weight Watchers “Don’t let summer sneak up on you. Join Weight Watchers now.” Now's the time. And new Winning Points la the way. 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At the meeting to con­ sider Stevens' request for an upgrade from a re­ stricted hunting and target permit to a general permit to carry a concealed weapon, Stevens was turned down by a 1-1 vote and one abstention. According to Stevens, DeBoer's representative, Undersheriff Don Ford, re­ fused to vote. Krusinga said he "no" on Stevens' application while assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeffrey Cruz voted in favor of the up­ grade. Though Krusinga de­ clined to comment on the case because he had not been served with a copy of the lawsuit. Stevens claims in it that Krusinga claimed to have orders not to issue general use per­ mits. Stevens said Ford gave no reason or rationale for not voting, and that Cruz voted "yes" because Stevens meets all the cri­ teria the gun board has used in the past when issu­ ing general permits. He also charges that the board asked him why he wanted a permit but did not give him the criteria the board considers when issuing general use per­ mits. "The actions taken by the BCCWLB in denying (my) application were ar­ bitrary, unreasonable, an abuse of discretionary power and an improperly exercise of judgment," Stevens claims. "As a re­ sult of such denial, the BCCWLB has denied (me) due process under Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan the law...(and) civil rights of equal protection under the law." He also claims the deci­ sion violates the Michigan Constitution, the United States Constitution and the Civil Rights Act. "The BCCWLB unlaw­ fully favors those appli­ cants who are retired law enforcement officers," he claims. "There is no mate­ rial or discernible differ­ ence in situation need or reason to want a license between many of the ap­ plicants that appeared be­ fore the BCCWLB and were denied and many of those who were granted li­ censes." He also states in the suit that "most applicants that receive general permits are not even required to appear before the board as long as they are retired po­ lice officers. "By not treating all simi­ larly situated applicants the same way, the BC­ CWLB is acting in viola­ tion of the principle of equal protection and due process under the law." In his suit, Stevens asks the Barry County Circuit Court to rule that the gun board is breaking the law and grant an injunction or­ dering the gun board to set forth the criteria they use to determine if an applica­ tion for a concealed weapon permit is issued and require the BCCWLB to state reasons for any denial. He also wants the court to grant an injunction or­ dering the BCCWLB to not give preferential treatment to any citizen and to treat all applicants in the same manner. Stevens' demands also include that the court grant a declatory judgment that Ford was derelict in his duties as a member of the Barry County Gun Board and that the court enter an order directing the board to reimburse him for his costs and attorney fees. He also asks the court to enter an order that Barry County Sheriff Steve De­ Boer represent the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment in person or assign a representative other than Ford. Finally, Stevens begs the court to order the gun board to use its discretion to equally apply the law and grant him a general CCW license. DeBoer declined com­ ment on the matter and McNeill did not return a call to his office before press time Wednesday According to new legis­ lation set to take effect July 1, however, gun boards will be forced to grant concealed weapons permits to all applicants who qualify. One of the those re­ quirements is that appli­ cants for the permits com­ plete and pass a concealed weapons course and qual­ ify on a shooting range. Stevens is a public school teacher in Hamilton who also teaches con­ cealed weapons classes. He is also the founder of a gun advocacy group called B-SAFR, which stands for Barry County residents for Second Amendment and Firearms Rights. The group, however, has disbanded since the new legislation. He said yesterday that he has been before the Barry County Gun Board six to seven times in the past I 1/2 to 2 years trying to obtain the permit. "I would rather have had them vote yes," than file the suit, said Stevens. "All I really want is my general permit." Stevens claims the gun board granted a restricted permit to another man Tuesday, howcVer, who wanted one due to his business responsibilities as a salesman. attorney, he said he de­ clined when approached to support a recall of DeBoer by a Jackson CCW advo­ cacy group called "Brass Roots." That group is actually supporting the DeBoer re­ call effort spearheaded by the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America, said the group’s area direc­ tor. Skip Coryell of Hast­ ings. "He won't be eligible for recall until July because you have to be in office for six months." said Coryell. "So we are looking into a lot of accusations and leads we want to confirm in the next four months." Coryell also said he will be appearing before the Barry County Gun Board to request a general con­ cealed weapon license at its next meeting. "They'll deny it and I'll sue them," said Coryell. "There will be a lot of lawsuits before this is done." After the defendants in the case have been served with the suit, they will have 21 days to respond A hearing on the matter is then expected to be scheduled in Barry County Circuit Court. Ford also did not return a telephone call on the matter "That was kind of a slap in the face," said Stevens. "They've never even of­ fered me that." While Stevens is pursu­ ing his lawsuit as his own Call for Classifieds 945-9SS4 or 1-800-870-7085 State Bank of Caledonia i is seeking to fill a full-time and part-time Teller/Customer Service Representative position. Excellent math, communication and customer service skills required, Prior banking experience a plus. Send resume in confidence to: Karen L. Frank State Bank of Caledonia 627 East Main Street Caledonia, MI 49316 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services owne*s BiU & vont°r<i Call 891 -8646 -sr- Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets • fax: 891-0667 c^°'Cr^dlf OCCeP/ed | j| I K A J ? �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/February 27. 2001/Page 9 Yankee Springs urged to delay water tower project Following a special meeting Feb. 21, the Yan­ kee” Springs Township Board received advice to delay the water tower con­ struction project scheduled to begin this spring The delay will allow the Water Towei Committee to do further research into financing the project. Board members met last Wednesday with bond at­ torney Jim White and fi­ nancial consultant Michael Crandell to dis­ cuss what was the best way to fund the project. White and Crandell pre­ sented the same options that were presented by the engineering firm Reis and Vandenbrink last year when it presented a report on the project to the board. Options for payment in­ clude selling bonds, an in­ stallment agreement with a local bank or revenue bonds. The next regular meet- ing of the Yankee Springs Township Board is on Middleville man killed in accident Sunday James Thompson of Middleville was killed Sunday, Feb. 25 when he lost control of his car and struck a large tree on Adams Road west of M-37. According to investiga­ tors with the Hastings State Police Post ,it ap­ pears that Thompson swerved to avoid a large tree limb. He was killed instantly. His wife, Jeanne Thompson, was a passen­ ger in the vehicle and re­ ceived minor injuries. She was transported to Pen­ nock Hospital for treat­ ment by Thomapple EMS. Both of the Thompsons were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol does not ap- 9185 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 • 1 Mile south of Mth St. 616-891-9000 Mon., Th. 10-8; Tue , Wed.. FrL. 10-5:30; Sat. 9-3 MARCH •10°1 Thursday. March 8. at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. Come see us at the Home & Qarden Show at Booth 105 Get a chance to WIN a Room of FREE Carpet prear to be a factor in the accident. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services and the Battle Creek State Police Post. Little Lambs auction raises nearly $6,000 The Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool spon­ sored its first auction Feb. 3 at the Caledonia American Legion, hosted by auctioneer Tim Zandbergen, both whom donated their space and time. The auction raised nearly $6,000 in proceeds. The evening began with refreshments while specta­ tors browsed the tables full of soon-to-be auctioned items, including the silent auction merchandise. The silent auction consisted of hand-crafted outdoor furni­ ture. cedar hope chest, jelly cupboard. Brio table, two American Girl doll dressers, a men’s gold watch, a ladie^ gold watch, diamond ear­ rings, set of Tahquamenon Falls pictures. Rainbow vac­ uum cleaner, Steelcase office chair, and Honeywell whole home humidifier. The silent auction generated approximately 48 percent of the auction’s proceeds for the evening. More than 80 items, including gift bags filled with specialty items and gift certificates, tools, artwork, lamps, bikes, beanie babies, autographed children’s books, and handmade chil­ dren’s clothes and blankets, were donated by companies and individuals. “Many people approached Mr. Zandbergen after the auction to thank him for the wonderful evening,” accord­ ing to auction co-chair Kelly Lloyd. “Many visitors expressed they hadn’t been to an auction in a long time, or never. We greatly appreci­ ate Mr. Zandbergen s gen­ erosity by donating his talent to Little Lambs Preschool.” Plans for next year’s auc­ tion are already in the mak­ ing. Anyone who would like to contact Little Lambs Preschool about the auction or student registration may call (616) 891-1670 Call for Classifieds 945-9554 er 1-800-870-7085 Robert Elgin Howard GRAND RAPIDS Robert Elgin Howard, age 65. of Grand Rapids. MI died Wednesday. Feb. 21, 2001 at Metropolitan Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Howard was bom on July 5, 1935 in Sandusky. Ohio the son of Paul and Sara (Linderman) Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his daughters, Diane Ho­ ward of Caledonia. Gloria (Donald) Schram of Cale­ donia. Michele Howard of Caledonia. Linda (Ray­ mond) Sevigny of Hopkins, MI. and Angela (Jay) Hart of Morley. MI; five grand­ children; brothers, Stuart (Donna) Howard of Ada. MI and Richard (Nancy) Ho­ ward of California; two nieces and one nephew Respecting his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements were made by W ren Funeral Home of Hastings. Grover T. Lethcoe MIDDLEVILLE - Grover T. Lethcoe, age 71, of Middleville, passed away Feb. 19, 2001 at home. Grover T. Lethcoe was bom on Jan. 28, 1930 in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of John and Minnie (Rosenbaum) Lethcoe. He entered the U.S. Army in 1950, serving in the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart and other deco­ rations. After his discharge from the Army he moved to Hastings and served his print­ ing apprenticeship through the Hastings Banner. He was employed by the Grand Rapids Press and retired after 25 years of service. He was appointed the Justice of Peace in Barry County from 1960 to 1968, acting as Assistant Munici­ pal Judge for Judge Barnett. He served on the Veterans Trust Fund for Barry Coun-ty for several years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed music, played the harp and harmoni­ ca, also enjoyed garage sales and shopping. His first marriage to Alicia Lethcoe ended in divorce in 1978. He is survived by his son, Andy Lethcoe of Middle­ ville; two grandchildren, Andrew Lethcoe Jr. of Kin- ■■ cheloe. Ml and Aleah Lethcoe of Lake Odessa; two great grandchildren. Jonathon and Kaylee Leth­ coe; a special friend. Brenda Miller of Hastings; his step­ children. Eric Gragg. Archie Gragg and Alana Cowan and five step-grandchildren. At his request cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Township Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. WANT TO BE A LUMBER GRADER? SINCE 18OT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 1. EXPERIENCED HARDWOOD LUMBER GRADERS. 2. CAPABLE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LEARN TO GRADE LUMBER. WE REQUIRE: • A COMMITMENT TO LEARN • A PROVEN GOOD WORK ETHIC • SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF OUR BASIC MATH TEST (FRACTIONS, MEASURING) GROW LEARN... WORK... AND WITH THE BEST! Contact Human Resources VKW Hardwoods 395 54th Street, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 616-532-3678 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001 Barnaby scholarships available to area seniors Caledonia High School seniors interested in apply­ ing for one of the Amy Lou Barnaby Memorial Scholar­ ships should pick up an application form at the stu­ dent services office. This scholarship trust was established by Merle and Dixie Barnaby, parents of 1988 CHS graduate Amy Lou Barnaby, who died in the fall of that same year. A scholarship may pro­ vide a maximum of $ 1,000 a year to recipients, who are chosen by a selection com­ mittee and announced at graduation. The selection committee interviews the finalists after all applicants have been screened by a high school staff committee. To qualify, a student must have: • Maintained a grade point average of 2.0 or better. • Demonstrated all-around ability various school and non-school activities. • Displayed good moral character and firmness of purpose. • Financial need (a prima­ ry factor to be considered). • Field a written applica­ tion no later than April 1 of the senior year The scholarships may be renewed at the discretion of the selection committee. Names of the scholarship winners also arc engraved on a special plaque, which hangs in the high school. Amy Barnaby has been described by high school staff members as an out­ standing young lady, admired by her peers and faculty at CHS for her lofty goals and her struggle to accomplish them. "Amy is remembered as a special person, who through her kindness, warmth and courage, earned the respect, love and admiration of all of us," wrote a Caledonia staff member who worked closely with Amy while she attend­ ed CHS. CHS spirits high during pep assembly Kayle Hinkle ad Elizabeth Martin took part in a chess tournament at the same time a talent show took place, which named Dane Hale as the winner Hear members of the Thomapple Kellogg Concert Choir will perform on Thursday, March I at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.The program includes works by James Taylor and Carole King and even a little Disney Dazzle. Spring classes for all ages to be offered in Caledonia Carveth Village promotes Adopt-a-Grandparent by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Carveth Village is start­ ing an "Adopt-A-Grandparent" program that will match residents with chil­ dren and families in the Middleville area. Sue Parker Smith, direc­ tor of resident services, says, "We hope to start small with just 10 families. We want to match resi­ dents without children or grandchildren who live nearby with families who don't have living grandpar­ ents or whose grandparents live out of the area." Carveth residents who are participating in the program are creating pro­ files about their lives, which include their hob­ bies, live experiences which would be interesting to children. Families will also write a description of their inter­ ests. Once the matches have been made, Carveth Vil­ lage will "step back" Parker Smith says and let the resident and the adopted grandchild plan how often they will meet and what they will do. Anyone who would like more information about the Adopt-A-Grandparent pro­ gram should call Parker Smith at 795-4972. A contest to stay duct-taped to the wall resulted in Chris Del Mar as winner, and demonstrated weight was not the deciding factor, as he was not the largest or smallest contestant taped to the wall. Del Mar remained stuck to the wall for about half an hour. Welcome Home! Christopher Noah, M.D. Christopher Noah, M.D., board certified family practitioner, is returning to his hometown of Middleville, to join the practice of Douglas Smendik, M.D., board certified family practitioner. They will begin practicing together on April 1 as Cherry Valley Family Care. Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 Vernon receives awards for Albion grid team Partners in your healthcare, left Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. Albion College junior Erik Vernon is a member of the Briton football team which finished second in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association this past year with a 3-2 record­ in league play. Vernon, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, played in nine games for the Briton gridders which had an overall record of 7-3. Albion out-scored its opponents 328-185. As a defensive lineman, Vernon recorded 18 solo tackles and 17 unassisted tackles. He also’ had 2 sacks and 3 pass deflections At the team banquet held Jan. 21, Vernon was voted the Most Improved Player on defense and also received the Third Year Award. The Caledonia Resource Center has announced a variety of spring classes, some of which will run from one to eight weeks starting March 19. Included in the listings are: • Several computer classes, even genealogical research, classes in crafts ranging from knitting, to wood crafts, to stained glass. Dance, yoga and de­ fense classes are options in the physical fitness area, as well as fencing, riding lessons and athletes in motion. • Expanding know how in the financial arena is possible through a range of investment classes. • Language classes, dog training, and boater safely round out the variety. If going to a classroom doesn't fit your lifestyle, perhaps some of the 22 on line courses would. Costs run from $5 to $79, or more with fees. Call 891-8117 for details or contact the website at www.caledonia.k 12.mi.us, then click on Resource Center to get a brochure. Call for Classifieds 945-9554tr 1-800-870-7085 24toMnaUy-70>y$aweek For Sunt News tCTIONMs! �The Sun and News Middleville MLFebruary 27, 2001/Page 11 Heart rate monitors move kids to exercise by Ruth Zacharv Staff WHtcr Caledonia schools now include cardiovascular ex­ ercise in the curriculum, the Board of Education was told last week by Ralph Shefferly, health and physical education teacher at Caledonia Mid­ dle School. "Three hundred thousand people this year will die because of inactivity. Sixty per cent of all adults in the country do not get the recommended activity they need every day. Twenty-five percent arc not active al all," said Shefferly. He also encouraged the school board to look at in­ cluding heart rate equip­ ment as a part of the health and exercise cur­ riculum over the district. Shefferly, who leaches a diet, health and exercise class at Caledonia Middle School and at Aquinas College, presented results from health and phys ed information gathered with computerized heart moni­ toring equipment. He bor­ rowed 14 heart rate moni­ tors from the Polar Com­ pany. (They had to be re­ turned before the presenta­ tion.) Four of these were downloadable to the com­ puters used in the class. "Kids' vital statistics, recorded on a watch, arc input into the Mac," Shcfferly said "Fourteen kids had the opportunity every day to wear a heart rale monitor by being first ones there. 1 thought I would have to pull teeth to gel kids to do it. It was amaz­ ing! Kids were waiting at the door to wear these things. "It gives you an instant feedback, and also a snap­ shot of what your heart rate's doing." "I saw young children, students that had never run before in our classes, who would never do anything competitively strap on these heart rate monitors; big boys, big girls, and for the first time, were as­ sessed for the first time not on how fast they ran the mile, or if they completed the mile. They were as­ sessed on whether they had stayed in the heart rate zone and how long could they do it. "A lot of times the heav­ ier kids don't even want to participate in phys ed be­ cause they can’t keep up with everybody else." They would walk, run or jump rope, and when asked to stay in their heart rate zone with a heart rate monitor, they could do it. The equipment could download through an inter­ face device, all these in­ formation statistics. It told the total time in the target zone, above or below the target zone, and it was used as an assessment tool. "I programmed the watches so they would take the individual heart rale ever) 15 seconds. A printout shows what each student was doing and what is going on from warmup to cool down." Shefferly said one school system in Neighborville III , has 1,500 heart rate monitors their kids use. over the whole district, and they evaluate their children on their progress in cardiovascular fitness. The benefits of using a heart rate monitor: • Reduces obesity. • Reduces type two dia­ betes. • Reduces cancer mor­ tality. • Reduces coronary artery disease. • Reduces stroke mortal­ ity. • Reduces osteoporosis. • Reduces all kinds of other risks, such as anxiety and depression. "Kids who are active do much better than the kids who aren't." The class had one pro­ ject. Run Across America, a challenge between the seventh and eighth grades over three weeks. The sev­ enth-graders won. The kids ran about 600 miles. One student's assess­ ment showed he stayed at his target heart rate zone, from 130 to 190. It shows every beat while he was in that zone. Individual re­ sults varied, and there was a true picture of how each student was doing. Shefferly had obtained his own heart rale monitor at a place in Grandville for about S80. The monitors act like a personal trainer, he said. Even this less ex­ pensive model is able to download the information onto the computer. Seventh grade student Drew O'Malley had exer­ cised before the presenta­ tion to show the school board how the equipment works. Panting, O'Malley said he had run for a half hour. Because he had stopped running, the watch beeped when he was below his heart rate zone. Kids only have to keep it from beep­ ing to know they are in their target zone. It took less than two minutes for O’Malley’s heart rate to begin to drop, indicating he is very fit. How fast the heart recov­ ers is an indicator of good fitness. A monitor is attached around the chest over the heart, and the information is relayed to the watch. The watch was set for his age. and recorded he had spent 30 minutes above his heart rate zone, and only 50 seconds within it. actu­ ally too much too fast. Shefferly said. "I love guys that love to run." Shefferly said to O'­ Malley. Pacing oneself, to avoid lactic acid buildup, avoid causing muscle pulls, and to not be overly sore be­ cause of exercising are done by remaining within the target zone. The equipment provides feed­ back to prevent overdoing, as well as to reach one's cardiovascular goal. Little Lambs Preschool open house is March 3 Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Christian Preshool will have an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. March 3. During the open house, registration information will be available for fall 2001. The open house will provide prospective fami­ lies an opportunity to meet teacher Jen Scheuncman and tour the classrooms. The open house also will provide parents with in­ formation about the cur­ riculum and what it means to be part of a parent co­ operative preschool. Little Lambs currently offers programs for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds/young 5s. The preschool staff is de­ voted to teaching and en­ couraging Christian princi­ ples and strong family val­ ues while the children grow emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. The preschool is located at 6361 100th St.. Caledo­ nia. in the lower level of the Christian Reformed Church. For more information, call 891-1670. TK Senior parents will meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg Senior Parents organiza­ tion will be looking at the funds brought in by the raf­ fles, fund-raising and se­ nior party ticket sales as' they make the final deci­ sions for this year's post graduation party June 2. More parents of graduat­ ing seniors are needed to help this year's party con­ tinue the success of previ­ ous events. The next meeting of se­ nior parents will be tonight (Tuesday. Feb. 271 m the Page Elementary cafeteria Raffle tickets are on sale until March 2 when the winners will be drawn at half-time during the basketball game Tickets are axailable from senior parents and at local busi­ nesses. The group has scheduled a Prom Dress sale for March 24 and once final totals from the raffles have come in, make decisions about other fund-raisers. ADVANTAGE 24 MONTH IRA CD 5.99% 24-Month IRA CD Hastings City Bank can help you plan your future. We have the products and know-how to help you start a solid retirement plan or strengthen an existing one. 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M.ddleville Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001 Caledonia fire, public safety open house set by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township will be'host for a public safety community open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. March 10 at the township fire barn at 230 Maple street. Both the Caledonia Fire Department and the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment will be represented. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison announced that the township also will be accepting applications from individuals with an interest in serving on the on-call fire department. Though the township does not currently have open- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP LAWN CARE BIDS Yankee Springs Township « accepting bids tor lawn mainte­ nance including mowing, trimming, edging and blowing clean of sidewalks & driveways Also spring and fail cleanup of lawn and landscaped areas Fertilization & weed control landscape much Location 284 N Boggs Road ■ Middleville Ml Telephone *795-9091/Fax *796-2388 Lawn mowing only will be needed tor the Yankee Springs Township Fire Station locat­ ed at Payne Lake Road A M-179 intersection Please submit bids by March 30th - 2001 to the attention of Al McCrumb. Supervisor 311 REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP ings posted for the depart­ ment. it is anticipated that a number of positions will need to be filled over the next few months. "Our township relies on members of the commu­ nity to staff and serve our fire department, so we al­ ways need a good candi­ date pool," Harrison said. "As our township grows, we will be looking to add members." The open house will provide an opportunity for the sheriff and fire depart­ ment to show their appre­ ciation to the community for its support over the years, and for the approval of the public safety mil­ lage last year. Refreshments will be served CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 _ . .. *°TICJ; ,S MERrBY G'VEN that me Township Board of the Charter Townstsp of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan having resolved rts .mention to make certain pubic improvements consisting of the extension of “nrt*fY sYs,em »o serve the Northwest portion of the Township and particular all or 8 (,h® -» Township. has made Us fmal deferm.nat^ of a CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD February 21, 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called io order at 7 04 p.m Present: Hamson. Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata Bujak Robertson, and Stauffer Also present: U.A. Pierson Deputy Clerk Palmer. Ptanner/Manager Zylstra and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Invocation was lead by Supervisor Harrison. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Switch 10 C before 10 B Add under new business - Human Resource Audit. PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT AGENDA: Supervisor Harrison corrected January 17, 2001 minutes by changing the spelling of Posthumous to Posthumus Moved Snyder, Second Bravata to approve Consent Agenda with change to the January 17. 2001 minutes. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None REPORT FROM BOARD AND STAFF: Suj^ervisor Harrison stated that there wi.l be a budget workshop on March 21, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Utilities Administrator Pierson requested a check be made out to Village of Caledonia for $25,597 for the quarterly payment for M-37 assessment distnd whch consists ot the following described lots and parcels of land whch are benefitted by the Improvements end against whch aN or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shaN be specially assessed Northwest Township Sewer Special Assessment District 2001-1 The proposed Distnct includes Lots and Pameis numbered RARCH 412505101001 06 100005 06 200020 06 100 009 06200021 06-500026 06 500027 06451059 38’01006 0645100 08-101007 05101-002 06100011 06 200025 06-500028 05-101005 07-00014 08 101-008 06-100012 06-200027 06-500029 07-100017 05-101004 05-101005 08-101-009 06-100013 06 200029 06-401003 07-100018 08-101-010 06-100020 106-200030 06-401004 07-100021 05-125001 08-101011 06 100-022 06-200051 06-401005 07-100022 05-125002 08-101024 06100023 06-200052 06-401006 05-125005 07-100025 06-100024 08-101025 06-200033 06-401007 07-100026 05 125-004 08-101026 06-100-025 06-200-034 06-401008 05 125-005 07-200001 06-100026 06-200055 06401009 07-200002 06 125-006 08-101028 06-100027 06-200056 06-401010 05-125007 07-200003 08-101029 06-100-028 06-200037 06-426002 07-200 004 08-101054 05 125-008 06 100-029 08-101027 06-200058 06-426003 05 125 009 07-200014 08-101055 06-100030 06 200059 06451002 05-125010 07-200015 08-101056 06100-032 06-200040 06451009 07-200016 08-101057 07-200017 08-101058 05-176001 06-100055 06-200041 06451010 05 200003 06100036 06-200042 06451011 05 200005 07-200021 08-126002 06-100 037 06-200043 06451012 05-300002 07 200035 08-126005 06 100038 06-200044 06451015 07-200056 08-152001 05-500003 06-100041 06-200045 06451014 07-200037 05 300004 08-152005 06-100042 06-200046 06451015 07-200041 05 300005 06 100-043 08-152004 06-300003 06451018 07-200042 05-300006 06 200001 08-176005 07-200045 08-500007 06-500007 06451026 05-500007 06 200-004 06 300009 06451052 07-200044 05-500008 06-200005 06-500019 06451035 07-200045 08-500012 08-500008 05 300009 06-200006 06-500020 06451054 07-200'346 05 300010 08-300-015 06-200 009 06-500021 06451056 07-200047 06100005 08-151007 06-200012 06-500024 06451057 07-200048 06100004 06 200013 06-300025 06451058 08-101005 The following is a map of the proposed District NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor ot the Charter Townstvp of Caledonia has made and certified a special assessment roll tor the special assessment dis­ trict. whch non sets forth the relative portion of me cost of said improvements whch is to be levied m the form of a special assessment agamst each take notice that the township board of OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2001 AT 7 00 PM AT EMMONS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA. 8950 KRAFT S E . IN SAID TOWN SHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROH AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the speoai assessment rot as prepared has been reported to me Township Board and ■$ on Me with the examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSVENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY s30i DAYS AFTERTHE!DATE OFOONF RVA’OsTOF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAD OWNER OR The ■n interest or htsor her ao&n n nww, m m PAr4 * n-^^^Ta^ _ _ ___ _.____________ _ _ _ 1 Th® Notice was authorized by the Townsrsp Board ot me Charter Townshc ot C-mna Dated February 21, 2001 Patnc>a Snyoer Oem Charter Township ot Caledonia Alpha course coming to Peace Reformed Church The Alpha course, a basic introduction to Christianity, is coming to the MiddlevilleCaledonia area. Beginning Thursday evening, March 15, Peace Reformed Church will offer this ten-week course for any­ one interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Developed by Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London, England, Alpha is being offered by churches from all major Christian denominations in 121 coun­ tries. In the United States and Canada, an estimated 500,000 people have attend­ ed an Alpha course in the last four years. Currently, 2,500 churches in North America are registered as Alpha churches. The format of an Alpha evening includes a meal, a talk presenting the content of the session and a small group discussion where peo­ ple can make friends, dis­ cuss the talk and ask ques­ tions. The course is free, but contributions are accepted to cover the cost of the meal. A typical evening, includ­ ing the meal, will begin at 6:15 p.m. and conclude at 8:45 p.m. Child care will be provided during the talk and small group time. Anyone interested in learning more about Alpha or wishing to register for the course may call Peace Church at 891-8119. Call tor Classifieds 945-9554 « 304 Sewer CORRESPONDENCE Citizens commented on Aiasca Ave the dirt section needs repairs RESOLUTION - TO ACCEPT ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - NW SEWER: Discussion was held to change the date time and place tor the public heanng for the NW Water and Sewer The public heanng will be held at Emmons Lake Elementary cafetena at 7:00 p.m. on March 12. 2001. It was moved by Harn son and second by Stauffer to adopt the Special Assessment Resolution No 3 - Filing of Special Assessment Roll for Special Assessment District, notice of Public Hearing By roll call vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION - TO ACCEPT ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - NW WATER: The public heanng will be held at Emmons Lake Elementary cafetena at 7:00 p.m. on March 12, 2001. It was moved by Stauffer and second by Snyder to adopt the Special Assessment Resolution No 3 Filing of Special Assessment Roll for Special Assessment District, notice of Public Heanng By roll call vote Ayes all MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REGARDING PTAS AGREEMENT: It was moved by Snyder, second by Bravata to approve the PTAS agreement Ayes: All Motion Carried. HUMAN RESOURCE AUDIT: Supervisor Harrison discussed having a Human Resource audit for the Township Office and the Fire Department PRESENTATION BY THE KENT COUNTY ROAD COM­ MISSION and the Michigan DEPARTMENT OF TRANS­ PORTATION - ROADS AND FUNDING: Steve Warren and Roger Belknap discussed fund­ ing projects, and the Kent County road commission 5 year plan Dennis Kent from MOOT discussed the new M-6 and it s timeline. Trustee Bujak dis­ cussed the Planning Commission s hopes for the M-6 interchange DISCUSSION TO AUTHO­ RIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CALEDONIA CHAR TER TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Discussion was held PRESENTATION BY PAT SNYDER AND JILL CARDWELL - PAYING THE TOWNSHIP BILLS: Presentation by Clerk Snyder and Treasurer Cantwell regarding the Accounts Payable process and the Treasurer s report BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Robertson discussed the closing of the EastWest run­ way on Monday. February 26. 2001 He also questioned the web site and its format He would like and update on htiga bon And he wondered where the new Flagpole is Bryan com­ mented that there was a first read for Country Meadows Manufactured Housing Com­ munity in the consent agenda PUBLIC COMMENTS Carroll Kidder of 7327 60th St com­ mented on winter bunals and the truck drivers who do not cover their load Randy Burst of 7700 Sunset Ct discussed issues of Riverland Ranch It was moved by Snyder. Second Stauffe. to adjourn at 9 45 p.m Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Pat Snyder. Caledonia Township Clerk VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL BUDGET 20012002 a WATER RATES Public Notice is hereby given that on March 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., the Village of Freeport will hold d public hearing at 200 South State Street, Freeport, Michigan, to hear and consider comments on the proposed Village budget for March 1, 2001 to February 28, 2002 fiscal year A copy of the Budget is available during the Library Hours or by callmo 765-3808. The property tax Mileage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed bud­ get will be subject of this meeting. Immediately following the budget hearing will be a hearing on the 2001-02 Water Rates. Dawn Yarger, Village Clerk Village of Freeport PUBLIC NEW 10® Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 beginning at 7 PM, in the Village Offices, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml. These public hearings will be to receive public comments on proposed rezoning of properties at 116 Broadway (M-37) and 200 Broadway, respec­ tively, from C-2 Commercial to R-2 Residential. This action to rezone has been initiated by the Commission at the request of property owners Any one' interested in these matters may attend the public hearings and write to the Planning Commission at Village Offices. Nikki Miller Secretary Planning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/February 27. 2001/Page 13 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Regular Meeting Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 12, 2001 Mfeebng was called at 7:00 p.m by Supervisor Board present 6 Absent: 1 Others present 5 Motion earned to approve agenda as amended Motion earned to approve minutes of Jan 8 Regular and Jan 11. 22 and 29 Special Meetings as amended Motion earned by rod cal to approve bills in amount of $11,345.68. Treasurer's report accepted as presented Board acknowledged with appreciation the presence of Co Commissioner Jim French Motion earned by roll call vote to rezone part of Spencer prop­ erty from A-R to R-R T hocnappie members Boysen and Kelley reported on meeting with board representatives from Yankee Spnngs Township regarding fire service Consensus of Thomapple Board to set informational meeting with Yankee Springs A Irving Twps and Dr. Harvey of Michigan State Unrversrty Motion carried to confirm appointment of Dick Reyf! to the OUR Land Committee Motion earned to pay $50 00 to allow a» township representa­ tives to attend the OUR Land informational meetings Motion earned to adopt Resolution to request partial redemption of Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Bonds Motion earned to appoint Shirley Eaton as Board repre­ sentative to the LDFA commit- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Regular Board Meeting Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 8, 2001 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m by Supervisor McCrumb. Four members pre­ sent Lippert absent with notice YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBUC MEETING AND HEARING To the residents of Yankee Spnngs Township. Barry County. Michigan and any other inlerested persons Please take notice that the Yankee Spnngs Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday March 1, 2001. commencing at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall located at 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville. Michigan, concerning the following: ZOC 01 -01 -02, a request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission to revise the zoning ordinance as follows: 1 A. Approval of a new Zoning District Map including a list of all of toe parcels of land within Yankee Springs Township and their zoning districts. B. Revisions to Article III. Section 15.3.8, "RLF, Residential Lake Front District" including: revised wording; restrictions concerning the location of acces­ sory buildings and their uses; revisions to toe setback requirements for all structures. C. Revisions to Article V. "Site Plan Review" including revised wording; new wording to allow the zoning administrator to make minor changes to approved site plans and restrictions concerning what is a minor change; requirement of a driveway permit before the approval of a site plan. D. Revisions to Article XII. "General Regulations" includ­ ing: revised wording, revised road and rear yard set­ back requirements for the agriculture, manufactured housing parks and rural residential zoning districts; revised road frontage requirements for the manufac­ tured housing parks zoning distnet; revised parcel cov­ erage percentage in the suburban residential zoning district; revised wording concerning location and size of accessory buildings decks and porches fences and walls; revised wording and requirements for park­ ing lots in all zoning districts; revisions to the length of time debns, junk and other refuse may be stored on a lot or parcel within the township The complete text of this request will be available dur­ ing regular business hours. Monday through Thursday 9 a m to 3 p.m. and Fnday from 9 a m. to noon at the Township Hall and at the Pubic Heanrg 2. tee Geoff Moffat and Robert Woodard will attend next Fire Facilities Committee meeting Board received report on Parks and Recreation Commission Schad reported on Finance Commitlee meeting with audi­ tors Motion earned to set up a T1RF account for WhitneyvHie Road and Paul Henry Trail Emergency Services showed 68 caMs tor January Motion earned to promote Phil Such other business as may property come before the Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zonng Ordinance wMI be available tor inspection dunng regular busi­ ness hours and w,M also be available at the time of the Pubic Meeting Signed wntten letters of comment wA be accepted until the start of the meeting Please take further notice mat the Township Planning Commission reserves the nght at or after the pubic meeting to make changes m the proposed amendment(s) to the Zorung Ordinance Please take further notice mat tne Township will provide individuals with disabilities necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services as may be required upon five days notice to the Township Clerk of the need tor me same All persons are invited to oe present at me aforesaid time and place to participate m the ckscusson of me above propos­ als) David VanElst Secretary Yankee Spnngs Townsrwp Planning Commission Also present 10 visitors Minutes of January 11. 2001 approved Financial report reviewed by Treasurer Jerkatis; financial statement approved Resident Chuck Pergler voiced concern regarding the poor condition of Patterson Road to the South Allegan County has jurisdiction over Patterson Road Supervisor McCrumb to contact Allegan County Road Commission and report back to the Board at next meeting Water Tower Finance ques­ tions will be addressed by bond­ ing attorney. Jm White at a spe­ cial meeting Trustee Fmkbeiner recommended a joint meeting with Thomapple Township and Professor Lynn Harvey to dis­ cuss the new fire millage for the fire equipment Newsletter to the residents will be coordinated for Spring mailing. Supervisor McCrumb realigned Plan Commission and Zoning Board appointments of Dave VanElst frnm Plan Commission to ZBA, and Cathy Strickland from ZBA to Plan Commission. Park Committee to meet 2-2101 and 7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission work session min­ utes of January 4th and 18th were distributed. Clerk's corre­ spondence - Barry County Address changes scheduled this year for Shaw Lake Road, pri­ vate easement North of Wilson Drive; and England Drive. Distributed supplement #1 to compilation of Ordinances. Charter communications rate increase. Paid bills in the amount of $33,998.11; and payroll in the amount of $5,374.13. Treasurer Jerkatis reviewed the tax ordinance in regard to the current 3% late fee penalty charged to taxes received between February 15th through March 1.2001. Recommendation to leave this policy in place Notice from DEQ regarding the upcoming campground construction at the State Park. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next Township Board meeting is March 8th; Planning Commission notice of Pubhc Meeting and Hearing is March 1. 2001 Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance Janice C Uppert. Clerk Attested to by Al McCrumb. Supervisor A complete text of minutes avail­ able at Townshup Offices dunng regular office hours Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission announces that on 3/02/01, they shall make available for public review a draft copy of components of its Five Year and Annual Agency Plan per the guidelines of 24CFR 903, a requirement of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 These documents will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the PHA administration office located at 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville, Ml for a penod of approx­ imately 45 days. The PHA has scheduled a public heanng to be held on 4/10/01 at 7:30 pm in the com­ munity room at 500 Lincoln St. At this time, the PHA shall receive and consider any and all comments prior to finalization of their agency plan for submission to HUD on or before 4/17/01. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Kant County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of toe construction of a public water supply system to serve the Northwest portion of the Township and in particular, all or parts of Sections 5, 6, 7 8. 17 and 18 (the -Improvements’) in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels ol land which are benefffled by the Improvements and agamst which all or a portion ol the cost ol the improvements shall be specialty assessed Northwest Township Water Special Assessment District 2001-2 The proposed District includes Lots and Parcels numbered. PARCEL 06-100024 06-200041 06-451032 07 200047 08-101005 ■• - v 18-126036 41-2305-101-001 06-100-025 06-200042 06-451033 07 200-048 08-101006 17100019 18126057 05-101002 06100026 06 200045 06-451034 06101007 17 100026 18 126 038 05-101003 06-100027 06-200044 06-451-036 07 500007 07-401001 08-101008 18-128001 18 126059 05-101-004 06-100028 06 200045 06-451037 07-426 001 08-101009 18126002 18*26 040 05-101-005 06-100029 06-200046 06-451038 07-426 002 08-101010 18126005 18126 041 06-125-001 06-100030 06-500003 06-451039 07 426 005 08-101011 18126004 18126 042 05-125002 06 100032 06 500007 06-451040 07 426 004 08101024 18126006 18126043 05 125-005 06-100055 06-500009 07 100014 07-426006 08 101-025 18126006 18 126044 05-125004 06-100056 06-500019 07100017 18126007 18 127 001 06 100057 06-300020 07100018 07-451001 07-452001 08-101-026 05-125-005 08 101027 06-100058 06-300021 07-100021 07-452002 08-101028 18 126008 18-126009 18 127003 05-125-006 05-125-007 06-100041 06-500024 07-100022 07-452005 08-101029 18-126010 18176001 05-125-008 06-100042 06-300025 07-100025 07-452004 08101034 18-126011 18 201002 05-125009 06-100045 06-500-026 07-100026 07-452005 08-101035 18-126012 18 201005 05-125010 06-200-001 06-500027 07-200001 07-452 006 08-101036 18126015 1820200! 05-176-001 06-200004 06-300-028 07-200002 07-452 007 08-101037 18-126014 18 202 002 05-200-005 06-200005 06-500029 07-200005 07-452008 08-101038 18126015 18 202-005 05-200-005 06-200006 06-401005 07 200004 07-452009 08-126002 18-126016 18 202 004 05-500-002 06-200009 06-401004 07-200014 07-452010 08-126003 18126017 18 202 005 05-500-005 06-200012 06-401005 07-200015 07-452011 08-151002 18-126018 18 202 006 05-500-004 06-200013 06-401006 07-200016 07-452012 08-151006 18-126019 18 202007 05-500-005 06-200020 06-401007 07-200017 07-452013 08-151007 18-126020 18 202 008 05-500-006 06-200021 06-401008 07-200021 07-452014 08-151008 18-128021 18202009 05-500-007 06-200025 06-401009 07-200029 07-452015 08-152001 18-126022 18 202010 05-500-008 06-200027 06-401010 07-200053 07-452016 06-152003 18126023 18202011 05 300-009 06-200029 06-426002 07-200035 07-452017 08-152004 18126024 18-202012 05-500-010 06-200050 06-426003 07 200 056 07-452018 08-176003 18-126025 18-202015 18 127004 06-100-003 06-200031 06451002 07-200037 07-452019 08-300001 18-126026 18202014 06-100-004 06-200032 06-451009 07-200 058 07 452 020 08 500002 18-126027 18202 015 06-100-005 06-200035 06-451010 07-200039 07-452021 08 300003 18126028 18-202016 06-100-009 06-200034 06-451-011 07-200040 07-452022 08 300007 18126029 06-100011 06-200035 06-451-012 07-200041 07-452023 08 300006 18126030 18202017 06-100012 06-200036 06-451-013 07-200042 07-452024 08 300009 1812605! 18 202018 06-100015 06-200057 06-451014 07-200-043 07-452 025 08 300-010 18 126-052 18 202019 06-100020 06-200038 06-451-015 08 500012 18126053 18-202020 06-200039 06-451018 07-200044 07-200045 07-452026 06-100022 07-476001 08-300015 18126034 18226001 96-100-025 06-200040 06-451026 07-200046 07-476002 17-100012 18 126035 18226 002 The following is a map of the proposed District: NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Charter Township of Caledonia has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment dis­ trict. which roll sets forth the relative pofton of the cost of said Improvements wNch is to be levied in the form of a special assessment agamst each benefitted lot and parcel of land «i the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH. 2001 AT 7:00 P M AT EMMONS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETER’A, 8950 KRAFT S.E.. IN SAID TOWN­ SHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL ANO TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the spec* examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPE Ai. OF THE SPEOAl ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS ANO PROTESTS THE SPEOAi. ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News 300 Smith to Fire Service Lieutenant Chief Woodard reported TK Kindergarten classes have again this year given funds to the department in lieu of Chnstmas grtts This year s donation pro­ vided funds to purchase pedi­ atric mannequins The depart­ ment is grateful for this gift Planning Administrator Moffat reported on OUR Land Committee and M-37 corridor and also urged ail to participate in the surveys included in Village/Townshtp Newsletter Meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Donna Stagray. Clerk Donald E. Boysen. Supervisor (A complete text of township rmnutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) ACTION-Ms! Ths Notice was authorized by the TownsNp Board of the Charter TownsNp of Caledonia. Dated February 21. 2001 Patnoa Snyder Qerk Charter Townsho of Caiedorxa 305 �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001 Caledonia planners tackle revised zoning ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission has begun the arduous task of amending the zoning ordinance to support the new master plan passed early this year. In essence, the complete zoning ordinance would be brought into agreement with the master plan immediately, but the process will require time. No one has any idea how long it will take, but in order to deal with the most important issues first, commissioners have agreed to try to commit two nights a week to the process. The stated goal of the commission's meeting Feb. 19 was to prioritize the areas of work to be done. Several topics were noted, and five were given top priority for the next course of work ahead. Gathering background information and making preparation before discus­ sion will take place simul­ taneously. Commissioners will divide responsibilities for researching each of the topics prior to wording each section of the ordinance. Work on zoning the highway commercial areas, especially near M-6 will be the first priority, but there is no specific language for how this area should be developed. Planning Chairman Roger Keating and Commissioner Walter Bujak will work on this issue. Using model ordinances to help ac­ complish the revised ver­ sions was favored. Next, to protect and pre­ serve the rural character within the rural preservation zone, ordinances must be designed so this will be achieved. This area also has no specific language Thornapple Township Board of Review Notice to all township taxpayers The 2001 Board of Review for the Township of Thomapple will meet at the Township Hall, 200 E Main St. Middleville. Michigan on these dates March 6 • Organization day 9am Monday, March 12, 2001 8 a m. to 12 Noon; 1 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001 8 a m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 5 to 9 p.m. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF REVIEW. CALL 795-7202. WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 14 The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values or real property in the Township of Thornapple, Barry county: CLASS RATIO (%> MULTIPLIER 44 84 1 1151 AGRICULTURAL 1 0893 45 90 COMMERCIAL 1 0000 50 00 INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 45 30 1.1038 DEVELOPMENTAL 3413 14650 DONALD E BOYSEN Thornapple Township Supervisor explaining how rural preservation will be accomplished. Commissioners at first conceived an idea to require any land divisions of five or more acres to protect open space. This was opposed by many residents, so other more creative means will be sought to preserve the character and natural features within the zon$. Commissioners Ric Parent and John Finkbeiner will gather information to work on this goal. The third priority will be to create an overlay district along the Cherry Valley corridor. Commissioners Stan McLean and Don Koopmans will work on this task, to prepare for working out a final solution. Other topics were given less priority because these other zoning ordinance areas already have something in place to work with. Work on site plan review requirements and home occupation ordinances will follow the first three priority topics, commissioners decided. Topics needing ordinance revision in the future likely will include private roads, accessory buildings, PUD guidelines, the sign ordinance, buffers, screening, green belts and landscaping, light industrial uses, possible overlay districts and site condos. Each resulting ordinance section will require review by the township attorney to be sure language is legal. Bujak had already begun gathering information rele­ vant to the M-6 interchange area by attending a meeting of the Grand Valley Metro Council and Plainfield and Grand Rapids townships, which are working on a CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 5. 2001 at 7:00 p m , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia Michigan, on the applications of MIOP. Inc. for a special land use for commercial communications tower and antennas to be located on a parcel of land in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District, commonly described as 5031 68th Street and legally described as follows That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing 1038 teet North 89*52 52" West along the South section line from the South 1 /4 comer of said section; thence North along the West section Ime 285.22 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said section; thence North 1*07’17’ West along said West line 624 4 feet; thence South 89*56’52* East 340 01 feet; thence South 0*03 08’ West 402.27 feet; thence North 89*56 52* West 42 feet; thence South 0*03’08" West 222 feet to the pomt of begin­ ning. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan All interested persons may attend the public heanng and make comments relat­ ing to the proposed special land use Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the pubhc heanng Dated: February 20. 001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 South Beltline overlay dis­ trict. Bujak had also talked to Cascade township officials. Amway has plans to build a six-story hotel north of the M-6 area. He pointed out the language recommended by Langworthy (consultants) would limit building only two story buildings in that area. He thought the Planning Commission should deal with that issue early in its discussion. "Are we limiting our­ selves and for what reason, if a three- or four-story building would make sense, given the high cost of real estate there?" he asked. He acknowledged height limitations imposed by the proximity of the airport. He brought copies of written information and sample ordinances being worked on in neighboring areas. In the near future another Four Corners meeting will be held, which includes Cascade, Kentwood, Gaines and Caledonia townships, to discuss their plans of how the four plans will fit to­ gether. Bujak said he is in favor of sharing visions with sur­ rounding communities. He said he would like to see the area of M-6 and M-37 near the interchange to be consistent with plans already being made in the area. La Leche League to meet March 8 The La Leche League will meet at 10 am. Thursday, March 8, at 1546 Payne Lake Road. LaLeche League is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means ’’the milk” in Span­ ish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville, Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially are four topics, with one being presented each month. This month’s topic will be "The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby.’ All women who are breastfeeding or are preg­ nant and interested in Breastfeeding are wel­ come to attend the meet­ ings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child development and nu­ trition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. Bujak would like stan­ dards established that would encourage first class projects in that area of the township, which apparently is already valued at $500,000 an acre. He said. "When you create real lax rules, then the developers come in and take advantage of the loopholes, but if you come in with strict guidelines of how to develop an area, then there’s room to negotiate back from what we might consider to be the ideal, and still end up with an end result we want." He would not like access to the highway to be the only determining factor of what is built there. He is not in favor of large parking lots, billboards or large trucking warehouses dominating the new commercial district. He also said he would not want to see a number of fast food restaurants or even hotel chains deciding what the road frontage would look like, with cookie cutter building designs and materials. He cited examples of areas where chains had been made to yield to a more aesthetic concept. Orientation of buildings to an overall design for the area could be accomplished, even on es­ tablished small parcels, Bujak suggested. If there are established guidelines, available for interested investors to look at before even beginning their plans, they could proceed as part of that larger concept, rather than investing expensive resources in something less than first class. Parent said. Bujak said he believes presenting the township concepts to the developers should be the first step, be­ fore they initiate their spe­ cific design process. Don Oppenhuiscn, who sells real estate, asked how it’s possible to have an overall concept when there are several owners involved, some of whom would not be willing to sell all at (he same time. "A concept has to be Continued next page PUBLIC HUME NOTICE Please be advised the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 7 PM, or as soon thereafter, as the matter can be heard, in the Village Offices, 100 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333. The purpose of the hearing is to explain changes proposed to chapter 1254, nonconforming uses, buildings and lots and to receive public comments thereon. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be obtained at Village Offices Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Any interested person may attend the hearing and give comments or may write the Planning Commission at Village Offices. Nikki Miller Secretary Planning Commission YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 2001 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. HALL 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 MARCH 6™ ORGANIZATION MEETING - 2:30 PM Board of Review Schedule 12 noon & I pm io 3 pm Monday. March 12,2YXJ1 9 am Tuesday. March 13.2001 2 pm - 5 pm & 6:30 pm io 9 pm Ufcdnesday, Mach 14.2001 I pm -4pm All reviews are by appointment only Wntlen protests will be accepted until March 13. 2001 The estimated 2001 equahzatkm factor far real property m the T<jwnship of Yankee Springs will be as fallows A^ncuktnl . ................... 18132 Residential......................... 10790 DNR Lands Commercial ............... 1.1178 ..................... 12880 Total AG...............1X7755 Industrial ........................... 10000 Residential hixrai .1X7790 Timber Cut Over . .None in Class 1X1000 Oevdopmcrtal ................. 1.0183 (JttaRrsonal Call 795-9091 for appointment information. Supervisor Al McCrumb / Assessor Dan Scheuerman �The Sun and News Middleville MiFebruary 27 2001 /Page 15 From previous page realistic and marketable," he said. He pointed out that some of the lots involved, having been cut into by widening M-37, are only two to 300 feet deep, 150 feet wide and at an angle Too great a setback would eat up buildable areas. He said there was a Consumers Power right of way through the area. The Michigan Department of Transportation has created wetlands in some parts of the M-6 interchange, which will not be changed. "I like the dream, but in the real world, how do you transition that?" Commissioners acknowl­ edged practical considera­ tions will affect which businesses can expect to realize a profit after costs. Keating said it would be necessary to define a larger vision in terms of the parcels already existing there. Planner Dave Zylstra said the township has all the maps and aerial photos needed to look at established aspects. Cascade Township is creating plans which delineate particular parcels. Commissioners said they liked interior parking, inte­ nor service drives for the whole area, and screening along the highways as a part of the concept for that area. Keating said it is possible in advance to determine which kinds of businesses are suited to the M-6 area. In connection with stan­ dards for the M-6 area, commissioners would like a uniform concept all the way along an M-37 overlay district. Zylstra said specific lan­ guage in the zoning ordi­ nance would define the in­ tent and purpose, to set the stage for what the commis­ sion wants the district to look like, including permitted uses and special land uses. The uses listed will determine what develops. Charter Township of Caledonia Kent County - Michigan 2001 March Board of Review Meeting Oates Friday March 2nd. 2001 Org Meeting-9:00 A.M. Monday March 12th. 2001 9 00 A M-12:00 PM ’ 00 PM -5:00 PM Wednesday March 14th. 2001 1 00 PM-5 00 PM 6 00 PM -9 00 PM Wednesday March 21st, 2001 Final Meeting-10:00 AM All reviews will be heard by appointment only! For appointments call: (616) 891-0070 Reviews will be held at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Ml 49318 Written appeals accepted until Wednesday, March 14th, 2001 The 2000 Kent County Equalization factors for the Charter Township of Caledonia will be as follows: Agricultural: 1.0816 Industrial: 1.3200 Commercial: Residential: 1.0719 1.0746 Assessor: Edward VanderVries Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder Dated: February 1st, 2001 Bujak said he would like the commission to decide the vision, and then actually seek out companies for uses suited to the area. "We have one shot to do this right," he said. “We warn it to look and be first class. This is the entrance to our community." "I would like to be able to say the township's vision of the future became the reality that we all now enjoy." Some commissioners suggested building a model to illustrate the concept. Zylstra said other areas of the U.S. and in Japan, actually do create such models. Bujak suggested using Grand Valley students help to help create models as class projects. "We can’t do all this work without help, he said." Commissioners do plan to avail themselves of ser­ vices available through the Metro Council, of which Caledonia is a member. A major concern for Ric Parent is the home occupation ordinance. Commissioners said there are two classes of home occupations, major and minor. The greatest problems are with those defined as major uses, in which often out-buildings are used for light industrial operations, allowed in the middle of residential neighborhoods. A problem occurs because a particular use granted under a home occupation permit stays with the parcel permanently, as the current ordinance states. Then other homes are built closer on other parcels surrounding the permitted parcel. Or a 10-acre parcel with a permit is divided so the home occupation use then is being conducted on two acres. Commissioners men­ tioned that perhaps no major home occupation uses should be allowed in a residential setting. Parent said when a ken­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Dennis Hiemstra for a special land use for an accessory building for use of a horse bam and indoor arena for the ndmg of horses, on a parcel of land of about 10 acres in area, located at approximately 8700 Whrtneyvilie Court and legally described as follows nel. which is listed as a light industrial use, is al­ lowed in a residential zone, the situation is likely to result in problems for neighbors in the future. This is very intrusive in a residential area. He said it also opens the door to other requests to al lowother light industrial uses home occupation as businesses. "On 10 acres its not a problem," Parent said. "As we grow, some uses are not compatible, "he said. Koopmans suggested perhaps no home Band Boosters' uniform drive is continuing The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters are continu­ ing their efforts to raise the $60,000 needed to purchase new uniforms for the high school band. The deadline for pledging $260 for a complete uniform or $130 for half a uniform has been extended until March 9. "We have been really impressed with the indi­ viduals and families who have pledged," band Director Ray Rickert says. "I will be calling local businesses to follow up on the letters we sent them." For more information about the uniform drive, call Rickert at 795-3394 or email him at rrickert@mi.kl2.mi.us. Dated: February 20. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 302 different uses. and distances between operations and homes in the various zoning districts as each topic is discussed. The way these are set up may help establish rural character, open space, transitions between different zones, access to major roads, service drives and more. Definitions of various terms used in the master plan and in the revised zoning ordinance will be dealt with as each of the topics are discussed and written. Examples might include definitions of terms like bonus density planning, open space, or rural preservation. A separate section in the ordinance containing def­ initions will be created. NOTICE Amendment to the Thomapple Tvvp. Zoning Ordinance Map The Thornapple Township Hoard. meeting in special session on February 19, 2001, adopted the following amendment to the Zoning Map: The change from Agricultural Residential zone to Rural Residential zone the property of Bernard Wieringa, PP 0814-002-018-00, generally located at 7817 Whitneyville Road in Section 2 of Thornapple Township, containing 2.6 acres of land, more or less. This action follows the recommendation by resolution of the Planning ('ommission passed July 17, 2000. 7he basis for their determination is that it meets the requirements of Sec. 7.21.4b, c and e of the Zoning Ordinance and it is in accordance with the Townships Future Land Use Plan. The Zoning Map change shall be effective on publication A copy of the nuip and accompanying resolution may be purchased or inspected during regular office hours at the Thomapple Township Hall. 2(X) E Mam St. Middleville, MI 49333. Donna Stagray, Thomapple Twp. Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 5, 2001 at 7 00 pm, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Robert J. Rose, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, for a special land use to authorize the construction and use of a church building and associ­ ated vehicle parking area on lands commonly described as 9401 Kraft Avenue and legal­ ly described as follows That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at a point on the East line of said sec­ tion which is 666.66 South from the Northeast section corner, thence continuing South along the East section line 983 2 feet, thence North 89*41’13” West 500 feet; thence South 00*26*08” West 400 feet, thence North 89*41’13” West 806 53 feet, thence North 0*25’22” East 1392 46 feel along the West line ol the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said sec­ tion; thence South 89® 16 48’ East 1306 85 feet, parallel with the North line of said section, to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. That part of the Southwest 1/4. Section 14, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at a point on the East section kne which is 447 8 feet South of the East 1/4 comer of said section, thence contin­ uing South along the East section line 437 feet thence South 89*39 04’ West 1005 feet; thence North 0*33*13” West 437 feet; thence North 89*39 04” East 1005 feet to the point of beginning and also an ease­ ment. 66 feet m width for ingress to and egress from Whitneyvibe Avenue. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan All interested persons may attend the pubtec hearing and make comments relat­ ing to the proposed special land use Written comments may be submitted to the town­ ship office, at above-stated address, up to the time of the pubtec heanng occupation permits should be issued at all. He said he thought people operating an office inside the home and is not disruptive for any neighbors might not require a permit at all. nor would these result in needing enforcement. Major uses requiring ac­ cessory buildings, lend to be either commercial or light industrial, now cause problems for neighbors, require a permit, and require enforcement. This could be resolved by requiring those businesses be put in the appropriate zone, with no permit for home use. Commissioners will deal with various details such as buffers, screening, green belts, landscaping, setbacks, parcel sizes for Ail interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relat­ ing lo the proposed special land use Written comments may be submitted to the town­ ship office at above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng Dated: February 19, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 303 �The Trojan fans cheer on their favorite wrestling team last Wednesday at Caledonia High School. Mark Price captured two wins at Caledonia in matches versus Mona Shores and Lowell. Arrows dart Trojans' hopes of wrestling at state Middleville mat man Kyle McKeown attempts to wrap up his Mona Shores opponent at the team regional. Wrestling Club starts March 1 The TK Wrestling Club will begin practices Thursday, March 1 at the high school. Practices will be held on the wrestling balcony in the high school gymnasium. The cost of joining the club is $15 for the first wrestler and $10 for any additional wrestlers in the same family. There will also be a meeting for all parents at 7:15 p.m. on March 1 so please plan on attending. Additional information can be picked up at the Community Education Office at any TK school office or by calling coach Tom Lehman at the high school (795-5432). CALEDONIA — Middleville won easily over Muskegon Mona Shores last Wednesday in the Division II regional wrestling tournament at Caledonia High School, but could not pull off a triumph against a tough Lowell team in the finals, as the Red Arrows prevailed 53-10. Middleville coach Tom Lehman said his team could have wrestled a bn better, but it may not have been good enough to topple a very solid Lowell squad that should contend for a State title. "I was a little disappointed; we gave up some points we shouldn't have given up," Lehman said. "A majority of them (the Trojan wrestlers) are going to be back next year." The match with the Trojans and the Red Arrows was certainly intense and was staged in front of a packed Caledonia house. Josh Bowerman put Middleville ahead 4-0 with a 12-2 decision at 103. But Lowell won the next six matches to go up 28-4. Mark Price managed a 5-1 win at 145 to put his team within 21 points, 28-7. Lowell took the next two matches to lead 38-7 before Bill Romph won a 7-1 decision for Middleville at 171. The Arrows led at that point 38-10 and then BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville collected three more victories in the final three weight classes to pull out the 43-point win. "Lowell is just solid all the way through." Lehman said. "Lowell is an exceptional team and they looked pretty good tonight." Triumphs for the Trojans (4-0 decision), Pat McKeown at 125 (pin in 2:56), Shawn Reil at 135 (6-4 decision), Mark Thompson at 140 (6-2 decision), Mark Price at 145 (pin in 5:53), Bill Romph at 171 (6-2 decision), Matt Erb at 189 (pin in 1:36) and Randy Benedict at 275 (pin in 5:55). Thompson's win over Mona Shores was his 100th of his prep mat career. Lowell will wrestle in the Division II State quarterfinals Friday against Greenville at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. The Red Arrows lost in the State finals a year ago. Red Arrows blank Wildcats, John scores 5 The Caledonia/Lowell Red Arrows' junior varsity hockey team traveled to Holland last Saturday and lost to Grand Haven 10-3. Scoring for the Red Arrows were Brandon John in the first period (unassisted on a power play) Ben Olson in the second period (unassisted on a power play) and Dustin Hofert in the third period (assist from Dan Woods). The following day, the Red Arro.vs played host to the North view Wildcats and blanked the Cats 7-0. Rob Latva recorded the shutout in goal and John tallied five goals with three coming in the first period. Woods, Olson also scored for the Arrows The Red Arrows played Kenowa last Saturday and West Catholic Sunday at home Shawn Reil won over Mona Shores with a thrilling 64 decision. Middle school wrestlers off to a great start The 2001 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School wrestling team is in full swing. This year’s team has over 60 wrestlers and have won its first five dual meets in convincing fashion. The coaching staff is confident that these wrestlers should do well as the season progresses and in the season-ending tournament. On Feb. 13, the young Trojans hosted Jackson Park and Spring Lake. TK beat Park 78-15 and defeated Spring Lake 88-3. On Feb. 20 the wrestlers traveled to Godwin and came away with a 70-7 triumph. TK’s grapplers then trekked to Battle Creek and won over Mattawan 47-12 and Hillsdale 53-24. In the Hillsdale match, the young Trojans not only wrestled near their best, but also displayed a lot of spirit. Scots stun Unity eagers Caledonia's varsity basketball team made history last Tuesday night. The Scots knocked off Unity Christian 45-44, their first triumph over Unity ever in varsity hoops. Nine players scored points for the Caledonia team including Kyle Kleersnyder with a team-leading 10 points. Caledonia (8-9) never trailed after the opening two minutes and led 37-21 with 2:22 remaining in the third quarter. The Crusaders managed a valiant comeback, but the Scots were able to hold one by one point. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing Call 945-9554 for classifieds and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Al the gray barn or call 945-9105 �The Sun and News. MtddleviHe. Ml/February 27. 2001 /Page 17 Freeport Skate Park work continuing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer An enthusiastic group of young people and adults continues to work on plans for the Freeport Skate Park. The proposed site is a 60- by 80-foot area behind the Community Center in Freeport. The Freeport United Brethren Church sponsors the group that meets at 5 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. The group has been busy working on plans and con­ struction for the park. They also are doing fund-raising, which they hope will trans­ form this idea into a real­ ity. Over Christmas break the group prepared alu­ minum panels donated by Interface AR, which they then turned in for scrap metal. This earned the group almost S1,200. Members also used some of their free time during the Christmas break to start constructing ramps and boxes. They com­ pleted an 8-by-lO foot fun box with grind rail. The group also worked on drawings and began to research the best materials for other ramps and acces­ sories for the Skate Park. On Feb. 3 Jason Brower. Nate Nofsinger and Mark and Cindy Egolf toured Model Die and Mold in Grand Rapids. This tour helped the group see the process from first draft through Computer Assisted Draft drawings to the final stages of building molds. The group hopes to have their preliminary drawings put on a CAD (computer aided design) system. Nofsinger was especially interested in this tour since he is a student at Baker College in Muskegon, working on a degree in drafting and CAD. Scott Terrill, the mold design engineer who guided them through the facility, also talked about his career and educational background. Matt Gilbert and Josh Houten assembled two custom built skateboards as a demonstration at the Feb. 11 meeting. The Egolfs donated the materi­ als so these boards could be used as a fund-raiser. One skateboard, with a value of $160, will be raf­ fled off with the other cus­ tom board going to the Rick Kacos, CNC programmer and operator at Model Die & Mold, shows skate board park committee member Nate Nofsinger how the machine works during a recent tour. member who sells the most raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 each and are being sold until the end of March. Other prizes include Tshirts and stickers donated by Wind. Waves and Wheels. Houten and Gilbert with Ken Riegler went to a home demolition site and gather wood, which will be used to build ramps for the skate park. Matthew Melvin, the Thornapple Kellogg shop teacher, who learned about the skate park through his students, suggested using Tickets on sale for TK’s ‘Brigadoon’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 50 Thornapplc Kellogg High School students are hard at work practicing their lines for the March 15-17 produc­ tion of "Brigadoon." Ticket order forms are available at the high school office or at the tk.kl2.mi.us web site. Tickets are $4 apiece.and must be ordered and paid for by March 9. Tickets are also avail­ able at the box office at the high school auditorium Monday, March 5 through Thursday, March 8, and from Monday, March 12, through Wednesday, March 14. Box office hours are from 7-9 p.m. No reser­ vations will be taken over the telephone and all sales are final. Bake sale planned at Celebrate Reading The Millenium T-shirt company, a project of Mike Hodges fifth grade class, is facing a deficit, so its "employees" are planning a bake sale. Class members want to spend the night at Binder Park Zoo in April but Tshirt sales have been very slow. "We decided to hold a bake sale," Hodges said. "The bake sale on (Saturday) March 3 at 11:30 a m. will help us make up the difference be­ tween what t-shirt sales have raised and the cost of the overnight al the zoo." The bake sale will take place at McFall during the Celebrate Reading session Saturday. Students in the Super Saturday Players will be performing several Reader's Theater presenta­ tions during the shared reading sessions. Athletes of the week Cun (l&lteuUan Thornapple-Kellogg High School (MiddleviHe) Kleersnyder was Caledonia's top scorer with 10 points in an upset varsity basketball win (45-44) over Unity Christian Feb. 20. The victory was the Scots first over Unity in the school's history. Robertson served at a 100 per­ cent clip for Middleville's Spik­ ers last Tuesday in matches against Plainwell and Delton. In the Delton match she man­ aged 2 acres and served for 8 consecutive points to guide her team to victory AfNefes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE’AHo* 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & | 1nsurance Company ~ All three performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. that Thursday, Friday and Sat­ urday. Music director Ray Rickert said, "everyone knows the lovely music in this play about the power of love, including 'Almost like being in love.'" Brigadoon is directed by Rickert and his wife, Tri­ cia. r reclaimed wood for con­ struction. Work on the park has also meant learning about the political process. Seven of the members went with three adults to the Feb. 20 Freeport Plan­ ning Commission meeting. Each person discussed part of the project with the commission and Brower displayed a scale model of the proposed park. The site, construction and fundraising were discussed. The Skate Park group hopes the planning com­ mission will recommend approval of this proposal at the Freeport Village Council's April meeting. Anyone interested in skateboarding, inline skat­ ing or trick cycling is in­ vited to join the group. The group encourages adult participation as well. The next meeting of the Freeport Skate Park group will be on Sunday. March 11, at 5 p.m. at the United Brethren Church on Cherry Street. For more information about the group or the raf­ fle, call Ken Riegler 7953315 or Cindy Egolf at 795-4149. ENGAGEMENTS Shanahan-Triick Michael and Sandra Shanahan of Middleville arc proud to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Tina Marie Shanahan to Scott William Triick, son of Karl and Suzanne Golnck of Hastings. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Thornapple Kel­ logg High School. The groom-to-be is a 1994 grad­ uate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. The couple are in the process of planning an April 28, 2001 wedding. 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The other six Middlcvile qualifiers were Mike McKeown (fourth al 112), Kyle Fletke (fourth at 119), Pat McKeown (third at 125), Mark Price (fourth at 145), Kyle McKeown (fourth at 160) and Brett Vernon (third at 215). The eight Trojan wrestlers competed at rcgionals last Saturday at Kcnowa Hills High School. Prom dresses needed for TK sale March 24 The TK Senior Parents are ready to help students make the prom a little less expensive and more fun. The Senior Parents are going to hold a "Prom Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. Dress Sale" on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This is a fund­ raiser for the senior party June 2 following gradua­ tion. The Senior Parents need dresses to sell. Dresses can be sold on consignment or they can be donated for the organization to sell. Nancy Young said, "This is a chance for people to clean out their closets of those dresses worn only once or twice and too good to throw away." Even older dresses will be accepted. "The retro style means that some girls are looking for a dress that is just a lit­ tle different." For more information on where to drop off the dresses, call 891-0544. Ryan LaBine, a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High School, has been named grand prize winner m a poster contest sponsored by the Prevention Network. LaBine's poster design is being used as the official state poster advertising Par­ enting Awareness Month, a statewide campaign to pro­ mote awareness, education and resources emphasizing the importance of effective parenting in nurturing chil­ dren to become healthy, car­ ing. contributing citizens. LaBine also received $100. The poster depicts a grandfather, father and son sitting at the end of a pier fishing. LaBine drew the poster as a requirement for his commercial art class, he said. It was completed in two weeks using colored pencils. He got the idea to portray fatherhood in the poster, he said, because "I wanted to do something motherly, but that was too common." He decided to draw an activity he and his father would do together, and later got the idea of adding another gener­ ation, he said. He was "very surprised" when the design won first place. LaBine plans to major in commercial art in college, he said. According to Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, "I think the poster Kilmartin headed to ‘the Joe’ "Joe" is headed to the Joe. Caledonia’s Matt Kilmartin, nicknamed "Joe" by his teammates, has qualified for the State individual wrestling finals from his performance Saturday at regionals. Kilmartin qualified in the 103-pound weight class . He won the O-K Gold Conference championship at 103 this year and compiled a record of 46-6. Caledonia coaches, Dustin McFarlan and Chris Kinney, were given special recognition for helping to mold Kilmartin into the championship wrestler that he has become this season. Scots’ freshmen defeat Wildcats Caledonia's freshman basketball team split its games last week, falling to Unity Christian 32-20. but winning against Wayland Union 50-36. Leading the Scots team in points versus Unity were Brad Swartz with 11 and Ryan Rogers with 7. In the triumph over lhe Wildcats, Ryan Rogers paced the team with 14 points, Mike Morgan added 11 and Malt Harp 9. The Scots host Cedar Springs Tuesday and Wyoming Park on Friday Ryan LaBine, son of Renae and Frank LaBine of Middleville, was grand prize winner in the 2001 Parenting Awareness Month Campaign Poster Contest. His poster design is being used as the official state poster advertising Parenting Awareness Month. is really an honest view of how (LaBine) feels about fa­ therhood. Il's nice lo see, especially from a young man, that male parenting models are important." The child abuse council has conducted its own poster contest among fourth­ graders in the Hustings, Thornapple Kellogg and St. Rose schools. The theme for that contest is "Family Is." The winner's design will be used for a CAC billboard advertisement. Spikers, continued from pg. 20 did Cary Middlebush, and Robertson made some plays at the net that also translated into points for lhe black and orange. Amy Collard countered for Delton by tallying some important points. Sturgeon said the effort in lhe second match was much improved over the one from the first. "We played a lot better, we played more as a team," Sturgeon said. "We still must learn how to finish it." Serving was a big plus for Middleville all night long. The Lady Trojans served al a 95 percent clip and three spikers — Erin Robertson, Ashley Carter and Renae Otto — all served at 100 percent against Delton. Robertson's perfect mark included serving eight in a row and two for aces versus the Panthers. And great leadership also helped to Trojan spikers to succeed "I would also like to mention the leadership of Ashley Carter and Erin Robertson," Middlebush said. Versus Plainwell... Plainwell won both games by scores of 15-11. Middleville came within one point of the lead (8-7) in the first game and was tied on numerous occasions (6-6, 10-10, 11-11) in the second game before Plainwell tallied lhe last four. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Year* Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE comer of Mlh and Hroadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering &. Suspension • Mufflers Shocks &. Struts • Tune-ups �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Fetxuary 27. 2001/Page 19 Trojans grow during tough hoop week Middleville battled two talented basketball teams last -week and came close to upsetting one and also played tough against the other. Last Tuesday, coach Kurt Holzhueter’s Trojans tangled with Tri-Unity Christian and nearly sprung the big upset. The two teams were tied 53-53 after three quarters, but 16-2 Tri-Unity squeaked out a four point (76-72) win over the black and orange Chris Finkbeiner led Middleville with 20 points. Chad VanSpronsen managed 14. Brian Yeazcl 12 and Jeff Forbes 11. Forbes’ total included three three-pointers. Middleville (5-13, 3-7) trailed Coopersville 39-19 at half-time of last Friday’s game and eventually lost the contest 71-60 after scoring 41 points in the final two quarters. The Trojans committed "very few turnovers" in the game. Chris Finkbeiner again led the Trojans with 22 points, Brian Ycazcl tallied 16 and Chad VanSpronsen added 13. Yeazel and VanSpronsen both pulled down 5 rebounds as well. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! 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MtddlevHle MVFetxuary 27, 2001 Trojans spikers topple Panthers in marathon Middleville’s varsity met up with Delton on the volleyball court Tuesday night at Delton Kellogg High School and the two Barry County squads ended up playing a marathon match that concluded with a third game decided by rally scoring. The Trojans after losing the first game 15-11 came back to win the final two in dramatic fashion, 16-14, 156. Delton's first game win was a result of solid serving from Lisa Wilcockson and Jen Jeffery and some scrappy play from athletes such as Autumn Chilton. Middleville came to Delton a bit sick. Casey Warner and Laura VanRyn did not make the bus trip because of illnesses, so the Lady Trojans had to bring up a couple players from the junior varsity, Rachel Chilton and Cary Middlebush. "We were in a situation where we needed to bring some people up, so we really needed to communicate," Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush said. Back-to-back aces by Kim Davis gave Delton a slim The Lady Trojans stand ready to block in their match with Plainwell. Our Technicians Haven't Finished Their Training Yet And They Never Will Erin Robertson (13) tips one toward the defense during play last week in varsity volleyball. s today's high tech vehicles become more and more sophisticated, so does the knowledge of our ASEcertified technicians. Even though they have years of experience, they participate in ongoing training, constantly learning more innovative and efficient ways to identify problems with your vehicle and fix them right the first time. Discover the difference state-of-the-art training makes. Call or visit us today! SETTIN THE PACE 500 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville (616) 795-3550 FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR We Offer Jon Raymond, Owner/Manager Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-6; Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-2 • 1 Choice of Top Mechanic* jfJnJb AutoCare 1NAHAI center Jocelyn Price (8) bumps one into the air during TK’s match with Plainwell. Christopher J. Hier, Ashley Carter (5) makes a backward blast over the net in last Tuesday's action at Delton Kellogg High School. 616-89*1-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults -NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Qu; nt£ B NITE1 .WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! 10-9 lead in the second game, another ace from Wilcockson made it 11-9, a long rally point made it 129 and a Wilcockson diving score upped Delton's advantage to 13-9. "Kim Davis served extremely well all night," Sturgeon said. "On 22 senes, she had five aces and just one error." Midway thrpugh the second game, the Trojans appeared to be a bit more in tune with what they needed to do. Middleville rallied to score the next four points to knot the score at 13-13. The game remained lied at 14-14 before Middleville closed it out with an ace from Renae Otto and a spike from Erin Robertson. Delton trailed by just one 4-3 tn the third game before Middleville scored four of the next five to take an 8-4 advantage. The Panthers never inched any closer after that as the Trojans held leads of 12-5 and 14-6 before putting the game and the match away with the final point. In that third game, Jocelyn Price served for Middleville points, as See spikers, pg. 18 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-03-06.pdf cd188daae194139279e5b7b98b0c2649 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UMMY niscwaais Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 10/March 6, 2001 Sewer, water district hearing is March 12 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A second public hearing on new sewer and water districts in the northwest section of Caledonia Township will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Kettle Lake Elementary School on Whitneyville Avenue. Resolutions to set the date of the hearing and accept the assessment rolls for both the sewer and water districts were ap­ proved at the Township Board meeting Feb. 21. Actual costs and assess­ ments are expected to be known at the time of the hearing. The purpose is to allow property owners to discuss individual special assess­ ments, to protest, object. appeal, or file a written protest at the hearing in order to be eligible to ap­ peal to a tax tribunal at the state level. The township announced at a special meeting last month that it had run into a difference between the first estimate of the costs and the money to be bor­ rowed, and what was actu­ ally needed. Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson said the as­ sessments on both water and sewer were being ad­ justed upward by $100 per acre, resulting in the sewer assessment set at $3,670 and on water at $4,520. Pierson said, "All debt the township is proposed to in­ cur is scheduled to be paid back from those people benefiting from the pro- ‘Brigadoon’ set for March 15-17 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With more than 50 Thornapple Kellogg High School students in the cast for the March 15-17 produc­ tion of "Brigadoon" tickets are going fast to family and friends. Directors Ray and Tricia Rickert encourage area residents to order tickets before Friday, March 9. Ticket order forms are available at the high school office or at the tk.kl2.mi.us web site. Tickets are $4 apiece.and must be ordered and paid for by March 9. Tickets are also available at the box office at the high school auditorium now through Thursday, March 8, and from Monday, March 12, through Wednesday, March 14. Box office hours are from 7-9 p.m. No reser­ vations will be taken over the telephone and all sales arc final. All three performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. that Thursday, Friday and Sat­ urday. Music director Ray Rickert said, "everyone knows the lovely music in this play about the power of love, including 'Almost like being in love.’" jeer" Two bond issues have been proposed. One is a special assessment bond, and the other is a township share bond. Attorney James White said the local share bonds included in consultant Robert Bendzinski's num­ bers would be for $1.1 mil­ lion dollars, and the rev­ enues to repay the local share bonds would come from the growth of the sys­ tem. "One reason the local share is so much is that during the construction pe­ riod there would be no growth and no revenues, and likely even in the first year after that. So he in­ cluded two years of capi­ talized interest on the bond issue to be added to the project cost." I "It became clear the lo­ cal shares part of the pro­ ject would be a challenge to repay in a responsible way. " One suggestion was to add a service fee of $5 per month per user, for water customers, but this was felt to be too high. White said he recommended the higher assessments so more of the project costs would be shifted into the special assessment, so there would be fewer dol­ lars to repay on the local bond issue, which would reduce and maybe elimi­ nate the debt service charge. The total special as­ sessments are in the neighborhood of $11.3 million. The total project cost is $12.4 million. White said it wasn’t ap propriatc to put the full amount of the shortfall on the special assessment roll, because of the vacant See special hearing, pg. 12 Caledonia fire, public safety open house set for March 10 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township will be host for a public safety community open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the township fire bam at 230 Maple St. Both the Caledonia Fire Department and the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment will be represented. "I have always said that police and fire protection are the most visible and valuable services we pro­ vide to our communitv " said Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison. "This event is a great opportu­ nity for families and com­ munity members to stop in and see the equipment we use, to meet staff and learn more about our po­ lice and fire services." Harrison also announced that the township will be accepting applications from individuals with an interest in serving on the on-call fire department. Though (he township does not currentlv have orwn- ings posted for the depart­ ment, it is anticipated that a number of positions will need to be filled over the next few months. "Our township relies on members of the commu­ nity to staff and serve our fire department, so we al­ ways need a good candi­ date pool," As our town­ ship grows, we will be looking to add members," Harrison noted. The event will provide an opportunity for the sher- Fire fighters Steve Kosiara and Brian Bennett, Caledonia's assistant Fire Chief wear fire fighting gear, and hold the new Scott thermo-imaging camera which will be discussed at the open house, and Scott air pack, which provides air for fire fighters in a smoke filled environment. Regular training sessions in using equipment and techniques keep the department staff up to date.(back row left to nght) Dan Erskine, Larry Barton, Steve Kosiara, Brian Bennett, Jamie Durea, (front row left to nght) Jerry Smith, Mike Merbau, Fire Chief Butch Welton and Dennis Partndge were present tor a picture, though there are 20 members on the fire department staff. iff and fire department to show their appreciation to the community for showing its support over the years, and for the recent approval of the public safety mil­ lage. Citizens will be able to view the new 100-foot lad­ der truck, fire engines and a police cruiser. Special­ ized modem fire fighting equipment such as thermal imaging cameras. Jaws of Life, carbon monoxide sensors and the protective turnout gear will also be demonstrated and on dis­ play. Coffee, punch and doughnuts will be avail­ able for all. Color books and literature regarding fire safety and the sheriffs DARE program will also be provided. In This Issue • Valentine’s Day transplant was gift’ for local child • Truck hauling routes debated at Alaska hall • Yankee Springs planners OK rezoning revisions quietly • Middleville couple suffers home invasion �Page 2/The Sun Mineville W/Ma'ch 6 2001 Citizen scientists wanted by ‘Stream Search’ 2001 bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Volunteers to help gather scientific informa­ tion about local streams are being sought for oppor­ tunities between April 7 and Oct. 13. ’’Stream Search" volun­ teers arc trained to do habitat studies and biolog­ ical surveys of the little critters that live in area streams. The West Michi­ gan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), has all the equipment needed, and teach volunteers how to conduct the stream search operations. There arc two ways to participate in Stream Search 2001. The first is to take part in Stream Search leader training for three sessions Team leaders will attend training sessions in stream ecology and take charge of a group on Stream Search day. Sessions arc on certain Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 29. The first session on April 1. will be Michigan De- partment of Environmental Quality Training by Nicole Vidales from MDEQ Sur­ face Water Quality Divi­ sion. April 28 is the second session. Macroinverte­ brate Certification Train­ ing led by Jim Dunn, aquatic entomologist, where participants will create a reference collec­ tion and will be tested in identification of stream in­ habiting macroinverte­ brates. Patricia Pennell, AdoptA-Strcam Coordinator with WMEAC. will lead the last session. Stream Search Training. Two Stream Search Events, requiring no prior training, will be held on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 noon on May 12 and Oct. 13 Volunteers will work with trained leaders to form teams of four. To register for Stream Search 2001. leave name, mailing address, dates of participation, phone, and e-mail address with WMEAC at (616) 4513051. Spring classes for all ages to be offered in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Resource Center is announcing a va­ riety of classes available for spring, which will run from one to eight weeks, some starting as early as March 19. Classes in crafts ranging v- ^ i»Ie«snve( nJ HAIR DESIGNERS y Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! from knitting, to wood crafts, to stained glass are offered. Dance, yoga and defense classes are options in the physical fitness area, as well as fencing, riding lessons and athletes in motion. Language classes, dog training, and boater safety round out the variety available. Expanding know-how in the financial arena is pos­ sible through a range of investment classes. Several computer classes arc available, even genealogical research. But if going to a classroom doesn’t fit your lifestyle, perhaps some of the 22 on line courses would. Costs run all the way from $5 to 79, or more with fees. Call 891-8117 for details or contact the www.caledonia.k 12.mi.us, then click on "Resource Center" to get a brochure. Spring! Make an appointment for a consultation with our color specialists and professional design team free 'M Contempo Salon D&W Plaza • 891-1093 FFA Students of the Month Professional Shopping Services of Caledonia last Thursday announced the promotion of Katherine “Trutsch" Hudson to field supervisor. Hudson has worked for Professional Shopping Services !nc. since mt" To the editor: Feb. 9, was a night to remember It all started out at the stroke of nine, which kids from all around were gather­ ing in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School wait­ ing for their tickets. One by one they filed through the doorway, tickets in hand, ready to go. Throughout the night the school buzzed about m an array of games and entertain­ ment. An inflated obstacle course lay in the middle of the gym. Lines and lines of kids stood behind it. waiting to compete. Another attrac­ tion was the radar speed pitch. It too became a favorite among the students. A dance also was held in the gym. Kids danced wildly to echoing music and thrashing beats. It wasn’t all just fun and games though. Friendly staff members in the cafeteria served fresh pizza and pret­ zels to hungry students com­ ing in. A popcorn machine toiled away in the corner popping kernels and filling the air with a buttery scent. The intrinsic need for food may have been soothed, but the sleep deprivation began to take its toll. The night excitement slowed to a morn­ ing lull. Students fell asleep in the hallways and midnight dancers dropped like flies. The night may have seemed over, but it wasn’t yet. Students lingered on, playing ping pong in the band room, and computer games in the computer room. A drawing was held from 5:30 to 6 a.m. with door prizes and more. All they had to do was put their lunch tickets in a drawing can, and November 1998 in various positions within the compa­ ny. In her new duties she will be responsible for the direct supervision of up to 10 employees. The company CEO stated that Hudson has been an asset to the company since the day she was hired, and they are very pleased that she has accepted the posi­ tion. lucky winners took home prizes they could use with friends and family. After the drawing, the night drew to a close. Kids packed up their jackets and headed home. Cars pulled out into the stormy blizzard, and cleaning had begun It was a night to remember. It was a night that wouldn't have been possible without the dedicated work from the staff members, businesses, parents, and organizers (including Mrs. Sorensen and Mrs. Wiercnga) who. through their work, made the night possible. It was a fine group of kids who avoided getting suspen­ sions throughout the school year. The Lock-In was to award those kids w ith a night of tun and party going. This showed kids that making the nght choices pays off in the end. Without these kids, the Lock-In wouldn’t of been a party at all. The night was definitely one to remember. With an even greater lesson to be remembered too. Good behavior and making the right choices may not seem like the most fun thing to do. but it surely pays off in the end. Vic Azzarella, Jake Schneider. Nick Turncs. And> Quillan. Mrs. Swartz's Reading Class. TK Middle School. Good behavior has its rewards To the editor: On the night of Feb. 9. at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, an “all-nighter" was being held. It was a celebration, or reward, for the well-behaved students. It was a night to have fun and "hang-out" There were many events to participate in. The library was transformed into a gameroom, where students could enjoy playing cards and board games. The art room was the center of face painting, hair dressing, and nail painting. In the gym an obstacle course, dance, and free-throw contest were the center of activity. At the end of the party, there was a raffle drawing for fabulous prizes. The event was a positive experience because it shows that good behavior is some­ thing worth recognition. We are grateful to all the parents, teachers and organi­ zations that put this event together. A special apprecia­ tion goes to Mrs. Sorensen and Mrs. Wiennga who put this event together. To all the students and parents who didn’t attend, it was a positive experience and it would be appreciated if more people were involved. Looking for a unique Graduation Announcement? Carlson Craft announcemems lex you select the wording, ttie ink color, and the design io creaxe an announcement that is Y0V na/ate (Formeriy Advanced Commercial Printers/ of LYNN DENTON AGENCY 1-800-443-5253 Making the right choices pays off Katherine ‘Trutsch’ Hudson promoted February, Tyler Gamelin; January. Sarah Ayriss; December, Molly Spica; November Jenny Workman; October, Dirk VandeBunte; September, Jeremiah Borners Presented by: FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues VOUR FUTURE MORE MO«E PREDICTABLE PRED*CTABlE MAKING5 YOUR FARM BUREAU — - 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) (616) 945-9105 Kerrie Schultz, • Lori Wasikowski, Natallie Hoag, Mrs Swartz's Reading TK Middle School �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 6. 2001/Page 3 Caledonia Community Players to present ‘Winnie the Pooh1 "Isn't It Funny How a Bear Likes Honey?" Christopher Robin (John Scranton) smiles at Pooh, eating honey (Paul Brouwers) while Rabbit (David Cole) looks on with curiosity. Most of the cast collected at Owl's House. Christopher Robin (John Scranton) Rabbit, (David Cole) Owl, (Mary Ann Heinen) Kanga, (Amy Hooyer) Roo (Emily Martinez) Pooh, (Paul Brouwers) and Eeyore (Brenda VanderArk). by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer K musical production of "Winnie The Pooh" will be held al 7 pm. Saturday, March 10, al the Caledo­ nia High School Perform­ ing Arts Center at 9757 Duncan Lake Avenue. Winnie the Pooh, a Bear of very little brain sings "Isn't it Funny How a Bear Likes Honey," when trou­ ble begins. Kanga comes to the for­ est with soap for baths and a bouncy little child Based on the book of stories and poems by AA Milne, the lyrics are by AA Milne and Kristin Sergei. Music is by Allan Jay Friedman. The play will be directed by Steve named Roo. Eeyore’s tail is missing, on his birthday, no less, and to top it all off, there is a Heffalump lumping aiound the Hundred Acre VanderArk. Tickets will be $3. Tickets will also be avail­ able at the door at the same price, but advanced, reservations arc advised. Call 891-8117. Wood Pooh and Piglet must handle all the problems and make everything work out right. The intimate cast fea­ tures Paul Brouwers as Winnie the Pooh. Saman­ tha Ncmecek portrays Piglet, and David Cole acts the role of Rabbit. A thoughtful moment occupies Christopher Robin, Pooh, Owl, Roo and Kanga. Brenda VanderArk is Eeyore, John Scranton plays Christopher Robin and Owl is played by Mary Ann Heinen. Amy Hooyer por­ trays Kanga and Emily Martinez performs as Roo. 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Staff Writer Stephen Ayriss, Stephanie Caledonia FFA teams Sacha, Jordan Sheely and that received first or sec­ Katie Meyer, received a ond place awards at the gold first place award at regional level are compet­ both district and regional ing at the state level at levels. Michigan State University The Ag Forum team, March 5-7. which included Maygan Regional competition Post, Kelly Goodwin, Tony was held at Cedar Springs Govemal. Marcie Crandall High School Feb. 15. The and Justin Workman, also districts were held at walked away with first Saranac Middle School place gold awards at the Feb. I. districts and regionals The Greenhand Conduct Public Speaker Star of Meetings team, which Haldaman talked about included Brian Hawkins. food safety, for which she Michael Gance, Kevin received a first place at districts and second at re­ gionals. Public Speaker Janie Zinger spoke about biotechnology and earned a fourth place silver award at the district level. Ashley Wagner com­ peted in Greenhand Public Speaking. She received a third place gold award at the district level. There were also two Parliamentary Procedure teams. The senior team was made up of Jake Klapmust. Bobbi Meyer, Sarah Ayriss. Seth Temple and Tyler Gamblin. Re­ ceiving a gold first place award at district competi­ tion. they earned a gold fourth place at the region­ al. The other Parliamentary Procedure team consisted of Scott Rodgers. Jeremiah Bombers. Dirk VandeBunte. Kim Russell. Corey Kilmartin, Jenny Workman and Molly Spica, who re­ ceived a third place gold award at the district com­ petition. A Demonstration team made up of Ashley Koiman and Tollen Ebbens presented a fence building demonstration for which they received a third place Silly stories to be told tonight at TK library The Thomapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time filled with laughter at 4 pm. tonight. Tuesday. March 6. in the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library Superintendent Midge Pippel will join the service team in reading favorite _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Sduxil................................... 9:JO a m. Morning Worship.......................... 10:45 Evening Praise WEDNESDAY am ................... 6 00 p.m Phone 891-9259 (northwest of Gun Lake) U I I 1 V CHURCH a place to become Rev Michael Stowell Pastor Chris Lage Worship Leader Denny Houma h>uih Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our wet> site www bnghtsKie org Z" 9 30 r AM ’ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America Night 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman “We are changed by Gods love!” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. M Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH M (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship .10:30 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -0576 t'astor, Dr firtan F Harrison Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor 0 a place to belong 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9 30 a.m Sunday School..................................11.00 a.m Adult Bible Class Sunday Morning Mass. 9:30 a m. Rev. IL Scot? Greemw. Pastor Lotelle Sprtk. Leader .41 Tiemeier Community Calling Church (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6p m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyvtlle R4 Ra’ P Adams Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St Phone 891 -8440 ACALEDONIA S UNITED METHODIST GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Ucfi M-l "9 .CWrf Soowfav Road, March II - Sccmd srdjx m lot 3 !*U 1 (Surfing firm mChnsii. Lute 13 22-.'5 (Enter S de Mr?* Deed Sentwn Top* The teraey t® Jenrsaka: "Str T»»ird the DeMmitwa’ Choe Anther. ‘Lift H^h the Crw"____________________ Worship Sen ice 10 30 am. Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) /lev Vormufl Kohns 6J6-S9I-8I67 250 Vine Street • Church Uflkr bl 1 f»vl -8M8 www caicdixuaunK erg Preaching the Living \XbrdServing 7be Risen Lunt Sunday Morning Worship l(HX) .i in (Jr. Churuh it Nursery’ ,i\ ail.ihlv > Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elcmvnt.irv K950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor thninis Ross Church: 616-WI-02H1 M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst Pastor Doughs G. Beason, Visitation Ted U. Stewart. Musk Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wedneschy Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs Community Chu’Ch A Place for Family A Frieiuh 6201 Whitncvvilfc Avenue Aho 9 45 a m 11 (M) a in 6:00 p in. 6:45 p in 6 45 p m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School for All Ages 8:30 a.m th 11 am. ... . 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6:30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 Wwted MI 49Ml . 395-7903 K" re at Bfi Dyaanv Mjs-v O»*CMdQK«l Programs GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CMMMCM The Reorganized 1 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints , p.m. p.m pm RAY TOWXSEXD. \OKMA\ KXORK .Awm.uIc 891-8028 • e-mail: ieighton®iserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday Schooi Evening Worship Service v ,U) a ni 10 45 a m 6 00 p m H6M Hi»/ 8146 68th St, near Whitneyville Ave p.m 10 00 a m 11:15 a m 6 00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 ^^3 Church School. Sunday 9 45 am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship II 00am 730pm Wed Fellowship lk>dJ^ 616 5JR-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted lu one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11.00 a m. Rom 12 ID Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship Aw’upKtti '.VitrjBd .im (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerie • Pastor David /.lehr Office 891 -8688 •Church 891-8688 tElje ©lb tUime v[Lz JrEletboiiisft (Eljiirrl) 5590 Wiitneyville Ave.. S.E. Arto. Ml 49302 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday SchooL.10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Pormeiee Momr»y Worship 9 30 a m M.'OOie /itte Sunday School 9 45 a m MiddeviSe Mornng Worship 1100 a m Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Ret Rev. Royie Baiiard, Pastor Ptnne 868-6437 ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia W CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages I vening Worship Pastor Roger Buhman • ( hun h Office 11:00 a.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Surnfax Worship 930am & 6 00 p m (Child A Aduh) (During the School Year) THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rev. E Anthony Sikora 792-2889 * -4 Chunh uith j curing heart for our community and the world silly stones.. She will be reading "I know an old woman who swallowed a fiyStory time lasts about 30 minutes. Children will be able to find other ’’silly stories" on the shelves of the library For more information, call the library at 795-5434. FIRST BAPTIST C .Family Night 6 30 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH gold award at the district competition. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Il a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise Bible Study . Nursery & children’s activities during all services Programs for all ages For more informaDon (616) 891-8119 or www pgaccchurch cc Camp*! f+i IfhueUiy tud Seiner Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whuneyvie Ave ar 84fh Sr • 89’-8661 The Church where everybody u vomebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School xrtXN School 930 am xroa, *.Vnng Womp 1030 a m '.feerrg ar cnapei on Whmeyv*e A^e xroa, E^mng Wochp 6gopm Aied *Ad#eei( Prayer & BOie Study 7 00 pm vcmai SMd. /ar Basro Awe Para 5’4 dntr^lt ors �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 6. 2001 /Page 5 Valentine’s Day transplant was ‘a gift’ for child pant m the West Michigan umbilical cord program to receive a transplant. Tim­ ing was critical. Aubrey re­ ceived several transfusions and chemotherapy for the leukemia. When all the leukemia cells could be eliminated from her bone marrow, she became a candidate for a bone mar­ row transplant and it was arranged. A donor match was needed, and in Aubrey's case five out of six criti­ cal factors matched be­ yond just blood type, which increased the chance of success of her transplant. Aubrey was just three months old Nov. 2 when diagnosed with leukemia. She was treated at Spec­ trum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids. A pancake breakfast and raffle was held Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Dutton Fire Station, 3471 68th Street in Dutton, to help the baby and her family. The Garbows said the turnout was fantastic, with about 500 people attending and rill­ ing the parking lot over several hours. Firefighters on hand said it was the best turnout for a benefit at the station in 12 years. Local businesses and corporations donated vari­ ous items for a raffle to be held at the breakfast. A lot of money was raised. Aubrey’s parents, Chad Hamilton and Karen Smith, left work for three months to be on hand for any of their daughter's needs. Smith has returned to work full time, and Hamilton is working part time. Aubrey's 3-year-old sister. Alex, is in day care while her parents work or visit the baby in the hospi­ tal. All kinds of donations of time and finances have been given to the family. Contributions were do­ nated to help the family with medical costs and liv­ ing expenses during the months of Aubrey's treat­ ment. Larger donations were administered by the Dutton branch of the State Bank of Caledonia. Hospi­ tal and medical costs have not yet been received, and will be submitted to the bank for payment from that Caledonia library to sponsor writing, genealogy workshops by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Gary Ebcrtc, Aquinas professor and author of three books will present a workshop for novice and intermediate writers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. March 15, at the Caledonia Branch at 240 Emmons St. Ebcrtc will talk about his latest work of short sto­ ries and help participants with their own writing skills. Books he has writ­ ten include "Angel Strings," "Geography of Nowhere" and "Haunted Houses of Grand Rapids." Registration is required Another library program planned for April may be important for people who arc descendents of the lin­ eages of pioneer families of Kent County. Members of the Western Michigan Genealogical Society, based at the Grand Rapids Library, will be at the Caledonia Li­ brary to aid anyone inter­ Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News account. Susan Garbow said her granddaughter was first taken to the doctor with a cold. Bruising was noticed by both the family and medical personnel. Blood tests were ordered and re­ sults revealed Aubrey was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a form of cancer which attacks the blood and the bone marrow where blood cells are formed. "We have waited a long time for our first grand­ child. and to have this happen is really hard," Su­ san Garbow said in De­ cember. During her treatment, it was hoped the little girl could come home part of the time, but she devel­ oped an allergy to one of her antibiotics and has had to remain in the hospital. "The nurses and medical staff have been wonder­ ful," Susan said. "They have worked with the baby Put your mon^ where your house is. MORTGAGE RATES ARE LOW! NOW IS THE TIME! Save money and get more value < - ACTION-Ads! ested in the Kent County Pioneer certification pro­ gram. The purpose of the certi­ fication is to recognize pi­ oneer families in Kent county. Three types of cer­ tificates are being issued pioneers in Kent prior to 1841, Settlers prior to 1881 and Early Family prior to 1921. There are benefits to be­ ing affiliated with the WMGS Society, such as networking with other members, access to new genealogical information, hearing speakers, and re­ ceiving a quarterly publi­ cation. The society does not do the research, but can let you know what documen­ tation is acceptable. Many questions about the pro­ gram or the how-to of ge­ nealogical research will be answered. That program will be scheduled from 10 a m. to 4 p.m April 21. Call 891-1502 with ques­ tions or to register the writ­ ing workshop. Aubrey Lynn Hamilton to get her to move around and to learn to crawl, and to go through normal stages of her development. People and hospital staff have held the baby a lot. because she needs that. Aubrey is a child with a sunny disposition, and en­ tertains herself when no one is near.” Both Jim and Susan said the family has been deeply moved by all the efforts on the part of people in the community, at the fire sta­ tion and from Steelcase, where Jim Garbow works. "We want to thank ev­ eryone. friends, neighbors, fellow workers and associ­ ates for the help, the sup­ port and standing behind us." Susan said, "It is hard to express the gratitude we feel. This community has been so giving." Both said they were overwhelmed with the numbers of people who have reached out with cards, and gifts, personal notes filled with hope and many prayers. Susan Gar­ bow said donations have been received from as far away as California, from* reading local news clip­ pings sent in letters by friends here. If anyone would still like to help the Hamilton fam ily in some way. Susan Garbow may be called at 698-6751. g by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Aubrey Lynn Hamilton, of Dutton, a small survivor of leukemia, is now seven months old and doing well following a bone marrow transplant Feb. 14. "It was a special day for a special little girl with a big heart," said Susan Garbow. the child’s grandmother. Aubrey is the first grandchild of Susan and Jim Garbow. also of Dut­ ton They said they just learned Feb. 27 that the transplant "took." They were told Aubrey's blood count has doubled and she now has a good chance Io survive. Doctors searched for a match through the "Cord" program, which uses pla­ cental tissue, an option for Aubrey because she was so young. Even still, the little girl may not go home because she would not yet be able to resist infection if ex­ posed. It will probably be another month before it is safe for her to go home. They were told Aubrey was the youngest partici­ Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 *Ol R GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FUCKERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE* Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services FLOW,3 Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Frut Baskets Call 891 -8646 • fax: 891 -0667 °CcePred �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 6, 2001 TK tech director’s son is spelling champ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Bill Briggs of Kent City, who attends St. Andrews School in Grand Rapids, is no stranger to either Thornapplc Kellogg or the an­ nual spelling bee. Bill's dad. Kevin Briggs, is the technology director for TK schools Bill has represented St. Andrews in the spelling bee for two years. According to one of his teachers there has been a Briggs in the spelling bee for as long as she has taught at the school. This is the first year that St. Andrews' students have traveled to the regional competition held at TK. The Kent Intermediate School District divides the fifth grade and middle school winners from indi­ vidual public, parochial and private schools along with home schooled spellers evenly among the 23 regional competition in the eight county area around Grand Rapids. Bill, with the 22 other winners, will go on to the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee March 20 at the Gerald R. Ford mu­ seum. The winner of that bee will go on to compete in the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Participants in this year's regional bee were Katie Baker and Megan Schripsema from Faith Re­ formed Christian. Chris Barofsky and Eric VanPutten from Kettle Lake Ele­ mentary. Hesh Devarasetty from Endeavor Elemen­ tary, Kelsey Frick and Alicia Kooiker from Dut­ ton Christian Middle School, Libby Greene from St. Andrews, Michelle Hoffman and Sam Scholtens from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, Brittney McCoy from Shawnee Park Elementary and Lyle Henning and Aaron Terhaar from Excel Charter Academy. Five students went down in the first round of the bee as they were faced with Arnold D. Meyerink Mr. .Arnold D. Meyerink. age 70, passed away Sundav. Feb. 25, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. He is survived by his chil­ dren. Ron and Mary Beth Meyerink, Jan and Russ Marsman. Chery l and John DeWitt. Dawn and Ken Babcock. Shelly Meyennk. Darlene and Mike Benedict. Dave and Martina Mey­ erink; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister. A Memonal Service was held Thursday at the Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church The family suggests memonal contributions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by De Vries Funeral Home. James E. Thompson Thornapple Kellogg Technology Director Kevin Briggs(left) would have been proud of his son Bill, even if he hadn't survived words like "hypochondria" and "odontoxia" to win the regional spelling bee on Feb. 27.Congratulating Bill and breathing a sigh of relief was his mom Carol Karr. Regional Scripps Howard spelling bee contestants faced some really tough words at Thornapple Kellogg high school on Feb. 27. A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp and clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings in the w-.8-'"’ OREH MOK • FBI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1:00 616.945.9105 "Temporal villains avoid­ ing the ascension of abalone aphids. Two more went down in the second round, faced with interrupting the cal­ liope. Three more went down in the third round as can­ dor, turbulence and syndi­ cate taxed their memories. Two more challenged by redolent and croquet left the stage in the next round. For six rounds Bill faced off against his home school nemesis Libby Greene. As tension mounted she stumbled on "astrophysi­ cist" in the eleventh round. Bill then spelled hypochondria correctly and for the win, odontoloxia. The judges for this year's regional bee were Gordie Dahlgren and Kim VanElst with counselor Christy Wieringa serving as parent advocate. Steve Evans was the pronouncer. Swimming lessons offered at TK pool The Community Educa­ tion Department has scheduled swimming lessons for residents of the Thornapple Kellogg School District on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning April 16. Classes end May 9. A class fee of $20 is for eight pool visits and is due at registration. Walk-in registrations begin at 8:30 a.m. Thurs­ day, March 22, in the new Community Education of­ fice at 507 W. Main St. in the TK Learning Center. Phone registrations begin at 9 a.m. by calling 7953397. Out-of-district residents may call after March 29 to check on space availabiity. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr James E. Thompson, aged 47. went to be with his Lord and passed away of acciden­ tal injunes Sundav, Feb. 25, 2001. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife. Jeanne of Middleville; his children. Chnstine and Cory Bishop. Cathy Thompson and her fiance* Tim Bierenga, Candace and Dave Van Gessel; his grandchildren, Dominic. Austin, Emily and Kayla; his parents. James and Helene Thompson; his mother-in-law. Mrs. Lois Ives; and many loving broth­ ers and sisters, nieces and nephews. lie was preceded in death by his father-in-law. Edwin Paul Ives. The Mass of Christian Bunal was offered 1 hursday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr David LeBlanc. celebrant Inter­ ment at Mt Hope Cemetery Memonal contributions may be made to the family. Isadore Gardner CALEDONIA - Mrs Isadore Gardner, age 91. formerly of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday. Feb. 27, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband. Jack (Lauren) Gardner. She is survived by her children, Robert and Sandy Gardner of Gladwin. Ruth and Bob Schanz of Plainwell; her grandchil­ dren, Jim and Sharon Burnor (Matthew and Maria), Bob and Keri Gardner (Jerod and Cassidy), Randy Gardner, Bob and Debbie Schanz (Jessica, Katelynn, Bobby), Angie and Erie Smith (Molly and Isaac). Stacey and Rick Post (Kyle), her brother and sisters-in-law. Sam and Olive 1 inkbeincr. Ruby I inkbeincr, her sister, Fianna Lind, and many nieces and nephews I uneral services for Mrs Gardner were held I nday at the Caledonia Iuneral Home Pastor Norman Kohns officiated. Interment Lakeside Cemetery Those who wish may make memorial contribu­ tions to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Home Mae Bowerman MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Mae Bowerman, age 91, of Middleville, passed away Friday, March 2, 2001 at her home. Surviving are her chil­ dren, Theron and Mary Anne Bowerman of Barlow Lake, Basil Bowerman of Grand Rapids, Cleoria and Henry Elgersma of Grand Rapids, daughter-in-law, Vivian and Jim Sims of Grattan; 13 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Keller of Hastings and Cleone Trumble of Hastings; sis­ ters-in-law, Mary Woodman of Spring Hill, Florida and Doreen Woodman of Delton; brother-in-law, Art Palmer of Delton, sisters-inlaw, Alice Strumberger of Middleville and Edith Bowerman of Gun I ake; ma ny nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rollo L. Bowerman, sons, Rollo Bowerman Jr., Cleon L. Bowerman and daughter-inlaw, Joan Bowerman. Funeral and committal services were held Monday, March 5,2001 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville. Pastor Douglas Beason officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. fate a nteaaviant t/iat can k gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you des­ ignate Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. V — — y �The Sun and News Middleville MVMarch 6. 2001/Page 7 A whale-sized event comes to Kettle Lake Elementary One side of the whale was of black plastic, while the other side was semi-clear to admit light when the kids went inside. Students learned about whales, inside and out, by entenng through the side of the inflatable whale. A 55-foot long Fin Whale named Lucy domi­ nated the space of the Ket­ tle Lake gymnasium Feb. 16, with a school-wide in­ volvement in curriculum activities related to whales. The whale, made of plastic sheeting, was in­ flatable. Whale tours were given every few minutes to groups of students, where they learned whale facts inside and out. Students rotated through six stations to learn through hands-on activi­ ties, about whale blubber, Some kids did experi­ ments on how blubber serves to insulate the animal in cold water, how whale sounds travel through water, how to identify a whale by its flukes, how to locate a whale on the globe using longitude and latitude designations, or on how much food can be col­ lected most efficiently with baleen like strainers, such as fingers, a comb or a brush. This walk in the inside of an inflatable whale was nothing like the adven­ ture of Jonah in the fish's belly, but it gave the kids an idea of the size of fullsized whale. Whale tours were given for groups of students every 10 minutes Feb. 16. The whole day was spent on whale related learning activities. echolocation, fluke identi­ fication. methods of feed­ ing. Teachers said they had a "whale of a time." 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Stan planning your future today and call the Trust Department at Hastings City Bank at 616-945-2401 (fto Sank ■n nmrpwtesavm ArHNC«rM» terr »<imm rate. **4 * FDIC �Page 8/The Suri and News. Middleville. Ml/March 6. 2001 Gun Lake ‘dream home’ destroyed in fire by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Andy and Janice Warner spent the last five years building additions and buy­ ing new furniture to turn their Gun Lake house into a dream home. “They just added onto the side of the house last summer and put in all new windows," said neighbor Jessica Veneklase. But last Thursday at around noon, the dream went up in smoke and three nearby summer homes were damaged when spilled gasoline met with a hot water heater in the home’s lower level, authorities believe. “It looks like there was a gasoline spill leaking into the house but right now it’s too early to tell exactly what happened," said Thomapple Township Assisting the Thornapple Township Emergency Services fire department were departments from Orangeville, Wayland and Hastings at a fire on Trails End overlooking Gun Lake. Emergency Service Chief Bob Woodard at the scene. Janice Warner was at her job as a special educa­ tion paraprofessional at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Andy was working for Clearview Windows and their three children were at Page Elementary school and Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, said Veneklase. Then Veneklase noticed the thick, gray smoke emitting from the rear of the home at 4227 Trails End over­ looking Gun Lake off Hast­ ings Point Road. “I ran home and called 911 and then I called Jan at school,” said Veneklase. “She was hys­ terical " Firefighters said the in­ tensity of the fire, which reached up to 1,600 de­ grees, melted the siding on three other nearby houses and ignited a grass fire in the woods behind the house. The house was a total loss despite the efforts of Woodard’s crew, assisted by departments from Or­ angeville. Wayland and Hastings. The Department of Natural Resources helped snuff the grass fires and Consumers Energy turned off power to the structure. Tired of Lawn Service Disappointments? The Switch Is On! 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The Barry County Sheriff s Department’s Victim’s Services Unit also re­ sponded to help the family with emergency needs. Volunteers from the Amer­ ican Red Cross Disaster Action Team also were called to help. Woodard was not avail­ able for further comment on Friday because he was back at the scene conduct­ ing an investigation, a spokesperson from his de­ partment said. ‘Casino Night* is March 24 The fund-raising committee for the Caledonia High School class of 2001 is hosting a "Casino Night" Saturday, March 24 at the Caledonia Legion Post #305. The event is for adults only and will take place from 7-11:30 p.m. Activities will include blackjack, roulette, raffles and more. Snacks will be provided. There will be 50/50 drawings as well as $5 raffle tickets. You do not have to be present to win the raffle prizes. First place is a ladies blue sapphire diamond ring (donated by Swieringa Jewelers), second place is a hot air balloon ride for one (donated by Sky America) and third place is an overnight trip at the Soaring Eagle Casino (donated by Caledonia Travel). "Casino Night" is being held to support the Class of 2001 overnight celebration. For more information, call Steve Zoet at (616) 891-9381. Pre-school registration set Registration for the pre­ school classes held in the TK Learning Center begins Tuesday, Apnl 10, at 7 p.m. in the pre-school wing. For more information about the pre-school pro­ grams sponsored by the TK Community Education De­ partment, call 795-3397. Meanwhile, teachers and students in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School dis­ trict are taking up collec­ tions for the Warner fam­ ily. ENGAGEMENTS Reiffer-Derrick A May 26, 2001 wedding is planned by Ken A. Reiffcr and Derrick G. Gilchrist The future bride and her parents, Larry and Diane RcifTer, are all of Caledonia. The groom-elect and his parents, Rick and Deborah Gilchrist, are of Raleigh, North Carolina. The future bndc graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Western Michi­ gan University. Her fiance graduated from Garner High School in raleigh. The couple will marry here and reside in North Carolina SERVING OUR COUNTRY Sgt. Adam Ayriss, a 1997 graduate from Cale­ donia High School, has re­ ceived recognition as Ma­ rine of the Year for Marine Air Support Squadron 6 and Marine of the year for Marine Air Control Group 48 in the performance of his duties in the Marine Corps. Ayriss graduated fourth in the class from the sergeant s course at Com­ bined Arms Exercise 7 and 8 in Twenty-nine Palms, California, and earning a place on the Commanding General s Honor Roll. Ayriss joined the Marine Corps in 1997. He married his wife Urlene in May of Adam Aynss 1999 in Chicopee Mass. He was promoted to sergeant in the past year. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 forSuiKHewsACTIQII-AOs! Callanytime-24lioursailai.7tiaisa^eel[ �The Sun and News Middleville Mi/March 6. 2001/Page 9 TK Middle School kids explore careers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer From outer space to the blank space of a newspa­ per waiting to be filled, students at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School have been exploring ca­ reers. All eighth grade science students participated this fall in a National Aeronau­ tic and Space Administra tion (NASA) sponsored program. The program included hands-on science experi­ ments, a discussion of ca­ reers at NASA and the ed­ ucational background needed. Students also spent a day at the Kent In­ termediate School District Skills Center using the flight simulator and other machinery. Students in *thc two ca­ reers classes taught by Marcy Uyl participated in a job shadow experience during the week of Feb. 12. The Groundhog Job Shadow Day is sponsored by Junior Achievement. Local businesses open their buildings so students can experience first hand the skills necessary to be successful in the work­ place. Students spent the day taking tours, participated in employee training ses­ sions, watched demonstra­ tions and interviewed their hosts on aspects of the work environment at each location. One class visited Con­ sumers Energy and gath­ ered an understanding of daily operations at the power plant facility. The other class visited Interface AR, which is an architectural firm that manufactures raised floors used in architectural de­ sign. This job shadowing ex­ perience gives students a chance to explore career options and compare their personal skills with the skills needed in the work­ place. Students completed a personal assessment form, writing down their expec­ tations of the job shadow and interviewing high school students now in the co-op program. Students learned how to construct a resume and how to include their skills and experiences as they think about their futures. During the workplace tours, students learned about the importance of punctuality, meeting dead­ lines and basic job respon­ sibilities. Uyl concluded, "Follow­ ing the job shadow stu­ dents had to develop a personal action plan. They also wrote thank you notes to the companies they vis­ ited." During this class, Uyl Five members of the TK Middle School newspaper staff attended Journalism Day on Feb. 27 with adviser Stacey Knorr. brings in guest speakers as well. Students also use the Discover and Michigan Occupation Interest Survey (MOIS) career computer programs. On Feb. 27, five of the members of the middle school newspaper staff went with teachers and advisor. Stacey Knorr, to Journalism Day al Central Michigan University. Students attended work­ shops on editorial and sports writing, photojour­ nalism and advertising. Knorr says, "They really enjoyed hearing from Steve Fecht, the photo ed­ itor of The Detroit News." During the luncheon Brett McLaughlin, pub­ lisher emeritus of the Tus­ cola County Advertiser in Caro and treasurer of the Michigan Press Associa­ tion, spoke about why journalism is a good ca­ reer. Professor Jim Wojcik organized the day, which was attended by more than 125 students, advisors and newspaper people. He says, "I hope the TK stu­ dents took with them the concept that journalism is a great profession, a pro­ fession where they can make a difference in soci­ ety, a profession where they have an opportunity to educate people about issues and concerns of the day." The day was also an op­ portunity to introduce stu­ dents to a profession with many job openings at the present time from daily and weekly journalism to advertising and public re­ lations. Wojcik concluded, "we wanted to let hard working young men and women know the possibilities for a rewarding career arc available to them in the real world." The Thomapple Kellogg School district is in the midst of the North Central Accreditation transitions process which requires a career emphasis in each building. The district has over the past several years been developing a K-12 career focus. Students in the lower elementary schools Senior citizens invited to dress rehearsal Area senior citizens are invited to attend the dress rehearsal performance of the Thornapple Kellogg high school's musical "Brigadoon." This free performance on Wednesday, March 14, will begin with pre-show refreshments in the cateteria at 6:15 p.m. Registration is required for this event. Cal! 7953397 to register. A beautiful kitchen doesn't gel any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don't have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. 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Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne Stare School of Medicine, Detroit, Ml, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL have new career related story books to choose from, there are classroom activities and a beginning assessment of interests. At Page, fourth-graders have written book reports on an individual in a ca­ reer the student may aspire to emulate. All fifth­ graders will meet with rep­ resentatives during Career Days in April. In the past eighth­ graders have attended the career fair sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. High school students at­ tended the Skilled Trades Job Fair in February. 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Learning about cooking, science, geography, books, writing, arts and crafts, and more were presented during innovative sessions led by various adults and volunteer high school stu­ dents who were on interim Tiffany Kim and Kristy Page take their turn holding and touching the blue tongued skink. The animal's development is classed between a snake and a lizard, with both legs and a tail, it smells with its forked tongue, has scales, and eats both meats and plants. Arts of crafts of different kinds provide learning experience and items to go. Alex Schaafsma makes a turn-around clown. break. One of the most popular sessions was Living Sci­ ence, where children were able to learn about exotic animals in a hands-on way if they chose. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. ___ I Mystery Shopper Full and part time position available. Must have excellent lan­ guage skills and sales register experience. Must be detail ori­ ented and flexible with hours/full days. Overnights required. 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Another was that town­ ship officials agreed to ac­ commodate the owners of the Broadmoor Country Club by removing a signif­ icant amount of land from the current assessment. The township will assess for water only a 200-foot bypass is finished. This will result in revenue to the total district in the fu­ ture. but it is now exempt as long as the MDOT owns it. The shortfall will have to be accounted for in the process of borrowing money for the project. Township Attorney James White said in February that utility plan­ ners had evaluated the written objections filed at the hearing Jan. 10. There were many forms of objec­ tions. and each was re­ viewed in terms of appli­ cation against the acreage represented. Various types of acreage was taken out of consideration, such as for lakes, wetlands, certain rights of way and drainage courses to determine the percentage of acres repre­ sented. strip along 76th Street de­ voted to housing. Though the golf course will remain in the district, with a lien on the entire parcel, a por­ tion of the golf course was allowed a deferred as­ sessment. If the land was devel­ oped in the future, the de­ veloper would have to pay the assessment connec­ tions up front, but for now this removes a lot of ex­ pected revenue from the district. Yet another reason for the shortfall was because about 50 acres of land in the district is actually owned by the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion (MDOT) in the right of way area of M-6. Much of this acreage is eventu­ ally expected to be sold and developed, requiring water and sewer when the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Townsho o< Caledonia, Kent County Michigan, having resolved its intention Io make certain public improvements consisting ol the extension of the Township public sanitary sewer system to serve the Northwest portion of the Township, and m particular, all or parts ol Section 5, 6, 7 and 8 (the •Improvements') m the Township has made its final determnabon of a special assessment distnet which consists of me following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed Northwest Township Sewer Special Assessment District 2001-1 The proposed Dislnct includes Lots and Parcels numbered PARCEL 06 100-005 06 200020 06-500026 412505-101001 06100009 06 200021 06-500027 06451040 05101002 06-100011 06-200025 06-300028 07-100014 08-101008 05-101003 06-100012 06-200027 06-300029 07-100017 08-101009 05-101004 06-100015 06 200029 06-401005 07-100018 08-101010 05-101005 06-100020 06-200030 06-401004 07-100021 08-101011 05-125001 06-100022 06-200051 06-401005 07-100022 08-101024 05-125002 06-100-023 06-200052 06-401006 07-100025 08-101025 05-125005 06100024 06-200055 06-401007 07-100026 08-101-026 05-125004 06-100025 06-200034 06-401008 07-200001 08-101027 05-125005 06-100-026 06 200055 06-401009 07-200002 08-101028 05-125-006 06-100027 06-200056 06-401010 07-200003 08-101029 05-125007 06-100-028 06-200057 06-426002 07-20C-004 05-125008 06-100029 06-200038 06-426003 07 200014 08-101034 ■ OS 05-125009 06-100-030 06 200039 06-451002 07-200015 08-101056 06451059 • 08-101006 08-101007 05-125010 06-100052 06-200040 06-451009 07-200016 08-101 -W 05-176001 06-100055 06-200041 06-451010 07-200017 08-101038 05-200005 06-100-056 06-200042 06451011 07-200021 08-126002 05-200005 06 100-037 06-200043 06-451012 07-200033 05-300-002 06-100-038 06-200044 06-451015 07-200-056 08-152001 05 500005 06-100041 06-200045 06451014 07-200057 08-152-003 05 500004 06100042 06-200046 06451015 07-200041 08-152004 05 500005 06100045 08-126-003 07-200042 08-176-005 06-200001 06 300 003 06 300007 06451018 05-300006 06451026 07-200045 08-500007 05 500007 06-200004 06 500009 06451052 07-200044 ■ 900 on 05 500000 06 200005 06-500019 06451055 07-200045 08-500-012 05 500009 06-200006 06-500020 06451054 07-200046 06-300-013 05-500010 06-200009 06-500021 06451036 07-200047 08-151007 06 100005 06-200012 06-500024 06451057 07-200-048 06100004 06 200015 06-500025 06451058 08-101005 Trie following is a map of the proposed Distnet _________ NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor ol the Charter Township ol Caledonia has made and certified a special assessment roll lor the special assessment chs tnct. which rofi seis forth the relative portion ol the the form ol a spec** assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land m the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WIL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH. 2001 AT 7 00 PM AT EMMONS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA 8950 KRAFT S E . IN SAID TOWN SHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO Objections to the pro­ posed water district amounted to 15 percent, but for the sewer district, only about 2 percent, less than the 20 percent thresh­ old under the law. There­ fore, the township may proceed without a petition. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECiAc ASSE SSME N’ MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECA. ASSE SSME NT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WiThiN THIRTY (30) DAVS AFTER THE DATE OF CONF RMA’ON OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY F SAID OWNER OR PARTY INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearoce may oe made by an aww party Middleville Village Council February 13. 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr. Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon (arrived at 7:02 p.m), Mr Michael Lytle Mr. Lon Myers. Mr. David Newman and Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg All mem­ bers present. Members of the Thornapple-Kellogg Giris Cross Country Team, along with Coach Tammy Benjamin, were given special recognition for the State Championship title for the 2000 season. The minutes of the January 23. 2001 meeting were approved as written The Agenda tor the meeting was approved as written. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Adopted Resolution #01003, Recognition for Thomapple-Kellogg Girls Cross Country Team, on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 2 Adopted Resolution #01004. DDA Board Roster, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 3 Approved the invoices, dated February 09. 2001. in the amount of $53,504 06. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 4 Authorized funds for the reconstruction of water main work on Grand Rapids Street (from Freemont to Lafayette) and Washington Street and Lafayette Street in an amount not to exceed $143,000 on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg. 5 Re-established the Finance Director position as a salaried position with the pay rate for the balance of FY2001 to be $35,875 and increase the salary Eighth grade orientation night planned Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting February 19, 2001 Meeting was called at 3:14 p.m. by Supervisor Board Present. 6. Absent: 1 Motion passed by roll call to approve Planning Commission resolution to rezone parcel #0714-002-018 B Wieringa proper­ ty Motion carried by roll call to approve bills in amount of $4,017.71. Motion passed to table pen­ sion funding to March meeting Motion passed by roll call to make a total of $64,100 00 adjustments to the 2001 Budget Board continued work in 2001 Budget Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Donna Stagray, Clerk Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) The staff of Thornapplc Kellogg High School will present “Eighth Grade Students and Parents Orientation Night” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the high school auditorium. The main objective of this “special initiation” is to assist students and parents with the transition from the middle school to the high school. The agenda of the evening will offer the oppor­ tunity to meet the principal and several staff members, to obtain pertinent informa­ tion about the curriculum, to ask questions, and to tour designated areas of the high school. A drawing will be held during the opening meeting for a free class ring for any eighth grade student who is represented by a parent or guardian. Jostens Ring Company representative Mark Bussell has provided a certificate that will pay for the base cost of a ninth grade class ring. Quality inspection positions in Middleville. Excellent starting pay with increase after training period? Possible Saturday overtime. Call today 957-0603 Dated February 21. 2001 Patncia Snyder Ger* Charter Townsho of Ca*eoon«a 304 — The resolutions approved preliminary plans and costs, which have not changed from the original estimate. They also di­ rected the township super­ visor to prepare the as­ sessment rolls for both the sewer and water districts. Synopsis of Regular Meeting Quality Technician: TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the speoa Corrections to the boundaries of each district were needed. Descriptions of changes to the projects required action by the board. Their action would set the special assessment distnet, as desenbed in the resolutions. C2001 Kdh Services Inc An Equal Opportunit) EmpFwer Sever an Applicant Fee of the Village Planner to $42,500. with all increases retroactive to January 01. 2001. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 Nay with Mrs Corson vot­ ing against the motion 6 Appointed Lynn Steward as liaison from the Village of Middleville Planning Commission to the OUR Land Committee on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 7 Adjourned the meeting at 7 41 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 900 am and 5 00 p m Monday through Friday SYNOPSIS OF MEETING THORNAPPLE TWP. Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting February 19. 2001 Meeting was called at 6 15 p.m. by Supervisor Board present. 6 Absent: 1. Motion passed to approve minutes of Feb. 12 and 19 as amended Motion earned by roll call to approve bills in amount of $7,077 44 Board will meet with rep from insurance co and township attorney Board continued work in 2001 Budget Meeting adjourned at 9 29 p.m. Donna Stagray, Clerk Donald E Boysen, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices.) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Mt/March 6, 2001/Page 13 Truck hauling routes debated at Alaska hall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A wish for fewer dirt hauling trucks brought a lot of Alaska neighborhood residents to a meeting where a variety of topics were discussed at the Alaska Town Hall March 1. Residents disagreed over which truck route through the area was most desir­ able. Some didn’t want trucks on Egan, others did. Many said they did not like the number of trucks on 68th Street, nor the speed of trucks through Alaska. Another complaint was over "jake-braking." in which trucks speed up be­ fore gearing down very noisily and causing vibra­ tions strong' enough to damage home structures. Some trucks were said to speed up so they could make it up the hill east of Alaska, and many trucks were traveling at least 20 miles over the speed limit. It was hard to get the county to post signs and the Sheriff Department to enforce the speed limit. Fred Fleischmann said it was the job of Sergeant Shrembski to enforce the speed of trucks, and to call him at 647-0809, with li­ cense numbers, if possible. Some speculation was that truckers radio each other to avoid getting caught. Getting lower speed lim­ its and other things wanted by the community in Alaska was thought to re­ quire some unified action, including letter writing, telephoning, meeting pres­ ence and other means for making their feelings known. The suggestion that villagers be organized and work as one group was re­ peated several times. Randy Workman, speak­ ing for K & R Excavating on Broadmoor, complained that the amount of dirt planned for the project was at fault, because rather than using materials from the site itself, the whole road was elevated, requir­ ing more material than necessary. Workman detailed the hauling routes by which truckers were hauling ma­ terials to the M-6 highway project. K & R is removing sand and clay from Jousma’s pit, off Egan Avenue and 68th Street, though he said it had been the third choice to haul from. Other locations K & R worked to get sand from were the airport property and MDOT lands along the M-6 area. He explained that 400 acres of airport land was considered but blocked by Cascade Township. Only so much dirt could be removed on MDOT land, as well. Cherry Valley, Vermeu­ len's on Whitneyville, and Jousma's pit were the most likely choices for the part of M-6 under construction at present. The next clos­ est would be Slachter's PMR on Morse Lake on 64th Street. Workman said using Egan in both direc­ tions would be the shortest route, and the least costly, but the county had denied that. Jousma said the maxi­ mum number of truck loads would be fairly con­ stant, taking material from one site or the other, up to an average of 600 loads a day, with about 60 loads per hour. He said the county had set up a course for filled trucks to exit onto 68th Street east to Whitneyville and north to 48th to un­ load, and to return empty to Thornapple River Drive to 60th to a half mile along Egan and into the PMR. The reason was pre­ sumably to avoid two-way truck passing under a bridge on 48th Street and on Egan, which is very narrow. Workman said the com- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 2001 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. HALL 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 MARCH 6th ORGANIZATION MEETING ■ 2:30 PM Board of Review Schedule: Monday. March 12.2001 9 am-12 noon & 1 pm io 3 pm Tuesday. March 1X2001 2 pm - 5 pm A 6:30 pm to 9 pm Wvdrxhy. March 14.2001 I pm - 4 pm All reviews arc by appointment only. Wnuen prcaesu wifl tr accepted until March 13.3001 The estimated 2001 equatizatxvi factor far real proferry m the Township of Yankee Springs will be as fattows: Agricultural ....................... 10132 Resdaad DNRLan&....................... 1.1178 Commercial 10790 .................... 12880 Total AG............................. 1.0755 Industrial Residential Krxrul ......... 1.0790 Tmtw Cut Over Other Persord................... IjQOOO Devefapmeraai ................. 1.0000 .None in Gass ........... 1.0183 Call 795-9091 for appointment information Supervisor Al McCrumb / Assessor Dan Scheuerman pany has to bond the roads, had already re­ paved Thornapple River Drive between 52nd Street and 48th Street, and it pays taxes for licenses, etc., in order to explain that the company was car­ rying its share of require­ ments and expenses con­ nected with transport of matenals. A request by Gordon Jousma for a new 40-acre PMR set for March 21 on the Township Board agenda seemed to be op­ posed by many, and a peti­ tion against it probably will be presented at that meeting. Jousma said the present PMR request is for clay removal from the new pit. He said most of the sand was gone except for a small amount, and he ex­ pected all sand to be gone in two years, or at latest by the end of his threeyear permit, including time to reclaim the area and replace topsoil. Jousma said it would be like a farm field when fin­ ished, and eventually might be placed in resi­ dential use. The area is now zoned for residential use. In the meantime, Jousma said the amount of material to be removed was not allowed below the water table, and water in the area was tested twice a year. He has explained that the mining operation is not allowed to alter the natural watershed flow, and water flows in the same directions as it did originally. If there were an accident involving spilling oil or gas in the area, Workman said the dirt would be re­ moved and hauled to a landfill. He said any sand left would be used by Alaska Excavating. He said the M-6 project meant the sand had to come from someplace, and if it came from another lo­ cation, that meant the trucks would just travel more miles. Airport issues were re­ viewed by Richard Robert­ son. The east-west runway was closed Monday, Feb. 26. The northern east-west runway is not suitable for use by larger flights. The north-south runway will be in use for nine months while construction is done, so residents of Caledonia soon will have a complete idea of just how unpleas­ ant the noise will be. He said he hoped the strategy for use of the north-south runway could be developed in the in­ terim period. He has been working on the Noise Abatement Advisory Committee. “We are pressing for ac­ countability from the air­ port." he said Citizens can call the airport with complaints. The time of the flight, the direction of flight, type of plane, and other details are asked for. It is not cer­ tain if anything is done with the complaints, how­ ever. Wally Bujak asked to poll residents as the inter­ est in having Alaska clas­ sified as a Historical Preservation District, indi­ cated by an overlay on the Planning Commission's zoning map. Kris Apol, president of the Historic Commission, is investigat­ ing the steps for becoming a state recognized historic district, to determine whether the advantages outweigh the restrictions. One of the reasons for designating Alaska as a Historic Preservation Dis­ trict would be to have some influence over what is done in future road con­ struction, and to prevent a four lane route through the village. Robertson and Bujak both stressed that they were participating primar­ ily as neighborhood resi­ dents and not as officials of the township. Both en­ couraged citizens to make themselves heard on rele­ vant issues through the board and planning com­ mission meetings. Other topics discussed were: • The Thomapple River Watershed Group will soon be known as the Thomap­ ple River Watershed Council. An annual river cleanup is planned, but the date is not set. • An Alaska cemetery cleanup was done last year. Vandalism could be prevented by more of a "presence’’ by interested residents. Bujak said. • Land at the back of Ruch’s Park property has See hauling routes, pg. 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL NORTHWEST TOWNSHIP WATER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2001-2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that th® Township Board of the Charter TownstMp of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of tf>e construction of a public water supply system to serve the Northwest portion of the Townshtp and m particular. alt or parts of Sections 5, 6. 7 8. 17 and 18 (the ‘improvements') in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by th® Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be s'enally assessed Northwest Township Water Special Assessment District 2001-2 The proposed District includes Lots and Parcels numbered PARCEL 06-100024 06-200041 06 451-052 07-200047 08-101005 17-100018 181264H6 412305-101001 06-100025 06-200042 06451-033 07 200048 08-101006 17100019 18 126 037 05-101-002 06-100026 06 200-045 06451-054 07 500007 08101007 17- 100026 05-101003 06-100027 06 200-044 06 451-056 07 401001 08101008 18128001 18126039 05-101-004 06-100028 06 200045 06451-037 07426001 08-101009 18126002 18 126040 05-101-005 06-100029 06 200-046 06451-038 07 426 002 08101010 18 126 003 18 ’26 041 18 126 038 05-125-001 06-100030 06-500-003 06451-039 07426005 08101011 18 126004 18126 042 05-125-002 06-100032 06-300-007 06451-040 07426004 08-101024 18 126005 18126043 05-125-003 06-100035 06 500-009 07-100014 07426005 08 101025 18- 126006 18 126 044 05-125004 06-100036 06-300019 07-100017 07451001 18126007 18 127 001 05-125-005 06-100037 06-300020 07-100018 07452001 08-101027 18 126008 18-127005 05-125-006 06-100038 06-300021 07-100021 07452002 08101028 18-126009 18-127-004 05-125-007 06-100041 06-300024 07452005 08-101029 18126010 05-125-008 06-100042 06-300025 07-100025 07-452004 08-101034 18-126011 18-201002 05-125-009 06-100043 06-300-026 07-100026 07452005 08-101035 18-126012 18-201-005 05-125-010 06-200001 06-300027 07-200001 07452006 08-101036 18-126015 18202001 05-176-001 07-100022 08 101026 18-176001 06-200004 06-300028 07-200002 07452007 08-101037 18-126014 05-200-003 06-200005 06-300029 07-200003 07452-008 08-101038 18-126015 18 202 003 05-200-005 06-200006 06-401003 07-200004 07-452 009 08126002 18-126016 18 202004 05-300-002 06-200009 06-401004 07-200014 07452010 08 126003 18-126017 18 202 005 18202-002 05-300-003 06-200012 06-401005 07-200-015 07452011 08-151002 18-126018 18 202 006 05-300-004 06-200013 06401006 07-200016 07452012 08 151006 18-126019 18 202 007 05-300-005 06-200020 06-401007 07-200017 07452015 08-151007 18-126020 18-202008 05-300-006 06-200021 06401006 07-200021 07-452014 08-151008 18126021 18 202 009 05-300-007 06-200025 06-401009 07-200029 07452015 08-152001 18-126022 18 202 010 05-300-008 06-200027 06401010 07-200033 07452016 08-152003 18-126023 18202011 05-300-009 06-200029 06-426002 07-200035 07452017 08 152004 18-126024 18202012 05-300-010 06-200030 06-426005 07-200056 07452018 08-176003 18-126025 18202015 06-100-003 06-200031 06451002 07-200037 07452019 08-300001 18126026 18-202014 06-100-004 06-200032 06451009 07-200038 07-452020 08 300002 18126027 18202015 06-100-005 06-200033 06451010 07-200039 07452021 08 500003 18-126028 06-100-009 06-200034 06451011 07-200040 07452022 06 300007 18-126029 18 226002 06-100011 06451012 07-200-041 07-452023 08 500008 18-126030 18 202 017 06-100-012 06-200035 K 200 :- 06451013 07-200042 07452024 08-500 009 18-126031 'MNS! 18202018 06-100013 06451014 07-200043 07452025 08-500010 18-126052 18 202019 06-100020 06-200038 06451015 07-200044 07452026 08-500012 18-126055 18 202 020 06-100022 06-200039 06451018 07-200045 07476001 08-300013 18-126034 18 226 001 06-100023 06-200040 06451026 07-200046 07476002 17-100012 18-126-055 18-202016 The following is a map of the proposed District NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Townsnip Supervisor of the Charter Township of Caledonia has made ano certified a special assessment roH for tne special assessment dis­ trict. which roU sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements whrch « to be levied n the form of a special assessment agamst each benefitted tot and parcel of land m the special assessment Ostnet TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HE ARlNG ON MONDAY THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH, 2001 AT 7 00 PM AT EMMONS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA 9950 KRAFT S.E.. IN SAID TOWN­ SHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE mat the speoai assessment ro« as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and « on Me wrth the Townsho Clerk at the Townsrvp Ha> tor put*c e*amtnawx' TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PART < IN INTEREST IN A lOT OH PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMEN T MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTEP the DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SA© OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS ANO PROTESTS The SPECIAL ASSE SSME NT AT THIS HEArInG Ths Nptce was aiAhonzed by the Townsrwp Board of the Charter Townsrvp of Cafertong Dated February 21.2001 Pavcia Snyder C»eni Charter Townsnp of Caiedo**a �Page 14/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/March 6. 2001 Hunter’s Ridge residents still suffering ‘distress’ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Almost half the current residents of the Hunter's Ridge development in Middleville are still suffer­ ing from "distress and ag­ gravation" three years after their homes were built, according to resident John Unger. Unger, neighbor Rick Winans and Theresa Dick­ erson attended the Village Council meeting last Tuesday to discuss the continuing erosion prob­ lems they are encounter­ ing. The residents believe their problems stem from deficient work by devel­ oper Ron Buning. They asked the village president and council members to use their influence to strongly suggest to Thor­ napple Township Supervi­ sor Don Boysen that Bun­ ing be removed from his position on the Planning Commission. According to Unger, “We don’t need a mediator, we need a miracle.” - Theresa Dickerson, Hunter’s Ridge resident Buning "showed little con­ cern" about the local ordi­ nance. Dickerson added, "I don't want Ron Buning representing me.” These homeowners and two others said they have experienced severe erosion of their property due to rain runoff coming from properties above them. The unsold properties were purchased by local developer Dave Dykstra, who according to County Planner Jim McManus, has begun making changes to the land profile of the unbuilt properties, which may help ease some of the erosion and runoff Village engineer Steve Williams also met with residents, looked at the en­ tire development and sent a letter to all existing homeowners with sugges­ tions. which if everyone would do their part, would help the most affected homeowners. According to Unger and Dickerson, the homeown­ ers at the top of the hill "don’t have a problem and won't spend money to fix what doesn't affect them. McManus told The Sun and News that a new pol­ icy goes into effect April I that gives two days for in­ spections before permits are authorized. The Michi-, gan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality had au­ dited county procedures on runoff control and sug­ gested the change. This change and ordi­ nance changes approved in the village should help keep this from happening to future homeowners Myers told Dickerson. "I can't solve your problems." Council members Bill Kenyon and Dave New­ man planned to tour the property during the last week. In other business last Tuesday evening. Earth­ tech reported that there were no violations and the wastewater plant is run­ ning smoothly. The council approved a 3.4 percent raise (based on the con­ sumer price interest) for the Earthtech contract. The village will now pay $9,700 per month for main­ tenance of the plant, ad­ ministration and some sludge application costs. The council will send a PAI 16 (farm land agree­ ment) to the Village Plan­ ning Commission for re­ view. The property is kitty comer from the school and could be the site of future development. Council paid the $2,700 contract for the Barry County YMCA to continue to run recreational pro­ grams. The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission will pay the Y $2,300 to maintain the ballfields. Work on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail went for bid on March 3. The Downtown Devel­ opment Authority will hold its first meeting Wednes­ day. March 14. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is March 12 at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. Geography Bee taxes minds, memories, map reading skills Yankee Springs planners OK rezoning revisions quietly by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Planning Commission has been working for months revising the zoning map and ordinances, but when the public hearing was held March I, there were no comments. The commissioners held the hearing to gather pub­ lic input on the work they have completed so far. There was only one resi­ dent in the audience and he only expressede his admiration for the com­ missioners' efforts. Roger Mcdendorp thanked the commissioners for declar­ ing in writing that in the PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Housing Commission announces that on 3/02/01, they shall make available for public review a draft copy of components of its Five Year and Annual Agency Plan per the guidelines of 24CFR 903, a requirement of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. These documents will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the PHA administration office located at 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville, Ml for a penod of approx­ imately 45 days. The PHA has scheduled a public heanng to be held on 4/10/01 at 7:30 pm in the com­ munity room at 500 Lincoln St. At this time, the PHA shall receive and consider any and all comments prior to finalization of their agency plan for submission to HUD on or before 4/17/01. RLF. Residential Lake Front District, that the lawn between the lake and the house is the "front yard." Much of the three sec­ tions of the ordinance were left unchanged. Some pas­ sages were clarified and provisions were renum­ bered to reflect the order in which things are done. The commission did ap­ prove new language on accessory buildings, set­ back and dimensional re­ quirements, decks, fences and parking. These changes now go on to the Township Board for its April 12 meeting for adoption before these changes can take effect. The decision on the new zoning map was adjourned until April to give all the planning commission a chance to review it. Com­ missioners will discuss the zoning map at their Thurs­ day, April 5, work session. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites pou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Cull for your appointment... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Contestants in the 2001 Geography Bee faced some really tough questions. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The eight boys and two girls in the finals of the Geography Bee at Page Elementary School last week faced lots of chal­ lenges. They were answering geography questions under Hauling routes, from pg. 13 been purchased for a pos­ sible canoe access. • Sale of Alaska Hall has been requested by an Alaska church. The build­ ing was improved in the past by a HUD grant, which would mean paying back the money if it was sold. Alaska residents would like to use the hall more in the future. the scutiny of their class­ mates who filled the scats at the high school audito­ rium Feb. 28. Then they had to inter­ pret a weather map, re­ member the names of rivers, try to decide which islanders spoke three lanquages or which vegetable became a staple food in both the Incan kingdom and Ireland and even more challenging questions. By the end Brittney Benjamin had survived to become the winner with Chris Hammonds in sec­ ond place. Other students who made it to the finals were Nate Markicvitz, Lindsey Wilson, Colin Tcxter, Nate Hodges, James Tobin, Bryant Yo­ der, Matthew Bouchard and Lyle Jackson. The Geography Bee was organized by fourth grade teacher Dave Hyde. Thornapple Township Board of Review Notice to all township taxpayers The 2001 Board of Review for the Township of Thornapple will meet at the Township Hall 200 E Main St, Middleville Michigan on these dates March 6 - Organization day 9am Monday, March 12, 2001 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, 1 to 4 00 p.m All real advertising is Itos news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act a.-xl the Michigan Civil Rights Act which coiiedivei; nwcc it illegal to adieruse “any preference. limitation or discniainanna based on race. color. reii g*oo. sea. handicap. fami'..ai status, nauonal ongm. age or martial status, or aa inieatKw. Io mace any such prefer Tuesday, March 15, 2001 Familial status mciudes ctoldrcn under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnaat women and people seewnng custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not kno^&fiy accept any adsertruag for real estate ■tods a m •totaKM at toe law Ow readers are hereby tafcra-ed toai atl dweiusgs ad'cruscd .3 ttu* oewspeper are avadabie on an equa. opportamty bast*. To report toaenn^narwe cab •t* Fast Hoimag Center at 616-451 2980 The HUD toil (tee itoephene number for toe heanng impaued is 1-80X9279275 _ til 8 a m. to 12 Noon; 5 to 9 p m Wednesday, March 14, 2001 5 to 9 p.m. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE HEARD BY THE BOARD OF REVIEW. CALL 795-7202 WRITTEN APPEALS ACCEPTED BY MARCH 14 Tne tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers (factors) necessary to compute individual state equalized values or real property in the Township of Thornappie Barry county CLASS AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL RATIO (%> 44 84 45 90 50.00 45 30 3413 MULTIPLIER 11151 10893 1 0000 1 1038 1 4650 DONALD E BOYSEN Thornappie Township Supervisor �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/March 6. 2001/Page 15 VanSpronsen leads Trojans to hoop win Happy 110 day It was Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) as Zero the Hero visited classrooms at McFall Elementary to-talk about Mardi Gras traditions, read a story and count to 110 by elevens Three Middleville teens injured in traffic accident Three Middleville teen­ agers were injured in a one car accident at about 6:12 p in Saturday on Jackson Road west of Cherry Valley Road in Thomapplc Township. The vehicle was being driven by 16-ycar-old Matthew Dykstra The pas­ sengers were Sabina Schwandcr (15), Amanda VanDyke (14) and Dustin Perrin (16). The Hastings State Po­ lice Post’s initial investi­ gation revealed that Dyk­ stra was castbound on Jackson Road, a two-lane dirt road in rural Thornap­ ple Township. Dykstra's vehicle appers to have been traveling left of center and into the path of a westbound vehicle. Dyskstra swerved right to avoid collision and then attempted to correct left. Dykstra over corrected and his vehicle began to yaw as it rotated counter­ clockwise. The vehicle slid sideways across the roadway and the right front tire dug into the ground as it entered the front lown of a residence. This caused the vehicle to vault into the air and the right rear passenger door impacted with a tree. The vehicle’s momentum caused it to begin to flip against the tree, crushing the roof on the right rear passenger, Perrin. VanDyke who was the left rear passenger, was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was treated for a broken jaw and possible concussion. On Sunday, March 4, she was listed in stable condi­ tion. The passengers on the right side of the car were flown to Spectrum Hospi­ tal In Grand Rapids. WHflT fl V-v DEAL! >ou can hate a BRAND NEW FURNACE installed in tour home ^*1,995*” Schwander remains hospi­ talized for unkown injuries and on Sunday was listed in fair condition. Perrin remains hospital­ ized in serious condition with unknown injuries. According to the State Police investigation, alco­ hol is not considered to be a factor in the accident. The investigation on whether excessive speed was a factor continues. Freshmen end basketball season Caledonia’s freshmen basketball team finished its season with a 12-8 record. Coach Mike Wilson's squad lost to Cedar Springs last Tuesday 48-46 and fell to Wyoming Park last Friday 69-33. In the Cedar Springs game. Matt Harp scored 13 points and Ryan Rogers added 12. Brad Swartz and Rogers both pulled down 7 rebounds. Wyoming Park’s balanced scoring attack proved to be too much for the Scots. Zach Larson led all Caledonia scorers with 10 points. Matt Harp added 5. Joe Detmer was the team’s lop rebounder with 5 caroms. But *ait...there's more ■ Add CENTRAL AIR . onh. for SQQT'5more I Ml) y/X’d I PAY SALES Ja X! Air Way Services and Heating & Cooling Duct Cleaning Specialists 616-262-7041 or 616-262-7042 Call now, don't delay! Prices good thru March SO, 2001. Pixy ndifcir- msulutwr » ewang Juerwtxk A C SO.lXBKTl taw 2-1 2»A<C teae AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m and Saturdays 10 am. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia Contact Jerrv R at 437Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave.. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) Chad VanSpronsen sank the game-winning free throw with 2.6 seconds left and then made a steal in the final two seconds to seal the victory for Middleville in last Tuesday's varsity basketball game against Wyoming Rogers. The Trojans won 68-67. Brian Yeazel led Middleville with 22 points. Chris Finkbeiner added 17 and Jeff Forbes added 16. Chad VanSpronsen also was solid on the boards, pulling down 10 caroms. Middleville (6-13, 4-7) trailed 56-49 heading into the final eight minutes, but held Rogers to 11 points Trojans eagers come up short An 18-12 fourth quarter run came up just two points short, as Middleville fell to Calvin Christian 61-59 last Friday in its regular season finale for varsity hoops. "It was a pretty good finish; we played well down the stretch," Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Chris Finkbeiner led the Trojans (6-14, 4-8) with 16 points. Jeff Forbes added 14 and Brian Yeazel 13. Finkbeiner also pulled down 6 rebounds. Keith Wcslhouse led Calvin (11-9, 7-5) with 15 points. and tallied 19 points during the fourth frame. Rogers led 20-14 after the first quarter and 39-33 at the intermission. Leading Rogers in scoring was Eric Bailey with 28 points. Middleville man on Oakland’s list Matthew Pullen, son of Carol Goodsell of Mid­ dleville and Tom Pullen, has been named as a dean’s scholar for the fall term at Oakland University in Rochester. Mich Pullen, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, is enrolled in the School of Business Admin­ istration at Oakland. 2 PAPER HANGING ------- CLASS-------Tuesday, March 20 • 7 to 9 pm DOOR PRIZES! Sign Up Early • Please Call 891-9171 Mullets • • • • 227 E. Main Caledonia This class ivill be discussing and demonstrating... Wallpaper Types • Preps Removal • Liner Wall Paper Liner • Measuring How to Hang - Hands on Demonstration I �Page 16/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/March 6 2001 Lakewood beats Scots in district volleyball Kellie Leatherman delivers a kill at the district tournament against the host Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lakewood Vikings won the Class B district volleyball championship at Hastings High School last Friday night, defeating Portland 2-0 in the championship match. Coach Kellie Rowland’s Lakewood squad will now advance to this week’s Ionia regional tournament. Lakewood defeated Hastings 2-0(15-9, 15-9) in the semifinals and Portland 2-0 (15-3, 15-0) in the final match to earn its district title. Hastings won over Caledonia 2-1 (7-15, 15-9, 15-6) in the quarterfinals. Portland earned its spot in the final with a 2-0 (15-7, 15-13) win over Ionia in the semifinals. Lakewood is currently ranked No. 7 in Class B. At regionals, the Vikings will face the winner of the Comstock Park district which was played on Saturday. Middleville couple suffers home invasion A Cherry Valley Road couple awoke at about 3 a m. Feb. 16 to find that someone had broken into their house in Thornapplc Township, stolen their car keys and taken their car from the garage, according to a report by the Barry County Sheri ff's Department. Sheriffs Deputy Joel Funk later found and pursued the stolen vehicle at speeds of up to 85 miles per hour before terminating FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES FARM SHOP MECHANIC WAGES STARTING $9.00 TO $ 11.50 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE CALL 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 AM. TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml LOE. the chase at the Kent County line, according to a report. Police said Funk later found the car abandoned at an elevator in Caledonia and after finding the suspect, arrested Steven Gilchrist, 28 of Cedar Springs. According to deputies, Gilchrist had allegedly been out drinking with another man when their van broke down. Police found the van at Peace Reformed Church and upon finding a door to the church unlocked, went inside to find an intoxicated Caledonia man asleep on a couch. The man gave his home address to police, who then found Gilchrist at the man’s home. Gilchrist is charged with first degree home invasion, fleeing and eluding police, BODY SW unlawful driving away of an automobile and driving on a suspended license. He was arraigned on the charged Feb. 16 and is free on $7,500 bond. Lindsay Stephan (8) hits the volleyball over the net as her Scots' teammate, Lindsay Walter looks on (Photo by Perry Hardin) Amplifier stolen from Freeport truck A 100-watt amplifier worth $250 was taken from a 1993 Doge pickup truck in the 100 block of Cherry Street in Freeport some time in the last several weeks, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Weatherhead ends hoops season as Hornet Garrett Weatherhead, a sophomore guard from Middleville, recently completed his second season as a member of the Kalamazoo College's mens basketball team. Weatherhead played in all 25 games for the Hornets this season and started in one. He averaged 1.7 points and 0.4 rebounds. He shot 24.5 percent (I3-for-53) from the field and 18.2 percent (6-for-33) from three-point range. Weatherhead was I l-for-25 (44 percent) at the free throw line. The graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School recorded 34 assists, 13 steals and 2 blocks on the season. The Kalamazoo College mens basketball team finished the 2000-2001 season with a 9-16 record. The Hornets tied for fifth place in the MIAA (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) with a 4-8 mark. The victim told troopers that he did not immediately notice the amplifier missing because he has been driving a newer vehicle and that the pickup had been unlocked inside of an unlocked garage. The incident remains under investigation. YMCA news YMCA of Barry County Middleville Coed Volleyball league Outer Edge................. 28-2 Ted’s Radiator Service 17-13 Getty Realty ............. 15-15 Buxton Builders .........0-30 H5-9554 or 1400470-7085 Athletes of the week Mott Thornapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Kilmartin finished third at the reginal wrestling tour­ nament in the 103-pound weight class to qualify for the State finals this week­ end in Detroit. Warner contributed 27 kills, 4 service aces and 21 digs to Middleville's third place performance at the Feb. 24 O-K Blue Conference volleyball tournament. AfNefes of fhe Week Presented by: (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Call for Classifieds JB HARRISON 6090 Alden Hash SE« Alto* 868-0050 of 800-217-0712 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 6. 2001/Page 17 Segment 2 driver’s ed class set not yet taken Segment 2 must sign up. The Segment 2 curriculum will consist of three twohour classroom sessions and will focus on teaching “defensive driving skills." Students are required by state law to attend all three sessions. Students who are absent from any of the three sessions will not receive their Segment 2 certificate. No exceptions will be made. All student applications can be picked up in the high school guidance office and Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer Segment 2 of the driver education cur­ riculum Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. March 19. 20 and 21, from 6 to 8 p m. All students wishing to get their Level 2 drivers licens­ es are required by state law to take and pass this course before they can take their road test. This will be the last Segment 2 class Thomapple Kellogg will be offering this year. All students who have Bill and Lynn Schumacher of the Kent Special Riding Center are presented $3,000 by Don Apsey for the AMBUCS local chapter. should be returned to the guidance office by March 14. Since there will be limit­ ed space available for this session, openings will be appointed based on age. Final enrollment will be posted outside the high school counseling office March 15. Students who have made application for an early class do not have to re-apply. For more information, call the driver education hotline at 795-5400 extension 6253. CUSTOM HOMS I vor initial design consulting AMBUCS donates funds to special riding center by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Founders Bill and Lynn Schumacher of the Kent Special Riding Center in Alto were presented with a $3,(XX) check Feb. 17 by the Caledonia chapter of AMBUCS. The funds came from proceeds of the AMBUCS Annual Charity Golf Out­ ing last August at the Saskatoon Country Club. The Kent Special Riding Center for more than 20 years has provided physi­ cally challenged and hand­ icapped children and adults with therapeutic and rehabilitative horseback riding. One of the center's veteran horses. Sugar, re­ cently won the North American Therapeutic Horse of the Year award. Bill Schumacher thanked the Caledonia AMBUCS and said the donation was especially important this year be­ cause the center recently has needed to replace five horses due to old age or medical reasons. The Caledonia chapter of the national service as­ sociation AMBUCS joined with more than 140 chap­ Custom Home Division ters in 18 states to cele­ come. Area business men brate the National Service and women interested in Day Feb. 17 with the dona­ becoming members should tion to the Kent Special call Chapter President Richard Blanch at 891Riding Center in Alto. 1225. Other recent donations by the Caledonia AM­ BUCS have included a $1,000 and $1,500 dona­ tion to Great Lakes Burn Camp, a summer/winter camp near Mattawan with year-round activities for burn unit survivors. An­ other $1,500 was raised to help defray the cost of adaptive computer hard­ ware for a physically hand­ icapped Caledonia school student. 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M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 • • �Page 18/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/March 6 2001 Area gymnasts earn medals in Battle Creek Gymnasts from Gymnastics in Motion in Middleville competed Feb. 17 in the Branch Gymnastics Meet held at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. It was the first USAG meet for two of the local participants, Kaitlyn Otto and Brittney Heese. Here are the scores an3 accomplishments from the Gymnastics in Motion squad: Katie Page: Balance beam 8.75 (medal); Floor Exercise 8.625; Vault 8.375 (medal); All-Around 32.875. Danielle Maxey: Uneven Bars 8.5; Floor Exercise 8.925 (medal); Vault 8.375 (medal); AllAround 33.975 (medal). Danielle Rosenberg: Balance Beam 8.8 (silver medal); Floor Exercise 8.975 (medal); Vault 8.375 (medal); All-Around 33.8. Kyleigh Sheldon: Balance Beam 9.25 (gold medal); Floor Exercise 8.775; Uneven Bars 8.6 (medal); Vault 8.45 (silver medal); All-Around 35.1 (medal). JV Spikers Set Record... The junior varsity volleyball team for Middleville set a school record with a 27-7-4 record this season. The Lady Trojans record-setting squad is coached by Barb Greenman. (Photo provided) Representing Gymnastics in Motion at the Branch Gymnastics Meet were (front row) Kyleigh Sheldon, Danielle Rosenberg, Katie Page; (back row) Kaitlyn Otto, Brittney Hesse, Danielle Maxey and Hanna Hoff beck. Hanna Hoffbeck: Balance Beam 8.45 (medal); Floor Exercise 8.5; Uneven Bars 7.8 (medal); Vault 8.375 (medal); All-Around AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Year* Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups 33.125 (medal). Brittney Hesse: Balance Beam 8.55 (medal); Floor Exercise 8.6; AllAround 32.3. Kaitlyn Otto: Balance Beam 8.2 (medal); Floor Exercise 8.2; All-Around 31.25. All of the participants from the local gym medaled in Battle Creek. The gymnasts at Gymnastics in Motion attend roughly seven meets per year and many of the participants who competed at the Branch Gymnastics Meet will also be competing in the state regionals. You’re Not Just A Number: You're #1 our satisfaction is our #1 priority. That's why our NAPA AutoCare Center operates under a written Code of Ethics that puts honesty and quality work at a fair price first. We're independently owned to provide the personal attention and service you deserve. Cali or stop by today. You'll like the NAPA AutoCare difference Y Spikers place third at league tournament After finishing the regular season sixth in the O-K Blue Conference standing, Middleville's varsity volleyball team finished third at the league tournament Feb. 24 at Hamilton High School. The Lady Trojans beat Byron Center 15-11, 15-13 and Coopersville 15-11, 915, 15-9 to open its tournament run. Middleville lost its match against Coopersville during the regular season. Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush said her team "played their best volleyball of the season" and served at Scot skiers earn season honors Caledonia's Rebecca Beckett was named to the all-region No. 6 ski team in both the slalom and the giant slalom and the entire Caledonia girls team earned All-Academic status during the 2000-2001 season. The Scots managed a cumulative grade point average of 3.31. Beckett, a senior, was also chosen to the All­ Conference squad along with West Catholic's Kelly Anthony, Forest Hills Central’s Melissa Bixler, East Grand Rapids' Caroline Bonynge, Forest Hills Northern's Stephanie Gage, Grand Haven's Amber Musial, Forest Hills Central's Kevyn Reintges and East Grand Rapids' Shelly Swainston. Linsey McNeil, of Caledonia, was an honorable mention selection. District hoops run this week Here is the schedule for this week's Class B district basketball tournament being held at Wayland Union High School. Monday, March 5: Delton (6-13) vs. Wayland Union (14-5), 6 p.m.; Hastings (5-14) vs. Middleville (6-13), 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 7: Allegan vs. Delton/Wayland Union winner, 6 p.m.; Lakewood vs. Middleville/Hastings winner. Friday, March 9: Championship, 7 p.m. 93 percent for the day. Middleville, however, could not beat No. 1 seed Hamilton as (he Hawkeyes came away with a 11-15, 15-9, 15-9 triumph. Hamilton went on to win the tournament and the league title. In its second match with * Coopersville, Middleville lost in two games, 15-10, 15-9. "We just couldn't get it going,** Middlebush explained. Still, the coach was proud of her squad for their overall performance at Hamilton. "I was very pleased with their performance for the day," Middlebush explained. Leaders for the Lady Trojans at the tournament were Erin Robertson (28 kills, 5 service aces, 28 digs and 11 kill blocks), Casey Warner (27 kills, 4 service aces and 2) digs) and Ashley Carter (18 kills and 32 digs). 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Across from Middlevilla • Chevrolet Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 �Page 20/The Sun and News, MkldleviMe, Ml/March 6. 2001 IK Senior Parents’ dress sale March 24 The Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior Par­ ents organization has planned a fund-raising event that will help local women empty their closets of dresses they've worn for formal and semi-formal occasions and find some "new to them” garments to replace them. Dresses women would wear to a prom, formal dinner, formal night on a cruise or even for the evening gown competition during the Miss Mid­ dleville pageant will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. March 24. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Some high school and college girls have 10 dresses in their closets that have only been worn once. Dresses can be donated to the Senior Parents or sold Caledonia Sportsman Club Breakfast Sunday, March 11th 9 a.m. - Noon ^Adults $4.50; Children $2.25 .r r±4616) 891-1168>3 on consignment. They can be dropped off at the Thor­ napple Financial Center, 111 Broadway (M-37) across from State Farm In­ surance All profits will benefit the TK senior party after graduation. "What a great way to recycle your dresses’" or­ ganizer Cheryl Reaser says. The senior parents welcome dresses of all sizes and styles. For more information about the dress sale call Reaser at 891-0577. GVSU dean’s list has 29 from area Twenty-nine students from this area have been included on the dean’s list for the fall 2000 semester at Grand Valley State University. To be named to the list, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point av­ erage on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. The students, grouped by their hometowns, were: Alto — Chris D. Allen, Christina M. DeVormer, Raymond W. King HI, Crystal J. Meyerink, Amanda M. Minor and Christine A. Welton. Caledonia — Marisa J. Christenson, Julie M. De­ Boer, Heather A. Duffield, Sarah M. Flegal, Alicia M. Johnson, Joanne E. Kooistra, Candace A. Ol­ szewski, Daniel J. Pluger, Katie A. Polhemus, Clint A. Polhill, Matthew A. Roosien, Rebecca L. Roosien, Attila Simo, Ryan M. Slot, Nicholas R. Smith, Katie J. Ullery, Jenifer J. Van Wyngarden and Rebecca J. Ward. Middleville — Arnie M. Bergakker, Kari B. Bruursema, Cynthia J. Hiler, Shawn M. McCormick and Jason D. VanElst. is comin9 and lots of girls and guys are Jinking about what they will wear and how to tie Windsor knots. The Senior Parents are ready to help with making dresses available. The Prom dress sale on March 24 needs formal and seni-formal dresses of all sizes. Here Jennifer Verkerke. Lyndsay Dobson Warren Prostko and Shaina McPhetndge model some of the gowns available. Caledonia Resource Center Spring Classes The Caledonia Resource Center has a variety of classes for all ages. You do not have to be a Caledonia Resident to participate. Get a com­ plete list of classes and descriptions on our website at www.caledonia.kl2.mi.us then click on Resource Center to get our brochure. You may also call us at 891-8117 for more details on any of our programs. Course # Tide 0LSACOM01 01SACOM02 01SACOM06 01SACOM05 01SACOM03 01SAART02 01SAART05 01SAM1S10 01SAART07 01SAART08 01SAFIT01A 01SAFIT01B 01SAFIT02A 01SAFIT02B 01SAFIT06 01SAFTT04A 01SAFIT05 01SAFIT09 OlSAFITllA.B.C 01SAFIN01 01SAF1N02 01 SAFI NO3 01SAF1N04 01SAM1S01 01SAM1SO2 01SALAN01 01SALAN02 01SAMISO7 01WAM1S05A 01WAMIS05B 01SAM1S08 Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers Microsoft Office 97 Advanced Searching Internet & Genealogical Research Garden Stepping Slones Stained Glass Knitting Creative Glass Painting Color and Design EZDefense I EZDefense II Karate - 14 to Adult Karate - 13 and under KkkFit Beginning Swing Ballnxim Dance Introduction to Yoga Learn About Whole Food Herbs & Regeneration Financial Workshop for Individual Investors Increase Your Investing Know How Slocks Debt Free & Prosperous Living Kindergarten Dog Training Novice Dog Training Spanish II Intro to Sign Language Guitar CPR & First Aid CPR Renewal House Building - Be Your Ow n General Contractor Intro to Woods Wood Projects for the Home Wixxl Carving Aroma Basics & Health Aroma Beauty & Scents ACT Preparation Workshop Super Siners Babysitting Michigan Boater Safety 01SAM1S03 01SAM1S04 01SAM1S17 01SAM1S06A 01SAM1S06B 01WAHS01 01SAKC06 01SAKC13 Day Starting Date Length of Clays Wednesdays Thursdays Tuesdays Monday Wednesdays Thursdays Thursdays Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Wednesday Wednesdays Mon. & Wed .Mon & Wed Tue & Thu Mondays Mondays Thursday Tuesday Thursdays Tuesdays Thursdays Thursday Tuesdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Mondays Mondays Tuesdays Wed & Thu March 21 March 22 March 20 March 26 May 9 May 10 April 12 April 23 April 10 April 12 April 18 April 25 March 19 March 19 March 20 April 9 April 9 May 29 3/20, 4/17, 5/15 April 12 April 10 April 19 May 17 March 20 March 20 April 9 April 9 March 26 March 6 March 7 & 8 Cost 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 1 night 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks 1 night 3 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 1 night 1 night 5 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 1 night 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 3 weeks 2 days $75 $75 $75 $19 $29 $45 (♦ materials) $35 (+ materials) $35 (♦ materials) $49 (♦ materials) $39 $25 $75 $65 $65 $75 $55 couple/$29 single $55 couple/$29 single $25 $5 $19 $15 $15 $44/:spouse 1/2 price $45 $49 $65 $55 $79 grp/$119 sgl $55 $35 Tuesdays Thursdays Tuesdays Wednesdays Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesdays Mon & Thu March 20 March 22 March 20 April 11 April 17 April 24 March 8 May 2 April 16 & 19 2 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 1 night 1 night 1 night 6 weeks 2 nights $25 $119 (♦ materials) $119 (♦ materials) $65 $19 $19 $39 $29 Free Tuesdays Mondays Saturdays Tue & Thu March 13 April 9 March 24 April 1 6 weeks 9 weeks $59 Call us to find out bow to register for these classes: Fencing Athlete’s in Motion Family Trail Rides Group Riding Lessons $70 Summer Drivers Education Begins June 11 and July 5. Please call for more information. We also bat e several online courses. Please check our u ebsite for more details on these classes Creative Web Pages Dreamweaver Introduction to Quk kBooks Introduction to Windows 2000 Professional Introduction to Microsoft Access Microsoft Publisher Write Your Life Story Marketing Your Business or Organization on the Internet Advanced Web Pages Microsoft Frontpage Quick Books for Mcintosh Introduction to Microsoft Excel Intermediate Microsoft Access introduction to Microsoft Poweroomt Personal Financial Planning 101 Tips and Tncks for the iMac and Macintosh Creating Web Graphics Pfiotoshop Basics Quicken for Windows Intermediate Microsoft Excel Advanced Microsoft Word The Craft of Magazine Writing � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-03-13.pdf 720afbd9265363c50d9a0fc09c1905ee PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST Yankee Springs arson, fraud leads to jail sentence TK school chief’s contract renewed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education appar­ ently is pleased enough with the work of interim Superintendent Midge Pippcl to drop the "in­ terim" tag. Pippcl has served as in­ terim superintendent for the school district since the resignation of Jay Ca­ son al the end of the I9992000 school year. She had been serving as curriculum director and assistant su­ perintendent under Cason. 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 11/March 13, 2001 At that time the mem­ bers of the school board decided against going through an outside search for a superintendent. Following a closed ses­ sion March 5 to evaluate her performance, the board offered Pippcl a two-year contract as superintendent. Compensation has not yet been established. A board committee was set up at the March 5 session to research compensation offered to superintendents of school districts of similiar size and experience. Midge Pippcl J-Ad Graphics News Service A woman who defrauded Liberty Mutual Insurance Company by conspiring to set fire to her Yankee Springs Township home, masking the arson as a hate crime last July 5, was sen­ tenced to jail Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Phalona Moncak Goree, 25. of Wayland, offered no explanation or apology be­ fore being sentenced to spend one year in the Barry County Jail with credit for 100 days served. She was ordered to pay $70,418.73 restitution and court costs of $500 to be paid at a rate no less than $400 per month. Authorities agreed to rec­ ommend an early release for Goree for medical purposes because she is expecting a child and because she has agreed to testify against her husband, Chauncey Edwards whom she said paid an An­ thony Webb to burn the trailers. Goree allegedly conspired with Edwards, 27. and her uncle Ronald Goree. 42, to collect an insurance claim on the home and furniture supposedly destroyed by the fire in the Yankee Springs Meadows house. "I think she is very calcu­ lating and that she is not a good candidate for probation but I think the recommenda­ tion is a good one for the people of the Slate ol Michigan." said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill Authorities believe that the three tried to cover up the alleged insurance fraud by perpetrating the belief that they and another African American family were victims of bate crimes when their neighboring homes were spray painted with racial slurs one week before both homes were set on fire. Goree s $60,000. 28 by 80-foot modular home, built in 1999. was gutted by the fire, said Spl./Sgt Rick See Yankee Springs arson, page 2 . ‘Brigadoon’ production is this weekend by Patricia Johns Staff Writer With more than 50 Thornapplc Kellogg High School students in the cast and on the backstage crew for the March 15-17 produc­ tion of "Brigadoon" tickets arc going fast to family and friends. Directors Ray and Tricia Rickert arc excited with the talented cast which includes an exuberant chorus of distinct individuals. The cast includes Aaron Mosley as Andrew MacLaren, Danielle Hoskins as Angus MacGuffie, Anneliesc Patterson as Mrs. Beaton. Charlie Dalrymple is played by Mike Scaturro. Frank by Amber DeMaagd and Harry Beaton by Jared McDuffce. The young lovers are played by Amy Herring as Fiona MacLaren and Matt Ncwmyer as Tommy Albright. Their duets reflect a tender passion. Mandy Kowalczyk plays Jane Ashton. Jessica Wilson docs a nice turn as Jean MacLaren. Elate Haseldcn is believable as Mr. Lundie. Mall Blocksma is sufficiently cynical as Jeff Douglas and even makes Newmyer’s Tommy doubt his love. Beth Forbes delights in the comic and tuneful possibilities of Meg Brockie. The chorus is made up of both choir and non choir students. Tricia Rickert says that while the main function of the chorus is to create the atmosphere of a mythical Scottish Village, many have had to learn lines. Singing and acting in the chorus are Caitlin Adams, Dannielle Altermann, Ashley Ballard, Katie Bedrick. Amy Boom, Daneen Bricl, Scott Chrysler, Danielle Chrysler, Danielle Crawford, Michelle Crawford and Danielle Donker, Also in the chorus are Alaina Haseldcn, Michelle Higgins, Alysia Kowalczyk, Sabrina Kuhtic, Jennifer Stewart, Jacki Mann, Maegan McKee, Kari Merriman, Elise Nyland and Leandra Postema. Filling out the chorus are Becky Reed, Dwain Reynolds, Megghan Smith, Johanna Stevens, J. Vandentoorn, Teresa Venton, Kristen Weaver, Laura Weingartz and Audrey Willette. Both Rickerts are excited that they were able to rent costumes for this show which will also add to the atmosphere. Tickets are available at the box office at the high school auditorium today, Tuesday, March 13 and tomorrow, Wednesday, March 14. Box office hours arc from 7-9 p.m. Remaining tickets will be sold on the night of the performance. No reservations will be taken over the telephone and all sales arc final. All three performances will begin al 7:30 p m that Thursday, Friday and Sat­ urday. Music director Ray Rickert said, "everyone knows the lovely music in this play about the power of love, including 'Almost like being in love.'" Beth Forbes regales a cnorus ot wedding guests with Meg Brockie's memories of her mother's weddling In This Issue Planning begins for 2001 Middleville Heritage Days Caledonia residents want to halt sand pit operation Communication tower on 68th Street approved New Holy Trinity Church location recommended The cast of Brigadoon listen attentively as Meg Brockie (Beth Forbes) regales them with tales of the drunken rout that was her mother's wedding. �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/March 13. 2001 CHS Orchestra earns top festival ratings by Ruth Zachary • Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Orchestra did ex­ tremely well at the re­ gional level MSBOA fes­ tival March 3 at Lowell High School. The orchestra received straight number I ratings by all adjudicators The students and orches­ tra director Pete DeLille said they were gratified by a comment by adjudicator Henry Nelson, who lis­ tened to their sight reading performance of Mozart and Tchaicovsky that the CHS orchestra was "The best orchestra I have heard” up to that point in the festival. Other adjudicators were Gregory Reed, Paul F DcAntrcu. and Raymond Ost. The orchestra gave their prepared performance and received I's for these se­ lections as well. They played Allegro by Tartim, Gaelic Overture by David O’Fallon, and Symphony #8 (Finale) by Antonin Dvo­ rak The orchestra will go on to perform at the state level April 27 at a location yet to be announced. Many of the students who performed with the entire orchestra also at­ tended the MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival Feb. 10. These students ranged through all ages. Some have performed on the middle school level, like freshman Katie Music. This was her fifth time. "This was a little more high pressure." she said. She is looking forward to some of the trips the or­ chestra will make over the next years. She will be a junior the next time the Dutchers to observe 60* anniversary CHS Students who participated in the MSBOA festival included (not in order) Julie Van Kalker, Jacquelyn Kroll, Kristine Oberlan, Kacie Koslowski, Nate Dannison, Julie Wicks, lain Stephenson, Angela Gould, Caitlyn Boot, Katie Music, Lynsey Anderson, Zoe Couretas, Liz Martin, Emily Dannison, Ashley Brown and Melanie Glover. CHS orchestra travels overseas. This year, in May it will go to Virginia Beach to perform. Nate Dannison. a senior, summed up the orchestra's performance as a whole: ”It was very tense... ex­ tremely’” He said when the results came in, ”1 fell exhilarated! It's the best we've ever done, by far. The festival really incorpo­ rates every student in ev­ ery grade. Every student must take responsibility to do their part for the entire group "Mr. DeLille is very or­ ganized. He deserves all the credit for our orchestra program being as good as it is. He has us play a lot of different music. We travel, we participate in festivals, and even perform overseas. We are a very accomplished sight read­ ing group. I would say we have a very impressive or­ chestra for a school of our size." Dannison also took part in the Solo and Ensemble Festival. He said he played Bach Partita No. J, the first movement, for which he received a No. 2 rating. Donald and Dorothy (Thaler) Dutcher of Caledonia will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Thurs­ day, March 15. The occasion will be celebrated with a family dinner. The Dutchers are the parents of Barbara Johnson and Joyce and John Jousma They have three grandchildren and one great-grandchild Quarter horse training workshop scheduled A horse workshop pre­ sented by Dan Sumercl to benefit the Eastern-West­ ern Horse Association, (EWHA) will be offered March 16-18 at the JS Quarter Horse, at 6443 Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Buttrick in Alto. Sumercl, an internation­ ally known trainer has been featured in national magazines and at major horse events. Sumerel has written a book. Finding the Magic, about horse train­ ing and has presented nu­ merous clinics and work­ shops in the U.S. and in Australia. Jean Sheehan said, "This is a round pen work­ shop to teach owners how to understand horses and then influence their behav­ ior. He teaches there is a belter way that is also safer, faster and easier on the horse. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUNG 5'S/KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION MEETING The Friday demonstra­ tion at 7 p.m. will benefit the EWHA, a non-profit horse club. The club puts on eight local horse shows each summer at the Cedar Springs Red Flannel showgrounds and at the Kent County 4-H fair­ grounds in Lowell. 4-H kids may attend this event for $5 each, and adults for $8. Sumercl will demon­ strate with two horses. The workshops Saturday and Sunday (March 17 and 18) will be open to eight horses and riders, with more room for others to audit the clinic. All breeds and disciplines are wel­ come. Registration fees (with a horse) are $195 for two days, and without a horse for two days, to audit is $95, and the one day audit fee is $60. The phone number at JS. Quarter Horse Farm in Alto is 698-7216 or 6987791. If you are the parent of a student entering the Young 5's/Kindergarten Program this fall please join us March 15, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the high school per­ forming arts center for an informational meeting. Resch m 8,000 area homes with an ah in the Sun & News. Call 945-3554 to place four ad. Highlights for Spring! 945-9554 ir 1-8OO-87O-7O85 Make an appointment for a FREE consultation with our color specialists and professional design team '|L| Contempo Salon ,£23, D&W Plaza • 891-1093 �The Sun and News Middleville ML March 13 2001 /Page 3 Planning begins for 2001 Middleville Heritage Days by Patricia Johns Staff Writer As the Middleville Her­ itage Days Committee be­ gins planning the 2001 Heritage Days Festival to be held on Sept. 7 and 8. it completed one of the tasks remaining from the last year s celebration. Miss Middleville 2000, Samantha VanderslooL, re­ ceived the $250 scholar­ ship. which was part of her prize. The committee now is working with downtown business owners and plan­ ning for Friday evening's (Sept. 7) entertainment. On Saturday. Sept. 8, all activities will take place at the area around Page Elementary School. Sue Parker Smith is the new chair for the arts and crafts booths. She reported she is sure that with some planning, an arts and crafts area can be designed to meet the needs of the artists and festival goers. Tonya and Kelly Reed arc working of children's games Chris Irwin hopes Io build on the success of last year's sand and mud volleyball fun. The pic contest will re­ Dancing for cookies Girl Scouts in troop 769 were busy dancing on the comer of Mam Street and Route 37 on the first two Saturdays in March. They will be on the corner selling Girl Scout cookies and doing a little dancing on Saturday. March 17 which is the last day of their booth sale. From ieft are Alexa McClain, Becky Darning, Kylee LaCombe, Keagan Scofield and Elena Gormley. Girl Scouts from troops across the Cherry Valley neighborhood have been selling cookies here, there and everywhere this month. Troops use their cookie sale profits for special activities, trips and camping during the year. Fund set up to assist fire victims Cheryl Peters of Carveth Village on left and Christine Irwin on right of the Middleville Heritage Days Committee present Miss Middleville 2000, Samantha Vandersloot, with a $250 scholarship. turn under the leadership of Sharon Elam (last year's winner) and LuAn Tolan. Work on this year's beauty contest is ongoing. Co-chairs of this event, Kelli Lcep and Cheryl Pe­ ters, have some exciting ideas they arc exploring. The committee hopes to have entertainment down­ town on Friday night and at the school location Saturday. The committee is still looking for someone to chair the parade and the tractor pull. Volunteers also are needed. Anyone interested in learning how they can be involved in this annual celebration should call Peters at 7954972. The devastating fire March 1 that changed the lives of Andy and Janice Warner and their three children has touched the emotions of their friends and acquaintances. A fund has been set up at the United Bank of Michigan branch in Gun Lake. Students and teachers have also contributed to coin jars located in the of­ fices at Page, the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School and high school. Donations can be dropped off at the schools or the bank, at 2402 Pat­ terson Road, right across from the Allegan County Park. Checks can also be sent to United Bank, made out to the Warner Family Fund. P.O Box 91. Shel­ byville. Mich 49544 Hair • Mussd^t’ • Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Mukrinrrs • Scalp Massage • Waning 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 MAIN ATTRACTION 616.891 HAIR (4247) Caledonia grad studying in Madrid Alma College sophomore Adam Sobczak, a graduate of Caledonia High School, is studying in Madrid, Spain, through the ENFOREX pro­ gram. Associated with the Alma College Program of Studies in Spain, ENFOREX is an international language insti­ tute specializing in teaching Spanish as a second lan­ guage. Alma College and ENFOREX are committed to providing intensive foreign language study and immer­ sion in the Spanish way of life The ENFOREX facilities are located in the heart of Madrid, between the Universidad and Arapiles areas. Students studying in Madrid take intensive cours­ es in language and culture, as well as upper-level courses in art, history, literature and business. Living accommo­ dations for students include both apartment rental and homestays Manufactured housing suit is dismissed The lawsuit by a manu­ factured housing developer against Yankee Springs Township was dismissed Feb 22. Community Land Asso­ ciation from North Car­ olina had sued the town­ ship when its rezoning re­ quest for a 400-unit com­ munity was dented. Public hearings were held and after a recom­ mendation against rezoning the property near Yan­ kee Springs Golf Course by the Planning Commis­ sion, the entire Yankee Springs board denied the request in November, 1999. Judge James Fisher dis­ missed the sun "without prejudice ’ ; McFall Elementary I I I I [ If your child will be in kindergarten in the Thornapple Kellogg SchiMil District for the 2001-2002 school year, please call McFall Elementary (795-3637) to pre-register. Your child must be five years old before December 1st to enter school in I I 1 t I l l 1 J , Each child, according to Michigan law, must have the following items in the school office before they can start school: copy of the certified birth certificate, copy of completed immunizations, vision test results and hearing test results. | * Parents are asked to check their child's immunization record carefully J i Immunizations can be updated for school age children anytime after their 4th birth* day. If you have questions on required immunizations call the local health depart • ] l ment or your doctor The Barry Eaton District Health Department offers FREE i immunization clinics each week. You can contact their office fix rmxe information J on immunizations, 616-945-9516. i 1 I I I August. Because all new students are required to have their vision and hearing checked, we have scheduled the week of May 14 - 18 for the Barry Eaton District Health Department Vision/Hearmg Technician to be at McFall fix screenings. If you wish to use this FREE service, call McFall Elementary to schedule an appointment More information w ill be mailed to parents in early April. Questions regarding enrollment may be directed to Mrs. Potter at McFall Elementary. 616-795-3637 (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). J �Page 4<The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 13. 2001 Gun Lake Women's Club to hear health program The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)Gun Lake Area’s Education Department will be host to Holly Smith, who will pre­ sent a program Wednesday. March 14. targeting Women’s Health on “Naturopathic Medicine ” The program will follow the regular business meet­ ing, which begins at 9:30 am at Bay Pointe Restaurant, Marsh Road. Gun Lake. Anyone in the Delton. Wayland, Middleville. Shelbyville, and Manin areas arc wel­ come to attend. Call hostess Ruth Pcnno at 795-2627 or Fran Leonard. publicity Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACHON-Ads! chair at 795-8731 for more information and lunch reser­ vations. Holly Smith has been in the medical field since receiving her bachelor of nursing degree from Grand Valley State University in 1990 She sersed dunne the Gulf War at an csacuation hospital, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan, was contributing editor with The Vital Force Naturopathic Newsletter and volunteered as a student physician for Native Americans on the Navajo reservation in Scottsdale. Ariz. Besides her nursing cre­ dentials. she has extensive experience as teacher, administrator and nursing coordinator in Arizona. California and Michigan She became a doctor of naturopathic medicine this year, receiving her creden­ tials from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine at Tempe. Ariz. Smith is an enthusiastic advocate of naturopathic medicine. “Naturopathic physicians are the generalists of ‘alter­ native’ medicine,” she says These physicians use an eclectic approach to health care based on an indiv idual’s needs. Clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, home­ opathy. behav ioral tech­ niques. physiotherapy. soft tissue and spinal manipula­ tion. oriental medicine and acupuncture are a few of the modalities used in this approach. Treatments are designed to handle health conditions while simultane­ ously bolstering the vital function of the body and removing ‘obstacles to cure’ with focus on diet and lifestyles. These treatments are based on the fundamen­ tal principles of naturopathic medicine. “As far as my target audi­ ence.” she says, “so much is happening with women and health care, menopause, car­ diovascular disease, etc. I could talk forever on all of these subjects ” The program follows the regular business meeting that will include updates on the March 4 board meeting, arts scholarships awards, academic scholarships awards schedule, member* ship. library update and state convention in April Tl IORNAPPLE BIBLE Cl II RC I I ____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY l*nfk hinf( //><• lit iiW tii'il Soil ing Ihr Rism hntl Sunday Morning Worship 10 O() a in (Jr Church <N Nursun- avail.dvlu ) C urrently meeting at lunmons Lake l lviiK iiiarv 8950 Krall SF, Cakxlonia Ptisloi' Ik'iuiis /ftass Churvh (»l(bB9LO28l ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH titiny Ghttnh - Serving a Living /.on/ /t Sunday School Morning Woislnp I veiling Praise W l DM SDAY 9 30 a in 10 15 a in 6 <M> p in. I .uiiily Night 6 SO p in FIRST BAPTIST C 0 H M Ul I 1 T CHURCH o ptace to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 1030 a m Youth Croup Sunday fvenmgs 891 0576 Meeting at the Crtti Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell Pastor ( Aru /.ugv Hurshyt I coder Dentn IUmiw Puslor ('hun h Offitv 616-891-028 ’ 7210 (iKih Suvvt. SI' - Caledonia 2 miles c.isi <>l M37 /Vr.v/nr. Dr Htitiii E Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd I nurthivcst <>J Gini Laki) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH I t'AnnA iuniig Aru-r .mcmt iuMaum<n unt/rAt world Sundn Wi*rsh;p V 9' 4 m & f i Child & Adult) (During lhe Sdux4 Year ) It. Scan Greenwm. Pastor LateUe Sped. taa/h Leader 4/ ( Idling ChwvhOffice (61n>S91-I512 4CALEDONIA % UNITED METHODIST March 18 XI 57 north of Middlevilk* • 795 9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W Su wart Mumi 9 |5 a in Sunday School SuruLn Morning Worship Sen ke II (Ml a.m It <><> p in Sunday Ia vnmg Sen k v (> |5 p in Wednesday MkI Week Prayer W'ord ol Life Chilis h l5 p in. Visit our web site www bnghtside org a Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of Amenca Pastor Paul M. Hillman lie are changed by God s love!" 6951 Hanna Lake. Dutton 616-698-6001 Lakeside Community Chutch \ Plarr for faniih & l nciuh 6201 Whitncv villc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunday ScImhiI lor All Ages 10 45 a tn Evening Worship 6 nt) pm Pastor Ro)(er Bttltman • < har< h Of/n e XtsH.fi IVI www lakesidccommiiniiv org (under eonslruetiuni Leighton Church The Reorganized Located in Ixighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints Sutulay Morning W'orship K 3<> a in. 11 a in Sunday Sc hool for All Ages 9 n am C.onicni|iorar) Style ol W'orship Sunday liiening Service 6.30 pm Pioneer Club < K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6‘3<i p in Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 30 pm Youth Fellowship • Sunday 6 (Ml p in 8146 68th St . near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday KW imxsFXIi. \ORMKXK\Oklt Um null Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) 9:30 a.m. 11 00 a m 11 00 a m. Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class Rei E AiilboiiY Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto Mi 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd R<t P .Adams Ptow 891-8440 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115 a m 6 00 p m DirjMcMnMi Onim CMd Can »d ftoerams gun lake COMMUNITY U.Titep Honrs 830 am It <♦.» am 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 40 p in Kraft Ave & 84th St. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) He devoted to one another in brother!) hn e Hom /? 10 8 30 a m 9:45 a m 11 00 a m Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) He* Robert (ierke • Pastor Ifund /lehr Offne K9I-MAA • ( hanh XVi V>Vi Clje ®Hi Cimc fflctljoDifit CCburcfj 5590 WhitneyvtUe Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School.J 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship. .6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m fAckHevee Sunday School ’Actaie /ifle Mocnr.g Wor’/xp 9 45 a m I LOO a m Ret Ui- 7.tu. bnuni GTvjtcrx Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH RcjJ- Meeting i<ml yonr friends and yotrr famtih in* re at through (Warning:, from Itakvy 11 ukc 13:1-9 tRrpcnt or Pemhi Sermon lopK 1 be Journey io Jeruvilem “Kingdom Repentance" Ch»xr \nthcm "The Wav of the (ran leads Me Honte* Morning Worship Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 GI N LAKE COMMUNITY CHI RCH 12200 Ur^iVM •S iO-' 10 50 a in St. Paul Lutheran Rev. Royle Bailed, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Ml -MUt • -VS-'OC'' 9 45am Praise Singing Patlot JaiiK-s Ihsdds 6/6-JJA-AJJ7 K9I-SO2N • email lcighton>4isen net I htd SuikLn m Ice I CcnntfuMb 10 1-1? Worship Sen kc II’ ?<» a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rex \omue: Kohns 6ib-s9i~S16~ 250 Vinc Sired • L'hun.i Office Fax 891-1618 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise Bible Study Nursery k. children's acthities during all sen ices Programs lor all ages For more mlormation <616)891-8119 or ftWW.Deaccxhurch cl f 3***' f«***«<^ fat Seivice '<? ■■ ? . • the ( hurt-h uhere everybody is somebttdy and Jexus h Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School 'jJVXts y.rstXt Sjtxx?/ Wonnc •N&tq at crap* on ?/^meyv'<’e Aye Sunday E temt -,'»ea ’Adweev f’a/er 4 Boie StuO/ V 30 om D 30 o it pe 7 00 p m �The Sun and News. Middleville Mi March 13. 2001 /Page 5 Caledonia man, 81, has donated 22 gallons of blood Molly Cramer and Danica Won His three daughters live by Ruth Zachary in the general vicinity. Staff Writer "You should do an arti­ Age and circumstance cle about them." he said, has not stopped Lei or Gra­ proudly. "They arc all ham. a Caledonia resident, artists." from enjoying life to the His homu is a virtual fullest, or from making a valuable contribution to gallery of drawings and paintings they have given others. him over the years, and he Graham, who is 81. has loves to give lours. The just reached a total of 22 drawings represent not gallons of blood donated only their talents, but also over his lifetime. He the mementos of a life, started in 1945, after the ranging in subject from a war. and gave a pint twice grandfather hugging two of a year at the Salvation Graham's daughters, to a Army. self portrait of a young girl Leior Graham The places taking blood and the amount a person enjoyed the water and fish­ in a rocker, to scenes of a can give has varied over ing. He worked for Grand building in Hart or a boat the years, he said. His rea­ Rapids as a water repair­ yard in Amsterdam where he has been with his girls. sons for giving so much man for 34 years. were, "People need blood. Some people asked me to be their donor. It doesn't bother me a bit. I like to hear the nurses say what beautiful veins," he Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 quipped. Graham keeps active, a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m Open attends church and tries to walk up to four miles a Discussion Meeting. (Alday when the weather is Anon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 good, to keep fit. Graham, a widower for a Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia Contact Jerry R at 437year after a 55-year mar­ 9452. riage, moved to Caledonia Monday, Wednesday, in the past year. Before Friday, noon. 9669 Kraft that he lived in other areas Ave., Holy Family Church. of Michigan, including on AA open meetings. a lake for 12 years after Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 his retirement, where he (TFN) AA meetings set Two Caledonia students win literary contests Two Caledonia Middle School students recently distiguishcd themselves in writing and spelling Molly Cramer entered the Kaleidoscope contest, a state level endeavor at Michigan State University which publishes young Michigan writers in a hook called. A Celebration of Young Poets. Cramer was in seventh grade when her poem was submitted, and hers was in the top ten of the poems selected from the middle school level. It was pub­ lished this year in the Kaleidoscope annual. Cramer says she has Loughrys to celebrate 7th anniversary Tim and Katy Loughry will celebrate their 7th an­ niversary March 11th. They have one daughter. Amanda Loughry. You can send cards to: P.O. Box 207. Middleville. Michigan 49333. ENGAGEMENTS Reiff er-Gilchrist A May 26. 2001 wedding is planned by Ken A ReitTer and Derrick G. Gilchrist The future bnde and her parertts. Larry' and Diane ReitTer. are all of Caledonia The groom-elect and his parents. Rick and Deborah Gilchrist, are of Raleigh. North Carolina. The future bnde graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Western Michi­ gan University. Her fiance graduated from Garner High School in raleigh. The couple will marry here and reside in North Carolina. been writing since grade school, and has been en­ couraged by her teachers. She especially likes fan­ tasy and poetry. She also wrote a story that was published in the annual when she was in sixth grade. Meanwhile. Danica Wolf, an eighth-grader won the regional spelling bee by spelling "Apogee" correctly and will go on to compete at the state level to be held in Greater Grand Rapids. Wolf has competed before, this year the third try, and the first time to win at the regional level. Wolf says she does not study spelling to win, but she reads a lot, and when she encounters a word she doesn't know, she focuses on it to learn the meaning and spelling. She will also compete in Academic Track for spelling. Academic Track will be March 21. 33 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley Caledonia Ml 49316 “OUR GOAL IS BEAUTIFUL FLJOWERS AND EVEN BETTER SERVICE” Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqiue Gifts Major Wire Services Own©TS B'U * oVd Cal1 891 -8646 MSI Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets fax: 891 -0667 Cred,t S °CcePfed Welcome Home! Christopher Noah, M.D. Christopher Noah, M.D., board certified family practitioner, is returning to his hometown of Middleville, to join the practice of Douglas Smendik, M.D., board certified family practitioner. They will begin practicing together on April 1 as Cherry Valley Family Care. Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call 616 ”95-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 Partners in your healthcare, lert Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. r Pennock Healthcare Services �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 13 2001 V Exploring asian culture, cuisine They stir fried food in a wok Students in Linda Thaler's second grade class explored "the taste of the Orient" on March 8 All students read a folktale from China and then like these tried to paint some Chinese words. Eleven area students earn WMU degrees Eleven area students where applicable, arc as have received degrees at follows: the end of the fall session • Myra Esther Dykgraaf at Western Michigan Uni­ of Alto, master of arts, ed­ versity. ucational leadership. The students, their • Dcelva Hansen of hometowns, degrees, ma­ Alto, master of arts, jor fields of study and spe­ speech pathology and au­ cial academic honors, diology. PANCAKE BREAKFAST SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2001 SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 142nd and 2nd Street FREE WILL DONATION ACCEPTED Will be used to support Senior High Mission Trip to Virginia Water Gardening Seminar March 24 Call for Reservations by March 19 9340 Kalamazoo Ave. Caledonia, MI 49316 616-698-1030 E-mail: apols@iserv.net • Sherry Marie Bourzac of Caledonia, bachelor of arts, organizational com­ munications. Spanish. • Emily Anne Heiss of Caledonia, master of sci­ ence, occupational ther.qn • Kara F. Palma of Caledonia, bachelor of science, elementary group minors, magna cum laudc (3.70 to 3.89 cumulative grade point average). • Donald G. Rossman of Caledonia, master of busi­ ness administration. • Emily Anne Whisner of Caledonia, master of arts, counseling psychol­ ogy• Jeremy Alan Case of Freeport, bachelor of sci­ ence in drafting, magna cum laude. • Joyce I. Lee of Mid­ dleville, bachelor of sci­ ence in special education, mentally impaired, ele­ mentary, magna cum laude. • Courtney Rich of Mid­ dleville. bachelor of sci­ ence in psychology. • Barbara Ann Santucci of Middleville, master of arts in counselor educa­ tion. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS And like Charles Tandy and Cody Butgereit enjoyed eating what they cooked Middleville Heritage Association to meet The members of the Thornapple Heritage Asso­ ciation will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Carveth Village. The group is planning a visit to the Byron Center Museum for May. Members will be review­ ing the materials and preparing the display for Hastings Bank in Mid­ dleville. Member Eldon Newmyer would like to hear from anyone with information about the history of the Middleville Men’s Associ­ ation. For more information Wrestling finals note COMING SOON: A story and photos from last weekend’s MHSAA Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals in Detroit Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan will appear in Thursday’s Hastings Hanner and the Tuesday, March 20 Sun A News. Pefsohql^iftsurdhbetfte way it should be. -• Comprehensive coverage for homes ahd^yehlcles • Discounts for'policyhclders'with' horru auto;coverage • ': . / , C • Quick claims response and sound a'dvl Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages about the Middleville Her itagc Association, attend the next meeting or call Roberta Meeker al 7952042. Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 61 2 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 49516 891-9294 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml 'March 13 2001 Page 7 Gloria A. (Porritt) Beardslee OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP Gloria A (Porritt) Beardslee. 71, of Oakfield Township, passed away early Thursday morning. March 8, 2001, at her home The daughter of Clair and Tanetta (Face) Brown, she was born on Dec. 7, 1929 in Lowell After graduating from Lowell High School, she attended Western Michigan University She had worked most of her life as a bookkeeper for A&P Stores, the Freeport Board of Education, and for Beardslee Lumber Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Mark Porritt on March 28. 1998. Surviving are her hus­ band. Frank J Beardslee; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Bryan and I inda M Porritt. and Todd and ( indy Porritt, all of Hastings, a daughter-in-law. Linda Porntt of Grand Rapids, her step-mother. Bertha Brown of Lowell, a step-son. Frank C and Edna Beardslee of Glenview. III.; a sister and brother-in-law. Frances and Mike Miner of Lansing; two brothers and a sister-in-law. Dale and Manca Brown of Little River. S.C., and Gerald Brown of Grand Rapids; numerous grand­ children. several great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In honoring Mrs Beardslee s request, no ser­ vices will be held. Private interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Greenville Contributions in her memory may be directed to Visiting Nurses-Hospice. The Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville, is serving the family After 60 Club will meet March 20 The Middleville After 60 Club will inert at noon Tuesday. March 20, for its regular meeting As always, this will a potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. The group will play bingo and those who plan to attend arc being asked to bring a $1 prize to use. For more information, call Emily Van Matrc at 795-7168. Sailors sail past Scots in 0-K Gold hoops South Christian knocked off O-K Gold Conference rival Caledonia 59-47 last Friday in a Class B district basketball championship game held at Caledonia High School. The Sailors (20-3) advance to regionals to face another Gold foe at Grand Valley State University, Cedar Springs (16-7), The Scots close out the winter campaign at 12-11. Derek VanSolkcma scored a game-high 19 points for South and Matt Koning tallied 13 points. Caledonia received and 13 points from Travis Slot and 9 rebounds and 10 points from Kyle Kleersnydcr ” THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES AVAILABLE K, ,<Z SCHOLARSHIPS The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation encourages students from the Thornapple-Kcllogg School District to obtain an application from the high school guidance office for the follow­ ing scholarship available this spring. Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Traditional Scholarship Adam Dipp Scholarship Thomas R. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Millicent Knox Teacher Scholarship Rodney Schad Technical Arts Scholarship J.K. Simpson Scholarship Yankee Springs to establish water tower commission by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board last week had extensive discussion about funding water tower. Supervisor Al McCrumb said he is convinced that the delay while more research is done will not significantly affect devel­ opment in the township. He said. "This project will happen, just not right away." The need for more research on the water system and financing the water tower were among the reasons cited al the meeting to form a commission to guide the process. McCrumb suggested forming a commission with five members paid $45 per meeting which is the same as the planning com­ mission. There was some discussion as to whether the commission could take on duties other than the water project. Forming the commission for the water tower was approved. In other township business last Thursday night. Ray Page, head of the park committee, presented trustees with a recommendation from the committee and Detloff and Associates to pay the firm $1,425 to help create plans for the park on Parker Drive. This suggestion was approved unanimously. Bob Cowell from McKenna explained that the process would include a three-hour meeting with residents to set priorities for the park. The committee members told the board that once the plan was completed, they would seek private funding first before entering into the onerous grant approval process through the Department of Natural Resources. New community ed classes set for March 20 & 27 The Power Point-Pub­ lisher 2000 class sponsored by Thornapple Kellogg Community Education has been rescheduled for Tuesdays. March 20 and 27. There are still openings for this class which offers instruction on how to cre­ ate presentations, broch­ ures. cards and according to instructor Angie Ruger. 'other nifty things." The cost is $30 Register by calling the Community Education office at 7953397 Other classes scheduled for this spring are listed in the new edition of The Key. mailed Friday, March 9 Call 795-3397 to register The township will contact Don Boysen to set a date for a joint meeting in march with Dr. Lynn Harvey to discuss issues surrounding the status of the Tire contract and the funds being raised through the bond issue for equipment. McCrumb is working on a township newsletter that will inform residents about the park, fire and water issues. Little can be done to improve the condition of Patterson Road. Barry County Commissioner Clare Tripp told the board. Allegan County, which has jurisdiction over the road does not have im­ provements planned for at least until 2002 or even 2003. Treasurer John Jcrkalis asked that the townships attorney explain what liability the township now has because they have pointed out safety issues, but can do nothing about them. Resident Mark Englerlh suggested that someone actually read the agreement to see when it was written and what Allegan County actually has agreed to. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Board will be on April 19 at 7;3O p.m. The Cat in the Hat gets a hug from Ethan Scobey at a Dr Seuss birthday reading celebration in Middleville on Friday. March 2. The Cat in the Hat reminds every­ one that you don’t need a special month to share a love of books Call 945-9S54 for Sun & News ACTION-ads What To Do When Bad News Hits Your Stocks You open the newspaper and sec the article a company in which you own stock has pro­ duced a defective product. Consumers arc alarmed The government is investigating It s an investor s worst nightmare. Or is it? Product difficulties arc only one of the factors that can affect a company s stock perform ancc. Accounting irregularities, litigation, management changes and other events also can take a toll on a firm s stock price. 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Middleville Ml/March 13. 2001 Bike safety a priority, AAA Michigan says Most bicyclists enjoy the thrill of riding, but safety must come first - and not risky behavior, AAA Michigan says. Traditionally bigger risk takers, males arc often exposed to peril “on wheels”: • In Michigan, males com­ prised 21 of the 25 bicyclists killed in motor vehicle crashes (84 percent) in 1999. Ten of the 21 male bicyclists killed (48 percent) were under 16 years of age • Nationwide, most of the bicyclists killed or injured in 1999 were males (88 percent and 80 percent, respective­ ly" • The bicyclist fatality rate per capita in the U.S was more than seven times as high for males as for females, and the injury rate per capita was more than four times as high for males as for females. “The high rate of male fatalities and injuries in car/bikc crashes over the years is a cause for concern and action,” said Richard J Miller, AAA Michigan C ommunity Safety Services manager. “Like young dri­ vers, some male bicyclists neither sec themselves at risk, nor sec the need to make safely a priority. They may actually seek out dan­ gerous situations so they can test their skills and as a way to make bike riding more exciting and fun. Females also are inclined to engage in risk-taking for fun while ndmg, but to a lesser extent” Miller says bicyclists are not always using their heads - or protecting them by wearing bicycle helmets. Less than 20 percent of indi­ viduals report wearing hel­ mets and helmet use among teen nders is extremely low. This is tragic since hel­ mets reduce the risk of seri­ ous head injury by 85 per­ cent, and research concern­ ing known helmet use in Michigan reveals that most people killed in 1999 chose not to wear them Wearing bicycle helmets might have saved many of those lives. Children and adults should make safety a priori­ ty. Kids may need extra guidance from parents to develop perceptual, judg­ ment and decision-making skills. The three major caus­ es of car/bikc crashes for kids under 16. • Dangerous Driveway Kids can learn to avoid the biggest cause of car/bike crashes for young riders: riding out of the driveway without looking. Bicyclists should stop and look all ways before riding into the road. They should yield to nearby pedestrians and then edge out far enough to sec around “sight obstructions" like bushes or parked cars. If traffic is coming, they must wait until it is clear, then look again both ways and enter the roadway when safe. • Who's There7 - Making left turns or swerves without checking traffic first, with­ out signaling, and perhaps moving directly into the path of a motor vehicle, is a seri­ ous mistake. Bicyclists should follow the "rules of the road." Always nde in a straight line. When prepar­ ing to change lanes on a multiple lane road, look behind and yield to overtak­ ing traffic. To make a left turn from the right lane, give the left-hand signal (extend the left hand to the side), and when it s safe, move over to the left lane. Give the left­ hand signal again and then turn when it is safe to do so. • Critical Crossroads Bicyclists who run stop signs take a big risk, which may leave an approaching motorist too little time to avoid a collision. When rid­ ing, bicyclists should obey all traffic signs and signals. This includes acting with good judgment. Getting off the bike and walking across the road at busy intersec­ tions will often be the safest course to take. “One surprising thing that we’ve learned from accident studies," says Miller, “is while the kids involved in car bikc crashes were most often at fault, they generally knew the traffic laws they violated. They violated them Top Bike Safety Tips For Kids • Always wear a bike helmet. Check for proper fit. • Avoid "thrill­ seeking" and risky behavior. • Stop and look all ways for traffic before riding into a street. • Obey traffic signs and signals. • Be careful turning left - motorists may not see you. • Ride on the right hand side of the street. • Give cars and pedestrians the right-of-way. • Wear light or bright-colored clothing. Avoid loose-fitting pants. • Don't ride at night. • Inspect your bike and equipment regularly. NEED COPIES? anyway because of compet­ ing needs (“Got to get home or Mom will be mad’") or faulty expectations ("No one ever comes down this street... why stop at the stop sign?”). “As parents, we’ve got to teach all youngsters not to risk their safety,” says Miller. “In 1999, 12 bicy­ clists under 16 years of age died in crashes with motor vehicles. 48 percent of the 25 total bicyclist fatalities in Michigan. 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The three $500 scholar­ ships in the Fine Arts Area were presented in com­ memoration of March as Youth Art Month The awards enable high school students to further develop their talent at an accred­ ited camp or facility such as Blue Lake, Interlochen or through a college or art center. Further, they recognize the teachers and programs of the individual schools that have encouraged such talent and skill. These awards arc in addition to the club's senior scholar­ ships awarded in March All of the money for the scholarships comes from proceeds of the GFWCGun Lake Revue May IK. The evening features stu­ dent and local talent in music, art and theater. This is the second year the event has enabled the GFWC-Gun Lake club to fund arts scholarships in addition to senior scholar­ ships. "We encourage the wider Gun Lake Commu­ nity encompassing those Middleville woman gets Disney World Trip Through an awards program with Homemaker s Idea Company, representative Vickie Rick of Middleville was able to travel to Disney World in Florida for five days Also pictured are Madolyn Johnson (left) president of Homemaker s and Bonni Davis, vice president. Homemaker's Idea is a direct sales company offering orga­ nizing and decorating items for the home and office. Rick has been with the com­ pany for eight years. Beth Forbes towns that serve our schools to participate. Forbes, daughter of Steve and Daryle Forbes of Middleville, was spon­ sored by music teacher Ray Rickert She is a senior at Thor­ napple Kellogg and a trumpet player who holds a A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solanan floors work hard—so you don't have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. 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Last year she was part of their traveling troupe that took theater into the ele­ mentary schools. She is involved in church and community activities. Forbes will be a theater major next fall at Indiana University. Rickert has lauded her character and citizenship besides her artistic devel­ opment. He said he has observed a high degree of initiative, dependability and dedication. Forbes says of Rickert, "He's awesome; he just has always treated me with respect. There will never be another music teacher like him." Horse seminar will be March 22 in Lake Odessa Area horse owners arc invited to a three-part seminar on horses and their health from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Odessa Township Hall on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The seminar will be pre­ sented by Dr. Tim Hicswa, a veterinarian from the Eavey Veterinarian Clinic, Matt Shiery of Fort Dodge Animal health and John Fischer of Buckeye Nutri­ tion. The evening is sponsored by Caledonia Farmers Ele­ vator and Fl. 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The TKO team is ready to knock out the competition Standing are Jason Terpstra, Michelle Hoffman, Kenny Glaspie, Tim Russell, Kate Wilson, Kylah Sisson, Faith Gibbs and Joy Ccoley. Seated are Nick LaVoie, Samantha Sturdavant, Becky Daining, Warren Schuitema and Kyle Selleck. Coaches for this team are Jamie Langscheid and Luann Snider as well. Other middle school teachers worked with students on the various problems they will face in the competition. Seventh-grader designs Odyssey of the Mind shirt Both TK Middle School teams are working to be ready for competition on March 17. Here are the members of the TK team. From left in the front row are Ron Christians. Matt Jackson, Bnan Tate, Cory McClain, Jon Daining, and Josh McCoy. In the back are coach Jamie Langschied, Chris Etter, Ashley Aspinall, Nick Roskamp. Alex Beuhler, Danny Thompson, Joel Jones, Alexa McClain, Cody Garvey and coach Luann Snider. American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE (Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville) Now 10 New Model Homes Many on wooded garage lots Special on any model home purchased before April 15th, 2001 American Manufactured Living, Inc. For further information call CAROLE at 616-891-2225 7447 Gallop • Caledonia, Ml by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Leslie Buikema a Cale­ donia Middle School sev­ enth-grader now in her second year in Odyssey of the Mind competition, also designed a T-shirt which will be the official school district design used in the competition this year. Twenty designs were submitted. She won a prize, and chose a pizza party for her team at her coach's house. Lynn Ware is the team's coach. Buikema's team is work­ ing on "Idiom Inspiration," in which they must use words both as they sound and according to their lit­ eral meaning. Buikema's team in an­ other year, coached by Shirley Timmer, tackled a problem called "Brain Teaser." Starting last fall, stu­ dents have had all year to work on solutions to their problems. They met once a week at first, and at this point are meeting almost every day. The problems presented this year include: •Techno Pets. Teams must build two "pet vehi­ cles that operate differ­ ently from each other and perform a total of eight tasks, six assigned and two chosen by the team. •Ody-SEE-ing Sounds. A humorous "live" perfor­ mance including ten dif­ ferent sound effects is re­ quired. Six will be pro­ duced by two team created devices, and the others by any manner the team chooses. •Wild Winged Wonders Three birds, one of a living species, one team-created and one classic, (from art or literature) depicted in a performance, during which one bird will be deemed best and a commemorative memento designed. One bird must appear to fly. • Achilks Heel. A struc- Leslie Buikema ture of balsa wood built to hold a great deal of weight, and withstand im­ pacts from a free-wheeling vehicle will be created. The vehicle will roll down a ramp into the structure, while additional weight is added. The first four are limited in cost from $85 to SI25 to produce, and are for Divi­ sions I, II, III and IV. • Idiom Inspiration "Let the cat out of the bag" is a saying meaning to reveal a secret. Four humorous id­ ioms presented in a skit will include one team cre­ ated saying, with a skit of its origination, and the others selected from a list, and two will be demon­ strated literally and figura­ tively by the team, and one incorporated into a poem. This is for divisions I and II and is limited to a SI 00 cost. • Game Show. Teams wifi create a made-for-TV game show that includes a host, contestants and prizes. Something good will happen to one contest­ ing team's idea. These problems are for K-2 and arc limited to $60 to pro­ duce. The time limit for all problems is eight minutes. At the competition, an on-the-spot spontaneous problem is also tackled by the team. The problem is presented for the first time at the competition. Options presented are a hands-on, a verbal or a hands-on and verbal problem. The chal­ lenge is to encourage cre­ ativity. teamwork and problem solving. Eleven Caledonia teams will compete in Odyssey of the Mind, coached by teachers or parents. The regional competition for Odyssey of the Mind was held at Grandville High School Saturday, March 10. Winning teams will go on to the state level com­ petition soon after on April 21 in Traverse City. �The Sun and News M>ddlev.ll«> Ml Marrh 13 2001 Paae 11 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Film Processing For all your photo processing needs - try the professionals at Printing Plus! Letters to paper spark answer By Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg Mid­ dle School English teacher Gordie Dahlgren recently gave his students a business letter writing assignment and some responded with “Letters to the Editor " The Ones The Sun and News received are printed below While most of the letters arc complimentary, some need answers Alan Buxton writes to say there arc too many pictures-and ads. The editors and writers would like there to be 40 per­ cent advertising and 60 per­ cent of the space going for news. But the publishers could print a paper with 60 percent advertising and only 40 percent of the space left for news. As for “too many pic­ tures," the editors and writers know that people may notice a picture first and then read the article. Of course, if par­ ents or grandparents sec their child or grandchild in the paper, they save it They may notice an advertisement weeks after the paper was printed. today’s Sun and news was once two separate papers. The Middleville Sun has been printed for more than 100 years. The Caledonia News and the Sun were purchased by the same person and the names were joined together. The sports editor Jim Jensen, tries to balance sports coverage. Sometimes a team in Caledonia is really on fire, is playing more noteworthy teams or the schedule just works that the sports photog­ rapher is not at Thornapplc Kellogg games. Coaches can send the paper results from games which aren't staffed. Some coaches do not work for the school district and it is hard for them to get information to the paper. A community newspaper like The Sun and News works because there arc newswor­ thy events happening, busi­ nesses buy advertising, writ­ ers, editors and photogra­ phers create stones and pic­ tures reflecting the commu­ nity and that others read and learn from what they read Letters to the editor allow those who read the paper to comment on events in the community and greater world or to let the paper know whether it is meeting the needs of the community. Dear Editor of the Sun and News, Hello I am an 8th grade­ student at ThornapplcKcllogg middle school. My English class has a project on writing business letters. I am writing you to say that I real­ ly enjoy reading your paper It contains a lot of good information about our local areas. It keeps us up to date on anything from basketball scores to the progress of the Casino issue. The issues that The Sun and news covers arc appreciated, fhis is my opin­ ion on your paper, and thanks for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Lcigha Blain Dear Editor, I'm a 8th grade student at Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School. We are working on a project at school on writing letters. I figured since there was the casino conflict going on in Dorr I would write about that I don't think they should have a casino in Dorr. I think that it would just be a big traffic jam because Dorr isn’t that big of a city. So I really disagree with them putting a casino in Dorr. Thank you so much for your time. I really appreciate it. Sincerely, Kristen Willcmstcin SUNSET LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC. PO Box 495. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Phone 891-9850* Fax 891-4242 ‘Winter Damage Special: extensive prune and removal of debris and replacement of dead material. ‘Spring "Spruce-up ": includes pruning, edging and trimming of plant material. 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You did an espe­ cially nice job on the eighth grade football team. You had a article on every game. You also do a nice job on events like the lock-in You have the best local newspaper around. Thanx for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely, Enc Reeder Dear Editor, I like the Sun and news because it’s local news. I think there s to much stuff about schools. And to many pitchers and ads I think there should be more of a variety of news. Sincerly, Alan Buxton Dear Sun and News, I like your paper alot and I hope you keep making it and send me one too. Thank you Sincerely Brandon Geerligs Dear Sun and News, Hi, 1 am writing because I was just wondering. Why do you call yourself the Sun and News. How does the sun part come in. I really like your paper. I read it every tuesday. I read it because it tells about our area. I can keep up to date on the latest sport scores. Thanks so much bye! 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Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Custom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 ,ha in tne Gray Barn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 • 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/March 13, 2001 Caledonia residents want to halt sand pit operation bv Ruth Zachary Writer Caledonia Township resi­ dents arc saying "enough is enough" to one more request for a planned mineral re­ moval operation, and the Planning Commission agreed March 5. recommend­ ing refusal of the request in 4-2 vote The request will go to the Township Board for a final decision at its regular meet­ ing March 21. The proposed added area is located adjoining other min­ ing operations in the area, where sand is nearly used up in the original area. The new PMR would supply a grade of dry compact clay, suitable for a sub-base for M-6. Ow ner Gordon Jousma said the clay was dense, like concrete, unlike some other clay soils. The expectation for this pit was for a proba­ ble two years to use up the material and an additional year to reclaim the area. Reclamation planned in the area would grade the area, replace clay and topsoil to a stale suitable for agriculture, be said. Many people asked the commission to follow through with its own master plan, which zoned the area rural residential, and did not add any more sand mining area. This was the major reason given by four com­ missioners for recommend­ Community parcels rezoned to residential in Middleville by Patricia Johns Stuff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission ap­ proved the rczoning of properties at 116 and 200 Broadway from C-2 (commercial) to R-2 (residential) at the March 6 meeting. The property owners live in the residences on the properties. They wanted to make sure that if they sold their home as a residence the purchaser would be able to gel a mortgage. In the past, it has been difficult for people to buy the homes if they arc zoned commercial. The issue of ordinance amendments on non-con­ forming uscs/buildings and lots was tabled. The village attorney is reviewing the document and has made some sug­ gestions to change the wording. The amendment includes a provision that all property owners within 3(X) feet will be notified when a non-conforming use or building comes be­ fore the commission. More than 200 responses to the public opinion sur­ vey sent out in the latest Town Crier have been re­ turned Planning and Zon­ ing Administrator Geoff Moffat asked residents to return their surveys as quickly as possible. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads OFFICIAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION March 19, 2001 7 p.m. at Thornapple Township Hall 2OO E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 Please be advised the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use request to expand an exist­ ing confined feedlot (dairy cattle) owned by Roger Masselink. This property is located at 10718 Green Lake Rd., Middleville. Ml. and appears as Parcel • 08-14-021-001-30 on the assessment roll. The prop­ erty contains 101 acres, more or less. The applica­ tion may be examined during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, at the Thornapple Township offices. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. Ml 49333. Hours are 9-12 am & 1-4 p.m , Friday 9 - Noon Written comments regarding this application may De addressed to Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission. PO Box 459. MddlevtHe Mi 49333 Wesley Van Rhee Planning Commission Secretary Americans With Disabilities Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable ser­ vices to individuals with disabilities at the pubtec meet­ ing upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk Donna Stagray. Thomappte Township Clerk Thornapplc Township has received a request for a Farmland Agreement for 72 acres west of the new middle school. The village has an opportunity to comment on this request. Some of the discussion included the village plan seeing this area as a pos­ sible residential zone and the township maintaining agriculture in the same area. Moffat told the board that the request was for only 10 years, and limita­ tions on the development of that precise area would not affect future residential growth within that time frame. Planning Commissioner Dorothy Corson was in fa­ vor that the property re­ main agricultural. Cathy Williamson added, "I hope the joint planning effort between the village and the township will soon be finished. I have been wait­ ing for this for years." The Planning Commis­ sion unanimously recom­ mended to the Village Council the approval of the farmland agreement. The next meeting of the of the Village of Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion is April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. ing denial of the request. There are already several mining operations in the township. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said there were mining oper­ ations in the areas north of 84th Street, east of Whilneyville. west of Kraft, and south of 60th Street. He said there are holes where hills used to be. In eight and a half years, he estimated at least 50 million cubic yards of sand had been removed. He said a lot of it was go­ ing outside of the township. He said there appeared to be no scarcity of materials elsewhere. Just because Caledonia Township has an abundance of sand does not mean every project outside the township can require the building ma­ terials come from Caledo­ nia, some residents said. Commissioner Walter Bujak noted clay, to be supplied by the new PMR, was in abundance in other commu­ nities as well as Caledonia. Mike Kerry brought a pe­ tition with more than 200 signatures of people from the vicinity of Alaska, op­ posed to another sand min­ ing operation. Art Homrich contended that this was way beyond a family run business just serving the needs of the area, with hundreds of trucks hauling sand and gravel. "We've had years of it," he said. "Why must Caledonia provide the sand for M-6 in Cascade and Gaines?" an­ other citizen asked. Several people asked why people in the area arc ex­ pected to carry more than their fair share for the com­ mon good of the township and the county. "How much more of that responsibility must we as­ sume?" Marv Evans asked. Jim Vonk reminded the commission it was time "to recognize who you represent — all of us." YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 2001 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. HALL 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 MARCH 6™ ORGANIZATION MEETING - 2:30 PM Board of Review Schedule: Skwifay. Madi 11 3U0l TuesdayAUch I3.3U0I WcLtvxin KUvh 14.3001 9 am -12 noon & I pm to 3 pm 2 pm - 5 pm & 6:30 pm to 9 pm I pm-4pm AH iroews arc by appomunent only. Written protests will be accepted urtii Starch 13.3001 Bv estimated XlJl equal izatxn factor for real pn jvrty tn the Toumtxp of Yanfox Springs will be as fotows: Aervutaral DNR Lxxfe LtaiAG Resadrmai ftrvrui (MvrPtrvwi 19132 .1.1178 . .IXJ755 10790 1.0000 Resdentul Comnxrctal Industrial Timber Cut Oer DevdupmencH 10790 .12880 10000 NwmChss ........... |j0183 Call 795-9091 for appointment information Sufxn tsor Al MvCrumb / Assessor Dan Scheuerman Caledonia is not the only resource for sand However, sand hauler Rands Work­ man. who has a contract to haul materials to the M-6 project, said costs require going to the closest sand and clay source, which is in Caledonia Workman is now hauling from Jousma's pit off Egan and 68th. He said if materials were hauled from other PMRs. this would increase the miles trucks travel in the town­ ship. inconveniencing even more residents elsewhere Doug VcrMculen. who operates a PMR on Whilneyvillc Road, said his per­ mit, issued 11 years ago. with 4.5 million cubic yards of sand and 1.200. 000 cu­ bic yards of clay, had the expectancy for using up the material within his pit in 15 years. He has about four million yards of sand left, and the clay still remaining Since then, he said eight new permits had been is­ sued. He said this extended the life expectancy of his operation into the future, to the long range inconve­ nience of everyone. Workman said if Jousma could not supply materials, he would not go to VcrMcu len’s PMR because of cost He would go to another pit, Slachtcr’s PMR on Morse Lake and 64th Street. Jousma said hauling the sand was a necessary evil, and if not from his pit, then where? Bujak asked what was the benefit to Caledonia for ap­ proval of the PMR, and Jousma said there was basi­ cally no financial benefit, perhaps only the lesser of evils. He said he thought Alaska residents had already seen the worst of the haul­ ing. He said the problem wouldn't go away by deny ing his request, and trucks would just come from more miles. He suggested it would help if citizens could get the counts to allow them to use Egan. Workman said using Egan in both directions would be the shortest route, and the least costly. but the county had denied that Objections to the route were voiced by many Trucks now travel filled onto 68th Street east to Whitney villc and north to 48th to unload, and return empty to Thornapplc River Drive to 6(Xh to a half mile along Egan and into the PMR. The reason was pre­ sumably to avoid two-way truck traffic passing under a bridge on 48th Street and on Egan, which is very narrow . Many residents objected to the "double w hammy” of both airport noise because of rerouting air traffic to the north-south runway, and the noise of hundreds of trucks passing their homes and the major disruption caused by mining sand in their neigh borhixxJ. Safety is an issue for many. Carol Kidder asked Io lower the speed limit through Alaska from 35 to 25 mph in a residential area Other residents feared contamination of water qual­ ity, and effects on well wa­ ler. Fred Hylcman favored ex­ tension of the permit along with rczoning the area along M-37 between 76th to 84th streets for commercial use so land owners could recoup a reasonable market price for their homes. Bujak said Jousma indi­ cated to him, he had been treated fairly by township officials, hut was frustrated over the rezoning morato- See sand pit operation, pg. 13 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANO HEARING To the property owners, residents of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan and all other interested per­ sons Please take notice that the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting and hearing on Thursday. March 15, 2001, commencing at 7 30 p m at the township hall located at 284 North Briggs Road Middleville Michigan concerning the following 1ZOC 01-02-02. parcel ID No 007-005-00, a request by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission Io rezone the southwest corner of the parcel located on the north side of Bowens Mill Rd Starting approximately 2.271 feet west of Payne Lake Rd then westerly to the center of the section and northerly for 235 feet, from the “Resort and Recreation* Zoning District to the ’Residential Low Density* Zoning District and change the master pian 2 Such otoer business as may property come before the Township Planning Commission Please take further notice that the Township Zoning Ordinance wiH be available for inspection during regular bus< ness hours and at the time of the public meeting Signed writ ten letters of comment will be accepted until tbe start of the meeting Please take fortner notice that the Township Planning Commission reserves trie right at or after this public meeting to make changes in the proposed amendment(s) to the zoning ordinance P’ease take further notice that Yankee Springs Township will provide individuals with disabilities necessary reasonable aux ikary aids and services as may be required upon five days notee lo the township clerk of the need for the same Ail persons are mvited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in the discussion of the above proposal(s) David Van El»t, Secretary Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission �The Sun and News M.ddleviHe. Ml/March 13. 200VP age 13 Communication tower on 68th Street approved bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Communication towers sometimes have been re­ sisted in the past, but a gen­ era! use provider who asked to erect a tower in an indus­ trial area at the rear of DVK Construction on 68th Street was given approval by the Caledonia Planning Com­ mission March 5. The commissioners stipu­ lated a landscaping buffer of evergreens on the west side of the area, a maximum height of 199 feet, and a re­ quirement the Company to accommodate at least four other users. The applicant, MIOP Inc., or Site Development Services (SDS Wireless), asked for a special use per­ mit to construct a tower not to exceed 199 feet, and to provide space to at least four other service carriers. The parcel is 4.57 acres and the tower would be on 50 x 100 feet of land within a fenced area, which also serves as detention area for the site. Setbacks proposed would be 76 feet to the rear (north) 159 to the west and 180 to the cast Site plan approval also was requested Deborah Miller, a repre­ sentative from MIOP. said the airport limits towers in the vicinity of its flight pat­ terns. Permission by the Federal Aviation Adminis­ tration is still awaited, but preliminary approval was given. The tower planned would be of monopole design. Equipment shelters are needed on the site. Another company. Trinity Wireless Towers is a business that constructs the towers. Yet another branch. Trinity Wireless Services markets, manage, and maintains the towers on a regular basis. Miller said they work with as many carriers "as you have heard of across the US." This is an appealing point, because some carriers do not w ant to accommodate the equipment of a competi­ tor. while her company can accommodate up to six providers of service. This is also more cost effective. She said towers are needed because of “the service ev­ eryone seems to want." Service is needed in the area of 68th and Broadmoor, near M-6 and the airport, and her job is to find an ap­ propriate tower location, in a ring which will use directionalized equipment for the widest service coverage. "We try to locate in an industrial impact to lessen the impact," Miller said. She said sites are being sought in Cascade and pos­ sibly in Kentwood. "We don’t build specula­ tive towers, at a cost of up to $300,000. We have to have three carriers to break even." "We have to allow an equal opportunity to differ­ ent users," she explained. There has been a change Sand pit operation, continued from page 12 rium for one year, forcing him to wait to make the re­ quest. Commissioner Stan Mclxan commented that the request was for a different PMR adjacent to one oper­ ated for a time without a permit and without a recla­ mation plan. He said Doug VerMculcn had made a valid point in regard to not need­ ing more sand pits in the township. Commissioner Dan Timmer thought K & R Excavating had done a good job keeping the roads swept. He said M-6 was a big pro­ ject that had to get done, and this was the closest site to get the materials, basically at least disruption to resi- dents. He and Finkbeiner voted against the move for denial, basically because "the trucks have lo come from someplace." Keating on the other hand, said, "We have to stop it some time. That's why the permits have time lim­ its." Kentwood Excavating Inc., represented by Daniel Roodvoets, was given an­ other three years on a 15ycar permit for a PMR lo­ cated on Broadmoor. Rood­ voets expects the excavation to continue through six more years. There are no plans to expand the site. He said the sand would soon run out, and the rest is clay. The additional six years OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TUESDAY, March 20, 2001 - 6:30 p.m. Thomapple Tow nship Hall 200 E. Main Street, Middleville. Ml 49333 Application No. \-#47 by Scott Bedford of 2605 Harwood latke. Middleville, Ml. Applicant is seeking a variance from Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7.6.6. Front \ard Sethack. Applicant wishes to construct a detached garage to within 10 feet of the front lot line. The front yard setback requirement is 40 feet in the RR district, thus the applicant is seeking a 30 ft. variance. Permanent Parcel « is 08-14-032-032-00. THIS VARIANCE APPLICATION MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Daily 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 pjiu, except Friday 9 - noon Written comments regarding this application max be addressee to: Secretary. Thomapple Tonnship Board of Appeals. PO Bai 459. Middleville. Ml 49333. Everette Boggs. Secretary. Zoning Board of Appeab NOTICE: Thomapptc Towaatap «<M prettde a>ulun vd xcrxko such *s ogners for tfce brarwg uaparrd. and audw tapes far tbe allo impaired, vt ponied materials hnag c mm ide red al the bearsag. apo* seoen da»s mun-e to the Tounsksp Clerk. indo tduah nah dtsatwUoes requir­ ing awsikari aids ar srrsices should cwMact the Orel be unong ar cadsag Thomapple Toatwiup Clerk. P.O. Box 459. 2M E. M— Sirert. MxMW-JW Ml 49333. Telephone lilil 795 7292 will be enough to remove the rest of the available dirt. Planned for three phases, Roodvoets said phase one is in reclamation, phase two is currently being mined, and phase three would be re­ moved in the future. The end use plan is for light industrial, near the power lines with some resi­ dential away from the lines. This is no longer in line with the new master plan, but Roodvoets said he thought that issue could be settled later, when the exca­ vation is completed. The applicant had met all check list items for the re­ view, including the testing of wells. Darrell Rotier, township zoning administra­ tor, said only one verbal complaint over truck traffic had been made in regard to this operation. Roodvoets said in the summer, about 10 trucks per hour, driven by the company's own drivers, ex­ iled from the pit. The com­ pany had put in a 750-foot bypass lane for trucks pulling out to the north. He said 40 percent of the traffic travels south. The applicant said traffic hour problems had been the reason for requiring shorter operation hours at Kent­ wood Excavating. Approval of extending hours to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m had been given on the previous permit ap­ proval. because the light on 84th Street had created gaps in traffic, though not re­ moved from his paperwork, and Roodvoets asked the shorter hour stipulation be removed Roodvoets said his com­ pany supplies dirt to be used at its own local construction sites. He said the company is removing dirt from a hill as requested by Consumers Energy who has the nght of way A low area to the south tends to hold water. in the way carriers are oper­ ating. Miller said, and more are using the services offered by a provider like this one. She said they have the col­ lective knowledge of many earners so they can optimize sites. During the public hear­ ing, resident Tom Apol said other proposed tower loca­ tions had been located on Consumers Energy high voltage power line towers for cell phone transmitters. Miller responded that a Nextel provider had located along East Paris. Electro­ magnetic radiation is a prob­ lem for users and usually only one provider could use these lowers. The winged towers make it more diffi­ cult to mount the equip­ ment. she explained. "Your ordinance requires we provide space for co-locators." she said. She said some providers have a problem because of a narrow band width that al­ lows a company to handle only 200 calls at once, which is becoming inade­ quate because of burgeoning numbers of people signing up for service. Calls get dropped because loo many are using the system. They need more antennas on the same locations they have. Miller said. Commissioner Walter Bujak asked how many towers are going to be needed. Al­ though not definite. Miller said in rural areas, lowers could be five lo seven miles apart, but in dense urban ar­ eas. lowers were needed ev­ ery two and a half miles, and sometimes every half mile, depending on coverage and capacity. An overlap in service area is sought so a user can transfer between transmission points. But in urban areas, lowers can be more hidden. MIOP Inc. also has low­ ers in Dutton and on 108th Miller said she could not guarantee another lower provider would not have other sites in mind SERVING OUR COUNTRY April M. Wagner Army Pvt. April M. Wagner has graduated from the Patriot missile operator and system mechanic course at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Subjects covered included ( fundamentals, electrical (electronic components, power supplies, solid-state ( electronics, and computer fundamentals. In addition, the soldier voluntarily participated in ,the Hometown Recruiting Assistance program. The program is a recruiting tool in which a soldier returns assist local home to promote the recruiters “Army story” in the commu­ nity for the purpose of obtaining quality enlistees. Wagner is the daughter of Kim M. and John R. Wagner of Middleville. Joshua J. Hansen Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Joshua J. Hansen has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, orga­ nization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training cam credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force He is the son of Jim Hansen of Grand Rapids, and Robin Sellcck of Hastings Hansen is a 2(XM) graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville Z’s(BradLAWN SERVICE Zoet - owner) 891-0705 & Quality Service ata Friendly Price Call today for a free “no hassle" estimate CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Valley Point Industrial Park, L.L.C, to consider a major PUD amendment for Valley Point Industrial Park. The lands are commonly described as 6307 84th Street SE and are legally described as follows: S 181.5 ft. of E 363 ft. of SE 1/4* SEC 17 T5N R1OW 1.51 A. A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: March 9, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville MI^March 13. 2001 Caledonia Township indoor arena request tabled by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A request to build an arena and stable facility on a IO.8-acre parcel on Whitncyville Court has been put on hold by the Caledonia Township Plan­ ning Commission March 5. while the owners, Dennis and Deb Hicmstra, work out an agreement with several other neighbors. The special use request for a second accessory building in the residential area would allow a 5,500-squarc-foot indoor riding arena and a stable for three horses to make a total x>f from 7,200 to 8,000 square feet in additional building space. She said the arena was of a standard size for the training of horses in the winter. She said exact moves and in­ tensive training exercises for showing horses were not possible out of doors in winter. The arena would be on the north side of the property with pasture to the front and back. She said there were evergreen trees planted already to serve as screening, and would be willing to plant more trees or make adjustments to satisfy the neighbors. The pasture area would be fenced off from the trees. The height of the arena would be within the township height restrictions. The parcel already has two homes and a kennel on it. The second home is for a relative, built in 1984 with a lifetime lease. The 35 x 20 foot kennel (700 square feet) is a permitted dog breeding facility for Deb Hicmstra's own dogs. She docs not board dogs. Deb Hicmstra. speaking for her family, said her horses had become a major interest for her daughter for the past three years. She said her daughter boarded her horse a distance away, requiring commuting and long demanding hours away FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES FARM SHOP MECHANIC $9.00 $11.50 WAGES STARTING to DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE 616-374-8837 CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY « A M TO 4 PM TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHF.RMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA, Ml E.O.E. from home as well as a S25O boarding fee each month. She said they would like to reduce the commuting hours to the boarding facility. In addition, she said she and her husband both wanted to own horses so the family could enjoy this pastime together, and to board three horses elsewhere would be too costly. She said no business use of tlx: facility was intended. At present along the road, there are two other neighbors with similar sta­ bling facilities and who have horses. Hicmstra said. Hicmstra had submitted two draw mgs for alternative arrangements and setbacks, either of w hich would work, she said. The building planned would be finished with asphalt shingles and steel siding. At present, zoning for the residential lot would only allow an accessory building of 1200 square feet, and generally not to exceed 4.000 square feet, except on larger acreage. ManagerPlanner Dave Zylstra said other large buildings had been requested in the township, but this one was larger than most. Neighbor Mike Bressler said there are 10 families now on Whitncyville Court, a private drive, and an agreement which allows one accessory building, a barn or a garage. Most lots are two acres, and is now a safe situation for children riding bikes along the drive. Both Bressler and Michael Niechek, another neighbor. 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Hicmstra will come back in April after gaining written agreement from the neighbors. If approved, the family would like to begin construction as soon as weather pennits New Holy Family church location recommended bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The first step in plans by Holy Family Catholic Church to move to a loca­ tion near the present one was achieved March 5 when the Caledonia Planning Commission agreed to rec­ ommend special use for agriculturally zoned land. Presented at a public hear­ ing last week by Robert Spica, plans call for the new church to be on the south­ west corner of Kraft and 92nd Street on a 38.29-acre parcel. The new Holy Fam­ ily facility would hold a maximum of 1,500 seats. Six hundred paved parking spaces would accommodate members. The parcel has been perked and determined capable of handling 1,500 people. The building is planned to be 87,000 square feet. Traffic is of concern. Spica said the church was trying to acquire another 15 acres to provide another egress point on 92nd. Only a preliminary con­ ceptual plan had been pre­ pared, which did not address elevation, lighting, topog­ raphy, storm water deten­ tion, traffic, a traffic study, noise, proximity to schools as well as being another truck route. Those items would be covered in a site plan request and will come later. Applicants are not re­ quired to provide these de­ tails at the time of the re­ zoning request, even though the special use would have a potentially great impact upon the area. Ann Vandenberg, who lives on the comer, said all the factors not detailed were ones that would cause addi­ tional problems with noise, heavy traffic, safety and those typical of dense use along Kraft. This is near the proposed site of the new high school. She said the size of the structure alone was overwhelming. Vandenberg said when the property was sold, stakes were removed, and uses were encroaching on her land and since plans to build a drive along her south property line were indicated, she wanted a re-survey. Vandenberg said wildlife would be displaced, and noted turkeys, geese and deer inhabit the area at present. She asked for buffering and adequate green space on (he site, asking that adequate setbacks from property boundaries be considered. She also said she was concerned about waler and sewer provisions since pub­ lic utilities are not presently available. She said there were too many unanswered questions, not enough pro­ tections for the neighbors and opposed the rezoning. rhe land reportedly slopes to the north. Increased wa­ terproof surfaces in parking, building and road areas will cause increased runoff, and Vandenberg said there was already pooling water from the parcel. If the land was leveled, she said the change would have a major impact on the area south of her property, and create a drop­ off requiring a retaining wall to prevent erosion. Jeff Bykcrk lives to the west of the property line He also said he wanted birms. trees and buffers con­ structed to block the view of the parking lot He was concerned over water deten­ tion. His four acre front yard is low and collects water ofl the farm land now, and an­ ticipates more with the con­ struction. He wanted more information before approval Jack Fitzsimmons, like other people, said tlx church was a good neighbor He too was most concerned about water runoff as he has two parcels under water as deep as four feet, due to runoff and county negli­ gence in caring for its drain, so water collects on six of his seven acres of property He said with plans for the church, and for Scotsdalc Estates, there was no place for the water to go except on his property. Spica said detailed draw ings would be provided in the future, and said the church would be responsible for its water. Water is not allowed to exceed the amount that runs off before construction Tom Vandenberg stressed anticipated traffic problems due to the new high school, and pointed out that the old church would be sold, to maintain the same numbers using the existing building (700) and bring an eventual increase to Holy Family's new building All traffic is borne on Kraft Avenue and much of it down Johnson See new location, pg. 15 Athletes off the week Nick Caledonia High School SETTtN THE PACE 500 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville (616) 795-3550 sure an agreement with the neighbors was achieved before approval. Hicmstra said two neighbors have already said they would support the plan Planning commissioners expressed concerns about an agricultural facility in a residential area where twoacre lots arc allowed Thcx also feared that breaking up the property could result in y (d W1 Slot tallied 22 total points in two district basketball games for the Scots last week, guid­ ing his team to a big win in the first round of the post­ season tournament. letO'Ajhi Thomapple - Kellogg High School (Middleville) Forbes scored 26 total points, made four three-pointers and was 8-of-10 free throw attempts in two Trojan district games including a victory over Hastings.______ Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON insurance Agency, Inc 6090 A Wen Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & IntuSe^Company �The Sun and News Middleville MLMarch 13. 2001 Page 15 Yankee Springs arson, from page 14 Travel agents are certified to make vacation planning easy Planning a vacation is an investment in time and money and you want to be sure to have a qualified per­ son helping you plan this investment, says AAA That is why it is important to choose a reliable travel agent with a good reputa­ tion Ask friends and rela­ tives for references, use a well-established agency and look for agents accredited by the Institute of Certified Travel Agents. ICTA has two agent ccni- Phalona Goree Kempski, who said both Phalona Goree leaves Barry County Circuit Court fires were started with gaso­ Thursday after being sentenced on two conspiracy line. convictions. The home of Sabrina Jones sustained minor dam­ will be testifying that my Kentwood police suspect age to the exterior siding. that Phalona Goree and two client was not involved," Phalona feels horrible said Ronald Goree s defense accomplices held a woman about the small role she attorney. David Gilbert. "It's at gunpoint and led her to played in this," said her at­ very likely my client will the rear of an apartment torney, Christine Overmire. be found not guilty." building before slashing her "This is her first conviction, A defense motion for the face last April. she is cooperating with au­ court to finance a private The alleged accomplices, thorities and she is preg­ investigator to interview the Michael Yepcz and Nicole nant." new suspect, however, was Nash were later found mur­ Goree pleaded guilty to denied. dered conspiracy to commit arson, Webb is in the Kent Yepcz, 19, who was conspiracy to arson real County Jail on an unrelated Phalona Goree's cousin, was property and to arson of per­ matter and has been inter­ found dead May 16 when a sonal property in exchange viewed by the Michigan passerby found his body in a for one count of arson of a State Police, said McNeill. ditch along a road south of dwelling, a 20 year felony, "As soon as their report is Ionia He had suffered three being dismissed. ready, it would be provided gun shot wounds to the "This was originally be­ to Mr. Gilbert." said Mc­ liead ing treated as a hate crime Neill. "I don't believe a pri­ Nash, 20, was found dead by the FBI," said Barry vate investigator is neces­ in her car July 28 near the County Prosecutor Gordon sary." Grand Rapids/Kentwood Shane McNeill Thursday. "Police officers have a bonier. "Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz, spent bias," said Gilbert. "They're Police have said a possi­ hundreds of hours investi­ convinced my client had ble motive for the slashing gating this case. Ms. Goree something to do with this." was that the victim was a and her co-defendants were Fisher said he had diffi­ witness to a robbery and bound over to circuit court culty with Gilbert's argu­ that the assault occurred and the following Monday, I ment. three days before she was to was provided with a copy of testify against the suspect, "They would be looking the Grand Rapids Press for the truth, wouldn't whom she knew. where Ms. Ovcrmirc had Ronald Goree was released stated that the prosecutor from the Barry County Jail and the police were racially on Friday, March 2 while motivated in bringing these awaiting his trial April 30, charges. That greatly of­ May 4, 7 and 8 on two fended me." counts of setting fire to Street in the village. He said Goree is being held in the dwellings. Kraft might have to be Kent County Jail on $1 If convicted, he could widened to four lanes. million bond awaiting trial spend a maximum of 20 He mentioned that the on a charge of assault with years in prison on each proposed additional 15 acres intent to do great bodily count. of Smith property had been harm less than murder. Goree, who had been held in an agricultural program, Police in Kent and Ionia on $250,000, 10-percent so reimbursement to the counties are also investigat­ bond had his bond reduced to state would be required. ing the apparent murders of 10 percent of $5,000. Setbacks from Kraft two of Goree’s alleged ac­ would probably need to be a "It's my understanding complices in the Kentwood minimum of 66 feet to plan that the co-defendant which assault. for eventual widening. would be Phalona Goree, ihcy?” said Fisher. "Not necessarily," said Gilbert. "I’ve come across situations where an officer did not put something in a report because it was not ev­ idence in their mind." Fisher said his experience was different and he denied the motion. Edwards originally was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, which could be reinstated after a second hearing on the matter, set for March 23. His wife is expected to testify against him when the hearing is held in Barry County District Court. He remains free on $500,000 personal recog­ nizance bond. fications Certified Travel Associate and Certified Travel Counselor Certified agents arc thoroughly trained in all aspects of the travel industry "Making last-minute trav­ el plans may be convenient, but it can be costly and stressful, so start planning as far in advance as possible.'* advises Sandra Hughes. 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SM • to 12 795-3318 Of> 4 O K 41 03 i“ O I 9 ■ �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/March 13. 2001 Cooking Corner t:..t°h:ipyou Fresh Tomatoes Bring Color to One-Pot Dinners Learning the basics On March 3, Bill Carmean of Middleville shown here(standing on far nght) with some eager-ball players helped local little leaguers start their season. He is the new director of the local program ans says, "I am really excited to move from being a coach to directing the program.’ ' NAPS i—The vibrant red color and juicy-good flavor of fresh tomatoes instantly perk up ’all in ones” such as maincourse salads, skillet meals, soups, stews and pasta dishes .After one bite of warm Tomato and Beef Ratatouille Salad or Penne with Fresh Tomato Sauce, you'll be a believer Fresh tomatoes from Flor­ ida are plentiful dunng the months when many other fruits and vegetables are “hibernating” or m short sup­ ply. Along with their glowing good looks and sunny taste, tomatoes pack a notable nutri­ tion punch. Lycopene, the same substance that gives tomatoes their redness, is a powerful antioxidant believed to help protect against certain cancers and heart disease. Ripen fresh tomatoes at room temperature, stem side up. until they turn red and feel slightly soft to the touch. WARM TOMATO AND BEEF RATATOUILLE SALAD 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced Vi cup green or red bell pepper cut in 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cups eggplant and/or zucchini cut in *4-inch cubes l-'/ipounds fully ripened fresh Florida tomatoes cut in chunks (about 3 cups) 8 ounces sliced deb roast beef, cut in strips 3 tablespoons prepared Italian-style salad dressing 4 cups lightly packed lettuce leaves torn into bite-sized pieces In a large skillet, over High School baseball and softball players and coaches worked with children at the baseball and softball clinic to sharpen their skills and develop the fundamental elements of the game. Spring training was never so much fun! CUSTOM HOMES Fyw initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 6164197-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 On a dreary day. a warm tomato and beef ratatouille salad hits the spot. This quick ratatouille could also be served over noodles or rice. medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add onion. bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add eggplant; cook and stir until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil: reduce heat and simmer, covered, until egg­ plant is tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in roast beef and salad dressing. In a large salad bowl, combine veg­ etables and beef mixture with lettuce; toss until well combined. YIELD: 4 portions PENNE WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 pounds fully ripened fresh Florida toma­ toes, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon ground black pepper 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about cup) 8 ounces penae pasta (about 4 cups) In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat od and butter. Add onion; cook and stir until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, Italian season­ ing, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tomatoes soften, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. ?\dd pasta and feta to skillet; gently toss with Fresh Tomato Sauce. YIELD: 4 |M>rtions You’ll find more informa tion and recipes at Honda tomatoes org For a free recipe leaflet, send a selfaddressed, stamped husim'sssized envelope to Florida Tomato Committee, PO Box 140635, Orlando. FL 32814 0635 Freeport softball meeting set The Freeport Recreation Association will convene the annual manager meeting at the community center, Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Fastpitch and co-ed managers are urged to attend the meeting. President Marvin Blough said both leagues are open for expansion as is the Monday night men’s developmental fastpitch league. Blough said the Wednesday night men’s fastpitch league will have at least one new team. The league would also like to form a high school girls and womens fastpitch league. Interested players should call Blough at (616) 765-3039 or page Larry Hamp at 2390022. Anyone interested in forming new teams or a womens fastpitch league should attend the May 2 meeting. Association board members agreed they can help to get new teams off the ground. "Our mens developmental fastpitch league is unique,** Blough said. "We'll supply a pitcher if you don't have one." At Your Service! Scot named to All-State ski squad Rebecca Beckett, of Caledonia, was named third team All-State for her efforts in the 2000-2001 prep skiing season. Beckett, a senior, was named to the all-conference first team as well as the all­ region No. 6 squad for her accomplishments in the slalom and the giant slalom. Full Service Plumbing by licensed plumbers Residential • Commercial • Industrial Remodel • Service • Hydronic Heat Retail Sales • Plumbing Showroom Over 90 Plumbers • Water Treatment Sewer & Drain Cleaning Visit our NEW Showroom & Design Center �Looking For a PRINTER? 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After Hastings scored the first basket of the second half to knot the score at 3232. Middleville began to scorch the nets with a 25-10 run that gave them a 57-42 advantage. Highlights were a hoop by Zac Truer at 6:29. a trifecta from Jeff Forbes at 5:30. a sneaky tally in the lane by Chns Finkbeiner at 4:50. a second chance make by Brian Yeazel at 4:02. a three-ball by Chad VanSponsen at 3:28, another triple by Jay Lantinga at 3:01. a steal and basket by Lantinga at 2:47, a short jumper by Yeazel at Don Schils said. "They definitely have gotten on a roll." "We’ve played really well the last couple of weeks." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter explained. "That is when we have played our best ball." Add Monday’s game to that list of accomplishments. "We made some free throws and received some WAYLAND Middleville’s basketball team knocked off Hastings 68-67 last Monday on a last-second shot by Chad VanSpronsen.. Coming into districts, the Trojans were clearly on a roll. 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Middleville sank 14-of-21 shots for the game, while Hastings connected on just 2-of-9 attempts. Seven players managed double digits for the two teams, four for Middleville and three for Hastings. Yeazel finished with 19 points (15 in the middle two quarters), Forbes 15 (7-of-8 from the free throw line during the fourth quarter), Zac Truer 10 (including two Get Ready For Spring Fishing! 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JMMTIDOAFSrtPPED*ASTjROf STORAGE rJ8E ' 1 Mme 1 , , Saa Zp Send to: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490580188 i 1 trifectas) and Chad VanSpronsen 10 (including three three-balls). It was the first double digit outing of the season for Truer and an important one since starting guard Finkbeiner was a bit under the weather. For the Saxons, Terrel tallied a game-high 26 points (four points or more in all four quarters including two trifectas). Eric VanDerMolcn (including two triples) had 10, as did Dustin Bowman 10 (all coming in the first half). Terrel's performance was both a personal accomplishment and a team thing. ’’Offensively, he (Terrel) played really well,’’ Schils said. ’’The guys hit him in good spots." Hastings (5-16) won the regular season battle Jan. 9 at Hastings 75-65, out­ scoring Middleville 31-11 in the third quarter. This time the third quarter and the final result belonged to the Trojans who improved to 7-14. Scoring nine of the first 11 points, Hastings look a 13-8 first quarter lead Monday over Middleville, but the Trojans won lhe second stanza 24-17, receiving 11 points from Yeazel. Schils was concerned heading into the half-time, feeling that his squad should have held the upper hand. "We missed a bunch of free throws and some shots... I had a sick feeling because I felt we should have had the lead," Schils explained. * »A fast-paccd game appeared to favor the Trojans. As Holzhueter explained, "that’s why we went with our full court (press)." Or as Schils stated: "Look al the score, there was not a lol of defense played Wc have trouble scoring 74 points; Middleville out­ played us.” The game concluded with a look into the future of Saxon basketball. Five players were brought up from the junior varsity team — Cullen McKcough, Eh Schmidt, Chris Rounds, John Deming and David Eltzroth — for the post­ season tournament. Schmidt drilled a ihrcc-poinicr during the final seconds to close out the scoring Middleville moved on to face Lakewood in a semifinal game at Wayland Union. The coach, and his team, were just happy to play another day. "Anytime you win in the tournament and move on, it's a big game," Holzhueter said. Middleville 74, Hastings 65... Middleville 8 24 25 17 = 74 Hastings 13 17 17 18 = 65 Middleville: Justin VanSpronsen 2 (2) 0-0 6, Brian Yeazel 7 (3) 2-2 19. Chris Finkbeiner I 0-2 2, Zeb Truer 4 (2) 0-1 10, Jeff Forbes 3 (I) 8-10 15. Chad VanSpronsen 3 (3) 1-2 10. Jay Lantinga 2 (I) 2-2 7, Aaron Vanderwood 2 1-2 5. Totals: FG 24 (12), FT 14-21=74 Hastings: Dustin Bowman 5 0-2 10, Eli Schmidt I (I) 0-0 3, Eric VanDerMolcn 5 (2) 0-0 12, Ted Greenfield 0 1-41, Scan Tefft 4 1-2 9. Leland Jennings I 0-0 2, Dustin Terrel 12 (2) 0-1 26. Zac Fulmer 1 0-0 2. Totals: FG 29 (5), FT 2-9=65 �The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/March 13. 2001/Page 19 T Taking Steps To A Healthy Heart (NAPS)—New Year’s isn’t the only time to make a res­ olution for better health February is lieart Month March is Nutrition Month. And the list goes on Anytime is a good time to resolve to improve and maintain your heart health Start by taking these five easy steps 1 Eat a healthy diet The American Heart Association suggests that healthy Amer­ icans two years of age and older should limit their total fat intake to no more than 30 percent of their calories Cholesterol intake should be less than MO milligram* per day and sodium intake no more than 2,400 milligrams <2 4 grams I per day 2 Take a multivitamin “A growing body of research shows us the link between vit­ amins, overall nutrition and heart health," says Edmund H Sonnenhhck, M I), Chief Emeritus, Division of Car­ diology, Jack D. 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The pass after a missed free throw opportunity kept Lakewood's lead at four points. ”1 was hoping that Clint (Tobias) would make the free throw, but he was a little juiced up," Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. "Jake (Schrock) knew that nothing should go deep on Aaron Vanderwood (54) shoots over the defense of Jake Schrock (30) and Branden O’Mara. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Zeb Truer shoots (22) a jumper from outside in Middleville's game with Lakewood last Wednesday (Photo by Perry Hardin) 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. NITE .WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! him. I thought we defended it pretty well." Tobias tallied 10 points and Scott Secor and Jeff Elenbaas each scored 8 points, also for Lakewood. The Trojans had three double digit scorers, Chad VanSpronsen with 16, Jeff Forbes with 11 and Justin VanSpronsen with 10. Middleville led after one quarter 8-5, but Lakewood charged ahead by one point (24-23) at half-time. In the third quarter, Lakewood out-scored Middleville by three points (I8-15) to take a 42-38 advantage Farrell said the game's pace benefited his hoop club. "The low scoring worked to our advantage,’’ Farrell said. "We worked real hard it in practice "We attacked their press and got some real easily opportunities." The Trojans sank threcpomters in the game after making 12 in their opening district win over Barry County rival Hastings last Monday. "Our team heavily relies on the three-point shot; we have gets who can make them, Farrell said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-03-20.pdf 48da3990265913d07c74c11afba9d9f3 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRAfY 121SCHURCH ST R*na« m ittsijtn No. 12/March 20, 2001 Middleville. Michigan 49333 130th year Middleville granted renaissance subzone by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The village of Mid­ dleville has gained an economic development boost by receiving a cov­ eted state renaissance sub­ zone designation, which is expected to expand busi­ ness and employment op­ portunities. The designation still has to be finalized by Barry County officials and the Michigan Economic De­ velopment Corp. (MEDC). Winning the subzone status was the result of ef­ forts by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. the County Economic De­ velopment Alliance Board, other county employees, township and village offi­ cials, business people and a cooperative venture with Ionia County. News of the renaissance subzone designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corp, came as bittersweet to county and Alliance Board offi­ cials because the original application to the state also had sought three other subzones in Barry County to create about 136 to 156 new jobs. They had hoped for designations in Hope, New courses OK’d for TK High by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education last week approved new classes for the high school. There will be a new life­ time sport and activity course for students in grades 10, II and 12. This will be an elective for stu­ dents who don't want to take advanced physical education after completing the required first year phys ed class. Assistant Superintendent and Curriculum Director Sharon Kalec said she an­ ticipates that this will be a popular course. It will in­ clude orienteering, volley­ ball, fitness and nutrition. The board also approved four, one-semester courses in the English department. They will include a cre­ ative writing class for ju­ niors and seniors. Sopho­ mores. juniors and seniors also will be able to select a theater and dramatic arts class or speech and com­ munications I and II. These are all elective courses that can be used to complete graduation re­ quirements. The board also approved making the economics class a requirement for ju­ niors, while personal fi­ nance now becomes an elective course. Kalee said that the eco­ nomics class may help prepare for the Michigan Education Assessment Program tests given in the spring of the junior year. The one semester class will become a requirement when the first year stu­ dents entering high school See new course, pg. 2 Barry and Woodland tow n­ ships, besides Middleville However, most of the opinions expressed by members and guests al Wednesday's Alliance Board meeting were up­ beat and congratulatory for Middleville. Middleville has 3 1/2 privately-owned parcels in its subzone, and they are located on 12.7 acres in the village's industrial park. The renaissance des­ ignation means (hat the property and business(cs) involved will be exempt from taxes levied by the village, township, county and other governmental units for 10 years, starting Jan. 1. 2002. During that period, full tax exemptions arc in force for the first few years and then are re­ duced during the remain­ ing time. As part of the renais­ sance subzone carrot, the state will assume the re­ sponsibility of reimbursing local schools, community colleges, intermediate school districts and public libraries for any revenue lost during that tax exempt period. Euro-Lighting Designs officials previously indi­ cated that the high ad val­ orem taxes are the most significant disadvantage See renaissance wbione, pg. 2 TK athletic director receives support by Patricia Johns CHS opens Hall of Fame nominations to public by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Athletic Boosters and Strategic Athletic Committee plan to improve the athletic recognition pro­ gram with the installation of a CHS Athletic Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame candidates must have exemplified out­ standing achievements, ac­ complishments and contri­ butions to the Caledonia athletic program during and following his or her career. Nominations for three categories will include out­ standing student athletes who have been out of school for five years, excep­ tional coaches who would have coached for a mini­ mum of five years, and atlarge community members who have made a sizable contributions to Caledonia athletics. Candidates may be nomi­ nated by any adult member of the community, past or present athletic staff, or em­ ployee of the Caledonia Community Schools. Nomination forms will be available in the CHS ath­ letic office, all school of­ fices within the school dis­ trict and will be available on the website, at www.caledonia.k 12.mi.us. Nominations will be ac­ cepted until April 30. The Nomination Com­ mittee will meet in early May and select Hall of Fame members at that time. Notification of the decisions will be made in early June. New members will be en­ shrined during Homecoming Week the following fall at the girls’ home basketball Mark Uyl, Caledonia's athletic director, explains plans for a Hall of Fame. The pictures now in the hallway near the gymnasium are All-State plaques game Thursday evening, Oct. 11. The process would be repeated next year. Athletic Director Mark Uyl said, "The first two steps of the recognition program have begun with the installation of team record boards and a wall of All-State plaques in the hallway near the present high school gymnasium. The team record boards list all school records by sport. "The third phase, the Hall of Fame lauding Caledonia's athletic legends, will be plaques containing the pic­ ture of the athlete, coach or community member, as well as biographical infor­ mation on each member of the honored designation.” Eventually these will be in­ stalled in a special area in the new high school build­ ing. Uyl said Kathy Jackson and Jane Sandtveit of the Booster Club went “above and beyond the call of duty to recognize some of our outstanding athletes." The Selection Committee includes Uyl, two repre­ sentatives of the Athletic Boosters (Jackson and Sandtveit), a representative of the coaching, teaching or administrative staff (football coach Tom Bumll), and two at-large community mem­ bers, also former CHS athletes or coaches (Tom Bene­ dict and Virginia Mulder). Staff Writer More than 75 supporters of Thornapplc Kellogg Athletic Director Tom Lehman attended the March 12 school board meeting. Many spoke in his sup­ port, concerned that the board had allowed him to be attacked at the Feb. 12 board meeting in which a proposed handbook for ath­ letes was discussed. At the board meeting in February, some parents concerned about the rough draft of a proposed handbtxik for athletes questioned the writing of the handbook, including a not following the board's "no-cut" policy and health and safety issues. Some of those in the au­ dience last week wanted to make sure the board knew that Lehman had support from students and athletes. There was a difference of opinion between the au­ dience and the board as to whether Lehman had been attacked at the meeting. The board asked at the February Tom Ixhman meeting that a committee, including administrators, parents and coaches, work on the handbook. Following the public comment session, the board passed a resolution underlining their support for Lehman. According to a draft of the resolution "the Thornapple Kellogg School Board suppots Tom Lehman as our Athletic Director and hopes he has many years with us." In This Issue ’ Our Land speakers outline new land legislation 1 Bradford White sexual harassment suit heading for trial 1 Getty property must be annexed before sewer, water extension Thornapple seeks plans for fire, ambulance site �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 20,'2001 Renaissance subzone, continued from front page for expanding its business in Middleville, but that they would expand their Michigan operation if the renaissance subzone is granted in Middleville. With a renaissance sub­ zone, Euro-Lighting De­ signs, now located in Mid­ dleville’s industrial park, expects to construct a new building and add equip­ ment valued at $315,000 with projected annual sales of $950,000, accord­ ing to Middleville’s portion of the subzone application. Euro-Lighting Designs is a lampshade manufacturer that wholesales its product to lamp makers. "During the early phases of the operation 12 em­ ployees will be added, while full production would raise that number to 24,” according to Mid­ dleville’s economic devel­ opment plan. Middleville officials have said more employ­ ment opportunities would cut commuter miles, cre­ ate a tax base to support needed infrastructure and local schools and allow the village to finance revi­ talization of its downtown and deteriorated neighbor­ hoods. Middleville Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck, contacted by phone Wednesday morning, said the subzone designation is "a tremendous opportunity to put Middleville on the registry of communities that support light industrial growth and development." In that sense, the designa­ tion heightens the village’s chances for more eco­ nomic growth when busi­ nesses know Middleville is supportive of such com­ merce, he said. "In the end, it benefits the entire community," Gruesbeck said. He noted that the zone is designed to give a stim­ ulus to businesses through limited tax credits in cer­ tain areas. Middleville has made p?) - nle«s»n»eln, r) ^MIAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! significant commitments to infrastructure and plans to undertake water system improvements for the in­ dustrial park and have full sewer capacity along Grand Rapids Street. Gruesbeck acknowl­ edged that there are other parts of the county that have needs for renaissance subzones as well, and that he has heard that the county may want to look at negotiating with the state concerning the other proposed subzones. That was briefly dis­ cussed at the Economic Development Alliance Board meeting this week, but the general feeling was to accept the state's offer for Middleville's zone and possibly pursue other ways to help the other areas. The County Board of Commissioners last De­ cember gave its approval of the proposed renais­ sance sites and formally requested that the state designate those areas as a renaissance zone to attract new business, increase economic development and expand business and employment opportunities. Barry County applied for the state designation as a joint effort with Ionia County. Together, they re­ quested eight subzones with an additional two in the future. Ionia only received one subzone designation, too Looking for a fabulous, affordable honeymoon vacation? Then sail with Carnival. What better way to begin your life together than with carefree days, fiery sunsets and elegant dinners? What better way to end each glittering evening than with a stroll on deck before returning to the privacy of your spacious stateroom hideaway? 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"MEDC would like us... and the other three applicants to sit down and voluntarily agree to this arrangement. In essence, it would be one great, big application." The other three appli­ cants were a five-county application from the Mecosta area (which re­ ceived three subzones), an Upper Peninsula group (two subzones) and the Lenawee County area (three subzones). "We thought one of the four (applicants) was go­ ing to win (all of the sub­ zones)," Economic Al­ liance Board Chairman Tom Wing said. However, he added, "there was a lot of politics involved" be­ hind the scenes. Ionia County officials were not pleased with that decision, Brown said, and "we were not terribly ex­ cited about the decision" because "MEDC has changed the rules, changed the outcome. "...Now we are faced with our going to our con­ stituent communities who have participated in this and put a lot of effort into it and having to say 'I'm sorry, you get it and you don't,"' he said. derstanding that the an­ After this round of win­ swer would be yes. ning applications is final­ Alliance Board member ized, there are no more Lloyd Goyings said the new renaissance subzones county has more to gain available in the state. than lose "if we cooperate Brown said, noting "that's with other communities. why this round was so im­ Fred Jacobs, another Al­ portant and may have liance Board member, said played into their "one of the strategies we (MEDC’s) decision." talked about if we lost this Representatives from designation... was that we Barry's proposed subzones were going to forge ahead that did not receive renais­ with this whole process sance status were invited because we've identified to attend this week’s Al­ some really top notch pro­ liance Board meeting and jects around the county." in appreciation of the Brown said the county county's dilemma, most of has one site that might be them spoke favorably of eligible for an agricultural finalizing Middleville's renaissance zone. subzone award. "There are some tools Woodland Township Su­ still available that are out pervisor Doug MacKenzic there," he said. told the group. "I guess it Alliance Board member isn't crushing for Wood­ Gene Haas wondered land Township. I’m happy whether the slate could for Middleville and I hope award the designation to it goes well for them." He Delton instead of Mid­ said the proposed Wood­ dleville because the Delland subzone business ton area had two of the might be eligible for an­ four proposed subzones in other type of tax abate­ the county's portion of the ment program. application. Robert McCormick of Middleville Village and McCormick Enterprises Thornapple Township Inc. in Delton said, "Per­ Planner Geoff Moffat com­ sonally, I'm glad to see mented that since the state Middleville get it. I think had already reviewed the it’s unfortunate for Delton... application and if the However, I'm still sitting county goes back asks the there with a viable piece state "to spin a little bit of property that I can use different perspective on in the future to expand this, it may thwart the McCormick Enterprises whole thing." onto or I could do some­ "... As you all know re­ thing to erect housing on naissance zones can be it... I've met a lot of nice amended ... expanded... people. It's been a good added to. It seems to me experience." you that you need to get Barry Township Supervi­ your foot in the door first sor Richard Barnum ac­ and then, like Mike sug­ knowledged that he, of gested earlier, let's work course, would have liked toward what other opportu­ the subzone for his town­ nities that exist. It seems ship. to me that's the sensible Barnum suggested that approach," Moffat said. perhaps the local Alliance "That's not suggesting the Board could petition the projects in Middleville arc legislators who represent any better than anywhere the county and ask them to else — that's not what I'm try to get the renaissance saying..." program reinstated with more funding so that per­ Continued next page haps the county could get more subzones in the fu­ ture. Hope Township Supervi­ sor Patricia Albert asked if the county's proposed eco­ nomic development direc­ tor, when hired, would be available to help find grant money or low interest loans to help those inter­ ested in area business op­ portunities. Brown said it is his un­ New courses, from front page this August become ju­ niors. The board also approved music content standards for elementary, middle and high school students. These new standards meet both the Michigan curricu­ lum and National Music Standards. In other business the board accepted with ap­ preciation and regret the retirement of teacher Mari­ lyn Timmerman after 25 years of experience. The board also approved child care leave beginning in April for Marcy UyL and an extension of the child care leave for Kris­ tine Divita. The water facilities agreement with the Vil­ lage of Middleville also was approved. The board approved the puchase of 200 new band uniforms. This is less than the 250 originally re­ quested by band director Ray Rickert, but he be­ lieves there will be enough for the band. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is a closed session Monday, March 19. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 20, 2001/Page 3 From previous page "I won’t disagree," Haas said of Moffat’s thoughts on a-future approach. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim Mc­ Manus, who put a lot of work into the renaissance application, cautioned that "we don’t want to forfeit Midanything (for dleville)." "You will see us fighting for additional subzones," in the future, Brown said. William Weisgerber, who has been hired by the Barry County Board to help forge a new economic development plan and who assisted in spearheading the renaissance zone ap­ plication idea, said he would go through the re­ naissance application pro­ cess again even if he knew the outcome would be the same. "Even with the results that we arc not happy with... I have seen a unity of purpose in the people of Barry County that wasn't here when I started. It was nothing that I did. It was that we had something we all could get behind, unify. That's still there... The Delton man talked about if one door closes, another door is going to be opened, I know it. We've accom­ plished the hard part, we discovered that we all agreed." Weisgerber said. Getting the one renais­ sance subzonc is going to be good for the county, he said, and the money spent on the application process "was worth every dollar." The $20,000 cost to hire the Anderson Economic Group of Lansing to pre­ pare the renaissance zone application was split equally between Barry and Ionia counties. "Certain areas within our county have suffered from depressed economic activity for some time, in­ cluding low incomes, lack of employment opportuni­ ties and depressed busi­ ness expansion, the County Board said in its original resolution support­ ing the renaissance appli- cation. In other business, at the Economic Alliance Board meeting, a decision was made to re-post the posi­ tion of economic devel­ opment director for the county. One of three appli­ cants interviewed in recent weeks that officials were interested in hiring has ac­ cepted a similar position in Berrien County. Jacobs and County Chamber Ex­ ecutive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum sug­ gested obtaining the names of Berrien's runnerup candidates for possible interviews for Barry's posi­ tion. Jan Hartough, Michigan State University Extension Service Director for Barry, encouraged the group to keep trying for the "best person" because "there’s a lot on the line." She also will contact colleges for names of prospective graduates who would be interested in the economic development director posi­ tion here. Regarding the economic development plan, Weisgerber said he has about 80 percent of his work completed for the county. He has drafted a business plan that will serve as a blueprint for the board and future economic develop­ ment director. He expects to finalize the business plan in a week and then board members will have time to digest it before the Alliance Board meets again April 18. The Alliance is leaning toward formally organizing as a separate agency rather than a county de­ partment. Members dis­ cussed the possibility of seeking a 501-C3 designa­ tion as a tax free agency. The Alliance Board re­ ceived a letter from the Barry County Area Cham­ ber of Commerce stating that its Administrative Board has authorized Stadel-Manshum to enter into negotiations with county government offi­ cials to jointly house the chamber and the county's economic development CMS Sth-graders get high school preview by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer In an effort to give stu­ dents a smoother transition to high school freshman sta­ tus, nearly 240 eighth­ graders were invited to visit the high school last Wednesday. Much of the planning was organized by the leadership/student council class. Dannielle Hoodhood has been in the leadership class for three years. She ex­ plained the process the eighth-graders would en­ counter. Teachers and high school students helped guide the visiting group to various ar­ eas. The class was divided into four large groups. In these groups, various activi­ ties were planned. Teacher Danielle Ralston began in the cafeteria by de­ tailing the differences be­ tween their present class­ room structure and giving a rundown of how scheduling and classes would differ dur­ ing an ordinary day when they advanced to ninth grade. Hoodhood said Ralston explained classes, tally sheets and other details. "Later in August, the stu­ dents will have orientation and they will be able to check out where their class­ rooms are, and what their schedules will be like," Hoodhood said. In the Performing Arts The eighth grade visit at the high school was designed to prepare students tor entry into high school next year. Teacher Danielle Ralston and several student volunteers compared schedules and answered questions. Center area, Hoodhood said booths were set up by vari­ ous organizations in the school, or by the elective classes, such as band, or­ chestra, or electrathon, to give the students an idea of the options available. Volunteers were available to give a spiel about the in­ terest groups or elective classes. Some had brochures with information. A sign-up sheet was compiled to record students’ interest areas. MILLER MEANS. program. Brown also received a letter from Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Marsha Wells stating that the executive board of the Southwest Barry County Development Team has a strong interest in actively participating in county­ level planning efforts. The team is requesting that two of its representatives be appointed to the County Economic Alliance Board. Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, March 24, 2001 Leighton United Methodist Church 142nd Ave and 2nd St. — Free Will Donation Accepted ~ Will be used to support Senior High Mission Trip to Virginia. iMfller REAL ESTATE Carole Schievlnk .........672-7405 Ray Diehl, gri.............948-8225 Sarah Ulrich....... ....... 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S1 3 Men’s Haircut $20 Women’s Haircut & Style w/Dawn $10 OFF H’/Dau’n Expires May I5tk Hair • Massa?? • Body Wraps • Body Treatments • Pedicures • Nails * Facials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing Expires May I Stk HOURS: M 9-7. T 9-8. W 9-8. Tfc 9-8. F 9-6. S 9-3 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue, Caledonia. Ml 49316 • 616.891.HAIR (4247) 3. CALEDONIA. This gorgeous remodeled 3 bedroom home features central air, newer fur­ nace and carpeting, beautiful maple cabinets and a fenced m yard Shows immaculate Cail Karen............................ $104,900 5 ROLLING ACREAGE IN MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! 3, 4 10 and 11 acre parcels available Beau­ tiful rolling property Walkout sites Call Kay or Craig Starting at $39,900 6. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS! N>ce bulking site on 1 3 acre lot. Double wides welcome! CaH K Cra.g S23, FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 20. 2001 Caledonia Council working on trunkline sewer project by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Village of Caledonia made incremental progress on several ongoing issues at its regular council meeting March 12. The majority of time was spent on discussion of the trunkline sewer project, Tree City USA is a rec­ ognized standard of an effec­ tive community and urban forestry program. It is spon­ sored in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. The Tree City USA award is of­ ten part of the annual Arbor Day ceremony. Caledonia has been desig­ nated a "Tree City USA" for several years, at least since 1994. In Michigan, the last full week of April usually is designated as the official time for Arbor Day cere­ monies. though no decisions were made. The village has been named as a year 2000 Tree City of the U.S. The pro­ gram, which tries to pre­ serve and plant trees within village limits to preserve the rural character residents would like to maintain. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACHON-Ads! Plans are starting to be made for Mayor’s Exchange Day, in which different Michigan cities of compara­ ble size meet in each loca­ tion to network and learn from each other. This year Caledonia will exchange with the Village of Ravenna, near Muskegon, on May 22. A budget amendment of $8,000 to construct the South Rodgers Court sec­ tion between Famous Floor­ ing and Professional Phar­ macy has been postponed for another month or until construction is actually pos­ sible. The council members dis­ cussed an interesting idea that has been successfully adopted in some cities such as Muskegon, to graze sheep in the fenced area of the sewer treatment plant, around lagoons, in a con­ tract with local sheep rais­ ers. The advantage to the village would be to have free mowing and brush con­ trol. The idea, including le­ gal issues, is being ex­ plored. A request to the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion to do a traffic study of 1________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY ■ AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord ■ Sunday School ..................................... 9:30 a m ■ Morning Worship .............................10:45 a m ■ ■ Evening Praise..................................... 6:00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p.m. WEDNESDAY ■ ■ 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 ■ Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH f I Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. 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E. Anthony Sikora 792-2889 Church (616) 795-2391 I Worship.................................................9 30 a.m. 11:00 a.m Sunday School Adult Bible Class......................... 11 00 a.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH m A Church ilh a caring heart for our community and the world' ■ i 4 }0 a m i 6 00 p m Sunday Voxship uId & Adult) (During the School Year) (C‘ Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor Ly nelle Sprtk. }outh Leader 41 Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office (616) 841-1512 M-37 n l<MXh St I 4CALEDONIA I UNITED METHODIST i ■ March 25 - Fourth Sunday tn Lail. Joshua 54-15 (The Lord Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whttneyvtlle Rd Rev P Adams 12200 Uoj M-!'9 .CWVscodas Road) UastMd. Ml 493U - 795-7903 Meeting you your friends. through I Worship Service ■ Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) B Rev. Soman Kohns 616S9I-8167 GUM LAKE uuwcafokxtuumc ore f^reaebing tbe Living Word Serving Tbe Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10.00 a m H I E (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) S Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia R | Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 H | 1 17^ ~.± J Quatrn Cm 1’ v are and Programs COMMUNITY cmurcm Wostap Hours830am wdl 1 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School.............................................. 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs 6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a m. 8c 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 pin. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. ] MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m Sunday School .11:15 a.m Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m Sunday School...!0:00 am. Morning Worship.,.11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. n H H ■ Church School Sunday 9 45 am « | Praise Singing 10 50 am L Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 pm Pastor Janies Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran ■ | 1 Kraft Ave & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) 1 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love " Hom 12 10 1 Classic Worship 1 Educational Hour Circle ol Praise Worship 1 1 8:30 a.m 9:45 a.m. 11.00 a m. (All Services have a Nursery available) 1 Rev. Robert Geiie • Pastor David Liehr Office 891 -8688 • Church 891-8688 1 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E Alto, Ml 49302 3 The Reorganized CHURCH OF. JESUS CHRIST f of Latter Day Saints . 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave. 1 YOU ARE INVITED ^Ije ®Hj TEime (Cljurd) Lakeside cCommunity Church API ace for Family A Friend* 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRI STIAN REFORMED 9 30 a m Contemporary Worship 10 45 am Sunday Schoo 1 for All Ages tup 6 00 p m Evening Worsl Pastor Roger Kulfman • Church Office: 868-0391 community org ( under construction ) www lakes id< RAY TOVXSEXD. Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Awxtuc Pastor 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.net 1 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 1 9 30 a.m I Middievae Sunday School .9 45 a m 1 MiddievWe Mornmg Worship 11 00 a m I Ret1 Lee Zach man | Church Office Phone - 795-9266 I WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Relevant Messages BL~~*: a -am* M ■ 250 Vine Street • Church Office 6 1 MN 1 -8664 Fax 89I-&4’ ? Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor _____________ Phone 868-6437____________ Phone 891-8440 ■ provides). Luke 15 1-32 (Parables concerning the Father) ■ Sermon Topic The Journey to Jerinalem ■ “The W ay of the Father” ■ Choir Anthem “1 M ill Sing of My Redeemer” THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST C M-37 in village limits has received agreement, but the village has been told the study will not be done until April or May. A public hearing to amend the Village Zoning Ordinance will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Apnl 3, by the Planning Commission. The Village Council is expected to finalize that ac­ tion at its regular meeting Monday. April 9. The Village is expected to hold another public hearing on the Trunkline Sewer at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30. ^CHURCH M-37 bctvxeen Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all sen ices Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or wwvx.Dcacechurch yt, ffoui Community Compel foi PhmtCiy nud Seunce 8546 W^neyviie Ave at 84th St. • 891 -8661 The Church where everybody is somebody ; 1 and Jesus is Lord" | Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunaay School 930 am Saxtoy Momng Wonnp 1030 o m 1 Meetng at crepe on ’/milneyvie Ave Scnoay Evenrg WorS’ip 1 Wea Mo^eek Prayer & BOe Study 600 p m 700 pm 'rcmasSuyi Poster • Kor 8om Assoc Pastor Aeoste *htne^-«eo«e-org 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 20. 2001/Page 5 Children’s book author visits Dutton Elementary by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Children's book author and illustrator Jane Stroschin came to Dutton Elementary to talk about her books and encourage children to read for reading month in March. Stroschin has written several books. Her first, 'The Cloudy Day” was about clouds. She started by writing a series of po­ ems about clouds, and how they resemble things like dishes, fish, dragons and other things. As the clouds changed she wrote about the things they become, like crows on an elephant's knees. Her friends thought since she was an artist, she should illustrate the poems for a children’s book. She took pictures of dif­ ferent kinds of clouds and went to the library to re­ search cloud types. The children depicted in the book were her own son and daughter. Laura, now 26, is a pilot in Alaska, like her father, who flies jet planes. Her son, now 25, is an artist. She took her poems and drawings to a publisher to look at, and he liked her idea and she signed a con­ tract. Then Stroschin. who re- ferred to herself as "Moi." explained the process the publisher goes through to create a book. The written pages or copy went to the editors, who check for mistakes. Someone told her she had 'sloppy copy," because of mis-spelled words. She made the point to the chil­ dren, "Its OK to make mis­ takes. Just keep on trying, and remember grownups make mistakes, too." "A book with one error printed in 5,000 books be­ comes 5,000 mistakes," Stroschin said. After editing for correct spelling and grammar, the artwork and story went to the printer. She explained the way large pages are laid out to be folded and printed in four color pro­ cess, by printing one color over the other. The large sheets arc cut, then folded, then bound and sewed and glued and then attached to a cover, which is a cardboard core covered with a cloth sur­ face. The final step is to cover the booK with a dust jacket of paper. "Some stories come from imagination, and some come from an idea about something that re­ ally happened, Stroschin said. Another book, "Sid- TK Senior Parents’ dress sale March 24 The dress sale this Saturday sponsored by the senior parents will help local women empty their closets of dresses they've worn for formal and semiformal occasions and find some "new to them" garments to replace them. Dresses women would wear to a prom, formal dinner, formal night on a cruise or even for the evening gown competition during the Miss Middleville pageant will be available Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Some high school and college girls have 10 dresses in their closets that have only been worn once. Dresses can be donated to the Senior Parents or sold on consignment. They can be dropped off at the Thor­ napple Financial Center, 111 Broadway (M-37) across from State Farm Insurance. All profits will benefit the TK senior party after graduation. "What a great way to recycle your dresses!" or­ ganizer Cheryl Reaser says. The senior parents welcome dresses of all sizes and styles. For more information about the dress sale call Reaser at 891-0544. ney. the Story of a King­ fisher," was from some­ thing that happened and from using imagination for an idea for a story. First she told the real story, about a kingfisher that flew into her house. Stunned, but alive, the bird was rescued with care, gloves and goggles. She cautioned that chil­ dren should not pick up wild animals. "A kingfisher carries a weapon on his face. " she explained. After the kingfisher re­ cuperated at a bird sanctu­ ary for three weeks, she brought it home and took several pictures of it. She returned the bird to its normal habitat, but at first it was too weak to fly, and fell into the water. Stroschin told the story with a great deal of embel­ lishment, bringing lots of laughs. The kingfisher swam to a log and eventu­ ally did fly again, she said. From her photographs, she made drawings for her imaginary story about Sid­ ney, a young kingfisher who is afraid to dive to catch fish. He tries to learn to fish from other birds that also fish but it doesn't work. Eventually he learns it is best to be true to his own natural abilities, and to be himself. "In the end he learns be­ ing himself is his greatest joy," Stroschin said. Another topic Stroschin has written is inspired by the Vietnam War Memo­ rial. The story is a series of letters between a mother and her son. Though writ­ ten for adults, "Fingertip Friends," is also a popular book for children. Stroschin has collected signatures from famous generals in her own copy of the book. She has also had soldiers autograph the book, from all over the United States. Other books she has written are Boris the RedTailed Hawk, Young At Art, A Unicorn Named Beulah Mae, Sir Day the Knight , Sun Day the Not QuiteKnight. and Emma Lou and the Reindeer Flu, her last book. There were all kinds of activities and speakers made presentations at Dut­ ton during the week of March 12. Jane Stroschin, an author and illustrator of children's books, came to Dutton Elementary to explain how a bock is written, and to read some of the books she has written. Page students study stock market investing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Certified public accoun­ tant Robert Kenney of Middleville has been help­ ing Dirk Vandiver's fifth grade class at Page Ele­ mentary School study basic economics and stock investing. The class researches and evaluates stocks. Using an imaginary $100,000 in their account the students buy and sell stocks. They track their stocks using the Thinkquest.org Internet site. Using the Stockquest game, student teams evaluate their portfolios each week. Charts are posted each week, showing the stand­ ings of each team. The cumulative winner is the team that has the highest valued portfolio to date. The class also acknowledges the team which had the most improvement for the oneweek period. The Page Four Muske­ teers (Ken Riley, Scott Pitsch, Tommy Enslen and Benjamin Kenney) hold the cumulative lead for three weeks of returns. Their investments total $95,967, a negative return of 4.03 percent. The most improved team is the Page Detroit Red Wings. This team had a one week return of 1.44 percent. Robert Kenney examines the performance of both these teams in comparison with the Dow Jones Industrials and the NASDAQ. "The negative retain of the Four Musketeers is not that bad, he says, when you compare it to the Dow being down 4.87 percent and the NASDAQ down 15.23 percent during the same three weeks." The Four Musketeers in­ clude Dupont, General Motors. 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Students in Jan Muir’s class designed an inside look into the universe with stars, a moon lit by re­ flected light, complete with moon rocks and Checking out the constellations at the Lee Science Fair on March 8. Coty Jones created the Coconut Craze display showing ways coconut fiber, meat and oil is used. craters and a visit to earth, bright and filled with life. This visit to the universe has a musical soundtrack which reminds visitors that we share one small planet. Parents and friends of the third-graders were amazed by the creativity and scientific knowledge. See page 1 for more photos ; McFall Elementary I i I J It your child will be in kindergarten in the Thomapple Kellogg School District for the 2001-2002 school year, please call McFall Elementary (795-3637) to pre-register. Your child must be five years old before December 1st to enter school in I Kara Fassbender worked for a couple of months to create this scale model of a Diplodocus dinosaur. (Her dad Greg helped her a little.) I I | August. I 1 I i l I • J Each child, according to Michigan law, must have the following items in the school office before they can start school: copy of the certified birth certificate, copy of completed immunizations, vision test results and hearing test results. i * Parents are asked to check their child’s immunization record carefully. [ I Immunizationscan be updated for school age children anytime after their 4th birth1 day. If you have questions on required immunizations call the local health depart- < ’ l ment or your doctor. The Barry Eaton District Health Department offers FREE i immunization clinics each week. You can contact their office for more information J on immunizations, 616-945-9516. i 1 ! Because all new students are required to have their vision and hearing checked, we have scheduled the week of May 14 - 18 for the Barry Eaton District Health Department Vision/Hearing Technician uo be at McFall for screenings. If you wish to use this FREE service, call McFall Elementary to schedule an appointment. More information w ill be mailed to parents in early April. Questions regarding enrollment may be directed to Mrs. Potter at McFall Elementary. 616-795-3637 (8 00 am to 4:00 pm). This year's Magic School Bus traveled the universe, allowed visitors to walk on the moon and even experience the magic of life on earth. It was created by students in Jan Muir's third grade class. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 20. 2001 /Page 7 Engagements Holwerda-Albini Jack and Peg Holwcrda of Middleville, Ml. announce the engagement of their daughter Kelly Holwerda. to Scott Albini. son of Arpad and Erika Albini of Basking Ridge. N.J. The bnde-elect is a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. She received an Associates Degree in Child Development at Grand Rapids Community College and is currently a nanny in Basking Ridge, N.J. Her fiance is a graduate of Hanover Park High School. East Hanover. N.J. 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Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, MI, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (6161795-4434. Partners in your healthcare, left Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL in The Glen Va#ey Retail Center 9185 Cherry VaBey Avenue S E. (M-37) • Caledonia Melgar 49316 Ph. 616/891-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs 10-8 p.m: T/W/F 10-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-3:00 p m Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 r Pennock Healthcare Services �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 20. 2001 Dutton Elementary kids say reading’s “out of this world” Seventh- and eighth-grade bands earn high ratings The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School seventh and eighth grade bands earned all one ratings in performance and sight reading at a recent competition in Grandville. Middle School band director Amy Holst was especially pleased with the praise the bands received for their good behavior and deportment. Middleville insurance agent among best in state Timothy Heffner of Middleville, local agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, has been named one of the com­ pany’s top agents of the year for his outstanding record of sales and service. He earned the 2000 AllAmerican Award, recogniz­ ing him as one of the top agents in Michigan. The award indicates that Heffner is a leader in sales and client service, according to Larry Thomas, executive vice president of Farm Bureau Insurance. “He is the kind of agent who does an outstanding job of servicing the communi­ ty,” Thomas said. In addition, Heffner was the top agent in the company in New General Lines Premium. Farm Bureau Insurance, one of the state's major insurers, has a statewide force of 400 agents serving more than 350,000 Michigan policyholder*. Tim Heffner Middleville UM Church plans sales The United Methodist Church in Middleville, will hold a white elephant and bake sale Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds from both of these sales will go to the church building fund. Donations will be accepted for the white elephant at the church Fellowship Hall Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 28, 29 and 30, from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Any donation will be greatly appreciated, but no clothing, please. Area residents are encour­ aged to do their spring clean­ ing early and bong unwanted treasures and help the church further its building fund. Baked goods may be brought to the Fellowship Hall Friday, March 30. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call Luana Tolan at 795-9717 or Margaret Eavey at 795-9269. YMCA News Softball/Baseball Registration Registration is still be accepted for both the Middleville and Hastings programs. Do you have a basic knowledge about softball or baseball? If so sign up to be a coach or an umpire. Contact the YMCA for more details at 9454574. Playground The YMCA will once again be holding play­ grounds for the Hastings, Middleville, Lakewood and Freeport areas. Playground counselors are needed for the playgrounds. If you are energetic and are looking for a rewarding experience, con­ tact Tony at 945-4574. Spring break hours slated at TK library The hours for spring break April 2-7 for the Thomapple Kellogg school and community library have been scheduled. On Monday, April 2, Wednesday, April 4 and Friday, April 6, the library will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Tuesday, April 3, and Thursday. April 5. the library will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat­ urday, March 31, and will be closed on Saturday, April 7. Regular hours re­ sume on Monday, April 9. For information about Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library hours and services, :all 795-5434. Call945-9554or 1-899-879-7985 for Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Call anytime.- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week "Reading is Out of This World," was the theme Dutton Elementary picked for March Is Reading Month. The focal point is their stage, decorated in a Space theme, with an astronaut’s costume, a starry background, multiple alien creatures and mock books with many titles. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Students at Dutton Ele­ mentary have set a goal to read 200 pages during March, reading month. To make a statement about the school goal, they decorated a stage area with a space motif, including an astronaut costume and in­ flatable space aliens. Teacher Char Kowal said because they picked the read­ ing theme of "Reading Is Out of This World," when they went to Holiday Cos­ tume on South Division to rent the space suit, the business let them take the costume for the whole month at the same rental price as one day. Several third-graders helped with the staging area, and the project was also a lot of fun. Nick Andrews, Greg Vandenberg and Jessica Roerig designed mock books for the display. Vandenberg did "How to Moonwalk in Six Easy Steps." Roerig's book cover was "How to Draw Earth­ lings," and Andrews did "Harry Potter Goes to Pluto." Regarding the reading goal for each student, Roerig said she already had completed 145 of the 200 pages. She said she expected to reach the goal by the end of the month. Vandenberg said he had read 100 pages so far. He said he likes mystery and humorous stories the best. Andrews and Vandenberg Nick Andrews created a mock book, "Harry Potter Goes to Pluto," for the Space theme display. Greg Vandenberg designed "How to Moonwalk in Six Easy Steps," and Jessica Roerig's book cover was "How to Draw Earthlings." are good friends. Both like the same kinds of books and said they get ideas from each other. Both had read the Harry Potter books, they said. Andrews had reached the school goal already with 251 pages. Roerig said she likes Judy B. Jones books the best. Roerig said, "In our class, we take turns choosing a book to read, one time it’s the boys and then the girls." Frank Fiala will take over Heritage Days tractor show Spokeswoman Cheryl Peters has announced that Frank Fiala will be in charge of the tractor show and pull during Mid­ dleville's Heritage Days celebration next Septem­ ber. Fiala said he is looking forward to continuing the tradition of the tractor pull. The next meeting of the Heritage Days Committee will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Carveth Vil­ lage Volunteers are needed for the events planned for Sept. 7 and 8. Z’s LAWN SERVICE (Brad Zoet - owner) 891-0705 & Quality Service at a Friendly Price Call today for a free “no hassle" estimate �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 20, 2001/Page 9 OUR-Land speakers outline new land legislation Coordinated Planning by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Act.’’ This bill is antici­ An OUR-Land lecture pated to have significant March 15 in Hastings em­ impact on land use plan­ phasized new land legisla­ ning. The bill would do tion affecting farms and four major things: other land uses. • Require governments Keyholing/ Funneling that develop land use and Riparian Rights pre­ plans to share them with sented by Cliff Bloom and their neighbors for com­ Land Use and Protecting ments. Water Quality by Janice • Require a 20-year plan Tompkins, the second of of local government, and four, two-part seminars. local zoning would have to Of particular interest be consistent with the plan was the formation of the at five-year increments. House Land Use and Envi­ • Repeal all previous ronmental Committee. planning acts and replace This is a new committee, them with one statute. an example of the interest • Require that expansion that the state legislature is of community services be beginning to take in land a part of a plan. use issues. Two bills have Two governmental units been introduced dealing from Kalamazoo County with assessing farm land at and 22 units from Barry existing use instead of the County were represented current practice of best at the March 15 seminar. use. Both bills would re­ They were given informa­ quire a constitutional tion about new and pend­ amendment. ing land use legislation. One of these bills is The OUR-Land series is sponsored by State Rep. intended to help govern­ Gary Newell. He has also ment officials as well as introduced a bill dealing the public stay up to date with methodology of valu­ on pending changes in ing farm land. All of these land use practices. bills have been referred to Cliff Bloom is the gen­ the House Land Use and eral legal counsel to the Environmental Committee. City of Newaygo and more Bills are being drafted than 12 townships in that would provide for Western Michigan. He clustering of homes on also specializes in riparian smaller acreage as op­ water law. He is a member posed to large lots. The of the firm. Law Weather slate legislation would re­ & Richardson of Grand quire preservation of open Rapids. space in exchange for Janice Tompkins is a higher density as outlined senior environmental qual­ by the proposed statute. ity analyst in the Surface Also of interest is a bill Water Quality Division of being drafted called "The the DEQ. One of her many duties is to resolve com­ plaints related to non-point source pollution of surface water. A mini-survey of the 57 people attending the pre­ sentations on Basic Plan­ ning and Zoning by Steve Langworthy, and New and Pending Land Use Legisla­ tion by Scott Everett indi­ 24 hours a day • 7 days a week cated the seminars on March 8 provided useful information. In addition to possible legislative changes, Lang worthy discussed the human side of the planning and zoning process. "Larigworthy struck a note with many govern­ ment officials who under­ stand the importance and difficulties of striking a balance between individ­ ual property rights and the rights of society," said Don Drummond, co-chair of OUR Land. The OUR-Land Commit­ tee, now affiliated with the Barry Conservation Dis­ trict, has received a grant of $4,700 from the People and Land initiative (PAL) to hold the eight seminars in March on land use in Barry County. The first of the seminars was March 8, with addi­ tional presentations on March 22 and 29 at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at various sites. "The seminars focus on subjects that will help land owners and government of­ ficials make informed de­ cisions about their land or land under their jurisdic­ tion," said Drummond. This series and those to follow arc designed to give Barry County citizens a regular opportunity to "catch up" on the latest thinking and laws concern­ ing land use. The ideal re­ sult will be a working rela­ tionship between elected and appointed officials across the county that promotes improved com­ munication and coordina­ tion. The third of four, twopart OUR-Land seminars will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on March 22. The next session will feature two speakers. Conservation Options will be outlined by Donna Southwell, along with Eco­ nomic Development and Land Use, by Bill Weisgerber to be held at the Main Street Savings Bank Community Room in Hast­ ings. Southwell is the Execu­ tive Director of the South­ west Michigan Land Con­ servancy. Prior to joining the Conservancy in Oct. 2000, She was the Envi­ ronmental Health Educa­ tion and Outreach Man­ ager for Washtenaw County. Weisgerber is a sea­ soned educator, has an ex­ tensive background in vo­ cational education and economic development. was felt appropriate to de­ He most recently served as vote funds to this series of a consultant to the Barry presentations. County Board of Commis­ The OUR-Land Commit­ sioners to assist in the es­ tee will also hold eight tablishment of the Barry additional seminars on County Development Al­ land use in October. liance. OUR-Land is an PAL is a new funding acronym for Our Ultimate source for organizations Resource-Land. The group working in land use educa­ meets regularly and holds tion, community engage­ meetings for members and ment. participation and welcomes anyone else in­ decision making in Michi­ terested in land use gan. with special focus on awareness. It meets in the rural communities facing Community Room of the expanding suburban Courts and Law Building sprawl. in Hastings the second The Four Townships Thursday of the month at Water Resources Council 5:30 p.m. For more infor­ also contributed $500 to­ mation. call 945-9866 ward the workshops in The cost to attend each March. This money, pro­ workshop will be $10 for vided from the Kalamazoo each date. 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Ml/Marchi 20, 2001 Bradford White sexual harassment suit heading for trail by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer It may be up to a jury to decide whether the Brad­ ford White Corporation of Middleville, the county's largest employer, is liable for damages to former foreperson Renee Reurink who alleges the company did nothing to stop con­ stant sexual advances of her supervisor, Bob Hermenitt. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher denied a defense motion Thursday to dismiss the case, the first step toward sending the dispute to trial Fisher dismissed only one of seven counts charged by Reurink in her suit, leaving the remaining six still in question. "The next step is media­ tion," said Reurink's attor­ ney, Rob Longstreet of Hastings. "If we arc unable to reach a settlement, then we go to trial. And, we arc ready to go to trial." Longstreet calls it "the kind of case that the peo­ ple of Barry County de­ serves to hear about" be­ cause "we've received other complaints since the suit was filed, unso­ licited," he said. "We've come to the conclusion that a lot of people have known about this for some time It took someone brave like Renee to bring this to the court's atten­ tion." Longstreet is being as­ sisted in the case by attor­ ney Eugenie B. Eardley of Cannonsburg, who special­ izes in sexual harassment cases and is representing 12 women suing the Grand Rapids police department. "This is not just about what happened between these two people," said Eardley. "In this case, the testimony is that the man­ agers and the supervisors were the worst offenders." Eardley said others who have stepped forward, however, have not filed their own lawsuits or joined with Reurink in a class action suit because of fear. "They want to keep their jobs," she said. "Some still work there." Reurink is joined in the suit by her husband, Mike. In their suit, they claim that Renee was subjected to unwelcome sexual ad­ vances, requests for sexual favors, sexual comments, physical touching and other conduct of a sexual nature by Hermenitt, ac­ cording to the complaint. Reurink also claims the alleged harassment cre­ ated a hostile work envi­ ronment. "I'm not disputing what she accuses my client of doing," said Hermenitt's attorney, Marshall W. Grate of Grand Rapids during the hearing. "You mean putting his arm around her, asking her for a date, inviting her over to his house and a hugging incident?" asked Fisher. "When she was pro­ moted, he gave her a con­ gratulatory hug," replied Grate. "She's very clear that my client never dis­ cussed sex with her and that he never solicited sex from her." Grate said to prove a hostile work environment, Reurink would have to show that there was severe and pervasive contacts and degrading remarks based on sex. "He asked her out on a date," said Grate. "He sent her an e-mail about com­ ing over to his house and he placed his arm around her. For several months, she never complained about it." Grate added that Her­ menitt's touching did not involve fondling or groping and that "not every flirta­ tion is going to be caught up in the law of sexual ha­ rassment. It's not illegal to ask people out on a date and it's not illegal to do innocuous touching." Reurink allegedly in­ formed the company of her displeasure with Her­ menitt's alleged advances and reported the e-mail messages she received from him asking her to visit him at his house, but the company failed to take steps to remediate the problem. She charges that the al­ leged harassment and fail­ ure to act are violations of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. "When she complained after the e-mail, he stopped," said Grate. In count two of her suit, Reurink claims that Her­ menitt propositioned her on several occasions for sexual favors and physical touching and that when she refused the offers, she was treated differently than other forepersons, which resulted in a tangi­ ble job detriment. "Specifically, Bob Her­ menitt denied her access to meetings, memoran­ dums and other informa­ tion necessary to carry out her job as a foreperson," her suit claims. But according to Grate, Reurink elected not to go to meetings where Her­ menitt was present. "She was concerned about him even looking at her or leering at her," said Grate. As a result, Reurink claims that she was forced to leave because of her fears and that she suffered loss of earnings and earn­ ing capacity, loss of career opportunities, loss of repu­ tation and esteem in the community...* In count three of her complaint, Reurink alleges that on Oct. 7, 1999, and continuing until (April 2000) she has been sub­ jected to retaliation by (Hermenitt) because she complained of unlawful acts of discrimination in violation of the ELCRA. "This retaliation in­ volved treating (Reurink) differently than similarly situated employees with regard to the terms, condi­ tions and benefits of their employment," the suit claims. "This retaliation would not have occurred had (Reurink) not engaged in protected activity pur­ suant to the ELCRA." Reurink claims in count four that Hermenitt made her working conditions so intolerable that she was forced to make an involun­ tary resignation, that any reasonable person would have felt compelled to re­ sign. and that her resigna­ tion was intended and fore­ seeable consequence of Hermenitt's actions. In count five, she al­ leges "intentional inflic­ tion of emotional distress" and Bradford White "by and through its agents, rep­ resentatives and employ­ ees acted outrageously" and that the company "caused or should have known that its conduct would cause" Reurink emotional distress. David Rehm, who repre­ sents the company, argued that "there is no hostile work environment," he said. "When the plaintiff went to (chief executive officer), the conduct stopped. When she went to (another supervisor) and showed him the e-mail, she says his response was inadequate as a matter of law." But, according to Rehm, the supervisor went to Hermenitt and said "she doesn’t want your arm around her, she doesn't want e-mail and he told Reurink that if anything else happened to let him know. "There were more occa­ sions of the arm around the shoulder but she never went back and said, 'he’s still doing it,’" said Rehm. "Her complaint does not allege a general hostile environment at Bradford White. She said there was 'a hostile environment cre­ ated for me because of Bob Hermenitt.'" But according to Longstreet. Reurink com­ plained as far back as 1998 to a previous supervi­ sor when she was still an hourly employee that Hermenitt was rubbing her neck, her back, touching her stomach and "just con­ stantly touching her." Reurink also claims loss of consortium with her hus­ band and asks for compen­ satory damages and exem­ plary damages each in ex­ cess of $25,000. She is also seeking lost wages, value of fringe I? Christopher J. Hier, * ♦ ■♦ ♦ grandchildren. Tom Jr (Leslie) Carpenter of Grand Rapids. Ann (Jason) Sutherland of Hastings; Scott (Stephanie) Carpenter of Grand Rapids; six great grandchildren. Brittney and Gabnel Sutherland. Ashley and Kailah Carpenter. Laura and Thomas 111 Carpenter; son. William (Wilma) Springer, and children He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elise Springer, son. Roy A. Rodgers, brother. Dick Springer and granddaughter. Melissa Carpenter. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Arrangements were by the ’ Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Beulah L. Hostetler ALTO - Beulah L. granddaughter. Katherine Hostetler, age 84. of Alto, Miller; her brother, Alton passed away Sunday, March (Elsie) Fry, her sisters, 18, 2001 at Tendercare of Neosha Doty and Geneva Hastings after a long illness. Mullins; her sisters-in-law, Beulah was born Nov. 20, and brothers-in-law, Jean 1916 in Barry County, Ml to Hostetler, James (Jerilee) Henry and Mildred (Gainer) Hostetler, Howard (F.lsie) Hostetler, Edwina (Frank) Fry. and Barbara She had spent her entire Burgess, life in the Freeport and Alto (Robert) Bower. Beulah was preceded in area. Beulah married Lawrence death by her parents; her Hostetler on April 3, 1942. brothers, Galen and Melvin Together, they had lived and Fry; and her sisters, Eva farmed in the Alto area for Lois Bailey and Mary ■ Beardsley. almost 60 years. Visitation will be held at Her grandchildren were always a special joy in her the Koops Funeral ('hapcl in Lake Odessa on Tuesday, life. Beulah was the last living March 20, 2001 from 2-4 member of the Old German p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. The funeral service will Baptist Church in the Lake be held on Wednesday at 10 Odessa area She is survived by a m. at the Koops Funeral Lawrence, her husband of Chapel. Burial will be in 59 years; her children, Bowne Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions Jillene (Richard) Miller of Alto, and Jack (Brenda) may be made to the Grand Hostetler of Hastings; her Rapids Parkinson’s Support grandchildren, Jeffery Group. Arrangements by the (Sarah) Miller, Bradley Mil­ ler, Nicholas Hostetler, and Koops Funeral Chapel Roselee Hostetler; her great Got something to sell? Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ♦ HASTINGS - Orlo E. Springer, age 77, of Hastings, passed away Friday. March 16, 2001 at Thornapple Manor. Hastings. Mr. Springer was born on April 18. 1923 in Irving Twp., Barry County, Michigan, the son of Joseph and F.lsie (Broadbent) Springer. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended area schools. He was married to Lydia Rodgers and the marriage ended in divorce. He was employed at Ken Cline Garage. Beebe Chevrolet and Verlinde Chevrolet, all in Middleville, as an auto mechanic. 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Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Custom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 f.. in tne GrayBarfi OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 ■ 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 _ �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 20, 2001 NW sewer district 2nd hearing draws fewer objections by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The public hearing on the proposed Northwest Sewer and Water Districts in Caledonia Township March 12 received far fewer objections from affected property owners and interested citizens than were voiced at the first hearing Jan. 10. It may be that many of the difficulties expressed in the earlier meeting have since been resolved. Most of the public comment at the March meeting represented those who had not found a satisfactory solution and were there to express official objections. People owning property each were sent an individual legal notice of the hearing, including the dollar amount of their special assessments. In order to contest the assessment, owners needed to file an objection orally or in writing by the end of the meeting. Utilities Administrator Rich Pierson. Attorney Jim White and Randy Wilcox, the township engineer, presented underlying factors influencing the particular assessments at the beginning of the meeting, which will not be reviewed in detail, since much has been covered in previous news stories. Consistency and equity for all residents was the objective of the Township Board in choosing the methodology for making the assessments, Pierson said. During public comment, some landowners thought methods for computing assessments and for allowing exemptions had been unfair. Perhaps a problem for some owners resulted where they had already placed their land into a designated use before the township determined those owners should now adapt to a use where water and sewer theoretically would increase the benefit to the property. Pierson said because of large vacant parcels in the area, other methods were discarded in favor of the per acre assessment approach Residential parcels were allowed a one acre maxi­ mum, even if a homestead was on many acres. These parcels would not have a measurable increase in value. If developed, an act cage charge could be imposed in the future. Exemptions that deducted acreage were public rights of way, drainage courses, wetlands and lakes greater TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MARCH 8. 2001, THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III. 15 3 1 “USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES' OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO 03.01.01 ADOPTED: 03-08-01 EFFECTIVE: 03-27-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ARTI­ CLE III 15 3 1 'USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES' OF THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS TO WIT UNPLATTED LAND LAND IN SECTION 7 OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION 1 REZONINC OF SECTION 7 THE TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III 15 3 1 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 7 MORE PAR­ TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PARCEL NO 08-16007-005-10 FROM THE 'RESORT AND RECREATION’ ZON­ ING DISTRICT TO THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY' ZON­ ING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE: ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON FLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDI NANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOLLOWING PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 297 OF 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JANICE LIPPERT CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 than one acre, private rights of way, PUD requirements, and private road rights of way. Other deductions not considered were buffer areas, setbacks. stormwater detention areas, lands with low water use potential, non-public easements and public rights of way. It was felt these things required a judgement call, and were discarded from consideration because of being subjective and immeasurable. While the township can­ not pre determine future use, knowledge about land already in use was available. Prior use by landowners was considered on residential property, but not on some commercial property. Also, an oversight on farm land in the district may have been made. For example, one parcel falling in the district, located on Kraft Avenue, part of a 60year family farm which is owned and farmed by Robert and Sharon Weaver, was as­ sessed as open land. Agriculture often requires multiple parcels. The state allows non-contiguous properties to be included in homestead property for tax purposes, although the township did not want to consider the Weaver parcel as homestead property when assessing them for water based on their 39 acres because they live elsewhere, on 84th Street. Attorney Fred Boncher, representing the Weavers, whose farm land property on Kraft had been assessed for water, objected to the assessment. Boncher said their assessment was un­ reasonable, confiscatory and Residential parcels were allowed a one acre maxi­ mum, even if a homestead was on many acres. These parcels would not have a measurable increase in value. If developed, an acregage charge could be imposed in the future. a violation of law. The Weavers would be assessed $172,000 or more for water at the rate based on number of acres, rather than on the residential basis of a one-acre maximum. The Weavers had already paid for the sewer assessment of about $72,000 for 14 sewer units. Boncher said this was discriminatory and uncon­ stitutional. He said the property in its undeveloped state was said by a realtor to be worth around $2,200 per acre, $6,000 with sewer. He said with development costs, the Weavers would have to sell half acre lots for $40,000-$50,000 to break even. He said it was so costly, an owner would not be able to develop the property. Pierson said in his intro­ duction that each parcel must receive a benefit generally commensurate with the amount of the as­ sessment, in order to set an assessment. Boncher said some would not be able to pay the yearly assessment, and would have to sell the property at a discount to pay the bill due to the township. The other alternative would be not TK PTOs will meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg PTO will meet tonight, Tuesday, March 20, at McFall Elementary School in the library. The middle school PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will in­ clude a report on the re­ cently completed fund­ raiser and begin the budget process for the 2001-2002 school year. The elementary meeting at 7 p.m. will begin with presentations by three fund-raising companies be­ ing considered for the 2001-2002 school year. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings. Child care is provided. For more information about PTO activities, call Cheryl McMillan at 7957190 or contact the PTO at each building. YMCA plans ‘World’s Largest Run’ June 2 This epic event will take place on June 2, 2001 at 10 a m. at Camp Algonquin. This 5K run and fun walk will lake the place of Community Games for this year. What makes this event so unique is that 1.300 YMCA’s from across the country will be starting the race at the exact same time. If you would like more information or to volunteer, contact Tony at 945-4574. Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads! paying the assessment al the risk of losing the property, a frightening prospect to most families. He said something should be done to make the costs relative to the reality people had to face. He said only big-time developers could afford to carry this burden until the property could be sold. Boncher said people with a long strip with small road frontage would pay a lot more in the long run than someone with a long strip along the road with the same acreage, which was also discriminatory, he said. He said something should be done to make it fair for all landowners. Later Jeff Bylan brought up this same point, preferring the front footage method of comput­ ing the assessments. Boncher said it appeared exemptions had made for certain individuals. He said some seemed to have been gerrymandered out of the district, such as those living along Patterson. Jeff Bykerk also said he felt the assessment was unfair, largely because of his previous commitment to a commercial property. He owns Southbelt Storage, a business built .when utilities were not available. Bykerk said he has I0 acres, with a facility with only one bathroom on it. when he had no need for more than that. The use planned for his storage facility would not be improved by water or sewer, he said. Bykerk is committed to a sizable mortgage on the existing buildings, which are new. "We believe the amount being assessed on our property is so dispro­ portionate to the value re­ sulting from this project, as to render this assessment invalid under Michigan I " He said the township had decided the benefit to his property from the utility improvements was worth $80,000, while improve­ ments to residential property See sewer district, pg. 14 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Summary of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia Council March 12, 2001 Called to Order at 7.00 Present: Erskine. Unger, Oaks, Penfold, Audy, Humphrey, Zandstra. Absent: Brumleve, Regan Consideration of the meeting agenda. Approval of Consent Agenda All Ayes. Village Manager's Report 1. Software demos to sched­ uled in April. 2. Mayor's Exchange - Village of Ravenna May 22, 2001 Council Report __ Maish Humphrey - Special Council Meeting 4-30-01 on Sewer Bond. Discussed finance options on 20 year Sewage System Revenue Bond and future sewer rate increases. President's Report - None. Unfinished Business 1. South Rodgers Court Budget Amendment of $8,000 for agreed-upon share of street con­ struction costs. - Hold. 2. Michigan Department of Transportation Traffic Study of M3 7 - Study to be conducted in April or May 3. Trunk line Sewer Project Project assistance by Rich Pierson. Easement acquisition, project financing, project man­ agement services. Village Manager Ayers to assist New Business 1. RQ1-Q05 Resolution to Appoint CDBG Administrator and RenewAgreementJot.2.QQ1: 2002, All Ayes. 2. RQ1-QQ6 ResQluLon .10 Appoint Marsha Humphrey as Village Farm Representative, AH Ayes. 3. Lease of Village Farm Land to Wayne Rodgers (10 acres) and Bill Neil (2 acres) $30 00 per acre. All Ayes. 4. Application and Permit for Construction Work by Amentech All Ayes. Council Comments. Adjournment O 8:20. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Segard Administrative Assistant Thornapple Township NOTICE Of BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Thornapple Township Board will hold a pub­ lic hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2001-2002 at the Township Hall, 200 E Main St. Middleville, on Monday March 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Office. Americans with Disabilities Notice The townsnip will provide necessary reasonable ser­ vices to individuals with disabilities at this public meet­ ing upon 6 days notice to the Township Clerk Donna Stagray, Thornapple Township Clerk 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 20. 2001/Page 13 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. 2001, at the Caledonia Township Village Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan NOTE: Individuals with disabil­ ities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. NOTE: Also see separate agenda for the Special Board Meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 21.2001 TENIATLVEAGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4 PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the February 21, 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting B Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C Approval to Pay Bills. D Treasurer s Report E. Building Department VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis off Meeting Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7.00 p.m by Mr. Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon. Mr. Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers and Mr David Newman Members absent Mr Floyd Bray and Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg The minutes of the February 13. 2001 meeting were approved as written. The Agenda for the meeting was approved as written. The monthly Earth Tech report was reviewed ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Approved the invoices, dated February 23. 2001, in the amount of $25,302.31. on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mr Newman. 2 Approved the proposed 3.4% increase to Earth Tech, increasing the monthly lump sum fee to $9720.20, on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mr Kenyon 3. Approved the 2001 Services Agreement with the Barry County YMCA for $2700.00 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle 4. Adjourned the meeting at 8.07 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Kenyon. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 5;QQ O.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan. NOTE. Individuals with disabil­ ities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. PLEASE NOTE TIME OF MEETING NOTE: Also see separate agenda tor the Regular Board Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. March 21.2001. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF). 4. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Motion - Closed Session To discuss pending Township legal matters 6. NEW BUSINESS A. None. 7. BOARD COMMENTS. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED). 9. ADJOURNMENT. Report F. utilities Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7 REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF. A Faculties Committee Report - Mike Kerry Chairperson. 8. CORRESPONDENCE A None 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolution - Special Assessment Resolution No 4 - B. Resolution Special Assessment Resolution No. 4 Water 10. NEW BUSINESS A Motion - Site Condominium Project Review - Riverland Ridge B. Ordinance - 1st Reading Thomapple Developers. LLC.’ - Request to rezone property from R-R, Rural Residential to PMR, Planned Mineral Removal. C. Motion - Special Use Permit - Robert J. Rose, Bishop’ (In behalf of Holy Family Catholic Church') - Request to construct a church in an A, Agricultural District. D. Resolution - PMR Permit Renewal Request - Kentwood Excavating, Inc.’ E Ordinance - 2nd Reading Country Meadows Village MHP, LL.C. - Request to rezone prop­ erty from both R-R, Rural Residential PUD and R-R. Rural Residential to MHC, Manufactured Housing Community. F. Motion - Local match money for the proposed County park, to be located on the former Fitzsimmons’ farm G. Resolution - To approve amendment no. 25 in the articles of incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. H. Appointment - Township Representative to the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. I Discussion - Maintenance needs for Alaska Hall (including water well). J. Resolution - To establish and adopt the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection procedure (MIOSHA). K. Resolution - To appoint members of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection team (MIOSHA). L. Resolution - For gaming licenses issued by the Michigan Lottery. M. Motion Lawn Maintenance Bids. 11. BOARD COMMENTS A. Trustee Richard Robertson 1) Update on Airport issues - Recent noise study, construc­ tion, etc. 2) Caledonia Township web site review. 12. PUBUC COMMENT (EXTENDED). 13. ADJOURNMENT. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Oh April 3, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a pub­ lic hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia so as to amend Section 3.22 so as to provide that the prohibition on the keeping of livestock in the AG Agricultural District shall nevertheless permit farm uses and other related agricultural uses if permitted under the terms of the AG District, and so as to amend Section 5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to include the AG Agricultural District a permitted use for the periodic grazing of sheep and goats, for con­ trol of grass and other vegetation, in the irrigation area of any pub­ lic sanitary sewer lagoon system. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Village office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the request­ ed amendment. Dated: March 8, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA 301 Only 1 seat open for TK school board election June 11 When Jean Ray was elected to the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion in 1997 there was a slate of four candidates running for the position. Her term will expire June 30. Candidates wish- NEWEST CITIZEN GIRL. Emily Rose Rath bom at Spectrum East on Saturday, Feb. 24, 200Ito Grant and Karen Rath Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Grant and Alice Rath and Marv and Mary VanKuiken. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 ar 1-800-870-7085 ing to seek this four-year position on the board must file a nominating petition and an affadavit of identity no later than 4 p.m. Mon­ day. April 9. Anyone interested in be­ coming a candidate should stop by the Thornapple Kellogg administration building at 10051 Green Lake Road. Information on the num­ ber of signatures necessary gmd other information will be availabfe when forms are picked up. The regular annual school election will be held on Monday, June 11. FREEPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TIMES Regular meeting are the third Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m., unless otherwise posted at the community center in Freeport Our meetings dates scheduled for this year. 2001 are. January 16 May 15 Sept. 18 Feb. 20 June 19 Oct. 19 March 20 July 17 April 17 August 21 NOV. 20 Dec. 18 work sessions with Bob Toland, land-use attorney will begin to be the first Thursday of every month unless otherwise posted at the community center in Freeport. Clip and Save VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE Hie Village of Middleville will provide (he following solid waste disposal services to Village residents during (he periods indica(ed for 2001: SPRING CLEANUP Beginning a( 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, a crew will make one pass through the Village to collect junk furniture, appliances, rolled carpet, and other large and bulky household Hems that have outlived their usefulness. All homes in the Village will each lie visited once in turn We anticipate it will take one to two days to serve all village residents, but the actual time required doing this and the specific lime when any one residence will lie served depends on overall volume and the weather. All junk items should lx; placed neatly at street side for dis­ posal the night before Mav 7, 2001, Any junk not put out at the street side for collection at the time the crew visits a given residence will not lx? collected and it shall lx? the property owner s responsibility for the proper and prompt disposal. REFRIGERATORS AND OTHER APPLIANCES MUST HAVE ALL AIR TIGHT DOORS COMPLETELY DETACHED FOR SAFETY. Petroleum-based products, toxic chemicals, paint, motor vehicle parts, building demolition or construction wastes, batteries, food wastes, animal wastes and carcasses and any other materials deemed to be hazardous will not be accept ed. Similarly, other wastes mixed with or otherwise contaminated by such items will not be collected. Finally, yard wastes and brush are to lx? disposed of as detailed below, and not as part of the Spring Clean-Up project. YARD WASTE COLLECT ION Tile Village Staff plan to collect leaves and yard waste every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from April 9th through November 5th - weather permitting. Grass, leaves, and other yard waste must be in sturdy clear, plastic bags containing no more than 50 pcxinds each Yard wastes in other kinds of bags or oilier containers c annex lx? accepted for safety reasons Yard waste put out for collection must be free of trash, house! told wastes, tree rtxx trails <x stones, as we are unable to process them. Brush and tree limlrs will lx? collected if less Ilian 6 inches diameter and less than 8 feet long, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from April 9th through Octolx?r 1st. The actual time required in collecting all yard waste and the specific time of arrival at your home is served depends on overall volume and die weather. It is possible that a given yard waste collection sweep will take several days to complete, Ixit in any case each residence will lx: visited in turn just once during each sweep Yard waste not property placed at the roadside at the time DPW visits a given residence will not lx? collected during (hat sweep. Note that tlx: autumn leaf-vacuuming schedule will be annexmeed die end of summer. OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT VILLAGE SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS Residents must neatly place all wastes fix collection at the edge of a village street alxitting their own residence (without intruding into roadways ex sidewalks) by 7:00 a.m. at die start of each collection date. However, residents are also urged not to pul out wastes more than one day in advance of dial to help keep Middleville neighlxxhocxis kxiking gexxJ during die rest of the week In dx? event that a resident s wastes have to be rejected as inappropriate fix village collection, that resident w ill be advised via a written docxknob tag indicating why that is so. It shall then be that resident's responsibiliiy to dispose of said waste property and prcxnptly. For more information, please contact the Village offices at 100 East Main Street. Telephone 795-3385 between 9.00 am and 5 00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Village of Middleville would like to thank all of its residents fix their consideration and cixiperadon in making the village solid waste collections go as smoothly as possiNe Clip and Save �Page 14/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/March 20. 2001 Sewer district hearing, continued from page 12 were judged to be worth only around $8,000 based on one acre, a judgment by the township, he said. Bykerk said benefit to his property would not be reasonably commensurate to that realized by his property by the improvements. He said his property would not be improved to the amount of $8,000 to $12,000 per acre. He felt the process was not a fair way of dealing with the assessments. He mentioned the Broadmoor Country Club had been given consideration for its previous investment and planned uses, and asked he be given the same fair consideration. Bykerk also objected on the basis that not enough of his acreage had been de­ ducted from the total on his parcel, for about three acres involved in a Consumers Power right of way, which served areas not on the property, and a half acre storm detention basin, required by the township (and Drain Commission). He asked that these deduc­ tions be considered. If counted, his assessment would be based on about 6.3 acres Bykerk expects 17 feet of property to be lost in the 68th Street widening, and asked for that to be removed from the assessment. White said the widening of 68th street and the re­ sulting changes in acreage would be recommended as an exemption to the Township Board, for resi­ dents in that part of the district. Another 15-year storage facility owner, Ty Mason, also had similar objections, as he said there was no long term need for sewer or water there. He said he thought there needed to be a better way to assess individual properties. Jim Suschel, a developer of Shagbark Condo­ miniums, contested the way the parcels were divided, for not discounting wells in the condo, amounting to 1.5 acres, 2 acres for detention ponds, and for an easement sold to the township. He said the residents of the con­ dominium wanted not to be charged at the one acre rate, when there were actually smaller lot sizes. A home owner in Shagbark, Craig Saurman. objected to the way the assessments were made inside the development. He said he thought a lot of features should have been exempted. Many people thought de­ tention areas should be exempted, since they are mandatory and this is un­ usable land. Some objections were related to possible errors in exemptions allowed indi­ vidual land owners, such as for county drains. Some people simply came to learn and to ask questions. Jack Willemsen asked if residents can continue to use their own wells, and was told they can. Immediate hookup to the public water supply will not be required, although hook up to sewer will be. Another question was raised about how much would it cost to have a private contractor hook up the sewer to a residence, and how long would it take to get someone to do it, in view of the 60-day hookup requirement? Pierson indi­ cated there would be flex­ ibility to deal with those problems. A question was asked about the costs of use. Rates for use would be $28 per month per unit, Pierson AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Years Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups said. He said a unit was defined as 200 gallons per day which is the amount of waste w ater directed into the system by a normal household. Other users are charged for the wastewater equivalent of household units. Pierson said other costs are involved in the sewer district. For each sewer connection, a $1,250 con­ nection fee will be due per each residential unit for treatment plant and sewage transportation cost. It is not proposed to have a connection fee for water, but a $2 debt service fee per unit per month may be implemented after the property has access to the water system. Construction is planned to start in fall of 2001 and the system is to be opera­ tional late in 2002. Some easements will be required, some for water easements cross-country and for sanitary sewer easements which are planned to follow the lay of the land. Services will be provided to the property line, with a lateral. If the property is vacant, pipe would be brought to the property, or an easement extended from a line running parallel to the property, Wilcox explained. Extension of public mains within properties will be the responsibility of the developer except for the cross-country routes. White covered some of the legal and financial as­ pects of the public hearing process. The Township Board will approve the special assessments possibly by the regular meeting March 21. Once approved, the board must mail out another notice within seven days stating the roll was confirmed and detailing the dollar amount of the assessment. Owners have a right to file a further appeal with the State Tax Tribunal, at a court in Lansing which hears issues on property tax issues and special assessments. "The cost of the two pro­ jects combined is in excess of $12 million, with the greater portion on water and the lesser portion on sewer," White said. This was a very large undertaking for the township, he said. "The township will have to go to the bond market to borrow $12 million to build this and needs to have a sure method of repayment. Special assessments provide a means of security for the township." "For a project like this, the annual payment of the bonds would be like the annual budget of the town­ ship. Money to repay the bonds must come from property benefited by the project, "White stated. He said this was a typical way for a township to plan a project like this. The per acreage assess­ ment method was chosen because of large tracts of vacant land involved. Proximity to the M-6 in­ terchange makes this an unusual circumstance, re­ quiring a different approach on the special assessments, White explained. Additional charges would be added at the time the property is developed. Connection for sewer would be $1250 per unit of special assessment. Water would not require an additional connection fee, on a homestead residential property. If sold for a commercial or industrial use. the property would be charged at a per acreage rate. A debt service charge of $2 per month per household would be added for water. This would help repay the bonds. The reason for the extra charges is the full cost of the project is not being as­ sessed. The full cost of $12 million is not covered by the special assessments which amounts to around $11,000,000, with about $1 million shortfall, because some areas not yet included in the district but expected to be in the future. The debt repayment for the shortfall should be covered by future assessments for properties coming into the system through growth, it was explained. The assessments will be paid over a 20-year period, billed on July 1 of each year beginning this year. Interest on the unpaid balance will be around seven percent, one percent higher than on the bond issue which has around 6 percent interest. White said. There will be an option to pay off the assessment before July 1 to remove any interest. It could also be paid down in the future to reduce the debt. The special assessment is a lien on the property, so that if not paid, it would be treated the same way as are delinquent property taxes. The waler assessment if paid now would be $4,520 per acre. Over 20 years, with annual payments of $226 (plus 7 percent inter­ est), the total amount paid by 2020 would be $7,525,80. Likewise the $3,670 sewer assessment paid over 20 years in $183 annual payments (plus 7 percent interest), would cost a total of $6,110. A financial assistance program offered by the State of Michigan to retired people over 65 and of household incomes less than $16,823, was explained briefly by White. Getty property must be annexed before sewer, water extension by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barbara Getty asked the Middleville Village Coun­ cil last Tuesday for per­ mission to put in sewer and water lines to property for sale on the corner of Main Street and Bender Roads. This property is part of the Getty estate, which the family is trying to sell so that it can meet its obliga­ tions to the village, includ­ ing a $46,000 payment due in July. Barbara Getty told the council that a well and septic system can not be put on the site since it is within 200 feet of utilities. Complicating this issue is that when her father, William Getty, previously sought annexation, it was denied by the county be­ cause several parcels along Main Street then would be left as "islands of township surrounded by village." Village President Lon Myers told Getty the council was willing to work with her, but would not approve utility exten­ sion until the property was annexed. It has been council pol­ icy not to allow utlility ex­ tension into non-village property even if property owners pay the double fees. The village will make the formal request for an­ nexation of properties along Main Street includ­ ing the Getty property at the March 27 meeting. The council hopes that if the Barry County Commis­ sion considers this in a timely fashion so that Getty can proceed with the property sale. In other business the council approved the change in zoning from C-2 highway commercial to R2 residential of 4 proper­ ties where the homeowners requested a change. Spring cleanup will be­ gin May 7. Sunset Waste Services received a $7300 contract to pick up the trash that week. Geoff Moffat reported that homeowners with unsightly trash on their property will be contacted to remind them of the spring clean up. Bids for paving the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail will be opened on March 28. Work should be com­ pleted on July 27. Moffat announced that the Middleville Rotary Club has pledged $15,000 to upgrade the gazebo pro­ posed for the trail head area. Middleville will be pair with Cedar Springs for Mayor Exchange Day. Cedar Springs officials will visit Middleville on May 15 and Middleville will travel to Cedar Springs on May 17. Russ Blough, director of public works, assured homeowners that it will take less than a week once the weather improves to correct problems from snow removal on front lawns within the village. The next meeting of the Middleville Village coun­ cil is March 27 at 7 p.m. Thornapple Area Parks & Rec. plans reported Members of the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission are working to establish a nest egg for future projects. Its first fund-raising ef­ fort is a shotgun start golf outing on May 12 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Anyone interested in sponsoring this event or providing prizes should call Bill Nesbitt at 7953509 The commission will be working with volunteers from the Barry County YMCA on a cleanup and fixup day April 21 at the Crane Road ball fields. The work will begin at 9 a m. and volunteers are welcome. The commission is work­ ing on plans for a summer softball and volleyball program as well. Commission member Susan Vlietstra will be de­ veloping a running event on the Paul Henry Thor­ napple Trail for Mid­ dleville Heritage Days. Information about the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission activities is available at the Middleville Village Hall at 795-3385 or Thor­ napple Township Hall at 795-7202. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 20. 2001/Page 15 Thornapple seeks plans for fire, ambulance site Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen told the Township Board March 12 that requests have been sent to archi­ tects for proposals on site plans and space needs for a future fire and ambu­ lance facility. Proposals are due by Friday, March 30, and will be reviewed by a commit­ tee of four members of the fire facilities committee, township emergency ser­ vices committee and members of the fire de­ partment. Also at last week's meeting, the Township Board will hold a budget hearing al 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, in the township hall Second District County Commissioner Jim French reported to the board that work has begun on re-ap­ portionment for representa­ tion on the County Board. The older section of Mt. Hope Cemetery will re­ ceive some tender loving care by members of the Middleville Lions Club. Members were given per­ mission to clean to old tombstones. The club has not decided whether to power wash or hand wash the stones. The board approved the request from Bruinsma Farms for their 72-acre parcel be placed under PAI 16. This request was approved by the Village of Middleville at its March 13 meeting. The next regular meet­ ing of the Township Board will be April 10 at 7 p.m. The Senior Parents organization is getting closer and closer to raising the money they need for a really fun post graduation party for this year's class. The organization passed an important milestone on March 2 when the winners of the two raffles were announced. Unfortunately, more fund raising efforts lie ahead. There is a sub sale going on until March 22. Senior parents have order forms or call Nancy Young at 795-7743. Here reserve police officers Jim. Ciluffo and Adam Teasdale guard the raffle slips with the help of sixth grader Tracy Lintz.. Winners of the 50/50 raffle winning an estimated $1000 each were Ann Busher and Jessica Norton. In the food raffle the first prize of a side of beef went to God's Kitchen. The other food winners were Nancy Ainslie and Nancy Venton who won the pork and the poultry package winners were Netty Betrick and Chuck Flora. record of sales and service. Denton earned the 2000 All-American Award, recog­ nizing him as one of the top agents in Michigan. The award indicates that he is a leader in sales and client ser­ vice, according to Larry Thomas, executive vice pres­ ident of Farm Bureau Insurance. “He is the kind of agent who does an outstanding job of servicing the community,” Thomas said. In addition, Denton quali­ fied to be a member of the Leaders for Life in 2001. Registration for the pre­ school classes held in the TK Learning Center begins Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the pre-school wing. For more information about the pre-school pro­ grams sponsored by the TK Community Education De­ partment, call 795-3397. AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) Athletes of the week Mali Ta-P wp W Thomapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Kilmartin, a freshman, finished sixth at state in the 103-pound weight class. Kilmartin was Caledonia's Varsity Wrestler of the Year for a season that he led the team with the most team points, was an OK Gold champi­ on and won 46 matches. Bowerman, a freshman, finished fourth in the Division 2 103-pound weight class at last week's individ­ ual state finals for wrestling in Detroit. Bowerman had a season record of 47-7 and won a 6-5 match over Hastings' Chad Fer­ guson at the state finals Caledonia High School Afhtetes JB HARRISON bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Representatives from the Gun Lake Band of the Potawatami tribe of Native Americans Wednesday, March 7 asked the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce for Local insurance agent honored Junior hockey Lynn Denton, local agent for Farm Bureau Insurance, tryouts slated has been named one of the company’s top agents of the for March 27 year for his outstanding Pre-school registration scheduled Two fund-raisers down, more to go Casino backers seek support for Bradley location of the Week Presented by: ns^e^. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Arto * 868-0050 <x 800-217-0712__________________ Tryouts for the 20012002 hockey season for Lowell/Caledonia Junior Varsity Ice Hockey will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Michigan National Ice Center, located on Patterson Road between Burton and 28th streets. Mike Hofert said, "We are looking for players interested in playing junior varsity hockey from the Caledonia and Middleville areas. Anyone who is going to be in the eighth through 11th grades next yea, and is interested, is welcome to come out and skate with us." Hofert said this is a feeder program for the high school varsity hockey team. People with questions can call Hofert at 8680946, or Jim Blair at 8976436. support of their plans for a casino/entertainment com­ plex in the area. They discussed the three locations they are consid­ ering for their new enter­ tainment complex — at the Dorr exit, the Wayland exit and the Bradley exit, all from the U.S. 131 ex­ pressway. According to Chamber President Barb Holoweiko, it appears that the Bradley location using the former Ampro industrial property is now the preferred location. The Gun Lake Chamber will be surveying its mem­ bers to see if there is sup­ port for the project. Some projections show that the host township (Wayland) will receive as much as $2 million a year. Holoweiko said the chamber knows that there are many issues surrounding the proposed casino, but wants local businesses to consider possible benefits. The chamber sees the casino as providing up to 2.000 jobs. It may also be a source of funds to allow the bike "people path" along Patterson Road to be com­ pleted after more than 20 years of effort and study. The chamber also dis­ cussed holding a boat flotilla this summer and reviewed Winterfest. The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 4. For more information about Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce activities, call 616-792-2219. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out Oh Issues Casinos bad for rural areas Dear editor: 1 am a 13-ycar-old eighth­ grader at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. 1 am writing about the debate of casinos on Indian reservations. I feel that the idea is only a good idea in or around large cities. It’s a bad idea because people move into small communities to get away from the big city life. People also don’t like that idea because people do not want their children around gambling. They also don’t want their kids learning about gambling from their community. Sincerely, Kathy Ulrich. Middleville American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE (Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville) *54 Now 10 New Model Homes Many on wooded garage lots Special on any model home purchased before April 15th, 2001 American Manufactured Living, Inc. For further information call CAROLE at... 616-891-2225 7447 Gallop • Caledonia, Ml �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 20. 2001 Dozen from area medal at state wrestling finals Middleville's Josh Bowerman works on scoring points against area foe. Hastings' Chad Ferguson, in a 103-pound weight class match at State. Caledonia’s Matt Kilmartin wrestled for a medal in the Division 2, 103-pound weight class at the State finals. DETROIT — Bill Ferris has always been "big” when it comes to sports, but he admits he always looked up to his older brother Rollie. "Since 1 was little, I always went to Rollie’s matches; always wanting to be in the spotlight," Ferris said. At Delton-Kellogg High School, Ferris qualified for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Individual Wrestling Finals in his first three years, but each time fell short of his career prep goal of a State title. Rollie won two State wrestling titles at DeltonKellogg and was an All­ Stater in football and track and field before for the Panthers before making an athletic name for himself at Central Michigan University. Bill Ferris wrestled his way into the finals this time in the Division 3, 275pound weight class, taking a 45-1 record into his championship match against Grand Rapids West Catholic's Dan Kliphuis. Two weeks ago at regionals, Ferris defeated Kliphuis at regionals 8-2, but it wasn’t the first time the two heavyweights had met on the mats. "I knew he was tough; he beat me last year at State," Ferris said. Ferris, also an All-Stater in football, won a 4-2 championship decision over Kliphuis Saturday at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, awarding him with his career goal. "It was definitely worth it; to come here (and) work hard." Ferris said following his title performance. "I feel good; I couldn’t be any better." Panther coach Aaron Tabor and brother Rollie called out instructions from his comer last Saturday. In practice, Ferris said they "worked the under hooks hard" and focused on activity. "Keep, pushing; working for stalling calls," Ferris explained. "Try to look alive. We pumped it up. Sprints and conditioning." Not only was Tabor and Rollie helping Ferris in his training, but so was his State placing teammates, David Overbeek and Gary Herbert, along with co­ wrestling and football coach Rob Heethuis. Neither Kliphuis nor Ferris scored in the first period and the second period also rolled on with neither grappler able to tally any points, but Ferris scored three points late in the second, and held on in the third for a 4-2 triumph. "This is great; I couldn't feel any better, Ferris said. Heethuis said Ferris had one goal and one goal only. "His goal was to win a State championship; he was very single-minded when it came to that one," Heethuis said. "He was 30 pounds bigger this year; he was the best he's ever been and it showed." Ferris (46-1) was not the only area wrestler to place at State, as 11 others from Caledonia, Delton-Kellogg, Hastings, Lakewood, Middleville and Maple Valley also earned special honors. Lakewood's Phil Plowman (32-4) wrestled in the Division II 125-pound weight class championship. Plowman lost a tough 6-5 decision to Lapeer West's Jason Fellows and finished second. "When I shot on him; he just locked on my ankles," Plowman said. Like Ferris, Plowman is Brett Vernon was one of many area prep wrestlers who earned medals from their trip to the Joe Louis Arena. no stranger to the State finals. The senior finished fifth at ’State as a sophomore and third as a junior. To prepare for this year's championship run, Plowman said he studied the competition, "knowing the strengths and weaknesses of each wrestler I wrestled." This is the last year that the state finals will be held at Joe Louis, the home of the Detroit Red Wings. For the 2002 event, the MHSAA finals will move to The Palace in Auburn Hills, the home of the Detroit Pistons. Plowman said of Joe Louis, "it's gotten more organized each year." Plowman's work in the individual finals capped off a season that included an appearance by his Lakewood Viking wrestling team in the Division II Final Four finals held at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena the weekend before. The Vikings wound up 28-1 and were 27-0 entering its State semifinal match against Lowell. Facing solid competition along the way was a bonus according to Plowman. "It helped a lot," Plowman said. "The tougher kids you wrestle during the season, the tougher you become." And Plowman, like many wrestlers in Detroit in the three-day finals gave it everything he had. "You try to give it your best," Plowman explained. Plowman’s Viking teammate Tony Harmer (445) placed third in Division 2 in the 152-pound weight class. Harmer's final decision in Detroit was a 12-8 victory over Portage Northern's Ryan Richards in the consolation finals. A teammate of Ferris’, David Overbeek, finished fourth in the Division 3, 189-pound weight class. Overbeek (39-4) pulled out a narrow 5-4 win in his final match. Barry County also had two other mat men who were fourth in their respective classes, Maple Valley's Randy Silsbee and Middleville's Josh Bowerman. Silsbee (45-6) said he saved his best wrestling for when it mattered most. "I finally started wrestling the way I should," Silsbee said. "I started moving a lot better; the adjustments we made in the last couple of weeks helped." Silsbee said since the season began, his goal was to place in the top four at State. M ission accomplished. "I just got better and better as I went along," Continued next page CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/March 20. 2001/Page 17 Caledonia FFA brings home state awards From previous page Silsbee exclaimed. "I’m just happy 4hat I finished in the top four.” Silsbee gave special praise to his coaches, Chris Ricketts and Tony Wawiernia. Wawiernia has helped Silsbee with his wrestling ever since he was in the third grade. Bowerman (47-7) was fourth in the Division 2, 103-pound weight class. He defeated Hastings' Chad Ferguson in a close 6-5 decision to reach his goal. "My goal for here was to make it to the top four... I made that goal," Bowerman said. "I'm very happy." Bowerman, a freshman, admits that he was a bit nervous in his first match Thursday, but was able to relax more by the time Friday rolled along. Bowerman and Ferguson have met many times on the mats, but their State encounter may be the best of them all. Ferguson (45-7), also a freshman, placed fifth at 103 by scoring a 7-6 victory over Coldwater’s Nick Longstreet in his last match. Ferguson set the school record for most wins by a freshman wrestler this year. Gary Herbert (35-14), a third wrestler from DeltonKellogg, placed eighth at 130 winning his first two matches of the Joe Louis event. A pair of Lakewood wrestlers, Ryan Terry (4016) and Corey Meyers (37- Pat McKeown visited Detroit and took part in the Division 2, 125-pound weight class tournament. 12), also grappled for eighth place medals at Joe Louis. Terry finished eighth in the 145-pound weight class in Division 2, while Meyers managed an eighth place finish in the 215-pound weight class. Lakewood had a school­ record seven wrestlers at the State finals and four from that class mcdaled. Middleville's Brett Vernon (39-11) also fared in well in the Division 2, 215-pound weight class by finishing sixth. Vernon won a 4-2 decision over Meyers in the tournament, but still felt he could have done more at the finals. Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman congratulates his 215-pound wrestler, Brett Vernon. "I thought that I could have done a little bit better (but) I have next year," Vernon said. And what about Vernon's area battle against Meyers. "It was only the second time (we have met); I beat him in the finals at Hastings (the L.H. Lamb Tournament)," Vernon said. "I knew I could beat him; I knew what moves he had." Vernon's thoughts on Joe Louis? "It was a long tournament, (but) it was fine here," Vernon said. Caledonia freshman Matt Kilmartin finished eighth in the Division 2, 103-pound weight class. Kilmartin, the Scots' Varsity Wrestler of the Year (the first freshman ever to earn this honor with the program), had 46 wins during the season, led the squad with the most team points and was an O-K Gold Conference champion. He also led the team with the most initial takedowns and earned first place honors at Greenville, Caledonia, Maple Valley, Rogers and Hopkins. The wrestlers weren't the only area stars taking the spotlight at Joe Louis. Megan Gillfillan, a 18-yearold senior at DeltonKellogg, sang the national anthem before Saturday's championship matches thanks to some help from the school’s athletic director Mike Garvey. Gillfillan has sung at Battle Creek Battle Cat baseball games and at Panther athletic events just to name a few of her gigs. She plans to attend college, major in voice and maybe try her voice in a professional singing career afterward. "If I get discovered," Gillfillan said. Other area wrestlers who qualified for State included Hastings' Mike Case (Division 2, 145-pound weight class) and Jake Friddle (171-pound weight class). Lakewood's Ben Best (Division 2, 135-pound weight class). Tommy Pelt (140-pound weight class) and Greg Seeber (112-pound weight class), Maple Valley's Jeff Rhoades (Division 4, 152-pound weight class) and Middleville's Pat McKeown (Division 2, 125-pound weight class). bv Ruth Zacharv state level events. Staff Writer The Agricultural Forum Caledonia students com­ team of Maygan Post, peted successfully at the chairperson. Marcie Cran­ State FFA Convention to dall. Kelly Goodwin. Tony bring home a combination Governal. and Justin of honors and awards. Workman took first place at Twenty Five members of the district and at regional FFA from Caledonia went levels, and earned a gold to the convention at award in the state finals Michigan State University Tuesday. March 6. March 5-7. The Greenhand Conduct The State FFA Degree of Meetings team of Katie was presented to Sarah Meyer, Jordan Sheely. Lacy Ayriss, Marcie Crandall, Langkamp, Kevin Tollen, Tollen Ebbens, Kelly Michael Cancc, Brian Goodwin. Tony Govemal. Hawkins and Stephanie Ashley Kooiman. Maygan Sacha also took a gold Post and Justin Workman, award in their respective based on four years of par­ state finals on Tuesday. ticipation in leadership and Star Haldaman took a sil­ skills contests, supervised ver award in Prepared Public experience programs, and Speaking in preliminary local, regional, state and na­ competition the first day. tional FFA events. The Delegates Dirk VandeState FFA Degree is the bunte and Jenny Workman highest award given to ac­ represented the chapter at all tive members by the Michi­ six sessions over the threcgan Association of FFA. day convention. On Monday evening, March 5, Bobbi Meyer, Seth Temple, Tyler Swimming lesson Gamelin and Jake Klapmust all received the Outstanding registration Junior award sponsored by begins March 22 Alpha Gamma Rho frater­ nity and Sigma Alpha soror­ The Community Educa­ ity. Both organizations are tion Department has, professional associations for scheduled swimming college students preparing lessons for residents of the for careers in the agricultural Thornapplc Kellogg School industry. The award is given District on Monday and to FFA members in their Wednesday evenings third year to recognize par­ beginning April 16. ticipation in leadership ac­ Classes end May 9. tivities, chapter projects and A class fee of $20 is for supervised experience pro­ eight pool visits and is due grams. at registration. Marcie Crandall, Tollen Walk-in registrations Ebbens and Ashley begin at 8:30 a m. Thurs­ Kooiman each received a day, March 22, in the new certificate to recognize their Community Education of­ academic achievements fice at 507 W. Main St. in while in high school. the TK Learning Center. Thirteen Caledonia FFA Phone registrations begin al members advanced through 9 a m. by calling 795-3397. both district and regional Out-of-district residents competition in leadership may call after March 29 to contests to take part in the check on space availabiity. A Hidden Jewel... BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Hastings Country Club 1550 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-2992 • Currently Accepting New Members • Tournaments • League Play • Social Events Company Outings • Banquet Facilities �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Marcti 20. 2001 Preschoolers enjoy day of bowling Preschool teacher JoAnn Law helps Amy Cutlip Tiffany Dykema helps Megan Dykema Megan Genther starts her ball rolling Scots, Beckett awarded *5 Caledonia High School's girls skiing team was named All-Academic by the Ski Coaches Association. The Lady Scots managed a 3.3 grade point average during the 2000-2001 season. Other B-C-D girls teams that achieved the honor were Bloomfield Hills Andover (3.77), Benzie Central (3.76), East Jordan (3.57), Boyne City (3.37), Detroit Country Day (3.33), East Grand Rapids (3.29), Iron Mountain (3.18), Traverse City (3.14), Traverse City (3.14) and Petoskey (3.05). Rebecca Beckett, a member of the Caledonia squad, was named to the All-State team in B-C-D. The team was selected by the Michigan Ski Coaches Association on March 18. Jake Benjamin rolled his ball with lots of power 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 98 Pontiac Bonneville SE 32,000 miles, leather, loaded. 27,000 miles, buckets, Cd, spoiler *14,995 *14,495 98 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4x4 95 Buick Riviera 4 door, leather, loaded 78.000 miles, leather, sunroof, loaded *14,995 *9,995 95 Buick Century Custom 76k miles. V-6. automatic......................... 98 Buick LeSabre Limited 23k miles, leather...................................... 97 Volkswagen Jetta GT 55k miles, automatic, air. cassette........... 97 Chevy Cavalier 80k miles. Automatic. air CAVIN M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla • Chevrolet Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 Deb Lince helps Jillian Stenman with the bowling ball as the Coop preschooler enjoys a trip to the Middle Villa Lanes. Spring break soccer skills camp offered The Soccer SPOT/Great Lakes Academy will be offering a Spring Break Skills soccer day camp April 2-4 at the Soccer Spot located in Holland and Grand Rapids. Half day (9 a.m.-noon) and full day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) sessions are available. Cost per child is $60 for a full day session (9 a.m.-3 p.m. all three days) and $40 for a half day session (9 a.m.-noon all three days). The Soccer Spot/GLSA camps offer a complete soccer day camp experience for kids ages 6-18 for all skill level of soccer players. Accomplished college players and coaches who run camps/youth instructional classes all year. For a registration form, or more information, call the Soccer Spot in Holland at (616) 393-7768 or Soccer Spot in Grand Rapids at (616) 464-1000. Further information can also be found at www.soccerspot.net. Jessica Quick celebrates hitting the pins l&URPHY IWl ■■■■■CTIIIfi Any Make • Any Model New or Used 7175 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-698-2150 Fax 616-698-2160 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 20. 2001/Page 19 Scot wrestling team hand out awards The Caledonia High School wrestling program recently held its banquet. Here is some information on the Scots’ season and awards that were handed out the event. Varsity Wrestler of the Year: Freshman Matt Kilmartin. Kilmartin set a school record with 46 wins by a freshman, led the team with the most initial takedowns, was an O-K Gold Conference weight class champion and finished eighth in the Division 2. 103-pound weight class at the State finals. Five freshman earned varsity letters this year for the Scots, Kilmartin, Ryan Dykhouse (28 varsity wins), Angel Castillo, Chad Sevensma and Frank D’amico. Most Improved Varsity Wrestler: Matt Pifcr Most Improved JV Wrestler: Rich McCarty. Caledonia’s team finished the season with a 19-12 record and were 4-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. Nine of the 12 Scot mat men earned medals at the conference tournament. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Automotive '86 GMC SIERRA: A/C, pw/pl, tilt, 350 V-8, tow package. Fiberglass cap, sol­ id truck, SI ,500 obo. (616)948-3632 APARTMENT FOR RENT: Alto/Lowell schools. Large 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, in the country—big woods, ready now, $685 + utilities. (616)891-1840 Business Senices For Sale ALL PHASES OF constuc tion/remodeling Garages, decks, windows, doors, etc... Rich Lyons Construction (616)765-9901. ARE YOU TIRED of the ris­ ing cost of heating fuel? HEATMORE outside wood furnaces gives you a choice. Call your authorized dealer, Roger's Plumbing Heating & Cooling, (616)694-4673. BLEAM EAVESTROUGH1NG Seamless gutter. 32 Colors Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL. HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area Call Brian, (616)374-4338. CRAFT SUPPLIES: QUITING business after 15 years. Tons of fabric, lace, ribbon, yam and lots of misc. craft supplies. Also, some new crafts including Easter Bun­ nies. Alto area. Call to stop by, (616)868-6828 Help Wanted AMERICA'S #1 HOME­ BUILDER: Michigan's larg­ est retailer of affordable homes is searching for addi­ tional sales professionals. We operate 16 sales locations in the state and have posi­ tions available in your area. Salary, bonus, 401K, plus the best commission package in the industry. Prior sales ex­ perience a must, industry specific training supplied. First year min. earnings $45,000 with potential of 3 times that, if you are a top producer. Call Steve Rivas at 800-837-9740, or fax your re­ sume to 616-837-6375. DRIVER FOR LEAD dump truck, and heavy equipment operator, must have a Class A CDL and good driving re­ cord, phone, 616-698-8140 or 616-698-8659 evenings. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 FOR SALE: 1999 mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Call for details, (616)7958732. REPO. MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 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(616)628-2056 days or I will have 2 openings Mon­ our #1 sales professional in (616)624-6215 evenings. 2001, and it's yours. We are day, April2nd - Friday April 6th only. Location Caledonia Michigan’s largest retailer of Mobile Homes on Alaska Avenue between Champion homes, America's 100th & 108th Street. Cal! #1 Homebuilder. We operate FIRST TIME HOME buy All real etuie adveniung in this newtAunt Bonnie (616)891-8847. 16 sales centers across the ers. We represent several paper it iub|ed to rhe Fair Housing Art Hours 6am-5.30pm. state, representing 15 manu­ banks, they are eager to sell and the Michigan Civil Righii Act facturers. Prior sales experi­ which collectively make it illegal to MDG410092132. ence a must, industry specif­ homes they have repos­ advertiM "any preference, hrtutatirx. or ditcfimtnalKxi baaed on race, color, reli­ ic training supplied. First sessed. No application fee if For Rent gion. tea. handicap, familial (talus, you mention this ad, 1-800year earnings $45,000 with national origin, age or martial status, or 672-9604 an intention, io tuaka any such prefer MIDDLEVILLE AREA: 2 potential of 3 times that, if ence. limitation or discrimination.'* you are a top producer. Call bedroom mobile home, no Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal pets. Stove & refrigerator, Steve Rivas at 800-837-9740, custodians, pregnant women and people $500 + deposit (616)891-8457 or fax your resume to 616securing custody of children under 18. 837-6375. This newspaper will not knowingly ncccpl any advertising for real estate THORN-BARRY APART­ which is in violation of the law. Our at readers arc hereby informed that all MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, TWO POSITIONS WILL BE dwellings advertised in this newspaper Middleville. 2 bedroom OPEN AT DUTTON DAIRY are available on an equal opportunity DELIGHT FOR THE apartments starting at $595. basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. Brand new units available! SPRING AND SUMMER. The HUD toll free telephone number For immediate occupancy. PART TIME/FULL TIMEfor the hearing impaired is 1-800-927Please call, (616)795-3889 to UP TO 5 EVENINGS PER WEEK INCLUDING ONE schedule an appointment. SATURDAY EVERY THIRD WEEK. MUST BE 18 YRS OR OLDER. IDEAL FOR COL­ LEGE STUDENT SEEKING SUMMER WORK. PLEASE RING SIZE APPLY AT 3371 68TH STREET SE OR SEND RE­ REESE’S CUP RESTAURANT SUME. PACKAGING/LINE CO­ ORDINATOR - to $14 00 hour + benefits, (2) shifts, major local plants, entry* lev­ el, 616-949-2424 JOBLINE FEE Real Estate MIDDLEVILLE - $78,000. Very nice bungalow with 2 LOSE WEIGHT NOW. car garage and extra large FAST, SAFE, EASY DR. storage shed. Call Vince RECOMMENDED. CALL Meanev, RE/MAX, cell 8136824. BECKI (616)721-8804 CELEBRATING OUR 3rd ANNIVERSARY APRIL 7... Make reservations now for early or late seating Live entertainment by the Qrand River Blues Cats jo w i O\O( )\ s We will be closed 111 M I \\ I Ml KU March 26, 27 & 28 for a Conoony Break -A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, Visit us at www.rcstauranl.com STOP IN FOR YOUR DAILY SMILE Marathon FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 2K0H (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 YOU WANT QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES when you buy printing. Call JAd Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph 9459554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings PRINGLES Assorted Regular, Right, Ridges or Cheez-ums 14 oz. . 1J Pay Day, Hershey's Milk or Almond. Cara me I Io, Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Mounds or Reese’s Nut Rageous NABISCO mfei COMBOS Cheddar Cheese. Nacho Cheese or Pizzeria Pretzel, Pepperoni Pizza, or Cheddar Cheese Crackers 2/S3 The Original NOBODY’S FAULT Reunion Tour March 23rd & 24th at the Family Tavern J /* r $25 99 Marlboros—BLOWOOT SALE BASIC—$23.99+tax -cartons- •«J*-7-7+,ax Ben & Jerry’s 2 pts/$ Kilamey 24-oz. $4.99+?a 6-pk.Pepsi $2.99 ♦tax & deposit & deposit in downtown Caledonia Ploying - 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Doors open @ 8:oo p.m. $2.00 Cover Charge after 9:00 p.m. BIC BAGS Ritz Bits with cheese or peanut butter, Nutter Butter Butter Bites, Teddy Grahams, Mini Chips Ahoy. Cheese Nips or Mini Oreos, 3.3.25-oz. (PRE PRICED 99<) * $7.99+tax & deposit Through March 30, 2001 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • 891-0488 �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 20. 2001 Real Estate For the Real World Formerly GARBOW CALEDONIA • 640 Emmons • 891-8980 REALTY, INC. 44TH STREET SE 538-8620 • EMBASSY DR. 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To join our Caledonia office and learn more about a rewarding career in real estate, call: Tom Garbow at 891-8980. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE IB-nn& Ki » fl « W i'i - a! ’ jjjflWTl 6364 Riverside 1ji. Thornapplr River Fnmlagr: Over 1200 ft on the over and 11-1/2 wooded seres Thu exception*! J bedroom. 2 nory offers • den or 4th bedroom, cathedra! entry, for­ mal dining room, wood Doors, oak cabi­ nets. family room with fireplace, and dou­ ble slider io J tier desk Ptxed at $ <24.900 Professionally appraised at $351,000. An outstanding opportunity!! Cali Tom Garbow 891-IMMf. NMMMM5. 10205 South Ridge Caledonia: Great new 2 story home on 2 acres in a desirable Caledonia development. Home features 3 bedrooms. 2* baths, formal dining room, and a daylight lower level for expansion $199,000. Cali Tom Garbow 8918980, 868-0045 or Jim Newhof 891-8980. 891-9369. ML* 6.. wu hi m j » _ _ 10179 South Ridge . Caledonia Schools: Beautiful newly constructed 2 story on a 2 acre lot. Still time to pick your own: flooring, carpet and colors! See it today! $199,900. Call Tom Garbow 891-8980, 868-0045. q 1 1 ...____ _ 803 142nd Ave. SE 3051 Kenyon Lane Southeast: 3 bedroom. 2 bath home with Lakefront and acreage. A horse lovers dream with tack room and pole bam. Home is like new! A must see! $198,500. Call Joe Wenger 891-8980, 868-0136. 8345 Prairie View SE 11175 Garbow Rd. 9074 Glengarry Ct. 9727 68th St. SE Caledonia Schools: New walk­ Beautiful 5 acres tn Middleville Here’s a hot one! Home offers: 3 bedrooms. 2+ baths, over 1500 SF, 3 sliders, newer oak kitchen, central air. appliances included. Great location! Sellers want offers! $177,900. Call Kathy Benton 891-8980, 262- 3965. Newly constructed 2 story near Caledonia Schools in Glen Valley estates offers: 3 bedrooms with an additional 4th bedroom/bonus room. 2-1/2 baths, and hardwood floor in foyer. $169,900. Call Laura Martin 891-8980, 891-7619. Caledonia: Contemporary 2 story with an open foyer, 2 bedrooms, possibly 3 bed­ rooms, 1-1/2 baths, open kitchen with breakfast nook, and living room with fireplace. Joe Wenger 891-8980, 8680136. out ranch featuring: 1450 SF on main floor, 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, great room, kitchen/dintng area, main floor utility, all on 2 acres. $179,900. Call Tom Garbow 891-8980, 868-0045. 228 Oakley NE 195 56th St. SH Northeast: Duplex with over Southwest: Charming, updat­ 2700 SF of living space. Could ed home on a large lot. Home features: hot tub. sauna, and a 24x48 garage. A must see! Seller motivated. $114,900. Call Kathy Benton 8918980. 262-3965. easily be turned into an excel­ lent single family. Spacious attic could be used as an additional bedroonVoffice $99,900. Cail Dan Men 891-8980. 262-5719. 5820 100th St. SE Caledonia Schools: Ranch home featuring: 2250 total SF finished. 4 bedrooms. 2 baths, ficldstone fireplace. 4 season porch. 2 coun­ try acres, ami underground sprin­ kling. Must GET INSIDE io appreciate! $194,500. Call Tom Garbow 891-8980, 868-0045. 'H / 2":ii’ • is w aW’ix Wayland: 4+ bedroom walkout ranch with a patio, porch, and deck. In a country setting on 3.86 acres, and in excellent condition. A must see! Price reduced below appraised value. $184,900 Call Rich McConnon 891-8980. 6986949. 3614 76th St. SE Caledonia Schools: 4 bedroom. 2-1/2 bath ranch with profession­ al interior design, extensive land­ scaping. in-law apartment in fin­ ished walkout basement, huge private lot. A totally magnificent home. $199,900. Call Joe Wenger 891-8980, 868-0136. 6102 N. Costner Ct. Caledonia Schools: New con­ struction ranch style home with 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 baths, main floor master suite, vaulted ceiling in great room, and a fireplace. Conveniently located nesr Emmons Lake Elementary $204,900. Call Laura Martin 891-8980.891-7619. 6826 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Kentwood Schools: 4 bedroom walkout ranch on a 2 acre lot with mature shade trees. Home has hot waler heat, large rec room, appliances included. $149,900 Call Rich McConnon 6949. 891-8980, 9104 Glengarry 9064 Glengarry Caledonia Schools: New con­ struction ranch style home .with cathedral ceilings in great room, possible 900 SF additional in day­ light basement Great location Close to schools and shopping $157,900 Cail Laura Martin 891-8980. 891-7619. Caledonia Schools: New con­ struction. Great location. Close to schools and shopping. Future 860 SF in full walkout base ment and roughed in for addi­ tional bath. $147,900. Cail Laura Martin 891-8980, 8917619. 698- BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE IN THESE PRIME CALEDONIA COMMUNITIES Prairie View Estates One and a half to two acre building sites avail­ able. Prices range from $32,500 - $37,500. Call Tom Garbow 891-8980. 868-0045. Clarkland Estates South Ridge Building Sites Quality 2 acre sites Builder approved Competitnelv paced from $35,000 $45,000 Call Tom Garbow 891-8980. 868-4MM5. One and a half acre picturesque, wooded, build­ ing sites. Prices range from $50,000 - $55,000. Call Tom Garbow 891-8980, 868-0045. Very desirable area in a warm friendly community Located within walking distance to parks, schools, and shopping Quality constructed affordable housing Cali Tom Garbow 891-8980, 868-0045. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-03-27.pdf 6d66d4dc1cb3c43399a74c0c2eb60260 PDF Text Text CHS teens, senior citizens team up to help orphanage Tricia Miedema, Blanche Snyder, Emily Schulte, Irvin Rodgers and Julie Wicks stand behind one of the recently finished creations. by Ruth Zachary Nate Vanderlaan and Kyle Funk work on a quilt while talking with Lorrine Wormmeester and Dorothy Martin. Staff Writer A service learning pro­ ject organized through Caledonia High School TK NHS inducts 64 new members by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society inducted 64 new members Thursday, March 22, in a solemn and heartwarming ceremony. Advisor Jacqueline Mor­ gan welcomed the new members who will join the other 85 members in serv­ ing the high school and greater community. National Honor Society students have volunteered time for Heritage Days, helped the Thornapple Kellogg Education Associ­ ation with roadside cleanups, and collected Toys for Tots, among other endeavors. New members are se­ lected on the merit of their outstanding academic record and on their con­ cern for others, initiative, integrity, leadership skills and responsible attitude. This spring 51 senior NHS members will gradu­ ate with the class of 2001. Seniors inducted into the NHS last week were Stephen Czarnowski, Rachel Wert and Mateus Macelo. Juniors chosen were Randy Benedict, Chester Bohley, Michelle Bronsink, Enrique Dominguez, Kandace Heinz, Sarah Krikke, Peter Mathias, Benjamin McDuffee, Aaron Morley, Leandra Postema, Matthew Raetz, Brian VanderWerp, Justine and VanDommelen Veronika Villa. The sophomore in­ ductees included Ryan Anderson, Ashley Ballard, Chad Baragar, Craig Batdoff, Katherine Bedrick, Chet Berkimer, Angela Blood, Tim Brog, Joshua Dryer, Megan Dutcher, Janine Dykstra, Carolyn Ehmry, Leanne Etter, Samantha Fliearman and Mary-Elaine Foster. Other sophomores in­ ducted were Raymon Galle, Ashley Getty, Joey Guy, Desirae Henning, Christopher Howarth, Kara Hutchens, Joshua Kuipers, Ryan Lavich, Andrea Lon­ don, Katie Longstreet, Chelsea Matousek, David McAllister, Kyle McClure, Jamie McCormick, Maegan McKee and W. Patrick McKeown and Cary Middlebush. Also inducted were Tricia Nelson, Elise Nyland, Nicholas Otto, Lacey Pat­ terson, Jennifer Piccard, Robert Roush, Stephanie Simon, Latisha Smith, Jessica Stark, Zachary Tolan, Amanda VanderBosch, Rachel VanderMeer, Melody Welton and Emily Zoet. student services brought teens and senior citizens together to work on a pro­ ject to help an orphanage in Korea. Chechon Children’s Home will be the recipient of 92 quilts sewn during weekly Wednesday work meetings. Each of the child-sized quilts probably will be shared by two chil­ dren in the orphanage, once they arrive. Shirley Bestamon of Caledonia was friends with Jane White, an American missionary from Madison, Wise., who became direc­ tor of the institution. White brought children off the streets to a shelter she started in 1963 and has been there ever since. She is now age 65 and there are around 90 children in the home. Bestamon adopted a child, Kim Su Bestaman, from the orphanage several years ago. Though Korea no longer allows adoptions out of the country, the or­ phanage has continued, and recently has been li­ censed to keep children in school. The children stay in the home through high school, Bestamon ex­ plained. She has tried in various ways to help the effort, and became interested in the quilt making project. Dorothy Martin, her mother, grandmother of Kim Su, and one of the seniors, also has taken part in the project. The fresh­ man health students have been involved in making the quilts. The Korean children have to walk to school, a half hour walk in snowy and windy weather, similar to the climate in North Kentucky. The walk in­ cludes crossing a major highway. White would like to purchase a school bus for the school to transport the children. This would cost about $25,000 to $30,000. This is the second pro­ ject Bestamon is trying to promote. Lynn Prince’s English Class has been working on the bus project, and occasionally have as­ sisted with the quilts. For more information, call 891-8743. Help for orphanage photos continued on page 2 In This Issue... Wife’s testimony leads to husband1 s bind over Caledonia Township zoning ordinance revision ‘daunting’ • Special assessment district for sewer, water finalized Fitzsimmons Park gets boost from Caledonia The students inducted into the Thomapple Kellogg High School National Honor Sciety enjoy a few minutes in this past weeks spring like weather. The total of students in NHS now equals 149 with the induction of 64 students on March 22. Twp. �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 27, 2001 Help for orphanage, continued from front page New textbooks being considered by TK board The four new semester length courses in the En­ glish department will need at least one new textbook. The department is rec­ ommending the new text­ book "The Stage and the School" for the Theater/Dramatic Arts 1 class for sophomores, juniors and seniors. The book can be re­ viewed at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library. The board will consider it for adop­ tion at the April 16 meet­ ing. This class is for stu­ dents who are interested in drama and producing the­ atrical performances. Students who take Speech Communication I and II will use the text­ book "Speech for Effective Communication," which was approved for a class no longer being offered. The new creative writing class will use a publica­ Kyle McKeown Rotary Student of the Month Tim Shaw, science instruc­ tor at Thornapplc Kellogg High School nominated Kyle McKeown senior Kyle McKeown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Debra McKeown of Middle­ ville, as Rotary Student of the Month for february. McKeown was nominated “for this willingness and skill at being a leader.” He is active in Student Council as the treasurer, is involved in the National Honor Society program, is a member of the Middleville United Metho­ dist Church, and coaches for youth freestyle wrestling. “Kyle is a serious and gift­ ed student possessing an uncanny ability to stay posi­ tive even when the going becomes difficult,” Shaw said. “He is well liked equal­ ly by staff and students and treats others with respect and with dignity. In classes, his peers look upon Kyle as a voice of reason.” Future plans include an accountancy major at Michigan State University. Hair • Massac • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 MAI.N ATTRACTION 616.891.HAIR (4247) tion called "Teen Ink." Sophomores, juniors and seniors with more physi­ cally oriented interests, but who don’t consider themselves "jocks." can choose a new course fo­ cusing on lifetime sport and activity. The class will teach students to maintain a healthy lifestyle with various lifelong physical activities. Spring break hours at TK library and administration Students and many staff members will be enjoying a spring break respite during the week of April 2-6. The administration and public library will have special hours during the week. The administration building will be open from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. The hours for spring break April 2-7 for the Thornapple Kellogg school and community library are much different than usual. On Monday, April 2, Wednesday, April 4 and Friday, April 6, the library will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Tuesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 5, the library will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat­ urday, March 31, and will be closed on Saturday, April 7. Regular hours resume on Monday, April 9for both the administration, individual schools and the library. For information about Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library hours and services, call 7955434. : Caledonia Community vfy Preschool M ; Pre-school registration begins April 9, 2001 Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001 Three-day class: $320 for 45 classes Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001 Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes A non-refundable $35 deposit is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information. phS pft Lorrine Wormmeester, Jose Nickels and Dorothy Martin catch up on the latest news while thev work. Lois Rodgers, June Huyser and Tara Heerspink pin filling to fabric backing in the process of makino another ouilt. Teens and senior citizens work together in a project making quilts for a Korean orphanage. The child-sized quilts totaled 93. �The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/March 27. 2001/Page 3 Local teenagers injured in rollover accident Verda M. Wyma GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Verda M. Wyma, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001 in Middleville She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Wyma and brother. Melbome Salisbury Verda loved roses and working in her flower gar­ den. She retired from Old Kent Bank, Plainfield branch after 25 years of ser­ vice. Surviving are her two sons, Chaplain Gerry (Kathy) Wyma of Grand Ledge, and Rick (Melanie) Wyma of Alto; seven grand­ children. Carrie (Howard) Dashner. Torrey (Naialie) Wyma. Amity (Aaron) Zenz. Michelle (Dale) Kidder. Kimberly and fiancee Tom SchichteL Lindsey, and Ricky Wyma; eight great grandchildren; daughter-in-law. Paulette (Gary) De Haan; brother and sisters. Velma (Eugene) King. Darwin “Red” (Marylin) Salisbury; and Vonda (Roger) Kraak; sis­ ters-in-law, Marjorie (James) Sanders and Mary Salisbury, and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the Reyers North Valley Chapel. 2815 Fuller Ave . N.E. at Three Mile Rd., with the Rev Jack Seberry officiating. Interment was in Fairplains Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association or to the Religious Library at the Ionia Maximum Security- Facility in care of Gerry Wyma for the min­ istry of the Level Six Prisoners. Arrangements were made by Reyers North Valley Chapel. Beryl S. Purdum HASTINGS - Mrs Beryl S. Purdum, age 92, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, died Wednesday. March 21, 2001 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Purdum was born on in June 19, 1908 the Wcyerhauser. Wi, daughter of Samuel and Blanche (Bredeson) Funk. She was raised in Wisconsin and attended schools there. HASTINGS 4 1 ISO 535 She was married to Wilbur Purdum on Feb. 24, 1926 and he died May 17, 1987. They moved to the Middleville. MI area in 1954. where she lived until moving to Hastings in 1999. Mrs Purdum is survived by sons. Samuel (Catherine) Purdum of Zephyrhills, FL, Wilbur (Beryl) Purdum of Meeker, CO, Charles (Gladys) Purdum of Hastings, Harvey (Gloria) Purdum of Braunsville. TX; daughters. Bonnie (Richard) Heizler of Phillips, WL Phyllis (Allen) Peters of Lansing; 32 grandchildren; 99 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents, husband, sons, Frederick and Marlitte Purdum. Memorial services were held Saturday. March 24, 2001 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. ML Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare Activities Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Hastings State Police Post investigated a one car rollover crash on Sunday. March 25. The crash occurred on Green Lake Road. Just east of Patterson Road in Yankee Springs Township All four occupants of the car were injured when the roof of the 1992 Ford Explorer hit a large tree on the south side of Green Lake Road after sliding on its side. Ashley Getty. 16. was driving east on Green Lake Road when she lost control due to icy road conditions. The State Police investigat­ ing revealed that the driver was not traveling at a high rate of speed when she lost control. The vehicle started slid­ ing, rotated clockwise and tipped onto the driver's side before hitting the tree. David Fogg, age 16 of Wayland, was trapped inside the vehicle. After Thomapple Fire Department personnel cut him free he was flown by Aeromed to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He is listed in stable con-dition. Getty. Angela Feirick, age 16 of Middleville, and Blake Carter. 16 of Wav land, w ere all taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. They are listed in stable condition. All occupants of the Explorer were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The Thomapple Fire Department. Thornapple EMS and the Barry County Sheriff* s Department assist­ ed at the scene. tyuie /I TKeatA'iiat. tya On y&teuei A gift to the Barry Community Foun­ dation is used to help fund activities throughout our county in the name of the person you designate. 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LaLeche League is a non-sectarian. non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Span­ ish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville. Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially are four topics, with one being presented each month. choices, including avoid­ ing dnrgs. alcohol and to­ bacco. There will be fun. games, and laughter. The STAND students hope the children who come will have a good time and be­ gin to learn to act respon­ sibly as well. For more information about STAND, call advisor Nancy Young at 795-7743. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. . .10:45 a.m. 6:00 p m Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9.30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”4 C/ttw/t w wA a caring heart for our coutmuntn and the world Sunday Worship 9 30am & 6 00pm (Child & Adult < During the School Year) Rev. R Scott Greenway. Pastor Linelie SprtL. Youth Leader Al Tierney er. Community Calling Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONLX UNITED METHODIST 4- March 25 Fourth Sunday tn Lent: Joshua 5 9-15 (The L'rJ proxidcsl. Luke 15 1-32 (huaNes concemmg the Father i Sermon Topic T he Jourae* to Jerusalem: "The Wa> of the Father* Choir Anthem "I Will Sieg of My Redeemer” \\ orship Sen ice IU 30 a m Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev \orman Kohns 616-891-816" 250 Vine Strcd • Church Office 616^91^669 Fax S91-«t4S uwu cafakrndumc ceg This month’s topic will be "The Family and the Breastfed Baby." All women who are breastfeeding or are preg­ nant and interested in Breastfeeding are wel­ come to attend the meet­ ings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy*, childbirth, child development and nu­ trition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCII Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10 00 a in (Jr. Church N Nursery available ) Currently meeting at Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 01 (>-891 0281 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 M M U k I 1 Y CHURCH a place to belong. a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ....................... 10:30 a m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings..................... 891-0576 Meeting at the Oom Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Chris Lage. Worship leader Denny Houma Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Vtsrt our web site www bnghtvOe org /"’9:3O'X 1 Redeemer f Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America AM Worship, 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family ^Night Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God s love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M 37, north of Middles ilk- • 795 9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto Sunday School............................................. 9.45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a in Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p in Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 pin. Word of Life Clubs ..................6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.in. & 11 Sunday School for All Ages .................. 9 45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday ........... 6:30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 a m a m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 )() a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 968-0191 wwh lakesidccommunitY org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave p.m. Church School, Sunday p.m p.m p.m. Praise Singing KAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAS KNOKK. Asvculc Pastor 891-8028 • e-mail: leigltton9iserv.net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship Sunday School . Adult Bible Class . 930 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m 9 45 a m 10 50 a m Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p rn Pastor James Dodds 6I6-5J8-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 ID Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Church (616) 795-2391 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke • Pastor David /.iehr Office WI-86U • Church 891-8688 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ^^5 ttlje TEimc vILziTletljoliigt CCIjiircT) Ret E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rzv P AJjnss PKdiz 891 -8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West M-179 iC'Kad Naandn Road) Ml 49MS • Meeting you, your friends, and your family r ight where you nt at through Rrioam Merges DynantKMusK Qualm Chdd Carc and Programs 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School.. 10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship Midcflevtiie Sunday School Miaaievdle Morning Worship ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville 8c Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all services. Programs for ail ages For more informal ion (616) 891-8119 <*w (faui Cumumady Campm fai fihaoAf wad Srnnce 9 45 a m 11 00 am Rev Lee Zach man Rev. Royle Batlard, Pastor ______________ Phone 868-6437______________ idz/e. .. 9 30 a m Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wh Ave at 84th St • 89L866 * The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School xnaa/ School 9 30 am Sunooy Morrung Womp 10 JO am Meenng at chapei on Whtneyv«e Ave Sjfxwv Evenng Woahp 6 00 p m wea tAdwee* Proye 8 Sde Study 7 00 p m ’’'omosXr. Basr a Pcsta ____ wneneyv«eobe org �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML'March 27. 2001/Page 5 Stein-Ranger exchange vows Gina M. Stein and Rod­ ney P. Ranger were mar­ ried at St. Francis Church in Traverse City Oct. 14 by the Rev. James Gardiner. Parents of the bride are Gerald and Regina Stein of Middleville and Paul and Nan Ranger of Flush­ ing. The groom, who holds a master of physical therapy degree from the University of Michigan, is a physical therapist at Northwoods Physical Therapy in Tra­ verse City. The bride is working on her master’s degree in business admin­ istration through Central Michigan University. Maid of honor was Molly Brady, a friend, of Oxford. Bridesmaids were Julie Ravitch, Ruth Williams and Erin Warner, all of Traverse City. Best man was Ryan Engagements Martin-Aaron Dennis and Patricia Mar­ tin. formerly Middleville. Ml arc proud to announce the wedding of their son, Matthew Ross to Christy Paige Aaron. Matthew is the grandson of Marion Martin and the late Ross Martin from Mid­ dleville. Ml and the late Ray and Linda McIntosh from Ocala, FL. The future bride is the daughter of Randy and Con­ nie Aaron, granddaughter of Sanford and Annette Watson and great granddaughter of Lena Fortner and the late William Fortner, all from Lawrenceville, GA, and the late Paul and Marion Aaron from Rydcll, GA. Matthew attended Missis­ sippi State University and will be a graduate of the University of Georgia. Christy is pursuing a ca­ reer in web developing. A June 2, 2001 wedding is planned in Lawrenceville, GA at Pleasant Grove Bap­ tist Church. Povenz-Kinney Krystal Lee Povcnz and Casey Emerson Kinney, both of Grand Rapids, are engaged and plan to be mar­ ried on June 16, 2001. The future bride is the daughter of Russell and Mary Povenz of Grandville. She is a graduate of Grandville and is currently attending Grand Valley State University. The groom-to-be is the son of Curtis and Nancy Kinney of Caledonia He is a graduate of Caledonia High School. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Smith-Diamond UTI Fu 11 IL1 ___- 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml Culinary careers Barbara Ax from the Pennsylvania Culinary School in Pittsburgh gave students in Joyce Domire’s foods class and Linda Barton’s French class an inside look into careers in the culinary and pastry arts and in the hospitality management fields. She also demonstrated how to make marzipan roses. Ranger of Traverse City, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Mike Stein of Middleville, Doug Schultz, of Royal Oak and Brian Clous of Traverse Garrett Weatherhead, a sophomore, is one of 54 Kalamazoo College students departing for study abroad this month. Weatherhead will study in Madrid, Spain, until late in June. Weatherhead is a 1998 graduate of ThornapplcKcllogg High School. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the study abroad program. 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Chauncey Xavier Ed­ ward’s role, if any, in the torching of his wife’s home last July 5 in Yankee Springs has not been clearly defined, though his spouse, Phalona Goree, said the plan was his idea. Goree is currently serv­ ing a sentence of one year in jail with credit for 100 days served on her March 8 conviction of conspiracy to commit arson and insur­ ance fraud. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill answers questions asked by Chauncey Edwards' attorney during a preliminary examination Friday. Phalona Goree testifies against her husband in Barry County District Court Friday. Goree testified Friday that Edwards had set the Z’s LAWN SERVICE (Brad Zaat - owner) 891-0705 ~ Quality Service ata Friendly Price Call today for a free "no hassle” estimate * ----------- <****- ■ fire on the night of July 4, which led to the destruc­ tion of her modular home at Yankee Springs Mead­ ows and that he set an­ other fire at the nearby home of Sabrina Jones "to make it look like a hate crime," she said. "He bragged about it, saying what he did," said Goree. "He said he was go­ ing to ask my cousin's boyfriend to help him be­ cause he owed him some money." During the hearing, which led to Edwards be­ him set the fires, which ing bound over to Circuit prompted Barry County Court on two counts of Prosecutor Gordon Shane conspiracy to commit ar­ McNeill to ask for Friday's son, Goree said that rehearing to reinstate the though she is married to original charges against Edwards, he was prohib­ Edwards. In a surprise move dur­ ited from entering the house "because he jumped ing the hearing. McNeill was called to the witness on me." "He said he wasn't about stand by Edwards' attor­ to pay bills for a house he ney, Fred Johnson, to ex­ wasn't living in no more," plain whether Phalona Goree testified. "It was his Goree was given leniency house and I don’t argue as part of her plea agree­ ment in exchange for her with Chauncey." She said Edwards re­ testimony against Edwards. McNeill testified that a moved some new furniture from the home prior to the written plea bargain docs fire, that she replaced it not mention a requirement with old furniture with the that she testify against help of her uncle, Ron Edwards. "There were comments Goree in exchange for $40 paid by Edwards, and that at the sentencing, but it she was in agreement with was not part of the killibrew (agreement)," said Edwards about the plan. "A lot of people knew McNeill. Though Edwards was about it," said Goree. "We were at his sister's house bound over on the conspir­ one night talking about it acy charges, Judge Gary and everyone who was Holman declined to grant a request by Assistant there heard it." Rebecca After the fires were set Prosecutor using gasoline, the couple Hawkins to also bind Ed­ filed an insurance claim wards over on charges of with Liberty Mutual Insur­ inciting to commit perjury ance Company, listing and obstruction of justice. Hawkins had requested such items as a gold watch, electronics, four the new charges after hear­ gold bracelets, four dia­ ing testimony from Goree’s mond bracelets, four dia­ mond rings, two fur coats, clothing and furniture. Goree was able to testify against her husband be­ cause state law changed in January. According to the previous law, a spouse could not be examined in a case against a spouse without the defendant's approval. Now, he said, it’s the privilege of the person of­ fering the testimony rather than the privilege of the person being testified against. When he was arrested last December, Edwards was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit arson and one count of conspiracy to commit insurance fraud After a lengthy prelimi­ nary examination in dis­ trict court in January, Ed­ wards was bound over only on the insurance fraud charge. But after that hearing, Phalona Goree claimed that her husband had paid an Anthony Webb to help sister. L’Jeana Goree, who claimed Edwards had at­ tacked and threatened her March 22. the day before Friday's hearing. "He said. I’m telling you, if you testify against me, you are going to come up missing."’ the 20-ycarold girl testified. "He told me ’it’s over' for me. Them were his exact words." Johnson told the court that he had not hcaid the allegations until the wit­ ness testified about the as­ sault. "We received no notice that Ms. Goree was going to come in and make these accusations," Johnson said. "Ninety-nine percent of this testimony was untrue." "I could sec it could be cither way," said Holman in making his ruling to deny the bindover based on the testimony. "That sounds to me to be proce­ durally defective. There are no charges and if true, is certainly a separate in­ cident." Holman did, however, agree to continue Edward's bond but with stern warn­ ings to stay away from the Gorees. Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001/Page 7 "He pulled her arms be­ hind her back causing ex­ treme pain and would not leave." the report states. "He began choking her with his hands around her throat, pushed her against the wall and as she tried to get away, he tackled her in the living room, and held her down." The woman was able to escape to the porch, but he dragged her back inside, at which time she again ran out of the house while he chased her outside, ac­ cording to police. Goree is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting an- From previous page "If the incident as al­ leged in fact happened, it's a very grievous matter," said Holman to Edwards. "The* difference between you and me is you know the truth and I don't. If there is any truth to it, you should not have a bond. On the other hand, if she's making this up, that's the position I'm in as a judge. Don’t ever put yourself in a situation where it comes into question. Don't give rise to anything like this happened or you could end up sitting in jail over it." Ronald Goree, who is scheduled to be tried May 4, 7, and 8 on arson charges for allegedly set­ ting the fires, also was in court Friday to face a pre­ liminary examination on charges he solicited a wit­ ness to commit perjury and obstruction of justice when Chauncey Edwards was bound over to circuit court Friday on conspiracy to commit arson charges. he allegedly attacked and threatened a witness in Grand Rapids. At a hearing on the prosecutor’s motion to re- voke bond last Wednes­ day, Goree was accused of approaching the witness at her home immediately af­ ter his release from jail Police seek driver in road rage incident A case of road rage which turned violent March 12 led to a man re­ ceiving 32 stitches in his face after an unknown ob­ ject thrown from a passing car struck and shattered a car window on North M-37 in Rutland Township. Troopers from the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police arc looking for a white Pontiac Grand Prix, possibly a 1993 or 1994 model bearing a pink temporary tag in the rear window. Troopers said the inci­ dent began at about 7:15 p.m. on M-37 near Heath Saving on home insurance is ‘‘No Problem.” I lixlnxk i < tlx Xtxuxk Road when the mystery car's driver "slammed on the brakes in front of the victim s car for no reason." The victim vehicle nearly slammed into the rear of the white car and when the driver and his passenger passed on the ieft, the angry driver "gave them the finger." As the cars approached Heath Road, the white car entered the right turn lane at which lime the driver tossed an object at the car shattering the passenger side window before con- Bring your favorite bear to the April 10 story time The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time celebrating teddy bears at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. of families are saving nxxx*> wuh AirtoCXnxis liwir.uKe k* their lx mix' .uxl nxWe Kwtx- pnwvtxwi. Sup m .ukl us — .rfxw« quiltrv |sasfi“ ptokx tk-MNe [Xmixim iSiWiin” cLunt sCTxxe duto-Ownrn Insurance IS8LR4SCE FIRST tatai 808 NICOLAI, Pre tide nt 497 Arlington St (M-37) PO Box 99 Middleville. Ml 49333 (iU) M1IMI A16-795-330t UH Free (IN) 78A 1191 Fox (ill) 791-1111 tinuing east on Heath Road. "The car was last seen at Gun Lake and Heath roads," said Trooper Bryan Fuller. "The victims (both from Grand Rapids) con­ tinued on to the hospital." The suspect is described as a white male, about 20 years old with long, dark hair. Anyone with information about the identity of the driver is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Ob­ server at 1-800-310-9031. TK Library Advisory Board has 2 openings The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library has two positions open on the Library Advi­ sory Board. The terms are for two years each and meetings are held four limes a year. Anyone interested ’ in learning more about filling these positions should con­ tact librarian Deb Jones at the high school. Forms are available in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library inside the high school For more information, call Jones at 795-5434. Call for Classifieds MM5Morl-800W085 March 3 and harassing, in­ timidating and threatening her for testifying against him. According to a Wyoming Police Depart­ ment report on the inci­ dent, Goree entered her home and stated in a rage that he ought to beat her and called her derogatory names. The victim told police that Goree demanded that she "change her testi­ mony" and that he at­ tacked the woman, caus­ ing injuries. other bond revocation hearing set for March 29 at 8:15 a.m. He had been released March 3 on 10 percent of $5,000 bond after it was reduced from 10 percent of $250,000 and is currently being held without bond. Phalona Goree is serving time in the Barry County Jail while awaiting trial on assault charges in Kent County. She .is also al­ legedly a suspect in two murders, authorities have said. Edwards plans to waive arraignment in Barry County Circuit Court on April 12 at 8:15 a m. J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet. 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For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 Partners in your healthcare, le Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. r Pennock Healthcare Services �Page 8fThe Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001 Caledonia DECA students compete at conference bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer DECA invaded Dearborn earlier this month for a big conference for a lot of teen-agers, including 37 from Caledonia. "Hotels often shudder at the thought of 3,000 teenagers gathered to­ gether for a weekend, but not the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn," which was host for the 55th State Career Development Conference March 9-11, said Rebecca Beckett, a Caledonia DECA student. "This conference gave the opportunity for DECA students from cities around Senior Lindsey Sinclair and junior Nicole Rahm qualified for nationals for their completion and pre­ sentation of the Chapter Awards. Caledonia High School DECA members who competed at the state level were Lexi Winslow, Elizabeth Stanley, Stacee Holvey, Audrey Harp, Debby Dascanio, Lindsey Sinclair, Brendan Grimes, Peter Sorensen, Rebecca Beckett. Nichole Rahn, Jill Russell, Matt Cook and Lindsey Stoetzel. These students represent the top 10 percent of mar­ keting students. The 10 in­ clude Nicole Rahm, Lind­ sey Sinclair, Rebecca Beckett, Brendan Grimes, Jill Russell, Lexi Winslow, Debbi Descanio, Matt Cook and Liz Stan­ ley. Russell, Winslow and Stanley will attend a Leadership Development Academy where the For­ tune 500 Company will conduct a three-day lec­ ture on leadership and ca­ reer development. "Overall, we did very well at state," said DECA advisor Tom Miller. "We started with 100 students competing at districts and ten of them qualified for nationals. Ten percent of students from Michigan go and we will have 10 per­ cent of our students attend­ ing." Beckett explained, "Each student is currently raising money for the trip through candy sales, ham sales and fund-raisers. They are also attempting to gain sponsorship from local businesses.” "In Anaheim, students will not only have the op­ portunity to compete in their marketing levels. They'll have an experience of a lifetime,” Beckett said. Miller noted, "If they put in the work and effort, they will do well. Most of the * students arc second, third, or fourth year students. We have a good chance of having a national finalist." "Not only do these stu­ dents represent Michigan DECA students. They proudly represent Caledo­ nia," Beckett concluded. The qualifiers will re­ ceive a thrcc-day pass lo Disneyland and a day pass to Universal Studios. They will be staying al the Dis­ neyland Hotel. Christopher J. Hier, Senior Debbie Descanio will attend Anaheim with her Fashion Promotion cam­ paign for the Gap. Junior Brendan Grims qualified for nationals as a Technical Marketing Rep. Photos taken by Tom Miller at the conference. 616-891-1240 AA meetings set Audrey Harp and Stacee Holvey presented their Civic Consciousness project at the Career Conference. Michigan to compete for top honors in their market­ ing areas," she added. Thirty-seven students represented Caledonia, and ten came away with top honors. Beckett wrote a report about the organization's recent successes, provid­ ing the information used here. The State Career Devel­ opment Conferenve is the second level at which Personal insurance the wd it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and yehicles • DiscountsIfor'policy^olders'with hom£a&T ’ auto coverage ■ • Quick claims response and sound advj It's the way personal'tf^urwioe.shouid be. Stauffer Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 61 2 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-929q ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ DECA members compete on their knowledge of marketing and the free en­ terprise system, Beckett said. Caledonia members be­ gan the competition Friday in an occupational test, following a four-hour ride to the conference location. Areas addressed included retail merchandising, ap­ parel and accessories, full service restaurant, chapter awards, civic conscious­ ness, sports marketing, fi­ nancial * services, merit award projects, vehicle and petroleum, technical marketing and fashion promotion. On Saturday, DECA stu­ dents made presentations for a group of judges in role play situations or ex­ planations of their research projects. Role play winners in­ cluded Lindsey Stoetzel in apparel and accessories, Peter Sorensen on vehicle and petroleum, and Re­ becca Beckett for full ser­ vice restaurant manage­ ment. Stoetzel also won the occupational test in her area. Ten Caledonia students will attend the International Career Development Conference April 23-28 in Anaheim Calif., where they will face other DECA students from Germany, Guam, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and the United States. ♦ ♦ PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Four Smile The First Thing People See! Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley »3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) paper i» subject to the Fur Homing Ad the Mtdugna Civil Right* Ad �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001/Page 9 Caledonia Township zoning ordinance revision ‘daunting’ by Ruth Zachary • Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission has gotten off to a slow start on revisions to the zoning ordinance, which includes about 15 categories. Some commissioners could not be present at all meetings, and there has a problem getting schedules to merge for each commit­ tee working on specific or­ dinance areas. Caledonia Township Manager/Planner Dave Zylstra asked what he could do to speed up the revision process. He asked if consultants and attor­ neys might help. Outside assistance, if required, would have a cost, requir­ ing a special request through the Township Board. As it is, each re­ sulting ordinance section will require review by the township attorney to be sure language is legal. Zylstra said, "The task seems rather daunting." One change may be to start with commissioners’ schedules, so work time is possible. Another will probably mean having committees break out dur­ ing the regularly scheduled second monthly work ses­ sions. Maps showing parcels was requested. Officials favor using model ordinances already created in other communi­ ties to help accomplish the revised versions. Commis­ sioners have already col­ lected model ordinances they can use as guides for various issues faced by the township. Even if these or­ dinances from other com­ munities are used as a pat­ tern, they will have to be applied to the specific needs of Caledonia Town­ ship and therefore will re­ sult in a unique ordinance. Work on zoning the highway commercial ar­ eas, especially near M-6, will be the first priority. Planning Chairman Roger Keating and Commissioner Walter Bujak are working on this issue. Bujak and Keating did discuss the area near M-6 with concepts for devel­ opment presented as a first step in the process. Steve Warren, director of planning for the Kent County Road Commission, and Dennis Kent, a plan­ ner from the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation, gave a presentation on road planning in Caledonia March 21 to the Township Board. At that meeting, Bujak appealed for an opportu­ nity to work together with the state on the landscap­ ing in the M-6 inter­ A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. SOLARIAN. Famous Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cheny Vatey Avenue S E. (M-37) • Caledonia Mcn-gan 49316 Ph . 616/891-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs. 10-8 p.m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 p m : Sat. 9-3:00 p m change, which would be­ come the entrance into the Caledonia Community, creating the initial impres­ sion of Caledonia Town­ ship. Bujak said a reply from the MDOT had indicated a plan was already in place, but an enhanced landscap­ ing plan was not an option now. He suggested making a grant application for fed­ eral money to fund the pro­ ject would be a step in the right direction. Such a grant would require match­ ing funds from the town­ ship and would have to provide for ongoing main­ tenance. Bujak also presented his concept March 19 to the Planning Commission, bringing maps of the M-6 and M-37 interchange as a step toward making a grant application for an M-6 landscaping enhancement project, and to see if the commission was interested in the concept. Briefly, he explained that he would like to see native wetland plants in the detention areas, ever­ greens along the embank­ ments, with deciduous trees mixed in, existing trees be preserved, one of them a century old oak, as well as perennial or wild flower gardens along the ends of the intersections and entranceways of the highway. He said a plan could be developed to support and maintain these installations long term. The areas along the highway and ramps could be planted with wildflower gardens, shrubs and Michigan species to give the area a character ex­ pressing the uniqueness of Caledonia's community, Bujak said. He proposed the design be a combined effort be­ tween the township and the MDOT planners so the result in landscaping would be complementary and meet the restrictions MDOT must work with. Bujak wanted to work with the grounds commit­ tee, or the parks & recre­ ation committee and the Township Board, as well as the Planning Commis­ sion to be sure the concept and the financial consider­ ations are reasonable. He said Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison was pleased with the ini­ tial concept. Bujak is on the Grounds Committee, is a board trustee and is a board representative on the Planning Commission. Chairman Roger Keating proposed a concept for the general area on each side of M-37 south of M-6. Some ideas discussed included allowing a varia­ tion in building height to four stones, with landscap­ ing along M-37 to reduce the look of urban features. Water detention could be directed to Kraft Lake and See revision, page 12 Film Processing For all your photo processing needs - try the professionals at Printing Plus! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs. The Best Color Possible! 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Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Custom Rubber Stamps 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings ,ho in tn" 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001 Caledonia Twp. manufactured housing site plans approved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Harry Wilson of Country Meadows Village, was given preliminary site plan approval by the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission March 19, subject to final approval for rezon­ ing to Manufactured Home (MHC) zoning by the Township Board. The rezoning request was approved by the board March 21, thus supporting the recommendation. The area planned would connect to an existing park, a 70-acre develop­ ment with up to 340 homes located on the northwest corner of Kraft and 76th Street. The first part of Country Meadows has mostly double-wide homes, and 40 single-wide homes as planned from the beginning, Wilson ex­ plained. The site plan request described adjoining parcels planned for future development, which to­ taled about 40 acres. Country Meadows Village was rezoned from a resi­ dential PUD to Manufac­ tured Housing Community zoning, and adjoining un­ developed parcels also were recommended for MHC zoning by the Cale­ donia Planning Commis­ sion Feb. 5. The new area to be de­ veloped would allow 140 developed sites. Wilson said up to six homes could be built on one acre, but this plan would have ap­ proximately 3.5 units per acre. Minimum lot size al­ lowed is 5,500 square feet, but these lots would be 100 feet by 80 feet, or about 8,000 square feet each. They are large enough to accommodate garages, should the resi­ dents want them. All homes would be par­ allel double-wide units. Wilson said those homes along the exterior of the PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville, Department of Public Works, will be flushing fire hydrants and water mains starting on Monday, April 9, 2001 and continuing through the week until finished. Residents may experience some discoloration, and/or pressure difference while this reg­ ular maintenance is being done. If you experience discoloration, usually letting the tap run for a few minutes will clear it up. Tne water remains potable during this process. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Village at 795-3385. 300 community would be re­ quired to have attached garages. Each site would have on-site parking and three-foot wide sidewalks. Visitor parking will be scattered throughout the community. Four foot wide sidewalks on both sides of the street within the development are planned as well as street lights. One more en­ trance on Kraft will add to the capacity now served by 76th. The Kent County Road Commission has specified a 50-foot right of way along 76th and 43 feet along Kraft Avenue, in­ stead of the 33 feet nor­ mally required. Landscaping buffers are planned on both Kraft and 76th. Berms will be varied in height from two to four or more feet high and an­ gled to add character. Eight foot evergreen trees to screen a home outside the park will be planted. A variety of evergreen and deciduous canopy and flowering trees and plant­ ings are planned for the berm area. A landscape plan for at least one tree on every site to provide a range of colors, textures and heights of trees for res­ idents is also included. A third playground for children living in the park will be added. The new park will use the existing water and sewer system. There are two wells now, and an­ other will be added. Each well has a capacity to supply 159 gallons per minute. Half of the new park area will comprise phase I, with 70 sites, for which there is already a waiting list compiled, and a goal to have it open this year. Wilson said the state li­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 2,2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Valley Point Industrial Park, L.L.C, to consider a major PUD amendment for Valley Point Industrial Park. The lands are commonly described as 6307 84th Street SE and are legally described as follows: S 181.5 ft. of E 363 ft. of SE 1/4* SEC 17 T5N R10W 1.51 A. A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, dur­ ing Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: March 9, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA censing officials said this was the nicest park in the state, which he credited to the manager and the own­ ers taking responsibility to keep everything up to the highest standard. The park is shown to other commu­ nities as an example of what can be done with manufactured housing. Low areas would serve as two detention areas, which would flow into pipes which carry storm water through the system. In February, two neigh­ bors, Chuck Guikema and Suzanne Knight both said the development was well maintained and the com­ munity was a good neigh­ bor. Guikema said the com­ munity was well planned, well developed, well orga­ nized, and well managed He expressed a concern over transferring a PUD to Manufactured Housing Zoning, because of losing local control, and wanted to see the plans for the next part of the develop­ ment before rezoning, though that hearing was not intended to be a site plan review. Neither Knight or Guikema com­ mented at the March 19 meeting about the site plan presented. Commissioner Wally Bujak said he had driven through the existing park and had been favorably impressed. This manufac­ tured home park is often pointed to as an example of the high quality possible for such developments, which Bujak mentioned at the board meeting. He said Caledonia was lucky to have this group build this kind of development in the area. Thornapple planners agree to sand mining compromise by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission agreed last week to a compromise with a gravel mining firm. There was lengthy dis­ cussion March 19 on a special use permit request by Aggregates, Inc. (formerly Paul Smith Sand and Gravel) for 140 acres they are leasing from a farmer. Brent Cook, president of the company, told the board that it will take up to 12 to 14 years to re­ move the sand and gravel from the site. The compromise will al­ low the Planning Commis­ sion to review permit ex­ tensions for up to five ad­ ditional times, data from the six test wells will be reviewed every six months to determine the impact of mining on ground water and the company cannot intrude on ground water. Roger Masselink's con­ fined feedlot at the corner of Green Lake and Cherry Valley roads also was dis­ cussed during the TPlanning Commission meeting. This "intensive farming" agricultural business is un­ der the purview of the Michigan Department of Agriculture because the Right to Farm Act pre­ empts local review. Masselink was commended for being willing to work with the township as much as possible. It was suggested to Masselink that manure spread­ ers being driven through the intersection have been causing some difficulty for other drivers. Complaints about ma­ nure odors and the need for soil testing is also under the MDA. In another matter, the commission voted to rec­ ommend denial of a rezon­ ing request from Wolver­ ine Paving to change its property from AgricultureResidential (A-R) to I-industrial No one has come to meetings to discuss this is­ sue. and it has been re­ ported that the company may be applying for bankruptcy. The commission also sent on to the Township Board draft recommenda­ tions on an open space res­ idential development ordi­ nance and an amendment to the nuisance (noise) or­ dinance. Australian story teller visits Australian story teller Anna Jarret visited Lee Elementary School as part of Reading Month. She told animal stoies (including ones about kangaroos and Koalas) and taught students how to say hello and goodbye in several languages. CiMrutulfiticns J Class ,f 2001! See ns for CotrLton Croft • open house cords • personohzed nopkins • onnouncements • name cords • thonk you notes • class of 2OOI jewelry ond muf h morel 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 (he GwBa"' OPEN MON - FBI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001/Page 11 Special assessment district for sewer, water finalized by Ruth Zachary * Sta# Writer The Caledonia Township Board accepted the pro­ posed sewer and water dis­ trict with amendments last Wednesday night. Engineer Rich Pierson told the board that the re­ sults of the second public hearing March 10 meant there were not enough ob­ jections to stop the project from going ahead. The board amended sev­ eral individual features, parcel sizes, deductions in acreage within the new district. . debt service year, beginning this year. assessment. A rfpKl parcels were reduced from 0.3 to 0.23 acres, affecting Interest on the unpaid bal­ charge of $2 per month per around 25 parcels. More ance will be around 7 per­ household could be added parcel splits were added cent. 1 percent higher than for water. This would help since January, but will not on the bond issue, which repay the bonds. Water increase the assessment has around 6 percent inter­ would not require an addi­ tional connection fee. on a est. rolls. Money to repay the homestead residential This adds $240,000 to the amount needed to fi­ bonds must come from property. If sold for a commercial or industrial nance the township share property benefited by the bond, which was not unex­ project officials have ex­ use. the property would be plained. The first assess­ charged at a per acreage The widening of 68th pected, Pierson said. Street and resulting rights The full project cost of ment figure given will re­ rate. Now the assessment roll of way reduced assess­ $12 million is not covered main the same. The water ments for several by the special assessments assessment if paid now is approved, the board landowners, and the ad­ which is expected to be would be $4,520 per acre. must mail out another no­ justments removed about around $11 million, with Over 20 years, with annual tice within seven days $23,000 from the total. about a $1 million short­ payments of $226 (plus 7 slating the roll was con­ Some condominium fall. These eventually will percent interest), the total firmed and detailing the be made up by expansion amount paid by 2020 dollar amount of the as­ to land areas not yet in­ would be $7,525.80. Like­ sessment. Owners have a cluded in the district, but wise the $3,670 sewer as­ right to file a further ap­ expected to be included in sessment paid over 20 peal with the State Tax the future, and covered by years in $183 annual pay­ Tribunal, at a court in future assessments for ments (plus seven percent Lansing which hears issues interest), would cost a to­ on property tax issues and properties coming into the tal of $6,110. special assessments. lie use of Fitzsimmons Park park, and for ongoing system through growth. More charges would be The special assessments "We will get the rev­ could be expected in five or maintenance of other added at the time the are a lien on the property, ten years. He said the township recreational fa­ enue some day,” Pierson property is developed. so that if not paid, it would projected. county has over $350,000 cilities. Original estimated costs of be treated the same way The assessments will be Clerk Pat Snyder said committed to the property. connection for sewer were as are delinquent property $38,000 also was in a pub­ paid over a 20-year period, He added that the park $1,250 per unit of special taxes. lic improvement fund, do- billed on July 1 of each would be a picnic/natural nated by various companies resource type facility. He which might be appropriate pointed to Brewer Park on for part of the amount. She 84th Street in Gaines said more money also was Township as an example of expected soon. what a partnership between A bond issue for parks local and county last fall failed by only 36 government can produce in a votes, showing strong sup­ matter of two years, with an port, board members said. investment of more than $1.5 million. Now under Another opportunity will The Village of Middleville will provide the following solid waste disposal services to Village construction, he said Brewer soon be presented on the residents during the periods indicated for 2001: Park has undergone a great rail-trail, Harrison said. As a transformation. member of the Community SPRING CLEAN UP The county, which is Block Grant county-wide Beginning at 7:00 am. on Monday, May 7, a crew will make one pass through the Village to committed to land acquisi­ program, Caledonia will be collect junk furniture, appliances, rolled carpet, and other large and bulky household items tion after creating a fund for able to use funds in that dial have outlived their usefulness. All homes in the Village will each Ik visited once in turn. it in 1998, is asking for account, based on im­ We anticipate it will take one to two days to serve all village residents, but the actual lime matching funds from local provements for low income required doing this and the specific time when any one residence will Ik- served depends on townships for such projects. or disability uses. The overall volume and the weather. All junk items should Ik- placed neatly at street side for dis­ The board expressed money could be used to posal the night liefore May 7, 2001, Any junk not put out at the street side for collection al willingness to come up pave the rail-trail as early as the time the crew visits a given residence will n<x Ik collected and it shall Ik the property with $100,000 over three this summer, to make it owner s responsibility for the proper and prompt disposal. REFRIGERATORS AND OTHER years, but it would not have more accessible. APPLIANCES MUST HAVE AU. AIR TIGHT DOORS COMPLETELY DETACHED FOR the full amount of the Sabine said the Paul SAFETY. Petroleum-based products, toxic chemicals, paint, motor vehicle parts, funding immediately. No Henry Thornapple Trail and building demolition or construction wastes, batteries, food wastes, animal wastes motion to allocate exact other trails in the county and carcasses and any other materials deemed to be hazardous will not be accept amounts to any one item (Kent Trail, White Pine ed. Similarly, other wastes mixed with or <xherwi.se contaminated by such items will rwx Ik* were made. Trail, Millennium Park and collected. Finally, yard wastes and brush are to Ik disposed of as detailed below, and n<x as The partnership with the Southbelt Trail) should be part of the Spring Clean-Up project. county would allow the connected within the next leverage of more than $1.5 five years. He said Kent YARD WASTE COLLECTION million for the purchase of County Trails will make up Hie Village Staff plan to collect leaves and yard waste every 2nd and 4th Monday of the the land. the largest public trail month from April 9th through November 5th - weather permitting Grass, leaves, and exher There is presently system in Michigan. yard waste must Ik in sturdy clear, plastic liags containing no more tlian 50 pounds each $41,646 in the township’s Yard wastes in other kinds of bags or (XiKr containers canncx Ik accepted for safety reasons parks and recreation fund, Yard waste put out for collection must Ik free of trash, houseliold wastes, tree r<xx Iralls or but part of that must be re­ stones, as we are unable to prtKess them. Brush and tree limbs will Ik collected if less tlian served for plans to acquire 6 inches diameter and less titan 8 feet long, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from the Lepard property for a The report also summa­ rized the changes to the two assessment rolls, rep­ resenting about $90,000 in reduction of the sewer roll and a $150,000 negative adjustment to the water roll. These adjustments were itemized. "The difficulty is. we are assessing a non-static piece of ground," Pierson explained, including new parcels since January. The adjustments, including a number of exclusions were being made a part of the resolution, by amendment. Pierson explained differ- ent types of adjustments. Exclusions resulting in a reduction of acreage in the assessment were one type. In one case three contigu­ ous parcels were combined and counted as a one-acre assessment. Other errors were found and adjusted. Fitzsimmons Park gets boost from Caledonia Twp by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board took a first step last Wednesday to work with Kent County in the acqui­ sition of the former Fitzsimmons farm on the Thornapplc River for a fu­ ture park. Caledonia citizens have expressed a need for addi­ tional recreational oppor­ tunities in the township, and the board decided to support the commitment. Details will be worked out later, but Township Super­ visor Bryan Harrison pro­ posed in a motion that the township supply $50,000 for the first year and $25,000 for the following two years for the acquisi­ tion. The Fitzsimmons prop­ erty, now held by a private party for the county, is 209 acres with one mile of frontage on the river, which Harrison said would be a great asset to the community. Roger Sabine, director of the Kent County Parks program, said the Caledonia area is lacking in recreational facilities, with only Lakeside Park on Emmons Lake and Cold­ water Park in the southeast part of the. county. The two just aren’t enough to meet the needs of the expanding population. Sabine said the first pub Clip anti Save VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE April 9th through OcIoIkt 1st. T1k actual time required in collecting all yard waste and the specific time of arrival at your home is served depends on overall volume and tile weatlK-r. It is possible that a given yard waste collection sweep will take several days to complete, but in any case each residence will Ik visited in tum just once during each sweep Yard waste n<X properly placed at the roadside at the time DEW visits a given residence will n<M Ik collect­ ed during that sweep. Note that the autumn leaf-vacuuming schedule will Ik announced the end of summer. OTHER LMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT VILLAGE SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS Residents must neatly place all wastes fix collection al the edge of a village street abutting their own residence (without intruding into roadways <x sidewalks; by 7:00 a.m. al the start of each collection date However, residents are also urged n<X to put out wastes more titan one day in advance of dial to lielp keep Middleville neighlxxhoods kxiking g<xxl during the rest of the week In the event that a resident s wastes have to be rejected as inappropriate fix village collection, that resident will be advised via a written doorkpob tag indicating why dial is so. It shall tlien be that resident's responsibility to dispose of said waste properly and prcxnptly. For more information, please contact Uk Village offices at 100 East Main Street. Telephrxie 795-3385 between 9 00 am and 5 00 pm, Monday through Friday The Village of Middleville would like to thank all of its residents fix their consideration and ccxiperatkxi in making the village solid waste collections go as smcxxhly as possible Clip and Save �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/March 27. 2001 Zoning revision, continued from page 9 a park area could surround it, to the advantage of all the businesses in the highway commercial zone. There would be access driyes to strip malls or shared buildings with small specialty shops be­ hind this off M-37 which would meet the needs of commuters using M-6. If appropriately designed, all kinds of businesses could be included. Several smaller outlets rather than more large chain stores was expected, though Mcijers already owns a large portion in the area, and the idea of a multiple story ho­ tel in the area was thought to offer a profitable option for development. Cascade Township already has a similar plan in place. Keating proposed lim­ ited signage, an idea which was questioned by some audience members with a pragmatic point of view. Don Oppenhuiz.cn said there was not a lot of land available in the area. He asked how this vision for intensely grouped busi- nesses in the highway commercial area fit the expressed idea for preserv­ ing a rural community. Keating said the appear­ ance along the highway would create the look de­ sired. "You don’t see all those 20 businesses in the back." Access would also be possible from Kraft on the east side of M-37. or from the back on the west side, to reduce access drives off M-37. One problem is there are already a number of small parcels, preventing a large plan option. Whether any one developer could buy smaller parcels to combine into a larger parcel is un­ known. It was thought the area would be too expen­ sive to be handled by a smaller developer. Two homeowners on the west side have decided to sell, but they are not on con­ tiguous lots. It was agreed a parcel map was needed to work out the ideas realistically. Ideas from developers would be beneficial. TK summer driver’s ed signups slated Thornapplc Kellogg School District is planning to offer Segment I Driver Education June 18-July 6 and July 9-July 27. Students planning to take driver education this summer will need to register in the high school auditorium March 28 or April 18. All applications and fees will need to be handed in during one of these sign-up sessions. Sign-up sessions will be from 7 to 9 p.m. All driver education open­ ings will be filled through this process. In order to help make it easier for parents, the driver education program has moved to this format. There will be a charge of $100 for students taking dri­ ver education. This fee will need to be paid at the sign-up in order to reserve a child's placement. This $100 will include both Segment I and Segment II. It will be waived for stu­ dents who qualify for free lunch. For those qualifying for reduced lunch, the fee will be $50. All checks for Driver Education should be made out of Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Student requirements for driver education: • Must be at least 14 years and X months at the begin­ ning of class. • Must bring copy of birth certificate to the registration. • Must have a completed application turned in on the evening of registration. The driver education open­ ings are limited and will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. TK teachers, students, administrators prepare for next academic year commissioner Ric Parent said. Businesses would have to be profitable enough to support the initial invest­ by Patricia Johns ment in the property, it Staff Writer was pointed out. Keating There are just 45 days plans to bring ideas from left in the 2000-2001 aca­ Arizona w hich could serve demic year, but Thomap­ as examples. ple Kellogg students, At this stage, commis­ teachers and administra­ sioners stressed only con­ tors are preparing for the cepts were being dis­ next year. cussed. At McFall Elementary, Other zoning ordinance parents interested in regis­ issues to be defined in the tering their child for future include those deal­ kindergarten should call ing with the rural preserva­ Roxanne Potter for the re­ tion zone, and an overlay quirements. district along the Cherry At Lee, Principal Gerry Vailey/Broadmoor/ M-37 Mueller held special ses­ corridor. sions to talk with parents There is no specific lan­ about the new looping pro­ guage in the master plan gram. which will begin explaining how rural next year. preservation will be ac­ Looping, or having a complished. To protect and preserve the rural charac­ ter within the rural preser­ vation zone, ordinances must be designed to sup­ port this goal. Commis­ sioners Ric Parent and by Patricia Johns John Finkbeiner will Staff Writer gather information to work Students in Dirk Vandion this goal. 1 ver’s fifth grade class have The third priority will be been outperforming Wall to create an overlay dis­ Street as they continue trict along the Cherry Val­ exploring the stock market. ley corridor. Commission­ Certified public accoun­ ers Stan McLean. Dan tant Robert Kenney of Timmer and Don KoopMiddleville is working mans will work on this with the class at Page El­ task, to prepare for work­ ementary- School to study ing out the final solution. basic economics and stock Other topics were given investing. less priority because these The top two teams are other zoning ordinance ar­ separated by less than 2 eas already have some­ percent. thing in place to work Most improved for the with. week ending March 19 is Work on site plan re­ the Page V team of view requirements and Kendall Moore, Allie Drahome occupation ordi­ goo, Lindsey Wilson and nances will follow the first Tonya McCarter. This three priority topics, com­ team had a one week re­ missioners decided. turn of .02 percent. During Topics needing ordi­ the same week the Dow nance revision in the fu­ Industrial average went ture likely will include down 2.44 per cent. private roads, accessory The Page V team cur­ buildings, PUD guidelines, rently holds Coca-Cola, the sign ordinance, buffers, MCN Energy, Pepsi and screening, greenbelts and Texas Instruments. landscaping, light indus­ The class researches and trial uses, possible overlay evaluates stocks. Using an districts, site condos and imaginary $100,000 in more. teacher stay with a class instead of students moving away from a teacher, is not a new concept. Mueller has had experi­ ence with it at previous schools. Two current second grade teachers will be moving with their classes to third grade in August. Celeste Wolverton and Nancy D'Amico will start with second grade students in August and the follow­ ing year will move with their class to third grade. Mueller anticipates that the biggest benefits from looping are good relation­ ships between students and teachers and less review Page students beat the stock market CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Call for Classifieds COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN 945-9554 At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Townshp and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan on the 21st day of March. 2001. at 7 00 pm their account the students buy and sell stocks. They track their stocks using the Thinkquest.org Internet site. Using the Stockquest game, student teams eval­ uate their portfolios each week. Charts are posted each week, showing the stand­ ings of each team. The cumulative winner is the team that has the highest valued portfolio to date. The class also acknowl­ edges the team which had the most improvement for the onc-weck period. Kenney says, "the kids really get into buying and selling stocks on a weekly basis. The Page Four Muske­ teers (Ken Riley, Scott Pitsch, Tommy Enslen and Benjamin Kenney) still hold the cumulative lead after four weeks of returns. Their investments total $94,355 a negative return of 5.65 percent. The Dow Industrial Av­ erage is down 7.19 percent over the same period and the NASDAQ is down 18.98 percent Kenney is employed by Rehmann Robson, CPAs and Consultants in Grand Rapids. The firm encour­ ages its employees to par­ ticipate in civic activities. Is your an under­ achiever* We offer a free service PRESENT Members Harnson, Snyder, Cardwell. Bravata. Bujak. Rooertson, Stauffer ABSENT Members The following ordinance was offered by Robertson and supported by Stauffer that can closely estimate what your IRA could be worth at retirement. If ORDINANCE NO 01-32 AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance ol the Township ot Caledonia it’s not achieving the results you want, I’ll [Application of Country Meadows Village MHP for rezoning to MHC District] show you all of our THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1_, The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter To^nsh-p of Ca^edon^a >s hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof the Zoning Map so as to rezone the foitowmg described lands from the R-R Rural Residential Dtstnct and the PUD Plannee Unit Development D-stnct according to the Final Development Plan of the Country Meadows Village PUD to the MHC Manufactured Housing Commumty District The North 1 2 of the Southwest fractiona* 1 4 except the North 660 feet and except the South 456 feet and except the West 1320 feet ot rema>noe' the North 256 fee’ the South 456 feet of the North 12 ot the Southwest fractional 1 4 except toe West 1320 feet the Northwest 1 4 of toe Southeast 1 4 me East 660 feet of toe West 1650 feet of toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 4. Section 7; available IRA choices. Cail or stop by today. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 1st • 1-5 PM The South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 4 Section 7 The South 430 feet ol toe Northeast i 4 of toe Southeast 1 4 Section 7. Town 5 North Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County Mctwgan Section 2: This ordnance shall become effective seven days after its pubtocabon or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisoes n a local newspaper of genera. cxcUaton. AYES All NAYS ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED that will need to be done at the beginning of the third grade year. Some Lee teachers are close to retirement and have decided not to partic­ ipate in looping, even though they believe strongly in the concept. Mueller sees this as per­ haps being the right choice for some parents and chil­ dren. Parents were concerned about personality differ­ ences between students and teachers and how the program would be evalu­ ated. Page will play host to this year's third-graders later this spring for a sort of orientation that helps students make the transi­ tion between the two schools. Fifth-graders and their parents were invited to an information session March 19 at the middle school. This evening included a power point presentation which gave a student's eye view of the school. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth graders narrated the presentation and answered questions from parents and students about lockers, time between classes and after school activities. Eighth-graders and their parents will have an orien­ tation at the high school. On March 28, 29 and 30, eighth-graders will enroll for high school classes. This year's graduating seniors arc making plans for what they will be doing after graduation on June 2. 301) 7060 BOUMEKI DRIVE (Off Of parmaue) Contemporary ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. Cathedral ceilings, central air. All appliances included, 2-1/2 stall garage. $148,000. For more information call 616795-1242 or see it at the Open House. "Drew” McFadden Investment Representative PO Box 336, Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus 616-891-1173 www edwardiones com Edwardjones �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/March 27. 2001/Page 13 CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD Girl pleads for leniencey Regular Meeting CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD March 21. 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 04 p m Present Harrison. Snyder Cardwell. Bravata Bujak Robertson and Stauffer Also Present U A Pierson Deputy Clerk Palmer Planner otManager Zytstra Engineer Wilcox, and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Pastor Roger Boltman of Lakeside Church led the invocation CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Postpone Trustee Robertson s Update on Airport issues until the next meeting PUBLIC COMMENT Burt Deaner of 6111 Oakmont Landing discussed concern of Camp O Malley busses driving on Thomappie Dales and the road not being paved CONSENT AGENDA Clerk Snyder added March 12 2001 minutes Moved Snyder, Second Cardwell to approve Consent Agenda Ayes All MOTION CARRIED REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF Facilities Committee report Mike Kerry, Chairperson com­ mented that the facilities com­ mittee is in the process of check­ ing all township properties for needed maintenance He would like the township Board to con­ sider hiring someone to handle much of the needed work RESOLUTION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION •4 SEWER Discussion was held regarding a few adjust­ ments to the water and sewer assessment rolls. Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to accept the water and sewer assessment roll changes Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Stauffer, Second Bravata to adopt the amended special assessment resolution #4. Roll call vote. Ayes. All. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION #4 - WATER: moved Harrison, second Bravata to adopt the amended special assessment resoluticn #4. Roll call vote. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - SITE CON­ DOMINIUM PROJECT REVIEW ■RIVERLAND RIDGE': Discussion was held. Citizens discussed concerns including drainage Moved by Harrison, second by Robertson to remand back to the Planning Commission to retain require­ ments of site plan and consider inclusion of a performance guar­ antee Ayes All MOTION CAR­ RIED ORDINANCE - 1ST READ THORNAPPLE DEVELOPERS LLC - REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO PMR PLANNED MINERAL REMOVAL Citizens commented on concerns such as speed of trucks health issues noise safety, and the road conditions of 68th St. MOTION - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - ROBERT J ROSE BISHOP (IN BEHALF OF HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH) - REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A CHURCH IN AN A AGRICULTURAL DIS­ TRICT Moved Harnson. second Bravata to approve special use permit for Holy Family Catholic Church. Ayes AIL MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION - PMR PER­ MIT RENEWAL REQUEST KENTWOOD EXCAVATING INC Moved Harnson, second Snyder to adopt a resolution approving renewal of planned mineral removal (PMR) for Kentwood Excavating. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ ING - COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE MHP. LLC REQUEST TO REZONE PROP­ ERTY FROM BOTH R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL PUD AND R-R RURAL RESIDEN­ TIAL TO MHC. MANUFAC­ TURED HOUSING COMMUNI­ TY Moved Robertson, second Cardwell to adopt an ordinance to amend the Zoning ordinance of the Township of Caledonia application of Country Meadows Village MHP for rezoning to MHC District. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION LOCAL MATCH MONEY FOR THE PROPOSED COUNTY PARK, TO BE LOCAT­ ED ON THE FORMER FITZSIMMONS FARM Moved Harrison second Stauffer to approve $100,000 for the part­ nership purchase of the Fitzsimmons farm with payment to be made over three consecu­ tive years, where the first pay­ ment will be $50,000, the sec­ ond and third will each be $25,000. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 25 IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL: Moved Harrison, Second Stauffer to adopt a reso­ lution to approve amendment No. 25 in the Articles of Incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENT - TOWN­ SHIP REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GRAND VALLEY METRO­ POLITAN COUNCIL Moved Stauffer second Bravata to appoint Manager-planner . Dave Zyfstra to the Grand Valley Metropolitan council Ayes All MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION - MAINTE­ NANCE NEEDS FOR ALASKA HALL (INCLUDING WATER WELL- discussion was held regarding the need for a new water well and a new furnace for the Alaska Hall RESOLUTION - TO ESTAB­ LISH AND ADOPT THE OCCU­ PATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION INSPECTION PROCEDURE (MIOSHA) Moved Stauffer, sec­ ond Cardwell to adopt a resolu­ tion to establish and adopt the Occupational and Health Administration Inspection Procedure (MIOSHA) Roll call vote Ayes AW MOTION CAR­ RIED RESOLUTION - FOR GAM­ ING LICENSES ISSUED BY THE MICHIGAN LOTTERY Moved Harnson, second Snyder to approve Caledonia Bands 20QP as a non-profit organiza­ tion Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED MOTION - LAWN MAINTE­ NANCE BIDS: Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to award Lawn Maintenance contracts to Z s Lawn Service for a penod of 2 years Ayes Harnson Snyder. Bravata Bujak, Robertson, and Stauffer Nay: Cardwell MOTION CARRIED TRUSTEE RICHARD ROBERTSON - UPDATE ON AIRPORT ISSUES - RECENT NOISE STUDY. CONSTRUC­ TION. ETC AND CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP WEB SITE REVIEW Trustee Robertson bnefly touched on Don Miesen s questions from a pncr meeting There will be more discussion at the next meeting Trustee Robertson also discussed the need for updating and a new lay­ out for the web site. He wel­ comes any suggestions. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Kris Apol discussed the Thornapple Developer's PMR, and utilizing the cable T V. channel for adver­ tisement of any special meetings and also that the Alaska Hall is able to be used by the citizens. Don Miesen - 7081 Cherry Valley - Discussed Trustee Robertson s comments regard­ ing the airport. It was moved by Harrison, Second by Bravata to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. Patricia Snyder. Caledonia Township Clerk THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Minutes Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 12, 2001 Meeting was called at 7:00 p.m by Supervisor Board present 7. Others pre­ sent 5. Motion earned to approve agenda as amended Motion earned to approve min­ utes of Feb. 26 Special Meeting Motion carried by roil call to approve bills in amount of $17,890 31 Treasurer s report accepted as presented Motion earned by roll call vote to pay $210,756 25 to county fix prepayment of Duncan Lake Sewer bond and mt Commissioner French report­ ed on proposed re-apjx>rtionment of county for representa­ tion and informed board on other county-wide decisions Jerry Stagray approached board on behalf of the bons Club requesting permission to dean old tombstones at Mt Hope Cemetery. Permission granted Board applauds the Lions Club for this community service Motion earned to by roti call vote to approve Resolution allow­ ing treasurer to collect a 1% administration fee for the 2001 property taxes Supervisor advised adjust­ ments to the proposed 20012002 budget The Budget Heanng set for March 12 was postponed until March 26 at 7 00 p.m Reason for delay that notice hand delivered to The Sun and News did not appear as sched­ uled. Discussion brought ques tion whether township should make change in newspaper to cover township notices Further study wdi oe made and reported at Apr>l meeting Members advtseo of Special Meeting set for Wednesday March 21. 3:00 p.m lor explana­ tion of pension plan and road tour set tor Thursday March 29 8 00 am Motion earned by roi caff to approve resolution setting up Township Improvement Revolving Fund Motion earned to send letter as requested and that township secure quotes on Workmen s Comp from other earners Supervisor reported for Fee Facilities Committee proposals on site plan and space reeds due by march 30 and w4i be reviewed by committee Vlietstra reported Parks and Recreation Commission fundraisers and work bee are planned Cemetery report for past 7 months showed 19 burials; 12 lots sold. 373 hrs at Mt. Hope and 111 hrs at Parmelee Cemetenes Cleric also noted cremains section is being marked Zoning Administrator informed Board over 200 surveys have been returned and riutunng work­ shops* will be held m May Treasurer advised delinquent tax roil larger than normal because Consumer Energy did not pay the full amount Motions passed to transfer $30 000 00 from unrestricted to Equipment Reser, e in Ambulance Fund $7,235 00 from Genera, Fund to Fire Fund and move $100.000 00 tn Fire Fund from Unrestricted to Equipment Reserv e Meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm. Donna Stagray CJer* Donald E Boysen Supervisor (A complete text of 'nmutes « avanabie dunng regular office hours at the township offices.) for driver in accident A 16-year-oId Mid­ dleville girl first believed to have suffered long term injuries in a two-car Crash Jan. 19 appeared fully re­ covered as she pleaded in Barry* County Circuit Court Thursday for leniency for her boyfriend. Justin Denick of Wayland was sentenced to one year in jail with 55 days credit on a conviction of operating under the influ­ ence of liquor causing in­ capacitating injury for driving the car in which Audra Heers was riding when the accident oc­ curred. "I know Justin and I will live with this the rest of our lives for putting others in danger," said Heers. "I know what we did was wrong and illegal." Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeff Cruz said that when Denick drove the car with a .08 percent bodily alcohol content, it was the latest in a long history of alcohol-related offenses. "He's only 18, yet has had seven convictions for alcohol or substance abuse of some sort," including one conviction of drunk driving, said Cruz. Heers originally was listed in fair condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with multi­ ple broken pelvic bones, possible spinal injuries and internal injuries after the crash on Parmalee Road at M-37. Denick at first reportedly claimed that Heers was the driver of the car, but later admitted he was driv- ing when he ran a stop sign eastbound and entered the path of a northbound car driven by 50-year-old Dale Krueger of Mid­ dleville. Denick admitted to hav­ ing drank "about six" beers, saying to officers at the scene, "I'm drunk." Police found a 24-pack of beer with 15 bottles still unopened inside the vehi­ cle. Officers also found an empty bottle of hard liquor inside the car. they re­ ported. Doctors at both Pennock Hospital, where Heers was initially treated, and at Spectrum Hospital told po­ lice that they would con­ sider her injuries "long term" and that they would "impair her ability to func­ tion normally." Denick refused treat­ ment while Krueger suf­ fered minor injuries. "It was my car, I gave him the keys," Heers told the judge Thursday, "knowing we'd both been drinking. I hope you find it in your heart to give Justin another chance." But according to Heers' mother. Julie, Denick had an option before getting behind the wheel. "As far as Audra feeling partly responsible fori what's happened, Justin’s the 18-year-old," she told the court. "He chose to drive and drive through the stop sign." Judge James Fisher ex­ plained to the younger Heers that the law not only looks at what did happen, but also at what could happen. CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD March 12, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:09 p.m. at the Emmons Lake School Cafeteria Present. Harrison, Cardwell. Bujak, and Robertson. Also Present: Utilities Administrator Pierson. Engineer Wilcox. Attorney Jim White Deputy Clerk Palmer, several cit­ izens. Utilities Administrator Pierson, Engineer Wilcox, and Attorney White discussed many aspects of the new North West Water and Sewer Systems. Several Citizens discussed concerns with the funding of the project and their opposition to the project Moved Harrison second Bujak to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk "Fortunately, you are still here to tell us about it and fortunately, no one else was killed," said Fisher. Denick was ordered to pay $2,745 in restitution and a driving on a sus­ pended license charge was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. "This was a life chang­ ing event to say the least for Mr. Denick." said de­ fense attorney Carol JonesDwyer. Denick asked Fisher for a suspended sentence. "The debate here is not about whether you walk out of here today." said Fisher to Denick. "The de­ bate is whether you go to jail or to prison. Your lack of insight is beyond me, given what you’ve done and the history you've es­ tablished for yourself in the last three years." Fisher told Denick he has had plenty of chances to make difference choices. "You haven't done it." he said. "Did you really think there was some chance I’d say 'I’m going to put you on probation?' You haven't done anything to convince anybody you arc ready to change." Denick's sentence also includes five years proba tion, $2,000 tir.<.s an«l costs, 200 hours commu­ nity service work, work re­ lease and orders to attend substance abuse counsel­ ing. "I want you to under­ stand if you come back here for another drinking offense you arc facing 40 to 60 months in prison," Fisher said. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week �Page 14/The Sun and News. M»ddlevi»e. Ml/March 27. 2001 Middle school wrestlers pin down wins The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School wrestlers pinned down top honors at the' 12-team TK Middle School Tournament. TK’s Black team earned 352 points to edge out the Hawkeyes from Hamilton by 9 1/2 points. The outcome was in doubt until the last match of the event. Hamilton was the only team that had won over TK this season. Eighteen of TK’s Black team wrestlers placed in the top four and four wrestlers from TK’s Orange squad also placed. The 352 points that the Black team achieved was a new tournament record. The nine champions the squad had also was a record. Taking first place honors were Adam Loveless at heavyweight. Brett Tinker at 70, Scott Blood at 85. Kurt Huntington at 90. Justin Lewis at 95, Ryan Fletkc al 115, Nate Labinc at 137, Eric Reeder at 145 and Ed Landon at 167. Second place finishes were Andrew Dombroski at 75, Ben Ybcma at I 10, Mike Gurski at 115 and Jodi Scott at 130. Finishing third were Matt Hetrick al 80. Brandon Pisoni at 85, Troy Hughes at 90, Cliff Tomson at 119, Mike Munjoy at 155, James Sanford and 185 and Jeff Chapman at 185. Matt Miller and Joe Wenger at heavyweight both finished fourth. Many of the TK wrestlers won over opponents that had previous lost to earlier in the season. Nate Labine out-scored his opponent from Caledonia in the finals with an overtime decision. Ed Landon won over a Hamilton wrestler who had pinned him twice during the year. Ben Ybcma beat a tough foe from Allendale to reach the finals. Ryan Fletke put his opponent on his back with little time left to win a 7-6 decision. Eric Reeder was able to out-score his foe from Coopersville to keep his season record flawless. Joe Wenger came up with one of the most wins of the day. Wenger beat a wrestler from Hamilton, preventing the Hawkeye from scoring points for his team. TK Wins at Mill Creek... The young Trojans won the March 3 Mill Creek Tournament as well. TK’s wrestlers won its first three matches against Northview 82-25, Kelloggsville 105-0 and Comstock Park 83-6 to set up a match with Jackson Park in the final round. TK won 81-18, to win its third consecutive Mill Creek title. Trojans Rack Up Wins... On March 6, TK lost to Hamilton 47-42, an improvement in the 57-40 defeat to the same team earlier in the season. Two days later, the Trojans re-focused and won over Coopersville 43-12. On March 13, TK hosted Caledonia and Wayland in its final dual meet of the season. The Trojans won over Caledonia 42-20. Winning big matches for TK were The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School wrestling team is pictured here with the trophy they earned at the Mill Creek Tournament. (Photo provided) Matt Miller at 105, Ben Ibema at 110, Ryan Fletke at 115, Cliff Tomson at 120, Chris Humphrey at 125, Eric Reeder at 145, Ed Landon at 167 and James Sanford at 185. TK beat Wayland 71-19. Many were waiting for the match between the two heavyweights. Both came into the match without a loss and the Wayland heavyweight had not lost in two years. Wildcat Randy Ruttier led 4-2 in the second period, but Adam Loveless was able to take control of the match and pinned his opponent early in the second period. TK also sent a B team to battle Comstock Park’s A squad and won 59-20. 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Players fees are $10, coaches fees are $30 and an association fee is $100. The top four teams in each age bracket will advance to the Nationals in the Orlando, Fla. area. For more information, call the State office at (517) 484-0333. Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 41 5 2nd Street, Middleville Lee the Lion visits Lee the Lion made a visit to Sam Wilkinson's third grade classroom recently. Lee (wearing his own identification tag) visits classes when principal Gerry Mueller notices a classroom showing exceptional hallway manners. Pictured from left are teacher Sam Wilkinson, Cailin Hannebohn and Lee the Lion. 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Some brackets had up to 11 wrestlers in them. Middleville wrestlers who earned medals in Group 1 were Travis Meinke (ages 78. 58 pounds, third place) and Lance Dimond Spring hoop tourney May 18-20 North American Youth Sports recently announced that they still have openings in (heir annual spring youth basketball tournament in Lansing. The event will take place at Lansing area high schools May 18-20. This tournament will feature 10 different brackets, seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls, eighth grade boys, eighth grade girls, ninth and IOth grade boys, ninth and 10th grade girls, 11 th-12th grade boys and 11 th-12th grade girls. All grades arc based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled. The entry fee for the tournament is $95 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. There will be awards presented in each bracket. The entry deadline is April 27, 2001. For additional information or an entry form, call Mark Garrigan at 1 -800-787-3265 or tournament director Brian Van Buren at 1-517-3237469. MHSFCA banquet planned for April 7 Make plans to honor 24 of the state's top high school football coaches Saturday, April 7 at the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association 2001 Hall of Fame Banquet. The event will take place at the University of Michigan's Indoor Track Facility starting at 5:30 p.m. One of the coaches being honored this year by the M.H.S.F.C.A. is Maple Valley High School's own Call 945-9554 for classifieds Guenther Mittelstaedt. The guest speaker will be Lloyd Carr, the head football coach at the University of Michigan. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7:30 p.m. The cost per ticket is $20. Tickets should be ordered by Friday, March 30. Checks payable to the M.H.S.F.C.A. and self addressed envelopes can be sent to Mr. Ivan Muhlenkamp; Ticket Chairman; Hall of Fame Banquet; 2100 Lakeview Ave.; St. Joseph, MI 49085. (heavyweight, third place). In Group 2. medalist were Cody Lydy (ages 9-10, 60 pounds, second place). Cole Meinke (70 pounds, fourth place) and Shane Moore (103 pounds, fourth place). Middleville wrestlers who earned medals in Group 3 were Kyle Dalton (ages 1112, 60 pounds, second place); Tucker Bowerman (65 pounds, second place), David Hooper (75 pounds, second place) and Daniel Lydy (95 pounds, third place). Automotive 1994 DODGE GRAND Car­ avan. Excellent condition, 110,000 miles. Call after 5:30. $5,000 OBO (616)898-8860 Business Sen ices ALL PHASES OF constuction/remodeling. Garages, decks, windows, doors, etc... Rich Lyons Construction (616)765-9901. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. 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A Frt • to•; Sat • to 1 SERVICE HOURS. Mon. • to S; Tue*. - Fn. * to S; Sat * to 12 QQ 1 .O 1 E 1 O ■ O I I �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/March 27. 2001 Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Board of Directors ... wishes to express acknowledgement to the following for their gracious donations for the year 2000 to one or more of our available funds/scholarships. Seated left n^kt: B.td> Dyksnu, .UKowrw. Dt.me HeatlurKaJ. Akm/yn FMfewr mol la^i FotkMmt Bark roujcrry Rtjr, Qw II iWtamn*. ft* Benin Kane llrnty. R<r lljynr KnV .mJ R.'Kit f.not- Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Traditional Scholarship Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation General Fund I homapple Area Enrichment Foundation Business Matching Scholarship Adam Dipp Scholarship Thomas R. Hamilton Tennis Memorial Scholarship Mr A Mrs Anders MiddkvtUe Mr A Mrs Apsey Middleville Mr A Mrs Emeu Hall Middleville Mrs A Mrs Paul Hollinger Hastings Ms Naomi Harber Hattie C reek Barry County livestock Developmental Committee Hastings Mr A Mrs John Hartoti Kentwood Mr A Mrs Charles Baughman Middleville Mr A Mrs Bruce Bender Hastings Mr, A Mrs Robert Bender Middleville Ms Barbara Benner Hastings Mr A Mrs. Carl Benner Hastings Ms. Candice Bennett Middleville Mr Clark. Bcntly Twin Lake Mr A Mrs Donald Bever Delton Ms Jedalia Bishop Middleville Mr A Mrs. Frederic Boomer Owosso Mr Christopher Bowles. Barbara Getty Middleville In memory of William Getty Mr A Mrs Richard Bowerman Middleville Mr Michael T Bremer Middleville Ms Jobeth Bndleman Hastings Mr Kevin Briggs A Ms Carol Karr Kent City Mr A Mn John ( hrenka Owosso Mr A Mrs John Forbes Ms. Virginia Johnson Middleville Middleville Tool A Die Middleville Mr A Mrs William Roy New Albany . IN Mr A Mrs. Gregory ( lark Middles die Celebration of Christmas Forest Hills Central Mat ClubPaul Gordon Grand Rapids Ms Judy Kain Middleville Mr A Mrs Stephen Miller Kentwood In memory of Bryan Adam Miller Mr A Mrs Clifford Sage Middleville Mr A Mrs William Coleman Owosso Ms Marlene Cook Grand Rapids Coopersville High School Coopersville Mr A Mrs Kyle Converse Hastings Mr A Mrs loyal Corrigan Middleville In memory of Sieve Biermaeher Mr A Mrs Dale Crowley Middleville Mr A Mrs David Cunes Middleville Mr A Mrs. Ronald Daley Hillsboro. OK Mr. A Mrs. Rank Desy Caledonia Mr. A Mrs William Dipp Freeport Mr A Mrs. Al Dood Caledonia Ms. Joyce Domi re Middleville Mr. A Mrs Henry Dugan Hastings Mr A Mrs David Dy kstra Middleville ' Mr A Mrs. Robert Dykstra Middleville Mr A Mrs Mark Egoll Middleville Mr A Mrs Howard Ficherhauer Middleville Mr A Mrs. Stephen Elies Middleville Mr A Mrs. Edward Engaiati Warren Mr A Mrs Richard Envart Delton Pauline Brower Hartland. W| Mr A Mrs Lamar Erb Delton Mr A Mrs Man.* Carter W ay kind Mr A Mrs Stephen Chausow Alto Cc/rhr<in«»t of Surphuntc Cases A Kley Ckaaun Dr Richard Chory an Caledoma Mr A Mrs Stephen Garrett Middleville Mr A Mrs Robert Evans Mtddtevtlie Mr A Mrs Brian Rnkbemer MiddAevtlle Mr A Mrs. Jack Fraktrnaer Mtdkfievtfle Dr A Mrs Wavne Fmkbeiaer MidtficsiOe Mr Duane Asher Hastings Mr A Mrs. Teen Fktke Middleville Mr A Mrs Robert Kaminski Otsego Mr A Mrs William Kenyon Middleville Mr A Mrs James Gearhart Caledonia Mr A Mrs Harold Kermeen Middleville Mr A Mrs William Getty Middleville Rev A Mrs. Wayne Kiel Middleville Mr A Mrs Alton Granger Dimondale Mr A Mrs. Kenneth Klumpp Otsego Mr A Mrs Chet Guekes Middleville Mr. A Mrs Donald Knieper New lothrup Mr A Mrs Dale Gibelyou Henderson Ml Ms Patricia Knox East lansing Ms Marie Grice Ada Lee Elementary School Staff Middleville Mr. A Mrs. James Hagins Cordova, TN Mr. A Mrs. Ralph Lehman Elsie Mr A Mrs. Richard Hamilton Tucson. AZ Mr. A Mrs. Thomas Lehman Middleville Mr. A Mrs. Robert Hamson Livermore. CA Mr A Mrs Daniel Haraburda Middleville Ms Elizebeth Heeter Middleville Ms Judy Hendrickson Middleville Mr A Mrs Stephen Hole Hastings Mr A Mrs. Ronald Hoisted Mr A Mrs Darnel Erb MxkScville Byron Center High S«.bool Athletic Dept Byron Center Mr A Mrs Dave Furrow Hastings Mr. Steven Edwards Grand Rapids Mr A Mrs Ralph Boggs Middles die Mr A Mrs John Bumvw Caledoma Jeftery Lehman Memorial Millicent Knox Scholarship Mom’s Scholarship Rodney Schad Technical Arts Scholarship J.K. Simpson Scholarship Mr A Mrs. Barry Hubtla Lowell Mr A Mrs Glenn Iveson Caledonia Mr. John Loftus Middleville Mr. A Mrs. Kari Lohela Cass City Mr. A Mrs. Robert Lund Wayland Mr. A Mrs Greg Lydy Freeport Mr. A Mrs. Tony McLain Sault St. Marie Mr. A Mrs. Gary McKee Hastings Mr. A Mrs. Kevin McKeough Middleville Mr. A Mrs. James McKeown Middleville Ms Margaretmary Jagnecki Grand Raptds Jerne McKeown Middleville Mr A Mrs Jack Jansen Midcfieville Mr. A Mrs Scott McKeow n Middleville Mrs. Alice Jansma Middleville Ms. Cheryl McWlunney Middleville Mr A Mrs Robert Jasew Middleville Ms. Penny Marshall Sun City. AZ Mr A Mrs Philip Jahnke Middleville Mr A Mrs Michael Martin Kentwood lav ha-k Wrestling Club. Inc Twin Lake Mr. A Mrs Scott Marvin Middleville Jem ton W restung Club Jenison Mr A Mrs James Mctzgen Hastings Mr Peter JcAUr A Ms B f Sbvson Middles i ile Mr. A Mrs Gan Meters Wayland Mr A Mrs Max Minor Allegan Ms. Janet Muir Caledonia Mr. A Mrs Patrick Moeller Eagle River. AK Mr A Mrs Donald Morgan Kcntwooij Mr Jay Mullen Middleville Mullenhurst Golf Course Delton Ms Blanche Munjoy Hastings Mr. A Mrs. Monte Munjoy Hastings Mr Jeffery Sch.nl East Grand Rapids Ms Rena Schad Middleville Mr A Mrs Rex Schad Middleville Mr A Mrs Ken Schondelmayer Middleville In memory of Judy Boussemu Mr A Mrs James Scott Allendale Mr A Mrs. Larry Second Middleville Mr. A Mrs. Evan Seifert Wayland Ms. Lois Seppanen Alto Ms. Janet Nichols Hastings Mr. A Mrs Mark Sevald Caledonia Northview Public School Grand Rapids Dr A Mrs. Douglas Shumway Middleville Mr. A Mrs Peter Osborne Middleville Mr. A Mrs Roger Sikkema Wayland Mr Russell Osterhark Middleville Mr. A Mrs Jon Simpson Middleville In memory of Laurence Simpson Mr. A Mrs Ronald Overholt Aho Mr. A Mrs Gerald Page Wayland Mr A Mrs. Dennis Paquette Bangor Mr. A Mrs James PasCavis Muskegon Ms. Donna Sinnatl Lake Ms Judy Sloan Middleville Dr A Mrs. Douglas Smendtk Middleville Mr. A Mrs Jeffery Smith Martin Mr A Mrs. Cart Peck Middleville Ms Marcia Smith Hastings Mr A Mrs Douglas Perry Middleville Mr A Mrs Soransen Alto Pharmac y Care Middleville Mr A Mrs Michael Spohr Hastings Mr. A Mrs Daniel Ploeg Middleville Mr A Mrs James Sprague Middleville Mr A Mrs Ivan Ploeg Middleville Mr A Mrs Cany Stoisonberg Middleville Ms. Carol A Plummer Middleville Mr A Mrs Ronald Strater Middleville Mr Eugene Poll Middleville Franklin Tate Middleville In memory of John Tate Mr A Mrs Darue! Pnce MtddkvtDe Mr A Mrs Nicholas Uln Nm i Michigan IntencholastK Adnsrusiraooc Assn. Caton Mr William Rich Alto Mr A Mrs Curtis Johnsen LaUQdesa Mr A Mrs Gan Middleton MMkfiev.ile Maryory Richards Middleville Mr A Mrs Lucas Middleton Middleville Mr A Mrs Kenneth Sauden Duvall. WA Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Tom Nash Middleville Johnny MAC* S^xtiag Goods Grand Rapwis Mr A Mrs Steven JoUmoe Hastings Mr A Mrs Joseph Sarver Caledonia Mr A Mn Frednck Rock Middkvdle Ihomapple Kellogg Basketball Kurt Hobhueter Middleville Ihomappie Tow nshtp Emergency Service Middleville Mr A Mrs Robert IX ncr Middleville Mr A Mrs James Uyl Caledonia Ms Julie V.tndcrMeulen Middleville Mr A Mn Gary VanDuiue Middleville Mr A Mn Murk Veriinde Middleville Mr A Mn William Warner Middleville Wealthy Body Shop Chris Romph Grand Rapids Dr A Mn James Weatherhead Middleville In memory of George LaMue Mr A Mn. Rex Weaver Wayland Mr A Mrs. Douglas Wedge Thornapplc Kellogg High School Kitchen Staff Middleville Ms Delores Weeks Middleville Mr A Mn John Weesie Middleville Mr A Mrs Daniel Wenger Middleville Mr A Mn Robert Wenger Middleville West Michigan Officials Assn Kentwood West Ottawa Public School AI blebc Department Holland Mr A Mn Edward Wicnnga Middleville Mr A Mn Sieve Wienum Middleville Mr A Mn (Jerald Williams Middleville Mr A Mn Robert Williams Grand Raptds In honor of Robert A Donna Kenyon Sir Wedding Anniversary Mr A Mn Doa Williamson Middleville Mr A Mrs Bnan Willshire Middleville Mr A Mrs ( haries Winchester Midtfieville Mr Gary Thaler In memory of Bdi Getty Mr A Mrs Susan Thaler Freeport Mr fc Mn Warren Thaler Wtiddlev.lle Thomaoole Keifoei Basketball Andrew Fmkbemer M.<Mieviile Pardon us if sour name has been omitted from the above acknowledgement. We deeplj appreciate all contributions. Mr A Mn Charles Wolverton Middleville Wyoming Public School Athletic Fund Wyoming Mr A Mn Michael Young Grata Lake M’ Otego � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-04-03.pdf af5759965b27d2a75b772640ef6894bf PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 14/April 3, 2001 CHS class examines ‘club drug' threat by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Michigan Women's Commission sponsored two seminars for Caledonia High School freshman health students last month, warning them about the dangers of drugs like GHB. ccstacy and other rape and "club drugs." No drug is safe, and when drugs are used in combination, conse­ quences can be unpredictiblc. An overdose can cause death. The term "club drugs’ refers to a wide variety of drugs used by young peo­ ple at parties, clubs and bars. The drugs are attrac­ tive to many youth be­ cause they are mexpen- Speakers Amanda Girth-Sual. Ann Norlander and Jim McBryde lead the presentation to help kids protect themselves against "club drugs " Officer David Hampton works with students participating in "How to Say NO" skits. Bradford White CEO will retire Dick Milock of Bradford White worked hard to expand and update the Middleville based water hearer company. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Richard Milock has an­ nounced his retirement from the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville after 33 years. Milock will retire from his chief executive offi­ cer's post in June, but will work as a consultant with the water heater manufac­ turer until December to ensure a smooth transition. Employees were in­ formed of Milock's deci­ sion Mondas by letter from A. Robert Carnevale, pres­ ident and chief executive officer of the company. Carnevale wrote that Milock "has played a ma­ jor role in helping us shape the present and future suc­ cess of the company Milock has said that he has a large "to do* list and is looking forward to spending time with his family. In the letter he is quoted as saying, "there isn't any­ thing I can put into a letter that could say how grateful I am to have had such a wonderful career working with so many great people. This has been such an im­ portant part of my life for so long, that it's hard to imagine anything differ­ ent." sive, produce increased stamina and intoxicating highs. Because GHB. for in­ stance. is an odorless, tasteless and colorless liq­ uid, it can be given to vic­ tims secretly, who nor­ mally would not willingly take drugs without their knowledge. The drug can be used to intoxicate or sedate others. This is a most frightening possibility to students, to parents and teachers. Though the drugs are so new, many people are unaware of their exis­ tence, let alone how to fight back. Five drugs were identi­ fied in a quarterly sub­ stance abuse newsletter, Prevention Connection. • Ecstasy - Also known as MDMA (methylene­ dioxymethamphetamine), a stimulant that combines the effects of am­ phetamines and hallucino­ gens. •Ketamine — A rapid acting general anesthetic, with sensations of weight­ lessness, out of body or near death. •Rohypnol Known as a date rape drug, a depres­ sant that produces seda­ tive-hypnotic effects, mus­ cle relaxation and amne­ sia. •GHB (gamma hydroxy­ butyrate) — A synthetic steroid that aids in body building, and is used to produce euphoric effects. •LSD (lysergic acid di­ ethylamide) A hallu­ cinogen which produces unpredictable effects Presenters of the semi­ nars were Jim McBryde, special assistant for drug policy with the Michigan Department of Community Health, and Anne Norlan der, Calhoun County Clerk, Amanda Girth Sural, Michigan Women's Commission and a repre­ sentative from the Michi gan State Police. Gov. John Engler has asked everyone to help inSee club drugs, pg. 2 TK High School MEAP test results discussed bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg As­ sistant Superintendent Sharon Kalec discussed the final report on Michigan Education Assessment Program results for the Class of 2000 last week at the Board of Education meeting. Kake explained that the Class of 2000 had 77 stu­ dents who qualified for the $2500 Merit Award schol­ arship. The district was just notified that for the 2001 graduating class 86 students have qualified for the award and that 88 students still have time through the retest of qualifying for the award. Principal Ellen Zack told the board that parents have been notified about the dates for the retakes. High school students can have three opportunities to take the test before graduation. Kalee also explained that their are three ways for students to become eligible for the Michigan Merit Award. They can score a 1 or 2 on all four sections of the test, they can score a 1 or 2 on at least two of the tests and by being at or above the 75th pecentile on the ACT or SAT tests. The third way to qualify See TK MEAP results, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Caiedoma school board member tens how to be heard in Lansing • Rezontng request for PMR opposed in Caledonia Twp • Residents oppose Middleville Village annexation request • Sheriffs department finds opium dunng local traffic stop �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Apnl 3. 2001 Club drugs discussed, continued from front page crease awareness on the issue. Police’officers par­ ticipated in the seminar as wall. Information was mailed out to parents. "Our kids need and want education," Service Learn­ ing Coordinator Julie Sielawa said. Two health class students helped to organize the seminars. "We need to do more. These drugs are new. They arc not something we grew up knowing about," Sielawa said, adding that students need to be made aware of strategies to combat them. Area restaurants have had incidents of the chem­ ical being put in people's drinks, by whom, was not known. "People need to know how to protect themselves, and what to be aware of when they go to a party." Sielawa said. Student Niki Muse ad­ vised. “Don't take drinks from other people." Officer David Hampton of the Michigan State Po­ lice speaks to students about the dangers of drugs. She said the best way to be sure a drink was safe was to drink from a closed can which they opened themselves, and to keep the drink in sight at all times. Asking for a closed bottle or can in a restau­ rant is the safest practice as well. "This is good informa­ tion for our school," Muse said. The health class covers topics from child devel­ opment to the aging pro­ cess. and about health is­ sues in between, including CPR training. Drugs, alco­ hol. and tobacco are dis­ cussed. Drug prevention ef­ forts have in the past cen­ tered on eliminating the use of common addictive substances such as alcohol and tobacco, as well as il­ licit drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana. This seminar expanded those topic areas. Teachers are Marcia Collins and Tom Burrill. It was hoped the seminar would have some impact and these kids would talk to others they knew. The club drugs have been recently used by young people at dance Students presented "How to Say NO" skits during the seminar Jonathon Daniel helped by taking photos at the event. clubs, bars, and all night dance parties known as "trances" or "raves." These parties are usually held in a clandestine location with high volume music, high tech entertainment, and easy access to drugs. Seri­ ous issues have also been raised over "rave parties" in different communities, which go late in the night and are often poorly or unchaperoned. For more information, contact SAMHSA’s Na­ tional website at htlp//www.health.org or call l-8(X)-729-6686. Holy Family’s moving Caledonia Community M plans get green light > r Preschool J Pre-school registration begins April 9, 2001 H Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001 Three-day class: $320 for 45 classes Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001 Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes A non-refundable $35 deposit is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information. , by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Holy Family Catholic Church’s plans to move to a location near the present one along Kraft got the green light March 21 when the Caledonia Township Board approved rezoning the agriculturally zoned land for the special use. Robert Spica indicated to the Planning Commission earlier in March, that the new church would be on the southwest corner of Kraft and 92nd Street on a 38.29acre parcel. The new church would hold a maximum of 1,500 seats, but probably would most often accommodate around 1,200. Six hundred paved parking spaces would accommodate members. The parcel has been perked and determined capable of handling 1,500 people. The building is ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome Home! Christopher Noah, M.D. Christopher Noah, M.D., board certified family practitioner, is returning to his hometown of Middleville, to join the practice of Douglas Smendik, M.D., board certified family practitioner. They will begin practicing together on April 1 as Cherry Valley Family Care. Dr. Noah received his medical degree from Wayne Stare School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, and completed a three-year family practice residency at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Midland, Ml, where he is currently a faculty member. Dr. Noah, his wife Ann and their three children will reside in Middleville. For more information on Dr. Noah, please call (616)795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St., Middleville (616)795-4434 planned to be 87.000 square feet. Traffic is of concern. Only a preliminary con­ ceptual plan had been pre­ pared. Other items would be covered in a site plan request and will come later. Applicants are not required to provide these details at the time of the rezoning request, even though the special use would have a potentially great impact upon the area. Water runoff, entrance and egress, and additional traffic brought to the area were issues of concern to neighbors at the Planning Commission’s public hear­ ing on the request. Detailed drawings would TK MEAP results, from front page for the award is taking special series of tests called ACT Work Keys job skills assessment tests. Students who meet the requirements may only use the award for vocational or technical training. This year’s MEAP testing window is April 23 or May 4. All juniors, seniors wishing to retest and sophomores planning to dual enroll during the second semester of their junior year must take the tests during this testing window Sophomores wishing to take the MEAP tests must have a letter signed by their parents approving the Douglas Smendik, M.D. and Christopher Noah, M.D. be provided in the future, and the church would be responsible for its storm' water, representatives said. Water is not allowed to exceed the amount that runs off before construction. The old church would be sold, one neighbor had pointed out, and would maintain the same numbers using the existing building (7(X)) and bring an eventual increased use to Holy Family’s new building. All traffic is borne on Kraft and much of it down Johnson Street in the village. Setbacks from Kraft would probably need to be a minimum of 66 feet to plan for eventual widening. MEAP testing turned into the guidance office by April 16. Students will be testing in math, reading, writing, science and social studies. The social studies grade is not used to determine the Michigan Merit Award. Kalee encouraged parents with questions about the test to contact the high school guidance office. Calltor Classitieds 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 3. 2001/Page 3 Newswriter, author visits Caledonia library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Gary Eberle, a local newswriter and author of several books, presented a writing workshop, Writing for Publication , for novice and intermediate writers March 15 at the Caledonia Library in a power point presentation. Eberle, Aquinas English literature and humanities professor and department chair, started professional writing in Detroit. He tried weekly newspaper reporting, drama and film criticism there. He has worked for the Grand Rapids Press Sunday supplement as a free-lance writer, for West Michigan Magazine, a monthly, and a weekly column for the Advance newspapers. He has. in addition to writing several books, written short fiction in literary journals around the country. Eberle talked briefly about his latest work. Books he has written include Angel Strings, 1994. Geography of Nowhere and Haunted Houses of Grand Rapids. He expects a collection of short stories and another non-fiction book to come out in a few months Eberle said that when writing fiction, he gets bored with realism. He lets his characters speak in their own voices. Often he even talks in their voices while writing, which upon occasion has been overheard, leading to some amusing situations. He said it is a marvelous experience for a writer to write about some of these imagined characters. "Where does it come from? I don't know. It’s just active imagination, which children have and writers Writers from the Caledonia area attended a writing workshop March15 presented by Gary Eberle during a Kent District Library sponsored workshop. Gary Eberle speaks to a group of writers about getting work published. don't lose. For me the flow of writing is very dream­ like." His own writing takes place between May and August subject to his teaching schedule. He needs large blocks of time to write, which takes dis­ cipline, despite the freedom of imagination in his fiction. Eberle said having mul­ tiple publishers is the trend these days. Ironically, pub­ lishers want people with experience, but you can't get experience without being published. An unpublished writer might get experience writing for free publications which do not pay money. Reasonable expectations are important. "No one will ever get rich writing," Eberle said. Only about 6 percent of writers make their living at writing. Ninetyfour percent of writers make their living at some other occupation or source of income. "Writing is something you have to do in addition to the rest of your life, but that's not so bad. because the rest of your life gives you matenal." He said this keeps the writer out of iso­ lation. The wnter needs to know why he or she is writing. If for self expression, "write what ever you please." he said. "If writing with the intention of publishing, then you have to please editors and readers You can write a piece and look for a publisher, or you can find a publishing outlet and then write the piece, Eberle said. A wnter can send a query letter to the publisher about his/her idea before writing the piece and wasting time. An editor will often explain an approach they are interested in. Eberle writes with an expectation to be paid something for his work. Marketing research or "Audience Analysis" is re­ quired. and Eberle recom­ mends doing this before writing a piece. Often publishers do not like the writers to illustrate their own stories, because a more popular illustrator may help sell the book. Or a publisher may have a chosen look for its books. Writers and illustrators often split the royalty 50-50 at 5 percent for each. The title of his novel was a marketing decision made with the author, suggested by the editor. Good editors are not the enemy. Often they have valuable input, Eberle said. A publisher will invest a minimum of $10,000 in your book. "Why should a reader be interested in your story?" he asked. "What will they get out of it?" Another question to ask is "How can I interest my readers right from the start?" You have to capture them close to page one, Eberle said. Potential readers/custcmers decide whether to pay $15 for a book within 10 to 12 sec­ onds. What is on the cover and the first page is very important. "You’ve gotta hook 'em real quick." Consider the audience background. general knowledge, interest, edu­ cation, social class, region they are from, vocabulary , reading ability, age and any other relevant issues. The key to wnting quickly is to ask *hat people need to hear, and only include that. Eberle says condensing an article usually makes it better. In workshops he of­ ten has participants bring in their own w ork and make it half as long without losing anything, as an exercise. The cut, slash and burn process takes courage. Quoting another author, he said, "Cutting a 400 page book to 200 pages loses nothing because the 400 pages are still there.” Sources for commercial publication are offered through Writer's Market, a book Eberle says has paid for itself and a yearly Dustbook's Guide, The In­ ternational Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses. A small press is a special interest press, or a university press, not a van­ ity press, for which a writer pays the cost. Take the things the pub­ lishers say very seriously." Eberle said, Eberle reviewed several query letter do’s and don’ts. Eberle said a log should be kept showing where all See author visits, pg. 4 Hey! Lighten Up It's Spring at••• CONTEMPO SALON Ww Caledonia village centre FA1 616-891-1093 Mon-Thu 9-8 • Frl 9-7 • Sat 9-5 . Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation getaway? Start packing. 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A writer should use a delivery service which can track the package sent to the publisher. The same is true when sending published books to a book store for promotion. A contract is implied by a submission, and a writer should not send multiple submissions unless the publisher <s agreeable. Writers should state if they arc sending multiple sub­ missions. If there is no re­ sponse, the writer should inquire if the publisher re­ ceived the submission, be­ fore sending to another publisher. Eberle also advised using The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines on con­ tracts. Kent District Library soon will offer other pro­ grams to library adult members. Informal discus­ sions of some great books will be held at the branches; at Caledonia at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Titles include Where the Sidewalk Ends and a Light in the Attic, by Shel Silverstein Spot the Dog will visit Caledonia to celebrate his birthday this spring. Spot has been introducing very young readers to the world around them for the past two decades Eric Hill’s mischievous cuddly puppy first appeared in 1980 in the innovative lift-the-flap book. Where's Spot? to become an instant success. More than 22 million Spot books have been sold in more than 100 countries, winning numerous awards and topping best seller lists in­ ternationally. The event is for children ages 3 to 6, invited to enjoy an hour of fun. stories, games and activities at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. April 12. Call 891-1502. The Caledonia Library Branch is on 240 Emmons Street. TK grad wins awards at WMU Western Michigan University ’s History Depart­ ment announces its Senior History Awards at a ceremo­ ny march 22 and Jesse C. Hillman, a 1997 Thomapple-Kellogg graduate and son of Dennis and Vicki Hillman of Middleville, received the KnaussBumham Senior Award for outstanding academic per­ formance in liberal education. He also received the Macmillan Margaret Writing Undergraduate Award for his senior paper titled. “The Eschatology of Four Apostolic Church Fathers." which he w ill pre­ sent at a history conference in April. Dr. Paul L. Maier. WMU professor of ancient history, presented the awards and commended Hillman for his achievements in the history program. Hillman is a mem­ ber of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor soci­ ety. and will graduate in April with a bachelor of arts degree. He and his wife, the former Rachel Van Sickle of Caledonia, plan to move to the Boston area in the fall, where Jesse will attend Gordon-Conwell Theologi­ cal Seminary. He has been LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A f.Mng Church - Serving a Living btrd Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a m IO;45 a.m 6 00 p.m Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Ilrian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunda* Worship 93O*m & t> 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year i Rev. R S<on Greesrtmy, Pastor Linelie Sped. Youth Leader 4/ Tiemeier. Cauuuuutn CaUing Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 *1 lOOth St CAITDONLX UNITED METHODIST c g u u ij i i i i t « i i t h a place io belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Youth Croup Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael SicrweU Pastor Chris Lage Worship leader Dervn Houma Youth Pastor ( hurch Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 9:30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family .Night . Pastor Paul M. Hillman H e are changed by God s love!" 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society inducted 64 new members Thursday. March 22. in a solemn and heartw arming ceremony. Kyle Fletke was one of the 64 students. His name was inadvertently left off the list of newly inducted National Honor Society members printed in last w eek's Sun and News. THORNAPPI.E bible: church Preaching the Living WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 <M) a.m (Jr Church & Nursery available) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Brute N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk 9 45 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 11 00 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 6 00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service........... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 645 pm Word of Life Clubs Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . .6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday .6:00 p.m Lakeside Community Church A Flare for Famih & Friend* 6201 Whitnesvillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunda) School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6(M) pm Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakcsidccommunily org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunda* A ? RAYTOW\SEXD.P«or XORMAX KXOKR. AxMKiMe Kwor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) . 9;30 a m. Worship ............ 1100 a.m. Sunday School . 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2591 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 Om’ mile east of Whitnq#wlle Rd Ro P Adams Ptame 891-8440 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 10 00 a.m. 11.15 am. 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 <DIje (©lb tEunr iHetljoPist (Eljurd) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.lttOOam. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6L00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Came i Ce/e&uzte... « re al through Rdruni Messages Dstura* Musk COMMUNITY Wastaf Hews. 10 SO am Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m 11 00 a m St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St. Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brotherly line 8:30 a m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • PaUor David f.iehr Office H9I-86M • ( hunh 89I-H688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornng Worship 9 30 o m MiddieviMe Sunday School MOdlevtfe Morning Worship 1100 am Rev Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH lleetmg io*. IO* friends. 9 45am ’>ra,SC S,h^,n^ Morning Worship Pastor James Dodds 6I6-5J8-8557 891-8028 • e-mail: leigliton®iserv.net April 8 IW Sunda* Luke 1928-48 (Jesus ewers Jerusalem). Isaiah 504-9 (5 Mess* tprerhesy ' Semvn Topic I HE JOI RMA TO JERl SALEM “Misunderstood-; Xnthems "Hwaaaa, Loed Hosanna". “Thea M ill the Sen Rocks Cn Out" Worship Sen ice I® 3® • m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Xorman Kohns 616-891 -816" 250 Vur Street • kWh tWe olt^l-W? Fax 89I4U8 WWW cjdcdoniaunK *v?_ Fletke part of NHS FIRST BAPTIST Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod couuuunm and the uorid' accepted in the master s pro­ gram in church history and been awarded Graham Scholarship. M-37 between Middle*die & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s acti* ntes during all sen kes Programs for all ages For more mformaiion (616)891-8119 or ****** pcaccthurch cl 6546 W ^eyviue Ave of 84m $t •891-8661 The Church vs here everybody ij somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Suraa, Scnoo 9 30am Su-m/ Morning Woohp 10.30 a m ‘Aee’rg at cnapei on Whrtneyviie A/e Scroay Evenrg Woanp 6 00 pm Wed Mowee* Prefer 4 Boe Study 700 pm Sop. 5as?or • ''e. Car tortor Assoc Pasta �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 3. 2001/Page 5 National tree to be selected on Arbor Day by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The American public has an opportunity to vote for a national tree, by vot­ ing on line before Arbor Day. Friday. April 27. This is the first time the public has been able to have direct input into a na­ tional symbol, such as an emblem, anthem, motto, flower, or bird. A national tree has not been desig­ nated. Persons who reside in a Tree City USA (Cale­ donia) may vote by visiting the website, arborday.org. A mailed vote was possible before April 1. Visiting the site also per­ mits learning more about each broad tree type or genus and then to cast their vote. Voting began on Jan. 1. The results of the vote will be announced on Na­ tional Arbor Day at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. America’s tree then will stand among others designated in countries around the world. "It’s time for the Ameri- Ben McDuffee will represent TK in Anaheim The overnighter was a time to create stress balls to reduce stress (although trying to get sand in a balloon caused a little stress and mess) Girl Scouts get lessons at overnighter Thornapple Kellogg High School junior Ben McDuffee came in second in a recent state-wide Business Professionals of America competition. His skills in extempora­ neous speaking will lead him to the national BPA competition on May 9-13 in Anaheim. Calif. Earlier this year McDuf­ fee won several awards in Boy Scouting, including being awarded Eagle Scout designation. He is also the mascot at football and basketball games. can people to select a na­ of our Tree City USA citi­ tional tree as an enduring zens is especially impor­ symbol of all our magnifi­ tant. keeping urban forests cent trees, and of our natu­ strong.’ The Arbor Day website ral heritage," John Rosenow. president of the helps people select the Arbor Day Foundation right tree for planting ac­ cording to factors such as said. He said the U.S. is their local hardiness zone, blessed with a wealth of soil. sun. and moisture tree species, more than conditions. They learn how twice as many as there are to plant trees correctly, how to prune them as they in Europe. "America has the grand­ grow, and other important est trees on earth — the aspects of tree care. The National Arbor Day largest and oldest, and we Foundation is a non-profit think, the most beautiful." Tree cities are at the education organization forefront of tree planting dedicated to tree planting and care." Rosenow ex­ and environmental stew­ plained. "The participation ardship. Sat.. April 7th • 5-7 pm ‘Bowne Center ‘United {Methodist Church Corner of 84th St. & Alden Nash Ave . Alto Mdults $7.00; children 6*12 $3.00; Children 5 and under‘Free Middleville Lions Chib CHICKEN DINNER Ben McDuffee Methodist church plans pasta buffet The Middleville United Methodist Church will have an extravagant Pasta Buffet Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. The dinner will feature many unique pasta entrees as well as old favorites. Menu items include cheesy lasagna rollups, fettuccine alfredo prima\cra. spaghetti with meat sauce, four cheese manicotti and more. Dinner is open to the public at a cost of $6 adults; S3 children, and $15 family with children Lots of techniques were displayed ROAST BEEF DINNER under 16 years. The Middleville United Methodist Church is located at 111 Church St. off Main Street. 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Ml/Apnl 3. 2001 Caledonia school board member tells how to be beard in Lansing . by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Board of Education Trustee Bob Lillie reported last week on how to be effective with state legislators on issues of any kind, though his focus was on school issues. He stressed two main points. "Invest 30 minutes six times a year to contact, by letter, phone, e-mail or of­ fice visit an elected official. This will make you 99.9 percent more active than most citizens and more likely to be heard." Put the 30-minutc blocks on your calendar to do this. Lillie also stressed, "Do not underestimate the weight given to your phone calls." Most legislator's office staffs multiply each letter by 50. Two hundred letters on any issue are considered an avalanche of public support, he said. He said he believes grassroots advocacy is very important. Lillie is the legislative liaison to the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and Kent Intermediate School District and is learning how to get public ideas to the people in Lansing. Current legislators are relatively new at what they do. he said. He said he didn't think they had a solid back­ ground on education. He believes education is better than public opinion indicates. Lillie told his board colleagues that he would like to see youngsters in the heart of Detroit and Grand Rapids get the education they need. The best methods must be approved by the legislature and there must be a way to have input into the process. Lillie distributed a pamphlet with legislators' names and contact numbers and addresses. Another pamphlet explained what people can do to get their attention, with do's and don'ts. He said, "a little effort on our part to get our legislators to understand the things the school system does could help." He said the things Caledonia does to Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing 'MAIN ATTRACTfON 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) CRAFT SHOW fI a Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds April 14 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION t “Invest 30 minutes 6 times a year to contact, by letter, phone, e-mail or office visit, an elected official. This will make you 99.9 percent more active than most citizens and more likely to be heard." - Bob Lillie Robert Lillie empower people to do the best they can for education is an example. Other systems also accomplish such things, which offer models for education as a whole. Lillie said. "We need to get legislators to put money where it’s supposed to be put." President James Gless said Lillie had been very active in making the district's wishes known in Lansing. The brochure, published by MASB. advised certain tactics for contacts: • Make points clear, short and sweet. Know your is­ sue. Do not group more than three issues in one contact. • Include the bill number and name of legislation. • Explain logic of your position simply and directly. Never lie. • Remember the lawmaker's staff is part of the process. • Take advantage of strength in numbers, and numbers of individuals who support your position. Do not send form letters, and do not say you represent an organization, however. • Include your name, address, phone contact . • Follow up with letters, calls and commitment to your cause. Do not drop the issue after one contact. • Carry a "position paper" to leave behind in contacts. This could include buttons. hats, bumper stickers, to be more memorable. • Include your lawmaker on your organization's mailing list for newsletters, magazines, etc. • Be patient. The process can take months. • Be a good winner and a good loser. Be willing to compromise. Thank the legislator in writing for the time spent • Invite your lawmaker to an appropriate location, home, business, etc, to put a human face on your issue. • Ask law makers to state their position. Ask how to strengthen their support if they agree. If not, ask what would change their position. • Support your PAC, but do not make PAC contributions at the same time you are petitioning for legislative support. • Use the news media to help encourage public sup­ port. Caledonia library plans several events by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Public Library will offer several programs of interest to dif­ ferent age groups over the coming weeks. The upcoming programs include: • Informal discussions for adult readers of some great books at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. Titles include "Where the Side­ walk Ends" and "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Sil­ verstein. • A visit from Spot the Dog to celebrate his birth­ day, an hour of fun, sto­ ries, games and activities at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12. The event is for chiidi en ages 3 to 6. Spot has been introduc­ ing very young readers to the world around them for the past two decades. Eric Hill's mischievous cuddly puppy first ap­ peared in 1980 in the in­ novative lift-the-fiap book. "Where’s Spot?" More than 22 million Spot books have been sold in more than 100 countries, win­ ning numerous awards and topping best seller lists in­ ternationally. • A gathering and cele­ bration of the "Let It Snow" Reading Clubs from the many Kent District Li­ brary branches at the Ger­ ald R. Ford Museum at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19. This event will be the 10th of the adult reading club, sponsored by The River, 100.5 FM. The event is free, and will feature a blend of homegrown entertainment, West Michigan trivia, re­ freshments and prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guests may come early and view the museum's exhibits. Audience capac­ ity is limited to the first 250 people. The Kwils, a popular Grand Rapids Celtic band, will entertain partygoers with traditional Irish mu­ sic. Formed in 1984, they have performed their blend of Irish and Scottish songs, ballads and tunes at Grand Rapids events like Festi­ val and the St. Patrick's Day celebration, and at festivals throughout the Midwest. The band has made two compact disks. And A' That, and Th e Kwils. AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) • Bill Brashlcr, a native of Grand Rapids and au­ thor of 14 books, will talk about his life as a writer. A former columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Magazine, he has also written articles, es­ says, reviews and columns for magazines and news­ papers like Newsweek, Readers Digest, Ladies Home Journal, and Sports Illustrated. His books include the novel-turned movie, Th? Ringo Long Traveling AllStars and Motor Kings, Traders and Tigers Burn­ ing Brashler's books make up the Crabbe Evers base­ ball mystery scries. The library is located al 240 Emmons St. in Cale­ donia. Call the Kent Dis­ trict Library at 784-2(X)7 or the the Caledonia Library Branch at 891-1502. TK Library Advisory Board has 2 openings The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library has two positions open on the Library Advi­ sory Board. The terms are for two years each and meetings arc held four times a year. Anyone interested in learning more about filling these positions should con­ tact librarian Deb Jones at the high school. Forms arc available in the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library inside the high school. The deadline for returning forms is April 26. Candidates will be interviewed and then names will be submitted to the TK Board of Education for approval. For more information, call Jones at 795-5434. �The Sun and News. KMcfev.lle MI.'Apnl 3. 2001/Page 7 Local Girl Scouts busy during March by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Girl Scouts in the Cherry Valley Neighborhood in the Middleville and Cale­ donia areas were very busy during March. Girls finished the last of the annual cookie sale and regular meeting activities. High points of the month included a sock hop March 16 and the annual overnighter March 23. The Sock Hop brought out great costumes from the 1950s. '60s. ’70s and 80s. Tables full of re­ freshments helped give girls from 2001 enough en­ ergy to dance to the oldies. This years overnighter focused on fitness. Girls from Troop 769 demon­ strated aerobic exercises, talked about the food pyramid, nutrition for fit­ ness and eating disorders. Girl Scouts in the Cherry Valley Neighborhood from Middleville and Caledonia got together for an evening of fun and music at the Sock Hop on March 16. These girls wore their 50's costumes. Prizes for the best dressed of each decade were socks, of course Even young Scouts and Brownies had fun with the 60's Girls learned to create stress relieving balls and even were able to go swimming before enjoying movies, games and lots of conversation before tuck­ ing into sleeping bags ar­ ranged along the halls. April will be another busy month for Girl Scouts in the area. Now that the cookie sale is over, the fun really begins. “Your Caledonia Contact” WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891 -SOLD SmSBiamond Main Office 391-2222 Mb \ Rodpi i < I Caledonia. Ml 49316 Good Shepherd plans egg hunt The second annual “Eggstravaganza” will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Saturday. April 7. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Middleville will cap off its Thursday morning preschool story hour with a scavenger egg hunt Saturday morning. All children, ages 2 to 9, arc invited to the church for storytime, snacks, and egg hunting. “Eggstravaganza" activi­ ties should wrap up by 11:30 a.m. Good Shepherd is located at ‘>()X Main Street. Middleville, 1/4 mile west of M-37. No pre-registration is required. Please call Pastor Tony Sikora at 795-2391 for more information. Strong. Solid. Here to Stay. 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Ml/Apnl 3. 2001/Page 9 Emmons Lake students wacky over reading by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary kindergartners through fifth-graders, 318 in all. met the goals of the school to exceed a 4.000-hour combined reading time as pari of March Is Reading Month. The Emmons Lake Ele­ mentary parent-teacher or­ ganization sponsored the event, designed to encour­ age reading by the kids. Grade level reading re­ quirements were set. A final evening celebra­ tion March 16 was held to honor the students. Special recognition went to fourth­ graders in teacher Allison White’s class after reach­ ing 100 percent participa­ tion and to Peg Mulhcrin's Elvis and the Bookworms were impersonated by Gordie Nickels. Megan Brown. Terrie Morrow. Todd DeJong and Scott Carpenter. Elvis and the Bookworms sang Hound Dog for an encore and the crowd went wild. We offer a free senice that can closely estimate what your IRA could be worth at retirement. If it’s not achieving the results \ou want. 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At 11 a.m. his hair was in the school col­ ors of purple and gold, and the kids soon chanted teachers names until the entire teaching staff sported colored hair. Parent Julie Atkinson said following through on the promises when the challenges were met. pushed Nickels a bit be­ yond his comfort level, but for the kids, he did it any­ way. An iMac movie was produced by Megan Brown, a fifth grade teacher, which featured Nickels as Tacky the Pen­ guin. and with all staff members portraying the Call 945-9554 for classifieds penguins and hunters from the book "Tacky the Pen­ guin," by Helen Lester, which Atkinson said was hilarious. The highlight of the event occurred late in the school day, as Nickels and teachers Megan Brown. Todd DeJong. Scott Car­ penter and Terrie Morrow lip synced Elvis and his band, "Elvis and the Book Worms." Live on stage in the cafctorium in full cos­ tume, they sang 3 songs. Blue Suede Shoes. Viva Las Vegas and Teddy Bear. "The crowd went wild." Atkinsofi said. 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Your Smile The First Thing People See! �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middtevile, MVAprii 3, 2001 Rezoning request for PMR opposed in Caledonia Twp. by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Thornapple Developers’ planned mineral removal request to rezone rural res­ idential property was vig­ orously opposed by many citizens at the Caledonia Township Board meeting last month. No action was taken for the first reading of the pro­ posed ordinance, but ex­ tensive discussion took place among board mem­ bers. residents. Randy Workman. K & R Road Groups contractor, and applicant and owner Gordon Jousma. Jousma came to the meeting with his attorney. Fred Bonchcr. but citizens encouraged the board not to cave in to the threat of a costly lawsuit. Squeezed between both public and legal pressure, Supervisor Bryan Harrison said he had been provided with a fireman's jacket, capable of withstanding 1500 degrees of heat, in case it was needed. Jousma later in the meeting asked if he could wear it. Jousma later asked for a private meeting with the board Io remove input from the public. Closed sessions to discuss litigation has in the past occurred in Cale­ donia. in which decisions have been made without public input Kris Apol asked the board Io remember the citizens and not to give in to the pressure, and to have open meetings the public could attend. She said, "The constitutional right of the applicant to remove minerals from his property is not greater than the con­ stitutional rights of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Caledonia." An assumption that if mining in general is al­ lowed. the sand, clay or gravel would one day be used up. was challenged by Alaska resident Barbara Waite, who has lived there since 1945. This view has been expressed by planning commissioners and board members as a reason to approve the mining op­ erations for over 25 years. Officials have promised each time one was approved, the mining and trucking would be over with in just a few years, she said. Jackie Yondo asked "Haven't we given more than our fair share?" She asked why Caledonia had to provide clay for a project in another township. Assumptions have been that sand mining requests will end when the M-6 pro­ ject is complete, the first phase expected to be completed by this summer s end. When the materials are used up in one place, there is a still a valid argument for allowing another mining operation to meet the need, a successful argument in communities trying to disallow mining altogether. There will be continued demands for these materials for other phases and projects. John Robinson asked of­ ficials not to undermine their recently passed master plan with the rezoning. Some assume the master plan did not allow for PMRs. Since resources were placed naturally, they cannot easily be zoned, and are treated as a special use. Though no specific zone for PMR mining was included in the current master plan, there are four active PMRs and two being reclaimed in the township, if there is a legal requirement that a municipality provide PMR zoning, this has already been met. Approval of this PMR request could guarantee its continuation for another 15 years. Limiting the numbers of PMRs or amounts removed at any given time might curtail their impact on the residents. Some other SUNSET LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC. PO Box 495. Caledonia Ml 49316 Phone 891-9650 • Fax 891-4242 * Winter Damage Special: extensive prune and removal of debris and replacement of dead material. ‘Spring “Spruce-up”: includes pruning, edging and trimming of plant material. 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This PMR permit would allow removal of 1.5 mil­ lion cubic yards of clay, or 65.000 truckloads. Robert­ son said. In addition, there are 90.000 truckloads from the Cherry Valley PMR on 68th Street. He said this was 150,000 truckloads of material. The amount of truckloads would not be diminished. The Vermeulen pit has 200,000 yards in it. Robertson said he could not see how allowing 65,000 more truckloads on the roads was a gixid thing. Bonchcr said the optimum situation was to obtain materials from the closest position so each truck would travel the fewest miles to where it was used. Otherwise, for this project, it would still be transported, but over more miles. This presumes no material would come from elsewhere, or from the north. Boncher suggested denial could cause the project to drag on longer than planned. Trustee Bill Bravata feared risking litigation, when other things could be done with the money, such as build a library, a fire station, the rails to trails project or parks. Bravata said he would consider an option to shorten the trip from the PMR to the M-6 project, but ultimately would make a decision based on facts. Jousma’s new PMR re­ quest would supply clay to the M-6 project. Many countered with the argument that clay is common and can be found elsewhere. Randy Workman. K& R hauler, said the particular clay located in the area Jousma wants to mine is critical, with a lower per­ centage (around 3 percent) of moisture, required for a base under the M-6 highway according to highway department specifications. It is hard to find in this area. Even Jousma’s clay still has to be worked and dried to use it. he said. Jousma said clay nor­ mally is not easy to sell. Normally clay goes back down for the reclamation of the property. “The constitutional right of the appli­ cant to remove min­ erals from his prop­ erty is not greater than the constitu­ tional rights of the health, safety and welfare of the resi­ dents of Caledonia.” - Kris Apol Workman said if the ma­ terial was not available from Jousma the next option would be to transport clay from Mike Slachter on Morse and 84th Street, but the trucks would still go through Caledonia Township. The truck route would still include Whitneyvillc, but the return trip might be different. Vermeulen's clay has high moisture and is not as suitable he said. Workman, said the project was bid in February of 2000 when airport property was expected to supply the clay. Cascade Township required a PMR permit, and the airport withdrew. Workman then went to Heritage Resources, removing from their pit, and then to Jousma, the next closest available source for clay at an agreeable price. Workman has absorbed the extra costs for extra miles because the original deal fell through, and is hopeful the new PMR will be approved. If they have to go farther away, the extra costs would "have to be sucked up until the well goes dry.” Robertson said adding another pit would simply add to the amount coming from Caledonia already. He suggested that the material be obtained from existing PMRs rather than create another PMR with more material to get rid of. The temaining material in those pits has to go down the roads eventually, he said. Deborah Steketee said the area under discussion represented two-thirds of one section of the township. She said if the material PART-TIME ON-CALL FIRE CHIEF Caledonia Township is seeking a part-time on-call fire chief. Applicants shal be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have the ability to command person­ nel and ho*d then respect and confidence Applications will be accepted until 12 00 NOON on Thursday, Apnl 12, 2001 Salary DOO Qualified applicants should send or fax a resume to Pat Snyder, Caledonia Township Clerk. P.O. Box 288, Caledonia. Ml 49316; Fax 891-0430 EOE. 301 existed in other already existing PMRs. approval of additional areas would extend the life of these other mineral operations. She said the partnership forming the proposed new PMR would fall under special protections. (The partnership includes Randy Jousma) Jim Vonk. among other residents, challenged ar­ guments put forward by PMR owners and attorneys. He said the PMR promises to go away in three years, but the scar on the land from mining never goes away. He said all the residents minus one oppose this. He pointed out the public would require the board to justify a vote approving the request. Several residents com­ plained of a history of noncompliance by Jousma and his PMR operation in the past. Many PMR owners have promised not to store ma­ terials on their property, but have violated this agreement. Mike Kerry said about 500 and 7(X) yards of broken concrete was stored on Jousma’s property, but not connected to his mining pit Kerry said Jousma had said he intended to "put in a concrete crushing plant on 68th Street.” He said if enough concrete was ac­ cumulated. that could then be used as an argument to get approval for the crush­ ing equipment to get rid of the concrete. Non-compliance was also a concern of Trustee Wally Bujak, who had voted against approval as a planning commissioner and said he had spent 15 hours of personal time considering the background of the issue, referring to multiple sources in the zoning ordinance. He said he planned to vote against it as a trustee. Bujak said he had to take into consideration the applicant's past PMR rela­ tionship with the township. He listed township citations for non-compliance against the applicant’s PMR. a current court injunction i levied by the township against the applicant and his PMR for mining outside the PMR area, for putting in an unapproved road in the PMR off 68th. Street, and for the permit expiration three months prior to stopping operations, which continued until litigation. Bujak said. "I felt the applicant’s past performance and documented poor stewardship of his existing PMR were all factors that needed to be examined in defense of my position on denial for this PMR." Robertson said. “We are turning our citizens health safety and welfare over to someone else." He said the assumption by township of­ ficials has been that they couldn't do anything, but he said they could refuse to approve the requests for any more PMRs. "Once it's approved, it's out of our hands." he said. The issue of impact on quality of life is at the heart of citizen opposition. Three mining pits arc working within two miles of Alaska, and the county has established a trucking route on 68th Street, re­ sulting in more trucks speeding through their neighborhixxJ. Many asked for refusal of another PMR rather than to try to case the problems by re-routing, because of the impact of the trucks, which, paid by the load, were said to exceed the 55 mile per hour speed limit, and the 35 mph through Alaska, to drive with loads uncovered, leaving dust everywhere, as well as diminishing the quality of life due to noise and volume of traffic. There are approximately one per minute or up to 600 trips per day, from just one PMR alone. Trucks from other PMRs add to the number. Art Homrich said at times, there were trucks on 68th as often as every 15 to 20 seconds. Clay is also the dirtiest material hauled, with the most impact on residents, causing dust in the air and mud on press boxes and on Continued next page 6 NEW CONSTRUCTION REMODELING ? 1 5 • Garages • Decks • Basements • Framing • Trim h Get ready for summer with a new deck! I JAMES FAIST -x« BUILDER f. 616-299-7146 Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured �The Sun and News, Middleville, MVApril 3, 2001/Page 11 Synopsis of Regular Meeting Continued from previous page cars. Kerry said the request would result in leveling the area now serving as a natural barrier to airport noise, increasing noise for Alaska residents. The safety problems in the area, for school children, school buses, and residents going to their dirt laden mail boxes was likened to a "war zone." Yondo, a six-year resi­ dent, came to the once peaceful area only to be "attacked by air and now by land." Many mentioned a past death of a child and future "accidents waiting to happen." Yondo said she transports her children to school, in the belief they have greater safety than in school buses dealing with sand trucks. She asked for denial of the PMR request. Some neighbors sought to reduce the impact from the trucks by requests for two-way routing on Egan, and others for routing on 68th and north on Whitneyville. This was causing conflicts between neighbors. Richard Pattison said the route along 68th to Whitneyville and north on 48th Street under a rail road track to the M-6 project, and back down Egan totaled 5.5 miles passing 110 homes. Meanwhile, a route both north and south using Egan totaled 2.5 miles. Egan is TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 4 Spring Break. Thursday, April 5 Spring Break. Friday, April 6 Spring Break. Monday, April 9 Chicken nuggets w/breadstick or cheesey burrito, potato rounds, peaches, milk Tuesday, April 10 Cornstack w/pretzel or corn dog on a stick, broccoli w/cheese, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Middleville Village Council narrow, and though shorter, probably handled 50 percent poses a danger to truckers of the business out of the passing each other at the pits in that area this year, rate of speed they would like but has no control over the to travel. other compans drivers. Kris Apol read a letter "We do have safety from the residents of Coun­ mecrings with the drivers, tryview Estates opposed to a and talk about courtesy and route which would affect the traffic." He says he has intersection safety at 60th worked with his drivers for and Whitneyville. where about 18 years, and does not over seven years there had believe they have the kind been seven deaths. The letter of problems the residents requested a stop sign at the described. He said intersection, a bicycle path occasionally he had taken a along the proposed route, to trucker off a job over lower the speed to 35 mph. problems. and to encourage policing. Don Miesen said K&R. enforcement and heavy fines the trucking company, had along the route to been a good citizen in all discourage excessive speeds, communities where they and to create an action board worked. He said it was un­ to address the concerns of fair to ask them to pay the residents, with a dues for the ineptness of representative from the area. "our township government Charges of disrespect for the past ten years. from truckers by residents Several residents who are frequent. Truck drivers have lived in Alaska as long have made counter requests as 25 to 50 years would like not to allow pedestrians and to sell to get away from the bicycles along 68th. problems, but they face Truckers pay fees and reduced property values and bonds to help pay for road little interest from buyers. damage, but residents Miesen said conditions pointed out the truckers that deteriorated values of make a living on the roads homes would allow specu­ residents also pay taxes on. lators and investors "who Traffic and cover viola­ have destroyed our proper­ tions arc poorly enforced by ties, to buy our property and the sheriffs patrol, sup­ cash in on it in the next few posedly because they over­ years." look truckers, which are Miesen said he was a "good for the economy." witness to "the ineptness of Isaura Adams said "Its not a local government." He right to break the law for was encouraged by residents the good of Michigan." with courage to take these Pattison defended the positions. He asked citizens sheriffs efforts, and said he to continue to pay attention saw the patrol officers on to the coming duty recently. metamorphosis in the Workman said he hires township, and, to force ac­ drivers, and said he had countability. Synopsis VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHK5AN Council Meeting Minutes March 13. 2001 The regular meeting ot the Village of Middteville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Mr Lon Myers Council President of the Village Construction of M-6/US-131 interchange is underway SYNOPSIS OF MEETING THORNAPPLE TWP. Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting March 21, 2001 Meeting was called at 3:02 p.m. by Supervisor. Board present 7. Others pre­ sent: 3. Motion carried by roll call to approve bills in amount of $3,115.40. Board will get bids on pillars for Mt. Hope Cemetery Board brought up to date on Retirement Benefits plan. Plan rep. explained the plan. Plan Document Agreement and Adoption Agreement Board asked about past ser­ vice. must be spread out over 3 PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Middleville, Department of Public Works, will be flushing fire hydrants and water mains starting on Monday, April 9, 2001 and continuing through the week until finished. Residents may experience some discoloration, and/or pressure difference while this reg­ ular maintenance is being done. If you experience discoloration, usually letting the tap run for a few minutes will clear it up. The water remains potable during this process. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Village at 795-3385. 300 years Board amended the agree­ ment. Motion passed by roll call to ratify the execution of the Adoption Agreement for the pen­ sion plan as modified and autho­ rized execution of the Plan Administrative Services Agreement and any other docu­ ments needed to adopt and effectuate the plan. Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Donna Stagray. Clerk Donald E Boysen Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices ) ^of of Middleville. Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present: Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr. Wfliam Kenyon. Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers. Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg. The min­ utes of the February 27. 2001 meeting were approved as writ- The Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation has begun construction of the M-6 (South Beltline) US131 interchange and will be paying extra attention to traffic effects. Travel on US-131 will undergo minimal traffic restrictions in 2001, as crews will work on the out­ side shoulder of southbound US-131 and median crossovers during off-peak hours. “In an effort to minimize motorist impact, we will be performing most of this year’s work on the inter­ change during quieter travel hours,” said State Transpor­ tation Director Gregory J. Rosine. “Nevertheless, delays sometimes happen and we truly appreciate motorists’ patience while this vital freeway connection is being constructed.” Travelers on local roads surrounding the project will experience minor lane clo­ sures and restrictions as crews work on the new structures over Division Avenue, as well as in other areas. “Even though the major construction work will be on US-131, some local streets will be affected as well. We have a number of provisions in place to keep the contrac­ tor moving quickly and stay­ ing out of the way as much as possible,” said MDOT Grand Region Engineer Steven J. Earl. The average daily traffic on this roadway exceeds 50,000 vehicles. MDOT is requiring that at least one lane of traffic in each direc­ tion be maintained at all times. Any day when the contractor has lane closures in effect during daytime hours, they will be charged $15,000 per lane. Work on this section of the project began in early March 2001, with an expect­ ed completion date of May 2004. The $160 billion por­ tion of the new M-6 (Paul B. Henry Freeway) is funded through Gov. John Engle»\ Build Michigan II plan and TEA-21. In addition, the project has been accelerated through the governor s Build Michigan III plan, which is allowing MDOT to have the freeway between M-37 and 1-196 open to traffic in 2005. This shaves three years off the project s origi­ nal timetable. ten The Agenda for the meeting was approved as written Ms Barbara Getty approached Council regarding property locat­ ed at the comer of Bender Road and Green Lake Road ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01 005 (rezone 321 W Main Street from C2 to R2) Resolution *01006 (rezone 116 S. Broadway from C2 to R2). Resolution *01007 (rezone 200 Broadway from C2 to R2) and Resolution »01008 (rezone 208 Broadway from C2 to R2) on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 2 Approved the invoices, dated March 09 2001. in the amount of $86.069 06. on a motion made by Mr Lytle arxl supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Accepted partnership with Cedar Springs for Mayor Exchange Day 2001 and direct­ ed Staff to proceed with the arrangements on a motion made by Mr Kenyon and supported by Mr Bray 4 Approved expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2858 for a workstation for the Planner on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 5 Approved the estimate from Sunset Waste Services to per form Spring Clean Up services in 2001 on a motion made hy Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 6 Ad|ourned the meeting at 7 54 p.m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk. 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Apply in writing to Village of Middleville. 100 East Main Street. Attn: Village President Fzxrvious Flooring Letters must be received by April 19. 2001. Appointments to be made April 24, 2001 at the regular meeting of the village Council. CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL Rnonda L Fisk, village Clerk I 502 N T I O R S In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue SE. (M-37) • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Ph . 616/891-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs. 10-8 p.m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9-3:00 p.m. �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/Apnl 3. 2001 Lee Elementary School food service manager to retire bv Patricia Johns ' Staff Writer Tai Cooper, who has been in charge of food ser­ vice at Lee Elementary for many years, has decided to retire at the end of this school year. The announcement of her decision was accepted with regret by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Monday. March 26. Cooper was praised by Assistant Superintendent Sharon Kalce for her con­ cern for students at Lee, decorating the lunch room for holidays and the qual­ ity of her work. Her hula lessons at Mc­ Fall arc also memorable. Cooper said, "Students come up to me when they get to Lee and say. I re­ member when you taught Mr. Rich to dance. " Bill Rich, the McFall principal, often has dressed up as a "Hula Girl" in a stunt to reward chil­ dren March Is Reading Month. Board members asked if Cooper could be con­ vinced to stay since they hate to lose such a quality employee., but she said she and her husband have plans for their retirement. In other personnel mat­ ters. RechelIc llansknccht was hired to fill a drafting teaching position begin­ ning with second semester. Art teacher Barb Maring will go on child care leave beginning April 27. This leave will last through the first semester of the 20012002 school year. The district has begun to look for a long.term substi­ tute for Maring's position. "It will be hard to find a quality art teacher." high school principal Ellen Zack told the board. Dan Erb will go to Washington D.C. with 10 students beginning April 29. as part of the "CloseUp" program. There was a lengthy discussion about whether the new pop ma­ chines have cut into the money earned by the Close-Up group. The North Central Ac­ creditation Committee has met. Kalce told the board. "We are well on our way." NCA Transitions accredi­ tation is a five-year pro­ cess. Zack told the board that staff members at the high school are motivated and enthusiastic. There are committees at all the schools working on this process. The board discussed whether they needed to make changes on the su­ perintendent evaluation feedback form they dcvel- oped less than two years ago Board President David Smith explained that he has reviewed some of the suggestions Superintendent Midge Pippel has made for the form. Pippel said. "1 want to have a conversation on the process." The final decision on this evaluation framework is the boards. A commit­ tee of Smith, and board members Jean Ray and Dan Parker will review the form and process and re­ port back to the board. Smith will provide copies of forms used dur­ ing the evaluation process in other districts. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be at 7:30 p m. Monday. April 16. Board meetings are held in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library located in the high school. Residents oppose Middleville village annexation request by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Several property owners along Main Street in Thor­ napple Township told members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council last week that they oppose annexation of their land into the village. The council, as a result, has decided to resubmit its annexation to the Barry County Planning Commis­ sion . Annexation will allow the extension of sewer AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Years Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • T ires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups lines to properly formerly owned by Bill Getty. This would allow the property to be sold so that a home could be built on it. Connie Beeler told the council that his wells and current septic systems serving both his residence and his business, the Beeler Funeral Home, are in good shape. He told council that hooking into the sewer was pro­ hibitively expensive. According io Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck. the cost would be about SI8.000 to hook up water and sewer to both the home and the business. The property annexation request will be sent on to the county for considera­ tion. Village President Lon Myers noted that it was always in the village's plans to seek annexation of these properties and the timetable was just moved Contd. next column BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 705-9596 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Jem (on far right) keeps an eye on the check. Jilian Santander thanked all the students who participated including Brittany Giguere. Joey Koval and Kim Williamson who presented the checks. Police find opium, pot residue during traffic stop Barry County Sheriffs Deputies who stopped a car March 21 in Irving Township because the driver was not wearing a seat belt found five, onegram balls of opium, marijuana residue and paraphernalia, according to a report. The driver, who has not been arraigned, has been charged with possession of less than 50 grams of opium with intent to deliver and one count of possession of marijuana. Deputy Gary Pearson stopped the car on West State Road near Grange Road. The driver also had two knives, one in each front pocket of his pants. A Michigan State Police tracking dog also trained in drug detection also lo­ cated drug residue on the man's cash in his wallet and five baggies of suspected marijuana res­ idue. The 18 year old Middle­ ville man was lodged in the Barry County Jail. From previous column up a bit. Voting against the an­ nexation request was council member Dorothy Corson because she said. "I don’t think these are iso­ lated islands." The vote was 5-1, with member Floyd Bray absent. In another matter, the council accepted the com­ promise for the high pres­ sure water service agree­ ment with the Thornapple Kellogg School District. The district now has $61,000 in high pressure hookup credits, which can be used for future devel­ opment. There are opening on the Village Planning Commis­ sion, Zoning Board of Ap­ peals and Housing Board. Myers said that he hoped residents interested in serving in these positions would contact village of­ fices. The next meeting of the Village Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. in the village hall. U over MW m homes with an ad in the Sun h News. Call345-9554toplaceyourad. Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 3. 2001 /Page 13 Scots run past Trojans to start track seasons Caledonia High School’s girls and boys track teams defeated its foes from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville last Thursday. The Scots' girls prevailed 74-59. while their boys won 105-32. Winners for Caledonia's girls were Angie Maxie in the high jump (4-6). Melissa Elam in the discus (79-10). Erin Mitteer in the 100 hurdles (18.0). Samantha Pleva in the 100 dash (14.2) and the 400 dash Freeport burglary probe yields arrest STAND carnival held Students Taking a New Direction advisor Nancy Young (holding box) looks on as a young player catches a fish (or maby it was a crocodile.) The March 15 arrest of Daniel German. 22. of Hastings, on one count of breaking and entering a building and one count of larceny of firearms is the result of a three-month investigation into the Dec. 21 burglary of the Freeport Elevator. German told Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak that he and a man he met at a party the night of the crimes drove to Freeport from Grand Rapids after the other man told him. "I know where you can get some stuff." According to a report by Olejniczak. German said he drove to Freeport and the other man broke into the elevator where they removed Carhart clothing, guns and knives. German also allegedly told police he and the other man had broken into the Freeport DPW garage that same night to steal tools, a flashlight and four radios, Olejniczak rep­ orted. Some of the stolen property which had allegedly been given to acquaintances of German were turned over to police, though the tools have not been found. Olejniczak reported. German had told police where the tools were hidden but upon NEWEST CITIZEN Mi The swinging bowling ball game was pretty popular GIRL, Veda Christine, to Dr. Tad and Danielle Massanari-Thatcher at the Birthing Center at Providence Hospi­ tal. Southfield, Ml on Friday, Feb. 23, 2001. Veda weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Pat and Duane Thatcher of Middleville and Dr. Ron and Rhoda Massanari of Alma. inspection, they were not found. Other property allegedly was sold to some Hastings residents, while the rest was pawned in Grand Rapids, according to German's statement to police. German was arraigned on the charges March 15 and a $2,500 bond was set and posted. He awaits an April 18 preliminary examination. (1:06.9). Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:30.8) and the 300 hurdles (50.4). Lindsay Walters in the 200 (30.2). Tara Stanek in the pole vault (8-0) and the 800 relay team of Samantha Pleva. Erin Mitteer. Miedema and Lindsay Walters (1:59.8). Achieving firsts for Middleville’s girls were Gustafson in the long jump (14-0 14). Nyland. Melissa Quisenberry. Stortz and Verkerke in the 3200 relay (10:34,42). Gustafson. Robertson. Warner and Raymond in the 400 relay (56.60). Brenda Bcrgakker in the shot put (29-10). Verkerke in the 800 (2:34.07), Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:16.76) and Norton. Stortz. Warner and Verkerke in the 1600 relay (4:33.41). Tim Ross captured four firsts for Caledonia's boys in the 1600-meter run (4:24.7), the 800 (2:05.1). the 3200 (9:39.3) and as the anchor leg of the 3200 relay. Other individual triumphs for the Scots were gained by Josh Swartz in the shot put (43-7) and the discus (123-11). Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-2). Seth Temple in the pole vault (13-6). Matt Born in the in the long jump (193 1/2). Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17.6). Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (43.8) and Nathan DeWitt in the 400-meter dash (55.2). Caledonia also won the four relay races with Bret Higley. Matt Weinczkowski. Ben Busman and Jason Swanbcrg in the 800 (1:37.2) and the 400 (46.5). Jon Hekman. Nathan DeWitt. Patrick Spitzley and Tim Ross in the 3200 (8:49.1) and Matt Piter, Marcom Modi. Jason Swanberg and Nathan DeWitt in the 1600 (3:42.6). Caledonia grapplers bring home medals The Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling club traveled to Wayland March 17. Here arc the team's results from that event: Group 0 Alex Deering, third place; Tagg Huver, first place; Ben Smith, second place; Ryan Zoet, first place; Zachary Zoet, second place. Group 1 Christian Brower, second place; Evan Grinage, second place; Caleb Yonker. third place. Group 2 Patrick Defouw, fourth place; Cody Madison, fourth place; Brett McCarty, second place; Joel Smith, fourth place; Tanner Zych, third place. Group 3 Drew Dykhouse, fourth place; Justin Maxim, first place; Michael Schaibly. second place. Group 4 Joshua Brower, second place: Brandon Grinage. second place; Andrew Schaibly, second place; Elijah Troost, second place. Caledonia's wrestlers went to Grand Haven and Lake Odessa March 24 and achieved the following results: (•roup O Tagg Huver. second place; Trever McCoy, first place; Ben Smith, first place; Ryan Zoet, first place; Zach Zoet, second place. 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Franklin climbed to the very top. finishing first at his first registered event held at In­ side Moves, located on Chase Franklin has a goal of finishing in the top five at the July JCCA event in Ann Arbor. Thomapple Area Parks & Recreation Commission’s 1st Annual T.A.P.R.C. Open Saturday May, 12th 2001 4 Person Scramble Hosted By: Yankee Springs Golf Course 7:00 - 8:00 am Registration and Contest information Tee Times Start at 8:00 am Cost: $240.00 per foursome Price includes: 18 Holes, Cart. Lunch. Refreshments & Tournament Prizes Open to 36 teams / 25 Teams Guarantee a Shotgun Start * Skills Contests * Raffles * Prizes * ♦ Win a years lease on a new car * Player Registration: Contact Name:________________________ Add r ess:____________________________ Phone:Email: Player 2:____________________________ Player 3:____________________________ Player 4:____________________________ Please send registration form along with payment in full to: T.A.P.R.C. P.O. Box 459 Middleville. Ml 49333 *Registration Deadline: May 5**4001* (No rain date I Non-refundable) For more information call 795-7202 76th Street and U.S.-131. "I’ve always been good." Franklin said. "The first competition I finished in first place and it's been first place ever since." Franklin trains at Inside Moves usually twice a week. Rock climbing has reached new heights in popularity during recent years. The freshman at Caledonia High School says when he trains, roughly 15 of 20 other in­ dividuals are doing the same. "It seems to be getting better: more and more people are getting in­ volved with it," Franklin said. Of course the further west you travel, he said, the more rock climbers you will find. An admitted fan of the outdoors, Franklin com­ peted at the American Bouldering Series National Competition in Cincinnati March 17, an event that included some 100 to 110 rock climbers. He finished fifth in the intermediate class (the classes were beginner, youth, interme­ diate and advanced... the advanced class is the one he normally competes in), but his efforts would have placed him sixth amongst the advanced. The area climber trained with his coaches and teammates for roughly a year to prepare for the Cincinnati adventure. He said a repetition of moves is required if one truly wants to master the sport. Franklin's team is called the Gecos and consists of five or six rock climbers. Still, he was the only one who trekked to Ohio for the national competition. As he stated, "I was the only one who took the ini­ tiative to go." "It was a great experi­ ence and included rock climbers from all over the United States," Franklin said. "The routes (the ma­ neuvers the rock climbers must accomplish) were ei­ ther too easy or too hard. Honestly, I could say that I could have done better... I could have visualized my routes better." Next on Franklin's climbing schedule is the Junior Climbing Competi­ tion Association National July 24-27 in Ann Arbor. Franklin is ranked sec­ ond in the Midwest Region (which includes Michigan. Illinois. Wisconsin and Minnesota) and hopes to finish in the top five at the JCCA National. If he does. Franklin would be the first from the Midwest Region to do so. The JCCA event is full wall climbing, while the bouldering competitions are not. Last year, the Alto native finished 23rd at the JCCA event held in Port­ land. Oregon. Rock climbing is not. yet, an Olympic sport, but in Franklin's opinion: "It should become an Olympic sport." The X Games (televised on ESPN), however, do in­ clude rock climbing in their docket of events. Asked what skills are needed to be competitive in rock climbing?, Franklin mentioned a posi­ tive mental approach, en­ durance, physical stamina, motivation and confidence. Those who have helped Franklin to reach new heights in the sport include coaches Jay Clinton and Nick Jones, climbing part­ ner Jason Bott and his par­ ents Tracy and Renee Franklin. So what is Franklin's ul­ timate aim for his rock climbing? "At this point, it’s com­ petitive," Franklin said. "Setting goals and reach­ ing them." What Franklin has gained from his rock climbing is more than just lofty accomplishments. Climbing toward the top, Chase Franklin has mastered the sport of rock climbing in a very short time. (Photo provided) "It is a very friendly atmosphere; everybody cheers for everybody," Franklin said. Middleville freestyle mat men compete at Lakewood Freestyle wrestlers from the Middleville area traveled to Lake Odessa last weekend to compete in the Lakewood Tournament. Approximately 400 wrestlers attended this year's event. Medals were awarded to the top four finishers in each age bracket. Middleville wrestlers who earned medals are listed below: Group () (ages 5-6) Ashley Meinke (46 pounds, fourth place). Group 1 (ages 7-8) Travis Meinke (58 pounds, third place); Travis Moore (heavyweight, third place); Lance Dimond (heavyweight, third place). Cole Meinke (75 pounds, second place); Shane Moore (103 pounds, first place); Chris Westra (112 pounds, first place). Group 3 (ages 11-12) Kyle Dalton (60 pounds, fourth place); Tucker Bowerman (65 pounds, first place). Group 2 (ages 9-10) TKHS sports hotline offers event info For information on daily athletic events at Thomapple Kellogg High School and all cancellations, call the TK Sports Hotline at 795-5400. ext. 6257. Spring sports at Thomapple Kellogg High School include boys baseball, girls track, boys track, girls softball, boys tennis, girls soccer and girls golf. (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 3. 2001/Page 15 Soccer Scots win first game In its first contest of the 2001 spring season. Caledonia High School’s varsity girls soccer team blanked Calvin Christian March 28 4-0 at Calvin Ashley Frazier, Beth Daniels. Alicia Ryder and Kelley Jackson each scored one goal for the winners. Ryder also managed two assists, while Marissa Woodcock added one assist. Goalkeeper Hannah Cooley earned the shutout. Caledonia out-shot Calvin 34-3. On defense. Nessa Hofstra led the Scots' charge. Caledonia also prevailed in the junior varsity contest 3-0. Area sports camps, leagues offered Here is some brief information on some upcoming sports camps for softball and basketball being offered in Middleville. For more about the camps, contact the individuals listed with the information. TK Ladies Basketball Summer League: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the TK Middle School Gymnasium. Camp will run from June 19-July 26. Cost is $10 for players who own a TK jersey or $25 for players who need a TK jersey. Contact coach Marcy Uyl at 795-5400. ext. 4676 Lady Trojan Basketball Fundamental Skill and Development Camp: June 11-14 from 9-10:30 a m. (for fifth and sixth graders) and 10:30 a.m.noon (for third and fourth graders). Grades arc for the new school year in the fall of 2001. Cost is $30 and that includes a Lady Trojan Camp t-shirt and daily refreshments. Checks should be made payable to Community Education. For more information, contact coach Marcy Uyl at 795- 5400, ext. 4676. 10 and under girls softball spring season 2001: A May and early June softball league (12 games) . Practices start in April and games start May 8. Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the competitive Dorr recreational league. Girls need to be 10 or under before Aug. 1. Cost is $25 and that includes a shirt and a hat. If interested, contact Rich Palmer at 795-7667. 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Check out all our Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings r, (fie 616.945.9105 OPEN MON . FRI 0:30 • 6:00 • SAT 8:30 1:00 J Cameraman Dan Salas filmed Samantha who brought bunnies and 4-H friends to Carveth Village I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ' SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml and promoter and ambas­ sador of the local commu­ nity. has been selected bv WOOD-TV K as one ol eight teens for the station s "We Value Youth" awards. though she has worked * hard to promote the Mid dleville Heritage Days and during the September fes­ tival was the master of ceremonies she will be known more than ever with her exposure and publicity. She was interviewed by Eva Aguirre Cooper Wednesday. March 2H. for a television spot that was shown on March 30 and April I VanderSloot also was filmed with some of her rabbits and residents ot Carveth Village, an as­ sisted living facility in Middleville. This remarkable girl will be honored by the Thor napplc Kellogg School Board April 16. Sometime in May the "We Value Youth” award winners will be honored in a ceremony at Grand Rapids Commu­ nity College. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 CALEDONIA SCHOOLS 3 ACRES - $167,900. Beautiful home with F850 sq. ft. of living space. Large living room with fireplace. Set way back off road. 9991 84th. Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891-2222, x 233. Smith-Diamond Associates Toll free 1-888-891-0107 Elizabeth Be I son Mel Brenner Katie Cummiford Kay Cummiford Sharon Emerson Maryanne Hoeksma Debra Lampani Carrianne Lyke_______ 891-2222 891-2222 262-2021 291-3330 891-2222 891-7183 262-8333 891-2222 m —■ hls. John McCleve 891-7172 Mary Kay McCleve 891-7172 David Pratt 877-4010 Ron Richards 891-7176 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude...... 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD Sam Wright 891-2222 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-04-10.pdf f1662255e55867e51b399616a15cb99d PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 15/April 10, 2001 Developer describes 161-home project to Middleville planners Lakeside Community Church will present a live dramatization of Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting. The Last Supper, here shown with Bill KJemple, Larry Bolhuis and Julius Kuiper depicting Matthew, Andrew and Thaddeus. last Supper’ will come to life at Lakeside Community Church by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Lakeside Community Church will present a live dramatization of Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting. The Last Supper with Jesus and his 12 disciples on the evening of Good Friday, April 13. In the painting. DaVinci depicted Jesus just after He had stated that one of them would betray Him. Each of Jesus' disciples in full costume and seated at the table with Jesus, will "come to life" and speak their minds in response to the startling statement. "Once that statement was made, the 12 disciples became men of 12 differ­ ent moods." the church's pastor. Roger Bultman said. "Matthew, the former tax collector, Simon the Zealot, Judas, and all the rest wonder aloud whether they are the one who will betray their Master," he explained. "This presentation of the last supper is very power­ ful and moving" Bultman stated. "Everyone in the audience can relate to one or more of the disciples. People are drawn up into the personality and emo­ tions of each disciple. Even Judas, who ulti­ mately did betray Jesus See last supper, page 2 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Local developer Dave Dykstra presented a tenta­ tive preliminary plat de­ sign to thq members of the village of Middleville Planning Commission on April 3 for his new 161home site development now called Minstehr Coun­ try Estates. If approved, this devel­ opment will be built in four phases. Dykstra thinks homes will start at about $140,000. This development is lo­ cated between the Towne Square property and runs up behind Lee Elementary School to Bender Road. Dykstra will return to the Planning Commission May 1 with more detailed plans for the first phase of 22 homes. Questions about ingress and egress were raised. Dykstra told the commis­ sion that the first access point would be on West Main Street but he would Questions about ingress and egress were raised. (Developer Dave Dykstra) told the commision that the first access point would be on West Main Street but he would also complete the access to Towne Square Drive with the second phase of building. also complete the access to Towne Square Drive with the second phase of building. Paths with access to the back of the Lee Elemen­ tary School would allow children to get to school without crossing roads. The Minstehr Country Estates preliminary plat includes open space and cul de sacs. Access roads are a little more narrow to slow traffic down a bit. Village Planner Geoff Moffatt announced to the commission that the futuring workshops on the plan­ ning process were tenta­ tively planned for the sec­ ond week in May. He also told commissioners that he would be presenting a draft of the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority urban design at the next meeting. The revisions to the non­ conforming use and build­ ing ordinance will be pre­ sented for approval al the next council meeting. Suggestions from the vil­ lage attorney were in­ cluded. The next Middleville Planning commission meeting will be on at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. Caledonia Village mulls ‘to graze or not to graze’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Village of Caledonia has made national news in the past few months over consideration of letting livestock graze around the sewer treatment plant. Stories about the situa­ tion have showed up in this state, and as far away as Ft. Myers. Florida and Apache Junction, Ariz. No actual decision has been made as to grazing the 25 acre area. The "grazing" advantage to the village would be to control grasses and vegeta­ tion around the lagoons, and to save on costs of mowing and other upkeep. Village Council Trustee Dan Erskine said the practice has been successful in other communities. One instance cited was in the Muskegon area. Attorneys would help decide if the details can be worked out without liability for the village. It was mentioned that attorney fees and costs to work out the details could be more than the the expense to mow the area. The Village Planning Commission has taken a first step by amending the zoning ordinance to allow grazing in the already fenced in area. Farmers interested in us­ ing the area for their animals were to make a pro­ posal to the village, to ac­ cept responsibility for in­ surance, that the animals are properly vaccinated, and for potential damage done by or to the sheep, all to protect the village. With all the attention the matter has received, however, Erskine said the farmers who initially were interested are now inclined to withdraw. Erskine said someone else might still be interested. Ultimately, the Village Council will have to decide whether or not to allow animals to graze in the area. Another issue to come bc- fore the Village Planning Commission is a proposal for antennae to be attached to the water tower. Although the tower belongs to the Township, it is located in the Village zoning district. Towers have a 50-foot limit in the village. The proposal, if approved, would require a special land use. It was mentioned that where too many of these towers are in use there may be some problems for communications to emergency vehicles. Commissioner Rory VandcrBy is moving to Middleville, and resigned from his position. Anyone interested in filling the open post is encouraged to apply at the village office. In This Issue Loopholes still threaten resfdencs with drainage problems Caledonia Twp. Board considers selling Alaska Hall Easter services in the area celebrate renewal of hope Community Good Friday service tradition continues locally �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 10, 2001 WkT I r.W Page Elementary students choose new stocks Fifth-graders in Dirk Vandiver’s class at Page Elementary continue to explore the workings of the stock market. Working with accountant Robert Kenney, the students combine studying basic economics with stock investing. The teams at the top were "close, very close" according to Kenney. For the week ending March 27, only $300 separated the top two teams, the Page Four Musketeers (Ken Riley, Scott Pitsch, Tommy Enslen and Ben­ jamin Kenney) and the Page V Team (Kendall Moore. Allie Dragoo, Lindsey Wilson and Tonya McCarter). Both teams out performed the Dow Industrial Average by 2.9 percent, and the NASDAQ by 9.47 percent for the six weeks of the first competition. The students start a new competition. In the first, students picked stocks from companies they knew, such as Coke. Nike. Microsoft. The Gap and Ambcrcombie and Fitch, which were in all the portfolios. For this contest the groups discussed industries to buy. the price history of stocks, current market and individual stock trends and come up with more diver­ sified stock picks. The Page Detroit Red Wings team (Devon Dubois, Tucker Bowman. Jeff Dickerson. Jordan f/lnnual,/llto fireman’s PANCAKE SUPPER Pancakes, eggs, sausage and pure maple syrup Saturday, April 21st, 5 ~ 8:30 P.M. Alto Fire Station Donations at the door. ALL-YOU- Matthai. and Josh Vrona) have selected stocks of British Airways. Caterpillar. Fannie Mae. Kellogg Company. Lear Corpora­ tion. Mattell Inc.. Nucor Corporation and Unilever N.V. Kenney says, “some of the picks students made for the second round are surprising. It will be inter­ esting to see how the stu­ dent picks compare across the groups and the market." Correction: In the report on the PMR request by Thornapple De­ velopers last week, it was inaccurately reported that Gordon Jousma requested a private meeting with the Township Board. He asked for a special meeting with the board to speed up the process of his application. In addition. Jousma offered to pay the expenses for such a meeting. White a private meeting with the board would remove public input, a special meeting would not remove public attendance and comment, providing the public had prior notice of such a special meeting. Special meetings require 18 hours prior notice. Usually a special meeting notice is posted on the outside of the Township Hall. Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation getaway? Start packing. Now’s a great time to take the best of all vacations: a 3. 4, 5, 7 day or longer Carnival "Fun Ship" cruise vacation to The Bahamas. Caribbean, Mexican Riviera. Alaska. Hawaii or the Panama Canal. Aboard shp, you’l enjoy fun activities, fabulous meals, tt«e Naubca Sp^ program, lavish Vegas-styie shows, a friendly casino and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for. You’ll visit incredible destinations full of fabulous sight-seeing opportunities for the whole family Carnival offers more fun and variety than any land vacation. And it s all yours for one low, all-nckisive pace. Call today to book the one vacation that’s just more fun. % B Carnival? The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World!. wwwcanwaLcorri 3 day cruises 7 day cruises s299 ,..s499 Premier Travel & Cruise (616) 554-0311 Sur * The disciples will begin seated at the table with Jesus, and will "come to life" at the re-enactment, each speaking their minds. Julius Kuiper will play the role of Thaddeus. All 12 disciples will appear with Jesus for the event on Good Friday. April 13. Each of Jesus’s disciples will appear in full costume, like Larry Bolhuis, who will act as Andrew Last supper dramatization, from front page ends his thoughts with the provocative, ’Is it I?’ " Everyone is invited to join the congregation in this re-enactment of this major religious scene. Admission is free. Lakeside Community Church is a Christian Re­ formed ministry located at 6201 Whitneyville SE. of the Alto community. The service will be held at 7 p.m. A nursery will be pro­ vided. Please call 616-8680391 or 868-6402 for more information or directions. Osteoporosis talk planned April 12 A free educational talk and screening on osteo­ porosis will be presented by Dr. Michael Valittuto at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Metro Health Cale­ donia, 8941 N. Rodgers Court. One out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. Osteoporosis re­ sults in over 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. Free bone density screening will be provided by Mobilabs from 6 to 9 p.m. Those attending will receive test results at the time of the screening. Dr. Valitutto graduated from the University of Os- Middleville woman to join nursing society Tracy Texter of Middleville will be one of 65 students and community members who will be inducted by Grand Valley State University’s Kirkhof School of Nursing into Sigma Theta Tau Inter­ national, nursing's honor society. The ceremony for GVSU’s Kappa Epsilon Chapter-atlarge of Sigma Theta Tau will be Thursday, April 19, at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. Student members of Sigma Theta Tau must main­ tain a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), have completed half of the nurs­ ing curriculum, and rank m the upper 35 percent of their graduating class. teopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa, and did his internal medicine resi­ dency at St. John's Oak­ land Hospital. He recently joined the staff at Metro Health in Caledonia and said he is anxious to meet members of the commu­ nity. Call the office at (616) 891 1451 to schedule a free screening. Is there more to Easter than jelly beans, colored eggs and chocolate bunnies? Join us for a very special service to find the real meaning of Easter. Come Celebrate Easter April 15, 2001 10:30 AM Bnghtside Community Church meeting at Cross Creek Charter Academy 7701 Kalamazoo Ave. Casual Attire Childcare Provided www bnghtside.org Church Office 891 0287 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 10, 2001 /Page 3 Joy of reading made keener by sharing by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer National Poetry Month was celebrated by the Caledonia book group at the library April 4 with a discussion of two book ti­ tles to read. Where the Sidewalk Ends and a Light in the Attic, by Shel Sil­ verstein, both books of po­ ems and illustrations by the author. A brief description about the author read, "He is characterized by a deft mixing of the sly and the serious and the just plain silly. He was born in the 1930s in Chicago. His wicked, witty humor is loved by countless adults and children.” Characterized by a flair for irony and rebellion against conventional wis­ dom. his books have been very popular. Often his sto­ ries contain a moral rele­ vant for today, with mod­ ern topics, such as: "The saddest thing I ever did see, was a woodpecker peckin' a plastic tree. He looks at me and 'Friend,' says he, 'Things ain't as sweet as they used to be.' " Other references to things like dish washing arc dated from a past era. Silverstein died in May 1999. Betsy Riddell read Sil­ verstein’s The Giving Tree, and Kathy Scheid read other selections. Discussion included reading favorite selections from various titles, and an activity challenge of writ­ ing a short poem from three words given. Eva Engle, now retired from teaching, used to read from Silverstein's books to her children. She liked to take them in an out of doors setting, and read "Enter This Deserted House." One poem is a variation on the Little Engine that Could, only it ends, "he was almost there when crash, smash, bash, he slid down...on the rocks below, which goes to show that when the track is tough and the hill is rough, think­ ing you can just ain't enough." Many other books of po­ etry were brought out. in­ cluding such authors as Maya Angelou. A point was made that poetry is come an instant success. More than 22 million Spot books have been sold in more than 100 countries, winning numerous awards and topping best seller lists internationally. The event is for children ages 3 to 6. invited to en­ joy an hour of fun. stories, games and activities at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs.. April 12. • The Let It Snow Read­ ing Club from the many branches will celebrate to­ gether at the Gerald R. Ford Museum at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 19. This event will be the tenth of the adult reading club, sponsored by The River. The Caledonia reading group met to discuss Shel Silverstein's books of poems and drawings : Hey! Lighten Up It’s Spring at ••• CONTENPO SALON Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1093 L Mon-Thu 9-8 • Frl 9-7 • Sat 9-5 Library employees, Betsy Riddell read Sil­ verstein's The Giving Tree, and Kathy Scheid read other selections. short, but contains an mes­ 100.5 F.M. sage, making it enjoyable The event is free, and for that aspect. will feature a blend of Doris Sleeman, another homegrown entertainment, former teacher, read a West Michigan trivia, re­ poem titled Warning, bet­ freshments and prizes. ter known by its first line, Doors open at 6 p.m. "When I Am an Old Guests may come early Woman I Shall Wear Pur­ and view the museum's ple." by Jenny Joseph. exhibits. Audience capac­ The book the group will ity is limited to the first read for next month is The 250 people. Giver by Lois Lowry, a The popular Grand Newbery award winner. Rapids Celtic band, the •Spot the Dog will visit Kwils, will entertain par­ Caledonia to celebrate his tygoers with traditional birthday this spring. Spot Irish music. has been introducing very Bill Brashler, a native of young readers to the world Grand Rapids and author around them for the past of 14 books, will talk two decades. about his life as a writer. Eric Hill's mischievous Call Kent District Li­ cuddly puppy first ap­ brary. at 784-2007 or the peared in 1980 in the in­ Caledonia Library Branch novative lift-the-flap book, at 891-1502. “Where's Spot?” to be- Caledonia chiropractor elected to VP post Dr. Eric Seif, of Caledonia recently was elected as the Michigan Chiropractic Society (MCS) District 5 Vice President District 5 includes Mason Lake. Osceola. Oceana. Newaygo. Mecosta. Musk­ egon, Montcalm. Ottawa. Kent and Ionia counties “By taking on this chal­ lenging leadership role. Dr Seif has pros en. once again, his continues support and dedication to the principles of the MCS and the chiro­ practic profession.” said MCS President Dr. Lewis G. Squires “He is a valuable assert to our organization and his energy and enthusi­ asm are an inspiration to us all ' Dr. Seif graduated from National College of Chiropractic and practices in Caledonia. He has been an active member of the Michigan Chiropractic Society since 1987. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Apnl 10, 2001 Stephanie Bell wins GFWC scholarship Stephanie Bell of Thornapple Kellogg High School was one of four area high school seniors who have been selected for academic scholarships awarded by the General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area. The other recipients were Andrea Pancoast of Delton Kellogg. Allison Talsma of Martin and Jes­ sica VanderKam of Wayland Union. 2001 is the nineteenth year that the General Fed­ eration of Women’s ClubsGun Lake Area has awarded academic schol­ arships to high schools in the Gun Lake area. These scholarships. $500 each, are awarded to one senior from each of the four schools. Scholarship selec­ tion is based on leader­ ship. achievement and in­ volvement in the school and community, academic achievement, communica­ tion skills and each appli­ cant must be attending college in the fall. The scholarship program is supported by a single fund-raising event in the spring and covers the Arts and Academic Scholar­ ships. and the Hugh include honor roll-high teerism as a coach for K-8 honors category. National grade girls’ basketball, she Honor Society and DARE donates blood, has been a role model. Her leadership member of the Peace Re­ abilities were rewarded formed Church Youth with the HOBY scholar­ Group and participated in ship and she was a repre­ Outreach for Inner City sentative at the Children at Mars Hill (Congressman) Peter Bible Church.. Hoekstra Leadership Con­ Allison Talsma of Mar­ ference. As an athlete. tin High School is the Bell participated in four daughter of Doug and sports and was an Aca­ Kelly Talsma. She will at­ demic All-State performer tend Western Michigan for the girls’ basketball University in the fall and team in 1999. study pre-architecture, but She also holds member­ is also interested in ele­ mentary education. ship in the Art Club. Her community has ben­ Continued next page efited from her volun­ O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) scholarship. The “Gun Lake Revue” and Art Exhibit will take place on Friday. May 18. this year at the Gun Lake Community Church. For more information, call Sandra Buller, event chair, at (616) 672-2173 or Ruth Perino, scholarship chair, at (616) 795-2627. Bell is the daughter of Monte and Kimberly Bell. Her goal? “I want to become a missionary.” She plans to attend Moody Bible Institute in Chicago next fall. She has aca­ demic achievements that Stephanie Bell __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A tiling Chunh - Sentng a Luing Lord Sunday Schrxil.................................. 9 30 a m. IO:45a.m. Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY ............................... 6:00 p.m 8 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (north ties! of Gun Lake) 9 30 a m 4 6 00 p tn ukl 4 Adult) .During the School Year) Sumhv U,vrship Rev. R. Scott Greeuwei. Pastor Lvnetle SpriL, loath Leader .41 Tiemeier. ( ommunm Caillog \pnl1- MaunJv IWscj? . Hdv Thtrsin Cmmmwr " pa lulc 211-23. 39-71 4 23.1-56 deas Passwn) Apni 13 - Gcwd Enin - ’ pen - X prvrr *nict Lvustftt or. the ares. the siknce. the darkness, the April 15 - Easier Savin. S Srnxr - Ww 20 l-II! jppexs to Man I April 15 - Easier Smdjy. /t» JUfrnw - Mr 3* IMSifcvu* a,xan to Man L1 ake 24 M2 (The tmi the Empn KwhJr Chun* it Ktmed Nrscn A Chsd Care) Rev \itrman Kohns 616-391-8167 250 Vine Nrvet • Church Office 61 b4v1Fa IMAMS C 0 1 B C H a place to become 9 30 AM Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America y^Night/ 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Jk Pastor Paul M Hillman "We are changed by God s love!“ 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616 891 0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M 57 nt>nh <if Middin ilk- • 795 9 26 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk Sunday School............ Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9 45 a.m. 1100 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. 6 45 p.m . 6:45 p.m Sunday School................................ 11 00 a.m. 1100 a.m. Adult Bible Class. Located tn Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship B30 a m & 11 a m. Sunday School lor All Ages ................... 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............. 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ............. 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................ 6:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor XOR.MAN KXORR. AsmkijIv Prfor 8Q28 • e mail leigh)<>n/iis< t. net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Sunday School 10:00 a.m .11 15 a m Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m Church (616) 795-2391 Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Wftole Counsel of God ^23 TETje tEime vIL/iRetljolJist Cljurcl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E. Arto. Ml 49302 Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. One mile east of WJtHn^/tlk Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev P Adams Rev. Royte Batlard. Pastor Phone 868S437 GI N LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH ■FI|M iCluef X-_..«xirk Raadi • ’»<-'*>• leetwtg io« »o* ■'■‘.feugh Hr Rriexan Metaaps EK wr, Mus*.Vm a^ Aoenms GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH »■ of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave _ Church School, Sunday I 9 45 am 1050am Singing Morning Worship S Wed Fellowship >V 11 (X) a m 7 30 p m Pastor James l>odds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) Be devoted to one another in brother!), love 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11:00 a.m. Rom 12 U) Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship Rev Robert Gerie • Pastor David 7.iehr Office 891-8688- Church 891-8688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmeiee Mommg Worsrvp 930 a m Middlevilie Sunday School 9 45 a m Middievitte Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Ret Pfcw 891-8440 M-1 Uetted Ml The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sunday School... 10:00 am. 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 12200 Lakeside (All Services have a Nursery available) YOU ARE INVITED Ret E Anthony Stkura Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 1 cCommunity Chutch APIlace for Family A Friends 6201 Whitncv villc Avenue. Allo CHft! STI AH REFORMED 9 30 a m Contemporary Worship 10 45 am Sunday Schtxt 1 for All Ages up 6 IX) p m Evening Worsl Pastor Roger Bulrmuii • ( hurch Office 868-IH9I WWW IjkcsHhxommumty org i under construction) Leighton Church Morning Worship Service 9 30 a.m Worship. Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 al 100th St ± CALEDONIA S UNITED METHODIST ! Vtsrt our web site www bnghtvde org 792-2889 cotwuumn and rhe world" 1 Re\ Michael Stowell. Pastor Chris Lage Worship leader Denm Houma. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616-891-0287 Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 4 Chunh with a earing heart for our 1 Meeting at the Crosi Creek Charter Academy Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH III (non traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............. 10:30 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings...... ...... 891-0576 Pastor. Dr Lfrian F Harrison Rev. Dave LeBlanc. Pastor Phone 891-9259 M U a place to belong Family Night 6 30 p m Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Preaching the Liling Wbn/ Sening The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a.m (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) FIRST BAPTIST C 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY C ATHOLIC CHURCH THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCl 1 Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional II a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise Bible Study NurscnJL children’s activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information 1616) 891 -8 H 9 or wsvxv peacethurji vs Ceonpui (rri **4 Seoxa 8546 MsfneyviSe Ave at 84fh $! • 891-8661 The ( hurch where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord Meeting al Caledonia High School Sunday Schoa 9-Xam Sunday Momrg /fodhp I030om Meeting ar cnapei on WMne-^/fle Ave Saaa, Evening /fanhp 6 00 p m ?/ed M<Meek Ptoyer & -soe Study 7 00 p m Tev ’'crxs $Lyi. Pos*or • Sev <of 9asr«y. A«oc Parot Aeos^e wwneyvteooe org �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/April 10. 2001/Page 5 Deanna House to speak to Gun Lake women’s club Windes to celebrate 16* anniversary Duane and Sandra Windes of Hastings will cele­ brate their 16th anniversary on April 12th. They have three daughters. Katy Loughry. Tracy Hall, and Kim Windes. They have two sons. Matt and Duane II Windes. They have one son-in-law. Tim Loughry. They have four grandchildren. Amanda Loughry. David, Kayla, and Kara Krebs. You can send cards to 3301 River Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Deanna House will pre­ sent “Quick and Easy Springtime Foods" Wednesday. April 11. at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)Gun Lake Area regular meeting at Bay Pointe Restaurant. The club business meet­ ing at 9:30 a.m. will pre­ cede the program. Lunch will be offered following the program. Call Marjory Richards, president at 7953969 or Fran Leonard, vice president and publicity chair at 795-8731 for in­ formation and reservations. House is a University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate. She is an experienced teacher at the junior and senior high levels and adult home economics ENGAGEMENTS Burl-Welton Mr and Mrs. Robert Burl of Roseville, Michigan, arc pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Darla C. Burl, of Joshua Welton. Darla is a graduate of Hillsdale College. Josh is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Welton of Mid­ dleville. Josh's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welton and Mr and Mrs James Habeggcr, all of Middleville. Josh attended Hillsdale College and is currently working in Mission Viejo, California. A July 7th wedding is be­ ing planned for Darla and Josh. Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” .iiJnxlx.>t tlhsivitxk r wl I.uiuIk-v .iiv ' money with Ai«o-O*iws ‘ liwir.uKe k* (hew Ixwnc .ukl home protective Stop Pniienf«. Lum senxe. .4uti)-()unfn Insurance ISSLRASa riKST 3Mstasa*^c»Sm BOB NICOLRI, 497 Arlington St (M-37) PO Box 99 Middleville Ml 49333 (414) 891-8108 414 795 3181 TeM Free (IM) 704 1381 Fox (414) 795-3835 ships Committee report. • Status report on spring scholarship fund-raiser, the “Gun Lake Revue” & Art Exhibit and hors' deouvrvs buffet, scheduled for Fri­ day. May 18. Reports will include: • Ad sales for the Com­ munity Business Direc­ tory. program book. • Talent line-up. • Sign-up sheets tor help with all aspects of the event. • Lending Library up date. • GFWC Ml State Con Deanna House vention (Flint). Reserva­ agenda preceding the pro­ tion deadline is April 12. Call Marjory Richards or gram will include: • Easter theme basked Fran Leonard for informa­ for Operation Smile Silent tion. • GFWC National Con Auction. • Refunding labels to vention in Minneapolis St. Paul in June has a reserva­ Rosemary Snider. • Report on March 28 tion deadline is in June. Blood Drive at Yankee Get information from Richards or Leonard as Springs Fire Station. • Sunshine Committee well. • The May board meet­ report. • April 2 Board Meeting ing is al 9 a.m. Monday, April 30. at the home of report. Marjory Richards. • Academic Scholar Personal insurance tHe tvay it should be. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts' for'pollcyholders’ with home^d;^ Clark-Noyce • Quicieclaims response and sound advicl Brad Lee Clark and Shan Lynn Peacock Noyce, of Clarksville, are pleased to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Gerald and Arlene Clark of Woodland and Thomas and Lois Peacock of Lake Odessa. Both are 1983 graduates of Lakewood High School. They will be joined in marriage May 5, 2001 at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. It's the way personal Insurance should be. Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 612 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-9294 Smith-Snoap The marriage of Courtney Michelle Smith and Christo­ pher Leigh Snoap will be celebrated on June 16, 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida. The bride-elect and her parents, Roger and Debbie Smith are of Jacksonville, Florida. She is a student at Flagler College in St. Au­ gustine. Florida. The groom-elect and his parents. Marty and Beverly Snoap are of Alto. He is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Flagler College. From previous page flexible pjymmt |4.uv and “No classes. A free-lance food writer for the Kalamazoo Gazette and the Grand Rapids Press, she has also written four cookbooks. Her first. House Spe­ cialties” is now out of print, as is More House Specialties. "Even More House Specialties.’ her third in the series is cur­ rently on sale and “House Specialties Encore” is the final offering. House is a native of southern Wisconsin but has spent most of her adult life in southwest Michigan. She and husband. George, have two adult children. Paul and Sara. Her profes­ sional affiliations include membership in both the American and Michigan Associations of Family & Consumer Sciences as well as the National and Michigan Press Women groups. She serves on the Stout University Foundation Board in Menomonee. Wise. The business meeting “I love to draw and de­ sign. which is what led me to dream about entering that profession.” said Alli­ son. She is self-motivated and schedules her time well. She has managed to keep busy at school with three bands, three sports, involvement in the student senate and National Honor Society. She is senior class secretary, volunteers regularly at blood drives and was a PEER assistant leader. She says. “Basically. I just want what most peo­ ple dream of. to be happy and successful." First Baptist Church of Middleville Presents.,. Voices of Praise, Music & Drama teams in a Joyous celebration of the Resurrection. Easter Sunday, April 15 2 Identical Presentations ll:OO am & 6:00 pm Child Care Available for Both Presentations FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVLLE 5215 IN. M-37 Hwy., Middleville, MI 49333 (616) 795-9726 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 10. 2001 Academic Track Meet broadens student horizons Several students gather for the tested part of the Academic Track competition, in this case, for spelling. A Lowell quartet, including Kristin Befus, Andrea DeVoid, Tiffany Kidder and Karis Prill sang "My Guy." C aledonia and Lowell middle school kids com­ peted in an Academic Track Meet March 21 in Caledonia, where special or unusual talents in a va­ riety of areas were show­ cased. The kids competed in written tests, visual arts McCartney Insurance Gordon R. Wells Students from Caledonia and Lowell draw in pencil and charcoal from a still life for Academic Track. Some students, like Autumn Nethercott from Lowell rehearse their musical selections prior to the competition with judges. and performing arts. 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These young women join an elite group with this achievement, as only 2,500 Girl Scouts nationwide annually earn this presti­ gious award. To eam the Gold Award, an individual girl partici­ pates in community service and exploring, identifying and developing her own strengths, skills and inter­ ests. The process culminates with the girl designing a pro­ ject based on her interests and the needs in her commu­ nity and then volunteering a minimum of 50 hours over four months to implement that project. Heinz and Porter designed a German Cultural Event booth for last years Middleville Heritage Days to eam their Gold Award. Identifying the large number of citizens in the community with a German heritage, the two designed the booth to further educate those citi­ zens and others about Germany. Their booth offered historical informa­ tion on Germany, samples of authentic German cuisine, and hands-on instruction on cific scholarships to Gold a traditional German craft. The Gold Award is recog­ Award recipients. After nized by such noteworthy graduation, both young individuals as the President women plan to attend col­ of the United States. lege. While Heinz hopes to Congressmen and the United pursue a career in veterinary States Military In addition, medicine or teaching. Porter over 60 colleges and univer­ intents to study engineering sities nationwide offer spe­ or medicine. In .Memory of Adam William Dipp January 31. I9S2 Apnl 12. Memories are treasures no one can steal, death is a heartache nothing can heal II I could ha*e a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true. I d pray Io God with all my heart fix yesterday and you An/ 4 Thornapple Kellogg PTOs meet April 17 Jazz band ensembles are always popular at tbe Academic Track performances This group warms up before the final event cial abilities or might not make time for because the From previous page activities are not as popu­ dry color composition lar as sports, some per­ (art), or dramatic reading. forming arts or academic Successes in such areas achievements in tradi­ encourages kids to excel tional academic areas where they may have spe­ such as math. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. The Thornapple Kellogg PTO will meet Tuesday. April 17 in the library at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. The middle school PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will include a report on the recently completed fund-raiser and approve the tentative budget for the 2001-2002 school year. Parents will also vote on the gift to the new middle school from the PTO. A vote will also be taken on signing with Fun Services for the 2001-2002 school year. During the elementary Caledonia Library volunteer night set A beautiful kitchen doesn't gel any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to With a broad selection of colons and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn't get any easier than this. SOLARIAN. Famous Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valey Avenue S.E. (M-37) • Caledooa. Mcr jan 49316 Ph . 616/891-0000 Hrs . M-Thurs 10-8 p.m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 p m Sai 9-3.00 p m Volunteers at the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library will get their “Just Desserts” with a recognition night held by the Friends of the Caledonia Library at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the library. This event gives volun­ teers an opportunity to get together, enjoy a variety of desserts and hear about the highlights of Friends group activities in both the past year and the coming year. Each year, the Friends of the Caledonia Library hold this event to thank those who have volunteered their time and effort to help the library. For more information about the “Just Desserts” volunteer recognition night, call the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library at 891-1502. meeting at 7 p.m. parents will select the 2001-2002 fund raising company from Frankenmuth. Midland and Fun Services. These companies made presentations at the March meeting. Officers are needed for the coming school year. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings. Child care is provided. For more information about PTO activities, call Cheryl McMillan at 7957190 or contact the PTO at each building. i CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds April 14 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. i Lunch Available Strong. Solid. Here to Stay. We're your local bank. How can we help? AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursdav at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. M onday, U ednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TEN) | FREE PARKING ! FREE ADMISSION I State Bank of Caledonia 627 E. Main Sc • Caledonia, Ml • 49316 • (616) 891-81IJ 211 E. Water, Suite 100 • Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 • (616) 381-7960 3205 68th Sc, S.E. • Dutton, Ml 49316 • (616) 698-6337 303 Arlington • Middleville, Ml • 49333 • (616) 795-3361 Member Federal Reserve and FDIC o �Page 8/The Sun and News. Midd*ev»;ie. Ml/Apnl 10. 2001 Three CHS students tell board about internships by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer CHS students, Pam Spitzely, Jennifer Avery and Jenna Bennett, who had participated in “Community-As-School" intern­ ships, recently discussed the benefits reaped by their experiences. The three young women gave power point presenta­ tions for school board members last month. The internships are ar­ ranged for students interested in specific areas of study or careers, according to Jocllen Potgcter of Student Services, who makes the matches. Students must complete a certain number of hours, give an oral presentation, receive a favorable evalu­ ation from a professional, and complete several goals. Potgeter said there are about 30 students in the program, most juniors and seniors, it is a very self di­ rected program, and she said generally this age level is more ready. Her job is to be sure the match between the student and the professional is a useful one. Finding a good match is important to have a more motivated student and to result in a beneficial experience. The matches change every semester, depending on the kids and their interests. This takes a lot of time for Potgcter, she said. It is also challenging for the kids to determine their own curriculum. The students agreed that they liked the independence built into the program. Graduation 2001 • opt>n houcp rardc, thank you note? • pmonalizpd napkins • announcements/ name cards • class of 2001 jewelry See us for all your graduation needs! | Three CHS students who participated in "Community-As-School" internships over the past year discussed the ben­ efits reaped by their ex­ periences before the Board of Education in March Jenna Bennett in­ terned at Fox 17 News during the summer. They said they had to have the interest and the motivation to have a positive experience. Jenna Bennett interned at Fox 17 news during the summer. She reviewed par­ ticulars about the station, departments that do news, production, creative ser­ vices, station promotions, community news, enter­ tainment, weather, sales and advertising. The station focuses on local news, and local spins on national issues. It sponsored summer park parties, in which she took part. The staff is relatively young, about five to 10 years older than Bennett, a good place for her to start. It also has a younger audience. Most reporters have a background in journalism. She worked in creative services as well as newscasts. She was able to write, produce and cast her own Caledonia Community^ Preschool ‘^4 > Pre-school registration begins ■ April 9, 2001 Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001 Three-day class: $320 for 45 classes Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes £3 commercial, which aired on TV. She did a lot with one part-time and three full-time reporters, job shadowing them on a range of different kinds of stories. She was allowed to shoot everything the reporters shot and inter­ viewed for one story. The sound was used on that story, and she edited it for her very first news story. She worked with anchors, and learned about the total range of the job from them. Bennett said. "I have had great academic experiences at Caledonia, and some great teachers, but learning docs go past the boundaries of the classroom to the community. Grand Rapids does have a lot to offer. My internship taught me a lot The three young women gave power point presentations to the school board. Pam Spitzely interned at Ket­ tle Lake with a focus onmultiple intelligences, about the professional work environment. It gave me a feel that I can be successful and confident in a workplace at my age as well." She said the experience has helped her make a transition from school to a career. Bennett has met contact people in her field, giving her confidence in making that transition. Pam Spitzely interned at Kettle Lake Elementary to learn about the learning theory put forward in 1983 by Harold Gardiner that kids have different kinds of learning capabilities or "multi intelligences." She learned she could help kids learn by using approaches suited to their learning style or intelligence type. These intelligences are Jennifer Avery in­ terned with Mike Huene's class at the high school. She applied various de­ classed as "linguistic, or skilled with words, logicalmathematic, or number smart, body kinesthetic, in which people process in­ formation through the body or movement, spatial or picture smart, music smart in which people are skilled musically, interpersonal, linked to social skills, in­ trapersonal, an awareness of emotions or feelings, and naturalistic, in which skills related to nature arc found. The way her approach would vary with different learning styles would be. for example, to teach how to make change (money), you could give a logicalmathematic child a paper and a problem, and the child could figure out how to answer, but with a body kinesthetic child the money or coins to physically work through and show the process. Spitzely said she learned through her internship she would like to go into elementary education as a career. She learned she would probably like to work with older kids. She said she came out with a lot better under­ standing of the students. The experience exposed her to how different people learn. She said the program is like independent study, in that she could set goals for her own curriculum and what she wanted to learn and achieve, which helped her academically, and helped her to take responsibility to get certain things done. Caledonia High School was where Jennifer Avery spent her internship with Mike Huenc with students with learning impairments. She applied psychological theories from a btxik to the actual situations in the classroom. One category was in child development, identifying terms such as a assimilation and accommodation, as exemplified in the class. She applied Piaget's stages of cognitive development and would identify how different children would be classified by these terms, and how their curriculum related to those stages. She learned about a stage, such as motivation and learning. with sub terms such as reinforcement, and looked for examples of how the teacher used reinforcement Io help students learn, and how effective the curriculum was in reinforcing the students. Another theory was • Maslow's heirarchy of needs, with which she also tried to match students Relationships was another aspect of education for the students. She kept a journal of her experiences. She became aware of how all the stu­ dents, including herself have different disabilities in different areas and how everyone must deal with them in learning. She would summarize various theories in text sources and evaluate them in terms of the students development and the curriculum in her journals. A CUT ABOVE LAWN SERVICE “ You Grow It. We 'll Mow h ” 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport, Ml 49325 Commercial and Residential Dana Madole (616)765-3361 dam @ voyager, net Jeff Hause (616) 945-5715 jdhause<«> voyager.net 35 years experience Country Town Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Ml 49316 Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001 Two-day classes: $240 for 32 classes A non-refundable $35 deposit is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information. "Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unqilte Gifts Major Wire Services OwnefS Bitt & fo'°dn Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • fax: 891-0667 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 10, 2001/Page 9 Community Good Friday service tradition continues Churches in Caledonia. Middleville. Lake Odessa and Hastings this week are continuing the tradition of community Good Friday services. These services arc open to the public and provide a quiet time for reflection prior to the joy of Easter. Caledonia Lakeside Community Church. 6201 Whitneyville SE. will fea­ ture a dramatization of Leonardo DaVinci's The Last Supper. Admission is free and this special service begins at 7 p.m. Friday. April 13. United Methodist Church on Main St. in Middleville. Emmanuel Episcopal will be host for the Hastings Community Good Friday service at noon April 13. In Lake Odessa the community Good Friday service will begin at the Central United Methodist 3 dleville Community Good Friday Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Main St. in Middleville. April 13,2001 - 7:00 PM Good Friday Service at the Chapel April 15,2001-7:30 AM Easter Sunrise Service outside!! (Bring a lawn chair) Shuttle service from the chapel provided. 9:30 AM Morning Worship Service At Caledonia High School 6:00 PM Evening Service at the Chapel The 28th annual Mid­ dleville Community Good Friday Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Middleville Dr. Poholski earns honorary fellowship Dr. Amy Poholski, an osteopath and emergency medicine physician, recently received honorary status as Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. To become a fellow, a physician has to provide dedicated and distinguished services, outstanding contri­ butions and leadership in the medical community in the support and advancement of these colleges and signifi­ cant achievement in the medical specialty of emer­ gency medicine. Dr. Poholski is direct or of the emergency department at Pennock Hospital, director of the walk-in clinic and a clinical instructor for med­ ical residents and students. In the past, she was the Church. 912 Fourth Ave. at 1 p.m. April 13. Pastors from churches in the area will participate. The 28th annual Mid­ Please join us for Easter Services at Dr. Amy Poholski director of Emergenc) Medical Services for Barr County and past president o the Barry County Medica Society. Dr. Poholski and her fami ly live in Middleville. Wijitnepbille jB3itile (Church wn Johnson Caledonia High School website: whitneyvillebible.org 616-891-8661 • 8546 Whitneyville Ave. Easter GefsBration g u n Lake community church \ Meeting you, your friends, and your family right where you’re at, through: Relevant Messages • Dynamic Music • Quality Childcare and Programs Saturday, April 14 Community Easter Egg Hunt (Rain or Shine!) - 1:00 p.m. • Face Painting • Clowns • Games • Prizes Drawing for a CD Player Please bring your own basket! See you There! Sunday, April 15 - Easter Service of Celebration l Pastor Todd VanEk Join us at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. 12200 West Nl-179 Highway (1/2 mile east of Patterson) Wayland/Middleville 795-7903 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Apnl 10, 2001 Easter services in the area celebrate renewal of hope Easter observances in the area will include everything from the solemn waiting of Maundy Thursday. Tenebrae and Easter vigils starling on Good Friday and the shared rejoicing of "He is Risen" Easter morning. Some churches will share a meal or treat children to an egg hunt. Others have selected special dramatic presentations or music to mark the season. Listed below is informa­ tion provided by individual churches. Anyone who needs more information should call the telephone number included with each church. Events are alpha­ betical by community and by church name within each community. For information about services in churches not listed below, call the numbers listed in the local telephone directory. Caledonia Brightsidc Community Church. Cross Creek Char­ ter Academy, 7701 Kala­ mazoo Avenue. For infor­ mation call 891-0287 or on the web at www.brightsidc.org. Easter service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. April 15. will an­ swer the question' "Is there more to Easter than jelly beans, colored eggs and chocolate bunnies?" Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Call 891-8669 or on line at www.caledoniaumc.org . Maundy Thursday. April 12, 7 p.m. Good Friday Prayer Service. April 13. 7 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday. April 14. at 11 a.m. Sunday. April 15. Easter Sunrise service. 8 a.m. fol­ lowed by breakfast in the fellowship hall at 9 a m. The Easter worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Community of Christ. 8146 68th Street SE, Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 13. Easter worship at 11 a.m. Sunday. April 15. Peace Church, on Route 37 between Middleville and Caledonia, 891-8119 or www.peacechurch.ee; Maundy Thursday, Medita­ tion and Communion at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12. April 15 Sunrise Service at 8 a.m. followed by a com­ munity breakfast. The Hair • Massa^r • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing 'main ATTRACTION 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Signs of the Easter season at Middleville Floral and Girft add to the celebration and fun of the holiday community Easter Cele­ bration is held at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center at 11 a.m. Southeast Valley Church. 7140 Patterson SE 2913438. The church meets at the Dutton Christian Middle School, 6728 Hanna Lake Road, just one block north of 68th Street in Dutton. Continental breakfast 8:459:45 a.m., April 15. Easter service begins at 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Middleville First Baptist Church, Knott’s Greenhouse ... is open for the season! faster powers pansies / $ 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 M-F 9-6; Sat. 9-5; Closed Sunday 5215 N. M-37 Highway, 795-0726. Easter Sunday, April 15, "Voices of Praise" including music and dram at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Child care available Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W. Mam St.. 795-2391. Maundy Thurs­ day. April 12, 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 13, Tenebrae service at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 15, breakfast at 8 followed by worship service at 9:30 a.m. Leighton United Methodist Church, 4180 2nd St., 891-8028. Maundy Thursday, April 12, break­ fast at 9:30 a.m. call the church for reservations. Communion Service at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 15. Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. featuring "But, Daddy, I don’t want to" a production put on by the senior high youth, followed by a buffet breakfast. Traditional service at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and contempo­ rary service at 11 am. child care provided. United Methodist Church of Middleville, 111 Church St., 795-9266. Good Friday, April 13, 7 p.m. Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-*1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the ivay to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Community service. Easter Sunday. April 15. Sunrise service at 7 a.m. on the east end of Mount Hope Cemetery. If it rains the service will be held in the sanctuary. Men's group will be serving breakfast in the fellowship hall at 7:45 a.m. Morning worship will be at 11 a.m. with a special all musical sen’ice presented by the Hand Bell and Vocal choirs. Delton Cedar Creek Bible Church. 9213 Cedar Creek Road. 623-5543. Commu­ nion Service. Good Friday at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday. April 15. begins with a Sunrise Service at 8 a.m. The service includes music, a short drama and a brief message. It will be followed by a traditional Easter breakfast of French toast, sausage, etc. During Sunday School at 10 a.m. teens and adults will watch the video, "the true Easter Story: The promise kept. The children will have special classes. The 11 a.m. service will in­ clude music and the message "Go Quickly and Tell." Easter ends with a baptism service at 6 p.m. Dowling Pleasantview Family Church. 2501 Lacey Road. Dowling. 616-758-3021. the choir presents "Embrace the Cross" Good Friday. April 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday. April 15. at 9:30 a.m. A free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses. Gun Lake Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M-179 (1/2 mile east of Patterson) 795-7903. Community Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. Saturday. April 14. Sunday, April 15, Easter Service Celebration 8:30 and 11 a.m. Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 150 131st Ave., 616-792-2889. Holy Thursday Mass, April 12, at 7 p.m. Good Friday services, April 13, 7 p.m. Easter vigil including Mass, Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 p.m. Eaister Mass, Sunday, April 15, 9:30 p.m. Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. Center Street. 945-3014. Evening prayer services on Tuesday and Wednesday April 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m. The Watch begins at the end of this service. Good Friday, April 13, Community service at noon and service at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14, Service at 10 a.m. and Easter Vigil begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, Easter Holy Eucharist celebrated a! 8 and 10 a.m. First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn, 948-8004. Good Friday, April 13, 7 p.m. "Last Supper," a dramatization of the paint­ ing by Leonardo DaVinci. Sunday, April 15, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School followed by Easter Worship services at 10:45 a.m. Repeat of "Last Supper’ at 6 p.m. First Presbyterian Church. 231 South Broad­ way. 945-5463. Wednesday. April 12. supper at 6 p.m. followed by final Lenten Bible study at 6:45. Maundy Thursday, April 12. communion service with Tenebrae at 8 p.m. April 15. Easter Sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. in Sharpe Hall with a free-will offering. Proceeds go to the summer youth mission trip. Celebrations of the Resurrection at 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. 9459414. Maundy Thursday. April 12. 7 p.m. Good Friday. April 13. Silent Cross Walk. 9:30 a.m. and worship service al 7 p.m Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil at 7 p.m. with affirmation of baptism. Sunday. Holy Communion at 6 and 10:45 a.m. Easter breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by an Easter egg hunt at 8:30 a.m. Hastings Free Methodist Church. 301 E. Slate Road. 945-9121. Easier Services. April 15, 9;45 and II a.m. Easter breakfast served between services. Hope United Methodist Church. 2920 South M-37. 945-4995. Maundy Thurs day, April 12. and Good Friday, April 13. services at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14 prayer vigil through the night until dawn on Easter. Sunday, April 15. celebrated with a "Sonrise" breakfast at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. A reception of new members, confirmands and baptism in the service, Special music will be presented by the Ensemble, Praise group and the wind ensemble. St. Rose of Lima Church. 805 South Jefferson St., Holy Thursday, April 12. Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 13, Service of the Lord's Passion, 2 p.m.. Holy Saturday, April 14, Mass of the Easter Vigil, 8:30 p.m. Easter morning, April 15. Masses at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 Wall Lake Continued next page Call or stop by today for Uh investments you need excellent service you deserve. Drew McFadden PO Bui 336. Caledonia, Ml 493I6 Buv I-616X91 1173 wwwed*ar<^one\ tom Edwardjones ServiAg iadrrwW Lavmton Sum* 1*71 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MU April 10, 2001 /Page 11 » PHOTO Center FOR ALL YOUR PHOTO PROCESSING NEEDS - TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families photographs Ruth Mary (Biggs) (Shively) Williamson WAYLAND - Ruth Mary Biggs, Shively, Williamson of Wayland, Michigan went to be with her Lord on March 28, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was bom on Nov. 10, 1936 in Kent City, MI She is survived by her mother, Josephine Biggs Ball and step-father George Ball of Zephyr Hills, Florida, her husband, Hugh Thomas Williamson, of Wayland, MI. two sons, Greg and Marc Shively, four step-children, Brian. Johnny, Laura and Kelly, 10 grandchildren, three broth­ ers. Bob. Chuck and Karl Biggs, three sisters Jo Ann Baker. Fran Oliver and Dorothy Drake plus many nieces, nephews and friends. 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April 12, service at 7 p.m. Community Good Friday, April 13. service at 1 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service, April 15. at 7 a.m. Followed by breakfast. Morning services will start at 10:30 a.m. Grace Brethren Church. 2720 Vcdder Road, Easter Sunrise service at 7 a.m. on Sunday. Apnl 15. Breakfast follows at 8 w uh Sunday School at 9. Easter worship service begins at 10 with choir singing traditional songs. Readers who did not see their churches or denomi­ nations listed should call their church directly for the time of special services. service Same Day or Next Day Business Cards swm'1S custom’'"" i Same Day or Next Day Service 1 color - 2 colors - 3 colors - Full Color |0 order as low as se"'ch3 $4Q50 IW 250 1 -color DOUBLE PRINTS COUPON |l Second Set of Prints | 35mm or APS ■ Looking for 99' Specialty Papers? We have a huge selection of quality papers in various colors & textures with original processing I Offer good thru April 2001 I NEED COPIES? 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Planner Dave Zylstra suggested setting up a subcommittee to review the site plan review procedure, something planned already, but now to be given priority. This work will become an amendment to the zoning ordinance, he said. The committee also would report back to the board on site plan review. Ric Parent. Wally Bujak and Roger Keating agreed to work on the subcommittee. Zylstra said if a perfor­ mance bond was required, the reasons why this case is different than others should be stated because performance bonds are not typical, though they're an allowed tool for some situ­ ations. Setting a bond in this case could be precedent setting for others. If a bond is required, the applicant would propose an amount he or she believes fair, and this would be approved or rejected by the Township Board. Commissioner Wally Bujak said the bond had been requested to avoid a repeat of the situation pre­ viously occurring in Trent Henry Meadows, a nearby development. The expecta­ tion was that a bond would cover costs if the drainage plans failed, rather than assessing residents for re­ pairs. This expectation may have been in error, according to some commissioners. Commissioner Corky Koopmans said usually a performance bond was posted to ensure the com­ pletion of a project and that the project will be built to certain specifications by a contractor, rather than insurance against failure of the project. when governmental agencies determine the standards to prevent such things as erosion and flooding. Also, problems usually show up years later. Posting a bond for years into the future would not be reasonable. Some thought a perfor­ mance bond might be of no use. but wanted to look into details before making any determination. The process of review will be examined, and findings documented before going back to the board. Whether any compromises will be offered to residents, upset over the road connection from Riverland YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 N BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHI­ GAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 01-03-03, PARCEL ID NO 020-005-20: A REQUEST BY THE KOZMIC VENTURES, INC . TO CONSTRUCT MINI STORAGE BUItDING(S) ON THE PARCEL EAST OF 11612 M 179 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LET­ TERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS ANO SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS CATHY STICKLAND SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 Several concerns by neighbors have been expressed over several months, askirtg, “Who will take responsibility for site condominium develop­ ment in this township?" The planning commission has not accepted responsibility because approval was already recommended subject to Road Commission and Drain Commission approval. Ridge, remains to be seen. None were suggested in the last planning meeting. The 47-acre site condo­ minium development was planned to have two-acre lots east of Alaska and south of 84th Street. A pri­ vate road extension into the development, off Rodao Drive, a public road which passes through the Riverland Ranch plat was requested. The two devel­ opments would be separate. Two detention ponds are planned at the east and the west. Some back yards would drain into a different watershed. Preliminary ap­ proval had been obtained from the Planning Com­ mission and the Kent County Road Commission. Developer Dan Timmer is on the Planning Com­ mission. but was not in­ volved in the prior actions taken by the commission. Mike Baker of Exxel En­ gineering spoke to the Township Board. At the planning meeting. Timmer said he owned 80 acres which is farmed, lo­ cated next to the planned development. He said he intends to have all required agency approvals before construction begins. He said Rodao Drive was public with a temporary culde-sac always intended to be extended and to be made permanent. A number of comments were made at the board meeting, leading to sending back the site plan review. Zylstra said preliminary drain commission plans had been approved in a March 2001 letter. A meeting on the site had been held with the drain commissioner and residents. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said four issues were involved. The first is drainage, which needs to be adequately addressed. Road and traffic issues for residents in Riverland Ranch are subject to the Kent County Road Commission because Rodao Drive is a public road, and if legal access was allowed, he thought the township could not change it. Robertson said R Ranch residents w ere upset over the different covenant restrictions than their own plat development had, another area out of township jurisdiction, he said. Robertson said it appeared there had been a failure in the process to gam input from neighboring residents. He said greater efforts should be made to avoid that criticism. Trustee Bill Bravata suggested if the process w as in question, there could be a need to audit it. Zylstra said the township had to rely upon the ap­ provals given by other ex­ pert agencies like the drain commission. A developer needs preliminary approval before he spends great amounts of money on engineering for a project which might never pan out. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son suggested a cash de­ posit. performance guarantee or bond by the developer should be required relative to the cost of the improvements, to guarantee the stormwater im­ provements were built and function according to plan. He thought a number of process issues had been raised, and said if waived, should be included in the written comments from the commission or the planner. He asked the commissioners to review all criteria in the application. Harrison said ultimately the Township Board must give final approval. Public comments about drainage problems and about the process of approval without public input were made at both the board and commission meetings. Don Jakel, a resident of Riverland Ranch, said the original owner and developer of Riverland Ranch had not given any development rights to Timmer when the property was sold. He said the presentation to the Planning Commission had been that it was an extension of the Riverland Ranch subdivi­ sion. He said no public hearing had been announced and residents were not aware of the plans before approval by the Planning Commission. Jakel also commented at the Planning Commission meeting in April. Several concerns by neighbors have been expressed over several months, asking, "Who will take responsibility for site condominium development in this township?" The planning commission has not accepted responsibility because approval was already recommended subject to Road Commission and Drain Commission ap­ proval. Jakel said the township attorney said that was not correct. The Drain Commission and KCRC both say the township has final approval. Jakel said prior drainage problems for Riverland Ranch residents occurred because of an erosion problem in Trent Henry Meadows, another site condominium, caused by oversights by various au­ thorities. so Riverland Ranch residents had to pay for the repairs. Riverland Ridge will drain into that same drainage district, and residents are understandably worried erosion will occur again, resulting in additional assessments. He said residents felt that Section 346 of the site plan review had not been complied with, contrary to the statement by the Plan­ ning Commission that it had been. He asked that it be sent back to the Planning Commission and a chance be given to residents to comment. He said Timmer had bought the property stating he did not plan to develop it. but if he changed his mind, he thought he should try to develop it to be harmonious with surround­ ing neighborhoods. He said the commission did have an opportunity to do that with a site plan review, so people would be satisfied with the result. Jakel said plans for this development had been ap­ proved with the under­ standing that no other access was possible. He said Riverland Ridge would be more harmonious with other developments which were available for this one to be accessed through. Fred Fleischmann who lives south of the site condo, commented at the March meeting. He said under Michigan law, the Township Board is respon­ sible for the matter. Under the Michigan Plat Act, the township does not have fi­ nal say on plat develop­ ments, he said. He said the Drain Com­ mission and the Township Board had been in legal proceedings over the northern side of the drainage area just a year ago. Fleischmann said the land slopes down the southern side of the ridge area, as well. Water runs out in artesian springs from the area along that side on different owners properties, including his own. He said there were additional drainage issues farther south as well, during which ^chig^ Sanborn near 92nd Street floods several times a year. He asked the request be sent back to create a drainage district, including the ridge or elevated area of Riverland Ridge, and to the south to address the drainage problems. He said the final drainage plans had not yet been turned in. Planning Commission approval was to be contingent on Drain Commission approval. Fleischmann said he thought neighbors to the north as well as the south should have a chance to comment on the Drain Commission plans. He asked for a public hearing. Riverland Ranch resident Linda Troutman said no drainage easements were planned. She said Timmer does have the option of other access for the development from Shannon Ranch, and off of Alaska. Ron Baum said he was disappointed that no one knew about the plans for connecting Riverland Ridge to Rodao Drive until the stakes were in the ground in front of his house. Residents in Riverland Ranch had not been notified. Because residents would be seriously affected. Baum said, "You have a responsibility to let us know." Just because the legal requirements had been met.was not enough and he said the spirit of the law had more importance. He said open and direct communication to home owners was needed when departing from the original plans. Baum asked that if per­ manent access could not be arranged to the two other available access points, that at the least, the heavy equipment temporarily enter the project from those points, to minimize the impact on the settled community in Riverland Ranch. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Open Commission Seats interested citizens invited to apply for the fol­ lowing available Commission seats PLANNING COMMISSION 1 - 3 year term expiring 04/30/04 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 1 unexpired term expiring 04/30/02 HOUSING COMMISSION 1 • 5 year term expiring 04/30/06 Apply in writing to Village of Middleville, 100 East Main street. Attn: Village President Letters must be received by April 19, 2001. Appointments to be made April 24, 2001 at the regular meeting of the village Council. Rhonda L Fisk. Village Clerk 502 �The Sun and News. MiddleviHe. Mt/Apnl 10. 2001 /Page 13 Caledonia Twp. Board considers selling Alaska Hall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Discussion of the possi­ ble sale of the Alaska Hall occurred at the Township Board meeting late last month after the pump failed and the facilities committee found other problems with the building. It had been recommended by the Bucr Water Company the well be replaced at a cost of several thousand dollars. Additional bids were needed. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison mentioned other problems with siding, the furnace, wiring and more, which could lead to a large total. The hall is leased to the Alaska Baptist Church, which pays all the bills, according to Clerk Pat Snyder. The church was thought to be interested in buying the property. The building has been used for elections in the past few years. Snyder thought the building could still function for elections if that agreement was part of a sale. Earlier last month, Alaska residents gathered in the Alaska Hall to discuss a variety of local issues, one of which was the possible sale of the hall. Alaska residents said they would like to use the hall more in the future. Community use was an­ other issue that might be worked out if the building was sold, it was suggested. Harrison said Community Development Block Grant funds had been used to improve the building in the past, potentially a barrier to such a sale, which could mean paying back the money if it was sold. This would still have to be considered. Citizen Tom Apol, also on the facilities committee, said the grant for im­ provements was around 1981-1983. He said the improvements were sub­ stantial and that the building was structurally very sound, but had not been properly maintained. He said the roof had been repaired in the past year. Apol said the pump was a Cook brand, which had not been made since World War II, so parts are no longer available. The bearings froze on the shaft, he said. There is a chance of putting another pump on the well, but there is no way to gain access to it because construction put obstacles in the way. Apol said the furnace is corroded, and he believes that too may need re­ placement. He said it used more energy than necessary and the wiring had many code violations due to untrained individuals supplementing the wiring, causing hazards. He said this could pose a liability to the township. Mike Kerry, chairman of the facilities committee, said it was not the com­ mittee's position to rec­ ommend the sale of any township property, but to oversee maintenance. However, there were a lot of issues involved in the total repairs needed at the Alaska Hall. He said selling the building without repairing it could mean selling it at less than its potential value and said the committee did recommend getting things fixed before deciding to sell. Trustee Richard Robert­ son, said the church might take the building at a fire sale price and have the re­ Tax Prep, Bookkeeping & Small Business Accounting Peachtree* & QuickBook* Installation, training and support. Bookeeping Services. 2-hour free consultation if you mention this ad. C&K Business Services Tel: 616-891-5789 Serving SE Kent County 30 Years Combined Business Experience sources to make the well or electric repairs more in­ expensively than the town­ ship could. He said the township would have to pass that cost on to a buyer. The building is not actu­ ally usable right now with­ out water. Temporarily, a water cooler has been sup­ plied by a local company, and a water supply for temporary toilet flushing. The township is providing this because of the lease to the church. Immediate repairs are expected, but a larger de­ cision is to be discussed at the April Township Board meeting, after more data is gathered. Citizen Fred Fleischmann said the need for a well should not drive a decision to sell a community facility. He thought the well should be fixed, and then a decision made. The building is under used, but he said it could be used if the board made an effort to make it more available. He said it was very dif­ ficult for most communities to acquire a new asset or property for community use. He said the Alaska Hall used to be used by the Health Department for a well baby clinic. It was rented out for parties or wedding receptions, and in the past four years, the op­ portunities for use of this building had not been taken. Fleischmann said he did not think the community knew the asset was avail­ able. He said around 60 Alaska residents had used the hall for a meeting. He said an Alaska Advisory Board could meet there once a month, and use it to gain consensus from Alaska residents. He was opposed to selling the building. "You will pay tens of thousand of dollars to put another community facility there." Fleischmann also pointed out the well at the Hall was the only source of water for maintenance of the Alaska Cemetery. "You will still have to put a well in for the ceme­ tery," he said. Trustee Wally Bujak FFA Student of the Month asked. "What would we do if we found we had a need for another community center because of our growth? How much would that cost?" He said Alaska residents would very much like to see the building maintained and available for public meetings. In his facilities report. Kerry said the committee was attempting to do an audit of the needs of the buildings on properties of the township. He said it appeared everything needed some work, and he mentioned obvious repair needs for the Alaska Hall and for Barber School, found to have a hole in the attic. allowing bats inside, which could create additional damage. In the past. Kerry said a part-time employee, John Higgins, had made repairs to buildings. At the present, he said, there was no one person with the talent to handle the diverse projects required for all-round maintenance of the facili­ ties. Harrison agreed such a repair person w as needed, to arrange for jobs like in­ stalling non-skid mats at the library. Kerry said there were still more buildings to be looked at. He said the committee had focused on taking care of problems that could be a hazard to people using them, or that could result in some liability. He said the committee was new at the )ob and feared they could be wasting time at first by focusing on the wrong things. He suggested a schedule and check list to identify critical matters was needed. An effort to remove any combustible materials from near any heating equipment in all buildings was made. Fire extinguishers were to be installed where appropriate. Barry County Women’s Festival returns May 5 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas Strauss will be the keynote speaker of this year’s Barry County Women’s Festival May 5 in the Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College. Ivinskas will share tradi­ tional and original stories in a performance titled "My Sister Said That Everything Would Change When ..." The deadline for registra­ tion is Friday, April 27. The cost is $15 per person for the 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. event. Registration forms are available at the Fehsenfeld Center area libraries and businesses or call KCC's Lifelong Learning depart­ ment at 948-9500, exten­ sion 2244. Following the keynote speaker, three sessions of workshops are scheduled. Attendees will select one each from Heart, Health and Happiness offerings. A health fair and time for conversation and networking also have been scheduled into the festival. The Barry County Women's Festival 2001 is sponsored by the Barry County Womens Festival committee. Kellogg Community College. Pen nock Hospital, Prudential and J-Ad Graphics. The deadline for regis­ tration is April 27. ('all 948-9500, ext. 2244 for in­ formation. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 14th • 10 AM - 3 PM American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE (Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville) K 10 New Models Many on wooded garage lots Special on any model home purchased before June 1st, 2001 Michael Cance, freshman nominated for: Outstanding dedication to his team—broke arm and still competed for Greenhand Conduct of Meetings—team took 4th in state. Presented by: LYNN DENTON AGENCY 1-800-443-5253 American Manufactured Living, Inc. MAKING YOUR FUTURE MORE PREDICTABLE FARM BUREAU INSURANCE For further information call CAROLE at 616-891-2225 7447 Gallop • Caledonia, Ml �Paqe 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 10. 2001 SlUiiJk TK Students of the Month announced The following young people were chosen as a Students of the Month for February at Thomapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Megan Shaft. Chelsea Biermacher. Leanne Etter; (second row) Candice Cree, Kurt Wachtor; (third row) Cassie Hale. Andrea Berkimer, Peggy Taggart. Josh Willett; (fourth row) Angie Foenstra, Jeremy Adams, Dan Stade; (unavailable for picture) Lori Whipple. March students of the Month selected at TKMS Sixth graders named Students of the Month for March at TK middle school are Keley Brown, Ben Buxton. Johanna Dugan. Katrina Field and Allen Jousma, from left in the front row. In the middle row are Elisabeth Ketchum. Alexa McClain. Amanda Morgan, Nicholas Piccard and Brenna Sheehan. Standing are Ryan Sisson, Daniella Torres, Natasha Watkins and Eric Wood. Not pictured is Jacob wing. After 60 Club meets April 17 Ice Cream Shop Now Open! Greg's Get It-N-Go is now OPEN The Middleville After 60 Club will meet at noon Tuesday. April 17, at the Middleville VFW Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Club members and guests will play bingo so everyone is encouraged to bring a small gift to use as a prize. Mon. - Thurs. 11:00 a m. to 8:30 p m Fri - Sat 11 00 a m. to 9 00 p m. Sundays I 00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Soft Serve Ice Cream, Slushes. Flurries. Sundaes, Hotdogs. Chili Cheese Dogs. BBQs, Nachos y WE’VE GOT. T DEALS! 98 BUICK LeSABRE LTD. 97 SATURN SL1 4 door. auto., air s5,995 4 door, leather, onlv 23,000 miles. S1 6,495 98 GMC 4X4 SUBURBAN SLT O1 CHEVROLET 4x4 S-1O LS S pass., real heat & air. tow package 4 door. auto., air. fV». p/1. p/m. 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City Bank, cal or stop by any office AND Sunday, May 6 2:00-4:00 p.m. FREE Pony Rides, Wagon Rides. and Climbing Tower Membe* FDIC Consult lox regarding your personal tax situation tarty uuhdrawal penalties may apply No tarty uithdraual penalties for Ik s^ualificd disbursements Securities products are offered through both Northern Trust and Goldman Sachs In.cvtment Services Corporation The products art not deposits or obogatums of. or guaranteed by Hastings City Bank or any of as bank or nonbank affiliates 795-9163 or www.grymca.org 1095 Briggs Rd. in Yankee Springs Township These products arc not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency and invoke investment risks including possible loss of the principal amount invested �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Apnl 10. 2001 Ice cream social helps chess clubs Alicia and Joe Bruinsma relax over sundaes after Alicia’s conference. Ben Sinclair and Kasey Reeves enjoy their ice cream. Playing chess was more important than ice cream for some students. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 Here a group plays floor chess with lots of enthusiastic coaching. 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News J B HARRISON Thornapple Area Parks & Rec. golf outing needs players INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto I 868-0050»1-800-217-0712 The first fund-raising ef­ fort for the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission is a shotgun start golf outing on May 12 at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Anyone interested in sponsoring this event or providing prizes should call Men’s softball league managers’ meeting will be April 18 at HMS There will be a manager’s meeting for Men's summer softball on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in room 185 at Hastings Middle School. Bill Nesbitt al 795 3509 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville The Ice Cream Social at Page Elementary School on March 13 and 14 was a fundraiser for all the elementary chess clubs. Here fourth grader Bryant Yoder enjoys his sweet treat Registration is from 7 Io 8 a.m. with tec times starting at 8. the cost is $240 per foursome and includes 18 holes. cart, lunch, refreshments and tournament prizes. The registration deadline is May 5. For more information call 795-7202. Information about Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission activities is available at the Middleville Village Hall at 795-3385 or Thornapple Township Hall at 795-7202. CUSTOM HOMES Ire® initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet 61M*/7-553) 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 10. 2001/Page 17 Ponderosa Golf Course owners polishing a hidden jewel by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Realizing a life long dream late last month. Pat Helmholdt became owner of the Ponderosa Golf Course on Peets Road in Yankee Springs. Helmholdt fell in love with the course on his first visit on Labor Day last year. With the help of his family, he purchased the course from Al and Lou Ann Kimball Al had started developing the course for his wife about 10 years ago. The nine-hole course, located on the Kimballs' former hunting grounds, has been used for private outings. Nancy Helmholdt will be doing much of the day to day work of managing the course while Pat continues with his day job with the Kcntw<x>d Post Office. The Helmholdts live in Jenison with their daughter. Holly, a high school junior and son Justin, a thirdgrader. Sons Josh and Jason arc in college. Pat's parents. Barb and Ted Helmholdt. will be living on the golf course this summer. Pat will be spending his vacation time and evenings at the course as well. The Helmholdts arc really excited about their new "family owned" business. & f Pat, Justin and Nancy Helmholdt cant wait for area golfers to discover the family atmosphere and fun challenges of their 9 hole golf course. It took them a while to find a wagon for the sign but the course is ready to go. Patrick Helmholdt practices his putting stroke at the 60 yard par 3 fifth hole at the Ponderosa Golf Course. The tee is on the cliff above the waterfall. but they feel fortunate to have hired Bill McNutt as superintendent McNutt helped design the course originally. "We arc really excited to Thornapple Area Parks & Recreation Commission’s 1“ Annua! T.A.P.R.C. Open Saturday, May 12th, 2001 4 Person Scramble Hosted by : Yankee Springs Golf Course 7:00 - 8:00 am Registration and Contest Information Tee Times Start at 8:00 am Cost: $240.00 per foursome Price includes: 18 Holes, Cart. Lunch, Refreshments & Tournament Prizes Open to 36 Teams / 25 Teams Guarantee a Shotgun Start * Skills Contests * Raffles * Prizes * * Win a year’s lease on a new car * have Bill working for us." Helmholdt said. "He brings continuity and a great work ethic to the course." Pat Helmholdt was greens chairman at Sunnybrook Country Club. In that capacity he worked with architect Bruce Mathews on a practice facility that has received lots of praise. Helmholdt said he hopes to "polish the precious stone" of Ponderosa. He is working on adding new tee placements, improving the fairways and manicuring the greens. Golfers can choose to walk the course or or have the choice of riding on one of the course's 18 electric carts. The nine-hole course can not be expanded because it is surrounded by state land. Golfers can pay to play the course twice for an 18-hole experience. The clubhouse has a Please send registration form along with payment in full to: T.A.P.R.C. P.O. Box 459 Middleville, Mi 49333 ♦Registration Deadline: May 5*, 2001* (No rain date / Non-refundable) For more information call 795-7202 "I love the wildlife. We've Course is at 3551/2 Peets heard trumpeter swans and Road. It is one mile south seen cranes, deer and other of Route 37 and 11. 2 miles wildlife. We can’t wait to north of Chief Noonday share this beauty with Road (Route 179). others." Call 616-948-0058 for The Ponderosa Golf more information. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel l x UH Delivery Any size load *3 (616) 795-5654 FREE Valvoiine Major League Soccer I> o 11 ! Dull ; Wlth Th‘s CouP°n ! Good thru 5/1/01 j Purchase a professionally installed oil change using any Valvoiine® Motor Oil and receive an official size Valvoiine Major League Soccer Ball. PLUS, enter to win $35,000 towards the “Minivan of Your Dreams.” Ask your installer for an entry form or visit www.valvoline.com For every soccer ball redeemed, Valvoiine will donate $1.00 to a youth soccer association. Soccer sign-ups are April 14, 21 Player Registration: Sign-ups for the Mid­ Contact Name:___________________ _ ___ dleville American Youth Soccer_ Organization 2001Add ress:____ __ ______________ _____ Phone:Email: Player 2:________________________ — Player 3:________________________ _____ Player 4:_______________________ _____ comfortable family feel. There is a snack bar avail­ able. In the future Helmholdt wants to add club making, rewrapping and club repair. The course is both chal­ lenging and fun. Hole No. 5 is a benchmark with a waterfall, a tee on a cliff and a green surrounded by water. The Helmholdts invite golfers planning a golf league or a special outing to call them at 948-0058 for price information. Rates are reasonable with special discounts for seniors and juniors. Nancy Helmholdt is also falling in love with the Ponderosa. 2002 season will be held Saturdays April 14 and 21. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The final signup will be held on Tuesday. May 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All registrations will be held in the Page Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $37 each for one or two players from the same family. The cost is $33 each for families with three or more players. Children must have been born one or after Aug. 1,1997. and, or on or before Jan. 31. 1997. STOP IN AND PICK UP YOUR PREFERRED CUSTOMER CARD WITH YOUR PREFERRED CUSTOMER CARD RECEIVE... • • • • $3.00 OFF ANY OIL CHANCE $5.00 OFF TIRE ROTATION/BALANCE $10.00 OFF TRANSMISSION SERVICE $20.00 OFF FRONT & REAR BRAKES WOW SETTIN THE PACE' Loot for feV. t itewri Aey few* SOO St. (M-lTi, MiddlewMe • 616-795-3550 www tires-2000.com (for savings) LOANER CMS AVAILABLE �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/Apnl 10. 2001 1994 DODGE GRAND Car­ avan, excellent condition, 110,000 miles. Call after 5:30, $5,000 OBO (616)698-8860 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 40,000 miles, spruce green, tinted windows, toe package, pw/ps, A/C, $25,900 obo. (616)868-6028 Business Services ALL PHASES OF constuc tion/remodeling. Garages, decks, windows, doors, etc.. Rich Lyons Construction (616)765-9901. ANDERSON & SONS Li­ censed Builders. Call the family business that cares what they do. Roofing, sid­ ing, pole barns, decks, ga­ rages & additions John An­ derson (616)945-0604 or Ter­ ry Anderson (517)852-9027 BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. LAWN CARE: SPRING CLEAN UP AND SUMMER LAWN CARE. FERTILIZA­ TION. FOR FREE ESTI­ MATES, PHONE (616)8911045. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All re*l euatc •drertiunj in iht* new»|»f»< »» t lo the Fair Hotting Act •nd lhe Michigan O»il Right* Act which collectively make it illegal Io •dvertite "any preference, limiialK*. or diKnimnotioa baaed on race, color. Mr gtoa, wa. handicap, familial atabu. nalional origin, age or martial alatua. or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under lhe age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knoWinyly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in thia newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I -800-927- WOULD LIKE TO CLEAN your home, have many years experience, have references, and very dependable. Call Nancy (616)795-7236. KING PAINTING INTERI­ OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters Warranty, free esti­ mates Steve's Seamless Gut­ ters, (616)795-7980. WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, construction sites, etc Ask for Chuck, call 517-726-1005 or 517-204-7451. BRENT'S LAWN CARE Great job, reasonable rates. Free estimates Call for ap­ pointment (616)891-3588 GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING 4c LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS 4c DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES 4c SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843 ABLE CHIRSTOPHER'S TREE/ Shrub Service Re­ movals, proper pruning, yard cleanups, garden till­ ing. Since 1975 Free esti­ mates, (616)868-1614. Farm WHITE OAK FOR fences, stalls 4t projects. Main Street, Freeport. (616)765-5143 www.cheesebrough.com For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT: Alto/Lowell schools. Large 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, in the country-big woods, ready now, $600 + utilities. (616)891-1840 LARGE 3 BEDROOM FOR RENT: Apartment near M50 & 1-96, 1-1/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs), 30 acres woods, Alto/Lowell Schools, $600 plus utilities. (616)891-1840 Middle Villa Inn’s EASTER BUFFET SPECIAL • Sunday, April 15th • Carved ham. baked chicken, rottm pasta with atfredo or mannara sauce, fned shrimp, sweet and mashed potatoes bread stuffing, green beans almondine mixed vegetables, fresh baked bread plus our gour­ met table. (Beverage and dessert extra) 4 lar menu also available , Easter Bunny” (jj) ...will be here with treats for kids of all ages’ ’ ” ""-"clip & savF “ FREE Dessert! ] BEDROOM SET: 7 piece Cherry wood. Sleigh or 4 poster, chest, dresser, mirror & night stand Brand new, still in boxes. Cost $5,400 sell for $2,650. (616)293-6160 can deliver. DINING SET: 14pc. Cherry wood 92” table (8 chairs). Lighted hutch 4r buffet, nev­ er used, still in the box. Cost $8,900 - sell for $2,975. Side­ board server, $550. Call (616)293-6160 can deliver. FOR SALE frames, 500 8x10 white frames and various other sizes and colors. Need glass 4c matting. Will sell cheap. (616)795-8707 ask for Claire. Help Wanted DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. ESSENTIAL BEAN COF­ FEE HOUSE looking for mo­ tivated fun person for morn­ ing/aftermxjn hours. Full or part time. Call Kim or Carol, (616)891-7700. PENNOCK HOSPITAL IS seeking part-time Registered Medical Assistants to work evening and weekend hours in our Walk-in-Clink. Please submit resume with letter of introduction to: Pennock Hospital; Human Resources Department, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058. Phone (616)948-3112 or fax (616)945-4130. Phone 945-9554 10) The For Sale ARE YOU TIRED of the ris­ ing cost of hearing fuel? HEATMORE outside wood furnaces gives you a choice. Call your authorized dealer, Roger's Plumbing Heating & Cooling, (616)694-4673 Call for Classifieds SERVING 11:30 AM TO 5 PM Adults S11.95 Children s5.95 (under Children under 3 are FREE THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $595. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment VICTIM OF CAREER AD­ JUSTMENT!! WANT A FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE WITH OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A GOOD INCOME? THINK ABOUT REAL ES­ TATE. CALL DORETHA ARDOIN AT WESTDALE'S CASCADE OF­ FICE (616)942-2300, EXT. 550.______________________ - 32nd Annual (ALL YOU CAN EAT) 'to 2® 2 BEDROOM APART­ MENT in Caledonia: $520 includes heat. (616)868-0158 1-800-870-7085 24 Hain a Oaf - 7 Bars a Week Per sii & News Action-Ads! Imhii A. Garden TREES TRANSPLANTED: Your trees moved up to 4” diameter, or many varieties available for purchase. Howard Farms, (616)891-1533 Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow’ Trout, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, 08988 35th St, Gobles, MI 49055. (616)628-2056 days or (616)624-6215 evenings. NOPHONEINTERN ET.CO M Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO. BANK needs someone to as sume payments on huge 3 j bedroom home Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 ~ Reservations Accepted - On M-37 N. of Middleville LEAGUE BOWLING OPENINGS AV AILABLE The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library has two positions open on the Library Advi­ sory Board. The terms are for two years each and meetings are held four times a year. Anyone interested in learning more about filling these positions should con­ tact librarian Deb Jones at the high school. The next meeting of the TK senior Sun & News photo deadline is May 1 ALMOST NEW PRINCE TON doublewide: 3 bed, 2 I bath on outside wooded cor­ ner lot. New refrigerator, The Thornapple Kellogg stove & dishwasher, 10x12 bam included. Excellent con­ Graduation ceremonies are dition. MUST SELL! scheduled for June 2. The Sun and News has (616)795-1296_____________ traditionally marked this FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several occasion by printing an banks, they are eager to sell advertisement paid for by homes they have repos­ local businesses in the sessed. No application fee if paper. you mention this ad, 1-800This advertisement 672-9604 | features the photographs of REPO: MUST SELL. Will graduating seniors. look at any offer, 3 bedroom, However every year, the 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ paper hears from parents ry, 1-800-672-9604 whose students were not pictured. National Ads Students have been told DO YOU WANT TO LOSE by high school staff to turn WEIGHT AND HAVE photographs in to the office MORE ENERGY? GIVE ME but some students have not A CALL., (616)721-8804 yet done so. BECK1. The deadline for HOMEWORKERS NEED­ photographs to go into the ED: $635 weekly processing TKHS office is May 1. mail. Easy! No experience Students should legibly needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 write their names on the Ext.5085 24hrs. back of their photos. WORK AT HOME FULL Photographs are not OR PART TIME. FREE IN­ returned. Local businesses who FORMATION. CALL JON would like to help NOW: (616)721-3951. underwrite the advertisement can contact Jonathan Jacobs Real Estate at 945-9554. CLARKSVILLE: 14X70 MO­ BILE home wtih pole barn on 2 acres, $59,900. Call Vince Meaney, ReMax of Grand Rapids, 616975-5656. LOTS 2-6 ACRES, Middle­ ville Schools, approximately at 4500 Crane Rd., walkout potential. Starting at $32,000. Call Rich McConnon (616)698-6949 or Century 21 (616)891-8980. MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLSCOUNTRY charm adorns this almost 1800 sq.ft. Rancher on one acre. 3rd bath plumbed in basement. 3 stall garage, lots of pine trees ana wild life. Central Air, Satellite dish re­ mains. Fenced dog area. 2 years old. $169,000. ERA Dy­ namic Real Estate, Linda Rough, 792-2380 or 1-800860-5253 MIDDLEVILLE: 30 ACRES, can be split. Call Vince Meaney, ReMax of Grand Rapids, (616)975-5656. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Advisory Board is on April 17 at 5 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg Administration building. Forms are available in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library inside the high school. The deadline for returning forms is April 26. Candidates will be interviewed and then names w ill be submitted to the TK Board of Education for approval. For more information, call Jones at 795-5434. under- / achiever* We offer a free service that can closely estimate what your I KA could be worth at retirement. If it's not achieving the results you want, 1'11 show you all of our available IRA choices. Call or stop by today. “Drew" McFadden Investment Representative PO Box 3%. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus 616-691-1173 www edwar<i|<>nes com Marntrnr SIPC Edward Jones CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 R(Kigers, Caledonia, MI • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza) * Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lund • Dinner V Open - Appetizers £ Easter Sunday ** « Take Out Z 12:00 Noon £ Available □ to 5:00pm O 7& & rORFUNE CHEF r/erery Easter Buffet Dinner I Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 TK Library Advisory Board has 2 openings Parties of 6 or more, please call ahead lo reserve seating. Mooda v rhurvda) 11:00 am to 9.00 pm Friday 11:40 am to 10:00 pm Saturday 3:00 to 9:00 pm Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3E3(M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm _______________ yOM.S.G SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll!egg drop soup. Valid on dine-in onlv. pkase. ?■==!-J S ��fanununity. (JchhArdion Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 11:00 a.m. Contemporary and traditional music for all ages. Nursery available. Everyone is invited to a joyful celebration Events held at Peace Church M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia ~ Maundy Thursday ~ Meditation/Communion 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12 ~ Sunrise Service ~ 8:00 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 15 ~ Community Breakfast ~ 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday - everyone welcome For more information call 891-8119. www.peacechurch.ee � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-04-17.pdf 2d546ff0e8858c7c598d65778a742fc0 PDF Text Text 00/00/00 f HASTINGS 121 N CHURCH ST HASTNGS 1-41 ■nand Netus^ 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 16/April 17, 2001 MSTwespnuc®130th year ------ m s cma—------------ Caledonia closer to using sheep for lawn mowers by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council moved closer last week to bringing in sheep to shear the grass anmnd the sewage treatment facility. Village officials plan to amend the local ordinances governing animals and their distances from dwellings in the village on Wednesday. May 9. The village has wanted to allow the animals at the site for the control of grass and other vegetation. President Daryl Penfold said mowing exceeded 30 hours per week last year. National attention has been given to Caledonia's deliberations over grazing sheep, and this has surprised many council members. The practice of grazing animals around public facilities has been common for many years. Philadelphia Airport uses grazing in fenced areas around the runways, one citizen reported, and liability concerns must have been worked out. Penfold said while he was stationed in Germany in 1977. sheep were used to clear an airbase larger than Kent County Airport. "So this is nothing new." he said. Village Manager Sandy Ayers said Zeeland Town­ Middleville approves Paul Henry Trail paving by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville approved a con­ tract with Dan Valley Ex­ cavating to pave the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail from the trail head in Mid­ dleville to McCann Road. This was the second round of bids for the paving contract. The vil­ lage decided to rebid the project this spring when last summer's bid work brought in only one bid, much over the estimated cost. Dan Valley was the low bidder this year from sev­ eral received. Dave Dyk­ stra, owner of Dan Valley, also pledged to give $15,000 to the project. The Middleville Village Council also approved the revision of the non-con­ forming lot, buildings and use ordinance. These revi­ sions were reviewed by village attorney Jeff Youngsn/S-. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck announced that Dykstra soon would begin work on Grand Rapids Street from Eagle Drive to Crane Road over the next several weeks. This project includes in­ stalling storm sewers and repaving. The work on Grand Rapids Street to Lafeyette will take place later this summer than anticipated. Bids will not go out until May. Gruesbeck also men­ tioned that engineer Steve Williams will look at the bridge. The village may want to set load limits for the bridge to see if this will bring the bridge higher up on the critical bridge list. Several bridges are higher on the critical list even though they are younger than the Mid­ dleville bridge. Gruesbeck said they would check with local industries to make sure the load limit does not create a hardship for them. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is April 24 at 7 p.m. ship has 40 to 50 fenced in acres, while Caledonia has about half that much, and about 20 sheep would be used to graze in that area from May until October. Trustee Wendy Zandstra opposed both amendments. She said she thought there had not bten enough doc­ umentation showing the practice would save money. She questioned breaking village rules for its own benefit. She also wondered which farmer would be allowed the privilege of grazing sheep in the area. Penfold said it was not for any one person's benefit, but for the benefit of the village. Others have expressed concern over possible lia­ Two candidates seek one post on TK board by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Scott Kiel and John Howarth are candidates for one position on the Thor­ Middleville land swap to create upscale condos by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville and Jerrel De Kok have agreed to swap prop­ erty in downtown Mid­ dleville to allow DeKok to build upscale condomini­ f ums in the area where the DPW is now located. This agreement includes building a new Department of Public Works facility near the wastewater treat­ ment plant, removing the "granary" and installing The property on which the DPW sits would be transformed if the New Visions development becomes a reality. A new DPW building will be built near the waste water treatment plant. This building known as "The Granary* will be removed as part of the land swap water and sewer lines to serve the new develop­ ment. 'DeKok told the Village Council at a meeting Tuesday. "The new devel­ opment will create a vil­ lage that everyone will be proud of and Middleville will become pre-eminent." The housing DeKok is planning for the site will cost from $175,000 to $225,000. He says the re­ sult will be "gorgeous." This New Vision Homes development is within the Downtown Development Authority district and the village's commitment to the project, extending wa­ ter and sewer lines, will be able to be paid by taxes captured through the pro­ ject. The agreement will be signed once final details have been worked out in­ cluding the legal descrip­ tions. The agreement includes incentives to keep the pro­ ject going toward comple­ tion, including up to $10,000 if tax capture ex­ ceeds $25,000. DeKok will have to comply with all the plan­ ning and zoning ordi- bility to the village, but Ayers said these issues have been handled by using forms like those signed by farmers grazing their sheep in Zeeland.. Meanwhile, farmers in this area, though interested initially, have withdrawn over their own legal con­ cerns. If plans are delayed much longer, officials may have to forget the idea for at least another year because the grass threatens to grow faster than the sheep can be rounded up and herded in to do the job. Buying a new mower to do the work may be next on the agenda. The old mower has been deemed not adequate to handle the job. nances of the village, in­ cluding site plans. napple Kellogg School board in the annual school election June 11. Incumbent Jean Ray de­ cided not to run for a second four-year term. Kiel has three children in the TK schools. He says that he hopes to serve the community if elected. "Several friends asked me to consider serving on the board, I thought about it and am excited about the opportunity." Howarth also has three children. He had served as chair of the science de­ partment at TK High School until he took a po­ sition as a curriculum spe­ cialist with the Grand Rapids Public Schixil Dis­ trict. Kiel works at Herman Miller in Zeeland. He is excited about the possibility making sure that board policies encourage good management of resources, elimination of roadblocks to teaching and learning and See school board, pg. 2 In This Issue... • Four seek two seats on Caledonia School Board • Yankee Springs joins county park effort • Complaints about noise, dust, dirt bikes aired in Thornapple • Caledonia Village considers buying 92nd Street section �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville. Mi/Apni 17. 2001 Wayland man extradited from Montana by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer .A 17-year-old Wayland girl was seriously hurt and a Grand Rapids couple was in­ jured March 29 when an at­ tempt by Michigan State Police troopo^ for running a s Yankee Spring led to a high" that resulted in a crash. Barry County authorities successfully extradited the car's driver. Anthony Michael Moore, 17, from Gardner. Montana, where he was captured shortly after another high speed pursuit which resulted in Moore crashing the car he had al­ legedly stolen after fleeing on foot from the Kentwood crash. Sgt. James Richardson and Trooper Brian Roderick l®WTW#*J-r|y Friday morn,nF ,o Barry County with Hehas been charged with second degree fleeing and eluding, a 10 year felony; failure to stop at the scene of a serious personal injury accident, a five year felony; possession of burglar tools. School board, from front pg. John Howarth Scott Kiel encouragement of parental participation. Howarth brought a handson focus on science education during his tenure at Thornapple Kellogg. He also wrote several grants for the district. He is finishing a master's degree in education administration. Howarth told the board in the fall when he resigned. "I hope to continue to serve this district in other capacities." The school board election is scheduled for June 11. The Thornapple Kellogg PTO will host a "meet the candidates" evening at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at Page Ele­ mentary. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Fatials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 MAIN ATTRACTION 616.891.HAIR (4247) a 10-year felony: and pos­ session of a controlled sub­ stance. Moore, who will turn 18 on May 19. is also charged as being a habitual offender, therefore subjecting him to a potential 15-year prison sentence, said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. He was arraigned in Barry County District Court Fri­ day when a $200,000 cash or surety bond was set. He is currently set for an April 25 prexam at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County District Court. "In cooperation with local law enforcement, the Barry County Prosecuting Attor­ ney's Office considers this case a significant commu­ nity-related case." said Mc­ Neill. "This office intends to prosecute Moore to the full extent of the law." According to McNeill, "the actions of Moore jeop­ ardized the lives of not only Troopers Roderick and Schrader, but brought injury upon the occupants of the vehicle Moore was driving and the innocent occupants of the vehicle with whom he collided in Kent County." According to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the incident began when troopers Brian Roder­ ick and Barry Schrader tried to stop Moore's car after he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign while exiting the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park at about 7:15 p.m. In the car with him were his girlfriend. 17-year-old Brandy Young and a friend, Paul Michael Smith, 18, also of Yankee Springs Meadows. Troopers said as they tried to stop the Moore car on Patterson Avenue, they wit­ nessed him throwing sus­ pected contraband out of the window of the vehicle. The suspected contraband was never located, however. The chase reportedly ex­ The Main Attraction, Inc. KNEAD’ RELIEF FROM THE STRESSFUL TAX SEASON? COME SEE TRICIA! Hair • Massage • Body Wraps " Body Treatments • Pedicures " Nails • Facials • Makeovers * Scalp Massape * Waxinp hours M T„ w Tt 9-«. f 9-6. s 9-3 and cuts to his face and forehead. His wife. Marilyn. 62. was also hurt and the couple was taken to Spec­ trum Hospital in Grand Rapids for treatment. "When troopers got to the scene. Brandy so seriously hurt that they thought she died." said Larsen. "While they were attending to her. the Kent County Sheriffs Department arrived. They knew he had fled on foot." Larsen said a tracking dog from the Kentwood Police Department was called in to conduct a search, but lost Mmire's scent at 100th and Division. There, police believe Moore stole a 1997 Honda Accord. Police later received tips that Moore was en route to his ex-girlfriend's house in Montana. On April 1. police were notified by Montana law en­ forcement of a 54-mile chase in Livingston County. Montana, involv­ ing the National Park Ser­ vice, the Park County Sher­ iff s Department and the Montana Highway Patrol. Roderick said. "Moore attempted to flee and elude Montana law en­ forcement w ith speeds reach­ ing 100 miles per hour at times." with Moore driving the stolen Honda, he said. “The pursuit ended when Moore crashed through two utility poles, a fence row. and into a brick wall after unsuccessfully negotiating a curve at approximately 100 mph." Moore w as able to flee on foot from that crash, but was captured after about a five-minute foot pursuit. On April 2. charges were authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office against Moore, who lives in Moline. "Charges were brought af­ ter the diligent investigation of Michigan State Police Trooper Brian Roderick, said assistant prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. Brandy Young was listed in fair condition at Spec­ trum Hospital on Wednes­ day, April 2 and has since been released The Zandstras were treated at Spectrum and released. Smith was taken Io St. Mary’s Hospital where he was treated and released. Four seek two seats on Caledonia school board by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Four candidates plan to run for two school board seats this June; one twoyear term vacated by Dan Clark and a four-year un­ expired position. The elec­ tion will be held June 11. William Harrison, pre­ sently filling a two-year position will run to fill the four-year spot on the board. Denise Hughes is running against Harrison for the position. Dennis Atkinson and Tonya Delnay will com­ pete for the two-year posi­ tion. Atkinson has been a Caledonia resident for eight years, and is em­ ployed by Steelcase as an information technology Book discussion set at library Tricia is a certified massage therapist, as well as a medical assistant for a local doctor's office. You get the best of both worlds! 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue, Caledonia. Ml 49316 • 616.891 .HAIR (4247) ceeded 90 mph and as troop­ ers decided to slow down, they lost site of the Moore vehicle. They reported that Moore had turned his headlights off dunng the pursuit. "They slowed hoping it would cause him to slow." said Trooper Sandy Larsen. "Then, they came upon the accident." After the car turned onto 92nd and Eastern in Kent County. Moore's vehicle had collided with a van and Moore reportedly fled on foot, leaving his critically injured girlfriend and Smith behind. "The female told troopers Tony was driving and then went unconscious." Larsen said. According to the accident report. Moore's car had struck a van in the rear pas­ senger door at the intersec­ tion of 92nd Street and Eastern Avenue, causing the van to tip over onto its side. Young had suffered a lac­ erated liver and face, a punc­ tured lung and possible bro­ ken ankles, while the driver of the van. Gary Zandstra, 63. of Grand Rapids, suf­ fered a broken collar bone May book discussions at Kent District Library branches have been sched­ uled. Caledonia’s will be Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m., focusing in “The Giver” by Lots Lowry. Adult readers are invited to get together al the library for a friendly, informal dis­ cussion on some great books. Copies of the fea­ tured title are available at each library s checkout desk. For more information about the book discussions, please call Kent District Library at 784-2007. manager. He has been a member of the J997 and 1999 school strategic planning groups, a liaison with the Technology Strategic Plan Action Team, led the 18-month district growth study, and led the two bond cam­ paigns for the construction of the new high school. Delnay is a wife and mother, with experience as volunteer, teacher and administrator with a di­ verse background. She has been involved in school re­ lated field trips and "end­ less meetings," from a de­ sire to impact her own children’s and their friend's lives. She has four children enrolled in Caledonia schools for many years. Harrison received a PhD from MSU in administra­ tion and curriculum, and now works for Kalamazoo Public Schools as director of Education for Employ­ ment and Library Services. Recently appointed by Gov. John Engler to the Michigan Council for Technical Excellence, he has also helped develop the strategic plan and served on the Business Community Advisory Comm ittcc. He has chaired the Education Committee and served on the Personnel Committee of the School Board. Hughes is interested in continuing involvement with the school system through service on the school board, with the in­ tention of striving for ex­ cellence for all the chil­ dren in the schools. Em­ ployed at the Grand Rapids Business Journal, she has also owned and operated a marketing and special events service. She has served as a volunteer, multiple community-toschool committees, clash­ room volunteer, is presi­ dent of the Orchestra Boosters, and has been ac­ tive on the Citizens Al­ liance for Responsible Growth. Lois and Fran (Formerly of Babylon Hair Salon) have moved to DesertSun Hair and Tanning!! s 410 Broadway in Middleville & LOlSj Wed.. Thurs. & Fri. a 795-4254 Tues.. Wed.. Fri. < �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 17. 2001/Page 3 Caledonia Odyssey teams to go to state competition by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Five Caledonia teams will compete at the Odyssey of the Mind state finals at Traverse City Central High School and Northwestern Michigan College Saturday. April 21. The teams include a Caledonia High School group competing in the Wild Winged Wonders Division 111 event, a Cale­ donia Middle School Divi­ sion II unit competing in Ody-SEE-ing Sounds, a The entire class had lots to celebrate (even surviving the bed falling) once the play was over Back row from left Dylan O'Brien. Rusty Brooksmith. Ethan Woessner, Greg Vickers, Trevor Lloyd and Nick Steele In the front are Joey Fletcher. Victor Perez. Shawn Middlemiss, Kim Leckrone and both Little Red Riding Hoods Kylie Pigman and Allissa Marzean Red Riding Hood as you’ve never seen before Division I team competing with Wild Winged. Wonders from Caledonia Elementary School, second place re­ gional champion team. Division III in Achilles' Heel event, and fourth place regional champion team. Division II compet­ ing in the Idiom Inspiration event. More than 3.000 volun­ teers and spectators arc expected to attend. Odyssey of the Mind is an educational program that allows teams of up to seven members to test their skills in solving one of five long-term problems, and a spontaneous problem presented at the event. Teams compete in three divisions based on age. Members of teams develop skills in teamwork, coop­ eration. evaluation, de­ sign. script writing, time management, problem solving, creativity and how to tackle real-life problems using real-life skills. The public is invited to attend. The event begins at 9 a.m. TK PTOs will meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg PTO meets tonight. Tuesday, April 17 in the library at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. The middle school PTO meeting begins at 6:30 p m. This meeting will include a report on the recently completed fund-raiser and review the tentative budget for the 2001-2002 school year. Parents will also vote on the gift to the new middle school from the PTO. A vote will also be taken on signing with Fun FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Be sure to go to board meeting Joey Fletcher and Dylan O'Brien were pretty good at hiding. Dear editor: I’m sure any resident of Caledonia Township, after observing the impact of all the strip mining in the area, would not believe the Township Board would even consider rezoning for new pit operations but, believe it or not, they are. A 46-acre pit at 68th Street and Egan Avenue is proposed. Nearly 500 trucks will enter and exit each day. Concerned citizens, please be at the next board meeting, get the facts and let the trustees know that enough is enough! James D. Vbnk DDS, Alto • nlees„i»e -Sks^ new look! hair designers Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Cherry yCCalley GREENHOUSE Barb Benner's class at Lee Elementary School created a special look at Little Red Riding Hood at the end of March. Here wolves Joey Fletcher, Victor Perez and Shawn Middlemiss start the show Services for the 2001-2002 school year. During the elementary meeting at 7 p.m parents will select the 2001-2002 fund raising company from Frankenmuth. Midland and Fun Services. These companies made presentations al the March meeting. Officers are needed for the coming school year. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings, Child <aic is provided. For more information about PTO activities, call Cheryl McMillan at 795 7190 or contact the PTO al each building. M West K Michigan'! most inspiring retail gardening experience. 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville. 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The elementary building is located at 6980 Hanna Lake (just south of 68th Street on Hanna Lake) and the middle school is located at 6729 Hanna Lake (just north of 68th Street on Hanna Lake). With over 600 varieties of Perennials, lots of Annuals, Herbs, Shrubs, Roses, and a new line of Water Gardening Plants There's something for everyone! During our Open House we’ll feature an ongoing demonstration of Silk Painting by Artist Lynn Russcher Plus Free Classes for All You Gardeners 10:30 am Planting a Sunny Garden Container 11:30 am. ... “ a *Kitchen Garden with Herbs Planting L30 pm. Shade Container Garden 2:30 p.m. Herb Container Garden Refreshments. In-house Specials and Giveaways Await You! Be sure to pick up a brochure of future classes we will be offering! Our First Class will be Thursday. April 26, 7 p.m -8:30 p.m The topic is: “Making Herbal Teas” - $20.00 You’ll want to call and make a reservation as class size is limited. So do something about that spring fever! Come in and see us at Cherry Valley Greenhouse L. We’re Looking Forward to Seeing you! �Page 4/The Sun and News. MiddieviHe Ml/April 17. 2001 Pasta dinner helps church bui ding fund The Pasta Dinner at the United Methodist Church in Middleville on April 6 did lots to satisfy appetites and added more than $800 to the building fund. For some the homemade desserts were the best part of the dinner. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chunh- Serving a Living Lord Sunday Schcxd Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . 9 30 a m . iO45am . 6 00 p m Family Night 6:30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, [yr Brian F Harrison /i'ughtzizte .. C 0 M M U» I 1 T [ H U 8 C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10 30 a.m. 891 -0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Arademy Rev Michael Stowell Pastor Chris Lage Worship leader Denm Houma louth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our wet> site ww Dnghfsioe org CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (nortbuvst of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHWStlAV KJOIIMW CHURCH Worship; 1100 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed Family ^Nighi. “We are changed by God 's love!" Rev. R. Scott Greewwey. Pastor LrueUe SpriL. Youth Leader Al Tietmeyer. Communits Celling Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................... 9 30 am. Sunday School.................. 11.00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 1100 a.m. Rev E Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Oitf mile east of WhitneyvtUe Rd Rc-v P Adams Phone 891-8440 Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Apnl 22 - Second Sunday of Faster John 20 19-29 (Jesus appears to the disciples) Acts 5 27-39 (Peter taken before the Council » Sermon Guest Preacher: Bryan Schneider-1 homas Anthem ~ I hc Strength of the Lord" 250 Vine Street • Chrdi Office biM91-&*9 uwu ukikc:juau Fm 8914M8 Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bnxc N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, MuskSunday School................................. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service ........... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs . . . 945 a.m. 1100 am. 600 pm 6:45 p m 6:45 pm Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 am Sunday School tor All Ages 9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.........................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . .6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................. 6:00 p m. Lakeside Community Church \ Place for Family A I rtenth 6201 Whitneyvilie Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School lor All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6IX) p m Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0191 www lakesidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvilie Ave . RAYTOWXSEXl) XOKMAX KXOKR. AmocuK tatw MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED iRetljobiSt Cljurrl) 5590 Whitneyvilie Ave , S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School.J 0:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship ...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. ■ M-l'*? HtgjMKa) ((WSuMfa Road) tAasiaad Ml . -»<L’sWy Rdcvaat Messages DymncMm* COMMUNITY CHURCH Praise Singing 10 SO a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a m 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerie • Pastor David Lehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891 -8688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship f^adtevtfte Sunday School M'daievUe Mornng ‘Worship 9 30 a m. 9:45 a m 1100am Rev Lee Zuchman Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Church Office Prone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH M-37 between Middleville A; Caledonia you re at - through Church School, Sunday Pastor Janies Dodds 616-5)8-8557 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship Sen ice 10 30 un Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Care) Rev \orman Kohns 616-891-816' Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a in (Jr Church & Nursery available.) 891-8028 • e-mail leighton0iserv.net Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Sunday Worship 9 30 a in A 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Yem) THORN APPI 1 BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities dunng all services Programs for ail ages For more information (616)891-81)9 or www KflicdlMKiLtf , 8546 84tr> St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Genoa 930 am Sunocr Momng 10 30 a m Mee vg at cnape or MVreyv*e Awe tvenrg wor*W> 600 pm Wed Wchveev Player A 8Cie Study 7:00 pm Sev \ra Str. A3stor • Re* <or tosrta Assoc Pastor wecye <r*wieyv4eo<Xeorg �The Sun and News Middlev.lle Ml/Apnl 17. 2001/Page 5 Waite-Paalman united in marriage Rebecca Sue Waite and Chad Richard Paalman were married on July 15, 2000 at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Big Rapids, ML Rebecca and Chad are both graduates of Michigan State University. Rebecca and Chad work for First Telecommunications, Corp., Rebecca is a Customer Ser­ vice Rep. and Chad is the Central Region Manager in Lansing, ML Rebecca is the daughter of Roger and Kathy Waite of Lakeview. ML Chad is the son of Richard and Carol Paalman of Caledonia, ML Attending Rebecca as her maid of honor was Sarah Radvansky Bridesmaids were Nicole Juzystra, Jamie Mile, Lisa Schoncr, Mau­ reen Sennett, Carnc Breckcr. and Heidi Groedgc. Chad’s best man was his brother Kyle Paalman His groomsmen were Dustin Ruth. Justin Hcyboer, John Weeks, Brian Devine. Jason Haywood, and Jeff Waite. BOY, Tyler John, bom at Newton Com. Hospital. Newton. Kansas, on March 16, 2001 at 9:49 C.T. to Chad and Valerie Masou of Hesston. Kansas (formerly of Middleville). Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. Paper drive to help fund senior party The flower girls were Michacla and Melissa W'aite. The ring bearer was Justin Zimmerman. VanTil-Schilthroat exchange vows Melissa Joy VanTil and William Scott Schilthroat were married on Oct. 27, 2000 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. The maids of honor were Rachel Knkke, cousin of the bride, and Julie VanTil sister of the bride. The brides­ maids were Sarah Atkinson, Lynda Holes and Rachael Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) OPEN HOUSE EORLUNE CHEE Rfsrs\ t r Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American ~ Chinese - Steak A paper drive to benefit this year's senior after graduation party will be held in the Market Place parking lot on M-37 from .April 23-27. Proceeds from the drive will go to the Senior Par­ ents to help fund the senior party June 2. The party provides a drug and alcohol free event for graduating se­ niors to celebrate their time at Thornapple Kel­ logg. have fun with their friends and say good-bye. Any parent of a graduat­ ing senior can attend the next senior parent meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. April 24, in the cafeteria at Page Elementary School. AA meetings set at 2273 Heath Rd.. Sat., Apr. 21 & Sun.. Apr. 22, 12-4pm. Country living with the city next door. • 1400 sq it home • J bed rooms • Beautiful new kitchen & cupboards • Dishwasher • New fur nace. air & water heater • All appliances stay • Corner lot & fenced back yard • Newer vinyl sid­ ing. windows, roof & front door • Home war­ ranty included • Hastings schools. $137,000. Your Host: Josd R Blanco 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 NEWEST CITIZEN Bill and Neva Kenyon of Middleville will celebrate 50 years of marriage on April 21,2001 Their family would like to invite you to an open house honoring them on Saturday, April 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Town­ ship Hall. Please bring fond memories and best wishes. Weight Watchers- Scholten. The best man was Jason Yates, friend of the groom. The groomsmen were John Schilthroat. Shawn Hiese. William Holmes and Steve Wiersma. The parents are Jim and Sharon VanTil and Jeff and Teresa Schilthroat. 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(Johnston) McKenzie Cailin Marie Hannebohn WAYLAND - Cailin Mar­ ie Hannebohn, age 9, daugh­ ter of David and Kim Han­ nebohn, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at Spectrum Health Butter­ worth Campus and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Cailin was in Mr. Wilkin­ son’s third grade class at Lee Elementary in Middleville. Cailin Marie Hannebohn was bom on Dec. 27, 1991 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of David H and Kim A. (Waldron) Hanne­ bohn She was raised in Yankee Springs Township and attended Thornapple-Kellogg Elementary Schools. She was a member of Wood­ view Christian Church. King’s Kids Choir Cailin liked to sing in her choir at church and any other time she could. She enjoyed riding her bike, helping others, playing with her nephews, reading, laughing, doing creative art, took joy in simple pleasures, but most of all, Cailin liked A CUT ABOVE LAWN SERVICE “ You Grow It, We 'll Mow It 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 to be with her family and the church family Besides her parents. Cailin Mane is survived by her sister, Lanssa (Joshua Paul) Robinson of Jenison; two brothers. Joshua David Hannebohn and George E. Hannebohn. both at home; nephews. Levi Robinson and Devon Robinson, grandparents, George and Colleen Waldron, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, besides innumerable friends both young and old. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Ernest and Marie Hannebohn. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 at the Woodview Christian Church. Pastor Richard Robinson officiated. Inter­ ment was at Coman Ceme­ tery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kings Kids and Heaven’s Little Angels Choirs at Woodview Christ­ ian Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Feeler Home, Middleville Commercial and Residential Dana Madole (616) 765 3361 dam <g> voyager, net Jeff Hause (616) 945-5715 jdhause voyager, net Call 945-9554 for classifieds JOHANNESBURG - Vera B.McKenzie, nee Johnston, died peacefully March 24. 2001 at her daughter’s home in Johannesburg. Michigan. She was the last child of Will and Nell (Bos) Johnston. Her brothers and sisters who preceded her were Doyle. Dudley’ (Ila), Anna (Harry), Willyard. Mary (Carol) Crumback. Otto, and Robert Johnston. Her husband. Hubert McKenzie, died in Atlanta. Michigan in 1979. She is survived by her four daughters and sons-inlaw, Sharon and John Gardner of Atlanta. Michigan; Monna and LeRoy Allen, Royia and Duane Westphal, both of Johannesburg, Michigan; and Lynell and Tom Radewahn, Freeland, Michigan, and many grand­ children. great grandchil­ dren and two great great granddaughters. Vera was bom in Holland, Michigan on Sept. 9, 1913. The family bought a farm on Duncan Lake around 1916 and she attended Duncan Lake School and Caledonia High School from which she graduated in 1931 of a class of 31. In high school she played basketball. She worked on the farm with the rest of the family during those years. In her years she was a wife, mother, a work­ er on World War II air­ planes, telephone operator, cook, and teacher. She was in her forties when she decided to become a teacher. It took her 12 years to obtain her degree from Central Michigan University, but she did. Her program allowed her to teach while she was taking her classes at night and dur­ ing the summer. Every time she got close they would up the requirements, but she stuck with it and got her degree She taught in ele­ mentary schools in the Saginaw area. She retired and later moved to her brothers’ farm near Johannesburg. Vera was always busy. She bow led; rode horses into her 70’s, painted, traveled, and was an award winning ball­ room dancer She danced for exercise and became so good that she danced in competitions with a partner half her age and won. Vera was still quilting and read­ ing and taking care of her­ self until the last week of her life when her health failed. Her funeral was March 27, 2001 at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. Michigan. Officiating was Pastor Greg Ewing. She was buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Johannesburg. Michigan on April 5. 2001. The family requested that donations be. made to the Hospice of the Straits, 761 Lafayette, Cheboygan. Michigan 49721. James P. Cooper HASTINGS - James P. Cooper, age 30. of Hastings passed away Friday, April 6, 2001 at home. Mr. Cooper was bom on Feb. 26, 1971 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Roger and Patncia (Gillis) Cooper. He was raised in the Caledonia area and attended Caledonia schools, graduat­ ing in 1989. He was employed at Utility Contracting Company based in Sparta. Ml. Jim was an outdoor enthu­ siast, with a special fond­ ness for hunting, trapping, fishing and spending time with his many friends He was a caring, loving son, brother and uncle, always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his par­ ents, Roger and Patricia Cooper of Wayland; two sis­ ters. Shelley (Tim) Tarchinski of Arlington. Texas and Vicki (Doug) Walski of Wayland; four nieces, Megan and Whitney Tarchinski and Lindsey and Rachael Walski and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reed and Reta Cooper of Alto and Ray and Edith Gillis of Kentwood Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment was at Coman Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made for his nieces education will be appreciat­ ed or a charity of your choice. 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"Anne Frank and Me," written by Chene Bennett, answers one of the ques­ tions a teen-age character in the play asks. "What difference does it make?" The play begins in a town that could be any­ where in America, a place where teenage girls are re­ hearsing for a dance and R A modern day class­ room contrasts with the grim reality of history. PJ Delnay, Ryan Penfold, Kathleen Thomas. Chris Algera. Amanda Kowalski. Kevin Kaechele, Tim Ceschia . Becki Taylor. Denise Robinson. Ross Marzean, Holli Victory, and Shen Bergy take part . in this exchange three act play are Turn Kaechele and l.ysa Fergu­ son. The cast includes 12 ac­ tors and actresses. Female roles arc as fol­ lows: Nicole Burns/Bcrnhardt is portrayed by Holli Vic- Friends interact in the Paris apartment livingroom, portrayed by Chris Algera and Holli Victory. HAB APRIL 16 Continued next page Train to Auschwitz is a scene from the past, shown with Sheri Bergy, Kevin Kaechele, Denise Robinson, Tim Ceschia. Brittany Risner, Jenny Lillie, Holli Victory and Kathleen Thomas. Isaiah 40:31 Brooke sees the good in everyone. classroom assignments, reading the diary of Anne Frank. "Before too long, a skep­ tical Christian girl named Nicole finds herself trans­ ported to Paris during the German occupation, where she encounters people she CONGRATS, 2001 GRADUATE! Love ya— Mom & Dad Come Celebrate a Grand Occasion! You're invited to help me celebrate die grand opening of my new Edward Jones office. Although we may be new to Caledonia, we’ve been providing investments for people just like you since 1871. Today our firm includes more than 7,500 offices in all 50 states and we re still growing. Please join us fer the festivities. knows. Her school princi­ pal is now her father, a prominent doctor active in the Resistance. Her En­ glish teacher is her mother. 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The role of Mimi Poulin is portrayed by Becky Taylor. Joanne Blow acts in the role of Anne Frank. Mary Bums is acted by Heidi Williams. Suzanne Lee Lebeau is in­ terpreted by Katie Gilbert. Chrissy Gullet Goulet is acted by Denise Robinson. Male roles are as fol­ lows. Conall Hoag appears in the role of John Urkin. Jack Polin is portrayed by Christopher Algera. David Berg’s role is played by Russell Marzean and Kevin Kaechele acts as the character Eddie Val­ ley. Tickets are on sale for those who would like to reserve seats. Adult tickets are $5. and students and senior citizens are $3. Several scenes take place in the Pans apartment This one involves Chris Algera. Holli Victory. Brittany Risner. Amanda Kowalski, and Conell Hoag TK community ed trips slated Chris Algera, Brittany Risner, Kevin Kaechele. Katie Gilbert, Holli Victory, and Becky Taylor in the modem bedroom room setting of the Bums home The Thornapple Kellogg Community Education office reminds community adults of a trip planned for May 10. The "Merry Month of May" celebration begins with lunch at Gibson’s Restaurant in Grand Rapids and the afternoon will conclude with a tour of the Meyer May House. This tour is open to adult community members and there is limited seating, so call 795-3397 to reserve a spot. Area senior citizens arc invited to join a June outing at Frcderik Meijer Gardens Thursday. June 14. The afternoon begins with a tea and luncheon in the Victorian Garden Parlor. A tour of the inside and outside gardens is included in this garden "Tea and Tour." OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 21st • 10 AM • 3 PM American Manufactured Living, Inc. at COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE (76th and Kraft) A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. 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Ml/April 17. 2001 'Spot' celebrates birthday at Caledonia Library by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer "Spot the Dog" visited the Caledonia Library to celebrate his birthday with young readers April 12. Other doggy tales were read and enjoyed, along with the visit by younger library patrons. Eric Hill's mischievous cuddly puppy first ap­ peared in 1980 in the in­ novative lift-the-flap book. "Where's Spot?" to be­ come an instant success. More than 22 million Spot books have been sold in more than 100 countries, winning numerous awards Children gathered for hugs from Spot, a favorite storybook character. and topping best seller lists internationally. Tish Wells read. Oh Tucker," "The Last Puppy." "Give the Dog a Bone" and "Where's Spot?" Some of the stories required acting out the doggy moves. The "Let It Snow" read­ ing club from the many branches will celebrate to­ gether at the Gerald R. Ford Museum at 7 p.m. Thursday, April-- 19. -- This event will be the tenth of the adult reading club, sponsored by The River, 100.5 F.M. The event is free, and will feature a blend of homegrown entertainment. West Michigan trivia, re­ freshments and prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guests may come early and view the museum’s exhibits. Audience capac­ ity is limited to the first 250 people. The popular Grand Rapids Celtic band, the Kwils, will entertain par­ tygoers with traditional Irish music. Formed in 1984, the Kwils have per­ formed their blend of Irish and Scottish songs, bal­ lads. and tunes at Grand Rapids events like Festi­ val and the St. Patrick's Day celebration, at festi­ vals throughout the Mid­ west and at numerous pups and celebrations. The band has made two compact disks, "And A' That" and Young library patrons awaited a visit by Spot the Dog at the Caledonia library last Thursday. "The Kwils." Bill Brashler. a native of Grand Rapids and author of 14 books, will talk about his life as a writer. A former columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Magazine, he has also written articles, es­ says, reviews and columns for magazines and news­ papers such as Newsweek, Readers Digest, Ladies Home Journal and Sports Illustrated. His books include the novel-turned movie, "The Bingo Long Traveling All­ Stars" and "Motor Kings, Traders and Tigers Burn­ ing." Brashler's books make up the Crabbe Evers baseball mystery series. •Friends of the Caledo­ nia Library will sponsor a free bus ride to the event. Meet at the Caledonia Li­ brary parking lot, 240 Emmons St., at 6 p.m. The bus leaves at 6:15 sharp. Call Kent District Li­ brary, at 784-2007 or the Caledonia Library Branch at 891-1502. Small youngsters, accompanied by parents, listen to stories about dogs, read by Tish Wells. Caledonia concert series continues April 28 The Caledonia Concert Series will present The Village Singers and The ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the tvay to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. WHITE lour Smile The First Thing People See! ♦ ♦ ♦ *nd I he Mtthijwi Civil Rigteu Ad Booth Brothers Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church, M-37 and 100th Street. Tickets are available through Cutlerville Christ­ ian Bookstore, Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, at the door, or call 891-8858. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door, ages 12 and under free Proceeds go for the church building fund. 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However, Kowalski, a senior, had a scheduling conflict and could not participate. Kowalski is planning to go on in pursuit of music, and has the option of a choice between two schools; a sizable scholarship at a school in Indiana or to attend the American Music and Dance Academy in New York, but without a scholarship. It is a two-year course of study, and an honor just to be selected, choir director Carol Gcss said. Il is a hard school to get into, as they take only 20 percent of those who audition. Gerst and Robinson, both juniors, elected to pursue Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News •35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT 1-Hour Service additional NOW ONLY... Jon Gerst and Denise Robinson were selected to join the All-State Honors Choir to perform May 12 at WMU. the required time commitment for participa­ tion in the All-State Choir. They will be performing very difficult music, Gess said. They are given a rehearsal CD to practice their parts in advance. Gess also will work with them near the time of the event. They will then rehearse at Western Michigan Uni­ versity as a choir, where they will also perform May 12 for Michigan music ed­ ucators. All three Caledonia High School choirs this year got a No. 1 rating in sight reading. Two of the three got all #ls. "i’ll take part of the credit, but not all of it. Most of the kids came here knowing something, especially kids who were in eighth grade choir." Gess said. "I think when the kids go to festival, the sight reading aspect is harder for vocal students because in band or orchestra, the keys are linked to the notes they read, but with voice, the students must create the correct tone vocally." During Interim this year, she and 50 students went to Toronto to see "The Lion King." with the help of I I I I I SOUTH OFFICE I I 8980 N. 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Members absent Mr Floyd Bray The minutes of the March 13. 2001 meeting were approved as wntten. as was the Agenda for the meeting The monthly Earth Tech report was reviewed ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution »O1009 to approve Amendment No 25 m The Articles of incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 Absent 2 Adopted Resolution «O1010, Petition tor Annexation for Parcel 1-6 as outlined in the Resolution on a motion made by VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia April 9. 2001 Call to Order at 7 00 p m Present Zandstra Unger. Audy. Brumleve. Penfold. Oaks. Humphrey Erskine Absent Regan Approval of Consent Agenda Public Comments Written Correspondence Village Managers Report Software Review to replace Fund Balance - committee rec ommended Banyon/Richway Discussion broke out in regard to this software, and the issue was tabled to get a firm dollar amount on travel expense from Banyon Census number are 1102. This is a 25% increase for the village Christmas Decoration Contracts for 2001-2003. Suggestions made to hang Tree City Flags down Main Street along with hanging one under the State of Michigan Flag A new flag pole has been installed. Presidents Report: 92nd Street proposal was brought up to look into the possi­ ble purchase of the cunent paved portion of 92nd Street A motion was made to investigate the possible purchase of the paved portion of 92nd Street from Cherry Valley west All Ayes motion carried. Unfinished Business South Rodgers Court Budget Amendment of $8 000 00 tor agreed upon share of street construction cost - hold Michigan Department of Transportation Traffic Study of M37-Study to be conducted New Business A proclamation was declared that May 6th-12th is Chemical Awareness Week OO1 -007 Ordinance to Amend the Ordinance Code of the Village of Caledonia ■ Section 8 4 - Keeping of Certain Animals in Village Motion Carried O01 -008 Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia - Grazing of Sheep and Goats for Certain Grass Control Purposes in AG District. (Wastewater Treatment Plant). Motion Carried Public Comments (Extended) Council Comments Adjournment Submitted by Aimee Brumleve, Clerk Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Roll call vote resulted tn 5 Ayes 1 Absent and 1 Nay with Mrs. Corson voting agamst the mobon 3. Approved the invoices, dated March 23 2001 in the amount of $48.909.67, on a motion made by Mr Lyhe and supported by Mrs VandenBerg. 4 Authorized the estimate from Vermeer, m an amount not tc exceed $3800 ‘or a mole on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle 5 Authorized expenditure of an amount not to exceed $28,000 tor the purchase of the F250 from Gavin Chevrolet on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 6 Authonzed expenditure of $3255 76 to pay Williams and Works for engineenng services associated with the reconstruc­ tion of Lincoln Street on a motion made by Mrs VandenBerg and supported by Mr Newman 8 Approved Partial Payment Request #7 to authorize pay­ ment of $12,235.39 to Bosch Mechanical Contractors on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle 9 Approve the Agreement to Amend the Water Facilities Agreement, thereby increasing to TKSD high-pressure water hook up credits from $50,000 to $61,490 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 10 Approved estimate from Samsweep to expenditure in an amount not to exceed $6654 for street sweeping services in 2001 on a motion made by Mrs. VandenBerg and supported by Mr Lytle 11 Adjourned the meeting at 7 56 p m on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fnday. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7. 2001 at 7:00 p.m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of Hamilton Ventures to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the 1-1 Light industrial District. The lands are commonly described as 7197 Kraft Avenue and legal­ ly described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, descnbed as commencing at the East 1/4 cor­ ner of Section 7; thence North 89*29 35* West 1324.60 feet along the East and West 1/4 line: thence North 00*40'33" West 659 77 feet along the West Ime of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4, thence South 89*32'37* East 425 00 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 00*40'33* East 363.65 feet; thence South 89*29'35’ East 335 00 feet; thence South 00’40'33* East 30.00 feet; thence South 89*29'35* East 48 00 feet; thence South 00*40'33’ East 233.50 feet; thence South 89*29 35* East 516 58 feet; thence South 00*42 50’ East 33.01 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning. Town 5 North. Range 10 West Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan And also that part of the Northeast 14. Section 7 descnbed as the East 335 feet of the West 760 teet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 '4 of the Northeast 1/4. except the South 296.50 feet, also the East 48 feet of the West 808 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast i 4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the South 266 50 feet also the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1 <4 of the Northeast 14 except the East 305 50 feet and except tne West 808 feet and excep- the South 33 feet of the remainder also the North 280 feet of the West 85 50 feet of the East 305 50 feel of the South 12 of the Southeast 1'4 of the Northeast 1/4. also the South 80 feet of the North 280 teet of the West 16 feet of the East 220 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1 4. and also an easement tor ingress and egress over a 33foot wide stnp of land, the Southerly and Westerly lines of wnch are descnbed as com­ mencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 7. thence North 89*29 35' West 549 60 feet along the East and West 1/4 kne. thence North 00*40 33’ West 233.50 feet, thence North 89'29 35’ West 550 00 feet to the place of ending of the Southerly line of sad 33-toot wide stnp of land. Town 5 North. Range 10 West Caledonia Township Kent County Mctvgan Also included is 7175 Kraft Avenue and tegaty descnbed as East 335 teet of West 760 teet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast m Except South 296 50 feet. Also East 48 feet of West 808 feet of South 1/2 Southeast 1 4 Northeast 1/4 except South 266 50 teet Also South 12 Southeast 1 4 Northeast 1.4 except East 305 50 teet and except West 808 feet and except Soerth 33 teet of remainder Also North 280 teet of West 85 50 teet of East 305 50 teet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1 4; Also South 80 feet of North 280 teet of West 16 feet of East 220 'eet of Souto 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1 4 ’Section 7 Town 5 North Range 10 West. Catedoma Townshp Kent County, Michigan A copy of the proposed amendmg ordinance is on hie and may be examned at the offcces of the Catedoma Township Clerk 250 South Maple Street dunng Townsrxp oftee hours AS meres’.ea per­ sons may attend the pubic heanng and be heard with regard to the requested amendment Dated: Aprt 4 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 300 Yankee Springs joins county park effort by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sharp Park Campground owner Dee Lowell told the Yankee Springs Township Board last Thursday night about the new effort by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to create a recreation plan for the en­ tire county. Lowell told trustees that once the plan is written, grant money may be available to help with the local park efforts. Yankee Springs Supervi­ sor Al McCrumb told Lowell that the township would be happy to partici­ pate in the effort. County Commissioner Clare Tripp told the board that the commissioners were not asking for any funds for this project. Former township trea­ surer Bob Herold asked how the increase in popu­ lation will affect the rev­ enue sharing funds the township receives from-the state. Clerk Jan Lippert said they have not received any official notification from the state as of yet. The township does anticipate that revenue sharing will rise, just like the popula­ tion did. According to Herold, "the township will be awash in money." The board approved re­ visions of zoning ordi­ nances for article III. RLF, residential lake front dis­ tricts and Article V site plan review. Article XII also was re­ vised to make sure that new provisions of Articles III and V were included in this "catch-all provision." Once the township attor­ ney provides a clean copy of these articles, they will SERVING OUR COUNTRY Sara M. Ridderikhoff Sara M. Ridderikhoff of Middleville has joined the United States Army under the delayed entry program. The program gives young men and women the oppor­ tunity to delay entering active dufy for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. After completion of basic military training, soldiers receive advanced individual training in their career job specialty. Ridderkhoff, a 1998 grad­ uate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, MO. for active duty cm May 9. She is the daughter of Sharon J. Elam of 7010 Whitney \ille Road, and Richard N. Ridderkhoff of 5875 Cherry Valley Road, both of Middleville. be published. The "front yard" of a home in a residential lake front district is the side facing the lake. The "back vard" is the side facing the road. In other business, the township accepted the bid from Dave Kok for lawn maintenance for the town­ ship hall and fire station. The budget work session will be on Monday. April 30. at 6:30 p.m. McCrumb said he would like to form a three-person water committee to over­ see the research process into financing the water tower. He expects that the members of this commit­ tee will brainstorm on var­ ious ways to fund the pro­ ject. The board also decided to invest the $247,512 re­ ceived from the fire equipment levy in either a 91 or 182 certificate of de­ posit. whichever has the best interest rate. Interest will be accrued into the fund. The next regular meet­ ing of the Yankee Springs Board will be May 10 al 7 p.m. in the (ownship hall. Traffic will be rerouted by Middleville road work by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Road construction on the North Grand Rapids Street project in Middleville has begun, and it should be completed by mid-May. Middleville Village Manager Bryan Gruesbcck said. "The work will be done in two parts. Either one lane of traffic will be open al a time or traffic will be rerouted temporar­ ily through BryanwixHi Es­ tates. < Storm sewers arc being installed between Eagle Drive and Crane Road. Once they arc installed Grand Rapids Street will be repaved. Drivers who can skirt the construction will help case congestion until the work is completed Gruesbcck says work, if the weather cooperates, should be completed by mid May. CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP April 9, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:04 p.m. on Monday. April 9, 2001 at the Caledonia Township Fire Dept, at 230 Maple Present: Harrison, Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata. Bujak, Stauffer, and Robertson Also present. Attorney Doug Donnell, Planner/Manager Zylstra. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to go into closed ses sion at 7:06 p.m. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED Moved Cardwell second Stauffer to adjourn closed ses­ sion at 10:18 pm Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED Planner/Manager read ques­ tions from citizens. Moved Robertson, second Harrison to adjourn at 10:20 p m. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP MARCH 21, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 5 00 p.m. on Wednesday. March 21.2001 Present Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell. Bravata, Bujak, Stauffer. Robertson arrived at 5:23 p.m. Also present Attorney Doug Donnell Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to go into closed ses­ sion at 5 03 p m Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Cardwell second Stauffer to adjourn closed ses­ sion at 6 57 pm Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Freeport Department of Public Works, will be flushing fire hydrants and water mains starting on Monday, April 19, 2001 and continuing through the week until finished Residents may experience some discol­ oration, and/or pressure difference while this regular maintenance is being done, if you experience discoloration, usually letting the tap run for a few min­ utes will clear it up. The water remains potable during this process. Thank you for your cooperation, if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Village at 765-5330. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 17, 2001/Page 13 Complaints about noise, dust, dirt bikes aired in Thornapple • by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Neighbors brought com­ plaints about noise and dust created by neighbor­ hood dirt bike tracks to the April 9 meeting of the Thcrnapple Township Board. Neighbors in the Rolling Oaks development talked about a dirt bike track built by one of their neigh­ bors. which comes 'dan­ gerously close" to their property lines. Gary Owen told the board, "I was young once, too. but some distance and rules are necessary." Mike and Kelly Pino both spoke about their be­ lief that more than noise levels was needed to con­ trol the problem. They suggested perhaps limiting dirt bike tracks to farther than 500 feet from a dwelling. The Pinos were re- minded that their neighbor (who was not at the meet­ ing) had moved to the area to be able to use his prop­ erty as he wished. Dr. J.B. Blough dis­ cussed the dust problem with the board as well. He was also concerned with the riding of unlicensed vehicles on area streets. Expert to talk at joint township meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dr. Lynn Harvey of Michigan State University will speak to a combined board meeting of the boards of Irving, Thornapplc and Yankee Springs townships at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. April 17. The meeting will be held in room 107 of the Thornapple Kellogg Learn­ ing Center, which was the former science wing of the previous Thornapple Kel­ logg Middle School. This is an informational meeting, in which Harvey will discuss various as­ pects of setting up a fire authority, starting a sepa­ rate fire department and other issues the local townships have been dis­ cussing. Yankee Springs and Irv­ ing townships now contract with Thomapple Township Emergency Services for fire protection. The two townships have just started the second year of a threeyear contract. Yankee Springs previ­ ously has discussed the possibility of starting its own fire department or perhaps joining with Or­ angeville. Yankee Springs has re­ ceived $247,000 from a special millage passed last year to pay for for fire equipment. Township offi­ cials have been discussing where to go from here. Irving Township al£o contracts with the Freeport and BIRCH fire depart­ ments for fire protection. This meeting is open to the public but there will CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7, 2001, at 7:00 p.m , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan on the application of Scott DeYoung for a special use permit for an accessory building m the R-R Rural Residential District The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are commonly desenbed as 8097 McCords Avenue and are legally described as follows Pari SW 1/4 commencing 540 14 ft South OOd 00m 56s West along East line of West 1/2 SW 1/4 and 433 0 feet North 87d 40m 29s West from Northeast comer ot West 1/2 SW 1/4 thence South OOd 00m 56s West 33 0 feet thence North 87d 40m 29s West to West section bne thence Southerly to a point 1855 7 feet North along West section line from SW comer of section thence Easterly to a point 1799.0 feet North along East line of West 1/2 SW 1/4 from South section line thence North along said East line to a line bearing South 87d 40m 29s East from beginning thence North 87d 40m 29s West to beginning’Section 13 T5N R10W. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: April 11, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 305 not be time for public comment. The townships are asking residents to bring questions instead to the next township meeting. Dr. Harvey's time is lim­ ited and the townships want to spend as much of it as they can learning about options they may have. Barry County Sheriffs or disturbances, injurious deputy Chris Yonkers, w ho to the health, peace or was at the meeting, told quiet of the residents." The ordinance sets hours the trustees that "off road vehicles were a problem of operation and decibel level readings to regulate throughout the county." He said he will stop by noise. In residential areas the homes where the dirt the decibel level is tracks are and discuss the 55dB(A) frorii 7 a m. to 10 problems raised by the p.m. and 50 dB(A) from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. neighbors. The complete ordinance Pat Malloy said. "Ask yourself if you would want can be read at the town­ ship hall during regular to live next to this? We thought we had the prob­ business hours. In other business the lem solved last year." The Township Board has trustees learned from Barry adopted the noise amend­ County Commissioner Jim ment to the nuisance ordi­ French that the ^appor­ nance. According to Town­ tionment process' is con­ ship Planner Geoff Moffat tinuing. French also asked this will allow the town­ the township to participate ship to impose civil infrac­ in the County Parks and Recreation planning pro tion penalties on violators. The ordinance states cess. The next meeting of the that "no persons, firm or corporations should cause Thornapplc Township to create unreasonable or Board is May 14 at 7 p.m. unnecessarily loud noises in the township hall. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7. 2001. the Planning Commission »he Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township end Village Hall 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Calvin & Daryl Kooiker to rezone the following described lands from A Agriculture to the R-1 Low Density Single Family The lands are commonly described as approximately 7190 Alaska Avenue. 7180 Alaska Avenue and 7192 Alaska Avenue and are legally desenbed as follows: That part of the NE 1/4 of Section 10. T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at the E 1/4 corner of said Section, thence S88955 W 2689.10 feet along the South line of said NE 1/4 to the center of said Section, thence N00957’54"W 745.54 feet along the West line of said NE 1/4; thence N88U55E 766 45 feet, thence N01’02’E 182.0 feet, thence N88’55 E 573 24 feet to the West line of the SE 1/4 of said NE 1/4; thence N00952 25" W 391 71 feet along said West line, thence N88y50 25"E 471.78 feet along the North line of the SE 1/4 of said NE 1/4 to the Southerly hne of Pine Edge Estates; thence S70°47 E 433.80 feet along said Southerly line, thence N89tt13 E 467.22 feet along said Southerly line; thence S00Q47 E 1166.82 feet along the East line ol said NE 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to highway R OW for Alaska Avenue over the Westerly 33 feet thereof A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices ol the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Wntten comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stat­ ed address, up to the time of the public heanng. Dated: April 4, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on MAY 7, 2001, at 7:00 p.m, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Nextel Communications for a special use permit for a communications tower to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential District, commonly described as 6775-68th Street and legally described as follows: East 1/2 SW 1/4 except N 125 ft of South 1405 ft of West 350 ft and except N 290 ft of South 789.71 ft of West 300.41 ft and except North 268.71 ft of S 499.71 ft of West 208.71 ft and except commencing at Southwest comer of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence North along West 1/8 line to North line of South 165 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence East along said North line to West line of East 610.5 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence South along said West line to North line of South 156.75 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence East along said North line to West line of East 330 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence South along said West line to South section line thence West to beginning and except commencing 1321 10 ft North 89d 04m 54s West along South section line and 1405.0 ft North Od 14m 05s West along West 1/8 line from South 1/4 corner thence North along West 1/8 line 85.0 ft thence South 89d 04m 54s East 222.0 ft thence South 59d 44m 55s East 224.50 ft thence South 0d 14m 05s East 100.0 ft thence North 89d 04m 54s West 65.50 ft to East line of West 350 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence North Od 14m 05s West along said East line 125 0 ft to North line of South 1405 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence North 89d 04m 54s West along said North line 350 0 ft to the beginning Section 4 T5N R10W Al interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relating to the proposed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address up to the time of the public hearing PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 9. 2001, the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia adopted Village Ordinance No. 01-7, an ordinance to amend the Village Ordinance Code, and Ordinance No. 01-8Z, an ordinance to amend the Village Zoning Ordinance. The pnncipal provisions of the ordinances car. be sum­ marized as follows 1. Ordinance No, Q1-7 Section 8.4 of the Village Ordinance Code is amended so as to provide that the prohibition on the keeping of livestock and certain other ani­ mals within the limits of the village shall not apply to lawful farms in the AG District, nor shall it apply to the periodic grazing of sheep and goats for the control of grass­ es on lands in the AG District, as authonzed under Section 5.2 of the Village Zoning Ordinance 2. Ordinance No. Q1-8Z Section 3.22 of the Village Zoning Ordinance is amended so as to provide that the prohibition on the keeping of certain animals withm the Village shall not apply to farms in the AG District, if otherwise lawful, nor shall rt apply to the periodic grazing of sheep and goats for the control of grasses on lands n the AG District, as authorized under Section 5.2 ot the Zoning Ordinance Section 5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance is also amended to authorize a permitted use in the AG District consisting of the periodic grazing of sheep and goats for the control of grasses and other vegetation on lands composing the irrigation area of any public sanitary sewage lagoon system 3. Effective Date The amending ordinances wiH oecome effective April 17, 2001. Copies of the ordinances may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Vrflage Clerk.. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, dunng Vrtage office hours. Dated: Apnl 13. 2001 Dated: Apnl 11,2001 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 17. 2001 Software package will cost Caledonia nearly $15,000 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village Coun­ cil members arc asking hard questions about office software programs offered by companies asking for big bucks for services. The council last week noted that Banyon-Richway Co., at $14,849, plus additional training costs, put in the lowest bid. In an effort to get the best deal possible, a small committee made up of Manager Sandra Ayers and Administrative Assistant and Deputy fre a surer Lisa Segard obtained five dif­ ferent comparisons. They reviewed video presentations on the features of each, some of which took two or more hours, in order to compare the different pack­ ages "Its a huge amount of money for this small oper­ ation. Village President Daryl Penfold said. He said the annual village budget is less than $300,000. for 1.100 resi­ dents in the village it serves, and the amount for the software package would be about 5 percent of that. Penfold compared Kent County, which has a $341 million budget to the village. He said if the county paid 5 percent of its budget, it would have to pay around $20. million for its software service. The village only requires one work station be used for programs to carry on various municipal opera­ tions. unlike many other governmental units, which have many employees who use a number of applica­ tions within such a pro­ gram. Penfold said the program probably does do wonderful things, but pointed out the small village government could scarcely handle such a cost. If the software AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Year* Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 6Xlh and Hroadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering A Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups (Village President Daryl Penfold) said the annual village budget is less than $300,000, for 1,100 residents in the village it serves, and the amount for the software package would be about 5 per­ cent of that. Penfold compared Kent County, which has a $341 million budget to the village. He said if (Kent) county paid 5 percent of its budget, rt would have to pay around $20 million for its software service. program is not an option, the salary of another person to do the equivalent labor is likely to top the estimated cost of the program and con­ tract proposed. Besides offering the lowest price, this program/service package was a Windows/Microsoft access based product. now considered an advantage by the committee. Ongoing service support has become very hard to come by for Fund Balance, the present program in use. Segard said. She used to advocate Fund Balance, but no more. Several kinds of questions cannot be answered when service is requested. She said many other municipalities are switching to other software. The second choice, Springbrook, offers a dif­ ferent system basis at an estimate of $21,595. was recommended by Rehmann Robson, the village auditor firm. This option is a fund based accounting system EE WHAT'S BLOOM I at Creekside Optical's hunk Show Wednesday, April 25th, 3-7 p.m featuring eyewear and sunglasses by such designers as— * Christian Dior * die * Fossil Charmant Titanium * Safilo * Nine West Our frame suppliers will be opening their "trunks" full of new designer frames and sunglasses for you to choose from. This is your chance to purchase frames that may never available at any optical store in Barry County. SHCMl D/SCOU ntew all •United appointments avadabie duru the show for prescription update Cal to make your appointment with governmental codes in it. but is not a Microsoft Windows system. Segard said. The computer hardw are is separate from any of the options. Areas compared included ongoing technical support, data conversion from the present system, including customers, ven­ dors. employees, addresses, and account numbers, and training of office personnel. Training costs could vary widely. Most options included future upgrades at a guaranteed price per year, and for about $2,100 per year by Banyon/Richway. A hidden cost could come for training, in that the person provided by Banyon was to be covered for air fare, lodging, transportation, etc., at an unknown total. Richway representative and co-owner Monte Blanchford talked about the features of the product package. Fie said the soft­ ware contains a lot of fea­ tures built for the municipality where it will be used. The company seeks to be compensated for the investment of time and development through the fees charged for the contract and services. In the past, the village has considered hiring ser­ vices done by the township, which has recently signed a contract to coordinate operations with a county­ wide system, PTAS. Segard said sharing services with the township was not an option because the township is not likely to change its present system. Sharing the software with another municpality was not an option. Blanchford said. Typically one software license was granted per customer, and the bid was based on village use only. Village officials are anxious not to have to buy another major upgrade or system to do the tasks re­ quired in a few years for an equal or larger amount. Trustee Chuck Audy asked how many years this system would continue after this investment "before we need some major upgrade?" No guarantee was offered, but an estimate for the life of the software was about five years. The Richway Services company, previously known as Richway Marketing, has been in this business about two and a half years w hen it changed its emphasis to software and technical service. The company is located near the Eastbrook Mall in Grand Rapids, which would make sen ice more available, it was hoped. It has been located there under the previous name since 1996. John Schneider, the other partner, has the technical expertise in the company. Blanchford explained. Additional information was requested. The village has asked for references. Penfold asked how long the $2,100 price per year for upgrades would be held, but that answer was not known. If the budget was amended the council wanted the total amount including training and travel and other costs not to exceed a given amount. Trustee Marsha Humphrey asked why training could not be ar­ ranged by phone. She thought even customized program applications could be handled that way. Making a final decision about a program change is needed soon, so a new sys­ tem will coincide with the new budget for the next fiscal year. Segard said she would like to see it up and running by then, for a minimum of change over effort and cost. The amount is not cur­ rently budgeted for this year, but it would be billed in the next fiscal year and could be included in the budget then. Trustee Dan Erskine said a budget amendment might be required if the software sys­ tem is approved. The unknown information was to be obtained by the date of the special village meeting April 30, when a decision is expected to be made. Other points discussed at the regular Village Council meeting were: •The Village of Caledonia only grew by a few more citizens since 1990 according to the 2000 cen­ sus, from 885 in 1990 to 1,102 in the last count, an increase of 217 residents. This represents less of an increase than expected, at 24.5 percent, as compared to the Township at around 40 percent. Village officials thought the increase.-occurred pri­ marily in the Glen Valley subdivision, which is one of the places housing expanded reflecting the places people have moved. President Penfold estimated there had been more than seventy homes built in the development. Penfold said that many communities only had a 20 to 25 percent increase, which would not mean much of a shift in state shared revenues from that received before the count. •Volunteers for video taping village meetings are still needed. •Donations have been received in the amount of around $165 for the Spring Celebration. Penfold said both the egg hunt in the spring, and the 4th of July celebration was generously supported each year by Bill Hitchcock. •Volunteers arc needed to serve on the Independence Day Committee Io help the village event happen this year. The next committee meeting will be April 24th. •The Planning Commis sion is still in need of a commissioner to fill a po sition left by Rory Van dcrBy who is moving Io Middleville. Applications may be made at the Village Office. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Middle and High School Wednesday, April 18 L unchables. Bologna w/cheese or corn dog on a stick, carrot sticks w/ranch, applesauce, milk. Thursday, April 19 Spaghetti w/mcat sauce, w/garlic toast, hot pocket, tossed salad, peaches, milk. Friday, April 20 Pizza or fish sticks, peas, fresh orange, milk. Monday, April 23 Cheeseburger on a bun, or chicken nuggets, seasoned green beans, warm apple slices, milk. Tuesday, April 24 Goulash w/breadstick, or breaded pork patty, broccoli w/cheese, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Call945-9554or •Some restrictions may apply 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News ACTION-Ms! 1761 W M-43 HWY. • Hastings (616) 945-3888 p Mon - Fri 8-5 Sat 8 - Noon — —m Call anytime... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week �The Sun and News, Middleville. MVApril 17. 2001 /Page 15 Caledonia Village considers buying 92nd Street section by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village has decided to investigate buying a short section of privately owned street now named Emmons Lake Drive, located between the Caledonia Village Centre and Glen Valley Retail. Commonly known as 92nd Street, the paved street section west of M-37 is jointly owned by developers, S & H and Jerry Baker of Glen Valley. It lies at the edge of the Glen Valley Retail, with access of the business traffic from part of the commercial area in the plaza. The village has authorized paving and extending another street, South Rodgers Court, now publicly owned. Vehicles traveling between buildings from northern commercial areas in Glen Valley could use Emmons Lake Drive and drive south to the commercial area in the Caledonia Village Centre. This would allow commuters to do many errands in relative safety without traveling out on M37. It is believed both township and village residents would benefit. Conflicts over proper use of the private street could be avoided if the owners would consent to sell the section to the village at a price it could afford. Bill Hitchcock, representing S & H. has in the past explained the company had an investment in the street, which was built to county standards. If the village could buy the street, and maintain it to help assure public safety, it was worth investigating. Penfold said. It would also be more convenient for the DPW worker driving the truck to simply be able to drive through 92nd. rather than turn around to avoid the private street. If there is any interest in selling the street section, an appraisal would be obtained. Penfold said probably a rate per lineal foot would be set. He said only a short section, about 250 feet would be considered at present. The best scenario for the village and community residents would be if the owners were willing to donate the street to the village, in the same way the dedicated streets in Glen Valley development have been. In the future, many in the village would like to see 92nd Street extended to intersect with Kraft Avenue. Thornaple Plan Commission member’s ouster requested by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Hunters Ridge resident John Unger told members of the Thornapple Town­ ship board April 9 that he believes Planning Com­ missioner Ron Buning should be asked to resign. Buning. who is a local developer, was the original developer of Hunters Ridge. Some of the home owners, including Unger, have suffered from erosion and run off problems. Developer Dave Dykstra purchased the unbuilt lots last year and is working to correct erosion problems on his lots. Hunters Ridge is located in Middleville village. Unger and other residents have brought their com­ plaints to village meet­ ings. village and township planning meetings, as well as to township board meet­ ings. The village did pay the village engineer to meet with homeowners at Hunters Ridge to develop plans to correct problems. Unger asked the Town­ ship trustees to "stand up for the taxpayers and look at what Ron has done to us." Unger and Hunters Ridge homeowner Teresa Dickerson were reminded that since their develop­ ment is within the village there is little the township can do. Township Supervisor Don Boysen will Itxsk into the date when Buning was appointed to the Planning Commission to see if it preceded any of the Hunters Ridge work. Unger told the board that his house was now a "Venus Flytrap rather than a dream home." 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There will be prizes and refreshments. Librarian Deb Jones says, "This is a great way to celebrate Poetry Month and the creativity of the students in Thornapple schools." Jones asked that poets interested in participating call the library to register in advance although walk in poets are welcome. Information about this first Poetry Jam is avail­ able by calling the library at 795-5434. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library is located across the front lobby of the Thornapple Kellogg High School. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Ed s Mission We believe the educated consumer should always choose a high-quality repair facility like Ed’s Body Shop. £4* Our mission is to benefit our cus­ tomers by providing collision repair of the highest quality in an honest, costeffective and convenient manner. By professionally managing the relation­ ship between the vehicle owner, the insurance companv. Ed’s Body Shop and its employees, and our suppliers, we stnve to create the best results for sou. While qua! its is our primary concern, we also recognize that convenience is important as well. We do everything we can to accommodate your schedule you are involved in a collision. It can be quite traumatic So w e try to do anvthing we can do to reduce the has­ sle after the collision We consider this to be an important part of the sen ice we offer We think customers desene personal attention, to themselves and to their vehicles When vou call Ed’s Bods Shdp. we will be familiar with your vehicle and its repair We don’t subject you to a switchboard or voice mail. Each customer, each vehicle, and each repair is important to us, and we think sou deserve to talk to a real person Ms BODYSHOP 110 Johnson St. (616) 891-0150 Personal “smalltown" service and “big town" knowhow. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville MVApril 17, 2001 Track teams run past Spartans, Red Hawks Caledonia’s track teams began its O-K Gold Conference dual meet seasons with a pair of wins over Sparta. The Scots’ boys prevailed 97-40, while the girls won an 85-53 decision. Individual winners, for the boys were Josh Swartz in the discus (130-4) and the shot put (45-1), Tim Ross in the 164X) (4:26.7) and the 800 (2:00). Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-4), Eric Allen in the long jump (195). Seth Temple in the pole sault (12-6). Nathan DeWitt in the 400-(53.7), Matt Pifer in the 3(0 hurdles (43.2) and Brett Higley in the 200 (23.6). Caledonia also won all four relays. The 3200 squad of Jon Hekman. Nathan DeWitt, Patrick Spitzley Senior Parents to meet April 24 The Senior Parents will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Page Ele­ mentary School cafeteria. There will be an update on final plans for the se­ nior party on June 2 fol­ lowing graduation. All the committees need parents to work on them. The date for the May meeting will be set follow­ ing the discussion of re­ maining work to be done. and Tim Ross finished in 8:38. the 1600 squad of Matt Pifer. Marco Modi. Jason Swanberg and Pat O’Connor won in 3:46.5. and the 800 and 400 teams of Brett Higley. Matt Wieckowski. Ben Busman. Jason Swanberg and Pat O'Connor won with times of 1:37.3 and 46.3. Placing first for the girls were Tiffany Radaz in the shot put (27-9). Angie Maxey in the high jump (48). Mindy Bode in the discus (79-0). Erin Mitteer in the 100 hurdles (18.1), Samantha Pleva in the 100 (13.6), Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:40.5), the 3200 (12:51.7) and the 300 hurdles (49.8). BtCCS Busfield in the 800 (2:40.8) the 3200 relay team of Amy Busfield. Becca Busfield. McClevc and Megan Jacques (11:05) and the 400 relay team of Stanek, Geers, Tiffany Radaz and Lindsay Walters (56.7). Track teams improve to 3-0... Caledonia's boys improved to 3-0 with a 9641 win over Cedar Springs last Thursday. Taking firsts for Caledonia were Seth Temple in the pole vault (12-0) and the long jump (19-7). Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:30.1) and the 3200 (9:34.2), Doug FREE'v.,™,,.. Barry County Women’s Festival will be May 5 by Patricia Johns Jousma in the high jump Staff Writer (6-4). Josh Swartz in the Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas shot put (45-8), Tyler Strauss will be the keynote Corstange in the high speaker of this year's Barry hurdles (16.9) and Jay County Women’s Festival Haisma in the 100 (11.5). May 5 in the Fehsenfeld The Scots 3200 team of Jon Center of Kellogg Hekman. Nate DeWitt. Community College. Patrick Spitzley and Tim Ivinskas will share tradi­ Ross won in 8:36.7. the tional and original stories in 400 squad of Brett Higley. a performance titled "My Matt Wienczkowski. Ben Sister Said That Everything Busman and Patrick Would Change When ..." O'Connor won in 46.8 and The deadline for registra­ the 1600 squad of Matt tion is Friday. April 27. Pifer. Marco Modi. Jason The cost is $15 per person Swanberg and Nate DeWitt for the 8 a m. to 12:45 p.m. won in 3:39.6. ! event. The girls also won Registration forms are against Cedar Springs. 85available at the Fehsenfeld 52 to improve to 3-0. Center area libraries and Winners for the Scots businesses or call KCC's were Emily Desy in the Lifelong Learning depart­ long jump (13-2). Angie ment at 948-9500. exten­ Maxey in the high jump (4sion 2244. 4) and the pole vault (7-6). Following the keynote Samantha Pleva in the 100 speaker, three sessions of (13.8). Becca Busfield in the workshops are scheduled. 400 (1:06.7), Megan ■ Attendees will select one Jacques in the 800 (2:45.8), each from Heart. Health and Amy Busfield in the 1600 Happiness offerings. (5:51.4) and the 3200 A health fair and time for (12:11.1). Rebecca Beckett conversation and networking in the 100 hurdles (17.9). also have been scheduled the 3200 relay team of into the festival. Becca Busfield. Megan The Barry County Jacques. McCIcve and Amy Women's Festival 2001 is Busfield (11:17.8). the 800 sponsored by the Barry relay team of Pleva. Miedema. Mitteer and Lindsay Walters (2:01.1) and the 400 relay team of The Thornapple Heritage Stanek. Geers. Radaz and Walters (57.1). Association will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Carveth Village. Members and former members who have been storing historical materials for the association are en- County Women's Festival committee. Kellogg Community College. Pen nock Hospital. Prudential and J-Ad Graphics. Heritage Association to meet Wednesday I" OH couraged to bring materi­ als to a meeting or make arrangements with the as­ sociation. The association now has a storage area to use while it researches ways to cre­ ate a facility, which would Major League Soccer™ Ball i XXS i Caledonia basebailers lose two by one run Purchase a professionally installed oil change using any Valvoline* Motor Oil and receive an official size Valvoline Major League Soccer Ball. Caledonia's varsity baseball squad dropped a pair of one-run games last week, losing to East Kentwood 32 April 11 and Byron Center 4-3 April 10. Mike Klein pitched 6 2/3 strong innings against East Kentwood, allowing three hits. He also had a single and two RBI. Chris Whipple played a solid defensive game behind the plate. PLUS, enter to win $35,000 towards the “Minivan of Your Dreams.” Ask your installer for an entry form or visit www.valvoline.com For even soccer ball redeemed. Vaholine will donate $1.00 to a south soccer association. STOP IN AND PICK UP YOUR PREFERRED CUSTOMER CARD WITH YOUR PREFERRED CUSTOMER CARD RECEIVE... • • • • $3.00 OFF ANY OIL CHANCE $5.00 OFF TIRE ROTATION/BALANCE $10.00 OFF TRANSMISSION SERVICE $20.00 OFF FRONT & REAR BRAKES JEJEJOi t&vnine The deadline for regis-, tration is April 27. Call 948-9500. ext. 2244 for in­ formation. SETTIN THE PACE ' 500 Ariiwgtofl St am, MKMiemite > 616-795-3550 www tires-2000.com (for savings’ LOANER CARS AVAILABLE Caledonia led East Kentwood 2-1 going into the bottom of the seventh. Nick Slot fanned nine and allowed two hits in 4 2/3 innings of work versus Byron Center. Chris Hanna had a double, an RBI and pitched two innings, allowing just one hit. Adam Puricelli starred on defense. allow them to display the materials to the public. For more information, call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042. Soccer signups start Sign-ups for the Mid dlevillc American Youth Soccer Organization 20012002 season will be held Saturdays, April 21. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The final signup will be held on Tuesday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All registrations will be held in the Page Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $37 each for one or two players from the same family. The cost is $33 each for families with three or more players. Children must have been born one or after Aug. 1,1997, and/or on or before Jan 31, 1997. Athletes of the week Caledonia High School (Middleville) Rabley scored a 37 on the front nine at the Lincoln Country Club to lead to Scots to a season­ opening 170-196 win against Union. Rabley was a leader on last year's Caledonia team that competed at State. Verkerke finished first in the 800 with a time of 2:34.07 against Caledonia in its sea­ son-opener and also ran on the Lady Trojans' winning 3200 and 1600 relay team. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON 6090 Alden Nash SE • AKo - 868-0050 ex 800-217-0712 ------- —------------------ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 17, 2001/Page 17 SALE ENDS Schneider proves hard work pays off ' I/. LAUJn a-STEP PROGRAM STAGE 1 Crabgrass control LS loo STAGE 2 Weed & Feed LS1OO Apply LawnScience™ Crabgrass Preventer 182-10 in early spring before the soil temperature reaches 60 degrees F. It is a unique combination of lawn food and a preemergent control of crabgrass as well as other annual grasses and many types of annual broadleaf weeds It supplies the vital nutrients a healthy lawn needs, the key to this product s usage is the early spring applica­ tion Apply LawnScience™ Weed & Feed 28-2-6 in late spnng The TRIMEC in Weed & Feed provides postemergent control of dandelions as well as 24 other weeds It also supplies the key nutri­ ents for a healthy, lush lawn STAGE 4 Winterizer LS4OO or Winterizer Weed Control LS410 STAGE 3 Premium Lawn Food LS3OO Allison Schneider skies to score a basket in the paint for the Cornerstone College basketball team (Photo provided) As an athlete at C aledonia High School, Allison Schneider never made all­ league for her time in basketball and could only obtain honorable mention acclaim for her years on the volleyball court. But at Cornerstone College, Schneider has continued to work and has reaped rewards because of her perseverance. Schneider, a 1997 graduate at Caledonia, was a walk-on for Cornerstone's womens hoop team, but has certainly made an impact for the Golden Eagles program. She played four years, was a top four scorer for the squad in the last two years, started three of those four seasons and made academic all­ conference during the last two years. The senior earned a scholarship to play on Cornerstone's volleyball team and proved that she could be a team leader. Schneider started as an outside hitter for three years, made all-conference in 1999 and 2000, was named academic all-conference in 2000, Was an NAIA Region XIII standout in 2000. was the Golden Eagles "Most Valuable Player" in 2000 and was selected to the all­ tournament team for every tournament Cornerstone played in during her senior season. The Golden Eagles tied for first in the conference the last two campaigns. Schneider is majoring in elementary education and will have three minors including physical education. 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Pelletized Lime Sunny Mix *1.90# Shady Mix 52.30# Tiotal4 step *62.961 I 1 1 CALEDONIA ELEVATOR 146 EAST MAIN ST., CALEDONIA, Ml • 616-891-8108 Monday • Friday 7:30-6:00; Saturday 7:30-2:00 795-9163 or www.grymca.org 1095 Briggs Rd. in Yankee Springs Township CLARKSVILLE BRANCH 401 S. Main St. Clarksville, Ml 616-693-2283 ALSO LAKE ODESSA BRANCH AVAILABLE-^ 1018 3rd Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml AT 616-374-8061 �Page 18/The Sun and News. MtddleviHe. Ml/April 17, 2001 Caledonia scores shutout over Middleville hooters The weather was not ideal for outdoor soccer last Thursday, but the two area teams put on their warm gear (including stocking caps) and competed despite the climate. (Photo by Perry Hardin) in the first half. Ashley Frazier scored with three minutes left on the clock to give Caledonia a 1-0 advantage over area rival Middleville. The Scots then scored twice in the second half. Alicia Ryder netted a goal from 12 yards out and Ashley Frazier tallied a goal with assistance from Kelley Kelley Jackson (12) defends near the sideline as a Middleville forward looks for open space. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jackson. Caledonia won by a score of 3-0. Hannah Cooley received her third shutout of the season in goal for Caledonia. In the junior varsity match, the two teams tied 00. Soccer Scots blank Saxons, 4-0 A Scot and a Trojan battle for ball possession during first half action from last Thursday's varsity soccer match. (Photo by Perry Hardin) During the first half, Kelly Schievink. Marissa Woodcock, Andrea King and Hallie Hargreaves all netted goals, as Caledonia's varsity girls soccer team shutout Hastings April 11 4-0. Shannon Maxim and Erin Peacy each achieved assists. Kelley Jackson controlled the midfield. Beth Daniels helped to create many goal opportunities and Nessa Hofstra and Carlie Sanxter played outstanding defense. Goalkeeper Hannah BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Cooley earned her second shutout of the season. The win improved the varsity's record to 2-1. Caledonia also won the junior varsity contest, 4-1. On April 9, the varsity lost to Mattawan 2-0. Mattawan scored both of its goals during the second half. Goal scorers were Sara Cultra and Sarah Maxwell. Strong outings for Caledonia were turned in by sweeper Nessa Hofstra and midfielder Kelley Jackson. The junior varsity booters lost to Mattawan 3-0. Freshmen win one; tie another... Caledonia's freshman came together with good passing, defending and scoring in a 9-0 win over Northview April 10. Rachel Buckner scored four goals, Tricia Miedema two, Melissa Baum two and Carissa Van Loon one. Assists came from Megan Sandtveit, Carly Sarver and others. Unity Christian took a 20 lead against Caledonia April 11, but the Scots came back to earn a 2-2 tie. Tricia Miedema scored the Scots' first goal and Carissa VanLoon tied it up with under two minutes remaining. Carlie Santer (6) takes a boot at the ball during Caledonia's match versus Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE Blarney Stone Scramble May 5 - 9am - Shotgun Start First 22 Teams Sign-up mandatory at course Only 10 Minutf from Gun Lufce A « minutes /torn Hasting* 4460 Gun Lake Road • 948-8366 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 17, 2001/Paqe 19 Scot golfers open season with victory Korin Rabley scored 37 on the front nine of the Lincoln Country Club to lead Caledonia’s girls golf team to a 170-196 win over Union. Kauri Leatherman shot 42, Amy Jo Ixatherman 44. and Kelli Leatherman 47. Jennifer Tater and Jennifer Workman played varsity for the first time and both won matches. Jen Atkinson won an exhibition match. Rabley birdied the par five fourth hole and the par three sixth hole. Amy Jo Leatherman birdied the par five eighth hole. Wayland netters nip Scots Caledonia lost a 5-3 match to O-K Gold Conference rival Wayland Union April 10. Winners for the Scots were Adam Reynolds at No. 1 singles. 6-3. 6-4. Malt Baarlberg at No. 4 singles, 6-4, 6-3, and Devin IcPasttc and Andrew Blanchard at No. 3 doubles, 6-4, 4 6, 7-6. The loss put the Scots at 1-3 (0-1) for the spring season Automotive Business Services 1999 FORD EXPEDITION XLT: 40,000 miles, spruce green, tinted windows, toe package, pw/ps, A/C, $25,900 obo. (616)868-6028 ABLE CHIRSTOPHERS TREE/ Shrub Service. Re­ movals, proper pruning, yard cleanups, garden till­ ing Since 1975 Free esti­ mates, (616)868-1614. Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BRENT'S LAWN CARE Great job, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE Kui l*U 6.164 Riverside lj>ne Thornapple Riser Inmtiqtr Over 1200 sq ft. 0 bednxvn 2 Mon often a den or 4th bedroom. cathe­ dral entry formal dnung room. wood Aoon. oak cabmett. family room w uh fireplace. and double slider io J tiered deck Pnced « U19.900 Proieioionail) Call Tom Gartkm Ml JW80. WM4MU5 7691 Tonja Ct. Byron Center: Beautiful multi-level home with a spacious floor plan, gor­ geous maple kitchen cabinets. profession­ ally landscaped, and underground sprin­ kling. Located in award winning Byron Center Stkofll District. $159,900. Call Dan Merz 891-8980. 262-5719. 6102 .V. Costner Ct. Caledonia Schools: New construction ranch style home with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, main floor master suite, vaulted ceiling in great room, and a fireplace. Conveniently located near new Fmmons Lake Elementary. $204,900. Call Laura Martin 891-8980. 891-7619. 9074 Glengarry Ct. near Newly constructed 2 story Caledonia Schools in Glen Valley estates offers:? bedrooms with an additional 4th bedroom/bonus room. 2-1/2 baths, and hardwood floor in foyer. $169,900. Cail I^iura Martin 891-8980, 891-7619. 54H S. Short Caledonia Schools: Private frontage on Green Lake. Totally remodeled. This ranch home has 2 bedrooms. I bath, main floor utility, and a I car garage. Wonderful living on the water all year round! $179,900. Kathv Benton 8918980, 262-3965. 93H9 Ttgeritlh BUILDING SITES AVAILABLE IN THESE PRIME CALEDONIA COMMUNITIES South Ridge Building Sites Quality 2 acre sues. Builder approved. Competitively priced from $35,000 $45,000. Call Tom Garbo* 891*8980. 868*0045. Prairie View Estates One and a half to two acre building sues available. Prices range from S32JOO - $37,500. Cail Tom Garbo* 891-8980. 868-0045. Clarkland Estates One and a half acre picturesque w ood­ ed butiding sites. Prices range from i.OOO - $55,000. Cail Tom Garbo* S91-8980. 868-0045. Glen Valley Building Sites Very desirable area in a warm, friendly community. Located within walking dis­ tance to parks. sch<M>ls. and shopping. Quality con­ structed affordable housing. Call Tom Garbo* 8918980, 868-0045. �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 17. 2001 Caledonia Middle School choir earns best ratings by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia eighth grade choir went for the first time to the District Choral Festival at Holland West Ottawa High School March 16 and came back with perfect ratings for all categories. The festival was spon­ sored by the Michigan School Vocal Music Asso­ ciation. More than 50 other choirs performed for rat­ ings all day. every ten minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at night. Caledonia was the 20th to receive a first division rating, so the caliber of talent at the fes­ tival was high overall. The Caledonia group sang two numbers. "Til the Stars Fall from the Sky," and "Gloria" in Isatin as well as a sight reading per­ formance before several judges including. Richard Heintz of Otsego and Nancy Bray. A clinic was held with Dr. Chuck Norris from Grand Valley. The sight reading exer­ cise included singing from a page of music rated on singing with the correct rhythm and pitches. The students have prac­ ticed sight reading in the classroom, and have per­ formed for parents. "The kids were very ner­ vous going into sight read­ ing because they had never done anything quite like that before. They scored a perfect rating for sight reading." teacher Nancy TenElshof said proudly. "They couldn't have done any better." The sight reading judge. Alten Smiley, awarded plusses for tempo, concen­ tration and tone quality. "We were the only mid­ dle school choir that sang Soprano. Alto. Tenor and Bass. (SATB)" He wrote. "Very musi­ cally satisfying, you did super." "W’e had a huge amount of parent support there." TenElshof said. With 40 kids, about 20 parents were present. This is a key to their success, their teacher believes. "The pride the parents had was outstanding." "When the kids sang "Til the Stars Fall," the communication was per­ fect, and they couldn't have done any better. Ev­ erything we had worked for over six weeks came to­ gether on stage. It was one of those rare experiences you just don't forget, " TenElshof said. Danger Zone pro wrestling event coming to Lakewood High School Make plans to head to the Danger Zone. On Saturday. May 5 some thrilling professional wrestling will be coming to Lakewood High School for a special event named the Danger Zone. The event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets arc $8 or $15 for ringside scats. Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said he hopes the show will "pack the house." Proceeds from the event will support Lake wood High School's wrestling and baseball teams. Headlining the Danger Zone will be Dan "the Beast" Severn, a two-time World Wrestling champion and a two-time cage match world champ. Veitch will be wrestling as well against Tubby Tunaka, a 6-5 410-pound grappler from Japan. There will also be tag team events, according to Veitch. The event should last about an hour and a half. Caledonia's eighth grade choir recently came back from district festival with all number 1 ratings. The next event for the students will be to perform on Mackinac Island. Preparation will be to at­ tend a clinic. TenElshof plans to arrange for a clin­ ician to come to the mid­ dle school for this educa­ tional experience. She said it is the reward the students earn for con­ stant hard work in class. She does not give them days off. So the trip to Mackinac will be by deluxe motor coach May 12 from 4.30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a jam-packed day of activity. It will cost about $30 per student to go The students will per­ form at the beautiful domed Saint Anne’s Church on the island at 11 a.m. TenElshof said the acoustics in the church are phenomenal. A parent. Dorothy Cooley is helping to organize the day’s events, including advertis­ ing to tourists and resi­ dents which is hoped to bring an audience to their hour long concert. In the afternoon, the stu­ dents will go on an educa­ tional scavenger hunt and allow time to enjoy the is­ land. They will go over the bridge to St. Ignace. The trip is something the kids have come to enjoy a great deal. Often it is what they say they most re­ member about their year long experience in choir. The CMS choir will sing for Mayor Exchange Day May 17. The choir will also have a final concert May 22. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-04-24.pdf 0fab437a5d46ab23e0d7c70a9cc8c46c PDF Text Text ■snKsmucunw mi cans Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 17/April 24, 2001 130th year TK school year to begin Aug. 28 School board president David Smith congratulates junior Ben McDutfee who will be representing the school district at a National business Professionals of America competition. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School District parents may not yet know when to plan Christmas activities, but they do know children need to be ready for the start of school Tuesday. Aug. 28. The school board last week approved this start­ ing date. The rest of the calendar is part of the ne­ gotiating process with the teachers' association. "I know that parents like Io plan their summers," Superintendent Midge Pippel told the board. The TK school calendar matches as much as is practicable the Kent In­ termediate School District Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Irving hear fire authority options by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Professor Lynn Harvey from Michigan State Uni­ versity did not sugar coat his presentation last Tues­ day (April 17) when he spoke about shared fire services to representatives from Irving. Thornapple and Yankee Springs town­ ships. Harvey, regarded as an expert on forming local fire departments and au­ thorities, spoke to the en­ tire group about the op­ tions facing them, as they consider either working to­ gether or separately. Yankee Springs and Irv­ ing have just begun the second year of a three-year contract for fire service with Thomapple Township Emergency Services. Irv­ ing also pays the Freeport and BIRCH fire depart­ ments for coverage of cer­ tain sections of the town­ ship. Last year, Yankee Springs residents passed a three-year levy to pay for fire equipment, which this year raised more than $247,000. While Yankee Springs has begun an equipment fund, starting its own de­ partment would still be prohibitively expensive. However, township offi­ cials also say they find the more than $100,000 cost of the contract with Thornap­ ple very expensive. Thornapple Township has begun the process of purchasing a new fire truck and is researching the pos­ sibility of building a new fire station since the cur­ rent building is outdated. Harvey explained the organizational and finan­ cial options of creating an authority. He included some of the work, includ­ ing creating by-laws to govern the authority. Some of the benefits of an authority are shared equipment, geographical coverage and shared risk. Harvey stressed that the first goal was, of course, to improve fire suppression to the served communities. Authorities would lease buildings from the town­ ships. This would allow See shared services, pg. 2 Professor Lynn Harvey listens to comments from members of the Irving. Yankee Springs and Thomapple Township boards. calendar. Four new semester art classes were approved dur­ ing the April 16 meeting. Advanced painting and fiber arts will be offered during even numbered years. Advanced ceramics and photography and de­ sign will be offered during even numbered years. According to board member Nancy Goodin, students will now have more options and choices. The board also approved "The Stage and the School," the new textbook for the theater arts English elective approved at the April board meeting. The high point of the meeting for board Presi­ dent David Smith was honoring five individuals who have contributed to the school district. Middle school math teacher and technology specialist was honored for See school year, pg. 2 Support staff members Tai Cooper and Debi Smith were congratulated by the TK school board for their contributions to the district and the recognition of their peers in the Kent Intermediate School District* Caledonia PMR denied; road injunction removed by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board supported the opinion of the Planning Com­ mission and voted 5-2 Wednesday night to deny applicant Gordon Jousma's request for a new planned mineral removal (PMR) rezoning. Trustees Larry Stauffer and Bill Bravata dissented. The others voted to deny the request after listening to the public on the issue, with each trustee carefully explaining his or her vote. jousma's attorney's comments were made during the first reading of the request in March, and Jousma asked for a chance to speak at a special meet­ ing. Al the second reading he did not make many comments, though he said he called most of the board members tc discuss the matter. After the vote, Jousma said he did not agree with the decision, maintaining that no board member had called him to get the facts straight. He charged that many statements in Commis­ sioner Wally Bujak's summary' were full of half­ truths, which because they were introduced after public comment, gave him no way to respond. He said comments that went against his character would be repeated word for word in the Sun and News, but declined to elaborate. The process leading up to denial of the PMR request from Thornapple Developer LLC earlier in the evening took hours. Though public opinion already had been heard and board members had individually received many letters and phone calls on the issue, the board listened to comments from residents at length at the April 18 meeting. A petition repre­ senting 200 residents of the area affected by truck traffic was entered into the record. Many comments were similar to those made in the past, but a few presented an additional perspective. Marv Ebbens, a resident whose property line is bor dcred by the sand pit asked the township not to add another 300 feet, to be surrounded on two sides. He described conditions for his family, and complained of erosion, sharp dropoffs, no fencing, dirt slides, digging 15 feet beyond the property fine into his property, operating closer than 30 feet to the property line and closer to his home than the 1,320 feet allowed by ordinance, without permission. He said the proposed PMR site was 688 feet from his home, which is 350 feet from the property fine. He said in See PMR denied, pg. 14 In This Issue Thornapple Parks Commission works on present and future Committee still grapples with TK athletic handbook Thomapple Planning Commission sets date of futuring meeting Scot track teams continue to win �1 - a Page 2/The Sun and News, '* Shared services, continued from front page buildings to be used by the townships if the authority should dissolve. The entire jurisdiction must be in the authority. Harvey told Irving Super­ visor Kathee Pierce that since only 15 of 36 sec­ tions of the township are within the ITES district it might be in the township’s best interests to not join the authority, but continue to pay for service. Many issues would have to be determined before an authority could be created. These include how to allo­ cate cost shares and even a need to understand the costs. Understanding the polit­ ical sentiment on "giving up control of the fire de­ partment" is also an issue that needs to be aired pub­ licly. In other townships there have been recall elections following the creation of a fice authority. Harvey touched on the benefits to Yankee Springs, including a vested interest in equipment, a sense of participation and a definite feeling that Yankee Springs contribu­ tions are appreciated. Thornapple Township needs to decide if giving up control of the depart­ ment 16 the authority is worth the shared risk, the equipment and facilities Yankee Springs would bring to the department and if TTES could survive without the yearly con­ tract. Harvey also touched on charging for fire service. This would require an or­ dinance to allow the au­ thority to send bills to the insurance provider. Barry County Commis­ sioner Clare Tripp was concerned that older resi­ dents would be so afraid of their insurance being raised that they would de­ lay calling 911. TTES Chief Bob Woodard stressed that the sooner they get a call the better it is for them. Pierce asked how to do this with­ out affecting residents. Harvey said, "The ordi­ nance could target non-res­ idents only. This is a legal way to recoup some costs of fire runs." Harvey told Yankee Springs Supervisor Al McCrumb that the town­ ship "was not entitled to credit from past payments, which went into the capi­ tal equipment fund." Woodard stressed that TTES has an excellent reputation and is one of the few departments to have a waiting list of vol­ unteers. He credits the in­ house training for being at­ tractive to volunteers. Harvey closed the meet­ ing by discussing the next steps the townships should take. Each board needs to meet and make a decision on whether creating a fire Hair • Massif • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers • Scalp Massage • Waxing main attraction 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) We’ve Got authority is a reasonable way to go. If the board decides to go further, a subcommittee should be formed with two residents from each town­ ship and the fire chief to develop procedures. Harvey told the board that if they decided to form an authority, he would work with them. He stressed that the most important result of these efforts was the first goal, to suppress fires. The small group must deter­ mine how to combine po­ litical realities, past prac­ tices and the future needs of the community in a way that helps the community. Both Thornapple Super­ visor Don Boysen and Yankee Springs Supervisor McCrumb said they thought this meeting was worthwhile. Harvey told the group that while few communi­ ties follow his advice, his predictions always come true. her recent technology edu­ cator award. Junior Ben McDuffee received a certificate and applause for his recent second place in extempo­ raneous speaking at the Business Professionals of America competition. He told the board he also hopes to compete in the prepared speech competi­ tion when he represents the school at the national BPA competition. Samantha Vandersloot was praised for her recog­ nition by WOOD TV as a recipient of the "We Cele­ brate Youth" award. Tai Cooper and Debi Smith also received cer­ tificates on the recognition they have received as out­ standing support staff. In other business, the ■ GREENHOUSE Hometown recording artist, son writer and Dove Award nominee Pam Thum, will perform Friday evening for a special benefit concert. “Impact Kosovo,” at the South Christian High School auditorium. “Impact Kosovo” will benefit the children of that war-tom country and help rebuild their lives. Thum has been a Dove nominee of the Inspirational Album of the Year, Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and America's Christian Music Award nom­ inee for Favorite New Artist of the Year. According to COM Update, she was top selling new artist in album sales; and she was voted Bess International Female Artist by the readers of Joy Magazine from South Africa. The concert will be hosted by Southeast Valley Church, along with Al and Bob's Sports, Catered Creations, Custom Machining by Farley, Moonlight Graphics. Mulder Graphics. Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance and WCSG-FM. Thum and her team are donating 100 per­ cent of their time and energy. All proceeds will go to ben­ efit a humanitarian effort to aid the children of Kosovo in a 10-day trip, also called “Impact Kosovo.” The chil­ dren's team will join several other humanitanan construc­ tion and medical teams in Kosovo in July. The concert will begin at 7 West ■ Michigan’s most inspiring retail gardening experience, 6900 N. 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So do something about that spring fever! Come in and see us at Cherry Valley Greenhouse— We’re Looking Forward to Seeing you & board accepted the resig­ nation of Greg Vandergoot and maternity leaves for Melissa Bogard of Page and Rachel Copf of the high school. The board accepted with regret the retirement of middle school counselor Bernie Weller after 22 years of service to the dis­ trict. The board laughed about, but then approved the physics class trip to Cedar Point May 21 to study the physics of amusement parks, with a concentration on roller coasters. The resolution to keep the non-homestead prop­ erty tax levy at 18 mills and place this on the bal­ lot for the June 11 annual school election was ap­ proved. 1 his levy does not affect homeowners, but does impact businesses and industries. The board also discussed the need to keep an eye on the budget, to provide money for maintenance and to control spending. The board plans to meet on May 21 and June 4 to evaluate their performance as a board and talk with administrators about issues facing the district. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board will be May 14 in the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library. p.m. doors will open at 6. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults. $8 for all stu­ dents. children and seniors. Children 5 and under are free. The building is barrier free. Call 698-8742 for more information. Lyle Dunn celebrates 80th birthday Relatives and friends are invited to an 80th birthday celebration and luncheon for Lyle Dunn on April 29th from 2-5 p.m at Cunning­ ham Acre, Lake Odessa. Your presence and/or a card will be a memorable gift for him. Those wishing to send cards, his address is 2330 Lawrence Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. School year, from front page HerejAt... Cherry Recording artist to sing at South Christian April 27 70th birthday observed by Harry Scott Friends and neighbors arc encouraged to send greet­ ings to Harry Scott, who will turn 70 April 28. Please send any cards or notes to him in care of Tendercare, 240 E. North Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. COMMUNITV FORUM Caledonia Community Schools Invites You to a High School Building Progress Update Please join us on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 Emmons Lake Cafeteria 7 - 8:30 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 24. 2001 /Page 3 Foods class students serve up dinner for breakfast bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 100 students in Joyce Domire’s four foods classes didn't make that school menu favorite "breakfast for lunch" last week. They started their days April 18 and 19 serv­ ing teachers and friends "dinner for breakfast." Students were responsi­ ble for sending invitations to their guests, cooking spaghetti sauce and plan­ ning table settings. Students could serve their meal (two of which were served at 8:15 a.m.) buffet, family style or even with a formal service. The menu included spaghetti, homemade sauce (meat or vegetar­ ian,) salad and garlic bread. Each team of stu­ dents created their own desserts. Students really shined as they displayed their desserts. Some groups made brownie sundaes, others fancy jello, another Cooking and cleaning up were part of the exercise Heather Moored (on left) and Heidi Porter served a vegetarian style spaghetti dinner. An apple pie that couldn’t be beat was created by Porter and their partner Alissa Tietz who couldn’t be at supper for breakfast an apple pie and one even made a German Chocolate cake. While some guests said they weren’t quite ready for garlic bread at 8:15 ev­ eryone seemed to enjoy their dessert. Domire says this is part of preparing students for their life after high school. 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The play is called The Yellow Boat, and will con* tinue for five more weeks, giving performances at middle schools and upper elementary schools in the Grand Rapids area. The play is based on a true story about "Ben­ jamin," an 8-year-old hemophiliac who in the 1980s contracted AIDS and died of the disease. Pleva portrays Joy. the child life specialist, a caregiver who must act happy around Benjamin when she is feeling down herself. She said the lead role is Benjamin, though his mother, father and Joy fill major roles as well. The other three characters of the seven member cast have about equal roles. Her evaluation of the production is, "It is going very well." She said the content of the play, which is very sad. has pushed her acting skills. Pleva. playing Joy, must portray a person who is acting happy while really feeling sad. She explained the effort involved in the troupe "has been an extreme learning experience." Every Wednesday the group meets at the Civic at about 8:30 am.. loading all props and set materials on the bus. drives to the site, unloads it. puts on the play, loads it all back on the bus and finally unloads again by 12:15 at the Civic in order to be at school by 12:45 in Samantha Pleva the afternoon. Pleva explained with the tight routine they need to get along well, and the troupe members have a good rapport. "We clicked really well." Another aspect of taking part in the project has been the amount of practice before the play was ready for presentation. She had to start in January and February, for six weeks of practice. This meant her parents had to leave work early. "I couldn't have done this without my parents' support." she said. "They have put forth a major ef­ fort." Pleva. a sophomore, is a cheerleader at CHS and runs in track. She takes English, math. TV production, sci­ ence and marketing classes. Call 1-800-870-7085 fOIL Sun & News ACTIONMs! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/April 24. 2001/Page 5 Caledonia man killed in Ionia County crash Billie Lee Kidder MIDDLEVILLE - Billie Lee Kidder, age 59, of Middleville passed away Monday, April 16, 2001 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Billie Lee Kidder was bom on Dec. 16, 1941 at Bowne Township, Kent C ounty, Michigan, the son of Donald James and Mary Elizabeth (Van Aman) Kidder Sr. He was raised in Freeport and attended Freeport school He was married to Marcia Ann Gray on Oct. 4. 1969 at Freeport Methodist Church. He was employed at Bradford White Corp for 31 years, in the Commercial Assembly Department He was a Sgt. E-5 with the USMC for eight years. He received a Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Virginia Trudeau CALEDONIA - Mrs Virginia Trudeau, age 78, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Monday. April 16, 2001. Virginia was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was a past president of the Aquinas College League and a member of the Wayland Garden Club. She and her daughter. Judy, actively raised and promoted Morgan horses for over 40 years at Oldtyme Farm. She was a familiar sight at the Caledonia Elementary School helping in her daughter's room, providing treats, and lending a helping hand whenever needed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her parents, Vane and Josephine Burgoyne and her brother, Richard. She is survived by her daughter, Judy; her brothersin-law and sisters-in-law. Sister Rita Mary Trudeau of OH, Carl and Pat Trudeau of FL, Paul and Penny Trudeau of MO; and many nieces and nephews The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE with Rev. Fr. David LeBlanc celebrant Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Her daughter will be at the Caledonia Funeral Home. 616 E. Main St.. Wednesday 2:30-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Rosary/Scripture Service will be prayed Wednesday at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Michigan or Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Home. Alpha Women’s Center Way land & Hastings Compassionate, confidential care for anyone cop­ ing with an unexpected pregnancy or new baby. Coll for new office hours. 792-0333 or 948-9013 • 1-877-476-1671 I- -sfte«y plewsHvel ■■■ <^HAIR DESIGNERS \^Z Campaign Medal. Billie was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for mushroom hunting in the spring of the year, enjoyed fishing, small game hunting, camping with family, woodworking, gar­ dening and decorating for the Christmas holidays. Most of all. he was canng. loving husband, father, grandfather, son and uncle, and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones He is survived by his wife. Marcia Ann Kidder; one son, Todd J. Kidder and fiance Jeania Hatcher, both of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two daughters, Robin A. (Howard) De Went Jr. of Middleville. Polly S. (Todd) Boonstra of Middle­ ville; two grandsons. Brand­ on and Troy Boonstra; granddaughter. Courtney De Went; his parents, Donald and Mary Kidder of Alto; three sisters, Barbara (Ro­ bert) Moore of Middleville, Nadine (Herbert) Smelker of Freeport, Laura (Larry) Lenz of Freeport; four brothers. Donald Jr. (Dean­ na) Kidder of Freeport, Gary (Judy) Kidder of Cale­ donia; Rodney Kidder of Middleville. Roger Kidder of Freeport; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Pastor Bob Carpenter officiated. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! t&at cast ya (Mt ^rvteuvt... 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His vehicle then was thrown into the northbound lane, into the path of the semi and then it was pushed back into the southbound lane and struck a medium-sized commer­ cial truck parked on the side of the road. Tetrault was flown by Aero-Med to Spechum Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids, where he was pronounced dead. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle, both from Ionia, were treated at Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings for minor injuries and were released. Assisting state police at the scene were Huron Val­ ley Ambulance, the Ionia County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment, Life EMS and the Berlin Orange Fire De­ partment. 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News We're your local bank. How can we help? Looking for a Unique Graduation Announcement? Carlson Craft' annowKemenu let you select the wording, the ink color, and the design to create an announcement that is YOV" (Formertv Advanced Commercial Printersj 1351 N. 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"The program is based on a lot of American folk songs and American games, based on American syllables and pitches,” she said. “We do movement with them, play with them, so they get a whole con­ cept. We break it down into parts, to teach music concepts with it. "Kids learn an enormous amount, and have so much enjoyment!" Schaner added. "It appears as if we are just having fun, but behind it is a very thought­ ful carefully planned out method. A lot of us have been studying it. "It's a very language rich program, and pulls in many different aspects of the brain. It gets many ar­ eas of the brain working. Music is a wonderful tool to help the brain work and learn many things. The program sparks the imagi­ nation. The play with mu­ sic assists in learning, and it's a fun way to teach." Schaner said. People may be familiar with the Solfege method, which is like the 'do re mi' syllables pronounced as notes, in “The Sound of Music” movie classic. High School director Carol Gess also spoke about the music reading system of "solfege" devel­ oped by Kodaly. "The Continued next page CHS students Jon Gerst and Denise Robinson were selected to join the All-State Honors Choir to perform May 12 at WMU. Join us April 29th for the message: "How To Prepare For A Miracle" as part of our series: "Building A Great Life" Sunday at 10:30 a.m. meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy 7701 Kalamazoo Ave. Casual Attire - Refreshments - Childcare Provided www.brightside.org Office 891-0287 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 24. 2001/Page 7 From previous page method itself is learning to sing by intervals: the dis­ tance between two notes, or the interval" (level of pitch, rather than the time interval). It means learning what a third sounds like, or a fifth. When you see the distance in the music is a fifth, you know right away what it is. and what it sounds like." In the scale, "do re mi fa sol la ti do" a fifth is five tones apart. Gess explained how the solfege method is used. The students learn to trans­ late where "do" is, no mat­ ter what the key. "Do can be anywhere on the musi­ cal staff, depending on the key signature," Gess ex­ plained. Colleen Kollajainen, who teaches at Kettle Lake Elementary, has been carrying the program to another level with her choir students this year. She broke her hand in January, which made her approach choir differently. She could not play the pi­ ano. it was almost by ac­ cident that she was chal­ lenged to try the new method, and she believes the children have come a lot further in their progress in music. She starts with a "song experience game," which means while the children arc singing, they arc also playing a game. "Children like to learn with play. " she said The playing al­ lows them to feel the mu­ sic in a lot of different ways. "It's not riser singing. We are moving." "Every time we play the game, we do it a little dif­ ferent." The repetition helps with learning, and equates to practice. Beau­ tiful tones and in-tune singing comes with movement, Kollajainen explained. Repetition helps kids to master that aspect if it is difficult. They get a lot of practice without being boied." "The games require movement; sometimes skipping. The physical ac­ tion forces the air into the lungs, so kids who sing too low and out of pitch will suddenly sing up in an­ other register because they arc getting the breath sup­ port they need. They forget typical social restraints like hand-holding because they are playing, and be­ gin to sing where they should, and on key. Even some children who could not sing in tune are now doing so," Kollajainen said. "Then we pull out a part of it, perhaps in a descant, or a round. We work a lot with intervals, or Solfege. also used at the middle school and the high school. We pull a lot of those in­ tervals out. and experience rhythmic things." "I haven't even shown them a piece of music. They've just been singing and harmonizing. Eventu­ ally I can show them how that looks on the staff. It will make sense to them. A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solanan floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. Arrnstrong SOLARIAN. Famous Flooring I N T t O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retarf Center 9185 Cherry Vaiey Avenue S.E (M-37) • CatecKx*a. Mchigan 49316 Ph. 616Z891-9000 Hrs : M-Thurs 10-8 pm; T/W/F 10-5:30 pm, Sat 9-3:00 p m because they have experi­ enced the songs in so many ways." The reason why the kids are learning is based on a theory related to that of the multiple intelligences, which recognizes that dif­ ferent children learn through different means, and different abilities. (Like kinesthetic ability) One book Kollajainen is using. Jane Heeley's book. Your Child's Growing Mind, is related to theories of how the brain works. It starts with what the child knows. Children come with their own un­ derstanding of language and sound. Kollajainen said. The songs she uses are very language-rich and interesting to the kids, be­ cause it uses the ways children like to learn. An “A-B-A” form of a song may have different movements, which makes sense to the kids, "because they have not only heard the change in the music, but they have physically done something different with the music. "They begin to hear that in the next song; where the changes are in the music; what the composer did with the music that made it change. It lends itself to their asking questions and gaining more understand­ ing. "I ask a lot of questions. Thinking is a big part of it. Kids love to puzzle over something. I try to make a puzzle out of a lot of songs so they have to wonder. Sometimes I don't answer it until the next day, and the kids will have been ' working on that musical puzzle we have been working on. It's brain food. "They have heard it, they have seen it, they have touched, experi­ enced, and then you show them something they can draw meaning from. The approach seems to work." The stages of develop­ ment of the children is re­ lated to the levels they are abje to learn and perform in music. Mary Hoekstra teaches general music with a big focus on singing, at Cale­ donia Elementary School. In a developmental pro­ gression. Hoekstra said younger children are started with very simple songs, with movement, and learning to feel the beat, the most essential thing. Other things, song, movement and words must also be learned while keeping the beat. Her first-graders are learning about movement. Hoekstra said as the kids get older, they learn how to write out rhythms, rec ognizing them and reading music with more specific information. Kollajainen said "Even­ tually, they will be able to read and write music. We work on it at several ages. Third grade reads rhythms. Hoekstra offers a unit to fourth-graders, which ac­ quaints children with dif­ ferent instruments in addi­ tion to choir. Schaner said fourth and fifth grades are learning to CMS students Kymberly Smith, Beth Yahne, Terah Jensen. Nicole Bradley. Kerye Boverhof and Alex Vaughan, last fall auditioned and performed in the Regional Honors Choir. Vaughan. Smith, Jensen and Bradley were picked for the State Honors Choir in February. read music. Schaner's fourth-graders are learning to play recorders. They must rely on ear develop­ ment, take songs they have been singing and playing, and work on tradi­ tional note reading too. They are starting to sing in two parts in harmony. Hoekstra's students have learned music terminol­ ogy, certain rhythms, to clap or play on an instru­ ment when they have fin­ ished fifth grade. Fifth­ graders also learn about orchestras, bands and in­ struments. Fifth- and sixth­ graders are quite ready to play instruments, she said. Kollajainen said, "The fifth grade is just parting to write music. We sing lots of partner songs and rounds and descants." Harmony is one of the last parts they begin to under­ stand as structure. Fifth­ graders are developmen­ tally ready to do that. " By middle school the children are able to coor­ dinate reading, harmony, rhythm and several aspects at once. The eighth grade choir recently received straight #1 ratings at their first festival performance. including sight reading. At the high school level, students are singing fourpart harmonies. Gess said sight reading books are used by the stu­ dents, as a regular practice in choir, often every day. See musk & learning, pg. 8 Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Weight Watchers’ “Don’t let summer sneak up on you. Join Weight Watchers now” Now's the time. And new Winning Points is the way. Eat the foods you love, stay within your daily BODVlfef range, and lose! You'll stay satisfied and be ready for your best summer ever. New , Program: CJiMKJibjg Points A special joining offer: 812! 2 weeks for $3O: z/>| MIDDLEVILLE CAJ.EDONIA Middle Villa Inn Caledonia Community Resource Center 330 Johnson Wed—5:30 p.m. M-37 Thurs—6:30 p m 1-800-651-6000 Ask about our At Work Program A On Campus Service! Visit us at www.weightwatchersofwesternmichiganinc.oom! 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These methods are used in the elementary schools, middle school and in the high school, so students have a vertically consis­ tent method over their learning experience in Caledonia's music pro­ gram, TenElshof agreed. Gess said. "I can see it’s paying off because when I get kids up here that know it, I don't have to go back to the beginning. Kids from the middle school come over and they understand it. “In Caledonia, we have vocal teachers at all levels who are dedicated music teachers. Students are ex­ posed to a lot of good quality music. I reap the benefit of some of that." Gess also credits the community, the exposure to music and parental in­ volvement with the overall development of the musi­ cal ability of Caledonia's A CUT ABOVE LAWN SERVICE ■V ” Tom Grow It. We'll Mow It" 7475 Hammond Rd. Freeport. Mi 49325 • Commercial and Residential Dana Madolc (616) 765-3361 dam voyager, net Jeff Hause (616) 945-5715 jdhausc® voyager.net students. Gess said “I’ve been thinking how lucky I feel to teach in a community that values the arts. I think our students from elemen­ tary level are exposed through their families to many different types of music. A lot of them are in church choirs as young­ sters, and that helps." She said their parents take them to musical con­ certs, whether sacred or not. and to musical shows, for example. "It’s an upper middle class community that has a respect for the arts, and instrumentally the kids parents can provide an instrument. That's important. In the inner city, they don't have the money. " "There is a lot of sup­ port. Most kids I end up with at the high school level in music are also ac­ tive in music in their churches. There is a direct connection there. It's never been a problem for us to perform at various churches, because most of the kids are involved with some church music." If parents are interested in encouraging their chil­ dren in music, to reap the intellectual bonus it af­ fords. it is a matter of the earlier the better. By fourth or fifth grade, the children are able to make choices Of presents 4th Annual Children’s Musical Pinocchio Vermontville Opera House May 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:00 p.m. May 6 & 13 at 3:00 p.m. Adults $6, Seniors, students & children $5 Plan a special time at the theater with your special Mom or Grandma for Mother's Day Weekend. Make your reservations now!! Call 616.367.4455 or e-mail phansen(S voyager.net Fall Show: Steel Magnolias. Sept. 6-9. 2001 Auditions July 23. Call 616.367.4455 for information Elementary choir teacher Mary Hoekstra coordinates other curriculum units such as history with music, when teaching small children. about how involved they will be in music programs, either with choir or with instrumental efforts. At some of the schools, children must take part during recess or after school. Schaner said, by fourth and fifth grade, many are in a choir which practices after school. Those kids are often ones who go on in choir, or in some other form of music. By fifth grade, students are choosing electives for middle school. Kids have to choose electives in the music program for the next year at this time of year. TenElshof said. It's a tough decision. Parents need to under­ stand the music programs offer their children greater intellectual potential, as well as a lifetime of en­ joyment. Carol Gess said, “It's hard to recruit kids at the high school level if they have never been exposed to choir or singing. If they have had a good experi­ ence, in younger grades, they are more likely to stick with music. They know the value of it." Gess said support by parents for the activities connected with music pro­ grams is also very impor­ tant. Often it is the trips, the concerts and other re- Welcome Home! 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This will be based on songs from the 1800s, coordinated with the his­ tory curriculum. Kettle Lake kids will be doing a performance for parents some time in May. Dutton Elementary stu­ dents will take part in a musical Max 10. They will also sing at their awards day ceremony. The CMS choir will sing for Mayor Exchange day May 17. The choir will also have a final concert May 14, (not May 22, as previously announced). Events still planned for the CHS choir include the free spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 22 in the Per­ forming Arts Center in the high school and the Cabaret Concert at 6:30 May 17 in the CHS cafete­ ria, also free. Dinner, for a small fee will be at 6 p.m. Choir students may audi­ tion to perform in the event up to one week prior to May 17. We make your business insurance our 1 \ThTj e want to be yixir ’lil iun,k'r when it comes to insurance protection. 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Becky Wenger reported the focus for this year s ac­ tivities was on visual im­ pairments and blindness. There were several presen­ tations and hands-on activ­ ities related to this theme. Blind presenters Rhonda Selby and Willie Phipps shared their musical tal­ ents and daily lifestyles. Representatives from the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired were featured guests on three days that’week. The association shared equip­ ment with students and gave hands-on opportuni­ ties with vision goggles and Perkins Braille Writ­ ers. Students also partici­ pated in taking a phone message and dialing a phone while blindfolded, played Braille Scrabble, played a tactile memory game while blindfolded, and attempted to "see" with their hands as they unlocked padlocks, •• >1 Chad Board takes a turn at dialing a phone with his eyes closed. Staff member Jane Uyl, looks on and helps out. matched lids to jars, tied a shoelace into a bow, and matched nuts and bolts. Louise Shoemaker and her leader dog. Silly Willie, gave a goalball demonstration. Goalball team members were Tyler Merren. a Wayland High School sophomore. Leanne Kummer. Asya Miller, Mauad Yousef, all WMU students, Malaina VanderWal. a 1998 Caledonia Allen DeVoll tries walking with a blindfold and a cane Eric Hartuniewicz takes a turn at seeing newspnnl with a visual impairment through visual goggles graduate and GRCC stu­ dent, and Tyler's step­ mother. Kathy Merren. Tyler Merren’s father, Robert Merren. acted as the official. Goalball members ex­ plained their own visual impairments/ blindness as well as the origin of goal­ ball and rules of the game. Students then had the op­ portunity to participate in the game and watch staff members Mike Pintek, Tr­ ish Lulich. Becky Stauffer. Darrell Kingsbury. Kevin Hoag and Larry Rea give the game a try. Parents Sharon Hast and Patti Pleva volunteered to help the event to take place, and Family Links, the CMS parent group, sponsored the week. Sharon Hast assists Sam Nemecek who attempts to 'see with her hands " Hillary Brawn and staff member Nancy TenElshof take turns as Kady Dingman supervises. NOW OPENl Spring Has Arrived! Pansies...and more! $ ► Broccoli • Cauliflower ► Cabbage • Brussels Sprouts Knott’s Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 20 Years by Tom & Lois Knott OPEN Monday-Friday 9-6; Sat. 9-5; closed Sunday �Page 10/The Sun and News. MfddlevUle Ml/Apnl 24. 2001 Dan Timmer resigns from Plan Commission Caledonia Township Planning Commissioner Dan Timmer announced that April 16 would be his last meeting. He said it was the end of his second term, and he had served under three township supervisors, first appointed by Tom Garbow. He said he has small children and wanted to spend more time with his family. Planning Chair Roger Keating said he appreci­ ated the help and comraderie Timmer had of­ fered while he served on the commission. He men­ tioned Timmer had served as vice chair for a while, and had worked well with the others. Keating said Timmer 5 generations celebrate Father (sitting) Les G. Wood, holding baby Alexan­ dra Kay. grandmother (standing) Karoleen A. Wood, standing great grandfather James W Humphrey and sitting, great great grandmother Marcella G. Humphrey. Call 945-9554 anytime for ACTION-Ads! Engagements McFall Invaded The aliens made it to McFall. Doesn't this family look like Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat, pictured in the background. For You and Your Family For Your Community For Generations to Come Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. 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Income eligibility guide­ lines, based on a monthly income. • Household size one per­ son - under 60 years, $905; over 60 years, $1,113.00. • Household size two under 60 years, $1,219; over 60, $1,500. • Household size three under 60, $1,533; over 60, $1, 877. • Household size four under 60, $1,847; over 60 $2,273. For each additional house­ hold member, add $314 for under 60 years of age and over 60, add $387. New cards are available. For more information, call 891-1298. Arnold-Formsma Mr. and Mrs. David Arnold of Hastings, are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter, Molly Jo Arnold, to Christo­ pher Jon Formsma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Formsma of Grand Haven, Michigan. Molly is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College. She is an ele­ mentary teacher in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Sys­ tem in Middleville. Chris resides in Holland and is a graduate of Grand Haven High School and Hope College. He is cur­ rently a secondary teacher at Jenison High School. The wedding will take place on July 27, 2001 in Holland, Michigan. Williams-Boswell Steve and Lori Blackport of Lake Odessa announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristine Marie Williams to Michael Bos­ well, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bryant R. Boswell of Jackson, Mississippi. Kristine is a student at Grand Rapids Community College and is majoring in communications. Michael is a graduate of Mississippi College and is doing his graduate work at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. The two met in Antonito, Colorado where they both worked at Rainbow Trout Ranch dur­ ing the summer of 2000. T he couple has planned a June 2, 2001 wedding and will reside in St. Louis, Mis­ souri. • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS .ire public charities built by thousands of individuals families and businesses that care about their communities AA meetings set When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you, your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. airy ommunity oundation P O Box SM 450 Meadow Run Drive -SuWJOO Hasfengs U 49058 Phone 616-M5-O525 . Fax 51S-945-4536 Ema* WetaaW www barryd org Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) Berg-Castora Katie Jeanne Berg and Jaramy Walter Castora, along with their parents an­ nounce their plans to marry on Aug 3, 2001. The bride-elect, a Western Michigan University gradu­ ate, is the daughter of Mary and Doug Cisler of Mid­ dleville, and Larry and Shirley Berg of Irons The future groom, a Dav­ enport graduate, is the son of Susan and Tim Castora of Rockford. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/April 24. 2001/Page 11 TK business students to be in national contest Barry County is your company's home... now tell your neighbors what you do! In the Banner’s 2001 Annual Business^ Industry Section! Pictured (from left) are Gary Winchester, Jason Ciluffo, Great Gustafson, Amanda Sager, Samantha Harthy, Megan Shaft, Adam Lucas and Mr. Hamming, advisor. Eight Thomapplc Kellogg High School business stu­ dents recently attended and competed against some of the best business students in the state at the Business Pro­ fessionals of Amcnca State Leadership Conference. The students who compet­ ed were Jason Ciluffo, Greta Gustafson, Samantha Har­ thy, Adam Lucas, Ben McDuffcc, Amanda Sager, Megan Shaff and Gary Winchester. Ben McDuffce qualified to compete at national com­ petition by placing second in extemporaneous public speaking. He also finished fifth in prepared public speaking. This is the second year Thornapple Kellogg was involved in the competi­ tion and it is the first time a TK student has qualified to compete in nationals. In order to qualify for state competition, the stu­ dents had to place in their respective events at the regional level. The competi­ tion was held in Detroit from March 23-25. National competition will be held in Anaheim, CA May 8-13. Venton Rotary Student of Month Thornapplc Kellogg High School math and computer science instructor Donna von dcr Hoff nominated senior Teresa Vcnton, daugh­ ter of Edward and Nancy Vcnton of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for March. Teresa was nominated for her excellence demonstrated in academics, athletics and service “In the classroom setting she always goes above and beyond what is expected of any student,” von dcr Hoff said. She has served as treasur­ er of the National Honor Society, and was an active member of the tennis, track, volleyball, golf and bowling teams. In addition to the sports, she has also been involved in the flag corps, the musical cast, the school selor, singing at different churches in order to minister to people, teaching Spanish to first grade students at McFall Elementary, and tutoring children who have English as their second lan­ guage. Venton’s future plans include a degree in educa­ tion for the deaf, special education, or nursing at MacMurray College in Illinois. Teresa Venton service team, SADD and Degage (a food outreach ministry). Her community service projects include cleaning homes for the elderly, work­ ing as a junior camp coun- Spring Cleaning Don't just clean your inside Let us clean your outside House Washing Fences Mobile Homes Decks Concrete Boats Quality Power Washing Reasonable Prices Free Estimates Fully Insured DSrD Mobile Washing (616) 945-WASH Visit the beach at TK ■library story time May 1 The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time filled with the scent of salt in the air and the crunch of said under the feet at 4 p.m. , Tuesday, May 1. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. This is the final story hour of the year and children arc encouraged to come in their favorite feach attire. Sion time lasts about 30 minutes. More stories about beaches and summer fun will be available for children to borrow at the end of the story hour. For more information, call the library at 795-5434. Call lor Classifieds 945-9554 The 2001 edition of Business and Industry will include a combination of a roundup of what’s been happening with key establishments plus enterprise stories that use results from the 2000 census as a spring­ board of information. The enterprise stories will deal with Barry County’s status and future in the area of finance, education, real estate and technology. This year’s Business and Industry section will be pub­ lished in the Hastings Banner in early spring. Make sure your compa­ ny is a part of this historic and informational issue. This is your chance to tell your company’s story and it’s impact on Barry County’s reputation of a “Great Place to Live and Work." Contact one of our Advertising Representatives today so you can be a part of this special Section! Call 945-9554 today! 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Ml/April 24. 2001 Thornapple Kellogg High School honor roll named 9th Grade High Honor - Paul Adams, Christina Allington, Christopher Campbell, Em­ ily Cook, Danielle Craw­ ford, Brian Cuneo, Kaleigh Depew, Mallory Dobson, Mallory Egolf, Joshua Enyart, Carl Frey, Patricia Fromm, Joseph Fromm, Pauline Galle, Lars Gustaf­ son, Levi Harold, Jordon Hartley, Alaina Hasclden, John Herring, Justine Houskamp Sarah Johnson, Jessica Julius, Susan Kalcc, Abigail Krikkc, Michael McKeown, Heather Punt, Emily Quisenberry, Andrew Reeder, Sarah Rhoby, Mari Richter, Whitney Robertson, Alexan­ der Robinson, Stephanie Scott, Bethany Steorts, Brit­ tany Stover, Kchiah Tumes, Kirsten VanDcrMccr, Scott Vanderwood, Phillip VanSpronsen, Joseph VanSpronsen, Kurt Wachtor, Sarah Wolf, Joshua Wolter, Kyle Zalzkc Honor - Caitlin Adams, Jason Bowman. Kirby Bre­ mer. Christopher Harkness, Bobby Hebert, Daniel Jeurink, Ian Karcher. Brett Knight, Aaron Lomonaco, Megan McGillicuddy, Au­ brey Raymond. Heather Sneller, Megan Steffen. Amber Steorts, Tiffany Thaler, Amy Turner. Kevin Whittemore, Katherine Wieringa. Honorable Mention Nicholas Bauman. Miguel Bustamante. Ashley Ciluffo, Thomas Dettmann. Joshua Golden, Velia Gomez, Jor­ dan Haman, Michael Hos­ kins, Tyrel Kelley, Holly KI under. Nathaniel Kyes, Justin Linsea, Laura May­ nard. Stephanie Mecuwes, Mark Mejeur, Sherri Meyer. Sarah Near, Narvin Nunez, Jospeh Owens. Katherine Paape, Brandon Popma, Sequoyah Rabbets. Jessika Reil, Shane Riddenkhoff, Brooke Ridderikhoff. David Schultz, Jonathon Schumaker, Kristen Seaman, Steven Slachter, Taylor Smith, Chelsea Snow, Darrin Tape, Matthew Taylor, Amy Tinker, Chase VandenBerg, Andrew Walsh, Joseph Wangerow, Denise Weeks. Missty Welker, Shannon Wonnacott, Ashley Young. 10th Grade High Honors - Ryan Anderson, Ashley Ballard, Chad Baragar, Craig Batdorff. James Beckering, Chet Berkimer. Angela Blood, Christopher Doombos. Rebecca Dufresne. Me­ gan Dutcher. Carolyn Ehmry, Kyle Fletke. 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Rachel Holwerda, Andrew Kalee, Rachel Kennicott. Sarah ’ Koval, Amanda Kowalczyk, Peter Mathias, Benjamin McDuffee, Lisa Moorhouse, Aaron Morley, Lindsay Morri, Heidi Porter, Lcandra Postema, Jennifer Punt, Matthew Raetz, Laura Runals, Amanda Sager, Kevin Schmitz, Julie Schu­ maker. Benjamin Sevald, Megghan Smith, David Stuart, Brian Vanderwerp, Aimee Vanderwood, Veronika Villa, Jennifer Wasikowski, Kris­ ten Weaver, Seth Welton, Shannon Westmaas, Chris­ tina Wiersum, Jessica Wil­ son. Honor - Renee Biggs, Chester Bohley, Jennifer Bowman, Jeremy Chavis, Ashley Crisher, Andrea Gragg, Tiffany Gurski, Raven Holub, Sarah Krikke, Christopher J. Hier, ■ 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults 1 - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available * Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Your Smile The First Thing People See! Quality’ dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. lJLX JLjXXuJL -X XX X X XX X jNITEl.WHITE - Jordan Lee. Alexandra Longstreet. Elizabeth Long­ street, Leann Pitt. Michael Riley. Lucus Shuck. Jill Smith. Mallory Stone. Jasmine Vandentoom, Jus­ tine Vandommelen. Rebecca Warner. Honorable Mention Jason Adgatc. Carly Allington, Aaron Alvarez, Matthew Blocksma. Katnna Bosma, Daneen Briel, Ashley Carter. Ashley Clark. Joel D’Agostino, Misty Draper, Kevin Ehmry, Matthew Erb, Greta Gustafson, Alicia Harper. Becky Harvey, Kandace Heinz. Tasha Hoekstra, Bethany Holes, Tyler James. Paul Jones, Sean Lenartz. Jackilyn Mann. Michelle May, Paul McAdams, Eric Mena, Renae Otto. Aaron Porritt, Mark Price, Ben­ jamin Profitt, Tyler Pyke, Shanna Sanderson, Erin Scheerhom, Victoria Stan­ ton, Stephanie Stauffer, Adam Terpstra, Isaiah Thal­ er, Serena Treuter, Zebulan Truer, Stacy Vandcfifcr, Brett Vernon, Maurice Weaver, Brian Ycazcl. 12th Grade High Honors - Danielle Altermann, Stephanie Bell. Lisa Bclson, Andrea Berk­ imer, Amy Boom. Abigail Brewer, Daniel Brinks. Mic­ helle Cargill, Jason Ciluffo, Eric Cuneo, Stephen Czar­ nowski, Lindsey Dcboode, Amber Dcmaagd, Jason Doyle. Breanne Dutcher, Erika Enyart, Mark Flier­ man, Bethany Forbes, Jen­ nifer Giar, Chad Gromko. Ashley Gustinis, Aleshia Haselden, Rebecca Higgins, Jason Holzhauscn, Michael Hopkins, Danielle Hoskins, Samantha Jeffery, Garrett Jonker-Slayton, Carrie Labine, Adam Lucas, Mateus Macedo, Kevin McClure, Brandon McGillicuddy. Kyle McKeown. Jennifer Meyer, Amy Miller. Mat­ thew Newmyer. Amanda Parks. Anneliese Patterson. Curt Postema. Kyle Preslar. Warren Prostko. Ashley Reaser. Erin Robertson. John Schilthroat. Kristi Schultz. Katie Schultz. Megan Shaff, Jennifer Sherman, Jessica Strait. Mark Thomp­ son. Samantha Vandersloot, Teresa Venton. Jennifer Vcrkerke, Casey Warner. Rachel Wert, Sara Williams. Jacob Williams. Gary Winchester. Andrea Zoet Honor - Lon Aldrich. Jeffrey Forbes, Valeric Fos­ ter, Lana Goodin. Michael Hart. Jonathan Hodgson, Erin Holmes. Amber Mor­ gan. Darci Owen. Shannon Pierce. Katie Richter, Knsty Ridderikhoff, Juan Ruiz, Tamia Smith, Juhc Vantil, Dcann Weeks. Honorable Mention Jeremy Adams. Adam Blain. Jonathan Bosma. Charles Boswell, Chere Case, Tara Chambers, Russell Craven. Candice Cree, Sarah Decker, Nicholas Drogowski. Danielle Erway, Angela Fecnstra, Paul Fifeiski, Jeffrey Hull II. John Joseph, Kamulla Kellcr-Jousma. Aaron LaLone, Jay Lantinga, Johnny Mancuso, Shaina McPhetridge, Kristen Min­ or, Erin Palmer, Daniel Parker, Jessica Price, Becky Reed, William Romph, Jessica Rose, Amanda Sea­ man, Rachel Scars. Zia Shook, Courtney Smith, Daniel Stade, Kathrine Thompson, Tisha Turcott, Brandon Vanlloutcn, Amber VanOverbcek, Travis Wenger, Joshua Willett, Ro­ bert Wisniewski. TK ‘Poetry Jam’ set for April 26 It doesn't have to rhyme, but it can. Maybe it looks more like prose on the page but read out loud it soars and dips. What is it? Poetry read by the talented poets in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Discover new poets at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library "Poetry Jam," which will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26. All poets in grades K-12 are invited read original poems.Some adults may strut their stuff as well. The Poetry Jam also will include lime for people to share dramatic readings of work by their favorite poets. Each reading will be three to five minutes long depending on the number of performers. There will be prizes and refreshments. "I am really looking forward to hearing our local poets. 1 hope this becomes an annual way to celebrate Poetry Month and the creativity of the students in Thornapplc schools." Jones asked that poets interested in participating call the library to register in advance although walk in poets are welcome Information about this first Poetry Jam is available by calling the library at 795-5434. Poetry books for children and adults are on display at the library. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library is located across the front lobby of the Thornappie Kellogg High School. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads �The Sun and News, MMApnl 24. 200VPage_l4 mPHOTO Center, FOR ALL YOUR PHOTO PROCESSING NEEDS • TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! We want you to get the best color reproduction available front your families photographs 35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT 1-Hour Service additional NOW ONLY... TK Students of the Month chosen The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for March at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Emily Cook, Julie Vantil, Angela Blood. Mary-Elaine Foster, Stephanie Simon, (second row) Amanda Bums. Jennifer Giar, Erin Holmes, Rachel VanderMeer. (third row) Jeff Bierens, Kevin Ehmry, Jason Doyle and Lars Gustafson. Unavailable for picture was Ben Sevald and Jessica Decker. FROM OUR READERS panoramic 4x7 APS Processing 4x6 Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Send us your photos from floppy disk, CD or via email to: Just threaten law suit to get your way lk*ar editor: The great Mickey Knight once said, “When hunting season opens, it’s time to bag your deal.” When township master plans arc ignored, and ordi­ nances arc circumvented, then the deal is already in the bag. 1 believe that Caledonia Township has an incredible “good ‘ole boy” history, and reputation for a system of justice for the privileged few. A local sand pit owner had been denied his request for a new sand pit by the Planning Commission. He’s threat­ ened to sue Caledonia Township if the board refus­ es to approve the rezoning of his land so he can haul clay to the M-6 project The rezoning request does not meet the criteria for the mas­ ter plan, or the existing ordi­ nances. For some reason the Township Board is having a difficult time coming up with reasons why this request should be denied, even though concerned citi­ zens and the Planning Commission have given them plenty of reasons. Trustee Bill Bravada has stated that he, “feared risk­ ing litigation,” and “other things could be done with the money... library... Tire station... rails to trails... parks...” (Sun and News, April 3,2001) If the board decides to approve this new pit, proba­ bly the spin from Bravada and any others approving, will be “taxpayers will be saved from unnecessary expenditure.” It seems that the threat of a lawsuit by one of the “good ole’ boys” will be greater than the threat of endangering lives with an additional 600 trucks per day sharing the local roadways. The Board members of Caledonia Township may decide to deliver the votes needed to improse new, unnecessary hardships on some of our fellow citizens of Caledonia in the name of saving township money. One can only hope that integrity and common sense will pre­ vail over friendships and misplaced loyalty. If the board fears lawsuits for doing the business of the people, then Caledonia will be a target for anyone wish­ ing to compromise any or all of the township ordinances. 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Some board members said they had contacts with Jousma. but had disclosed the content of contacts in public meetings. Trustee Larry Stauffer insures Jousma's business and Trustee Bill Bravata has been a friend and business contact of Jousma, which Stekctee said she believed was a conflict of interest. She said a Conflict of interest occurred when a party with whom an official has close ties, such as relative, friend or business associate where financial gain or benefit was possible for the official or for the other party. She said it was better to avoid the perception "even though you may conclude a conflict docs not exist. Stekctee said the Open Meetings Act prevented any decision at a closed session, and the board was "only allowed to deliberate on a very clear and precise issue, which involved consultation with an attorney on trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the body." Steketee questioned Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison’s signing a certificate of compliance Dec. 22 without explanation of past vi­ olations having been recti­ fied, in spite of compliance issues in June 2000. Harrison (who took office last November) said RandyWilcox and Rotier had done on-site inspections and had advised him the PMR was in compliance. Harrison said the violations had been on property other than the one now applied for. Larry Blauwkamp. a mail carrier on 68th Street, who encounters trucks on the road, supported PMR approval. He said he sees the highway as a necessity, requiring dirt, clay, sand and topsoil, and Jousma’s pit would be the shorter route and the most economical. He said if they have to haul farther, more people would have to deal with it. He also said someone had put fliers in mailboxes without postage, which is illegal, and the postal in­ spector would not let them get away with it. Jousma also later alluded to vandalism to his property. Each of the board mem­ bers’ comments supported their voles. Bujak moved to deny the request and listed 12 reasons, citing : 1. Damage to 68th Street. 2. Excessive noise and dirt deposits. 3. Egan Avenue unsafe with truck traffic. Safety is endangered for 400 school children riding in 10 school buses twice daily on Egan. 4. The Kent County Road Comnmission identified comer of Egan and 68th as a safetv issue. 5. From 268 to 325 trucks now enter Egan and 68th intersection every hour. 6. Inadequate environ­ mental assessment. 7. No assurance of adverse effects on area, as required. 8. Decline in property values. 9. Already. 418 acres in township PMR zoning. No PMR in township has evolved to an end use. 10. Six PMR locations provide enough material to genera] area. 11. Strip mining request departs from 15-acre oper­ ation protocols. 12. Past performance and previous non-compliance by the applicant, with many points listed. Where legal action is possible, trustees and planning commissioners have often been advised to document their decisions and in writing. Snyder said she expected truck miles through the township on 68th to in­ crease as a result of denial, but voted according to what GAS PRICES SKYROCKET! Do not Commute Attend college classes locally at KCC s Fehsenfeld Center . I Center in Barry County KELLOGG COMWJMH Specializing in: General Education/MACRAO requirements ✓ 2 year to 4 year college transfer Business. Computers. Human Services, and Liberal Arts ✓ Summer Enrichment for Youth k' Learning in Retirement Opportunities (ILR) Lifelong Learning and Customized Training stop V Now registering for (he summer and fall 2001 terras. New students should call 94H-9500 to attend one of the following orientation sessions, which include the Asset test. r r Wednesday. April 25 ¥ 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 ¥ 5:30 p.m. Thursday,’May 31 ¥ 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. June 12 ¥ 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 ¥ 5:30 p.m. ‘If people can sue us to get what they want, then are we making the right decisions in the first place? If it was a good decision, they couldn’t sue over it.’ - Trustee Larry Stauffer This diagram was created by Kenneth Stanek in September to show the proposed diagonal PMR truck route from Egan to 68th Street, which may now be opened for 90 days. the majority of citizens seemed to want. Bravata said he investi­ gated important decisions before voting. He said it was a responsibility to ask questions based on facts, and in order to minimize impact on citizens, he would vote to approve the request, and to try to find ways to cut the miles down. He said he had a responsibility to research and ask questions and vote his conscience. He said trucks running now were legal and would continue until M-6 is built farther west and then they would quit. He said if the PMR was approved, in ap­ proximately 30 to 40 days, the trucks would quit going through Alaska, east to Whitneyville and north to 48th Street, over nine miles past homes of 100 citizens. He said approving the permit would minimize impact. He said later when trucks are hauling to west M-6, they would go through Alaska to Vermeulen's pit or farther to get clay because they could not go to Jousma's site. Bravata said PMRs are outside the zoning ordinance and can't be zoned. He said Jousma had to prove two things: that he has a valuable commodity and will not create serious consequences. Bravata said Assessor Ed VanderVries had said there was no falling property values in that area. Answering allegations of conflict of interest by Deb Steketee, he said, "Don’t say it's a conflict of interest because I've lived here long term." He said he was not a partner in Thornapple Developers, and would get no reward from his rela­ tionship with Jousma. He said he does not do major business with Jousma. He said he could be objective about the issue. Bravata said he did not feel denial was best for the township citizens. Stauffer said, "If we don't let Gordon have this, we're still going to have the trucks." He said he experienced trucks on 108th and Patter­ son and didn't like it, but it was a public road and he has to live with it. "We represent the whole township, not just the peo­ ple at the meeting." Stauffer said "If people can sue us to get what they want, then are we making the right decisions in the first place? If it was a good decision, they couldn't sue over it." In response to charges of conflict of interest, he said he had known Jousma for years, and does sell him insurance. He said if Jousma made a million from this he would not make a penny more. He said he had insured others, such as Seif and Sons. He would insure people coming into the township through development. "Is that a conflict of in­ terest?" If a church moved in it might take some of the members from his church he said. "Where does the whole thing end?" As a fourth generation Stauffer, it was hard not to know people, he said. "I feel I can be objective." Stauffer voted against denial because the trucks would be there anyway, and come from someplace else, he said. Harrison asked people to stop mentioning length of residency in the township to validate opinions. Several residents had asked officials to enforce the compliance issues as well as the speed limit. Harrison said increased police presence had been requested. The township supports its share of the sheriff's department. He said they agreed to monitor truck traffic. He said he would ask Rotier to increase his oversight on PMR opera­ tions. Harrison named several points people had made which would not hold up as reasons for denial, including we have done our fair share. He has not been a good operator, because this is a new PMR application, we had the airport and now this, PMRs are ugly, and it's not in the zoning. He said minerals were a valuable resource and their use is a property right. He asked, "Will there be a se­ rious consequence of re­ moving this resource?" He concluded there would. He said the serious consequence was the public health and safety and quality of life of citizens. "But these are tough de­ cisions and hard issues," Harrison said. He said the board members had to vote Continued next page Barry County Fair is looking for applicants 18 and older to work during the week of the fair. Pick up applications at the Fair office any weekday between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or call 616-945-2224 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Aprll 24. 2001/Page 15 From previous page their conscience. Harrison thanked residents for acting in a civil way. Quring discussion. Trustee Richard Robertson said the township should not assume it would lose a lawsuit. "If we are worried about losing a lawsuit rela­ tive to this PMR denial. I think we should be real concerned about losing a wrongful death suit." Robertson said environ­ mental impact was in­ volved, and not addressed. There has been no demon­ stration this mining would not have a serious impact. He said Marv Ebbcns was a first hand witness to that. Robertson said he had vis­ ited that property. He said there was confu­ sion over what is valuable and what is convenient. "I do not agree the shortest route to the project is the safest route. There is a point when these roads are saturated with trucks" He said they were saturated. He counted 54 in ten minutes. "This goes beyond not safe, beyond not reasonable, beyond not fair. This is cruel." he said. "We should be having an ordinance to reduce the trucks that are already there." Robertson agreed a longer route could be more expensive, but said that was not the township s problem. A safer route was the issue, he said. He said trying to con­ TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON APRIL 12. 2001. THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III. 15 3 1 ‘USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES" OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON­ FLICT HEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 04-01-01 ADOPTED: 04-12-01 EFFECTIVE: 04-30-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III, 15.3.1 "USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES" OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PORTIONS TO WIT UNPLATTED LAND. LAND IN SECTION 7 OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH. AND TO ESTAB­ LISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 REZONING OF SECTION 7 THE TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP AND ARTICLE III. 15.3.1 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN SEC­ TION 7. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS STARTING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO 08-16-007-005-10 AS A POINT OF BEGINNING; THEN WESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO 08-16-007-005-00; THEN NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF PARCEL 08-16-007-005-00 FOR 235 FEET; THEN EASTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL NO 06-16-007-005-10. THEN SOUTHERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING FROM THE "RESORT AND RECREATION" ZONING DIS­ TRICT TO THE ‘RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY" ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIRCATION SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE: ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOL­ LOWING PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 29? OF 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JANICE LIPPERT, CLERK 284 N. BRIGGS RD. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 300 centrate the impact of the trucks on a smaller and smaller group of people was not a good thing. "We are picking out 50 sacrificial lambs. We need to be here to defend the people who are affected.' Treasurer Jill Cardwell said she had observed Bravata spending hours in the office on the phone gathering information, and believed he was making his decision based on the facts. "We received dozens of letters, and phone calls," at home, as well as at work, she said. She said many were well written, but was appalled at some that were very personal. She said some people writing had no idea of how the official had investigated, or what their vote might be. "assuming one or all of us would vote based on friendship." She asked residents to respect her home life and call her during office hours. An agenda item (10 L) that was added the night of the meeting, to use Egan as a haul route, caused the board to struggle to remedy truck traffic problems for residents. This route would access the existing Jousma PMR and be used by trucks en­ route to other mining oper­ ations like Cherry Valley, to avoid Alaska. Supervisor Bryan Harrison said a letter would be sent to the Kent County Road Commission, to support the Egan route which the Road Commission must approve by permit. Egan is at present the shortest truck route to the M-6 project. Planner Dave Zylstra said this would cut down on truck route miles, but have a dramatic impact on folks living on Egan. Clerk Pat Snyder said this would shorten the route to 48th Street for 30 more days, but for the continued M-6 project, this would put more trucks on 60th Street and Egan, which was not in good shape. Robertson said two-way truck traffic on Egan was not a good idea, citing several safety factors, and concentrated truck traffic, "bumper to tailgate." Trustee Bill Bravata said it would relieve traffic on Egan for citizens, though this solution would come too late. Harrison suggested car­ riers should rebuild the road to safe standards. Randy Workman, of K & R (trucking) agreed it would not be economical for them to rebuild Egan at this late dale, and his company is not the only trucking company to use the road. Bravata said following the rulebook had seemed to get in the way of actually doing something. He said one way to free up Egan and 68th Street, was by letting the trucks go into the PMR area through the Egan entrance. Jousma said be had been trying to open that driveway for a long time, but the township had opposed it. "I'm a scapegoat because of the trucks, when I have tned to alleviate the hardship by getting the traffic into as small an area as we could. I held it open until they sued me." Snyder agreed the left turn on 68th Street off Egan was the result. At that point, the possi­ bility of using Egan as a haul route was abandoned. Harrison said the correct application to use the driveway had been made by the applicant, tied into the PMR request, which was denied. He asked if the driveway portion of the PMR request could be ap­ proved. Zylstra said Jousma was offered an opportunity to amend his existing PMR to authorize the driveway's use. Darrell Rotier. enforcement administrator, explained initially the township injunction against Jousma had been issued because of use of the road in an unauthorized area. The roads used to trans­ port mineral materials must be zoned as a part of the PMR. and if roads are added, the PMR must be amended to allow use of the road. It could be used, but had to be re-zoned, through the plan­ ning commission. Rotier explained. The ordinance re­ quires only one entrance or exit from a public road to a PMR may be allowed, un­ less the planning commis­ sion decides a good reason to allow it. A technicality compli­ cating the matter was that the request would allow the road to go on private property, not part of the PMR and onto a public road. All other similar driveway situations include land which is part of those PMRs. The zoning ordinance might have to be revised to allow this situation, Bujak said. The required meetings with a public hearing, to amend Jousma's PMR to board was subject to the include a road would take a laws it was here to uphold. minimum of 20 days, The short term practical Zylstra said, and the process solution was pursued over could take two months. the statutory one. Since the road request was Harrison moved to part of the previous public remove the township's hearing. Harrison asked if own injunction against part of the procedure could Jousma's operation as a be shortened. Zylstra said first step to use the the road request was part of driveway for ingress the new PMR and not the for 90 days, subject to existing one. Rotier said the advice by the town­ injunction could be ship's legal counsel. removed, but this did not The motion passed, give permission to use the opposed by Robertson road, unless properly zoned, and Bujak. without the township violating its own zoning. 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(Must have available transportation) \/ D |a FOR APPLICATION: (616)896-1017 ORDINANCE NO. 01-4Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia WHEREAS, on October 16. 1996, the Township Board adopted Caledonia Charier Township Ordinance No. 96-10Z, establishing the Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS. Valley Point Industrial Park LLC has submitted a petition to the Township request ing that Ordinance No 96-1OZ be amended, so as to add additional lands to Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on the requested amendment after the publication and mailing of notice, and has considered the application, the comments made at the public heanng and other materials bearing upon the requested amendment, THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof the Zoning Map so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unrt Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this ordinance The South 181.5 feet of the East 363 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17. Town 5 North Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan Section 2 This ordinance is an amendment tn Caledonia Charter Township Ordinance No 9610Z. tor the purpose of rezomng the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District and thereby including said lands within the Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development Section 3 The above-desenbed lands shall be developed for the following uses only warehous­ ing. offices and_____________________ . The dwelling currently located on the lands may be demolished and removed Section 4 The devetopment and use of the above-desenbed lands shall be subject to site plan review and approval by the Township Planning Commission. consistent with the terms of this ordi­ nance and the terms of Ordnance No 96-10Z. geebon 5 This ordnance amends Ordnance No 96-10Z only n the respects specificity stated above Al other terms and provisions of Ordinance No 96-10Z remain n full force and effect Section 6 The Township Board determines that the final devetopment plan as herein amended, complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and pur­ poses rf al provisions of this amending ordinance are compiled with The Township Board further finds that the proposed devetopment of the lands described herein, upon full compliance with the terms of tfxs ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance would be compatible with adjacent uses of lands the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affect­ ed by the Devetopment Section 7 This ordnance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the pubbeabon of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation * 301 �reiye lu/irie Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/April 24, 2001 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 03 pm. Present. Robertson Stauffer. Bujak. Bravata Cardwell Har­ rison and Snyder Also Present: Planner/Manager Zylstra, Deputy Clerk Palmer. Zoning Administrator Rotier, UA Pierson, Engineer Wilcox and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION The Pledge was lead by Supervisor Harnson and Reverend Scott Greenway of Caledonia Christian Reformed Church gave Invocation CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Delete 10 G, appointment to Planning Commission add 10G Infinity Lawsuit 10H Road Fuqping Task Force 101 Library Funding Task Force 10J Historical Commission Funds 10K Fire Chief Appointment 10L Egan Avenue Haul Route 10M Personnel Review Audit 10N Utility Action 11B Report on Alaska Hall Bujak PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) None APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Moved Harrison, sec­ ond Stauffer to approve the con­ sent agenda Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None CORRESPONDENCE: Letter regarding paving of Alaska Ave South of 100th St. ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ ING - 'THORNAPPLE DEVEL­ OPERS, LLC REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RR. RURAL RESIDENTIAL TO PMR, PLANNED MINERAL REMOVAL A letter and petitions signed by 200* residents were handed to the board. The letter will be attached to the minutes Bujak iead an addendum in sup­ port of the resolution. Moved Bujak. second Robertson to approve the resolution to deny PMR rezoning request by Call for Classifieds NMSMii 1-800-810-1085 24 hours a 4w* 1 days 1 week For Sun & News ttTION-Ms! Thornapple Developers LLC. Ayes Robertson Snyder Hamson Cardwell and Bujax Nays: Stauffer. Bravata MOTION CARRIED MOTION PROPOSED LEASE CONTRACT FOR PLACEMENT OF ANTENNAE ON WATER TOWER Steve Earl explained the process Moved Harnson second Stauffer to empower the Supervisor to work with the Township attorney to finalize the details of the lease consistent with what was pre­ sented to the Township Board and if necessary the applicant will proceed to the Village Planning Commission for approval Ayes AIL MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - INSTALLA­ TION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN THE TOWNSHIP: Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to adopt resolution to grant telecommunications services permit to Great Lakes Comnet. Inc. Roll cail vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - TO AP­ PROVE AMENDMENT NO 26 IN THE ARTICLES OF INCOR­ PORATION OF GRAND VAL­ LEY METROPOLITAN COUN­ CIL: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to adopt resolution to approve amendment No. 26 in the Articles of Incorporation of Grand Valley metropolitan coun­ cil Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - EQUALIZER WIN­ DOWS UPGRADE PROPOSAL Moved Stauffer. second Harnson to move ahead with the purchase at the upgrade Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - REQUEST FROM VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA TO FLY TREE CITY USA FLAG Moved Stauffer, second Harnson to allow a Tree City Flag to be flown on the new flag pole Discussion on flying the flag 365 days, may want to fly other flags. Motion withdrawn Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to table until discussion with the Village on how long to fly and flying of other flags Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REQUEST TO CHANGE PAY FREQUENCY OF THE SUPERVISOR, THE CLERK, AND THE TREASUR­ ER TO A BIWEEKLY SCHED­ ULE: Moved Stauffer, second Snyder to move to Bi-Weekly pay schedule fee for the Supervisor, Clerk. and Treasurer. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. INFINITY LAWSUIT: Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to ask the Township Board to endorse the Supervisors initial instruction to the attorney with­ holding our rights however upon future consultation with legal council for further actions, those action still available to us will be a corporate board decision Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. ROAD TASK FORCE: Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to form a road task force Ayes. All MOTION CARRIED. LIBRARY TASK FORCE Moved Stauffer second Snyder to form a library task force Ayes: AJI MOTION CARRIED. HISTORICAL COMMISSION FUNDING: Moved Hamson to allow Historical Commission to maintain account of up to $500.00 at the State Bank of Caledonia Above $500 00 wiH need to be brought to Jill based on legal board s opinion Motion withdrawn Moved Harnson. second Bravata to request the Historical Commission to surren­ der funds and empower Treasurer Cardwell to make dis­ bursement of fund to Historical Canmsscn to be used for their purposes Ayes: AIL MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF Moved Hamson, second Stauffer to appoint Chns Murphy as the Caledonia Township Fire Chief Clerk Snyder thanked Butch Welton for his years of service Ayes AIL MOTION CARRIED. EGAN AVENUE HAUL ROUTE. Moved Bujak. second Robertson to table the issue until more information is available. Motion withdrawn Moved Bujak, second Snyder to deny request to make Egan a 2 way haul route Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Hamson. second Bravata to request legal council to amend injunction to allow the use of the drive off Egan for ingress for a penod of 90 days to existing PMR contingent to legal council s advice Ayes: Harrison, Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata. and Stauffer Nays Robertson and Bujak MOTION CARRIED. PERSONNEL REVIEW AUDIT Moved Snyder, second Cardwell to increase the budget for the 3rd well by $15,000 to install additional piping. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Stauffer to direct Jim White to prepare a resolu­ tion of commitment to the Kent County Road Commission. Ayes: AIL MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Trustee Richard Robertson and Trustee Wally Bujak postponed their updates regarding the Airport and Alaska Hall until the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Fred Fleischmann discussed PTAS and the approval of funds for the upgrade to Equalizer and requested that Fire Chief Chris Murphy to lower the fire protec­ tion rating. Linda Bujak com­ mented that she thinks the citi­ zens that live on Egan should be able to voice their opinion regarding the ingress of the gravel trucks on Egan. Gordon Jousma discussed the PMR decision and the comments and fliers that have been handed out Art Homnch commented on the gravel trucks. Tom Apol com­ mented on the Caledonia RentAll sign and the Library funding Moved Harnson second by Bravata to adjourn at 11:17 p.m. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call (616) 795-9596 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome 415 2nd Street, Middleville Thornapple Parks Commission works on present and future by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission discussed current activi­ ties, as well as future plans, at their regular monthly meeting April 19. Jim Atkinson presented the Barry County Commis­ sion's effort to create a county-wide recreation plan. He asked that the TAPRC help local entities fill out the forms and dis­ cussed the positive impact of this effort. Chairman David New­ man explained that the TAPRC is a joint effort of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Thornap­ ple Township and the Vil­ lage of Middleville. The TAPRC was formed after a more than 18-month effort, including public hearings and establishment of a five-year plan. Geoff Moffat will give the county parks and recre­ ation commission a copy of the TAPRC recreation plan, which includes a survey of facilities and the other information needed. The commission also worked with Barry County YMCA Director Dave Storm on plans to maintain the Crane Road ballfield complex. Storm praised the volunteer efforts, which will keep mainte­ nance costs down. The commission approved pay­ ing up to $2300 to reim­ burse the Y for costs. Also being discussed was the formation of recreational leagues for adults. Commission mem­ bers will look into working with the Y and with local groups. "It will be hard for groups who have always played softball on Monday nights, to remember they need to schedule a field now." commission member Tom Lehman said. Everyone wants to be sure that groups with simi­ lar interests work together. There will be some transi­ tion as new plans go into effect. Signs will be posted at the ballfields reminding teams that the fields need to be scheduled. Planning continues on the Heritage Day 5K run on Saturday. Sept. 8. The run will take place on the soon to be surfaced Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Any event planned by the Thornapple Trail Asso­ ciation on the trail will not conflict with the 5K run. They hope to plan a wheeled event for the trail. The TAPRC received a permit for the minor pro­ ject along the riverfront. The commission approved doing the minor work as allowed by the permit for the riverfront park as the first phase. The commission will now apply to the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality for a major permit and do additional work, including sidewalk and lighting installation as part of phase two. The Downtown Devel­ opment Authority recently met and wants to work on joint planning on projects within the DDA area. Newman suggested that a "get acquainted" session between members of the DDA. LDFA. township, village and school boards would be helpful to share ideas and suggestions. The next regular meet­ ing of the TAPRC will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. May 17, in the township hall. The committee will con-, tinue to work on plans for the golf scramble each Thursday night at 7 until May 12. Thornapple Planning Commission sets date of futuring meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission set Wednes­ day, May 16, at 7 p.m. as the date and time for the township futuring meeting. Zoning administrator Geoff Moffat shared the comments township resi­ dents gave at the end of the planning survey dis­ tributed in February. The completed results from the other 28 questions should be recorded by the end of April and Moffat will distribute the tallied results as soon as they are available. The comments seem to demonstrate that rural at­ mosphere is very important to the 13 percent who re­ turned surveys. Shelbyville man crashes vehicle to end chase A police chase of a man suspected of drunk driving reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour before the suspect crashed his vehicle in Barry County early Thursday. Troopers from the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police said an Alle­ gan County Sheriffs Deputy attempted to stop the 35-year-old Shelbyville man in Dorr, but the newer model Ford Explorer ac­ celerated, disregarding all stop signs in its path. The chase was picked up by troopers Christian Clute and Shane Criger on Chief Noonday Road at Patterson Road where it continued until the road curves east of Briggs Road, where the suspect crashed, police said. The driver sustained mi­ nor injuries, police said, and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Arrest warrants are being sought against the man for drunk driving, fleeing and eluding, possession of mar­ ijuana and driving while license suspended. Moffat said he hopes that 40 township residents will participate in the first workshop. He expects commission members to act as small group facilita­ tors during the workshop. An M-37 corridor com­ mittee is being formed at the county level. Moffat hopes that a member of the Planning Commission will serve on that commit­ tee. Work is continuing on the master plan update and Moffat hopes that it will be ready for adoption in the toll of 2(X)2. Any resident interested in learning more about the futuring workshop can call Moffat at 795-7202. Tax Prep, Bookkeeping & Small Business Accounting Peachtree” & QuickBook* installation, training and support Bookkeeping services, 2-hour free consultation if you mention this ad C&K Business Services 612 E. Main, Caledonia Tel : 616-891-5789 Serving SE Kent County 30 Yean Combined Butineu Experience AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltoe’s Inc. 15 Yean Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of &8ih and Hroadmoor) Alignment • T ires • Brake Service Steering Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • lune-ups �Looking For a -ad PRINTER? 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Mt/April 24. 2001 Committee still grapples with TK athletic handbook by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tim Penfield of the Thornapplc Kellogg Ath­ letic Handbook Review Committee discussed the status of the handbook ef­ fort with the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion April 16. The review committee spent most of its first meeting discussing the current "no cut" standards that arc now part of the Board Policy. Members of the commit­ tee besides Penfield are Tom Lehman. Dan Erb. Mike Spahr. Nancy Goodin. Marty Wenger. Denny Buursma, Mike Sanford, Tammy Ben­ jamin, Deb McKeown and Rich Palmer. The consensus of the committee was that when­ ever fiscally realistic, in­ cluding availability of fa­ cilities. that all middle discuss how coaches se­ lect team members and balance those with the best skills with those who may have lesser skills, but a better work effort. Goodin, who also is a member of the school board, has been research­ ing board policies and ath­ letic policies of other dis­ tricts. She mentioned the need to be fair to kids. The board and Penfield discussed the question, "Should parents and stu­ dents know in advance how many places are open on the team before trying out?" Goodin said, "the goal is to be fair to our students." Whether coaches should give students an evalua­ tion form which shows why they were cut was also discussed. An ad hoc committee of Goodin, Wenger and either Haney or fellow board necessary, but uncomfort­ able task.’ He also stated. ‘It is the belief of this committee that these philosophical beliefs would be best served by providing our athletic director and coaches with the support and autonomy to adminis­ trate these beliefs." Penfield concluded by asking the board to review the no cut policy and adapt it to mirror the philosophical beliefs out­ lined by the committee. The committee will be­ gin working on the hand­ book at its next meeting. Board member Don Haney questioned Penfield about the reason for being on a team being "winning." Haney said, "I thought the reason to be on a team was participation, working together and if winning came, great." Penfield and Haney did school athletes should be ensured an opportunity to participate. "The essence of middle school athletics rests with providing as many athletes as possible an opportunity to participate." Penfield told the board. The only athletic offer­ ing open to sixth-graders is cross country in the fall. Wrestling and track are open to seventh- and eighth-graders. Cheerlead­ ing. basketball and volley­ ball have limited teams due to facilities and coach availability. Penfield then told the board that at the high school level, as an athlete progresses through the pro­ gram the emphasis shifts from participation to com­ petition. “Winning at the varsity level becomes a major fo­ cus. 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Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (537), Elise. Nyland in the 400 (1:05). Jessica Stortz in the 800 (232). Victoria Stanton in the high jump (4-4). Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:18) and the 1600 relay team of Melissa Quisenberry. Elise Nyland. Jessica Stortz and Jen Verkerke (429> Scots shut out Sparta Caledonia out-shot Sparta 24-0 and scored twice in the first half to beat Sparta last Thursday in varsitv soccer 24. Beth Daniel scored on a penalty kick that was awarded for a Sparta handball, putting the Scots ahead 1-0. Later, Kelley Jackson scored a unassisted goal to close out the scoring. Hannah Cooley recorded her fourth shutout of the season for the Caledonia squad. The win improved Caledonia's season mark to 4-2. Unity won over Caledonia April 17 3-0. Cooley came up with some big saves, helping to keep the Scots in the game. Freshman... Caledonia netted its third shutout in four games with a 5-0 win over Catholic Central. Scoring goals were Rachel Buchner (two). 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Danger Zone invades Lakewood High May 5 STREAMS plotted by hand, the location ol 45.000 was lost several years after it hrst Lady Trojans defeat Rogers Dave Crisman, Caledonia's No. 1 singles player, won two matches against league foes and finished second in his flight at * the Grandville Invitational, highlights in the Scots' tennis week. Crisman took home runner-up honors at Grandville April 14 as did Caledonia's No. 2 doubles team of Josh VanVelsen and Mike Napper. The Scots were fourth at the eight-team tournament, Northview took top honors. Caledonia's netters beat Kenowa Hills April 12. Winners were Crisman at No. 1 singles (6-2, 3-6, 6- Why every fisherman and boater needs this map the "Lost Stream Map ’ with more emotion sur­ rounding it than parents, students and athletic par­ ticipation." she said. Crisman has winning week oi Michigan The recently published STREAM member Dan Parker will review the policy and re­ port back to the board. "I don’t know any issue ■ • Make plans to head to the Danger Zone. On Saturday, May 5 some thrilling professional wrestling will be coming to Lakewood High School for a special event named appropriately the Danger Zone. The event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8, $12 or $15 for ringside seats. Tickets will be available at the door, although a sell-out is expected Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said he hopes the show will "pack the house." Proceeds from the event will support Lakewood High School's wrestling and baseball teams. Headlining the Danger Zone will be Dan "the Beast’ Severn, a two-time World Wrestling champion and a two-time cage match world champ. Veitch will be wrestling as well against Tubby Tunaka, a 6-5 410-pound grapplcr from Japan. There will also be tag team events, according to Veitch. The entire event should last about two hours. Other wrestlers on hand will be Red Neck Punk, Gabriel Marx, Jimmy 2Sweet, Simply Irresistable and Dangerous Devon Steel. Autographs, with pictures, will also be available, according to Veitch. Tickets are available at Lake-O-Mart Lake Odessa, Walkers Pharmacy in Lake Odessa, Mobile in Woodland, Village Auto in Sunfield and the Main Street Market in Clarksville. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Apnl 24. 2001/Page 1S Scot track teams continue to win Caledonia's track teams ran past Unity April 19, as the girls won 79-58 and the boys prevailed 125-12. Taking first places for Caledonia's girls (5-0 in duals) were Angie Maxey in the high jump (4-10) and the pole vault (9-10). Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:44.9), the 300 hurdles (50.8) and the 3200 (12:37.1), Becca Busfield in the 8(X) (2;38.8). the 3200 relay team of Becca Busfield (Megan Jacques, Kristina McClevc and Amy Busfield (10:48), the 800 relay team of Tiffany Radaz, Erin Mitteer. Rachel Miedema and Lindsay Walters (1:58.8) and the 400 relay team of Tara Stanek, Jena Geers, Tiffany Radaz and Lindsay Walters (56.1). Maxey's effort in the pole vault was a school record. Caledonia's boys took all 17 events for the second TK JV soccer team off to solid start Middleville's junior varsity soccer team has fared well in its first four games. The team's first match was al home against Wyoming Park. The Trojans out-shot their foes 23-4 and won 2-0. Stephanie Simon scored the two goals with Beth Steorts assisting on one of the tallies. The defense led by Sara Near, Ashley VanEck. Leanne Etter, Katie Wieringa, Amanda Biggs, Emily Porter, Jessika Reil and keepers Denise Weeks and Amber Steorts kept Park off the board. Middleville beat Grand Rapids Baptist 1-0 with Jessika Reil scoring the game winner with six minutes left. The Trojans' midfielders Brittany Pflug, Danrii Crawford, Michelle Crawford and Dani Wellington were major contributors in the victory. The Trojans tied area rival Caledonia 0-0 next with center striker Mari Richter, Julie Ball, Brit Pflug and keepers Amber Steorts and Denise Weeks all playing well in that contest. Last Monday. Middleville won over South Christian 1-0 with Janine Dykstra scoring the game winner with a curving shot that found the net. Dani Crawford. Sara Near and center fullback Melissa Potts all were stars for the Trojans. consecutive meet. Winning those ribbons were Josh Swartz in the shot put (463) and the discus (124-8), Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-6), Matt Born in the long jump (19-9), Seth Temple in the pole vault (13-6), Jay Haisma in the 100 (12.1). Brett Higlev in the 200 (24.2), Nate DeWitt in the 400 (53.4), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:03.3), Curt Rozell in 3200 (10:51.4), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (17.5). Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (44.6), the 3200 relay team of Matt Schupp. Jon Hekman. Nate DeWitt and Tim Ross (8:28.8), the 1600 relay team of Matt Pifer. Chad Maxlow. Jason Swanberg and Nate DeWitt (3:43.9), and the 800 and 400 relay teams of Brett Higley. Matt Wienczkowski. Ben Busman. Jason Swanberg and Pat O’Connor in 1:36.7 and 46.2 respectively. The week began with two additional wins for the Scots, as the boys won over Wyoming Park 129-8 and the girls proved victorious 80-56. A highlight for the girls was Maxey establishing a record in the pole vault (8-7) that she would break against Unity. The Scot boys won all 17 events with Tim Ross taking individual firsts in the 800 (2:08.2). the 1600 (4:30.7) and the 3200 (9:55.6). Caledonia's co-ed squad won at the Sparta Relays with a score of 108. First places were scored Rachel Syswerda anxious to meeting figure skating idol Rachael Syswerda admits that she is a very big fan of Tara Lapinski, a professional and popular figure skater who has won Olympic gold. World gold and competed with The Stars On ice during her career. And Sunday. April 29. Syswerda will not only get to meet her idol, but the Middleville athlete will also get to perform in the same show as l^pinski. lapinski will be in Grand Rapids at the Michigan National ice Center to take part in the Miracle Match Charity Tour. The event has a starting time of 5 p.m. All proceeds will go towards benefiting patients who arc battling leukemia and will help fund leukemia research, provide grants and help support blood drives. This is the first time that the event has included local skaters. There will be about 44 local athletes taking part including Syswerda who trains out of the Michigan National Ice Center. Syswerda. along with seven others, will be doing a program to the music of "When the Saints Go Marching In." One of the skills that the area skater will perform is a double flip. The Miracle Match Charity Tour comes to town right about the time when Syswerda is beginning a vigorous training schedule for the important skating events that will be held from spring through fall. She is just in her third year of competition, but Syswerda has advanced through seven levels during the past year and a half. For someone who basically picked up skating because her football Rachael Syswerda is shown here during one of her figure skating competitions. She will skate April 29 at the Miracle Match Charity Tour in Grand Rapids. (Photo provided) aspirations fell through, Syswerda has made the most of her activity. And the chance to perform on the same ice as Lapinski is a dream come true. "It's very exciting." explained Syswerda. The fact that roughly 1.000 fans art expected to be in attendance for the event doesn't phase the 13year-old one bit. Syswerda says what most impresses her about Lapinski's skating is her jumps. Jumps, speed and more grace are areas that Syswerda and her skating coach. Scott Chiamulea, have been CUSTOM HOMES Free initial dosujn consulting o Designer — Builder Richland Homes Custom Home Drvts»co 1-800-638-7036 Tet61oSnr-562D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 working on as of late at the Michigan National Ice Center. In her programs thus far, Syswerda has already executed double axles and double flips. Currently she competes as an Intermediate and should be in that level for the next couple of years. by Tara Stanek. Angie Maxey. Seth Temple and Tyler Gamelin in the pole vault (38-8). Tiffany Radaz. Melissa Elam. Josh Swartz and Mark Flockhart in the shot put (144-1). Angie Maxey. Stacey Babcock. Doug Jousma and Matt Born in the high jump (209). Melissa Elam. Brooke Drake. Josh Swartz and Mark Flockhart in the discus (392-9) and middle distance relay learn of Tim Ross. Nate DeWitt. Becca Busfield and Amv Busfield (6:43.7). Trojan tennis squad undefeated in league The prep tennis squad at Middleville is now 2-2 overall and 2-0 in the O-K Blue Conference after defeats to South Christian (5-3) and Lowell (6-2) and triumphs against Kelloggsville (8-0) and Godwin (5-3). At No. 1 singles Kevin Schmitz has posted wins against South (6-0, 6-0) and Kelloggsville (6-1. 6-1). Mike Hopkins at No. 2 singles won against Kelloggsville (6-1. 6-1). Andrew Kalee has collected wins at No. 3 singles over Kelloggsville (6-0, 6-0) and Godwin (6-3, 7-5). Kalee's points against Godwin proved to be the winning margin. Against Kelloggsville Tyler James won by default at No. 4 singles. The Trojans’ doubles teams have also earned their share of wins. At. No. 2, Scott McKeown and John Schilthroat won versus Lowell (1-6, 6-4, 7-6). John Bosma and Mike Hart, doubles partners for the past two years, won at No. 1 doubles against Kelloggsville (6-0, 6-0) and Godwin (6-2. 6-1). Kevin McClure and Tim Suwyn have wins against Kelloggsville (6-1. 6-1) and Godwin (6-0, 6-20 at No. 2 doubles and South Christian (4-6, 6-2. 6-2) at No. 3 doubles. And at No. 4 doubles Steve Czarnowski and Ben Sevald proved victorious against Lowell (6-3, 6-4), Kelloggsville (6-0, 6-0) and Godwin by default and Dustin Snow and Brad Bender prevailed over Kelloggsville (6-2, 6-1). "We re not quite settled, but I'm pleased where arc right now." Middleville coach Larry Seger said. "I feel like the kids are playing pretty good." Still, the coach has one big concern. "We need to start winning the three-setters." Seger said. Seger knows that the O-K Blue Conference race will be challenging. "Comstock Bark is loaded and Coopersville is loaded," Seger said. "There are a lot of good teams; we will be in there fighting it out." f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty In the Wayland. Middleville. Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING V Don Vetter - 795-7830 y Athletes of the week Weau&i Thornapple- Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia HighSchool Maxey first set the school mark in the pole vault with an 8-7 effort against Wyoming Park and then re-set the mark with a 9-0 leap against Unity Chris­ tian. Weaver is a main reason why the Lady Trojan golf team is 40 at the current time. She led the team with a 45 against Middleville at Yankee Springs and topped her squad with a 46 versus Rogers and Byron Hills. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON me. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 8664)050 Of 800-217-0712** �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/April 24, 2001 Vikings repeat as champs at Hastings Invitational For a fourth consecutive year, Lakewood High School's varsity baseball team captured a Hastings Invitational title, scoring a convincing 15-3 triumph over host Hastings during Saturday's championship contest. The game at one time was deadlocked 3-3, but the Vikings 11-run fourth inning gave the blue and white a comfortable advantage. The Vikings sent 15 hitters to the plate in the fourth inning and collected seven hits and a base on balls. A Nathan Boucher triple was a clutch hit during that big rally. Lakewood's 13-hit effort in the championship included a 3-for-4 outing by Eric O'Mara with one of those three hits going for two bases, a three RBI performance by Chris Clark and a 4-for-4 effort by Lew Constantine. Constantine's game included three RBI and three runs scored. "They're (the Vikings) are aggressive at the plate," I^kcw(Mxl coach Bob Veitch said. "The kids have made a great adjustment to varsity." Hastings collected five hits versus Lakewood, a double by Dustin Terrel, an RBI double by Jeremy Shilling, a hit that drove in two runs by Jake Vanderhoff and a single by Dave Wright and an RBI double by Dave Wilson. "Wc forced them to only swing at a few things," Veitch said. Clark not only shined at the plate, but also sparkled on the mound to notch the victory. Clark had two strikeouts against Hastings. Luke Storm was the losing pitcher for Hastings. A bang, bang play at second results in a Viking base runner barely making it back. "I was happy with the two games (in the tournament)," Veitch said. "Both games we were behind, but were able to come back. I hate scoring first; it seems that we're a better team when we comefrom-behind." Lakewood 6, Middleville 3 The game was tied in the fifth inning, but the Vikings went ahead with some very timely hitting. A walk to Matt Aldrich, a single by Ben Lyke, a walk to Dustin Courtney (which leaded the bases) and a triple by Jeremy Dow that scored the three runs in the bottom of the inning put Lakewood up by the three-run margin. Courtney (2-0) was the winning pitcher for a (giURPHY Illlllllliaillll Any Make • Any Model New or Used 7175 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-698-2150 Fax 616-698-2160 Lakewood team that led at one point in the game 3-0. The early advantage came on a three-run dinger by Chris Clark. The Vikings are currently ranked No. 3 in Division II and coach Bob Veitch says team unity is one of the main reasons why they're doing so well. "Our team unity is really good," Veitch explained. Middleville received hits from Kyle Preslar and Jay Lantinga. Veitch said it was a game played between two teams on a serious roll. "Middleville is a strong team, but right now we're pretty strong," Veitch said. Middleville 15, Delton 4 In a game that went just five innings, the Trojans managed to rip the cover off the ball. Jay Lantinga had three hits (including a two-run double), Eric Cuneo had a double that produced two runs. Jake Williams scored two runs as did Kyle Preslar and Ben McDuffee drove in two runs for the victorious Trojans. "We're learning some things, but making some early mistakes." Middleville Eric Cuneo (12) sprints to first in his attempt to collect a base hit against Lakewood Another big hit for Hastings was one by Jeremy Shilling that scored three runs. Robert Boyle collected a clutch hit for the Panthers, a base rap that scored two runs. Vanderhoff also made a key play with a defensive throw in the game that kept the Panthers off the scoreboard. Vanderhoff (1 -1) was the winning pitcher, allowing four hits, striking out one and walking three. Scots and Trojans battle on diamond Trojan hurler Aaron Vanderwood prepares to fire one down the pipe at the Hastings Invitational. coach Tom Ellinger said. "Our defense is coming around and our hitting is good." Jake Sias earned the mound win with a five hit, one strikeout performance. Jeremy Adams suffered the loss for the Panthers, striking our one and walking one in two innings of work. Delton collected six hits, including two by Jud Stephens. Middleville tallied eight runs in the first inning, three in the third and three in the fifth inning. Hastings 14, Delton 4 The game was 6-4 Saxons in the fifth inning, but the blue and gold pounded out eight runs in that inning to break the game wide open. Big hits in Hastings' fifth inning included a single by Jake Vanderhoff and a base hit by Eric Carpenter that drove in two more runs. Vanderhoff had two hits against the Panthers that produced three RBI. Caledonia's varsity baseball team defeated Middleville April 12 in the second game of a doubleheader 13-3. Stuart Kohl pitched four innings, had seven strikeouts and allowed just two hits. Kohl also had a double with two RBI. Chris Hanna went 2-for-2 and supplied solid defense, Ryan Jones went 2-for-3 and Shaun Dill had a single that scored two runs, all for the Scots. In the first game, Middleville won 15-0. Caledonia's junior varsity won 14-0, while the Trojan and the Scots split in the freshman contests. Freshman... Caledonia won a 9-5 game against Cedar Springs April 12. Abe Mulvihill pitched three innings, allowed one hit and struck out nine. On April 17, the Scots' freshmen won two against Cedar, 9-0 and 3-2. In the first game, Abe Muivihill and Dennis Snyder pitched a four-hitter and combined for eight strikeouts. Ben Toth went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI and Steve Hollman had a double and two RBI. Jeff DcLange tossed a two hitter in the second game and managed six strikeouts. F WOLVERINE PAVING, INC. Residential, Commercial, Industrial Excavation, Gravel, ; Grading & Asphalt Paving 616-795-7803 1-800-343-7803 �SALE ENDS Trojan golfers are still perfect The girls golf team for Middleville have played four duals this season and won all of them. On April 10, coach Mark Verlinde's team battled Wayland Union at Yankee Springs Golf Course and came away with a 219-255 win. Kristen Weaver led the Trojans with a 45. Wendy Mickelwait carded a 50, Erika Enyart managed a 56 and Rachel Kennicott carded a 68. The Trojans defeated Godwin 212-328 April 13 at Yankee Springs. Erin Holmes led the team with a 50. Wendy Mickelwait had a 52. Kristen Weaver a 52 and Erika Enyart had a 58. At Byron Hills April 17, Verlinde's team beat Rogers 187-218. Kristen Weaver topped all scorers with a 46. Erika Enyart had a 46, Erin Holmes a 47 and Wendy Mickelwait a 48. Middleville moved to 4-0 April 18 with a 206-222 victory over Comstock Park at the Scott Lake Country Club. Wendy Mickelwait had a team-best 47. Kristen Weaver a 51, Erin Holmes a 53 and Erika Enyart a 55. Scots golfers win at Cedar Chase Caledonia's girls golf team shot a 178 at the O-K Gold Conference Jamboree April 16 at Cedar Chase to defeat South Christian (184), Kcnowa Hills (198), Cedar Springs (214). Belding (220). Wayland (254), Wyoming Park (269) and Unity Christian (270). I.auri Leatherman, of Caledonia, was the medalist with a 39 and she was closely followed by Amy Jo Leatherman (41). Korin Rablcy (42) and Erin Samuels (56). The jamboree was played on Chase's par 36 front nine. According to Caledonia coach Diane Doot, it was cold, miserable and the golfers were numb when it was over. Caledonia 189. Belding 228... Korin Rabley led the Scots with a 42 and birdied the difficult par five, eighth hole to highlight her round. 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To reach the final. Lakewood beat Middleville 20-5 and Delton edged out the host Saxons 6-5. Even after capturing first place honors, coach Krauss felt that his team was capable of playing much better than they did Saturday. "We have a lot of work to do," coach Krauss said. "We gave up too many runs and our pitchers need to walk less and have more control." But the Viking hitters did not disappoint. In the 17-hit effort versus the Panthers, Jessica Posschn went 3-for-4. Lyndscy Erb had a triple. Liz Bosschcr went 4-for-6 with a double, triple and three RBI, Lyndia Petrie went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Ashley Frost had two hits and three RBI and Kcagan Julie Schumaker (13) and Ashley Carter (5) are congratulated after crossing home plate at the Hastings Invitational. Krauss had three hits and three RBI. "We hit the ball like crazy," coach Krauss said. "We have really worked on hitting. We went to Alabama in April and usually spend about an hour on hitting (per day) with seven different stations. That has really helped." Keagan Krauss started the game and won her fourth pitching decision of the young season without a loss. Natalie Wilson relieved her before Krauss came back in to finish things up. Megan Giilfillan had two of Delton’s four hits. Lake wood 20, Middleville 5 Lakewood managed 17 hits and limited Middleville to two in the lopsided triumph. The Vikings went ahead early by scoring six runs in the first inning. Ashley Frost went 4-for-5 with three RBI. Liz Bosschcr 2-for-3, Jessica Posschn 2-for-2 with an RBI and Keagan Krauss 2- FREEv.,™,,.. pFllffi Major League Soccer'“ Balli ZXW Purchase a professionally installed oil change using any Valvoline* Motor Oil and receive an official size Valvoline Major League Soccer Ball. 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Real Estate KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.43 beautiful rolling wooded acres, ideal getaway loca­ tion, short drive to state land, Manistee River and ORV trails. Includes drive­ way and cleared site, electric available, $26,900. $500 down, $330/month, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company, 1-800-9683118 or www.northemlandco.com NEW HOME FOR SALE: Pine Haven Estates, 1854 Pine Hill Drive, 4-1/2 miles SE of Middleville off M-37. 3 bed, 2 story with 2-1/2 baths, main floor laundry, fireplace, deck, cathedral ceilings, 1770 sq. ft. finished. Includes dishwasher, range and microwave, $169,900 Days (616)891-8982; eve­ nings (616)891-8457. Recreation BAYLINER: IQ' ski boat, 135hp, I/O mercury & trailer. Includes skis, jackets & ski n>pe, $7,700. (616)7957297 FORTUNE CHEF RESTA L /RzA/S/ r Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 For Sale YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing? Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and bro­ chures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (616)9459554 or stop in at 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. CHINESE RESTAURANT Citntd Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers. Caledonia. MI • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza I t Authentic Chinese Cooking ~ Lundi - Dinner - Appetizers e Take Out Available Combination platters available for your Halidas Get-togethers Book your holiday parties ahead to reserve seating Mondav Tlmrsdto 11 DO mb to 9® pa Hda* 11 (JO aato 10-00pa Mwdsx 300 to 900 pa Saata 1200 to 500 pa SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll!egg drop soup. ARE YOU TIRED of the ris­ ing cost of heating fuel? HEATMORE outside wood furnaces gives you a choice. Call your authorized dealer, Roger's Plumbing Heating & Cooling, (616)694-4673. • BEDROOM SET: 7 piece Cherry wood. Sleigh or 4 poster, chest, dresser, mirror & night stand. Brand new, still in boxes. Cost $5,400 sell for $2,650. (616)293-6160 can deliver. DINING SET: I4pc Cherry wood 92“ table (8 chairs). Lighted hutch & buffet, nev­ er used, still in the box. Cost $8,900 - sell for $2,975. Side­ board server, $550. Call (616)293-6160 can deliver. 2000 GMC Sierra SL 4x4 Crew Cab 2001 Pontiac Aztek GT Leather, CD changer MSRP $27,315 Sale Price 350 V-8. auto . air Sale Price s18,995 s21,995 J 95 Buick Riviera 2001 Chevy 4x4 HD Silverado 3/4 Ton Leather, sunroof, CD, cassette, loaded' 6.0 V-8, auto , air, only 9,000 mi $23,995 s8,995 96 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 Door 96 Isuzu NPR Cube Van Garage Sale HUGE MULTI-FAMILY BARN sale, April 28th, one day only, 8am-5pm, on 6765 Fighter Rd 1 mile south of Freeport, many wonderful items including lots of old books, word processor, skis and boots, 15" color TV, lawn mower, weed tnmmer, coffee table, roll top desk just to name a few. You won't want to miss this sale. Help Wanted MONTEREY GRILLE COMING soon to Caledo­ nia. Now taking all applica­ tions for all positions. Appli­ cations available at Caledo­ nia Subway Join the team. CD. power seat, dean' s8,995 8 Wxl5 Lx6-l/2‘ H 4 cyl. chesei, auto . A/C, 90,000 miles k On/l 1,495 CAVIN M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla , • Chevrolet Buick • Pontiac 795-3318 891-8151 �Page 24/The Sun and News, Mtddleville, Mi/Apnl 24. 2001 TAPRC golf outing planned for May 12 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission discussed ways to encour­ age more of the excellent golfers in the area to par­ ticipate in the TAPRC Open Saturday, May 12. The golf scramble style tournament at Yankee Springs Golf Course is per­ fect for all types of golfers. In the scramble arrange­ ment, all four golfers on a team drive from the tee. Then the team plays their next shot from the ball with the best lie. This con­ tinues for all 18 holes. This will be a fast-mov­ ing tournament with lots of prizes and even the lease of an Aztck from Driesbach Motors for a *Hole in One." Prizes include a satellite TV system, a golf package at the Grand Traverse re­ sort, local golf packages, a hotel stay and more. The cost is $240 per foursome, which includes a cart, lunch refreshments and tournament prizes. Registration forms are available at Thornapple Township Hall, Village Hall, the school adminis­ tration building and in businesses throughout the area. Player sign-in begins at Dan Erskine. Larry Barton. Steve Kosiara. Brian Bennett. Jamie Durea. Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Smith. Mike Merbau. retired Fire Chief Butch Welton, and new Chief Cris Murphy. There are 20 members on the fire department staff. Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton retires Barb Dykstra presents Thornapple Parks and Recreation Commission chair Dave Newman with a check for two teams at the golf outing. She reminded Newman that women like to golf. too. working to complete on its priority list.. Any individual or busi­ ness who would like in­ formation on sponsoring a hole or donating raffle prizes can get information on the tournament by call­ ing 795-7202. 7 am. Saturday, May 12, with tec times following at 8 a.m. This tournament is lim­ ited to 36 teams. Funds raised will go toward pro­ viding matching money for projects the commission is 61st Annual VERMONTVILLE 2001 Friday, April 6:30 P.M. - Official Opening Greetings, Invocation and Introductions Sunday, April 29m, 2001 Pancakes 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m American Legion/Nashville Lions Starting at 11:00 a.m Bar-B-Que Chicken Lions Club 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m Pancakes - Band 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m Arts & Crafts Maplewood School Talent Show - The official opening of the festival is the Talent Show to be held on the stage downtown with Don Rasey (726-1077) as chairman. Talent Show winners appear on the Sunday program. Boosters Friday Night Special Starts 4 p.m............................ Crown Amusements Pay One Price—$12.00 to ride all rides as many times as you like Teen Dance at the Opera House 9.00 -11:00 p.m. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. American Legion/Nashville Lions Serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall Saturday, April 28*, 2001 Welcome by Douglas Kelsey Master of Ceremonies - Program Subject to Change - Church Services 11:00 a m. Methodist Church (Rev Jeff Bowman) 108 N Mam, Vermontville Congregational Church (Rev Eric Lison) 110 S Main, Vermontville Vermontville Bible Church (Rev Dan Smith) 250 N Mam. Vermontville Grace Community Church (Rev Don Roscoe) On the sta^ or Ma.- St • m case of ran. a the School for the Weekend Pancakes 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. American LegtorVNashvibe Lions Pancakes 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Band Boosters 10 00 am to 7:00 p.m. Arts 4 Crafts Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hours of Rides $12.06 12:00 to 1:30 p.m 1:30 p.m. Blind Ambition band Introduce Queen 4 Court Arm Wrestling Maplewood School 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Maple Valley Jan Band Director: Dennis Vanderhoetl 10:15 a m. to 11:00 a m AT THE OPERA HOUSE SATURDAY Ionia - Maple Valley Community Band Director Andrew Mac Fartand 11:00 a m. Children’s Parade Theme ‘The Magic Power of Books Comes SUNDAY to the Maple Syrup Festival" 11:45a.m. Maple Valley High School Choir 12:00 am Glen Erin Bagpipe Band 12:30 p.m Freedom Band Grand Parade 2:00 p.m. Parade Theme: "The Mystery and Mage of Map* Syrup’ 3:15 p.m to 4 00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Dutch Dancers Katy Did Cloggers Putt Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull (517) 726-C3S4 , w. (517) 726-0859 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Fire De­ partment is undergoing administrative changes af­ ter the partial retirement of Fire Chief Butch Welton, after 37 years with the de­ partment and 21 as chief. Welton will continue to work as a volunteer with the fire department part time. Welton thanked every­ one. including the previous boards for the opportunity to serve the town­ ship."Everyone has been nothing but supportive." He said he had no reservations about the change. Welton's replacement will be Chris Murphy. Welton said "Chris is very capable, and he will hold this thing together, and we will continue to the best job we can do for you. Thank you." Murphy was chosen as fire chief from three inter­ nal job applications. Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison said all candidates were well qualified. He said the Fire Commission recom­ mended the appointment of Murphy, which was acted on by the Township Board April 18. Murphy said he was very honored to be given the opportunity to take the responsibility held by Wel­ ton. He said, "I look for­ ward to continuing the course of excellence the department has achieved. We have a lot of great people involved, and 1 am very pleased." He thanked those involved in his ap­ pointment. Harrison said Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Smith, who has served in the de­ partment for 26 years, was one of the other well quali­ fied applicants. The other candidate was Brian Bennett, another long serving fire fighter. "If you have ever seen Brian in action on a scene, he is equally impressive, a true leader of men, who also had a lot of support inter­ nally from the guys. Harrison said all these candidates brought differ­ ent leadership skills, ad­ ministrative, personality, decision making, fire fight­ ing ability, and fortunately would continue to offer these talents to depart­ ment. Harrison said "We have a great bunch of guys, a great team. Wc received community support with the new millage. We are getting the equipment sup­ port for our team, and I am very excited about the fu- ture of the Caledonia Township Fire Depart­ ment." He said Murphy has laid out his vision for the de­ partment for moving ahead, which Harrison said he was happy about. Clerk Pat Snyder thanked Welton for his service. She said she had worked with him for 11 years, and looked forward to the same working rela­ tionship with Murphy. Spirit Week brings fun and talent to TK High by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School en­ joyed Spring Spirit Week April 16-20. The week included dress-up days, a talent show, a fun and games as­ sembly and even a lawn tractor parade. Dress up days included Hawaiian Day, sign a Tshirt day, and '80s day and a Cowboy Country Day and ended with a spirited orange and black day. Thursday’s Country/Cowboy Day was eye­ opening for some drivers along West Main Street and Bender Road. First, some farm tractors were moving at speed. Then, a small parade of lawn trac­ tors moved along the sidewalk. (One even ran out of gas.) The week included a powder puff game Thurs­ day night. The talent show had singing, dancing, fuzz guitar and even synco­ pated drumming. Branden Ritsema knew how to get a standing ova­ tion. He played the "Star Spangled Banner’ in the style of Jimi Hendrix to open the talent show. Singing solo were anneliese Patterson with ’I Can Love You Better, " Scott Chrysler with "The Good Life" and Tami Smith with "! Believe," a song she composed. Duos included Teresa Venton with " I he Rose," Tami and Holly Smith with "Amazing Grace" and Sunchine and Ruby Curtis with "Cruisin." A rap group of Eric Aten, Jeff Forbes, Devo Devore and Kyle Prcsslar even had announcer Scott Marvin in the air with their rendition of "Jump, Jump!" Kyle Prcsslar and Ben Profit, with their syncopated drums, exploded with rhythm. It took them about 10 minutes to create their tympanic composi­ tion and an hour of re­ hearsal before their presen­ tation. Dominic Panza con­ cluded the concert with "Foxy l^ady." He earned waves of applause when he played his electric gui­ tar with his teeth. The talent show con­ cluded with treats, includ­ ing cupcakes. Judges Todd McCrumb, Pat Pullen, Angie Cieciorka, George Dudik and Karen Buning had a hard time selecting the winners. Dominic Panza received a third place prize, Tami and Holly Smith shared second place and Tami won the first place for her original composition. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-05-01.pdf 6a28cad2f675d40471b08011b51adb31 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 18/May 1, 2001 Non-homestead millage renewal sought June 11 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Schools Fi­ nancial Administrator Judi Dean said a renewal of the non-homestead tax millage will be on the June 11 bal­ lot for the annual school election. Speaking at the School Board meeting April 17, she said there were two parts to Proposal A (of 1994) that affected fund­ ing. One part was the six mills guaranteed constitu­ tionally by the state and paid by all taxable proper­ ties. There was another 18 mills in Proposal A to be levied on businesses and industries, but because of the Headlee Amendment, a mandate was given that the 18 mills could not be levied on an ongoing basis. Each individual school dis­ trict was required to vote on it periodically so the Caledonia district chose a five-year millage renewal period. She said this is very im­ portant because Proposal A only guarantees a con­ tinued level of funding if the local district’s resi­ dents support the 18 mills on the non-homestead property. While it may seem as if it is guaranteed, the millage must be voted on in order to maintain the level of support it already receives. "The vote is required to support the foundation grant the state has promised us," she ex­ plained. "Without this mil­ lage. we will lose $8 mil­ Judi Dean lion of our foundation grant, which is one third of the total dollars collected for our educational pro­ cess." The millage to be voted on does not represent an increase. It only maintains what the school already receives, and what Pro­ posal A promises. Board President James Gless added that funds will be not as great this year because of the decrease in "The vote ts required to sup­ port the foundation grant the state has promised us. Without this milage, we will lose $8 million of our founda­ tion grant, which is one third of the total dollars collected for our educational process." - Judi Dean. Caledonia Schools Financial Administrator sales tax dollars the state says it will be receiving. Dean said a legislator and political analyst from Lansing had explained that Proposal A had shifted the main source of educational revenue from property tax to sales tax. Earlier projections from the state were that $300 per child would be added to the foundation grant this year, and another $200 in­ crease would be made in year 2002-2003. Now. be­ cause of the downturn in the economy, there is less sales tax revenue, and the state will not have the money to pay that much. This is what educators feared. Dean commented. When the funding was changed from property tax to the sales tax through Proposal A. the stable rev­ enue source was taken away and replaced with a fluctuating one Page students explore careers Chef Joe Pagano brought his skills which transform an ordinary delicious apple into a bird of paradise to his talks about careers in food service by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do construction, computers and restaurants have in common? They are just three of the careers students in fifth grade at Page Elementary School had a chance to explore during Career Days April 24-26. This year's career days were developed by ele­ mentary counselor Sandra Klein who added a few new offerings to the many professionals who have talked with fifth-graders in the past. All the guest speakers told students about the ed­ ucational requirements for their positions and how important it is to keep their skills current. Shelly McQueen dis­ cussed how hair designers need to understand chem­ istry, have good people skills, and if you own your own business you need a good business plan. Lani Forbes discussed careers m the non-profit sector as well as how groups like United Way affect everyone David Rodriguez from the Kent Career Technical Center helped students evaluate their own skills and interests. He also discussed the offerings at the KCTC and how even students interested in going to college can piggyback from courses offered at the school. Juniors and seniors in the Thornapple Kellogg School District are eligible to take classes at the tech center because TK is part of the Kent Intermediate School District. Lani Forbes, director of the Barry County United Way, discussed working for partnerships between the profit and not for profit areas which improve the community. Middle School principal Mike Spahr had students participate in a leadership exercise "the mine field" which had students try to negotiate a course blind folded. He hoped students would discover how educa­ tion helps improve leader­ ship. Tom Mathison and Amy Laverty from the architec­ tural firm of Tower Pinkster Titus showed how architects use artistic ability and math skills in their careers. Artist Don Williamson had students discover how drawing, painting and even cartooning have impacts in the wider world. Williamson told students, "If your company makes boat propellers, it is a lot easier to sell them with a picture of people having fun in a boat." Thornapple Township Erne rge ncy Tech n ic i an Steve Funk talked about the ,t ii fa exploring careers, pg. 2 u Architect Tom Mathison discussed classic and modern architecture and the education and interests architects need In This Issue • Lowell Fair executive president of state MAFE • Caledonia Township planners’ work on rezoning changes continues • Infinity Signs lawsuit creates more bill boards • Scot thinclads win at Wayland, Kenowa �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 1.2001 Exploring careers, continued from front page skills and training needed, but also the camaraderie members of a fire department feel for each other. Dr. Jayne Courts used animal organs to show how doctors diagnose and treat ailments, Other medical careers were explored with orthodontist Eric Hannapel, using some of his own fifth grade patients to talk about the process. Nancy Kennicott showed how sonography worked by displaying parts of the brain. Linda Parker made nursing seem like a really cool career as well. Ted Rinvelt brought his Steelcase truck back to school much to the delight of students. A high five" was the reward for those who made it through from principal Mike Spahr who presented the skills necessary for a career in education Steve Funk, an emergency medical technician with Thornapple Township Emergency Services talked about the education needed for his career Veterinarian Bob Jackson used his own dog to demonstrate how vets work with animals CAlcbOMIA Sportsman Club Swiss Steak Dinner Saturday, May 5th 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adults $6 Children $3 616-891-1168 I -SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I 3798 76th STREET I I I I I I I I I I I I I Nurse Linda Parker had students dress up in surgical room garb Bill Schoonveld discussed construction careers and Steve Chausow underlined how those who work in home construction make decisions. 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Kirkwood along with many of the career speakers tried to get students to talk about their dream job, "professional basketbal or football player" and the reality of finding the job that matches one's personality and skills. Legal careers were dis­ cussed by U.S. District At­ torney Mike Schipper and FBI agent Rick Smith. Pilots Karen Dimond and Kirk Emlinger talked about the romance of flight and the hard work and education it takes to become a pilot. Animals were very popu­ lar with students. Casey Harris talked about envi­ ronmental careers, biologist Steve Bate talked about some of the responsibilities naturalists have in preserving animal habitats, he also talked about Using a cow heart Doctor Jayne Courts showed how physicians diagnose problems Zkoue.a'n ft “ New flrriyalsl Cut Away..................s1.95/yd : Tear Away............... s 1.00/yd. 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"What I do is so rewarding" or "When I started doing (whatever the career) this I knew it was the right job for me." Klein thanked all the participants, the Page PTO for providing refreshments and the staff for making this experience a "Mine Field" meant positive one. Next year Page will in­ crease career experience by having students take on jobs within the school. This will include helping the secretaries or custodian, working in a school store. Students will have to fill out job applications, go through the interview process and have their job skills evaluated. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 activity. Information about this fund raiser will be sent home with students at all grade levels. Money raised by the many Senior Parent fund raisers goes toward paying for the alcohol free after graduation party. This year's event will take place following the Thornapple Kellogg graduation ceremony on June 2. Nancy Young of the Senior Parents organization asks. “Has your house been overwhelmed by newspapers? You know the ones you mean to cut articles or recipes from?" The senior parents are offering a solution to area residents who want to recycle their newspapers. A paper collection truck is available for papers in brown paper bags, not plastic. The truck is located in the recycling area of the Middleville Marketplace parking lot. There is also a fund-raiser going on at the Mulberry Bush in Caledonia which benefits this year's senior parents. The Senior Parents are also working with Gordon Foods on a fundraising Call 1-800-870-7085 for... Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Contempo Salon k WlokhsiA a g FREE Relaxing Parafin Hand Dip ® with any Gift Certificate purchase CaUJoday! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre rfrVMVM.-Maro' ■*< -jarar, Miller REAL ESTATE Kay Stolsonburg CRS, ASSOC. 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He also talked about the time, ex­ perience and education it takes to become a chef and own your own restaurant. These professionals talked a little about the salaries students entering their careers might expect. Those listening to the presentations also heard US. District Attorney Mike Schipper spoke about legal careers, including what to do with a law degree if you discover you don't like trying cases in court. Callfor Sun & News Nctfou-Ads X IRVING TOWNSHIP. Hard to find 10 acres in Middleville School System This three bed­ room is beautifully decorated and well main­ tained 4 splits are available with property. Call Craig at the office at (616) 795-3305 or (616) 795-4470 or call Kay at (616) 795-3305 or \(616) 795-7272. . . . ...................... $150,000/ 2. HARWOOD LAKE FRONT! 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Main St.. .Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! 5. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP! Beautiful lot in newly developed area of rmd-pnced homes. Great area if jxrvacy and seclusion are desired Calf Jean at (616) 945-5182 or (616) 945-0235 $27,500 6. ACREAGE IN YANKEE SPRINGS. Attention Hunters & Nature Lovers 10 partially wooded acres' bordering State Land Located on a private, paved drive at end of cul-de-sac Middleville Schools ^CaM Catherine at (616) 795-3305 or (616) 795-1078 S79.500 . FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001 Peace Church plans Night of Musical Praise May 6 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN gLORflL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Fresh Flowers Specializing in Weddings Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Peace Church of Middle­ ville will present its 15th annual “Night of Musical Praise” at 6 p.m. Sunday. May 6. Praise singing will begin at 5:45. ■ Groups taking pan include the Peace Church Choir, under the direction of Cindy Tietz, and Heart Song, a trio of women who sing a mix of traditional and contempo­ rary Christian music. The celebration also features var­ ious solos and duets and a praise team to lead group praise singing. While a nursery is provid­ ed during the “Night of Musical Praise,” children ages 4 years through fourth grade are invited to “Cara­ way Street.” This dynamic ministry uses skits and pup­ pets to teach kids about Jesus. The Peace Church fifth and sixth grade youth Call945-9554lor Sana NewsnCTION-Ms! ___ LOCAL__ _ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord 10 45 a m ....................... 6:00 p.m. Family Nighl 6 30 p m V M U N I 1 Y CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIE RIfORMRD CHURCH "4 Church with a canrtg heart for our community and the world' Sunday Worship 9 30 a m &. 6 00 p m (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rn R. Scoa Greenway, Pastor Lmelle Speth. Youth Leader Al Tiemeier. Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Aml^-ThrdSinday of Easter John 21 I-19 (Jesus appears an the seashore) Acts 9 1-22 (Saul's Com osmh Sotwi POST RLS( RtECnON POU ER, -( wcrtiq W Anthem “Gad’s lafiake Grace' Worship Service 1030 am Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-816” 250 Vine Street • Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8648 wwwfdrdnwMuc org 10: JO a.m. 891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Atademy 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr lirian F Harrison THORN APPLE BIBI I (. I II R( I I Preaching the Luing WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary' 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 a place to belong a place to become Sunday School........................................9:30a.m. (non-traditional, informal) Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY group will be meeting simul­ taneously as well as junior and senior high youth groups. This event is free of charge and the community is welcome. Peace Church is located on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. Visit Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Chris Lage Worship leader Denm Houma Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 cxx wet) site www txghtsde org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church ' A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 A.M A Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed . 6:00 PM Wed "We are changed by God s love!" CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M 57 north ol Middleville • 795 9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan 1). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School. .............9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 11:00 a.in. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p in. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 6:45 p in. Word of Life Cluhs . 6:45 p in Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages . 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitney villc Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-039! www lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints 8146 68th St., near Whitneyvllle Ave RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAS’ KNORR. Asaufc PmI<» 891-8028 • e-mail leighton®iserv.net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED YOU ARE INVITED Ret E. Anthony Sikora GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyviile Rd Rev P Adams Pftow 891-8440 Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 jJletljoliigt <£f)iirrlj 5590 Wiitneyville Ave., S E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday SchcoL..10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Workup Hours 8 3O*m ana I! 00 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor James Dodds 616-538-8557 St. Paul Lutheran Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Be devoted to one another in brotherly love 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a m. 11 00 a m. Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Robert Gerke • Pastor David Z.iehr Office 891-8688 • Church 891-8688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning worship . 9 30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School .. 945 a.m. Middtevi»e Morning Worship . 11:00 a.m. Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrfneyvne Aha®, at 84th St • 891-8661 *>1»L Ml 49M1 • -^5-2905 Rdetaoi Messages DswnxMuu Qualm Chid Care and Programs 10 50 a m Rev Lee/Mchman Rev. Royle Batlard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wes M l”? iCWN««dis Road) Meeting you yoatr friends, and your family right where you re al - through 9 45 a m Praise Singing (Missouri Synod) 708 W. Main Street 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Worship......................................... 9.30 a m. Sunday School 11:15 a m Sunday School . 11:00a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Class . 11:00a.m. Church: (616) 795-2391 Church School, Sunday M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional II a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus is Lord Meeting at Caledonia High School Sjvxn School 9 30am. Sunday Mornrg Woahp 1030 am. Meemg at chapel on WWneyvUie Ave xraay Evenrg Wonhp 600 pJh wed fAdweet Prayer & Bbie Sfuch 700pm. <*wim.iMflThwrh(T __________ Afeosile wtwneyweo^ »g �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1, 2001 /Page 5 Construction continues in Middleville Grand Rapids Street from Eagle to Crane Roads in Middleville is still closed for construction. Drivers detouring through the Bryanwood subdivision are encouraged to drive with caution. Work should be finished by mid May. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Caledonia poppy poster winners Katie Ryan and Shana VanderPloeg. whose first place posters have moved on to the next level of the contest. Other winners include Gwen Freas, Nikki Owens, Jennifer Sarver. Danielle Jones. Brian Workman. Amanda Price, Evan LaCross with posters, and (absent) Tim Smith. Local poppy poster winners announced by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Several Caledonia young people competed at the local level in the Caledonia American Le­ gion Auxiliary sponsored poppy poster contest, to win several prizes, an­ nounced near the end of April. Shana VanderPloeg placed first to win a $20 award in Class III, eighth and ninth grades. Brian Workman took second place, Evan Lacross won third, and Amanda Price and Jennifer Sarver were given honorable mentions in Class III to win $15. $10 and $5, respectively. With the same prize amounts for each place in Class IV, tenth through twelfth grade. Katie Ryan won first prize. Gwen Freas second. Nikki Owens took third, and Tim Smith and Danielle Jones both were awarded honor­ able mentions. Students compete lo­ cally and the winners compete at the district level, with 19 units in the 5th District, which in- Quilt show and lecture set at Methodist Church Jackie Trute will present a quilt show and lecture at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the Middleville United Methodist Church. In the secular world Jackie Trute has appeared on many TV shows displaying her fabric art. including “Quilting with Kaye Wood” and “Michigan Magazine.” These personally designed picture quilts have been pub­ lished in numerous quilt magazines. Grand Rapids Magazine labeled her a “fab- ric detective.” She writes regularly on quilting and family in “Michigan Magazine” a quarterly mag­ azine associated with a PBS by the same name. She was the first non-political speak­ er for the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Trute combines her quilt art with stones of family life. A free lighthouse pat­ tern to teach a very simple applique is offered to each visitor. eludes Kent and Ottawa counties. The first place district winners will com­ pete at the state level in Lansing. After the state competition, those winners will compete in five re­ gions of the U.S. and then on the national level. Jill Bonner of Caledonia won the national level contest in 1996. Her poster is on display at the Michi­ gan State Capitol. The poster deemed best in the nation becomes the official Poppy Poster for the year, Scott said. Prizes are given at each contest level The auxiliary has held the contest for many years. The National auxiliary has sponsored Poppy Days for more than 65 years. The poppy grew wild on the battle fields of Flan­ ders, during World War 1 and became a symbol of hope and renewal to those service men and women who fought for their coun­ try overseas. The Memo­ rial poppy contributions are devoted entirely to re­ habilitation and assistance for veterans and their fami­ lies The annual poppy drive to solicit donations will be held May 17 through 19. Coming Soon ... KIDS FIRST Opening June 1—Now Enrolling Kelly Vannette 124 Grand Rapids Street Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9055 Caledonia man wins Xavier scholarship Brian Timothy Kathmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Kathmann of Caledonia, has accepted an academic scholarship from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attends Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and intends to major in marketing. Recipients of a scholar­ ship to Xavier University must rank in the top 25 per­ cent of their high school class. They must also achieve a 25 or higher on the American College Test (ACT) or 1130 or higher on the Scholarship Aptitude Test (SAT). Pizza or fish sticks, peas, fresh apple, milk. Monday, May 7 Chicken nuggets w bread­ stick or hot dog on a bun. baked beans, pineapple, milk. Tuesday. May 8 The community will be able to share memories of former Thornapple Kellogg principal Rebecca Lee at a memorial service on Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Lee was the principal of West Elementary School from the 1950s through her Call us at 616-795-9055 to tour our facility or reserve a spot! Visit our web site at www.kidsfirstleamingpiace.com 124 Grand Rapids Street • Middleville. Michigan retirement in 1986. The school was renamed the Rebecca D. Lee Elementary School in her honor. She died on April 27 in Stanton. Michigan. All who knew her through her life and 43 year long career of teaching are welcome at the memorial service. Lois & Fran, (formerly of Babylon Hair & Tanniny) HAVE MOVED TO Desert Sun Hair & Tanning!!! 410 Broadway, in Middleville 795 4254 Lois • Wed., Thur: Fran • Tues., Wed. & Fri. Weight Watchers- “Don’t let summer sneak up on you. Join Weight Watchers now.” Now's tile time. Anri new Winning Points is the way. Eat the foods you love, stay within your daily POINTSand lose! You'll stay satisfied snri be ready for your best summer ever. UJinninq Points PLACE • Hours 6:30am-6:00pm • Age appropriate activities, including a complete preschool program for your 2-4 year old Turkey chop suey w rice, nb BQ on a bun. tossed sal­ ad. fresh watermelon, milk NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars Memorial service for Rebecca Lee May 5 ALlearning bT§ • Licensed child-care in my home • Two adults - both are college graduates in child development field and £ V J CPR/First-aid certified • Ages 0-10 years ’wL? > •W I Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 2 Mini com dogs or grilled chicken on a bun, carrot sticks w/ranch. apple crisp, milk. Thursday, May 3 Two tacos in soft shells w/lettuce and cheese or turkey and cheese on a bun, seasoned green beans, peaches, milk. Friday, May 4 A special joining offer: 2 weeks for 830! MIDDLEVILLE Middle Villa Inn M-37 Thurs—6:30 p.m. meeting times: Sin '1 CALEDONIA Caledonia Community Resource Center 330 Johnson Wed—5:30 p.m. 1-800-651-6000 Ask about oar At Work Program A On Campus Service! Visit us at www.weightwatchersofwestemmicliiganinc.com! OffcrtrpirwI'lVOl Valid oafjr U am OM CtOOs Wr»<tu laMnuuoaal. Ino umurof Lha WATCHERS a.. �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001 Lowell Fair executive president of state MAFE by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ron Wenger, a former Alaska resident and presi­ dent of the Board of Direc­ tors of the Lowell Youth Fair, was this year’s choice to be President of the Michigan Associations of Fairs and Exhibitions, (MAFE) "He was the first presi­ dent ever picked from our fair to be on the state board, and now he is lead­ ing the state-wide organi­ zation," said Kay Grinage. Wenger's secretary. MAFE is in transition, Wenger explained. "We hired a full time executive director for the first time, and we established a new office on North Washing­ ton in Lansing at the end of last year." Wenger said, "Fairs are unique in the way they bring the community to­ gether. There is no other event that brings so many people from a community to one place, not even sporting events. There is something there for every­ body. "Fairs and festivals have a big economic impact on the state. Over five million people attend Michigan Fairs every year. In Low­ ell, the Youth Fair is the biggest activity of the year, and a substantial part of the economy." Wenger said he believes this is true, wherever fairs are held. The fair produced in Lowell is one that supports hundreds of kids in 4-H from all over the county, in their interest and sense of accomplishment, through agriculturally re­ lated activities. The Lowell Community has been very active in its support of the Kent County Youth Fair. A $12,500 Lowell community spon­ sored challenge grant was given to be applied toward renovation of the King Memorial Youth Center on the fairgrounds, which the Fair Board has been work­ ing steadily to renovate for three years. A $5,000 grant received in January was donated from the Joe Gless Fund from the State Bank of Caledonia to be applied toward the King Memorial Youth Center renovation. Another truck raffle is planned this year. The truck, a 2001 Chevy Sil­ verado four-wheel drive with extended cab, will be given away after the fair. Ticket sales will begin May 9. Proceeds will go to the youth center renova­ tion. It is hoped with all these sources, the building may be completed this year. The Fair Board has just Ron Wenger applied for another grant for fencing the grounds for both safety and to enhance the appearance. The MAFE organization in­ cludes many fair and festi­ val groups each within six districts or zones, and with three directors at large. "We have an associate representative and a festi­ val representative," Wenger said MAFE is also affiliated with the International Fairs and Exhibition Associa­ tion. The directors of each of the zones in the state may be elected to be President of the Michigan Associa­ tion. Wenger's zone, (No. 3) includes Southwest Michigan, in which 13 fairs are produced. Lo­ cally, he has been in­ volved in the FFA, 4-H development, president of the Lowell Fair Board and Lowell Fairgrounds super­ intendent for the past year. Wenger said there are 93 fairs in Michigan. The sizes of fairs and commu­ nities vary widely. Some of the fairs affiliated with MAFE in zone three in­ clude Ottawa, Hud­ sonville, Marne, and Hol­ land. Other MAFE fairs in­ clude the State Fair, county fairs, 4-H fairs, and the Upper Peninsula State Fair. Real Estate For the Real World™ Pearson-Cook “Partners in Success” CALEDONIA • 640 Emmons 891-8980 11175 Garbo* Rd. 9064 Glengarry Ct. 6482 W Irving Rd. Beautiful 5 acres in Middleville Here’s a hot one' Home offers 3 bed rooms. 2+ baths. over 1500 SF. 3 slid­ ers. newer oak kitchen. central air appliances included Great location’ Sellers want offers' $177,900 Call Katin Renton 891-8980. 262 -3965. Caledonia Schools Se* construe iron Great kcanoa Close to schools and shopping Future 860 SF in full walkout basement and roughed in for additional bath $147,900 Cail lawn Martin 891-8980. 891-7819. Middles ifle Schoote. Remodeled 2 sior> with 140 ft of frontage on Thoraoppie River Home features 3 bedrooms 1 hath, fanulv room, liv­ ing room, fenced back sard, and a newer 3 car garage Call Tom Garbo- 891-898®. 8684*45. For information on these or other listings, call any of our associates: Tom Garbo w 868-0045 • Joe Wenger 868-0136 Dan Merz 262-5718 • Robin Dawson 293-4079 • Laura Martin 891-7619 Kathy Benton 262-3965 • Jim New bof 891-9369 Rich McGonnon 292-0859 • Da^e Krumm 915-4763 There does not seem to be a single emphasis for fair or festival organiza­ tions, although there are more than the MAFE. An­ other organization is the Michigan Festival Associ­ ation. Many of the inter­ ests, or focal interests overlap. Cherry, apple, and wine festivals are agricul­ tural, and have arts ex­ hibits and performances. Grants through the Michigan Arts Council for these types of functions are available to any fairs producing them. The MSU Museum has a Yesteryear Fair Time ex­ hibit , and has published a book on the fair tradition, educational function, and celebration aspect, in co­ operation with the Agricul­ tural Fairs in America, the MSU Museum, the MAFE. the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Michi­ gan State University. One project of which Wenger and Grinage are very proud was a quilt rep­ resenting all the fairs. The quilt was put together, laid out and quilted by four women, primarily Fran Morris from Lake Oddessa. and was part of the fair exhibit at the Museum. Each fair contributed a square to the quilt, though some fairs did not. Morris made several blocks and put the names of the miss­ ing fairs on those blocks, which form a border in the quilt design. The quilt was raffled off two weeks ago. It made about $8,000 for the mu­ seum. Part of the funding for fairs comes from the De­ partment of Agriculture, through the Equine Devel­ opment Fund, because of the horse racing which tra­ ditionally occurred at many fair grounds. The MAFE has seen a decline in funding, believed to be connected to the increased interest in casino gam­ bling, and because horse racing has become a less popular spectator sport. Like many other inter­ ests, politics and the need for money to produce a large scale event like a county fair is part of the picture. The slump in the economy also has resulted in cuts, because money for fairs must come from the general fund. The organi­ zation has hired a lobbyist to try to get legislators in­ volved in the funding for fairs and festivals. Grinagc said the orga­ nization sponsors a con­ vention every years, which will be for the next three years in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand. The convention offers work­ shops and seminars on such things as the new agricultural laws affecting health and safety, work­ shops on the food industry, practical seminars on how to get sponsors for fairs, or how to handle weather events during a fair. Working relationships between the board of di­ rectors of fairs, and local municipalities are very important Learning how to involve the community in the event can be enhanced through networking and workshops. There are ways to work with the commu­ nity so a fair can be an as­ set and not an inconve­ nience. There are many ways to enlist help for the benefit of a community through holding fairs and festivals in any area, Gri­ nagc said. To call the Lowell Fair office, call 897-6070 Freeport skate park work is continuing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The raffle is over, but work continues on the Freeport skate park, with activities planned through­ out May. The winner of the skate­ board and "Starting Point" video was Jodie Walker of Middleville. The winner of the sec­ ond skateboard for selling the most tickets was Rick Wierckz of Freeport. Today, Tuesday, May 1, a construction work ses­ sion will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wierckz resi­ dence in Freeport. Call Cindy Egolf at 795-4149 for directions. The skate club will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday. May 6. at the Freeport United Brethren Church. Anyone interested in skateboarding and in making the skate park a reality is invited to attend. A fund-raising car wash will be held Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Freeport Fire Station. Construction work is overseen by Rick Wierckz. Sr. The younger Rick Wiercke sold the most tickets in the recent Skate Park fund raiser. He and his dad and other members of the Skate Park Club continue to work on the construction of the park. Jodie Walker won the skateboard in the Freeport Skate Park fund raiser �I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001/Page 7 Engagements VanSolkema-Pyper An Aug. 3. 2001 wedding is planned by Kimberly Ann VanSolkema and Mark An­ drew Pyper. The couple and their parents, Mark and Trudy VanSolkema and Ronald and Mary Pyper, are all of Caledonia. The bnde-to-bc graduated from Plymouth Christian High School and Grand Rapids Community College and is now attending West­ ern Michigan University The groom-elect gradu­ ated from Caledonia High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College. Lee STANTON - A memorial service will be held for Rebecca Lee on Saturday, May 5th at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, Michigan. Rebecca Lee was born July 1, 1923 in Owosso, Michigan. She went home to be with her Lord on April 27. 2001. The funeral service has already taken place in St. John’s, Michigan near her last residence at the adult foster care home in Stanton. Ms. Lee spent most of her life in the Middleville area as an educator She was a graduate of Western Michi­ gan University where she received her BA and MA degrees in Elementary Administration and Supervision. She taught school in some rural areas of the state and in 1952 she was hired by the I hornapple-Kellogg School system in Middleville. After teaching for several years, she became the Principal ol West Elementary School and continued there until her retirement in 1986. On Nov. 10. 1997 the board of education of the Thomapple-Kellogg school system renamed the West Elementary School, Rebecca D. Lee Elementary School in her honor. Throughout her career she dedicated 43 years of her life in teaching and training children. All are encouraged and invited to this special Memorial Service in honor of this outstanding educator. Walker-Turnes announce engagement Benny and Patricia Key of Delton and Jane Robertson of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Holly Erin Key and Travis John Tumes. Holly is employed at Met­ aldyne and Travis is a con­ struction worker. An April wedding date has been set. Middleville man graduates at GRCC Jason Buckow ing graduat­ ed from Grand Rapids Community College’s Hospitality Ed-cation Program April 24, receiving a degree for culinary man­ agement, which was his field of study. Jason is a graduate from Thornapple High School class of 1997 and is the son of Doug and Deborah Buckowing of Middleville. Through high school and college, Buckowing has worked at the Middleville Villa Inn for owner Steve Wiersum. The second year of his culinary program he was chosen to receive a foundation scholarship for his studies from Grand Rapids Community College. Last fall, he was one of the first to receive the new Thornapple Enrichment Area Foundation scholar­ ships. This scholarship is given to area graduates working while in college at local businesses. Buckowing is considering all employment opportuni­ ties available around this area. Middle school musical is Thursday The audience will be shouting "Encore, encore" following the eighth grade musical "Encore! The Music of our Times" Thursday. May 3 at 7.30 p.m in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Director Mary Weaver says. "All 62 singers are ready to perform. We hope the audience has as much fun listening as we have had rehearsing. Featured soloists in this production are Lonannn DeWitt. Brian Tate, Nicole Crisher. Mike Gurski, Lia Tandy, Megan Finkbeiner. Luke Rosenberg, Justin Wilson, Ray Lilley and Nick Roush. Michael Evans Paintinq & Wall Covering 4 generations of women Over 10 years Louise Schleh is living at Thornapple Manor. She is 90 years old and has lived in the area her entire life. With her in the picture is her daughter, Donna (Schleh) Dauchy, 62, who graduated from Middleville High. She is on the right behind Louise. Next to Donna is her daughter. Raeann Louise Vogl, 42, and next to Raeann is her daughter, Alexandra Vogl, 13. OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP MIDDLEVILLE DOLLAR HAS I MOVED TO CALEDONIA P ZA Lots of New StuffK 616-795-3133 €fjc Rebuc presents 4th Annual Children's Musical (M-37) Caledonia Pinocchio Vermontville Opera House May 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:00 p.m. May 6 & 13 at 3:00 p.m. Adults $6, Seniors, students & children $5 Plan a special time al the theater with your special Mom or Grandma for Mother's Day Weekend. Make jour reservations now!! Call 616.367.4455 or e-mail phansen^i* ojager.net Fall Show: Steel Magnolias. Sept. 6-9. 2001 Auditions July 23, Call 616.367.4455 for information GREAT DOLLAR STORE Hours: M-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001 Pies and hula dancing reward student reading Here Kieth Burger give teacher Mike Hodges a face and beard full. Teacher Kurt Wissink came prepared with goggles by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Rewarding students for is always a little tricky, but Page Elementary school students rose to the challenge in a really big way. On Thursday, they got their reward, a chance to put whip cream on the face of a volunteer teacher or their principal. Even those students who had not met the reading goal en­ thusiastically cheered on the whipped cream mashers. This year students were challenged to read 1,000 minutes during March. Students also participated in other reading challenges, for Paws with a Cause and minor league baseball Dirk Vandiver gets creamed by Brittanny Benjamin tickets. Fourth-graders who reached the goal were Olivia Nieder, Alicia Bruinsma. Charlese Smith, Carter Whitney, Joey Koval. Parrish Hall. Ryan Brew. Tyfani Lamkin. Tom Leedy. Jamie Goggins, Curtis Bouchard, Jessica Pitsch, Adam Conrad and Marcus Me Keough. This year's fifth graders who reached 1,000 minutes include Erin Ebmcyer and Blake Johnson who also read more than 2,000 minutes as fourth-graders. Other fifth-graders who read more than 1,000 min- Students in Laurrie Pirrone's class could try the hula, too Principal Bill Rich read a story about Hawaiian pigs utes were Samantha Sam­ son. Sarah Baird. Chloe Buxton. Celia Salmon, Lauren Tandy, Nate Marklcvitz. Stephanie Wingeicr, Crystal Scott. Kasey Reeves and Eric Waddell. Fifth-graders who read more than 2.000 minutes during last year's reading month when they were in fourth grade were also in­ vited to attend. These stu­ dents include Brittanny Benjamin. Keith Burger. Cailly Howell, Meg Lloyd, Jenny Noffkc, Lindsey Wilson, Chelsea Horton, Hillary Klunder, Alicia Doxtater, Samantha Goodwin, Angel Mazzucco, Emilee Strickler and Erin King. Page librarian Diane Knight, who had planned reading month activities in both March 2000 and 2001 also invited 26 sixth-graders who read more than 2,000 minutes as fifth-graders to enter the whipped cream smooshing drawing. In March 2000 Knight had hoped to have the readers send teachers into a dunk tank. However, the end of the school year came before the dunk tank could come to the school. At that time, Knight promised to invite the sixth-graders back. This year's sixth-graders invited to smoosh whipped cream were Don Johnson, Brittani Rcidt, Rennce Kimbrell, Courtney Moored, Becky Daining, Continued next page COMMUNITY FORUM Caledonia Community Schools Invites You to a High School Building Progress Update Please join us on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 Emmons Lake Cafeteria 7 - 8;3O p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 1. 2001 /Page 9 FROM OUR READERS Man finds stranger in Thornapple home Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues A man returned to his David Road home in Thor­ napple Township at 3 p.m. April 16 to find a man sit­ ting on his couch drinking a non-alcoholic beverage taken from the victim’s re­ frigerator, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. When confronted by the homeowner, the man claimed to be a federal agent and then ordered the victim to show his hands and lay on the floor. "The homeowner instead asked for identification and called 911,” said Trooper Sandy Larsen. "The man handed him his driver's license and the McFall basketball courts need help Dear editor: I am writing you concern­ ing the basketball courts at McFall Elementary. They are in pretty bad shape and it is hard to enjoy the games like I used to. The nms arc bent and they have no nets. Also, the play­ ing surface is not very good. These courts are home to many kids and are a good way to keep them out of trouble. It would be a shame if people stopped using them because of their poor quality. Please help the communi­ ty's youngsters and fix up the courts. I know 1 would use them more! Brandon Wilson, Middleville Middleville needs good citizenship At Page Principal Patricia Koeze got more than one whipped cream pie in her face have injured or killed. The police force needs to enforce the law when it comes to drunk driving, there’s just no need for it. Also, there are some older people who think that listen­ ing to kids stupid and that they need to have everything their way. Some of the coaches for our sports teams think that they don’t have to listen to our opinions for our own team. Lori Wasikowski, Middleville Dear editor: I am writing about the lack of good citizenship in the town of Middleville There is a big lack of citi­ zenship with some of the teens. I sec teens on back roads smoking and some kids drinking when they’re under age to do so. I am voicing my opinion because I think there should be some­ thing done about it. Drunk driving is an issue with people on the weekends and to many people they A few kids give others a bad name To the editor. I’m writing about citizen­ ship. There are a few kids in Barry County who are giv­ ing kids like me a bad name because they do drugs and drink alcohol. It is not fair for the kids who arc trying to give the kids of Barry County a good name. I think that there should be a place for kids to hang out in the towns other than skate parks. Something like an arcade, we could do a fund­ raiser or something to get a thing like that in Barry County, one in every town. Thank you for your time, and 1 hope you have time to read this. Shauna Wellman, Middleville Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News ACTION Ms! Continued from previous page---------Sam Scholten, Elizabeth Ketchum. Andrew Schultz, Erika Veneklase, Chris Zatzke, Hannah VanDyke, Zach Warren. Sarah Wenger, Michelle London, Christina Kunde, Stevie Cooper, Katie Potts, Nick Piccard, Amy Ball, Allyson Foster, Elena Gormley, Kate Wilson, Samantha Reeder, David Gillig, Vai VanbcmDen and Rebecca Winchester. At McFall principal Bill Rich entertained all the kindergarten and first grade classes with a hula dance. He had excellent instruction from Tai Cooper, who is retiring from her position with food service at Lee. She has instructed Rich in the finer parts of the hula at least two times previously. But he still needs a little encouragement. He teased students during March telling them, "stop reading, I don’t want to be a Court He is free on SlO.(XK) personal recognizance bond. Show Mom how much you care with a gift from ... Restaurant break-in under investigation Troopers are trying to determine who broke into the Land Mark Cafe on Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township some­ time between 10:45 p.m. April 19 and 5:30 a.m. April 20 and stole more than $100 cash, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said a door was pried open with a prying instrument and that the door had previous damage. "We have reason to be­ lieve it was somebody fa­ miliar with the restaurant," said Larsen. The incident remains under investigation. hula girl." But as one first grader in Laurrie Pirrone's class said, "We didn’t listen to you and we kept reading, a lot!" Students also had the opportunity to learn some hula moves, heard a story about three Hawaiian pigs and a shark, sampled pineapple and got their own lei to wear. victim gave his name to dispatchers." The stranger, who had unloaded the man’s rifle and let loose the victims dogs, demanded proof from the victim that he owns the dogs, troopers said. "He said the dogs were going with him or the vic­ tim was going in a body bag." said Larsen. "When the troopers arrived, the man was arrested without incident." Police later learned that the 50-year-old intruder was Richard Bruce Doxey and that he had been fired from his job at Bangor Plastics that morning. He had allegedly assaulted three co-workers on his way out of the building and was later reported by his wife to be missing. Doxey was charged with one count of second de­ gree home invasion and is scheduled for a prelimi­ nary examination May 23 in Barry County District KIftM ffflgB MAIM ATTRACTION SALON C E>AY SPA 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue, Caledonia. 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Ml/May 1,2001 ‘Alphabetman' visits Lee, McFall schools by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “Alphabetman” is really powerful, he turns children into rocks, seaweed and sea turtles, inspiring their imagination with just the ABCs and looking for those Us, Xs and Ys. Jerry Pallotta, whose website is alphabetman.com, brought stories he wrote and stories about how he writes to the stu­ dents at McFall and Lee last Tuesday and Wednesday. April 24 and 25. Pallotta is the author of more than 20 books, which focus on the alphabet, counting, mathematics and even a Dory Story. "When I came home from work my wife would say. Read to the children.' When I would, I discovered that Tried to bite the head of a student with a saber tooth tiger skull Alphabetman Jerry Pallotta talked about writing his first book. 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He sketches his ideas and the artist creates the paintings that provide the background for his words. "My ‘Vegetable Alphabet Book’ doesn't sell very well, even though teachers like it because it shows how vegetables really grow." Students laughed when he suggested that an alphabet This mom was a little afraid when it was her turn. book that had B for bubble gum and C for candy might do better. Pallotta showed students a little about how he goes about writing. He used real bones to help him with his ideas for his skeleton al­ phabet book. He even stood inside the jaws of a prehistoric beast, and has pictures to show he survived. The “Airplane Alphabet Book,’’ which he wrote for older readers can be enjoyed by younger students. He read the Dory Story and revealed the surprise at the end with glee. This author visit is one where students have read many of the books and the enthusiasm of the writer may encourage them to write their own. The McFall and Lee PTO funded this author visit with money raised in the fall fund raiser. TK Community Ed offers swim lessons Registration for Thornapple Kellogg summer swim lessons begins Tuesday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Enrollment is limited to residents of the TK school district. Call 795-3397 after May 22 for class availability. Swimming lessons have been set up to run June 5 through June 15. Sessions will be held Monday through Thursday and will give stu­ dents eight pool visits. All classes are $20 and must be prepaid prior to class. Pre-Beginners - 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old, 9-9:30 p.m.; Level 1 - 9:40-10:15; Level 2- 10:25-11; Level 3- 11:05 - 11:40; Level 4 - 11:4512:25 and Level 5 and 6 12:30-1:10. The community ed office will sponsor a bus trip Thursday, June 29, to Grand Ledge. This trip is open to adults in the community who are looking for a mini-get­ away this summer. Cost is $30 and includes transporta­ tion to and from Grand Ledge, historical driving tour, lunch, one-hour river­ boat ride, a visit to the Grand Ledge Historical Museum, and free time to take in the Antique Mall and visit spe­ cialties shops. Call 795-3397 for more information. Registration and payment are due by June 15. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001/Page 11 Historic Michigan novel to be reprinted by local publisher by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Bigwater Publishing of Caledonia has released another new book, a reprint of an 1870 novel from Michigan's history, Snail-Shell Harbor, set in the Upper Peninsula. Author-publisher Donna Winters discovered the ti­ tle during a visit to LeRoy E. Pitt Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - LeRoy E. Pitt Sr., age 67, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. April 28, 2001 at home. LeRoy E. Pitt Sr. was bom on Feb. 11, 1934 at Townville, Pennsylvania, the son of Norman and Lulu (Howard) Pitt. He was raised in the Cutlerville area and attended Godwin schools, graduating in 1951. He was married to Joyce A. Maybore on May 12, 1956 at St. John Vianney. LeRoy and Joyce have resided in Middleville for more than 30 years. He was employed at Williams Form Engineering Corp, where he worked for more than 40 vears. retiring in 1995. LeRoy was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting, fish­ ing. and spending time with his grandchildren. Most of all he was a loving and car­ ing husband, father, grand­ father. doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife. Joyce A. Pitt; two sons. LeRoy (Connne) Pitt Jr. of Colorado Springs. Colorado. Larry (Diane) Pitt of Middleville; two daugh­ ters, Lori (Dick) Ridderikhoflf of Middleville. Lane (Randy) Eaton of Middleville; ten grandchil­ dren; one brother. Ario Pitt of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his parents. Norman and Lulu Pitt and sister Rose Kadwell. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev Lee Zachman officiating. Interment will be at Winchester Cemetery. Byron Center Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Lillian H. Richards One of the few original copies of ’Snail Shell Harbor" was used for the republication of the 1870 novel. Donna Winters is an­ nouncing the publication of a reprinted historical novel. "Snail Shell Harbor" Fayette Historic Townsite in the UP last fall. The color copy of the cover and title page were dis­ played in one of the his­ toric buildings of the for­ mer iron-smelting town. She inquired about pur­ chasing a copy, but learned the book had been long out of print. Discus­ A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty* Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than ths. SOLARIAN. O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valey Avenue S E. (M-37) • Caledon* ►Achgan 49316 Ph. 616B91-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs. 10-8 p m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 p m.; Sat 9-3:00 p m. sions with the state histo­ rian and gift shop manager at Fayette led to the deci­ sion to reprint the book. Winters said of the title, "This is 19th-century Michigan fiction at its moralistic best. The reader takes away not only an understanding of the cus­ toms and conditions of the times, but also a strong lesson that is Bible-based." Written by author J.H. Langille, Winters said the book opens with poetic de­ scriptions of the harbor and shoreline at Fayette that still apply today. "He then reveals the rough ways of the iron-smelting town, its moral shortcomings, and the means by which this is fictionally remedied.” The book includes many illustrations that decorate the first and last pages of the chapters, and three full-page artistic render­ ings of story scenes. In the back of the book are illus­ trations from other books by the original publisher, Henry Hoyt of 'Boston, which will be entertaining for today's readers. Speaking about the pro­ ject, Winters said, "My objective was to create a reprint that was as close to the original as possible, including grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and hyphen­ ation that differs from to­ day's practices. 1 matched as closely as possible the type size and line spacing, which is larger and looser than fiction of today." Winters created front and back covers from computer scans of the orig­ inal book, leaving many of the worn areas unre­ touched so the paperback reprinting would maintain an old-fashioned appeal. The book is currently available from Profes­ sional Pharmacy in Cale­ donia. Bigwater Publishing can be reached at 8911113. WAYLAND - Mrs. Lillian H. Richards, age 97, of Wayland, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lillian H. Richards was bom on Dec. 10, 1903 in Chatfield, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Alice (LaFortune) Pinkham. She was married to Floyd R. Richards on Jan. 22, 1922. She was employed at B.F. Goodrich in Cadillac, MI, Oven-Fresh Bakeries in Grand Rapids and helped her husband with farming. She was a member of the Middleville Garden Club. Lillian was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, bak­ ing, ceramics, traveling, and shopping with her daughterin-law, Jane Richards. Most of all, she was a caring, lov­ ing mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her two daughters, Frances Wilhoit of Wyoming, MI, Dawn (Jim) ’ Emanouil of Wyoming, MI; five sons, Robert (Char) Richards of Wayland; James (Ellen) Richards of Grand Rapids; Ray Richards of Mesick, Ted (Jane) Richards of Wayland, Larry (Donna) Richards of Hawaii, daughter-in-law, Glen Richards of Caledonia; many grandchil­ dren, great grandchildren and great great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. Richards, and son Leo Richards and son-in-law, Bert Wilhoit. Visitation will be Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Jerome Frandle officiating. Inter­ ment Yankee Springs Ceme­ tery, Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland VFW Post 7581 Call945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads! y fl 4695 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville weed Summer Day Care? 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Township Planner Dave Zylstra said if the commis­ sion needed the help of a consultant with the revi­ sions, now was the time to request this from the Township Board. To do this right, professional guidance, and legal help would be needed. About four months will be needed for the prescribed process once the final ordinance amendment is proposed. Commissioners agreed Planning Chairman Roger Keating and Zylstra should draft the request/rcsolution for a consultant. The earli­ est date to request this would be in May, to be presented by Keating and Commissioner Stan McLean. The cost for a consultant would be related to the amount of work the com­ missioners are able to do. At least three estimates for the consultant's work would be needed. Zylstra said he thought the help was needed, and a consultant could con­ tribute valuable ideas and point out proposals that would not work. The con­ sultant's charges could range from $15,000 to $25,000 if the commis­ sioners are involved or up to $35,000 if they were not, Zylstra said. The ordinance area of most vulnerability and im­ portance to be completed was thought to be the highway commercial zon­ ing near M-6, anticipated to be needed by the end of this summer. The rural preservation zoning ordinance also is expected to be difficult because this seems to be uncharted territory. Commissioner Ric Par­ ent reviewed preliminary ideas by his committee for optimum preservation of open space within the rural preservation zone to be part of the master plan def­ inition, and shown on the land use map. He stressed the goal to preserve open OFFICIAL NOTICE The 2000 annual return of the Amy Lou Barnaby Foundation Benefit Trust is available at 9560 Kalamazoo S.E., Caledonia, Michigan for inspection by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this publica­ tion. You may contact Merle Barnaby, Trustee, at 616-698-8975 to set up an appointment to inspect the annual return. space had to be kept in the forefront. Setbacks should preserve the rural charac­ ter, and offer clear guide­ lines. Creating some basic setback and building enve­ lope regulations for the smaller single two-acre lots was discussed, as the main consideration for the rural preservation zone. The existing front set­ back in that area is 50 feet, and is fairly flexible for placement of a home on a lot. If regulations were too rigid, a large home on an irregular sloped lot could result in hauling in thou­ sands of yards of fill and changing topography, Commissioner Dan Tim­ mer said. Flexibility to allow un­ conventional configura­ tions of homes on atypical topography, and for pre­ serving features such as hillsides, ravines, or vege­ tation was thought to be desirable. If setbacks are too restrictive, special re­ quests could increase and require more of commis­ sioners’ time. Keating suggested, "If you can't build there, don't buy it." would determine where sites could be cre­ ated. This could work only if there were a way to govern the moving of dirt in hilly areas. Defining a "build­ able" site is difficult, ex­ cept by exclusion, such as those restrictions on wet­ lands and waterways gov­ erned by the department of Environmental Quality, which even allows creat­ ing replacement wetlands for displaced ones. Com­ missioners acknowledged the rolling topography of large sections of the town­ ship had already been lev­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on MAY 7, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Nextel Communications for a special use permit for a communications tower to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential District, commonly described as 6775-68th Street and legally described as follows. East 1/2 SW 1/4 except N 125 ft of South 1405 ft of West 350 ft and except N 290 ft of South 789.71 ft of West 300.41 ft and except North 268.71 ft of S 499.71 ft of West 208.71 ft and except commencing at Southwest comer of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence North along West 1/8 line to North line of South 165 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence East along said North line to West line of East 610.5 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence South along said West line to North line of South 156.75 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence East along said North line to West line of East 330 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence South along said West line to South section line thence West to beginning and except commencing 1321 10 ft North 89d 04m 54s West along South section line and 1405 0 ft North Od 14m 05s West along West 1/8 line from South 1/4 comer thence North along West 1/8 line 85 0 ft thence South 89d 04m 54s East 222.0 ft thence South 59d 44m 55s East 224.50 ft thence South Od 14m 05s East 100.0 ft thence North 89d 04m 54s West 65.50 ft to East line of West 350 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 14 thence North Od 14m 05s West along said East line 125.0 ft to North line of South 1405 ft of East 1/2 Southwest 1/4 thence North 89d 04m 54s West along said North line 350.0 ft to the beginning Section 4 T5N R10W. All interested persons may attend the public heanng and make comments relating to the proposed special use permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng. Dated: April 11, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA eled or turned into large holes. In the case of larger parcels being considered for development, the commissioners explored finding flexible and cre­ ative ways to offer incenti ves to the owner/developer for clus­ tering, for saving natural features, and for preserving open space within a par­ cel. Some features, such as wetlands, ponds streams and lakes could be ex­ cluded from what is al­ lowed as "buildable land." before planning the num­ ber of building sites possi­ ble. These features might or might not count as open space. Open space might be defined as green space or common space. One resident objected to anyone telling him not to develop in a wooded ravine, which was his per­ sonal property right, he said. Commissioners ex­ plained the idea was to of­ fer incentives to protect these features. Keating said incentives might be given for preserv­ ing hills, slopes, ravines and woods or vegetation on "buildable sites." Incen­ tives might include allow­ ing smaller lot sizes and clustering, as well as bonus lots on buildable acres. He added, that if trees are removed, perhaps builders could be required to plant more trees. Most commissioners agreed that driveways and roads should not count as "open space." Timmer said requiring great distances from the road also in­ creased the cost of the home. Commissioner Parent suggested open space should be defined as 25 to 60 percent of the original parcel. Concerns over maintenance of "open space" also were touched on. Commissioners did not agree about where open space would best be des­ ignated. Some like open space to be preserved in the back of a parcel, with homes close to the roads to reduce infrastructure costs and to make public utilities more possible in the future. Some prefer a natural screening or open space buffer between the road and development. Some have previously mentioned keeping natural wooded corridors con­ nected between different parcels to help preserve wildlife habitat. Timmer said where lots would perk for primary and secondary drain fields was a major consideration be­ fore any shape lot or home placement could be planned. He mentioned the 75-foot separation required between the septic system and the well. He said health department regula­ tions were increasingly re­ strictive in regard to septic systems, and would protect open space. Jim Steketee said some systems put in as recently as four years and 16 years have been condemned by the Health Department, upon the sale of a property because they no longer meet newer standards. Others said alOO-foot plus setback from the road would permit the home owner to avoid public utili­ ties if available, and opt for septic systems which was probably undesirable. The economic feasibility for the developer had to be considered, commissioners and residents who were present agreed. Decisions by developers are easier when guidance from the planning commission is sought before money is spent on engineering or other development costs. Keating said the person developing the land has an idea about how the project will look, where houses will go and how much it would cost. A picture of a preliminary concept worked out with the Plan­ ning Commission before engineering is done would help. Developers who were present agreed. Timmer stressed flexibility was needed to deal with differ­ ent land layouts and topog­ raphy. The zoning ordinance section pertaining to an overlay district along the Continued next page VILLAGE OF MIDDITVILLE Synopsis of Meeting COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 10, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mr. Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr. Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers, Mr. David Newman and Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg. Members absent: Mr. Floyd Bray and Mr. William Kenyon. The minutes of the March 27, 2001 meeting were approved as written The Agenda was approved with cor­ rections and additions. ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Adopted Resolution #01011, Amendment to Chapter 1264 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Nonconforming Use on a motion made by Mrs. VandenBerg and supported by Mr. Lytle. Roll call vote resulted in 4 Ayes, 2 Absent and 1 Nay with Mr. Newman voting against the motion. 2. Approved the invoices, dated April 06, 2001, in the amount of $31,278.28, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3 Approved the low bid from Dan Valley Excavating in the amount of $262,965 to pave the trail and construct the trailhead park on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 4 Accepted the agreement between the Village of Middle­ ville and New Vision Homes for essentially exchanging the land described and providing for the construction of the new DPW building on a motion made by Mrs. VandenBerg and supported by Mr. Newman. 5. Agreed to construct the new DPW building with upgrades as discussed at a cost to the Village not to exceed $21 000 on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mm iftndanBMg 6 Adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7, 2001, at 7:30 p.m., the Caledonia Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Township and Village Hall, 250 S. Maple Street, Caledoni,, Michigan, concerning a requested special use permit The special use permit request involves the placement of a series of 12 feet tall wireless communication antennas atop the Caledonia Water Tower. The special use permit is being requested by Stephen Earts, representing Voice Stream Wireless, pursuant to Section 3.3C, 3 36 and Chapter 13 of the Village Zoning Ordinance The request involves property number 41-23-20-300-013 A complete legal description of the parent parcel and the proposed lease area can be obtained at, or by calling, the Village Office. Complete application and plans for the proposed antenna may be seen at the Village Office, 250 S. Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, 616-891-9384. All persons may attend the hearing. Also be notified that the regularly scheduled May 1, 2001. meeting of the Caledonia Village Planning Commission has been rescheduled to May 7, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1, 2001/Page 13 From previous page M-37 corridor was ad­ dressed by Commissioner Corky Koopmans. He said his committee wanted to stick to the concepts out­ lined in the existing zon­ ing ordinance, but with possible changes to a cou­ ple of categories. He said information from Courtland Township and Grand Rapids Township corridor plans offered a lot of good ideas. He thought recommendations on set­ backs, landscaping and other details might change, but uses would not change much from the master plan. He said he believed his committee’s task would not be as diffi­ cult as rural preservation, because there was a lot of material to work from. Parent said he would like to see brick facades on buildings along the cor­ ridor. He said this material has a life of 50 or 60 years, which would mean the buildings would look nice longer. They would not all have to be the same kind of brick. Tim­ mer suggested incentives also might be offered to existing businesses to up- grade, which would im­ prove the quality for the entire community. Parent said a service drive along the back sides of commercial areas should be encouraged. Commissioners plan to look at other communities where this had been achieved. Property size and depth is a limiting fac­ tor. though such drives were thought to be a defi­ nite asset. Keating liked placing trees in medians, to be in­ corporated in the overlay, as seen in Grand Rapids Township. Koopmans said that township was looking at each site, parcel by parcel. Though Caledonia might not want to go that far. he said there were a lot of good ideas and a lot of flexibility in their zoning ordinance which Caledo­ nia could use. Steketee said there were other entryways to the community than on M-37. He thought there could be commercial overlay dis­ tricts over other major thoroughfares like Whitneyville. 68th and 84th streets which are zoned for Middleville revenue sharing hike expected by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village President Lon Myers told the council last Tuesday night that revenue sharing for the village may rise by more than $76,000 this year. He added that the in­ crease is projected be­ cause of a population growth of more than 38 percent. The village last year re­ ceived $220,623 in rev­ enue sharing funds and the latest projection for 2001 (no official notice has been received) is $297,421. Village Manager Bryan Grucsbcck noted that the village is looking closely at the budget and making sure that funds are avail­ able for upcoming projects. In other business last week, Myers proposed ap­ pointing Charles Fuller and Charles Pullen to three-year terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Pullen and Nikki Miller were reappointed to their seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Rich Winans was also named to the commission. Myers noted that now the ZBA has a representa­ tive from the Planning Commission, which it had in the past. There were four applica­ tions for the position on the Planning Commission and the village will ask if any of those who were not appointed will be inter­ ested in serving on the housing commission, where a vacancy remains. All these appointments were approved unani­ mously. The council approved raising fees for site con­ dominium and plat review. This includes $150 plus $5 for each home or unit for the tentative preliminary plan, $150 plus $850 to be held in escrow to cover costs of village engineer or attorney for the prelimi­ nary review. The cost for the final plat will be $150 for recording. Grucsbcck reported that Infinity Signs lawsuit creates more billboards by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison said the township has be­ come embroiled in a law­ suit with the Infinity Sign Company over a sign lo­ cated at Caledonia Rentall, which the town­ ship required be removed. Harrison said subse­ quently that the state leg­ islature passed an act say­ ing you cannot take away a billboard without com­ pensating for it. "We believed that agreement was similar to a contract, and pursued it through the courts," he said. The first judgment was unsuccessful, in which the township was found to be bound by state law. The supervisor said that when the sign company saw the potential of losing the sign, they negotiated two other leases on either side of the property, so now "The township will be getting two new billboards, even though the company won the lawsuit and in­ tends to take that one down. "I instructed the attor­ neys to close down the case," he said. The attor­ neys did as he asked, and time for appeal elapsed almost immediately, but Harrison said he had acted unilaterally, one reason he was now bringing this to the board. Harrison was asking the board to endorse his initial instruction to the attor­ neys, withholding our right, however, for further action still available to the township. He said in addition, now the billboard company was asking for recapture of the fees they incurred in pursu- See billboards, pg. 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7. 2001, at 700 pm , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Haft. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Scott DeYoung for a special use permit tor an accessory budefing in the R-R Rural Residential District. The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are commonly described as 8097 McCords Avenue and are legally described as foltows Part SW 1/4 commencing 540 14 ft South OOd 00m 56s West along East fine of West 1/2 SW 1/4 and 433.0 feet North 87d 40m 29s West from Northeast comer of West 1/2 SW 1/4 thence South OOd 00m 56s West 33 0 feet thence North 87d 40m 29s West to West section fine thence Southerly to a point 1855.7 feet North along West section fine from SW comer of section thence Easterly to a point 1799 0 feet North along East fine of West 1/2 SW 1/4 from South section line thence North along said East fine to a line bearing South 87d 40m 29s East from beginning thence North 87d 40m 29s West to begmning-Section 13 T5N R10W AN interested persons may attend the pubtec hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office at toe above-stated address, up to the bme of toe public hearing he attended a meeting with the development committee of the Barry County Commission on the proposed annexation. A public hearing should be set on this matter by the county's first meeting in June. The new Downtown De­ velopment Authority has met and a public hearing to review the DDA’s de­ velopment plan will be held Tuesday, May 22. The council also learned that Bradford White is keeping its discharges of nickel into the waste water treatment plant well within the safe range. The village has con­ tracted with the firm of Siegfried/Crandall Vos Lewis to do the year 2000 audit. The company is fa­ miliar with the village's accounting software. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in the village hall. commercial use. He thought all the prop­ erties in the township should be asked to play by the same rules, and men­ tioned pole-type buildings on Whitneyville now used for commercial purposes. He thought the commer­ cial overlay depth should be more than 600 feet, perhaps up to a mile or more. Paul Emerson said main corridors were limited by bridges over the river. He said 84th and 68th from M37 west would be widened before long. He also thought overlay depths should be up to a mile. He said Alaska wanted to re­ main residential, and could for a few more years, but predicted even­ tually it would become four lanes after Meijers and Foremost are estab­ lished. Keating spoke about the commercial area near M-6. He said there was room to put commercial complexes in an area previously thought to be too small. The overall concept for the commercial area near M-6 on both east and west sides is to- have limited access from M-37. mini­ mal signage and rear ser­ vice drives or entryways from secondary roads. Keating said he hoped owners would build with the eventual concept in mind so the end project could develop toward in­ cluding these features. He is trying to obtain pictures of developments built from the concept he is promot­ ing to show what it would look like. He said they need to know what the projects will look like in 10 to 20 years. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7:00 P.M., MAY 22, 2001 FOR THE GRADING AND PAVING TO ALL SEASON STANDARDS OF WHITNEYVILLE ROAD THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Barry County Road Commission is plan­ ning a Federal Aid Contract for Grading and Paving to All Season Standards of Whitneyville Road from the Middleville Village Limits to 108th Street, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. The meeting will be held at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, at 7:00 P.M. on May 22, 2001. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7, 2001 at 7:00 p.m , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Hamilton Ventures to rezone the following described lands from the R R Rural Residential District to the 1-1 Light Industrial District. The lands are commonly described as 7197 Kraft Avenue and legal ly described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, described as commencing at the East 1/4 cor­ ner of Section 7; thence North 89*29 35" West 1324.60 feet along the East and West 1/4 line, thence North 00’40’33" West 659.77 feet along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89^2’37" East 425.00 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 00’40'33* East 363.65 feet, thence South 89’29'35’ East 335.00 feet; thence South 00’40'33* Eas* 30.00 feet; thence South 89’29 35" East 48.00 feet; thence South 00’40 33“ East 233 50 feet, thence South 89’29 35’ East 516.58 feet; thence South 00’42 50" East 33.01 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4 to the place of beginning, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan And also that part of the Northeast 1/4, Section 7 described as the East 335 feel of toe West 760 feet of the South 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. except the South 296 50 feet; also the East 48 feet of the West 808 feet of the South 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the South 266.50 feet; also the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the East 305.50 feet and except the West 808 feet and except toe South 33 feet ot toe remainder, also toe North 280 feet of toe West 85 50 feet of the East 305.50 feet of toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; also the South 80 feet of the North 280 feet of toe West 16 feet of the East 220 feet of toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4. and also an easement for ingress and egress over a 33foot wide stnp of land, the Southerly and Westerly lines of which are described as com­ mencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section 7, thence North 89*29’35* West 549.60 feet along toe East and West 1/4 fine; thence North 00*40 33* West 233.50 feet, thence North 89*2935" West 550.00 feet to the place of ending of the Southerly fine of said 33-foot wide stnp of land. Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan Also included is 7175 Kraft Avenue and legally described as East 335 feet of West 760 feet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1/4 Except South 296.50 feet; Also East 48 feet of West 808 feet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1/4 except South 266 50 feet, Also South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1/4 except East 305 50 feet and except West 808 feet and except South 33 feet of remainder; Also North 280 feet of West 85 50 feet of East 305 50 feet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1/4; Also South 80 feet of North 280 feet of West 16 feet of East 220 feet of South 1/2 Southeast 1/4 Northeast 1/4 ‘Section 7 Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan A copy of toe proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of toe Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, during Township office hours AH interested per sons may attend the pubtec hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment Dated Apn! 11,2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 305 Dated: Apnl 4, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1, 2001 Caledonia Twp./Village OK water tower cell antenna by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village and Township are working to­ gether to lease the water tower located near the Glen Valley Development for use by cell tower antennas. Township Board members approved their part of the deal April 18, but the Village Planning Commis­ sion may have to review its zoning ordinance to allow it. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison moved to accept the lease giving Harrison approval to work with the township attorney, to include contingencies for inclusion of certain advised details. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said she thought the town­ ship could benefit by al­ lowing more than one cell provider antenna, which would be mounted on a common platform. Steve Earls, a wireless telecommunications con­ sultant, finds sites that will benefit most of the com­ munity, builds towers and tries to find sites suitable for co-location by several companies. He said the Coldwater Watershed council meeting set The Coldwater River Watershed Council invites the public to attend a public informational meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. May 10, for land owners, conser­ vation organizations, regula­ tory agencies, educators, residents and river uses. This session will be held at the Freeport Community Center in Freeport. Desserts and refreshments will be presided. The purpose of the open meeting will be to: • Update the public on the current erosion and habitat survey within the Coldwater River Watershed. This will be a formal presentation by surveyor David Cozad from Mainstream Resources of Auburn, Mich. • Provide the attendees a good understanding of the relative health of the streams within the watershed. This will consist of informal pre­ sentations from area schools presently conducting a threeyear monitoring program. • Identify and focus on ways stakeholders (landown­ ers, residents and users of the watershed) can become actively involved. Discus­ sion from board members and special guests also will take place. For more information, call Rich Kunde at (616) 7655338. NOT GOING TO COILGGC? Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18+ year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville. Will teach you the painting trade if you are motivated. Holiday/Vacation pay and Health Benefits. (Must have available transportation) ■ Jr FOR APPLICATION: (616)896-1017 proliferation of towers was because so many people want wireless phones, all want coverage and great service, and want competi­ tion so the prices will go down. He said the co-location on the water tower was a great opportunity to avoid building another tower. He said towers were generally planning com­ mission issues, and because the township tower was within the village, and he would appear before the Village Planning Commis­ sion. He said if the town­ ship allowed entering into a lease, he would be sure to get the proper zoning and permits. If the village requirements are met, he asked the design it in the beginning and then to add other users to it to act in harmony with his operation, though they do not ask for exclusive use of the platform/tower as long as it does not interfere with Voice Stream’s radio application. He was not sure howmany antenna the water tower would hold, and said his company would do a structural analysis to de­ termine that. He said he has worked with about eight other water tower situations, and the antenna are barely noticeable. They are painted the same color as the tower. Earls said all towers have to be well grounded. At the base of the water tower, a small equipment shed is sometimes needed. After some banter about sheep grazing and plastic tree towers, the water tower was thought to be suitable. Earls said he expects a lot of other companies will be asking to put towers in the area. The township just approved a tower in a light industrial area in its northwest comer. One concern was to leave room for the schools to use the tower platform. Harrison wanted also to consider where the revenues would go. Various ideas for the funds might be a new library building fund, to the utilities department, or others, but consideration consideration of revenues was delayed "until we know we have some." Consumers Energy choice to be explained at meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dave V'Dovick from En­ ergy America will answer questions about the Con­ sumers Energy choice pol­ icy as it affects natural gas customers at a meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Thomapple Kitchen. Energy America is the largest unregulated energy wholesaler in North Amer­ ica. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centrica PLC, a leading supplier of energy and home service to British consumers through its British Gas and Scottish Gas brands. According to information posted on its website at energyamerica.com, the company has become the leading provider of deregu­ lated energy services by offering "innovative pricing plans and rate guarantees." V'Dovick said he hopes that consumers who want more information about how deregulation will affect them will come to the meeting for some answers. Choice affects those Consumers Energy cus­ tomers. south of Parmalee who receive natural gas. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7. 2001. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan concerning the application of Calvin i Daryl Kooiker to tezone the following described lands from A Agriculture to the R-1 Low Density Single Family The lands are commonly desenbed as approximately 7190 Alaska Avenue. 7180 Alaska Avenue and 7192 Alaska Avenue and are legally desenbed as follows That part of the NE 1/4 of Section 10, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township. Kent County Michigan desenbed as Beginning at the E 1/4 comer of said Section, thence S88’55 W 2689 10 feet along the South bne of said NE 1/4 to the center of said Section, thence N00c57 54"W 745 54 feet along the West bne of said NE 1/4; thence N88’55 E 766 45 feet, thence N0la02'E 182 0 feet; thence N88SS5E 573.24 feet to the West fane of the SE 1/4 of said NE 1/4; thence N00tf52 25" W 39171 feet along said West bne. thence N88i50 25’E 471.78 feet along the North kne of the SE 1/4 of said NE 1/4 to the Southerly line of Pne Edge Estates; thence S70®47 E 433.80 feet along said Southerly bne thence N89®13E 467.22 feet along said Southerly line; thence 500*47 E 1166 82 feet along the East bne of said NE 1/4 to the place of begnntng Subject to highway ROW for Alaska Avenue over the Westerly 33 feet thereof A copy of the proposed amending ordinance ts on He and may be examined at toe offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan dunng Township office hours All interested persons may attend the pubbe hearing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to toe Township office at the aoc-.e-stat­ ed address, up to the time of toe public hearing Dated. April 4. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA township to make it possible to be able to meet both governmental re­ quirements concurrently to save time. Lease costs to Voice Stream will be $1,000 to $1200 per month . Earls had preliminary drawings of what the finished product would look like. Construction drawings, surveys and other details are expensive and the company would like to arrange these after assurance the project will be possible. Up to 12 PCS antennas (probably two in addition to Voice Stream's) will be about five feet tall, mounted to a platform which his company does not mind building. Earls said. He said it helps his company to 301 According to V'Dovick, residents north of Parmalee who receive their natural gas through Michigan Consolidated (Mich Con) will be able to participate in a choice program beginning Jan. 1, 2002. Consumers' price for natural gas is rising May 1 from 28 to 56.9 cents per 100 cubic feet. V’Dovick says, "If I had a crystal ball, I would know when the price would rise, but many people believe the price will rise over time." Energy America is offer­ ing a three-year plan to customers at 62 cents per Ccf with built in rebates. Consumers Energy has had a pilot program for choice for three years, in which 200,000 consumers could switch to an alterna­ tive supplier. V'Dovick says that Energy America served more than 130,000 of these customers. The choice program has now been expanded to serve 600,000 customers. According to the Con­ sumers Energy website, consumersenergy.com, the only change in choice is the consumer's ability to shop around for the best deal and to select a company from which to purchase gas. It will still be delivered to Billboards, continued from page 13 ing this lawsuit. Township attorneys do not think that was a reasonable request, because it was not part of the public judgment, but because they are seeking further action. Harrison said there might still be an opportunity to decide to pursue an appeal. "I stick by my decision. The result to the township after this, is the initial sign is coming down, and two more billboards are going up." The board endorsed his initial action. The vote al­ lows for future negotiations with Infinity, Harrison said. the customer’s home through the Consumers network of gas pipelines. With choice. Consumers will still maintain the de­ livery system and fix prob­ lems. Information about choice plans for natural gas is available from the Michigan Public Service Commission website at state.mi.us/mpsc/gas/choi cesup. The PSC provides cost comparisons of alter­ nate suppliers with utility suppliers. , Consumers Energy has a checkoff list for people considering changing to an alternate supplier. Consumers can switch back to Consumers within 30 days without any penal­ ties. Consumers can also switch to other alternate suppliers. V’Dovick says. "If those attending the meeting are thinking about changing to an alternate supplier, they should bring a gas bill so we can see if they qualify ." Ed Fischer of Thornapple Kitchens is working with V'Dovick to provaidc a location for the meeting, "f really appreciate his help." V'Dovick said. KISD plans parent info meeting May 7 The Kent Intermediate School District will have a parent information meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 7, in the KISD Grand Room, Grand Rapids. The KISD campus is lo­ cated on the North Beltline at 2930 Knapp Avenue. This is just north of Cornerstone College. The class is intended for parents who wonder how the new proposed rules for special education will affect their children. Since these new rules have been made public there has been a great outcry from parents and teachers. The comment time on these rules has been ex­ tended. Any parents who want to voice their opinions on the proposed rules or have questions are en­ couraged to attend. Mari Price, director of special education for Thornapple Kellogg Schools, encourages parents to attend. YMCA of Barry County We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Job Opportunities The YMCA is currently looking for individuals to staff our playgrounds in Hastings, Freeport, Lakewood, and Middleville sites. Opportunities also exist for the field maintenance of our men’s softball and youth baseball/softball leagues, as well as for umpires in all of our baseball and softball leagues. If you are interested, please contact Tony at 945-4574 for more information. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1. 2001/Page 15 Caledonia Township supervisor completes academy training Caledonia Township Sup­ ervisor Bryan Harnson re­ cently completed a 10-week Citizen Police Academy established by the Kent County Sheriff Department. The academy was devel­ oped to help facilitate aware­ ness and support of the police role in the community among local leaders and cit­ izens. The comprehensive program is set up to be infor­ mational, as well as instruc­ tional. Sheriff Larry Stclma was on hand at the academy graduation and to thank par­ ticipants for their support and commitment to improv­ ing the community and law enforcement. “I really saw the opportu­ nity as a chance for me to do my homework,” commented Harrison. “1 now have a much better understanding of the challenges our offices faced also formed a much better bond with the depart­ ment and have a better base of knowledge to serve Caledonia.” Over the ten weeks partic­ ipants covered a broad range of topics and experienced the time was split between “hands-on” experiences and classroom instruction. “We did it all” remarked Harnson. “We spent hours in different parts of the jail, lifted fingerprints. accompa­ nied an officer on patrol, and even faced the stresses of having to make split second decisions regarding use of force and threat recognition using the firearms shooting simulator. It creates a real Caledonia Township Board plans task force, committees by Ruth Zachary Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison told the Township Board last Wednesday evening that he has received many requests from citizens about plans for paving roads. But he said he had no answers, no files with the answers contained in them, limited time to find answers and suggested a task force on roads be as­ sembled or appointed to do the research and make recommendations. He said he did not think it needed to be a formal ongoing committee. A motion was made to establish such a task force. Trustee Wally Bujak asked if such a body were formed to provide informa­ tion and did come forward with a recommendation, and if the board did not follow it, would the board give formal reasoning for not following that advice? He said it was important to have good township repre­ sentation on such a citizen task force. Harrison answered that these are advisory commit­ tees, and said he under­ stood a concern not to set them on a false mission, but ultimately their rec­ ommendations would come to the board, which would decide what action to take formally. Bujak asked if the mis­ sion and capacity could be put in writing. Harrison said it would be captured in the motion. Harrison said it was important to make it clear up front that the task force would be an advisory special commit­ tee without any authority. By contrast, standing committees have a little more authority and are es­ tablished formally. Harrison also asked to set up a library task force, a similar situation. He said it was a priority that kept getting moved back. "The basic charge of the library task force would be to identify a site, recom­ mend a plan and then identify how to raise the money." He said he did not think a needs assessment would be necessary. He said he had talked to a lot of peo­ ple willing to work on this. Bujak mentioned the handling of funds by such committees, alluding to money held both by the township and in private funding for certain pur­ poses. Harrison said the actual fund-raising or maintaining funds is not in their charge. They may identify opportunities for funding in the private sec­ tor. Clerk Pat Snyder said the Friends of the Library, (which has raised money in the past) is a group who on their own raised funds. "They can do what they want with that money," she explained. "They have said they will use that money for a new library." Harrison said, "At some point we will have to rely on people for fund-raising. We will have to ask peo­ ple for commitments or making donations." The board voted to ap­ prove a library task force. The Historic Commis­ sion funds were discussed. The commission does do some minor fund-raising. It sells pencils, raises money at the annual scarecrow making event and takes donations. The appointed Commis­ sion has raised as much as $800 at a time, but usually there is much less. The money is used for cleaning supplies and other items. Citizen Fred Fleis­ chmann said all township funds should be retained under the auspices of the treasurer. Citizen Tom Apol said township legal counsel Jim Brown had said all funds must go through the town­ ship treasurer, and could not be maintained by any committee or advisory group appointed by the board. Harrison withdrew a mo­ tion that the Historic Commission be allowed to manage up to $500 of petty fund money and moved instead for the commission to surrender all funds to Treasurer Jill Cardwell and to empower her to disperse all funds for the Historic Commission's needs. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Compete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair can... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 2nd Street •Middlevill^ Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harnson (left) and Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma at the Citizens Police Academy. appreciation for the work of law enforcement.” Other topics covered included classroom intro­ duction to the equipment and operations of the various units within the department. Officers provided demon­ strations on accident investi­ gation and reconstruction, scientific support unit, investigative and detective units, marine patrol, and the SWAT-like tactical appre­ hension and confrontation team that are used during drug raids and in situations where a barricaded gunman or hostage situation exists. The concept of community policing and strategies for empowering citizens to assist in law enforcement was also discussed. “Police and. fire services are important to any com­ munity - but are especially vital in a grow ing communi­ ty like Caledonia, forming good working relationships and partnerships between the township and the leaders of these services is a top pri­ ority.” Harrison said. The academy is open to all citizens of Kent County. 18 years of age and older. The Academy requires a routine background check and waiv­ er of liability. Those interest­ ed in future academy partici­ pation should contact Sergeant Mike Breen at the Kent County Sheriff Department at (616) 3363165. WOLVERINE PAVING, INC. I Residential, Commercial, | Industrial Excavation, Gravel, Grading & Asphalt Paving ? 616-795-7803 1-8OO-343-78O3 g GAS PRICES SKYROCKET! Do not Commute... Attend college classes locally at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County Specializing in: General Education/MACRAO requirements ✓ 2 year to 4 year college transfer ✓ Business, Computers, Human Services, and Liberal Arts ✓ Summer Enrichment for Youth ✓ Learning in Retirement Opportunities (ILR) ✓ Lifelong l earning and Customized Training Now registering for the summer and fall 2001 terms. New students should call 948-9500 to attend one of the following orientation sessions, which include the Asset test. Wednesday, May 9 • 5:30 p.m. Thursday. May 31 • 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 • 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 ♦ 5:30 p.m. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 1.2001 Scots tie South Christian, take second at tourney Caledonia's tennis team finished second at the April 21 Dobber Wenger Invitational. Hudsonville finished first with 20 points. Caledonia was second with 11. Hamilton ended up third with 10 and Byron Center was fourth with 7 points. Winning runner-up medals for the Scots were Kayle Hinkle at No. 4 Visit the beach in stories May 1 The girls golf team at Middleville includes (front row, from left to right) Misty Draper. Erika Enyart, Erin Holmes. Tricia Nelson, Wendy Mickelwait, back row) coach Mark Verlinde, Pauline Galle. Kendall Jeffrey. Tiffany Forbes. Kristen Weaver, Rachel Kennicott and Renee Dufresne. Trojan golfers remain perfect for season Experience and consistency have helped Middleville's varsity golf team to jump out to a 7-0 start this spring. The Trojans defeated Calvin Christian April 25 and Coopersville April 23 to climb to 7-0. When asked what has been the means for the learn | W inning formula, coach Mark Verlinde said, "I would say experience." Kristen Weaver is a junior with three years of experience, Erika Enyart a senior with four years. Erin Holmes a senior with two years, Wendy Mickelwait a junior with two years and Tiffany Forbes a sophomore with two years. Not too many teams in the O-K Gold Conference can match Middleville's depth and time spent on the golf courses. GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE Blarney Stone Scramble : May 5 - 9am - Shotgun Start: First 22 Teams Sign-up mandatory at course Only 10 Minutes front Gun Lake & 4 Minutes front Hastings 4460 Gun Lake Road • 948-8366 f Verlinde also said that many of his golfers who were averaging in the mid 50s a season ago are now swinging for an average around 49.5. He can't explain that. Weaver is at 48.3, Mickelwait 49.7, Enyart 52.2 and Holmes 49.2. Enyart and Holmes are senior captains. In the 190-194 win against Calvin Christian at Maple Hills. Weaver carded a 45, Enyart a 47, Holmes a 48 and Forbes a 50. Mickelwait scored 51 and Rachel Kennicott 62, also for the Trojans. Middleville had no problem versus Coopersville, winning 200271. Holmes scored 48, Mickelwait 49, Weaver 51 and Forbes 52. Enyart carded a 61 and Kennicott a 64, also for the Middleville team. Weaver has really played solidly in the early going. She carded a 45 in the team's first match and has continued to excel through the first seven matches. When asked what the best part of Weaver's game is, Verlinde said, "I would have to say overall; from the tee to the green." BODY SHOP singles. Josh Maichele and Josh VanVelsen at No. 1 doubles. Kyler Pentecost and Justin Workman at No. 4 doubles. Devin TePastte and Andrew Blanchard at No. 3 doubles and Kyle Ullery and Tim Stouffer at No. 4 doubles. On April 18. Caledonia and South Christian tied 4-4 in an O-K Gold Conference match. Winners for Caledonia were Dave Crisman at No. 1 singles (6-1. 4-6. 6-3). Kayle Hinkle at No. 4 singles (6-0. 6-2), Josh Maichele and Josh VanVelsen at No. 1 doubles (6-3. 6-1) and Andrew Blanchard and Devin TePastte at No. 3 doubles (4-6. 6-0. 6-2). In junior varsity tennis action. Caledonia lost to Hudsonville 4-1. Winning for the Scots were Matt Harp and Luke Zoet in doubles. The Thornapple Kellogg High School Service Team will present a story time filled with the scent of salt in the air and the crunch of said under the feet at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 1. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. This is the final story hour of the year presented by the TK Service Team. Children are encouraged to come in their favorite beach attire. Story time lasts about 30 minutes. More stories about beaches and summer fun will be available for children to borrow at the end of the story hour. For more information, call the library at 795-5434. Day of Prayer set for Thursday The annual observance of the "National Day of Prayer" will be held on Thursday, May 3, to re­ member in prayer the na­ tion and leaders. Those who choose to take part will be meeting at the flagpole at the Vil­ lage Hall in Middleville at noon. Advocates of the na­ tional observance cite scripture: "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble them­ selves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will 1 hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." — 2 Chronicles 7:14. Boating safely Bill Johnson from the Barry County Sheriff's Department continues to teach sixth graders about the correct use of life saving devices. Always tighten the straps was just one of his suggestions to this group of Thornapple Kellogg middle school students. Any Make • Any Model New or Used 7175 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-698-2150 Fax 616-698-2160 Athletes of the week Mellila Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Caledonia High School Ross set a school record and meet record with with a 9:25.6 in the 3200 at the Wayland Invitational on April 21 and also set a meet record of 4:22 in the 1600. Quisenberry ran for three first places (1600, 3200 and 3200 relay) in a track meet against Godwin and two more firsts (1600 and 3200) in a league meet versus Byron Center. Athletes of the Week Presented by: (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 & in‘ uranjJc'ompany �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 1.2001/Page 17 Scot thinclads win at Wayland, Kenowa Hills Caledonia's boys track team won the April 21 eight-team Wayland Invitational. Scores of the top four teams were Caledonia with 161. Wayland Union with 94. Hopkins with 93 1/2 and Byron Center with 48. The highlight of the day was Tim Ross breaking the school record and meet record in the 3200 with a Middleville's varsity soccer squad includes (front row, from left to right) goalkeeper Rachel Clinton; (middle row) Angie Wilkins. Laura VanRyn. Ande Bouma Almena Rabbers, Lindsey LeLillie, Deann Weeks. Jill Weaver, Shanna Sanderson; (back row) head coach Steve Evans, Shauna Brice. Jocelyn Price, Michelle May. Danielle Hoskins, Abby Brewer, Renae Otto. Rachel Holwerda and assistant coach Jason Clinton. Trojan soccer team beats Union Middleville’s varsity Danielle Hoskins. Shanna soccer team defeated Grand Sanderson, Angela Wilkins. Rapids Union 4-1 last Abby Brewer, Almena Monday to return to its Rabbers. Shauna Brice and goalkeeper Rachel Clinton. winning ways. After losses at Caledonia and Hastings the previous week, the Trojans were determined to earn a victory and two goals by striker Michelle May. along with Chris I). Offringa tallies by Rachel Holwerda and Renae Otto, achieved Marine Corps Pvt. Chris the needed result. The varsity features D. Offringa. son of Julie forwards Laura VanRyn, Vandcrtuin of Kentwood and Michelle May and Becky Timothy C. Offnnga of Warner, midfielders Rachel Caledonia, recently complet­ Holwerda, Lindsey Delillie, ed basic training at Marine Renae Otto, Deann Weeks, Corps Recruit Depot, San Jill Weaver, Jocelyn Price, Diego. Offringa successfully defenders Ande Bouma, Middleville traveled to Wayland Union last Friday and visits Rogers this Wednesday for its conference opener. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Tax Prep, Bookkeeping & Smail Business Accounting_ Peachtree? & QuickBook* installation, training and support. Bookkeeping services, 2-hour free consultation if you mention this ad. C&K Business Services 612 E. 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They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. He and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values honor, courage and commit­ ment. and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct. Offringa and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort, prob­ lem solving evolution which culminated with an emotion al ceremony in which the recruits were presented the Manne Corps Emblem, and were addressed as "Mannes” for the first time since boot camp began. Offnnga is a 2000 gradu­ ate of Kelioggsville High School. CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Designer _ Builder Also taking first places for the Fighting Scots were a record-setting effort by Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-4) and the long jump (20-7), the 3200 relay team of Matt Schupp. Jon Hekman, Curt Rozell and Tim Ross (8:36.9). the Wildcat relay team of Kyle Klein. Jay Haisma, Marco Modi and Nate DeWitt (3:50.4), Tim Ross with a meet record time in the 1600 (4:22.90. the 800 relay team of Brett Higley, Matt Wienckowski. Ben Busman and Jason Swanberg (1:35.6), Seth Temple in the pole vault (13-6) and the 400 relay team of Brett Higley, Matt Wienckowski. Ben Busman and Pat O'Connor (45.4). Earning second place medals for Caledonia were Matt Born in the high jump and the long jump. Brett Higley in the 200 and the 1600 relay team of Matt Pifer, Chad Maxlow. Jason Swanberg and Nate DeWitt. The boys remained undefeated with a 115-22 win over Kenowa Hills. The best events for the Scots were the high jump with Doug Jousma and Matt Borjn finishing first and second with jumps of 6-6 and Marco Modi running 53.6 in the 400 for first place honors. Other Scots taking firsts were Jay Haisma in the shot put (42-11), Mark Flockhart in the discus (116-6), Tyler Gamelin in the pole vault (12-6), Matt Born in the long jump (19-10), Tyler Corstange in the high hurdles (173). Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (45.0). Brett Higley in the 100 (12.3) and the 200 (24.2), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:01.5) and the 1600 (4:29.8). the 3200 relay team of Joel DeBlay. Jon Hekman. Patrick Spitzlev and Tim Ross (8:55.9), the 1600 relay team of Matt Pifer. Chad Maxlo. Marco Modi and Jason Swanberg (3:44.7) and the 800 and 400 relay teams of Brett Higley. Matt Wienczkow ski. Ben Busman. Jason Swanberg and Pat O’Connor (1:38) and 46.1). The girls lost to Kenowa 79-58. Scoring first place points were Tiffany Radaz in the shot put (30-7). Midy Bode in the discus (85-0). Tara Stanek in the pole vault (7-6). the 3200 relay team of Amy Busfieid. Becca Busfield. McCleve and Megan Jacques, Julie Slot in the 400 (1:05). Amy Busfieid in the 300 hurdles (53.2) and Katie Rvan in the 3200(13:06). Caledonia’s ninth and 10th grade girls track team placed second at the Sparta Tri-level meet April 21 with 88 points, while the Uth and 12th grade team was second with 89 points. Scoring first places at Sparta were Amy Busfield in the 11th and 12th grade 1600 (5:41.1) and the 3200 (12:44.5) and Katie Ryan in the ninth and 10th grade 3200 (13:27). Freshmen split doubleheader runners on base in the fiveinning game. The varsity lost 12-7 to Godwin April 26, despite some outstanding individual performances. Curt Vanderheidc went 2for-4 with two doubles and • three RBI, Chris Whipple pitched three strong innings. Bruce Jackson went 2-for-4 with two singles and Brian Scvcnsma was solid on defense. The Scots are now 1-8 overall and 0-4 in the OK Gold Conference. Caledonia's freshman baseball team split a doubleheader against Wyoming Park April 19. winning the first game 5-1 and losing the nightcap 6-5. In Game 1, Abe Mulvihill each collected hits, Steve Hollmanstruck out 11 and went 2-for-2 at the plate with two RBI. In Game 2. Ben Toth and Dennis Snyder pitched a three-hitter and struck out eight. Wyoming Park scored five unearned runs and Caledonia stranded eight Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery I Any size load .M616J 795-5654 Cherry M GREENHOUSE West Michigan's most inspiring 4 retail gardening experience. | 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwv. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F 9-8: Sat. 9-6; Closed Sun. 616-795-8811 Enjoy our new pond, the children’s play area and a whole great new look we’ve created. With over 600 varieties of Perennials, lots of Annuals, Herbs, Shrubs, Roses, and a new line of Water Gardening Plants. There's something for everyone! [\. Hanging Baskets .... * Creative Gift Ideas for Mom in our New Garden House! ...is Sunday, May 13 Be sure to pick up a brochure of future classes we will be offering! 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If interested in playing, bring the registra­ tion fee to the managers meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the choir room at the Middle School. 99 Pontiac Grand Am GT 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3400 V-6, automatic, air, CD, ready to go' 4 door, V-6. automatic, air, CD changer, leather s13,995 s14,395 Members of the girls track team for Middleville are (front row. from left to right) Amber DeMaagd, Amy Miller. Teresa Venton, Casey Warner. Jen Verkerke. Enn Robertson; (second row) Jessica Stortz. Christine Dood. Melissa Quisenberry, Becca Cobb, Brenda Bergakker. Leandra Postema, Amy Herring. Rachel Norton. Victoria Stanton, Greta Gustafson. Angela Blood; (third row) Tiffany Thaler. Heather Punt, Kehiah Tuines, Lacey Higgins. Julie Bergakker. Emily Quisenberry. Elise Nyland. Theresa Miller. Leighann Warren, Aubrey Raymond. Whitney Robertson, Corrina Leski, Ryan Lavich, Sara Jansens, Kristina Seaman and coach Tammy Benjamin. Middleville’s girls track team beat two league foes last week, winning over Godwin 97 1/2-38 1/2 April 19 and Byron Center 71-66 April 24. The Trojan boys also won over Byron Center. 107-30. Winners for the girls in the meet against Godwin were Elise Nyland, Jessica Stortz, Melissa Quisenberry and Jen Verkerke in the 3200, Theresa Miller in the 100 hurdles (18:09), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (7-6), Aubrey Raymond in the 100 (14:22), Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:37.6), Jessica Stortz in the 400 (1:03.94), Rachel Norton in the 300 hurdles (52.71), Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2:28.10), Victoria Stantpn in the high jump (4-8), Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:24.04) and the 1600 relay team of Elise Nyland, Victoria Stanton, Jessica Stortz and Jen Verkerke (4:30). Collecting firsts versus Byron Center were Sara Jansens in the 100 hurdles (17.70), Brenda Bergakker in the shot put (29-6), Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:46), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (7-6), Erin Robertson in the high jump (4-6), Rachel Norton in the 300 hurdles (51.8). Jen Verkerke in the 800 (2:31). Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (11:52) and the 1600 relay team of Jessica Stortz. Rachel Norton. Jen Verkerke and Elise Nyland (4:23). For Middleville’s boys, winners were Brooks in the high jump (6-0). Jansens. Brog. Stortz and Doyle in the 3200 relay (8:46.19). Chamberlin in the 100 (11.56), the 4(M) relay team of Profit. Shook, Lalone and Chamberlin (1:36.91). Chavis in the shot put (414). Mike Stortz in the 1600 (4:47.99). the 400 relay team of Profit. Shook. Lalone and Chamberlin (45.87), Chamberlin in the long jump (19-0 1/2), Brooks in the 400 (53 79), Doyle in the 8(X) (2:08.65), Brooks in the 200 (23.63). Brinks in the discus (11610). Brog in the 3200 (10:51.45) and the 1600 relay team of Allen. Lalone, Profit and Brooks (3:54.28). Caledonia hosts mat tournament Caledonia hosted a developmental wrestling tournament Saturday, April 14 and the local results are as follows: Group () Alex Deering, fourth; Tagg Huver, second; Ben Smith, second; Zachary Zoet, first; Tim Smith, fourth; Trever McCoy, first. Group 1 Christian Brower, first; Evan Grinage, second; Mitchell, Kroll, third; Evan Zych, fourth; Blake Gorby, fourth. Group 2 Jon Schaibly, first; Cody Madison, fourth; Jackson Morse, first. Group 3 Tyler Cook, first; Justin Maxim, first; Michael Schaibly, first; Tyler McCoy, second; Layton Grinage, fourth. Group 4 Brandon Grinage, second; Elijah Troost, second; Brandon Cancc, first. Cadet Chad Sevcnsma, second; Robbie LaFountain, second. 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The score remained tied after the second overtime. For the Scots, Kelley Jackson and Marisa Woodcock controlled the midfield, Beth Daniel and Shannon Maxim had solid efforts at forward and Nessa Hofstra, Sara Dunlap and Erin Peacy also played strong games. Hannah Cooley had nine saves and recorded the shutout. Caledonia defeated Stevensville Lakeshore 2-1 April 21. Alicia Ryder scored a minute and 24 seconds into the second half off a corner kick taken by Kelley Jackson. Ten minutes later, Brooke Thomas tied it up for Ixikcshore. But with five minutes remaining in the game, Kelley Jackson scored an unassisted goal from 22 yards out. Scot golfers still without a loss this season The girls' golf team at Caledonia High School is 15-0 (12-0 in the O-K Gold) following its three recent matches. The Fighting Scots defeated Kenowa Hills 170201 April 25, Unity Christian and Wyoming Rogers with a 183 score April 24, Forest Hills Northern 175-221 April 23 and South Christian 179191 April 26. Lauri Leatherman led the way with her 40 against Kenowa. Amy Jo Leatherman and Korin Rabley both shot 43 and Kelli Leatherman shot a 44 at the Broadmoor par 38 course. Amy Jo Leatherman carded a 44 to lead Caledonia to the win over Unity and Rogers. Lauri Leatherman shot 45. Kelli Leatherman 46. Korin Rabley 48 and Erin Samuels 48, also for the Scots. Kelli Leatherman shot a 41, with 15 putts, on a windy, rainy day April 23. Korin Rabley carded a 43, Lauri Leatherman a 45 and Amy Jo Leatherman 46. Korin Rabley scored 42. Lauri Leatherman 44. Kelli Leatherman 46 and Amy Leatherman 47 versus South. The junior varsity golf team (1-5) had two matches last week losing to East Grand Rapids last Wednesday and East Kentwood last Thursday. Amanda Danielson had a team-best 67 against East Grand Rapids. Jenny Workman led the Scots with a 56 against East Kentwood. Caledonia out-shot Lakeshore 13-6. Top performances were turned in by Kelley Jackson, Sara Dunlap and Hannah Cooley. 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(421940) Knott’s Greenhouses 3422 - 76th Street S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316 (Halfway between M-37 & Kalamazoo Ave.) 698-8221 Quality Plants & Flowers for Over 25 Years by Tom & Lois Knott OPEN Monday Friday 8-8; SaL 9-5; dosed Sunday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-05-08.pdf 4a4994befd776542161023432648b18c PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 19/May 8, 2001 Nancy Goodin wins Liberty Bell award by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education member Nancy Goodin was recipient of the Liberty Bell Award last Tuesday at annual Law Day ceremonies in Hastings. The award is given annually by the Barry County Bar Association to an individual who has given outstanding service to the community. Barry Probate Judge Richard Shaw presented Goodin the award. Shaw said Goodin is a "true hero" who has given her time to endeavors. "Nancy began her volun­ teering in the Thornapple Kellogg School District when she found that the system had no elementary art program." Shaw said. "She rallied the PTO and other parents who were trained as art docents by the Grand Rapids Art Museum. An art teacher at Thornapple Kellogg said. We would not have an elementary art program at TK if it wasn't for Nancy.' "She volunteers in the TK fourth-grade classrooms each Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm listens as Thornapple Kellogg superintendent Midge Pippel discusses the Law Day event. year, teaching weaving to the students. She has coached an Odyssey of the Mind team and served as (Odyssey of the Mind) district coordinator. "Nancy serves as secretary of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education. She also represents the board of education on the Barry Community Resource Network, where she has contributed as a member of a task force studying the community's responsibility in the areas of domestic violence, homelessness and transitional housing. That task force will soon make its recommendations. "At one BCRN meeting a mentoring program for children was mentioned, and of course she volunteered to serve. In her year as chair, a feasibility study was conducted, a three-year donation was secured and grants were filed. Big Brothers/Big Sisters will soon be a reality in Barry County." Shaw said Goodin also serves on the board of di­ rectors of the Barry/Eaton Court Appointed Special Advocate program, which provides volunteer adult ad­ vocates to children who have been abused and/or neglected. Shaw said "it is very fit­ ting that, with this year's (Law Day) theme of 'Pro­ tecting the Best Interests of Our Children,' that the Liberty Bell be awarded to Nancy Goodin." Guest speaker for Law Day was Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm. Granholm told those in attendance at the noon ceremony that "those who Nancy Goodin was joined by her family at the Liberty Bell award ceremonies on May 1. From left are husband John, daughter Lana and Nancy. Son Chase was unable to attend due to illness. "toil in quiet places and for little public reward to lift up the fallen, comfort the sick, embrace the untouched, and turn the tide in our commu- nities" are considered fools by an increasingly cynical citizenry. "Well, I say. here is to the fools everywhere," she said. "The fools like all of us who have come together to reflect on the promise of See Goodin wins award, pg. 2 Vote will be June 11 TK schools to seek restoration of full non-homestead millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents of the Thor­ napple Kellogg School dis­ trict will vote on the restoration of the full 18 for non-homestead proper­ ties in the annual school election June 11. Also on the ballot will be a contest between John Howarth and Scott Kiel to fill one seat on the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education. Proposal A, passed in 1994 by voters statewide, was an effort to relieve school district residents of property taxes and school districts from the burden of operating millage elec­ tions. One of Proposal A's two parts is a six-mill levy on all taxable properties, which is constitutionally guaranteed by the State of Michigan. The second part is the additional 18-mill levy on all businesses, industries and non-homestead proper­ ties. Non-homestead prop­ erties are those that arc not the primary place of residence such as cottage or rental property. According to Alice Jansma. business manager See TK seeks millage, pg. 3 Tom Lehman resigns as TK athletic director by Patricia Johns Staff Writer For 29 years Tom Lehman has been part of the landscape at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. Now the landscape is los­ ing a significant element. Lehman has submitted his resignation as athletic director to the school board. They will consider his request at their May 14 meeting. Lehman taught biology and math for four years and then was a physical education teacher for 19 years before being named athletic director six years ago. he will continue to teach and coach. An accomplished wrest­ ling coach, he was named Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1995, 1996 and 1999. In 1999 he was one of the eight finalists for National Coach of the Year and was invited to the national convention in San Diego. It was his junior high wrestling coach, Jerry Alliton, who got him into wrestling. "1 got into a fight at school. Coach Alliton said, 'If you think you're so tough, you should go out for wrestling.’ "I did and discovered I really liked it." He was a successful high school wrestler, wres­ tled for Western Michigan University and tried to share his love of the sport Tom Lehman with the boys on the many teams he coached. Lehman has worked hard to improve the athletic program in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. "I'm sure the new ath­ letic director will bring re­ newed enthusiasm to the job," Lehman said. The new athletic direc­ tor will have to continue work on writing an athletic handbook. Lehman's effort in this area found him em­ broiled in controvcriscs of "no cut" policies and whether the district should form an athletic advisory board. Lehman also was in­ strumental in the formation of the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. This coopera­ tive effort between the vil­ lage of Middleville. Thor­ napple Township and the school district works to update and provide ade­ quate recreational oppor­ tunities for children and adults in the area. He has represented the school dis­ trict on the nine-member commission since its in­ ception. Looking back over his six years as athletic direc­ tor and many years as a coach, he said, "I always enjoyed working with the kids. It is hard to say good­ bye to them." In This Issue Spring cleaning is this week for trails throughout the area Caledonia Village to fund trunkline sewer project Estate planning topic of GFWC Gun Lake meet­ ing Middleville Planning Commission hears con­ cerns from resident �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 8. 2001 Goodin wins award, continued from front page our democracy, or who®*i<i^fts*WclScssay contesi. believe in the nobility of sponsored by the Barry serving one another, or County Prosecutor's Office. In the essay, Marissa said who,’ like Nancy Goodin, Richard Liberty Bell Award winner, her father, VanWingen, "has never are involved and who give saved a life, but he sure has back and shake things up. These are the best antidotes changed one. Putting up with two teen-agers is a to cynicism going.” very big accomplishment "On this Law Day, I challenge all of us to for anyone. I appreciate commit ourselves to pre­ everything he has ever done for me. My dad is my hero." serving our democracy by When Van Wingen fin­ growing it for our children. To call our friends and ished reading, Granholm rose to congratulate her and neighbors and families to sec beyond their cynicism to also asked her father, who pick up the phone or write a was sitting in the audience, letter or even better, get to stand up. Daughter and involved themselves to father hugged as Granholm looked on. make the change they want Circuit Judge Jim Fisher to sec in the world. Because on Law Day in 2021 or presided over the ceremony. 2031 we probably won't be Fisher said Law Day is "set here in this room, but our aside for all of us to take children and their children time out from the will be. What will the next distractions of our daily chapters in our country's lives to reflect on the story say about us? Will it abundant gift we have in­ say that we stood by and herited from our ancestors waited for someone else to — our system of laws get involved or that we which allows us to function jumped in and danced with as a free nation. Much like good health, it is easy to destiny?" Prior to the presentation forget how important and of the Liberty Bell. Hast­ basic our legal system is to ings seventh-grader Marissa our way of life. Our country VanWingen read an essay has been richly blessed. So she wrote that won first it is very fitting that we place in a Crime Victim's take this opportunity to slow down, think about what we have, and rededicate ourselves to improving and defending our legal system.” Gordon Shane McNeill, president of the Barry County Bar Association, gave a brief history of Law Day. saying it was estab­ lished in the U.S. in 1957 in response to the celebra­ tion of May Day in the Soviet Union. McNeill ex­ plained that "the dominance of the government over the individual and a show of physical force became the central theme of the massive military displays through Moscow's Red Square every May Day." In response. Law Day in the U.S. was established "as a celebration of our democratic form of government and the rule of law," McNeill said. In her speech. Granholm also emphasized the theme of celebrating democracy. She said many who immigrated to the U.S. arrived "with just the clothes on their backs, yearning to be free — free to think their own thoughts, write their own words, pray to their own God, argue and criticize, be grateful to and praise their country. 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It yanks me to my knees in thankful prayer every time I think of the thousands who bled rivers to make sure we could even be here today to celebrate our respect for the laws our founding fathers crafted for us." Granholm said the U.S. Constitution "has fulfilled its purpose far better than most people ever imagined possible." Now that the "experiment" of democracy has stood the test of time, she asked, "what happens to it?" Granholm said she wor­ ries about "the apathy and cynicism and outright dis­ dain so many of our citizens hold for their government." Such cynicism "is deadly," she said. "It drains us of our will to improve, it diminishes our public spirit, it saps our inventiveness, it withers our souls." She talked about partic­ ipating in a chat room dis­ cussion sponsored by a newspaper chain. Citizens participating in the discus­ sion were "most of all say­ ing 'Why is my government not listening to me,'" Granholm said. She said she asked them why so many of them were angry. They responded with concerns about public schools, increasing taxes, and "a two-party system that's out of control and a Let us custom design a package just for her! • Manicure • Pedicure • Massage • Facial • Tanning • Haircut & Style OS 1 °l P°S Clip to Save. 1 I As a gift from us... We will include a soothing Parafin Hand Dip FREE with vour gift certificate! a relaxing 9rt)NTEMP0 ^ALON A Full Service Family Salon Caledonia Centre Plaza 891-1093 Monda)-Thursday 9-8 • Friday 9-7 • Saturday 9-4 Thank You from our stafffor voting us »I On The Town Readers Poli Magazine. Wr truly appreciate your friendship! system that excludes mi­ nority parties from the (public) debate.” Granholm said. Chat room participants also said "legislators seem to do what they think we want and not necessarily in accordance with the will of the people." Granholm said. "We're not angry." those in the chat room said. "Were mainly just frus­ trated." Granholm said the ques­ tion to ask on Law Day is. "How do we get our country past that frustration? How do we make people feel good about their govern­ ment? How do we convince our neighbors not to snicker when we tell them we believe in the nobility of public service? And perhaps most importantly, how do we get our next generation of leaders engaged in their government so that they're as awed by our democracy as our founding fathers were of its promise? "I think the answer lies in creating a government at every level, from our court system to our local city halls — that's responsive. A government that puts a premium on getting things done for the public. A government that thinks outside the box. A gov­ ernment that's lean, but not mean. That leverages technology to better listen to and better serve the peo­ ple. A government that's excellent, that borrows the best ideas from business and from education and from the non-profit world to better serve its citizens. And maybe most importantly, a government that never utters the words, 'But that's not how we've done it in the past.' "We can protect our children's best interests by giving them a government that believes in all of them, that uplifts all of them, that reflects all of them, that lis­ tens to all of them, that offers them all every opportunity to succeed. That’s the vision that our founding fathers had for their grand experiment, and that’s our charge in seeing Yard sale planned at Kettle Lake Kettle Lake Elementary will hold a yard sale Sat­ urday, May 19, inside the school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., so the sale will run, rain or shine. Kettle Lake School is located at 8451 Garbow Drive off Whitneyville Road. Kettle Lake families will be donating all items, including clothing, toys, household items, tools, shoes, furniture, jewelry, and much more. The sale is sponsored by the ParentTeacher Organization. All proceeds will go toward educational supplies or items needed by the school. Call 868-7617 for infor­ mation. that we keep it going.” After Granholm concluded her remarks. Fisher re­ administered the Oath of Office taken by Michigan attorneys when they're admitted to the state bar. Granholm joined a number of local lawyers in re-taking that oath, which says in part. "I will employ for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to me such means only as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the judge or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law." "I will never reject. from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the de­ fenseless or oppressed, or delay any cause for lucre or malice." and "I will in all other respects conduct myself personally and professionally in conformity with the high standards of conduct imposed on members of the bar as conditions for the privilege to practice law in this state.” After the ceremony was concluded. Granholm joined participants in a luncheon provided by Jonny Conoon’s Restaurant. Granholm then visited Democratic Party supporters at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Granholm has announced her candidacy for governor when John Engler’s term expires in 2002. She is among five Democrats vying in the August 2002 primary for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Granholm was met with "an unusual amount of warmth and enthusiasm" at the Democrats' gathering, according to a parly mem­ ber. Granholm told the group that "The face of leadership is changing, and sometimes the face of leadership wears lipstick. And that's OK." �The Sun and News. Middleville MlMay 8. 2001 /Page 3 Trail cleanup is May 12 Spring cleaning is this week throughout area by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It's spring and while the poet e.e. cummings wrote "the world is puddle won­ derful" visitors to the Mid­ dleville area realize that its more accurate here at least to write "brooms, and rakes and clippers at the ready!" This week is spring Before “Play Ball" can echo across the fields at Crane Road, the sounds of mowing and raking were heard. On April 28 volunteers really got into the dirt. clean-up week within the village of Middleville and local property owners have been sprucing up their lawns and cleaning up their back yards. Some who have re­ ceived warnings about storing unsightly trash on the property have been reminded about clean-up week. But even before this week, local groups have been doing their best to spruce up the areas where they play baseball and softball or ride their bicy­ cles. Local coaches, parents, players and Barry County YMCA representatives were at the Crane Road ball fields April 28. getting them ready for a new sea­ son of games. While for some this was an approved way to play in the dirt, lots of serious field preparation was under way. Even the weeds were pulled from the infields to make sure balls don't make erratic bounces. Members of the Thor­ napple Trail Association have begun clearing brush from along the trail from the Middleville trail head. A work session will be held May 12, rain or shine. Elena Gormley from Girl Scout Troop 769 worked with the trail association as part of her leadership badge. She has planned a trash pickup hike begin­ ning at the McCann Road end to Irving Road, ending at the Whispering Waters Campground. Troop 769 adopted this section of the trail last year. The trash pick up hike begins at 9 a.m. At the Middleville Trailhead work also begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to clear brush along the trail. This will improve the view of the river. Rick Moore hopes to clear the brush up past the second bridge. If time allows, volun­ teers will walk the rest of the trail picking up any trash or fallen branches along the way. Paving of the 3.5 miles of the trail from the Mid­ dleville Trailhead to Mc­ Cann Road should be completed this spring. Volunteers should bring gloves, lopping shears and other tools on Saturday. Work begins at 9 a.m. and volunteers can park behind Village Hall. Then walk down the trail to the first bridge to meet with Moore. This clean-up takes place rain or shine. For in­ formation about the trail clean up call Moore at 948-8542 or Michael Gormley at 795-8739. Paul Henry Thornapple Trail clean up started in April. Here volunteers Elena and Michael Gormley work to improve the view of the river from the trail. More clean up work is scheduled for this Saturday. May 12 beginning at 9 a m. TK seeks millage, continued from front page of the TK district, people assume that the full 18 mills are levied each year. Because of the Headlee Amendment, the millage rate can be reduced each year. In 1999, the 18 mill levy was reduced by .1098, which means the district could only levy 17.8902 mills. In 2000 the reduc­ tion was applied and the district was only able to levy 17.4339 mills on non­ homestead property. The value of the non­ homestead property within the school district is $79,648,434. The reduction in total Proposal A funds for the year 2000 was $42,258. The district receives the full foundation funding for each full-time student en­ rolled, only if the full 18 mills are levied. Residents of the Thor­ napple Kellogg District approved the 18-mill levy in 1995 for 10 years. Re­ newal of the full 18 mills will be on the ballot in 2004. When putting this issue on the ballot was dis­ cussed at the April 16 meeting, Jansma told the board that full funding would bring in about $81,000. Energy costs including the costs to heat buildings and run buses has risen this year by more than what was budgeted. The consensus of the board was that every little bit would help. This levy does not apply to primary residences, but only to non-homestead properties. Jansma stressed that the millage levied will only be the amount needed to ob­ tain the funding for the full 18 mills. Information on this levy will be available at the Thornapple Kellogg PTO meeting Tuesday, May 15. This is an opportunity for residents to meet the can­ didates for the school board as well. The "Meet the Candi­ dates” portion of the meet­ ing begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Page Elementary School library. Opening June f KIDS| ffijvow Enrolling FIR ST t I • Quality child-care for ages 0-12 yrs. 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I [ www.kidsfirstleamingplace.com 420 Misty Ridge Drive • Middleville 7 day cruises s499 INSTANT PHSSPORT PHOTOS Premier Travel & Cruise ’ Z trzvw 'Jttre. M (616) 554-0311 «« Mrtu, UMMIM M l») cam �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 8. 2001 Students' School-to-Careeers articles assist program by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School students are learning about career paths through a School-to-Career transition plan designed to help them find their niche before they spend a lot of time and money searching. This is the second year for the program. The first focused on freshmen and seniors. This year it has expanded to include the sophomore level. Freshmen are shown a video which explains how a school-to-career program gives them a chance to explore their future now. additional opportunities for job shadowing and business/career speakers are brought in to the school to share their career stories. This is the second year CHS has had an alumni career fair for seniors. The event allows the seniors another opportunity to talk with professionals about what it takes to perform successfully in a particular career. Weaver said. Sophomores also took CareerScope and were able to listen to professionals whose career has a science tie. They also created They also take the Discover interest and abilities inventories which help direct them toward the career path that best fits them. Freshmen job shadow at least one professional in that path and each does a computer generated presentation for his/her classmates. "Caledonia seniors take the computerized ACT CareerScope, which specifically identifies the career in which they should find success. " said Sharon Weaver, School-to Career coordinator. Seniors are given presentations for community visitors and junior high school students on contagious diseases. "We want to help the parents and other community members understand the Career Pathways initiative is designed to help all students find success in careers once they complete their formal education. For that reason, four CHS seniors are interviewing individuals in each of the six career paths as a way of helping everyone understand there are varied careers with __ ___ LOCAL_ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lining Cbunb - Serving a Lii’tng Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY . .9:30 a.m. 10 45 a.m. 6 00 p in Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68ih Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 M 11 U I I a place to belong 1 T CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Wonhip............................1030 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev. Michael Stowell, Pastor Chris Lage, Witrvhtp leader Demy Boutna. Youth Pastor Church Office 6/6 8914)287 Visit our web site www bnghtside.org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evongelicol Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (norfhuvst of Gun Lake) 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............. 930 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m Ret E Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 792-2889 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Church with a caring heart foe our comnutttth and the witHa" Sunday Worship 9 30 a m & 6 W p m (Child & Adult»i During the Scha.4 Year) Rev. R Scott tireeuwav. Pastor httelle Spot. iouih leader Al Twruever. Community CaKmg GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 pm 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd. Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 Churvh Office (616)891-1512 M 37 at lOlXhSi flCALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST May 13 - fifth Siaafay otEaacr Mothrr’sDn Maiihc* 28 I 10 (itsus appears wthr»omr.' Romans 10 116 (Paul sends ptCM? io tht dwetx Screws Rr*jrrMK»n h>*cf "Itkiudiftg Pwef Amfrm “Women d the Wa»" Woi>hip Sen ice Jr Church (Licensed Nursery &. Child Cart) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250Vine Street • Church OtRe 616-891-8669 Fix 891-SO48 * » w xakdoouumc ore " We are changed by God's love! ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. CALEDONIA 9 3o"\ AM ’ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed . Family , X^Xighl^/ r GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 iCWfSoakUv Ra*d> Uijirtd. Ml 49 US • 79S-79G3 Meeting vnu, y»rur friends, and wur fautily - right where ytrtt 're at - through Refoant Messages Lhnarafc. Miwc Quahiy Uhud Care aod Programs Worsts? Hours: 8 30am aad II JO a m classes which support a future career." "The six career paths are business, management and technology, arts and communication, human and social services, natural resources, engineering and industrial technology, and health services." Hormel stated in her article. Jenna Bennett wrote about Independent Business Incentives, and interviewed several Caledonia business entrepreneurs, including Kim Klap and Carol Van very different education requirements in each of the paths. A series of articles will be organized by communications intern Brennecke Hormel. photographed by Pam Spitzley and writers Jenna Bennett and Holly Victory. Hermel's introduction explained some of the steps detailed by Weaver. "Many students explore several careers before they recognize which best fits their interests and abilities. Students who know where their interest areas are and understand their ability, do a better job of choosing Continued next page THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH PwiKhinff the Living \XonlServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a.m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST CHl’RCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-J7, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday Sdwxil 9 45.1 m Sunday Morning Worship Sen ice 11 00 a.m Sunday Evening Sen-ice 6 00 p in Wednesday Mid Week Prayer. 6 45 p m Wind of Life Clubs.................................... 6:45 p.in. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Chib (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p in. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School lor All Ages 10 4S j m Evening Worship 6 01) p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office 868-0.191 www lakesidcoxnmunily.org (under construction) The Reorganized CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave 9 45 a m Church School. Sunday Praise Singing YxytfiT Morning Worship 10 50 am 11 (X) a m 7 30 p in Wed Fellowship KAY TOWXSEXl) Kim.m XOK.MAX KXOKR. taouate Pastor IJoyd DeVonner, Sr 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonSiserv net Chunh Ph 868 6811) • Pastor \ Ph 897 7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 1115 a m 6:00 p.m Kraft Ave. & 84th St, Caledonia, Ml (Missouri Synod) "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love “ Rom 12 10 Classic Worship Educational Hour Circle of Praise Worship 8:30 a m 9:45 a m 11.00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED (All Services have a Nursery available) Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev Robert Geriie • Pastor David /jehr Office 891 8688• Chunh 891 8688 lEljc TEimE iHctljoDiSt (Cljiird) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S E. Arto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Praye- Meeting...7:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship MiOdieviiie Sunday School MxXflevtUe Morning Worship Ret Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 86&6437 Gs^/ne 9 30 a m 9 45 a m 11 00 a m Lee Zachnuin Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services Programs for ail ages. For more information (616) 891-8119 or www.Deacechurch cc (fern Cauvuiutufy Cuwpui fui fPnnhy end Srivtce 8546 ’Whitneyvifte Ave ar 84fn Sf •891-8661 Hie Church where everybody is somebudv and Jesus is Lord " Meeting at Caledonia High School Snaa/Scnoa 9 30am Sunday Momrg Wonhp 10 30 a m ‘/eetrg a* crop© on Whrfneywie Ave Suna^ Eversng Worsrsp 600pm */<r<vee^ Pro/er A Bibie Study 7OC pm -e< ’■ P*B?or • tor 3®' y ca$tcx �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLMay 8. 2001/Page 5 School-to-Careers, from previous page Duien. who have run the Essential Bean for two years. Greenridge Realty Real Estate sales associate Adam Paarlberg. and Sheila Workman from Legacy for a Lifetime. Bennett makes several observations. "Work in the business management, and technology path is becoming increasingly diversified. To enter this field, a student needs to be very self-motivated and knowledgeable about managing money.'’ She says ideal candidates for careers in these areas work well with people, handle figures and equations efficiently, and are well organized. "Post secondary training could include on-the-job classes, internships, or a college degree in business administration, marketing or accounting." She quotes Paarlberg, who says, " On any given day, I may be searching for a month for someone, getting together paperwork for a loan officer, and working on a closing... AA meetings set Frank and Alice Brown of Middleville will be celebrat­ ing their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on May 12, 2001 at Leighton United Methodist Church at 2:00-4:30 p.m. They were married on May 11. 1951. Their children and spouses are Susan and Wallace Kitzman of Conrad, Iowa, David and Beth Brown of Belding, Diane and Ross Traverse of Mid­ dleville, and Frank and Amy Brown of Middleville. Grandchildren are Nicholas Kitzman and Lisa Woosley, Nathan, Amy, Phillip, and Jacob Brown, Laura, Jeremy, and Joshua Traverse, and Michael and Matthew Brown. Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3. Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) unlike many jobs. I don't have to wait for a raise. The harder I work, the more money I make." >Bennett concludes. "This upward mobility can be extended to any entrepreneur starting their own business." She also describes the daily routine of Workman at Legacy. Bennett expands on the benefits. "Being creative and running the business gives great joy and satisfaction. Workman now enjoys flexible hours and helping customers, but stresses the downside to owning a small business is doing extra paperwork." "Kim Klap from Essential Bean agrees that customer service is key in the business and management field. Bennett says. "Van Duinen recommends accounting classes during high school, along with a sales or marketing background. Klap and Van Duinen also serve as management for their employees, which adds another dimension to their role as small business owners." "Other jobs in business require employees to work on commission," Paarlberg says. "There's no steady paycheck in real estate. If I'm not working effectively, I'm not making any money." He stresses students will have to be well equipped to deal with the ever-changing nature of technology in this field." "Be able to think on your feet. Also, be outgoing, be able to keep calm and rational when working with clients. " Realtors are independent contractors... and real estate is as big as you want to make it. and some people make it big." Paarlberg is quoted. The downside to his job is working non-traditional hours, and it takes a willingness to adjust to that. Bennett explained. Bennett said business owners emphasize working with people is the best part of their job. Bennett concludes. Realtors, local businesses and sales consultants are more in demand than ever, offering valuable, personalized services to the community. "Work in this path is very self-directed, but with the right resources and attitude. entry-level associates can make the business world work for them." ENGAGEMENTS Olinger-Morgan Randy Olinger of Grand Ledge and Connie Noble of Grand Ledge proudly an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Lynn Olinger, to Matthew Phillip Morgan. Matt is the son of Jeff and Vicky Morgan of Schoolcraft. Ml. The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Grand Ledge High School and a 1999 graduate of Tri-State Uni­ versity. Amy currently re­ sides in Kalamazoo where she works as a research biol­ ogist at Pharmacia Corp. The groom-elect is a 1996 graduate of Schoolcraft High School and a 2(MX) graduate ofTri-State Univer­ sity. He currently resides in Peoria. III., and is employed as a design engineer at Caterpillar Inc. A September 2001 wed­ ding is planned BU Lois & Fran, (formerly of Babylon Hair & Tanning) HAVE MOVED TO Desert Sun Hair Sr Tanning!!! 410 Broadway, in Middleville r-y*Y 795-4254 Lois • Wed., Thurs. & Fri. Fran • Tues., Wed. & Fri. Jp Owner - Brian Cotant Independence Day celebration is June 30 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Committee members Ar­ lene Oaks and Nick Unger said work is under way to make the community In­ dependence Day celebra­ tion Saturday, June 30, new and better this year. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. to make more time for the festivities planned in the afternoon. There will be two stage areas at the park, one in the shelter house and the other on the portable. Unger said there will be a teen event with the "Battle of the Bands." The American Legion will provide barbeque and chicken dinners. Baseball games and other activities will go on all afternoon. Barber School will hold an open house for history buffs. RELATIONSHIPS How do you feel about that word:’ For some people it creaies a churning and seaming m their bells, for others it creates a skip in their hearts For the acit six weeks, we at GLCC arc gotng to be looking at the subject of relation­ ship and some practical ads ice the Bible offers Learn how to make the most from the relationships we arr in with those individuals that God has put in out life Bl 1LD1NG GREAT RELATIONSHIPS May 13 May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 As a Mom As a Worshipper With Thoj* Around You With Your Pastor With the World As a Dad 12200 West M 179 Highway (1/2 mile east of Patterson) Wavland/Middleville 795-7903 Service Times: 8:30 and 11.*00 changing to 900 and 10:30 on May 20 Lt- 2500 S M-37 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS Fireworks will be held again this year. Unger said the fireworks will be launched from land offered by Bill Hitchcock, which helps the display to be handled safely. Volunteers are still needed for set up and take down of booths and stages and other equipment con­ nected with the event. If interested in participating, please call the village of­ fice at 891-9384. 616-945-4180 (1/2 mile south of Hastings inside Cotant's) Attention people of our community... There is now a professional dealer for Pond Equipment, Supplies and even Installation. We specialize in... Pond Equipment Aquatic Plants Pond Installation & Design Pond Fish Saltwater Aquarium Systems Cookbook sale will benefit KDL programs KDL Alliance of Friends of the Library will sponsor the sale of a cookbook of collected recipes from Kent District Library staff, patrons and Friends at ail 18 Kent District Library branches. The books are priced at $10 and contain more than 700 tried and true recipes, from apple bread to zucchini pancakes. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Kent District Library for new programs. For more information call Kent District Library at 784-2007. Come to Cotant's to see our pond display. Coming Soon... • Classes & workshops on pond and saltwater aquarium systems • Retail storefront located next to Cotant’s on M-37 • Saltwater aquarium systems and retail store (exciting show room) �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 8. 2001 Two TK High School juniors win Girl Scout Gold Award Kandace Heinz and Heidi Porter, both juniors at Thornapple Kellogg High School, received their Gold Awards April 26 at Cascade Hills Country Club, along with six other Senior Girl Scouts in Michigan Trails Council. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest one can receive in scouting as a girl. Following a dinner enjoyed by family and friends, the girls both were asked to answer the ques­ tion "How has Girl Scouts and your Gold Award pro­ ject prepared you for the future?" Heinz replied, "Girl Scouts has shown me that there are many possibili­ ties and adventures in my life. My Gold Award has shown me that setting goals are a good thing but to succeed at them you must work hard and you will accomplish more than you set out to do. Both my Gold Award and Girl Scouts has taught me how to be a better leader, how to plan and how to have confidence in myself." Porter answered the question with, "Girl Scout­ ing has helped me tremen­ dously in the past 12 years. I can remember, as a Daisy, looking up to the big Seniors who knew ev­ erything and were so cool. Now, that I am a Senior, 1 can only hope that I have Girl Scout Gold Award winner Heidi Porter and her mother, Susan. * GROOMER NEEDED* fi Dependable with good communication skills. Flexible hours available. »X' *£ 616-795-5099 * ♦X' <» >X* Apply at Scoobedoo’s Grooming. >X* *X* *X* *X' »X* *X* *X' *X' *X' *X* *X* *X* 'X* *x* *x* *x* *x* *x* *x* *x* set as good as a standard as the generation before did for me. "Without the leadership training and guidance I have received, it is almost definite that I would not have My personality has been molded by the lead­ ers and advisors who taught me responsibility, and how to be a good leader. "The Gold Award Pro­ ject I have completed has also helped me to become a more confident person. Our project forced me to make business contacts, and talk to many adults in a professional manner." she added. "Girl Scouting has helped me not only to reach out to others, but to want to help others. Be­ cause of this. I have de­ cided to become a pedia­ trician. where I can be of service to people daily. "I would like to thank every role model I have ever had, including the leaders I had when I was young, and the advisor I've had for the last six years, my mom. Susan Porter. I would also like to thank the leader of Junior Troop #38. Barb Burger, who has helped me so much to earn this award." Each Gold Award recip­ ient received a $6,000 scholarship, renewable for four years, to study at Olivet College. The girls also presented with a United States flag, which was flown in their honor over the United States Capitol March 16 at the request of Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers. In addition to these awards, the girls received acknowledgment from the National Girl Scout Cen­ ter, City of Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie, Michi­ gan Gov. John Engler, Michigan Senator Carl Levin, the United States Army, the United States 4695 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville Need Summer Day Corel We have 2 School Age Groups Available Youngers (Grades K-3) and CHders (Grades 4-6) Arts & Crafts • Field Trips Outdoor Activities and much more! We also have space available for Toddlers - 5 Yr. Olds can now Full-Time Rates As Low As Enjoying the Gold Award dinner are (from left) Heidi Porter and her mother. Susan, and troop leader Bart, Burger Defense. and t|)e Unj|ed Navy, The Military Order of the World Wars, the United States Postal Service, from the Secretary of States Department of Intenor. Miss Middleville pageant to undergo some changes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When the Miss Mid­ dleville Pageant returned last year after an absence of more than 30 years, it was considered a success. Samantha VanderSloot has reigned for a year rep­ resenting Middleville at local organizations and in parades. This year the pageant will taken to an even higher level, organizers say. Director Kelli Leep and producer Cheryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant. The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will go on to the state Miss Michigan pageant. This year the local pageant will have judges trained by the state orga­ nization. The registration forms and rules and regula­ tions are state approved and must be followed. Applicants must be at least a high school junior. The age limit is 17 to 24. Each contestant must be a resident of Barry County. All applications must be filled out and notarized by June 15. The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 in the high school auditorium. The contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit divisions. The girls will be interviewed by the judges on the day of the pageants. Questions will cover their personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contestants. The committee will be contacting local businesses in the Barry County area asking for support and donations. Money raised will be for scholarships and financial support for the winning contestant to help defray the costs of participating in the Miss Michigan pageant. Applications are available by calling Kelli Leep al The return of the Miss Middleville pageant in 2000 was a real addition to the Middleville Heritage days. Here last year’s winner Samantha VanderSloot (second from right) is shown with runners up (from left) Rebecca Worth, Andrea Bucher and Kirsten Carver. The 2001 pageant is on July 28 795-5337 or Cheryl Peters at 795-0051 or at 795-4972. Applications must be completed, notarized and turned in by June 15. The public is invited to attend the pageant. A do­ nation of $5 for each adult admission will be charged. Children 12 and under are free. OR MO All Ladies' Clothing 20% OFF Remember, Gift Certificates ________ Always Fit!____________ Great Selection of Special Gift Items & Mother's Day Cards! O fv N Mon-Sat IM Sun 1M, Wad IM Gift Cemficaus Ur^r, 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake • 795-9947 _ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 8. 2001/Page 7 Edward Jones Investment office opens in Caledonia Donald O. Fisher CALEDONIA - Mr Donald O. Fischer, age 85, was called by the Lord to His service Apnl 30, 2001 He was preceded m death by his first wife. Leah. He is survived by his wife, Elvis of Caledonia; his son, Daniel Fischer of Cascade; his grandson. Cole; his step­ children. Terry and Nancy Sheehan of Bay City. Jim and Martha Smelker of Scottville, Marc Sheehan of Morley; his step-grandchil­ dren. Molly and Carl Reinhardt. Patrick Sheehan; his brothers and sisters-inlaw, Warren and Leona Fischer. Beryl and Retta Fischer; his sister-in-law, Blanche Snyder; his brother- Robert J. Laug ALASKA Robert J. Laug. age 72, of Alaska passed away on Friday. April 27, 2001. Bob retired after nearly 40 years in the tool and die trade. Bob enjoyed his hobby as a wood craftsman in his retirement years. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann; his children, Beth Anne (Laug) and Kevin Brandt, James Allan and Mary Laug, Catherine Cotton, Barbara Mane Kinney, Robert Ernest and Christine Laug; his grandchildren, Sarah, Pete, Katy, Jeff, Gracie, Andy and Mary; his great grandson. Toby; his sister. Jean Johnson; his nieces. Carol King and Betsie DeWreede Funeral services for Bob were held on Tuesday at the Caledonia Funeral Home. 616 E. Main St. with Rev. Calvin C. Dobson and John Sytsma officiating Inter­ ment Alaska Cemetery The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Home of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by DeVries Funeral. Edna M. (Pitsch) Harig Mrs. Edna M (Pitsch) Harig. age 92. passed away Saturday. April 28, 2001 She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard (Sam) Harig. She is survived by her children, Jean and Sam Bornstein of Brighton, Louis and Gail Harig of Alto. Russell and Mary Harig of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; her brother, Norman Pitsch of Alto; her sister and brother-in-law. Louise and Louis Rich of Grand Rapids; her sister-inlaw, Fae Pitsch of Ohio; many nieces and nephews. Edna was a baptized member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Lowell Senior Neighbors. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, with Fr. David E. LeBlanc celebrant. Inter­ ment Resurrection Ceme­ tery. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795*7719 For Your Appointment! in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Dutcher Funeral services for Don were held Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 908 W. Mam. Middleville. Pastor Tony Sikora officiat­ ed. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by De Vries Funeral Home. Irving board to honor former local officials Milton Buehler. Norene Reigler, and Jim and Emily Harrison will be honored during the regular meeting of the Irving Township Board Wednesday. May 9, starting at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Milton Buehler retired in November 2000 as supervi­ sor assessor since 1989. He has held several offices in county and township gov­ ernment since 1949. Norcne Reigler was trea­ surer from 1984 to November 2000. The Harrisons, who are moving, have held offices in the township for several years. May 12 deadline for tourism insert The deadline for information for the calendar is May 12. May 12 also is the advertising deadline for the insert. Anyone one interested in learning about advertising rates should call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 for Calendar information can be mailed to Editorial Dept., Summer Tourism. Guide, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Mi.. 49058. All businesses are encouraged to update any information that has changed since last year's edition. Information can be faxed to 945-5192 or emailed to jadnews(avoyager.net. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Drew McFadden. Ed­ ward Jones Investment Representative, was host for an open house Friday. April 27. in Caledonia, which was well received by about 60 people. McFadden said he in­ tends to provide an easy setting where people can feel comfortable with in­ vesting. He said Caledonia people may not know they have a real investment representative locally with whom they may have a long term relationship for handling their investments. Kelly Dutcher, recep­ tionist in the office, said "The open house helped let people know we are here, right in the Caledo­ nia community, in stead of some office in some other state. They can talk to a real person." McFadden said "We are happy to be part of the Caledonia community. "Edward Jones, he only major financial services firm advising individual investors, exclusively, traces its roots to 1871 and currently serves more than 5 million clients. The firm offers its clients a variety of investments, including certificates of deposit, bonds, stocks and mutual Dutcher said. "We had a beautiful day. a great turnout, and we are happy to be here in Caledonia." To call for information, call 891-1173. funds." McFadden said the firm is the largest in the nation, with more than 7.000 branch offices in the U.S.. Canada and the U.K. imcOMF CLIENTS AND msw An Edward Jones Investment representative is available to serve local investors in the Caledonia community. Drew McFadden stands with receptionist Kelly Dutcher in front of the local office. Don’t just Dream about retirement. Plan For It ‘Drew" McFadden Soccer Scots prevail over East Lansing Caledonia’s varsity softball team improved to 10-2-1 with a 1-0 win Saturday over East Lansing. Marisa Woodcock scored the game-winner 19 minutes into the first half. Andrea King assisted on the Scot score. Goalkeeper Hannah Cooley made 14 saves to earn the shutout. East Lansing out-shot Caledonia 19-6. Investment Representative P0 Box 336. Caledonia, Ml 4Q3I6 1Edward Jones J Bus 616-891 -1173 M«nbe< SIPC www edwardjones com If you see this guy who can’t wait to drive, wish him a Love Mom &^Sissy Bug Hug C/ierru West b GREENHOUSE Michigan’s most inspiring retail gardening experience. 4 Jj, 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwy. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-6; Closed Sun. it should be. 616-795-8811 Enjoy our new pond, the children’s play area and a whole great new look we’ve created. Comprehensivexcverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for’p'olic)4io!den witfifc With over 600 varieties of Perennials, lots of Annuals, Herbs, Shrubs. Roses, and a new line of Water Gardening Plants. There's something for everyone! * Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY t> I 2 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan 4QX|6 891-9294 A*? Creative Gift Ideas for Mom in our New Garden House! Uara€ri nuuse: As Sunday, May 13 Be sure to pick up a brochure of future classes we will be offering! w You'll want to call and make a reservation as class size is limited. 6^5* So do something about that spring fever! Come in and see us at Cherry Valley Greenhouse... We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You! ’7? �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 8, 2001 Caledonia orchestras win top honors at state festival Orchestra members Ben Kohl, Rachel Miedema, Amanda Overholt, lain Stephenson, Ben Ward, Julie Van Kalker. Jenny Dezeeuw, Heather Hanna. Jessica Hanna. Matt Kom, Andy Rogers. Kira Donnell and Sarah Roosien The Orchestra took straight No. 1 ratings at the State Music Festival April 27, a first time achievement in the recent history of the orchestra. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School orchestras came back from Buy life insurance and save on your home and car. When you buy your life insurance from us through Auto-Owners Insurance, you’ll receive discounts on your home, mobile home or car insurance. We ll save you money. As an independent Auto-Owners agent, we take great interest in you— as well as your home and car. We are specialists in insuring people—and the things they own. ^uto-Owners Insurance Lite Home Car Business McCartney Insurance \ Gordon R. Wells • 1-800-562-2939 the State Music Festival at Grand Haven High School April 27 with straight No. 1 ratings. A majority of the 70 or­ chestra students partici­ pated. Julie VanKalken said they felt as if this was quite an accomplishment, since Caledonia is a Class B school, and others play­ ing that day were class AA schools, and were "really good." Jenison also was given straight No. Is. "When you follow someone really good, you feel like you have to live up to their standards," VanKalken said. Orchestra leader Pete DeLille said this was the first time in a long while the orchestra has been awarded straight No. Is at the state festival. Other or­ chestras taking part were East Grand Rapids and 're VPEMFMSPR1MM 1-ga11on Perennials Are Ready I Bring ad in & receive *5,00 Off any purchase of *30 or more. 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The shop nearly goes out of business until Audrey II arrives and offers fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Aspinall, a CMU fresh­ man studying broadcast and cinematic arts, was the sound head. He graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School and is the son of Lugene and Terry Aspinall. invites you to come in and meet... Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... MKkUev3ie at a mall while on the trip. The students were to visit Busch Gardens, an amusement park, and the Norfolk Navy Base in Vir­ ginia. The orchestra program will perform during a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. at the CHS Performing Arts Cen­ ter. Their Collage Program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The CHS orchestra will feature the best of its so­ los. ensembles and full or­ chestra selections, and will recall memories of the orchestra's Virginia tour. A tribute will be paid Io the graduating seniors. Gary Scott, DDS (60 or older) ** * to start that evening, on May 2, and returned on Sunday. "It will take 15 hours. We are really excited." Sarah Roosien said. Van Kalken said the or­ chestra would play the same music as for festivals on their trip to Virginia. The festival they will per­ form in is "Music in the Parks," a competition be­ tween bands and orches­ tras. for which they will also be rated, she said. "But it's not quite as strict as it was at state festival, and more fun," she said. Jessica Hanna said the orchestra also would play Family Dentistry of Caledonia Stop in and see our large selection 10% OFF I Grand Haven. The orchestra played Al­ legro by Tartini, Gaelic Overture by O'Fallan, and Symphony No. 8 (Finale) by Antonin Dvorak. They were scheduled to perform these pieces in Virginia this month as well. DeLillie said many of the students also per­ formed at the State Solo Festival at Western Michigan University March 29. Several students re­ ceived No. 1 ratings there for their performances. VanKalken was one of these students. "I got a pro­ ficiency rating of 3, which is the highest ever," she said excitedly. "You have to play scales and sight read for your piece," she explained. VanKalken plays violin. DeLille said the addi­ tional soloists and duet musicians all received No. Is: Angela Gould for a vio­ lin solo, Lynsey Anderson for a viola solo, Angela Gould and Jacquelyn Kroll for a violin duet, Lynsey Anderson and Melanie Glover for a viola duet, Iain Stephenson for a vio­ lin solo, Emily Dannison and Zoe Couretas for a vi­ olin duet, Katie Musick for a cello solo and Liz Mar­ tin received a No. 2 rating for a bass solo. The orchestra was look­ ing forward to their trip to Virginia Beach, scheduled y O 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml/May 8, 2001 /Page 9 Friends of the Library planning new season by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Eric Longman, new pres­ ident of the Caledonia Friends of the Library group, cheerfully admitted he not sure what a "friend of the library" is. "We are going through a process of figuring out who we arc," he said. Most of the Friends enjoy books and reading, and Longman said he like to be a bit more specific, but this is difficult since the members are very diverse. Some members help or­ ganize the ongoing sale of used books in the basement of the library. Money from this and other Friends projects helps purchase special books or pays for speakers or activities at the library. Roberta Meeker has been honored as "Volunteer of the Year" three times for her Former CHS students is Aquinas grad Kristen Heikkinen Kristen Heikkinen, a graduate of Caledonia High School in 1992. earned a bachelor's degree with cum laude honors from Aquinas College May 5. Heikkinen majored in literature and studied child development with a cumu­ lative 3.87 grade point av­ erage. She has been certi­ fied to teach preschool and is student teaching at pre­ sent in Middleville. She plans to seek em­ ployment as a preschool or kindergarten teacher. She is the daughter of Mary Heikkinen of Mid­ dleville and Ralph Heikki­ nen of Kalamazoo. A beautiful kitehen doesn't {jet any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. ongoing service. The difficulty is resisting the desire to buy all the books that look inter­ esting.* Longman said. Still other Friends are intent on supporting the township in building a new library. The Friends had a major fund-raising project several years ago in the form of a com maze. Longman said of that project, "We really felt we had a lol of momentum and support for a new library project from many in the community during the period of the com maze. We hope we can renew that momentum and already have some major fund-raising ideas in mind as the township moves forward." "Money that was earned during the com maze is earning interest." Longman said the group was waiting for the township initiative to support new efforts to raise money for a new li­ brary building. Longman said he sees the possibility of a community library serving as a community center, of sorts, where people with common interests, from genealogy to gardening, from antiques to beekeeping, can make friends and share with others. He said he feels the library offers opportunities in our transient lifestyle that are not fulfilled in any other way. At the same time, he admits he has no firm idea about how to make such an idea happen. Longman acknowledges other members have a more traditional view of the Friends group. Most of the members are affiliated with the group simply because of their love of reading and the recognition that a library offers such a great resource of books on a wide variety of topics, at a very reasonable cost to everyone. Traditionally the mem­ bership has been an older group, but it now seems to be changing with more and more families joining in. One member, Doris Sleeman offered to have a summer reading club Wednesday evenings several times this summer. In­ terested people can bring a lawn chair and will share insights on a book chosen by the group. The first book will be A Painted House, by John Grishom. "One thing the Friends group talked about was having a 'learn the Internet' open forum once a week, but the lack of computers in our old library' makes such a thing impractical. Perhaps when we have more than one computer station for the public we can revisit that idea." Longman reflected. Another activity consid­ ered by the group would be a small farmers market Saturdays on the lawn area next to the library, which could be a fund-raiser for the group. The Friends plan to have a float in the Independence Day Parade at the end of June. La Leche League to meet May 10 The La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. May 10, at 1546 Payne Lake Road. Yankee Springs Township. LaLeche League is a non-sectarian. non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Span­ ish. The group holds a scries of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville, Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially arc four topics, with one being presented each montn. This month s topic will be "The Art of Breastfeed­ ing and Overcoming Difficilties." All women who are breastfeeding or are preg­ nant and interested in breastfeeding arc welcome to attend the meetings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child develop­ ment and nutrition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. TK school lunch menus Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 9 Breakfast for lunch. French toast sticks w/sliccd ham or chicken salad on a bun, potato wedges, fruit juice. Thursday, May 10 Macaroni and cheese w/dinner roll or cheesey bur­ rito. com, pears, milk. Friday, May 11 Pizza or fish sticks, cole slaw, fresh orange, milk. Monday, May 14 Cheesey ravioli w/dinner roll or cheeseburg, seasoned green beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Tuesday, May 15 Beef Stroganoff w/egg noodles, ham and cheese on a bun. peas, fresh banana, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. JF~N0W MOVED TO CALEDONIA PLAZA Lots of New Stuffs .kA >^9864 Cherry Vai (M-371 Caledoni <SREAT COLLAR STORE Hours: M-Sat. IO a m.-8 p.m.; Sun. I2 p.m.-5 p.m. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME SOLARIAN. Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Famous Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retari Center 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue S.E. 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"They moved into the big house and raised their family there and cared for her mother." Engle ex­ plained. "When son John Sherman returned with his wife and sons, the SherJohn Sherman, 5th generation, John Sherman. 6th generation. John's wife. Jan Sherman. Jane Sherman. Vivian's husband, and Vivian Sherman. 4th generation. A drawing of the "Inn. used as a stage coach stop going from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, originally across the road from the location of the Proctor home. 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Engle photographed views of the home and old family photos for this arti­ cle. She explained that the following information was written by John Sherman: " 'Go West, young man,' was the advice given to John Proctor by the news­ paper publisher, Horace Greeley. Acting on this advice, Proctor packed up his wife, two sons, and be­ longings from their home in Vermont and headed west to Caledonia in 1868. "They settled on land purchased from Warren Streeter, who had obtained it from the widow of the owner of McNaughton's tavern. This had been one of the early stops along the stagecoach route from Grand Rapids to Battle Creek. The Proctors began building a house that summer and enlarged it the following year.to its present appearance. "The house is framed with squared tree-trunk beams assembled with wooden pegs, similar to some of the local barns of the same era. The interior woodwork is of butternut and probably milled lo­ cally. The walls are plaster mixed with horsehair over lathing. "In the 1920s or 30s the home was electrified and hardwood flooring was laid down over the original planks. Water in the kitchen was provided from a pump drawing from a cistern. "In the late 1950s an electric range replaced the wood-burning kitchen stove. Through the rear kitchen door was the woodshed where firewood was stored for cooking and heating. Beyond the wood­ shed there still exists a "two-holed" privy, which fell into disuse with the advent of running water. "The Proctors were oc­ cupied as nurserymen. They imported tree seedlings from Europe and resold them locally as well as shipped them to points farther west. They also farmed to produce their own food and cash crops. "Of the two sons, Steven had his own farm where Sanborn Court is now. He later returned to Vermont. Continued next page James Sherman, Vivian Proctor Sherman, John Sherman, Janice Sherman, Adam Sherman, Andrew Sherman, with John Sherman and Aaron Sherman kneeling in front. 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Vivian, is the last of the Proctor line in From previous page The other son, John Reynolds Proctor, married Alice LyBarker. The house and farm passed to their children, John Clifford and Mary. "About a hundred years ago, a grove of Norway spruce was planted around the house. The job of haul­ ing wash water to the young trees on laundry days fell to Mary. Many of them survive today. "John Clifford became one of the first cashiers John Brigham Proctor. John Reynolds Proctor. Alice LyBarker Proctor and John Clifford Proctor in front of the 130-yearold home. Caledonia. She married James Sherman and they are the current owners of the home. "Their son. John Sher­ man. and his wife. Janice, now occupy the home with their four sons who are now the sixth generation of the family to live in the house. "The house has now seen parts of three cen­ turies come and go. It is likely one of the earliest surviving houses in the Caledonia Township. 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The bond sale is essen­ tially a loan, which will allow the village to fund the project, as explained Jim White, village attor­ ney, who presented the background of the pro­ posed ordinance. The bond issue is pro­ posed at $995,000. Keep­ ing it under $1 million avoids the requirement of a rating, which could cost an additional $10,000 or $15,000. The total project is now at an estimated $1,183,000. based on con­ struction bids received April 2. This includes a 10 percent contingency or $81,766, to account for unknown difficulties in digging up old lines. White said a $99,500 amount is to be held in a bond reserve account which would come from money the village has on hand. The village may earn interest on this fund. This assures the village capability to pay at least one year of the bond pay­ ment. Having the reserve account should get the vil­ lage a better interest rate on the loan. Estimated amounts the Village has on hand are NOT GOING TO C0I1GGG? 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The replacement sewer lines will be larger than the old lines, will re­ move any storm water ac­ cess to the sewer system in that area and will add several feet of elevation to the south end of the pipe which will carry sewage away from the village at a faster rate and officials hope will help prevent backup problems at flood stage, as has happened in the past. Trustee Chuck Audy said. "This is the best piece of work we will do for the village, during my tenure." A resolution to change monthly rates to users of the sewer system was ap­ proved. This will mean the present monthly rate of $10 will go up to $12 a month now, and then the monthly rate will increase each year by 50 cents with GAS PRICES SKYROCKET! Do not Commute... Attend college classes locally at KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County Specializing in: V General Education/MACRAO requirements ✓ 2 year to 4 year college transfer ✓ Business, Computers, Unman Services, and Liberal Arts Summer Enrichment for Youth ✓ Learning in Retirement Opportunities (ILR) Lifelong Learning and Customized Training Now registering for the summer and fail 2001 terms. New students should call 948-9500 to attend one of the following orientation sessions, which include the Asset test. Wednesday, May 9 • 5:30 pan. •+ Thursday. May 31 ♦ 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. June 12 • 9:00 aan. •+ Wednesday. June 20 ♦ 5:30 p.m. the top amount to reach $18 a month in 12 more years. Transportation charges on properties in the town­ ship and along M-37 served by village sewer will be adjusted accord­ ingly. Projected connec­ tion fees of new users are estimated into the total of revenues to be received, which is where repayment of the bonds will come from. On the cost side maintenance costs are pro­ jected to increase at 3 percent per year. The first principal pay­ ment will not come until Sept. 1, 2003 and on Sept. 1 of each subsequent year in amounts specified. In­ terest payments will be paid every six months be­ ginning this year. The village must demonstrate it has enough net revenue to make the bond payments without us­ ing money from the bond reserve. The higher the bond reserve, however, the better the interest rate on the loan. Payments must be made exclusively from revenues which must be maintained at specified levels to generate money for payments. But if the village has an excess rev­ enue income in some VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Minutes of the Special meeting of the Village of Caledonia April 30, 2001 Called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Daryl Penfold. Present: Oaks. Audy. Zandstra. Humphrey. Penfold, Unger. Absent: Erskine, Brumleve, Regan. Call to Order/Roll Call. Consideration of meeting agenda: New Business: R01-010 - Resolution to set sewer rates and fees for the Village Sewer System. Jim White was present to explain the rate schedule that Bendzinski & Co arrived at. The new rate of $12.00 per month will take effect 7/1/01 and beginning in calendar year 2002 and in each calendar year thereafter the user charge shall increase an additional $.50 per unit per month until such time as the user charge is $18.00 per month per unit. A motion to approve Resolution R01-010 was made by Humphrey, Supported by Unger. Roll Call vote was made. All Ayes, Motion Carried. 001-011 - Ordinance to pro­ vide for the purchase, acquisi­ tion and construction of improve­ ments to the Village's Sanitary Sewage System; to provide for the issuance and sale of rev­ enue bonds to pay the cost thereof: to provide for the securi­ ty of the bonds; to prescribe the form of the bonds; to provide for the administration of the system and the collection of revenues from the system sufficient for the purpose of paying the costs of operation and maintenance of the system; to pay the principal of and interest on outstanding revenue bonds; to provide for the segregation and distribution of the revenues; to provide for the rights of the holders of the bonds in enforcement thereof; and to provide for other matters relating to the bonds and the system. A motion to approve 001-011 was made by Unger and supported by Humphrey A roll call vote was made. All Ayes. Motion Carried. R01-012 - Resolution to appoint bond registrar, to desig­ nate depository bank, and to approve form of official notice of sale for sanitary sewage system revenue bonds, senes 2001. A motion to approve R01-012 was made by Audy and supported by Oaks Roll call vote All Ayes Motion Carried R01-009 - Resolution to make conditional award of the construction contract for the trunkline sanitary sewer replace­ ment project Georgetown Construction was the lowest bid­ der with $817,657. and KAR Construction was the highest bidder out of seven for the sewer replacement. Wilcox Associates recommended that we award the contract to Georgetown Construction A motion to approve R01 -009 with Georgetown Const., was made by Unger and supported by Oaks. Roll call vote. All Ayes. Motion Carned A motion was made to approve Banyon software and amend the budget by $16,049 for the purchase and related travel expenses, by Zandstra and supported by Oaks Motion Carried. Council Comments Daryl made a comment regarding S. Rodgers Ct., the attorney will be getting an appraisal for 92nd St. Public Comments. Adjournment at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Sandra Ayers Village Manager years, the earliest time it can pre-pay or pay off the bond is in 2011 with a premium. After 2013. the village could pay off the loan with no penalty. This guarantees income to the party making the loan. Investors also want the village to limit sales of other bonds. The village can still borrow money, but a restriction on sewer revenues and levels would be required, to do so. The village cannot sell the sys­ tem. A sewer replacement fund can be set aside even while making payments if revenues increase, how­ ever. An agent is selected to handle the funds for the village, as prescribed by the Revenue Bond Act. for such bond transactions. Of­ ten these approved agents are national banks. Old Kent is now Fifth Third Bank, which was chosen to act as agent, with the understanding the agent may be changed with a 60day written notice. Roll call votes were taken at each step. Trustee Dan Erskine was absent. In other business, the. council approved amend ing the budget to include $14,849 for Banyon Soft- Continued next page Items needed for auction If you have items you want to get rid of, but don't want to have a garage sale, the Freeport Fire Department can help, and you can help your commu­ nity at the same time. The fire department will pick up or you may drop off gently used items to sell at its annual auction May 19. "Some people wait all year for this event," said Julie Faunce, auction coor­ dinator. "We have already collected enough to furnish a house and garage. These items include snowmobiles, a dishwasher, couches, chairs, doors, and just about anything else you can think of." Proceeds from past auc­ tions have been used to pur­ chase an Automated External Defibrillator, air bags and new fire gear. TTiis year, the dollars raised will go toward matching federal and state grants to purchase a new rescue vehicle or fire engine. "This is the largest fund­ raiser that we do every year," Chief Jim Yargcr said. "The community really seems to enjoy donating and then attending the auction to help the firemen purchase items that are not available in our budget. We really ap­ preciate the support." If you have items you wish to donate, they can be dropped off at the Fire Department. Or, for pick up, call Julie Fauncc at 7653207 or the fire station at 765-5450. The department cannot accept tires or refrig­ erators. YMCA of Barry County We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Job Opportunities The YMCA is currently looking for individuals to staff our playgrounds in Hastings, Freeport, Lakewood, and Middleville sites. Opportunities also exist for the field maintenance of our men’s softball and youth baseball/softball leagues, as well as for umpires in all of our baseball and softball leagues. If you are interested, please contact Tony at 945-4574 for more information. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 8. 2001/Page 13 Estate planning topic of GFWC Gun Lake meeting The next meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)Gun Lake Area will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. May 9, at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Following the business meeting, Derrin Leigh and Steve Elkins will present a program, “Will Uncle Sam Be the Largest Heir to Your Estate?” The program is spon­ sored by the Education Department and host will be Sandra Buller Lunch will be offered following the program. Call Fran Ixonard. vice president, at 795-8731 or Buller at (616) 672-2173 for more information and reserva­ tions. Derrin Leigh is a finan­ cial planner for New Eng­ land Financial. Her focus is twofold: “attainment and preservation of finan­ cial independence for in­ dividuals and the maxi­ mization of fiscal strength and prosperity for business clients.” She uses financial profil­ ing. portfolio analysis, as­ set allocation, trust fund­ ing. buy/sell arrangements, business financial product consulting and estate planning as her tools. Leigh is a Lakeland. Fla., native but has lived in Grand Rapids since 1990. She is a Grand Val­ ley State University alumna and received her bachelor of business ad­ ministration degree in 1995 and MBA in 1998. Derrin begin her financial planning career with New England Financial in 1999. Steve Elkins, senior at­ torney with Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. PLC. specializes in estate and business wealth plan­ ning. His practice is fo­ cused on helping clients in the areas of wealth accu­ mulation, preservation, succession and distribu- Village Planning Commission hears concerns from resident by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Resident Ann Wissman brought concerns about the new development planned by David Dykstra for property behind her home on Main Street. She is very concerned that the road which will enter the development from Main Street will severely impact the already poor traffic situation along Bender. The site plan was approved by the planning commission at its April meeting. If Dykstra should make significant changes to the plan, he would have to bring it back to the planning commission. Wissman was told to bring her concerns to the Village Council. The planning commission tabled a proposed site plan for East Town Homes on Irving Road. This development proposed by DeKleine Builders of Byron Center is on the properly previously owned by Vincent Meaney. Before tabling the site plan. Village planner Geoff Moffat discussed some of the problems he sees. Water runoff control is not as well defined as needed. It does not take into account runoff from the parking lot of the former Lescoa plant. Resident Doug Terpstra also was concerned that water from the new development would inundate his yard. Moffat suggested that the site plan would have to enlarge water retention area to prevent flooding Terpstra. The lack of a landscaping plan was also noted and little provision to protect already existing trees on the property. The plan was tabled since no one from DeKleine builders attended the meeting. In other business the planning commission set May 23 for the date of their "Futuring Workshop" to hear from residents about the master planning process. A special meeting will be held that night at 6:30 p.m. before the workshop begins at 7 p.m. This meeting will be at the Township hall. The next regular planning commission meeting will be on June 5 at 7 p.m. in the Village hall. 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Ruth Perino • Spring newsletter update from Newsletter committee • Information on Al­ legan Federation meeting of May 23 at Bay Point. Call Jose Vogel for infor­ mation: 795-8367. • Results of April meetings Operation Smile Silent Auction • Final update of the May 18 “Gun Lake Revue”. Art Exhibit and hors d’eouvres buffet from Sandy Buller, event chair. Anyone in the Gun latke Area, interested in GFWCGun Lake Area Club, is welcome to attend. Call Fran Leonard or Sandra Buller for information and lunch reservations. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Located in Trent Henry Mead­ ows, this 3,000 sq. ft. executive home has all the quality ameni­ ties you'd expect. Including beautiful 2 acre parcel at end of cul-de-sac. 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Both meetings will be held in the Township Hall from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Planner Geoff Moffat w ho works for both the village and township explained that small groups would develop Property. Probate and Trust Law Section), the State Bar of Michigan (Probate and Estate Plan­ ning Section), and the Grand Rapids Bar Associa­ tion. He is a director of the West Michigan Estate Planning Council. Preceding the program, some of the club business will include: • Memorial to re­ cently deceased member Betty Fockler. • Report May 1. Adopt a Highway project by Marilyn Page. Conser­ vation Department chair • Report on the Li­ brary workday of May 18 from Gloria Cunningham, chair. • GFWC Michigan convention report will be tion. “Wealth planning is essential for families who own active businesses, valuable real estate, or a substantial securities port­ folio”. says Elkins. 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Ml/May 8. 2001 Caledonia Village still keen on grazing idea by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer •Caledonia Village has taken a hazing over the grazing of sheep in the fenced in area of the sewer plant, but plans are moving ahead. Despite the fanfare, grazing the grass is a practical solution to the problem of rising mowing costs, and one that’s being taken all over the country. Village President “ “ Daryl* Penfold said mowing exceeded 30 hours per week last year. The labor bill alone for one village employee is one villagers should be glad they don’t have to pay. A new mower was expected to be needed as well, if the area is not grazed. Manager Sandra Ayers has checked into many questions and has indicated there seems to be no downside to the idea. Bill Johnson of Middleville and Al Steeby and Jim Martin of Caledonia will team up to graze up to 70 sheep in the area, which is about 25 acres. Johnson is coordinating the project. Johnson said he did not know of specific places where sheep were used to keep the grass and brush down. He said he knew sheep were used in different areas around the country to keep areas clean. He said sheep were clean animals, and gentle on the land, and did not roll in the dirt as cattle do. creating wallows. He said they do not always graze uniformly. "Some trimming may be needed occasionally, but if the village had to mow every other week, it would cut down on the expense. The numbers of animals may need to be adjusted up or down to do the right "Sheep work real cheap," Johnson said. The animals will have grass and water, The owners will bring in any supplements needed. They will also routinely treat the sheep for health maintenance, just as they would be in other fields. Johnson said he already moves his sheep around to different pastures as a common management practice, and does not anticipate this to be much different, He does not anticipate a problem for the village, but only a gain in the savings on grounds maintenance. "The biggest risk is for us." he said, but indicated they would not consider this option if they anticipated any great risk to their livestock. They have a sizable investment in these animals, and already keep insurance on them. He said only rarely would a sheep enter the water, usually to go across the water to the flock, if separated. "Sheep can swim." he explained, but they are not likely to. "This should save the village money," Johnson concluded. The village has wanted to allow the animals at the site for the control of grass and other vegetation, and discussion of the issues has spanned several months. The Planning Commission has amended the village zoning ordinance to permit the grazing of livestock in the area. National attention given to Caledonia’s deliberations over grazing sheep was surprising to many council members. The practice of grazing animals around public facilities has been common for many years. Philadelphia Airport uses grazing in fenced areas around the runways, one citizen reported, and liability concerns must have been worked out. Penfold said while stationed in Germany in 1977. sheep were used to clear an airbase larger than Kent County Airport. "So this is nothing new." he said. Manager Sandy Ayers said a plant in Zeeland Township has 40 to 50 fenced in acres, while Caledonia has about half that much, and about 20 sheep would be grazed in that area from May until October. Other accounts have since come in of sheep grazing on public lands in Vermont, and by the forest service out west, which actually rents the sheep in order to keep down the vegetation without using herbicides. Some concerns over possible liability to the village have been raised, although Ayers thought those issues had been addressed by using release forms like those used in other communities. Womens club plans ‘Gun Lake Revue,’ art exhibit May 18 The Gun Lake Revue and art exhibit annual scholarship fund-raising event for the General Fed­ eration of Women’s ClubsGun Lake Area will be Friday, May 18. at Gun lake Community Church, 12200 Chief Noonday Road. Pat Sensiba’s Jefferson Street Art Gallery of Hast­ ings and Cathy Green’s Bridge Street Gallery of Plainwell will display art again in the narthex of the church before the Revue. Art pieces, jewelry, pot­ tery and the like will be available for sale or can be enjoyed just viewing them. New to the Art Exhibit is Dave VanderArk of Supe­ rior Frames in Wayland. He will exhibit his original works in a variety of mediums. Angela Liedike, DeltonKellogg High School art scholarship recipient, will show her portfolio collec­ tion as well. 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For infor­ mation, call Sandra Buller, event chair, at (616) 672-2173; Marie Finkbeiner. ticket chair, at (616) 795-9682 or Fran Leonard, vice president and publicity chair at 7958731. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair can... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street ♦ Middleville^ Caledonia orchestras plan collage concert FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Loss of AD at TK a shame Dear editor: What a shame. In my opinion, our superintendent and school board failed to do their jobs. Due to their fail­ ure, our school now has an opening for an athletic direc­ tor. Tom Lehman has given his resignation. It is a shame that the leader of our school district has let this happen. I have had Mr. Lehman as a teacher, had the privilege to coach with him, and be a volunteer for Mr. Lehman at the varsity football games. Mr. Lehman loved his job, the thousands of kids he has worked with, and loved the Middleville community. He told me last year that he wanted to be the AD for 10 more years. It’s a shame he won’t be there next year. I feel sorry for the next AD, with very little support from the board and a super­ intendent who is a micro manager, the next AD won’t last long. Why has our school board and administrators let a few complaincrs have such a large negative impact on our athletic department? It’s a shame right now that I can’t say. "I’m from Middleville, couldn’t be prouder." But our superin­ tendent cannot say that ei­ ther since she does not live in our community. We do, however, have a chance to voice our opin­ ions and give Mr. Lehman our support by coming to the next board meeting on Monday evening, May 14. Maybe we will see some changes, but it will be a shame to not have Mr. Lehman as our AD next year. Doug Ybcma, Middleville graduate The Caledonia Schools orchestra program will perform its best music during a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the CHS Performing Arts Center. Elementary and middle school orchestras will begin at 6:30 p.m. After a short intermission, the high school orchestras will present their Collage Program, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The CHS orchestra will feature the best of its solos, ensembles, and full orchestra selections, and will recall memories of the orchestra’s Virginia tour earlier this month. A tribute will be paid to the graduating seniors. Leader Pete De Li He promises an enjoyable evening for everyone. The general public is invited. �The Sun and News. Middfevitte. Ml/May 8. 2001/Page 15 Tee times still available for TARPC golf outing Prizes by Patricia Johns include that Parks and exciting the area to participate in the TAPRC Open Saturday, May 12. Anyone interested in is cost $240 per area. Player sign-in begins at 7 working to complete on its priority list. a.m. 12, Any individual or busi­ courses. refreshments are provided. tournament prizes. with tee times following at forms are Thornapple 8 a m. This tournament is lim­ ness who would like in­ formation on sponsoring a Village ited to 36 teams. Funds Hall, the school adminis­ Registration available at Recreation Commission still have openings for more of the excellent golfers in The greens fees from area golf Members of the Thor­ Area other foursome, which includes a cart, lunch refreshments and favorite of all golfers, free napple Many prises await participants in the golf outing. Lunch and Staff Writer May hole or donating raffle prizes raised will go toward pro­ can get information on the tournament by calling 795- in viding matching money for 7202. businesses throughout the projects the commission is Township Trojans hoping to win close matches Saturday. tration Hall, building and joining a foursome on May 12 should call 795-7202 as Middleville woman owns horse race runner-up soon as possible. The cost is $60 per golver or %240 per foursome. The golf Easy scramble style tournament at Yankee Springs Golf Course is perfect for all Choices, a three- year-old sorrel mare owned by Janice Orlop of Last year, fans wagered $286 million on nearly 8.100 American quarter horse grams. visit www.aqha.com or contact AQH A Customer Service at (806) 376-4811. For more information on American Quarter Middleville, captured sec­ ond place in the $28,528 races. 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Dropping too many three McClure and Tim Suwyn at American Manufactured Living, Inc. Wtake setters has been a disappointment for No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-0). McClure and Suwyn are at care of Middleville's boys tennis currently 9-1 for the season, while Hart and Bosma have protection. Gintact us today k < quality business protection from Auto-Owners Insurance yum business insurance while Kevin Schmitz powers a return during his No. 1 singles match against Comstock Park. team during the eatly part of the spring season. "We've lost more three setters than remember," you take caiv of business! Juto-Ownen buwvncr INSURANCE FIBST BOB NICOLAI, President 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P.O. Box 99. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 891-8208 • 816-795-3302 Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 I can ever Middleville coach Larry Seger said. Seger's Trojans compiled an overall record of 7-3. Comstock Park is one of the two favorites in the O-K Blue Conference this spring, are currently 2-4-2, but that but Middleville gave them its best. record would be improved if "We played better than we a few of three set defeats have all year," Middleville would have gone the other coach Larry Seger said. "We way. The Trojans did play solidly in its 6-2 loss to played a lot smarter tennis." In a 4-4 tie with Byron Center Monday, the Trojans Comstock Park last Tuesday lost in Middleville. Collecting wins for the black and orange were Mike Hart and Winners singles (6-0, 6-0), Bosma Jon Bosma at No. I doubles (6-2, 6-3) and Kevin and Hart at No. 1 doubles (6-3, 6-4), McClure and three, three for setters. Middleville were Tyler James at No. 4 Suwyn at No. 3 doubles (61. 6-0) Steve and Czamowski and Brad Bender HOUSE WASHING DECK CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES QUALITY PRESSURE WASHING at No. 4 doubles (6-1, 6-4). Czamowski and' ~ Bender are currently 6-2 for the season. At the Wayland invitational April 28, the Trojans finished second out of four teams with 22 points. Lowell look first place honors with 32 points, while W'ayland and Godwin each tallied 16 points. McClure and Suwyn were flight champions at No. 2 MOBILE WASHING doubles, 616-945-WASHoz74) Lowell (6-0, 6-1) Godwin (6-1.6-0). winning over and CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 8, 2001 Hanna ready to mark her mark in wrestling Scots track team still undefeated Lauren Hanna doesn't mince words when she discusses her goals as a wrestler. "To become a better wrestler... to perfect what I’m doing... to wrestle in high school during my first year... I want to be known." Hanna, 13, has only been wrestling for three years, but already she is making a name for herself. The Caledonia native placed second at Girls State March 18 in Lake Orion and third at Nationals before traveling to London. Ontario for an international tournament on April 14. In London, Hanna — who grew up watching her older brother Chris and former Caledonia wrestler Lynde Baltrusaitis wrestle — finished first. "It was really cool; it was a good experience," Hanna said. Her first place performance consisted of two pins. "I go out and look for a pin." Hanna said. "When I get to high school. I will have to work on my technical skills more." At Girls State, there were eight wrestlers in the 1(X1pound weight class and Hanna placed second with a very gutsy effort. She says there is nothing like that feeling you get when you’re out there competing. "That one-on-one time when you're on the mat and everybody is watching," Hanna said is a great feeling. There were 750 wrestlers this year at Nationals and Caledonia's boys track team won the April 28 Caledonia Relays. The Scots tallied 86 points to earn first place honors. Middleville also fared well with 79 points, good for second place. Caledonia's high jump relay team of Matt Born (66) and Doug Jousma (6-40 won with a new meet record of 12-10. Other first place performances by the Scots were turned in by Seth Temple and Tyler Gamelin in the pole vault relay (256). Matt Born and Doug Jousma in the long jump relay 39-6) and the distance medley team of Jon Hekman. Matt Pifer. Patrick Spitzley and Tim Ross (8:22.5). Middleville was third and Caledonia fifth in the girls event. The Trojans had 62 points and Caledonia 28 points. Coopersville was first with 88 points. The Scots were third in the 6400 relay and the pole vault relay. Caledonia's girls lost to Call 945-9554 for classifieds Hanna finished third in her weight class. It was her second year attending the event, so Hanna knew exactly what to expect and went out on the mats and gave it her very best. "It was overwhelming and really cool to see all those girls who wrestled.” Hanna explained. Her brother. Chris, was by her side at Nationals. "He is a big influence; he's there as much as he can be," Hanna said. "He coached me at Nationals. Wrestling has brought us closer together." Lynde Baltrusaitis has also helped Hanna to become the best she can be as a wrestler. "When she (Baltrusaitis) was a freshman. I saw her go to State," Hanna said. "We went to Nationals together and have hung out together." Baltrusaitis has helped Hanna to: "keep my head up and work as hard as I can." This past winter, Hanna was 5-5 as middle school wrestler competing in the 100-pound weight class. Moving into the high school ranks will be a big challenge, but Hanna is looking forward to the opportunity. Hanna said she is mostly working on her technique and her overall strength. The popularity of wrestling for females is growing fast. Last year, there was one freestyle wrestling, this year there have been seven. Next year, a freestyle tournament for girls will take place in Caledonia, according to Hanna. Hanna said she usually trains about 10 hours a week during the freestyle season. Lauren Hanna looks forward to her days at Caledonia High School and plans to make her mark on the Scots' wrestling team. Tennis team blanks Sparta, Rogers The tennis team at Caledonia High School posted an 8-0 win over Sparta April 30. Winning matches for the Scots were Dave Crisman at No. 1 singles (6-1, 6-0), Adam Reynolds at No. 2 (75, 6-2), Mike Napper at No. 3 (6-4, 6-2), Kayle Hinkle at No. 4 (6-0, 6-1), Josh Maichele and Josh VanVelsen at No. 1 doubles (6-3, 6-2), Justin Workman and Kyler Pentecost at No. 2 (6-4, 6-2), Andrew Blanchard and Devin TePastte at No. 3 (5-7, 6-4, 6-2) and Kyle Ullery and Tim Stouffer at No. 4 (6-1, 6-3). Caledonia also won 8-0 against Rogers May 3 to improve to 2-4-1. Winners were Dave Crisman at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-0), Mike Napper at No. 2 (6-1, 6-0), Kayle Hinkle at No. 3 (6-1, 6-1), Mike Krieger at No. 4 Special Hours for the Month of May For your parts, service and sales needs... (default), Josh Maichele and Josh VanVelsen at No. 1 doubles (6-4, 6-0), Justin Workman and Kyler Pentecost at No. 2 (6-2, 61), Matt Paarlberg and Andrew Blanchard at No. 3 (6-2, 6-2) and Tim Stouffer and Kyle Ullery at No. 4 (61, 6-0). Stouffer and Ullery achieved Caledonia's lone win (6-4, 6-2) in a loss to Wyoming Park April 27. Junior Varsity... Caledonia beat area foe Middleville May 1. Winners for the Scots in doubles were Matt Harp and Luke Zoet, Mike Krieger and Matt Paarlberg, Kent Sinclair and Jon Wicks and Art Ziraldo and T.J. Porrit. FlashPoint to open soon The FlashPoint Raceway in Wayland is ready to open. The first race of the season is Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Registration, new sign­ ups and renewals will begin at 4 p.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. New riders are invited. For more information on BMX racing or the FlashPoint Raceway, call the track at (616) 792-3606 or Denise Dragoo at (616) 795-9527. league foe South Christian 87-50 April 30. Scoring firsts for the Scots were Missy Elam in the discus (86-6). the 3200 relay team of Becca Busfield. Megan Jacques, Kristina McCleeve and Amy Busfield (10.24.5). Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:34.7). Becca Busfield in the 800 (2:27.7) and the 1600 relay team of Julie Slot, Megan Jacques. Rachel Miedema and Becca Busfield (4:36.4). The boys beat South 7760 to remain undefeated. Taking multiple firsts were Tim Ross in the SIX) (2:02.3). the 1600 (4:29.5) and the 3200 (9:57.2). Josh Swartz in the shot put (4610) and the discus (131-0) and Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-8) and the long jump (20-0). Winning relay teams were the 1600 of Matt Prfcr, Marco Modi, Jason Swanberg and Nate DeWitt (3:35.8) and the 3200 squad of Joel DeBlaay, Nate DeWitt. Tim Ross and Patrick Spitzley. Junior Golf to start for area boys and girls June 11 A Junior Golf Program for students enrolled in the fourth through the eighth grade for the school year 2000-01 will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginning Monday, June 11. The program will continue on the following Mondays and Wednesdays, June 13th, June 18th, June 20th, and June 25th. Junior Golf is a program that provides group lessons and playing time for kids at a reasonable price. Group lessons for experienced golfers start at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:55 a m. Lessons for intermediate and begin­ ner golfers begin at 9 a.m. and end at 9:25 a.m. Beginner golfers get a sec­ ond lesson at 9:30 a m. last­ ing 20 to 25 minutes. Golfers should be finished with their total program between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Two qualified instructors will give the lessons and golfers will be supervised while on the course. Golfers pay $4 per session and pay at the beginning of each ses­ sion that they attend. Yankee Springs members pay $1 per session. This program is open to the public and is available to both boys and girls. Golfers should bring their own clubs. Limited sets are available at the course. Renting pull carts is discour­ aged. Parents can call Yankee Springs to register at 9759047. Mr. Don Jansma at Yankee Springs is available to answer questions concern­ ing the program. Players can also register with Mr. Jansma when they check into the clubhouse to pay For more information par­ ents can call 945-9247 or 795-9047. Athletes of the week We are open from 7am until 8pm Monday thru Friday Saturday 7am until 4pm Fillmore z-Z ©Equipment, Inc. north a# Hasangs) John Deere www tmxmoreja com 945-9526 Jackson scored three goals and an assist in a Scots' win May 1 versus Wyoming Park and scored a goal and had an assist in a Cale­ donia triumph May 3 versus Cedar Springs. Bergakker had a personal best 31-3 in her shot put victory in a meet against Hamilton may 1 and was first with a 30-6 effort May 1 against Coopersville. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON insurance Agency, Inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Atto • 863-0050 or 800-217-0712 litu7X?&‘j!any �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 8, 2001/Page 17 Final soccer sign ups set for May 15 Scots tame ‘Cats in league track meets Caledonia's boys track team improved to 8-0 as they ran past Wayland Union last Thursday in Wayland 94-43. Taking individual first places for the Scots were Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-6) and the long jump (19-8), Tim Ross in the 800 (2:01.2) and the 1600 (4.29.1), Seth Temple in the pole vault (13-6), Jay Haisma in the shot put (48- 6 1/2), Matt Pifer in the 300 hurdles (43.0) and Nate DeWitt in the 400 (52.0). Three of the Scot relay teams also won, the 3200 squad of Patrick Spitzley, Joel DeBlaay, Nate DeWitt and Tim Ross (8:56), the 1600 team of Matt Pifer, Jason Swanberg, Marco Modi and Nate DeWitt (3:34.1) and the 800 relay squad of Brett Higley, Matt Wienczkowski. Ben Busman At Your Service! Becca Busfield leads the pack in the 800-meter run. She won the race in 2:39.7. Full Service Plumbing by licensed plumbers Residential • Commercial • Industrial Remodel • Service • Hydronic Heat Retail Sales • Plumbing Showroom Over 90 Plumbers • Water Treatment Sewer & Drain Cleaning Visit our NEW Showroom & Design Center i$io.oo off] ! ANY SERVICEI 8 I Including Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Eapuw&l&Ol ; I I and Jason Swanberg (1:35.3). Caledonia's girls turned in an "awesome" performance with a 103-34 win over the Wildcats. The Scots are now 6-2. Placing first for Caledonia were Angie Maxie in the pole vault (9-0) and the high jump (4-8), Rebecca Beckett in the 100 hurdles (17.5), Tara Stanek in the 100 (13.9), Amy Busfield in the 1600 (5:46) and the 300 hurdles (52.0), Julie Slot in the 400 (1:04.6), Becca Busfield in the 800 (2:39.7), Jenna Geers in the 200 (29.7) and Megan Jacques in the 3200(13:33.8). The Scots won three of the four relay races as well, the 3200 with Becca Busfield, Krishna McCleve, Megan Jacques and Amy Busfield (11:19.6), the 800 team of Tiffany Radez, Erin Mitteer. Rachel Miedcma and Lindsay Walters (1:57.8) and the 400 squad of Tara Stanek. Jenna Geers. Tiffany Radaz and Lindsay Walters (555). look for greater challenges. The Middleville AYSO administrators are considering making the new AYSO Lakeshore Challenge program available to Middleville players. The Lakeshore Challenge is designed for players w ho want to stay within the AYSO system but participate at a higher level. This new program is limited to players in the U12 and U14 age groups. Scots fall to Wildcats on diamonds Caledonia's varsity baseball team dropped a 5-3 decision to Wayland Union April 30. Stuart Kohl pitched seven strong innings, striking out seven, allowing three earned runs and five hits. Chris Hanna went 2-for-4 with a single, a triple and an RBI. and Adam Puricelli was solid defensively at second base. The Scots are now 1-11 Free initial design consulting RH Domd 11 Builder Richland Homes Custom Home DrvtSKjn 1-800-638-7036 . Tet 616897-552D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 overall and 0-7 in the O-K Gold Conference. Softball... Wayland defeated Caledonia in varsity softball 15-0. The Scots fought hard. Carrie Rozcll pitched a great game and Erin Jones hit the ball well. Caledonia is now 1-10 overall and 1-5 in the O-K Gold Conference. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Bv: Wiltse s Inc. 15 Years Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Hroadnutor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering Suspension • Mufflers Shocks <& Struts • Tune-ups awn 4 WILLIAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN 1 9 ,4.4. RICHARD LEVAY JIM Mil If R 99 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT II RRV NILES IIM GAVIN OO CHEVY METRO Lsi 2 door. 3800 V-6, auto air. CD. red & ready to go' 4 door, automatic, air M5.995 *8,995 OO NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4 CREW CAB OO CHEVY S-1O 4X4 CREW CAB V 6 automatic air. CD 11 000 miles YELLOW CUSTOM HOMES Players must be registered with AYSO to participate. Players would be required to play with their regular team in their region. An assessment will held to evaluate players in the region. The top players will be invited to play on the challenge team. Parents .of players interested in the Lakeshore Challenge Program should call Palmer or McClain at the numbers listed above. V-6, automatic, air, CD, cassette, 12 000 miles s19,995 23,500 CAVlN’»:»j; • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 1 ®1 ® ■ M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla liiiiiiNiiiiifiiiuiiriiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiviiiiiiiiiiirmiiiiriii! Caledonia girls swept the 100-meter high hurdles, with Rebecca Beckett winning it in 17.5 seconds. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sign-ups for the Mid­ dleville American Youth Soccer Organization 20012002 season will be held on Tuesday, May 15. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The registrations will be taken in the Page Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $37 each for one or two players from the same family. The cost is $33 each for families with three or more players. Children must have been born one or after Aug. 1.1997. and/or on or before Jan. 31, 1997. Practices and play will begin in September. Coaches will contact players before the start .of the season with dates of practices and games. The local AYSO group would like to hear from parents about extending the age groups to include a U 16 or U19 division. Parents with soccer players who might be interested in playing on an older team should contact De Palmer at 795-7607 or Dale McClain at 795-0228. There would have to be enough players to fill a full team before the local AYSO group can more forward on these new levels. McClain encourages everyone to call in if they are interested. As players become more skilled at soccer, they often �Page 18/The Sun and News, MkJdleviUe. Ml/May 8. 2001 Scot golfers third at Coldwater Hawkeyes run past Trojans in track meet Jason Doyle motors toward the finish line in the 800 Middleville’s girls outscored Hamilton 5-0 in the final event, the 1600 relay, but the Hawkeyes still won Tuesday's O-K Blue Conference meet in Middleville by one point, 69-68. Hamilton also won the boys meet by a slim margin, 71-66. Winners for Middleville’s girls were the 3200 relay team of Elise Nyland, Jessica Stortz, Melissa Quisenberry and Jen Verkerke (11:49), Sara Jansens in the 100 hurdles (18.17), Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:26), Brenda Bergakker in the shot put (31-3), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (8-0), Rachel Norton in the 300 hurdles (50.17), Jen Verkerke in the 800 Middleville's Jen Verkerke was the winner in the 800 versus Hamilton. Ben Profitt leads a trio of Trojans in the 200 dash. SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 Caledonia’s girls golf team competed in the Coldwater Invitational April 27. placing third with a 369 in a field of 22 teams. Traverse City was first with a 363 and Coldwater was second with a 364. Lauri Leatherman finished third overall with an 85 and Korin Rabley was eighth with a 90. The Scots are 14-0 overall and 11-0 in the league standings. On May 1. the Scots beat Wyoming Park 155-224 at Ironwood. Korin Rabley was the medalist with a 37 on the par 34 course. Kelli Leatherman carded a 38. Lauri Leatherman a 40 and Amy Jo Leatherman a 40. (2:27.5), Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200 (12:10.13) and the 1600 relay team of Rachel Norton, Elise Nyland, Jessica Stortz and Jen Verkerke (4:20.3). Bergakker's efforts in the shot put and Quizenberry's time in the 3200 were personal bests. Christine Dood also had a personal best in the 3200 with a second place 12:27.37. Jessica Stortz had a personal best 5:28 in the 1600, placing her third in the event. Winners for the Trojan boys were Scott Brooks in the high jump (6-0), Adam Chamberlin in the 100 (11.7), the 800 relay team of Ben Profitt, Zia Shook, Aaron Lalone and Adam Chamberlin (1:34.86), the 400 relay team of Ben Profitt, Zia Shook, Aaron Lalone and Adam Chamberlin (45.63), Brooks in the 400, Tim Brog in the 3200 (10:41.08) and Josh Tobias in the pole vault Broncos Win... Coopersville beat Middleville in girls' track 88 1/2-44 1/2. Winners for the Trojans were Elise Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry’, Jessica Stortz and Jen Verkerke (10:05.90), Greta Gustafson in the pole vault (8-0), Aubrey Raymond in the 100 (13.36). Melissa Quisenberry in the 1600 (5:34.12), Brenda Bergakker in the shot put (30-6) and Melissa Quisenberry in the 3200(12:23.03). The 155 score was Caledonia’s lowest ever. Caledonia tallied a 176 May 3 to defeat Cedar Springs’ 220. Lauri Leatherman shot 40, Kelly Leatherman 41, Amy Leatherman 43 and Korin Rabley playing with a badlv bruised finger added a 52.' Junior Varsity... Caledonia lost to Lowell at Broadmoor May 1 233250. Jenny Atkinson and Jenny Workman each shot a 58. Jenny Workman shot a 55 and Jaime Alexander a career-best 62 for the JV team in its match against Ionia Mav 3. The Scots lost 220-266.' Middleville mat men win in tourneys For the past two weeks, wrestlers from Middleville area competed in various tournaments held in Delton. Forest Hills and Byron Center. Medals were aw arded to the top four finishers in each age bracket. Wrestlers who earned medals are listed below: Group O (ages 5-6) Lee Stevens, 52 pounds, third place (Delton). Group 1 (ages 7-8) Pete Westra, 64 pounds, second place (Forest Hills); Cole Meinke, 70 pounds, second place (Forest Hills) and third place (Byron Center); Chris Westra, 112 pounds, first place (Forest Hills) and first place (Byron Center). Group 3 (ages 11-12) Logan Cook, 65 pounds, fourth place (Delton); Tucker Bowerman, 65 pounds, fourth place (Byron Center); Chris Jansens, 70 pounds, third place (Delton); Casey Barrett, 75 pounds, fourth place (Byron Center). Group 4 (ages 13-14) Michael Hooper, 110 pounds, 110 pounds, third place (Byron Center); Scan Barrett. 130 pounds, third place (Delton) and fourth place (Byron Center). Correction: Inadvertently, the dates for summer swimming lessons Sponsored by Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education printed in the May 1 Sun and News were incorrect. The new dates for this year will be printed in the next issue of The Key , which should be in mailboxes of school district residents by mid May. Community Education secretary encourages any­ one who does not rccievc their Key by May 15 to call her at 795-3397 for more information. This year information about summer programs will not be distributed to the classrooms. All infor­ mation about summer pro­ grams will be in The Key. Registration for summer programs begins on May 22. “Her children rise up and call her blessed.. ” - Proverbs 31:28 - or YourAf, would like to honor your mother by hanging a 5x7 framed black and white picture of her in our store. A "Special Blessing* awaits each morn who stops in to try famous cinnamon rolls, unique muffuletti sandwiches, fume made soups, breads, and more. AAQ Q AnQ 09o-77_09o Hours: 6 am 7 pm Mon -Fri.; 7 am-5 pm Sat. ^Village Mill Mall on 68th St. * DuttonJ �The Sun and News Middleville. M!/May 8. 2001 /Page 19 Soccer Scots blank Wyoming Park, 12-0 Caledonia’s varsity soccer team earned a 12-0 shutout against Wyoming Park May 1 at Caledonia. Erin Peacy opened the scoring. Andrea King (goal and an assist). Shannon Maxim (goal and an assist), Peacy (goal and an assist), Kelly Schievink (assist), Beth Daniel (two goals and an assist), Kelley Jackson (three goals and an assist), Ashley Frazier (goal and an assist), Sarah Jansma (goal) and Hallie Hargreaves (goal) all contributed to the scoring. Hannah Cooley was credited with her eighth shutout of the season for the Scots, 8-1-2 overall and 3-1I in the conference. Last Thursday, Caledonia won 4-1 over Cedar Springs. The Scots led at half 2-1 on goals from Kelly Schievink and Kelley Jackson. Jackson assisted on Schievink's tally. In the second half, Marissa Woodcock and Beth Daniel added scores to make it a 4-1 contest. The Scots also blanked East Kentwood April 28 10. The score was 0-0 at the end of regulation, but Peacy tallied th<fgame-winner on a lofty ball to the far comer. Junior Varsity... The JV booters beat Wyoming Park 6-0, lost to East Kentwood 2-0 and blanked Kenowa Hills 11-0. Scoring goals versus Park were Vicki Marks. Kristi Woodcock, Erin Durkee. Joy Miedema and two by Brooke Hendry. Against Kenowa, scores came from Lindsey McNeil. Joy Miedema. Arnie Jones. Vicki Marks with two and a hat trick from Lisa Poiiski. Freshmen... The Scots beat Northview 4-1 to raise their record to 41-1. Tricia Miedema scored a hat trick and Carissa VanLoon added the fourth goal. Automotive 1980 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 318 motor, new tires. Runs and looks great. Newer Snow Way plexi-glass plow. Nice plow truck. Must sell $4500. (616)217-3666 Business Services TK summer basketball camps offered ANDERSON & SONS Li­ censed Builders. Call the family business that cares what they do. Roofing, sid­ ing, pole bams, decks, ga­ rages St additions. John An­ derson (616)945-0604 or Ter­ ry Anderson (517)852-9027. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 Instructional camps will be offered at the following times and dates: Boys and girls going into first and second grade will be at Lee Elementary June GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: 18th-22th from 9-10:30 a.m. TOP SOIL, HAULING & Boys entering third LEVELING. (RETAINING through fifth grade will be at WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA the Middle School June WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ 11th-15th from 9-11:30 a.m. TIONS OR RE-LANDBoys entering sixth SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, through ninth grade will be TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD STONES, at the High School June GRAVEL, II th-15th from 12-2:30 p.m. ROADS & DRIVES PUT Forms are available in the IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ school offices or from the MOVED. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eataM advertiung in the* tewtpaper it sublet Io the Fur Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Righti Act which collectively make it illegal to advertiie "any preference. limitaUou ar ditcnmination bated on race, color. reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial statu*, national origin, age or martial ttaiua. or an intention, to mike any (itch prefer ence. limitation or discrimination " Familial Uaiui includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IK Thit newspaper will not knotftnfTy accept any advertising for real estate which it in violation of the law Our reader! are hereby informed that ait dwelling! advertised in thia newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basil To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center al 6lb45l 29B0 The HUD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired it I 800 927 FORTUNE CHEF REST/\ C/R>A/NJ r Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 Coming Soon to Caledonia Located I block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza New Owners ~ New Menu New Experience Still accepting applications for day and evening cooks, servers and hostesses. Apply at Caledonia Subway. 891-2928 y �Celebrate Mother's Day with a Unique Gift from Knott's Greenhouses We also have Perennials, Annual Bedding Plants, Flowers & Vegetables, Seed, Onion Sets, and Seed Potatoes Large Selection of Annual Flats 100’s of Hanging Baskets Earth-friendly Fiber Baskets 10”-12”, Many Varieties Geraniums Moss Baskets Large selection of pre-potted containers available in various sizes. Knott's Greenhouses “Providing quality flowers and plants for over 25 years." Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. ■ 8 p.m.: Sat. 8 a.m. ■ 5 P.m.: Closed Sunday � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-05-15.pdf 776d6100afc4689f3bf66895a2df4739 PDF Text Text BlSilKtPWWUnW Ml d Netos BLC 49058 "dleville and Caledonia Areas Your Hometo 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 20/May 15, 2001 TK announces Top Ten for Class of 2001 Stephanie Joe Bell Andrea Berkimer Thomapple Kellogg High school year, and is now the School has announced the president. She also designed top students of the Class of the set for the 2001 spring musical, “Brigadoon.” 2001. She has been a member of “These students have con­ sistently set high goals for Peace Youth Group since I99X, and has decided to themselves whether it be in the classroom, on the field, attend Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, where she will or in their various roles in the community," said Prin­ major in international mis­ sions and become a mission­ cipal Ellen Zack Stephanie Joe Bell, ary. John and Beth Berkimer daughter of Monte and Kim Bell, has been on the girls’ are the parents of Andrea basketball team for four Berkimer, who is actively years (two years on junior involved in youth group at varsity), was a camp coun­ First Baptist Church in selor for YMCA basketball Middleville, as well as camp, and a camp coach for church musicals, church third through eighth grade nursery, and the Hands of girls’ basketball. She also Truth puppet team. She has participated in volleyball participated in four years of and softball earlier in her marching and concert band, and is a thrcc-year National high school career. Bell is also an artist. She Honor Society member. her In addition to served as a member of the Art Club in the 1999-2000 extracurricular activities, she Lindsey Ellen DeBoode Bethany D. Forbes Megan Elizabeth Shaff Samantha Jo VanderSloot Teresa Kay Venton Casey Warner is employed as a receptionist at Middleville Tool and Die. Berkimer plans to attend Calvin College in the fall to major in mathematics. Class of 2001 treasurer for four years, Lindsey Ellen DeBoode is the daughter of Brian and Gayle Califf and John and Linda DeBoode Besides being a member of the National Honor Society, she has been involved in the service team for two years. She played on the softball team in the ninth grade and on the girls’ basketball team in ninth and tenth grades. DeBoode plans to attend Michigan State University this fall to major in pedi­ atrics. Bethany D. Forbes, National Honor Society vice president, is the daughter of Steven and Daryle Forbes. She led the TK marching band for two years as a drum major, and has been a mem­ ber of the honors choir since 1999. She is employed as a receptionist at Thomapple Veterinary Medical Center. Forbes has worked toward a career in acting for quite some time; she has per­ formed in several school plays and musicals “Sandbag. Stage Left,” “Is There a Comic in the *’Belis are House?”, Music Ringing,” “The Man,” “Anything Goes,” and “Brigadoon.” and is a volun­ teering actor crew member at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and the Grand Rapids Circle Theatre, where she will be stage man­ aging “The Hobbit” this summer With this career goal in mind, Forbes will attend Indiana University (Bloom­ ington) in the fall to major in theater with a focus in act­ ing. The daughter of Robert and Theresa Schultz, Katie Schultz is a basketball play­ er and coach. Besides three years on the girls’ team, she has participated in volley­ ball, band and choir for one year each. She is involved with the Student Action Leadership Team in her youth group, and is a mem­ ber of the National Honor Society. She will attend Corner­ stone University this fall and study in their social work program. Kristi Schultz, daughter of Robert and Laurie Schultz, is a member of National Honor Society and 4-H in which she shows horses. She attends church and is employed at Millbrook Tack and Trailer. She plans to go to Grand Rapids Community College in the fall to take required courses, then to transfer to Michigan State University or University of Michigan for medical school. Megan Elizabeth Shaft is the daughter of Roger and Cathy Shaft, and is a thrccyear tennis player. At Thornapple Kellogg she has also been involved in service team, band. National Honor Society, and Business Professionals of America, in which she was sent to the state competition for placing in the top ten at the regional competition in advanced accounting. Outside school, she is part Irving Township Board sees changing of the guard Honored at the May 9 Irving Township meeting were seated Noreen Riegler and Emily Harrison Standing are Milton Buehler and Jim Hamson. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The May 9 meeting of the Irving Township Board definitely was a time to mark the changing face of the community. Honored at the meeting were former Supervisor Milt Buehler, and former Treasurer Noreen Riegler, retiring Clerk Emily Harri­ son and retiring Trustee Jim Harrison. The Harrisons’ last meet­ ing will be on Wednesday. July 11. before they move to Bronson. Mich., to be closer to family. Buehler and Riegler did not run for re-election last November. All four received tributes from State Rep. Gary Newell, and Walt Eavy presented a proclamation passed by the Thomapple Township Board of See Irving Twp., pg. 2 See TK Top 10, page 2 In This Issue • senior parents plan quilt raffle, set final meetings • Changes to new DPW building approved in Middleville • Nextel tower request turned down in Caledonia • Caledonia planners OK rezoning request to residential �Page 2/The Sun and News. Riddleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 TK Top 10, continued from front page of her church youth group, and is a Junior Bible Quiz coach. She enjoys mountain biking, and is currently employed by Hastings City Bank She will pursue the busi­ ness field at Michigan State University in the fall. Samantha Jo VanderSloot, daughter of David and Judith VanderSloot, is known in the community as the current Miss Middleville She participat­ ed in cheerleading, dance team, service team, and Business Professionals of America, and takes dance classes in her spare lime. She also serves on the 4-H Advisory Council and as a Teen Leader. She belongs to three 4-H clubs. Because she is planning to Call 1-800-870-7085 for„ Sun & News ACTiON-Ms! be a veterinarian, VanderSloot will attend Lyman Briggs School at Michigan State University, where she will major in pre-veterinary medicine She will then apply to MSU’s veterinary school (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program) after two years of pre-veterinary work. She hopes to one day have her own practice The daughter of Ed and Nancy Venton. Teresa Kay Venton was the captain of the tennis team after partici­ pating for four years She was All-County and All­ Conference in tennis, and was honored as Most Valuable Player. In addition to tennis, she has played var­ sity. golf, junior varsity vol­ leyball, bowling, and has run track for three years. Athletics are not the only thing keeping Venton busy. She is a member of National Honor Society, Service Team. SADD and YMinistries at Leighton United Methodist Church, where she performs service projects on a regular basis. She has also been involved Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! in tutonng. as well as con­ cert and marching band, in which she was co-captain of the flag line. Venton plans to enroll at Mac Murray College in Illinois to pursue a degree in deaf education, nursing, or sign language interpreting These fields of study, along with continuing to learn Spanish, may lead her else­ where in the mission field one day. Casey Warner is the daughter of Tom and Diane Warner. She is captain of the volleyball and varsity track teams, and has participated in each for four years. Basketball also played a role in Warner’s freshman and sophomore years. She is a member of National Honor Society. Student Council and service team. The youth group at First Baptist Church opened Warner to many mission trip opportunities, including Jamaica,' New York. Mon­ tana. and Brazil. She is employed as a lifeguard at the Thomapplc Kellogg High School community pool, and does volunteer work whenever she can. Warner will be a new addition to Michigan State University’s pre-med pro­ gram in the fall. Zack commented, “These top students of 2001 are looked upon with pride and inspiration. These students, though they lead very differ­ ent lives, have one thing in common - their burning desire to succeed ” Dollar Maze smiiraiiiii: MONDAY,MAY21SI £ Everything 1.00 or Less! REE TOY for the Kids jA —MONDAY & TUESDAY— 1,000'S Of YB items 7* In Stock! jp 9418 Spring Creek Ct. / M-37 J-Y Located next to Babylon Hair & Tanning mT / & 4 Star Video V - MIDDLEVILLE- Senior parents plan quilt raffle, set final meetings A special fund-raiser for this year's senior class party will be held on Friday. June 1. A "Signature Quilt" signed by all 182 students and faculty at Thornapple Kellogg High School will be raffled. Tickets will be sold in the library and before and after the honors assembly on June 1 only. The cost is $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.00 All proceeds go to the after graduation party. Only 18 days remain until the members of the Senior Parents can breathe a sign of relief. congratulate themselves for an excellent senior party on June 2 and even get a little sleep. Before the party begins on June 2 following the Thornapple Kellogg graduation ceremonies, there is still some work to be done. The Senior Parents are meeting tonight. May 15. at 7 p.m. in the Page cafeteria to discuss last minute details. A final pre-party planning meeting will be held Tuesday. May 29 at 7 p.m. also at Page. Seniors can still purchase tickets by calling Bonnie Slayton at 795-2152. One final fund raiser will be held on June 1 with the entire proceeds of the signature quilt raffle going to the senior party. Tickets will go on sale on June 1 in the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library. Tickets will also be sold before and after the awards assembly, this is the only time the tickets will be available. Quilter Nancy Goodin who donated the quilt has enjoyed looking at the 182 signatures of students. Irving Twp. honors citizens, continued from front page Trustees. County Commissioner Jim French delighted an audience of friends and family with tales of all four. For example. Reigler now enjoys her time with her family, reading and with her church. She was destined to get involved with local politics having served as officer at all levels in the Saranac High School student council. Milton Buehler had been a fixture in Irving Town­ ship since 1949, when he became township clerk. He served as clerk and super­ visor through 1966. In at leasF- one election, local Democrats helped him keep his supervisor's posi­ tion by supporting his write-in campaign. In 1966 he began serving as the first Barry County equalization director which he retired from in April 1980. He returned as supervisor for Irving Town­ ship until he retired on Nov. 20, 2000. French and Newell praised Buehler's service to his community for more than 51 years. French told Jay Finkbeiner, Buehler's grandson, that his grandfa­ ther was an example of what is best in local poli­ tics. Jim and Emily Harrison are moving from their farm on Parmalee Road to one they purchased in Bronson. They will be living closer to their son, Pat, and his family. Both have been active in the community, with 4H and with their family. Current Supervisor Kathce Pierce, who was elected in November 2000, thanked all four for helping her make a smooth transi­ tion to the position. "You always find out that there is more to the job than you think,” she said. Pierce now is accepting resumes and letters of ap­ plication from any Irving Township resident who would like to be appointed to fill either the clerk's or trustee’s position. Send information to Irv­ ing Township, Kathce Pierce, 4455 Wood School Road. 49333. For more in­ formation call and leave a message at 9484)633. Many years of township supervisor experience and lore were shared at the May 9 meeting Here former supervisor Milton Buehler shares some of his memories with current supervisor Kathee Pierce �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15, 2001/Page 3 CHS fund-raisers help ‘Overnight Celebration’ Tom VanderLugt, President of Swierenga Jewelers stands with Doug and Tracy DeRuyter who won with two tickets purchased the day before the drawing March 24. Tracy DeRuyter was the big winner of the raffle when her husband Doug had the winning number for the sapphire ring donated by Swierenga Jewelers. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Class of 2001 fund-raiser brought enough money for the "Overnight Celebration" for graduating seniors to be held May 31. right after the graduation ceremony. The fund-raising com­ mittee. made up of parents of the students who want to ensure all the seniors are able to have a memo­ rable and safe graduation celebration, said they were grateful to all those who contributed to the effort. One activity was Las Vegas Night, the last fund­ raising activity of the year, which was held March 24. A drawing was held that night for tickets that had been sold since last September. The raffle brought in about $2,500. The first prize was a blue sapphire diamond ring, donated by Swierenga Jewelers, and won by Doug DeRuyter, a lucky teacher at Kettle Lake Elementary. DeRuyter said he bought two tickets at Kettle Lake School the Friday before the drawing, on a Satur­ day. A phone call that evening told him he had won. He said he would have liked to have saved the ring for a special event, but his wife. Tracy, was standing nearby. So he answered the phone call with, "My wife is really going to like it," and, of course, had to tell her what had happened. Amazingly, the ring fit without any need for ad­ justment. She has been wearing the ring, and has received many compli­ ments. The couple has a small son, age two and a half years. Second prize was a hot air balloon ride for one. donated by Sky American and won by Marvin Eldsens of Alto. Third prize was an overnight stay at the Soar­ ing Eagle in Mt. Pleasant, donated by Caledonia Travel, and won by Connie Neason. the aunt of senior many kinds, including time, donations of other kinds, and in the form of raffle ticket purchases all add up." said Tammy Buehler, who was involved in the planning. Hie HUS UHUIKS Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Caledonia orchestra wins honors in Virginia The Caledonia High School orchestra participat­ ed in “Music in the Parks” May 3-5, sponsored by Busch Gardens in Williams­ burg, Va., winning first place in Class AA competition and received a trophy for the best overall orchestra. The group received straight superior ratings and was awarded another trophy for the highest numerical rating of the 22 high school band,orchestra and choir entries. The students enjoyed a day at Busch Gardens after the performance and awards ceremony. The public is invited to attend the last performance of the school year, the “Spring Collage Concert Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Caledonia High School. The elementary and middle school portion of the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. The high school orches­ tra performance will begin at 7:30 after a short intermis­ sion, and will feature the best of its solos, ensembles and full orchestra selections. The evening also will bring back memories of the Virginia tour and will pay tribute to graduating seniors. Admission is free. A GREAT FAMILY VACATION THAT’S FUN FOR EVERYONE. Take your family on a Carnival “Fun Ship” for an all-inclusive vacation that pleases everybody. For the kids, no matter what their ages, the Camp Carnival* program offers all kinds of great supervised activities. Grown-ups will love the fine dining, the complete Nautica Spa* program, Vegas-style shows, the lively action of the friendly casino and the late-night dance club. On Carnival, there are also lots of things your family can enjoy together superb meals, fun activities, poolside entertainment and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for. For soil more family fun. go snorkeling, dutyfree shopping and exploring at every destination TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 16 Sliced turkey u mashed potatoes and gravy or grilled chicken on a bun. carrot sticks w ranch, peaches, milk. A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES W Contempo Salon Fa" Shannon Maxim. "Additional community support was given with as­ sistance with many activi­ ties, to make the 2001 Overnight Celebration pos­ sible. Contributions of Call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre Thursday, May 17 Taco salad or turkey and cheese on a bun, California blend, pineapple, milk. Friday, Mas 18 Pizza or Tish sticks, baked beans, fresh apple, milk. Monday. May 21 Chicken nuggets w mash­ ed potato or cheesy burnto. mixed fruit, milk Tuesday. May 22 Spaghetti * meat sauce u garlic toast or cheesy bur­ nto. tossed salad, pears, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburger^, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Call now to book your fabulous family vacation aboard a Carnival “Fun Ship” cruise. 7 day cruises 3 day cruises „.?279 ...s499 INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS Q Premier Travel ,616,554 ;3,, St Cruise 14,615S4'03" M^WHCamival/ »v> rr rcMMpp- -yy. rc rt s* V V :. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 TK Middle School honor roll announced Sixth Grade All A’s - Blake Bcrktmer, Jonathan Blocksma, Kelcy Brown, Amanda Brumsma. Caitlin Chamberlin, Elena Gormley, Elizabeth Ket­ chum, Neil LaVoic, Jacob Lcnartz, Michelle London, Ashleigh Lund, David Mc­ Mahon. Andrew Meads, Gunnar Mcyenng, David Ordway, Lauren Parker, Ellen Phil­ lips, Melissa Piets, Saman­ tha Reeder, Zachary Runge. Samuel Scholtens, Joel Tate, Ashley VandcrMccr, Nata­ sha Watskins. Kate Wilson, Christopher Zatzkc. A & B Honor Roll Abby Allison. Amy Ball. Cody Berry, Kevin Blanker. Todd Bronsink, Jasmine Brown, Mark Brown. Ashiee Bums. Elizabeth Cipponeri. Alex Clemons, Calynne Cooley, Stevie Cooper. James Crandell, Rebekah Daining. Frank Davis. Amanda Denney, Lisa DeWitt, Jo­ hanna Dugan, Amber En-tncan. Benjamin Fisher, Alayna Forester, Allyson Foster. Laura Frey. Marco Galle'. Anthony Gearheart. Kody Geerligs, Sheryl Gillhespy. David Gillig. Lee Glass, Steven Glenn. Cassandra Hall. Rachel Harns, Samantha Hauschild, Lisa Haywood. Jamie Hes­ ter. Michael Hoag. Justin Hochstetler, Diedre Humbarger. Corey Humphrey, Patrick Humphrey, Desiree Jaworowski, Alien Jousma. Xieanne Koehl. Christina Kunde. Kylee LaCombe. Ashley Lewis, Tracy Lintz. Katie McCarty, Alexa McClain, Lindsey Meancy. Ashley Moore. Amanda Morgan. Nathan Otto. Nich­ olas Piccard. Kathleen Potts, John Price, Chase Rairigh. Bnttanni Reidt, Nathaniel Runals. Andrew Schultz, Ashleigh Schultz. Eric Scott, Brenna Sheehan. Megan Shilton. Ryan Sisson, Zachary Smith. Jesse Stanton, Mich­ elle Starr. Tamara Stevens. Cody Thorington. Cory Tietz, Andrea Truer. Jamie VanDongen. Hannah VanDyke. Zachary Warren. Sarah Wenger. Alison Whitney, Marissa Wiennga. Rebecca Winchester. Jacob W ing, Benjamin Wolter. Seventh Grade All A’s - Ashley Ayers. Joshua Baird, Erin Baragar. Robbi Blain, Scott Blood. Zachary* Campbell. Kara Imari Engstrom. Anna Espino. DeLille. Jessica Flaske. Jill Enslcn. Patrick Funk. Kelly Funk. Kersta Christine Etter. Kristin Fredenburg. Van­ Gustafson, Kathryn Haus­ essa Glass. Travis Graham, child. Jessica Johnson, Emily Christopher Grummet, Am­ Nyland. Erica Peschel. Stacy ber Harkness, Nicholas Roberts. Troy Rock, Warren Heidt. Bnttany I dema. April Schuitcma. Kyla Sisson. Ihm. Jessie Irwin. Jayne Holly Smith. Alex Snider. Kcnnicott. Ryan King. Beth­ Michael Texter. Nicole any Kitzrow. Nichole Louden. Ryan Wcidmann, Alicia Zinn. A & B Honor Roll - McMahon. Samantha Miller. Garland Allison. Haley Mikel Moore. Matthew Babitz, Nicholas Boonstra. Morley. Michael Munjoy, Amanda Bouwhuis. Heather Michelle Nesbitt. Alicia Carmer. Blaine Dimond, Reynhout. Samantha Smith. Shelby Donkcr. Andrew Continued next page Dragoo, Chelsea Dubois. 1_____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY I ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH S A l.irtnR Church - Scrting it LirtnR Lord ■ Sunday School ..................................... 9 .30 a m. ■ Morning Worship ........................... 1045 am. ■ Evening Praise.................................. 6.00 p.m. ■ WEDNESDAY H ■ ■ Family Night 6 .40 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 1 Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 U U 1 1 a place to belong 1 CHURCH I a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship.............................1030 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings...................... 891-0576 A Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH ■ 150 131 st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. ■ (tiurlbteesl of Gun Labe) 1 I Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a.m. 792-2889 1 Redeemer Covenant Church 9:30"X AM \ r Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America y^Night^/ A “W? are changed by God s love!" 6951 Hanna Lake. Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) 1100 am Sunday School 11:00a.m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mirz east 4 WfuineyvtiLr Rd 4CALEDONIA I S UNITED METHODIST GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH I23» M -179 iClurf VxMai*) Roudi N) - Sixth Santa of Emm Luke 24 13-35 (The nud w Enumuv Acts 16 16-34 Tsui and Silas m prrsor. Sermon Top* First Resurrection Power - “Freeing Pv»rr" Arnhem “We Irr Marching" Mfl^flflH fl Rev. Norman Koluis 6/6-89/-8167 ■ 250 Vine Street • Church Ottkv b!6-891-So64 Fax Rrtcxjffit Mexvjfts - - Program. GUM UAK.E -SMS RAY TOWNSEND. PmKm NORMAN KNORR Associate Pastor ftp] 8Q28 • e in.ill lcighb>n"i--ci'. iK-i MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street COMMUNITY O-tUFXCH* . - x-d 10:00 a.m ALASKA CONGREGA1ION 8146 68th St., near Whitnoyville Ave Church School. Sunday .@1 9 45 a tn Praise Singing 10 50 a tn. Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p in Pastor IJoyd DeVonner, Sr. Church Ph 868 MIO • Pastor s Ph 807 7407 4^ Paul Lutheran Church fl (Missouri Synod) £4th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service 800AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9.30AM New Life Celebration Service 11:00AM 11:15am Evening Worship Service Sunday] School 9:30 AM 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED All Services lave a Nursery available Barner Free wwwiservr»et/'ctpaul Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr tTIje ©lit TCtmc KiL^THctboliist Cfjiird) 5590 Whitneyvtlle Ave . S E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mofrang Worship 9 30 am Middievise Sunday School 9 45 a m M-acSe'/trie Mommg Worship 11 00 a.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Come 1 Jtn Church Office Phone - 795r9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville &. Caledonia Meeting ■ Wanship Service ■ Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) www lakcsidi.•community org (undci construction) Gommuuifyo| Cljriyi Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. X- 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9.45 a.m. Gmtemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Servke 0 30 p.m. Pioneer Chib (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:.3O p in. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 .40 p.m Youth Fellowship Sunday 6:00 p m •> 30 a m 10 45 a m 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 8M-0.PII Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor ______________ Phone 86&€437______________ W^Lad. Ml-WUtf‘795--"^ ■ ■ ■ ■ Leighton Church CHRI STI AN R£FOffMED Contemporary Wonhip Sunday Schoo1 lor All Ago Evening Wordbtp Rer U# /.mbnum Rzv P Adams PhOW 891-8440 ■ 9 15 a in 11 00 a.m (> 00 p in. 6:45 p m. <> 45 p in Lakeside cCommunity Church AH act for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney vdie Avenue. Alto Office 891-86^8 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Gsd Sundas \4. tCI 1 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan 1). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk 9:30a.m. Sunday School Worship Church (616) 795-2391 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH [ ■ M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Morning Worship Service Adult Bible Class CALEDONIA 1 C urrently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Sehtxil. Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Servke Wednesday MkI W'evk Prayer Word of Life Clubs Meeting at the Crest Creek Charter Academy Pastor Paul M. Hillman I Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. I I I 1 M Visit our web site www bnghtstde org ■ 1 0 Rc\ Mu luicl Slowcll, Pastor Chris luge. Worship leader Denns Bouma Youth Pastor Chun h Office 6Mr 1-0287 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY I CATHOLIC CHURCH PreoebinR the l.it'ini^ U <>n/Sert infi ZIh’ Rise n Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m. (Jr Churchy Nursery availabic.) FIRST BAPTIST C 7240 6Hlh .Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian P. Harrison THORN APPLE BIBLE (1 11 RC 1 1 Sundav Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all senices Programs tor all ages For more information <616) 891-8119 or iauh peacechury h CaiKpui (ui IthuiUty Setvu^ 8546 Whdneyvtiie Ave at 84«- St • 891-8661 ‘ The Church where everybods n somebody... . . and Jesus is l.ord' Meeting at Caledonia High School Sxoa/ Scnooi 9 >3 o m ScHOa/ Momrg Worship 1930 am ’Aeetrg ar crape on Whtneyvwe Are Saxaay Evenrg Aonrc6 00 p m Wea fAaweek Prayer & &oe Study 7 00 p m fev Suvs. ?05?a • 'or saw Asscc Pasta wn’rev-.-seC': �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 /Page 5 First TK Poetry Jam delights the ear by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library was transformed April 26 into a place where poets shared their thoughts and words. Some poets were so ea­ ger that they had to stop by to read before the evening began as they were going on a family trip or rush from work to recite ’ their poem by heart. The youngest poets had no fear as they read poems about animals, pets, their brothers or even their fa­ vorite color. to the most experienced who wrote about tomatoes, spnng and family, poetry dipped and soared at the first Poetry Jam From previous page From the youngest poets who wrote about bubbles, colors and even dinosaurs Kassidy Sovem, Nicholas Stark. Eric Store, Chelsey Strumberger. Katherine VanderWood, Nicholas Wilke, Bradley Wisniewski, Benjamin Ybema. Eighth Grade Frisbies to celebrate 50 years together Bill and Doris Frisbie, of Caledonia, will mark 50 years of marriage on June 29, 2001. The couple have 6 children. 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Their children and grandchildren would like to invite family and friends to an open house honoring them on Sunday. May 20th. at Dutton Shady Side Park, from 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring fond memories and best wishes. BELRT10NSH1PS... How do you feel about that word? For some people it cre­ ates a churning and yearning in their belly, for others it cre­ ates a skip in their hearts. For the next six weeks, we at GLCC are going to be looking at the subject of relationship and some practical adxice the Bible offers. Ixam how to make the most from the relationships we are in with those mdn iduals that God has put in our life BUILDING GREAT RELATIONSHIPS May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 As a Worshipper With Those Around You W ith Your Pastor W ith the World As a Dad 12200 West M 179 Highway (1/2 mile east of Patterson) Wayland. Middleville 795-7903 Service Times: 9:00 and 10:30 on May 20 * All A’s - Casey Aubil, Victoria Azzarclla. Danielle Builfuss, Angela Boersma, Chanda Brice, Alan Buck­ owing, Jeffrey Chapman, Jonathon Daining. Megan Finkbeiner, Ryan Fletke, Kendall Frank. Kasey Gerbasi. Emily Granger. Michael Gurski, Anthony Heidt, Hooper, Tuesday Shauna Howell, Edin Landon. Lecanne Lantinga. Morgan Leedy, Corey McClain, Lindsey McKee, Michael Mugridge. Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Michelle Ractz, Eric Reeder, Kimberly Robson, Kerrie Schultz, Nicole Shoe­ maker, Jarod Smith, Jeremy Smith, Katelyn Smith. Tabetha Strait, Melissa Stuart, Brian Tate, Tiffany Tietz, Holly VanderHeide, Andrew VanDcrMeer, Jos­ eph Wenger, Kristen Willemstein, Brandon Wilson. A & B Honor Roll Ashley Aspinall, Brittany Awrey, Curtis Batdorff, Garett Berkimer, Leighanne Bieski, Kaylee Biggs, Kevin Bishop, Leigha Blain, Clay­ ton Bohley, Kyle Bradley, Chadwick Brice, Nikki Brower. Christina Bruinsma, Alicia Buchanan, Alex Buehler, James Burke. Alan Buxton, Tara Caidwell. Brandi Campbell. Joshua Cislcr, Brandy Clark, Linsey Clark. Brynn Curtiss, Megan Dahlgren, Tara Davis, Kendra DeMond, Jacob DeVries, Lori Dewitt, Andrew Dombrowski, Reed Ebmey er. Thomas Fleming, Amanda Tiffany Fox, Golden. Sarah Kristina Hall, Hawkins, Lennea Henning, Michelle Hoffman. Shawn Hudson, Gregory Huizenga, Christopher Humphrey, Am­ ber Ihm, Crystal Jackson, Matthew Jackson, Megan Karpinski. Heather Klemkosky. Nathan Labine, Sun­ day Matousek. Olivia May­ nard, Jordan McCormick. Joshua McCoy, Jillian McDuffee. Katherine Mc­ Keown. Nathan McMurray, Tiffany Miller, James Moored Sanford. BethanY I Nelson, Codie Nieder, Matthew Palmer. Kevin Poll, Destry Reynhout, Luke Rosenberg, Nicholas Roskam, Nicholas Roush. Allison Sager, James San­ ford, Julie Shilton. Heather Sparks, Rachael Stoerts, Amanda Stora, Julia Tandy, Clifford Tomson, Drew Townes, Austin Turnes, Lindsey Vanden­ berg, Michele VanderMecr, Brie VanDommelen, Brooke VanHouten, Leah VanHouten, Grant Wachtor, Michael Wangerow, Alicia Wecber, Ryan Weesic, Layn Welker, Shauna Wellman, Joshua Westmaas, Blythe Williams, Timothy Wilson. Sarah Baird and Zach Bergsma looked at the world from the eyes of a fifth-grader discovering the humor of irony and those almost world weary eighth grade eyes discovering that evil can be over­ whelming. but also that beauty can be found ev­ erywhere. The range of poems writ­ ten and read by high school students and adults was wide. Whether a talc See Poetry Jam, pg. 6 Zach Bergsma delighted in purple and Sarah Baird reprised a poem she wrote in fourth grade * FARM BUREAU FARM BUREAU MUTUAL* FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL The Lynn Denton Agency, Inc. welcomes Anne Slocum & Richard Tobias to our staff... ANNE SLOCUM Operations Manager Auto Specialist 4695 N. M-37 Hwy. Middleville Phone: 616-795-1670 Fax: 616-795-1672 RICHARD TOBIAS Agent 111 N. Main Street Nashville Phone: 517-852-2005 Fax: 517-852-3949 Locations to serve Now ___ TWO all your insurance needs. Stop by or call today... 1-800-443-5253 Identon @ e-mail, com www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com A member of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 Sharon (Kritzman) Fasick David Laurence Vollink GRAND RAPIDS - David Laurence Vol link, of Grand Rapids. Life can bring joy... and iife can also bring sad* ness. On this day we are Tilled with immense sadness at the unexpected death of our husband, father, son, brother, grandson, and friend, Dave Vollink. We cry for him. but he would ask us not to. He'd want us to remember the good things. What a loving husband and father he was, and how devoted he was to his wife and his little girl. How he eagerly anticipated the birth of his second child. How he loved to laugh. How proud he was to have been an Eagle Scout. How he treasured his family, and his many friends. How he never hesitated to help someone who needed him. We loved him more than life itself, and we will miss him terribly. We’re comfort­ ed only in knowing he is now with God. On May 5, 2001 Dave passed away in Grand Rapids at the age of 27. He was born Oct. 31, 1973, son of Laurence G. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds JF* and Pamela G. (Robinson) Vollink. He is survived by his wife. Becky and his daughter. Emma Lynn; his mother and step-father. Pamela and Bill Robinson; his sister and brother-m-law. Jennifer and Jim Tyler and nephew. Brogan Tyler; his grand­ mother. Munel Pranger; his mother-in-law and friend, Peggy J. Parks; his father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Jim and Sherri Bayne; his sisterin-law, Amy Bayne; his brother-in-law, Jeff Kosloski; his father and stepmother, Larry and Jana Vol link; and countless dear fnends. Dave was preceded in death by his grandfathers. Sherm Pranger. and Gilbert Vollink. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at the First Presbyter­ ian Church. Interment was in the Portland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contri­ butions may be made to the education trust fund for Dave’s children. For more information www. legacy, com. Arrangements by the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Michael P. Cravero, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE Michael P Cravero Sr., age 83, of Middleville, died Wednesday. May 9, 2001 at his residence. He was bom Oct. 28, 1918 in Ameek, Michigan, the son of Louis and Mae (O’Bnen) Cravero. He lived in Detroit until his retirement from Machine Products in 1980, and then moved to Middleville. He married Doris Mihalciuc March 17, 1939. Mr. Cravero served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was awarded the bronze star, five battle stars, and was injured on the USS Kline. He was preceded in death by sister. Theresa Dewhurst and a brother. John Cravero. Surviving are his wife, Doris Cravero of Middleville; son, Michael (Cheryl) Cravero of Middleville; two grandchil­ dren. Amy (Chuck) Christensen of Kalamazoo, Emily Cravero of Middleville; great grand­ daughter. Claire Christensen of Kalamazoo Respecting his wishes pri­ vate services will be held, burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN gLORflL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services K r/ Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted . - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan GEORGIA - On Saturday. May 26, at 3 p.m. a memor­ ial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Middleville for Sharon Kay Fasick. Sharon was bom Dec. 15, 1955 in Saginaw. ML On March 30, 2001 she was called home to be with her Lord through a car accident in Georgia. Sharon was a former Grand Rapids resident and worked for several years at Radio Bible Class (now RBC Ministries). In August 1989 she married Jeff Fasick, a former Middleville resident, and over the next few years they adopted two girls, Nicole and Emily. In 1998 Sharon and her family moved to Waynesboro. GA. She was a godly Christian woman, a loving and devot­ ed wife and mother, and very active in her church. She is and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services and bur­ ial took place in Waynes­ boro. GA on April 3. Besides her husband and daughters. Sharon is sur­ vived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hazen Kritzman of Bridgeport. MI; three sis­ ters. Mrs. Jerry (Laurie) Ossewaarde. Kerri Kritz­ man and Mrs. David (Kelly) Malone; her father- and mother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fasick of Middle­ ville. MI; sisters-in-law, Becky (Randy) Whittemore. Julie (Craig) Sherrill, broth­ er-in-law Brian (Donna) Fasick; and many nieces and nephews. John P. “Jack” Reynolds SHREWSBURY, PA John P. “Jack” Reynolds, age 71, of Shrewrebury, PA, died April 21. 2001 at the Barbara J. Egan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Shrewsbury. PA. Mr. Reynolds was bom Dec. 27, 1929 at Lapeer. Michigan, the son of the late Douglas E. and Letha L. (Gannon) Reynolds. He was formerly of Middleville. Mich. Mr. Reynolds was a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was a sales­ man at Wolverine Brass and J.C. Penney in Grand Rapids, and also at Sears Roebuck and Co. in Hanover. PA. Mr. Reynolds graduated m 1948 from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Mich. He is survived by a sister, Sally A. Reynolds Rubb of Glenn Rock, PA; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday. May 20. 2001 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 N. Second Street. New Freedom. PA 17349. Interment is at the conve­ nience of the family. Retired United Methodist Pastor. Rev. Jack Feaster will offici­ ate. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Services, 218 E. Market Street. York. PA 17403 or American Cancer Society. 924-N Colonial Avenue. York, PA 17403. Arrangements were made by J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary. New Freedom. PA. Caledonia teacher to be guest in Japan Kettle Lake Elementary third grade teacher Diane Blain has been selected to participate in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellowship to Tokyo, Japan, in June. Blain will depart for Tokyo, next month as a par­ ticipant in the Fulbright Memorial Fund (FMF) teacher program. She was selected from a national pool of mor than 2,000 applicants by a panel of educators to earn this honor. This pro­ gram allows distinguished Poetry Jam, from page 5 of childhood, anger or love all were written with per­ ception and a love of lan­ guage. Nature from the vagaries of spring weather to the heft of a perfect tomato was found in many poems. Librarian Deb Jones was excited about the success of this first "Poetry Jam" and hopes to host the sec­ ond edition next April dur­ ing poetry month. Diane Blain primary and secondary school teachers in the U.S. travel to Japan for three weeks in an effort to pro­ mote greater intercultural understanding between the two nations. The 200 educators will begin their visit in Tokyo, where they will receive a practical orientation on Japanese life and culture and meet with Japanese govern­ ment officials and educators. They then will travel in groups of 20 to prefectures (states) outside of Tokyo where they will have direct contact with Japanese teach­ ers and students during visits to primary and secondary schools as well as a teachers college. They also will visit cultural sites and local industries in addition to a homestay with a Japanese family. The program is sponsored by the government of Japan and was launched to com­ memorate the 50th anniver­ sary of the U.S. government Fulbright program, which has enabled more than 6,000 Japanese citizens to study in the U.S. on Fulbright fellow­ ships for graduate education and research. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML/May 15. 2001/Page 7 Fun at McFall and all around Middleville man wins in instant Lottery game For future members of the Trojan Girls' basketball team Family fun night at McFall Elementary was fun from the outside And for students in Shelley Erb's class who were treated to lunch by friends of Flat Stanley Eric Send of Middleville recently experienced a little Lottery luck upon scratching off a Michigan Lottery “Viva Las Vegas” instant game ticket to reveal a $10,000 prize. Send, 50. purchased the lucky “Viva Las Vegas” in­ stant ticket at Crystal Flash No. 11,615 S. Broadway St., in Middleville. The winner, a factory worker at Bradford White, said, “When I scratched the ticket off, I was shocked to win!" Prior to turning the win­ ning instant ticket in at the Lottery’s regional office in Wyoming, the lucky man said he kept it in a dresser drawer for safekeeping. Send, who enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time, said he plans to save his win­ nings for the future. “Viva Las Vegas.” is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant tickets avail­ able at more than 9,300 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide. Call for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-708S 24 hours a day-7 dan a wetl for Sun 4 News Action-Ms! Inside You are invited to attend an educational seminar on: Harrisons retiring, continued from page 20 A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solanan floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. Armstrong SOLARIAN. 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While busy with all the planning for their move, they enjoyed the opportu­ nity to tell all how much they enjoyed serving the township Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Estate Planning Basics Why Estate Planning? During this workshop, we will explore the following topics: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Why is Estate Planning important? What happens to an Estate upon death? How do Living Trusts work? Wills Strategies for protecting assets from Estate taxes Charitable gifting How to title assets appropriately Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 pm The Essential Bean Coffee House 8980 N. Rogers Ct., Caledonia Speakers: Drew McFadden Edwardjones Semng Indivulud Invertors Since 1871 Neil Kimball Attorney Mika. Meyers, Beckett, & Jones PLC Offices in Grand Rapids and Caledonia 9185 Cherry Valley Ave.. Ste. E Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616-891-0000 616-891-1173 Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Seating is limited, so please call Kelly at 891-1173 for reservations. Attend this seminar and receive a free Estate Planning Workbook. No specific Investment or Legal advice uill be given. This seminar is for educational purposes only. �Page B/The Sun and News. MiddlevilJe. Ml/May 15. 2001 Professionals visit Career Day at CMS by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School students were given a chance to learn about different careers from people who actually work in real jobs in many fields May 4. Ken Demeuse. career class teacher, and Beth Simmons organized the many Career Day options presented by various pro­ fessionals. All students were polled about their areas of career interest prior to the event. These choices were used to place students with pro­ fessionals which fell within their interest area. Eighth-graders were al­ lowed to fill their favorite sessions first, because they will enter high school next year. Sheila Hoag discusses the traits needed for someone to become a nurse. She is wife of teacher Kevin Hoag, and like some other presenters was brought in because they are friends or relatives of school personnel. John Rios, a graphic artist says, "Everybody raise your hand if you're goofy looking." and eager students comply, wanting to be the subject of Rios' characature drawing. Steve Byer, a biologist from the Barry State Game Area, monitors deer populations, other wildlife, and works on computers."! learn new stuff every day," He said. "Wildlife biology is not an exact science. Sometimes we leam what we had been doing was completely wrong." I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Smith-Diamond ___ — — 1 SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml CALEDONIA • $289,900 FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Located in Trent Henry’ Meadows, this 3,OCX) sq. ft. executive home has all the quality ameni­ ties you'd expect. Including beautiful 2 acre parcel at end of cul-de-sac. 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Located 1 Mock east ot WMneyviHe (Grand Rapid* St.) on Crane Roaa 8S40 CRANE ROAD • MIDDLEVILLE . 61 6~795“21 72 Crane P<1 Mam Street M»ddtev».-ie �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 15. 2001/Page 9 TK Library book sale set FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Coaches concerned about TK athletic director’s job To the editor: The coaching staff of Thomapple Kellogg schools would like to express several concerns regarding the cir­ cumstances involving the resignation of Tom Lehman as director of athletics. We have the privilege of being part of the athletic program at Thornapple Kellogg. A strong athletic tradition has been estab­ lished and maintained through the efforts of many coaches, administrators and student-athletes. Our teams have had a positive impact on countless students and have been a source of pride to the Middleville communi­ ty Mr. Lehman has con­ tributed greatly to this tradi­ tion both as a coach and ath­ letic director. He has provid­ ed quality programs for a student body that has grown tremendously during his years as our athletic director. A huge percentage of our students arc able to partici­ pate in athletics, even though the increase in funding has lagged far behind the incresc in participation Everything Lehman docs is for the benefit of our stu­ dents. He has earned the respect of all of the TK coaches, as well as athletic directors and coaches from the area and state. While Mr. Lehman’s fiveyear tenure is longer than any athletic director we have had in recent memory, we feel he would still be serving us if he had been treated with that same respect by the school board and adminis­ tration. Wc are concerned that a very small, but vocal group of complaining par­ ents has been allowed to tar­ nish his reputation. Tom Lehman has always been approachable to students, coaches and parents alike. He has handled prob­ lems within his department fairly and with a great deal of common sense. Most importantly, he has handled athletic matters that should be taken care of bv the ath­ letic director, not the princi­ pal, board of education or a committee We feel that a lack of sup­ port for his decisions has a great deal to do with his recent resignation. We are fortunate to have such a capable person m the posi­ tion of athletic director, but that matters little if he is not allowed to do the job he was hired to do. The athletic directors job has become a full-time com­ mitment In addition to the long hours required to fulfill his normal duties, we feel that several other issues that consume much of his time have worn down Mr. Lehman. For example, he has been asked to rewrite the athletic handbook to appease a small group of parents. He made the necessary adjust- ments with the help of some very capable people, and then was asked to do it again with a committee. People are ordered onto this committee just because they complain the loudest. Everyone has a right to be heard, but that does not nec­ essarily entitle them to be part of the decision making process. On a side note, it also seems inappropriate that his secretary would be accused of withholding information from the committee when a mistake had been made by the copy center. Far too much of his valu­ able time is spent answering questions and dealing with the name of our school. We have all made the adjustment to use Thomapple Kellog gin all official references Given that fact, is it worth the time and effort to try and remove every trace or reference to Middleville from our schools? Is that even what the community wants? It is unlikely that anyone was hired or elected with this in mind and it makes us look foolish outside our commu­ nity. Any of these issues taken separately may not seem that serious and might be consid­ ered part of the job, but when taken in sum, it is understandable why Mr. Lehman has decided to let someone else deal with them. We understand his decision and support him, but we feel it will be very difficult to replace Tom and are very concerned about the future direction of the athlet­ ic department at TK. We will miss Tom’s leadership, friendship and commitment in the athletic director’s office. It is our hope that you would consider our concerns when dealing with a new person. Hire someone capa­ ble, let them to do their job, and support their decisions. We will continue to do everything w ithin our power to offer programs that bene­ fit everyone and serve as a source of pnde for our com­ munity. Chad Ruger, Football/ Track; Angie Ruger. Cheerleading/Track; Marcy Uyl, Varsity Girls Basketball; Jennifer Shaw, Girls Basket­ ball; Tom Ellinger, Varsity Baseball/Football; Andy Kopf, JV Football; Scott Marvin, Varsity Wrestling; Rob Pickard, Freshman Baseball; Gordie Dahlgren, Baseball Boys Basketball; Dominic Sicilinao, Varsity Boys Basketball; Kurt Holzhueter. Varsity Boys Basket­ ball; Matt Funk, Varsity Track; Maggie Wilkinson, Cross Country/Track; Greg VanderGoot, Varsity Girls Track; Kevin McGee; Pat Marsman, Football; Tim Penfield, Varsity Football; Andy Finkbciner, Fieshman Boys Basketball; Joyce Domire, Middle School Volleyball; Gary McKee, Freshman Football; Tom Flctke, Middle School Wrestling; Deb Ellinger, Softball/Volleyball; Kathy Newman, JV Cheerleading; Rich Lintz, JV Boys Baske­ tball; Tammy Benjamin, Cross Country/Girls Track; Jerry Robinson, Middle School Volleyball; Larry Seger, Boys/Girls Varsity Tennis; Barb Greenman, JV Volleyball; Miriam Taylor, Girls Basketball; Carla VanHaitsma, Middle School Volleyball; Tammy Olmsted, Basketball/Basketball; Mark Verlinde. Football/Girls Golf; Kelli Leep, Varsity Cheerleading; Todd Me- The used book sale sponsored by the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library on May 17-19 is just the place to find inexpensive summer reading. Tables of books will be set up in the lobby including paper backs at 50 cents each. Hardcover books are just $1.00 each. Bargain hunters can fill a grocery bag full of books for just $3.00. Crumb, Boys Soccer, Geor­ ge Dudik, JV Boys Tennis; Jaime Nelson, Volleyball/ Softball; Randy Stehlik, JV Football; Melissa Bogard Middle School Volleyball; Molly Arnold Middle School Volleyball; Cindy Middlebush, Varsity Volleyball; Marty Wustman, Boys/Girls Soccer; Steve Evans, Girls Varsity Soccer; Skip Pranger, Varsity Football; Pat Pullen, JV Girls Golf; Nate Pranger, Varsity Football. 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library is located inside the TK High School. For more information about library activities call 795-5434. There are not many books for children available at this sale. The sale will be held during the library’s open hours of 8 a.m. -8 p.m. on Thursday. May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. May 18 and from 9 a.m. to TK graduate earns 4.0 at North Carolina will study in London. England, from September to December 2001. Sevald is a 2000 gradate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Alex Sevald. a freshman at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has received an award in recognition of earning a 4.0 grade point average in His first semester at UNC. This achievement quali­ fied him for the dean's list. He also qualified and was approved to participate in the Honors Semester in London program for fall term 2001. He will be traveling to London with a UNC professor and about 20 other students. They We’ve Got Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Here At... Cherry GREENHOUSE 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwy. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-6; Closed Sun. 616-795-8811 f Enjoy our new pond, the children’s play area and a whole great new look we’ve created. With over 600 varieties of Perennials, lots of Annuals, Herbs. 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Ml/May 15, 2001 /Page 11 Changes to new DPW building approved in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleviille Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck last Tuesday presented additional changes to the plan for the new DPW building which is part of a land swap agreement with developer Jerrel DeKok. Changes outlined in­ cluded an additional over­ head door and the installa­ tion of a floor drain. The Village Council approved an additional $7,000 for improvements. There was a discussion about who should pay for the architectural drawings and site plan costs. Village President Lon Myers said, "I think it is the responsibility of the developer to pay for the paperwork." Gruesbeck will keep an account of the actual costs of the project. It may be that the architectural draw­ ings and site plans can be paid within the $150,000 DeKok is earmarking for the costs. The annual cleanup went well, it was announced at the meeting last week, but there was some concern that some residents allow out of vil­ lage residents to add their junk to the resident's pile. The consensus of the council was that residents who allow out of village junk to be put on their property will be disquali­ fied from the pickup. A notice of this decision will be printed in the Town Crier, the new village and township newsletter next year before the pickup begins. There was a discussion of Miss Dig costs. Miss Dig is a service used by homeowners and contrac­ tors to determine the loca­ tion of underground utili­ ties. Council member Floyd Bray was concerned about the vil'age have to pay when an individual home­ owner wants to plant a tree. There was a discussion of Miss Dig being a real asset and a concern about whether homeowners would avoid calling if they had to pay and what the consequences to the vil­ lage would be. The village welcomes a delegation from Cedar Springs today. May 15, for the annual Mayor Exchange Day Tours of local schools, businesses and even the wasterwater treatment plant are on the agenda. Village representatives will travel to Cedar Springs on Thursday. May 17. The next regular meet­ ing of the Village Council is Tuesday. May 22. at 7 p m. in the village council. Nt PHOTO Center FOR ALL YOUR PHOTO PROCESSING NEEDS - TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families photographs 35mm Film Processing • NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDESINDEX'PRINT 1-Hour Service additional NOW ONLY... APS Processing Send us your photos from floppy disk, CD or via email to: Hamilton Ventures parcel rezoning may win approval by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Hamilton Ventures' re­ quest for rezoning a 16.25acrc parcel off Kraft Av­ enue near M-37 from rural residential zoning to light industrial uses was ap­ proved for recommenda­ tion May 7 by the Caledo­ nia Township Planning Commission. The request for rezoning began about a year ago be­ fore the master plan was completed, and is in a dis­ trict that has since been zoned for light industrial use. Light industrial uses could be warehousing, creating packaging, etc. Whether the applicant would plan the property to meet one or more uses was yet to be determined. Representing Hamilton Ventures, John Wallace said two issues had not been settled on a 33-foot right of way for an entry drive and a steep grade into the property. A right of way of 33 feet would be adequate for a single user of the site, while multiple users would mean a 66foot right of way would be required. Until this was known, the applicant did not want the expense of obtaining the additional right of way. Another option would be to create an alliance with other properties in the area and arrange a shared drive. An easement with other parties would be required to widen the existing right of way, and one member of Hamilton Ventures owned the land in ques­ tion, though rezoning was needed before the next step could be taken be­ cause those parcels were already zoned for 1-1 use. The possibility to combine the properties also was be­ ing considered, waiting for rezoning. Wallace said the grade would be adjusted, as deemed appropriate. A third concern over soil conditions on the site were thought not to be a prob­ lem by the architect. These could be dealt with later during any site plan review processes, Wallace said. He said there were 13 sewer units available to one of three of the part­ ner's properties, and one unit available to another. Partner Samuel Ojo said one considered use would be one building or com­ plex with adjustable spaces within it for lease to different businesses. 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT acp@voyager.net and we can give you 4x6 standard color prints $4.00 download + 50c per print BIG Prints Enlargements and reprints made from your negatives 5x8 - $2.50 $^95 8x10 as low as Custom Rubber Stamps Self-Inking • Made to order Check our prices! Business Cards Same Day or Next Day Service 1 color - 2 colors - 3 colors - Full Color as low as $4Q50 IV 250 1-color DOUBLE PRINTS COUPON l Looking for 35mm or APS i Specialty Papers? We have a huge selection of quality papers in various colors & textures with original processing J Offer good thru May 2001 J NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! Planning Color or B&W Copies Check Our Prices! a garage sale? 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The tower site was to be located north off 68th Street, east of Egan Av­ enue on the north end of property owned by Thor­ napple Developers. LLC. Nextel was requesting ap­ proval to construct a 154foot monopole telecom­ munications antenna with vehicle access from Egan Avenue. A 100-square-foot area would enclose the structure. The request was contingent on FAA ap­ proval. A fall area equal to the height around a tower is required in the township, so the tower at 154 feet must be that distance from any other structure. It was planned to be 165 feet from the cast boundary. Linvill said. A 1(1 by 20 equipment shelter would accompany the tower. Using maps of coverage areas, one of the goals Linvill said Nextel had set was to gain maximum coverage of areas not cov­ ered, one along M-37. The tower would allow the company to add to the volume of calls it could handle, but the proposed tower did not appear to add coverage to M-37 and/or M-6 and took away coverage in the east of the township, which several people suggested would lead to another tower re­ quest in that area. Linvill said there was no existing structure that would accommodate Nextel's coverage needs. He said the Nextel towers would really only accom­ modate three other service providers, rather than four, as the township re­ quires. Linvill said the analog system of communication, like that used by Century Tel in 1995. had a signal that traveled up to 25 miles, farther than digital systems now used, which require towers about six miles apart. He suggested there is no technology available to offer another solution to so many towers. Citizen Tom Apol. dur­ ing early comment in the meeting, recommended the township consult with a professional cellular communications specialist to deal with future cell tower requests. Such a consultant would be able to review the need, signal distance, coverage pattern, transmitter power, propa­ gation, lease fees, co-location services possible at a site. etc. he said. During regular comment on the application by Nex­ tel. Fred Rinker said he could sec no real benefit to having the tower on the site. Richard Robertson, speaking as a private citi­ zen, said the parcel was the same as was previ­ ously proposed as a PMR. but was denied. If legal ac­ tion eventually allowed the PMR. then the tower, if approved, could be standing on an island of material, with areas sur­ rounding it removed. Linvill said the site was picked so it would not in­ terfere with Gordon Jousma's ability to remove mineral material from the area. Plans were discussed in late October, he said. This was before the recent request for a new PMR in that area. Commissioner Stan McLean said the township has two other towers on which other users can co­ locate. Don Koopmans agreed, and said the commission­ ers need to follow recom­ mendations of staff be­ cause they don’t have the kind of expertise to deter­ mine the need claimed by the applicant. Robertson said if the land was to be used for residences, eventually the tower would be inappropri­ ate. Zylstra said he liked the idea of using a consultant's help to make these deci­ sions. He mentioned the previous application for a tower, which was placed in an appropriate light in­ dustrial area, with co-location options. The application was de­ nied. Apol made several com­ plaints about Nextel prior to the discussion about its application. Apol charged Nextel Communications with having installed a cellular telephone facility within the township that circumvented the township zoning ordinances, and bypassed the planning pro­ cess, prior to the compa­ ny's new request from the Planning Commission for permission to erect another cell tower. He said the company had installed the facility on a Consumers Energy metal 345,000 volt power line transmission tower lo­ cated east of Patterson Avenue and approximately 1/4 mile north of 84th Street, near the Gaines Township boundary. NOTICE—PUBLIC HEARING “I’m certain that Nextel had to be very certain that proper proce­ dures were being circumvented as they have been before many other township bodies establish­ ing antenna sites in other areas." - Tom Apol Apol said the unit was installed in 1999, just prior to the arrival of the present planner. Dave Zylstra, and during the tenure of former planner John Wallace. Apol said Zylstra had told him no township planning records regarding the Nex­ tel facility were available, and referred him to Darrell Rotier, who gave him a copy of a letter stating the township had "approved” the facility. Apol also conversed with township building in­ spector Jim Spaak. who told Apol John Wallace had told him, "the site was cleared for the requested use," and to issue a build­ ing permit allowing the construction of the equip­ ment building. "Although the building was 'approved' by the township, nowhere could any records be found show­ ing approval was granted concerning the underlying zoning variance required for construction of the en­ tire cellular telephone fa­ cility as a package," Apol said, addressing the com­ missioners. Apol concluded Wallace "should have been familiar with the required process when a zoning variance was a known requirement." Apol said he had unsuc­ cessfully tried to reach Wallace, but former Su­ pervisor Bill Johnston said, "the installation was ac­ complished without any knowledge on his part." Apol said Zylstra had stated he investigated the matter, and concluded Nextel was somehow granted administrative ap­ proval' by Wallace. Apol stated. "It would appear that Wallace acted beyond the scope of his authority. This brings up the question of when and under what circumstances does 'administrative ap­ proval' prevail over the normal required zoning variance and planning pro­ cesses?" Further. Apol inferred. "I'm certain that Nextel had to be very certain that proper procedures were be­ ing circumvented as they have been before many other township bodies es­ tablishing antenna sites in other areas." He said he had asked this reporter from the Sun and News if she recalled any Nextel approval had been granted by the town­ ship, and recalled a Nextel application that was sub­ sequently dropped. Apol said he suspects there may be several miss­ ing pieces from, the com­ plete information. "It's my belief that our ordinances deserve far greater safeguards, as it appears our zoning vari­ ance and planning pro­ cesses were steamrolled and flagrantly taken ad­ vantage of. "I have great concern regarding what, if any, checks and balances are in place to preclude any sim­ ilar future circumstances from occurring, allowing a building permit to be is­ sued aside from the overall project plan having been approved, according to the duly enacted statutes and ordinances of the township. Too many things just don’t add up." Apol said. He said it appeared the setup, "pirated on the Con­ sumers Energy tower was an outlaw facility boot­ legged into Caledonia Township." He said a variance to the zoning ordinance is a privilege granted to do something not ordinarily allowed. He said it should not be construed as a right, and granting impunity to Nextel would have the net effect of rewarding the ap­ plicant's past breach in past dealings with the township. Apol concluded such actions had the potential to weakening if not com­ pletely negating both the zoning variance and plan­ ning processes. He said. "This would set an extremely bad prece­ dent," and would imply "It's permissible to take the statutes and ordinances enacted to protect our township as less than seri­ ous and to completely misconstrue and circum­ vent them when it's con­ venient." For these reasons, Apol asked the commissioners to remove Nextel from the agenda, or to table any de­ liberations and appoint a sub-committee to investi­ gate all known evidence and facts surrounding Nextel's past dealings with the township. Call945-9554or 1-800-810-7085 tor Sun a News OCTION-Msl CaU anytime- 24 hours a Hay, 1days a woeIt BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, June 12, at 10:20 a.m. ^ChiG^ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF. CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Board Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the petition of the Village of Middleville to alter its boundaries to include the following - described premises locat­ ed in Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan Parcel 1 BEG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH S 89 DEG 30’ E. 475 FT. AL S LN OF SO SEC, TH N 00 DEG 20' 14* E 313.33 FT TH N 89 DEG 30’ 00* W 475 FT TH S 00 DEG 20 14‘ W 313 33 FT (S 00 DEG 19 W. 315 50 RECORD) AL W LN OF SD SEC 22 TO PO B PP408-14022-031-00 Parcel 2 THORNAPPLE BG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH N O DEG 19 E 313 50 FT TH S 89 DEG 30‘ E 812 FT, TH S 313.50 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30 W 813.75 FT TO BEG PAR EX PP#08014-022-031-10 Parcel 3 THORNAPPLE COM AT S 1/4 COR SEC 22-4-10 TH WEST 1650 PT IN CEN OF MAIN ST FOR POB, TH N 313 5 FT TH WEST 132 FT. TH SOUTH 313 5 FT TH EAST 132 FT TO POB 95 ACRE Ml PP»08-14-022-028-00 Parcel 4 THORNAPPLE COMM 1584 FT W OF S QUARTER POST SEC 22-4-10 THEN N 313 5 FT. THEN W 66 FT. THEN S 313.5 FT THEN E 66 FT TO BEG PP«O8-14-022-007-20 Parcel 5 THORNAPPLE LOTS 18. 19 20 A 21. SUPERVISORS PLAT HENRY STEHR PLAT PP»08-14-022-02 Parcel 6 THORNAPPLE LOTS 11-12-13-14-15-16-17. SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF HENRY STEHR'S PLAT PP»08-14-022-027-00 For those who cannot attend, you are welcome to send comments in writing io toe Board at its address above Barry County will provide necessary reasonable auxinary a>ds and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon Sre oays notice to the Barry County Administrator tndnnduais with disabilities requiring such aids or services should contact toe Barry County Administrator by writ­ ing to him at toe above address or by phoning (616) 948-4891 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 4 2001. the Planning Commission o( lhe Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Had, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of DuRay Development LLC to rezone the following described lands from R-R Rural Residential to R-1 Planned Unit Development The lands are commonly described as approximately 8300 Cherry Valley Avenue and are legally described as follows THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 16, T5N, R10W, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 16, THENCE N 00s 44 06* 553.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, THENCE N 00’ 44 06* W 345 47 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE. THENCE N 89 46' 11* E 403 74 FEET’ THENCE N 00 ’ 44 06* W 235 00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE KENT COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN NO 352, THENCE N 89s 46 11" E 1246 30 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE: THENCE S 00’ 44 06* EAST 468 61 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF COPPER RIDGE: THENCE S 89* 36' 03* W 330.00 FEET, THENCE S 00’ 44' 06* E 660 00 FEET' THENCE S 89’ 36 03* W 767.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16, THENCE N 00’ 44 06* W 553.00 FEET THENCE S 89’ 36' 03* W 553 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY R.O W FOR CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE AND 84TH STREET THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 28 643 ACRES INCLUDING HIGHWAY ROW A copy of toe proposed rezomng is on file and may be examined at toe offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan dunng Township office hours AM interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon toe proposed zoning ordi­ nance amendment Written comments may be submitted to toe Township office at toe above-stat­ ed address up to toe time of toe pubic hearing Dated: May 11, 2001 Michael Brown Barry County Administrator PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 300 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 15, 2001/Page 13 Riverland Ridge flap closer to resolution by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Riverland Ridge site condo project request by Dan Timmer went one step closer to resolution May 7 when a report from a sub committee of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission was approved for return to the Township Board. The 47-acre development slated for two-acre lots east of Alaska and south of 84th Street was planned to connect to Rodao Drive, a public road that passes through the Riverland Ranch plat, but the two developments would be separate. Two detention ponds are planned at the east and the west within Riverland Ridge. Some back yards would drain into a different watershed. Preliminary approval had been obtained from the Planning Commission and the Kent County Road Commission. The Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the site condo development for a final site plan review was sent back by the Caledonia Township Board to the Planning Commission for further review on March 21. Comments made by the board in March, leading to sending the site plan review back were as follows: Planner Dave Zylstra said preliminary drain commission plans had been approved in a March letter. A meeting on the site had been held with the drain commissioner and residents. Trustee Richard Robertson said four issues were involved. The first is the drainage issue, which needs to be adequately addressed. Road and traffic issues for residents in Riverland Ranch are subject to the Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) because Rodao drive is a public road, and if legal access was allowed, he thought the township could not change it. He said Riverland Ranch residents were upset over the different covenant restrictions than their own plat development had. another area out of township jurisdiction, he said. Robertson said it appeared there had been a failure in the process for input from the neighboring residents. He said greater efforts should be made to avoid that criticism. Trustee Bill Bravata suggested if the process was in question, there could be a need to audit it. Zylstra said the township had to rely on the approvals given by other expert agencies such as the drain commission. A developer needs preliminary approval before he spends great amounts of money on engineering for a project that might never pan out. Supervisor Harrison suggested a cash deposit, performance guarantee or bond by the developer should be required relative to the cost of the improvements, to guarantee that storm water improvements were built and function according to plan. He thought a number of process issues had been raised, and said if waived, should be included in the written comments from the commission or the planner. He asked the commissioners to review Population increase means Yankee Springs may have second precinct by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship Clerk Jan Lippert an­ nounced at the board meeting last week that a second precinct may be established in the town­ ship. Lippert said the town­ ship now has 3,038 regis­ tered voters, which makes it a good idea to add an­ other precinct. In other business at last Thursday's meeting contin­ ues on the effort to fund the water tower project. Township Supervisor Al McCrumb appointed Dave VanElst, Bob Herold, Ger­ ald DuPont and Alice Jansma to the water com­ mittee. McCrumb and Lippert are also on the committee which is looking for ways to pay for the project. McCrumb reminded the board that "this project may become very expen­ sive in the future based on the growth of the township. "I wish them luck as they look into financing this project," he said. HELP WANTED Ag Business needs a motivated person to work loading trucks and cleaning. Apply to Ad #166 P.O. BOX 188, Hostings.Ml 49058 NOT GOING TO COLUGG? Professional, well-established painting company seeking reliable, hard working 18+ year old for full time in Caledonia and Middleville. Will teach you the painting trade if you are motivated. Holiday/Vacation pay and Health Benefits. (Must ha*e available transportation I FOR APPLICATION: (616) 896-1017 Zoning Administrator Ken Worsham has com­ pleted a master list of all the parcel in the township, listing their zoning classi­ fication. Approval of the list was tabled until June 14 so the clerk can get prices on the best way to publish the 68 page list. The board did approve a new zoning map which will be amended as needed. The map will be printed by the county mapping service. Once the list is pub­ lished it will establish the current zoning classifica­ tions of all the properties within the township. Wor­ sham assured the trustees that if residents thought the published designation was incorrect it would be looked into immediately. Work continues on the newsletter. McCrumb hopes that it can be in people's hands by the end of June. A public hearing on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 24. There will also be a pub­ lic hearing for those resi­ dents in the special tax as­ sessment district helping to pay tor the dredging of the Johnson Lagoon. Lippert has estimated an additional cost of $175 per resident for a total of ap­ proximately $4,200 The next regular meet­ ing of the township trustees is on June 14 at all criteria in the application. Harrison said ultimately the Township Board must give final approval. The commission received the returned request on April 2. with suggestions for reevaluation of the procedure for recommendation by the commission and to require a performance bond or a letter of credit for drainage and soil erosion aspects of the project. Zylstra suggested setting up a sub committee to review the site plan review procedure, something planned already, but now to be given priority. This work would become an amendment to the zoning ordinance, he said at that time. The committee would also report back to the board of trustees on this particular site plan review. Ric Parent, Wally Bujak and Roger Keating agreed to work on this committee with Planner Dave Zylstra. Dan Timmer resigned his position from the Planning Commission at the end of April. On May 7 Planning Chair Roger Keating said the subcommittee had spent about 12 hours examining the points in question, relating to the zoning ordinance and the other matters requested by the Township Board. Some Community Schools, The matters covered will be Kent County Health incorporated into the site Department. County Drain the review process in the Commissioner. Department of zoning ordinance. Keating said more Environmental Quality and information was still more. One of • the board needed, but four pages of comments pertaining to requests discussed by the specific zoning ordinance commission was that a sections dealt with the request for a performance board's questions and why bond and/or a letter of each conclusion was made credit would not provide security to residents in in the process. Site plan review Riverland Ranch against procedures were applied to assessments against their properties in the event of Timmer's process. Items still needed from future drainage and erosion the applicant were a copy problems or failures, which of the deed, schedule of was understood to be the these were the project and phases, reason traffic capacity study for requested by the board. A performance bond the street, and completion of the form titled would only guarantee the "Groundwater Protection money is in the bank to Information for Site Plan ensure the work will be Review" provided by the completed according to the engineered drawings, township. Most items, routine on commissioners said. Don DeGroot speaking any such project, were found to be completed or for Timmer said a soil not applicable to the erosion permit issued by applicant's situation. The the Kent County Road which design of storm sewers, Commission. the area retention and detention inspects ponds was provided. Septic periodically, gave them and water systems are site permission to proceed on specific. Letters of the site. "If there are areas that approval had been received from all need attention, a report is applicable agencies, sent to the applicant Io fix including the Township the situation within a Building Inspector. reasonable period of time, Township Utilities and a bond is posted as a Coordinator, Township part of that permit. The Engineer, Township Fire Chief, Caledonia See Riverland Ridge, pg. 14 Looking fora PRINTER? Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH r i PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE’ • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 or can 945-9554 printing specialists �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 Caledonia Plan Commission OKs rezoning to residential by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended a 64-acre agriculturally zoned parcel east of Alaska Avenue south of 68th Street was for rezoning to residential (R-l) use, as requested by Calvin and Daryl Kooiker. parcels to the northwest. Pine Hedge Estates to the northeast, and large vacant parcels to the cast and south. Resident Archie Warner said his property is adjacent to the Kooikers. His concern was over allowing one-acre lots with no sewer. He said he thought the The Kooikers' plans are to develop the land with medium density residential homes, a zone that allows one-acre lots. Ultimately they would like to build it as a Planned Unit Devel­ opment. The parcel now is bounded by an expired sand pit to the north, large number of homes proposed in the development should be known in advance of rezoning. Don DeGroot. a spokesman for the project said the number of lots would be much closer to 40 to 50 lots on the 64 acres. Warner also pointed to the poor condition of Alaska Riverland Ridge, continued from page 13 county could cash in that bond if there were problems, he said. This was in place to protect adjacent properties, wetland areas, or streams, he said. Streets, storms, sewers, and drainage is done as a part of the drain commissioner's jurisdiction he said. No building permits may be issued until those agencies have indicated the project is constructed appropriately, he said. Extensive public comments about the drainage problems were made and discussed, though concerns have not been alleviated. Don Jakel, a resident of Riverland Ranch, in the past months has said the developer where he lives had not given any development rights to Timmer. He said the presentation to the Planning Commission had been that it was an extension of the Riverland Ranch subdivision. He said no public hearing had been announced, (not required for a site condo) and residents were not aware of the plans before approval by the Planning Commission. He said Timmer had bought the property, stating he did not plan to develop it. but if he changed his mind, he thought he should try to develop it to be harmonious with surrounding neighborhoods. He said the Planning Commission did have an opportunity to do that with a site plan review, so people would be satisfied with the results. Jakel said plans for this development had been approved with the understanding that no other access was possible. He said Riverland Ridge would be more harmonious with other developments where access could be routed. Resident Ron Baum said in March he was disappointed that no one knew about the plans for connecting Riverland Ridge to Rodao Drive until the stakes were in the ground in front of his house. Residents in Riverland Ranch had not been notified. Because residents would be seriously impacted, he said. "You have a responsibility to kt us know." He said even though the legal requirements had been met. the spirit of the law had more importance. He said open and direct SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match. Warranty, free estimates. Steve’s Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 communication to home owners was needed when departing from the original plans. Baum asked that if permanent access could not be arranged to the two other available access points, that at the least, the heavy equipment temporarily enter the project from those points, to minimize the impact on the settled community in Riverland Ranch. At the beginning of the May 7 meeting. Linda Troutman, who lives in the Riverland Ranch development, commented on the proposed Riverland Ridge development request by Dan Timmer. Troutman said she and others were afraid the decision by the township was about to change the way of life of the residents living there. Her stated objections were over the road access that would be given to Timmer's development to go through Riverland Ranch. She said Rodao drive was essentially a private road with no outlet, though built to Kent County Road Commission standards. Troutman said if this was approved, he could develop more of his property and connect that to this street as well, allowing heavy construction equipment and future traffic to damage the road in their neighborhood. She repeated a comment made over the past several months that Timmer had the option to build the Riverland Ridge road to Whitneyville Avenue or Alaska Avenue through his own property. The other issue was over Athletes of the week Thornapple-Kellogg High School (Middlevine) Leatherman was the medalist with a 44 in a match against Wayland May 8 and also earned a medal at the Russ Johnson Invitational, a 22-team event that the 19-0 won. VanRyn tallied two goals in the Trojan's 2-0 shutout victory May 8 against Byron Center. ATh/efes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency, Inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 ^ijnturLn' e Company -------------- drainage problems coming down from Riverland Ridge. She said Shannon Ranch and Trent Henry Meadows, other developments in the area have had drainage problems which Riverland Ranch has been assessed for. Troutman said property values in her development were already going down. She said approval of new developments should not be allowed when there were drainage issues were involved which would involve others. "We have tried repeatedly to meet with Mr. Timmer concerning these issues and he has repeatedly refused to do so. All the "l"s may be dotted, and the "T"s crossed legally, but you have a moral obligation to surrounding residents and taxpayers who may suffer the impact of this decision," Troutman said. Comments about the process of approval and charges that approval was made without public input have been made at several board and commission meetings. Several concerns by neighbors have been expressed over several months, asking, "Who will take responsibility for site condominium development in this township?" Either because Riverland Ridge was a site condo development or because the same site was previously approved under a plan for Riverland Ranch, but subsequently sold, and plans changed, a public hearing was not held. Planner Dave Zylstra said after the last meeting, notification to neighbors is not required in the site plan review process. Some notifications on certain types of township actions are required either by Michigan statute or township procedure or both. Site plan reviews are numerous, and would amount to considerable costs to local governments if required, which may be the reason it is not done. Zylstra said these kinds of costs already affect the fees charged individuals in the site plan review process. He pointed out that the township does publish all meeting agendas and minutes, so the public can attend a meeting pertaining to a particular action. Avenue, and the stress the development with at least 100 additional cars would place on the road, and held that development should be contingent on upgrading the road. He said at one time Alaska Avenue was slated for paving, and for tree removal, but that hasn’t been done. The road was very rough, dusty in sum­ mer and muddy in spnng. Neighbor John Sorensen said five homes on that street would be affected. He added that a creek in the area behind many homes could be damaged and wildlife, deer. owls, and turkeys probably would be affected. He said dense oak trees grew there. He said residents there had a lot of concerns about the request. Resident Steve Gould said he was opposed to the rezoning, based on the im­ pact on the road. He doubted that many lots would perk on the property with several low areas on it and one acre was too dense for that parcel. Commissioner John Finkbeiner said the master plan had designated the area for medium density residential, and this was calling for R-l low density, which is defined as having a minimum lot size of 40,(MM) square feet. Approval would give the applicants the zoning needed to build as they would like. If they went ahead with plans to obtain a PUD, this would give the township more discretion on details within the development, to protect the wetlands and creek, than a site condo development, for instance. A PUD is not an option un­ til after the rezoning is al­ lowed, DeGroot said. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said. '1 would be hesitant to allow that many homes in that area.” However, because the master plan had rezoned the area, the current R-l rezoning was the closest possible to the intended result, since the current zoning ordinance has not been updated. Planner Dave Zylstra said this option was most in line with the plan now in place. The new master plan has allocated one-acre densities in that area. Though that seems very dense without sewer and water, others maintained that not all of that site would be suited for that kind of density. Some parts of the acreage would not perk, it was believed. It could be more prudent to rezone the parcel after the zoning ordinance is upgraded, but there presently is no moratorium in place on rczonings. and the Planning Commission was bound to take some action on the request. The R-2 zoning details are unknown until the zoning ordinance is actually updated, Zylstra said. However, if once zoned to R-l, there is nothing to make the applicant change it, one resident pointed out. The motion to approve rezoning the property to R1, with a request the Township Board to improve Alaska Avenue, passed with Keating casting the only dissenting vote. Candidates invited TK PTO groups meet tonight The Thornapple Kellogg PTO meets tonight, Tuesday, May 15 in the library at Page Elementary School. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with the introduction of candidates for the Thornapple Kellogg School board. Information about the non-homestead millage adjustment which is also on the June 11 ballot will also be available. The regular meeting will begin following presentations from candidates. On the agenda arc the election of officers for the 2001-2002 school year, approval of the tentative middle school budget, and a discussion of the past year’s accomplishments. Parents of children in grades kindergarten through 8 are encouraged to attend PTO meetings. Child care is provided. For more information about PTO activities, call Cheryl McMillan at 7957190 or contact the PTO at each building. f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15, 2001/Page 15 Happy Mother’s Day And wrapped it in a bag so it would get home safely Decorated cups AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Selected lust the right flower By: Wtltse's Inc. 15 Years Serving You! Call for Classifieds 945-9554 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of Mih and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Sen Mu fliers Shocks & Struts & complete Auto Repair Students at McFall, Lee and Page planted flowers for their moms courtesy of the TKPTO this week. They filled pots Caledonia woman graduates from Adrian College Kristine Marie DeBoer of Caledonia was one of two students from Kent County who graduated from Adrian College April 29. The college honored 104 graduates. DeBoer received a bache­ lor of arts degree in exercise science-physical therapy. She is a 1997 graduate of Caledonia High School and is the daughter of Jerry and Debra DeBoer Adrian College is a private liberal arts institution in southeast Michigan. AA meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon ) 9964 Cherry Valley »3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerrv R at 4379452. Monday. 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Ml/May 15, 2001 Caledonia wins, sets record at Lowell Tim Ross and Nate DeWitt are part of Caledonia's winning 3200 relay team. Marco Modi and Nate DeWitt run the 400 meters in a recent Scots' track event. Chalk up yet another tournament triumph for Caledonia's boys track team. The Fighting Scots won the I>owcll Invitational May 5 with a team score of 84. Grand Rapids Christian was second with 76. Taking first places for the Scots were the high jump relay team of Doug Jousma, Mall Worn and Joel DcBlaay (18-4), Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:26.6), the Red Arrow relay team of Nate DeWitt, Jason Swanberg, Marco Modi and Tim Ross (5:52.1), the distance medley relay team of Matt Schupp, Jon Hekman, Patrick Spitzley and Tim Ross (24:00.1), the long jump relay team of Doug Jousma. Matt Born and Eric Allen (55-11 3/4) and the pole vault relay team of Seth Temple and Tyler Gamclin. Caledonia's girls track team finished sixth at Lowell with 37 1/2 points. Grand Rapids Christian took first place honors with a team score of 122. The Scots' Red Arrow relay team of Amy Busfield, Julie Slot. Rachel Midema and Becca Busfield set a new meet record and finished first. Angie Maxey tied a school record in the pole vault at 9-0 and established a new freshman record in the high jump at 5-0. The old record was set in 1985 by Sally Clark. Any Make • Any Model New or Used 7175 Broadmoor S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Office 616-698-2150 Fax 616-698-2160 Caledonia booters contain Wildcats A 4-1 victory against O-K Gold rival Wayland Union May 8 improved Caledonia's varsity soccer team to 11-21 for the spring season. During the first half. Ashley Frazier scored off a pass from Sara Dunlap to send the teams into halftime tied 1-1. In the second half, Kelley Jackson made a cross to the far post that Shannon Maxim headed in the far comer of the goal. Later, Shannon Maxim scored her second goal off a corner kick delivered by Kelley Jackson. Beth Daniel tallied the final goal with a driven shot to the far comer. Caledonia coach Kate Selke praised the play of Shannon Maxim. Kelley Jackson, goalkeeper Hannah Cooley and Andrea King. Caledonia won 1-0 over East Lansing on May. 7. Marissa Woodcock scored 19 minutes into the first half off a pass from Andrea King. East Lansing out-shot Caledonia 19-6, but goalkeeper Hannah Cooley kept them off the scoreboard BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair can... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models AH Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 4152ndStreet«MiddleviH^ for her ninth shutout of the season. Kelley Jackson, Sara Dunlap and Carlie Sanxter had outstanding performances, according to Selke. Junior Varsity... The JV Scots won two of three with a 4-0 win over Cedar Springs May 3, a 3-0 loss to East Lansing May 5 and a 4-0 triumph over Wayland Union May 8. Goals against Cedar came from Lisa Poliski (two), Kristia Woodcock and Lindsey McNeil. Tallying scores versus Wayland were Brooke Hendry, Lindsey McNeil and Kristi Woodcock (two). Freshmen... Missing two players, Caledonia still managed a 22 tie against a tough Unity Christian opponent May. 9. Caledonia's first score came on a free kick from Rachel Buckner. The second goal was tallied by Stephanie Maxim on a cross from Tricia Miedema. The freshman team is now 5-1-2. YMCA NEWS Women's Softball Registration The registration meeting for the upcoming women’s softball league will be on Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Barry County YMCA. The league fee is $420 per team. The league plays on Monday and Tuesday nights starting June 4. YMCA World’s Largest Run Sign up now for the Worlds Largest Run to be held June 2 at Camp Algonquin. This is a 5K run and fun walk. Sign up online at ww w ymca net or contact the YMCA office for an entry form at 945-4574 Walker Out to Fast Start... Daniel Walker, 16, started the racing season off by placing in both of his two 125 C Class Races The 2001 SJO season started with races in Hudsonville May 4-5. May 4, the Freeport native placed fourth out of 30 competitors and May 5 he finished fifth out of 60 racers. The 2001 SJO season will continue with races almost every weekend and will be at the Barry County Fairgrounds July 19-20 and Sept 14-15. Perfect golf season continues for Trojans A perfect season continued last week for the tennis team at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Coach Mark Verlinde's team won against Hamilton by one stroke, 203-204, at Hamilton May 8. Kristen Weaver carded a 48, Wendy Mickelwait 51, Erika Enyart 52 and Erin Holmes 52. On May 9, the Trojans won at Coopersville 207247. Erika Enyart led the TK golfers with a 47. Kristen Weaver carded a 53, Tiffany Forbes a 53 and Erin Holmes a 54. The following day at Yankee Springs, TK won over Calvin Christian 209227. Kristen Weaver shot 51, Erin Holmes 52, Wendy Mickelwait 53 and Erika Enyart 53. The Trojans arc now 13-0 overall and 12-0 in the O-K Blue Conference. Upcoming events for the team include the O-K Blue Conference match at Saskatixm Monday, a match with Hastings and Caledonia Wednesday and regionals at the Broadmoor Country Club Friday. JV netters face East G.R. 'Fhe junior varsity tennis team at Caledonia High School played well in a 7-1 loss to East Grand Rapids May 9 at East. Winning at No. 1 doubles was the Scots team of Luke Zoet and Matt Harp. The junior varsity tennis team is now 2-3 overall. F WOLVERINE PAVING, INC. 1 | Residential, Commercial, | Industrial k Excavation, Gravel, Grading & Asphalt Paving 616-795-7803 1-8OO-343-78O3 J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001/Page 17 TK junior is finalist in Friends of the Library cheerleading contest honor youth volunteer Victoria Stanton of Thornapplc-Kellogg High School in Middleville was named one of 50 finalists for the 2001 National Cheerleader of the Year Scholarship competition. The National Selection Committee, a group of col­ lege coaches and cheerlead­ ing experts, announced this list of 50 high school juniors earlier last week. Preliminary scores are derived from an application process, which include an essay, letters of endorse­ ment, official transcript of grades and a video. Stanton will now travel to Fayetteville, N.C., May IT20, to compete for $4,000 in scholarship funds and to attend the 2001 National Leadership Conference for Cheerleaders This will pro­ vide the opportunity to inter­ act with the top college coaches in the country, recruiting cheerleaders for their programs. Stanton is the daughter of Sally Stanton and is coached by Kelli Lecp The National Cheerleader of the Year Scholarship Competition was established in 1992 in recognition of the nation’s most talented cheer­ leaders. The award is given in conjunction with the National Cheerleading Coaches Conference (NCCC) and the National Thornaople High School junior Victoria Stanton will be one of 50 cheerleaders competing for a national scholarship during a leadership conference May 1720. Leadership Conference for Cheerleaders (NLCC) by their parent company Cheer LTD. Inc. Nominations arc solicited from athletic direc­ tors, principals and cheer­ leading coaches with final selection determined by the NCCC Advisory Board and the National Selection Committee. Nominees must be current juniors in high school with accumulative grade-point averages of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Friends of the Cale­ donia Library held their annual "Just Desserts" recognition at the end of April during Volunteer Ap­ preciation Week. Volunteers received gift cards from Barnes and No­ bles book store and flowers for all their time and effort. Librarian Jane Heiss said. "We couldn't accom­ plish all we do in the li­ brary without the help of the volunteers. They will­ ingly do some of the hard and dusty tasks." Those volunteering more than 50 hours during the 2000 year were Bridget Ryan. Dana Bailey and Amy Modreske. Those giving more than 30 hours were Molly Cramer, Kirk Post and Beth Yahn. Also praised was Audra Bradley who gave more than 20 hours. Outgoing Friends Presi­ dent Tonya Delnay thanked Roberta Meeker, named outstanding adult volunteer, for her unstint­ ing efforts on behalf of the library. For more information about the Caledonia Li­ brary or the Friends group, call 891-1502. Middleville Memorial Day parade set for May 28 The annual Middleville Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 28. Step-off time will be 10:15 a.m. Entries arc asked to assemble prior to the parade at the east driveway at McFall Elementary School. Any interested clubs, gropus, floats, cars, horses, units, etc. wanting to partici­ pate, call 795-7585. Trojans Track Team... The boys track team for Middleville this spring includes (first row, from left to right) John Hodgson, Kurt Postma, Mike Stortz. Bill Romph, Aaron Lalone, Jason Doyle, Dan Brinks. Martin Gomez, Matt Timmer, Zia Shook; (second row) Dave Guy, Chris Harkness, Steve Allen, Tom Steensma, Chad Reil, Adam Chamberlin, Enrique Dominguez, Pat Jansens, Isiah Thaler, Eric Mena: (third row) Stewart Aspinall, Darrin Tape. Bob Roush, Tony Hall, Tim Brog. Chad Baragar, Joe Mancuso, Alec Belson, Justin Shaft, Doug Grummet; (fourth row) Derrick Richards, Kyle Farris, Scott Brooks. Bill Huff, Josh Tobias, Josh Ezinga, Jordan Hartley, Steve Johnson, Kurt Bray, Ben Biek. Trevor Secord, Ken Wiersum, Lars Gustafson. Bryan Winchester, James DeWitt and coach Matt Funk Not pictured, coaches Chad Ruger and Pat Marsman. Call for Sun & News ACTION-Ms 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drasicwi 1-800-638-7036 Tetblt>89~-552D 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Suns News Action Ads! The Friends of the Caledonia Library honored those volunteers who help make the library such a reader centered place From left are Bridget Ryan, Roberta Meeker. Audra Bradley and outgoing Friends president Tonya Delnay who congratulated all the volunteers See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE ihe Most* Beautiful 9 Holes In Barry County Open *Weather Permitting v r v ; Two w/Cart (Weekdays until 3 pm) $20 Thursday 9:30 a.m. SCRAMBLE Everyone Welcome! Only 10 Minuten from Gun Loke A 4 Minute* from Hautingu 4460 Gun Lake Road • 948-8366 �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15, 2001 Trojans take second at own tournament The host Trojans finished second and the Fighting Scots from Caledonia fourth at the May 5 TK tournament. Comstock Park took first place honors with 29 points. TK was seconcj with 20. Otsego finished third with 19 and Caledonia was fourth with 12 points. TK’s No. 1 doubles team of Jon Bosma and Mike Trojan Ben Sevald competing in last week's TK Invitational. Middleville's Mike Hart powers a serve over the net. Hart won its flight with wins over Otsego (6-3, 6-1), Comstock Park (7-6. 2-6. 97) and Caledonia (6-2, 6-4). The Trojans also had three second place finishes with Mike Hopkins at No. 1 singles. Andrew Kalee at No. 3 singles and Kevin McClure and Tim Suwyn at No. 2 doubles. Hopkins beat Caledonia (6-1. 6-1) and Otsego (6-2, 0-6, 7-5), Kalee defeated Caledonia (6-0, 6-1) and Otsego (6-1, 6-2) and McClure and Suwyn posted wins against Caledonia (6-2, 6-2) and Otsego (6-4, 6-2). The Trojans were missing a couple of players from their lineup, but coach Larry STOP IN FOR YOUR DAILY SMILE at Marathon 24-oz. PEPSI 2 u.,99* 6-pk.PePsl +tax & deposit Seger was still encouraged by the way his netters played. "Comstock Park is very strong: I'm confident with where we finished," Seger said. The Trojans also picked up two match wins last week, beating Wyoming Rogers 7-0 in a match that began Monday and was completed Wednesday and knocked Hamilton Tuesday 5-3. Winners against Rogers were Kevin Schmitz at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-0). Hopkins at No. 2 (6-1, 6-0), Kalee at No. 3 (6-0, 6-0), Tyler James at No. 4 (6-1, 64)), Bosma and Hart at No. 1 doubles (6-0, 6-0), Kyle McKeown and John Schilthroat (6-3, 6-0) and Steve Czarnowski and Brad Bender (6-0,6-1). In the win over Hamilton winners were James at No. 4 singles (6-1, 6-1), Hart and Bosma at No. 1 doubles (6-1, 6-4), Kevin McClure and Ben Sevald (6-2, 7-6), McKeown and Schilthroat (6-0, 6-20 and Czarnowski and Bender (6-3. 6-2). The Trojans with the wins are one game out of first place with a league mark of 4-2-2. Caledonia's Tim Stouffer makes a serve in a No 4 doubles match against TK Kyle Ullery concentrates on putting the ball over the net for the Fighting Scots. 2/$5 ♦tax & deposit Miller High Life tax 85 & deposit Doc Otis 6 pks. $5.99 +tax & deposit Final soccer signups May 15 Fign-ups for the Mid­ dleville American Youth Soccer Organization 20012002 season will be held *2 packs & deposit Marlboros cartons ^26»99+tax Basic cartons 24.99. HELP WANTED: Flexible hours—apply within 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • 891-0488 TK summer tennis camp to be offered Instructional camps by Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be offered at the following times and dates: Boys and girls going into grades 7-9 will meet from 89:30 a.m. June 11-15. Boys and girls going into grades 4-6 will meet from 9:30-11 June 11-15. June 16 will be a rain make-up day. Forms are available in school offices. Late registration may be done after May 17 by phone. For information, call coach Larry Seger at 7959159. tonight, Tuesday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The registrations will be taken in the Page Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $37 each for one or two players from the same family. The cost is $33 each for families with three or more players. Children must have been born one or after Aug. 1,1997, and/or on or before Jan. 31, 1997. Practices and play will begin in September. Coaches will contact players before the start of the season with dates of practices and games. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery 4ny size load I ^.*(616) 795-5654 �Business Services Golf streak continues for Scot girls For the second year in a row, Caledonia's girls golf team won the May 4 Russ Johnson Invitational played at Gracewil. The Scots scored 348 points to take first place honors. South Christian was second with a 353 and Greenville ended up third with a 358. I^auri Leatherman won a medal for her 82. Amy Jo Leatherman and Kelli Leatherman each shot 86 and earned medals. Korin Rabley tallied an 89, with a very sore jammed finger on her right hand, to round out the Scots' scoring. Caledonia improved to 19-0, 16-0 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 190-248 win May 8 over Wayland Union at Broadmoor. Lauri Ixatherman, Kelli Leatherman, Amy Jo Leatherman and Korin Rabky combined for the Scots to beat Wayland by 58 strokes. Lauri Leatherman was the medalist with a 44. Baseball Scots drop two battles Caledonia's varsity baseball team recently dropped two close games in tournament action, falling to Creston 3-2 and Tri unity 6-3. In the game versus Creston. Mike Klein went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, Travis Slot was 1-for3 with a double, a run scored and two stolen bases and Bruce Jackson pitched seven innings, striking out five and not allowing a walk. Chris Whipple pitched against Tri unity, allowing three earned runs and walking none in six innings of work. The baseball team is now 1-16 overall and 0-10 in the O-K Gold Conference. 10% OFF all deck, bam & garage packages. FREE DE­ LIVERY’ Durkee Lumber, Alto, MI. (616)868-6026 TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded. (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448 please leave a message if no answer. 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May 18th & 19th. 6245 W. Irving Rd., Hast­ ings. CUSTOMER SERVICE/RECEPTIONIST: Immediate opening for friendly, outgo­ ing individual with comput­ er/data entry experience. Knowledge of quick Books a plus. Compensation package includes: bonus, profit shar­ ing, paid holidays. Fax re­ sume to: (616)891-0446 or send to Ed's Body Shop of Caledonia Inc. 110 Johnson St. Caledonia, MI 49316. ALTO GARAGE SALE: May 17th/18th, 9:00am4:00pm; May 19th, 9:00am11.00am. Country View Es­ tates, Whitneyville to 60th. 8 families. LOCAL ROUTE DRIVER (Bottling Co)- to 14.42/hr + Great Benefits. Entry Level. Training Provided. Start Now. (616)949-2424 JOB­ LINE FEE The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 /Page 19 REPO: DRIVER- additional CDL B ABANDONED drivers needed. Looking for BANK needs someone to as­ dependable customer service sume payments on huge 3 oriented person with chauf­ bedroom home. Will move if feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ necessary, 1-800-672-9604 cense. 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Country living with the city next door. 1,400 sq.ft, home, 3 bedrooms, beautiful kitchen & cup­ boards, dishwasher, new furnace, central air & water heater, all appliances stay, comer lot & fenced yard, newer vinyl siding, win dows, roof, home warranty included, Hastings schools $137,000. Your host: Jose' R. Blanco. Greenridge Realty Witzel Ac Associates, (616)948-3770. Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! CALEDONIA-DUNCAN LAKE: Noffke Drive street sales. Thurs & Friday, May 17th-18th, 8am-5pm. Many items. GARAGE SALE MAY 17th, 18th, 19th, 9am-6pm, 8602 Keiser, near Whitneyville and 68th. Girls size infant through 4T, infant boys, lots of misc. GARAGE SALE: 10933 Shaw Uke Road, Middle­ ville May 17, 18 & 19, 9-5. Children & baby clothes, toys, doll house, antique drop leaf table & chairs, anti­ que vanity with mirror, L.L. Bean snow suits. Pack and Play, Dell computer, Schwinn child earner, porch swing, Kirby vacuum and many misc. items. GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY May 18th, 6130 Buttnck, 9am-4pm Between 60th & 68th Ac W'hitnewille & Alas­ ka GARAGE SALE; MAY 19th, 403 Grand Rapids St., Mid­ dleville Many items includ­ ing: musical organ, kitchen range, coronets, king size waterbed, nails, and dremel. Located I block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza Hours; Mon -Thurs. 11 am- 9 pm. Fri.-Sat. 11 am -10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a m.-4 p.m. 891-2928 �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 15. 2001 Volunteers working to protect Gun Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Gun Lake Protective Associa­ tion are working to keep the lake healthy. The GLPA sent out 1.500 letters detailing good lawn and fertilizer management programs May 11. The letter encour­ ages homeowners to mow their grass between three and four inches. Doing this allows ’the long luxurious Irving Township couple retiring from board seats by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The July 11 Irving Township Board meeting will be bittersweet for Emily and James (Jim) Harrison. Emily is retiring from her position of township clerk after serving on the board since 1979. Jim, a trustee, has served on the board since 1963 with just one brief absence. The Harrisons, former Township Supervisor Mil­ ton Buehler and former Treasurer Noreen Riegler were feted for their many years of service to Irving Township at the May 9 meeting. • Emily said, "We have really enjoyed living and serving this community. We will miss it." The Harrisons arc mov­ ing to Bronson, Mich., where they will now be closer Io their son and his family. Members of the GFWC-Gun Lake assisted the Gun Lake Protective Association with its recent mailing. Pictured from left are Fran Leonard, Ruth Perino, Reita Newman, Lola Seager and RoAnne Brokob the secretary/treasurer of the GLPA. See Harrison retiring, pg. 7 grass blades shade the soil, conserve moisture and inhibit weed seeds which need sun light to germinate." Janet Schuiling writes, "Mowing like this pro­ motes thick long roots, which in turn make fabu­ lous grass. Now you have a good thing going. The best part is you will have to mow two or three times less in a season." The letter details proper fertilizer use to protect the lake and property values. The letter suggests that good lawn maintenance may reduce the need for the application of nitrogen rich fertilizer, perhaps only Emily and Jim Harrison two to four pounds per 1000 square feet of lawn a year. Schuiling strongly rec­ ommends purchasing the proper fertilizer for lakeshore property which does not contain phospho­ rous. Phosphates promote weed growth. Zero phos­ phate fertilizers are avail­ able at Gun Lake Building Supply and Gun Lake Lawn and Garden. The letter suggests less frequent but deep watering to promote lawn health. Schuiling. who is a master gardener and a member of the GLPA. also suggests checking with local librar­ ians for more information. I <7/7// The GLPA will hold a boating safety course be­ ginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. June 30. at Shady Shores. 2965 Patterson Road Fireworks will begin at dusk on Tuesday. July 3. with a rain date of Wednesday. July 4. * The GLPA's annual meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. July 14. in the Gun Lake Chapel. Anyone interested in serving on the board should call RoAnne Brokob at 795-1615. Information about the GLPA is available on its website. www.gcocities.com/glpa20 01. in ..TZE ^Knott’s Greenhouse 3422 ■ 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, MI 49316 Halfway between Kalamazoo Ave. 6 M-37 "Providing quality flowers and plants for over 25 years. “ Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday Wil HAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVA* JIM MIllER TERRY NILES JIM GAVIN 1998 PONTIAC TRANS AM 2001 CHEVY 3/4 TON SILVERADO LS 4X4 350 V-8. auto . air. CD. T-tops. leal het. chrome wheels Extended cab 4 door. 6 0 V-8. leather bench seat. 6.000 miles 100’s of Hanging Baskets 10”-12”, S Many Varieties We also have Perennials, Annual Bedding Plants, Flowers and Vegetables, Seeds, Onion Sets, and Seed Potatoes! 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE V-6. auto air. power doth driver s seal dark bronzemist s14,995 1999 GMC NEW SIERRA SLE 3/4 TON 4X2 Extended cab iong box. 6 0 V 8 CAVIN™:”” • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 0310,31 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middievilta Large selection of pre-potted containers available in various sizes. And much, much more! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-05-22.pdf 826c41cfb7703a298b851fb41c6bbaff PDF Text Text " Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 MASUMGS Ei ______ _ 1___________________ 130th year Caledonia announces top 11 students for 2001 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia High School has announced the lop 11 academic students for the Class of 2001. All 11 earned cumulative grade point averages of above 4.0 because of advance placement courses and ex­ ceptional work that earned them A+ grades. Valedictorian Jenna Bennett has been the re­ cipient of numerous awards, including the Cen­ tralis Scholar Award at Central Michigan Univer­ sity (a full-ride scholar­ ship), the Michigan Merit Award, the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, the President's Student Service Award for out­ standing community ser­ vice, the Detroit Free Press Michigan Associa­ tion of School Principals’ (MASSP) nomination and the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Bryan Martin Brenneche Hormel Jenna Bennett Colleen Nelsen Award for outstanding sophomore leadership. She also was a Coca Cola National Scholarship semi-finalist, honored in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." and was named Grand Rapids Press Superstar Senior. Bennett, who earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.175, was the TK Superintendent gets 2-year contract Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education unanimously ap­ proved a two-year contract with Superintendent Midge Pippel at their May 14 meeting. Pippel served as assistant superintendent before being named interim superin­ tendent last summer, follow ing the resignation of Jay Cason. Earlier this year the board named Pippel superintendent and worked on the details of the conti act including how to evaluate her performance A committee of board president David Smith. Kim Sclleck and Don Haney met with Pippel to work out details of the contract. Pippel will receive $92,000 a year plus benefits for the two years. Pamela Spitzley local chapter winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award, was named for the Na­ tional Honor Society Vol­ unteer Award, a Caledonia High School academic let­ ter and honor roll certifi­ cate. She was involved in cheerleading during her freshman and sophomore years, participated in track her last three years, and was awarded junior varsity letters and athletic certifi­ cates for cheerleading and track. Bennett plans to pursue a career in broadcast jour­ nalism. She already has experience as co-anchor of Caledonia's evening news during the fall, interned at WXMI-FOX Channel 17 from June to August 2000, spent time at WMM7-3. WOOD-TV 8, WZZM-13 and the Grand Rapids Press. She produced and wrote copy for a commer­ cial that aired on Channel 17. She also plays the flute, studying for four years. She took a Division 1 rating as an individual soloist at Michigan State Band and Orchestra at District and state festivals. A member of the Na­ tional Honor Society, she has also served as sopho­ more, junior and senior class secretary. She has been involved with the Jordy VandeBunte CHS newspaper and was editor in chief as a sopho­ more. Bennett has assisted with CHS Thanksgiving Food Drive for three years, volunteered for 110 hours at Camp O'Malley, for 30 hours at Great Lakes Michigan Association of Broadcasters Conference during February of her se­ nior year, and presently at Burton Elementary School with Spanish-speaking kindergartners. She has traveled exten­ sively with her parents. And, as if all of this were not enough, Bennett has also held a job since her sophomore summer, at the Blue Dragon, the Es­ sential Bean, and at Amer­ ican Eagle which is where she will work this summer. She will attend Central Michigan University this fall and would like to study abroad in the future, and do more internships re­ lated to that field in the summers. For her place as valedic­ torian. she will earn a Caledonia High School valedictorian gold medal. Bennett is the daughter of Robert and Rhonda Bennett of Caledonia. A Michigan Merit Award winner, Jordy VandeBunte is the salutatorian of the Class of 2001 with a grade point Julie VanKalker average of 4.132. He will attend Hope College in the fall to begin a four-year course of study and plans to go on to graduate school. VandeBunte was awarded a $6,500 scholarship to Hope. He also has traveled ex­ tensively. VandeBunte does not yet know what career path he will follow, but sus­ pects that it will be in sci­ ence or history. He received a Division 1 rating for his trumpet per­ formance at the district solo and ensemble festival last year. He has been in the marching band for four years, the jazz band for four years and the wind ensemble for three years. VandeBunte is also ac­ tive in his church and youth group. He has partic- Heidi Williams ipated in volunteer work through his church. He is the son of Lee and Nancy VandeBunte of Alto. Julie VanKalker has maintained a grade point average above 3.5 for four years, finishi8ng with a 4.05 and helping her win a Hope College Alumni Honor Scholarship, a Hope Grant, a Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, a Federal Pell Grant, a Fed­ eral Supplemental Educa­ tion Opportunity Grant and a Michigan Merit Award, based on MEAP scores. She received the Distin­ guished Service Award as a National Honor Society member for the past three years. VanKalker has vol- See top 11, page 2 In This Issue Taxpayers will spend more for Thornapple legal notices Weather doesn’t dampen Middleville Exchange Days Caledonia Village purchase of 92nd Street section AD’s resignation prompts questions for TK School Board �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/May 22. 2001 Top 11 students at Caledonia, from front page unteered 20 hours each year as a part of the NHS. VanKalkeY plays first cfrair violin and was high school orchestra concertmaster for 2000 and 2001. She has been a member of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony for two years, and plays first violin there as well. She has played her in­ strument for nine years and has taken private lessons from Karen Nofsinger for six years. She has studied with Christina Fong, assis­ tant concertmaster of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra for one year. She also took piano lessons this year. VanKalkcr attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in 1999, and attended the U of M All-State program at Interlochen in 2000. She joined the Central Michi­ gan Honors Chamber Or­ chestra in October 2(XX). She has taken part in numerous district and state solo festivals and her vio­ lin performance was rated ied Spanish. No. 1 at the State Solo and She traveled to England Ensemble Festival, with a with the Caledonia Or­ Proficiency III, the highest chestra in 1999. level. "I love the rich history of She was part of the Europe, the classic art. ar­ Caledonia High School chitecture, music and Orchestra, which took straight No.Is at the State beautiful languages,” she said. "I plan on studying Festival. She traveled with abroad in Europe.” the orchestra to Virginia VanKalker also is inter­ this spring, and the group ested in the visual arts, in­ won first place for Class cluding painting and drawAA. and * ing. She plans to take an School Performance."" VanKalker has given vi­ oil painting class at Kendall College of Art and olin lessons to younger Design. students for two years. She participated in Many of her volunteer or cross-country and track as community service efforts a freshman and sophomore have involved music. She and continues to run and has played at benefits, at bike on her own time. nursing homes, at God's She was Winterfest Kitchen, and at the Queen in her senior year VanAndel Museum in Jan­ (2001) and voted most tal­ uary. She also plans to ented by her class. She play her violin in a home was also picked as sopho­ tour to benefit the Grand more homecoming repre­ Rapids Ballet. sentative in 1998. Another service effort VanKalker has worked was to go to Mexico with her church. The group vis­ at DVK Construction doing ited a family there and secretarial work, and now built a brick church with works at Professional the residents. She has stud­ Pharmacy. She hopes to follow her interests in art, business, music, and health toward a career. She plans to attend Hope College in the fall. She is the daughter of DESIGNERS Elaine VanKalker of Cale­ donia. Her father is Robert VanKalker of Alto. Evenings Always Available Pamela Spitzley has re­ 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) ceived a Distinguished Scholar Award from Grand Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Rapids Community Col­ lege. She plans to attend Open 6 Days a Week □©liar Maze § • o I MONDAY, MAY 21s! Everything $1.00 or Less! FREE TOY for the Kids —MONDAY & TUESDAY— I In Stock! f 9418 Spring Creek Ct. IM-37 Located next to Babylon Hair & Tanning & 4 Star Video - MIDDLEVILLE - Grand Rapids Community College for two years and then to go to Grand Valley State University or Central Michigan University. She would like to major in el­ ementary education. A member of the Na­ tional Honor Society, she has earned a 4.04 gpa. She is interested in sports and was varsity bas­ ketball team captain, and was given the Lady Scot Award for her dedication, participation, leadership, skill and work ethic. She played varsity softball for two years. She was presented with the Carl Kaechele Memo­ rial Award and a Basket­ ball Camp Scholarship. Spitzley said she enjoys playing basketball, softball and volleyball, has played in AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball for seven years and played in the American Youth Bas­ ketball Tour for six years. In line with her interest in sports, she has coached a middle school basketball team, and plans to con­ tinue to coach. For three years she has volunteered at Very Spe­ cial Arts, and this summer she will go to Omaha with Young Neighbors in Ac­ tion. She has also donated time to youth leadership through her church for three years and is part of a retreat planning committee at her church. Her parents are Gayle and Ted Spitzley of Cale­ donia. Brenneche Hormel has received the President's Scholarship from Taylor University, and the Michi­ gan Merit Scholarship. She has received an academic award annually from Cale­ donia High School. She ran varsity track from her freshman through her junior year and cross country in her sophomore year. Piano is her one of her musical interests. She has played since first grade. She participates annually in the Sonata/Sonatina Festival, and the Michigan Music Teacher's Associa­ tion Student Achievement Testing, testing at level ten, the highest possible. She is also a member of Caledonia bands and has played clarinet in the Wind Ensemble and Or­ chestra since her freshman year and in the marching band un'il the 11th grade, and was section leader. Hormel, with a grade point average of 4.02, is also a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society. She is involved in the youth group Calvary Crew from her church. Green Lake Calvary. She teaches classes to younger children at church. Her interests are read­ ing. running and playing the piano. Hormel has volunteered her time with Heartside Ministries. In her 11th grade interim, she joined the National Relief Net­ work, to help with the cleanup after Hurricane Floyd. She has also volun­ teered with God's Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity. She has traveled to Guatemala on a mission trip with Green Lake Cal­ vary Church. Hormel will attend Tay­ lor University in the fall. She will be taking general education classes and has not decided on her major yet. She is a manager at Get-Em-N-Go. but is not sure what occupational path she will follow. Colleen Nelsen has re­ ceived a $2,500 Michigan Merit Scholarship and a $2,500 Steelcase Founda­ tion Academic Scholar­ ship. She will be attending Michigan State University in the Honors College. She plans to major in educa­ tion and minor in Spanish. Her parents are Laura and Randy Nelsen of Caledonia. She has been a member of the National Honor So­ ciety. from 1999 to the present and has a gpa of 4.09. She was involved in ju­ nior varsity soccer in 1998 and 1999. Her personal in­ terests are painting, draw­ ing, reading and going out with friends. She has been a member of the youth group Antioch since 1999. She helps with retreats put on at various churches across Michigan and in South Bend. Ind. Nelsen went on a Mis­ sion trip in Enscnad, Mex­ ico, in the summer of 1999, with a group in­ volved in a prison ministry and in building houses. She said "The poverty there opened my eyes to how fortunate I am. It also encouraged me to help people in poverty." She traveled to Mexico in February again this year and fell in love with the culture. She said she wants to study abroad in Central America in her sophomore year of college. She said she doesn't know yet what her future career will be, but is con­ sidering elementary educa­ tion and missionary work. She has taken part in helping with God's Kitchen throughout high school, as well as working in Degree Ministries since March of this year, and has worked in her church nursery throughout high school. Nelsen has been in­ volved in community ser­ vice and volunteer work, including at the Caledonia Library from 1995 to 1998, helping with cleanup after Hurricane George through The National Relief Net­ work in Mississippi in 1999, and helping raise money for the American Red Cross, and for Blod­ gett Hospital's Emergency Room. Lucas Gless, son of Ed and Sally Gless of Cale­ donia. earned a 4.11 gpa. He is the recipient of the Concordia Regents Schol­ arship. the Concordia Mu­ sic Scholarship. Michigan Competitive Scholarship and the Michigan Merit Award. One of his special inter­ ests has been the jazz band, from 1998 to this year. Another is golf, which he participated in from 1997 to 1999 and for which he received a var­ sity letter. He also has an interest in Civil War re­ enacting. His visit to Gettysburg Pa., started him on the path to become a teacher, he said. He will be study­ ing secondary education at Concordia College in Ann Arbor. At present Gless works at Professional Pharmacy. Kira Donnell is a young writer whose works have been published. She says she writes in all styles— poetry and prose — and has self-published a book. "Souvenir." She partici­ pates in local poetry read-* •ngs. Donnell, who had 4.11 gpa, is interested in envi­ ronmental concerns, and is a member of Defenders of the Natiif.il World Nhc was one of the students who traveled to the Peru­ vian Amazon rain forest in 1997. Another humanitarian is­ sue she cares about is a Free Tibet. She calls her­ self an advocate and ac­ tivist. She also has played the cello in the orchestra for six years. She was able to visit England with the CHS orchestra in the year 2000. She plans to take a year off before college and will travel to South Korea next month, working her way, perhaps to Costa Rica, Ire­ land or Australia. Donnell is a National Honor Society member, worked with Interfaith Hospitality Network, which docs community service and volunteers time with the Kent Special Riding Program. Her parents are Doug and Dana Donnell of Grand Rapids. She plans to enroll in college in fall of 2002, but docs not know where or what she will study. Bryan Martin is the winner of a WMU Medallion Scholarship and Continued next page Hey! Lighten Up -Ttv- It's Spring at... CONTENPO SALON ■ «' "Al Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1095 -• Mon-Thu 9-8 • Fri 9-7 • Sat 9-5 J �The Sun and News. MidcfleviHe. Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 3 From previous page a MEAP Scholarship. His gpa is 4.125. He traveled to Honolulu in March of this year. Martin works at Menards. One day he hopes to be a computer programmer, he says. His plans are to go to Western Michigan University to major in computer science. His mother is Karen Martin of Caledonia and his father is William E Marlin of Martin. Jennifer Lillie, daughter of Mark and Melanic Lillie has been a four-time academic award winner. She has received the Bethel College Trustee scholarship. Lillie said her major tal­ ent is in music, with nu­ merous Division I and II ratings at group MSBOA and solo/ensemble festi­ vals. She was part of a flute quartet that placed No. 1 at both district and state solo/ensemble festi­ vals. She has played in the wind ensemble for four years. She has been in the CHS marching band for four years and was drum major for three, a leader­ ship position which is very difficult. As a drum major, she did the conducting for the marching band and was a representative of the band Lillie has been in the National Honor Society since her freshman year and has been treasurer in her senior year. Her gpa is 4.06. She also has an interest in drama, and has por­ trayed Lady Lucille in the fall musical Once Upon a Mattress, and played Anne Frank in the fall play Anne Frank and Me. Lillie's hobbies are read­ ing, playing her flute, vis­ iting friends, and listening to music. She also likes helping others, and has been a leader for Team KID. Green Lake Calvary's children ministry program since seventh grade. With this group, she has helped with food preparation, decorating, and evening services at Mel Trotter Ministries. As a part of NHS, she has participated in fund­ raisers for organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Santa Claus Girls. With the band, she has helped with the Adopt-a-Highway pro­ gram. and volunteers time to promote the band and the arts program at CHS. She has also volunteered at God's KHchen. Building Blocks and Habitat for Humanity. Lillie has traveled to Guatemala with her youth group, presenting to large audiences in Spanish using drama, song and puppets in schools in Guatemala City, Port San Jose. Chimaltenango, and Chichicastenango. She said she is open to serving in the mission field. Lillie works as a wait­ ress and cook at Sunfish Bay on Green Lake. She intends to enroll at Bethel College in Mishawaka. Ind. She will major in el­ ementary education, and will also take Bible classes. Heidi Williams earned a gpa of 4.02 and the Michigan Merit Award for MEAP achievement in the fall of 2000. and the CHS Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship in December. She would like to become a teacher one day. and plans to go to Central Michigan University to get a degree in secondary ed­ ucation in English litera­ ture. She plays the flute in the band, and is section leader. She took two Divi­ sion I ratings at both the district and state solo/ensemble Festival. She has volunteered time through the National Honor Society. She has traveled to sev­ eral states, and has been abroad to France and Eng­ land. and said it had given her a more worldly view. Williams' extra-curricu­ lar activities included Writer's Club in 19992000, marching band in 1997- 2001. National Honor Society from 1999 to 2001, CHS Planeteers, this year, and CHS Players from 1998- 2001. Her parents are Valerie and Charles Deimel of Caledonia and Gary and Jennifer Campbell of Gowen. Senior parents making final push of school year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The senior parents are almost ready for the after graduation party on Sun­ day. June 2. And they are already working to make fund-raising a little easier for future senior parents. A final pre-party plan­ ning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 29. at Page Elementary. Seniors can still pur- A roomful ot senior parents are checking final details for the post graduation party Their last meeting is Tuesday. May 29 at 7.00 p.m. at page. Information will be sent home with elementary stu­ dents this spring and flyers are available at the high school and middle school offices. "This fund-raiser is vir­ tually painless and will help support senior parties in the future," this year's fund-raising committee chair Nancy Young says. One final fund-raiser will be held Friday, June 1. with the entire proceeds of the signature quilt raffle What memories are captured on this quilt. It will be raffled on June 1 to benefit the senior party. Tickets will be available one day only. June 1 at the Thomapple School and Community Library and before and after the Honors assembly. chase tickets by calling Bonnie Slayton at 7952152. They will be on sale before and after the honors assembly on June 1. For those seniors waiting until the very last minute the tickets, $25 each, will be available as the buses are boarded. This year's group of se­ nior parents have begun a process that will benefit future senior parties. 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Ml 49316 8us 616-691-1173 www edwydjpnes com Edward Jones Charles was bom March 16, 1911, Leighton, son of Ethel Campbell and Charles Wesley Baughman, growing up on a farm helping his mother peddle Jersey milk in the Middleville area He was affiliated with Middleville First Methodist Church; choir, passing col­ lection plate and ushering as a boy and playing clarinet. His grandfather was a minis­ ter. “Chuck” had an excava­ tion business with a crane besides fanning several properties and later owning Baughman Marina (now Charles S. Baughman Gun Lake Manna). During World War 11 he hauled mobile units for sol­ diers to live in at Fort Custer for the government. He married Celesta Kotrba in 1938. His children are Charles A. and Ann of Middleville, William of Gun Lake. Richard and Linda ot Ran­ cho Mirage. Calif.. Ted anti Julie of Charlotte. Barbara and Jeff Vortman of Portage. Judith and Wm. Bachi of Wayland, 16 grandchildren, one great grandchild and three step great grandchil­ dren. He manned Betty Beeler Frost in 1993. They have been together 12 years. Step son Fnlz Beeler Frost and Bonnie of Lake Odessa, Nikki Jill and Carl Aalbcrs of Young. AZ, Tammy Lee and Richard Sirk of Hast­ ings. five step grandchildren and one step great grand­ child His hobbies arc hunting, fishing, boating and enjoy­ ing activities with the KeyWest. United States Power Squadron in which he has the rank of seaman with his 2 Boats II Little and the Fly­ ing Armadillo. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 22, 2001/Page 5 Rotary Students of the Month selected for April, May Claude L. Colburn CALEDONIA Mr Claude L. Colburn, age 75, of Caledonia passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughters. Claudia and Carl Hohendorf of Grand Rapids, Cindy Colburn of Wyoming; his grandchildren. Stacey Hires of Wyoming, Matt Hires. Laura and Allison Hohen­ dorf at home; his sister, Beatrice Taylor of Lowell; his sisters-in-law. Rose Colburn of Middleville, Marion Colburn of Hast­ ings, Lillian and Ronald Paffhausen of Grand Rapids. Marian and Joseph Lombardo of Dorr; his brother-in-law, Norman Swainston of Wyoming, and several nieces and nephews Claude worked at Kelvinator for 38 1/2 years. He was preceded in death by eight brothers. Funeral services for Claude were held Sunday at the Caledonia Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Dougherty officiating. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the A men can Heart Association. Arrangements were made by De Vries Funeral Beatrice McGihn (Bellgraph) Mrs Beatrice McGihn (Bcllgraph). age 79, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, May 15,2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael and her brother, Dean Bellgraph She is survived by her sis­ ters and brothers. Doris Loring of Caledonia, Jim and Lil Bcllgraph of Wyoming. Marion Antonides of Munising. Jean and Neal Davis of Wayland, Ixiuis and Shirley Bcllgraph of Caledonia, her sister-in-law, Helen Marsh of Manistee; and many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev Fr. David E. LeBlanc celebrant. Inter­ ment Resurrection Ceme­ tery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association or Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral. Herman Joseph “Max” Maxim Mr. Herman Joseph “Max" Maxim, surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2001, was called home by his Heavenly Father. Max was bom on Jan. 23, 1923. He served in the Army during World War II under General Patton, throughout Europe. Max retired from the Kent County Airport in 1984 after 25 years of service. He was very proud of making sure the runways were cleared of snow for safe landings and the grounds were groomed. Prior to this he had worked as a foreman at Grand Rapids Foundry and Wolverine Brass for a total of 22 1/2 years Max was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed making people laugh, but Max’s first love was w ith his farm. He was a member of the American Legion in Caledonia. Max is survived by his wife of 54+ years. Angeline; children. Max (Terry) Maxim. Linda (Mike) Sinclair. Joe Maxim. Diane (Bruce) Meyennk. James (Karen) Maxim. Cathy (Darren) McCoy, Judy (Tom) Taylor along w ith 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his family. Birdie (Bob) Schab. Rotary Students of the Month for both April and May have been announced at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Greg Vander Goot, Eng­ lish, new spaper and journal­ ism instructor at TK, nomi- Leighton church plans June ‘Polar Expidition' Leighton United Methodist Church invites area children to "chill out" on a polar expedition June 25-29. "This year our church is taking a break from the heat as we head out on a Polar Expedition,” says Pastor Ray Townsend. "On this adven­ ture, kids won’t find any reminders of school. Our Polar Expedition program will provide fun. memorable Bible-learning activities for kids of all ages. Each day, kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, nibble tasty treats from Igloo Eats, dig into Bible adventures, and create Cool Crafts they’ll take home and play with all sum­ mer long." Townsend added, "Kids will join nearly a million children in North America and take part in a hands-on mission project that will reach needy children across the globe. We’ll conclude each day with a festive ice station celebration that gets everyone involved in cele­ brating what they have learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join us daily for this spe­ cial time at 7:45 p.m. We hope Polar Expedition will help our community realize that Jesus’ love is cool.” Polar expedition will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 25 and continues through June 29. “Explorers" will meet at Leighton Church, 4180 2nd St. For more information call 891-8028. Alfredia Duba, Josie Homrich. Archie (Ida) Maxim, Evie (Irvin) Weber; his in-laws, Amby (Peg) Krzykwa, Pat Krzykwa, TK graduation Dorothy Chrisman, Stan (Gwen) Krzykwa, Marge slated for June 2 (Frank) Roberts and Nancy Commencement exercises Krzykwa. along with many for seniors at Thornapple life long friends and family Kellogg High School will be members held on Saturday, June 2, at 7 He was preceded in death p.m. at the high school ath­ by his parents. Joseph and letic field. Mary (Grochou alski) Danielle Hoskins, class Maxim. president, will gi\e the class Mass of Christian Bunal address Nancy Goodm, was offered Monday at Hob- Daniel Parker and David Family Catholic Church, Smith, members of the Caledonia. Rev. David E. Board of Education, will LeBlanc presided. Interment present the 182 graduates Saint Mary’s Cemetery. with their diplomas Cascade Music will be pros ided by Arrangements were made the Thomapple Kellogg by O’Bnen Egg ebeen Gerst High Schoo! Band, directed by Ray Rickert. AA, Alanon meeting times set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6.30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jem R. at 4379452. Monday. Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave.. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 (TFN) Call for Classifieds 945-9554 m 1-800-870 7085 Andrea Berkimer Aleshia Haselden nated senior Aleshia Has­ elden. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William and Lori Haselden of Hastings, as the Rotary Student of Month for May. She was nominated for her position as newspaper editor, for her involvement in the school’s plays, musi­ cals, and SADD program. and for her superior academ­ ic achievements. Her future plans include a journalism and mass com­ munications major at Ball State University. Gerald Stein. English in­ structor, and Miriam Taylor, social studies instructor at TK nominated senior And­ rea Berkimer. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and Beth Berkimer of Wayland, as Rotary Student of the Month for April. She was nominated for the exemplary- accomplishments she has achieved in the area of academics during her high school career. “Her perceptivity and intelligent expression of innovative ideas show her to be insightful and open to new thoughts and concepts." the teachers commented in a prepared statement. Berkimer is also very involved in her church where she has served on the puppet and quiz teams, was an active participant in several musicals, and provided assistance on mission trips to* Jamaica, Chicago. New York. Florida, and Northern Michigan. Future plans include a major in mathematics at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. TK Students of Month announced The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for April at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Crystal Harrington, Ashley Ulberg, Mallory Egolf, Breanne Dutcher; (second row) Laura Runals, Lindsay Morn, Jennifer Meyer, Tricia Nelson; (third row) Kevin McClure, Nick Barker, Nick Townsend, Tristen Sobleskey, Dayne Fletke; (unavailable for picture) Sara Whittemore, Jennifer Piccard and Dave Stuart. n Kids 4695 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville Need Summer Day Care? 'We have 2 School Age Groups Available Youngers (Grades K-2) and Olders (Grades 3-5) • Arts & Crafts • Field Trips • Outdoor Activities ...and much more! We also have space available for Full-Time X Toddlers - 5 Yr. Olds Rates Call now 795-12S2 As Low As �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 22. 2001 CMS students make bird houses for community service Lindsey DePree (in white) explained. "Our houses were made for the community. Citizen­ ship shows we care. We emphasized the charac­ ter pillars, like citizenship, caring, respect and re­ sponsibility. " The kid's dads volunteered to assist on one day Another day, several students gathered out of doors to put the finishing touches on their team-made bird houses. Marisa Kappe, Jacquie Wiest. Michelle Buckner and Becca Roerig explained that they worked in teams on making the houses. More elegant More innovative. More fun. And more private balconies than any other cruise ship in Alaska. Nailing on shingles, Michelle Buckner and Becca Roerig work to­ gether. "It takes team­ work," Michelle said. At right: Teacher Becky Stauffer distributed materials to sixth-grade students mak­ ing bird houses to give away to various place, such as elementary schools, retirement homes, to elderly people, etc. See more of Alaska on a Carnival 7 day Glacier Route cruise. 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I bath, family room, liv­ ing room, fenced backyard, and a newer 3 car garage Call Tom Garbo* 891-8980, 868-0045. ----------------------- Many More Listings Available!---------------------------------For information on newh constructed homes and vacant lots currently aiailaMe, call: Tom Garbo* 868-0045 Joe Wenger 868-0136 Kathy Benton 262-3965 Robin Dawson 293-4079 Dase krumm 915-4763 Ruh Mc< onnon 292-0859 Dan Men 262-5719 Laura Martin 891-7619 Jim Neuhof 891-9369 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 22, 2001/Page 7 GFWC-Gun Lake wins 26 certificates Local carpenter Steve Donker donated wood to make the houses and the idea of making bird houses as a service project was bom. Becky Stauffer's class put bird houses together with the help of Tech Ed teacher Jim Klomparens Final decoration touches on the bird houses included concrete mortar patch applied to the surfaces, embedded with stones, glass pebbles, marbles and found objects. Blake Myers and Gary Johnson worked together. Opening June Now Enrolling f The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area received 26 certificates at the 106th GFWC Michi­ gan convention at the Gateway Holiday Inn re­ cently in Flint. The seven local club members who attended were Marjory Richards, club president; Fran Leonard, vice president; recording secretary. Harlene Kok; arts department and scholarship chair. Ruth Perino; past presi­ dent. Jose Vogel; Educa­ tion Department Chair, Frances Mlynarchcck; and Marilyn Finkbeiner. The convention opened with the awards banquet, where certificates were presented for each depart­ ment category and pro­ gram or project judged to be worthy. Leonard and Richards were co-chairs of the Awards Committee for the state and they prepared the awards for the event. The Gun Lake club’s first places included the Southwestern District Club-of-thc-Year for medium size clubs; two first place awards, gold and silver for Libraries 2000; Scrap/History Bixik. prepared by Ruth Perino, who also took first place and a crystal vase for her Short Story contest entry. “Cotton Ears” which will be judged at GFWC Na­ tional convention in St. Paul, Minn., in June. Other firsts: art depart­ ment. literature and per­ forming arts; education department, literacy; and international affairs de­ partment, outreach for children; clubwoman mag­ azine, including 100% member participation; a first in fund-raising, reports on Interlochen project and public relations. There were second places awarded to Leonard for the club publicity book, and in the photography contest, personality and human interest entries. The conservation depart­ ment took second place in beautification and resource conservation. Second places were also received fby the GFWC President’s KIDS FIRST Learning gS • Quality child-care for ages 0-12 yrs. Place Project-Bay Cliff summer camp for handicapped children: Scholarships and Womens History and Re­ source Center. Several third place awards were given and an honorable mention. Harlene Kok was recognized as Mrs. Federation for 2001: Marjory Richards as Mrs. Federation 2000: Ruth Perino, the Woman of Achievement for 2001 and Fran Leonard received the same recognition for 2000. The convention con­ vened Friday, April 26. with the presentation of colors, pledges of alle­ giance. singing and recita­ tion of the club collect. Maureen Burns., author and motivator, entertained the audience with stories about how to beat stress and be happy and “never tell anyone you’ve had a bad day. Why? Because 80% of people don’t care and 20% are glad.” The afternoon speaker. 1st and 2nd shift child care it R ■ 795-9055 to tour our facility or reserve a spot’ www.kidsfirstteamingplace.com 420 Misty Ridge Drive • Middleville ___ See GFWC, page 8 PAINT SALE 142 CERAMIC EXT. HOUSE PAINT Lo-sheen or Handsome soft gloss. 142 or 152. Was $35.05 gallon Sale $5.00 OFF 112 ELITE EGGSHELL FINISH $3Q05 ....................... Sale $5.00 OFF $2301 EXTERIOR CERAMIC SOLID HIDE STAIN Was $ 27.54 gallon........................ Sale $5.00 OFF $2254 Was $ 28.01 gallon 953 RUSTIC OIL DECK $2604 Natural or Cedar. Everyday Price Custom Colors for an additional $1.00 Power Wash (3,000 psi) Rentals $49’5 a day Paint Sprayer Rentals (Air Lessco Equipment) $4995 a day • M-l Roof & Deck Cleaner (finest available) 1 Gallon of M-l makes 10 gallons of cleaning solution Kj • School-age Summer program. m • Complete preschool program with (■ State certified preschool teachers. dent of the Ladies Library Club of Wayland who, at 76. sang “Ain't She Sweet” and danced the Charleston. Clubwomen displayed their talents, in­ cluding an off-the-cuff comedy routine by GFWCGun Lake Clubwoman Joan Weick. Sundays closing in­ cluded the announcement of the arts and crafts, scrapbook and publicity books awards; an emo­ tional memorial service for passed members and the invitation to the 107th GFWC Michigan conven­ tion in Clare. GFWC-Gun Lake Area is also involved locally in the “Keep American Warm” project, sponsored by club member Renzclla Curtiss and the Red Cross. Besides Curtiss, other members knitting were Frances Mlynarchcck. Rosemary Snider. Linda Rough and Jose Vogel. Dr. Julianne Princinsky. president of Baker Col­ lege. spoke about volun­ teering and that more than $225 billion would be spent should the 95 million volunteers be paid for their time. That would average over $14/hour in wages. The Upper Peninsula's Bay Cliff Camp for handi­ capped children was the beneficiary of the auction on Friday night. State President Janet Kohn was auctioneer. Preceding the auction was a presentation from Saginaw Township Police Detective Cheryl Court­ ney. Her topic was "Keep­ ing Yourself Safe." Another convention speaker was Randy Baker of Naturalist Endeavors, who came attired as a “Voyageur” and told of how exploring was done during the early 1800s. The Saturday night banquet was capped off with a lively Talent Show chaired by Helen Gambee, presi- Nou, A $2348 Sale ends June 9th, 2001 Mullet Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours Monday Friday 7 6; Saturday 8 - 1 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001 GFWC-Gun Lake winners, from pg. 7 Congratulations were re­ cently extended to four members to were given self-improvement scholar­ ships by GFWC Michigan Education Foundation. These scholarship funds were used to improve computer skills and the re­ cipients are Lucille Hecker, Mlynarcheck, Kok, and Snider. The Adopt-a-Highway crew was out on the club’s twomile stretch of Chief Noonday Road. Scenic Highway 179 the begin­ ning of May in the first available clean-up day. Participating were Chair­ woman Marilyn Page and her husband, Ray; Fran Leonard. Snider, Sandy Ringler, Lois Page. Susan Stephenson and Phyllis Ullcry. Up to 20 bags of trash were collected and pro­ ceeds from refundable bot­ tles and cans is included in the library account. The club members have spon­ sored five classrooms with the “Kind News” conser­ vation magazine. Three members took part as audi­ tion judges for Jan Laman, choral director at Wayland Union High School; and others donated bingo prizes to the laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing home. A silent auction for Operation Smile was held at the April meeting; the “Zero” Phosphate joint let­ ter campaign between the club and the Gun Lake Protective Association took place May 11 with Leonard. Perino, Reita Newman, Lola Seager from the club helped RoxAnne Brokob. GLPA sec­ retary and treasurer, get the job done. GLPA Presi­ dent Mike Varano ad­ dressed the women at their May meeting with con­ cerns about the speed al­ lowed on Chief Noonday Road and the need for a pedestrian path on Patter­ son Road. Varano also thanked the women for their community involve­ ment and help with the “zero” phosphate cam­ paign. which is in its third year. The spring fund-raiser. “Revue” and Art Exhibit was held May 17 with club member Ann Koelsch serv­ ing as mistress of cere­ monies. Four academic and three art scholarship recipients were recog­ nized; an art exhibit in the Narthex of the Gun Lake Community Church was presented by the Bridge Street Gallery of Plainwell, Jefferson Street CRC Youth Group to meet The Middleville Christian Reformed Church youth group will meet in a community-wide praise event at Cornerstone United Methodist Church on 68th Street in Caledonia Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. J.R. Pittmen, a multi cultural speaker, will be there, as well as praise and worship music. All area youth groups are welcome. Gallery of Hastings. Dave VanderArk of Wayland, and two art students, who displayed their wares in a variety of mediums, in­ cluding pottery and jew­ elry. Scholarship committee members spent some time attending the school hon­ ors assemblies to award the scholarships at the schools. Gloria Cunningham, chairwoman of the Library Committee, continues to keep tabs on the happen­ ings at the Gun Lake Li­ brary, which is located in the Hummingbird Arts & Crafts business on Patter­ son Road. Clubwoman and Barry County Commissioner Clare Tripp will be regis­ tering 18 year olds to vote at Delton-Kellogg High School on May 18. Upcoming events in­ clude a report on “Inland Lake Ecology and Shore­ line Management” by Marjory Richards at the June picnic; Allegan Fed­ eration meeting May 23 at Bay Pointe Restaurant at 9 a.m., club member Jose Vogel is the Allegan Fed­ eration president. Club member Lois Page re­ ported that the next Barry County Red Cross Blood drive will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 30, at the Yankee Springs Fire Station on Payne Lake Road. Clubwoman Linda Rough, also vice president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, announced that the GLPA fireworks display will be on July 3 with July 4 as the rain date. The chamber has contributed to the cost of this event. Also, the chamber is sponsoring a boat Flotilla July 14. An ice cream social will be held at 6 p.m. at the Alle­ gan Park, with the flotilla beginning at 7:30. There is no fee to be in the Flotilla, however, the ice cream social is $3. Con­ tact the chamber for more information. For information about any of these activities, call Marjory Richards at 795-3936; Fran Leonard at 795-8731 or Harlene Kok at (616) 792-4398. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients Caledonia host families sought for German choir The Fackenburg-Stockelsdorfer-Quartett-Verein von 1857 will be visiting the Grand Rapids area June 20-23 as a part of the Blue Lake International Exchange Program. Host families are being sought to open their homes to members of the Fackenburg-Stockelsdorfer-Quartettverein of Stockelsdorf, Germany, who will visit Caledonia and Grand Rapids June 20-23 as a part of the Blue Lake International exchange program. This men’s choir was founded in 1857 and for 144 years has been a part of the culture and lifestyle of the Baltic seaport. The choirs members live in northern Germany near Hamburg, and they previously served as hosts for musicians from this area who performed in Europe with the Blue Lake International performing groups. Thirty host families are needed to house the choir members and their wives. Not everyone speaks English, so an attempt is made to group non-English speaking visitors with hosts who speak some German. The men’s choir sings tra­ ditional, modem and inter­ national songs. The success of this choir is based on pre­ vious choir directors, Helmut Tews and Dr. Roberta Frontini. In 1996, Dagmar Koptein became director of the all-male choir. That was the first time in the 140-year history of the choir that a woman became the director. That was a breach of a long tradition, but it was a surprise that the men voted for this woman. While singing is a priority, socializing is an important part of the weekly rehearsals. Throughout the year, they have performed in many concerts and events in Luebeck and the surround­ ing area. In May 1998, the choir went on a four-day concert tour to Honefoss, Norway. Koptein has a special rela­ tionship to the Scandinavian countries and she inspired the choir to travel aboard with her. Their next big concert tour will be the journey to Canada and Michigan this June. Dagmar’s connections to Ontario and Hilmar Bailerman’s connections to Michigan convinced choir president Horst Landt and the committee to give the choir a chance to travel with their wives to North America in a concert tour. Hilmar is the first secretary of the organization and most importantly has been the European chairman of Blue Lake International for many years. Koptein has been active as a concert organist in North America, Germany, and Scandinavia since 1978. She studied organ and composi­ tion at the State Academy of music in Luebeck, where she completed the Concert Examination (the highest distinction for a performer). She has also studied in Helsinki, Finland, and in 1994 released a CD, ‘Nordic Floors Display of Solid Oak at... Touch of Country ALREADY LOW PRICES PT ADDITIONAL SAVINGS ' Take an extra ... 891-0004 10*0* 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Continued next page STOREWIDE SATE! Neir evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment Organ Impressions,” with original compositions that reflect the Scandinavian solitude and spaciousness in a mystical, melancholy and dramatic style. The choir begins its first North American tour in Toronto, Canada giving a few concerts and sightseeing in Ontario. Their next stop is Caledonia, with a concert at Van Andel Museum Center , Auditorium on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. After a brief tour of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp on June 23, they will continue on to Frankenmuth for two days with a final stop in Chicago before flying back to Germany. Responsibilities for host­ ing a couple would include. • Provide a clean place to sleep. • Provide meals. • Provide transportation to rehearsals, concerts and the potluck • Include guests in family activities. • Give them a cordial American home stay experi­ ence. The schedule is: • June 20 - Choir arrives Caledonia Middle School around 5:30 p.m. Guests will be introduced to host fami­ lies. • June 21 - Free day for sightseeing, 5 p.m. rehearsal at museum and 7 p.m. con­ cert. • June 22 - Free day for | I I 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 616-891-0647 Fax 616-891-0674 96 W Main, Lowell, Ml 49331 616-897-0329 • Excludes all prior sales & promotions • No layaways or special orders �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/May 22. 2001/Page 9 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN gLORfiL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. MI 493*6 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery’ Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Heavy rains flood Caledonia Many areas in Caledonia Village and Township were flooded after heavy rains last week, creating lakes in farm fields, causing detours around streets like 100th. and filling detention ponds in housing developments to the 100-year event limit. Planning process begins The work to gaining public input on the updating of the master plan continues. On May 16 residents joined in a workshop looking at 14 different planning elements. Some groups "bonded" and all had a hard time delineating the three most important planning priorities. Village residents meet on May 23. See complete details of both meetings in the May 29 Sun and News. Heritage Days plans under way by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Heritage Days Committee continue to work on plans for the Sept. 8 event. The committee has de­ cided that no events will take place downtown on Friday night. Saturdays events include a 5K run in the morning, the parade, which will step off from downtown at 10 a m., a chess tournament called Knight Moves from 1 to 3 p.m. and crafts. There will be helicopter rides, the car show from 10 a m to 5 p.m.. the tractor pull will begin at 12:30 p.m. and games for chil­ dren from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Entertainment acts will Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News Action Ms'. fill the area with music from gospel to light rock. The Miss Middleville Pageant will take place July 28 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. The winner will also be featured during Heritage Days. The next Heritage Days meeting is Tuesday. June 5. at 7 p.m. at Carveth Vil­ lage. For more information or to volunteer, call Cheryl Peters at 795-4972. 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Available to refinanced loans at a slightly higher rate 20% down payment required. Property insurance required. 342 bi-weekly payments of $444.07 each. �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 22. 2001 What lesson is learned by kids in being cut? FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues To the editor: When children are young, the adults in their lives encourage them to include everyone in the games they are play ing, but as they grow' up. the adults change their attitudes. Being cut from a sport in middle school and high school has been the norm in most communities. Being cut has even been heralded as a good thing, because there are lessons to be learned What are the lessons when kids have been playing a sport from a very young age, and then get cut their junior or senior year with no warn­ ing? What are the lessons when the player is handed a piece of paper saying, “cut” with no communication or explanation? What are the lessons when the kids know that the rules are bent and changed for some so they can make the team, and the ones who have met the goals and standards originally sent out are cut from the team? What are the lessons in 'top School board should support AD To the editor: Enough is enough already! I’m writing in response to the recent resig­ nation of Tom Lehman from the athletic department at our high school. Though I do not personal­ ly know Tom, I have had the opportunity on a number of occasions to say “Hello” on my way to watching my granddaughter run track. People who know Mr. Lehman have said that he is a very capable educator who has the kids’ best interest in mind. Those same people have assured me that Mr. Lehman’s resignation was not entirely his own doing. I’m upset that Mr. Lehman was not given the support he deserves to adequately do his job. A few folks have smeared Mr. Lehman’s repu­ tation. As I understand it, here arc a few of the “issues” and some follow-up questions for our board of education. A. A no-cut policy at the high school level. You’ve got to be kidding me I Every school in the state is forced to cut athletes from certain times. Why did our board choose to make this an issue? Were they trying to make Mr. Lehman’s job dif­ ficult? B My granddaughter recently purchased a track shirt with her name on the back and the words “Middleville Track” on the front. She claims that it was against school policy to have the word “Middleville” on her shirt. She also claims that Mr. Lehman's refusal to adhere to this so-called “rule” was what got him ousted. What harm does it do to spread school pnde and clarify where Thomapple Kellogg is locat­ ed? I want to see the board policy that says my grand­ daughter can’t have Middleville on a T-shirt that she purchases. I was born and raised in the Middleville area. I grad­ uated in 1959 and have enjoyed the kids’ sports teams for the better part of 40 years I’m proud to live in Middleville. My grand­ daughter is proud to run track for her school. Why in I I I mith iamond I I SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I S -D the world do administrators.board members care about what goes on my granddaughter's shirt? Do they not understand what it means to live in Middleville and be proud of your com­ munity? According to a recent let­ ter in the Sun and News, our school superintendentadmimstrator does not live in our school district. Why not? Isn’t the superintendent required to live in the dis­ trict? How can these folks really know what's going on if they only spend their working hours actually in our community? Don't the kids’ opinions matter? I’ll close with a question to the school board. “Why do we follow mundane poli­ cies that attempt to erode our tradition, but neglect to fol­ low other policies that will only strengthen our commu­ nity values?” Who decides which poli­ cies to follow and which ones to ignore? You folks are missing the boat. Racine Jones, Class of 1959 Middleville FREE MARKET A II A i VC IC ARAL! 313 891-2222 gALEDQMA Price Reduced. Totally re­ done starter home in the heart of Caledonia. Close to shopping and schools. Call Wendy Zandstra - 891SOLD. 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They arc lessons that hurt their self esteem and make them feel alienated to the school com­ munity. Public schools have as their main job to educate and turn out community members that value life, and want the best for everyone. How is winning really win­ ning when a child's emotion­ al well-being is compro­ mised? There are other lessons that are being learned from this - one being that when a community member has a concern, some view it as a complaint. They also don't have the facts, because they got their information second hand, or made assumptions. People have not seen last of Tom Lehman I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Dear editor: As anyone can imagine, I have been watching the events surrounding my fa­ ther's resignation from ath­ letic director of Mid­ dleville High School with great interest. Over the course of sev­ eral months, I have spoken with my dad many times about his decision and the circumstances leading to it. Needless to say, I wish that his decision had been different, both for the sake of a man who loved his job and for a community that loves him. The purpose of my let­ ter, however, is to point out that this is not the end of the story for Tom Lehman, merely the clos­ ing of a chapter. Next year my eternal teacher and coach will return to the classroom and to the wrestling mat, places he enjoyed for 23 years before becoming athletic director. He will challenge kids to three-point contests in the gym, tell his students an endless number of sto­ ries and cry at the end-ofseason banquet when he talks about his wrestlers. Next year my dad will try to hit a new milestone in his career as a wrestling coach by surpassing 500 wins. Words cannot express enough the appreciation felt by my dad and our family for the outpouring of support from his co­ workers, athletes and the community. Though the last few months have been difficult for my father, this is not the end. A new chapter is open­ ing in Tom Lehman's life. I. for one, am looking for­ ward to what is yet to come. David Lehman Meridian, Idaho I never received a phone call from anyone asking me what happened from my point of view. Another lesson that has been learned is that when you have a concern, some take it personally, when what is wanted is policy in place that is fair and the best for kids. No one ever said that they did not support anyone. All anyone wants is to encourage the positive potential in every student, and to see what can be done to ensure this. As educators, which I am one. we continually have to change to offer the best for kids. After school sports arc part of our education system, and we need to make sure that as adults creating games for kids, we arc doing the right thing. Sports arc very good for kids, but what will they need to get out of the experience to be a caring community member? That winning is the most impor­ tant? Or getting along with each other, working as a team, being healthy and fit, having compassion and understanding, equal contri­ bution from everyone, an<| that everyone is winning with a life that is happy and fulfilling? It is my hope that people will think and evaluate, then communicate, not out of anger, but with an open mind. To me, playing the game is more fun than argu­ ing about the score The TK School Board is doing an excellent job. I hey keep open minds, look at policy, and do what is best for kids. They look at both sides and do what is right for kids. I am thankful we have people who take their time to serve our community. The more we look for solutions, and the more we compro­ mise, the more peaceful our society can become. Bonnie Slayton, Middleville Call 1-800*870-7085 forSun & News MTIONMs! Attention Former Caledonia Elementary Students An OPEN HOUSE honoring the retirement of SHIRLEY TIMMER Wednesday, May 30 4:00-5:30 p.m. Caledonia Cafetorium Come and extend your best wishes. Bring your best Shirley Timmer stories. Parents and former students welcome. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 11 ‘No-cut’ policy really is a ‘short-cut’ To the editor: Recent articles in the Sun and News have reported how a group of TK parents is proposing the TK Athletic Department a “no cut" poli­ cy for sports teams. I wonder if this group would also like to have a “no fail” policy in academic classes and perhaps a “no fire” policy for employees as well? What motivates such ideas? What is gained when something isn’t earned, and what is lost when circum­ stances are manipulated to disguise reality? What kinds of values are established when integrity and honesty are compromised only to keep a parent’s pndc and ego from being deflated because their child didn't make a team? Do people (including our children) develop and change when life is rosy all over, or when challenges come along? Do people (including our children) grow the most from their successes or failures? Doesn’t motivation stem from the possibility of suc­ cess or failure through many of life’s undertakings? Is character built in our chil­ dren by eliminating all the obstacles in their paths? Docs a “short cut" result in the same reward as a disci­ plined effort? Perhaps a per­ son’s failures arc clues to be used to help evaluate a per­ son^ pursuits? There is an identity crisis in our nation. Our society and media try to tell us what our identity is, depending upon our age, size, sex, race, income, occupation and what-have-you. Many are Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” ef families .we numcy with Auu><Vi>ers Insurance kw their Line .uJ ns We Ivwne Step m .uvl .isk'tis .iKwk ixu with JI J tk’U'k- pjXTlklH Pn Wenf clwn ve ^4ulo Ou nm htsurance hSLPASa riRST BOB NICOLAI, Preaid«nt 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P O Bom 99 MxWlevrtie. Mi 49333 (aia) itntM 414-793-33BI Hi («U) 791-3933 confused by this and try to be someone and something they never will be. Our children are extreme­ ly vulnerable to this crisis, and adults shouldn't be adding to this problem by putting so much emphasis and value on certain things like athletic abilities. Sports are fun. They can be a great tool to help teach good val­ ues and build character, but many other activities can do that too. Life doesn't revolve around sports. Our Creator has made each of us special - each man, each woman, each child. Every person is unique with a different set of gifts, talents, and abilities. Parents are told to “Train up a child in the way he (or she) should go...” (Proverbs 22:6). This doesn’t mean we train up a child in the way we (parents) think they should go; it means we help each one find the special gifts, talents and abilities they have been given and then encourage them to use these first, to serve God, and sec­ ond to serve others with. Not every child is an ath­ lete. Some can run fast and jump high, some can’t, some can get straight A’s; some can't. Some can sing; some can play beautiful music on instruments; some can dance gracefully. Some can fix cars; some can manage peo­ ple; some can make others laugh. Some are great shop­ pers; some can grow lots of hair; some know trivia and can win big money on game shows. Some can sell; some can buy; some can tan on the beach; some can make funny noises. Some can serve our country; some can construct; some can farm; some can drive big trucks. Everyone has skills and abilities - some aren’t as vis­ ible as others, but that does­ n’t mean they are any less important. Just because soci­ ety has twisted our concept of identity and placed this exaggerated value on sports celebrities doesn’t mean we have to incorporate this same attitude in our schools. No unimportant person was ever created and when people understand that true identity is found only in the Creator who made them will they stop giving extra atten­ tion to athletic talent and see that all abilities have equal value. Why do so many parents think their children must be great athletes anyway? Most children don't put in the time and effort necessary to be great athletes (nor do they want to), as their parents did­ n’t either when they were in school It takes a lol of work to be a sports star - just like it does to be one of the best in anything. Training is a sear-round activity’ and most don’t put in the time. Having a “no cut" policy is just another excuse for people who don’t like to put in the effort necessary to be successful at something. Many reach for the fruits of labor, but few are engaged to the labor. A “no cut“ policy, is essence, is nothing more than a “short cut” policy. If parents, in all of our communities, are really seri­ ous about helping their chil­ dren and supporting their school’s athletic departments here are some suggestions and reminders: • Let the kids play (play is supposed to be associated with “fun”). • Let the coaches coach (they are making sacrifices to do this job). • Let the officials officiate (offer them some water or a towel to wipe off their glass• Let the administrators administrate (they’re not stu­ pid and have things under control). • Cheer, don't jeer! • Clap, don’t flap (your mouths). • Encourage - players, coaches, officials, and administrators - everyone is doing their best. • If you can’t be support­ ive, move! • If you can’t say anything good, don’t say anything at all! • Get your children to practice on time and pick them up on time. • Practice time is more important than game time (just not as visible to family, friends and neighbors). • Don’t question every decision the coach makes and discuss it openly with your children or others. You’ll be much happier if you don’t and so will every­ one around you. • Remember that your children are not as good as you think they are and the Potter-Price Dennis and Roxanne Pot­ ter of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Jean to Chad Thomas, son of Gary and Anne Price of Hastings. Police investigate cash box theft A locked cash box was broken into May 8, leaving the Thornapple Kellogg Schools missing an unde­ termined about of money, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the box was pried open sometime during the evening hours when only janitors and one student were in the build­ ing. The incident remains under investigation. ‘Stolen identity’ probed by police An area woman has re­ ported to police that someone has used her vital information to open an ac­ count in her name in Columbus, Ohio, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The woman told police she was alerted when she received a collection no­ tice for an account she did not open. Hypertension seminar set at Metro Health Dr. Michael Valitutto will be at Metro Health Caledonia Plaza for a free “Ask a Doctor" seminar fea­ turing hypertension Thursday. May 31, at 5:30 p.m. The Metro Health Caledonia Plaza is located at 8941 North Rodgers Court Free blood pressure screen­ ings will be offered follow­ ing the seminar. Hypertension remains the most common cardiovascu­ lar disease in the United States, affecting nearly 60 million adults. Dr Valitutto will discuss how hyperten­ sion is a significant risk fac­ tor contributing to stroke, coronary artery disease, con­ gestive heart failure and more Bring ad in & receive *5.00 Off any purchase of *30 or more. Expires 5/31/01 Conte see our... MEMORIAL DAY SALE! Wednesdays: Senior Citizen Day - 10% OFF (60 or older) I-gallon PERENNIALS Are Ready! Let us customize a Topiary or Planter for you. 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Competition isn’t winning or losing, it’s putting forth your very best effort on a specific day against others who are doing the same. Sometimes your best on that day may win; sometimes your best on that day may lose. Many factors (physical, emotional, psychological, etc...) can determine what your best is on that day. The joy of competition comes from trying - not winning or losing, and success should be measured not in the out­ come, but in the attempt. I’ve participated at various levels in sports as a player, a coach, an official, and a prideful parent. I’ve been at my very best and also my very worst during athletic contests. My worst and ugli­ est has been as a parent. I’d like to encourage other par­ ents to think about whose dream it is they are trying to make come true - they’re own or their child’s? If it’s your child’s dream to become a sports star he/she will pursue; if it’s the par­ ent’s drcam it’s time to undo it and allow your child to become the person he/she has been created to be. Doug Wilson, Middleville Engagements 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available ♦ Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. NITE' .WHITE] Your Smile The First Thing People See! ♦ �Page 12/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001 Weather doesn't dampen Middleville Exchange Days Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Sergeant Tony Stein who is in charge of the Middleville Unit gave the cedar springs delegation an overview of the police department. From left are Stein, Mayor Linda Hunt, Cedar Springs Mayor Linda Hunt accepts the "Key to the Village" from Council president Lon Myers as part of Mayor exchange day on May 15. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the delega­ tion from Cedar Springs had to find fords across flooded streets on their way to Middleville Tuesday. May 15, for Mayor Exchange The Thornapple Kellogg Jazz Band played songs both mellow and sweet and really upbeat which kept Mayor Exchange participants from falling asleep after lunch. Day. On Thursday, dense fog greeted those traveling from Middleville up to Cedar Springs on the second leg of the exchange. No matter the weather, both groups discovered there was a lot in common between the two communi­ ties. They were also able to celebrate their differences. Tuesday began in Mid­ dleville with coffee, fruit and sweet rolls. Geoff Mof­ fat discussed the current planning process, devel­ opment of the Riverfront Park and the cooperative efforts between the town­ ship and the village. Then there was a day of tours. The Cedar Springs representative and Mid­ dleville council members, wives and staff toured Bradford White, the TK Learning Center, were en­ tertained by McFall Ele­ mentary students, did lunch at the Middle Villa Inn and ended the morning with some cool jazz presented by the High School Jazz Band. The afternoon included a tour of the Fire Department, council member Pat Capek. Mayor Pro Tern Jim Charon. Library director Donna Clark City manager Ron Howell and Chamber of Commerce director Linda Booth Metaldyne Industries and just before dinner a tour of the Waste Water Treatment plant. Before dinner at Carveth Village, both delegations toured the assisted living facility and heard from owner Cheryl Peters that last year there were only 20 residents living in the facility. This year there are 60. The day ended with dessert and entertainment by the Village Players. On Thursday. Cedar Springs played host to the Middleville delegation There were tours of Wolverine Worldwide, the Festido factory with some samples to take home, tours of their school campus and even a tour of the waste water treatment plant before lunch. According to Mayor Linda Hunt, Cedar Springs always plans a few surprises for their Mayor Exchange visitors. Thursday ended with dinner at Duba's Restaurant. Attending from Cedar Springs were Hunt. Mayor Pro Tern Jim Charon. Councilman Pat Capek, City Manager Ron Howell. Department of Public Works Superintendent Gerald Hall. Police Chief Roger Crcn, Library Direc­ tor Donna Clark, and Chamber of Commerce di­ rector Linda B<x>th. Representing the village at Cedar Springs were Bill and Neva Kenyon. David and Caroline Newman. Dr. Eldon Newmycr, Bob Green, Rhonda Fisk and Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck. One issue in particular the village was anxious to talk about with Cedar Springs was their experience with a Downtown Development Authority. Cedar Springs has worked with their DDA for almost five years and Middleville is just beginning the DDA process and working on their plans. Hunt said "We always welcome an opportunity to meet with other communi­ ties. Often we discover that we fact the same problems and can find new solutions." Village Council President Lon Myers thanked Hunt for coming to Middleville. He welcomed the opportunity to "show off" the village and share ideas. (formerly Middleville Dollar) 9864 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Where Everything is a Dollar! 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Ml/May 22, 2001/Page 13 Taxpayers will spend more for Thornapple legal notices by-Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Board should recon­ sider its decision to pub­ lish legal notices in the Penasee Globe instead of the Sun and News, the publisher of the Sun & News said at last week s township board meeting. Fred Jacobs, co-owner of the Sun & News and sev­ eral other area newspa­ pers, said the switch to the Penasee paper will cost taxpayers more money. He also said the Globe is pri­ marily an Allegan County publication that does not provide the same coverage of local activities and governmental affairs that the Sun & News offers. "I think we've really done a good job with the Sun & News," Jacobs said. "There's not much we don't cover." Jacobs showed the board several issues of the Sun & News and the Penasee paper and said a compari­ son showed the Sun & News gave four to five times the coverage of lo­ cal news. The board did not say at the meeting whether it would reconsider its deci­ sion, which was made at its April board meeting. Supervisor Don Boysen said after the meeting that “nothing was brought forth about revisiting that (issue)" during the re­ mainder of the meeting or afterward. "At this point I don't know if there's any­ thing to reconsider." Boysen said the board has been upset over mis­ takes made in legal no­ tices by the Sun & News. "It's something that's been going on for years." he said. "We didn't feel there was an effort put forth by the publication to do it correctly." There have been times when legal no­ tices didn't get published when they should have, which caused the board to have to reschedule meet­ ings. he said. Meeting no­ tices have to be published at least seven days prior to the meeting, he said. Legal notices are an­ nouncements that local governmental units are re­ quired by law to publish in local newspapers of gen­ eral circulation. Jacobs said the township could have worked with the newspaper to fix the problem. "If they had called me we could have resolved this by giving them proofs of the ads in advance so any errors could be corrected. If ads inadvertently were omitted from the Sun & News, they still could have been R PHOTO Center FOR ALL YOUR PHOTO PROCESSING NEEDS ■ TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! We want you to gel the best color reproduction available from your families photographs published in the Hastings Banner and met the town­ ship’s legal requirements." Jacobs said a 2-mch by 6-inch ad in the Penasee Globe would cost $34.44 more than the same size ad in the Sun & News, Same Day or Next Day based on quoted ad rates at both newspapers May 24 EXPOSURE 17. If the ad was run SINGLE SET weekly for a year, he said, INCLUDES INDEX PRINT taxpayers would be paying 1-Hour Service additional an additional $1,791 for having the legal notices NOW ONLY.. published in the Allegan paper. The price per col­ umn inch of advertising in the Sun &. News is $4.88 We will be closed compared to $7.75 for the May 26-27-28 Globe, he said. The township board is for Memorial Day "not thinking about the panoramic — weekend taxpayers when they’re making them pay nearly twice as much to publish the legals in the Allegan 4x6 County publication." Jacobs said the board is 25 EXPOSURE also "not thinking about SINGLE SET the needs or desires of the INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Send us your photos from community." The Sun & News provides a valuable floppy disk, CD or via email to: service to the community, acp@voyager.net he said, and should be and we can give you 4x6 standard color prints supported in its efforts to $4.00 download + 50t per print remain a viable business enterprise. "It’s unusual to have this strong of a publi­ cation in that small of a community," he said. Small newspapers are be­ Enlargements and reprints coming extinct, he said, as made from your negatives large newspaper chains gobble them up or adver­ tising revenue fails to sup­ 5x8-$2.50 1 port rising costs of news­ paper operations. "We're 8x10 as low as looking to the legal adver­ tising to help offset and justify the cost of coverage Same Day or Neil Day Service we give to the community. 1 color - 2 colors - 3 colors - Full Color "The bottom line is we want to keep our local as low as I Wr 250 1 -color newspaper. We bought the Sun & News when it was about ready to go under. DOUBLE PRINTS COUPON I Had we not bought it, there probably wouldn’t be a Middleville newspaper Looking for today. If we're going to have a Middleville publi­ cation, we have to have the support of the commu­ We have a huge selection nity." of quality papers in various If the Sun & News were with original processing | to cease to exist, he said, colors & textures Thornapple residents Off er ^ood ttirt^July^, ^001 * would have access to a much reduced amount of NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! local news. The Penasee Globe's coverage of local Middleville/Thornapple Town­ ship news is "non-existent" Check Our Prices! other than its coverage of certain governmental bod­ •35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE APS Processing BIG Prints Business Cards Custom Ru ro 1M, $*flQ50 ■ RM Specialty Papers? A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bnng an instant ease to your busy life. 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Boysen responded to the fact that it will cost more Continued next page Check out all our Special Services: • Color Copies • Folding & Laminating • Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 wBam OFEH MOK - FBI 3:30 - 6:00 * SAT 8:30 ■ 1:00 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 22 2001 Caledonia Village pursues purchase of 92nd Street section by Ruth Zachary . Staff Writer The Village of Caledonia May 14 decided to take steps toward purchasing a section of 92nd Street known as I>akc Emmons Drive/Court with with the idea of connecting commercial areas west of M-37. Council members stressed the effort would reduce the need for ingress and egress into M-37 traffic, and the purchase will be in the interests of public safety. An appraisal of the property was the first step approved, with the intention that the acquisition might be negotiated at a reasonable cost. A survey and other details were expected to be needed. Approval was given for President Daryl Penfold to go ahead to negotiate and make inquiries. The eventual goal of the council is to allow traffic to flow between Glen Valley and the Caledonia Village Centre using South Rodgers Court, which is parallel to M-37, by making the private street public. The section of private street known as Emmons l^akc Drive, owned by S & II partners, stands now in the way of passage across the area west of M-37. Ve­ hicular traffic now must exit and re-enter various areas along the highway at considerable risk. A legal contract allows only two business com­ plexes in Glen Valley Retail just north of Emmons Lake Court to gain access to the street. No right of way is granted to any other businesses than those specified, including all businesses to the north. South Rodgers Court now ends in a cul-de-sac and does not continue all the way through. The contract does not al­ low any other businesses along South Rodgers Court, access to Emmons Lake Drive. The village has agreed to take ownership of the small section of South Rodgers Court adjoining Emmons Lake and has approved the cost of upgrading the street to public road standards. However First Companies Construction has stopped short of connecting the private section of South Rodgers Court to the village public section and the passage between north and south parking lots. Construction has reached a point where it must either be completed or be per­ manently separated. The owners feared they were not legally empowered to allow the traffic connection between the two areas because of Planning Commission ordinance Thornapple Township legal notices, from page 13 to publish legals in the Al­ legan paper by saying. "I guess if it does, it does." He said the change was made after an "accumula­ tion" of errors, some in­ volving incorrect legal de­ scriptions published by the planning commission that were very upsetting. He said the township has been in contact with Jacobs and others at the newspaper for a long time trying to cor­ rect the problems, and "promises were made, but not kept." wording Scott Sherlund speaking for First Companies came to make the village aware the situation could mean a lost opportunity to connect the two sections of South Rodgers. He asked the Vil­ lage Council to direct First Companies to connect the street sections according to a previously approved site plan. Otherwise they would stop work on South Rodgers Court and seek village permission to finish the connections. Sherlund said the project was weeks behind schedule because of waiting to see what would happen. Sherlund said First Companies had been more than cooperative in its ap­ proach to this project. "We need council action to say, go ahead." The Planning Commis­ sion has approved connec­ tion of the private roads with a proviso, "if First Companies has the legal right to do so." Penfold said legal counsel had advised the phrasing to be included was up to the council and it could decide as to whether to leave it in or not. He said he was afraid the language still in the paperwork would "probably mean, we won't get Rodgers Court." "Direct my client to pro­ ceed, and build the project per the site plan. That's all we need," Sherlund said. "The attempted acquisi­ tion of Lake Emmons should resolve the use problem in the future. Tell them to build it. My client is concerned about liability for simply constructing the street." He said there was an ambiguity involved in the planning commission's proviso. NOTICE—PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, June 12, at 10:20 a.m. Board Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the petition of the Village ot Middleville to alter its boundaries to include the following - described premises locat­ ed m Thornapple Township. Barry County Michigan Parcel 1: BEG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH S 89 DEG 30* E. 475 FT AL S LN OF SO SEC. TH N 00 DEG 20‘ 14’ E 313 33 FT TH N 89 DEG 30* 00* W 475 FT. TH S 00 DEG 20 14* W 313.33 FT (S 00 DEG 19 W. 315 50 RECORD) AL W LN OF SD SEC 22 TO POB PP#08-14022-031-00 Parcel 2 THORNAPPLE BG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH N O DEG 19* E 313.50 FT TH S 89 DEG 30’ E 812 FT. TH S 313.50 FT. TH N 89 DEG XT W 813 75 FT TO BEG PAR EX PP#08014-022-031-10 Parcel 3 THORNAPPLE COM AT S 14 COR SEC 22-4-10. TH WEST 1650 FT IN CEN OF MAIN ST FOR POB TH N 313 5 FT TH WEST 132 FT. TH SOUTH 313 5 FT TH EAST 132 FT TO POB 95 ACRE ML PP#08-14-022-028-00 Parcel 4 THORN APPLE COMM 1584 FT W OF S QUARTER POST SEC 22-4-10 THEN N 313 5 FT. THEN W 66 FT. THEN S 313.5 FT. THEN E 66 FT TO BEG PP»08 14-022-007-20 Parcel 5 THORNAPPLE LOTS 18. 19 20 & 21 SUPERVISOR S PLAT HENRY STEHR PLAT. PP»08-14-022-027-10 Parcel 6 THORNAPPLE LOTS 11-12-13-14 15-16-17. SUPERVISOR’S PLAT OF HENRY STEHR’S PLAT PP#08-14-022-027-00 For those who cannot attend, you are welcome to send comments n writing to toe Board at its address above Barry County wiH provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to mdmduais with disabilities at toe hearing upon five days’ notice to toe Barry County Administrator indrvtduais with disabilities requiring such aids or services should contact toe Barry County Adrrtntstrator by writ­ ing io him at the above address or by phoning (616) 948-4891 Michael Brown Barry County Administrator 301 Trustee Marsha Humphrey moved to direct First Companies to build the South Rodgers exten­ sion to 92nd Street per the PUD Amendment for the sake of public safety. It was seconded by Oaks and approved by all present. In other village business. Manager Sandy Ayers re­ ported no results from a village request for an Michigan Department of Transportation traffic study to be conducted at the M-37 and 100th Street and 92nd Street and M-37 have been returned to the village. Officials would like the study to be done before school is out to reflect normal traffic amounts. They would like a reduced speed limit moved from where it is now. Some vil­ lagers have also requested a light along the highway. The Village Council is looking at replacing a 1995 Dodge truck used by Buff Rodgers on sewer related business. The truck has around 80,000 miles on it, and the trucks are normally replaced at 60,000 to 70,000 miles. The truck is not reliable at present. Two 2001 truck bids had come in for possible re­ placement of the old one. One bid was for $25,000 and one was for $24,000 plus. Consideration of the closest local business was stressed, so that service is provided as close to home as possible. Deputy Clerk Lisa Segard said customers get preferred service for vehicles purchased at a dealership. In addition, a 2001 truck may no longer be available because of the time of year. Future trade in or resale value of the new truck was a factor in the ultimate choice, some suggested. Various packages arc offered, one including cruise control, which many council members questioned. An extended cab will be considered because Rodgers carries a lot of equipment in the truck and needs more room. The discussion was postponed until 2002 truck bids are available. The Cable Access Channel Committee re­ quested purchase of a 36" x 63" locked storage cabinet/console for $2,100. The design would add to an ex­ isting cabmet. It would al­ low operators to work be­ hind it while filming meet­ ings without turning around to use the equipment. It could be locked w hen not in use, Trustee Nick Unger explained. The cable funds are re­ tained in a separate account received from the cable franchise company. Ayers could look over the actual design proposed, and make the determination, since the request is for less than $5,000. New cable filming equipment purchased last year and in use by the schools has been returned to the township and village to be used in the community Village/Township Hall where the equipment they use is now housed. Segard will tape Village Council meetings in the future, and will be trained by Tom Apol. who has been video taping township business. She will be paid a nominal amount for her training time, as for time spent working in village business outside her regular hours. The Emmons Lake drainage district from the sewer plant to Emmons Street has trees growing along waterways, and needs cleaning out. The sewer committee and council members would like to find the best way to clean it out. Trustee Dan Erskine said DPW personnel sometimes have no work to do and could use time clearing along the drain. Others suggested making use of a work release group to do the labor. Tree City Flags will be hung near the entrance streets of the village. The original idea was to hang the flags along Main Street under the U.S. flags, but the American flags used are not as large as the Tree City flags and using other flags larger than the US flag is not considered appropriate. The council approved all 2001 parades for various events and holidays, in­ cluding Memorial Day. In­ dependence Day Celebration. Labor Day. Auto Show. Homecoming. Halloween and Santa Claus. This blanket approval allows the village to spend less time on such business. A proclamation for the observance of Michigan Week from May IM through 28 by Govcrnoi Engler was read by Trustee Unger. Farmers market to be in Caledonia every Saturday The Corn Maze people are at it again... raising money to go toward Cale­ donia's New Library Build­ ing Fund. The Friends of the Cale­ donia Library will be putting together a Farmer's Market every Saturday be­ ginning May 26 and con­ tinuing through Oct. 13. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the bargains available will be fresh homegrown vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and a variety of garden related items. Special culinary events at the market will include "Salsa Saturday" or "Salad and Sachet Sat­ urday." scattered through­ out the season. The Caledonia Library is located at 240 Emmons st i Anyone who would like to donate items for the market or need other in­ formation should call the Caledonia Library at 8911502. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRING^ TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JUNE 21. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 01-04-06, PARCEL ID NOS 007-008-00 & 007-01000 A REQUEST BY LARRY MILLER TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN COBB LAKE AND PAYNE LAKE RD FROM THE “AGRICULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ■RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY* ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LET­ TERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 15 REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Ken Stanick of 6611 68th St commented on his support of allowing the gravel to use the Egan Dr as an egress to the gravel prt. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Moved Harrison, sec­ ond Snyder to approve the con­ sent agenda Ayes All MOTION CARRIED REPORT FROM THE PLAN­ NING COMMISSION REGARD­ ING RIVERLAND RIDGE SITE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT: No discussion. REQUEST ( PER RESOLU­ TION) BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR SERVICES OF A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN THE COMPREHENSIVE UP­ DATE OF THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE Moved Robertson sec­ ond Stauffer to allow the Planning Commission to sokcrt bids for services by a profes­ sional Zoning Ordinance Consultant Ayes AIL MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ ING - MAJOR AMENDMENT TO AN APPROVED PUD - VALLEY POINT SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK PUD ; Discussion was held Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to adopt an Ordinance May 16, 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Present Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Robertson. Stauffer Bujak. and Bravata Also Present Planner/Mana ger Zyfstra. Deputy Clerk Palmer. UA Pierson, and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Supervisor Harrison led The Pledge of Allegiance and Reverend Kohns of United Methodist Church gave the invocation CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Robertson moved to delete item 106 from the agenda Motion died for lack of support Moved Snyder sec­ ond Harnson to add 10H - appli­ cation for Land Division Ayes All MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) Marilyn Spanski of 515 North St requested a walkway be put m through the cemetery to the bridge that leads to the D4W Plaza She also commented on the kids hanging out in the cemetery and a large piece of concrete was placed on her property from cemetery cleanng to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development. Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION - FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW - RIVERLAND RIDGE SITE CONDOMINIUM­ PROJECT: Trustee Bujak. Mantyn Maul of 7837 Rodao Dr and Bert Reynolds of 7777 Sunset Ct discussed concerns of drainage and the road. Fred Fleischmann of 9033 Foeke Dr. discussed concerns of Planning Commission procedures not being completed Roger Keating discussed the Zoning Ordinance Moved Harrison second Bravata to adopt a reso­ lution to approve Riverland Ridge Site Condominium Moved Harnson. second Bravata to amend the motion to adopt a resolution to approve Riverland Ridge Site Condominium contingent on the needed items be completed to satisfaction of Planner Zylstra. Roll call vote Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION - WAN TELEPHONE SYSTEM - KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY - JANE Summary of Minutes VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Minute* of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia May 7, 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Unger. Brumleve. Penfold. Oak*. Humphrey Erskine. Regan Absent: Zandstra. Audy Approval of Consent Agenda: Motioned by Oaks. Supported by Humphrey, All Ayes. Motion Carried. Public Comments. Written Correspondence. Village Managers Report: A Properly on 228 Johnson was sent a letter asking the owner to comply with all of the village ordinance. The owner was given seven days to comply. No response was made by the property owner. Now being sent to legal B. 625 Emmons - Staiger Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 14 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News Sewer Issues C. Replacement for the 95 Dodge Quotes were submitted to the village To be added to next month s agenda D. Mayor Exchange Day Ravenna visiting on May 17. 2001 and Caledonia to visit Ravenna on May 22, 2001 E. Tree City Flags cannot be hung with the United States Flag due to size issue. Presidents Report. Unfinished Business. A. 92nd Sireet - covered under new business. B. South Rodgers Court Hold. C. Traffic Study - to be con­ ducted. New Business: A. Parade permits will be granted for the following: Memorial Day. Independence Day Celebration, Labor Day, Auto Show, Homecoming. Halloween. Santa Claus. Declaration of Michigan Week May 19-28, 2001. B 4 parcels within the village limits have delinquent sewer charges & misc. debts A motion was made Humphrey to add these outstanding balances to taxes on the parcels Cable committee is requesting funds for a lock storage cabinet. The Village Manager is to review a sketch and decide on the issue C R00-013 Resolution Approving Special Land Use for Attachments of Communications Antennas atop the Village/Township Water Tower R00-014 Resolution for the President of the village to Hire an Appraiser and to approve the appraisal of 92nd Street (Lake Emmons Court R00-15 Resol­ ution Regarding ViHage Acquis­ ition of 92nd Street (Lake Emmons Court). D. Cable committee is requesting funds for a lock stor­ age cabinet. The Village Manager is to review a sketch and decide on the issue. E. R00-013 Resolution Approving Special Land Use for Attachments of Communications Antennas atop the Village/ Township Water Tower. R00-014 Resolution for the President of the village to Hire an Appraiser and to approve the appraisal of 92nd Street (Lake Emmons Court). ROO-15 Resolution Regarding Village Acquisition of 92nd Street (Lake Emmons Court). Public Comments (Extended). A representative of First Companies was present and concerned that the project has halted because of the issue of South Rodgers Court. A motion for First Companies to build South Rodgers Court extention to 92nd street per PUD. amendment for the safety of the public Council Comments. Adjournment ORDINANCE NO. 01Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Application of Calvin and Daryl Kooiker for rezoning from A District to R-1 District, 7190. 7180 and 7192 Alaska Avenue) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Sectton 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caiedor»a « hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof the Zoning Map so as to rezone toe knowing described lands from toe A Agricultural Dtstnct to R-1 Low Density Single Famrfy District That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 10 described as Begnrvng at the East i 4 comer of sard sectton thence S88‘55*W 2689 10 feet along toe South fane of sato Northeast 1/4 to the center of said section thence N00=5T54"W 745 54 feet along the Wes: bne of sato Northeast 1/4 thence N88 55 E 766 45 teet. thence NCl*02t 182 0 feet thence N88=55 E573 24 feet to the West hoe of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1 4, thence NOO’5Z25*W 391 7i teet along said West hne. thence N88"5025'E 471 78 teet along toe Norm hne of toe Southeast 1 4 of said Northeast 1/4 to the Southerly Itoe of Pme Edge Estate:- thence S70‘47T 433 80 feet along sato Souther^ hne. thence N89T3 E 467 22 teet along said Southerly hne. thence SOO^E 1166.82 teet along toe East line of said Northeast 1 4 » the place of begmrwng Town 5 North. Range 10 West Caledonia Township Kent County Mcfwgar Section 2 This ordnance snail become effecte seven days after its piXAcatwn or seven days after me publication of a summary of tts provistons « a local newspaper of general cremation HEISS & DALE ATKINS: Moved Snyder, second Stauffer to approve the Kent District Library to tare over the phone system of the Caledonia Branch Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION - AUDI­ TORS REPORT (FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2000) - SIEGFRIED. CRANDALL VOS & LEWIS. PC Dan Veldhuizen gave presentation regarding the 2000 audit CLOSED SESSION - TO DIS­ CUSS PENDING LITIGATION Deb Steketee of 7310 VaihaJa Dr discussed actions of the board Moved Snyder, second Bravata to move into closed ses­ sion at 8 45 Roll call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Snyder, second Harrison to return to open session at 10:45 p.m. Ayes AM. MOTION CAR­ RIED There will be a closed session on Wednesday May 23. 2001 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION - PROPOSED SET­ TLEMENT OF PAUL GARBOW AND GARBOW PROPERTIES. L.L.C.’ (GARDEN GROVE PROJECT) V CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Tabled RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO 27 IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Moved Stauffer sec­ ond Snyder to adopt resolution to approve amendment no. 27 in the articles of incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council RoM can vote Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED APPOINTMENT - TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moved Harnson second Cardwell to appoint Archie Warner to the Planning Commission Ayes: AM MOTION CARRIED MOTION - REQUEST FOR STUDENT ASSISTANTS BY ASSESSOR Discussion was held to have current staff assist the assessor LAND DIVISION APPLICA­ TION Moved Harnson. second Cardwell to approve the land division for parcel number 4123-01-354-005 Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Richard Robertson Update on Airport issues Recent noise study, construc­ tion. etc. Trustee Wally Bujak Reported on Alaska Hall and the maintenance the building needs Kelly Lloyd of Little Lambs Preschool requested that the preschool be able to use the building as a temporary location Tom Apd discussed Alaska Hall maintenance He also dis­ cussed keeping one telephone line at the library. which would be controlled by the Township Don Miesen discussed the value of his home dropping due to the airport. Moved Harnson. second by Cardwell to adjourn at 11:57 pm Ayes AH MOTION CAR­ RIED Pat Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk USAA recognizes student The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Stevi Merrill from Hastings has been named a United States National Award winner in Child care providers set June 4 session All area child care providers are welcome to join the Child Care Providers group Monday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the new “Kids First" center in Middleville - ofTM-37 in the Misty Ridge subdivision. The meeting will have representative from 4-C helping with a few snack ideas. The meeting will also cover summer safety and few play times too. For more information call Vickie Rick at 795-9461. History and Government. The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school stu­ dents. Stevi Merrill, who attends Thomapple Kellogg Middle School was nominated for this national award by Mrs. Sprague, a teacher at the school. Merrill will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, which is published national­ ly “Recognizing and support­ ing our youth is more impor­ tant than ever before in America’s history. Certainly. United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciat­ ed for their dedication to excellence and achieve­ ment,” said Dr. George Stevens, executive director of the United Stales Achievement Academy. The academy selects USAA winners upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, coun­ selors, and other qualified sponsors and on the stan­ dards of selection set forth by the academy. The criteria for selection area a student*s academic performance, interest and aptitude, leader­ ship qualifies, rcsponsibili-. ty, enthusiasm, motivation to lean) and improve, citizen­ ship, attitude and coopera­ tive spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a teacher or director. Stevi Merrill is the daugh­ ter of Dan and Cheryl from Hastings, Ml. The grandpar­ ents are Helen Root of Lansing. Ml and David Sandra Merrill of North Conway, N.H. ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Application of Hamilton Ventures— rezoning of lands from R-1 to 1-1 District, 7175 and 7197 Kraft Avenue) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the 1-1 Light Industrial District. That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. described as commencing at the East 1/4 comer of Section 7, thence North 89'29’35' West 1324 60 feet along the East and West 1/4 Ime, ttience North 00=40’33' West 659.77 feet along the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4, thence South 89’32'37' East 425 00 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 00°40'33* East 363 65 feet, thence South 8923*35' East 335 00 feet; thence South 00°40'33 East 30.00 feet; thence Soutn 89 29*35' East 48 00 teet, thence South 00 40’33' East 233 50 feet, thence South 89 29’35' East 516 58 feet thence South 00=42*50' East 33.01 feet along the East line ot said Northeast 1/4 to toe place of beginning Town 5 North. Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan And also that part ot the Northeast 1/4, Section 7 described as the East 335 feet of the West 760 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, except the South 296 50 feet, also the East 48 feet of the West 808 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the South 266 50 fee:, also toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the East 305 50 feet and except the West 808 feet and except the South 33 feet of the remainder, also the North 280 feet of the West 85 50 teet of the East 305 50 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 also the South 80 feet of the North 280 feet of the West 16 feet of the East 220 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and also an easement for ingress and egress over a 33-foot wide strip ot land, the Southerly and Westerly lines of which are described as commencing at toe East 1/4 comer of said Section 7, thence North 89=29 35* West 549 60 feet along the East and West 1/4 kne mence North 00=40'33' Wes’ 233 50 feet, mence North 89'2935" West 550 00 feet to toe place of ending of the Southerly bne of said 33-foot wide stnp of land Town 5 North. Range 10 West, Caledonia Township Kent County Michigan And also the East 335 feet of the West 760 feet of toe South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 14 except toe South 296 50 feet also the East 48 feet of the West 808 feet of me South 12 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 except the South 266.50 teet; also the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 except the East 305 50 feet and except me West 808 feet and except the South 33 feet of remainder, also the North 280 feet of the West 85.50 feet of me East 305 50 feet of toe South 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, also the Soum 80 feet of me North 280 feet of the West 16 feet of the East 220 feet of me South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 7. Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township Kent County Michigan 304 303 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001 Thornapple Twp, hires achitect for emergency services building by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Board has approved hiring MHB Paradigm De­ sign of Grand Rapids to perform architectural work related to the possible fu­ ture construction of a new emergency services build­ ing. At its May 14 meeting, the board authorized spending up to $16,800 for the architectural work, which will include investi­ gating space needs for the structure, creating an ini­ tial design for it, proposing a cost estimate for the building, and evaluating six building sites. The township's Fire Fa­ cilities Committee rec­ ommended hiring MHB af­ ter interviewing four poten­ tial architects for the pro­ ject, according to Facili­ ties Committee spokesper­ son Eldon Ncwmyer. Township Supervisor Don Boysen said the Fire Facilities Committee was formed last fall to evaluate the present emergency services building. Growth in the township has con­ tinued to increase demand for emergency services, Boysen said. "In the last three years we've added four full-time staff people. We now have five fulltime employees including the chief." (One of those staff people — a full-time fircfighter/paramedic — was hired at last Monday's meeting.) Thornapple is now re­ ceiving four to five times the number of fire and am­ bulance calls it did 10 years ago. Boysen said. As a result, "we have kind of outgrown" the existing building, he said, which also lacks certain needed facilities such as a training area. The fire department may also purchase a lad­ der truck and would need room to store it, Boysen said. After looking at the ex­ isting building, the facili­ ties committee came to the conclusion that it would be better to build a new structure at a different location rather than add on to the existing one. Boy- sen said. Six sites have been identified as potential Io* cations for the new struc­ ture, he said, and the ar­ chitectural firm will be looking at them to deter­ mine if they would support an emergency services building. Once the architect does its work. Boysen said, the board will have to decide if it’s feasible to build a new structure. "Maybe when we get all done the price tag will be too much. You don't really know until you check it out." If the board does decide to construct a new build­ ing, Boysen said, most likely the township will ask voters to approve a millage to pay for it. The township currently collects one mill from residents to pay for fire protection, and Yankee Springs and Irving townships also pay Thor­ napple for fire protection. While the township does have a savings account set aside for its emergency services that contains nearly $700,000 currently. Boysen said, that fund has been used in the past to purchase new fire trucks. The township is anticipat­ ing buying two new trucks, one of them possibly a ladder truck, which will use up a lot of the emer­ gency services reserve fund, he said. Boysen said the new firefighter was hired Mon­ day because of increased demand for services and to prevent existing staff from being overused and burn­ ing out. Also at last Monday's meeting the board ap­ proved paying $900 in ad­ ditional premium costs per year for firefighters' life in­ surance. The extra pre­ mium costs were incurred primarily because the ac­ cidental death benefit for firefighters was increased from $100,000 to $125,000, Boysen said. He said the $125,000 benefit is comparable to what other townships provide their firefighters. The board approved paying a total annual insurance premium of $4,770. Continued growih in the township also prompted the township to have a sewer and water feasibility study done to determine exactly what sewer and water services are being provided currently and what may be needed in the future. The board approved spending $34,670 to have Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids conduct the study, which will take several months. Boysen said. The study will proba­ bly focus on the north end of the township, where most of the land division and growth is occurring. Boysen said, "but it will also look at the rest of the township” and examine whether or not some future water and sewer needs can be met with the assistance of neighboring municipali­ ties. Boysen said the study is an attempt by the township to be ‘proactive rather than reactive" in planning for future infrastructure needs in the township. "Were not trying to pro­ mote expansion or growth. We want to know where we are and what we'H need in the future.” Also at the meeting the board accepted a quote from a representative of Burnham and Flower Agency of Kalamazoo for property, casualty and workmans compensation insurance for the township. The representative. Steve Johnson, informed the board that his firm will no longer offer coverage through the Michigan Mu­ nicipal League. The MML political agendas of cities, has too often been at odds counties and villages. Johnson said his firm is with the Michigan Town­ ships Association over po­ offering insurance through litical issues. Johnson said. the Accident Fund instead He said the MML and of MML. He said cover­ MT A were on opposite ages and premiums would sides during debate over probably remain about the Proposal 2. which was de­ same with the switch. feated last November. That The township will have proposal asked that a 2/3's to decide by the time the vote of the state legisla­ insurance coverage expires ture be required to enact in July whether to use the laws that infringe upon lo­ Accident Fund through cal governing powers. Burnham and Flower or Townships are also fre­ use the Michigan Munici­ quently at odds with vil­ pal League insurance. lages or cities over annex­ Boysen said the town­ ation issues, he said. Be­ ship had already obtained cause Burnham and a quote from the MML. for Flower deals almost ex­ insurance when Johnson clusively with townships, presented Burnham's quote he said, it decided to dis­ at the meeting, and the affiliate itself with an or­ Burnham quote was ganization (the MML) somewhat higher. which also promotes the Barry County, Caledonia Twp. partnership could mean more jobs by Elaine (filbert Assistant Editor Caledonia Township has approached Barry County government about the pos­ sibility of cooperating to help Foremost Insurance Co. in Caledonia receive a state grant to expand its facilities. An expansion would create more than 200 jobs, and Foremost would be re­ quired to recruit consider­ ably in Barry County, if Barry participates. Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison has asked Barry County to consider serving as the re­ cipient of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award to assist Foremost in constructing and operating a national call center to serve Fore­ most and its new parent company. Farmer’s Insur­ ance Co. Barry Commissioner Tom Wilkinson told the County Board about the possibility of the coopera­ tive venture last week and Harrison met with the County Development Committee May 3. The committee directed County Administrator Michael Brown to work with Harrison and Valerie BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 Hoag of the Michigan Economic Development Corp, to draft a proposal on the cooperative project to present to the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners for consideration at a future date. "Caledonia is not eligi­ ble to receive the grant di­ rectly because Kent County is considered an 'entitlement' county'," Har­ rison said in a letter to Brown. "This designation is assigned to the larger ur­ ban counties in Michigan. As such, all of the local governments within the (Kent) county (with a few exceptions) automatically are eligible to receive a small-predetermined CDBG grant each year. Non-entitlement communi­ ties must submit proposals for funding on a competi­ tive basis. However, com­ munities that are part of an entitlement county are not allowed to seek additional funds under the competi­ tive funding pool." Caledonia Township has been working with the Michigan Economic De­ velopment Corp, to prepare an economic incentive package for Foremost to secure the expansion. "We are competing with the state of Oklahoma for these employment oppor­ tunities," Harrison said in the letter. He cited a number of reasons for Barry and Caledonia to cooperate in the project, including "the creation of new jobs to support families and homeowners in both of our communities. "In fact, if we were able to secure this grant. Fore­ most would be required to recruit (not exclusively, but considerably) for these new jobs in Barry County. "...I see this as an effort to return tax dollars to West Michigan," Harrison said. "These dollars can be used to create jobs here to support our residents or they will be used in other parts of the state. I say let's bring the jobs and the tax dollars home." Brown said Barry County is willing to pursue working toward obtaining the block grant for Fore­ most expansion if Barry can limit its liability and not be responsible for con­ struction or cost overruns of a proposed $750,000 water tower that the grant would fund. Barry also wants assur­ ance from the state that its participation with Caledo­ nia would not jeopardize the CDBG funding Barry already gets for its home improvement, emergency repair and purchase pro­ gram or any other state funding Barry might want to seek on its own. Brown said. He said Barry probably would want to limit its role to being the fiduciary agent. "We want to promote as much hiring from within Barry County as possible," he added of the Caledonia project. Brown said the proposed venture is a real opportu­ nity for partnership in a "win-win" situation for both Barry and Caledonia. "However, we want to pro­ tect ourselves as well." TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Wednesday, May 23 Mini com dogs or chicken salad on a bun, seasoned green beans, fresh watermel­ on, milk. Thursday, May 24 Comstack or BBQ chick­ en on a bun, peas, mixed fruit, milk. Fridas, May 25 Pizza or fish sticks, celery sticks w/p. butter, fresh orange, milk. Monday, May 28 Memorial Day. No School. Tuesday, May 29 Goulash w/garlic bread­ stick or ham and cheese on a bun, com, peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Callfor Sun & News Hction-Ms 945-9554 k 1-800-870-7085 CUSTOM HOMES i'ro® initial d<*upt consulting Al! Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street * Middleville^ Richland Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 let 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/May 22, 2001/Page 17 Garden Grove closed session resumes May 23 by Ruth Zachary , Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will continue its closed session discussion Wednesday. May 23, on a lawsuit over a rezoning request (Garden Grove) by Paul Garbow. The board last Wednesday went into closed session primarily on the matter for nearly two hours, but reported it was not at a point ready for completion. Prior to the session, Trustee Richard Robertson moved to delay the discussion, because Garbow's document had been delivered to board members the night before, there were 32 stipulations in it, and countless references to zoning ordinance sections. "I do not believe the board members have been given a sufficient opportunity to view this," he contended. The motion was not supported and the session occurred as scheduled. Supervisor Bryan Harrison listed several other pending suits against the township, including Infinity Sign, thought to be concluded. Clearview Investments, two appeals to the Michigan Tax Tribunal involving utility assessments by Robert and Sharon Weaver and by Jeff Bykerk. and possibly another suit by Norman Boerema over a home occupation issue. Citizen Deb Steketee charged the board with acting inappropriately on several matters, which she said seemed to indicate a pattern of violating state regulations governing open meetings. She alluded to several instances, including a unilateral decision by Harrison on litigation. failed to acknowledge whether an appeal was possible, and was coming close to ending. Further, she said she believed the board had acted inappropriately on the Garbow case in closed session, by having a volunteer sub-committee with Jill Cardwell and Larry Stauffer involved in gathering information on the case regarding what the litigant considered to be a fair settlement. She said she thought the board had set a great precedent in both the process and in not allotting enough time to look at the litigant's document. Steketee said she had talked to Cardwell, who had said she thought the services offered by the litigant were needed. She said Cardwell had not looked at a market analysis or evaluation of the location (over other locations that would permit these kinds of buildings). She said there was no documentation used as a basis in coming to her opinion of what this would provide for the township, or if it would provide a detriment. She said the board practice was setting a very dangerous precedent, which was that if an applicant "can't get it through the planning commission and board, just pay a hundred bucks to file the suit, and they’ll work it out for you." "I feel the public's right has been impaired in establishing a sub­ committee." Harrison replied to her comments on the lawsuit in which he unilaterally expressed an opinion that the board should settle, and said it was brought to the board attention prior to the expiration of the appeal process. It was brought forward at a Caledonia OKs wireless antenna for water tower by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved a request by Voice Stream Wireless to mount cell phone antennae to the township owned water tower, a special village land use. All but Trustee Arlene Oaks agreed to the request. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission at the time of its recommendation May 7. Landmark Strategies was contracted by Voice Stream, with David Newton as spokesman. The access to the site would be from Alanada Drive in Glen Valley Es­ tates, the same as for the water tower. An equipment cabinet of about 5’ x 6 ‘ will be built, and enclosed within a gated. 10'x 15’ area of six foot high chain link fence and barbed wire. Caledonia Township is negotiating the lease and easement arrangements. Two towers have been ap­ proved within the township in the past. The township has been looking into ways to have a minimum of such towers erected, including using viable towers or structures that already exist, and to require co-location by different service providers. A steel ring would be mounted to the top of the tower, to which the 10 feet antennae would be attached for co-location by other service providers, raising the height slightly to 175 feet and requiring additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, and perhaps rais­ ing the light on the tower. A blinking light could be required by the FAA. to be shielded so the light would not shine downward. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery - U® Any size load President Daryl Penfold said the light on the tower is used by pilots as a beacon for navigation toward the runway and if given a choice would not allow any lights. Newton said if not required, his company would not put a light on it, either. Lisa Segard, speaking as a resident living near the site, was concerned about a possible requirement of a blinking light, an annoy­ ance which could shine into her home. She also said the tower could negatively affect the aesthetics of the tower, a landmark identifying the Village of Caledonia. After discussion the res­ olution for the special land use to approve the con­ struction changes for adding antennae to the tower was amended to read, "a blinking light is restricted." Council members agreed that if the FAA required a blinking light, they would retain the right to refuse the use of the tower for wireless antennae. Concerns were raised by Trustee Oaks over the need for lowers in the village and over potential radiation. She said each antenna would put out 600 units of radiation. Newton said one antenna emits about 400 watts of energy, and doubted it equated with radiation. He said he thought high tension wires emitted more energy than wireless antennae, but w as not an expert. He said try ing to use ex­ isting towers is always a priority choice over erecting a new one. regularly scheduled board meeting, before community attention, and received unanimous support, he said. He said no decision has been made on matters of pending litigation under discussion. He asked how many times marketing analysis had been conducted in the past. Planner Dave Zylstra indicated the practice was not routine in Caledonia Township. He did not know if marketing analysis was done in creating the master plan. Steketee said it had been used when applicants claimed they were offering a needed service. A major amendment to Valley Point South, an industrial park PUD was approved by the board. The board moved to allow the planning commission to move forward toward contracting with a consultant to work on the zoning ordinance, with soliciting service bids for consideration by the board as the first step. Spokesman Dan Belt, a CPA for the Auditor Firm Siegfried, Crandall, Vos and Lewis P.C., gave the auditor's report. The independent firm provided its opinion on the state of the township funds and records. He said it was an interesting place to work, and he appreciated the responsiveness of the capable people on the staff, the people who do the accounting work. He said everything was being done "in accordance with the principals you want to happen." He said the general evaluation was the financial condition of the township funds, general fund, special revenue funds are quite healthy. He explained this in terms of the township having not just three to six months of money set aside for board members spoke emergency purposes, but positively about Warner. Robertson said about the more than a year’s worth set aside in the general process of selection. "I think we have to be very fund balance. He said there were quite careful with people who have personal property a number of sewer funds. He said an audit of interests, not that they are controls and compliance disqualified, but it does uncovered no problems complicate things. This regarding internal controls became very clear with Riverland over process and the transactions, and they Ranch/Ridge issue. There a perceived bias or is were very adequate. The township was said prejudice by people who to have an excellent sit on the board. It's administrative policy and important to keep the fairly procedures manual. He commissioners said part of that was also balanced between people Caledonia due to an excellent and who call "home." and people who competant staff. Belt had a new book. call Caledonia their "Guide to Local "source of income." Points raised over the Government Finances." selection which the auditors would means of supply. He said there were indicated a broader going to be changes in the approach might be taken way governmental in the future, such as financial statements will including women on the be presented. This will planning commission and increase the size of the board. "Women bring a documents, he said. Clerk Patricia Snyder different perspective, we need." said it was a pleasure which working with the auditors. Robertson said. "We have great staff. De A request was made by Palmer and Marcia Clark, Assessor Ed Vander Vries who have worked on parts for 3(M) hours of time by of this." township assistants or Harrison said Dan personnel to help Timmer asked not to be re­ photograph homes in the appointed to his position area. on the Planning A report on Alaska Hall Commission. Harrison said was presented by Trustee he had asked Archie Wally Bujak. 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She emphasized with the concurrence of board President David Smith, that no one asked for this resignation and in fact. Lehman was asked to re­ consider and stay on as athletic director. During the more than one hour she and Lehman discussed his resignation. Pippel said. ’There is no one issue or reason Tom decided to submit his res­ ignation at this time. He and I did discuss issues which will face the next athletic director." Pippel did mention that there will be an opening for a full-time physical ed­ ucation teacher which is where Lehman will be teaching in the fall. Former teacher Ray Clovers set car wash for May 26 Members of the Mid­ dleville Clovers 4-H club arc ready to help local res­ idents start the summer with a clean car. They will be holding a car wash on Saturday. May 26. Oil for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 boors a daj-7 da»$ a weeli for Sub 4 Sews Action-Ads! from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greg's Get It and Go on Route 37 in Middleville. 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The coaches praised Lehman's accomplish­ ments during his tenure as athletic director. They write they "are very con­ cerned about the future di­ rection of the athletic de­ partment at TK." They also ask the board "please consider our con­ cerns when dealing with a new person. Hire someone capable, let them do their job and support their deci­ sions." Parent Mike Schipper told the board that as the parent of three children in the district he was con­ cerned that "any time you lose a person of this stature, it hurts the dis­ trict." He also told the board that Lehman's "heart is with the kids." Schipper read a letter from Jim Meerman, ath­ letic director at Coop­ ersville High School and current president of the OK Blue Conference In this letter. Meerman writes. "Tom has been very helpful in providing information and sharing his experience as a past O-K Blue president. Being able to tap into Tom's knowl­ edge and experience has been an invaluable re­ source." Meerman also praised the sportsmanship of wrestlers coached by Lehman and the fine wrestling program he has established in Middleville. Schipper closed by say­ ing that Lehman's shoes will be "tough to fill." Dick Webster told the board that he sees "a dete­ rioration in Middleville, especially in the lack of support of tradition." He told the board that he thinks this is because "the Lord has been kicked out of schools." One reason Webster be­ lieves "discipline has gone down the drain" is the loss of experienced teachers. He told the board that he doesn’t like the "new ways" new teachers are bringing to the district. In the current discussion over Lehman's resignation. Webster said. "You’ve dropped the ball and it is sad to kick Lehman down and out." Board member Dan Parker encouraged Web­ ster to write down specific instances where he be­ lieves things have gone astray in the school dis­ trict. Webster closed by say­ ing that part of the prob­ lem is that "too many women are running the show" and "the new way is not always the best way." Wendy McGillicuddy reminded the board that she was one of the parents who spoke out at the Feb. 12 meeting with her con­ cerns about the handbook. "My intention was not to hurt Tom's feelings in any­ way. I have demonstrated my concern for kids in the many volunteer hours I have put in to help make a girls’ swim team a reality." McGillicuddy said. "The true issue is students. It would help all of us to have a handbook." She closed saying, "we need to give our kids the most op­ portunities and kids come first." The board accepted with regret Lehman's resigna­ tion. but underlined that there was still time for him to reconsider. Later in the meeting the board began discussing proposed changes in the athletic policy, including a change in wording from "no cut" to the "most par­ ticipants feasible." Work on this was tabled until the June 11 meeting. The board also approved allowing the superinten­ dent to oversee the writing of rules within the district and that the board will only be concerned with es­ tablishing policy. The superintendent will usually develop rules such as student or athletic handbooks based on work of a committee. Former Board member Don Williamson asked the board not to turn over too much oversight to "rule making. "You have to be careful that establishing policies doesn’t get lost in rule making." Three area softball teams battle in Lakewood tourney Kenowa Hills' softball team repeated as champions at the fifth annual Lakewood Invitational May 12. but the host team's hopes of contending for the title were dashed by the Vikings also participating in the Lansing Classic. The varsity Vikings returned to their school after playing a morning contest in the Classic, but by then. Kenowa Hills was already in the drivers' seat. Three area squads took part in the tourney, Lakewood, Delton and Middleville. Lakewood ended up 1-2, Middleville was 1-2 and Delton was 0-3. Kenowa Hills defeated Cedar Springs 3-2 in the championship game. In the Classic, coach Roily Krauss' squad lost to Portland St. Patrick 16-5 Friday and Eaton Rapids 4-2 Saturday morning. Ashley Frost had three hits versus St. Pais, while Liz Bosscher and Jessica Possehn each had two. Linsey Buche had a triple and double in the battle with the Greyhounds. Coach Krauss would have preferred to see his team play its best in both of the tournaments. "Next year we plan to move it, (so we can) play in the Classic." Krauss said. Lakewood lost to Athens 4-2. Pewamo-Westphalia and defeated Delton 12-1. Lvndia Petrie had two hits, including a homerun, and drove in three runs versus Delton. Becky Livingston was the winning pitcher and allowed no hits and struck out three. Alison Eavey relieved Livingston and threw two innings on the mound. For Delton. Meghan Osgood and Margaret Lutz each had hits. Lakewood took advantage of some control problems by Delton and scored three runs in the first inning. Petrie smacked an in the park homerun in the second inning which scored her and teammate Keagan Krauss. Middleville earned its victory, and fourth win of the season, against Delton. 7-6. Hits by Erin Palmer and Megan Dutcher made a 4-4 game a 7-4 advantage for Middleville in the fourth inning. "We had one bad inning," Delton coach Kelly Yoder said. Sarah Koval was the winning pitcher for Middleville against Delton. She retired the Panthers 1-23 in the top of the fifth, but got into a little bit of a jam in the sixth. Delton put two runners on base with two outs, but Koval managed to retire the final batter and keep it a 7-4 game. Ashley Carter and Erin Palmer both singled in the bottom of the sixth for Middleville, but the game remained 7-4 as Carter was called out because of runners interference. In the top of the seventh, Erin Thornton doubled and eventually scored. The other Delton run came on a walk with bases loaded. Carter ended up with two singles, while Palmer managed three singles. Middlebush also had a base hit for the winners. Lisa Wilcockson had three hits. Maria Insalata two and Rebecca Farrell one for Delton. Middleville fell to Belding in its tournament opener, 6I. Ashley Carter and Cary Middlebush had the only two Trojan hits. We're young and we’re still learning," Middleville coach Deb Ellinger said of her team. "They must have confidence in themselves, so they can keep growing. They have been in most of the games they hrve played this year." Pewamo-Westphalia handed Middleville its other defeat. 5-1. Delton collected a number of hits versus Kenowa, but also made seven errors, which didn't help its cause in a 12-5 defeat. "If not for the errors, we would have done well," Yoder said. Collecting hits for the Panthers in that game were Lisa Wilcockson, Juanita Castaneda (two), Megan Gillfillan (two), Erin Thornton (two) and Rebecca Farrell. �The Sun and News. Mkjcflevitle. Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 19 Stanton shows cheerleading talents at national event Victoria Stanton has proven that she is a talented athlete with plenty of drive. But with deep regret, Stanton missed her prep team's regional meet this Saturday at Houseman Field because of a once in a lifetime opportunity in another sport, cheerleading. Stanton, 17, was one of 50 cheerleaders (both male and female) competing for a national scholarship last Thursday-Sunday in Fayetteville, N.C. More than 400 cheerleaders applied from all over the United States. Stanton's high school cheerleading coach, Kelli Leep, said she is the first cheerleader from Middleville to compete for such an honor. Even more impressive, Ixep said that very few cheerleaders from the state of Michigan receive such an opportunity. In order to qualify, cheerleaders had to be nominated and receive letters of recommendation from their athletic director their coach and their principal. In Stanton's case, this meant Trojan athletic director Tom Ixhman. Leep and Ellen Zack, the principal of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Nominees for the honor must be current juniors in high school with accumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Stanton also had to write an essay and hers. "Putting the pieces together in life" focused on the benefits or opportunities she has gained through her cheerleading endeavors. But there's more. Stanton also had to submit a video that showed off her cheerleading work. Chants, dance skills, mounting, tumbling (gymnastics)... there is a whole lot more to cheerleading than just a simple "Go Team." An interview, that told where the cheerleading nominees are from and what their goals are, was also required for this competition. At stake was $4,000 in scholarship funds, which was awarded at the 2001 National Leadership Conference for Cheerleaders in Fayetteville. Leep said that one "big" scholarship would be awarded as well as a second and passible even a Middleville's Victoria Stanton was one of 50 cheerleaders nationwide who competed for the national scholarship third. The first day of the event was last Thursday. Leep and Stanton practiced for the event at McFall Elementary last Tuesday and began their ride to Fayetteville shortly afterward. Accompanying Pioneers win regional tennis title East Grand Rapids ran away with the regional title at last Friday's Division III tennis tournament held at Caledonia High School. East tallied 32 points to run away with first place honors. Caledonia had 12 points, Middleville 10, South Christian 9, Dike wood 3 and Hastings 1. Second place finishers for Middleville were Tyler James at No. 4 singles and Mike Czar nowski and Brad Bender at No. 4 doubles. Caledonia's Dave Crisman finished second at No. 1 singles. Middleville defeated Lakewood 8-0 in a May 15 non-leage match. Winners for the Trojans were Kevin Schmitz at No. 1 singles (61, 6-2). Mike Hopkins at No. 2 singles (6-2, 6-1), Andrew Kalee at No. 3 singles (6-4, 7-5). Tyler James at No. 4 singles (6-1, 7-6), Jon Bosma and Mike Hart at No. 1 doubles (6-4, 6-1), McClure and Macedo at No. 2 doubles, Kyle McKeown and John Schilthroat at No. 3 doubles (6-1. 6-0) and Czarnowski and Bender at No. 4 doubles. Coach Larry Seger's Middleville team ended the season at 5-4-2. Middleville's annexation proposal hearing date set The Barry County Board of Commissioners has set Tuesday. June 12. as the date for a public hearing at 10:20 a m. to hear com­ ment about an annexation proposal from the Village of Middleville. The hearing will be held in the County Board's chambers on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. The village wants to an- nex six contiguous proper­ ties. located on Green Lake Road and West Main Street in Thornapple Township. The village is seeking annexation, according to Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck. because the parcels have access to vil­ lage water services and will have access to sewer services. The parcels’ close proximity to the vil­ lages allows for direct and indirect benefits of other village services, such as plowing, salting and police protection. The village is preparing plans to install sewer ser­ vices along Green Lake Road at the village’s ex­ pense. Property owners, however, will be responsi­ ble for paying costs to connect to the sewer sys­ tem and related expenses. Another reason for the proposed annexation is that the village is seeking to "incorporate enclave properties (properties sur­ rounded or nearh sur­ rounded by the village on all sides) that receive ser­ vices without paving vil­ lage taxes." Gruesbeck said in a letter to the prop­ erty owners affected by the possible annexation. Leep and Stanton on the trip were Stanton's mother, Sally, and friends. Leep learned of the opportunity two years ago when she attended the National Coaches Conference. Just to be a good cheerleader, however, is not enough. The scholarship funds will be rewarded to those athletes who are truly well-rounded. The first day of the event was to include an interview (focusing on world views), the creative round (cheers and chants) and a big performance. The second day was to include more of the same and the third day the cheerleaders found out who won the scholarships. Stanton was the only cheerleader from Michigan up for the honor in 2001 and Leep said she is very deserving. "I nominated her because she is awesome; she is one awesome athlete." Leep said of her team leader. Since the eighth grade. Stanton has been displaying her talents as a cheerleader. As far as her future plans. Stanton says. "yeah. I plan on cheerleading in college." Her favored program, probably. would be Michigan State University. And what does Stanton find so rewarding, exciting and challenging about cheerleading? "I do like the gymnastics, the tumbling." Stanton said. "But I also like the team aspect, our team is really close." Close and talented. The varsity cheerleaders for TKHS won two trophies this year and will add those to the collection of awards they have recently obtained. Just the fact that Stanton is one in 50 shows how far she has come as a cheerleader... as an athlete. At the Fayetteville event, top cheerleading coaches from all over the country were on hand to recruit cheerleaders for their programs. Cheerleading has come a long way in the last couple of years as you can see by the number of quality competitions and the numerous opportunities. Stanton is one example of an athlete who has succeeded with her sport and will give it her best to become one of the very best. 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GRAND OPENING QUICK LUBE 2000 Visit Tires 2000 and pick up a yellow preferred customer card to use on discount products at Tires 2000. we Offer t1 CHOICE OF TOP MECHANICS VISA 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001 rrrrrrrrrrr Soccer Scots score shutout over Cedar Coach Kate Selke has inspired her team to play a quicker pace of game, helping to generate more offensive opportunities. Caledonia's varsity soccer team used that quicker style :n a 3-0 shutout win over O-K Gold Conference rival Mtivtvu rnrrrrrrrrr | f r r 111 f r t r r rr r r r r t tf f !■■■■ ■ ■ ■ __ j Cedar Springs last Thursday at Caledonia High School. The strong effort was a must, as the Scots were to battle top-ranked East Grand Rapids the night following at home. Kelley Jackson gave Caledonia a 1-0 lead with Enn Peacy (16) celebrates with teammate Ashley Frazier (18) after one of her two goals against Cedar Springs. 4 3 Beth Daniel (10) attempts to get by a pair of foes in the varsity soccer victory at Scotland Yard. Scots' Sarah Jansma (4) uses some fancy footwork to elude a Cedar defender American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft Caledonia's Shannon Maxim (5) steps in front of a Cedar Springs opponent to make a play in the O-K Gold soccer game. 7:59 remaining in the first half on a nifty goal assisted by Beth Daniel. "She (Jackson) is definitely an integral part of our attack," Selke said. "She has tremendous foot skills." Erin Peacy tallied the other two Scots’ scores. Peacy’s first goal came with 38:22 to play in the second half and was assisted by Ashley Frazier. The sophomore's second tally came eight minutes later and put the Scots in charge at Scotland Yard 3-0. "Erin is one of our most versatile players," Selke Kelley Jackson (12) boots a corner kick toward the goal in Caledonia's 3-0 league triumph at home. said. "She's usually outside, but sometimes she plays defense." Caledonia registered 18 shots on goal and limited Cedar Springs to just six. Scots' goalkeeper Hannah Cooley made six saves to earn her IOth shutout of the spring season. "Hannah has played awesome," Selke said. "This is her first year on varsity and she has at least 10 shutouts." Selke's team has been on fire as of late, but look for things to possible get quicker as we approach the post-season. "Look for us to play a quicker pace of game,” Selke said. Perfect games rolled in Scratch League CAROLE at 616-891-2225 The 2000-2001 Middle Villa Lanes Tuesday Scratch League started with a bang and finished in the same fashion. The season began with Larry Van Haecke rolling a perfect 300 game and it concluded the same way with Rod Cole rolling a 300. In between there were three other 300s rolled by Frank Rybiski, Ken Wylupski and Vem Hall Sr. A total of seven 300 games were rolled at the .Middle Villa Lanes this past season. Rolling 300s were Frank Rybiski, Ken Wylupski and Vem Hall Sr. (Photo provided) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 21 YABA season ends, awards banquet held CMS track team setting records Another . Y. A.B.A. bowling season has come to an end at the Middle Villa Lanes. The 2000-2001 Young American Bowling Association hands out awards to every youth bowler in one of the following categories: high actual game, high actual series, high game handicap or high series handicap. Also given is an award for most improved average. The annual banquet was held on April 17 at the Middle Villa Inn. Congratulations go out to all of the bowlers and league champions. It was an exciting meet that was decided by one point. And the winning team managed three program records to make the result even more sweet. Caledonia Middle School’s girls track team edged out area rival Middleville 69-68 May 8 in Middleville. "It was a fantastic meet." Caledonia coach Nancy TenElshof said. "Middleville is an excellent team." TenElshof and her team actually left the meet figuring they had lost by a close score. But the coach counted up the score when she returned home and discovered that her team had actually won by one. Caledonia had lost to Hamilton and Coopersville during the season, so a win over Middleville was a nice way to conclude its campaign. The first record was set by seventh grader Brandi Victory in the mile. Victory ran the event in 5:44.7. Victory started out in the sprints, but then began training for the mile with boy runners and her coach found out she could fly. "I put her in the mile and found out she was record breaking material," Ten Elshof said. The second record came in the 400 where another seventh grader. Cari Butcher ran the course in 1:05.7. Thursday Thunder­ bowlers Kevin Bishop and Mike Cullers (not pic­ tured). (Photo provided) Saturday Young Adult League Champions (left to right) Jeff Dougherty. Stuart Aspinall and Jeremy Smith. (Photo provided) Wednesday Wildcats League Champions (from left to right) Becca Campeau and Caroline Fuller. (Photo provided) Saturday Classic League Champions (left to right) Christina Kunde, Nicholas Schwab, Derek Thurman and David Sans Jr. (Photo provided) BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS "She (Butcher) is just quick: she wanted that record," TenElshof said. The third Scots’ record was set in the shot put as Sarah Ruple tossed the put 34-0 I 2. Ruple is also a seventh grader with plenty of determination. "She (Ruple) has been throwing the heavier shot at practice," TenElshof said. "She whips it out there." Caledonia's other firsts came from Meghan Sanxter in the 800 (2:42.9), Jayne Wabeke in the 1(M) (13.91). Jayne Wabeke in the long jump (15-0). Danielle Maxey in the pole vault (70). the mile relay team of Meghan Sanxter. Cari Butcher. Brittany Weeks and Kim Huisman (4:43) and the 400 relay team of Shannon Pleva. Kelly Cavanaugh. Katie Hekman and Jayne Wabeke (55.28). Wabeke’s long jump effort. according to TenElshof w as "incredible." The 400 relay team just missed a fourth program record. TenElshof has coached the Caledonia program for 18 years. Her and fellow coach Simone Heidrich say this year’s squad is one of the best they ever worked with. "I believe through hard work and effort, they have made themselves a very strong team." TenElshof said. "They are the nicest group of girls. 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Middlev.He Ml/May 22. 2001 Three local wrestlers qualify for state tourney The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club will be sending three wrestlers to the State Freestyle Tournament May 19 in Battle Creek. Representing the Middleville club will be Ryan Fletke (120), Sean Barrett (130) and Enc Reeder (150). These wrestlers qualified for the State tournament by placing among the top four wrestlers in their weight classes at both the district and regional qualifying tournaments. The state tournament gives the athletes the opportunity to wrestle against some of the best wrestlers in the state. It is always a challenging tournament to place at, as these young wrestlers have learned from past Eric Reeder (on top) works on his freestyle wrestling moves with Pat McKeown (on bottom). (Photo provided) Sean Barrett (on left) works on his mat skills against Ryan Fletke (on right) as coach Luke Middleton stands ready to assist. (Photo provided) Middleville wrestlers who have qualified for the event. Ryan Fletke has been to the State tournament the Trojans girls win O-K Blue golf title A perfect regular season ended with a league championship for Middleville's girls golf team last Monday at the O-K Blue Conference meet held at the Saskatoon Golf Club. Coach Mark Verlinde's Trojans scored a 411 to tie Hamilton with the top score at the event. But Middleville's fifth golfer. Tiffany Forbes' 107 score was five strokes better than the Hawkeyes' fifth score, giving the Trojans their first league title since 1994. Forbes' round was impressive, but so was the other four Middleville scores that counted. Kristin Weaver finished second overall with a round of 101, Erika Enyart was third at 102. Wendy Mickelwait finished fourth at 103 and Erin Holmes placed 10th with a 105. Middleville went 12-0 in the O-K Blue and 13-0 overall. STOP IN FOR YOUR DAILY SMILE at Marathon last two years. In his first appearance. Fletke placed second. In last year's tournament, he ended up one match away from placing. Barrett and Reeder have never had the opportunity to wrestle in this tournament and both are looking forward to the challenge. The wrestlers attribute their success in freestyle to the coaching they have received in the practices led by Luke Middleton. Middleton has been running the Middleville Freestyle Club for the past three years. Middleton's involvement in the program has had a positive affect on both the middle school and high school wrestling programs. Scots’ boys area track O-K Gold league champs Caledonia's boys track team put together a solid performance last Tuesday to win the O-K Gold Conference Meet. Caledonia scored 123 points, South Christian 102 and Wayland Union was third with 94 points. Tim Ross won the 1600 in 4:24.2, the 800 in 1:57.7 and the 3200 in an O-K Gold record time of 9:27.5. The Scots’ 800 relay team of Brett Higley. Matt Wienckowski. Ben Busman and Jason Swanberg finished second in 1:35. Nate DeWitt finished third in the 400 in 53.1 and the 400 relay team of Higley, Wienckowski, Busman and Pat O'Connor were third with a time of 45.2. The 1600 relay team of Matt Pifer, Jason Swanberg. Scot boys track teams enjoys ‘great’ season Caledonia Middle School's boys track team finished the 2001 season undefeated. Behind some great eighth grade leadership and some awesome seventh grade talent, the Scots were able to knock off all comers. There were many highlights to the season, including a few records that were broken: Steve Jousma set the 200 hurdle record with a time of 28.3 and also set the 55meter hurdle mark with a time of 8.74. The "fat man" relay team of Nick Simon, Mike Boy, Mike Brooks and Ryan Frisbie set a new mark in the 400 with a time of 55.4. Caledonia beat Newhall 86-51, Coopersville 71-66, Godwin 161-17, Byron Center 93-52, Middleville 72 3/4-64 1/4, Hudsonville Unity Christian 93-44 and Hamilton 82-55. "The season was a tribute to the boys’ work ethic and the team’s ability to answer challenges set and scratch the tough points needed in several close meets," Caledonia coach Ralph Shefferly said. Marco Modi and Nate DeWitt ended up fourth with a season best time of 3:33.9. Caledonia's girls placed fourth with 63 points at the conference meet. South Christian took first place honors with 135 points. Amy Busfield was a conference champion in the 3200 with a time of 12:07.5. Busfield also finished second in the 1600 with a time of 5:26.9. In the pole vault, Angie Maxey finished fourth with a vault of 9-0. Tara Stanek was sixth with a vault of 86 Erin Mitteer was fifth in the 100 hurdles at 17.4 and Rebecca Beckett was sixth at 17.6. The Scots' 800 relay team of Tiffany Radaz, Erin Mitteer, Rachel Miedema and Lindsay Walters wound up sixth in 1:56.4. Julie Slot was fifth in the 400 with a time of l;04.4. Becca Busfield placed second in the 800 at 2:23.4. • The 1600 relay team of Becca Busfield, Becca Jacques, Rachel Miedema and Julie Slot placed sixth with a time of 4:25.1. Athletes of the week Watch for Four-Star VideoCOMING” The Fighting Scots' goalkeeper registered her 10th shutout ot the season May 17 in a 3-0 tri­ umph over Cedar Springs at Caledonia. Cooley also blanked East Lansing in a 1-0 contest May 7 for her ninth shutout. Koval pitched the Lady Trojans' varsity softball team to a win over Delton Kellogg May 12 at the Lakewood Invitational. The Panthers had their chances to pull it out, but Koval was able to get some key outs when need­ ed to preserve the victory. Athletes of the Week Presented by: 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • 891-0488 JB HARRISON insurance Agency, inc 6090 Alden Nash SE • Atto • 888-0050 or 800-217-0712 & [J] littVancJc’ompany �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/May 22. 2001/Page 23 Scots' golf team Gold champs Caledonia's second place finish in the conference meet May 14 at the Kaufman Golf Club earned them an O-K Gold Conference title for the 2001 season. The Scots (28-1, 21-1 in the Gold) received a second place score from Lauri Leatherman (85), a fourth place score from Amy Leatherman (88), an eighth place score from Kelli Ixatherman (94) and a ninth place score from Korin Rablcy (94). On May 10, Caledonia shot a 173 on the front nine at Cedar Chase in the Greenville Invitational before being chased off the course by lightening and rain. Kelli Leatherman shot 41, Korin Rabley and Amy Jo Leatherman 42s and Lauri Ixatherman 48. Caledonia ties for second at invitational Caledonia's tennis team tied for second along with O-K Gold rival South Christian at the May 12 Caledonia Invitational. Catholic Central finished first with 22 points, Caledonia and South Christian each tallied 11 points and Grand Rapids Central ended up fourth with 4 points. Finishing second for the Fighting Scots were Dave Crisman at No. 1 singles, Kayle Hinkle at No. 4 singles, Justin Workman and Kyler Pentecost at No. 2 doubles, Andrew Blanchard and Devin TePastte at No. 3 doubles and Kyle Ullery and Tim Stouffer at No. 4 doubles. Caledonia is now 7-12-2 overall. Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET - Sunday, May 27. One Million Antiques. 400 exhibitors. Food, picnic areas. Show rain or shine. 7:30 a m. to 4:00 pm $3 00 admission. Free parking at the fairgrounds, right in Al­ legan, Michigan. Info (616)735-3333 Automotive '92 ASTRO VAN, EXT: al­ most new tires, new brakes & tune up, hitch, 102,000 miles, no rust. $4,595. (616)891-7255 '97 MERCURY MOUN­ TAINEER. AWD, CD changer, remote start, leath­ er, loaded, clean, $14,250. (616)795-2575 Business Services 10% OFF all deck, bam it garage packages. FREE DE­ LIVERY! Durkee Lumber, Alto, MI. (616)868-6026 BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. KING PAINTING INTERIOR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, construction sites, etc. Ask for Chuck, call 517-726-1005 or 517-204-7451. WOODLAND BUILDING PRODUCTS: Arcore win­ dow dealer, best vinyl win­ dow on market. We also, do vinyl siding: Call for a free estimate, 1-877-794-0444. GET EASY CASH w th ex tra household goods and tools. Advertise with classi­ fieds in the Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone (616)945-9554. FORTUNE CHEF RESTs\ Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3CO(M-37) Caledonia, M1 49316 616-891-1388 y GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL HAULING & LEVELING. 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Community Notices ATTENTION CRAFTERS: THE Alto Fail Festival is seeking crafters, antiques 4c collectibles, farmers market, food vendors, etc. for the outdoor show on Saturday, September 8th frpm 10:00am to 5:00pm. On the streets. 10x10 space, $25. Electric, $5 extra. For an application call Linda 616-868-6036. Farm HORSE SHOEING 4c TRIMMING: Richard Laws, (616)948-8388. For Rent HUNTER APARTMENTS MIDDLEVILLE now accept­ ing applications, for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, rent based on income equal hous­ ing opportunity, barrier free unit available (616)795-9660 or (517)647-4910. THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Garage Sale Miscellaneous ANNUAL MULTI-FAMI­ LY, 8909 Kraft Ave., Caledo­ nia, May 24th and 25th, 9:00am to 5:00pm, clothes, lots of kids and adult, name brand, houseware and misc. 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ALARM INSTALLER (BURGLAR 4t fire), to $14/hour + benefits, (perma­ nent), will train, (616)9492424, lobline fee BOOKKEEPING/DATA ENTRY, CLERICAL to $12/hour and excellent ben­ efits, friendly staff will to train. Need ASAP, (616)9492424, Jobline fee. CATALOG/RUNWAY MODELS, TO $100/hour, training now, males/fe­ males, (616)949-2424, Jobline fee HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed Call 1-800440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. STOCKER/WAREHOUSE TO $14.74/HOUR + great benefits, 401(k) + raises, ma­ jor company, (616)949-2424. Jobline fee. Real Estate COBB LAKE ALL snorts year round home, 75' lake­ front, large lot, dock, fire­ place, attached garage, $189,000, offer, (616)792-9928 or 616-669-6603. KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.69 beautifully wooded acres ad joining public land. Short drive to torch Lake. Includes driveway, cleared site, elec­ tric. $26,9(X), $500 down, $330/month, 11% land con­ tract, Northern Land Com­ pany, 1-800-968-3118, www.northemlandw.com In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of our Mother, June Colburn who passed away 1 year ago May 29, 2000, and our Father who passed away 5 years ago May 26,1996. When God looked around his garden, He found an empty space; He looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, and lifted you to rest; God's garden must be beau­ tiful, for He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain; He knew that you would never get well on this earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered "Peace be Thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Sadly missed and loved by, Patty, Jane, Kimberly, sister Fem, Brother-in-law Charles. 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I 1 891-2928 �Memorial Day Weekend of t Knott’s Greenhouses 698-8221 • Closed Sundays 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, MI 49316 Halfway between Kalamazoo Ave. & M-37 arieties Large selection of pre-potted containers available in various sizes. ilitefeffows ana plants fa sfnsffl Hours: Mon.-Frii 8 SLM fe p.m.; Sat. 8 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-05-29.pdf 80e14e99cf77139183a98d044fcb9b62 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SI Ufl _ Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 2 2/M ay 29, 2001 Electrathon race team continues on in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Electrathon, going into its sixth year of competi­ tive racing, still has two electric cars each year de­ signed by a Caledonia High School class. Attempts arc made each year to improve on what was previously learned. Each year the numbers 919 and 616 arc assigned to the cars designed, which identify Caledonia’s slots on the competitive circuit. Team members Mike McManus, Brad Butler. Jeremy Kok and Dale Foote made a presentation at the May 15 Board of Education meeting. Butler said the class has its own web site on the Caledonia page. Focusing on history, he said the first car was built in 1996, and competed in two races. He said it was a great achievement just to com­ plete the race that year. Foote explained that in 1997 there were three cars, including 007, which did not do well, but a lot was learned. 616 is still around, with many revisions. Rac­ ing in Berlin, the team had two ties. He said Nick Hanson was the coordinator that year. His job was to drive the kids to the races, make posters and help them get sponsors. Butler said in 1998 the team worked on cars 616 and 919 and took fifth place. "Every year we kept get­ ting better, learning from our mistakes, and what we did well," he said. Caledo­ nia seems to be keeping about the same in the win­ ning order, as other schools have joined the competition, making the challenge greater. In 1999. 616 took fifth place. Foote said. Since that year they have changed from a belt driven car to a chain driven mechanism. Kok said in the year 2000, racing at Byron Cen­ ter. 616 had seen a lot of improvements, upgrading Electrathon students Mike McManus. Brad Butler. Jeremy Kok and teacher Chuck Lothschutz crouch beside car 919, which the team put together this year the wiring and improving the gear ratio. The team finished in fifth place two weeks ago. Electrsthon, pg. 8 Tornado flattens Yankee Springs barn was missing from her roof and that her com crib was destroyed. "It uprooted 40 to 50 trees at my in-laws' house," she said, referring to the home of her mother-in-law, Pat Bowerman, next door. "The county said it was straight line winds because the trees on my mother-in-law’s property were all facing one direction which was north­ west. But our trees were fac­ ing east and it turned our grill around in a circle.” The storm also deposited an unidentified metal roof and some shingles on the Bowerman property. "It was scary, but there was no time to react," she said. Two reports of funnel cloud sightings in Barry County were investigated by police on Monday but were not confirmed, according to Barry County Central Dis­ patch records. At 6:?4 p.m., a Barry Township officer was dis­ patched to Brooklodge and West Sheffield Road to in­ vestigate a report of "twist­ ing clouds" in the area "moving fast and low." And at 7:26 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper was unable to locale a funnel cloud reportedly seen near the Algonquin Lake area around West State Road and Iroquois Trail. "We were doing tornado sporting and we didn't see anything that looked like a tornado," said Thoranpple Fire Chief Bob Woodard. This Yankee Springs Township bam was leveled by the weak tornado which was does." by Shelly Sulser According to the National Staff Writer Weather Service, the weak­ A storm Monday (May est classification on the "F" 21) that leveled a Yankee scale, an "F0" tornado, Springs Township barn, struck at Yankee Springs ripped a porch from a house, Road and North M-37 on uprooted some very large the farm of Sam McKeown. trees and cut power to 800 "It hit at about 2:30 p.m.. Barry County Great Lakes was 75 yards wide and it's Energy customers has been path was one tenth of a mile ruled a tornado by the Na­ tional Weather Service, me­ long," said meteorologist teorologist Ernie Ostuno Wayne Hoepner. "It's max­ imum estimated wind speed said Wednesday. "These were fairly shal­ was 65 mph." Thornapple Township low storms." said Ostuno who determined that in all, Emergency Services was 13 tornadoes struck south­ called to scene after the west lower Michigan on barn, window and power Monday. "They were very line damage was reported to weak, but able to spin up authorities. No injuries were some rather quick torna­ reported, however. On Loop Road near Irving Road, resident Traci Bow­ erman is convinced that a tornado struck also near her home turning a swing set into a pile of twisted metal and ripping siding from her house. "All of a sudden, it was just so rainy and windy out­ side that we couldn't see anything and my floors shook," said Bowerman. Bowerman, who had been monitoring weather reports which did not include any tornado warnings for Barry County, said it happened without warning and lasted for about 20 seconds. But when it was done, she found that a satellite dish one of 13 identified by the National Weather service last week. (Photo by Patricia Johns) See tornado damage, pg. 2 A large tree was knocked over by a tornado spawned from a "shallow" storm May 21 at Yankee Springs Road and M-37. (Photo by Jim Jensen) In This Issue • Thornapple, Middleville both working on future • Thornapple-Kellogg graduating class recognized • Riverland Ridge condo project approved • Caledonia Library to adopt new KDL teleohone system �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middtevilie Ml/May 29 2001 Tornado damage, continued from front page The firefighters were also called Monday to remove trees from the roadway on West State Road near Otto’s Turkey Farm and then to Whitneyville Road between Garbow and Crane Road which is thought to have caused the brief power out­ age in Middleville, accord­ ing to a preliminary report. "A tree fell into a trans­ mission line serving the Middleville sub station," said Dave Guzniczak, Great Lakes Energy Communica­ tions Director. "The power was off for about a half hour, from 3 p.m. to 3:31 p.m. We’re not sure what caused the tree to fall." The power was restored by a crew from Wolverine Energy Cooperative, which supplies power to Great Lakes Energy customers. Another 220 Consumer's Energy Customers served by the Hastings substation were also left without power for nearly eight hours, said spokesperson Tim Pytricga. Other reports of trees blocking roadways sent cleanup crews to Cressey Road at Kane Road, Head l.akc Road between Head Road and Wilkins Road. North Peets Road and North M-37. Usbornc and Jordan roads and Coats Grove Road near M-66. Hastings firefighters were called at 5 p.m. to South Market Street and West Clinton street when a citi­ zen reported that a power line was down in a tree where it was seen sparking. Consumer's Energy was dispatched to repair the line. Occurring near Barry County on Monday: • In Chester about five miles east of Vermontville on Vermontville Highway, an "F0" tornado measuring 50 yards wide and six miles long reach estimated speeds of 70 miles per hour. “The tornado began just south of Valley Highway and moved north, parallel to Chester Road." said the Na­ tional Weather Service. "It ended just north of Gresham Highway." In addition to tree damage, shingles were ripped off a church roof and a small air­ plane was flipped over. "A man near the church saw the tornado approaching and described it making a chugging sound like a steam train," said the NWS. "There may have been mul­ tiple funnels known as suc­ tion vortices with this tor­ nado." • A home near Richland in Kalamazoo County was destroyed by what the Na­ tional Weather Service later ruled was an "F2" tornado at 2:30 p.m. • An "F0" tornado traveled .06 mile in Kent County near Grandville at 2:35 p.m. causing tree damage and peeling siding from a house. • In Allegan and Kent counties at 2:50 p.m.. an "F0" tornado touched down on Round Lake and moved 1.6 miles north across the eastern edge of Green Lake and continued into Kent County ending just north of 108th Street. "Although this storm passed over dozens of homes, no structural dam­ aged was noted,’ said the National Weather Service. “At the north end of Round Lake, a wooden dock was lifted out of the water and thrown into the trees." Eyewitnesses included three people who saw the tornado moving across Round Lake and a man who saw trees bending as the tornado passed near his house near Green Lake. A total of 16 tornadoes were reported in Barry County from 1950 to 1997. with none reported in the county in the last three years. The last tornado known to have struck in Barry County occurred in 1995 when a funnel knocked over a toy windmill and broke some panes of glass on Gackler Road in Thornapple Town­ ship, said Barry County Emergency Management Di­ rector John Hislop. "it was basically insignif­ icant," said Hislop. The last time a death re­ sulted from a tornado in the county was March 28, 1920, when four deaths were reported in the Kalamazoo, Barry and Eaton tri-county region. "We’ve been very lucky," said Hislop. BILL HARRISON For Caledonia School Board BILL HARRISON * Leader in Education Excellence * Proud Parent & Grandparent ♦ Former Teacher & Former Caledonia High School principal Mike Pintek retiring by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Mike Pintek is retiring after a 34-year career in education, with 27 years in Caledonia. Pintek was assistant principal and athletic di­ rector for three years before serving for 15 years as Caledonia High School Principal for a total 18 years. Prior to coming to this area, he spent three years at Bridgeport and four years at Freeland on the other side of the state. He was a Caledonia Middle School teacher for the last nine years. He said one of the most memorable points in his career was being involved in building the present high school. He said watching the growth of the community, which brought change with it was another aspect to remember. "The community has vastly changed since I came here." He said of Caledonia, Mike Pintek "This community is very supportive of its schools. It values education very highly, which is a very positive point." He said students responded to this atmosphere, and was one reason why students do so well. "Parents care how the students do. That makes a difference. They put a lot of interest and support into the schools." "Caledonia is on the path to provide great educational opportunities for kids because of the path the district has taken." "This school system is one of the finest in Kent County." he said. I have had so many good experiences here. I have enjoyed it very much." Personally, he has en­ joyed working directly with kids. He said he enjoyed all sorts of subjects, and enjoyed teaching all aspects to the kids. Looking ahead toward his retirement. Pintek plans to spend a lot of time up north. He and his wife. Margaret, who works in Grand Rapids schools as an aide, own a cottage. He likes to fish and hunt, and said, "Now 1 can go and relax whenever I want to." Another future pursuit may be to travel. He and his wife are considering travel to Maine, and or Nova Scotia, and after that, who knows? Kettle Lake teacher Noel Johnson plans to retire by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Noel Johnson is com­ pleting 29 years with the Caledonia school system, having worked as a physical education teacher at Kettle Lake for many of those years. "I always knew what I wanted to do," she said, and recalled telling her mother she wanted to teach gym when she was 5 years old. She attended Central Michigan to get her physical education degree. Though she has spent one and a half years teaching at the high school level, she likes the enthusiasm of elementary age kids. In May she said the kids are finishing the President's Challenge. There are five areas in which kids must meet a certain level of physical competence, and she says they are making good progress. To qualify, the kids must be in the 85th percentile or higher on all five fitness tests, in which they work toward every spring. Johnson said that of her years of teaching, she is most proud of the smiles on kids who got the President’s Award for the first time. Only a few have been able to qualify for all six years of elementary school. She said her best memory and what she will miss the most will be the hugs she gets from the kids. Johnson said she looks back on a career of working for one of the best school systems in the county, and maybe the state. She explained, "It's the people of the community that make it that way, and Caledonia has a super staff... people who care. That's what teaching is all about," she said. She said parents were also very supportive. Johnson is looking for­ ward to doing a lot of fish­ ing once she is retired. She lives on Lake Bella Vista near Rockford. "Now I will relax and do what 1 want." One of her favorite pur­ suits is discovering water­ falls, and she plans to con­ tinue using vacation time visiting such sites, though she says she is a "motel kind of camper." 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Four adults, including sponsor Henny Stauffer, will accompany six kids on this adventure. Student Katie Hekman said of the adults, "We have the responsible one, Drew’s mom, Carol O'Malley, Mrs. Stauffer, the director or leader of the group, my dad. Ed Hekman, the smart one, the scientist, and Nick's dad, Tim Thompson, the crazy one, that makes everybody laugh." The group started meeting in October and has de­ veloped a great rapport and really gets along well together, they agreed. "We have two seventh­ graders, two-eighth graders, and two sixth-graders," Stauffer said. Katie Hekman said the group will first fly to Mi­ ami and then to Lima. Peru, and then to Aquitos. A fourhour, up-river boat ride will take the travelers to Yacumama, at a lodge by that name. "Each day we will prob­ ably take two or three hour workshops. These will be run by local guides, re­ spected researchers, and college professionals" Hekman said. "Also in our first week, we will be visiting local schools," (at least one or more.) "We will be trading different items with villages around our site." Some of the kids said visiting the people, seeing a different culture and how people there make their living would be what they most hoped to see on their trip. The second week. Katie Hekman will be traveling with her father. Ed Hekman Drew O'Malley, Courtney Tucker, Henny Stauffer, Nick Thompson, Katie Hekman and Lauren Hanna are some of the people who will visit the Peruvian Rain Forest this June. Tucker points to the area of the South American Continent they will visit. to Machu Pichu. an ancient Inca site, and walk the Inca Trail. Hekman will realize one of her fantasies when she and her dad walk the Inca Trail. "I love physical activity, being out doors, and walk­ ing around, and seeing a part of the world I've never seen before," she said. Hekman said "I get to spend time with my best friend, Lauren Hanna." Hanna said she was looking forward to seeing the animals, a sloth in par­ ticular. "That's my dream." Hekman said in addition to these attractions, at Zungarocha they will go to see a plywood factory, a brick kiln, some zoos, and other interesting sites. Hanna said to prepare for the trip, the Rain Forest Group first responded to the invitation, and then applied for their passports and got their vaccinations. The group also incorporated curriculum elements into their preparation studies. They are still working on learning Spanish words and phrases, putting them on laminated cue cards to take along. "We met once a month and talked about animals, biodiversity, and plants. We got a list of what to pack. We also had to raise our own money." Rianna explained. That process was rather involved. Nick Thompson said the group members sold pizza certificates. "We and our parents sold crates of .M&Ms through work, and at school. We had stock certificates, which gave contributors a dinner at the end of the tnp." Henny Stauffer explained $25 shares were purchased by community members, which entitled them to a dinner after the trip is over. One TK, Middleville seventh-grader. Kyle Selleck raised $1,200 by selling enough certificates in one month's time. Group comments were. "He's real smart. He likes animals and his parents are in hor­ ticulture. and have a greenhouse." Thompson said the stu­ dents had to pay part of the $3,400 two-week fare, and some individually washed cars, and collected pop cans to raise money. Family Links, the Cale­ donia Middle School parent­ teacher organization also helped support the effort financially. "We are very thankful for their help," Stauffer said. Courtney Tucker said one of the projects of the group is to adopt a school. The group contributed $250 for one year's supplies which was sent to the school, near Aquitos. in February. "We wrote a letter in Spanish to the students, and put in our pictures, and they wrote back in Spanish with a picture of themselves." Stauffer said, "The school visit is one of the most emotional highlights of the whole trip. They get to play and be with the kids, and they look for you when they have seen your picture, and you have a friend already. They stop school, and the whole village comes to the school for the day. and it’s a holiday when we come to visit." She went on a simi­ lar trip six years before, and spoke of her previous school experience. The students will visit the pen pals for one day of their trip, and will take items with them to give to the school, as well as gifts for pen pais, and to give to individual people they meet, like host families, guides, etc. They will also trade items for things they want. Some of the items they have purchased to give away are things people there would need, such as fishing lures, filet knives, pots and pans, spoons and ladles, items difficult for them to get. Drew O'Malley explained about the curriculum meetings. "We have a notebook, with Spanish and rain forest information which we study. We have journals to take down there to write in while we are there. We drew some pic­ tures in there, of some an­ imals." About three animals were assigned for them to study. O'Malley said. He studied a jaguar and a poison frog used there to make poison arrows. Hekman said she studied iguanas and wombats (small animals) as well as flowers and plants. Tucker studied an ocelot, a kind of cat which climbs trees. Hekman and Tucker said they have studied an encyclopedia about animals they hope to encounter. People who went last year came in and shared some of their pictures, and told what to pack, such as rubber boots. They will have to carry their own water. The students studied the layers of the rain forest, about the biodiversity of the life there, the people and the culture, as part of the curriculum. "We are very excited," said Tucker. "Its a once in a lifetime chance," Hekman said. “Because of all the trees that are being cut down now. It's kind of now or never." Tucker said, "It’s better to go now. because later in life it wouldn't be the same kind of experience." The kids shared some of their dreams for the trip. Tucker said her dream is to be able to climb trees. She said she hoped they could do things somewhat spontaneously. She is hop­ ing they will get to go high into the rain forest, as oth­ ers have done. She expects to walk over a high hanging bridge. She said she hoped to be able to actually touch some of the animals of the rain forest. She is very interested in different kinds of creatures. She thinks she might become a veterinarian See rain forest, pg. 5 Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. 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Ml/May 29. 2001 Brittany Barber wins *We Value Youth' award Brittany Barber, a junior at Caledonia High School, was honored May 22. at a gathering at Grand Rapids Community College Barber, along with seven other students, was the re­ cipient of the “We Value Youth” award WOOD­ TVS. the Byron Center State Bank, Grand Rapids Com­ munity College and under­ writer, Gainey Corporation, sponsor the award, which includes a scholarship The We Value Youth award “recognizes the young people who make positive contributions to the community. Whether it is taking on leadership roles in their schools or volunteering work in their community, these outstanding students are being recognized for their efforts.” according to an official statement by sponsors. Barber, the only junior se­ lected. was chosen from a field of more than 150 appli­ cants. Winners were se­ lected based on merit and their involvement with their community WOOD-TV8 Community Affairs Director Eva Aguirre Cooper said that the reason Channel 8 got involved is because it gives them a Brittany Barber chance to “showcase posi­ tive stories in our commu­ nity.” Grand Rapids Community College President Juan Oli­ varez. who presented a S1.000 scholarship for use at their college for each stu­ dent. said. “This award pro­ motes good role models to our youth. This enables GRCC to promote continu­ ing education and help these young people become pro­ ductive citizens.” Maranda. a TV8 personal­ ity, also was on hand to pre­ sent a plaque to each of this year’s recipients. She said. “Each of these students had a unique story and involve­ ment to their community They are definitely making an impact on today's youth.” Barber received a $1,000 check from Byron State Bank representative John VanSingel to be used at a college of her choice, a $1,000 scholarship *for GRCC. an engraved plaque, and a copy of her v ideo that WOOD-TV8 produced that showcased her over Easter weekend. Barber's community in­ volvement crosses many areas. She donates her time with Mary Free Bed Hospi­ tal's pediatric unit, the chil­ dren's museum. Catholic Social Services. God's Kitchen. Habitat for Hu­ manity. food and clothing drives and the National Re­ lief Organization. She has performed at Grand Rapids Festival since she was four y ears old. and has danced in seven countries throughout Europe. She has also entertained at many senior citizen facili­ ties and performed at fund­ raisers for such causes as AIDS awareness. She men­ tors and tutors at school. She is very involved in the youth Continued next page THORNAPPLE BIBI 1. CI IURCI I _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Liling UOn/Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10:00 a in (Jr. Church 6k Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Jtass Church 616-891 0281 AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A l.fting Cburch - Serving a tiring Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a in .10 45 a.m 6:00 p in Family Night 6 30 p in 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST C 0 V if U I M Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-tradrtional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10 30 a.m. 891 -0576 Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rr\ Michael Sunvrtl. Pastor Chris Lage. Wor'hip leader Denny Houma Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616 891-0287 Vtsrt our web site www ongh’sKie cxg Redeemer Covenant Church AM 1 Worship. 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed A Member of the Evongelicoi . Family . \Night Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . ,9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (north nest of Gun Lake) r "A Chunk with a caring heart for our cummtottrv and the worid~ .9 Warn (1000 am beginning June 3) and b 00 p.m. (Child A Xduiu (Dun ng the School Neart Rev R Scon Greenway. Pastor Keith Slulp. loath Director Al Ttetneytr. Catnutuniry Calling Church Office 891 1512 • M-37 ai 100th Si fr CALEDONL4 UNITED METHODIST GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a in & 11 Sunday School for All Ages................... 9:45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . 6 .30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday................... 6:00 a in am RAY TOVXSEM). Hislcx XORMAX KXORR. Awniulc HMur 708 W. Main Street 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 tElje <©Uj jTlctljoliigt Cljurd) e 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto. Ml 49302 Onz mile east of Whitneyvillt Rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. I23J0 Weu M VkjiUad Ml tChtrf NieaaOn Rowdi • •^5-7903 Meeting nn, soar friends, and sour fatmlx — right where xou're at — thnugh: Rriesaa Merges Dyna—ir Music QualU) Quid Cat and Programs COMMUNITY CHURCH Vkrdup Hours 900 am xad 1030 a m Praise Singing 9 45 a m 10 50am (KTMorning Worship Wed Fellowship 11 ()0 a m 7 30 p m Pastor IJoyd DeVomier, Sr. Church Ph. 868 6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 + St Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service SOOAM 9:30 AM 11.00 AM Sundaq School 9:30 AM All Services t^ave a Nursenj available Barrier Free www iserv.net/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ______________ Office S91-g6gg______________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School...10:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8146 68th St.. near WhitneyviHe Ave p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. CyH$f ALASKA CONGREGATION Church School, Sunday Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Worship Service iO 30 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery <1 Child Care > 250 Vine Street • Church OHkr 616-891 it*9 Fav 891-8648 »»» caiedonuwnc or? Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avcnuc 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship ft (Ml pm Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 8684391 www lakesidecommunity org (under conslnictKm) Leighton Church Community Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service May 27 - Seventh Sunlit ot Easier - Memorial tbs SuncLn Lute 24 50-53 (The Axvns*xu Acts 17 22-» i (The abac io the sntbttnm gmb Sermon Topx Pusi Rrsunvctkn Power - "Power of the Memorial” Res Norman Kohns 6/6 89/8/67 945 a.m. 1100 a . in 6 00 p.m. . 6 45 p.m. . 6:45 p in. 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................9 30 a m. Sunday School.......................... 1 LOO a m. Adult Bible Clxss 11 00 a m. Rev. E Anthony Sikora Sundav Worship Sunday School.................. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney ville Avenue. Alto MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Church (616) ^95-2391 Lakeside Brace N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 792-2889 CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonlhserv.net Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. CALEDONIA "We are changed by God's love! " CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 am MiddleWie Sunday School 9 45 a m fAddiev^e Morning Worship 11 00 a m Ret Lee Zocbnutn Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Came Church Office Phone - 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery &. children’s activities during all services Programs for ail ages For more informal ion i6I6) 891-8119 or www peaceshuKhw tfoui Commuui/y Campui foi AhoaCiy aiuf Seo^ce 8546 Whrtneyvie five at 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody h somebody and Jesus is G/rd" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunoa/Scnooi 9 30 am Sunday FAomng Worshp 10 30 a m Meeting at cnooe on MYtneyvdte A/e SuxXJr E /enrq Ztotsrip 6 00 p m /tea Wcwee* Hoyer i Boe Study 7 00 p n*e< Trxxnai Suys Poitd • 'e. Bow A»oc Paper Hecre ✓tfneyriteooe org �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 29. 2001/Page 5 First-graders walk miles and miles during recess Incentives for the program were provided by the Thornapple Kellogg PTO. Spectrum health and the old Kent/Fifth Third Bank Junior Run. This is the third year for the program at McFall and this year 10 first graders walked (and ran) 100 miles or more. These students received certificates at the May 14 Board of Education meeting and lots of applause. Walking 200 miles were Aaron Bouchard and Cody by Patricia Johns Staff Writer During the McFall walking program students logged more than 3000 miles as many of the 185 first graders spent some of their recess time walking. Physical education teacher Jon Greenman says that the program would not have been the success it has over the last 8 months without the help of the 9 class room teachers. "I know that playground supervisors Joyce Bl<x>d and Jackie Huntington encouraged students to keep going in the program." Greenman is amazed that there are still students who walk during their recess even after the program has ended. As second graders these students have more walking opportunities waiting for them at Lee. Village-wide garage sales coming soon Middleville's community wide garage sales will be on Friday and Saturday. June 29 and 30. Anyone who needs more information can call 7952325. These garage sales are held annually on the Fri­ day and Saturday of the last full week of June. Residents should call their advertisements into JAd Graphics and tell the person taking the ad that they are participating in the community-wide sale. This way the ads for those who are participating can be placed together. Engagements Strait-Appel Gable-Green Todd and Astrid Strait would like to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter Jessica Marie Strait to Matthew David Appel, son of Ruth Appel. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Thornapplc Kel­ logg High School. The groom-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Thornapple Kel­ logg High School. The couple has planned a June 8th wedding and will reside in Grandville. Jennifer Lynn Gable and Wesley Edward Geren an­ nounce their engagement and plans for a July 28, 2001 wedding. Their parents are Connie Gable of Holland. Steven Gable of Indonesia and Mrs. Avis Geren of Middleville, and the late Mitchell Geren. Sr. The bride-elect is a graduate of Hamilton High School and is a home day­ care provider. Her fiance graduated from ThomappleKellogg High School, served four years in the Navy, attended W MU. grad­ uated from ITT. and is em­ ployed by Invensys Appli­ ance Controls. till for classifieds 945-9554 Of 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a daj-7 difs a wee* for Sub & News Jttioi-Adsl Ybema. Going at least 100 miles were Graham Lince. Nathan Seifert. Ben Myers. Shannon Hooper. Nicholas Timmer. Dustin Brummel. Drew Keil and Cody Clouse. This year's kindergarten students can’t wait to follow in the footsteps of the first some day. "It's the kind of thing I love to do." Tucker told how she had found a spider and identified it on the Internet. "I just love finding things, and researching it and finding out the details in her nature encyclopedia. "I love to read." Drew O’Malley was also looking forward to going up into the canopy of the rain forest, where they would see native animals in their own environment. Nick Thompson said he dreamed of swimming in the Amazon. Some said pi­ ranhas were not a problem if a person had no cuts. Thompson stressed there Hie HAIN Al UM IK )N Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) were no alligators. Stauffer explained the mission of this whole pro­ gram is to benefit tomorrow through environmental awareness, which the kids bring back. "It's the group of today that can change the environment tomorrow." The reason why the Venezuelan and Peruvian governments allow cutting of the rain forests is to en­ courage economic growth. 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Pictured from left in the front row are Ben Myers, Shannon Hooper. Dustin Brummel, and Drew Keil. In the back row are Cody Closes, Nathan Seifert, Nick Timmer. Aaron Bouchard. Cody Ybema and Graham Arts & Crafts • Field Trips Outdoor Activities ...and much more! We also have space available for Toddlers - 5 Yr. Olds Call Now 795-1282 Full-Time Rates As Low As $qroo □□wk �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 29, 2001 Caledonia DECA team first in international competition by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ten Caledonia students attended the International DECA conference, held in Anaheim, Calif. April 23 through 28. and the team presenting Chapter Awards and offering a Book of Chapter Activities took first place. For this achievement, they received a plaque and each member received a medal. Third year DECA stu­ dent Lindsey Sinclair and second year member Nicole Rahm were part of the team at the interna­ tional level that won first place. Member Rebecca Beckett, another second year student, was one of the first place team mem­ bers, but could not be pre­ sent. as she was elsewhere racing. Debbie Dascanio received an honorable mention for her presenta­ tion in "Fashion Promotion Plan." The Chapter Awards team event was presented to two judges. Their chap­ ter awards project com­ piled accomplishments, promotional ventures, and volunteer opportunities of the members, and by so doing have gained knowl­ edge of where the chapter has gone and where it is headed in the future. The officer team of DECA is elected in June before serving in the fol­ lowing year. An applica­ tion outlining qualifica­ tions, and including rec­ ommendations from teach­ ers, employers and other adults is provided by each officer running. After being elected, the team then plans the following year’s goals, activities, leader­ ship conferences, etc. They planned for a “Disney Yes” seminar this year, and state and inter­ national competitions. The students spend three weeks each semester working in the school store to learn the business of marketing. They rotate be­ tween different jobs, such as security, management, cash register clerk, and stocking the shelves. They sell various items such as pop. juice, candy, clothes and other items. Send your Correspondence on Personalized Stationery! Tht PERSONALIZED STATIONERY COLLECTION" features many styles and colors to make your letter writing unique. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings 616-945-9554 ~ We’ve Got ccr Foundation national denim day in October. Do­ nations of $5 or more were solicited, and staff mem­ bers were asked to wear denim that Friday. The amount of $1,200 was raised and sent to the foundation, which is dedi­ cated to eradicating breast cancer as a life threaten­ ing disease. Nicole Rahm and Lindsey Sinclair made a presentation at the May School Board meeting about the success of the Caledonia DECA chapter over the past year. Their team, which included Rebecca Beckett, took first place at the International DECA competition in Anaheim, Calif., in April. This year several of the members and officers cre­ ated a televised fashion show, of new and old clothing items. All the photography and editing was completed by the stu­ dents, and it aired on CHS news for one week. These promotional activities give a better understanding of marketing the students said. DECA also promoted other school events, in­ cluding "Once Upon a Mattress," a CHS play. Members were in charge of contacting local radio stations and local newspa­ pers. They created a com­ mercial aired on CHS News for one week. Traveling to conferences has been a positive expe­ rience for many DECA members. Eleven students attended the Central Re­ gion Leadership Develop­ ment Conference in November. They focused on six areas of business activity. HerejYt... Cherry ^Valley ■ GREENHOUSE West ■ Michigan s most inspiring retail garden’ng experience other Michigan schools had more members, even though there are over 7,000 students in the state of Michigan. Countries represented in the International DECA competition in addition to the U.S. and Canada in­ cluded Guam. Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Ger­ many just joined this year. In February many of the kids attended the Disney Yes seminar with several different options and an opportunity to take many tours in four different parks. Part of the conscious­ ness encouraged by DECA is to develop civic partici­ pation to fight against in­ difference, and to encour­ age a level of empathy that is needed in society. In the summer of 2000, five DECA officers spent a week at a local Muscular Dystrophy Association camp. Activities the officers as counselors helped with in­ cluded horseback, swim­ ming, softball, and many other things. Evenings in­ cluded other recreational group activities. A civic consciousness project chosen by the local DECA chapter was the Su­ san G. Komen Breast Can- Students believe they have not only improved their own economic under­ standing and promoted their own chapter, but have also contributed to their society as a whole, a necessary part of truly be­ ing successful. Sponsor Tom Miller said Caledonia DECA had been in existence for five years, growing from 24 members in the first year to 116 this year, from all grade levels. He said only about 10 TK graduate to retire from U.S. Army Thc retirement of 1st Sgt. John H. Dykstra after 20 years serving his country with the U.S. Army has been announced. Dykstra graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1979. He is the son of Henry and Linda Dykstra of Clarksville, for­ merly of Middleville. Dykstra entered active duty April 28, 1981, from Detroit. His assignments have included rifleman, team leader and scout squad leader with the 1/505th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; squad leader, 1/39 Inf., 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Germany; field recruiter, US Army Recruiting Battalion, Harrisburg, PA; platoon sergeant/scout platoon sergeant, 1/325th AIR, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; and Live Fire O/C and NCOIC, Live Fire Division, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. He served in combat in Grenada and Desert Storm. Dykstra will complete his military career as first sergeant. 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, Fort Wainwright. Alaska. Dykstra s awards and dec­ orations include the Meritorious Service Medal with Three Oak I e.il Clusters, the Army Commendation medal with I i i-lit ( ).ik I c.il ( lusters, the Army Achievement Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forced Expeditionary Medal (Gren­ ada), the Multinational Force and Observers Medal (two awards), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Gold Recruiter Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge and the German Parachutist Badge. He is a member of the Sergeant Morales Club. Dykstra retired May I. He, his wife Anne and children, Jennifer and Brittany will reside in Fairbanks, Alaska, after retirement. He is now employed with the Trans­ Alaska Pipeline. 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwv. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F9-8; Sat. 9-6: Closed Sun. 616-795-881 1 Enjoy our new pond, the children's play area and a whole great new look we've created. 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Correction: The CPA spokesman for the Auditor Firm Siegfried. Crandall. Vos and Lewis P.C., at the regular May Caledonia Township meet­ ing was named incorrectly in the May 22 issue of the Sun and News. His name is Dan VeldHuizen. Dutton Christian School held its annual Grandparent’s Day last month The day started at the middle school with students showing their grandparents projects they have worked on this year Luncheon was served in the middle school gym for all grandparents. Middle school students were allowed to eat lunch with their grandparents. Follow­ ing the luncheon, a program at Dutton United Reformed Church was provided by the elementary students. An open house was held at the elementary school for all grandparents following the program at the church Don’t just Dream about retirement. 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WiTA^F :Q-5c3C z ~ Sat 9-3 X : - The Caledonia School District will celebrate Leta Bailard’s 22 years of ser­ vice at 2:30 to 5 p.m. on June 5, at the high school cafeteria. She is retiring next month. Bailard has worked for the past ten years as sec­ retary to School Superin­ tendent Doug Busman, and has been known as one of the friendly faces the ad­ ministrative office for many years. Lo-sheen or Handsome soft gloss. 142 or 152. Reg. $35.05 gallon . Sale $5.00 OFF A05 30 112 ELITE EGGSHELL FINISH ...................... Sale $5.00 OFF Reg. $28.01 gallon EXTERIOR CERAMIC SOLID HIDE STAIN Reg. $27.54 gallon ...................... Sale $5.00 OFF LL 953 RUSTIC OIL DECK Natural or Cedar. Everyday Price .............................. 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Teacher Chuck Lothschutz put certain mem­ bers of the class in charge of learning about certain topics in the book, and they have taken responsi­ bility for teaching the oth­ ers in the class the part they learned. McManus said the team was looking forward to more competitive racing in the future. A video displayed the progress of the cars over several years. It was pointed out that the early car had a steel frame. Later the team went to aluminum as the main material, and started using . bike rims for the car's structure. The cars created now are about 100 pounds lighter than the first car. This year's car uses a "tub construction," which is the basic frame. There are different kinds of races. Parking lot races have a lot of turns, cause more abuse to the cars. In one race, a tire had to be replaced, and the team had to do this in ten min­ utes. giving a sense of the teamwork effort involved in most types of racing. The cars operate on two wet cell marine batteries, Call for Classifieds 945-9554 which last longer, and which cannot weigh more than 64 pounds. A separate race class of car uses dry cell batteries. The teams each operate on a limited amount of money, as well. The young men ex­ plained how various cur­ riculum areas were incor­ porated in the program. It involves teamwork, in­ cludes a lot of science, about electricity, metals, and a lot of math, calibrat­ ing exact measurements for the tires, such as gear ratios. English is involved, because they write letters to all their sponsors and create newsletters to keep them updated. It requires communication skills be­ cause they must talk to people directly in the business world. The young men ex­ plained some students do not do well with subjects like English and math, but the racing team activities allow an interchange with those aspects of the cur­ riculum. One student added. "It gives me a reason to come to school because I enjoy this class so much." St. Paul pop can drive to help projects for needy St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia will hold a pop can drive to help fund some congregation members’ pro­ jects to help the needy. Twelve youths and adults will be involved in building some sheds this summer for Habitat for Humanity and another group of 28 youths and adults will go to Rut­ land. Vt., to help with home repairs such as window and roof replacement and gen­ eral carpentry and fix-up chores. To underwrite part of the cost of these mission pro­ jects, they will collect pop cans on the morning of Sat­ urday. June 2. The areas for pop can collection being tar­ geted are the village of Mid­ dleville. Gun Lake area, the village of Caledonia and Byron Center. They will be going around in trucks and vans with WorkCamp par­ ticipants going door to door to collect any pop cans that people in these communities wish to donate. These pop cans will be turned in and all proceeds will go toward supporting these projects. TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 30 Lunchables. Bologna w/checse or com dog on a stick, carrot sticks w/ranch, pineapple, milk. Thursday, May 31 Sloppy Joe on a bun or hot dog on a bun, seasoned green beans, apple crisp, milk. Friday, June 1 Pizza or fish sticks, baked beans, fresh apple, milk. Monday, June 4 Chicken nuggets with din­ ner roll or cheesey ravioli, com, pears, milk. Tuesday, June 5 BBQ Chicken with potato salad or cheeseburger on a bun, seasoned green beans, fresh watermelon, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Students Mike McManus, Dale Foote and Jeremy Kok listen as student Brad Butler presents his part of the history of the six years of Electrathon competition at the May School Board meeting. TK band members honored at concert Aleshia Haselden The end of the school year means lots of hugs, a few tears and many honors. Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Band were honored in a ceremony following the Spring Concert May 20. Aleshia Haseldon and Tamia Smith received the John Philip Sousa Award, the highest award pre­ sented by the music de­ partment. The Arion award as the all-around music student, went to Anneliese Patterson. At the final jazz concert on Tuesday. May 22, Kyle Preslar was named the winner of the jazz award. Band and jazz band direc­ tor Ray Rickert honored Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • \Ne welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia. Michigan Kyle Preslar SELLING YOUR CAR? SeH it fast with a classified ad in the Reminder. Call 945-9554 to plate yoor ad today. Tamia Smith former music teacher Thomas Nash by an­ nouncing the new name of the jazz award will be the Thomas D. Nash Jazz Anneliese Patterson Band Award. The seniors in jazz band also had a chance to thank Nash, and shake his hand during the ceremony. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL ARE APPRECIATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR SUPPORT DURING MAYOR EXCHANGE DAY, MAY 15TH, 2001 Gavin Chevrolet Midge Pippel, Thornapplt Kellogg Public Schools Expressive Shirts and More Middle Villa Inn Village Players Mr. Rich, McFall Elementary Mr. Rickert, Choir Director Mr. Spahr, Middle .School Ray & Cheryl Peters, Carveth Village Bradford White Corporation Thornapple Township Fire Department Metaldyne Industries Mr. Clair Miller, Earth Tech State Farm Insurance BAK Family Car Wash Dan Valley Excavating Southpoint Dental State Bank of Caledonia Hastings City Bank Chris Boysen, Community Education Joann Law, Panther Cubs Preschool Tires 2000 Jean Gallup Patricia Johns �The Sun and News. Middfeviffe Ml/May 29. 2001 /Page 9 Thornapple, Middleville both working on future bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 50 residents of Thornapple Township and the Village of Mid­ dleville discussed their priorities in the futuring process as work on a re­ vised master plan begins. Twenty-seven residents of the township met May 16 in small group discus­ sions to look at 14 plan­ ning priorities. Helping fa­ cilitate discussions were members of the Thornapplc Township Planning Commission. Once the groups had set their top three issues, these were shared with the entire group. High on ev­ eryone's lists were main­ taining the rural atmo­ sphere, setting land use plans and protecting the natural environment. The development of the M-37 corridor also came in for some discussion, with many hoping for a consis­ tent development plan for the area. Establishing sign con­ trol, buffer zones and land­ scape guidelines also were discussed at the township level. Township Planning Commission Chairman Mark Scvald discussed the process and invited partic­ ipants to bring their ideas to the commission. Members of the Village Planning commission and residents shared their ideas on ways to keep the small town atmosphere of the village while planning for the future. This was true whether they were men Then on Wednesday. May 23, 20 residents of the village discussed prior­ ities for the future master plan for the village. High on everyone's list were protecting the riverfront area, controlling truck traf­ fic and establishing consis­ tent development plans for the M-37 corridor. The noise of speeding trucks and "jake braking" Thank You TK School System You've Done It Again! BiHRomph 2001 Chris Romph Spencer Romph IMS This letter goes out to all of the people out there that have made a real impact on the lives of others in the community. I'd like to thank I all of the teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrative per­ sonnel for your years of dedication to your work. For the special interests you have all shown to both of my sons, and for not giving up on them when they faulted. You have truly made a lasting positive difference, which the> both will carry with them for the rest of their lives I feel blessed that they were able to be taught and groomed for manhood by each and every one of you. Together you all make up "The Winning Team at Thomapple Kellogg School System" I d like to give special thanks to the following people and their families They not only helped my sons grow but also their father. i who had his moments of ups and downs. I also apfogtze for those ' that I did not hst, you are not forgotten Denny Bursma A Family Greg and Marsha Clark A Family Carol Curtis - For standing by me and supporting my sons thru thick and thin moments. Leroy and Chris Doyle A Family Dan Erb A Family - Thanks for your fatmess Tom Hetke A Family - Your bleacher consultation eras the best Phil Jahnke A Family - From one father to another thanks for guidance with the young and the old. Tom and Sharon Lehman A Sons - Your family has done so much for us and the community You've touched us all with your fairness and commitment. Steve and Manlyn Lu A Sons Fred Kamrnga A Famdy BiH and Rita Martin A Sons Gary and Abson Maidleton A Farmty Scott Marmn A Famdy - Your energy took them beyond thaw bauts. Monte Monyoy A Family- Master mth a pea* brush Tan Penfield A Family Date and Ann Pitch and then brothers. Mrters A pareents Chad Ruger A Famdy Dave Scott A Faaady John and Gio Sorenson ■ Wish I could Ave by your diet Bob A Bobb* Taffee and Adam kbeiand -You reedy del make the drterence Doc Weatherhead A Famiy-Its a imrade how you managed to keep thew both on the field and on the mats Mark Worth -Thanks from ad three of us The efforts made by al have paid off A grateful dad, Chris Romph To the school board We fwe mese professoriate » do the job. let thendo it without the unneeded committees and red tape When we lose one player, the whole team suffers ■ - ■■... ■ 1 ■" as they slow is irritating to many village residents. This is one area where many wanted to see a Library says ‘Be a Hero’ The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library is looking for a few good young people to be "Library Heroes" this summer. Applications are avail­ able at the library for chil­ dren 11 years and older. Library Heroes will help clean and shelve books, help children register for the summer reading club and assist with programs. Applications must be re­ turned to the library by May 31. Training for "Heroes" is scheduled for Thursday, June 7. For more information, call the library at 7955434. Correction: The phone number listed in last week's Reminder story about returning propoane tanks to the Michigan Propane Gas As­ sociation was incorrect. The number should have been (517) 487-2021. Or women heightened police pres­ ence. Maintaining the "small town" look of the village with consistent design and sign controls was deemed important to many resi­ dents. Erosion control and drainage also were dis­ cussed, as was maintain­ ing roads. Providing recre­ ation for all ages was also seen as important, includ­ ing safe walkways to get to existing recreational fa­ cilities. Middleville Village Planning Commission President Eldon Newmycr also thanked participants for attending. He said he wants to keep public input coming. He invited every­ one to continue to be in­ volved in the planning process. Residents during both evenings talked about what was important to them. Many met people they did not know and shared ideas freely. Members of both groups included local business people, developers. Real­ tors. teachers, Bradford White employees, stay at home parents, new resi­ dents and some who had lived in the area for more than 50 years. Village and Township Planner Geoff Moffat told both groups they would be invited back to comment on the plans as they de­ veloped. Revising the mas­ ter plans of the township and village will take more than a year to complete. Properties that are now in the township but are within one mile of the vil­ lage boundary will be zoned so that requirements match those in the adja­ cent village properties. Everyone echoed Mof­ fat's description of the plan creating a place people would want to both visit and stay. 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Main Middleville 795-3000 1 Sorry. 795-3387 Thornapple Kitchen Joseph David Azzareila j r Available Available Jason Charles Ciluffo (’here’ Nichole Accounting • Taxes Financial Hanning 111 Broadway (M-37), Middleville Middle Villa Inn Eric Shane 'Aten wi 795-9321 Thornapple Financial Center Danielle Aubrey Alterman HVQlIQOIc eo a. Teresa Kay Vernon Verkerke Ross Allen Voogd Warner Harry Orville Webb Deann Renee Weeks Travis William Wenger Rachel Joy Wert �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/May 29, 2001/Page 11 Sun & Mews 1351 R. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 Tires 2000 500 Arlington, Middleville 795-3550 Andrea Beth Herkimer Jeffrey Joel Bierens Adam Spencer Blain Jonathan Lee Bosma Charles William Abigail Pamela Boswell J. Brewer Daniel James Brinks Nichole Lee Byars Michelle Lynn Cargill State Farm Insurance Co. Lon Lefanty, Agency ferry. ferry, 403 W. 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M-43 Hwy., Hastings �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 29. 2001 Riverland Ridge condominium project approved bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer The long debated River­ land Ridge site condo was approved unanimously by the Caledonia Township Board May 16. The board, however, at­ tached the condition that all incomplete items required for approval be reviewed to the satisfaction of Township Planner Dave Zylstra. Two major concerns connected with the devel­ opment have been discussed over the past several months. One has been over potential drainage problems from the site, which has a higher elevation than surrounding developed areas, including Riverland Ranch. Trent Henry Meadows and Shannon Ranch. The other has been over a connection of the road in the development to a public road which runs through neighboring development. Riverland Ranch. Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison said many agencies have visited the site to deal with the drainage problems. He said the township engineer. Planning Commission and Drain Commissioner had visited the site. The Drain Commissioner’s endorsement will be required before construction can begin. Harrison said that though concerns were well founded, he thought these problems would be handled. Mike Baker spoke for Exxel Engineering, which designed the Riverland Ridge project. He said the Kent County Road Com­ mission approved the con­ nection to Rodao Drive. He said it was an application stamped "approved" and would provide a copy. He said the road in Riverland Ridge would connect to a public street. A cul-de-sac at the boundary between the two properties would be made on the "Ridge" side, to which private and public endings of the street would connect. There are 27 lots in Riverland Ranch and 23 lots proposed in Riverland Ridge. 50 which would use the road. Fifty lots would generate 500 trips per day. The Road Commission standards would allow 75 lots on a single access road. He said when streets were put in. storm sewers would pick up all street water, which would be piped to the detention basins. Baker explained water­ sheds on the ridge, and where water would run, be detained in two areas, held back and slowly released, and where it would flow CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village HaU. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 16th day of May, 2001. at 7 p m. PRESENT Members—Harrison, Snyder. CardweH, Robertson. Stauffer, Bujak. Bravata ABSENT Members—none The following ordinance was ottered by Harnson and supported by Cardwell ORDINANCE NO. 01-4Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development) WHEREAS, on October 16, 1996, the Township Board adopted Caledonia Charter Township Ordinance No. 96-10Z, establishing the Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS, Valley Point Industrial Park LLC has submitted a petition to the Township, requesting that Ordinance No 96-10Z be amended, so as to add additional lands to Valley Point South Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on the requested amendment, after the publication and mailing of notice, and has considered the application, the comments made at the public heanng and other materials bearing upon the requested amendment. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following desenbed lands from the A Agncultural District to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the Final Development Plan of the Valley Point South Industnal Park Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this ordinance The South 181.5 feet of the East 363 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan Section 2, This ordinance is an amendment in Caledonia Charter Township Ordinance No 9610Z, for the purpose of rezoning the above-desenbed lands to the Planned Unit Development District, and thereby including said lands within the Valley Point South Industnal Park Planned Unit Development. Section 3, The above-described lands shall be developed for the following uses only: warehous­ ing and offices The dwelling cunently located on the lands may be demolished and removed Section 4 The development and use of the above-desenbeo lands shall be subject to site plan review and approval by the Township Planning Commission, consistent with the terms of this ordi­ nance and the terms of Ordinance No 96-10Z Sections. This ordinance amends Ordinance No 96-10Z only in the respects specifically stated above All other terms and provisions of Ordinance No 96-10Z remain in full force and effect Section 6. The Township Board determines that the final development plan, as here.n amended, complies with the provisions ot the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and pur­ poses. if all provisions of this amending ordinance are complied with The Township Board further finds ttiat the proposed development of the lands desenbed herein upon full compliance with the terms ot this ordinance and the Township Zoning Ordinance would be compatible with adjacent uses of lands the natural environment and the capacities of pubic services and facilities affected by the Development Section 7 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general arcutateon AYES All NAYS None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk First Reading Apm 18. 2001 Second Reading May 16. 2001 Ordinance becomes effective June 5. 2001 1 hereby certify that the foregoing <s a true and complete copy of an ©refinance adopted by the Township Board ot the Charter Township of Caledonia at a reguar meeting held on the date first stated above and 1 further certify that pubtec notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder Township Clerk from there. He said the volume of water to be detained was planned for a 100- year storm event. Resident Bert Reynolds later claimed the detention area had already reached full capacity three times in the past 15 years. Resident Marilyn Maul said Caledonia Township and the Kent County Road Commission could not agree as to who had juris­ diction over the extension of Rodao drive. She claimed each party denies responsibility. She said the developer also refused to discuss the matter. She asked the board to consider the past record of problems in other neighboring developments, created by this developer. She asked. "How many times are we to be respon­ sible for actions by site condo developers?” Troutman said Exxel en­ gineering designed Trent Henry Meadows, and re­ ported that the residents, not the developer or Exxel, were assessed for drain problems there. Fred Fleischmann said runoff from Riverland Ridge had resulted in six inches of water in a neighbor's basement in the last rain. He asked how this development would handle this kind of problem. Baker said he thought lawns would retain the water better than what is there now. Deb Steketee pointed to an increase in impervious surfaces. She suggested the board could request a second engineering review at the cost of the developer. Harrison later said the township engineer, Wilcox, had reviewed the plans, and the drain commission engineers would review it as of M'O, well and he thought that was sufficient. Fleischmann commented in detail on the Planning Commission report and took issue with several points which they had said were not relevant, or had been completed. The Planning Commission had listed 22 points to be satisfied originally, reduced to a few by May 1. He said though the ap­ plication had met the min­ imum zoning requirements, it does not meet the intent of the zoning. He also said the soil, sand over a clay cap. could not retain its own water flow, and he does not believe the design, or the lawns will assist in holding back the water, as Exxel’s engineer said. He said the increased density on smaller lots would contribute to the drainage problems. Bert Reynolds said neighbors had approached many agencies, and each said it had met minimum legal requirements. He asked for common sense and to do what is right. He complained that a letter had been sent to the board, the Planning Commission and to John Rice of Road Commission and only Rice had replied. He said issues over de­ clining property values and other concerns were not addressed. He said reasonable alternatives had been suggested, and felt a deci­ sion should be delayed until there was a discussion with the neighboring residents. He also charged a conflict of interest for Baker, since he was working for the developer. He asked for a third party review of the engineering aspects. He said Mr. Rice ex­ plained in his letter, that since 1998. the Road Commission has been seeking a requirement of developers "to provide a deeded strip of right of way around temporary cul-de-sacs and future roads to prevent any private road- extension to existing public roads without our approval." Reynolds read. This would prevent this kind of problem. Trustee Wally Bujak. who has worked on the ap­ plication and the points required by developer Dan Timmer, said he was dis­ appointed the process could not address some of the elements discussed. He said probably if the requirements were more detailed, the step of sending letters to more home owners would probably require more staff support to do that. He expressed concern over how this affects neighbors, and yet having even more stringent zoning ordinances could result in spending more than 10 to 12 hours on each case. He said there are loopholes, and whether to tighten them was a future issue. But under present guidelines, he said there was no compelling reason to deny the application, although not likely to be to everyone’s liking. He said the board members had to rely on the expertise of the engineers. Harrison said the zoning ordinances should not be referred to as "minimum." They are yesterday's max­ imums, and applicants must meet a comprehensive list of requirements. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating, present at the meeting said the commission was work- Continued next page NOTICE—PUBLIC HEARING BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, June 12, at 10:20 a.m. ^CHiGh* Board Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the petition of the Village of Middleville to alter its boundaries to include the following - described premises locat­ ed in Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan Parcel 1: BEG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10, TH S 89 DEG 30‘ E. 475 FT AL S LN OF SD SEC TH N 00 DEG 20' 14* E 313.33 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30* 00* W 475 FT, TH S 00 DEG 20' 14* W 313.33 FT (S 00 DEG 19 W, 315.50 RECORD) AL W LN OF SD SEC 22 TO PO B PP»08-14022-031-00 Parcel 2. THORNAPPLE BG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH N O DEG 19 E 313 50 FT, TH S 89 DEG 30' E 812 FT. TH S 313 50 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30’ W 813 75 FT TO BEG. PAR EX PP»08 014-022-031-10 Parcel 3 THORNAPPLE COM AT S 1/4 COR SEC 22-4-10, TH WEST 1650 FT IN CEN OF MAIN ST FOR POB; TH N 313.5 FT, TH WEST 132 FT. TH SOUTH 313 5 FT. TH EAST 132 FT TO POB 95 ACRE ML PP*08-14-022-028-00 Parcel 4 THORNAPPLE COMM 1584 FT W OF S QUARTER POST SEC 22-4-10. THEN N 313 5 FT THEN W 66 FT THEN S 313.5 FT. THEN E 66 FT TO BEG PP»08-14-022-007-20 Parcel 5 THORNAPPLE LOTS 18. 19. 20 & 21, SUPERVISOR'S PLAT. HENRY STEHR PLAT PP »O8-14-022-027-10 Parcel 6 THORNAPPLE LOTS 11-12-13-14-15-16-17, SUPERVISOR S PLAT OF HENRY STEHR'S PLAT PP*06-14-022-027-00 For those who cannot attend, you are welcome to send comments in writing to the Board at its address above Barry County wifi provide necessary reasonable auxi'iary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five days notice to the Barry County Administrator Individuals with disabilities requiring such aids or services should contact tt>e Barry County Administrator by writ­ ing to him at the above address or by phoning (616) 948-4891 Michael Brown Barry County Administrator 301 303 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 29. 2001 /Page 13 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT ANO IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 11, 2001 Special Meeting MAY 23. 2001 A special meeting of the Cale­ donia Township Board was called to order at 6 59 PM on Wednesday. May 23. 2001 Present Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata Bujak. Robertson, Stauffer Also Present Attorney Don­ nell Planner/Manager Zytstra. UA Pierson and several citizens CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Moved Bravata. second Cardwell to add a letter of response for a FOIA request that has been ap­ pealed Ayes All MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT None INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Supervisor Hamson stated he might have a conflict of interest m the FOIA appeal Stauffer left at 7 20 PM REPORT FROM STAFF UA Pierson reported on the NW wa ter/sewer district and two suite that will be brought to the Michi­ gan Tax Tribunal and would like to discuss this m closed session later He stated that there would be a Utilities Committee meeting on Wed . May 30. 2001 at 8 30 A M and that the NW project was about one month behind its sctisdulo FOIA APPEAL Discussion was held and the appeal was Call for Classifieds 945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 24hour$aday*7daYsaweelt For Sun s News ACTION-aHs! explained Moved Bravata. sec­ ond Snyder to approve the re­ sponse to the Dave Dempsey FOIA appeal, as the response has been presented and dts cussed at this meeting, and that the Clerk be directed to sign the response in behalf of the Town­ ship Board and arrange for the response to be forwarded to Mr Dempsey Ayes Ail MOTION CARRIED EGAN ENTRANCE Dtscus son was held, public comment was taken, a statement was read by Trustee Bujak and by Mr Marv Ebbens (attached) CLOSED SESSION Moved Snyder, second Bravata to go into closed session to discuss Garbow litigation and the utilities tax tribunal cases Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Went nto closed session at 805 PM Moved Robertson, second Bravata to leave closed session at 10 10 PM Moved Snyder second Cardwell to adjourn at 10.12 PM Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk From previous page ing on the zoning ordinance to bring it into line with the new master plan. He said the commission would try to update to avoid future problems and idiosyncrasies. Bujak said "If we've learned anything. I think somehow we need to bring neighbors and developers together, for an under­ standing of the impacts on the neighbors... I don't know how. but this would create a better air of coop­ eration.” He said the township would be looking at the development during the building process to make sure the concerns were being addressed. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school dtstnct will be held on Monday. June 11. 2001. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected one (1) member to the board of education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 2005. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: John Howarth Scott A Kiel Wrrte-m candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p m Friday. June 8. 2001 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition wiN be submined to the vote of the electors at the regular school election OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TAX This millage will enable the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills against non-homestead and non qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee Shan the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom homestead and qualified agricultural property as defined by law. in Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan Kent and Ioma Counties. Michigan, be increased by 1 mM ($1.00 on each $1.000 00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years. 2001 to 2004. inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes: the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2001 is approximately $81.241 (this millage will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore the "Headiee" reduction)? GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGULAR BIENNIAL ELECTION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College. Michigan. w.H be held at the same time and at the same voting places as the regular school election on Monday. June 11. 2001. and will be conducted by the same school officials for those electors of the Community College District residing in this school dtstnct At the Regular Biennial Election there will be elected two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for full terms of six (6) years ending June 30. 2007) THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN 2) Margo Anderson Lynne Case Hernandez Tem A Handlin John E. Romero Wnte-m candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p m Friday, June 8. 2001. THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middleville. Michigan The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct «1 of Irving Township PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 27, 2001. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution ol Michigan, tn any local units of gov emment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry. Allegan, Kent and Ioma Counties. Michigan n as follows By Barry County Chartton Park .25 mills 2001-2006 COA 2001 2004 .25 mills 911 System 2001 2004 1.00 miHs Thornapple Manor 85 mills 2001-2009 By Cartton Township: Library .50 mills 2001-2005 By Irving Township Fire 2001-2004 1.50 mills Library 50 mills 2001-2005 By Orangeville Township: Road 2001 2004 1.50 mills By Thomapple Township Fire 1 00 mills 2001 2002 By Yankee Springs Township: Fire Equip. 2.00 mills 2001-2002 By the School District: 18 mills (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property). 2001 to 2004, inclusive Date: April 27, 2001 Susan VandeGflf Treasurer, Barry County I, Fulton J. Sheen, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 20, 2001, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows: Unit ALLEGAN COUNTY: ALLEGAN COUNTY: ROAD 911 TOWNSHIP OF LEIGHTON LIBRARY 2 00000 1 00000 UNLIMITED 1998-2002 TOWNSHIP OF WAYLAND LIBRARY LIBRARY 50000 1 50000 1992-2001 UNLIMITED THORN -KELLOGG SCHOOL TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JUNE 21. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 01-04-06, PARCEL ID NOS. 007-008-00 & 007-01000 A REQUEST BY LARRY MILLER TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN COBB LAKE AND PAYNE LAKE RD FROM THE -AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE •RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY* ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LET­ TERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT The AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS, KENT INTER Voted Mills 1 00000 1 00000 Years Effective 1997 2001 1999-2005 1800000 1995-2004 2 05000 1 90000 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ioma Counties. Michigan, on June 11. 2001. Dated at Allegan Michigan Acnl 2Q. 20Q1 Fyiiofl 1 Sheen Allegan County Treasurer I. Kenneth D Pamsh, Treasurer of Kent County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of Apnl 26, 2001. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of gov emment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry Allegan, Kent and Ioma Counbes Michigan, is as follows By Kent County 84 mills 2001 to 2009 Ind 25 mins 2001 to 2005 Ind By Bowne Township 1 7911 mills 2001 to 2008 Ind By the School Dtstnct 18 mins (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property) 2001 to 2004 inclusive Date Apnl 26 2001 Treasurer, Kent County I. Nancy Hickey Treasurer of Ioma County Michigan hereby certify that as of Apnl 26 2001, tne records of this office indicate that the total of afl votec ceases over and above the tax bmttabon established by the Constitution of Michigan m any local units of government afteebng tie taxable property located m Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry, Allegan Kent and Ioma Counbes. Michigan is as follows By ioma ---------County 1 000 MILL EXPIRES 2017 ~ By Campbell Township 1.5 MILL EMERGENCY SERVICE EXPIRES 2-31-01 2 10 MILL FIRE TRUCK EXPIRES 12-31-03 By the School Dtstnct 18 mils (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property), 2001 to 2004 inclusive Date Apni26 200i Nancy-Hickey Treasurer. Ioma County CATHY STRICKLAND. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION This Notes <s given by order of the board of education Donald A Haney Secretary, Board of Education ft&Wl O. M ♦ * » i O IMl'J» jMWiOV#*'/Oa *4 . * —■ �Page 14/The Sun and News MiddteviMe. Ml/May 29. 2001 Caledonia Library to adopt new KDL telephone system by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has adopted a new district-wide telephone system which would unify all Kent District Library branch phones and would remove the cost of phone service expenses borne by the township. Currently the phone ser­ vice costs about S75 a month. Clerk Pat Snyder said. The transfer would reduce monthly service costs, long distance charges and the need for new equipment. Voice mail systems would be the responsibility of KDL. Dale Atkins, computer services spokesman for Kent District Library VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 08. 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville Michigan Council was called to order at 7 00 PM by Mr Lon Myers Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Cor­ son, Mr William Kenyon Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers. Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg All mem­ bers present The minutes of the April 24. 2001 meeting were ap­ proved as written The Agenda was approved with changes ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Approved the invoices, dated May 04 2001, in the amount of $41 394 81. on a mo­ tion made by Mr Lytle and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 2 Approved the invoice from Wade Trim for $27.910 82 for work associated with the Mam Street Reconstruction Project, on a motion made by Mr New­ man and supported by Mr Bray 3 Approved change orders increasing the DPW building al­ lowance to $31,975 with the ex­ pectation that any unused al­ lowances be credited back to the Village, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle 4 Adjourned the meeting at 7 35 PM on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Ftsk, Clerk The complete text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 AM and 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday brought the proposal to the board which KDL hopes to set up over the next year or so. and plans call for implementation some­ time early next year The KDL is asking to take over the individual phone systems at each of the branch libraries, in­ cluding maintenance of all telephone lines, equip­ ment. and Yellow Pages Advertising and costs would assumed by KDL. The district library would install its own system ty­ ing all branches together as well as its service cen­ ter. The purpose of the plan is to improve services over the district to allow pa­ trons to call any branch at any time. Atkins said. It would add features not available now. such as a centralized reference li­ brarian service, perhaps consolidating with the Grand Rapids Public Li­ brary's existing telephone reference service. The idea was first sug­ gested by the Wyoming branch, in conjunction with opening a new library building. Beginning in 2002, the NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Public notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at 7:00 P M at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan This public hearing is for a request by W Sedgefield White and Betty J White, 9761 Cherry Valley Avenue, SE, to erect an additional residential acces­ sory building on propert zoned C-2 As a non-conforming use (residential) within the Commercial District, a special use permit must be issued to allow the expansion. Permanent Parcel 41-23-29-476-015 A complete legal description of the property is on file with the Village and may be reviewed at the Village office. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on the request. Wntten comments can be forwarded to the Village of Caledonia % Al Niles. Planning Commission Chairman, until the date of the hearing A copy of the application is available for inspection during business hours. Planning Commission Village of Caledonia 304 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF. CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 4, 2001. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of DuRay Development LLC to rezone the following desenbed lands from R-R Rural Residential to R-1 Planned Unit Development The lands are commonly described as approximately 8300 Cherry Valley Avenue and are legally desenbed as follows THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 16. T5N. R10W, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION 16; THENCE N 00° 44' 06* 553.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. THENCE N 00' 44 06’ W 345 47 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE N 89 46‘ 11’ E 403 74 FEET THENCE N 00° 44 06’ W 235 00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE KENT COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN NO 352 THENCE N 89 46 If E 1246 30 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE OF COPPER RIDGE. THENCE S 00 44 06’ EAST 468 61 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF COPPER RIDGE THENCE S 89 36 03’ W 330 00 FEET THENCE S 00c 44 06’ E 660 00 FEET THENCE S 89 36' 03’ W 767 00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SW 14 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE N 00 44 06’ W 553 00 FEET THENCE S 89‘ 36 03’ W 553 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY ROW FOR CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE AND 84TH STREET THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 28 643 ACRES INCLUDING HIGHWAY ROW A copy of the proposed rezoning ts on file and may be examined at the offices of the Catedonia Township Clerk 250 South Maple Street Caiedonta Michigan dunng Townsfx? office hours All interested persons may attend the pubfcc heanng and comment upon the proposed zoning ordi­ nance amendment Wntten comments may be submitted to the Townst*p office at toe aoeve-stated address up to the time of toe pubic heanng Dated May 11. 2001 planning commission OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 30C changeover would progress through the various com­ munity libraries. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison asked in anticipation of a new facil­ ity sometime in Caledo­ nia's future, if KDL would also install the system in the new facility and Atkins said it would. Internet access over the phone system might be possible in the future. Web based telephone access might be possible. Atkins said. All IP based equipment would tie directly into the data network, providing for potential enhanced uses in the future, such as "net " conferencing or web-based telephone support/reference. Patrons could call at any time, with automatic roll over to the first open branch. During closed hours, an automated atten­ dant can provide program and event information. Unifying KDL’s commu­ nication system would al­ low staff to efficiently re­ spond to calls regardless of the branch at which they were working. Patrons have indicated they want to talk with a live person when they call. An automated attendant query system would be op­ tional for those patrons who know what they need and can access a service via the attendant. All calls anywhere within the KDL would be local calls for patrons and staff, very important for outlying rural communi­ ties. New telephone lines would be tied to the Ser­ vice Center, but would provide local access to a patron's home branch. Atkins said the central­ ized administration would reduce KDL staff costs. Training would be reduced. KDL staff could move be­ tween branches and handle incoming calls. The sys­ tem would be maintained by existing KDL computer support staff so additional staffing to support a 19 lo­ cation telephone system would be unnecessary. Some possible local concerns were mentioned. Loss of interconnectivity with the local governmen­ tal unit would then mean a local call. Integrated voice mail would not be possible locally. Citizen Tom Apol ex­ pressed a need to keep a local phone available in the basement of the library building, which is used for other purposes, such as for the Historical Commission meetings in a room reno­ vated recently, and occa­ sional meetings by other groups. Archie Warner joins Planning Commission by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Archie Warner joined the Caledonia Township Planning Commission May 21 following his appoint­ ment May 16. He is filling a post for­ merly filled by Dan Tim­ mer, whose term expired, and to which Supervisor Bryan Harrison said Timmer had not asked to be re­ appointed. Warner said he was in­ terested in giving something to the community through service in the position. "This is a first for me," he explained. He has worked as a vol­ unteer, however, giving landscaping services io in­ stitutions such as schools and churches. Warner is known in the area in connection with his landscaping business located on M-37 near the M-6 interchange. , He graduated from Western Michigan Univer­ sity with a degree in busi­ ness. At the commission meeting last week he commented, "We arc at a crucial crossroads in Cale­ donia. The zoning ordinance decisions need to be well thought out. The decisions made here will affect Caledonia for the next 1CM) Archie Warner years." Call for Sun & News ACtfOff-AUS 945-9554 « 1-800-870-7885 f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading I Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter - 79S-7830 4 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 4, 2001 at 7:00 p.m , the planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of American Tower Corporation for a special use permit for a communica­ tions tower to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential district, com­ monly described at 7237 Kraft Avenue and legally described as follows N 430 FEET OF NE 1/4 SE 1/4 • SEC 7 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relating to the proposed special use permit Wntten comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: May 24, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA _______________________________________________________________________ 305 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/May 29. 2001/Page 15 TK PTO hears from candidate, elects officers for 2001-2002 position, was not able to attend the meeting. Howarth told those at the meeting that he would like the Thornapple Kellogg School District to achieve its potential and become as great as it can be. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The May 15 meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Parent-Teacher Organization allowed members to hear from TK Board of Education candidate John Howarth. He had been a teacher for the district before accepting a position as a science specialist with the Grand Rapids public schools in the fall of 2000. Business manager Alice Jansma also gave an overview of the millage levy question that will face voters on the June 11 ballot. Voters will be asked to approve a levy request of about I mil to return to the entire 18 mil non-homestead millage. Scott Kiel, the other candidate for the one open Jansma explained that the levy on the ballot would allow the district to receive its total school foundation funding from the state. The non-homestead millage was reduced to 18 mills as part of the Proposal A restructuring of school funding. However the amount raised each year by the school district is reduced because of the Headlee amendment. This means that each year the district's 18 mils is reduced by almost one mill per year. "They figure the amount we receive by multiplying the number of students times the amount of the grant and then subtract the 18 mills of the non-homestead levy." Jansma said. The millage amount goes Nickel content acceptable at wastewater plant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday was told by Earthtech's Charlie Miller that the nickel con­ tent of the effluent coming into the wastewater treat­ ment plant from Bradford White is still below the highest acceptable level. Miller said, "everything is going well." In another council mat­ ter, Barry County Sheriff Sgt. Tony Stein announced that the new car for the Middleville unit has been delayed slightly. He antic­ ipates it being ready for the council meeting June 12. He also announced that he has been working closely with the organizers of the 24-hour bicycle challenge. "I don't anticipate any Middleville DPW building site plans win approval by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission re­ viewed and approved pre­ liminary site plans for the new Department of Works building in a special meet­ ing Wednesday. May 23. This building is part of the land transfer agree­ ment with developer Jerral DeKok who. following a land swap with the village, is planning to build up­ scale condominiums on the property where the cur­ rent DPW building stands. Questions about the plan included the direction the overhead doors open. Vil­ lage Manager Brian Gruesbeck said, "This is a tradeoff between doors freezing in the winter and keeping mud and debris from blowing into the building.” Other questions were how long the building will serve the village (10-15 years) and whether it can be expanded. Planner Ge­ off Moffat explained that there was room for expan­ sion on the site. This preliminary plan passed. The commission is looking forward to seeing preliminary plans for the condominium development at a future meeting. problems," Stein said."These people are re­ ally organized. More than 375 riders have registered, which is more than were registered by this time last year." The truth in taxation public hearing will be held on June 12. Following the public hearing, the council will decide whether to set the highest millage rate al­ lowed for the village or roll it back. The next meeting of the Village Council will be on at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in village hall. Athletic Boosters to meet June 4 The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, in the TKHS cafe­ teria. The current booster members encourage par­ ents of this year's eighth­ graders who will be enter­ ing high school in August to come to this meeting. Elections of new officers is on the agenda. The group also will discuss staffing the concession stand and booster activi­ ties for the coming school year. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models School Board Candidate John Howarth discusses what he sees as the future of the Thornapple Kellogg School district. He hopes, if elected he can help the district prepare for coming oonomic hard times down slightly each year but the state subtracts the entire amount of what it would be if it were the entire 18 mills. The district loses about $40,000 a year. jansma encouraged any redisdent with questions about this levy to call her at the administration building at 795-3313. Most residents do not pay this millage since it covers commercial and industrial buildings. Homeowners would not pay it unless they own a second home within the district. During the regular PTO meeting elections of officers for the coming year were held. Serving at McFall are President Tammy Stolicker, Vice President Theresa Runge, Secretary Michelle Rademacher and Treasurer Katie Alverson. Elected at Lee are Pres­ ident Karen Borrink and Vice President Stephanie Beckering. At Page Kim Jachim will be president. Wendy Barker vice president. Shari Dalton secretary and Shannon Johnson treasurer. At the middle school Jan Stora repeats as president and Patricia Johns returns as secretary. The PTO already has AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE corner of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups FOUNDED ISJt NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING TAXES PURSUANT TO TRUTH IN TAXATION The Village Council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hear­ ing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 12th day of June, 2001, in the Village Hall, 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a pro­ posed additional 2001 Village Operating Millage Rate. The Village levied 11.3777 mills in 2000. If taxes are not increased fol­ lowing the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982, the Village will only be able to levy 11.0000 mills in 2001. However, the village has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic municipal services, the Village proposes to levy an additional 0.3777 mills ($0.3777 per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.0000 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 11.3777 mills ($11.3777 per $1,000.00 SEV). This will provide an estimated 3.43% by levies permitted with­ out holding a hearing. The village council will take action on a proposed reso­ lution to increase its millage rate at its regular meeting immediately following the public hearing Should the additional millage rate not be approved by the council, the Village would receive an increase in tax revenues over 2000 oper­ ating revenues of only 0.59%. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 15 Yc«r» Serving You! 4z/CHlGf^ hearing. 415 2nd Street * Middlevill^ By: Wiltse’s Inc. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE All Insurances Welcome ' heard from some parents who are interested in the openings at Lee and the middle school. Elections to fill those positions will be held during the round-up meeting June 12 in the Fireside room at the Middle Villa Inn. Anyone interested in learning more or volunteer­ ing for the PTO can call Cheryl McMillan at 7957190. May 22, 2001 Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk 306 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. MLWy 29. 2001___________________________________ Baseball League Results Area track and field stars Willie Mays 10-under Divi­ sion Middleville Thomapple Financial Center.......... 4-0 Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center . . . .0-3 Hastings Elks ................ 3-1 Lakewood Vikings......... 1-4 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Tires 2000/ Bruces Frame & Align. .3-0 Hastings Car Club......... 3-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy.................... 0-4 Peurach Dentistry .......... 1-1 Lakewood Baseball Club0-2 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Excavating................... 2-0 Hastings Depot Law Office ......................... 1-2 Hastings Insurance Center/ Wilder s Auto .............0-1 Lakewood Blue Stix . . .0-0 Willie Mays Division Hastings Elks 16 Lakewood Vikings II The Hastings Elks pitcher Riley McLean. Eric Pcttcngill and Ryan Pennington had two singles and a walk each. BJ. Brotherton added a double and a single Thornapplc Financial Center won both games of a doublcheadcr against the I akewood Vikings 8-7 and 15-1. Kyle Bobohs pitched the first game for TFC. Kyle also led the hitting for TFC with a single and a double. The second game pitcher was Steven Crawford for TFC. Kyle Bobolts had 3 hits. Hastings Elks 16 Pennock H&WC 3. Bobby Steinke pitched 4 innings of no hit doubleheader 14-4 and 21-6 baseball. Trent Bnsboe against Hastings Pennock reached based four times in Pharmacy. Brad and Levi four at bats and Brad pitched well in the first Hayden contributed with game. Brent had 1 single and two doubles. 1 double. Matt and Doug Pee Wee Reese Disision - had 2 singles. Derek pitched Hastings Car Club 12 for Hastings Pennock Hastings Peurach Dentistry Pharmacy and Drew had 2 4. Matt Teunessen and singles. Matt and Travis Bobby Stahl hood combined pitched game 2 Matt had 2 to pitch a solid game for singles and a triple. Travis Hastings Car Club. Matt had 2 singles. Doug added a teunessen was 4 for 4 and nice triple, and Blake a sin­ Carson Letot was 3 for 3 hit­ gle. ting Sandy Koufax Division Hastings Car Club 16 Dan Valley Excavating 7 Lakewood Baseball Club 6. Depot Law Office 4, Andy Kenny Taylor was 5 for 6 Miller and David Cole and J.D. Garrett had 3 hits. pitched a good game for Bobby Stahlhood and Matt Depot Law Office. Mike Teunessen pitched well for McPhillips played a good Hastings Car Club. Lake­ defense. Kelley Vincent had wood Elliot had a big triple. a key hit and played out­ Middleville Tires 2000/ standing at the catcher posi­ tion. Bruces Frame and Align­ ment won both games of a YMCA News Opening day for Middleville youth baseball/softhall This Saturday. June 2 at the Crane Road ball fields will be the start of the 2001 YMCA youth baseball soft ball program for the Mid­ dleville area. 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He is the son of Steven and Elaine Brady of Middleville and is a 1997 graduate of Thornap­ ple Kellogg Schools. BODY SW gear up for state finals Lakewood managed two individual firsts. Andrea Koch in the 400 (59.58) and Rhianna Stalter in the long jump (16-09 1/2) and last week’s track regional held in Ionia. Stalter also set a program in the 300 low hurdles (47.83) to place third. Middleville's girls tallied 14 points at the regional hosted by Wyoming Rogers. Grand Rapids Christian was the regional champion with 111 points. Melissa Quisenberry finished second in both the 1600 (5:18.28) and the 3200 (11:32.810. The Trojans' 3200 relay team of Jessica Stortz. Elise Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry1 and Jen Verkerke took first place honors with a time of 9:52. Quisenberry's times in both the 1600 and 3200 were personal bests. Stortz time in the 1600 was a new Trojan freshman record, breaking the record set by Jessica Davis (5:28) set in 1994. • Viking State Qualifiers: 3. Sarah Stowell. Rhianna Stalter. Crystal Mayotte, Andrea Koch, 800-meter relay team. 1:49.32; 6. Stacey Carpenter, 1600-meter run, 5:26.42; 1. Andrea Koch. 400-meter dash. 59.58; 3. Rhianna Stalter. 300 low hurdles. 47.83*; 1. Rhianna Stalter. long jump. 16-09 1/2; 2. Andrea Koch. 200meter dash. 26.50. • School record • Trojan State Qualifiers: 1. Jessica Stortz. Elise Nyland. Melissa Quisenberry and Jen Verkerke. 3200-meter relay. 9:52; 2. Melissa Quisenberry. 1600. 5:18.28; 4. Jessica Stortz. 1600. 5:24.22; 8. Elise Nyland. Jessica Stortz. Rachel Norton. Jen Verkerke, 1600meter relay. 4:13.03; 2. Melissa Quisenberry. 3200, 11:32. All-Barry County is Tuesday... The All-Barry County track meet is scheduled for Tuesday at Hastings High School. The start of the event is 4:15. Teams in Barry County include Hastings. Delton. Maple Valley, Middleville and Lakewood. Scots win in regional Caledonia won a regional championship in golf by one stroke last Friday at Broadmoor. The Fighting Scots scored a 339 to beat O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian's 340. East Grand Rapids was third with a 356. All three teams will compete in the State tournament June 1-2. Caledonia also had two golfers who finished in the top five. Kelli Leatherman finished third with a 82 and Amy Jo Leatherman finished fifth with an 84. South s Ashley Shutich was the medalist with a 78. Women’s bowling meeting scheduled The Hastings Women's Bowling Association annual meeting will be held Thursday. May 31 at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The board of directors meeting starts at 7 p.m. and the association meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Election of officers and delegates will take place. All members are encouraged to attend Scots’ girls wrap up regular soccer season Scoring with 14 minutes to play in the second half East Grand Rapids defeated Caledonia 1-0 May 18 in a non-league varsity soccer game in Caledonia. Hannah Cooley, the Scots' goalkeeper, made 10 saves to keep her team in contention. East Grand Rapids out­ shot Caledonia 13-6. The day following, the Scots (12-4-1, 6-2-1) lost to Unity Christian 5-0. Unity out-shot Caledonia 17-11. Carlie Sanxter and Alicia Rider were stars for the purple and gold. In the league tournament last Thursday, the Scots blanked Sparta 3-0. Junior Varsity... The JV booters (10-5-2) beat Unity 2-1. Defensive leaders were Hillary O'Neil, Kate Sorensen. Emily Birtles and Laura Shoaf. The Scots' midfield generated much energy from the efforts of Lindsey McNeil. Vicki Marks and Brooke Hendry . Marisa Woodcock (8) eludes a Red Hawk defender during a recent varsity soccer game at Caledonia. A penalty kick by Lindsey McNeil put the Scots up 1-0. Later Unity tied it, 1-1, but Brooke Hendry scored the game­ winner in the second half and the Scots' defense held strong. CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richlana Homes Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Tet 616897-5620 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/May 29, 2001/Page 17 Scots’ track team wins regional title Caledonia's boys track team continued its outstanding season by winning the 16-team regional May 18 at Wyoming Rogers High School. Caledonia scored 129 points. Second place Grand Rapids Christian had 72 points, Wayland Union was fourth with 47 and South Christian finished fifth with 45 points. Finishing first for the Fighting Scots were Tim Ross in the 1600 (4:21.2), the 800 (1:57.6) and the 3200 (9:29.7). Doug Jousma in the high jump (6-6). Matt Born in the long jump (19-8 3/4) and Seth Temple in the pole vault (14-3 1/4). Finishing second and also qualifying for State were Josh Swartz in the discus (144-8), Brett Higley in the 200 (23.2), the 3200 relay team of Patrick Spitzley, Jon Hckman, Nate DeWitt and Tim Ross and the 1600 relay team of Matt Pifer. Jason Swanberg. Marco Modi and Nate DeWitt. Other Scots earning regional medals were Tony Governol. Mark Flockhart. Jeff DeBlaay and Tyler Gamelin. Caledonia's girls track team tallied 11 points at the regional. The 3200 relay team of Becca Busfield, Megan Jacques, Kristina McCleve and Amy Busfield finished fourth with a time of 10:16. Amy Busfield placed fifth in the 1600 with a time of 5:25.4 and fourth in the 3200 with a time of 12:02. Angie Maxey and Tara Stanek both qualified for the State meet by pole vaulting 8-6. Champion of Champions... The Scots had a number of athletes who fared well at last Tuesday's Champion of Champions Meet at Rogers. The 3200 relay team of Amy Busfield. Megan Jacques. Kristina McCleve and Becca Busfield placed third in 10:213. Amj Busfield placed sixth in the 1600 (5:25.6) and was third with a personal best of 12:003 in the 3200. Becca Busfield was fourth in the 800 with a time of 2:24.3. Angie Maxey was fifth in the high jump with a leap of 4-10. Seth Temple was first in the pole vault (14-0) and seventh in the long jump (19-2 1/4). Doug Jousma was first in the long jump (6-4) and his teammate Matt Born was third in the same event (62)The 3200 relay team of Patrick Spitzley, Jon Hekman. Nate DeWitt and Matt Schupp were sixth in 8:41.3. The 800 relay team of Brett Higley, Ben Busman. Matt O'Connor and Dan Winckowski were fifth in Trojan soccer team hopes winning formula continues Middleville's varsity soccer squad continues to enjoy a successful season as evident by its recent contests. The Trojans (12-5) faced Calvin Christian last Friday hoping to claim a share of the O-K Blue championship. Middleville is 8-1 and Calvin has a 9-0 league record. The Trojans have won six straight matches since their last meeting with the Squires and eagerly anticipated this rematch. Middleville's offense boasts two of the area's finest strikers in Michelle May (19 goals) and Laura VanRyn (17 goals). Rachel Holwerda adds firepower from the midfield with 8 goals. The remaining offensive threats are Deann Weeks (4 goals), Becky Warner and Jill Weaver. The defense has managed five shutouts this season and allowed only one goal per game five times. Sophomore goalkeeper Rachel Clinton is protected by junior defenders Andc Bouma, Almena Rabbers, Shanna Sanderson, Shauna Brice. Angela Wilkins, Lindsey DeLille and senior backs Danielle Hoskins and Abby Brewer. Middleville defeated Tri­ Unity Christian 3-2 last Thursday. Michelle May converted a penalty kick in the closing minutes after Laura VanRyn had scored twice earlier in the game. Last Wednesday, the Trojans visited Coopersville handed the Broncos an 8-1 loss. The game was cut short because of rain. VanRyn's hat trick was complemented with goals from Holwerda, May ant Clinton. Middleville plays host 1 ) Lakewood in a distri :t matchup at 5 p.m. T re winner will advance to Thursday’s contest at Lansing Catholic Central High School. Pioneers win tennis regionals at CHS East Grand Rapids ran away with the regional title at last Friday's Division III tennis tournament held at Caledonia High School. East tallied 32 points to run away with first place honors. Caledonia had 12 points, Middleville 10, South Christian 9, Lakewood 3 and Hastings 1. Scherry Valley I Plumbing Service is our specialty. Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation Tim Ross, shown here in a recent meet at Wayland, captured a num­ ber of wins at regionals, the league meet and the Champion of Champions event. 1:34.9. Tim Ross won both the 1600 (4:173) and the 3200 (9:24). Both were new school records. JV Track... Caledonia’s junior varsity track team won the O-K Gold Conference Meet with 123 points. Sparta was second with 79, South Christian third with 73 and Lindsay Walter finishes off a relay event for the Fighting Scots' girls track squad. Wayland Union was sixth with 50 points. Taking first places and setting new JV conference records were the 400 relay team (46.3) and the 800 relay team (1:37.2). Those teams included Mike Mesecar, Kyle Klyn, Nat< VanEnk and Anthony Recd. Other first places were achieved by Nick Perry in the high jump (6-0), Kyle Klyn in the 200 (23.9) and the 1600 relay team of Craig Hoebckc, Jim Haisma, Caleb Zandstra and Chad Maxlow. 5.9% On GM Certified Used Vehicles Ask us how! Second place finis ers for Middleville were Tyler James at No. 4 sin; es and Mike Czarnowski z d Brad Bender at No. 4 dot les. Caledonia's Dave Srisman finished second . No. 1 singles. Middleville efeated Lake wood 8-0 in a May 15 non-league match. Winners for the Trojans were Kevin Schmitz at No. 1 singles (61. 6-2), Mike Hopkins at No. 2 singles (6-2. 6-1), Andrew Kalee at No. 3 singles (6-4. 7-5), Tyler James at No. 4 singles (6-1, 7-6), Jon Bosma and Mike Hart at No. 1 doubles (6-4, 6-1), McClure and Macedo at No. 2 doubles, Kyle McKeown and John Schilthroat at No. 3 doubles (6-1, 6-0) and Czamowski and Bender at No. 4 doubles. Coach Larry Seger's Middleville team ended the season at 5-4-2. Callfor Classifieds 945-9554 w 1-899-879-7085 [Certified VEHICLES |USED VEHICLES �Page 18/The Sun and News Middleville Mi/May 29 2001 Wrestlers succeed, learn from state freestyle experience MHSAA Scholar Athletes. Andrea King, Pamela Spitzley. Ben Busman and Matt Born. (Photo provided) Caledonia hands out awards to athletic achievers Ryan Fletke during his 9-1 win over the eventual State champion. (Photo provided) Ryan Flctkc, Scan Barrett and Eric Reeder competed in the State freestyle wrestling tournament held in Battle Creek Saturday, May 19. Reeder and Fletke both finished with third place honors. Barrett lost his first match with only seconds left in the match. He was unable to recover from the loss and did not have his best performance in his second match. Fletke was ahead in his match, but fell victim to the pressure of being at State and was pinned. He was able to gather himself for his last three matches, winning 14-7 against a grappler from Caro, pinning the champion from the Holt regional and won 9-1 over the wrestler who went on to win the tournament. Reeder started with three straight wins, beating his first two foes on pins and then taking a thrilling 3-1 overtime match. He ran into the eventual State champ in his fourth and the match was tied 1-1 heading into the final period. Reeder lost that match on a pin and then was pinned by the second place finisher in his final match. Sean Barrett wrestling in his first match in Battle Creek. (Photo provided) District baseball, softball tournaments announced Here is the schedule for the baseball and softball districts to be hosted by Lakewood High School: Baseball — May 29 Portland vs. Lakewood 5 p.m.; June 2 Portland/Lakewood winner vs. Lansing Waverly (30 minutes after first game); Charlotte vs. Hastings 10 a.m.; Championship. Softball — Lakewood vs. Portland 5 p.m.; Hastings vs. Charlotte (30 minutes after first game); Lansing Waverly vs. Lakewood/Portland winner 10 a.m. At Caledonia Here is the schedule for the baseball and softball districts to be hosted by Caledonia High School: Baseball — May 29 South Christian vs. Byron Center 2:15 p.m.; June 2 South Christian/Byron Center winner vs. Caledonia; Middleville vs. Wayland; Championship. Softball — May 29 Byron Center vs. South Christian; June 2 Wayland vs. Middleville; Caledonia vs. Byron Center/South Christian winner; Championship. Athletes of the week Thomapple-Kellogg High School (Middleville) Temple was first in the pole vault (14-0) and seventh in the long jump (19-27-) at the Champion of Champions track event and finished first and qualified for State at regionals in the pole vault (14-3/.). Stortz was a member of the 1600 and 3200 relay teams that qualified for State and also fin­ ished fourth and qualified for State in the 1600 with a time of 5:24.22. Athletes of the Week Presented by: JB HARRISON |£4 j Hastings Mutual Insurance Agency, inc. & I Ml Insurance Company 6090 Aktefl Nash SE • Alto * 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 Here are the awards handed out at May 21 Caledonia High School's Senior Athlete Breakfast: O.K. Gold Scholar Athlete Award: Matt Bom. Bun Busman, Marcie Crandall, Audrey Harp, Jessica James, Andrea King. Brooke Nagel, Korin Rabley, Teresa Romeyn. Matthew Schupp, Pamela Spitzley, Kari Ullery, Marisa Woodcock, Lucas Zoet. Scholar Athlete Award (sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association): Matt Born, Ben Busman, Andrea King, Pamela Spitzley. Detroit Free Press Scholar Athletes: Ben Busman. The Marines Scholar Athletes: Phil Miedema, Lindsay Walter. Male and Female Athlete of the Year: Lindsay Walter, Doug Jousma. Female and Male Athletes of the Year, Lindsay Walter and Doug Jousma. (Photo provided) Caledonia woman honored at Montreat College Andrea Shornler of Cale­ donia, daughter of Robert and Cheryl Shomler, was honored for her membership in the “Who’s Who Among Students in American Uni­ versities and Colleges” at the Spring Honors Convoca­ tion at Montreat College, Montreat. N.C. Members of “Who’s Who Among Students in Ameri­ can Universities & Col­ leges” are selected for this national organization as out­ standing campus leaders ac­ cording to scholarship abil­ ity, participation and leader­ ship in academic and ex­ tracurricular activities, citi­ zenship and service to the school, and potential for fu­ ture achievement Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Car­ olina with campuses in Charlotte and Asheville and classes in various other North Carol ma. locat ions Marines Scholar Athletes, Lindsay Walter and Phil Miedema. (Photo provided) Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/May 29. 2001/Page 19 Business Senices 10% OFF all deck, bam & garage packages. FREE DE­ LIVERY! Durkee Lumber, Alto, Ml. (616)868-6026 BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 32 Colors. Free Estimates. 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Located I block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza I Hours Mon -Thurs. 11 am - 9 p m.; Fri.-Sat 11 am -I0 pm.; Sun 11 ^p mJ 891 >2928 �Page 20/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe, Ml/May 29, 2001 TK athletic policy changes delayed by school board The Michigan State Parks Adventure program begins June 20 in the Yankee Springs Recreation area Summer fun planned by Gun Lake Chamber by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The last day of school for Thornapplc Kellogg students. Friday, June 8, is fast approaching, and al­ ready thoughts of summer fun and vacation planning have started. Many local residents, however, are discovering that hikes in gasoline prices are making them re­ think their summer plans. Fortunately, residents in the Sun and News and Reminder circulation areas have a summer fun re­ source right at hand. The Gun Lake area has camp­ ing in a state park and pri­ vate campgrounds, golf. boating, fishing and swimming. There are shops and restaurants and other at­ tractions to entice visitors and it will take much less than a tank of gas to enjoy the amenities to be found. The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce has planned a new event for this sum­ mer. a boat flotilla and ice cream social on July 14. Information on the pa­ rade of decorated boats and the ice cream social at the Allegan County Park on Patterson Road is available from the cham­ ber offices at 1-616-7924396. Other events planned for June are "Fishing in the Parks" at the Yankee Springs Recreation area Tuesdays, June 19 and 26, at 6:30 p.m. and "Forest Frenzy" on June 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. This is an Adven­ ture Ranger activity at the recreation area. Call 795-9081 for infor­ mation about these activi­ ties and others park events. The Gun Lake Protec­ tive Association is holding a Boating Safety Class Saturday, June 30, in the Shady Shores Community Room at 9 a.m. Call 7951515 for information and directions. Check the Sun and News and Reminder each week for features on Gun Lake places and people. Climbing for children McFall Elementary School secretary Roxanne Potter was one of many volunteers who raised money for underprivileged children to attend Barry County YMCA Camp Algonquin. According to Y director Dave Storms enough money was raised to send 15 children to camp. (Roxanne competed against her daughter Sarah who made it to the top first’) —.............. ........ 1 "" ..... - Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner r i Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway * P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The draft of the inter­ scholastic athletics policy being developed by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education was tabled at the May 14 meeting. The draft will be discussed again at the June 11 meeting of the board. Key elements of the draft include "the value... of a program of interscholastic athletics for as many students as feasible. "The program ... should provide students the oppor­ tunity to exercise and test their athletic abilities in a context greater and more varied than that which can be offered by a school." ' "The program should also foster the growth of school loyalty with the student body as a whole and stimulate community interest in athletics." More information on wording is being considered before the board hears the draft at the June meeting. Copies of the draft are being circulated to the members of the athletic handbook committee as well. This policy, if and when it is approved after two readings, supports the ideals of good sportsmanship, ethics and integrity. It stresses that athletic par­ ticipation is a privilege. The policy in its draft form also expects parents, fans, participants, coaches and other school personnel to serve as positive role models. The policy under con­ sideration reflects higher standards than those pub­ lished by the Michigan High School Athletic As­ sociation. The policy is scheduled for its first reading at the June 11 meeting of the school board. The board will have two reading before it replaces the existing policy. Once the policy is in place, the superintendent will write rules and proce­ dures for implementation. The board does not get to approve those rules. They will get to review the procedures before they are implemented as they did the new graduation rules at that May 14 meeting. TK graduation rules will change for 2002 seniors by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education heard a review of new graduation rules at its May 14 board meeting. Since the board deter­ mined that legally they only set policy, not the procedures which imple­ ment the policy, they did not vote on the rules. High School Principal Ellen Zack told the board that it has been a while since the rules were up­ dated. Among the changes are the result of the block schedule. All students must take a minimum of seven credits of work and an academic center class each semester. Students graduating in 2002 must have earned 46 credits, including six in English, four in mathemat­ ics, four in science, six in social sciences, including world geography/civics. U.S. history and personal finance government. They must have two credits of physical education and one semester of computer education. The also have to take 23 credits of elec­ tives. Class of 2003 graduates will need to have 49 cred­ its to graduate and in 2004, 51 credits will be required. Students in both years need eight English credits before graduation. In 2003 students need 24 credits of electives and 26 elective credits in 2004. Beginning with the class of 2005 and succeeding years, 52 credits are re­ quired for graduation. In the social science area students must take world/geography, U.S. his­ tory, economics and gov­ ernment to fulfill most of the six credits required. Beginning in 2005, 27 elective credits will be re­ quired. Superintendent Midge Pippel told the board that changes would be brought for them to review as they are updated in the future. Senior Parents to meet tonight The final meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Senior Parents will be at 7:30 tonight, Tuesday, May 29, in the Page all-purpose room. During this meeting final details of the post gradua­ tion senior party on June 2 will be reviewed. Last-minute tasks will be discussed as well as seeing how many seniors have purchased tickets. There will be a final push for ticket sales before and followmg the senior honors assembly Friday, June 1, along with the sale of raffle tickets for the Se­ nior Signature Quilt. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 1 days a week For Sun & News For the first and last time, tickets for the Senior Signature Quilt are on sale on Friday, Secember 1 in the TK School and Community library. Sales benefit the senior party on June 2. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-06-05.pdf 9b371d6724ed01988c2548ea649af9fc PDF Text Text ___ STD Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 23/June 5, 2001 Bradford White sex harassment trial dates set by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer More than a year after former forewoman Renee Reunnk Tiled a sexual ha­ rassment lawsuit against her former employers, the Bradford White Corpora­ tion and former plant man­ ager Bob Hermenitt. the case has been scheduled to be tried Oct. 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 and 19 in Barry County Circuit Court "We're very excited to take this to a trial." said Rcurinks attorney, Rob Longstreet of Hastings. "The people of Barry County will find it very startling to learn what has been allowed to go on at one of the largest employ­ ers in Barry County." The Bradford White Corporation produces resi­ dential and commercial grade water heaters at its Middleville plant. The suit charges viola­ tions of the Elliott/Larsen Civil Rights Act and in­ cludes allegations of sex­ ual harassment, encom­ passing claims of a hostile work environment and a quid pro quo (employee ei­ ther submits to sexual de­ mands or forfeits job bene­ fits and privileges or is subjected to less favorable wording conditions. There is also a separate claim of retaliation due to Reurink's efforts to report the alleged harassment and a common law battery count against Hermenitt. Aside from Reurink. 77 witnesses could be called to testify at the trial for the plaintiff about alleged in­ cidents at "The Animal House," (referring to the company's commercial line building where some of the "worst [alleged] sexual horseplay oc­ curred), while nearly 40 witnesses may be called by the defense. "We feel confident we're going to be able to prove that Bradford White met their obligations under the law." said defense attorney David Rhcm of Grand Rapids. "The facts will show that the company acted responsibly. The See BndM mite trill. pt-S Four to seek 2 seats on Caledonia board by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Four candidates plan to run for two school board scats in Caledonia Monday, June 11: one two-year term vacated by Dan Clark and a four-year unexpired position. William Harrison, now filling a two-year position will run to fill the four-year spot on the board, and he will be opposed by Denise Hughes. Dennis Atkinson and Tonya Dclnay will com­ pete for the two-year posi­ tion. Candidates were asked three questions, 1. "What do you believe to be the most important issues facing education? 2. "What would you do to help Caledonia maximize its resources, to best use the foundation grant given from the state (which may be less than expected) and to meet the needs of the expanding school population? 3. "Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Dennis Atkinson led the 18-month district growth study, and led the two bond campaigns for the construction of the new high school. He believes school funding will be the most significant issue Caledonia will face in the future. Atkinson said, "The changes enacted by Proposal A were a great financial benefit to taxpayers and presented new challenges to school districts. Perhaps the greatest challenge is how districts will control costs for elements of the education they have little control over. Examples are the requirement to support mandated state programs without any additional funding and rising costs for maintenance, supplies and energy. The funding model from the state must change if we are to address this critical issue. The state is currently holding over $1 billion in educational funds in reserve for what they call the 'Rainy Day Fund.' Who gets to decide if it is sprinkling or a full-fledged rain, the state or our children? As a board we must be proactive to avoid placing our district in financial peril. "Another important issue will be demands for new levels of accountability. See Caledonia board, pg. 3 Freeport Historical Society plans barn sale Deloris Dipp, Gary Thaler and Colleen Smelker hope that this barn is filled to the brim with items for the Freeport Historical Society's Barn Sale on June 16. The sale starts at 10 a m. Items are still needed to go along with the exercise equipment, housewares, a breadmaker and more than 5000 books. To donate items call 765-8481. Summer fun planned Many activities set in Middleville area Library's own Francie Tobin is prepared for this summer's Reading Road Trip The summer reading dub has planned fun and prizes for ail ages by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Friday is the last day of school in the Thornapple Kellogg School District, and families already have made plans for vacations. Lots of children can't wait to be able to sleep in while others are looking forward to completing 4-H projects before the Barry County Fair begins July 14. There are lots of oppor­ tunities for fun and learn­ ing offered by the TK Community Education De­ partment. the Tbornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library, the Barry County YMCA, the Thor­ napple Arts Council, among others. Each year the summer enrichment activities add to the charm of summer with adventures and fun classes. The deadline for registering is Fnday, June 8. Cafl 795-3397 for details and information. This year's trips are on June 22 and 29. On June 22, Star Trek fans will delight in the ex­ hibit "Star Trek-Founda­ tion Science" during a visit to the VanAndel Mu­ seum Center. This trip in­ cludes a trip to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza, pop and fun. Children ages 5 and older are welcome, the cost is $13 for children and $16 for adults. This trip leaves from the TK Learn­ ing Center at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. On June 29 the bus leaves the Learning Center at 9 a.m. for a trip to the Binder Park Zoo. This is a perfect trip for children to share with a special grownup in their lives. The $12 per person cost in­ cludes admission to the zoo, a hot dog lunch and a trip on the ZO & O Rail­ road. The bus returns at 3 pjn. Classes offered this summer include a one day Pet First Aid Class Tues­ day, June 12. The class is open to children 11 years old and older and adults. This is this summer's only evening class and starts at 6:30 p.m. The class includes prac­ tical training for pet own­ ers. Pre-registration is re­ quired and participants should bring a stuffed ani­ mal for practice. This class costs $15 per person. Fun art classes arc of­ fered again this summer where students can learn to make rain sticks (June 25), clay creations and spin art (June 18), de­ coupage boxes (June 19), mosaic tile (June 21), pa­ tio stones (June 26) and jewelry creating (June 27). The classes are being See summer fun, pg. 2 In This Issue Two TK, school board candidates discuss issues Memorial Day celebrated locally, honors those who served TK seeks restoration of full non-homestead millage PMR road raises procedure issues �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middlevipg MVJune 5. 2Q01 Summer fun activities, from front page held in the TK Learning Center from 10 a.m. to noon on (he dates listed. All cost $12 each, except for the patio stone class which costs $15. The deadline to register for these classes is June 8. Call 795-3397 for informa­ tion. The Thornapple Kellogg pool will be open for fam­ ily swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 12 to July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Minimum participation is needed to keep the pool open for the summer. There is a cost of $2 per person to swim. The pool hotline at 795-5400. exten­ sion 4442, will list pool updates and cancellations due to weather or other conditions. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The "Reading Road Trip" Summer Reading Club will begin with a signup and scholastic book fair Monday. June 11. Summer hours from the li­ brary are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the library will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library will be closed on Friday and Sat­ urday. It will also be closed on July 4 and 5 for the Independence Day hol­ iday. Special programs during the summer include a pho­ tography workshop at 10 a.m. Thursday. June 14. Story times for younger children are at 10 a.m. be­ ginning Tuesday. June 19. A full calendar of events includes author talks, a visit from Bugs on Wheels, orienteering, and visits from an author, a storyteller and a magician. Information on this year's Summer Reading Program is available at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library located inside TK High School and by call­ ing 795-5434. Librarian Deb Jones in­ vites families to stop by the Scholastic Book Fair on June 11-14 to find some special books for summer reading. "I know that sometimes families often want a special book to share in the summer. We look forward to seeing them at the book fair and all summer long." The summer reading club ends Aug. 2 with prizes and lots of fun. That evening a talk on "Harry Potter for Adults" will close the adult portion of the summer reading adven­ ture. The Barry County YMCA offers day camp and sleep over camp expe­ riences for children in the area. Call 945-4574 for in­ formation. The Thornapple Arts Council is holding its summer workshop for stu­ dents entering sixth grade through high school. The workshop will be held on June 18-22 and 25-29 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. each day. The workshop is fol­ lowed by a five-week youth theater production. With rehearsals running from July 5 to Aug. 9 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. Per­ formances will be on Aug. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. with a special matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 11. that will be signed by Merri Donner for the hearing im­ paired. The cost for both the workshop and play produc­ tion is $80. The cost for the workshop is $40 and for the play only $50. For more information call 9452002. Teachers will be sug­ gesting other summer ac­ tivities. These include writing journals or letters, reading out loud as a fam­ ily and planning vacation budgets together. Local churches are busy planning Vacation Bible School activities as well. Check issues of the Sun and News for details of upcoming library programs and other summer fun events. Summer enrichment classes include tile mosaics. The deadline to sign up for classes is June 8 Hie HAIS AlliAtIKS Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Thornapple Kellogg retirees honored Emily Harrison and courier and driver Lee Wicringa. Jim Hallberg, president of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association welcomed the banquet room full of people. Fol­ lowing the buffet dinner and dessert. Cooper, Tim­ merman and Grice heard tributes from their friends, colleagues and supervisors. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This was the year that McFall Elementary staff were in charge of the Thornapple Kellogg Re­ tirement dinner. Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation getaway? Start packing. 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Perhaps because the staff spends all their time with kindergarteners and first-graders the atmo­ sphere was relaxed and homey. Adding to this homelike atmosphere were the pro­ gram cover designed by first-grader Josh Groendyke and the place mats created by the kindergarteners and first graders in Victoria Peabody's art classes. Honored at the dinner were Tai Cooper from Lee Elementary, Marilyn Timmerman from Page and Marie Grice, who works with students in all the buildings. Also retiring this year from the school district are teachers Sharon Bancroft and Audrey Whipper, counselor Bernie Weller, middle school secretary A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! TK office hours set for summer HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES Summer hours for the administration office at Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be 7:30 a.m. to 4 p m. starting Tuesday, June 12. WwCon tempo Salon FA! call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml June 5, 2001/Page 3 Caledonia school board, from front page Federal and state authorities talk of the measurements they want to place on achievement. It appears these measurements will be tied to financial controls. I believe accountability must be shared and balanced by all involved, including the State of Michigan. As a board we must find a way to balance all the pressures so we do not compromise the education of children." Atkinson identified school safety as an important issue, which he said starts with and is very dependent on a positive and' supportive "climate" within each building. "Maintaining this takes hard work and a serious commitment. As a board, it is our responsibility to sec that the programs continue to operate with effectiveness." Atkinson said to help Caledonia maximize its resources, and to best use the foundation grant given by the state, while meeting the needs of the expanding school population, he made the following points: A school board member will be required to make difficult decisions based on the overall well being of the district, and of the students, he said. "As a school board member, it is our responsibility to challenge the administration to implement creative and effective ways of educating children, without sacrificing the results." He said non-traditional ways, like partnerships with business and industry would deliver opportunities without incurring all of the costs. Atkjnson said, "I am a person who will strive to uncover all the facts, empathize with lhe situation and challenge issues if necessary. "People who know me best will tell you 1 excel at strategic vision and building a tactical plan to achieve the goal and that I demonstrate integrity, passion, dedication, and commitment my to all of responsibilities." Atkinson said he has staff. worked with administration and school board members, as well as with the community to reach many achievements, and "understands what it takes to have a strong team dedicated to the success of our children." "Wc arc entering a period of rapid and significant change. In these periods, planning for our future is more important than focusing on our past. Technology in learning will become an even bigger aspect of our children's future than it is today." He said he has genuine desire to focus on achievements that carry on this community’s strong morals, values and heritage. "Foremost is my passion to help the children and parents in our community STEAK FRY AT THE K coiwr ljqin - 4 usi S;• ADULTS: $9 00 CHILDREN: $4 50 Tonya Delnay Dennis Atkinson CALEDONIA SPORTSMAN CLUB ON COLDWATER ROAD, SOUTH OF 100TH ST. SAT., JUNE 9 ■ 5:30-8:30 PM through my involvement. I believe my background and experience, provide me with the skills our community desires in trustees of the Caledonia Board of Education." Atkinson has been a Caledonia resident for eight years, and has been em­ ployed by Steelcase for 24 years. He works as an information technology manager. He has a master of business administration degree from Western Michigan University. He has been a member of the 1997 and 1999 school strategic planning groups, and a liaison with the Technology Strategic Plan Action Team. Atkinson and his wife, Julie, have three elementary age children attending Caledonia Schools. Tonya Delnay identified funding and the relationship of adults and their effect on children as the most important issues. "Many believe funding is the most important issue facing schools. If the funding is not available, where do the cuts begin? Teaching staff, programs, sports, arts all become targets. We may be sitting with the most state of the art facilities, yet not be able to afford books or supplies. If the current growth rates continue and the rising costs of operations continue, there will be a strain on funding in Caledonia. "The average homeowner has only seen a one percent increase in their owr income in the last six years William Harrison Denise Hughes This means the district should be looking for other avenues to funding operations and building projects. Raising already high taxes would just put an additional stress to the very families the district is trying to help. "Other avenues to look into would include partnerships, donations, fund drives, grants and sponsorships. 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Michigan 49333 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 5. IRVING TWP. VACANT LAND! 5 tots m hard to find Thomappie-Kellogg Schools District Creek rum through properties, wooded sites, and great walkout sites Call Kay at (616) 795-3305 or (616) 795-7272 Price ranges are $39 900 to $74,900 6. THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS! Seaubfid buddtog site m Rutland Township Close to Yan kee Sprmgs Recreation Area and Gun Lake Easy commute to Grand Rapids Call Ray at (616) 792-2202 ext 24 ..............................................................................................................Priced at $35,900. FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 5, 2001 From previous page have learned the difference between a want and a need. I have also been involved with many non-profit organizations, and have seen first hand that through partnerships, donations, fund drives, grants and sponsorships, if a community wants something bad enough it can be attained without raising taxes.” Del nay has experience as volunteer, teacher and administrator with a diverse background. She has been involved in school-related field trips and "endless meetings," from a desire to impact her own children's and their friend's lives. Park and Recreation Committee in Gaines Township. I am a member at Green Lake Calvary Church, where I am Sunday school superintendent. "I enjoy working with my husband in our landscape contracting business, Personal Touch Landscaping Services. In addition to balancing books, on occasion I help on the job. I am actively involved with the Grand Rapids Nursery and Landscape Association and am an Advanced Master Gardener through Kent/MSU Extension." Delnay said. William Harrison listed educational excellence, teacher shortages and learning environment as "I am confident that the two elected would both do our best, because we both want what is best for our children." she said. "We do bring different backgrounds to the board. "I am a mother of four children ranging in ages from 8 to 15. currently in high school, middle school, and elementary. I have been fortunate to be involved in FFA. Ski Club. JAM. Career Fair. Mentoring. PTO/Family Links, theater, choir, band, sports, growth, building, steering, and reproductive health committees. "I am past president of the Friends of the Caledonia Library, and currently sit on the 20/20 Task Force and most important investment a school system makes for the future. "A safe, smart and superior learning environment must be assured. Every student who comes through our school doors should enter an atmosphere that promotes learning and cultivates character, and leave prepared for life in a dynamic and diverse world. Active parents and caring teachers are the best recipe for a safe learning environment. Harrison said "It is important that Caledonia Schools invest resources in programs that support our district's goals and vision. A financial plan is the most effective tool a school district has for achieving major issues. "Michigan must continue to provide a high quality education for all students." he said. "Learning and literacy today involves teachers and textbooks, technology and training. Our students must be prepared to compete with students from other states and nations. "The new Michigan School funding (Proposal A) has been a great benefit for many schools, but is dependent on state economic conditions. "Michigan will face a serious teacher shortage due to massive retirements. A dedicated trusted and talented teaching force is vital to Michigan’s continued success. Teachers are the results and establishing accountability. As a current board member. I have been involved with our school administrators to address future financial challenges using a financial plan. Financial planning programs are renewed because they produce material results for students, not because that's what we have always done.’ Families achieve their goals through sound financial planning; our school can too." Harrison said of his qualifications. "I have just completed two years on the Caledonia School Board. During this time. I have given leadership and have See Caledonia candidates, pg. 5 THORN APPLE _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY ..9:30 a.m. 10 45 a.m 0 00 pm Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-.37 Pastor, Dr Hrian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor 0 M M U I I I I C Sat Evening Mass 5 00 p m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass; 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Chunh with a coring heart for our tonuutmih- and the world' 9 30 □ m (1000 am beginning lune 3> and 6W p m (Child & Adulo ibunng the School Year > Sunday Worship Rec R Scoa Greenuay, Pastor Keith Sntp. loath Director 1/ Tiemeyer Communax Calling Church Office (6l6( 891-1512 • M 37 at lOthfeSt CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST June 3 - Pentecost Sunday Toni Salsbury preaching (This is Annua' Conference weekend Pa-Jot Norm will be at Conference that Sunday There will nut be communwe Worship Service 10 30 am. Jr Church {Licensed Nursery & Child Care* Rn Norman Ko/uts 616 891-816" 250 Vme Street • Church Office 610-89; SMj9 Fax 891 $64S I 9 30 > AM Worship, 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed Family ^Sight. 1 Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 (northwest of Gun Dike) R C H Meeting at the Cr«u Creek Charter Academy Rex Mir had SioweU Pastor Chris lage. Worship trader Denns Bouma. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616 891-0287 Visit our web site www bngrrtside org Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. H B a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Mommg Worship ..10 30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Pastor Paul M. Hillman SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Preaching the Liting Word Serving 7bc Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting al: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891 -0281 FIRST BAPTIST C Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. BIBLE CHURCI1 “We are changed by God's love.1 ” CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce S'. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody . Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Music Sunday School 9:45 a in Sunday Morning Worship Service. . 11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . . 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs.................................. 6:45 pm Leighton Church Community oj Christ Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday Schfxrl for All Ages...............9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............ 6:30 pm. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday...............6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................. 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWXSEM). Pastor XORMAX KXORR. AuudMc Pastor 891-8028 • e-mail leighton© iserv.net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 V. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship Sunday School.................... Adult Bible Class . 9 30 a.m 11.00 a.m. 1100 a.m Ret. E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Wkilneyvitie Rd Rev P Adams Pfaww 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wert M-179 tfagfewav tCWf Xaaafav Koad) W-nUnd. Ml 49 548 • 795-^03 Lakeside Community Church A 1*1 act for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney ville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 10 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office 868-0.191 www.lakesidecommunilyorg(under constructions MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Sunday School ..11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 (Elje {Eime jStetljobist QDfjurcb e 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunoay School...10:00 am. Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship. .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor _____________ Phone 868-6437_____________ Came ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whltneyvffle Ave 9 45 a m Church School. Sunday Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor IJoyd DeVormer, Sr. Church Ph 868-6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 St Paul Lutheran Church + (Missouri Sgnod) £4th and Kraft Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8:00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sundaq School 9:30 AM All Services luive a Nursen] available Barner Free www iservnet/-«rtpaul Pastor Robert Gerke * Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-86gg UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee f/omng Worship 9 30 a m . MidOtevike : >raay School............. 9 45 a.m MsOdte/'iie Morrung Worship . 1100 a m Ret Lee Zucbman Church Office Phone - 795^9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH M-37 between Middleville 8c Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Pratse/Bible Study xursery &. children's activities during all sen tees Program^ for all age^ ‘ For more informahoB: (616) 891 8119 Of pca«dwrdi • ■ ■ “The Church where everybody is xomebody, and Jesux ix l^ird" Meeting al Caledonia High School 'ortsanor A» eooeorg �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml'June 5, 2001'Page 5 Bremer-Mason exchange vows Lindsay Ann Bremer and James Lane Mason were united in marriage on July I, 2000 The early evening cer­ emony took place at the newly built open-air Mani­ tou-Lin Chapel on Barlow Lake in Middleville and was officiated by Rev. Wayne Kiel. Lindsay is the daughter of Tom and Brenda Bremer of Middleville. Jim is the son of John and Sally Mason of Middleville and Mark and Janice Kersjes of Vermontville Attending Lindsay as her maid of honor was Hillary Stone, her cousin. Brides­ maids were Jennie Doyle. Mallory Stone, and Whitley Bremer The flower girls were Kodi and Morgan Humphrey, the groom’s nieces. Brian Syswerda. friend of the groom, served as Jim’s best man. His groomsmen were Tim Syswerda. and brothers Chad and Chris Mason. The ring bearer was Cade Bowman, the bride’s cousin. The couple now resides in Middleville. ENGAGEMENTS Willson-Derdowski Jim and Diane Willson of Byron Center announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter. Angela Leigh, to Aaron Micheal Derdowski, son of Ron and Roslyn Derdowski of Bay City. The bride to be. an elementary teacher, is a graduate of Byron Center High School and Grand Val­ ley State University. Her fianed also graduated from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity and is currently attend­ ing Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Angela is the granddaugh­ ter of Margaret Willson of Middleville and Henry and Dorothy Krosschell of Wyoming. A July 7, 2001 wedding is planned at St. Pius X Church in Grandville. Caledonia school board candidates, from page 4 worked as a team player to help Caledonia Schools meet the challenge to provide high quality education while managing growth. "I have been involved with the Caledonia schools as a caring teacher, a supportive parent with three children graduating from CHS, and now our granddaughter is a fourth­ grader at Kettle Lake Elementary. "Currently I am director of education for employment, as well as coordinator of library services in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. Harrison received a PhD from Michigan State University in administration and curriculum. Recently appointed by Gov. John Engler to the Michigan Council for Technical Excellence, he has also helped develop the strategic plan and served on the Business Community Advisory Committee. He has chaired the Education Committee and served on the Personnel Committee of the School Board. "My educational experiences and my knowledge of our community are assets on the board. I desire to contribute leadership to provide a safe and superior learning environment to cultivate character and promote student achievement," Harrison concluded. Denise Hughes listed funding as a result of Proposal A. shifts from public to charter and privatized schools, and in Caledonia growth and increases in enrollment as the primary issues. "I believe the students come first, she said. "We need to maximize our current staff as much as possible, and seek more economical uses of our budget." She has stressed the importance of striving for excellence for all the children in the schools. Hughes is an advertising sales professional at the Grand Rapids Business Journal, and an owner of D2 Marketing, a business-tobusiness marketing and special events service. Hughes earned a B.S. in business management with distinguished honors from Cornerstone University. Her husband. Deign Hughes, is vice president of technical services at SageStone Inc., a Grand Rapids based technology leader. She has two daughters, ages 19 and 13, who both attended Caledonia Schools. She moved into the district ten years ago. Raised by educators, she says she has a strong understanding of the process. Hughes has served as a volunteer, multiple community-to-school committees, classroom volunteer, is president of the Orchestra Boosters, and has been active on the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Growth. She says she has been dedicated to parenting and volunteerism, in the schools, church and community. "I have embraced the Caledonia K 12 experience, hands on. I look forward to working together with parents. community members. and administration. We must continue to seek excellence in education and opportunity for each of our community's life-long learners," Hughes said. Hughes has worked on the Marketing to the Schools Committee, to develop the Caledonia Community School’s mission statement, and the Community to School Committee, to develop the strategic plan. She also has served as a marketer for the Growth Committee. "I believe in the Caledonia community and its schools. W< must work together to find a balance between growth, needs of the community, and changing financial and regulatory requirements. We must understand the needs of our students to learn individually, to collaborate in groups, and to behave ethically. We must prepare them for success in a v«;ry complicated, constantly changing world. "Hughes concluded. PAINT SALE Highly recommended for vinyl and aluminum siding. 142 CERAMIC EXT. HOUSE PAINT Lo-sheen or Handsome soft gloss. <r*r»ns 142 or 152. Reg. $35.05 gallon . Sale $5.00 OFF *30 112 EUTE EGGSHELL FINISH OOI ....................... Sale $5.00 OFF *23 EXTERIOR CERAMIC SOLID HIDE STAIN Reg. $27.54 gallon ........................ Sale $5.00 OFF *Z2M 953 RUSTIC OIL DECK $o/;24 Reg. $28.01 gallon Gable-Geren Lee and Shirley Tolan celebrated 50 years of mar­ riage on Thursday. May 31. 2001 The couple were married at DeWit's Dutch Kitchen An open house was held for family and fnends at the Middle Villa Inn on Saturday, June 2, 2001 They have three children Donna and Steve Wait, Barb and Mark Freeman and Diane and Buck Seeley They have four grandchil­ dren: Enn and Aaron Haight. Katie, Joel and Mindy Freeman. Jennifer Lynn Gable and Wesley Edward Geren an­ nounce their engagement and plans for a July 28,2001 wedding. Their parents are Connie Gable of Holland, Steven Gable of Indonesia and Mrs. Avis Geren of Middleville, and the late Mitchell Geren, Sr The bride-elect is a graduate of Hamilton High School and is a home day­ care provider. Her fianefc graduated from ThomappleKellogg High School, served four years in the Navy, attended WMU, grad­ uated from ITT, and is em­ ployed by Invensys Appli­ ance Controls Natural or Cedar. Everyday Price ........................... Zo ________ Custom Colors for an additional $1,00_______ • Power Wash (3,000 psi) Rentals $4995 a day • Paint Sprayer Rentals (Air Lessco Equipment) W/paint purchase $4995 aday • M-l Roof & Deck Cleaner (finest auaitable) 1 Gallon of M-l makes 10 gallons of cleaning solution. Reg. $27.75 gallon...................................Now *Z<5 Sale ends June 9th, 2001 Mullets<~l<S . ,Y5’5’sV'!t Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 1 227 E. MAIN ST CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday - Friday 7 - 6, Saturday 8 ■ 1 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 5. 2001 Bradford White trial, from front page company has always had a policy and it's still in ef­ fect today." But Rcurink’s claims the company's "sexual ha­ rassment policy" was a onc-page memo posted on bulletin boards twice over a period of 20 years. She also charges that Hcrmcnitt testified that it was his understanding that the policy was for hourly employees and did not ap­ ply to management like him. A number of the wit­ nesses are current and former employees of the company who are ex­ pected to testify to similar acts of sexual behavior and a lack of action by the company as far back as 1993. Three women arc ex­ pected to testify that Hermcnitt had asked them out while they worked as his subordinates at Bradford White with one woman saying he asked her to go away for the weekend and hugged her. Another woman testified he professed his love for her, called her at home re­ peatedly while she was suffering from a nervous breakdown after a recent breakup with her husband and asked her to meet him for drinks. A brief filed by the plaintiff also reveals that the woman had gone to company Chief Executive Officer Richard Milock with almost identical complaints as Reurink’s about Hermenitt years prior and that Milock had then warned Hermenitt that if it happened again, he would be terminated. "The full extent of the company's knowledge of many sexual harassment/hostile work envi­ ronment problems were not revealed until this court ordered that it turn over 10 years worth of prior sexual harassment complaints near the end of the discov­ ery period," the brief states. According to Reurink’s lawsuit, it was understood at the company that if cer­ tain female employees who were subordinates would sleep with their foremen that they would get better jobs and better pay. Her suit also charges that Hcrmenitt's full body hugging became too much, that he frequently asked We have “No Problem” saving you money. 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Longstreet said his client's goal is to prevent other employees from suf­ fering from the same type of harassment and hostile work environment that led to her resignation. "She's put her personal life on the line for this case," said Longstreet. "One thing that keeps her motivated is knowing she's going to make a change for all of the employees at the Bradford White Corpo­ ration. She doesn't want anyone else to go through what she went through." The 36-year-old Reurink, who worked at the Brad­ ford White Corporation from 1996 to 1999. alleges that she quickly noticed that the atmosphere at the company was sexually charged and that almost everyone took the sexual harassment policy as a joke. She also testified that she was aware of other women complaining about sexual harassment while she worked there and that it was a common practice and common knowledge that pretty young female employees who "went out on dates" or slept with the 4695 N. M-37 Highway in Middleville £ weed Summer Day Corel - We have 2 School Age Groups Available Youngers (Grades K-2) and Olders (Grades 3-5) Arts & Crafts • Field Trips Outdoor Activities ...and much more! We also have space available for Toddlers ■ 5 Yr. Olds Call Now 795-1282 Full-Time Rates As Low As bosses got the better, eas­ ier jobs. Reurink. who has been married for 18 years, joined the company work­ ing on the second shift as­ sembly line. In August of 1997. she was moved to the "labor bank" and in 1998. she was promoted to "inspec­ tor" where her second shift supervisor was Charlie Shockey. "It was while working as an inspector that Renee first met the plant supervi­ sor of production. Bob Hermenitt," according to her lawsuit. "Bob Her­ menitt immediately began hugging Renee. Renee de­ scribed the hugs as Bob Hermenitt putting his arms around her waist and pulling her body close to his." Reurink also claims that Hermenitt would touch her stomach with his hand and brush up against her breasts with his body. The hugging occurred whenever Hermenitt would see Reurink, she claims. "At the outset of her promotion, Renee heard rumors all around the Bradford White plant that she was sleeping with Bob Hermenitt and that was the reason why she was being promoted to supervisor," Longstreet claims. Hermenitt also allegedly admitted to asking Reurink if she would be interested in someone of "his age" that he called her while she was working and asked her if she had an answer to his question about being interested in dating some­ one of his age. "Apparently still not willing to take 'no' for an answer, Hermenitt contin­ ued to hug Renee on a daily basis," the suit al­ leges. "Then-, in October of 1999, Bob Hermenitt emailed Renee using her Bradford White e-mail ad­ dress. Renee had never re­ ceived such a communica­ tion from him or anyone prior to this day not related to work." In the e-mail. Hermenitt allegedly invited Reurink over to his house saying, "You do not owe me any­ thing. I would like to invite you over to my house after work on Thursday 10-7-99 to look at the new win­ dows that were installed and the new garage addi­ tion on my house. If you do not want to, I understand. This is in no way a come on or anything like that..." "The receipt of the email reduced Renee to tears." her brief states. "The record reflects that Reurink has absolutely no experience or interest in window replacements or garage additions." Following the chain of command that Bradford White employees under­ stood to be the procedure. Reurink showed the e-mail to her direct supervisor, longtime employee Dick Manni. "Manni told Renee that it was his opinion that she should not report the email to upper level man­ agement because Bob Hcrmenitt’s job would be in jeopardy." the brief al­ leged. "Supervisor Dick Manni never did anything about Renee's complaint. Bob Hermenitt continued to put his arm around Re­ nee." According to Longstreet and co-counsel Eugenie B. Eardley of Cannonsburg, Manni's opinion seemed to be "based on what turned out to be proof that Manni. as well as most of Brad­ ford White management team had ample knowl­ edge of Hcrmenitt’s nearly 30-year history of serial sexual predation upon sub­ ordinate female employ­ ees...and the frequently unwelcome nature of these attentions." Since Manni was not go­ ing to assist her, Renee "mustered up enough courage to confront Bob Hermenitt in his office by herself," the plaintiff's brief reveals. "Although scared, Renee relayed to Bob Hermenitt that the email had disturbed her deeply, that she was com­ pletely uncomfortable with his actions and that she wanted it all to stop." But Hermenitt allegedly responded by backing his chair away from his desk and offering her another hug. Thereafter, Charlie Shockey, Renee’s former supervisor in a different department, approached her about the e-mail, warn­ ing her that if Hermenitt found that other people knew about the e-mail such as Dick Manni or Jerry Hammond, that Re­ nee would be fired. "Renee's self initiated appointment with Dick Milock (CEO) was dis­ heartening, at best," her brief states. "Renee ex­ plained to Dick Milock everything about Bob Hermenitt's sexual ad­ vances towards her and how much it was affecting her and how unwelcome it was." Reurink said she also told Milock that she had already complained about Hermenitt to her immedi­ ate supervisor. Dick Manni. and that nothing had been done. "Dick M dock's surpris­ ing response to Renee was for him to state to her that she was a very attractive young woman.' and that 'if you were single. I don't see anything wrong with it.” Milock admitted he called Hermenitt into his office and suggest that he "stay away" from Reurink "with full knowledge that he had been in this same spot before, warned by Milock to never do it again to another female employee at the risk of termination." After speaking with Milock, Reurink's ability to do her work became more difficult, she claims. "Now, running one of the most hectic and difficult lines in the entire factory,* she had zero communica­ tion with the plant man­ ager in charge of produc­ tion, Bob Hermenitt.” She also claims that Manni treated her differ­ ently after she went to Milock and continually asked her to go to Her­ menitt's office and deliver papers. "Renee remembers Dick Manni chuckling and cru­ elly teasing Renee about her situation with Bob Hermenitt," she claims. Hermenitt was employed at Bradford White Corpo­ ration for 30 years, more than 20 of them as a su­ pervisor, and "was asked to leave" his position Sept. 20, 2000, after Rcurink’s lawsuit was filed in April. According to the brief, Rcuiink left the company in 1999 "because the workplace became intoler­ able due to Hcrmenitt's conduct, and she felt she had no other choice. She simply signed the form she was presented without adding a long dissertation on her troubles with Her­ menitt." Milock retired from the company earlier this year. An attempt by the com- Continued next page Bring ad in & receive *5.00 Off any purchase of *30 or more. WEDNESDAYS: Senior Citizen Day 10% OFF JgBsjgpt* - Customize a Topiary or Planter - , olden All ANNUAL FLATS On Sale ,full57.99 10” BASKETS On Sale s9.99 • All 1/2” ANNUALS On Sale 99%.. LONE PINE ^GREENHOUSES, INC. 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This Saturday, June 9. there will be a grand open­ ing for Quick Lube 2000. There will be refresh­ ments, $5 off oil changes and even drawings for rac­ ing memorabilia. "I hope area residents stop by between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.," Raymond says. Regular hours at Quick Lube 2000 arc Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p m.. Friday 85 and Saturday 8- 12:30. Saturday hours arc from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tires 2000 hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon­ day through Thursday. Fri­ day 8 a m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raymond says he is proud of the certified me­ chanics he has working for him. "Were here for cus­ tomers," he says. Working at Tires 2000 and Quick Lube 2000 are Don Irwin, with 25 years experience, state and ASE certified: Jason Terpenning. who is state certified The retirement of 1st Sgt. John H. Dykstra after 20 years serving his country with the U.S. Army has been announced. Dykstra graduated from Thornapplc Kellogg High School in 1979. He is the son of Henry and Linda Dykstra of Clarksville, for­ merly of Middleville. Dykstra entered active duty April 28, 1981, from Detroit His assignments Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solanan floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. Armstrong SOLARIAN. Famous Flooring T have included rifleman, team leader and scout squad lead­ er with the l/5O5th P1R, 82nd Airborne Division. Fort Bragg. NC: squad leader. 1/39 Inf., 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, Ger­ many: field recruiter. US Army Recruiting Battalion, Harrisburg. PA; platoon scrgeanVscout platoon ser­ geant. l/325th AIR, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg. NC; and Live Fire From previous page _ pany to prevent other wit­ nesses from testifying in Reurink's case was re­ buffed May 22 when Cir- Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solanan vinyl floors bnng an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solanan floors come with a 10-year warranty! N Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Former Middleville man to retire from U.S. Army A beautiful kitchen doesn't gel any easier than this! I with 10 years experience: Todd Boonstra, has eight years of experience and is the assistant manager for Tires 2000 and the quick lube: and Dan Decker, who works in the quick lube area. "These are great guys." Raymond says. The busi­ ness is a NAPA certified auto services center. There will be surprises, refreshments and fun at the Quick Lube 2000 grand opening. Cali 795-3550. E£^ I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valey Avenue S E (M-371 • Catedoma. Mcfwgan 49316 Ph. 616/891-9000 Hrs : M-Thurs. 10-8 p.m.; TW/F 10-5:X p.m.; Sat 9-3.00 pm cuit Judge James Fisher denied the company's mo­ tion to strike them from the witness list. "Their motion was to keep two former Bradford White employees — one male and one female — from testifying," said Longstreet. "They are go­ ing to testify as to the sex­ ually pervasive, hostile atmosphere at Bradford White." According to Longstreet's brief, one former employee testified that one young man that worked in the same area with him who was a mar­ ried man was often the target of physically and pornographic type behav­ iors. Reurink claims that as a result of her experience at Bradford White, she suf­ fers from a nervous stom­ ach. fatigue, headaches, neck pain, numbness and forgetfulness. "Renee explains that she is always in thought," said Longstreet, "that she has a fear of ever going to an­ other plant and that she does not want to ever work with men again." He added that "Renee is often afraid that Bob Hermcnitt will come to her home." Reurink also claims loss of consortium with her husband and asks for com­ pensatory damages and exemplary damages each in excess of $25,000. She is also seeking lost wages, value of fringe benefits, interest, costs, reasonable attorney fees and an order ’enjoining de­ fendants, its agents, repre­ sentatives and employees from further acts of ha­ rassment or retaliation...’ O C and NCOIC, Live Fire Division, Joint Readiness Training Center. Fort Polk, Louisiana. He served in combat in Grenada and Desert Storm. Dykstra will complete his military career as first ser­ geant, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Dykstra’s awards and dec­ orations include the Meritor­ ious Service Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clust­ ers, the Army Achievement Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forced Ex­ peditionary Medal (Gren- ’v- ada), the Multinational Force and Observers Medal (two awards), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal. Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge. Pathfinder Badge, Gold Re­ cruiter Badge, Combat In­ fantry Badge. Expert Infan­ try Badge and the German Parachutist Badge He is a member of the Sergeant Morales Club Dykstra retired May I He, his wife Anne and children. Jennifer and Brittany will reside in Fairbanks. Alaska, after retirement He is now employed with the Trans­ Alaska Pipeline. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. aUBBbv1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. | JuAVnnyM Hastings. wbivViw vfrPy %rayi>arn or Gill 945 <>105 1| Plenty of Planting Time Left!! 10% OFF Entire Stock! Great selection of annuals, flowering and vegetable plants. Also hanging baskets. Stop ‘n for great deals on perennials and water plants. Knott's 3422 - 76th Street, SE • Caledonia, MI 49316 Halfway between Kalamazoo Ave. fr M-37 "Providing quality flowers and plants for over 25 CjA Hours: Mon.Fri. 8 a.m. ■ 6 p.m; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; Closed Sunday^^KuFT^ �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 5, 2001 Two TK school board candidates discuss issues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The June 11 school elec­ tion features two candi­ dates who say they care deeply about the future of the Thornapple Kellogg School district. Voters also will have the opportunity to approve the 18-mill non-homestead levy to restore the maxi­ mum rate, overriding the Headless Amendment. Candidates Scott Kiel and John Howarth are run­ ning to fill the seat left vacant when Jean Ray de­ cided not to seek re-elec­ tion. Both men have children who are enrolled in the TK schools. Kiel graduated from TK High School in 1975 and has a degree from Hope College. He works in the furniture in­ dustry. Howarth has been a teacher for more than 25 years. He was a science teacher at the high school before resigning in the fall of 2000 to take a science consultant position with the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Both candidates were asked questions about the issues facing the school district. What is the most im­ portant Issue facing the Thornapple Kellogg School District? John Howarth Scott Kiel Kid says, "A significant issue is the current uneasi­ ness between the adminis­ trators and staff. This has spilled over into the com­ munity and concerns about this issue (including recent resignations) are being raised. " "I don't how much of this is a perception or how much is reality, but unfor­ tunately sometimes per­ ceptions become reality. I think the district needs to improve communication at all levels'* Howarth says, "The most important issue is how to provide the best education to students, especially when costs exceed funding levels. Costs are rising, salaries, equipment and even utilities. 1 think the district is going to face very tight squeeze in the future." ’Thornapple Kellogg is fortunate that we have been managed sensibly in the past but 1 think tough economic decisions are coming." Recent controversies over books, the revision of the athletic policy and the athletic handbook have raised questions about parent involve­ ment in the schools. What do you think is ap­ propriate parent in­ volvement?" Kiel says, "I would like to see parents go through proper channels. The ad­ ministration. principals and teachers should be empowered to do their jobs. It is important to let them do what they need to do. BILL HARRISON For Caledonia School Board / BILL \ HARRISON * Leader in Education Excellence * Proud Parent & Grandparent * Former Teacher & "Parents who have a concern should meet one on one with the teacher or administrator or raise their concerns in writing and sign their letter. I think a lot of people were "barking up the wrong tree' over the athletic handbook." "For example, the ath­ letic director should have been able to do his job without interference and put together a handbook. Parents could then make suggestions. If someone doesn't do his or her job this should be discussed in a performance review. "I am a little concerned about the committee pro­ cess. It could be that a committee could be stacked to produce an in­ tended result and not re­ flect the needs or ideas of the community.." Howarth said. "Every­ one involved in recent events are really good people. It is sad to see what has happened. I think though that one way prob­ lems can be avoided is to involve everyone from the beginning who might be impacted by a possible change. There should also be clearly defined roles and responsibilities for those working on issues. It is more equitable to work with teacher, administra­ tion. parent, student and community representatives from the beginning. Parent representatives would give other concerned parents (not named to a commit­ tee) someone else to talk with about their concerns. I think that we can avoid problems if we make sure the roles, rules and expec­ tations are well delineated. It is not fair to ask people to comment once all the decisions have been made." Why should people vote for you? Kiel says. "I don't like to draw attention to myself. I am just an ordinary guy. I have good common sense and the biggest skill I will bring to the board if elected is the ability to work with others and con­ vey my ideas without con­ frontation." Howarth, says, "I know I can do a good job on the school board. I have an ex­ tensive background in ed­ ucation with more than 25 years as a teacher, admin­ istrator and parent. I think I can bring a perspective to the issues which will con­ front the district that will be helpful to the kids in the district." The election is on Mon­ day. June 11. Everyone will vote in the art room at the high school except for Irving Township District 2 (Village of Freeport) where the election is held at the Freeport Community Building. The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m Caledonia Farmers Market continues The first Friends of the Caledonia Library Farmers Market raised more than $40. Here cochairs Betsy Riddell and Andy Klimik thank Krista VanderMeulen (center) for shopping for plants . Plants, cut flowers, herbs and more will be available at the library every Saturday this summer at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Coach * Active Community & Dennis Atkinson ^Church Volunteer Support Our Schools! \S\ Re-Elect HARRISON On June 11, 2001 Paid tor by Hamson tor School Board Committee 141 MV St Catedoraa. Ml 49316 For Caledonia School Board I am a person who will strive to: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Integrity Passion Dedication Commitment Strategic Vision • • • Uncover all the facts, empa­ thize with the situation, and challenge issues if necessary Give parents the trust and satisfaction they seek Nurture life-long learners Pad for by dozens to Beet Dems Atkinson 7744 Ausbnndge Dr Caledonia, Ml 49316 -L..1 iffi �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 5. 2001 /Page 9 Senior parents send students off with lunch FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Superintendent didn’t deserve new contract Dear editor, Superintendent Midge Pippel has been given a two-year contract by the school board when about 80% of the staff gave her a negative evaluation. It’s one thing to offer a tw6-year contract with such a large percentage of the staff giving her a nega­ tive review, but it is un­ thinkable to give her an increase to $92,000 per year plus benefits with such a poor evaluation. I don’t have a problem with someone making almost six figures. 1 do have a problem when you pay good money and they don’t do their job. Ms. Pippel's increase alone could have helped supply a team with new equipment or some uni­ forms, but our board al­ ready gives 2% of the school budget to athletics. As Nancy Goodin has said, the athletic department gets 2% and won't gel any more. Docs she and the rest of the school board know the number of junior and senior high student athletes has increased al­ most 50% since the 199596 school year? There arc more than 1.0(X) student athletes in our schools. Perhaps Ms. Pippel's in­ crease could have gone toward sorely needed band uniforms. Maybe some of her raise could have gone to supplies at the elemen­ tary buildings that staff members are not allowed to purchase . Perhaps the board shouldn't have given the raise at all. Better yet, the board should have not re­ newed her contract. This mistake will cost $184,000 + benefits over the next two years. More impor­ tant. our children will not have a qualified leader for the next two years. I heard our board mem­ bers say over and over at their last meeting that they do things in the interest of and for the good of the kids. That's exactly what they should do. In a recent article, David Smith. School Board President, said he was concerned about staff relations, and Pippel will address those concerns. My question is. when? We have lost Tom Lehman, and now Dan Erb has now turned in his res­ ignation. Does the superin­ tendent have a problem with the few administrators who actually live in the school district? Why is she trying to eliminate the name Mid­ dleville from everything that is affiliated with our school? At a recent bas­ ketball tournament, we en­ tered as Thornapple Kel­ logg. A college scout asked me where Thornap­ ple Kellogg is and said he's never heard of it. When I told him it was Middleville, he said he knows where Middleville High School is and why would we change a name of a school with the tradi­ tion we have? Why didn’t we listen to the kids when they wanted Middleville to be part of our school name? A recent survey of our high school students was done, and of the 525 responses, 56% want the school to be iden­ tified by the name Mid­ dleville, 24% want to be identified by both Mid­ dleville and Thornapple Kellogg and 15% want only to be identified by Thornapple Kellogg. We should listen to the majority and keep Mid­ dleville as part of our name. Who on our school board will make a motion of keeping Middleville as part of our name? The bottom line is that Pippel is not a team player nor a very good adminis­ trator. Who will be the next staff member to re­ sign because of poor lead­ ership? Is our superintendent looking for puppets to teach and coach our stu­ dents? Ms. Pippel was quoted in a recent article as say­ ing that she learned a lot by working in city schools, suburban schools and now a more rural school. If you have commitment, then every' decision you make, everything you do. has to revolve around whether you're doing what is best for the kids or just making it more convenient for adults. What side of the fence is she sitting on — the students or the adults? I think the board took the easy way out by offer­ ing Ms. Pippel a new con­ tract. Replacing a superin­ tendent is time consuming and difficult. I believe the board didn't want to go through the process be­ cause it was easier to do what they did. The board may say that there are no other superintendents out in the market. I know there are. The board took the atti­ tude. if it's not broke, don't fix it. Well, it is broke. Bob VanSpronson. Middleville school district resident Parents of TK class of 2001 seniors ended their year pretty much as they began, cooking and serving food. In the fall the fundraising for the Senior Party began with a pork roast. On May 30 they served the graduating seniors a hot dog lunch after graduation dress rehearsal. On June 1. they were still raising money (more than $400) selling raffle tickets for the Senior Signature Quilt. It was won by Dawn Weeks Don’t just Dream about retirement. Plan For It. Call 945-9554 anytime for MTION-Msl “Drew" McFadden Investment Representative EKiiw. 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The bride-to-be is the daughter of John and kaihy Mugndge of Middleville The future groom is the son of Marjone Standish of Way land, and the late Arthur Sundish Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 1616-795-3133 19233 Wildwood Rd. ^2T>eltds. Ml 49046 You must be 17 years of age or younger and must be accompanied by parent or guardian 2 Age Groups - 12 yrs & under - 13-17 years Qualifications start Fri., June 1st and In-House Finals Fri., July 6th MIDDLE VILLA INN - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm M-37 North ofMiddleville - 795-3640 Winners to Receive Over $800 in Prizes!!! For more information call Barry Expo Center, 616-945-2224 1 �Page 10/The Sun and News, Mkldleville Ml/June 5, 2001 Exaltation fills Thornapplo-Kellogg graduation by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The gymnasium at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School was filled with joy Saturday, June 2, from the strains of "Exaltation," played by the band to the laughter and applause of the audience. There were a few tears, but much more laughter, as the 179 graduates were encouraged to make their way into the future. Andrea Berkimer set the tone of the solemn and joyous ceremony with thanks to parents, teachers and administrators who helped make graduation possible for them. Superintendent Midge Pippel told the graduates that the "collective sigh of relief they heard as they marched in was from their parents, some of whom weren't sure this day would come." She also told graduates how proud she and all their teachers were of them. She encouraged them to face whatever awaits them in the future with imagination, hard work and a sense of humor. Senior members of the choir continued this theme as they sang "I Hope You Dance" and hoped that ev­ eryone retained their "sense of wonder." Danielle Hoskins quoted both Albert Einstein and Yogi Berra in her address which shared memories both sad and joyous of the four (and for many 12) years they spent together. Hoskins urged her classmates to continue to make a difference as they moved into the future and to cherish their memories of Superintendent Midge Pippel encouraged the graduates to face the future with a sense of humor time spent on the athletic field, stage and classroom. Quoting Berra, she re­ minded them that graduation was only "the end of the beginning." Principal Ellen Zack reminded the Class of 2001, it was special to her because she came to Thornapple Kellogg as an assistant principal the year they entered the building as freshmen. She honored the high school staff retiring this year. Marie Grice and Sharon Bancroft. The applause following Phil Jahnke's announce­ ments of the scholarships earned by members of the class was long and heartfelt. Nancy Iveson and Donna VonderHoff announced the names of the graduates. While the audience tried to restrain their applause until the end. shouts of en­ couragement reached the rafters. Awarding the diplomas for the Class of 2001 may be remembered for the really big comb school board member Dan Parker gave to his son. Dan along with his diploma or Tami Smith’s leap into her father's arms as board President David Smith handed his daughter a Its official and time to change the tassel diploma and a hug. At the end of the evening the graduates shared their iov and exaltation, laughter and tears with their friends an<i family. Cameras were at the ready as graduates marched in Listening intently as the final rite of passage from high school to the adult world nears its end ____ ... -1 —SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 JUST LISTED MIDDLEVILLE! Four bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, new roof and furnace. $105,900. Call Wendv Zandstra 891-7653, 838 Greenwood. 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Zachary has covered Caledonia school district, features and community features for the past sev­ eral years. Due to semi-re­ tirement. Zachary will be cutting back her hours. She will continue to cover the political stories of the community, such as the Village Council and Township Board. Rueter will take over community features and school news "My area will consist mainly of the Caledonia school district boundaries.” said Rueter. "I'm not a re­ cent transplant to the area but I still don’t know a lot of people here. My two boys go to Kettle Lake (Elementary) so that’s Car wash officers of Middleville Clovers already are planning future service projects for the 50 member group Here President Stacy Vandififer. secretary Jennifer Wasikowski and vice president Phil Corson share some ideas. Not pictured is treasurer Joe Wenger normally where I’m lo­ cated. I hope when people recognize me they'll intro­ duce themselves." Rueter is married to An­ dreas Rueter. lead manu­ facturing engineer for Knoll Grand Rapids. "My husband is from Germany, but has lived in the States for 14 years. We try to mesh both of our her­ itages together for our boys. It makes for some very interesting holidays." Rueter herself was bom in Illinois, but mainly raised in Michigan. A 1980 graduate of Tri-County High School (Howard City) and Montcalm Community College’s cosmetology program, she found this avenue of work was not her future. "I've always leaned to­ ward the arts field in one way or another." she said. She later graduated from Grand Valley State Uni­ versity with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Besides full-time parent­ ing, accomplishments have included being owner of a wedding/bridal design business and a wedding newsletter. During this time her family moved to Missouri for four years. "It was a work-related move for my husband. The climate didn't agree with our boys* allergies and asthma, but we made some wonderful friends.." she said. "We were very lucky, just as the company decided to break camp and move farther south. An­ dreas was offered a couple positions back toward the northern area. We chose Michigan for several rea­ sons but one was to be back by some of our fam­ ily." said Rueter. Though Rueter has no previous experience as a reporter, she has been pub­ lished in The Grand Rapids Press, several local (Missouri) newspapers and the former Grand Rapids Bridal Magazine. "I have a fictional story that was published in the 1995 American Mothers, Inc. (AMI) Literary Con­ test. I am more proud of that publication than hav­ ing been head of the Mis­ souri Young Mothers of America (the younger component of AMI) for a year.” said Rueter. "I feel that I won the publication on my own merits; whereas I was the only one (in Missouri) who ran and met the criteria for the AMI award." explained Rueter. "The best part of the AMI award was the letters of recommendation necessary for the state. My favorite was from my hus­ band." Besides writing and fam­ ily activities. Rueter is busy as a Tupperware con­ sultant. "I really enjoy people. I also enjoy traveling, but remodeling a whole house doesn't allow for as much as we’d like." Gardening, reading and craftwork are other favorite activities. For more information, call Rueter or Zachary at the Sun and News (J-Ad Graphics) 616-945-9554 Members of the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club worked hard on May 26 washing some really dirty cars to raise money to purchase a tree for the Barry County Fair Grounds Sign holders are essential and helped raise the $300 donated by the owners of dirty cars and trucks Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Words on paper. They will always be the most powerful tools human beings use to communicate. 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New construc­ tion. Great location. Close to schools and shopping. Future 860 SF in full walkout basement and roughed in for additional bath. $147,900. Laura Martin 891-8980. 891-7619. For information on these and other available listings, call: Tom Garbow 868-0045 Robin Dau son 293-4079 Dan Merz 262-5719 Joe Wenger 868-0136 Daie Krumm 915-4763 Laura Martin 891-7619 Kathy Benton 262-3965 Rich McConnon 292-0859 Jim Neuhof 891-9369 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml June 5, 2001 /Page 13 Sarah Weaver played “Taps’ at the bridge and at the end of the ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery Memorial Day observances in Middleville on May 28 honored veterans, Here colors were presented at the bridge by representatives of American Legion Post 140 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7548. The TK mascot marched Food pantry items to be distributed There will be food items from the Middleville Food Pantry distributed to persons in the Middleville area who have surplus commodity cards Wednesday, June 13, from 10 to 11 a m. at the V.F.W. Hall in Middleville. r KIDS* FIRST! Learning * Place I | Open House June 9th • 11 -4 pm I • 795-9055 ° «■-------------------------------------------------8—------- jj o M JipipiI,. Q, U.4 ♦ www.kidsfirstlearningplace.com 420 Misty Ridge Drive • Middleville 1 I * .1., .IJUpj^WUULl Christopher J. Hier, 6*16-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Sarah Vandefifer from the Just for Fun Saddles 4-H Club and her horse Joy stood at attention during the solemn parts of the parade Quality’ dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! b �tge 14/The Sun and News. MtddleviHe. Ml/June 5. 2001 Caledonia Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891 0090 or 1-800-647-0090 Golf Etc. of Cal. Inc. M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing 891-5100 Essential Bean Coffee House M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing 891-7700 SWIERENGA JEWELERS 9369 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-5750 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Gary Scott, D.D.S. 9958 Cherry Valley 891-0004 Dor-Craft Heating & Cooling 125 Mill Ave., Caledonia 891-9877 Ed's Body Shop 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 891-0150 Village Soap Opera 135 Main Street, Caledonia Legacy For A Lifetime 89208 N. Rodgers, Caledonia 891-2767 Seif of Caledonia Subway in Caledonia Mulberry Bush Premier Travel M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing 9944 Cherry Valley M-37, Caledonia 7105 Kraft Ave., SE, Caledonia 891-4SUB 891-7593 554-0311 891-2220 or 891-8104 SmithDiamond Realty Fortune Chef Restaurant EC's Footwear & Sports 68th Street Grill 632 E. Main St, Caledonia 8980 N. Rodgers Dr. Caledonia 9353 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre 9355 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Village Center 3555 68th Street Dutton Village Mall 891-2222 891-1388 891-9139 698-7920 Cour Town 1 & Gi 9345 C herj Caledi 891 8 Christ < J. H D.D 9505 Cherry 1 891-^ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 5. 2001/Page 15 Sun & News 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings 945-9554 Touch of Country {2CCI A1 r 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0647 3 IB fl V I Print Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9105 Snider Inc. 9359 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9292 Country Lawn & Leisure 9595 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-7200 Hulst Dry Cleaners 9357 Cherry Valley, D&W Piazza, Caledonia 891-2192 Famous Flooring & Interiors try loral fts | Valley, nia 646 >pher ier .S. fa Iley, Cal. 240 • South Kent Veterinary Hospital Caledonia Auto Parts Mullers Paint n Paper Caledonia Rent All 9030 N. Rodgers. Cal. 9818 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 227 E. Main St. Cal. 9800 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891 9070 891-4085 891-9171 891-0050 Caledonia Carpet & Interiors Stauffer & Wiggers Rainbow's End Caledonia Crystal Flash 9367 Cherry Valley. Caledonia 8912360 Insurance Agency'. Inc. 9365 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Yam, Crafts & Variety 1/2 Off Card Shop Cal. Village Centre 891-9294 891-1106 9266 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9880 1 —- tea B ill i M 9175 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9000 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsley St. Caledonia 891-8143 or 1-888-880-8108 Caledonia Amoco Merle Boes, Inc. 9633 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-9080 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml June 5. 2001 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a special meeting ot the Village Counci ot the Village Caledonia. County of Kent Michigan. held m the Caledonia Village Hail located at 250 South Map^e Street Caledonia. Michigan on Monday Aprs 30. 2001. at 7:00 p.m. Local Tme PRESENT Members Humphrey. Oaks Pentokl Unger Audy Zandsira ABSENT Members Erskine it was moved by Member Unger and seconded by Member Humphrey that the foftowwig Ordinance be adopted under the authority of the Revenue Bond Act ot 1933. bemg Act 94 of the Pubbc Acts of Michigan of 1933 as amended ORDINANCE NO 01-011 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE ACQUISITION ANO CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGES SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE BONDS. TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM ANO THE COLLECTION OF REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM, TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF ANO INTEREST ON OUTSTANDING REVENUE BONDS. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEGREGATION ANO DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS IN ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; ANO TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND THE SYSTEM. Upon roi can vote the vote upon the motion adopting said Ordnance was as follows YEAS Members Humphrey. Oaks. Penfold. Unger. Audy. Zandstra NAYS Members None ABSTAIN Members None The Village Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted The following is Ordinance No 01-011 as adopted VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO 01-011 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE. ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGES SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BONDS TO PAY THE COST THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURITY OF THE BONDS. TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF THE BONOS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SYSTEM AND THE COLLECTION OF REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM. TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON OUTSTANDING REVENUE BONOS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES. TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE HOLDERS OF THE BONDS IN ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE BONDS AND THE SYSTEM THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 Definitions Whenever used in this Ordinance except when otherwise indicated by the con­ text. the following terms Shan have the following meanings a Act 94" means Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933. as amended b 'Additional Bonds' means any additional bonds of equal standing with the Senes 2001 Bonds issued pursuant to Section 19 of this Ordinance c. 'Adjusted Net Revenues* means for any operating year the excess of revenues over expens­ es for the System determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to which shall be added depreciation amortization interest expense on Bonds, and any pay­ ments to the Village m lieu of taxes, to which may be made the following adjustments (1) Revenues may be augmented by the amount of any rate increases adopted pnor to the issuance of Additional Bonds or to be placed into effect before the time principal or interest on the Additional Bonds becomes payable from Revenues as applied to quantities of service furnished during the operating year or portion thereof that the increased rates were not in effect; (2) Revenues may be augmented by amounts which may be derived from rates and charges to be paid by new customers of the System. The adjustment of revenues and expenses by the factors set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be reported upon by professional engineers or certified public accountants or other experts not in the regular employ­ ment of the Issuer. d. 'Bond Registrar* means a bank or trust company qualified to act as a paying agent and regis­ trar in the State ol Michigan and designated by resolution of the Council which shall act on behalf of the Village as paying, registration and bond registrar with respect to the Bonds. e. 'Bond Reserve Requirement* means an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 10% of the stated pnncipal amount of the Bonds, (ii) an amount equal to the maximum annual principal and interest requirements on the Bonds or (c) 125 percent (125%) of the average annual principal and interest requirements on the Bonds. f f. "Bonds* means the Senes 2001 Bonds, including the bonds delivered to the initial purchaser thereof and any individual bonds exchanged therefor, and, when issued and delivered, any Additional Bonds. g. ‘Council* or "Village Council’ means the Village Council of the Village h. ‘Depository Bank* shall mean a financial institution qualified under Section 15 of Act 94 and designated to act as depository pursuant to this Ordinance by resolution of the Council. i. ‘Government Obligations" means direct obligations of (including obligations issued or held in book entry form on the books of) the United States of America. j. ‘Investment Obligations* means the investments permitted both by Section 24 of Act 94 and the Village investment policy k. ‘Net Revenues* means the Revenues remaining after deducting the reasonable expenses of administration, operation, and maintenance of the System, exclusive of depreciation. l. ‘Ordinance* means this Ordinance and any other ordinance amendatory to or supplemental to this Ordinance and shall include any ordinance authonzing the issuance and sale of Additional Bonds m ‘Outstanding Bonds* means Bonds authenticated and delivered under this Ordinance except: (1) Bonds canceled by the Bond Registrar at or pnor to such date, (2) Bonds (or portions of Bonds) for the payment or redemption of which moneys or Government Obligations, equal to the prpal amount or redemption pnce there-of as the case may be. with interest to the date of maturity or redemption date, shaii be held in trust under this Ordinance and set aside for such payment or redemption (whether at or pnor to the maturity or redemp­ tion date) provided that if such Bonds (or portions of Bonds) are to be redeemed, notice of such redemption shall have been given as provided m this Ordinance or provision satisfac­ tory to the Bond Registrar Shan have been made for the giving of such notice; and (3) Bonds m lieu of or m substitution tor which other Bonds snail have been authenticated and delivered hereunder n ‘Registered Owner* means the owner of a Bond as shown by the registration records kept by the Bond Registrar o ‘Revenues* means the income derived from the rates charged tor the services, taoimes. and commodrties furnished by the System, mdudmg income derived by reason of future enprovements enlargements extensions or repairs to the System Revenues shal include earnings on investment of funds and accounts ot the System required to be deposited n the Receiving Fund pursuant to this Ordnance and other revenues derived from or pledged to operation of the System p ‘Senes 2001 Bonds* means the Vilage s Sanrt. Sewage System Revenue Bonds Senes 2001. m the amount of $995,000 as authonzed by this Ordnance q ‘Senes 2001 Project* means the additions, extensions and mprovements to the System together with appurtenances and attachments thereto, bemg construction of a new trunkline sewer from the wastewater treatment plant to Man Street ano me ekmnaeon of Pump Station No 2. and related improvements as descnbed n the plans and specrtcafeons prepared by Wilcox Associates inc r ‘Sufficient Government Obtegabons* means direct obligations of the Unsed States of Amenca or obligations the pnnapai ot and interest on which are hrtfy guaranteed by tne Unaed States of Amenca. the pnnapai and riterest payments upon when without rerwestment of the rterest. come due at such times and n such amounts as to be tufty sufhoent to pay tne riterest as rt comes due on the Bonds and tne pnnapai and redemption premium 4 any on toe Bonds as it comes due whether on the stated maturity date or upon earver redempoon Securities representing such obligations shal be placed n trust war a bank or trust company and if any of the Bonds are to he ca*ed for redemption pnor to matunty nevocabfe nstructons to cafi the Bonds for redemption shal be given to toe Bond Regratrar s ‘System* means the complete sanitary sewage system of the Village intended to serve the Village of Caledonia. including the trunk and lateral sanitary sewers pumping stations force main and sewage treatment faaMv. together with al plants works, instrumental^ proper­ ties and appurtenances, used or useful m connection with the collection. treatment and dsposal of sanrtarv sewage and all additions extensions and improvements existing or hereafter acquired t. *Vtllage‘ and ‘Issuer* mean the Village of Caledonia Kent County Michigan Section 2 Necessity. Approval of Plans and Specification. It is hereby determined to be a necessary pubic purpose of the Village Section 3. Costs; Useful Life. The total cost of the Senes 2001 Project is estimated to be One Million One Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars ($1,183 830) mcfuckng the payment of inci­ dental expenses as specified m Section 4 of this Ordnance whch estimate of cost is hereby approved and confirmed and the period of usefulness of the Senes 2001 Project is estimated to be not less than twentyone (21) years Section 4 Payment of Cost Bonds Authonzed To pay part of the cost of acqumng and constructing the Senes 2001 Project, mdudmg payment of legal, engineering, financial and other expenses incident there to and incident to the issuance and sale of the Senes 2001 Bonds the Village shall borrow the sum of Nine Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars ($995,000) and issue rts Senes 2001 Bonds therefor pursuant to the provisions of Act 94 The remaining cost of the Senes 2001 Project shall be defrayed from investment earnings on bond proceeds and issuer funds on hand and legally available for such use Section 5 Senes 2001 Bond Detarts. Registration and Execution The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be issued in the amount of $995 000 and Shan be designated SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2001. substantially in the form attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be payable sdety out of ‘he Net Revenues and shall not be a general obligation of the Village The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be initially issued in fully-registered form m denominations of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof up to the amount of a single maturity, numbered and lettered consecutively in direct order of matunty from R-1 upwards The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be dated as ol June 1.2001 shall bear interest in the manner set forth m the Bond form attached hereto as Exhibit A at a rate or rates to be here­ after determined not exceeding seven percent (7.0%) per annum payable on September 1. 2001 and semi­ annually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year The Senes 2001 Bonds shall mature senally on September 1 in the years 2003 to 2021. as follows Pnncpal Pnnapai Installment Installment Date Date $50,000 $25,000 2013 2003 2014 50.000 2004 25.000 65.000 2015 25.000 2005 75.000 2016 25.000 2006 75.000 2017 25,000 2007 75,000 50.000 2018 2000 75.000 50.000 2019 2009 75.000 2020 50.000 2010 80.000 2021 50,000 2011 50.000 2012 The Senes 2001 Bonds shall not be sold for less than 98.75% of par value The Bonds may be issued in book-entry only form as one bond per maturity fulfy registered in toe name of Cede & Co , as bondholder and nominee for The Depositoiy Truat Company (*DTC*). New York. New York. If this option is selected. DTC will act as securities depository lor the Bonds, purchase of the Bonds will be made m book-entry onty form m the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof, and pui chasers will not receive certificates representing their interest in bonds purchased. It the bonds are issued in book-entry only form, provisions in this ordinance to the contrary shall be ol no force or effect unless and until the suspension of the book-entry only system The Village President is authorized to determine whether the bonds shall be issued in book-entry only form, to make such changes in the form ol the bonds and m the official notice of sale as shall be necessary or convenient to enable the bonds to be issued in book-entry only form, and to execute such documents as may be required to enable the bonds to be so issued. Interest shall be payable by check or draft mailed to each Registered Owner at the registered address, as shown on the registration books of the Village maintained by the Bond Registrar Interest shall be payable to the Registered Owner of record as of the fifteenth day of the month prior to the payment date for each interest payment. The principal of the Bonds shall be payable by the Bond Registrar at the pnncipal office of the Bond Registrar upon presentation and surrender thereof. Principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States The Series 2001 Bonds maturing in the years 2003 to 2011, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity. Bonds maturing in the years 2012 to 2021, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Village, in whole or in part in increments of $5,000 in such order of maturity as the Village may determine and within any maturity by lot on any interest payment date on or after September 1. 2011, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium as follows: 1/2% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption on or after September 1,2011. but prior to September 1, 2013, and without premium for each bond called for redemption on or after September 1. 2013. Notice of the call of any Bonds for redemption shall be given by first-class mail by the Bond Registrar, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption, to the registered owners of record at the registered address shown on the registration books kept by the Bond Registrar Bonds shall be called for redemption in multiples of $5,000 and Bonds of denominations of greater than $5,000 shall be treated as representing the number of Bonds obtained by dividing the denomination of the Bond by $5,000 and such Bonds may be redeemed in part. The notice of redemption for Bonds redeemed in part shall state ’hat upon surrender of the Bond to be redeemed a new Bond or Bonds in aggregate pnnapai amount equal to tt>e unredeemed portion of the bond surrendered shall be issued to the registered owner thereof No further interest payment on the Bonds or portions of the Bonds called for redemption shall accrue after the date fixed for redemption, whether or not the Bond is presented for redemption provided funds are on hand with the Bond Registrar to redeem the same The Bonds shall be signed by the original or facsimile signature of the President and countersigned by toe original or facsimile signature of the Village Clerk. The Bonds shall have toe corporate seal of the Village affixed thereto or printed thereon in facsimile form No Bond shall be valid until authenticated by the Bond Registrar The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be delivered to the Bond Registrar for authentication and upon authentication shall be delivered to the purchaser in accordance with instructions from the Village upon payment of the purchase price for the Series 2001 Bonds Executed blank Series 2001 Bonds tor regis­ tration and issuance to transferees shall simultaneously, and from time to time thereafter as necessary, be delivered to toe Bond Registrar tor safekeeping Any Bond, upon surrender of the Bond to the Bond Registrar by the Registered Owner thereof accom­ panied by delivery of a duly executed written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Bond Registrar, may be exchanged for Bonds of any other authonzed denominations of toe same aggregate principal amount matunty date and interest rate as the surrendered Bond Any Bond may be transferred upon the books of the Village maintained by the Bond Registrar by the Registered Owner thereof m person or by his duty authonzed attorney, upon surrender of toe Bond for canceliation. accompanied by dekvery of a duly executed written instrument of transfer m a form approved by the Bond Registrar Whenever any Bond or Bonds Shan be surrendered for transfer the Bond Registrar shall authenticate ar-d deliver a new Bond or Bonds for like aggregate principal amount maturity, interest tate and senes The Bond Registrar shall require the payment by tne Registered Owner requesting the transfer of any tax oi other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to trie transfer The Village shall nave the ngnt to oes-gnate a successor to the Bond Registrar and in such event a notice shall be mailed to tne Regisiered Owners by tne Bond Registrar not fess than sixty (60) days prior to the change m Bond Registrar Section 6 Replacement at Bonds Upon recent by me Bond Regralrar of proof of ownership of an unma­ tured bond of satisfactory evidence mat me bond has been lost apparently destroyed or wrong!utiy taken and of security or ndemnrty whch compkes with applicable law and is satisfactory to the Bond Repstrar, the Bond Registrar may deirver a new executed bond to replace the bond tost, apparently destroyed or wrongful/ taken n compliance with, appkcabie law In me event an outstanding matured bond is lost, apparently destroyed or wron^uffy taken the Village may authorize toe Bond Registrar to pay the bond without presentation upon the rece-.pt of me same documentation required for the delivery ot a replacement bond The Bono Registrar for eacn new pond dek/ered or pad without preser»tatioo as provided above shall require the payment by me bondholder of expenses, including counsel fees, whch may be incurred by the Bond Registrar and the Village m connection therewith Any bond delivered pursuant to the provi­ sions of this Section 6 « heu of any Pond tost apparent^ destroyed or wrongfully taken shall be of the same form and tenor and be secured c the same manner as me bond ongmaity issued (Continued on next page) �The Sun and News. M«ddlev>iie. MVJune 5. 2001/Page 17 Section 7. Payment of Bonds. Creation and Pnonty of ben. Defeasance The Bonds and the interest thereon shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues and to secure such payment mere «s hereby cre­ ated a first pnonty statutory lien upon the Net Revenues when shaM be a f«st ben to continue un« pay­ ment tn full of the pnnapai of and interest on ail Bonds payable from lhe Net Revenues or until sufficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited «i trust for payment r M of al pnnapai and interest on Bonds of a senes then outslandvig to matunty. or. 4 carted tor redemption to the date fixed for redemption, together with the amount of the redemption premium if any Upon deposit o* cash or Sufficient Government Obligations, as provided the preceding sentence the statute*-/ ben shaft be ter­ minated with respect to that senes of Bonds the holders of that senes shall have no further ngrts under this Ordinance except tor payment from the funds so deposited and the Bonds of that senes shal be con­ sidered to be defeased and shal no longer be considered to be outstanOng under tots Ordnance Section 8 Management The operation repair and management of the System and the acx>u«sit>on and construction of the Senes 2001 Project shal be under the supervision and control of the V*age Council The Village may employ such person or persons n such capacity or capacities as t deems advisable to carry on the efficient administration of the System The Vilage may make such rules and regulations as 1 deems advisable and necessary to assure the efficient management and operation of the System Section 9 Rates The rates to be charged tor service furnished by the System and the methods of col­ lection and enforcement of the collection of the rates mdudng late payment fees and penalties applicable to users of the System who faH to pay m a tmety fashion the rates and charges that have been pilled for the use of the System, shal be those permitted by law and established by the Councd on or before the date of adoption of this Ordinance and thereafter as established by resolution of the Council in the event that a user ol the System does not timely pay toe rates and charges that have been txfted to such user the Vilage Council shall take toe necessary action, m accordance with applicable Michigan statutes, to add such delinquent rates and charges to the user s ad valorem property tax Mis Section 10 No Free Service No free service shall be furnished by toe System to any person, firm or cor­ poration. public or private or to any public agency or instrumentality including the Village Section 11 Rate Covenant The rates charged m accordance with Section 9 of this Ordinance are esti­ mated to be sufficient to provide for toe payment of the expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the System m good repair and working order and when taken together with Net Revenues to provide tor (i> an amount equal tc the annu­ al principal and interest requirements on all of the Bonds as the same become due and payable (») the maintenance of the Bond Reserve Account and (m) ail other obligations expenditures and funds for the System required by law and this Ordinance In addition the Village covenants that the rates shall be set from time to time so that there shall be produced m each fiscal year of the Village Net Revenues based upon the Village s reasonable expectations and historical operating trends, m an amount equal to 110% of the principal of and interest coming due in each fiscal year on the Bonds The rates shall be fixed and revised from time to time as may be necessary to produce these amounts, and the Village hereby covenants and agrees to fix and maintain rates m accordance with Act 94 tor services furnished by the System at all times sufficient to provide for the foregoing Section 12. Operating Year The System shall be operated on toe basis of an operating year which cor­ responds to the fiscal year of the Village which currently commences on July 1 and ends on the last day of toe foltowing June Section 13 Funds and Accounts Flow of Funds The Village Treasurer shall be custodwn of all funds belonging to or associated with the System Such funds shall be deposited m the Depository Bank The Village Treasurer is hereby directed to create and maintain for the Village the funds and accounts into which the proceeds ol the Senes 2001 Bonds and the Revenues shall be deposited in the manner and at the times provided m this Ordinance, which accounts shall be established and maintained so tong as any of the Bonds remain unpaid, except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance The proceeds of the Senes 2001 Bonds shaH be deposited m the manner provided by Section 16 Commencing on June 1. 2001. all funds belonging to the System shall be transferred as herein indicated and all Revenues of the System shall be set aside as collected and credited to a separate depository account to be designated SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM RECEIVING FUND (the ’Receiving Fund*). The Revenues credited to the Receiving Fund are pledged for the purpose of the following funds and shaH be transferred or debited from the Receiving Fund periodically in the manner and at the times and in the order ol pnonty hereinafter speci­ fied a OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND Out of the Revenues credited to the Receiving Fund there shall be first set aside in. or credited to. a fund designated OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUND (the ‘Operation and Maintenance Fund*), monthly a sum sufficient to provide for the payment of the next month s current expenses of administration and operation of the System and such current expenses for the maintenance thereof as may be necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order. A budget, showing in detail the estimated costs of administration, operation and maintenance of the System tor the next ensuing operating year, shall be prepared by the ViHage Council at least 30 days prior to the commencement of each ensuing operating year. No payments shall be made to the Village from moneys credited to the Operation and Maintenance Fund except for services directly rendered to the System by the Village, its personnel, or other service providers. b. BOND AND INTEREST REDEMPTION FUND. There shall be established and maintained a separate depository account designated BOND AND INTEREST REDEMPTION FUND (the ■Redemption Fund*), the moneys on deposit therein from time to time to be used solely for the purpose of paying the pnnapai of. redemption premiums (if any) and interest on the Bonds. The Redemption Fund shall be divided for accounting purposes mto separate sinking fund accounts for each senes of Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance. Each such sinking fund subaccount shall be enti­ tled ‘Series [year] Sinking Fund.* There is hereby established in the Redemption Fund the Senes 2001 Sinking Fund. The creation of such subaccounts shall not in any way prevent payment of any series of Bonds from moneys held in any and all of such subaccounts. Each sinking fund subaccount shall be held by the then bond registrar for the Bonds. Out of toe Revenues remaining in the Receiving Fund, alter provision for the Operation and Maintenance Fund, there shall be set aside each month commencing toe first day of the month immediately following delivery of an authonzed senes of Bonds in the Redemption Fund and credited to the sinking fund account for that senes of Bonds a sum proportionately sufficient to provide tor the payment when due of tne cur­ rent pnnapai of and interest on the Bonds, less any amount in the Redemption Fund representing accrued interest on the Bonds or investment income on amounts on deposit in the applicable sinking fund subac­ count and the Bond Reserve Account (to the extent attnbutable to said sinking fund subaccount) not pre­ viously used to reduce such amounts Commenang July 1. 2001. and continuing through September 1 2001, the amount set aside each month tn the Senes 2001 Sinking Fund for interest on the Senes 2001 Bonds shall be 1/2 ot the total amount of interest on the Senes 2001 Bonds next coming due. less any amount of toe Senes 2001 Sinking Fund rep­ resenting accrued interest and premium if any. received on the sale ot the Senes 2001 Bonds and less any interest earnings on the Senes 2001 Sinking Fund and the Bond Reserve Account not previously used to reduce such amounts Thereafter commencing September 1. 2001 toe amount set aside each month for interest on the Senes 2001 Bonds shaH be 1/6 of toe total amount of interest on toe Bonds next com­ ing due less any interest earnings on the Senes 2001 Sinking Fund ana the Bond Reserve Account not previously used to reduce such amounts. Commenang September 1. 2002. and thereafter toe amount set aside each month tor principal on the Senes 2001 Bonds shaH be an amount equal to 1/12 of the amount of pnnapai next coming due by matunty less any interest eammgs on toe Senes 2001 Sinking Fund not previously used to reduce transfers to pay mte^est and less any amounts representing unex­ pended bond proceeds which are transferred to toe Senes 2001 Sinking Fund m accordance with Section 16. If there is any deficiency m toe amount previously set aside that deficiency shaft be added to the next succeeding monthly requirements. The Village reserves toe nght to amend toe set aside requirements for the Redemption Fund from a monthly basis to a quarterty basis The amount to be set aside for pnnapai and interest on any date shal not exceed toe amount whict. when added to the money on deposit <i toe appkeabie sinking fund subaccount of toe Redempeon Fund, including investment income thereon is necessary to pay pnnapai of and merest due on toe Bonds on the next succeeding merest payment dale or pnnapai and Merest payment date The Vdage snail pro­ vide in each ordnance authorizing Addbonai Bonds tor toe wrung and method of transfers from toe Receiving Fund to the sinking fund subaccount tor such senes of Bonds c. BOND RESERVE ACCOUNT There « hereby estabkshed n toe Reden^toon Fund a sep­ arate account tc be known as toe BOND RESERVE ACCOUNT (toe *Bona Reserve Account* as addrtionai secunty tor toe Bonds The Bond Reserve Accourt shal be funded by toe Village tor toe Senes 2001 Bonds from avartabie funds on hand n toe Vdage s Sewer Fund r an amount equal to toe Bond Reserve Requirement AH nvesvrwnt eamngs m toe Bond Reserve Account shal be transferred to toe Reoempuon Fund and set astoe on a pro rata basis n each sinking fund subaccount tor payment of current pnnapai ano reerest on toe Bonds If al any wne there «s a deficiency n toe Redemption Fund and « snaf be nec­ essary to use moneys created to toe Bond Reserve Account tor toe payment of pmcpai and interest on toe Bonds, then toe moneys so used shal be replaced over a penod of not more than five (5) years from toe Net Revenues test reamed toereaAer when are not rwqared tor payment of toe current pmapte and *se<esi requirements on the Bonds * at any wne there is any excess in toe Bond Reserve Account over toe Bond Reserve Requirement, such excess shall be transfer'ed to the related sinking fund subaccount and used to pay pnnapai and interest on the related senes of Bonds No further payments need be made nto toe Redemption Fund after enough pnnapai on toe Bonds has been paid so that toe amount then held m the Redemption Fund (or its respective smkng fund subac­ counts). including the Bond Reserve Account is equal to the entire amount of pnnapai and interest which wd be payable at toe time of matunty of the Bonds and the monies so held shaH be used solely to pay the pnnc<)aJ of and interest on toe Bonds, metodng prepayment premium, if any. as the Bonds become due. d. REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT FUND There shaH next be established and main­ tained m toe minimum amount of $100,000 a separate account, designated REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT FUND (toe ‘Replacement and Improvement Fund*). The Replacement and Improvement Fund shal be used only tor toe purpose of making repairs, replacements, addrtxirs improvements enlargements or extensions to the System and when necessary, for the purpose of making payments of pnnapai and interest on the Bonds, m the event moneys m any sinking fund subaccount of toe Redemption Fund on any inter­ est or interest and principal payment date is insufficient to pay such pnnapai and interest coming due on such date Out of toe Revenues and moneys of the System remaining m the Receiving Fund each month after provision has been made for toe deposit of moneys m toe Operation and Maintenance Fund and toe Redemption Fund tmckKkng toe Bond Reserve Account), there may be deposited m toe Replacement and Improvement Fund such add tional funds as toe Village Council may deem advisable If at any time it shall be necessary to use moneys m toe Replacement and Improvement Fund for toe purpose for which toe Replacement and Improvement Fund was established, toe moneys so used shall be replaced from any moneys m toe Receiving Fund which are not required by this Ordinance to be used for toe Operation and Maintenance Fund or toe Redemption Fund (inciudmg the Bond Reserve Account). e SURPLUS MONEYS Any Revenues in toe Receiving Fund after satisfying all the foregoing requirements of this seaon may. at toe (kscrebon of the Issuer, be used for any of the fol­ lowing purposes (11 Transfer to toe Replacement and Improvement Fund (2) Transfer to toe Redemption Fund and used for toe purchase of Bonds on toe open market at not more than the fair market value thereof, or if applicable, used to redeem Bonds pnor to matunty (3) Any other use permitted by law. provided, however until the amounts on deposit in the Replacement and Improvement Fund equal $100,000. all such surplus moneys shaH be deposited m the Replacement and Improvement Fund Section 14 Depository Bank. Moneys m toe several funds and accounts established pursuant to this Ordinance except moneys m the Redemption Fund, including the Bond Reserve Account, and moneys derived from the proceeds of sale of the Bonds and deposited to the Construction Fund in accordance with Section 16. below, may be kept m one bank account with toe Depository Bank, m which event the moneys in the bank account shall be allocated on the books and records ot the Village and deposited to toe funds and accounts herein established m the manner and at the times provided in this Ordinance and law Section 15. Reverse Flow of Funds; Surplus Moneys In toe event toe moneys in toe Receiving Fund are insufficient to provide for the current requirements of the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Redemption Fund (including the Bond Reserve Account), or the Replacement and Improvement Fund, any moneys and/or securities in the funds of the System, except for proceeds of the sale of toe Senes 2001 Bonds held in the Construction Fund in accordance with Section 16. shall be transferred first, to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, second, to the accounts in toe Redemption Fund in toe order of priori­ ty indicated above, and third, to the Replacement and Improvement Fund, to toe extent necessary to sat­ isfy the requirements for each such fund as provided in this Ordinance Section 16. Bond Proceeds From the proceeds of toe sale of the Senes 2001 Bonds there shall be immediately deposited in the Series 2001 Sinking Fund subaccount in the Redemption Fund an amount equal to the accrued interest and premium, if any, received on the delivery of the Senes 2001 Bonds The balance of the proceeds of the sale of the Senes 2001 Bonds shall be deposited tn the Depository Bank in an account designated SERIES 2001 CONSTRUCTION FUND (the 'Construction Fund*) Money in the Construction Fund shall be applied solely in payment of the cost of the Senes 2001 Project, including any engineenng. legal and other expenses incident thereto and to the financing thereof Except with regard Io the Bond Reserve Account which shall be funded from Village funds on hand on the date of issuance ol the Senes 2001 Bonds, the Village shall pay the costs of the Senes 2001 Project m the followtng order first, to the extent of the Series 2001 bond proceeds, from bond proceeds, second, from Village funds on hand. Payment for construction, either on account or otherwise, shall not be made unless the registered engineer in charge of such work shall file with the Village Council a signed statement to the effect that the work has been completed in accordance with the plans and speafications therefor, that it was done pur­ suant to and in accordance with the contract therefor (including properly authonzed change orders), that such work is satisfactory and that such work has not been previously paid for. Any unexpended balance of the proceeds of the sale of the Senes 2001 Bonds remaining after comple­ tion of the Series 2001 Project in the Construction Fund may, at the discretion of the Village, be used for further improvements, enlargements and extensions of the System, if, at the time of such expenditures, such use is approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury, if such permission is then requited by law Any remaining balance after such expenditure shall be paid to the Senes 2001 Sinking Fund and may be used for the purpose of purchasing Series 2001 Bonds on the open market at not more than the fair mar­ ket value thereof or used for the purpose ot paying principal of the Series 2001 Bonds upon maturity After completion of the Series 2001 Project and disposition of remaining proceeds, if any, of the Series 2001 Bonds pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Construction Fund shall be closed Section 17. Investments. Moneys m the funds and accounts established herein may be invested by toe Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village in Investment Obligations Investment of moneys in the Redemption Fund being accumulated for payment of the next matunng pnnapai or interest payment on the Bonds shall be limited to Government Obligations bearing matunty dates pnor to the date of the next maturing principal or interest payment respectively on the Bonds Investments of moneys in any other funds or accounts, including moneys derived from the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, shall be limited to obligations beanng matunty dates or subject to redemption, at the option of the holder thereof, not later than the time estimated by the Village when the moneys from such investments wilt be required Any secu­ rities representing investments shall be kept on deposit with the bank or trust company having on deposit the fund or funds or account from which such purchase was made Earnings or profits on any investment of funds in any fund or account established in this Ordinance shall be deposited in or credited to the fund or account to which the investment belongs unless otherwise provided tn this Ordinance Seaion 18 Covenants The Village covenants and agrees with toe Registered Owners of the Bonds that so long as any of the Bonds are Outstanding Bonds and unpaid as to either principal or interest a The Village will maintain toe System in good repair and working order and will operate ttie same efficiently and will faithfully and punctually perform all duties with reference to the System required by the Constitution and laws of the State ot Michigan and this Ordinance b. The Village will keep proper books of record and account separate from aH other records and accounts of toe Village m which shaH be made fufl and correct entries of al transactions relat mg to toe System The Village shall have an annual audit of the books of record and account of toe System for the preceding operating year made each year by an independent certified public accountant, and a copy of the audit shall be mailed to the manager of each syndicate or account originally purchasing any issue of toe Bonds The auditor shaH comment on the manner m which the Village is complying with the requirements of toe Ordinance with respect to setting aside and investing moneys and meeting the requirements for acquiring and main­ taining insurance The audit shaH be completed and so made available not later than six (6) months after toe dose of each operating year c. The V-Hage wil maintain and carry, lor the benefit ot toe holders of toe Bonds, insurance on al physical properties of toe System and liaMrty insurance, of the kinds and m the amounts normally earned by mumopte«»es engaged m the operation of sanitary sewage systems AH moneys received for tosses under any such insurance policies shaH be applied soiefy to toe replacement and restoration of the property damaged or destroyed, and to the extent not so used shal be used lor toe purpose of redeeming or purchasing Bonds d The Village wsi not sett tease or dispose of toe System or any substantial part unto all of the Bonds have been paid in Ml both as to prmcoal and Merest, or provision made therefor as herein provided. The Vdage wtf operate toe System as econormetety as possible, will make al repairs and replacements necessary to keep toe System in good repair and working order, and wH not do or sutler to be done any act which would affea toe System m such a way as to have a matenaf adverse effect on toe security tor toe Bonds e The VHiage wd not grant any franch.se or other rights to any person, firm or corporation to operate a system that w« compete with toe System and the Village wiH not operate a system that witi compete w«i the System f. The Visage ww cause toe Senes 2001 Projea to be acquired and constructed promptly and ri accordance w«n toe plans and specifications toeretor Secton 19 Addrtionai Bonds The Visage shaH not issue Addrtionai Bonds payable from toe Revenues of toe System whch shal be of equal standing and pnonty ert ben on toe Net Revenues of toe System with the Bonds except tor toe folowing purposes and under the following terms and conditions (Continued on next page) �Page 1&The Sun and News. Middleville. MLJune 5. 2001 a. To complete the Senes 2001 Project, n accordance with the plans and specifications there­ for Such Bonds shall not be authorized unless the engineers m charge of construction shall execute a certificate evidencing the fact that additional funds are needed to complete the Senes 2001 Project in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and stating the amount that wi» be required to complete the Senes 2001 Project if such certtocate snail be so executed and fried with the Vdtage. it shaR be the duty of tie Village to provide for and issue additional revenue bonds m the amount stated >n this certificate to be necessary to complete the Senes 2001 Project n accordance with the plans and specifications plus an amount necessary to issue such bonds and deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Account necessary for such AdOtonai Bonds or to provide for part or an of such amount from other sources b. For subsequent repairs, extensions enlargements and improvements to the System and paying costs of issuing such Additional Bonds, mckxttng deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Account Bonds tor such purposes shaR not be issued pur­ suant to this subparagraph (b) unless the Adjusted Net Revenues of the System for the last two (2) preceding tweive-month operating years or the Adjusted Net Revenues tor the last preceding twelve month operating year, ri the same shaR be lower than the average, shall be equal to at least one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the maximum amount of pnnapal and interest thereafter maturing m any operating year on the then outstendng Bonds, and on the Additional Bonds then being issued For purposes of this subparagraph (b), the Village may elect to use as the last preceding operating year any operating year ending not more than sixteen months prior to the date of delivery of the Additional Bonds and as the next to the last preceding operating year any operating year ending not more than twenty-eight months from the date of delivery of the Addrficnal Bonds Determination by the Village as to existence of conditions permitting the issuance of Additional Bonds shall be conclusive. No Additional Bonds o« equal standing as to the Net Revenues of the System shall be issued pursuant to the authorization contained m this subparagraph rf the Village shall then be m default in mak­ ing its required payments to the Operation and Maintenance Fund or the Redemption Fund. C. For refunding a part of the Outstanding Bonds and paying costs of issuing such Additional Bonds including deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Account. No Additional Bonds shaR be issued pursuant to this subsection unless the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing m any operating year after giving effect to the refunding shall be less than the maximum amount of principal and interest maturing m any operating year prior to giving effect to the refunding Passed and adopted by toe Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. County of Kent. Michigan, on April 30. 2001. and approved by me on April 30. 2001 Notwithstanding the foregoing the Village may issue bonds which shall be junior and subordinate to the Bonds Section 20 Appointment of Receiver and Statutory Rights In the event of a default in the punctual pay­ ment of principal of and interest on the Bonds when due any Court having jurisdiction m any proper action may appoint a receiver of the System in accordance with the provisions of Act 94 The Registered Owners of Bonds representing in the aggregate pnncipal amount not less than twenty percent (20%) of all Outstanding Bonds, may protect and enforce the statutory lien and pledge of the funds and accounts and Net Revenues created by Act 94. and enforce and compel the performance of all duties of the officials of the Village and the Council, including the fixing of sufficient rates, the collection of Revenues, the proper segregation of Revenues, and the proper application of Revenues In addition to the rights conferred to Registered Owners by the Ordinance, the Registered Owners shall have all the rights conferred by Act 94 The statutory lien upon the Net Revenues, however, shall not be construed to compel the sale of the System or any part thereof Section 21 Remedies Not Exclusive No remedy by the terms of the Ordinance conferred upon or reserved to the Registered Owners is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, but each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given under the Ordinance or existing at law or m equity or by statute on or after the date of the Ordinance Section 22 Effect of Waiver and Other Circumstances No delay or omission of any Registered Owner to exercise any right or power arising upon the happening of an event of default shall impair any right or power or shall be construed to be a warver of any such event of default or be an acquiescence therein and every power and remedy given by this Ordinance to the Registered Owners may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient by the Registered Owners Section 23. Tax Covenant. Qualified Tax Exempt Obligation The Village covenants Io comply with all requirements of the Code necessary to assure that the interest on the Senes 2001 Bonds will be and will remain excludable from gross income for federal income taxation (as opposed to alternative minimum or other indirect taxation) The Village hereby designates the Senes 2001 Bonds as "qualified tax exempt obligations" for purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial institutions under the provisions of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code, it being reasonably anticipated that the aggregate amount of qualified tax exempt obligations which will be issued by the Village and all subordinate entities to the Village shall not exceed $10,000,000 dunng calendar year 2001. In addition, the Series 2001 Bonds and the interest there­ on shall be exempt from taxation by the State of Michigan or by any taxing authority within the state of Michigan Section 24. Public Sale of Senes 2001 Bonds. The Series 2001 Bonds shall be sold at public sale, after notice by publication of an Official Notice of Sale in substantially the form approved by the Village Council at least fourteen (14) days before the sale in The Bond Buyer, which is a publication pnnted in the English language and circulated in the state of Michigan, carries as a part of its regular service notices of the sale of Municipal bonds and has been approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury as a publication com­ plying with the foregoing qualifications. The President, Clerk and Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all other acts and undertake all necessary procedures required to effectuate the sale, issuance and deliv­ ery of the Series 2001 Bonds. Section 25. Series 2001 Bonds Less Than $1,000,000. Since the aggregate principal amount of the bonds is less than $1,000,000, the Senes 2001 Bonds shall not be rated, the Village shall not prepare an official statement for the Senes 2001 Bonds and the Village shall not enter into a continuing disclosure undertaking for the Senes 2001 Bonds. Section 26 Michigan Department of Treasury. The Senes 2001 Bonds shall be issued in accordance with an Order of Approval or Order Providing Exception, together with appropriate waivers, of the Michigan Department of Treasury Section 27. Delivery of Senes 2001 Bonds The Series 2001 Bonds shall be executed in the manner pro­ vided by Section 5 in substantially the form approved with such necessary variations omissions, correc­ tions and insertions as the President and Village Clerk deem appropriate and are required for and on behalf of the Village Upon execution of the Senes 2001 Bonds, the Village Treasurer is hereby author­ ized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Bonds to the Bond Registrar for authentication and. in turn to the jxirchaser thereof upon receipt of the purchase price therefor The proceeds of the Senes 2001 Bonds shall be deposited into the Receiving Fund and the Construction Fund as provided in Sections 13 and 16, above The President Clerk and Treasurer are authonzed and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of the Village such other certificates, affidavits investment agreements or other documents or instruments as may be required by the purchaser of the Senes 2001 Bonds or bond counsel or convenient to effectuate the execution and delivery of the Senes 2001 Bonds. The Village shall furnish the Senes 2001 Bonds ready for execution without expense to the purchaser. The Village shall also furnish without expense to the purchaser at the ume ot demery o’ the Senes 2001 Bonds the approving opinion ot Mika Meyers. Beckett & Jones. PLC. Attorneys. Grand Rapids Michigan, approving the legality ot the Senes 2001 Bonds The Senes 2001 Bonds writ be delivered at the expense of the Village m the manner and at me location as agreed upon with the purchaser thereof Section 28 Ordinance to Constitute Contract in consideration ot the purchase ana acceptance cf any and aR of the Bonds authonzed to be issued hereunder by those who shaR hold the same from ume to bme this Ordinance shall be deemed to be ana shaR constitute a contract between the vriiage and the Registered Owners from time to time ot the Bonds and the hen and pledge made m trus Ordnance and the covenants and agreements herein set forth to be performed on behalf ot the V*age snas be tor the equal benefit protection and security of the Registered Owners of any and ai of toe Bonds a« ot which regardless ot the time or times of their authentication and dexvery or matunty shaR be of equal rank with­ out preference priority or distinction of any of the Bonds over any other thereof except as expressly pro­ vided to or permitted by this Ordinance Section 29 Contacting Ordnances AR ordnances resotuttons or orders, or parts thereof to conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed Section 30 SeverabAty and Paragraph Headngs it any sectton paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shaR be held tovattd, toe mvabdxy of such sectton. paragraph cause or prowsons snafl not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordnance The paragraph neadngs to to«s C*omance are fur­ nished tor convenience of reference only and shaR not be considered to be a part of ths Ordnance. Section 31 Pubkcabon and Recordation The Ordnance shaR be published to fu» n The MddewRe Sun & News a newspaper of genera; cvcutatton to the V -age quaked under State la* to putMsr legal notices promptly after its adoption and shaR be recorded to toe Ordinance Book of toe Vtfage and such recordng authenticates by toe signatures ot toe President and toe V&age Cie*K 1 Section EFFECTIVE DATE in accordance with Act 94 toss Ordnance shaR become erteove imme­ diately upon its adoption The Village of Caledonia, County of Kent. State of Michigan (the "Village"), for value received, hereby premises to pay on the date specified above to the owner specified above or its registered assigns shown as toe owner of record of this bond on the books of______________ ,____________ . Michigan, as bond registrar, paying agent and transfer agent (the ‘Bond Registrar") or such other Bond Registrar as the Village may hereafter designate by notice mailed to the Registered Owner not less than sixty (60) days prior to a change in the Bond Registrar, on the applicable date of record, the pnncipal sum specified above, upon presentation and surrender of this bond at the pnncipal office ot the Bond Registrar, together with interest thereon at the rate per annum specified above payable on September 1. 2001. and semiannually thereafter on the first day of March and September of each year from the March 1 or September 1 next preceding the Date of Authenti-cation hereof, unless such Date of Authentication is a date to which inter­ est has been paid or duly provided for. in which case the Date of Authentication hereof unless interest on this bond has not been paid in full or duly provided for, in which case from the date to which interest has been paid in futt, or if no interest has been paid on this bond, from the Date of Original Issue specified above, until payment of the principal hereof has been made or duly provided for Interest on the unpaid outstanding pnncipal balance of this bond is payable to the registered owner of this bond as of the 15th day of the month next preceding the payment date as shown on the registration books of the Village kept by toe Bond Registrar by check or draft mailed to the registered owner at the registered adJress The revenues of the Village of Caledonia Sanitary Sewage System (the "System"), including all appurte­ nances. additions, extensions and improvements thereto, after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, maintenance and administration ol the System, exclusive of depre­ ciation (the "Net Revenues"), are irrevocably pledged for the prompt payment of principal and interest on this Bond on a parity basis with bonds of equal standing and a first prionty statutory lien thereon has been created. The pnncipal of and interest on this Bond shall be payable in lawful money of the United States This bond is issued pursuant to Ordinance No. ____ (the "Ordinance"), duly adopted by the Village Council of the Village and under and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes ot the State ol Michigan, including specifically Act 94 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1933, as amended, for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of improvements. This bond is a self-liquidating bond and is not a general obligation of the Village and does not constitute an indebtedness of toe Village within any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation, but is payable, both as to principal and interest, solely from toe Net Revenues of the System. The principal ol and interest on this bond are secured on a parity basis with bonds of equal standing by a first priority statutory lien on the Net Revenues of the System. The Village has covenanted and agreed, and does hereby covenant and agree to fix and maintain at all times while any bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System shall be outstanding, such rates for service furnished by the System as shall be sufficient, when taken together with Net Revenues, to provide for payment of the pnncipal of and interest on toe bonds of this issue and any other bonds payable from the Net Revenues as and when the same shall become due and payable, and to maintain a bond reserve fund for this bond and other bonds of equal standing, to provide for the payment of expenses of adminis­ tration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve toe same in good repair and working order, and to provide for such other expenditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinance. In addition, the Village has covenanted to operate the System so as to provide Net Revenues equal to at least 110% ot debt service on all bonds payable from toe Net Revenues of the System in each year. For a complete statement of toe revenues from which and toe conditions under which tots bond is payable, a statement of tne conditions under which additional bonds of equal standing may hereafter be issued, toe rights and limitations on the owners of toe bonds and the general covenants and provisions pursuant to which this bond is issued, reference is made to the Ordinance The Series 2001 Bonds maturing in the years 2003 to 2011, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemp­ tion poor to maturity. Bonds matunng in toe years 2012 to 2021, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of toe Village, in whole or in part m increments of $5,000 in such order of maturity as the Village may determine and withm any maturity by lot on any interest payment date on or after September 1,2011, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption plus a premium as follows: 1/2% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption on or after September 1. 2011 but prior to September 1.2013, and without premium for each bond called for redemption on or after September 1. 2013. Notice of the call of any Bonds for redemption shall be given by first-class mail by toe Bond Registrar, no less than thirty (30) days prior to toe date fixed for redemption to toe registered owners of record at toe registered address shown on the registration books kept by toe Bond Registrar Bonds shall be called for redemption in multiples of $5,000 and Bonds of denominations of greater than $5 000 shall be treated as representing the number of Bonds obtained by dividing me denomination of toe Bond by $5 000 and such Bonds may be redeemed m part. The notice of redemption for Bonds redeemed in part shall state trial upon surrender ot toe Bond to be redeemed a new Bond or Bonds m aggregate pnncipal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the bond surrendered shall be issued to toe registered owner thereof No fur­ ther interest payment on the Bonds or portions of toe Bonds called for redempton shall accrue after toe date fixed for redemption whether or not toe Bond is presented for redemption, provided funds are on hano with toe Bond Registrar to redeem me same This bond is transferatrie only upon toe registration books of toe Village kept by the Bond Re^strar by the registered owner hereof m person, or by tus attorney duty authonzed in writing, upon toe surrender of this bond togetoei with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to toe Bond Registrar duty executed by the registered owner or its attorney duty authorized m wrrtmg. and thereupon a new registered bond or bonds in the same aggregate principal amount and ot the same maturity shall be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor as provided m the Orcttnance and upon toe payment of toe charges, if any therein presertoed It is hereby certified and reoted that a* acts, condrtions and tongs required by law precedent to and m toe issuance of tots bond and toe senes of bonds of which this « one have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law Thts bond ts not vahd or obfagatory for any purpose untt toe Certificate of Registration and Authentication on tots bond has been executed by toe Bond Regtsirar IN WITNESS WHEREOF the vaiage of C^edorua. County of Kent, Slate of Michigan, by its Village Councri has caused tots bond to be executed by <ts President and its Vdtage Clerk and .ts corporate seal to be affixed on tn<s bond afl as of the Date of Ongmal issue , Daryl Penfold. President Village ot Caledonia ATTEST. Aimee Brumleve Village Clerk EXHIBIT A REGISTERED REGISTERED UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. SERIES 2001 $________________- No. R-____________ Rate Maturity ____ ________ Date of Original Issue June 1,2001 CUSIP _____ Registered Owner: Pnncipal Amount: VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA (Continued on next page) �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLJune 5. 2001'Page 19 Caledonia Township evaluates Alaska Hall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Trustee Wally Bujak rec­ ommended to the Town­ ship Board last month a long-term plan for working on the Alaska Hall,. Though he proposed 10 projects, some items al­ ready have been com­ pleted. Points included: • Inspect building for code violations and struc­ tural soundness. Roof val­ ley damage and leaking was found, requiring repair. Venting the roof at end gables is advised. • Repair/replacc well water supply system. The BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS :tJ z • to the building and suit­ able replacements. • A cost evaluation of ongoing expenses, and ex­ penses to bring the build­ ing into compliance should be compiled. • Both ongoing mainte­ nance needs and repair expenses should be re­ couped through rental of the building. • In order to maintain the building as an asset to the township, it should be put to regular use. • The Alaska Baptist Church is still planning to maintain its current status for use of the building. The church has had an agree­ ment to pay for all main- NOTICE—PUBLIC HEARING M'V .tXLEW ''i. well was replaced. The water supply line to ceme­ tery on the west side was temporarily repaired. Wa­ ter supply lines need re­ placement. and an exten­ sion to the rear of the cemetery is requested. • Three quotes for the heating system replace­ ment are advised. • Three quotes for repair of electrical wiring are ad­ vised. • The condition of the exterior siding showed a need for minor nail repairs and weather coating and stain for the building. • Landscape changes suggested were removal of shrubs and trees too close * *'Chig** Tuesday, June 12, at 10:20 a.m. Board Chambers 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan The Barry County Board of Commissioners wiH hold a public heanng to consider the petition of the Village of Middleville to alter its boundaries to include the following - desenbed premises locat­ ed in Thornapple Township Barry County. Michigan Parcel 1 BEG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10, TH S 89 DEG 30’ E. 475 FT. AL S LN OF SD SEC. TH N 00 DEG 20' 14’ E 313.33 FT TH N 89 DEG 30’ 00’ W 475 FT. TH S 00 DEG 20’ 14* W 313 33 FT (S 00 DEG 19’ W. 315.50 RECORD) AL W LN OF SD SEC 22 TO POB PP#08-14022-031 00 Parcel 2 THORNAPPLE BG AT SW COR SEC 22-4-10. TH N O DEG 19 E 313 50 FT. TH S 89 DEG 30’ E 812 FT. TH S 313 50 FT. TH N 89 DEG 30’ W 813 75 FT TO BEG PAR EX PP408014-022 031-10 Parcel 3 THORNAPPLE COM AT S 1/4 COR SEC 22-4-10. TH WEST 1650 FT IN CEN OF MAIN ST FOR POB TH N 313 5 FT. TH WEST 132 FT. TH SOUTH 313 5 FT. TH EAST 132 FT TO POB 95 ACRE M/L. PP408-14-022-028-00 Parcel 4 THORNAPPLE COMM. 1584 FT W OF S QUARTER POST SEC 22-4-10 THEN N 313.5 FT. THEN W 66 FT. THEN S 313.5 FT, THEN E 66 FT TO BEG. PP#08-14-022-007-20 Parcel 5: THORNAPPLE LOTS 18. 19, 20 & 21. SUPERVISOR S PLAT, HENRY STEHR PLAT. PPH08-14-022-027-10 Parcel 6: THORNAPPLE LOTS 11-12-13-14-15-16-17, SUPERVISORS PLAT OF HENRY STEHR’S PLAT. PP408-14-022-027-00 For those who cannot attend, you are welcome to send comments in writing to the Board at its address above. Barry County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days’ notice to the Barry County Administrator Individuals with disabilities requiring such aids or services should contact the Barry County Administrator by writ­ ing to him at the above address or by phoning (616) 948-4891 Michael Brown Barry County Administrator 301 tenance. The existing con­ tract with the church has expired, and a new con­ tract to delineate specific responsibilities with Alaska Church is being considered. The building has a potential for in­ creased scheduling capac­ ity by advertising to vari­ ous groups. Little Lamb Preschool, a cooperative day care group has proposed usingthe fa­ cility temporarily for one year, starting next fall. The group would like use of the building Monday through Friday, at varied daylight hours. They have a certain amount of nursery school toys and furnishings, which would need storage space. Potential conflict for the church and for township uses would need to be worked out. Details of pre­ sent liability insurance for the hall were not known. Clerk Pat Snyder said the same rate of rental must be charged to every­ one of the same class, such as non-profit groups or organizations, or for in­ dividual uses, such as weddings and receptions. Rental is now $75 for five hours, and $50 for every additional five hours. Later during public comment, Tom Apol said the hall was in deplorable condition, though a lot ot money had been put into it. He said he was unhappy with the use and mainte­ nance given in the past. He thought there was a li­ Call for Classifieds ability issue when others were doing the mainte­ nance. and the township should keep it in line, and charge as necessary. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting June 14. 2001. will hold a Public Hearing to review and adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 at Yankee Springs Township Hall. 284 N Bnggs Road Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, at 7:30 p ni The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to sup­ port the proposed budget will be a sub­ ject of this hearing. A copy of the budget IS avail able for public inspection at the Township Hall Office during regular office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 A M.-3:00 p.m. and Friday 9 00 A M to NOON Other business pertinent to the Board may also be con­ ducted at this meeting This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of print­ ed materials being considered at the meeting to individ­ uals with disabilities al the meeting upon six days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing (fax) or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Telephone: (616) 795-9091 Fax: (616) 795-2388 915-9551 it 1-890-879-7085 24hoursaday'7daysaweek Posted on: June 5 - 2001 ForSun&News Signature of Township Clerk: Janice C Lippert rtnON-Ms! 301 From previous page 8y______________________ —.— ---------- Daryl Pen fold Its President (SEAL) NOTICE: The signature(s) to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears on the lace of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever The Bond Registrar will not effect transfer ot this Bond unless the information concerning the transferee requested below is provided. Name Aimee Brumleve Its Clerk CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AND AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the Bonds desenbed m the wrthn-menboned Bond Authorizing Resolution and has been registered m the name of the payee designated on the face hereof m the Register maintained tor the issuer thereof and Address: _____________________ ..., V (Include information for all joint owners rf this Bond is held by joint account) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF TRANSFEREE •Insert number for first-named transferee if held by joint account) CERTIFICATE OF VILLAGE CLERK I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village ot Caledonia County of Kent Stale of Michigan at a special meeting held on April 30. 2001. and that putAc notice of said meeting was given pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, being Act Date of By ........... —----------No 267, Pubic Acts of Michigan 1976. as amended, including m the case ot a special or rescheduled Authentication:—---- ------------------meeting, notice by posting at least eighteen ( 18) hours pnor to the time set tor said meeting Aufoorued Representative I further certify that said Ordinance has been recorded m the Ordinance Book of the Village and such ASSIGNMENT recording has been autr»enbcated by the signatures of the President and the Village Clerk For value received the undersigned setts, assigns and transfers unto ---------------------- — as Payng Agent bond and ail rights thereunder and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to transfer the wtthn bond on the books kept kx regstration thereof with tul power of subsMu-bon m the premises wtthtn Aimee Brumleve Village Clerk CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I Aimee Brumleve Vaage Clerk of the Village of Caledonia County of Kent State of Michigan, hereby certify that the Ordnance No 01-011 was pubkshed in The Middleviie Sun & News on May___ 2001 Signature Guaranteed: Signature, si must be guaranteed by an eegOe guarantor .nsatubon partopa’.<>; n a Securities Transfer Assoc .arc" recognized signature guarantee program Aimee Brumleve Village Clerk �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 5. 2001 Every little bit hel^s TK seeks restoration of full non-homestead millage by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents of the Thornapplc Kellogg School dis­ trict will vote on the restoration of the full 18 mills for non-homestead properties in the annual school election June 11. On May 15 TK business manager Alice Jansma explained that the amount of money the district receives from the state of Michigan includes the full amount which 18 mils would bring YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN to the district from taxes on industrial, commercial and other non-homestead properties within the district. Proposal A. passed in 1994 by voters statewide, was an effort to relieve school district residents of property taxes and school districts from the burden of operating millage elections. One of Proposal A's two parts is a six-mill levy on all taxable properties, which is constitutionally guaranteed by the State of Michigan. The second part is the additional 18-mill levy on all businesses, industries and non-homestead proper­ ties. Non-homestead prop­ erties are those that are not the primary place of residence such as cottage or rental property. According to Jansma. people assume that the full 18 mills are levied each year. Because of the Headlee Amendment, the millage rate can be reduced each year. In 1999. the 18 mill levy was reduced by .1098. Adult/alternative ed students graduate by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 11 graduates at the adult/alternative education commencement in the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 14, 2001 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL DISTRICT NO. 20 ADDITIONAL Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium re­ ceived lots of applause from their friends, family and neighbors. Christian ballet group to perform at CHS June 9 TO The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan the owners of land within the Special Assessment District No 20 Dredging of the lagoon in Johnson s Gun Lake Plat PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as result of additional costs to be incurred as a result of not having the spod^araa suCClifid owners iPQasunng 100 x400 x12' within 500' of channel area. The following change order must take place Supply labor and equipment for the removal and disposal of approximately 125 trees within the new spoil area located at the Whispering Pines Cottages and truck sediments to off site dis­ posal that will not be allowed to remain by property owner Additional cost is $4,200.00 to be added to the original cost of the project of $38,250 00 Total project cost is $42,450 00 Property located in Yankee Spnngs Township. Barry County Michigan, described as follows The Hosanna Sacred Arts Dance Company of Birm­ ingham, Ala., a national touring company of profes­ sional Christian dance artists, will offer a unique concert experience “Soli Ed Jones rep wins award 06-16-105-004-10 OS-16-105-005-00 OS-16-105-006-00 OS-16-105-107-00 06-16-105-006-00 06-16-105-006-00 06-16-106-010-00 OS-IS 105-011-00 08-15-105-013-00 08-16-105-013-50 08-1S105-01 SOO 08-1S10501600 0S1S105-020-00 0S1 SI05-021-00 0S1S105-022-00 0S1 SI05-022-00 08-16-105-023-00 08-16-105-024-00 08-16-105-025-00 08-16-105-026-00 08-16-105-027-00 08-16-105-027-10 08-16-105-028-00 08-1 SI05-0209-00 08-16-105-030-00 08-16-105-031-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $1,768.00 per parcel of land in the district. For further Information you are invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will hold a public hearing on JUNE 14. 2001 at 7.30 PM at the Township Hall for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, hearing any objections thereto, and there­ after confirming said Roll as submitted or revised or amended Said roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to noon on Friday until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hear­ ing. Appearance and protest at this hearing is required m order to appeal the amount of the Special Assessment to the State Tax Tribunal An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear ’In person at the heanng to protest the Special Assessment, or may file h«s or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the heanng. and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required The owner or any person having an interest m the real property who protests in person or in writing at the heanng may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tnbunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll After the public heanng is dosed the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide for payment of special assessments in instalments with interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution tor any and ait such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to Special Assessments Al interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to submit comments concerning the toregong Yankee Spnngs Township w* provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hewing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenai being considered at the heanng to individuals with disables requiring auxAary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed below YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Janice C. Lippert. Clerk 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 300 Drew McFadden Drew McFadden of the Financial-services firm Ed­ ward Jones in Middleville, recently won the firm’s exclusive Pioneer Award for exceptional performance in the areas of customer ser­ vice, business development and contribution to the firm. John Bachman, the firms managing partner, calls McFadden a leader in the firm and an example for other investment representa­ tives to follow. “McFadden has demon­ strated unyielding dedica­ tion and enthusiasm for his business ” Bachman said. “He has reached a bench­ mark in his career that deserves recognition, and the Pioneer Award provides that recognition. I am proud to call him an Edward Jones investment representative ” McFadden said he is hon­ ored to receive the award. “I am one of those fortu­ nate people who gets to make a living doing some­ thing I truly enjoy. This industry is always challeng­ ing and sometimes difficult, but I enjoy helping the peo­ ple of the community meet their financial goals. It is a pleasure to be recognized for my work.” Deo Gloria,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. June 9, at Cale­ donia High School. Founded in 1981 in Indianapolis as a not-forprofit arts organization by artistic director and choreog­ rapher Kenneth Tolle and his wife, Susan Tolle, Hosanna is dedicated to “revealing the glory of God through excel­ lence in the arts.” The beau­ ty and splendor of an “old world” tradition is infused with the “pioneering spirit" of faith and innovation, in offering classical and con­ temporary dance. The company will per­ form a concert, “Faith. Hope, and Love.” Admission is free, however, a “free-will offering” will be taken. Suggested donations are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $25 per family. The concert is sponsored by Caledonia Dance Center Inc. and Technical Profes­ sional Services Inc. For fur­ ther information, call 8911606. To learn more about the group visit their website at www.HosannaSacredArts. org. Community Education Director Chris Boysen re­ minded the graduates that they have reached a mile­ stone that will assist them in the future. Superintendent Midge Pippel encouraged the graduates to go forward, to use their new diplomas to chart their course in life. She stressed that this diploma will open doors, which never open to any­ one without a diploma. She also encouraged students to keep their sense of humor, no matter what life brings them. Diplomas were pre­ sented by Dave Smith, president of the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Board of edu­ cation. Graduating this year from the adult/alternative education program are Jennifer Lynn Benedict. Robert C. Breese Jr., Ryan W. Buckowing. Robin Eileen Coffman, Tametha Ann Rider-Evans, Alan Michael Gragg, Dustin Luke Moma, Christopher I. St. Aubin, Elisabeth Suzanne Tomlinson and Jodi Lynn Walker. A reception honoring the graduates was held in the cafeteria following the ceremony. This allowed students and their families time to talk with alterna­ tive education lead teacher Anthony Cornacchione and teacher Eliza­ beth Hart. which means the district could only levy 17.8902 mills. In 2000 the reduction was applied and the district was only able to levy 17.4339 mills on nonhomestead property. The value of the nonhomestead property within the school district is $79,648,434. The reduction in total Proposal A funds for the year 2000 was $42,258. The district receives the full foundation funding for each full-time student en­ rolled. only if the full 18 mills are levied. The state figures the foundation grant by multiplying the number of students times the amount of the grant (about $6000 per TK student) and then subtracts the amount which a full 18 mil levy would bring the district. This levy docs not affect homeowners who live in their ow n homes. Residents of the Thor­ napple Kellogg District approved the 18-mill levy in 1995 for 10 years. Renewal of the full 18 nulls will be on the ballot in 2004. When putting this issue on the ballot was discussed al the April 16 school board meeting. Jansma told the board that full funding would bring in about $81,000. Energy costs including the costs to heat buildings and run buses has risen this year by more than what was budgeted. The consensus of the board was that every little bit would help. This levy does not apply to primary residences, but only to non-homestead properties. Jansma stressed that the millage levied will only be the amount needed to obtain the funding for the full 18 mills. Information about this levy is available by calling Jansma at 795-3313. West Michigan's Most Inspiring Retail Gardening Experience Cherry ^Cattey GREENHOUSE 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwv. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-6; Closed Sun. 616-795-8811 Enjoy our new pond, the children’s play area and a whole great new look we’ve created. With over 600 varieties of Perennials, lots of Annuals. Herbs, Shrubs, Roses, and a new line of Water Gardening Plants. There's something for everyone! Creative Gift Ideas for your home in our New Garden House! Thursday, June 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m.—Cost $20 Cooking With Sage”—Sage is herb of the Year! We will learn how to cook with sage, making an herbal vinegar and herbal butter. You will also learn how to dry and store herbs. Come in and see us at Cherry Valley Greenhouse... We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You! �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 5. 2001/Page 21 Caledonia vote to include non-homestead millage by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The annual school elec­ tion Monday. June 11, will include a request for the renewal of the mon-homestead millage. In essence an affirma­ tive vote will allow the school district to continue levying 18 mills on the non-homestead properties within the school district. This millage is only levied against businesses, rental properties, second homes and non-agricultural va­ cant land. Voters of Michigan in March 1994 passed Pro­ posal A. a constitutional amendment to drastically reduce property taxes and shift financing of opera­ tional costs for public schools to the state. An in­ crease in the state sales tax, from four to six cents on the dollar, also was part of the proposal. Included in the amend­ ment is a guaranteed sixmill property tax levy on all local homestead prop­ erty and the renewable 18mill levy for non-homcstcad properties. The renewal is from the second part of Proposal for businesses and industries. However, because of pro­ visions of the Hcadlcc Amendment, it is required that every school district on restoring the original 18-mill levy. This periodic renewal is in order to demonstrate a continued level of support of the funding for the operation of the school district. Judi Dean, Caledonia Schools Business Man­ ager, explains that the 18mill levy must be renewed if the district is to main­ tain the current level of funding for the operation of the school district. If the 18-mill tax levy is not renewed. $8 million will be deducted from the annual state aid per pupil foundation grant received to operate the school dis­ trict. School Board Trea­ surer Bob Lillie stated. “A non renewal of the operat­ ing millage for non-homestead/non-qualified agri­ cultural property would be catastrophic. Our commu­ nity has to understand that if the district loses onethird of their operating revenue, athletics, art, music, and most important of all. academics, will be dramatically affected.” In an earlier Sun and News article (by Ruth Zachary), it was explained that there is less sales tax revenue due to the down­ turn in the economy. Therefore, the state will not have the entire amount of funds to pay the pledged additional $300 per child in the upcoming year. An increase of $200 was to be added in the year 2002-2003. Because of the finding being shifted from properly tax to sales tax, it is anybody’s guess as to what will become of this increase. For this reason, Dean says, the non-home­ stead renewal is critical to the financial health of the district. Dean said it is important to remember that the re­ newal is not an increase. It will only maintain the funds that the schools al­ ready receive, as promised by Proposal A. Baby sitter classes set for June 20, 27 Girls and boys ages 11 and older can take a two session Red Cross certified class that will teach them how to provide safe care for infants and children. . The classes will be Wednesdays, June 20 and 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the TK Learning Center. Offered through the Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education depart­ ment the deadline for reg- istering for this class is June 8. the cost is $20 per student. The class is a hands-on learning experience which teaches feeding, diapering and dressing infants. Stu­ dents will also learn con­ flict resolution techniques, basic first aid and critical emergency action skills. Fach student who com­ pletes the course will re­ ceive a certificate. The class fee includes a snack and a book. SUMMER JOBS REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY. ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES. MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 11, 2001 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: __ Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school distort will be held on Monday. June 11. 2001 I THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING At the regular school election there wil be elected one (1) member to toe board of education of the distort for a full term of four (4) YTHE FOLLOWING5PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: John Howarth Scott A Kiel Wnte-m candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p m Fnday June 8. 2001 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition win be submitted to the vote of toe electors at the regular school election OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TAX This millage wJ enable the school distort to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills against non-homestead and non qualified agricultural | property required for the school distort to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee , Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, exempting therefrom homestead and qualified agricultural property as defined by law. in Thomappie Kellogg School. Barry, Allegan. Kent and loma Counties. M’ch>gan. &e incre^ bv 1 mill (S1 00 on each $1,000 00 of taxable valuation) for a penod of 4 years. 2001 to 2004. inclusive, to provide funds tor operating purposes the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the milage is approved and levied in 2001 is approximately $81.41 (this mrfiaqe will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore the 'Headlee' reduction)? GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGULAR BIENNIAL ELECTION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Regular Biennial Election of Grand Rapids Community College Michigan will be-heldI at the same time and at the same voting places as the regular school election on Monday. June 11. 2001 and will be conducted by the same school officials for those electors of the Community College District residing in this school district At the Regular Biennial Election there will be elected two (2) members for the office of Community College Distort Trustee for full terms of six (6) years ending June 30, 2007). THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: SIX YEAR TERMS (VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN 2) Margo Anderson Lynne Case Hernandez Terri A Handlin John E Romero Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday. June 8. 2001 THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Thomappie Kellogg High School. Middleville. Michigan The first precinct consists of all the ’®rntory of the School Distort, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct 41 of Irving Township PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place Freeport Village Hall, Freeport. Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Carlton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the School District All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at ^Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 27, 2001, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of gov emment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry. Allegan. Kent and loma Counties. Michigan, is as follows By Barry County By Carlton Township: By Irving Township: By By By By Orangeville Township: Thomappie Township: Yankee Springs Township: the School District: 2001-2006 .25 mills Chartton Park 2001-2004 .25 mills COA 2001 2004 1 00 mills 911 System 2001-2009 85 mills Thornapple Manor 2001-2005 .50 mills Library 2001-2004 1 50 mills Fire 2001-2005 .50 mills Library 2001-2004 1 50 mills Road 2001-2002 1 00 mills Fire 2001-2002 2 00 mills Fire Equip 18 mills (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property), 2001 to 2004, inclusive Date: April 27. 2001 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County Michigan, hereby certify that, — as -■ of --r April 20,------------2001.--the records of this office indicate I Fulton J. Sheen, Treasurer of Allegan County Cvumy, nmvuiywi, — — '* . .. -• __ .i- I___ i n f___ ........... mH ae s>nrM->rtir>nnr< hu that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows: Voted Mills 1 00000 1 00000 Years Effective 1997-2001 1999-2005 Unit ALLEGAN COUNTY: ALLEGAN COUNTY: ROAD 911 TOWNSHIP OF LEIGHTON LIBRARY 2 00000 1 00000 UNLIMITED 1998-2002 TOWNSHIP OF WAYLAND LIBRARY LIBRARY 50000 1 50000 1992-2001 UNLIMITED THORN -KELLOGG SCHOOL KENT INTER 18 00000 1995 2004 2 05000 1 90000 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED The The foregoing foregoing extra extra voted voted taxes taxes do do not not include include any any bond bond issues voted under the nonappheation of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer ms"certffi«tion is made .n _____ connection w.th an elation to be held inKollr^in the Thomappie Keltogg _ ... ___ ________ _____ Im Thnrnannlo QrhAAl RiUnj AlliSchool Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, on June 11, 2001. Dated at Allegan, Michigan April 20. 2001 Pullon J. Sheen Allegan County Treasurer I Kenneth D Pamsh Treasurer of Kent County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of Apnl 26. 2001, the records of this office indicate that the total of ail voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan in any local un.ts of gov­ ernment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry Allegan. Kent and loma Counties, Michigan, is as follows 84 mills 2001 to 2009 Ind By Kent County: 25 mills 2001 to 2005 Ind 17911 mills 2001 to 2008 Ind By Bowne Township 13 mills (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property) By the School District. 2001 to 2004 inclusive PACKERS OF QU ALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July. August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADOmOSAL INFORMATICS Treasurer Kent County 1 Nancv Hickey treasurer of loma County Michigan hereby certify that as of Apnl 26 2001 trie records of this office .ndicate that the total of aU voted « 'eases over and above the tax limitation established oy the Constitution of Michigan in any local umts of government affecting toe taxable property located m Thomappie Kellogg School Barry Allegan. Kent and loma Counties, Michigan, is as follows ------ -1 000 MILL EXPIRES 2017 By loma County 1 5 MILL EMERGENCY SERVICE EXPIRES 2-31-01 By Campbell Township 2 10 MILL FIRE TRUCK EXPIRES 12-31-03 18 mtks (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property), By the School District 2001 to 2004 indusrve Date Aprs 26 2001 APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml E.O.E. Ties Noece «s gmen by order of the board of education NanGyHtckey Treasurer, Ionia County QonaKJ Haney Secretary, Board of Education �Page 22/The Sun and News. Middtevifle. Ml/June 5, 2001 PMR road raises procedure issues by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A planned driveway through Thornapple Devel­ opment’s Planned Mineral Removal operation, ap­ proved in April, is moving ahead slowly with town­ ship legal advice. Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Bryan Harrison said June 1 that the drive soon would be in use by earth moving trucks for a 90-day period, with a goal of decreasing truck traffic on Egan and 68th Street. Harrison, who said the decision had been made for safety reasons, noted that were people both for and against the action. The Township Board de­ cided April 18 on a 5-2 vote to remove its own in­ Ebbens says water standing in the excavated areas never evaporated even during the drought of last year, and he believes the water table which neighbors depend upon for wells may have been invaded, allowing water loss into the pits There are materials, metal, debris, etc. dumped in the central pit area, which are still present partially buried, which are part of the non-compliance of the operation. Bujak said. junction against Thornap­ ple Development's PMR operation as a first step in use of a driveway from Egan to Avenue 68th Street for 90 days. At a special meeting another option, the follow scribed rezoning process pre­ legally. A consent judg­ ment will be amended for a 90-day period. The board had denied ing the road, though that PMR solution had not been on might have to be revised April 18. Public opinion on the agenda, and it was not to the PMR request had al­ discussed while the public Trustee Wally Bujak said. was in attendance. The request which would Developer’s Thornapple May 23, Harrison said the township attorney offered In some cases, erosion occurred on Ebbens property, with waist deep gullies last September. He said the situation had been potentially dangerous, as the PMR was and is not fenced, as it should be to keep unsuspecting hikers from dropping off the steep and unstable embankments. ready for a new the heard, been amend Jousma's PMR to the PMR owners, said he had been trying to open include a road would take and had listened to com­ that driveway for a long a ments at time, but the township had Zylstra said, and the pro­ from residents cess alleviate the hardship by months. senting 200 residents of getting the traffic into as Zylstra said the road re­ the area affected small an area as we could. quest was part of the new traffic and opposed to ap­ 1 held it open until they PMR and not the existing proving the PMR was en­ sued me." (The township tered into the record. previously had stopped use one. Rotier said the injunc­ tion could be removed, but of the this did not give permis­ at April the by truck PMR the 6090 Alden Nash S£ • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 PMR improvised would take driveway item was intro­ road through the area by sion to use the road, unless duced late in the evening court injunction because it See PMR road, page 28 not been and approved after many had residents had gone home. authorized.) previously Snyder agreed the left turn on 68th Street Egan was the result. off Harrison said the correct to use the sand trucks to use Egan as application a haul route as the board struggled to remedy truck driveway had been made by the applicant, tied into traffic for residents. the PMR request, which have given access to the had been denied. He asked if the driveway portion of Thornapple the PMR request could be Egan route would and Developers be used by trucks enroute to other mining operations, to avoid Alaska Avenue. Egan was the shortest approved. Planner We make your business insurance our business. e want tube ytjur Dave Zylstra said Jousma was offered an opportunity to amend his existing PMR to autho­ rize the driveway's use. B businew partner when it u rnts to insurance protecoun. Contact us today truck route to the M-6 pro­ ject. The roads used to transport Township Planner Dave Zylstra said this would cut zoned as down on truck route miles, PMR, and but have a dramatic im­ pact on residents on Egan. added, the PMR must be amended to allow use of WBtakr Clerk Pat Snyder said this would shorten the the road. It could be used, but had to be re-zoned, carruf a part if of the roads are through the planning more days, but for the con­ commission, Darrell this Rotier, the zoning admin­ would put more trucks on 60th Street and Egan, istrator, explained. The or­ M-6 project, dinance requires only one in good PMR entrance or exit from shape. Trustee Richard Robert­ a public road may be al­ which were not son said two-way truck traffic on Egan was not a lowed unless the Planning Commission decides there is a good reason to allow good idea, citing several safety factors, including it. concentrated truck traffic. cating the matter was that Bravata said one way to free up Egan and 68th Street, was the road to go on private Bill letting the trucks go property onto a public road. All other similar into the PMR area through PMR driveway situations the Egan entrance, which include land which is part of those PMRs. eventually led to approv­ from Auto-Owners Inw rance Gimpany ycur business insurance whie you take care of busne#' vfuto-Owners Insurance U» hctw Car A technicality compli­ the request would allow Trustee i< i/jahty busnrv> protection mineral materials must be route to 48th Street for 30 by I^urX?o'mpany two opposed it. "I have tried to tinued & of 20 days. 18 PMR Insurance Agency. Inc minimum meeting. A petition repre­ The JB HARRISON meetings letters and many for the special driveway use followed a proposal for Athletes of the Week Presented by situation. phone calls on the issue, ceived To recap the PMR road Verkerke was the winner of the 800 run at the All-Barry County Meet last Tuesday and also ran for two champion relay teams, the 3200 and 1600. required ordinance with a public hearing, to issue, the April 18 action Choryan, a four-year letter-win­ ner in track, injured her right shoulder early in the season, but not wanting to miss out began to throw with her left hand and placed in her final two meets, reaching 75 to 80 feet. this Gordon Jousma, one of However, Athletes off the week allow board had individually re­ length Grading was done by the PMR operator about a week prior to Memonal Day in an attempt to repair some of the damage, but the slope is about six feet from Ebben s property line rather than the 30-foot setback where the grading would begin, to be sloped at a one to three ratio, or a one to five ratio, Ebbens said. The grading took two bulldozers about one afternoon. zoning The ISSUUNCt nesi BOB NICOLAI, PretidMi 497Artngton St (M-37) PO Box 99. Middtevtfe, Ml 49333 (616) 891-6208 • 616-795-3302 Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 5. 2001 /Page 23 Prep district contests begin for area teams District play began last Tuesday (May 29) for area softball, baseball and soccer teams. In the Division 2 softball district hosted by Lakewood High School, Portland defeated Lakewood 6-0. Portland faced Lansing Waverly in semifinal action last Saturday. Hastings met Charlotte in the other semifinal Lakewood beat Portland in district baseball last Tuesday 14-2 and faced Waverly Saturday. The first game featured Hastings against Charlotte. In the Vikings’ baseball win over Portland, pitcher Jeremy Dow was the winning pitcher, striking out eight and allowing five hits in six innings of work. Dow has 91 strikeouts on the season. Lakewood scored four runs in the second inning, four in the third, two in the fourth, one in the fifth and three runs in the sixth inning. Jeremy Dow and Lew Michelle May (16) scored two goals in the Trojans’ 30 triumph against Lakewood. (Photo by Mary McDonough) Becky Warner (10) drives up field past the Lansing defense during last Thursday’s district contest. (Photo by Mary McDonough) Constantine each had RBI singles in the second. Lance Goodemoot walked for an RBI, Eric O'Mara had a single that drove in two runs and Lew Constantine had an RBI single in the third. In the fourth. Dow had a double that went for two RBI and Carlos Rodriguez had an RBI single. A sacrifice fly by Eric O'Mara produced the run in Tuesday, Middleville (13-6) blanked Lakewood 3-0 and Caledonia (14-4-1) shut-out Portland 3-0. Middleville's goals came from Michelle May (two) and Laura VanRyn. May's tallies set a new program record for goals in a season, 21. VanRyn's score gave her 38 goals for her career, another Trojan record. The Scots' triumph was the fifth. And in the sixth inning. Dow and Rodriguez singled and Kyle Brodbeck. Goodemoot and Ben Lyke all produced RBI. Constantine was 4-for-4. Dow 3-for-4 and Rodriguez 2-for-3 in the win. The finals in both softball and baseball were also played Saturday. In soccer action last Caledonia Methodist plans vacation Bible school Caledonia United Methodist Church is plan­ ning a “Jesus to the Rescue” vacation Bible school. The sessions will be held four evenings, with Bible lessons, singing, crafts, skits and even a visit from a real Caledonia fire truck. The school will be held July 16-19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Caledonia United Methodist Church, which is located at 250 Vine St. in Caledonia. ' HHM Looking for a Personal-insurance the way it should be. It's the way personal insurance should be. Stauffer & Wiggers 891-9294 On GM Certified Used Vehicles Ask us how! 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Cullen McKcough and Jake Hucss — were not about to let the opportunity slip away and coasted to a second place. 3:39.68 finish ahead of the fourth place Panther squad's performance. "They kept it close and Juan Silva ran a super anchor leg to beat the kid at the line." Hastings coach Paul Fulmer said. That finish gave the Hastings boys 93 total points and first place honors on its home track. Delton wound up in second with 87 points. The Saxons won four of the 17 events, while the Panthers won five. "We wanted to end the season on a good note; obviously that was our goal." Fulmer said. "We had some performances and the team came through." Middleville's boys were third with 69 points. Maple Valley fourth with 68 and l.akewood ended up fifth with 36. The girls' title also went down to the wire as well, with Lakewood finishing just two points in front of Middleville. 91 to 89, to claim the No. 1 spot. With eight first places. Melissa Quisenberry makes an exchange of the baton to teammate Jennifer Verkerke. Middleville's Adam Chamberlin runs by Maple Valley's Troy Sloan in the 200 dash. the Lady Vikings secured their trophy. Middleville's girls won five of the 17 events. Hastings' girls were third with 64 points, Maple Valley fourth with 59 and Delton fifth with 48. Middleville tallied one point more than Hastings. 158 to 157, to garner the most points of a team combined. Delton was third with 135 points. Lakewood and Maple Valley tied for fourth, each with 127 points. The event was not only competitive, but emotional. For some area athletes, the All-Barry County Track Meet was a chance to prepare for the State finals. For others it was a final chance to improve on their seasonal times and share in the camaraderie with their teammates. 'excavating' Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, cleanng, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING V Don Vetter • 795-7830 y Whatever the case, the action was fast-paced and included some neck-to-neck photo finishes. There was plenty of reasons for motivation. For example, Hastings' boys 3200 relay team of Cullen McKcough. Joel Gibbons. Juan Silva and Jake Huess, were pumped to beat a Lakewood team that they had lost to at regionals. After Huess finished the last leg. the Saxons’ had their revenge. Hastings was first in 8:31.228. Lakewood was close behind in second at 8:31.659. As for stars, the All-Barry County Track Meet had its share. On the girls' side, Lakewood's Rhianna Stalter (long jump, 100 high hurdles and 300 low hurdles) and Andrea Koch (100, 400 and 200) each won three individual firsts and also ran on a winning relay team. Middleville's Melissa Quisenberry (1600 and 3200) also was a multiple individual champ who also was a member of a first place relay squad. Three athletes on the boys' side won two individual events: Delton's Bill Ferris (shot put and discus) and Kyle Williams (1600 and 800) and Maple Valley’s Troy Sloan (100 and 200). Sloan also captured a third first by running for the Lions’ victorious 400 relay team. The Barry County Track Meet seem to have the best. The weather was sunny, the competitions were fierce, the help to run the show was overwhelming and. as a result, everyone came out as champions. BOYS Team Standings: 1. Hastings 93; 2. Delton 87; 3. Middleville 69; 4. Maple Valley 68; 5. Lakewood 36. Pole Vault: 1. Richard Wilson (Maple Valley) 1200.01; 2. Jason Erb (Delton) 12-00.00; 3. Matt Erb (Middleville) 11-06.00; 4. Josh Tobias (Middleville) 11-00.01; 5. Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 11-00.00. High Jump: 1. Joe Shaeffer (6-05.00; 2. Scott Brooks (Middleville) 602.00; 3. Joe Arens (Hastings) 5-10.02; 4. Justin VanSpronsen (Middleville) 5-10.01; 5. Jordan Hartley (Middleville) 5-10.00. Shot Put: 1. Bill Ferris (Delton) 47-03 1/2; 2. Jeff DeGoede (Delton) 44-09; 3. Zac Fulmer (Hastings) 4308; 4. Rich Volosky (Hastings) 42-10 1/2; 5. Josh Grasman (Maple Valley) 41-03. Discus: 1. Bill Ferris (Delton) 134-04; 2. Zak Livermore (Lakewood) 12906; 3. Chris Donalds (Hastings) 123-11; 4. Rod Reynolds (Delton) 118-05; 5. Josh Grasman (Maple Valley) 117-04. Long Jump: 1. Jason Goggins (Hastings) 21-06 1/2; 2. Bruce Carpenter (Hastings) 19-05 1/2; 3. Mike LaFountain (Delton) 18-08; 4. Adam Watson (Maple Valley) 18-04; 5. Jake Young (Delton) 18-01. 3200 Meter Relay: 1. Hastings (Cullen McKeough, Joel Gibbons, Juan Silva and Jake Huess) 8:31.228; 2. Lakewood (Jake Schrock, Phil Plowman, David Stuart and Travis Williams) 8:31.659; 3. Delton (Evan Williams, Kyle Williams. Kevin Lillibridge and Barry Cooper) 8:56.233; 4. Middleville (Pat Jansens, Mike Stortz, Stuart Aspinall and Jason Doyle) 8:58526; 5. Maple Valley (Michael Mead, Jeff Taylor, Continued next page Matt Erb clears the height on his way to a third place finish in the pole vault. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR By: Wiltse’s Inc. 15 Years Serving You! 616-698-7375 5520 68th St., 500 ft. East of Broadmoor (SE comer of 68th and Broadmoor) Alignment • Tires • Brake Service Steering & Suspension • Mufflers Shocks & Struts • Tune-ups You can have the best! Lance Lite 815 Dennis Trailer Sales 5226 N. Grand River Ave. • Lansing, Ml 48906 517-321-1805 www. dennistrailercom �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI June 5. 2001'Page 25 From previous page Brian Burt and Justin Sealy) 9:25.856. 110 High Hurdles: 1. Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 16.034; 2. Craig I^aune (Hastings) 16.179; 3. Jason Beardslee (Maple Valley) 16.354; 4. Jason Erb (Delton) 17.05; 5. Steve Johnson (Middleville) 17.46. 100 Dash: 1. Troy Sloan (Maple Valley) 10.987- 2. Ryan Rowse (Hastings) 11.083; 3. Adam Schantz (Hastings) 11.458; 4. Tim Wawicrnia (Maple Valley) 11.487: 5. Bruce Carpenter (Hastings) 11.493. 800 Meter Relay: 1. Hastings (Bruce Carpenter, Brandon Dahn, Adam Schantz and Ryan Rowse) 1:34.283; 2. Middleville (Ben Profit!, Zia Shook, Aaron l^alonc and Adam Chamberlin) 1:34.753; 3. Maple Valley (Eric Smith. Adam Watson. Andrew Ewing and Troy Sloan) 1:35.902; 4. Delton (Jamie Collier, Jeremie Coplin, John Sackett and Josh Austin) 1:37.088; 5. Lakewood (Zak Livermore. Andy Hoort, Casey Wells and Lance Bcglin) 1:38.287. 1600 Run: 1 Kyle Williams (Delton) 4:40.549; 2. Mike Stortz (Middleville) 4;47.476; 3. Kevin Lillibridge (Delton) 4:51.117; 4. Bryan Dunlap < M.iph V till ) ) V<»V744; 5 Jon Erickson (Delton) 5:07.717. 400 Meter Relay: 1. Maple Valley (Tim Wawiemia. Adam Watson, Andrew King and Troy Sloan) 45.352; 2. Middleville (Ben Profitt. Aaron Lalone. Zia Shook and Adam Chamberlin) 45.705; 3. Delton (Mike LaFountain. Jamie Collier. Josh Austin and Jeremie Coplin) 47.246: 4. Lakewood (Adam Raffler. Zach Pennock. Andy Hoort and Lance Beglin) 49.565: 5. Hastings (Jason Goggins. Brandon Dahn. Adam Schantz and Ryan Rowse) NF. 400 Dash: 1. Scott Brooks (Middleville) 52.946; 2. Casey Wells (Lakewood) 53.518: 3. Steve Allen (Middleville) 54.165; 4. Michael Mead (Maple Valley) 54.47; 5. Juan Silva (Hastings) 54.943. 300 Intermediate Hurdles: 1. Jamie Collier (Delton) 41.741; 2. Kurt Bray (Middleville) 42.865; 3. Tim Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 42.869; 4. Craig Laurie (Hastings) 43.823; 5. Eric Smith (Maple Valley) 44.26. 800 Run: 1. Kyle Williams (Delton) 2:01.302; 2. Jake Huess (Hastings) 2:08.337; 3. David Stuart (Lakewood) 2:10.402; 4. Jason Doyle (Middleville) 2:11.67; 5. Barry Cooper (Delton) 2:13 478. 200 Dash: 1. Troy Trojans football camp detailed The fifth annual Trojan Football Skills Camp will take place at Middleville's Bob White Stadium from Monday June 11 through Thursday, June 14. The camp is for football players in grades nine-12. Camp hours June 11-14 are from 6-9 p.m. Cost per player is $40 and that includes a tee-shirt, r shorts and refreshments. The emphasis of the camp this year, according to Middleville's varsity football coach Tim Penfield, will be implementing a new defense and detailing new alignments and schemes. If you have questions, contact Penfield at 7953394. SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .052 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters L (616) 948-7718 Jennifer Verkerke runs the final leg for Middleville's winning 1600-meter relay team. Sloan (Maple Valley) 22.964; 2. Adam Schantz (Hastings) 23.828; 3. Adam Chamberlin (Middleville) 24.362: 4. Brandon Dahn (Hastings) 24.567; 5. Bruce Carpenter (Hastings) 24.65. 3200 Run: 1. Travis Williams (Lakewood) 10:01.202; 2. Kyle Williams (Delton) 10:30.567; 3. Phil Plowman (Lakewood) 10:51.842; 4. William Roberts (Delton) 11:13.047; 5. Mike Stortz (Middleville) 11:20.392. 1600 Meter Relay: 1. Middleville (Steve Allen, Aaron Lalone, Ben Profitt and Scott Brooks) 3:35.112; 2. Hastings (Brandon Dahn, Juan Silva, Cullen McKeough and Jake Huess) 3:39.68; 3. Maple Valley (Bryan Dunlap. Tim Wawiemia, Eric Smith and Michael Mead) 3;40.556; 4. Delton (Tim Harris, Anthony Johnson, Kris Oglesbee and John Sackett) 3:41.528; 5. Lakewood (Casey Wells, Andy Hoort, Zak Livermore and David Stuart) 3:42.805. GIRLS Team Standings: 1. Lakewood 91; 2. Middleville 89; 3. Hastings 64: 4. Maple Valley 59; 5. Delton 48. Pole Vault: 1. Miranda Farr (Maple Valley) 9-00; 2. Greta Gustafson (Middleville) 8-06; 3. Tara Shoup (Delton) 7-06.01; 4. Teresa Venton (Middleville) 7-06; 5. Shelbi Cousins (Maple Valley) 7-00. High Jump: Shanna Tamminga (Delton) 5-03: 2. (tie) Niki Noteboom (Hastings) 5-00.01; Katie Noteboom (Hastings) 500.01; 4. Brieann Treloar (Maple Valley) 5-00; 5. Carly Spitzley (Maple Valley) 4-10. Shot Put: 1. Reilly O’Bn ant (Lakewood) 30-08; 2. Brenda Bergakker (Middleville) 30-07; 3. Cashel Harp (Maple Valley) 30-05; 4. Lyndscy Rodgers (Lake wood) 30-01; 5. Angela Booth (Delton) 2904. Discus: 1. Sarah Cook (Maple Valley) 105-02; 2. Cashel Harp (Maple \ alley) 95-06; 3 Joann Bailey (Hastings) 89-08; 4. Kelly Wilson (Maple Valley) 8700: 5. Reilly O’Bryant (Lakewood) 834)9. Long Jump: 1. Rhianna Stalter (Lakewood) 16-09; 2. Carly Spitzley (Maple Valley) 14-10 1/2; 3. Crystal Mayotte (Lakewood) 14-04: 4. Kara Hill (Hastings) 14-01; 5. Amv Miller (Middleville) 13-04. 3200 Meter Relay: 1. Middleville (Jessica Stortz. Jennifer Verkerke, Melissa Quisenberry and Elise Nyland 10:50.701; 2. Delton (Natasha Tamminga. Sarah Font. Lauren Cooper and Jessica Kellogg) 10:58.08; 3. Hastings (Melissa Hodges. Emily Hoke. Sarah Clevenger and Heidi Schroeder) 11:12.906; 4. Maple Valley (Andrea Eaton. Melissa Nisse. Summer Hill and Camille Wieland) 11:51.309. 100 High Hurdles: 1. Rhianna Stalter (Lakewood) 15.842: 2. Crystal Mayotte (Lakewood) 16.488: 3. Kristen Lydy (Hastings) 17.599; 4. Sarah Cook (Maple Valley) 17.662; 5. Sara Jansens (Middleville) 17.68. 100 Dash: 1. Andrea Koch (Lakewood) 12.962: 2. Niki Noteboom (Hastings) 13.209; 3. Aubrey Raymond (Middleville) 13.36; 4. Christina Charron (Delton) 13.614; 5. Lisa Noteboom (Hastings) 13.626. 800 Meter Relay: 1 . Lakewood (Sarah Stowell, Crystal Mayotte, Rhianna Stalter and Andrea Koch) 1:51.512; 2. Hastings (Lisa Noteboom. Katie Noteboom. Niki Noteboom and Erin Dahn) 1:52.079: 3. Maple Valley (Alesia VanEngen. Micah Tobias. Stefanie Joostberns and Brieann Treloar) 1:52.419: 4. Middleville (Rachel Norton. Greta Gustafson. Whitney Robertson and Erin Robertson) 1:55.179: 5. Delton (Nicole Kotrba. Jessi Sinclair. Katie Parmenter and Shanna Tamminga) 1:57.865. 1600 Run: 1. Melissa Quisenberry (Middleville) 5:28.277; 2. Jessica Stortz (Middleville) 5:32.314; 3. Stacy Carpenter (Lakewood) 5:32.805: 4. Heidi Schroeder (Hastings) 6:04.618: 5. Sarah Clevenger (Hastings) 6:34.689. 400 Relay: 1. Maple Valley (Alesia VanEngen. Micah Tobias. Brieann Treloar and Megan Garvey) 52.609: 2. Hastings (Brenda Westfall. Katie Noteboom. Lisa Noteboom and Niki Noteboom) 53.50; 3. Delton (Nicole Kotrba. Amy Collard, Megan Orseske and Christina Charron) 54.895; 4. Middleville (Aubrey Raymond, Casey Warner. Whitney Robertson and Erin Robertson) 55.223. 400 Dash: I. Andrea Koch (Lakewood) 1:03.484; 2. Erin Dahn (Hastings) 1:05.48; 3. Erin Robert*on (Middleville) 1:06.385; 4. Shanna Tamminga (Delton) 1:07.738; 5. Mandi Bechte- (Hastings) 1:10.659. 300 Low Hurdles: 1 . Rhianna Stalter (Lakewood) 48.443; 2. Crystal Mayotte (Lakewood) 50.224; 3. Kortni Matteson (Delton) 50.833; 4. Aubrey Ravmond (Middleville) 51.723; 5. Sarah Cook (Maple Valley) 52.903. 800 Run: 1. Jennifer Verkerke (Middleville) 2:27.746: 2. Elise Nyland (Middleville) 2:28.057: 3. Stacy Carpenter (Lakewood) 2:36.077; 4. Natasha Tamminga (Delton) 2:40.263: 5. Melissa Hodges (Hastings) 2:49.459. 200 Dash: 1. Andrea Koch (Lakewood) 27.502: 2. Erin Dahn (Hastings) 28.662; 3. Donna Cripe (Maple Valley) 29.052; 4. Nicole Kotrba (Delton) 29.449; 5. Greta Gustafson (Middleville) 30.055. 3200 Run: 1. Melissa Quisenberry (Middleville) 1 1:50.31; 2. Jessica Kellogg (Delton) 12:18.79; 3. Christine Dood (Middleville) 12:57.419; 4. Amber De M aagd (Middleville) 13:31.27; 5. Lauren Cooper (Delton) 13:55.261. 1600 Meter Relay: I. Middleville (Rachel Norton. Elise Nyland. Jessica Stortz and Jennifer Verkerke) 4:26.174; 2. Delton (Katie Parmenter. Shanna Tamminga. Natasha Tamminga and Kortni Matteson) 4:32.435; 3. Hastings (Mandi Bechtel, Melissa Hodges, Erin Dahn and Kara Hill) 4:42.844. 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"I always had the kids make Mother’s Day gifts of spider plant shoots from my plant," explained Mrs. Timmer. "Many of these (brought as gifts) are from those same plants. Some are even 13 years old!" "Shirley adores choco­ late," colleague Pat Packer stated. "So a lot of people brought her candy kisses." One of the many cakes at the occasion was deco­ rated as a candy kiss to indicate her love of the confection. "Did you check out those cakes? They were designed by my students!" said Mrs. Timmer with ob­ vious pride. "Shirley is one of those teachers that you just never forget," said Packer. Nadji Buikcma, another colleague, agreed. "Today, Shirley received a letter from a former student that is graduating from law school. He stated that it was in no small part to Shirley herself that he had succeeded." She later added, "It’s going to be quiet ground here without Shirley." Former student Mark Miller, currently a Cale­ donia Middle School eighth-grader, said that Mrs. Timmer, is the one who "inspired me to want to become a teacher." When asked his favorite memory of her. "She's strict, but she has so much heart that it almost hurts her to care." Though she has no defi­ nite plans to occupy her new found time. Mrs. Timmer plans to look to Willie Mays 10-under Division Middleville W/L Thomapple Financial Center......................... 6-0 Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center........... 0-3 Hastings Elks............................... 3-4 Lakewood Vikings........................... 2-4 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Disision Middleville W/L Tires 2000. Bruce's Frame & Align...............3-1 Hastings Car Club......................... 5-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy.... 0-5 Hastings Peurach Dentistry......... 1-1 Lakewood Baseball Club................ 0-2 Shirley Timmer talks with former students Theresa Olson and Amie Lazarski at her retirement party Retiring elementary teacher Shirley Timmer gets a hug from Greg Jousma as Jeri Jousma looks on in the background. new horizons. "1 plan on spending time with my grandchildren," she said. "I’m going to spend time with friends and making new ones." Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville W/L Dan Valley Excavating . 3-2 Hastings Depot Law Office......... 1-3 Hastings Insurance Center Wilder's Auto................ 0-3 Lakewood Blue Stix....................... 3-1 Willie Mays Division Lakewood Vikings 13 Hastings Elks 11. Ryne and Brandon M. scored three times each for the Vikings while Lewis pitched in with a single and a double. Trent Brisboe reached base 5 times for the Elks. Thomapple Financial Center won both games of a doubleheader battle with Hastings Elks 6-4 and 11-10. Game 1: Steven Crawford pitched all 4 innings and struck out 9 for TFC. Kyle Bobolts was 2 for 2 with a single and double and Robby Enslen was I for I with a double. Riley pitched a great game and had 2 singles and Matt added a single for Hastings Elks. Game 2: The TFC Robby Enslen, David Foster, Steven Crawford, Steven Kennicott, and Carter Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon meeting times set Caledonia - 100th and M37. A A meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (Al- Anon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... Baseball League Results (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) ‘Polar Expedition’ set at Peace Reformed Peace Reformed Church will have its “2001 Polar Expedition” (vacation Bible school) from Monday, July 9, to Friday, July 13. Each leg of the run will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. It will be a week of Bible learning with activities that help kids remember that “Jesus" love is cool! All interested “mushers” may register by calling Peace Church at 891-8119 Automotive ’87 CHEVY VAN 8 passen­ ger, 350 V-8, lots of miles, runs great, very dependable, $900. '90 Buick Park Ave very good car, air doesn't work, $1,900. (616)795-8719 Whitney had singles and Kyle Bobolts added 2 sin­ gles. Steven C. had an out­ standing play at first and David made a diving catch on a pop up-foul. Carter picked 5 innings and struck out 7 and Kyle pitched 2 innings and struck out 5. Bobby, Matt, and Riley had a hit a piece and Gabc had two hits. Trent and Brad each had a double. Bobby Steinke and Trent Bnsboe combined to pitch a great game for Hastings Elks. This game went 3 extra innings and was a fun game to watch as both teams gave a great effort. Pee Wee Reese Division Hastings Car Club beat Hastings Pennock Pharmacy 15-1. J.D. Garrett started and threw 3 innings with 2 strike­ outs and picked 2 runners off 2nd base. Bobbie Stalhood, Matt Teunessen, and Rickie Mathis each pitched 1 inning. Kenny Taylor had 2 hits and T.J. Hoffman scored 4 times. A.J. Tassos turned in a strong defensive outing at shortstop. For Hastings Pen­ nock Pharmacy Mitch Gegan had a triple. Cory Jewett started on the mound and pitched a good game. Hastings Car Club 8 Mid­ dleville Tires2000 Bruce's Frame & Alignment 4. Ken­ ny Taylor was 3-3 and scor­ ed 3 runs. Craig Lord had a big base hit in the fifth with the bases loaded and Bobby Stalhood and Matt Teunes­ sen both had triples. JD Garrett had a RBI double in the seventh. Bobby Stalhood pitched the whole game only giving up 6 hits. Matt Teu­ nessen and A.J. Tassos were defensive standouts for Hastings Car Club Travis Weeber and Tommy Enslen both had 2 hits apiece with Tommy having a triple. Levi Funk scored 2 runs and had a double. Tommy pitched the whole game and only give up 9 hits. Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Blue Stix took both games of a doubleheader against Hastings Insur­ ance Center Wilder’s Auto 11-2 and 14-1. Dan Valley Excavating 12 Depot Law Office 2. Steve Pcurach played well defen­ sively for Depot Law Office Kyle Girrbach and Dave Smith scored for Depot Law Office. Public may review TK sex ed changes The Thomapple Kellogg School District will review new additions to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS unit at the middle school. Health, taught by teacher Marcy Uyl, will now be an exploratory class at sixth, seventh and eighth grade. The new additions, including videos and classroom materials, are available for review on Two Mondays, June 11 and 18, at 7 p.m. in the library at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Parents who would like to review the material but who are unable to attend the two Monday sessions should call the middle school at 795-3349. The inclusion of these new materials will be presented at the July meeting of the board of education. New reading materials for grades K-3, which more closely match the needs of Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) testing will be presented at the June 18 board meeting. The books arc available for review at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library during library hours. These changes were worked on by committees and approved by the district's curriculum committee. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AH real esutc advertising in thu "tewapopcr it subject to the Fair Housing Act an<1 the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ‘Hegal to advertise “any jireferencc. Iimitatiot. or diuriminatum baaed cm race, color, reli gion. tea. handicap. familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an imenuon. to make any such prefer ence. limitation or ditcriminalioo " Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with param or legal cudodimu. pregnant women and per^ilcsecurmg custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not IsnoWinHy accept any advertising for real estate which is m rioiatrsm <4 the law Our rcade/s are hereby informed lhal ail dwell lags advertised in tkaa newspaper are available on an equal opportunity beau. To report dsscnmtnatson call the Fair Houung Center at 616-451 The HUD Ml free telepborw number for the bearing impaired u I80O9Z7 Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery L 4ny size load (616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 5. 2001/Page 27 Business Services Farm Help Wanted TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448 please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner. HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons Westem/Eng!ish, ages 5 ♦ up. Indoor/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Call (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs. CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729 TREES TRANSPLANTED: Your trees moved up to 4" diameter. Howard Farms, (616)891-1533.____________ WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, construction sites, etc. Ask for Chuck, call (517)726-1005 or (517)204-7451. ANDERSON & SONS Licensed Builders Call the family business that cares what they do. Roofing, sid­ ing, pole bams, decks, ga­ rages & additions. John An­ derson (616)945-0604 or Ter­ ry Anderson (517)852-9027 BI EAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter 32 Colors. Free Estimates Since 1959, 616-945-0004 BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Bnan, (616)374-4338.____________ GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING k LEVELING. (RETAINING WAI IS) TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONFS, ROADS A DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CHARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843____________________ KING PAINTING INTERI­ OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate. Child Care KIDS FIRST Learning Place 1st & 2nd shift child care. Open house: Saturday, June 9tn, llam-4pm. Come join your friends. (616)795-9055 #DG080091763. HORSE SHOEING & TRIMMING: Richard Laws, (616)948-8388. For Rent 2 BEDROOM APART­ MENTS in Caledonia $490 & $590, includes heat. (616)8680158_____________________ HUNTER APARTMENTS: Middleville now accepting applications, for 1 and 2 bed­ room apartments, rent based on income. Equal housing opportunity, barrier free unit available, (616)795-9660 or (517)647-4910_____________ THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565 Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. For Sale BOAT LIFT, ALUMINUM 2,600-Ib. Harbor Master. Great shape, $1,000 obo. Phone (616)891-5296. MAYTAG DISHWASHER 3 years old, white (616)7957824.____________________ MONTGOMERY WARDS ELECTRIC self cleaning range, almond color with black front, in good condi­ tion, about 6 years old, call evenings (517)852-3955 NURSERY - CALEDONIA United Methodist Church is seeking an enthusiastic, lov­ ing individual for a paid part time position caring for children in the nursery. Call Todd Brown at 891-7727. In Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF Leo H. Colburn Sr. For all the joy you brought to our lives, for all the wrongs that you made right, with love and laughter ev­ eryday, we miss you more than words can say. For ev­ ery dream you made come true, for all the love we found in you, we'll be forever grateful. Honey, I missed you so. Your beloved wife Rose, children, step children, grandchildren, great grand­ children & great great grandchildren. Jobs Wanted ANYBODY NEED THEIR house cleaned in the Middle­ ville/Caledonia area? Call (616)795-7328. CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL Junior offering saxophone lessons this sum­ mer. Call (616)891-1195. Garage Sale 9317 & 9269 Morris Lake, June 8th, 9am-6pm & June 9th, 9am-1pm. Girls clothes newborn-size 16. Boys clothes newborn-size 18. Play pen, car seat, highchair & other baby items. Lots of toys, household & garage items too! GOTTA GET RID of stuff sale! Friday & Saturday, June 8th & 9th, 9am-3pm. Household goods, furniture, knick-knacks, Beanies and more. Great prices! 9339 En­ chantment, Alto (Campau Lake area). F0R7UNE CHEF AT E5Ty\ C /KsX T Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American * Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 313(M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 Lawn & Garden Real Estate Real Estate FINISH MOWER: pull type for large lawns or pastures, 44" cut, 10-1/2 horse power Cut your mowing time in half, hardly used, $750 or best. (616)554-4777 5 TO 10 acre parcels on easy land contract terms. Most down payments as low as $500. For a complete list of all available parcels, includ­ ing location maps, surveys and photos go to www.northemlandco.com, offered by Northern Land Company in Kalkaska. HOME FOR SALE by own­ er: Middleville schools, 9.4 wooded acres, 3,000 sq. ft. log home (two story, with walkout basement), large decks for outdoor entertain­ ing, spa, 2-1/2 stall garage, paved driveway & much more. This quiet, game rich property currently owned by a Christian ministr)’ group that uses it for administra­ tive offices and as a residen­ tial retreat facility must be seen to be appreciated Ad­ ditional informational or a pnvate showing can be ob­ tained by calling Steve at (616)490-5846_____________ Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME buyers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461 PRICE REDUCED - 3 months free lot rent. 48k is a steal for this 1,920 sq.ft, dou­ blewide. Must see, lived in less than 1 year, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, appliances, wh/dr, fireplace, ac, shed, large deck, comer lot. Open House Sunday, 6/10, 2.00 to 500, 992 Pine Creek Drive, Cider Mill Village, Middle­ ville or call 616-891-9822. REPO: MUST SELL Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. CALEDONIA: 3 BED­ ROOM, 2 bath doublewide on nearly 4 wooded acres with pond. Only $139,000. Middleville: 1 bedroom ranch with 2 car garage Nice, only $77,900. Middle­ ville Land and Lots: 3 tots with sewer and water Only $27,900 each. 2 acre walkout site, creek, private, wooded, only $39,900 terms possible Duncan Lake: Private spot on 120ft sandy beach 4* bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, 3 fireplaces, $449,000. Party Store/Deli: Middleville money maker. Be in charge, great location with room to grow. Get all the details. Call Vince and Karen Meaney Remax of Grand Rapids, (616)975-5656.____________ COBB LAKE: all sports year round home, 75' lakefront, large tot, dock, fireplace, at­ tached garage, $189,000. Of­ fer, (616)792-9928 or (616)669-6603. WAYLAND SCHOOLS: 4+ bedrooms, walkout ranch on 3.8 acres. Price Reduced $10,000 under appraisal at $175,000. Call Rich McConnon (616)698-6949 or Centu­ ry 21 (616)891-8980. HOME FOR SALE by own er on 2.8 acres, 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 stall garage, finished basement, large porch and deck, black top driveway on a quiet paved road, $131,900 5680 W. Irving. (616)7954256 Recreation 1988 17 TRACKER Bass boat, 45 hp Mercury, trolling motor, fish finder, trailer, nice boat, must sell, $3,900 OBO (616)374-0086 FOR SALE: 17 foot Larson fiberglass ski boat & trailer. Tri-hull, good condition, needs motor, $500 OBO (616)792-6829 alter 5pm. SEA NYMPH. 14R 15HP JOHNSON ELECTRIC START BALKO TRAILER GRAPH, MANY EXTRAS, $2,500 OBO. (231)853-6342 AFTER 6:00PM. Middle Villa Inn’s UPCOMING EVENTS: K Big Band Dinner Dance ~ Tommy Z’s 13-pc. Band i | Friday, June 9 • 7:30 PM J J June Every Friday: Barry County Fair 4/Jr. Karaoke Contest Tryouts (under 17 must he with a parent) 8-10 PM I Starting June 14... Every Thursday: Cosmic Youth Bowling 1j Every Wednesday: I II AU-You-Can-Eat Fish Only *6.25 Monday-Thursday: 4 Early Bird Special • 4-6 PM ______ Only *5-95 each______ CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia, MI • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza) 9 Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lunc/t - Dinner - Appetizers « Take Out Available Treat Mom to a Taste of the Orient! Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve seating. Monday-Thursday 11am to 9pm Friday Ham to 10pm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sunday: 12 Io 5pm ________________________________ .W .W..S G_________________________________ SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll!egg drop soup. call for details, 795-3640 or 891 1287 On M-37, just north of Middleville Keui iu Catcdcudu ... A KEIV DIKI14G EXPERIENCE! SPECIALIZING IN---- r . Skwp Pula. GM Sidut. BBQ Bit PtaUeu, Otte It. Butgen, Check out our menu „ selection’ Riuuk M. GM. Deli, IKoMe Tuah Ice Cum Pie Bang net-* Room Available^ COIKH SEE IVHAT EUERVOME IS TACKIKG ABOUT! Located l block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza j Hours Mon -Thurs 11 a m - 9pm . Fri -Sat. 11 a m -I0 pm; Sun. 11 ajrv-'Hrnr 891 -2928 �Page 28/The Sun and News. MiddleviUe. Ml/June 5. 2001 PMR road, continued from page 22 properly zoned, without the township violating its own zoning. Robertson said "You can't ask us to circumvent our 'own ordinances be­ cause it is not convenient > do so at the time." He ressed that the board does care about friends and neighbors, but said the board was subject to the laws it was here to uphold. The short-term practical solution was pursued over the statutory one. Harrison moved to re­ move the township's in­ junction against Jousma's operation as a first step in use of the driveway for ingress for only 90 days, subject to advice by the township's legal counsel. Bujak asked to allow for public comment before deciding. Residents re­ maining did comment. The motion passed, op­ posed by Robertson and Bujak. At the meeting May 16, residents came to say they did not want temporary approval of the PMR re­ quest for a new mining area, which in April had been turned down, by ap­ proving the temporary drive through the PMR. During public comment at a special meeting May 23, Marvin Ebbcns com­ mented, as well as did neighbor Jim Vonk. (Issues related to Ebbcns property arc expanded in another article.) Vonk said, "I have a ma­ jor concern over letting the mining operation proceed in the area you just re­ cently denied. Over years. I've watched all the new ones come over the objec­ tion of the public, and I’m concerned that once we have allowed this road to go into operation, who is to stop it after 90 days, because basically, you have said it is an OK deal.' He pointed out 500 trucks running across the open field would affect the neighbors in that area. He said work continued on Saturday mornings, legal or not, which was when the most noise and air pol­ lution occurred. He said the road would complicate the situation. Trustee Wally Bujak also brought several ques­ tions and comments per­ taining to the decision, which he read. He said he was concerned over the township seeking to find loopholes to circumvent its own ordinances, such as had been done when the board overturned another Planning Commission de­ cision. He also worried about effects of truck traffic, such as visibility problems at the driveway entrance into the PMR resulting from the board’s decision. Bujak questioned the dates and hours of the road's opening and closing to truck use. He questioned factors within the PMR operation, including mate­ rials being removed. Would trucks entering on Egan have access to both PMR sites? Where would active mining be occur­ ring0 Would topsoil be available for reclamation, or would it have to be brought in. and how much and when? Information about what type of equip­ ment would be used in the operation, what quantities of materials removed, or moved and stockpiled, what noise levels gener­ ated, and how noise would be enforced, and many more questions were asked. Bujak explained the 15acre rule which governs removal and restoration in five acre increments, and a bond that was instituted to assure restoration within PMRs by operators. Bujak said the 15-acre rule was devised to prevent aban­ donment of a mining site, but it is not being fol­ lowed. Five acres are to be in excavation, five in re­ turning the material to reclamation and five are to be actually in the state of being reclaimed and re­ growing vegetation, ac­ cording to this rule. He said he was con­ cerned the intent of the rule was being ignored. i'lljftruAuvs **Your One Stop Water Store** ✓ Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ✓ Drinking Water Systems - Serving All Makes &, Models DURA-CUBE SALT 50-lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gala. Only... Only... $500 $<J50 Best Brice, Quality, Serivce Mf water conditioning - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 This area is one of which is slated to be the site of the drive, seen at the extreme back of the excavated area through the PMR area over to 68th Street, approved by the Township Board at the April meeting. The route circles around and down, visible in the distance, heading toward other areas of the mine. The rule may be unrealis­ tic, but some solution needs to be created and enforced, he said. Bujak said he feared that once the material has been removed from the area, the operator will not follow correct reclamation practices, with six inches of topsoil and re-planting of vegetation. Bujak said he saw no topsoil within the PMR reserved for re­ claiming the land. Harrison answered that he thought the questions were issues for the Plan­ ning Commission to han­ dle. Harrison alluded to an on-site visit to Ebben's property, where reclama­ tion issues were a prob­ lem, and to which all board members had been invited. Robertson asked about how much material was left in Jousma's PMR. (A second request on a differ­ ent site nearby was denied in April.) The answer was not known, but remaining sand and clay was to be cleaned out of existing ar­ eas, which were near completion in both Jous­ ma's and Hartigh PMRs. Trustee Bill Bravata said he thought this would mean about 550 trucks per day, starting soon. Robertson pointed out that this could mean re­ moval of a large number of yards of dirt in a 30- or more day period. He said the 90-day permit to use the road rescinded an in­ junction and allowed use of the road, but there was nothing in place that allowed the PMR to be zoned for the use of the road. He said though the reason was legitimate, the board should have fol­ lowed the proper zoning. Robertson later said the Planning Commission ap­ proved the permit for the old portion of Jousma's PMR with the expectation it was to clean up some remaining sand, and now, 500 trucks per day rolling through the area. He said there was an issue of get­ ting a permit based on cer­ tain information and then changing the operation. Later during public comment, resident Debo­ rah Steketee pointed out the board had made the April 18 decision on the PMR drive based on seem­ ingly incomplete informa­ tion. She said there was a process in place to handle problems like truck traffic. "To disregard the ordi­ nances. and the role of a very capable planning commission, and the hard work they have done to collect information is a real threat to how the pub­ lic's business is being con­ ducted in this township." She commended Bujak for taking the time and the thoroughness with which he asked legitimate ques­ tions, questions which she believed, the Planning Commission would not have asked during the re­ newal of that permit, and only would have con­ cerned one level of opera­ tions. Steketee pointed out that the visit to Ebbcns property following the vote to amend the road injunc­ tion was not posted and asked if that meeting was lawfully arranged under the Open Meetings Act. Harrison answered that there had been no deliber­ ation or discussion or deci­ sions made by the board members, and was there­ fore conducted in a legal manner. Steketec asked him to look at the Open Meetings Act. and commented she did not believe the meet­ ing was in the spirit of that act. "All these things add up, and I am opposed to this method of achieving a laudable goal, because it undercuts the public's trust," she said "If the or­ dinance needs to be re­ worked, then do that." The special meeting was called May 23 to conduct discussion on several legal matters in closed session These matters, unrelated to the PMR issues, in­ cluded the Garbow pend­ ing litigation, and two lax tribunal appeals over util­ ity assessments by Jeff Bykerk and Robert and Sharon Weaver. Scots, Trojans run for state honors Two record-setting victories by Caledonia's Tim Ross and a third place finish by Middleville's girls 3200 relay team were area highlights from Saturday's Division 2 State track meet at Forest Hills Northern. Ross won the 1600 in 4:13.47, setting a new MHSAA Division 2 mark in the event, The old record was 4:15.89 set by Big Rapids* Justin Blakely last year. Ross also set a new Division 2 State record in the 3200 with a time of 9:10.58. The old record was 9:16.72. Middleville's 3200 relay team of Jessica Stortz, Elisc Nyland, Melissa Quisenbcrry and Jennifer Vcrkerkc ran for third place honors with a season best 9:38.22. Caledonia's Doug Jousma also captured third place honors in the high jump. Jousma cleared 6-6. The Fighting Scot boys were sixth overall with 26 1/2 points. Farmington Hills Harrison was first with 34 points. For more information on the local athletes, see next week's Sun & News. 1 Need some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION-Ads! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-06-12.pdf 666367a89be3a5fd9518c0ffc4b8336b PDF Text Text IIWT,"GS P H^'C l'6R4W WSMtS Hl 0W0W00 F HASTNGS 121 N CHURCH ST HASTNGS Ml — PUBLIC LIBR/ 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 24/June 12, 2001 Caledonia Village master plan still getting workout by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission has adopted its new master plan, but interpreting how it is to be implemented is still being decided. As work continued last Wednesday, the commission recommended the council establish a parks and recreation committee, and a budget of between $5,000 and $8,000 to finance certain aspects and objectives. Many commis­ sioners said they thought they might be able to do much of the work needed. Going through the master plan page by page, the commissioners dis-cussed points and identified major issues. Once they decide what they would like to accomplish, they will de­ termine what means is re­ quired to achieve objectives they would like to implement. In some cases they will revise the zoning ordinance as a means for accomplishing major goals. Items discussed included goals to: • Identify and protect natural features of the vil­ lage. The major areas in­ cluded Emmons Lake, Emmons Creek/County Drain, and wetlands in an area bounded by Kinsey and 100th Street, south of the village. Overlay districts for these features may be established. Some implementation ideas discussed included using the PUD process to protect those areas, acqui­ sition of some lands, such as around Emmons Lake, cleaning the creek/drain, or completely closing it, establishing a walking trail along the sewer easement through Glen Valley, and to have a five-year plan for investments in parks and Dykstras focus on giving back to the community by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dave and Barb Dykstra know that they have bene­ fited personally from the professionalism of the members of Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices firefighters and med­ ical technicians. Dave says that his five trips to the hospital in the summer of 2000 under­ scored how important these people are to the health and security of those who live in the community. In April the Dykstras de­ cided to establish a schol­ arship fund for members of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services through the Thornapple . Area Enrichment Founda­ tion. This scholarship is for a current member of the Thornapplc Township Emergency Services inter­ ested in continuing or ad­ vancing their EMS or fire fighting skills. Barb says, "This is for those who want to go above and beyond in their training. This is for spe­ cialized training for those who might not be able to afford it." Dave encourages others to add to the fund or con­ tact the TAEF for informa­ tion on establishing a scholarship fund. The Dykstras decided that they wanted to keep their donation in the com­ munity for the "dedicated people" who serve on TTES. Bob Woodard, chief of TTES says, "I think it is just great. Dave and Barb really care about this community. I expect that members of the TTES squads will be even more prepared for emergencies than they all ready are." Barb mentioned that one course mentioned as a possibility is training for high rescue, including per­ son stranded on farm silos, water towers or high chim­ neys. For more information about the David and BarDykstra Family bard Matching EMS Fund or the other scholarships of­ fered through TAEF, con­ tact Marilyn Finkbeiner, Chair of Grants and Schol­ arships, Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, P.O. Box 164, Middleville 49333. Thomappfe Area Enrichment Foundation ce ebrates the beginning of a new scholarship for members of Thom apple Township Emergency Services for additional training Donars of the scholarship fund are David and Barb Dykstra. recreation, with capital in­ vestments. grant applica­ tions for matching funds, etc. • Improve sidewalks. Village sidewalks have been greatly improved over the past three years. Roger Loring, a Department of Public Works employee, has been overseeing their condition. • Update village signs. • Reserve open space. There are few open unde­ veloped properties left in Caledonia. Ordinances could require open spaces in developed areas. • Improve commercial areas. Setbacks for future commercial areas could be changed to match neigh­ boring standards, or made to comply with expected changes by the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion. Side yard setbacks could be established. The MDOT tries to limit distances between curb cuts. Village ordinances could support these by increasing road frontage distances, or increasing lot sizes (now at 10,000 square feet) or increasing driveway distances for future commercial sites. Shared drives can be encouraged, but not enforced for lots developed between already established commercial properties, also a problem for the MDOT. • Establish minimum landscaping guidelines on commercial properties, such as number of trees, distances and species of trees and shrubs for landscaping islands, parking lot islands, and buffers on residential boundaries. • Redefine the agricultural zoning category in the future. It is nearly obsolete in the village. Miss Middleville pageant seeking more candidates by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kelli Leep, director of the Miss Middleville Barry County Pageant hopes now that school is out young women ages 17-24 will apply. The deadline for appli­ cations is June 15. Appli­ cations are available by calling Leep at 795-5337. Samantha VanderSloot has reigned for a year rep­ resenting Middleville at local organizations and in parades. This year the pageant will be taken to an even higher level, organizers say. Director Leep and producer Cheryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant. The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will go on to the Miss Michigan pageant. Leep says, "This is a wonderful opportunity for young women to have their talents recognized and earn scholarships." Applicants must be at least a high school junior. The age limit is 17 to 24. Each contestant must be a resident of Barry County. All applications must be filled out and notarized by June 15. The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. on See pageant, page 2 Judge dismisses gun board suit J-Ad Graphics News Service Saying that the Circuit Court of Barry County has no authority to review de­ cisions of the Concealed Weapons Board, Judge James Fisher last Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against that board, filed last February by a Yankee Springs Township man. David Stevens had charged that the board vio­ lated his constitutional and civil rights when it voted Feb. 20 to deny his request for an upgrade from a re­ stricted hunting and target permit to a general permit. Named individually in the original complaint were Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Michigan State Police Commander Greg Krusinga and Barr) County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Stevens later amended his complaint to instead name the Barry County Gun Board rather than Krusinga, McNeill and DeBoer after he learned that the board was not immune from legal action, he said. Stevens, who said he wanted the permit forjsclf defense purposes, claimed in his complaint that the denial violated the Michi­ gan Constitution, the United States constitu­ tional right to bear arms and the Civil Rights Act. "There is no right to carry a concealed weapon," cited Fisher in his June 5 opinion and or­ der granting summary dis­ position (dismissal) of Steven’s complaint. "Plain­ tiffs claim that his due process rights have been denied is also without merit. Since there is no protected property or lib­ erty interest alleged, de­ nial of the permit in ques­ tion does not involve dc- See lawsuit, page 13 In This Issue • Most of Barry County will have new 269 area code • Caledonia trustee still seeks action on airport issue • Caledonia Twp. gets fourth tower request since March 5 • Area athletes shine at state track finals �Page 2/Th^ Sun and News. MiddievHie M^June 12.2001 Bad weather doesn’t stop Caledonia’s year-end fun £ Dutton Elementary third grade teacher Artel Scheid helps her students with a wet rope during their Field Day tug-of-war. The threat of rain didnl scare off these Kettle Lake Field day participants in a running competition. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Nasty weather didn't stop C aledonia area schools from having fun during their last week of school. Field trips, promotions/awards assemblies, cook outs and Field Day ac­ tivities took place despite the cold, rainy weather that prevailed during the final week of school. Shorts, T-shirts and san­ dals are the normal attire for the first week in June, marking the last week of school, and this year was no exception. T-shirts could be seen peeking out from many Pageant candidates, from pg. 1 Saturday, July 28, in the high school auditorium. 'Die contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit divisions. The girls will be interviewed by the judges on the day of the pageants. Questions will cover their personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contestants. The committee will be contacting local businesses in the Barry County area asking for support and donations. Money raised will be for scholarships and financial support for the winning contestant to help defray the costs of participating in the Miss Michigan pageant. Applications are available by calling Leep at 795-5337 or Cheryl Peters at 7950051 or at 795-4972. Applications must be completed, notarized and turned in by June 15. The public is invited to attend the pageant. A do­ nation of $5 for each adult admission will be charged. Children 12 and under are free. LORDX, LORDY LOOK WHO’f 40! Gotcha— Mary When rain chased Kettle Lake Elementary's Field Day indoors, creative alternatives were made up, such as blowing a bubble around an animal figure. a sweatshirt. Kettle Lake Elementary didn't let the threat of rain Monday (June 4) or the ac­ tual thing on Tuesday bother them Teachers and staff scrambled to accom­ modate the fun indoors "us­ ing every inch of available floor space." Dutton Elementary didn't let the drizzle stop them. The annual Field Day was conducted with wet kids and all. "They had a ball and the teachers went right along for the fun," reported one staff member. Caledonia Elementary re­ ported activities taking place, "pretty much as scheduled." And while Emmons Lake Elementary students have an alternative Mr Pizza and having fun were on the menu for Dutton Elementary's fifth grade pizza party schedule, they are also winding down with end of the year activities pretty much as schedules, as has Dutton Christian. Marsha Rundhaug retires at Dutton Elementary by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer A retirement party was held on June 6 at Dutton Elementary long-time of­ fice secretary Marsha Rundhaug. Better known as "Mrs. R" to the students, Rund­ haug has been with Dutton as a staff member for 14 years. "And I was a Dutton parent before that," she said. Principal Jerry Phillips expressed the sentiments of many attendees when he said, "We're going to miss her a lot. It's going to be hard to lose her. Her laughter. Her upbeat per­ sonality. And the jokes we all play on each other. She can make everything bet­ ter on a bad day. Not ev­ eryone has those qualities to bring to an office." Char Kowal, who will be moving into the secretarial position said, "She's going to be a tough act to follow. She's a very classy lady." Rundhaug and her hus­ band, a recent Steelcase retiree, plan to travel in their motor home and visit with their three grandchil­ dren with their newfound free time. » Marsha Rundhaug 3SE 35 years experience Country Jown Floral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley , Caledonia, MI 49316 ‘Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Haircuts Perms (Includes haircut) Foil Hi-Lights $1O s40 & up $40 616-795-1268 1787 rayne Lake Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery' Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted ~ Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/June 12. 2001/Page 3 Caledonia Historical Commission plans 2nd ‘Reminiscing Session' by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Histori­ cal Commission once again plans to have a "Reminiscing Session" at 8 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Old Barber School in Caledonia. The gathering will be a follow-up to one held last March at the Community Resource Center. The pre­ vious session was initiated by Eva Engel, a Historical Commission member. "The Community Re­ source Center asked me to hold a program for Senior Citizens on the history of Caledonia," said Engel. "I've always been inter- ested in history." Engel said she wasn't exactly sure what she would conduct the class about at first. She decided on starting with informa­ tion on the old Stage Coach Trail. "Soon we had someone saying, 'Oh yes. I remem­ ber that.’ and then some­ one else would start with another bit of history." she said. Attendees of the first Reminiscing Session soon were asking when she would do this again. The June 18 session at the Barber School will possibly determine if fu­ ture sessions will take place. The Old Barber School, site for the June 18 Reminiscing Session, sponsored by the Caledonia Historical Commission. Community garage sale set in Middleville tisements. Since it helps garage sale shoppers to know which addresses are part of the community-wide sale, garage sale advertisers should note that they wish to be included in the Mid­ dleville Community Sale designation. All these ads will be placed together. The deadline for the June 26 Sun and News is 4 p.m. Friday, June 22. The deadline for the June 26 Reminder is noon Monday, June 25. The Middleville Community Wide Garage Sales on June 29 and 30 are a wonderful opportunity to clear out the basement, garage and attic. Call 945-9554 to buy a garage sale ad or 795-2325 for more information. School's out and parents have time to take a deep breath and decide to clear out the attic or basement. Organizers of the Mid­ dleville Community Summer classes v. TUESDAYS p* June 19th July 24th (No class the week of July 4th) Lvrical 6:00 - 6:45 pm ’ 7 Yrs. • 12 Yrs. Old OANCfACADEMY Combination Class (Ballet. Tumbling. Tap) Hip Hop 6:45 - 7:30 pm 3 Yrs. - 4 Yrs. Old 6:00 *6:43 7 Yrs. -12 Yrs. Old Combination Class (Ballet. Tumbling. Tap) Hip Hop 7:30 • 8:15 pm 13 Yrs. & I p 5 Yrs. - 6 Yrs. Old 6:45-730 pm 5 week session - $34.00 please caii Kelly Sanderson 616-374-7991 All Center Stage dancers and friends are welcome to walk in the Lake Odessa Parade. Saturday, June 3Oth at 10:00 a.m. Wear your costume and tennis shoes. Garage Sale want to take advantage of this urge to tidy. The annual community wide sale is held on the Friday and Saturday of the last full week in June. This year's sale is scheduled for June 29 and 30. Anyone who wants to put an advertisement into the Reminder or Sun & News June 26 must call JAd Graphics at 945-9554. The classified department can give prices for adver- TK PTO will meet to review year The final meeting of the year for the Thornapple Kellogg PTO will be heid tonight. Tuesday. June 12. in the Fireside Room of the MiddleVilla Inn. Elections to fill openings will be held and the group will review activities dur­ ing the 2000-2001 school year Following an organiza­ tional meeting this sum­ mer. the PTO will resume meeting during the 20012002 school year. For more information about the TKPTO, call Cheryl McMillan at 7957190. For more information about the community wide sale, call 795-2325. The Caledonia Histori­ cal Commission is ap­ pointed by the local town­ ship board. The commis­ sion's main purpose is to examine and research places for recommenda­ tions to be preserved his­ torically. Any historical questions brought to the board are turned over to the commission. Long-time community residents are especially welcome to come and bring their stories. The commission members, be­ ing particularly interested in these stories, are plan­ ning to tape them for preservation of history. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and bring pic­ tures and/or memorbilia to share or just listen and learn. The Barber School is located behind the Fire Barn in Caledonia on Maple Street. For more information. call Eva Engel at 891-1021 or Dorothy Merriman at 891-1268. • Only the in foloh & > (boAiqn fruom... "CONTEMPO SALON w 616-891-1093 • Caledonia Centra Plaza J �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. MVJune 12. 2001 Gun Lake Area Women's Club plans annual picnic June 13 Wednesday, June 13, is the date of the next meet­ ing of the General Federa­ tion of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area. Marie Finkbeiner will be host for the annual potluck picnic at her home on Gun Lake. Members are to bring a dish to pass and their own table settings. Beverages are provided. The program will in­ clude a short report from President Marjory Rich­ ards about the recent workshops she attended on Lake Ecology and Shore­ line Management." Michi­ gan. Wisconsin and Min­ nesota were compared, with Michigan lakes being the healthiest. Also on tap is a jewelry fashion show presented by Sharon Culross of Premier Designs. Besides gold and silver jewelry, Culross of­ fers designer watches and scarves. Guests are welcome and should bring their own table setting (plates and silverware). Club business preceding the picnic will include: • A Report of Allegan County Federation meet­ ing of May 23 from Feder­ ation President. Jose Vo­ gel • A report on the May 18 “Gun Lake Revue". Art Exhibit and hors d’eouvres buffet from Sandy Buller, event chair. • Reminders to members to bring a Secret Pal gift. Drawing for 2001-2002 will take place as well. • There will be a report on the resolution supporting improvements to Patterson Road • Sign-up sheets will be available: for Interlochen Days July 11 (Collage is the 10th). Contact Marjory Richards for more information. • Signup for Bay Cliff visit will be July 24 and 25. Contact Richards for information. • Signup for the Aug. 9 meeting at the Kellogg Biological Station’s Car­ riage House, where members will auction boxed lunches to each other (profits to reimburse treasure to meeting room rental) and tour the Manor House ($2 for seniors over 65 and $3 for the rest). Contact Fran Leonard for more information. • The annual Turkeyville luncheon and play signup also will be available at the June and July meetings. The date is Wednesday. Oct. 17. cost is $30 and payment dead­ line will be at the August meeting. Contact Leonard for more information. • Reminder: Refunding labels to Rosemary Snider. • Sunshine Committee report from Sande Wells. • The next Adopt-AHighway is the week of July 14. Signup for that _______ LOCAL _______ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Strung a living lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 30 10 45 6 00 Family Night 6 30 a m a m p.m. p in 7240 (gith Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian /• Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northivest of Gun Label Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. R. Seta Greenvay. Ptute Keth Sln^p. itttlh Director Al Tierney er. Comuuutity ( tRutg Chunh Office (616)891 1512 M37 a lOUthSi CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a place to belong a place io become (non-tradrtkxul, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10 30 a m 891 -0576 Meeting at the Ctmi Creek Charter Academy Rev Mu hael Stowell, Pailor ( hro Lage. W>r\hip leader Denny Bouma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616 891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtside Call 945-9554 for classifieds THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCII Preaching Ibe living WbnrfSening /!»<• Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 a (Jr. Church Nursery availab’.* ) ( urrrntly meeting nt: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor [lenitis Ross Church 616-891 0281 Worship; 1 LOO AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 PM Wes! A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America N^Night Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37 north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, AmL Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday Schcxjl * 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service . 11 .00 a.in Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6:45 p.m. Word of Life dubs.................................. 6:45 p.in. cxq 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church "We are changed by God 's love! " Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . H: 30 a m 8c II a.m. Sunday School for All Ages .................9 45 a m. Gintemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.........................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 pm. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 .30 p.m. Youth Fellow'ship - Sunday 6:00 p m. RAY TOWNS)XI) Piwv SOttMAX K.XOKk, Awioae PmI« 891-B02H • e-mail leightonMiscrv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship . . 9 30 a m. Sunday Sc hool............ 1100 a m Adult Bible Class 1 LOO a m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 930 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of WhitneyvtUe Rd Rev P Adams PhORe'891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH irSJOWruM ITOHtghwe, (CWxmUi, Road, WarUatf. Mi 49M« • T9S-7S0J June 17 - Second Sunday after Pentecost Father's Das I Kings 19 I 16 Sermon Topic ••Concerning Fear and Faith' Meeting sou. your friends and your famdy - eight where w* re at - through; RriesMtMe^o Ibwmc fcfctMC Worship Sen ice 10:30 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery &. Child Caret Rev Norman Kohns 616-891 8167 250 Vine Sired Church Office 616-80! SMA Fax 89! 8W8 •irwxaieduaaui-.k oa 795-8731, Of Harlenc Kok, recording secretary, at (616) 792-4398 for infor­ mation and directions. FIRST BAPTIST ( 0 V M M I 1 T Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Sundi) Wvwshtp 1000 a m and 6 00 p m (Child A Adult* (Dunng the School Year* project will also be avail­ able. Contact Marilyn Page, chair, for more in­ formation at 795-7817. Anyone interested in the club and its activities is welcome to join. Call Mar­ jory Richards, club presi­ dent. at 795-5969; Fran Leonard, vice president, at Oufafy CMd Caae and Ptopams COMMUNITY CWUF«C>-« 900 am and M> ® am. 708 W. Main Street 10 00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 lElje OlU tCimc ittetljoinst (Eljurd) 5590 WhitneyviDe Ave., S E AMo. Ml 49302 Sunday School .10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship .600 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868S437 Lakeside Community Church A Hare for Family & Friends 6201 Whiincyvillc Avenue. Alm CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a in Sunday School for All Ages 10 41 am Evening Worship 6110pm Pastor Roger Pullman • Church Office: 868-0.191 www lakesidccommunity.org (under construction) Community o| Christ ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near WhltneyvHle Ave Church School, Sunday 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10 50am Morning Worship 11 00 a in Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor IJoyd DeVormrr, Sr. Churc h Ph 868 6810 • Pastor's Ph 897 7407 St Paul Lutheran Church f (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service ^.00 AM 9:30 AM 1100 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursery available Barrier Free wwv/ iserv net/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziefir ______________ Office g91-g6gg___________ __ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornng Wonhtp h4ddtev«e Sunday School MkOdtevAe Moming Worship 9 30 a m 945 am 1100 a m Ret Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH &za/e... ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville 8c Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery 8c children's activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891 -8119 or ww w peaces hurch <£ pour aud 8546 WNtneyv«e Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody h somebody ..and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sroar Scnooi 9 30 am Smoay Morang Wodhp 10 30 am Meeting at chape on Whmeyrtte A /e Sunday Evenng Wor«w> 600 pm Wed Mdweek Prarcf 8 BOe Study TOO pm &ev nxma 9uys »astor • tJev for torwx Awz __________ Wecste whtneywteooeqg__________ �The Sun and News. MkkHeville. ML June 12. 2001 Page 5 Fisher-Nelson exchange vows Photos sought of Middleville Cinema by Patricia Johns Daniel Charles Fisher and Melissa Jo Nelson chose the first day of their lives to­ gether as Sept. 16, 2000. Reverend Wayne Kiel offici­ ated the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Hast­ ings. Showing their support for the bride and groom were: maid of honor, Chanty Rice (friend of bride); best man. Daniel Norris (friend of groom); bridesmaids, Eliza­ beth Miller (sister of groom) and Arminda Cusack (fnend of bride); groomsmen. Christopher Miller (brotherin-law of groom) and Aaron Shea (cousin of bride); flower girl, Kaitlin Good­ man (friend of bride); ring bearer. Zachary Wnght (cousin of bride); master and mistress of ceremony, Thomas and Dala Nelson (uncle and aunt of bride); and the bride’s personal at­ tendant. Debra Goodman (friend of bnde). Dan and Melissa would Staff Writer like to send a special thank you to their parents. Richard and Julie Nelson of Lake Odessa, and Charles and Joyce Fisher of Woodland for their love and blessings. Do you remember the Middleville Cinema? Do you have a photograph of it? The Middleville Village Players hope to have the next piece of their Vintage Village be of the cinema. Some older folks in the cxommunity remember walking hand in hand to the cinema, going to the pharmacy for an ice cream soda or a malted. Cheryl Cravero and Robin Schweitzer have been researching in some dusty newspaper files look­ ing for pictures and a his­ tory of the theater. "You can help by telling us were we might find pic­ tures of the theater. We really need to get access to information and pictures about the cinema." said Cravero. The Vintage Village se­ ries of wooden buildings is one of the most popular fund-raisers in the aiea. Structures reproduced in the past have included the 1931 Thornapple Kellogg Library programs begin with a snap This year's summer read­ ing club at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library features lots of fun. games and. of course, books. The Scholastic Booksale is ongoing this week dur­ ing library hours. The first program of the year is a photographer's workshop on Thursday, June 14, at 10 a.m. Judy Hendrickson will help stu­ dents take better pictures. AA meetings Wieringas to celebrate 60th anniversary Edward and Katherine Wiennga of Middleville were married 60 years ago on June 7. 1941. They have 9 children. Lee (Roberta) Wieringa, Paul (Sallie) Wiennga. Tom (Sandra) Wieringa. Bill (Mary Jane Mapes) Wieringa. Nick (Nancy) Wiennga. Annmane (Roger) Haase, Deb (Jerry) Jeunnk, Geame (Mark) Schmidt and John (Deb) Wiennga; 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren The family celebrated with a dinner at the Bay Pointe Inn. followed by a quiet celebration in Mid­ dleville. Those wishing to add to the celebration, may send cards to Ed and Katie at 11288 Jackson Rd., Middleville. Ml 49333. planned in area Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave.. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) As a bonus the library will display photographs during the last week of the reading club. For more information about the summer reading club, stop by the library or call 795-5434. to place your Sun & News 4CTI0N-M and reach over 11,300homes. Call anytime .. 24 hours a day, 1 days a week Schweitzer at 795-3675. The Village Players try to have the next in the Vintage Village series available at Heritage Day which this year is Sept. 8. ENGAGEMENTS Svatora-Baker Zamenski-Harmon Tom and Pat Svatora of Ed and Mary Hall of Alto. Ml, announce the en­ Alpena and Ed and Shari gagement of their daughter. Harmon of Caledonia are Jennifer Christie, to Alex pleased to announce the en­ Ethan Gcntz Baker, son of gagement of their children, Nancy and Bruce Baker of Kara Jayne Zamenski and Scottsdale. Arizona and For­ Bradley James Hannon. est Hills, ML Kara is a graduate of The bride-elect is a gradu­ Grand Valley State Univer­ ate of Caledonia High sity. with a Bachelor of Sci­ School and recently received ence Degree in Psychology. a bachelor of arts degree in Brad is a graduate of English and elementary edu­ Michigan State University, a cation from Grand Valley licensed electrician, em­ State University. ployed with Thornvicw Elec­ Her fiance is a graduate tric Company from Forest Hills High An Aug 25. 2001 wed­ School Northern and is cur­ ding is planned at Holy Fam­ rently finishing his bache­ ily Catholic Church in Cale­ lors in marketing and mar­ donia. keting management. A July 14, 2001, wedding is planned in Caledonia, Ml. Strawberry breakfast will be June 13 The annual Strawberry Breakfast will be held Wednesday, June 13, at 8:15 a.m. at the Parmalee United Methodist Church on Parmalee Road, Middleville. Everyone is invited. The proceeds go to meet the Women’s Society mission pledges. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! I I I mith iamond I I ___ ____ SOUTHOFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml ■ S -D FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Thornapple -Kellogg Schools: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, high efficiency home. Imme­ diate possession. Situated on 4 acres. $138,500. Call John McCleve 891-2222. (2990 Eckert) Planning a garage sale? Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 School Building, the United Methodist Church and several of the Victo­ rian homes in the area. Cravero can be reached at 795-6878 and Smith-Diamond Associates Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 I I I I I I I I I I Elizabeth Belson 891-2222 Mel Brenner................ 891-2222 Katie Cummiford........ 262-2021 Kay Cummiford ........ 291-3330 Sharon Emerson ........ 891-2222 Maryanne Hoeksma 891-7183 Heather Lake ............. 891-2222 Debra Lampani ..... 262-8333 Carrianne Lyke............ 891-2222 John McCleve 891-7172 MLS Mary Kay McCleve 891-7172 Kendra Noffke 891-2222 David Pratt............... 877-4010 Ron Richards 891-7176 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 Susan Stapish........ 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude ..... 891-2222 Sam Wright ............. 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I �Page 6/The Sun and News. MxkHeviHe. MLJune 12. 2001 Most of Barry County will have new 269 area code Thomapple Kellogg Middle School girls donated their hair to Locks of Love at an assembly on June 1 As a reward assistant principal Jeff Kulhanek shaved his head Locks of Love snipped at TK Middle School by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Marissa Wicringa told a television reporter that she has been thinking of cut­ ting her hair for the Locks of Love group which uses hair to make wigs for those who have lost their hair due to illness. On June 1, Marissa or­ ganized a group cutathon where sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and a few moms had their hair cut. Other sixth-graders do­ nating their locks were Tami Stevens, Samantha Sturdavant, Becky Daining and her mom. Jayne, and Ashley VanderMecr. Seventh-graders Vanessa Glass, Nichole Louden. Britany Steensma, Ashley Ayers, and Hailey Babitz also joined in the shearing. Eighth-graders Brandi Campbell, Kerrie Schultz, Brie VanDommelen and Stephanie Edwards also participated. Hair stylists from Entouagc de Salon Jaime McDevitt and Scott Foltz, along with Cathy Wilson from the Friends Hair Sa­ lon, participated. One of the consequences of the Locks of Love as­ sembly is that assistant principal Jeff Kulhanek had his head shaved, even though his locks weren’t long enough to donate. Several girls at the mid­ dle school, including Leah French and Kiley LaCombe. had cut their hair earlier for Locks of Love. Summer hymn sing planned Hie MAIN AIIRAC1ICN Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) You are invited to a... SUNRIDER HERB MEETING at Rainbows End • June 18th • 7 pm Topic: “Children & Sunrider: Eating Live Enzymes” PLEASE BRING A FRIEND /^Rainbow’s End^> / \ Yarn, Craft & Variety 9343 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia. Ml 49316 < 616-891-1106 > The Caledonia United Methodist Church will pre­ sent a summer hymn sing concert series one Sunday evening in June, July and August. There will be singing of a different variety of hymns “oldies but goodies” and more, each evening at 7 p.m. June 7, July 15 and Aug. 12. All this is followed by fel­ lowship and refreshments in the lower level, Fellowship Hall. Caledonia United Methodist Church is located in the village of Caledonia, behind the D & W Food Store, at 250 Vine St. For more information, call the church office at 8918669 or visit online at www.caledoniaumc.org. Regain your. Freedom by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Most of Barry County, including Hastings. Mid­ dleville. Delton and Woodland, will have a new area code — 269 — by July 13. 2002. The switch from current area code 616 to 269 w as approved last Tuesday by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), but won't be mandatory until Feb. 15, 2003. Significant inconve­ nience was the reaction by several citizens to the change. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said he sympathizes with anyone who has to experience an area code change because he recently went through it when he moved from Woodland's 616 to Nashville’s 517. The change to 269 will be an inconvenience to businesses, county gov­ ernment and citizens in general, he believes. The county government and businesses, for in­ stance, will have to change all of its stationery and other materials to in­ clude the new number, MacKenzie said. He said he wished the MPSC would have asked for input from the county about the change. "It will be an inconve­ nience, but if they've made the decision already, we'll have to live with it... make the best of it," he said. Because of the in­ creased demand for phone lines "it really shouldn't surprise us." Bob Fisher, general manager of the Barry County Telephone Com­ pany, personally believes the MPSC made the wrong decision when it approved a new area code. Offering his personal view, Fisher said the change is "a big mistake." He said the commission "had a choice between an overlay and a split (of the 616 area)." He said the overlay would have al­ lowed keeping the same area code, but dialing a 10-digit number for local calls. Fisher said he be­ lieves people would prefer dialing a few extra digits rather than having to change their phone num­ ber. "I don't think people re­ alize the tradeoff...! think it's wrong. "Unless the public protests, it won't change,” Fisher said of the new area code. "If enough people petition for a change, it can happen.” Fisher called the new area code "a significant inconvenience." pointing out that people will have to notify everyone they know to tell them of their telephone number change. He thinks a new area code is especially detri­ mental to businesses be­ cause after the mandatory dialing takes affect, busi­ nesses may lose some cus­ tomers. For instance, he said, that if a prospective customer, who may not know the new number, uses the old number and can't get the call com­ pleted. the customer may just call another company, thinking his/her first choice went out of busi­ ness. Technically speaking, the area code change doesn't have any adverse affect on the Barry County Telephone Co., Fisher said. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said changing over to a new area code will be a nui­ sance and "terribly incon­ venient." "It creates lots of prob­ lems, especially for busi­ nesses." The chamber's promo­ tional brochures have a five-year shelf life, and the new area code will cause additional expense if they have to be replaced pre­ maturely, Stadel-Manshum said. "I wish we would have had an opportunity to ex­ press our opposition (to the change)... to have had some advance warnings so we could have tried to op­ pose it." She said she had never been notified by the MPSC that a change was being considered, but she regularly receives other in­ formation from the MPSC. "I'm not understanding clearly why they are doing it," Stadel-Manshum said of the change. The new area code im­ plements a north/south ge­ ographic split of the exist­ ing 616 area code. The split, which was one of the alternative plans proposed to the MPSC by NeuStar Inc., the North American Numbering Plan Adminis­ trator and member of the telecommunications indus­ try. The split was adopted, in part, because 616 cus­ tomers have never had their area code changed since it was implemented in 1949. according to the MPSC. Another reason is that "the 616 area code contin­ ues to cover a relatively large area including all or parts of 16 counties; thus, the region now covered by the 616 area code has not been divided into the smallest practical area." the MPSC said. In addition, "public comments from business and residential customers alike overwhelmingly op­ posed the implementation of an overlay and sup­ ported the adoption of a geographic split," accord­ ing to an MPSC press re­ lease. "A geographic split pro­ vides relief by dividing the region covered by the ex­ isting area code and as­ signing the new area code to a newly formed area, while the remaining area retains the existing area code." according to the press release. The split's "dividing line follows the northern boundaries of the Saugatuck. Hamilton. Hopkins. Wayland. Mid dleville, Hastings and Woodland rate centers. Telephone customers in these rate centers and those to the south of these rate centers will receive a new area code, while cus­ tomers to the north of these rate centers will re­ tain the 616 area code," the MPS< Mid Wireless carriers in the 616 area code will be able to use an extended permis­ sive dialing period before changing to the new code. The extension is through Feb. 15. 2(X)4. NeuStar said the 616 area code's numbering plan was in jeopardy in 1999, partly because of See new area code, pg. 9 Michael Evans I’aintincj Wall Covering Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 1616-795-3133 1 9233 Wiujwcxm) Ro ' rjtXTON. Ml 49046 CUSTOM HOMES Tree initial design consulting Richland Homes today (at u 891-0818 Custom Home Division Cherry Valley! CLCCTROLOGY 1-800^638-7036 Tet 616-897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml June 12. 2001 /Page 1 Caledonia man is president of American Bell Association Robert Duane Wierenga YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Robert Duane Wierenga, age 59, of Yankee Springs Twp., went to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving wife and children on Wednesday, June 6.2001 He is survived by his wife, Roberta E. (Charlton), whom he married May 24, 1963; son, Mike Wierenga and fiancee, Anna Rybicki; two daughters, Shen (Jim) Vandenberg and Sandi (Mike) Jonker, four grand* children, Jared Vandenberg. Cody, Amanda and Megan Jonker; his mother, Hen­ rietta Wierenga and motherin-law, Elsie Chariton; sis­ ter. Shirley (Neil) Johnson; sister-in-law, Jess Wierenga. Mr Wierenga was preced­ ed in death by his father. Martin Wierenga and broth­ er, Mel Wierenga. He was retired from Steelcase in 1996 after 33 years of service and enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting and golf. He was also a member of Gun Lake Community Church Funeral services were Saturday at Gun Lake Community Church. Pastor Wayne Kiel and fnend Russ Oliver officiated. Interment was in Coman Cemetery, Yankee Springs Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Allegan County Wings of Hope Hos­ pice or Thomapple Town­ ship Emergency Service. Arrangements by. Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Dorr Chapel. Lisa Eskelin INDEPENDENCE, MIS­ SOURI Lisa Eskelin. age 33, formerly of Grand Rapids and Middleville, passed away June 6. 2001 in Independence, Missouri She leaves to moum her passing husband David, two children Philip Doyle 15, Kimberly Doyle II, mother and stepfather Rose and Ons Price. Middleville, MI. father and stepmother Ivan and Mary Jane Chew, East Jordan. MI. five brothers, Thomas Chew, Martin Price, Danny Price, Owen Price, Nathan Price, two sisters, Renee Ann Chew. Diane Morgan, six nephews. 11 nieces and a maternal grand­ mother, Mildred Kice. She will be laid to rest in Warrensburg. MO. Arrangements made by Carson Funeral Home, 703 Lexington, Independence. MO f OPEN HOUSE. LJune 16,h from 1-4 pm J ’. 4341 HIDDEN HOLLOW Middleville 616-291-1622 & Jon Merchant Builder, LTD A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. V C. Richard Spiegel of Caledonia has been elected American Bell Association's International President for 2000-2001. Spiegel has lived in this area since 19^5 and has been a bell member since 1977. He and his wife, Shirley, attend not only the annual conventions and regional meetings, but are active members of two Michigan bell study clubs: The Great Lakes Chapter and the Southwestern Michigan Chapter. Both groups meet many times dunng the year around the state. As ABAs 56th President, Spiegel will be the presiding officer at this years conven­ tion in Fairlee, Vt., July 1-4. 2001. The ABAs modest begin­ nings were in the fall of 1939, when three ladies who shared a common interest in bell collecting gathered in upstate New York in a pri­ vate home over a cup of hot tea. They chatted about the possibility of forming a bell collectors club. Today there arc 2,000-plus members who are drawn from all the cor­ ners of the globe as members who make up the American Bell Association Inter­ national Inc. All arc joined by a com­ mon interest in bells: whether it be the individual collecting of bells, bell lore, or the ongin and the history of bells. Shortly after those three ladies first meeting, a publi­ cation of sorts was launched: a newsletter that was simply titled: “The Bell Tower.” It took a few more years before an annual meeting was planned in 1946 in a down­ town hotel in Chicago. That was from the past history archives, but today that newsletter has become a 65-plus page four-color magazine (still called "The Bell Tower”), but now a bi­ monthly periodical. And that annual meeting is now the annual international conven­ tion and has traveled all around major U.S. and Canadian cities. In 2002 it will be in Cincinnati, Ohio, and 2003 it’s Grand Rapids. Besides its members, the visible symbol of ABA is the “General Grant Bell," which is kept by the current presi­ dent and been passed down to each in-coming new offi­ cer since 1947. The bell sits on an engraved walnut base listing the names of each president and their date of office. This bell was a family heirloom of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant and was used on the Grant farm near St. Louis, Mo. in the mid18505 to call the farm hands in from the fields on the 100-acre homestead. The bell was given away as a memento by General Grant some six years later when he and his family moved to Galena, 111. - because he was not too happy with farm life. The “General Grant Bell” was passed down from fami­ ly to family until it became the property of ABA in 1947 at the second annual conven­ er. Richard (Dick) Spiegel, 56th president. American Bell Association International, Inc. and “The General Grant Bell." tion when it was presented as the “official" bell. Some 30-plus bell people had dropped by the Edgar Littman home in St. Louis. Mo., to view their bell col­ lection. After lunch one of the members mused. “It would be nice if we had an official bell " Mrs. Littman picked up a rare Chinese gong from her collection and asked how it would do. After examining it admiringly, many expressed how lovely indeed it was, but some expressed a hcsitancc about accepting it. At that point another member said, “Well, I think it ought to be some­ thing more America," where upon Mrs. Littman handed the General Grant Bell over and it has been the visible symbol of ABA ever since. For more information about American Bell’ Association International, please call Spiegel at 891 9136 or write him at P.O Box #0138, Caledonia, MI 49316-0138 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Al* real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. sen. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intentioc. to make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knoWinyly accept any adve-tiung for real estate which is 1a violation of the law. Our readers arc hereby informed that aid dwellings advertised ta data newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report Ascnm nation call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 2980. The HUD toilfree telephone number for the nearing impaired is 1-800-9279275. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters x" - Systems ' > Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $KOO f PURIFIED DRINKING ? WATER 5 gals. Only... $^50 Best Price, Quality, Service MPWATER CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 12. 2001 FROM OUR READERS 8 B E A T B BI ..IIS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues This Trend Is Hot: The Thrill Of The Grill (NAPS,—Grillingis one of Americas most popular foodrelated activities. It beckons more and mon- Americans to their backyards each year. Grilling, or barbecuing as it is referred to in some parts of the country, is hotter than ever! In fact, according to the Barbecue Industry Associa­ tion, 75 percent of U.S. house­ holds own a barbecue gnll and 57 percent of those who own grills use them year-round. We relax with family and friends in the yard and enjoy our favorite foods—from meats to fish and vegetables straight off the flame Americans love grilling because they are looking for easy dinners that require minimal clean-up and offer healthy alternatives. Even restaurants touting fresh grilled goods are getting rave reviews Adding to the trend, indoor grills are creating a stir in mealtime planning This is an excellent, safe way to continue to gnll year round- allowing, for example, a taste of sum­ mer in January- nght inside your kitchen Just donl try to improvise by using your out­ door gnll inside. Using an out­ door grill in a tent, trailer, garage or enckwd area can create lethal amounts of car­ bon monoxide. Ribs are a grilling favorite, especially for a casual back­ yard barbecue They can be pre-cooked (oven-braised), creating a great make-ahead Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Kansas City BBQ Ribs make a great grilled dish, recipe This recipe only requires ten minutes of grill time. Serve with deli coleslaw, com on the cob. watermelon wedges and frosted brown les for a tasty summer meal Kansas City BBQ Ribs Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 1 hour, Grill time: 10 minutes Ribs 4‘A-5 pounds pork baby back ribs (2 slabs) 5 garlic cloves, pressed 1’4 teaspoons Pantry lemon Pepper Season­ ing Mix 3 cups tomato juice Sauce 1’4 cups ketchup 1 cup packed brown sugar ’A cup cider vinegar */. cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1. Preheat oven to 400*’F. For ribs, cut each slab into thirds using Kitchen Shears and place in Rectangular LidBowl. Press garlic over meaty sides of ribs using Garlic Press; spread with Skinny Scraper. Sprinkle with Seasoning Mix. Carefully pour tomato juice around ribs; cover with Rectangular Baker. Bake 1 hour. Carefully remove Baker from Lid Bowl. Remove ribs from LidBowl. Discard tomato juice. 2. Meanw hile, for sauce, w hisk together all ingre­ dients in Petite Saucepan using Nylon Spiral Whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat: reduce heat to medium-low and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve 34 cup sauce for serving with grilled ribs. 3. Prepare grill for cook­ ing at medium tempera­ ture. Place ribs, meaty side up. on lightly greased grid of grill. Brush with half of remaining sauce using Barbecue Basting Brush. Cover; grill 5 minutes. Turn ribs over using Bar­ becue Tongs; brush with remaining sauce. Continue grilling, covered, 5 min­ utes. Reheat reserved sauce and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings Cook’s Tips: Baby back ribs are really pork loin hack ribs that are shorter, thus making them easier to hold when eating. Pork loin back ribs will work equally well in this recipe. Ribs can be baked up to 2 days before being grilled. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until grilling time. The sauce can be prepared at the same time. Refrigerate in cov­ ered container. If using a charcoal grill, light charcoal briquettes and allow about 30 min­ utes for coals to reach a medium cooking temper­ ature. The surface of the coals will be ash-covered. Coals should be spread in a single layer. If using a gas grill, consult the owner's manual for heat­ ing directions. mst Michigan’s Most Inspiring Retail Gardening Experience* 1 Cfterry ^.‘VaCky GREENHOUSE 6900 N. M-37 Hwy. • Middleville, MI 49333 M-37 Hwy. • 2 miles south of Caledonia • Hours: M-F 9-8; Sat. 9-6; Closed Sun. 616-795-8811 Enjoy our new pond, the children’s play area and a whole great new look we’ve created. 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Our students want to be in the top ten of their class, our bands want to get number one ratings at their festivals, our team sports want to be on top of their leagues. We, in the Middleville T.K. school district have always carried the winning attitude. Mrs. Pippel, if we hadn't, you would be trying to run a CEA scholarship winner wants to be a neurosurgeon This year’s recipient of the Caledonia Education Association (CEA) Scholarship is Jennifer Avery, daughter of Janet Schuyler. Jennifer plans to pursue a career as a neurosuregon. She says she has always been fascinated with the human brain and for several years considered a career in ado­ lescent psychology. “However, while taking advanced biology and human anatomy and physiol­ ogy from Mr. Van Orman, I really decided I’d like to lit­ erally get inside the human brain,” she commented. Avery has been active in the Kent Special Riding Program and has performed many additional hours of community service working with mentally impaired stu­ dents. She will attend Grand Rapids Community College next fall and looks forward to transferring to Michigan Jennifer Avery State and hopes to go on to Harvard in the future. “The CEA is proud to award this year’s $500 schol­ arship to Jennifer and wishes her the very best as she con­ tinues her education,” said association spokeswoman Sharon K. Weaver. school system that was still downtown, and crunched in the small, now gone, school that was known as the Middleville T.K School! Please don't think that only yours and the school board's thoughts are the only ones that count. Try. for once, lis­ tening. to the people and the students. We. who finance the superintendent's over­ paid position, and paid to have built an outstanding schools shouldn't let good people slip away, because of trying to make things “polit­ ically correct.” God help us all, I hope we live through this attitude, and get back to where we can all be proud of our school and its achievements. Always a true fan of the Middleville T.K. Schools. Blanche Munjoy Rutland Township Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER and keep informed on local & area news. Call us at 945-9554 today. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Gary Scott, DDS Thursday, June 14, 7 - 8:30 p.m.—Cost $20 We will learn how to cook with sage, making an herbal vinegar and herbal butter. You will also learn how to dry and store herbs. Dear editor: First and foremost. I appreciate Mr. Bob VanSpronson. Middleville Thomapple Kellogg School district, resident for standing up and draw ing attention to things that have not been nght in our school district for quite some time. I have been a resident and a backer of the Middleville T. K. school district since 1954. 1 have claimed it as my “home town” all these years. I have always been proud of our school and the tradition that the sports and band pro­ grams have brought to this town! For the last 11 years, I have watched the system be eroded by people who don’t understand the value that we hometown people have put on our school. We are proud of the Middleville school district. Don’t take part of Invites you to come in and meet... Also see our... INEW Perennial and Annual Garden Paths through Wooded Scenery! "Cooking With Sage”—Sage is herb of the Year! Don’t force Middleville to be politically correct -y Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 9958 891-0004 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 Caledonia, Michigan SE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mb June 12. 2001 /Page 9 6 New area code, continued from page and geographic territories, The Ml students from Caledonia Middle School, with some materials for their cookbooks. Caledonia students offer vocational cook book fo sale Students in the Caledonia Middle School mentally impaired classroom are introducing their first voca­ tional cookbook. This cookbook is an accu­ mulation of the efforts of the students. Its main purpose is to assist the special needs population to be as indepen­ dent as possible in their selection of cooking ideas. Their next step, is the desire to further their ability in food preparation by convert­ ing these recipes into a rebus format for those with read­ ing difficulties The students planned. shopped and prepared foods once a week. This offered them the opportunity to learn functional living skills, and practice cooperation and teamwork. It was a feeling of success for both the students and staff. They were able to experience different dishes from a variety of diverse and ethnic origins. The Ml program is asking for a donation to compensate for copying and labor. In addition, any extra money that could be donated to cover the value of the stu­ dents' effort and indepen­ dence gained would be A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bnng an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solanan floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than ths. Famous Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Vaiey Avenue S E (M-37) • Caleoorxa Uctvgar <9316 Ph. 616/891-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs 10-8 p.m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 p.m.; Sat- 9-3:00 p m. appreciated. All proceeds will be placed into the Mentally Impaired program for future use. To order a cookbook, please call CMS at 891-8649 and ask for May Berger, extension 2503, or Paula Schroeder, extension 2504. unanticipated increases in the demand for numbers. The MPSC held public hearings about the pro­ posed change on March 19 in Grand Rapids and April 24 in Kalamazoo. "Comments ran the gamut from recommending the implementation of a technology-specific over­ lay to contending that the commission should reject all overlays and geo­ graphic splits and. instead, rely exclusively on such things as number reclama­ tion. thousands-block number pooling, and rate center consolidation. How­ ever, the overwhelming majority of comments strongly opposed imple­ mentation of an overlay on the grounds that it would confuse customers by breaking the traditional link between area codes would require every cus­ tomer to dial 10 or 11 dig­ its to make a local call, and wreak havoc on exist­ ing alarm and 9-1-1 calling systems." the MPSC said. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Gins DAD mAll■■ ■Men's ■_FOR ■— Check out our Great Gift Ideas! Clothing Off •.25% Books • Cologne Gun Lake Mugs & Glasses INFORMAL FASHION SHOW Every Wednesday Noon Hour ___ at ^Bay^Pointr Barn Sale is Saturday in Freeport "Follow the signs to the Freeport Historical Society Barn Sale Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m" Colleen Smelker says. "We've come a long way in just two short years," she adds. Proceeds from the sale will be go toward the maintenance of the mu­ seum, which was acquired last year. The barn is located on Fighter Road about one mile south of the village of Freeport. The society will post signs. The purpose of the Freeport Historical Society is to encourage and develop an awareness of local history and to en­ courage the preservation of local history. The society also provides assistance with genealogical re­ search. To donate items, call Smelker at 765-8481, Dipp at 765 at 8571 or 765-8511. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-879-1085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTIOH-MS! For Reservations call 616-672-5202 Layaway IHOURS: ll^Ch.Sy.bunLake Monday Saturday 10-9 Sunday 10-6 American Manufactured Living, Inc,_ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft New Models at Country Meadows Some on wooded garage lots New Models at Cider Mill Some on wooded garage lots Several pre-owned to view on site For further information call CAROLE at... 616-891-2225 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Mtddiev»iie. Ml/June 12, 2001 Caledonia trustee still seeks action on airport issue by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Trustee Richard Robert­ son, who serves on the Gerald R. Ford Interna­ tional Airport Noise Abatement Advisory Com­ mission, presented a longawaited report to the Township Board last week. Robertson has tried to present the same report to the County Board of Commissioners, but the chairman of the committee has been and was known to be much greater than was implied from 1990. Robertson showed an­ other map. (submitted to the FAA in 1990, before the construction of the north-south runway) and said, ’I can’t overstate the importance of this map." Airport officials used the map to show there would be no impact from the north-south runway, he said. The southern extent of the contour did not ex­ refused to allow him to present this material, say­ ing it was not germane to the purpose of the commit­ tee. Robertson also is a spokesman for the Coali­ tion of Responsible Avia­ tion, a citizens group that has a representative on the NAAC as well. Robertson said the air­ port pulled a "bait and switch," on the public in the past years. He said the impact on nearby residents Cascade Township Caledonia Township I : * C- The Draft 2005 Noise Exposure Map projects a reduction in noise impact on areas around the airport. ■ I i Bring ad in & receive *3.00 Off any purchase of ’30 or more, bpm eimm WEDNESDAYS: Senior Citizen Day 10% OFF (60 or older) - Customize a Topiary or Planter ~ All ANNUAL FLATS On Sale (Full Size) s7.99 $9.99 Sale 99%a. / “ CAL 10" BASKETS On Sale All 1/2" ANNUALS On JUNE is PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH at Lone Pine Greenhouses ... Stop in! LONE PINE ^GREENHOUSES, INC. fc 8540 CRANE ROAD • MIDDLEVILLE >^616-795-2172 Located 1 block east of Whitneyville (Grand Rapids St.) SN on Crane Road. 1 Crane EJ 4 JI HOURS Sat 9 am-1 pm L Mam Street Mrtfevtte > ts iji n Robertson said he superimposed a corrected map which aligned the streets, and the corrected contour shown on it (in red) over the old contour, (in black) Shading in the areas removed from the overall contour in yellow, and the areas added to the contour in red, north and south, the red areas are obviously much larger than the yellow areas, Robertson explained. tend off airport property, and it was used to con­ vince the FAA there would be no impact, (and none in Caledonia Township.) The legend that went with the map indicated the total contour was 5,824 acres, impacted at or above 65 DNL. There are not that many acres shown ♦ ♦ Christopher J. 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He showed a 1984 map from the air­ port master plan which de­ picted what its predicted impact would be in Kent County in the year 2000. No north-south runway was on that plan. Robertson said he and Don Miesen live in the area, which should not have been built in, but this was not indicated on the map issued by the airport’s master plan. The plan did not disclose ideas for the north-south runway nor its potential impacts. He said a criticism of Caledonia has been, "You didn’t show up," but Robertson said the map shown did not give the of­ ficials of Caledonia a reason to do so. Since that time, up until the present, airport offi­ cials have claimed resi­ dents knew the airport plans, and "should have known" not to build homes in the path south of the north-south runway. "This is utter nonsense," Robertson said. An audience member asked Robertson if he thought the airport officials purposely deceived the public. He answered he felt there was a pre-deter­ mined outcome they needed to achieve, which was that if airport officials could show the impact was small enough, they would be able to build the north­ south runway without hav- Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 12. 2001 Page 11 From previous page ing to obtain an environ­ mental impact study, a lengthy and expensive process. He said if one home had fallen within the 65 DNL contour, an envi­ ronmental impact study would have been required, which they should have done. Robertson said another similar situation transpired in San Jose, Calif. Robertson said the draft 1999/2000 Noise Exposure Map (made available a year ago) was since ap­ proved as the final version. A draft map for the year 2005 was projected to show expected noise con­ tours. This shows less im­ pact than the one depict­ ing the present exposure to noise from the airport. In the 2000 map. an area af fected is shown south of 6Kth Street. In 2005, the area is shown affecting the area south to where the Foremost PUD is located. Though the airport pro­ jects an increase in opera­ tions, the area shown is expected to get smaller because of a planned na­ tion-wide changeover to a quieter technology. Robertson said the 2000 map was an update of a map created in 1990. Showing the original map. only a single east-west runway was indicated, showing impacts in east­ west directions. Robertson said he was curious about the actual shift from 1990 until 2000. and began checking vari­ ous details given on airport reports. When the map contours showing a 65 DNL between 1990 to 2000, are compared, they show the dramatic change. He said there was a 6 percent decline in overall operations and an 11 per­ cent decline in air carrier operations. In the same pe­ riod, there was an increase in jets using newer tech­ nology. One would think the noise impact would have become smaller, Robertson said, but in comparing the maps, this docs not appear to be true. Documents produced on the original Federal Avia­ tion FAR part 150 study, showed the total area within the 65 DNL con­ tours, was 5,560 acres. In the updated map, the total area within the 65 DNL contours was 5,059 acres. He said the Noise Abate­ ment Committee's official conclusion was the number of acres had decreased. However, the maps had not been produced in the same scale, Robertson said. He superimposed a corrected map which aligned the streets, and the corrected contour shown on it (in red) over the old contour, (in black) Shad­ ing in the areas removed from the overall contour in yellow, and the areas added to the contour in red, north and south, the red areas are obviously much larger than the yel­ low areas. Robertson ex­ plained. Robertson said. ’The point I have made is there is something wrong with the noise exposure map process. You cannot have less operations with qui­ eter jets making more noise. Obviously they don't have a handle on it be­ cause they can't explain iL" He added. ’There is good news. Eventually as we get to the stage three standard, (aircraft im­ provements) the noise will be diminished. " he said. However a lot of air com­ panies still use the old jets to come into Grand Rapids, so the change will take time. "In the meantime, can we have a strategy about the use of the north-south runway, so that we can get an impact that is consis­ tent with what we are told, until such time as the technology gets to that point? How could that be achieved?" Robertson asked "Well, simply, by pref­ erential use of the east­ west runway when these noisier jets come in at night, or a number of other strategies could be devel­ oped." See airport action, pg. 13 PHOTO Center t FOR ALL YOUR PHOTO PROCESSING NEEDS - TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! 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Thor nappieKellogg High School (Middleville) Ross set two MHSAA Division 2 records last June 2, winning both the 1,600 (4:13.47) and the 3,200 (9:16.72) events at the State meet. The Fighting Scots were sixth in the boys team standings. I Second Set of Prints { 35mm or APS ■ ___________ Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings jf) the 616.945.9105 Gray earn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 12, 2001 Caledonia Twp. gets fourth tower request since March 5 ■ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Yet another communica­ tion tower special use permit will be sought by American Tower Corpora­ tion, but this latest request has been set aside this month while the applicant seeks to provide more in­ formation. Communication towers occasionally have been re­ sisted. but a general use provider who asked to erect a tower in an industrial area at the rear of DVK Construction on 68th Street was given approval by the Caledonia Township Planning Commission March 5. The 199-foot high tower was approved for placement in a light indus­ trial area. The Planning Commis­ sion unanimously turned down Nextel Communica­ tions' request to build an­ other 150-foot communica­ tions tower in the township May 7. The tower site was to be located north off 68th Street, east of Egan Avenue on the north end of properly owned by Thornapple SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CA1X 616-374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml E.O.E. Developers LLC A request by Voice Stream Wireless to mount cell phone antennae to the township owned water tower was approved by the Village Council May 14. The tower height would increase slightly to 175 feet, with antennae modifications. The latest request was made by American Tower Monday. June 4. Cathy Martin, represent­ ing the tower construction corporation, said the com­ pany was interested in building at 7237 Kraft Ave., north of 76th Street. She said it is the largest tower construction company in the U.S., currently owning 13,600 towers. and acquiring those of another corporation as well. The height would be subject to approval by the FAA. The 250-foot height is needed. Martin said be­ cause signals from the tower travel in a straight line outward, so that co-locating signals never overlap. Height is a factor in being able to accommodate many carriers. The self-supporting tower requested could co­ locate up to five service providers, she said. She said CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001, at 7:00 p m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of R.A.L. Properties, LLP to con­ sider a major PUD amendment for Valley Point West Industrial Park. The request would exclude that portion of the existing PUD commonly known as Eclipse Energy so that the property would revert back to the original A-Agricultural classification. The lands are commonly described as 8175 Broadmoore Avenue SE and are legal­ ly described as follows: That part of the SE 1/4, Section 17. T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4, which is N 01° 12* 03" W 983.47 feet from the S 1/4 corner of Section 17; thence N 01° 12* 03“ W 345.43 feet along the West line of SE 1/4, thence N 88° 16* 23“ E 325.00 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company strip of land; thence S 07° 12' 09" E 272 48 feet; thence S 01° 35' 40" E 75.00 feet' thence S 88° 24* 20“ W 354.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the SE 1/4; Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the S 1/4 corner of Section 17; thence N 01° 12' 03" W 983 47 feet' thence N 88° 24' 20“ E 354.00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence Northwesterly. Northerly and Easterly 294.43 along a 75.00 feet radius curve to the right, the chord which bears N 20° 52' 08" El38.62 feet; thence Easterly 70 07 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord which bears S 86° 49‘ 02" E 64 48 feet’ thence N 53° 02' 00" E 330.72 feet; thence Northeasterly 90 42 feet along a 267.00 feet radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N 43° 19‘ 56" E 89 98 feet' thence Northeasterly 206 17 feet along a 293 00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears N 53° 47* 20" E 201.94 feet; thence N 73° 56‘ 49’ E 133.92 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company strip of land, thence S 27“ 40' 56" E 79.79 feet along the Westerly R O W line of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37); thence Southwesterly 88 29 feet along a 183.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 76“ 08* 24" W 87.44 feet; thence Southwesterly 223.18 feet along a 227.00 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears S 61“ 47' 48“ W 214 30 feet thence Southwesterly 112.77 feet along a 333 00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 43“ 19' 56’ W 112.23 feet’ thence S 53” 02‘ 00* W 391.41 feet; thence Southwesterly 112 98 feet along a 183.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 70“ 43' 10" W 111.19 feet to the place of beginning Also, subject to a 66 00 toot wide easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as; That part of the SE 1/4. Section 17. T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: BEGINNING at a pomt on the West hne of said SE 1/4. which is N 01’ 12* 03" W 983 47 feet from the S 1/4 cor­ ner of Section 17; thence N 01’ 12’ 03’ W 66 00 feet along said West hne thence N 88“ 24' 20“ E 279 09 feet; thence Southeasterly 108.79 feet along a 75 00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S 50“ 02* 26’ E 99 50 feet, thence S 88“ 24' 20" W 354.00 feet to the place of beginning A copy of the major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours AB interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated June 6. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 306 electric power line towers at around 130 feet are not high enough to do the job. She said their towers have ranged from 200 to 250 feet in the areas along M-37 and U.S -131, depending on topography. The tower would serve a four-mile diameter area, along the M-37 corridor, surprising in view of the tower height. Keating said. Marlin explained that the four miles was for optimum coverage, though areas beyond that would still transmit in a "roam area’ and outside of four to seven miles would result in dropped or failed calls. Lighting would be a minimum intensity white strobe light, which would be altered at night with a low intensity red filter. Martin said she thought possible two more towers would be needed in this area to obtain the coverage desired. The company now is working with Verizon for this tower, though it mar­ kets sites to twelve com­ panies in Michigan. The investment for a tower is rapidly recovered when several carriers are co-located and space leased back to them. With three co­ locators, the tower is paid for within a year, she said. With five, it takes only six months. If a private provider (like Nextel) owns a tower, it has a dis-incentive to offer space to competitors, leading to an exclusive situation. Leasing by a tower company prevents this, Martin claimed. The township previously has approved communica­ tions towers which are ca­ pable of co-locating several service providers. They are located near Whitneyville Avenue and 68th Street, as well as near Patterson Avenue and 68th Street. The township water tower located in the village is another possibility for co­ location of wireless communication antennae. Though tower companies must prove co-location on another tower is not possi­ ble in order to get approval, Martin did not say competing tower companies would encourage clients to co-locate on another company’s tower if space was available. The 250-foot tower would require a 250-foot fall zone. However, in an extreme storm event, the tower is designed to collapse inward, rather than to fall over. Marlin said. She said recent tornadoes in this state had not damaged any existing towers in those areas. A gravel drive on the property would be upgraded for heavy vehicles. The tower would take advantage of an existing grove of trees, and buildings already on the site to screen the view. A 75x75 foot compound w ould be needed. This would be fenced with six-foot chain link fencing topped with barbed wire, and have a 14-foot swing gate access. The shelter material would be aggregate over concrete. Commissioner Don Koopmans said it would be helpful to have an inde­ pendent expert s opinion to help determine which of these requests were as im­ portant as applicants have said. Jasonville Farms development is growing steadily by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary subdivision plat review for of phase 6 of Jasonville Farms Tuesday. June 5. Dennis Brinks, representing Jasonville Farms, brought forth the proposal. Phase 6 included 32 lots sized from 10,000 to 17,000 square feet. It will complete the front portion of the project. This phase conforms with the settlement agreement, with no variations from that plan. The entrance will be off of 84th Street, and the drive is completed. Brinks said. Phase 7 (consisting of three lots) of the 11-phase development will be brought in next month. Brinks said. By then, 264 lots will have been completed. Sand for construction is being moved from other areas on the property. A new area of construction will begin next year. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-810-7085 HELP WANTED Sales Associate needed to join our team at our Caledonia area Video Store. Part time, must be able to work days, evenings and weekends. Retail, computer and experience preferred. But a positive attitude and a friendly smile are required. Wages based per qualifica­ tions. Candidates 17 or over may apply during Open Interview Day at Movie Outpost, Glen Valley Retail Center, 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. (M-37) in Caledonia on June 15th between the hours of 2-6 p.m. or fax resume 10 616-427-8698. NEED A CAREER ADJUSTMENT!!! Want a flexible lifestyle with opportunity to earn a good income? Think about real estate. Call Doretha Ardoin at Westdale's Cascade Office 616/942-2300, ext. 550 Nastinas City JBanfe Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a fulltime computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot. If you have previous 10-key operation expenence, are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basis, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available. This is a full-time position and offers a competitive hourly rate of pay with an excellent benefit package. Daily work hours generally go from 11:00 a m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St, Hastings, Ml. EOE/M-F �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 12, 2001/Page 13 Lawsuit, from front page nial of any due process in­ terests." Fisher also stated that Stevens' equal protection case "fails on its face" be­ cause it does not allege disparate treatment of sim­ ilarly situated individuals. "Plaintiff's complaint fails to state a claim for which the court may grant relief, and therefore defen­ dants are granted summary disposition...," Fisher con­ cluded. Acting as his own attor­ ney, Stevens had tried to have Fisher disqualified from hearing the case, claiming that he was "per­ sonally biased or preju­ diced against David Stevens representing him­ self." Stevens also claimed that Fisher was biased be­ cause had signed a peti­ tion aimed at blocking a new slate-wide "shall carry" concealed weapons law from taking effect July 1. Fisher later denied Stevens' motion seeking his disqualification. Meanwhile, the Michi­ gan Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday, May 17, that the "shall carry" law known as PA381 of 2000 is subject to a referendum which blocks the law from going into effect on July 1, 2001, and places the issue on the November 2002 bal­ lot, to be decided by the voters. Gun advocacy groups subsequently filed an ap­ peal to the Michigan Supreme Court, which now plans to hear arguments in the case June 13. "if the Supreme Court agrees with the Court of Appeals, the law will not go into effect on July 1," states a Michigan State Police memo to district commanders. "The law will subsequently be de­ layed and the issue will then be placed on the bal­ lot during general elec­ tions in November 2002 for the people to cast their deciding vote." If the voters vote against the bill, said Smith, the law does not go into effect. If the voters vote for the bill, the new law will go into effect after the elec­ tion. If the Supreme Court overturns the Court of Ap­ peals decision, the law will go into effect on July 1, 2001, as originally in­ tended. "Because of the uncer­ tainty of the outcome at this time, we will continue to move forward with ef­ forts preparing for the pos­ sible implementation of the law for July 1, 2001," states the memo, "short of mass-producing or sending out any materials." See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JULY 5. 2001 COMMENCING AT 7:30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 01-05-07. A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISE ARTICLES II. III. VI. VII AND XII OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS Article I! Definitions. 1 Move definition of adult foster care facility to ‘Care Facilities * 2. Add new definition of ‘Bed and Breakfast Inn.’ 3 Add new definition of "Adult and Child Care Facilities’ under "Care Facilities ’ 4 Move definitions of various condominium terms from Article II and Article VI to Article II -Condominium Terms ’ 5. Change title of ’Dump: to "Waste Disposal Facility" and change wording to read ‘Any Approved Premises ... * 6 Delete the prefix ‘Pre’ from the word "Pre-Manufactured ” and "Other Than an Earth Sheltered House" from the definition of a dwelling 7 Move the various types of dwellings to "Dwellings. Types of.’ 8Change the definition of a fence to include both a border fence and a fence to protect matenals and animals 9 Change title of definition of a "First Story” to "First Story of a Buildrig.’ 10 Change the title "Junk Yard" to Recycling Facility.’ 11. Change definition of "Kennel” from Three or More Common Household Pets’ to "More Than Three Dogs. Six Months of Age or Older.’ 12 Add new definitions of breeding and boarding kennels 13 Add new definition of ‘Manufactured House ’ 14 Add new definition of "Parent Parcel." 15. Delete "(Paved)’ from the title of "Road or Street (Paved), pri­ vate’ and list definition under "Roads or Streets.’ 16. Move "Road or Street. Public" to new title of "Roads or Streets.* 17 Add new definition of ’Saw Mill.' 18. Add new definition of "Outdoor Advertising and Billboards; Construction or Real Estate; and Home Occupation Signs" under the title of "Signs, types of.’ 19 Add new definition of "Special Exception Use Permit." 20 Change title of "Story” to "Story of a Building." 21. Move definition of “Street to “Roads and Streets." 22. Add “Motor Home" to title of “Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle or Unit." 23. Add new definition of “Waste Recycling Facility.” 24. Add definition of “Nursing Home." 25 Add definition of “Site Condominium" to Condominium Terms." Article III Zoning Districts; YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JUNE 21. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M . AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 01-04-06. PARCEL ID NOS 007-008-00 4 007-01000. A REQUEST BY LARRY MILLER TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN COBB LAKE AND PAYNE LAKE RD FROM THE ’AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE •RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LET­ TERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON AVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS I CATHY STRICKLAND. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Delete “Eleemosynary Institutions" and replace with "Charitable Institutions" in all zoning districts. 2. Replace existing wording “Accessory Buildings and Uses Provided ..." with “Accessory Buildings, See Article XII” in all sec­ tions. Section 15.3.3 "AG, Agriculture." Permitted Uses: 1 Delete existing wording concerning farming and replace with “Farming." 2. Delete existing wording concerning single family dwellings and accessory buildings and replace with “Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Buildings ’ Special Exception Uses: 1 Delete ‘Single Family Residences on Parcels of Land of Three Acres of More ..." Section 15.3.4 ‘SR. Suburban Residential." Permitted Uses 1. Delete "Detached” from "Single Family Detached Dwelling Units." Section 15.3,5 ~RL Residential. Low Density": 1 Change title to "RSF, Residential Single Family" in ail articles where the district is listed Special Exception Uses: 1 Delete "Farming." Section 152.6 "RM, Residential. Medium Density": 1 Change title to "RMF. Residential Multi-Family" in all articles where the cfcsmct is listed. Section 152,10 "C-2. Community Business District." Special Exception uses 1 Delete ‘Contractor Workshops;’ ‘Gas Stations With or Without Convenience Stores," and ’Hotels." Section.15.3.11 ’C-3. General Business stncL’ Permitted Uses 1. Change "Wholesale Distnbutors' to read "Wholesale Distributors Witom Fu*y Enclosed Buildings Not Exceeding Five Thousand (5.000) Square Feet’ 2. Change ‘Recycling Centers. Inducting ...’to "Recycling Centers." 3 Delete "Waste Disposal Office and, or Parking Lot* Section 15.3 12 "Li-E i-Mht Industrial." Soeoai Exception Uses: 1 Delete *8 Warehousing ’ (Also listed as *H.*) Section 15J.13 "1-i.LnduanaL 1 Delete existing wording concerning ‘Maximum Improvements Per Parcel ’ "Road frontage’ and "Parking’ Requirements (Already to Article XN). 2 Move existing wording concerning "Location of Butidtogs. Landscape ana utebes* to Article Xll" Spfrti-a Exception Uses. 1 Add "Waste Disposal and Recycling Businesses. Inducting Scrap Meta Boating Matenals Etc ’ Section 15 3 13 Arbde VI ‘Condonywim Regi felons’ Revise Section Numbers based on approval of vanous proposed revisions 15.6.2 ‘Definitions’. 1 Move to Article II “Condominium Terms ’ 1 Change title to "Application Procedures’ and include existing language with new wording similar to the * Application Proceduies’ language m Article VII. "PUD.* which includes ‘Application Requirements. Preliminary Development Plan Requ.rements, Parallel Plan, impact Assessment. Public Heanng and Preliminary Approval Procedures ’ 15.6.4 "i.nJorrnatioc tg Be Kept Current'. 1 Change title to *Current Information ’ ? 15.6. "Final Approval Procedures.'1Add new language similar to the existing language in Article VII concerning final approval procedures. and inspections! 1. Change title to "Recording of Master Deed Restrictive Covenants and Development Documents * 2 Revise wording to read ‘The Township Board of Trustees Shall Approve the Final Development Plan as Submitted, or Revised by the Board of Trustees. Pnor to the Recording of the Master Deed, Restrictive Covenants and Other Development Documents With the County Register of Deeds as Required by Section 72 of the Condominium Act. as Amended (MCL 559 108) ’ 15.6.6 ‘SubmissiQn of Approved Final Developmetit Plans'. 1 Add ‘The Condominium Developer or Proprietor Shall Furnish the Township Clerk With the Following A One Copy of the Recorded Master Deed The Master Deed Shall Contain a Clause. Approved by the Township Board of Trustees. Which Allows an Assessment Against the Condominium Owners for Road Maintenance and Repair for the Purposes of Public Safety and Welfare. Where Standards Differ, the More Restrictive Standard Shall Apply" B. (No changes) C Change wording to 'Two Copies of the Approved Final Development Plan on a Mylar Sheet, at Least Twenty Four by Thirty-Six (24x36) Inches (No change in balance of paragraph.) 1^6.6 "Street Standards. Site Plan, Rev tew Submittal Inspections" 1. Change title to "Street Standards ’ 2 Move “C" to 15.6 6C and revise wording ? 15.6. Add New Wording and Section Numbers for thu Following. 1. Application Fee 2 Performance Bond. 3. Construction Compliance 4. Amendments and Revisions. 5. Expirations and Extension of Approval Period. Section 15.7.2A “Minimum Project Area." 1 Add the “RMF, Residential Multi-Family” Zoning District, With a Minimum of 10 Acres, to the List of Zoning District* in Which a "PUD" May be Developed. Section 15.7.3D “Parallel Plan' 1. Add the “RMF. Residential Multi-Family" Zoning District. With a Minimum Lot Area of 20,000 square feet and 150 feet of lot width" to the List of Zoning Districts. Article Xll "General Regulations ..." Section .) 5xl2L3E "Front and. Rear Yard Setbacks": 1 Add new second paragraph. “Additions to Existing Dwellings and Structures. Placed on Decks of Any Height, Shall Meet the Setback Requirements of the Zoning District" 2. Change the "RM, Residential Medium Density' Zoning District Road Right-of-Way Setback to 35 Feet and the Rear Yard Setback to 20 Feet. SecliQQ_15J2JKi_^ficiaLSfilba£lL Con^nfirciai and Industrial Districts": 1 Add second paragraph. “No Building Within Any Industrial Zoning District Shall be Located Closer Than One Hundred (100) Feet From Any Public or Private Road or Street Nor Less Than One Hundred-Fifty (150) Feet of Any Other Zoning District * 2. Add New Section Moved from 15.3.13 9 "Landscaping Within the Industrial District Each ...’ Section 15.12.3H ‘Parcel Size Requirements’, 1 Reduce the Required Parcel Size From 5 Acres to 3 Acres THE COMPLETE TEXT OF THE CHANGES WILL BE AVAIL­ ABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE PUBLIC DURING REGULAR BUSI NESS HOURS (MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM. AND FRIDAY 9 AM UNTIL NOON). 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZON­ ING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET ING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORE­ SAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News. MtddlevtHe. MIJune 12 2001 Special use permit allows for shed on village land by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission ap­ proved a request for special use permit Wednesday for Sedgefield (Bill) and Betty White to have the small portable building on their property. Betty White of Caledonia commented that it "seemed like an awful lot of red tape to go through," when all she needed was a special use permit to put a a 10x10 shed on her property. The Whites are longtime village residents who had pre-existing residential use of property rezoned along M-37. The property is near a car dealership and is zoned for commercial use, which is why the special use permit was required. The Whites are being asked to take extra steps because of changes in zoning. The home has been in the family for years, but commercial properties have been developed on both sides. "And 1 am the one who has to experience a lot of unusual things." White said, after she bought the shed from Home Depot, which has a tent outlet across the street. The Whites had two ac­ cessory buildings on their property already, which pre­ dated the zoning re­ quirement. The small portable wooden building will not be placed on a foundation. A building permit may or may not required, but was requested in order to comply they speak to the board, and felt that board mem­ bers should do the same. He said one board mem­ ber had said the assessor said property values had not dropped in his area. Miesen said to counter this he would have to prove property values had dropped by about $30,000. He said this was unfair and asked board members not to respond to public com­ ments in this way. He said he had been waiting for almost two years for a report about the airport. He said Robertson had not addressed his questions, many questions still remained unanswered and asked the board to re­ view his questions and an­ swer them. "I feel the township, the would have to have a special use permit for the third building. Planning commissioners agreed the third building would not have much of an impact on neighboring properties. They seemed to believe the portable shed would not require a building permit. Rolling Oaks receives preliminary approval by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Dave Dykstra has changed the name of his development from Minstehr Estates to Rolling Oaks Estates and may need to plant some oak trees to make it match its name. He also has changed the entry road into the devel- Airport issue, continued from page 11 The Noise Abatement Advisory Committee is supposed to meet quar­ terly, but has met once in a matter of months. Aero­ nautics Board meetings arc the last Wednesday of every month, at 8:30 a.m. In response to a citizen's question, Robertson said in his observation that State Representative Jack Hor­ ton had not responded to any queries about airport issues. Citizen Don Miescn, who lives in an area af­ fected by north-south run­ way traffic, said these conditions were affecting his family's health. He said he respected those who bring facts and figures to support their opinions. He said citizens are asked to do this when with the prescribed zoning rules. White said, and she was given a six-page application for a building permit. White was told she county and our political system is ignoring basic fundamental respect for health and well being of its citizens. * He said there was a real danger, as well as constant noise. He said about eight weeks ago. a full scale emergency landing oc­ curred involving a 250.000-pound jet. "It flew less than 500 feet over my home," he said. Robertson said he had attempted to answer Miesen's questions, and would be happy to respond again if restated, or supply information to the board to help answer them. He said Miesen might not agree with the answers, but at least there would be an­ swers. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Emerson, L.L.C, to consider a major PUD amendment for development of Phase Two of Golfside Meadows Drive Site Condominium The lands are commonly described as 5000 Westview Drive and are legally described as follows: Commencing at the North 1/4 of said Section 18; thence N 89° 47* 33’ W along the North line of the NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18 and the Centerline of 76* street, 766.0 feet; thence S 01° 22* 24’ E parallel with the East line of said NW frac­ tional 1/4 of said Section 18, 1000.0 feet; thence S 89° 47* 33" E parallel with said North line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 436.00 feet thence S 01° 22' 24“ E along the West line of the East 330.00 feet of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 1638.55 feet; thence N 89° 52 ' 19" W along the South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18.490 feet to the point of beginning thence con­ tinuing from said point of beginning N 89° 52* 19’ W along said South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 499.78 feet; thence N 01" 25* 14’ W along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18; 1578.95 feet to a non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest, thence Northeasterly 111.14 feet along said non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 1033.00 feet, a delta angle of 06’ 09’ 51’ and a long chord bear­ ing and distance of N 86° 05' 17" E. 111 08 feet to a non-tangent line: thence S 08° 37* 53’ E along said non-tangent line. 243.79 feet; thence N 58° 12* 32" E. 50.00 feet; thence S 45" 41 46’ E. 226.70 feet; thence N 30" 02* 04’ E. 175 00 feet; thence S 45" 41' 46’ E. 226 70 feet, thence N 30" 02 04’ E. 175 00 feet thence S 59 57' 56’ E. 66 00 feet thence S 30" 02 04* W 190 00 feet thence S 58" 11' 17" E, 140 feet thence 05" 48 36’ E. 334 06 feet, thence S 01" 22 24’ E parallel with the East line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 447 53 feet thence S 26" 30' 02* W. 72 52 feet, thence S 01" 22* 24’ E parallel with the east line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 219 73 feet to the point of beginning. A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours All interested persons may attend the pub­ lic hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng opment to a previously platted street. This tenta­ tive preliminary plat was approved after discussion at the Village of Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion June 5, It now goes on to the Village Council tonight for final review and approval. The site plan review of East Town Homes off Irv­ ing Road was tabled fol­ lowing a discussion of pos­ sible deficiencies for ground water and runoff control. Steve Williams, the vil­ lage engineer, has asked for information on the permeability of the soil where the retention basin is planned. Since next month’s planning meeting has been rescheduled for July 17. it was decided to hold a spe­ cial meeting on this issue. Site plans for an addi­ tion at McKeown and Kraai and a small facade change at the Caledonia State Bank were approved. Village Planner Geoff Moffat reviews the work­ shop comments and talked about a master plan com­ mittee schedule. He also mentioned that the M-37 Corridor Committee has begun talking about having local representatives (from the council or planning commission). Projecting growth of the area over the next five to seven years, it is possible to have 10.000 more trips going down M-37. Due to the Independence Day holiday, the next reg­ ular meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will be Tues­ day. July 17, at 7 p.m. La Leche League to meet June 14 The La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday. June 14. at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs Township. LaLeche League is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Span­ ish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville, Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially arc four topics, with one being presented each month. This month's topic will Softball Classic is July 27-29 The 20th annual Wayland Softball Classic will be held July 27-29. The mens and womens double elimination tournament will have six separate divisions. The entry fee is $150 and all balls are provided. For more information, call Missy at (616) 7920003 or e-mail questions to sballclassic(q>yahoo.com. be "The Art of Breastfeed­ ing and Overcoming Difficiltics." All women who arc breastfeeding or arc preg­ nant and interested in breastfeeding arc welcome to attend the meetings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child develop ment and nutrition. For directions, call 7957021. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmcr at (517) 72b 1264 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of NorthPorte Development Inc. to rezone the following described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to C-2 General Business The lands are commonly described as approximately 5190 60th Street, 5158 60th Street, 5244 60th Street and 5246 6Oth Street and are legally described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 6. T5N, R10W, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE N 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6, THENCE S 00" 09*30’ E 50 00 ALONG THE N-S 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 6 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF 60™ STREET AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION, THENCE N 89° 40* 18’ E 594 00* ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 60°* STREET THENCE S 00" 09* 39’ E 442 43* PARALLEL WITH THE N-S 1/4 LINE; THENCE N 63" 21’ 03" W 331 96 ALONG THE NORTHER LY LINE OF PROPOSED HIGHWAY M-6; THENCE WESTERLY 728 80* ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE ON A 902 23’ RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 86" 29* 31“ W 709 15*. THENCE N 00" 09* 39’ W 241.00 ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 410* OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 6, THENCE N 89" 1V 51’E 410 00* ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 60™ STREET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING A copy of the proposed rezoning is on fife and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. AH interested persons may attend the public heanng and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stat ed address up to the time of the public hearing Dated June 6, 2001 Dated: June 7, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 307 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 304 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV June 12, 2001 /Page 15 TK Fifth-graders snooze at Binder Park Zoo Mike Hodges fifth grade class and their Zoo Snooze t-shirts lot of fun and went off without a hitch." Before students got to snooze and a full evening of fun. Katie VanderGeld says, "We went for a walk to see some amazing wolves and even played a game about wolves and deer. In the game some of us were deer and had to try to get our food before the Ashlee Nicklyb touches an African frog six wolves ate us." Other nature related games played by the stu­ dents included animal cha­ rades and "Bat and Moth." The evening included learning about animals and their habitats. This T-shirt making class had the opportunity to color in their own Tshirts to have as a souvenir of the evening There were lots of snacks to keep up their energy. At midnight, they went on a midnight safari hike. Following a movie they went to sleep for a few hours before waking up to more zoo exploration. The snooze ended with a train ride through the ex­ hibits. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001. at 7:00 p m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of American Tower Corporation for a spe­ cial use permit for a communications tower to be located on a parcel of land m the R-R Rural Residential District, commonly described as 7237 Kraft Avenue and legally described as follows: N 430 FEET OF NE 1/4 SE 1/4 * SEC 7 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relat ing to the proposed special use permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: June 6. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Coloring shirts was easy for this group of experience t-shirt makers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer At the end of April after fund-raising by designing and selling T-shirts and bake sales, students in Mike Hodges' fifth grade class were able to enjoy 303 the fruits of their labor by snoozing at the Binder Park Zoo. Hodges says, "it was a CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of Jasonville Farms LTD Partnership II to rezone the following described lands from A Agriculture to R-2 Medium Density Single Family The lands are commonly described as approximately 6850—84* Street and are legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 5 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP. KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 21 THAT IS 96 00 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST OF THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 129 00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 21. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 515 69 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 294.22 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 155 16 FEET. THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 448 28 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 303 40 FEET. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 150 50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 165 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3 03 ACRES OF LAND EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN. USED OR DEEDED FOR ROAD PURPOSED A copy of the proposed rezoning is on fUe and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing Township office hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above stated address up to the time of the public hearing Dated June 6. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of DuRay Development LLC to rezone the following described lands from R-R Rural Residential to R-1 Planned Unit Development. The lands are commonly described as approximately 8300 Cherry Valley Avenue and are legally described as follows THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 16. T5N. R10W. CALEDONIA TOWN­ SHIP. KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE N 00’44 06’ 553 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE N 00’ 44 06" W 345 47 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE N 89° 46*11“ E 403.74 FEET; THENCE N 00’ 44* 06“ W 235 00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE. KENT COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 352; THENCE N 89’ 46* 11“ E 1246 30 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE; THENCE S 00’ 44 06“ EAST 468 61 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF COPPER RIDGE; THENCE S 89 ' 36* 03“ W 330 00 FEET; THENCE S 00’ 44 06’ E 660 00 FEET; THENCE S 89 36* 03“ W 767 00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 16; THENCE N 00’ 44* 06’ W 553 00 FEET; THENCE S 89" 36* 03’ W 553 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY ROW FOR CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE AND 84™ STREET THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 28 643 ACRES. INCLUDING HIGHWAY ROW A copy of the proposed rezoning is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours All interested persons may attend the public hear ing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: June 6. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 305 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 12. 2001 YMCA baseball under way Lots of practices while waiting for the field TK soccer jayvee team holds banquet The Barry County YMCA Youth Baseball Season began on June 2 with the showing of the colors and the playing of the National Anthem Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Committee chair David Newman threw out another to the Tee Ball team Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load 616) 795-5654 Soccer tryouts, from pg. 20 consisted of two girls' teams, this past year found the club fielding five girls' teams. With tryouts this month, CATS officials hope to add three boys' teams as well as more girls' teams. CATS competes in the Grand Valley Soccer Association. Jim Warner said, "This past year, two of the teams went undefeated and won in their division." For further information, please call Jim or Karen Warner at 554-3356. C.A.T.S. Summer 2001 Tryout Schedule Held at Emmons Lake Elementary Registration at 5:30 p.m. (no charge) Girls Boys U-1O, 12 &13 We encourage the girls to attend both tryouts, but it is not required. We encourage the boys to attend both tryouts, but it is not required. U-1O, U-T1, U-12 & U-13 U-1O, U-12, U-13 Tuesday, June 19 & Wednesday, June 27 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21 & Thursday, June 28 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Any questions, please call: Jim Warner 554-3356 Mike Marks 698-7037 Bill Donohue 554-2676 U-14, U-15, U-16, U-17, & U-19 Wednesday, June 20 & Tuesday, June 26 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Any questions, please call: Jim Warner 554-3356 Jan Schievink 891-9534 Mike Marks 698-7037 Susan Farver 891-1476 Please bring shinguards, soccer shoes, water bottle and ball. Parents will need to sign a parent release form at the time of sign-up. Other C.A.T.S. news: Watch for our new web site located at www.catssoccer.com. It will be loaded with information about C.A.T.S soccer and the teams currently playing._ Then Middleville Council President Lon Myers threw out one first pitch Scot golfers anxious for 2002 season Caledonia's second place finish in last week's Division 3 State meet shows that they have the potential to again be a State title contender in 2002. The Fighting Scots lose just one senior to graduation, Korin Rabley. Rabley finished fourth with a 162 at the State finals. Returning next year will be juniors Lauri Leatherman and Kelli Leatherman and sophomore Amy Jo Leatherman. A fourth Leatherman sister, Katie, is expected to join the team next spring. Others who should contribute Jennifer Tatar and Erin Samuels. Caledonia scored a school record 671 at the State meet, second only to Cranbrook Kingswood. The junior varsity soccer team at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville completed its successful season and closed it out with an awards banquet. The Lady Trojans were 82-4, allowed their opposition just seven goals and recorded eight shutouts. The offense was anchored by Janine Dykstra (winner of the team’s Sportsmanship award), Stephanie Simon (leading scorer), Mari Richter, Seth Steorts, Chelsea Bicrmacher, Jcssika Reil and Jen Erway. The "solid" midfield was led by Michelle Crawford, Danni Crawford, Brittney Pflug, Leanne Etter (Most Improved), Katie Wieringa, Danni Wellington and Julie Ball. The stingy defense consisted of Angie Feirick, Amanda Biggs, Ashley Richards, Ashley VanEck, Emily Porter and the team's co-Most Valuable Players, Sarah Near and Melissa Potts. TK's goalkeepers Denise Weeks and Amber Steorts limited their foes to seven goals. Call lor Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 12. 2001/Page 17 BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS Willie Mays 10-under Division Middleville Thomapple Financial Center........... 8-1 Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center . . .0-5 Hastings Elks ................ 6-4 Lakewood Vikings......... 2-6 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Tires 2000/Bruces Frame & Align ............................. 3-2 Hastings Car Club........ 6-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy ....................... 0-5 Hastings Peurach Dentistry........................ 1-2 Lakewood Baseball Club............................... 1-2 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Excavating........ 3-2 Hastings Depot Law Office .......................... 2-3 Hastings Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto . . .0-4 Lakewood Blue Stix . .3-1 Willie Mays Division Thomapple Financial Center won both games of a double­ header with Lakewood Vikings 10-9 and 17-2. Game 1: For TFC Kyle Bobolts pitched a complete game 1 hitter with 12 strike­ outs. Robby Enslen had a single and AJ. Brummell had 2 singles. Nick Tape and Steven Crawford had a dou­ ble and a single each and Kyle Bobolts added a double and 2 singles. For Lakewood A Trojan Track Reunion... Six former track stars at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville were re­ united at the recent Hillsdale College Invitational. The group included (from left to right) Jessi Davis (1998 grad) who runs track and cross country at Western Michigan University, Jenna Shook (1997) who competes for the track team at Grand Valley State, Danielle Quisenberry (2000) who runs cross country and track at Central Michigan University and Dan Kokmeyer (1997) who is on the Calvin College track team. Two other Trojans also competed at the Hillsdale event Ryan Hesselink (1999) who runs at the University of Michigan and Jason VanElst who is on the track squad at Grand Valley State. Davis run primarily the 1,500 and 800 events. Shook the shot put and hammer, Quisenberry the 5,000, Kokmeyer the 400 hurdles, Hesselink the 5,000 and 10,000 and VanElst the shot put and hammer. (Photo provided) Ryne Musbach had a single and scored 2 runs and Brandon Makely and Jarod Kent each scored 2 runs. Thomas Ackerson made a nice play at 3rd base. Game 2: Steven Crawford pitched a 4 hitter and struck out7 in 3 innings for TFC. Steven Kennicott, A.J. Brummell. Nick Tape, and David Foster all had singles for TFC. Kyle Bobolts added a double and 2 singles and Steven Craw­ ford made a try for the cycle with a single, double, and a triple that wasn’t far from clearing the fence. AJ. brummell made a great defensive play throwing a runner out at first from shortstop on a hard ball that bounced off the second base­ man’s leg. For Lakewood Ryne Musbach and Jarod Kent had singles and i nomas AcKerson nad 2 sin­ gles. Jarod Kent made a nice catch in left field. Hastings Elks took both games of a double header from Pennock Health and Wellness Center behind excellent pitching perfor­ mances by Bobby Steinke and Trent Brisboc. Shane. Jake S. and Travis all reached base twice in the night cap for Pennock Health and Wellness Center. Pee Wee Reese Division Lakewood Baseball Club 21 Tires 2000/Brucc's Frame & Align 6. For Lakewood Eddie Salazar had a single, Mike Barber and Marcus Gonzalez each had 2 singles, and Chaz Ariola had a triple and a single. Mike Makely did a good job pitching and added a single and a triple. For Tires2000/Bruce’s Frame & Align. Matt Pen­ field, Tommy Enslen, and Travis Weeber had singles with Brent Butgareit adding 2 singles. Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Blue Stix 16 Dan Valley Excavating 9. Depot Law Office defeat­ ed Insurance Center/ Wilder’s auto 14-4. Kevin Davis and Brandon Johnson pitched for Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto. For Depot, Matt Teunessen pitched 5 strong innings and David Smith pitched the 6th. It was his first time pitching, and he was magnificent. Defensively for Depot, Austin Hurless did a good job, as did Andy Miller. Offensively, Andy Miller had 5 hits, Mike McPhillips had 2 hits, David Cole had 2 hits. VEHICLES On GM Certified Used Vehicles Ask us how! 24-Hour Challenge set for June 16-17 Over 450 bicyclists, ages 18 to 70 and older, will ride the roads of Barry County during the 19th National 24Hour Challenge. The endurance ride is again headquartered at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Bagpipers of the Kalamazoo Pipe Band will give the riders a send off at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16. The riders travel a 125-mile loop through Barry County. The second loop is the six mile loop, beginning and ending at Thornapple Kellogg High School, which the riders travel until the 8 a.m. finish Sunday. On Friday night, June 15, Thornapple Kellogg High School's Sports Boosters Club will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5:30-9 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. 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But after officials reviewed the tape of the race, it was decided that the Trojan foursome finished just a hair behind the team from Ludington. Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin describes the team as "very ambitious." They certainly were that at the State finale. The freshman. Jessica Stortz, ran the first leg and a cast on her arm "did not slow her down." The sophomore. Elise Nyland, took the baton next and kept the team near the front. Nyland ran the first leg of Middleville's 3.200 relay team a year ago. Nyland this season also earned Academic All-State acclaim. Melissa Quisenberry, a junior who also placed in the 1,600 and 3.200, ran the third leg before giving way to the senior captain, Jen Verkerke. Benjamin said Verkerke was a leader in "setting the pace for the entire program" r EXCAVATING Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level leve ­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small Jobs a specialty in the Wayland, (Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING v Don Vetter - 795-7830 y during 2001. "From day one. there was doubt who was a captain on that team." Benjamin said. Melissa Quisenberry placed sixth in both the 1,600 (5:13.53) and the 3,200(11:26.46). The reward for the Trojan seniors was getting to graduation a few minutes late. Caledonia junior Tim Ross had a record setting dav. winning both the 1.600 and 3,200. Ross set a new MHSAA Division 2 record in the open 1.600 with a time of 4:13.47. The old meet record was set last year by Big Rapids' Justin Blakely. The Scot star also set a MHSAA Division 2 meet mark in the 3,200 with a time of 9:16.72. Two Hastings' athletes placed at State. Jason Goggins was fifth in the long jump with a leap of 21-4. Katie Noteboom was eighth in the high jump, clearing 5-2. Goggins, a senior, was happy to be there, but felt his jump could have been better. The weather and the set-up (he had to prepare for the 400 relay while the long jump event was still proceeding) didn't help matters. "1 was kind of disappointed with myself," Goggins said. "I didn't do as well as 1 had expected, but I HAS ARRIVED AT CALEDONIA MARATHON C-STORE We re teaming up to bring you one stop shopping! Grab your beer, pop, chips & don’t forget the candy along with a great movie for a great night! I $100nccflNY ! I OFFM0VIE RENTAL! guess that I can’t complain. The Saxons' 400 relay team of Goggins. Adam Schantz. Brandon Dahn and Ryan Rowse. did not place. Delton’s Kyle Williams ran the 1.600 in 4:26.22 to finish fifth. Caledonia's Doug Jousma cleared 6-6 and wound up third in the high jump. Lakewood's Andrea Koch sprinted for eighth place honors in the 400, finishing the race in 1:00.47. Koch's Viking teammate. Rhianna Stalter. placed third in the long jump with a leap of 17-4. Two other Delton athletes finished 12th in their respective events. Jessica Kellogg in the 3.200 and Shanna Tamminga in the high jump. Tamminga, a freshman, leaped 5-0. Her personal best, 5-3, came at last week's All-Barry County Meet held at Hastings High School and was a school record. Angie Maxey, of Caledonia, was seventh in. the pole vault with an effort of 10-0. Caledonia's boys had the best team finish of the area teams. The Scots were sixth with 26 1/2 points. Division 3 Meet: Maple Valley's Troy Sloan had both a fifth place and eighth place performance at Saturday's Division 3 State Meet held at Comstock Park. Sloan was fifth in the 100 with a 11.37 time and placed eighth in the 200 in 24.08. Sloan also ran on the Lions' 400 relay team that finished fourth in 45.13. The other three legs were run by Tim Wawiernia, Adam Watson and Andrew King. For Maple Valley's girls, Brieann Treloar was fourth in the high jump, clearing 5-2. Top Race Returns To Sparta: Runners and walkers of all ages will hit the streets of Sparta Saturday, July 21 for the 11th annual 5 kilometer Michigan Flavorbest Apple Run and non-competitive 5 kilometer Fitness Walk. Post race activities include a special awards ceremony and a door prize drawing featuring the 2001 Michigan Apple Queen, Tonya Kober of Sparta. For more information on the Apple Run events, please call Dawn Geers at (616) 8878052. Business Services For Rent ANDERSON & SONS Li­ censed Builders. Call the family business that cares what they do. Roofing, sid­ ing, pole bams, decks, ga­ rages & additions. John An­ derson (616)945-0604 or Ter­ ry Anderson (517)852-9027. 2 BEDROOM APART­ MENTS in Caledonia $490 & $590, includes heat. 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Country Meadows Village, 5401 76tn St. SE (between Kraft & Pat­ terson). Saturday, June 16th, 9am-3pm. GARAGE SALES: NEIGH BORHOOD, Moe Road, Middleville, June 15th & 16th, 8:00 to 5:00, 7920 N. Moe Road, (616)795-2764. 3 Room air conditioner, lawn tractor, household items, clothing, 2 road bikes (softride), etc. From M-37 take 108th east through stop at Whitneyville, 3/4 mile to Mix;, turn right. 7734 CREEKWOOD north of 68th Ac Alaska Thursday ^Friday, June 14th <Sc 15th, 9am-5pm. Kids toys & clothes - ages 8-12. WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices. Call J-Ad Graphics at (616)945-9554. GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE Open CALEDONIA C-STORE ONLY OUR MONTHLY SPECIALS MARLBORO CTNS $29 67 INC. TAX • BASIC CTNS $27 55 INC. TAX COKE 6 PK CANS 2/$3.00 + DEP • BEN & JERRY'S PINTS 2/S5 00 BUD 12 PKS $7 99 + TAX & DEP • BUSCH 22 OZ. 85c +TAX & DEP OR $13.99 / CASE OUT THE DOOR 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0488 TK eagers honored The girls’ varsity basketball team at Thomapple Kellogg High School received All-State academic honors during the 2000 season. The Lady Trojans, coached by Marcy Uy), had a team grade point average of 3.7, fourth amongst all Class B schools. This is the second consecutive year that the team has received All­ State acclaim. Olde Towne Tavern Scramble Sat., June 23 - 9 am - Shotgun Start First 22 Teams • SIGN-UP NOW! Only 10 Minute* from Gun Lake A 4 Minute* from Hatting* 4460 Gun Lake Road • 948-8366 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 12. 2001/Page 19 Help Wanted 2 MA/CNA NEEDED: full and part time, Pediatric ex­ perience preferred but not necessary. Send resume to ad #170 c/o The Reminder, P.O. 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Footlong;; Large ;»y V»✓ | L Catedonia • WWh Cw^an ExpwoWMrtn I I CatedonU Sut>w»y • E<p*M»3QC1 —EqMM* 3™1 Coupon | | J |_ ✓ • Ctitton* Subway • wnh Coupon Eipffp* *304)1 _ Eip^S^I 1/2 mile south of 84th St. on M-37 Caledonia Crossing Plaza • 891-4SUB Located I block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza Monday-Thursday 10 am-9 pm; Friday 10 am-10 pm Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am.- 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat, 11 a.m.-lO p.m; Sun. 11 am.-3 p.m. Saturday 10 am-10 pm; Sunday 11 am-9 pm | �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 12, 2001 Caledonia travel soccer team tryouts set • by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Area Travel Soccer (CATS), a not-for-profit organization will have tryouts for both girls' and boys' teams this month. CATS is striving to encourage and challenge local school-age soccer players beyond the recreational level. The tryout schedule for for CATS: • Girls: UI0 (under 10 age group), U11, UI2 and U13, Tuesday, June 19, and Wednesday, June 27; U14, U15, U16, U17 and U19, Wednesday, June 20, and Tuesday, June 26. • Boys: U10, UI2 and U13, Thursday, June 21, and Thursday, June 27. All tryouts will be held at Emmons Lake Elem-entary Registration is at 5:30 p.m. while tryouts will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Students interested in trying out for CATS must bring a soccer ball, water and shinguards (required for play). It was felt that by forming a local club of CATS that players could take part in a higher level of competition without the lengthy distance for practices is usually necessary for this type of team. The principal mission behind CATS is to develop Caledonia area soccer players to be able to play at the highest level and ultimately at the varsity level for their high school. CATS is for the player ready to make a larger commitment to soccer to improve both individual and team play. Travel soccer is best known as select soccer; meaning children must try out for CATS (see below for dates and times). The teams practice tw ice weekly with eight games played in the fall and eight in the spring. Karen Warner, present board secretary. said that the teams tend to play indoors during the winter and hold team camps and skills programs. A free soccer summer recreation program is currently opening to reach as many kids as possible. This program (running Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 and 12, 17 and 19, 24 and 26 and July 31 and Aug. 2) is not intended as a clinic, but rather as a dropin and play session (parents are required to sign students in and sign a release form). Team coaches for CATS are required to hold E licenses and the referees are (paid) licensed officials. A panel of board members runs the organization. Current board members are President Jim Warner, Vice President Jan Schievink, Treasurer Mike Marks, Registrar Susan Farver, Head of Coaching Jeff Merritt, Head of Fields Pete Cavanaugh, Head of Referees Joe Isaac and Secretary Karen Warner. When CATS was founded locally in the spring of 1999, the initial group See soccer tryouts, pg. IS Six sixth graders took first in the Barry. Allegan, Ottawa district in math league competition. TK' top student Sam Scholtens is the 23rd best math student on students from 167 school districts, from left are Jacob Lenartz, Tracy Lintz, Scholtens, Johanna Dugan, Jamie VanDongen and David McMahon TK students come in first place regionally in math competition GRAND OPENING? NEW LOCATION! 6080 28th St. SE • Suite 103 • Grand Rapids 974-1580 RAPID CELLULAR Girr Certificate This (HIT OF I FREE PHONE from Rapid Cellular Is FOR________ All 2001 Graduates______________ With certificate. No cash value. This gift certificate is non-transferable. With I Year Agreement. RAPID CELLULAR • 6080 28TH ST. SE • SUITE 103, GRAND RAPIDS • 974-1 S80 3 CELLULAR CHOICES! NEW LOCATION! OM Bring in the Gift Certificate above for a FREE PHONE f 1 i: \ ? < 974-1580 I «M ’ How business gets done.SM 949-6903 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A Thornapplc Kellogg team of sixth-graders cap­ tured first place in its re­ gion in a contest sponsored by the Michigan Math League. The scores are compared first at the regional level. TK's region includes schools in Allegan. Barry and Ottawa counties. For the TK sixth grade team that came in first in the region, Sam Scholtens was first, Jamie Van Dongcn and Johanna Dugan and David McMahon tied for third in the region. Of the 167 students who participated in the contest, the Thornapple Kellogg sixth grade team came in 16th statewide. Sam Scholtens earned 23rd place of all the sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grade stu­ dents who took the test. The entire student body at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School partici­ pated in the challenging math contest. After the top five scores in the region arc determined from each grade, they are sent to compete against scores from 166 other schools in Michigan. The top students in the sixth grade were Tracy Lintz, Jacob Lenartz, David McMahon, Johanna Dugan, Jamie VanDongen and top student Sam Scholtens. The top seventh grade students were Vanessa Glass, Scott Brown, Mike Texter, Emily Nyland and first place Warren Schuitema. In eighth grade the top students were Corey Mc­ Clain, Melissa Stuart, Garett Bcrkimer, Tuesday Howell and Lia Tandy, who came in first. Scholtens, Schuitema and Tandy also received graphing calculators. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-06-19.pdf 3dcb9c291888d800ca5505e6b3a10889 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 25/June 19, 2001 Four Corners Alliance may be resurrected tojealwith growth by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Andy Bowman from the Grand Valley Metro Coun­ cil and Gaines Township Planner Carroll Elenbaas led a discussion May 31 in Caledonia on the future di­ rection of the Four Corners Alliance. Planners in all four mu­ nicipalities, Gaines, Cale­ donia and Cascade town­ ships and the City of Kentwood, first agreed to keep each other informed about growth in that part of the county. Elenbaas, who was pinch hitting for Four Cor­ nets Alliance Chairman Terry Schweitzer, said, "The goal of the alliance (formed in 1991) was to be involved in projects and plans occurring around us. which could or would have an impact on each com­ munity. Its purpose was to make recommendations regarding transportation, roads, highway needs, and regarding water and sewer, review and coordinate land use plans and design ef­ forts going on in the Four Corners area, review and make recommendations concerning the needs for public services in the area. and most importantly to provide a continuing de­ fined mechanism to ensure effective communications and coordination between the municipalities." She said she has been involved with the Four Corners group since its in­ ception. Bylaws were es­ tablished and adopted by each community, which regulated voting power and membership. Each com­ munity was to have three voting members; a legisla­ tive member, a planning commissioner and a mem­ ber of planning staff. Two meetings were to be held annually, but were initially held quarterly. Two kinds of subcom­ mittees were permissible — standing subcommit­ tees. five established im­ mediately. and advisory subcommittees, which never were put into place. The standing subcommit­ tee areas were. Land Use Policy. Public Utilities, Community Service, Eco­ nomic Development and Transportation, Elenbaas explained. Transportation was the most active subcommittee. Carroll Elenbaas Andy Bowman See Four Corners, pg. 2 Caledonia Independance Day celebration will be June 30 There was a good-bye presentation to Tai Cooper from students at Lee. The book contains pictures of all this year's students At Page, the tug of war was won by the teachers for the second year. Fifth­ graders in Kurt Wissink's fifth grade class won in a hard fought pull against the strongest fourth grade team End of year fun had at TK Schools For many Thornapple Kellogg students, the last day of school on June 8 is just a memory. The final weeks of school «vere filled with honors, fun and even a little learning. Look for more end of school activities in next week s Sun and News. An tee cream social ended the year at Lee Elementary The Caledonia community will hold its annual Inde­ pendence Day celebration in the park Saturday, June 30. The parade lineup starts at 9:30 a.m. in the Caledonia High School parking lot. Promptly at 10:30 a.m., the parade heads down Main Street. An afternoon of family fun, children’s games, and food is planned in nearby Lakeside Park in downtown Caledonia. Opening cere­ monies start at noon. Free shuttle buses, cour­ tesy of Caledonia Commun­ ity Schools, will go to and from the high school, State Bank parking lots, Barber School and Lakeside Park from noon through 6 p.m. Free handicap parking is available in the park, (ask gate security for assistance). Throughout the afternoon, non-profit community ser­ vice groups will be provid­ ing lots of food: • The American Legion will have barbecued chicken and pork dinners. • K of C will have hot dogs, kielbasa and dnnks. • The Histoneal Society will offer ice cream and pop. • Fire Department Canteen 800 will offer popcorn, cot­ ton candy, soft ice cream and flavored ices. There will be two stages of entertainment: at 1 p.m. in the shelter house, a Battle of the Teen Bands will begin, starring Flat Broke; Vicious Circle; A Mark; and Zen competing for cash prizes. The Main Stage in Upper Parking Lot will have the silvertones, with help from the Inspirations, In His Service, and the Caledonia Dance Troupe. A park bench donated by Forever Fencing will be offered in a free raffle ticket drawing. Softball games between area teams will be held, along with an antique tractor pull contest. Caledonia Boy Scouts will offer kids games, and an air cushion room. At 1 p.m. near the shelter house, Duffy and Jessica will emcee: there will be pic and watermelon eating con­ tests, frog and turtle races, a penny scramble, threelegged race, hula hoop con­ test, and a wheelbarrow race. See celebration, pg. 2 In This Issue... • ZBA grants two variances for Caledonia expansions • County tables Middleville annexation decision until July • Middleville council grants Rolling Oaks tentative approval • Police believe burglary suspects are river travelers �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19, 2001 Four Corners Alliance, continued from front page with input into the M-37 reconstruction project, the M-6 project, the airport master plan and noise abatement process and the 1-96 access study. Elenbaas said the al­ liance hasn't met for the past three years for many separate reasons, recent efforts have been made to resurrect it. Membership expansion to include other municipalities with com­ mon transportation and land use issues is being considered. Potential members might include Jamestown. Byron, Wyoming, Grandville, Middleville, Wayland, Leighton, Dorr and Thornapplc townships. These communities are re­ lated by the Southbelt Cor­ ridor, or M-37 or US-131. Bowman pointed out the larger context of Metro Council’s planning for the Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the latest news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to order your subscription today! overall area, as well as how Four Comers might fit in. Bowman has been a planner for both Gaines and Caledonia townships. He was instrumental in the alliance s formation, along with Jay Cravens. Schweitzer, Mark Vander Ploeg and Steve Langwor­ thy. These people wanted to create a more regional ap­ proach to planning in the area, he said, and looked at Four Comers as an ex­ emplary way of municipal­ ities coming together to plan, as well as for the Metro Council to take ad­ vantage of working with other groups. There have been for two years focus groups related to Southbelt issues, by an M-6 association, Bowman explained. The Grand Rapids metro area has been rapidly ex­ panding in areas surround­ ing the urban center, re­ sulting in a dramatic popu­ lation density increase. The Metro Council is try­ ing to deal with growth on a larger scale than each of the individual municipali­ ties affected. The growth pattern be­ gan to be noticeable in the 1960s and by 1990, satel­ lite photos showed the trend. By 2020, projections arc of even more devel­ opment, filling in the southern half of Michigan. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Many subdivisions going in along Broadmoor are increasing service needs for water, sewer, and power. Local infrastructure must be in place to handle these demands, with re­ sulting public costs. "We need new devel­ opment types to pay for that, and to increase our revenue sharing base." Bowman said. Original development areas may not have been adequate, and there are needs for regional infras­ tructure improvements, such as separated sewer systems. Bowman said, "Once the regional infrastructure goes in, another cycle of land development occurs throughout the Metro area." Maps show growth doesn’t occur in an even circular pattern outward, but in smaller circles (a satellite pattern) around the highway arteries and sewer and water facilities. Overlaying this is the grid based structure of mu­ nicipalities governing this growth, not exactly corre­ sponding to the satellite pattern. The most rapid growth continues to be in the out­ lying areas at this time. "Land divisions in the one to nine acre category have gone through the roof in the first ring communi­ ties. recently," Bowman said. Changes in the Plat Act and in new divisions were largely the reason. Bowman said communi­ ties had done a good job with high density devel­ opment, but said low den­ sity development was go­ ing all over. Collective land use plans are leading to this trend. Since 1992, the kind of development and boundaries from one juris- SETTIN THE PACE Complete Auto Repair 45,000 Mile Warranty P155-80R13....... P165-80R13....... P175-8OR13....... P185-80R13....... P175-75R14....... P185-75R14 P2O5-75R14 P215-75R74 P225-75R14....... P195-75R15........ P2O5-75R15........ P215-75R15........ P225-75R15........ P235-75R15........ Lube, Oil & Filter w* on— Up fo Excludes diesels. 4 Premium Tires •55“ Buy 4 Tires and j-.-p receive S2O.OO Off Truck or Car 'st) pula boas Brakes Includes machine rotors/drums, install new shoes or disc pads. (Front & rear) Visit Tires 2000 and pick up a yellow preferred customer card to use on discount products at Tires 2000. we Offer... #1 CHOICE OF TOP MECHANICS 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 diction to the next can be seen on the map. docu­ menting the way that land use plans control the pat­ tern of development. "Zoning leads the way. Zoning is the multi-pur­ pose tool for authorization of uses and for the conduct of uses." he said. "Zoning is often arbitrarily led by proposals with planning catching up after that to make it fit a larger scheme." Local planning is formu­ lated in a broad district format, schematic in na­ ture, and tends to be non specific. Use characteris­ tics are generally defined by density. Bowman said the metropolitan area had competing land use ap­ provals, internally and be­ tween communities. There is fragmented containment of all land uses, compelled by statutes, and by courts which allow land uses not contained within certain boundaries. "With our system, we are spreading all uses throughout the countryside as opposed to getting to­ gether to agree on where some of these uses would be better placed." "There is a mismatch with facilities, not ac­ counting for where the fa­ cilities are needed, as we are developing this large pattern," Bowman said. "Nature is often an inci­ dental constraint." Sometimes those con­ straints are used to prevent development, but nature itself is rarely studied. "Metro Council is look­ ing for an overall study for this, but I don't know of any on a metro basis that has looked at our entire ecological base to deter­ mine what lands stand on their own, and what re­ gional areas are cherished enough to warrant being set aside." Annexation often divides instead of uniting, and it has become territorial and combative, rather than of­ fering solutions for com­ munities, he said. The Metro Council is the only metro-wide plan­ ning entity even attempt­ ing to coordinate planning, since the 1970s, he said. Bowman said he thought there was a need for a change, and planning was at a crossroads. With new smart growth initiatives, and ideas about urban sprawl, he thought a lot of the new efforts were trying to deal with what planning needs to become. He thought planning in the fu­ ture could be affected by groups like Four Comers. Historically, zoning was legalized first in New York City in the 1920s. It was adopted nationally by Supreme Court decision. It spread through many cities, but it wasn't until around 1950 that it spread to townships. Planning began to be a method used in cities, and then in the townships in the 1960s. New ideas about planning and zoning began to crop up in the 1970s to strengthen the ability to do both more ef­ fectively. Methods like site plan reviews, planned unit developments and special land uses began to be instituted and tested ever since, tools now commonly used by plan­ ning units. Growth slowed during the 1980s. giving planners time to look at what growth patterns really were doing. Growth manage­ ment began to be an im­ portant topic. Economic development departments were estab­ lished, with a goal of pro­ moting growth. Weak­ nesses in planning and zoning techniques were detected. Bowman said only during the 1990s had planners begun to question the system in place since the 1950s. Bowman shared his ideas about how to change this system. He said he worked on the Metropolitan Devel­ opment Blueprint when he worked for Gaines Town­ ship. The blueprint was a visioning, planning study, not intended to be an im­ plementation document. Bowman said hundreds of citizens and planners were involved. This established an awareness of what is good or bad about existing growth patterns, and laid a foundation for regional planning. It made a lot of recommendations. "However, the blueprint vision wasn’t widely known, locally shared, or consistently imple­ mented," he said. "All the jurisdictions had presenta­ tions, but hardly any were directly involved in the process, or understood how to bring this into their own planning world, and into what they were doing. Sys­ tems for approving settle­ ment patterns and em­ ployment locations remain unaligned and unchanged." Lack of trust in a benev­ olent regional entity has been an important factor, he believes. He said he Celebration, continued from front page Prices for children, includ­ ing two scooters with hel­ mets, will be awarded. Boy Scouts and Public Safety Cadets are bringing Smokey the Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog and the “Leam Not to Bum” education trailer to the area around the shelter house. In the lower parking lot, Caledonia Fire Rescue is showcasing its new and recently purchased fire trucks, along with water games. Fireworks start at dusk. They can be seen from Caledonia Middle School and the Caledonia Village Shopping Center on M-37. The entire “Celebration in the Park 2001” is provided by local businesses and vol­ unteers who donate their time and money. For more information, call the village office at 8919384. thought the Metro Council had a responsibility to find ways to build trust in the council's help with re­ gional planning. Bowman said practices in designing and regulating land uses are statutory, and are legal documents that take a long time to change, another reason implementation of a blueprint has been slow. Things like the Coordi­ nated Planning Act and the Plat Act are proce­ dures which are slow to change. Public awareness is often not accompanied by an understanding of the underlying process. A lack of funding for a consistent focus project has been a problem and is now being worked on by the Metro Council. Bow­ man said. Good federal and state sources for fund­ ing are being sought. "We have new goals for the blueprint. This is the implementation phase." he said. "We want to produce a functional regional de­ velopment framework. This is a regional plan, but it's not like your plans. This plan would be to guide the overall patterns, rather than to get into what spe­ cific zones ought to be. It would show how our re­ gional infrastructure would be related to those pat­ terns." "I think we need to pro­ mote the use of Blueprint principles, within local ju­ risdictions as they regulate their development pro­ cesses. The Blueprint did net some consistently held regional views many of which are already in your planning documents," he explained. A compendium of all jurisdictions plan­ ning goals is being com­ piled. and many are al­ ready close to what the Metro Council is trying to accomplish regionally, Bowman said. "We shouldn't be putting regional infrastructure where we can't all agree Continued next page �The Sun and News, Middleville, MLJune 19, 2001/Page 3 From previous page that we ought to be devel­ oping. It can't just simply be a local decision to put a whole batch of develop­ ment in an area, and then expect everybody region­ ally to pay for putting new services there. We should all have decided where big pieces of development should go and the regional infrastructure agreed upon in a similar fashion. "I think we need to equip all Metro communi­ ties with effective regional decision-making tools." A Regional Geographi­ cal Informational System, (REGIS) a Metro Council project, is probably the one that comes to mind. Bowman said, "It's a perfect example of a regional tool to help local jurisdictions with lo­ cal decision making." It al­ lows planners to look at the whole sec how locally they fit the region. He said the Metro Council wants to help citi­ zens understand the need for regional vision and the ongoing blueprint effort. The Metro Council is look­ ing at the Grand Rapids Metro area, in the blueprint, rather than the larger region which in­ cludes some outlying cities, although it would also interface with other projects in other cities. There are sub areas with common interests, such as the waterways, the high­ way corridors, valued re­ source areas, such as the Fruit ridge, and other logi­ cal sub-groupings. Sub-re­ gional areas also must deal with municipal boundaries. Some sub-re­ gions would suggest in­ cluding units related by Southbelt issues, like those members suggested for an expanded Four Cor­ ners Alliance. Referring to the flow chart, Bowman said the planning process is a big one, and includes a lot of initial data collection, al­ ready underway. Informa­ tion about transportation providers, water and sewer activities are examples. Planning and legislative focus groups have been or­ ganized already. A Metro landscape map would be a work in progress, considering fac­ tors such as an open lands plan, agricultural areas, best ecological regions, conservation areas, transit planning; Mobile-Metro 2020, livable centers, re­ gional employment cen­ ters, housing, utility ser­ vices, and long range transportation planning. It could be used in sub-re­ gional planning. It could also mean adjusting re­ gional level plans when they would not be practi­ cal. Categories of people, local decision makers, planners, citizens, neigh­ borhood representatives, business associations, land based interest groups, eco­ nomic development offi­ cials, all need to be in­ cluded. Metro Council would help provide infor­ mation through modern­ ized workshops, and by bringing relevant groups together, to help meet lo­ cal objectives as well as coordinating a variety of efforts within the region, so communities work to­ gether, Bowman said. The process will test concepts of intentional community. People will need to be proactive about things like interconnec­ tions, walk-ability, traffic calming devices, open spaces, or centering civic uses. Where land uses are now fragmented because every jurisdiction must provide for all uses, Bow­ man said he believed it would be possible to coor­ dinate uses between juris­ dictions. He said if the Coordinated Planning Act goes through, this could lend strength to this effort. He said, "We will be a lot closer to matching our facilities to our land uses throughout the regional area. I think we will be able to provide an inter ju- J CWy the flsud in ftoloA & fj |K (boAiqn fiiom... ___ S X 616-891-1093 • Caledonia Centre Plaza t i. wrcmMrjcan'zcaDPal risdictional perspective for natural areas, and what they should look like. We will provide forums for working out service issues throughout the sub re­ gions." He suggested shar­ ing resources would be a possibility. He said local planning commissioners are aware they are not dealing with the regional aspect when they do their planning. Blueprint II and the Landscape map are in progress. Bowman said. Twenty-seven suburban clusters are identified in the area. The areas are looked at in terms of cer­ tain standards which iden­ tifies characteristics which have been fairly unknown until now. A compendium of local goals, objectives, and principles is being compiled to identify com­ mon thinking and imple­ mentation of goals. "We really need local jurisdictions agreeing to have us there. We're not going to be able to do any­ thing without your associa­ tion with us." Metro Council would like to assist in the forma­ tion of local jurisdiction alliances, such as Four Townships. It has been in­ volved to help with fund raising to help action to proceed for these groups. Transportation funding has been one area in which Metro Council has real­ ized some influence with Lansing. "Development patterns currently may well be out­ stripping regional infras­ tructure. It will take time to get used to a regional perspective. We are think­ ing of a three year plan­ ning cycle on into the fu­ ture." Bowman said water and sewer was the next major issue to be worked on. Dif­ ferent sewer systems have not been coordinated under any single authority of any kind. He said trails throughout the area were an example of a tangible accomplish­ ment achieved by commu­ nities working on a larger concept and each taking up their own part of the project. Kent County is very interested in acquir­ ing lands as park land and open spaces. Transit lines and initiatives for bus sys­ tems to match employ­ ment with employees may also be developed. Discussion followed. Townships are effectively divided by M-6 and the impacts upon these areas was noted by some. The need for coordination of adjoining areas south of the South Beltline was ac­ knowledged. Build-out along M-6 is expected along 68th, 60th and 52nd streets, similar to that of M-37, although more access is provided along M-37. Bowman said he thought a broader per­ spective would be needed. Steve Peterson. Director of Cascade Township, said he liked the idea of proac­ tive planning. He said planners in his township liked knowing what other townships were doing re­ garding such issues as cor­ ridor planning, cell towers, storm water management, and billboard issues. He said coordinated planning would be useful. He said an oversupply of office space was planned but adjusted after an in­ ventory of office space along the larger Broad­ moor corridor was evalu­ ated. Elenbaas said each of the members in the Four Corners group has taken the idea of enlarging the SE Valley Church to host ‘Home Fire’ Sunday Southeast Valley Church will begin its 10-year an­ niversary celebration with “HomeFire” Sunday morn­ ing, June 24. HomeFire Family Mini­ stries is made up of a mom and dad, their two daughters and sons-in-law, and their children; three generations speaking to families about the family. They deal with issues of children, teens, sin­ gles, young marrieds, the middle aged and seniors. They use drama and singing, among other methods, to deliver an inspirational mes­ sage. Beginning at 4 p.m. Sun­ day, the church will host a great “Steak Grill Out on the Lake” with an outdoor fami­ ly concert with HomeFire; it will take place at the home of Rod and Chris Stewart on Barlow Lake in Middleville. Monday through Wednesday the church will be host for special meetings with Home Fire Family Ministries be­ ginning at 7 each night. On Sunday morning, July 1, the church will conclude the week long celebration with a special service. 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service’ Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - The public is invited to come to the events of the week and may call the church office at 698-8742 for more details and direc­ tions. Tickets are needed for the Steak Grill Out on the Lake. Southeast Valley Church holds service at the Dutton Christian Middle School, located at 6729 Hanna Lake Road (one block north of 68th Street, in Dutton). 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VACANT LAND! 40 acres located on Woodschool Rd Prme hunting ground in northwest Barry County setting 1/4 off the paved roao Cafl Ron Lewis at (616) 945-5182 $120,000 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19. 2001 Children lured by fun at TK library by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 101 of the 220 already involved in this year's Summer Read­ ing Club at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library enrolled on Monday, June 11. Taking a "Reading Road Trip" was even more fun for the winners of books in a prize drawing from the Scholastic Book Fair. Winners were Lindsay Hodges, Maegan Allison, Christopher Osterbaan, Jonathan Rinvelt and Jake Francisco. Librarian Deb Jones says, "We are looking for­ ward to many more en­ rolling as the summer pro­ gresses. Everyone sets their own reading goals." During the first week, there was a Scholastic Book Fair with books for every one. The first pro­ gram of the summer was a photography workshop by Judy Hendrickson. Hendrickson demon­ strated some cameras which were so old that film is no longer made for them. She also demon­ strated how to focus and talked about judging light and distance. She showed slides point­ ing out how to create pho­ tographs with greater im­ pact. Photographer mis­ takes and how to avoid them were also part of the workshop. The first story hour of the year is today (Tuesday. June 19). “This is a wonderful way to introduce children up to age 6 to the wonders of the library,” said Francy To­ bin. who has many activi­ ties planned. The theme June 19 at 10 a.m. is "Mother Goose" and on June 26 children can delight to "Lost and Found" stories. On June 21 children of all ages are invited to take a "Journey through Ameri­ can folklore" with story teller Jenifer Ivinskas Strauss. This program at 3 p.m. will feature at least one See TK library, pg. 10 The fun of reading is the best part of the sum­ mer reading club. Here, Beth and Hayley Smith read together and Jonathan Rinvelt shows his mom, Sherrie, a book he would like LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A l.it’titR Chun h - Serving a Living Lord .......................... 9 30 a.m. .10:45a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 6:00 p.m. Evening Praise Family Night 6 30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor CHURCH a place to belong, a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings ’0:30 a m. 891 -0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Muhael Stour II. 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"We are changed by God 5 love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................... 9 30 a m. Sunday Schoo!...................... 11:00 a.m. Aduk Bible Class................. 11:00 a m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 am and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 mil/ east of Whuineyville Rd ______________ Rev P Adams Pfian^ 891-8440 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Ahn D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Doughs G. BeaMtn, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday Schtxil............................................. 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service............ 11.00 a.in. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6 45 pm Word of Life Clubs.................................... 6:45 p.m RefcvMM Messages Quality Child Cat and Programs Rev Norman Kohns 616-891 -8167 COMMUNITY 9Wim ®d lOMhm CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 Ml a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman * Church Office: 868-0.191 www.lakcsidecommunity org (under construction) Leighton Church Community of Christ Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. & 11 Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .6.30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday ................ 6:30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 a m. a.in. p.m. p in. p.m. .^‘ii Praise Singing 10 50 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m t Wed I- Howship 7 TO |> in Pastor Uoyd DeVormer. Sr. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Churc h Ph. 868 6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 4* St. Paul Lutheran Church U (Missouri Sgnod) £4th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 5:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM AU Services have a Nursery available Barrier Free www iserv.net/~stpaul YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 fclye ®lh ttime jfHctljoirist Cljiird) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor Pavid Zielir Office M-UU UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Pormeiee Morning //onhip Middle /ille Sunday School Middleville Morning Worship 9 30 o.m. 9 45 a m 1100 am Ret Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Ce/eAuide... M-37 between Middleville &. 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Royfe Bailard, Pastor Phone S68-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10 30 a m 250 Vine Sued Church Office 616-891 -8669 Fu 891-8648 Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 61(>-891 0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 891-8028 • e-mail: leightondiserv.net June 24 - Thrd Saato Sier ftWKWt Rao prwchin* Ths b the / famu-y amp tar Affl* h*x »tU tr a Camp kt dr »tnai » I; lad *« Worship Service .............. Preaching the l.it'ing WordSend ng The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a tn (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) FIRST BAPTIST C 0 U M 01 I 1 T Phone 891 -9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH atuf SeitHa 8546 Wh rneyvoie Ave or 84’h St • 89 -8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Ijtrd" Meeting at Caledonia High School Stoday School 9 30 am Scroay Momng worsrc - 1030 am Meeting at cnapei or Whrtneyvde Sanaa/ Evenng Worsntp 6 00 p m Aea Maweec Prayer & »c*e Study 7:00 p m. • .’.ecr^ e,-. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 19. 2001/Page 5 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Deal with cuts; they’re part of life To the editor: This letter is in regard to articles in the May 22 edi­ tion of The Sun and News dealing with the subject of being cut from a middle school, or high school athlet­ ics team As a high school athlete at Thornapplc Kellogg, I can offer an inside look of the opinions of athletes on this matter. It is a privilege and an honor to play on an athletic team. Being on athletic teams throughout my life has provided me with a better understanding of teamwork, responsibility and integrity. These lessons started from when I was younger and have continued throughout my life. Athletes that have determination and a drive to win and contribute to their team know the importance of good intuition and skills. Both of these are not easy to come by. Athletes who have these skills work hard for them and must practice in the off season. When tryouts start, these athletes are ready for what­ ever comes their way. And those who did not spend any time furthering their skills in the off season will most like­ ly be cut. If they do not prac- ENGAGEMENTS Zylstra-Trudeau Stan and Barbara Zylstra of Caledonia arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracee Lynne to James Allan Trudeau, son of Curt and Kathy Trudeau, also of Caledonia. The bride-to-be is a grad­ uate of Caledonia High School, and is currently em­ ployed at Zylstra Door Inc. Her fiancee also gradu­ ated from Caledonia High School as well as Grand Val­ ley State University, and is currently employed at J&M Distributing, working in sales. The couple will be united in marriage on Sept. 8, 2001 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Fitch-Kitagawa On July 14. 2001 Becky Sue Fitch and Gcnji Chris Kitagawa will be married. The bride is the daughter of Loyd and Evelyn Fitch of Caledonia. She is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Baker College of Muskegon. The groom is the son of Holly and Nobie Kitagawa of Denver. Colorado. He is a graduate of Harvey Mudd College and Kirksville Med­ ical School. The bride and groom will live in Pinetop, Arizona. We have “No Problem” saving you money. tice, how can they expect to make the team when each season the intensity and skill level of that sport is set high­ er? W hen they are not called off with the rest of the ath­ letes that made the team, or they are handed that little sheet of paper that says, “cut,” they should be able to handle it. Yes. there will be some disappointment, and there may be some hurt feelings, but we are in high school now and should be able to handle these things. As for the athletes who do practice in the off season, and give it their all and still do not make it, there is always next sea­ son. To make a policy that schools are not allowed to cut athletes who try out for teams is ridiculous. High school academic and athletic programs are all about preparing us and providing us with the skills we will need in the future. So, in a way, it should give us a taste of the real world. If you were hiring a secretary for your company, would you be pre­ pared to take on every one of the applicants? Of course not, you are trying to make your company the best and therefore, only want the best of the applicants. The real world is out there, and we will all be released into it soon. If we can not handle the disappointment of being cut from a high school team, how can we say that we are ready to handle the real world? Brittany Pflug, Middleville Travel USA Craft Day set at Caledonia Library A “Travel USA Craft Day” will be held at 10:30 a m Thursday, July 5, at the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library. Take an exciting journey across the nation with crafts from many regions through­ out America. Several makeand-make projects will be available for a variety of age and skill levels. For all ages. For more information, call the Caledonia branch at 8911502, Caledonia Township Hall, 250 Maple St. TK grad among 3 students to compete for 4-H awards by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Samantha VanderSloot is preparing to answer some difficult questions at Michigan State University Thursday when she com­ petes against other re­ gional winners during 4-H Exploration Days. VanderSloot will be at­ tending Michigan State University this fall. She credits an experience when she was 3 years old as the defining moment when she decided to be­ come a veterinarian so she could fix animals. She has been training dogs since 1994 and show­ ing dogs at the Barry County Fair since then. She has been very active in other areas of 4-H in­ cluding rabbits, beef and SERVING OUR COUNTRY Shannon A. Burns Shannon A. Burns has joined the United States Army Reserve under the delayed training program. The program gives young men and women the oppor­ tunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. An enlistment in the Reserves gives many new soldiers the option to learn a new skill, serve their country, and become eligible to receive more than $7,000 toward a college education, $20,000 for repayment of college loans, and a maxi­ mum $5,000 cash bonus. After completion of basic military training, most sol­ diers receive advanced indi­ vidual training in their career job specialty. The recruit qualifies for a $5,000 enlistment bonus. Bums will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, MO., for basic training. He is the son of Gail S. Burns of Middleville. Samantha VanderSloot teen leadership. Among the information VanderSloot submitted to the selection committee was the story of her rela­ The HUN UILU ll(N Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) For Summer Sewing ^'^*60 ' Microfiber Plaids ...s5.89 yd. & up X *60” Poplin Solid Color s4.99 yd. & up \ v *60” Tensile & Rayon s5.59 yd. & up 4: Cf *60” Swimwear Prints s9.99 yd. *60 Interlock & Rib Knits ... $3.1 9 yd. & up QUESTIONS -ASKU- -D McCartney Insurance Gordon R. 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Sunee with whom she was in­ troduced to the rigors and pleasures of 4-H. At last year’s Barry County Fair. Sun-ee and VanderSloot earned the Show of Champions tro­ phy. but it was the last time the two worked to­ gether. A week after the fair. Sun-ee was diagnosed with spleen cancer. And follow­ ing the "hardest decision" her family has had to make, he was put to sleep. Following college she hopes to have her veteri­ nary practice some day and to lead a new genera­ tion of 4-Hers. VanderSloot joins fellow Barry County 4-Hers Jacob Rohe of Hastings and Kristan Pettit of Hope Town­ ship at MSU for a series of interviews, as science award winners arc selected I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Smith-Diamond Associates Toll free 1-888-891-0107 I I I I I I I I I I Elizabeth Be I son.......... 891-2222 Mel Brenner...................891-2222 Katie Cummiford ......262-2021 Kay Cummiford 291-3330 Sharon Emerson 891-2222 Maryanne tloeksma 891-7183 Heather Lake 891-2222 Debra Lampani 262-8333 Carrianne Lyke.............. 891-2222 John McCleve891-7172 Mary Kay McCleve.... 891-7172 Kendra Noffke 891-2222 David Pratt 877-4010 Ron Richards 891-7176 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 Susan Stapish 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude...... 891-2222 Sam Wright 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD I I I I I I I I I I �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19, 2001 German choir to stay here before concert The German men's choir Fackenburg-Stockelsdorfer-Quartett-Verein von 1857 will sing Thursday night in Grand Rapids, and one of the sponsors is the Caledonia Middle School choir. The group is staying with families in Caledonia and Grand Rapids June 2023 as part of the Blue Lake International Ex­ change program. Members of the 68-voice choir will stay in private homes while visiting Caledonia, according to Nancy Ten Elshof, chairwoman of a committee making the ar­ rangements for the group’s visit. Several of the guests will stay with the Blue Lake Adult Band members they hosted last summer. Ten Elshof is choir di­ rector at Caledonia Middle School and is an active member of the Edelweiss Choir, and Edelweiss Club, an organization that promotes German heritage. While in the Grand Rapids area, the men’s choir will perform only one concert, at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Van Andel Museum Center Auditorium. There will no admission charge. The program will include traditional German choral music, along with a vari­ ety of other styles and composers. The Fackenburg-StockcIsdorfcr-Quartett-Vcrein is one of a number of Euro­ pean musical groups visit­ ing Michigan this year as part of Blue Lake’s Inter- Terry L. Myers The Fackenburg-Stockelsdor-fer-Quartett-Verein. national Exchange Pro­ gram. Blue Lake is best known for the Fine Arts Camp it operates each summer about six miles west of Whitehall.More than 4,000 talented young musicians — mostly from Michigan and other mid-western states — are expected to attend Blue Lake this summer. Several Caledo­ nia students will be attend­ ing summer band, choir and orchestra camp this summer. Blue Lake’s Interna­ tional Exchange program began in 1970 when a 90voice choir toured Eng­ land, Belgium and Ger­ many. Since then, over 6,000 high school musicians wearing Blue Lake uni­ forms have visited 650 communities in England, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Bel­ gium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Nor­ J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto lu 868-0050 • 1-800-217-0712 way, Finland, Hungary, and Liechtenstein. Besides the high school students, in 1998, Blue Lake added an adult community band, which has traveled throughout Germany, Austria. France and Luxembourg. In return nearly 9,000 members of 235 European and Japanese bands, or­ chestras, choirs and dance groups have come to Michigan to perform in communities throughout Michigan and the Mid­ west. While touring Europe, Blue Lake groups stay in private homes with host families and the foreign groups do the same when visiting Michigan. Last year Blue Lake groups were hosted by Heritage Association to meet Wednesday The location of the Wednesday, June 20, meeting of the Thornapple Heritage Association has been changed to the home of Dave and Lorraine Otto, 7686 State Road just out­ side of Middleville. All members and those interested in learning more about the organization are encouraged to attend. The meeting will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. All those attending should bring a dish to pass and their own table ser­ vice. A business meeting will follow the dinner. The association is also Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites t}ou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment more than 1,000 families in Denmark. Germany, Austria, France. Belgium and the Netherlands while 350 families in 40 Michi­ gan communities hosted members of five European groups that visited Michi­ gan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Nearly 1,000 talented young American and Euro­ pean musicians are ex­ pected to participate in the 31st annual Blue Lake In­ ternational Exchange Pro­ gram during 2000, accord­ ing to Mrs. Gretchen Stansell, Director of the International Exchange Program. For more information about this group's stay in Caledonia and Grand Rapids, call Ten Elshof at 868-7684. ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan trying to collect all mate­ rial being saved for the as­ sociation in private homes. The association continues conserving historical mate­ rials. For more information, call Roberta Meeker at 795-2042. Legion announces scholarship winner Patrick Huver of Cale­ donia has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Caledonia Sons of the American Legion, Post 305 scholarship. The scholarship is award­ ed annually to a graduating Caledonia High School stu­ dent based on patriotism, cit­ izenship, discipline, leader­ ship and scholastic achieve­ ments while maintaining at leas! a 3.0 grade point aver­ age. Huver has been involved in many extracurricular activities, including football and wrestling, as well as being a mentor to elemen­ tary students. He is also a descendant of veterans of World War I and II, as well as the Civil War. Huver graduated with a 3.42 grade point average to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall study­ ing in the computer, medical field. Call 945-9554 for classifieds MIDDLEVILLE - Terry L. Myers, age 47, of Mid­ dleville. passed away Tues­ day. June 12. 2001 at Metro­ politan Hospital. Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife. Tina K. Myers; two daugh­ ters. Traci (Donnie) Roe of Columbus. Ind., Lori Wiltsey of Columbus. Ind.; son. Nicholas Myers of Ind­ ianapolis, Ind.; three step­ daughters, Trisha Minor of Middleville. Amber Wil­ liams of Middleville, and Gwen Williams of Freeport; five grandchildren; his father, Charles Powers of Madison. Ind.; his mother, Charlene Gray of Greens­ burg, Ind.; mother-in-law. Rosalie DeWeerd. of Mid­ dleville; three sisters. Diane. Kathy. Sandy; two brothers. Steve. Bruce, all of Ind.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Norman C. Kohns officiated. Inter­ ment Rutland Cemetery. Rutland Township. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville. Dr. Woodrow A. Buehler DC HASTINGS - Dr. Wood­ row- A. Buehler DC, age 86. of Hastings, went to be with his Lord Monday, June 11, 2001 at home. Dr. Buehler was born March 9, 1915 in Freeport, Ml, the son of Walter and Kate Buehler. He was raised in Freeport and Sparta and attended Sparta schools, graduating in 1933. He attended Palmer Chiroprac­ tic Schools, graduating in 1942. He set up practice in Hastings in 1947 until 1985. He married LaVerne Wilma Bruce on Dec. 23, 1940 in Detroit, Ml. He was a member of First Baptist Church and served his Lord for many years in the youth ministry. He is survived by his wife, Laverne W. Buehler, one son, Rick (Lorraine) Bueh­ ler of Hastings, two daugh­ ters, Karen (Ted) Peterson of Dowling, Nancy (Bob) Welch of Burke, Virginia, nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, three sisters, Vera Wagenett of Hastings, Glendora Claffey of Grand Rapids, Josephine Reister of Sparta, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Wesley Alan Buehler, grandson Eric Peterson, and brother, Harold Buehler. Funeral and committal services were held Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church of Hastings Pastor Dan Currie officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Hastings or Lincoln Lake Camp. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. 0^- LAKEWOOD IRRIGATION L.C. 601 W. 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Looking into the future often means building on the success of the past, the middle school honors as­ semblies seem to point to continued success for many students. Eighth-graders shook hands and hugged their teachers lined up on both sides of the hallway. Cook­ ies and punch were a sweet treat to years of study, homework, tests and fun. Sixth grade awards were presented on Wednesday, June 6. The following sixth grade students received a Certif­ icate of Achievement for maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the first three marking periods. Abby Allison, Amy Bali, Blake Berkimer, Jonathan Blocksma. Jenmiah Brower. Keley Brown. Amanda Bruinsma, Caitlin Chamber­ lin, Alex Clemons, Caiynne Cooley, Stevie Cooper, James Crandell, Rebekah Davis, Dainmg, Frank Lisa Amanda Denney, DeWitt. Johanna Dugan, Benjamin Fisher, Alyson Foster. Laura Fray. David Gillig, Lee Glass, Elena Gormley, Rach­ el Harris. Samantha Haus­ child, Jamie Hester, Corey Humphrey, Elizabeth Ket­ chum, Neil LaVoie, Jacob Lenartz, Tracy Lintz, Mich­ elle London, Ashleigh Lund. Alexa McClain, David McMahon, Andrew Meads, Lindsey Meaney, Gunnar Meyering. Amanda Morgan. Steven Munjoy, David Ord­ way, Nathan Otto, Lauren Parker, Ellen Phillips, Mel­ issa Piets, Kathleen Potts, John Price, Chase Rairigh, Samantha Reeder, Nathaniel Runals. Zachary Runge, Samuel Scholtens, Brenna Sheehan, Megan Shilton, Jesse Stanton, Michelle Starr, Tamara Stevens. Joel Tate, Cody Thorington, Andrea Truer, Ashley VandcrMcer, Jamie VanDongen, Zachary Warren. Natasha Watkins. Sarah Wenger. Alison Whitney, Marissa Wieringa, Kate Wilson. Rebecca Winchester. Christopher Zatzke. The following sixth grade students are receiving an Outstanding Student Pin for achieving a grade point aver­ age that places them in the top ten percent of their class academically for the 2000/2001 school year. Blake Berkimer, Jonathan Saving on home Blocksma, Keley Brown, Caitlin Chamberlin, insurance is ( Rebekah Daining, David Gillig, Elena Gormley, “No Problem.” Elizabeth Ketchum, Jacob Lenartz, Michelle London, Ashleigh Lund, Alexa Mc­ Clain. David McMahon, tmJreds thixisaixL Andrew Meads, Gunnar Meyering. of funilies arv saving David Ordway, Ellen money wwh Anto-Owners I Phillips, Melissa Piets, Samantha Reeder, Zachary' liwir.uKe fnr their home u*l Runge. Samuel Scholtens, twWe I*’«■*' pfivectim. Snp Joel Tate. Andrea Truer, , Ashley VanderMeer. Jamie in .ukl a-Jc us VanDongen. Natasha W'at.iKmk kins, Sarah Wenger. Kate Wilson, Christopher Zatzke. quihrv The following sixth grade students are receiving the pntecScholarship Pin. The follow­ with ing pin is presented within each team to the students tlewNe [wment plans .u*J “No who have achieved the high­ Pn Wem" claun smie est grade point average for the school year 2000/2001. An 11 point system was used i/luto-Owners Insurance to determine each honoree. Black Team - Elizabeth Ketchum. Ellen Phillips. Orange Team - Melissa Piets, Samuel Scholtens. The seventh grade awards were presented on Tuesday, i June 5. SOB NICOLRI, President The following seventh 497 Arlington St (M-37) grade students received a PO Bo* 99 Certificate of Achievement Middleville. Ml 49333 for maintaining a 3.5 or (616) S91-«tO« higher grade point average 616 793 3301 Toll (BOO) 706J301 for the first three marking Fox (616) 795 3933 periods of the 2000-2001 IS8LPA\CE FIRST Garland Allison, Haley Babitz, Joshua Baird, Erin Baragar, Robbi Blain. Scott Blood, Amanda Bouwhuis. Zachary Campbell, Anthony Carpenter, Ronald Christ­ ians. Kara DeLille, Blaine Dimond, Chelsea Dubois, Iman Engstrom. Anna Enslen, Christine Etter, Jessica Flaska, Jill Funk. Kelly Funk. Vanessa Glass, Travis Graham, Christopher Grummet, Kersta Gustafson, Amber Hark­ ness, Kathryn Hauschild, Brittany Idema. 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Stephanie Lukas, Ryan McMahon, Samantha Miller, Michael Munjoy, Michelle Nesbitt, Emily Nyland, erica Peschcl, Alicia Reynhout, Michael Rhoby, Stacy Roberts, Chancy Robinson, Troy Rock, Karlee Schaner, Warren Schuitema, Kyla Sisson, Holly Smith, Jordan Smith. Samantha Smith, Alex Snider, Kassidy Sovern, Nicholas Stark, Brittany Steensma, Chelsey Strumberger, Jason Terpstra, Michael Texter, Katherine VandcrWood, Nicole Weidmann, Nicholas Wilke, Ben­ jamin Ybema, Alicia Zinn. The following seventh grade students received an Outstanding Student Pin for achieving a grade point aver­ age that places them in the Don’t just Dream about retirement. Plan For It "Drew" McFadden Investment Representative r<> Km Dt Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus 6I6-S9I-1173 Edward Jones www edwardioncs com 7 top ten percent of their class academically for the 20002001 school year. Erin Barager, Robbi Blain, Scott Blood, Kara DeLillie, Chelsea Dubois, Jessica Flaska, Kelly Funk, Kersta Gustafson, Kathryn Hauschild, Jessica Johnson, Emily Nyland, Erica Peschel, Stacy Roberts, Troy ock, Warren Schuitema, Kyla Sisson, Holly Smith, Michael Texter, Katherine VanderWood, Nicole Weidmann, Alicia Zinn. The following seventh grade students received the Scholarship Pm. The Schol­ arship Pin is presented with­ in each team to the students who have achieved the high­ est grade point average for the school year 2000/2001. An 11 point system was used to determine each honoree. Black Team - Kathryn **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $500 Best Price, Quality, Service - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 Hauschild and Kyla Sisson. Orange Team - Erin Baragar, Kersta Gustafson, and Warren Schuitema. The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School proudly announces that the following awards were presented at the 40th Annual Awards Assembly for the eighth grade held on June 8. This year the eighth grade Physical Education students took part in the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge. The students participated in five different tests designed to measure cardiovascular endurance, muscular endur­ ance, muscular strength, and flexibility. The following students met the qualifying standards with scores at the 50th per­ centile or above on all five tests to earn the National Physical Fitness Award. Kenny Allen, Brittany Awery, Scott Baker, Sean Barrett, Danielle Beilfuss, Kaylee Biggs, Chanda Brice, Alicia Buchanan, Brynn Curtiss, Andrew Dombrowski, Tom Fleming, Amanda Golden, Mike Gurski, Sarah Hawkins, Josh Hilton, Shawn Hudson, Matt Kulhanek, Brent Longstreet, Corey McClain. Jordan McCormick, Josh McCoy, Nate McMurray, Kim Meyer, Kody Nicho­ lson, Michelle Raetz, Jamie Sanford, Jodie Scott, Julie Shilton, Amanda Stade, Brian Tate, Drew Townes, Wendy Trueter, Holly VanderHeide, Alicia Wheeber, Ryan Weesie, Joe Wiest, Josh Westmaas, Kevin Worthing. To earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, stu­ dents need to score at the 85th percentile or above on all five tests. This is the highest award students can achieve with the Challenge and the following students have qualified with out­ standing scores. Casey Aubil, Ryan Flctkc, Kristi Hall. Chris Humphrey, Kurt Hunington, Nathan Labine, Josh Meyering, Mike Mugridge, Eric Reed­ er, Jarod Smith, Lindsey Vandenberg, Patrick Weingartz, Brandon Wilson, Jon Yeazel. To be eligible for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence, stu­ dents must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or high­ er for 2 1/2 years and achieve at the 85th per­ centile or higher, in math or reading on a standardized achievement test. Students who received the certificates are: Ashley Aspinall, Casey Aubil, Danielle Beilfuss, Kyle Bradley, Chadwick Brice, Chanda Brice, Brynn Curtiss, Jonathon Daining, Reed Ebmeyer, Thomas Fleming, Kendall Gerbasi, Emily Granger, Kristina Hall, Anthony Heidt. Michelle Hoffman, Tues­ day Howell, Gregory Huizenga, Matthew Jackson, Adam Loveless, Corey Mc­ Clain. Jillian McDutfee, Lindsey McKee. Katherine McKeown, Tiffany Miller. Michael Mugridge. Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto. Matthew Palmer. Michelle Raetz. Eric Reeder. Kimberly Robson. Nicholas Roush, Kerrie Schultz. Nicole Shoemaker. Jarod Smith, Jeremy Smith. Katelyn Smith. Melissa Stuart, Julia Tandy. Brian Tate, Tiffany Tietz, Clifford Tomson, Lindsey Vanden­ berg. Holly VanderHeidc. Brie VanDommelen, Jacob Wedge. Ryan Weesie. Jessica Wenger, Brandotv Wilson. Kelli Zoct. The purpose of the Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (silver seal) is to recognize students that show outstanding education­ al growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their acade­ mic subjects but do not meet the criteria for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. This award should not be compared to the President’s Award for Educational Excellence or be seen as a second tier award, for it rec- Continued next page DOG GROOMING Large and small, we do them all. Open 6 days a week by appointment. Groomers Jennifer and Bill 106 High Street • 616-795-4664 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19. 2001 /Page 9 ognizes a very different type of academic achievement. It is ment to encourage and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in school. Victoria Azzarella, Curtis Batdorff, Garett Berkimer. Kevin Bishop, Angela Bocrsma, Alicia Buchanan. Alan Buckowing, Jeffrey Chap­ man, Brandy Clark, Linsey Clark, Megan Finkbeiner, Tiffany Fox, Kasey Frank, Michael Gurski. Shauna Hooper, Heather Klcmkosky, Leeanne Lantinga, Morgan Leedy, Sun­ day Matousck, Olivia May­ nard, Jordan McCormick. James Moored Sanford, Bethany Nelson, James Sanford, Tabetha Strait, Michael Wangerow, Joseph Wenger, Kristen Willemstcin, Blythe Williams The following eighth grade students received a certificate of achievement for maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the first three marking periods of the 2000-2001 school year. Ashley Aspinall, Casey Aubil, Brittany Awrey, Vic­ toria Azzarella, Curtis Batdorff, Danielle Bcilfuss, Garett Berkimer, Leighanne Bicski, Kevin Bishop, Lcigha Blain, Angela Bocrsma. Clayton Bohlcy, Kyle Bradley, Chadwick Brice, Chanda Brice. Nikki Brower. Christina Bruinsma, Alicia Buchanan, Alan Buckowing. Alex Buehler, James Burke, Tara Caldwell, Jeffrey Chapman, Brandy Clark, Linsey Clark, Brynn Curtiss, Megan Dahlgren, Jonathon Daining, Tara Davis, Reed Ebmeyer, Megan Finkbeiner, Thomas Fleming, Ryan Fletke. Tiffany Fox, Kasey Frank, Kendall Gcrbaski, Amanda Golden, Emily Granger, Michael Gurski, Kristina Hall, Sarah Hawkins, Ant­ hony Hcidt, Lynnca Hen­ ning, Michelle Hoffman, Shauna Hooper, Tuesday Howell, Gregory Huizenga, Christopher Humphrey, Matthew Jackson, Megan Karpinski, Alexandra Kel­ ley, Heather Klemkosky. Nathan LaBine, Edwin Landon, Leeanne Lantinga, Morgan Leedy, Sunday Matousek. Olivia Maynard Corey McClain, Jordan McCormick. Joshua McCoy, Jillian McDuffee, Lindsey McKee, Katherine Mc­ Keown, Tiffany Miller. James Moored Sanford, Michael Mugndge, Bethany Nelson, Codie Nieder. Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Kaleigh Page. Matthew Palmer, Michelle Raetz, Eric Reeder, Kim­ berly Robson, Luke Rosen­ berg, Nicholas roskam, Nicholas Roush, James Sanford, Kerrie Schultz, Nicole Shoemaker, Lacey Shriver, Jarod Smith, Jeremy Smith, Katelyn Smith, Amanda Stade, Rachael Steorts, Amanda Stora, Tabetha Strait, Melissa Stuart, Julia Tandy. Brian Tate, Tiffany Tietz, Clifford Tomson, Lindsey Vandenberg, Holly VanderHeide, Andrew VanDerMeer, Michele VanderMeer. Brie VanDommelen, Brooke VanHouten, Leah VanHouten, Grant Wachtor. Michael Wangerow, Jacob Wedge, Alicia Wccbcr, Ryan Wcesie, Patrick Wcingartz. Layn Welker, Jessica Wenger, Jospeh Wenger, Joshua Wcstmaas. Kristen Willemstcin, Blythe Wil­ liams, Brandon Wilson, Kelli Zoct. The following eighth grade students received an Outstanding Student Pin for achieving a grade point aver­ age that places them in the top ten percent of their class academically for the 2000/2001 school year. Casey Aubil, Victoria Azzarella, Danielle Bcilfuss, Angela Bocrsma, Chanda Brice, Jonathon Daining, Kasey Frank, Kendall Gerbasi, Emily Granger, Mich­ ael Kurski, Anthony Heidt, Tuesday Howell, Leeanne Lantinga. Caledonia voters approve non-homestead millage Approximately 1,100 Caledonia area school res­ idents cast their ballots at the June 11 annual school election. More than 900 voters chose to pass the proposed five-year renewal of the non-homestead millage levy of 18 mills. There were 199 opposing votes to the renewal. Running for the two-year unexpired school board seat, Dennis Atkinson was chosen over Tonya Delnay 820 to 281. The four-year school board seat went to William Harrison over Denise Hughes 829 to 231. Corey McClain, Lindsey McKee, Michael Mugridge, Katie Oshinski. Andrea Otto, Michelle Raetz, Eric Reeder. Kimberly Robson, Kerrie Schultz. Nicole Shoemaker. Tabetha Strait, Melissa Stuart. Holly VanderHeide. Brandon Wilson. The following eighth grade students received the Scholarship Pin. The schol­ arship pin is presented with­ in each team to the students who have achieved the high­ est grade point average for the school year 2000/2001; an 11 point system was used to determine each honoree. Orange - Michelle Raetz. Black - Andrea Otto, Melissa Stuart, and Holly VanderHeide. The eighth grade choir provided music during the honors assembly Real Estate For the Real World" CALEDONIA • 640 Emmons • 891-8980 44TH STREET SE 538-8620 • EMBASSY DR. SE 954-0990 PLAINFIELD NE 363-4883 • LAKE MICHIGAN DR. NW 791-8900 Serving West and Northwest Michigan: Grand Haven, Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Torch Lake, East Jordan, Beulah, and Kalkaska Pearson-Cook ‘Each office independently owned and operated Our success is built on our dedication towards the successful transaction of our clients and friends in the community. “Partners in Success” RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE i* * \ __________ r a , ‘1 - • 6102 N. Costner Caledonia. New 1750 SF 2 story with 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, main floor master suite, vaulted ceiling in family room, main floor utility, full walk-out basement. This home is conveniently located to Caledonia Schools. 3 other new homes to view. Great room and a fireplace. $199,900. Laura Martin 891-8980, 891-7619. Jt1 s ■ z 803 142nd Street 6121 Statler Caledonia. Gorgeous 4 bedroom. 3-1/2 bath 2 story offers: open. 17x24 vaulted living room, fire­ place, master bedroom, oak throughout, daylight finished lower level with family room, full bath, and lots of storage, slider to deck, and underground sprinkling. $199,500. Robin Dawson «918980, 455-5394. ■ Wayland. 4+bedroom walkout ranch in a country setting, on 3.86 acres with a pond, and in excellent condition. Price reduced $10.(KM) below appraisal! $175,000 Kuh McConnon 891-8980, 2929643. • m 6482 W. Irving Road 9064 Glengarry 9104 Glengarry Middleville. Remodeled 2 story Caledonia Schools. New con­ Caledonia Schools. New con­ 140 ft. of frontage on struction Great location. Close struction with cathedral ceilings, Thomapple River. Home fea­ to schools and shopping. Future master bedroom, deck, and day­ tures: 3 bedrooms. 1 bath, family 860 SF in full walkout basement light basement. Close to schools room, living room, fenced back and roughed in for additional and shopping. $157,900. Laura yard, and a newer 3 car garage. bath. $147,900 Laura Martin Martin 891-8980, 891-7619. with $139,900 Tom Garbow 891- —J ■ ■ 548 S. Shore Caledonia. New price! $174,900. Seller is motivated! Super buy! Private frontage on Green Lake. Totally remodeled. This ranch home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, main floor utility and a 1 car garage. Wonderful living on the water all year round! Kathy Benton 891-8980. 262-3965. If in From previous page 891-8980, 891-7619. 8980. 868-0045. 9389 Tigerlily Caledonia Schools. Spectacular home on 3 acres offers: 4 bed rooms, 2-1/2 baths, appliances, mission style oak cabinets, walk­ out basement, and a 3 car garage. Don't miss out on this beauty. Slop by and see it today! $334,900. Kathy Benton 891-8980, 2623965. Many vacant land parcels available. Will build to suit. Call any of our associates for information on additional properties currently available. Gun Lake Community Church plans Wacky Wednesdays This summer Gun Lake Community church has planned a "Polar Expedi­ tion" for Wacky Wednes­ days. June 20 and 27. July 11. 18 and 25 from 9 a.m. until noon. Stefanie Beckering. Polar Expedition director, has planned Bible learning children can see. hear, touch and even taste. There will be crafts, team building games, songs and snacks. The Wacky Wednesday s series is intended to be full of fun for children of all ages with Beckering hoping that some teens will sign on as "Cool Crew Leaders and help the younger children At 11:30 a m. each day parents, grandparents and fnends are invited to for the "Ice Station Celebration," which closes each day’s activities. Call the church office at 795-7903 to register. Tom Garbou Manager Robin Dawson Joe Wenger Asst Manager Rich McConnon Kathy Benton Laura Martin Dan Merz Jim Newhof �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 19. 2001 ■■ Start your summer with a strawberry breakfast Strawberry breakfast diners start young, here month old Rhea Liliana Straight is held by Brandy Kelley at Rhea's first Strawberry Breakfast. The breakfast at the Parmalee Methodist Church June13 was a good way to start a summer day for (counter clockwise, from left) Pat Kayser. Sarah. Ian, Erin. Tammy and James Barney. TK library, from page 4 story, rhyme and song in a storytelling adventure. Bob Evans will lead an orienteering workshop June 26. Evans will help stu­ dents learn how to use a Judy Hendrickson talked about photo-graphy during the first pro­ gram of the summer reading club at the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library These women have been preparing strawberry breakfasts for more than 20 years. From left are Lois Stauffer. Nancy Kelley, Marilyn Stafford and Pam Dutcher. Under the Tent Swimsuits & Lake Shirts 1/2 price & ess. June 22 & 23 10:00 am Great Buys in the Store Too! gift Certificates Always Jit! INFORMAL FASHION SHOW Every Wednesday Noon Hour ___ at TBay^Pointe lay-aaruraay 10-9 Sunday 10-6 LAYAWAY compass. Please call 795-5434 to register for this program. For information about any of this summer's sum­ mer reading program. “A Reading Road Trip.” call the library at 795-5434. For Reservations call 616-672-5202 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake • 795-9947 Luke Bremer browses in the Scholastic Book Fair at the Thornapple School and Community Library, which kicked off the Reading Road Trip. A boautifiiI kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Christopher J. Hier, Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! 616-891-1240 Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) - r Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 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By Aleshia Haselden One senior parent said. “I At 9:45 p.m. June 2, hope the kids don’t think Thornapplc Kellogg Class of gambling is really this easy.” 2001 members gathered for Every five minutes (liter­ perhaps the last time in the ally) names were drawn high school auditorium to from a plastic bowl and take part in the event that prizes such as six-inch subs their parents spent the year from Subway, tanning ses­ planning: the senior all-night sions, free haircuts, ski lift, party. movie tickets and pop were After winding through the given to the winners. streets of downtown The biggest prizes were Middleville and taking a drawn for at the end of the short detour through the party. Chris Flamm is the parking lot of the Barry proud owner of a brand new County Expo Center, the microwave. Amber buses came to a final stop in DeMaagd won a digital cam­ front of Full Blast, a fun era. and Mike Mugridge got recreation building in Battle away with a 16": TV/VCR Creek. The students, clad in combo. Shelby Williams, “space suits” made of what after finding a hidden plastic seemed like a giant fabric alien the size of a thumbnail, The casino drew a lot softener strip, entered the put her name into a drawing of students for some action building unsure of what to just for people who spotted it two extra hours free of expect from the evening, but and won a new CD player. charge. Also on the agenda ready to have fun. A highlight of the senior as far as limited-time activi­ Most of the students party was the starting up of flocked straight to the con­ “The Scream Machine,” a ties were the moving rock cession stand where pizza, virtual roller coaster where wall that moved like a verti­ hot dogs, cheeseburgers, one can design his or her cal treadmill, the inflatable hamburgers, fries and pop own roller coaster ride with obstacle course, and the were available. Others start­ custom dips and turns on a swimming pool complete ed a game of volleyball or machine while they wait in with two water slides and a basketball, tried their hard at line. Because of popular big foam swan. At the end of the party, the the arcade games, or gam­ demand. Full Blast staff ran bled with chips in the The Scream Machine for nightclub room was lighted and the class met for the final drawings and distribu­ tion of time capsules. The time capsules were made by the students in their sixth grade English classes and consisted of letters that they wrote to their future selves. Each senior also was given a duffel bag at this time filled with coupons, a senior class picture, a CD case, and other goodies. At 7 a.m. the students made their way back to the buses to return to TK. Despite one of the lowest levels of parental participa­ tion, the 2001 senior parents were able to raise $17,000 through donations and a senes of fund-raisers. They strongly urge senior parents of succeeding classes to par­ ticipate in the planning of their son or daughter’s senior party. The TK Class of 2001 advise seniors of the future to attend the all-night party. Senior Amy Boom said, “Definitely go It’ll probably be y our last chance to see the whole class as a group. Besides, what else are you going to do after graduation? Swimming was a part of the activities at Full Blast. 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Check out all our Special Services: • • • • • • Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 p gw63"1 OKU MM - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 0:30 ■ 1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19, 2001 ZBA grants 2 variances for Caledonia expansions by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Two variance requests were approved June 7 by the Caledonia Village Zoning Board of Appeals for Ed's Body Shop and ‘Cal Kooiker of the Village of Caledonia. It was the first meeting in about a year for the VZBA. Ed Pawloski was given approval for plans to ex­ pand the existing non-con­ forming commercial build­ ing housing his auto body repair and paint business, after painting his proposal in colorful phrases. The expansion will add about 17 feet by eight feet to a room along the Kinsey frontage. A previous application to connect two buildings on the property had ex­ pired. Pawloski said he had learned he would have to put in a handicapped ramp. The ramp would have used up the space be­ tween the buildings, which he had planned to expand his work space in the first place, "So I never fol­ lowed through with it," he explained. The alley be­ tween buildings will not connect, he said. This expansion would be in line with the setback and not extend farther than other parts of the structure. Pawloski said "That ad­ dition would give me enough depth that I can have a nice customer drive in booth, so if you come in for an estimate. I can write it out of the rain, and maybe give you a wash job while you're waiting." he explained. Pawloski said he might turn the first booth into a wash bay with an overhead door to allow a drive through bay to accommo­ date two cars instead of one. "We are utilizing every square inch of the place, and I don’t want to have to move, because at my age I don't feel like going i couple of million dollars in debt down on the Avenue." "My plans are to spend about $300,000 on the other building, just con­ verting that into nothing but my paint area." He said the other area would house a fire-proof drive through bay, with a $100,000 paint booth. "Which will allow me to speed up my production and have a good safe envi­ ronment just for painting. We can drive cars over there and right out the door. Fifteen minutes of drying time out of the snow and wind. That will NEED A CAREER ADJUSTMENT!!! Want a flexible lifestyle with opportunity to earn a good income? Think about real estate. Call Doretha Ardoin at Westdale's Cascade Office 616/942-2300, ext. 550 SUMMER JOBS increase my productivity about 30 percent. And it will make everything in there more user friendly and more accommodating to our people here in town." The current paint area on Johnson^'Kinsey was de­ scribed as closet sized. "But if I can get this, why not invest some money, change that other building into a total paint area, put in all new equipment?" With a brand new fire­ proof mixing room that would go over next door, (on Main), the addition to the old building would also add space. Pawloski said there would still be room for the dumpsters. One may be moved to the other side of the building, or placed in the alley. The other would be back by the wooden fence. A nine-foot privacy fence screens the auto body shop from the resi­ dences behind it, Pawloski explained that one neighbor west of his business wanted to sell her house to him. "I could turn it into a parking lot," he suggested. "But it is residential. That's a no-no. I might as well forget that plan. I was going to buy that and the house next door... flatten that all out so that we could have a nice parking lot... but until we get that all rezoned and stuff, I'm stuck." Pawloski expanded on the parking idea. "You know parking here... this has been a twohorse town since 1902... when your cars first came into Caledonia, they had to get rid of the horses, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting PACKERS OF QUAUTV FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. MI COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 22, 2001 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of obtaining citizen com­ ment regarding Tax Increment and Financing Development Plan, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. There was no public com­ ment. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mr. Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present: Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr. William fastings City JBanfe Computer/Proof Operator - Afternoons Hastings City Bank - Data Center, located in Middleville, is looking for a fulltime computer/proof operator to fill an afternoon time slot. If you have previous 10-key operation experience, are familiar with the general operation of a per­ sonal computer and are capable of lifting 50 lbs on an occasional basis, we would like to talk with you about the opportunity that is currently available. This is a full-time position and offers a compet.tive hourly rate of pay with an excellent benefit package. Daily work hours generally go from 11:00 a.m. to com­ pletion (40 hours per week). If this type of position looks interesting to you. please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment application. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our location is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, ML EOE/M-F and you guys never did nothing to put any parking' in. This has been a prob­ lem we’ve had since day one. "And we get by OK. and hopefully some day. they will either make smaller cars, or whatever. But now it’s a problem. But we get by, don’t we? We do what we have to do... to try to make this little town of Caledonia successful." Village officials have been looking for ways to increase parking space in the downtown area. "Would you turn it into parking?" he was asked by one of the commissioners. "I would like to. What I would like to do some day... I see ultra modern beautiful repair shops right in the heart of Grand Rapids, and all around in outlying communities, nes­ tled right up in communi­ ties because things are done properly. It happens on the fringe borderline of residential. And the people do a responsible job... keeping it neat and clean and safe... "But the rules are the rules. I don't know if you guys mean to change something around here for me to do that, but if I thought there was a chance, I would certainly tell them (homeowners) that I am still interested. They have reserved that for me if I want to buy it." Trustees commented that Pawloski had im­ proved the building's ap­ pearance during his tenure there. Pawloski said since 1990 he had made im­ provements, and his goal for the building next door Kenyon, Mr. Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers and Mr David Newman. Members absent: Mr. Floyd Bray and Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg. The minutes of the May 08, 2001 meeting were approved as written. The Agenda was approved as writ­ ten. Mr. Myers introduced an invitation from Boy Scout Troop 105 to Eagle Court of Honor for Benjamin McDuffee. ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01015, Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 2 members absent. 2. Adopted Resolution #01016, Resolution Regarding Increasing Property Taxes Pursuant to Truth in Taxation, on motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. Roll call vote resulted in 5 Ayes and 2 members absent. 3. Approved the invoices, dated May 18. 2001, in the amount of 541,751.73, on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mr Newman. 4. Adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The completed text of the min­ utes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m and 5:00 p.m , Monday through Friday. (303) on Main was for safety... and the betterment of the neighborhood. He men­ tioned increasing require­ ments by OSHA and said he wanted to be ready for that when it came. "I want to have proper fire equipment in there, and sprinkling systems, and I want to do it right." he said. He said he made contri­ butions to community causes. "This community has been good to Ed’s Body Shop. I’m able to do that because I’m getting the money into the front door. That’s the way it works. We pass it around and give it back. He said he was grateful he was able to do it, and con­ cluded by asking people there to keep voting for him. The ZBA trustees did. Kooiker was granted his variance to split a flag shaped lot, off 100th Street, when flag lots are generally prohibited. He said he wanted to split the parcel in two. More splits might be possible in the future, if the present zoning, agri­ cultural, was changed to residential, trustees said. Kooiker was willing to lay out a shared drive for the two lots, and to con­ sider a 66-foot wide ease­ ment with possible access through to a large vacant parcel north of the lot, which is about 30 or more acres. The finished width of the shared drive would be ten or twelve feet, to accom­ modate emergency vehi­ cles. Trees along the drive would be kept trimmed. Kooiker agreed. Trees already on the property provide screening, and no neighbors came to object. Normal setbacks for vil­ lage lots would be 30 feet for the front. 20 feet for sides and 75 feet for the rear. The orientation of one house to face either the east or the south, depend­ ing upon the topography of the spot, required defining slightly different setbacks than provided for in the or­ dinance and recommended by the village engineer. One house placement would block a potential road through to the prop­ erty behind, while the other would not. Both scenarios were de­ scribed in the motion made by the zoning board of appeals to allow cither. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ail red estate advertising in this *»ew»[xiper is subiect to the Mr Housing Aet and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitatioi. or discrimination based on race, color. reli gion. sax. Iiandicap. familial statu*, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination." familial statu* includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and pcojJc securng custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not kno4iti| ly accept any advertising for real estate which is m violation of the law Our readers ate hereby informed thai all dwellings advertised in thia newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call th* Fair Housing Center at 6)6-451 VKU. The HUD loll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I 800 927 9275. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM.. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 01-04-06, PARCEL ID. NOS 007-008-00 & 007-01000, A REQUEST BY LARRY MILLER TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN COBB LAKE AND PAYNE LAKE RD FROM THE -AGRICULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY’ ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MASTER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR INSPEC­ TION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LET­ TERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILI­ TIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIS­ CUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 19. 2001 /Page 13 County tables Middleville annexation decision until July by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hoping that the two property owners who op­ pose being annexed to the village of Middleville and those in favor can resolve their differences, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week tabled an annexation request until July 10. The vote to table the re­ quest from the village of Middleville passed 5-2, with County Board Chair­ man Jeff Mackenzie and Commissioner Clare Tripp casting dissenting votes. Commissioner Wayne Adams was absent. The County Board this week held a public hearing on the request, and after hearing comments, Com­ missioner Tom Wing, chairman of the board's County Development Committee, suggested that the parties involved try to iron out their differences without putting the county in the middle. "You don't want any hard feelings about this," said Wing, who introduced the motion to table the is­ sue. The village wants to an­ nex six contiguous proper tics, located on Green Ijike Road, which is also called West Main Street on the west side of town, in Thornapplc Township. One of the properties is owned by a funeral home. One reason for the pro­ posed annexation is that the village is seeking to "incorporate enclave prop­ erties (properties sur­ rounded or nearly sur­ rounded by the village on all sides) that receive ser­ vices without paying vil­ lage taxes," Village Man­ ager Bryan Gruesbeck said in a recent letter to the property owners affected by the possible annexation. Another reason the vil­ lage is seeking annexa­ tion, Gruesbeck has said, because the parcels have access to village water services and will have ac­ cess to sewer services per­ haps in the fall. The parcels' close proximity to the village allows for di­ rect and indirect benefits of other village services, such as plowing, salting and police protection, offi­ cials have said. The village is preparing plans to install sewer ser­ vices along Green Lake Road at the village's ex­ pense. Property owners, however, will be responsi­ ble for paying costs to connect to the sewer sys­ tem and related expenses. At the public hearing. Rod Preslar, one of the af­ fected property owners, said he opposed the an­ nexation because he has a "perfectly good" water and septic system that would have to be filled in if his property is annexed be­ cause of the state require­ ment that properties within 200 feet of services would have to hook up to village services. "...Why ruin a good sep­ tic system?" Preslar asked. It was noted that a rep­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS: RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JULY 19. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZOC 01-06-08. PARCEL ID. NO. 021-004-00; A REQUEST BY WARREN ALWARD TO REZONE THE PAR­ CEL LOCATED AT 10910 M-179 FROM THE ‘AG. AGRI­ CULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE *RR, RURAL RES­ IDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MAS­ TER PLAN. 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE. AUX­ ILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 304 resentative from the BarryEaton Health Department has said that the timeline for hookup to village sewer and water is up to the gov­ erning municipality. Some at the meeting wondered why Preslar and others in similar situations couldn't use their current systems until they were no longer viable and then hook up to the village's. Gruesbeck had previously told Preslar that the hookup would be required within a year, Preslar said. Mackenzie said the sewer and water issues are between the people in­ volved and the village and not the county. Usually such hook ups are not geared to the convenience of people, he said, but are a public health issue to prevent septic overflow from contaminating ground water. Mackenzie asked Gruesbeck how long prop­ erty owners could have be­ fore they would be re­ quired to connect to vil­ lage services, and Grues­ beck said "the sooner the better," but that he would be willing to work with property owners as he has done in the past. Barbara Getty, daughter of the late Bill Getty and a proponent of annexation, said her family wants one of the affected parcels an­ nexed and that if the County Board refuses to annex the property it will not be saleable because they will not be able to have village services or put in septic and well sys­ tems "unless the village changes its mind." Opponent Alan Wissman, who owns one of the affected properties, said the proposed annexation, if approved, "is going to be a great expense for myself for just the purpose of straightening out village lines for annexation pur­ poses. As for services, I al­ ready do have water that I do pay for...I do pay town­ ship taxes and most of these (others) services are covered under the town­ ship. So when it's stated that me being a township resident in close proximity to the village and I'm re­ ceiving services and not paying for them. I don't be­ lieve that's really true.” Catherine Beyer, also a daughter of Bill Getty, suggested that the village could allow people who have good working wells and septic systems to keep their existing septic tanks and wells until they fail....! don't think private property owners should be penal­ ized because their systems are working It seems like it could be a win-win situ­ ation here if we can just Call for Classifieds 945-9554 work together." Barbara Getty expressed similar feelings. Beyer said she believed the situation could be "win-win" for everyone if the people didn't have to hookup to the services un­ til they needed them. Beyer said the village’s policy prevents the Gettys township property to be connected with the village sewer system without an­ nexation. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James asked if there would even­ tually be a cooperative agreement between the village of Middleville and Thornapple Township for sewer and water services so that properties would not have to be annexed to the village. Guesbeck said no, but that the village and township are working on a master plan that would cover such issues as zon­ ing enforcement and plan­ ning. He said they hope to have the master plan com­ pleted by the end of the year. It was also pointed out during the hearing that the township does not lose its one mill for general taxes when properties are an­ nexed to the village, but that the township does lose population when annexa­ tion occurs. In other business, the County Board: • Approved a three-year agreement for professional consulting services with DMG-Maximus Inc. of Bay City. The county will pay the firm $12,000 per year to prepare an annual cost accounting plan to identify the various costs incurred by the county to support and administer federal and state programs. The services will be beneficial to assist the county in receiving reim­ bursements for many of the County Friend of the Court programs and for the County Prosecutor s Of­ fice. County Administrator Michael Brown said Wednesday. • Funded a $6,800 maintcnance service contract for a year to cover the new sophisticated "livescan* fingerprinting machine at the County Sheriffs De­ partment. The cost of the one year service contract will be paid from the Di­ verted Felons Fund. The Sheriff received a grant for the $75,000 fingerprinting equipment. MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 6:00 p m on Wednesday. June 20. 2001. at the Caledonia Township/ Village Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan NOTE: Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Closed Session—to discuss pending Township legal matters 6. NEW BUSINESS A. None 7. BOARD COMMENTS 8 PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 9 ADJOURNMENT 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 306 MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the May 16. 2001, Board of Trustees Meeting B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills D. Treasurer’s Report E. Building Department Report F. Utilities Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF A. Report from the Oversight Committee for the Cable Television Public Access Channel B. Report from the Facilities Committee.' 8. CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter and petition regarding the possibility of paving Thornapple Dales Drive. B. Letter from Rev. Norman Kohns regarding the use of Alaska Hall. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Rezoning Request—2nd Reading— Hamilton Ventures —Regarding property parcel num­ bers 41.23.07200.038 and 41.23 07.200 039 The properties are commonly known as 7197 & 7175 Kraft Avenue. B. Rezoning Request—2nd Reading—‘Calvin & Daryl Kooiker'—Regarding property parcel numbers 41.23.10265.001. 41.23.10.276.003, and 41.23 10.276 004 The properties are located south of 68th Street and East of Alaska Avenue C. Motion—Proposed settlement of ‘Paul Garbow and Garbow Properties. L.L.C " ( Garden Grove' project) v Charter Township of Caledonia.' The property is located south of 100th Street and East of Cherry Valley Avenue (M-37) 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Use of Alaska Hall—Little Lambs Preschool' presentation B. Preliminary Subdivision Plat Review—Jasonville Farms —Phase 6—Lots 130-161. C. Resolution— A Resolution to Place the 2001 Summer Special Assessment Districts on the July 2001, Tax Ron.’ D Re-appomtment—Ric Parent to the Planning Commission E. Motion— Caledonia Celebration in the Park Contribution —Towards the purchase of fire­ works for the Independence Day Celebration F Motion— Z’s Lawn Service —For weekly mowing & trimming at the Campau/Kettle Facility and the Water Tower G. Motion—To rescind Section 2.5(e) of the AdmimsVative Policies and Procedures’ Manual H Re-appointment—Dorothy Merriman to the Zoning Board of Appeals I. Available Conferences 11 BOARD COMMENTS A. Supervisor s PMR Update. 12 PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 13. ADJOURNMENT ______ ______________________ 305 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 19, 2001 Middleville council grants Rolling Oaks tentative approval by Patricia Johns ' Staff Writer Local developer Dave Dykstra last Tuesday night received tentative ap­ proval from the Mid­ dleville Village Council for his Rolling Oaks resi­ dential development off Main Street. This tentative approval now allows him to get some of the other ap­ provals he needs before work can proceed. The council last week also heard from Jerrol DeKok of New Vision Homes on the update of the new Department of Public Works building. He said he expects that the new building will be com­ pleted and ready for occu­ pancy by early July. Then he will be able to work on the new development, which will be built on the on the former DPW prop­ erty and adjacent area. The building will be constructed with a natural gas line and the waste wa­ ter treatment plant also will be connected to the natural gas line. Also approved by the Village Council was a plan submitted by the Middleville United Methodist Church for tree planting on the tree lawns between the sidewalk and the street. The church will have to get “Miss Dig” to stake locations where utility lines exist before trees are planted. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck reported on the annexation hearing, which was tabled by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners on June 12 (See story in today’s edition of the Sun & News). The village was encour­ aged to work with the property owners who do not want to have to tie-in to the sewer line. Grues­ beck reminded the council that there are some health issues and water quality issues that must be part of the discussions. Water quality issues are also behind the establish­ Bring ad in & receive *5.00 Off any purchase of *30 or more. WEDNESDAYS: Senior Citizen Day 10% OFF (60 or older) - Customize a Topiary or Planter - ? S7.99 ,0” BASKETS On Sale $9.99 1/2” ANNUALS On Sale 99%a. ’^7 .. . 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As the village tries to enforce regulations against parking on tree lawns, some homeowners just move the vehicles on to the front lawn. This then adds to the "blight" situa­ tion. The council decided to keep the tax rate in the village at 11.377 mills rather than roll it back to 11. Treasurer Ed Schellinger did note that reducing the tax to 11 mills would be a gesture to residents and the $19,000 which would be lost could be recouped through bud­ get restraint. Council President Lon Myers noted that the tax rate in the village has been rolled back from maximum allowable 12.5 mills because of provisions of the Headlee Amend­ ment and Truth in Taxa­ tion. The Paul Henry Thor­ napple Trail has been mowed. Paving on the 3.4 miles from the Midoleville Trail Head to McCann Road should begin June 18 if all paperwork from the Michigan Department of Transportation has been completed. Planner Geoff Moffat has been meeting with MDOT representatives to discuss realignment of Ar­ lington Road with Route 37. This will affect the driveway at Tires 2(XX). The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Council is June 26 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. State of Gun Lake prompts concerns in Yankee Springs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The state of Gun Lake was much on the mind of those attending the Yan­ kee Springs Township meeting Thursday, June 14. The meeting began with a public hearing on an ad­ ditional fee to be assessed to the 25 homeowners along Johnson Pond to pay for additional dredging costs. The additional fees are necessary to pay for preparing a suitable loca­ tion for the land applica­ tion of the dredged mate­ rial. Several homeowners at­ tended the Township Board meeting to discuss their concerns about the project. Many said they are worried that paying their portion of the $42,(XX) project may not be a last­ ing investment. Runoff from roads and fields continues to be a problem. Township Super­ visor Al McCrumb said he will speak with the Barry County Drain and Road Commissioners to see what steps are being taken to control runoff in the area. One of the complicating factors is that both Allegan County and Barry County border the area and prob­ lems with cooperation have occurred previously. Resident Richard Beukema notified the trustees that some lawn care services being used in the area have been blow­ ing leaves and grass clip­ pings into the lake. He said he would like to see the board establish through ordinance a license system for lawn care providers. McCrumb said he will talk with the Michigan Township Association at­ torney about whether this is feasible. In other business, the board approved the budget for the 2001-2002 fiscal year. The township is in the black with almost $17,000 more in antici­ pated revenue that bud­ geted expenses. The tax rate will be the maximum allowed by law, with McCrumb hopeful that once revenue sharing details are available, next year's rate can offer a slight break for township residents. The budget review brought a questions about the fire equipment fund. None of the revenue has been spent and the town­ ship continues to negotiate with Thornapple Township about future fire contracts. McCrumb said. "We arc still in negotiations, so wc can't really talk about what wc have been dis­ cussing. When we began the negotiation, we told them we had three options; to continue with TTES, work with another fire de­ partment or start our own." Before anything is de­ cided on fire protection, there will be a public hear­ ing. The township will have a copy of the zoning map and a list of all properties in the township with their zoning designation printed in the June 26 issue of The Sun and News. A public hearing on re­ visions to the zoning ordi­ nances will be on July 5 in the township hall. The next regular meet­ ing of the Planning Com­ mission meeting is Thurs­ day, June 21. The next regular township meeting is June 19. Thornapple raises cemetery rates Lakeside Community Church SPORTS CAMP i June 25-29 • 6:45-8:30 pm j I Ages 4-12 | Soccer, Basketball, Rollerblade Hockey, Volleyball (Ages 4-5 will have a more traditional Bible School with sports oriented activity time.) Come for Singing, Sports, T-shirts. Bible Exploration and a Friday Night Picnic and Carnival LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH ^A6201 Whitneyville Rd . Alto • 868-6402 or 891-0102 i by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Town­ ship Board last week voted to raise rates for use of lo­ cal cemeteries. Prices for standard lots for residents were doubled, from $100 to $200. The lots for non-residents went from $250 to $400 and a new rate for cremain lots was set at $75. There also was lengthy board discussion about a possible agreement with the developer of New Vi­ sion Homes to trade prop­ erty for perpetual use of 14 parking spaces convenient to township hall. Supervisor Don Boysen is expected to meet with the developer and a repre­ sentative from the Village of Middleville and report back to the township, Boysen also reported that Paradigm Design is working on a "two­ pronged" look at potential sites for a new fire de­ partment facility with their engineers while the archi­ tects are meeting with staff for feedback on what will make a usable, em­ ployee friendly facility. Trustee Mike Kelley asked the board to con­ sider establishing a sur­ charge for mineral extrac­ tion to help increase town­ ship revenue. Planner Geoff Moffat mentioned that there is something called a "deple­ tion tax" which may be possible here, and it is usually based on tonnage. He said he will work with road committee on this is­ sue and see whether other communities have im­ posed a similar tax. The Township Board has announced that it will have a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 30, at the township hall to dis­ cuss future planning. The board's next regular meet­ ing is scheduled for Mon­ day, July 8, at 7 p.m. in the village hall. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 19. 2001/Page 15 Police believe burglary suspects are river travelers kent County Sheriff’s officers are informing peo­ ple that in recent weeks sev­ eral hours, between 84th and 108th Streets along the Thomapple River have been broken into. During daylight hours after they ascertain that the houses are empty, the thieves have removed computers, jewelry, furniture plus many other incidental items. These felons have not yet confront­ ed individuals, nor have they been caught. The Kent coun­ ty officers advise that people use house alarms if they have them, and report any strange cars, boats or anyone looking or behaving in a sus­ picious manner. On Wednesday evening. June 13, between 6 and 6:30 p.m., occupants of a pontoon boat, a middle-aged male and female, were observed behaving suspiciously on the Thomapple River between the 84th and 108th Street bridges The man was steer­ ing the boat and the woman had attempted to hide her identity by wearing a large straw hat and oversized sun­ glasses. She had been observed directing binocu­ lars with an intense focus at homes on the river. The police were advised and would like to identify this couple to check out their intent. In the not-too-distant past Thomapple River properties were broken-into by individ­ uals who arrived and left by boat. It is possible that homes are being “cased” by individuals either to define those worth breaking into, and or to ascertain the habits of the owners. Whether these are neighbors with an Two abduction attempts reported The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police are investigating two separate reports of possible at­ tempted abductions which occurred on June 7 in Irv­ ing and Rutland townships. The first complaint was in the area of Irving Road in which a 14-year-old girl reported that a man in his 30s with brown hair and a beard driving a white van pulled up alongside her and asked if she needed a ride. The girl told him no and the van left the area. Troopers drove around the area and stopped a couple of vehicles that matched the description given by the girl. The girl was taken to each of the stops and she said that they were not the person or vehicle that stopped. The second incident is not related to previous re­ ports of a man in a white van who has been asking girls if they need rides, troopers said. The incident also oc­ curred June 7 in the area of Heath Road where a 12year-old girl was ap­ proached by a Chevy Caprice driven by a 74year-old white male. The man asked the girl if she wanted a ride and she told him she does not talk to strangers and he left the area. "Troopers from the Hast­ ings Post found the suspect vehicle and spoke with him in regards to the inci­ dent," said Sgt. Jim Richardson. "It appears that the subject had no in­ tent to do anything to the girl." Man hurt when truck rolls J-Ad Graphics News Service Charges are pending against a Middleville man hurt late Thursday when the vehicle he was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol left Solomon Road and rolled over, accord­ ing to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies reported that Kevin Gerald Fitzpatrick, 43, stated he lost control of his vehicle while trying to avoid striking a deer one third of a mile west of Bar­ num Road. "The tracks of the vehicle indicate otherwise," a deputy reported. Police reported that it ap­ pears Fitzpatrick was driv­ ing through the soft gravel, then slowly veered off the roadway, left and impacted a tree, rolled one time on the driver's side of the vehicle. Fitzpatrick was not wear­ ing a seatbelt when the crash occurred at 11:45 a.m., said police. He was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was treated for non-inca­ pacitating injuries. Deputies believe alcohol was a factor in the cause of the crash. unhealthy interest in other peoples’ homes, or accom­ plices of felons authorities believe their behavior is sus­ pect. Anyone who has informa­ tion about this couple or are aware of any suspicious indi­ viduals or behavior, however insignificant, please inform the Kent County Sheriff’s Department at (616) 3363113. Carolyn R. Van Dyke GUN LAKE - Mrs. Carolyn R. Van Dyke, age 58. of Gun Lake, formerly of Middleville, entered the gates of Heaven on June 16, 2001. with the Lords arms wrapped around her. She quietly passed away after a courageous battle with can­ cer, with her family and friends by her side. Mrs. Carolyn R. Van Dyke was bom on Sept. 16, 1942 in Grand Rapids. Ml. the daughter of Coral and Leia (Cole) Abel. She was raised in the Wyoming, Ml area. She was married to James J. Van Dyke on May 12, 1962. Mrs. Carolyn R. Van Dyke was employed at AAA Insurance in the Claims Department for 16 years and was a bus driver for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. She was a member of the Gun Lake Community Church in Yankee Springs Township. Carolyn was a home maker, a caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Her husband, children and her grandchildren were a priority in her life. She was an inspiration to them and many of her friends. She always had a listening ear for everybody. She was Mom to more than her two children. She will be missed by her family and friends. We will take comfort in the fact that she is with her Lord. Mrs. Van Dyke is survived by her husband, James J. Van Dyke Sr.; son, James J. (Darcy) Van Dyke Jr. of Wayland; daughter, Sheryl (Bruinsma) Van Dyke of Alto; six grandchildren. Sophia C. Willshire Sophia C. Willshire, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2001. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Doug; her great-granddaughter, Trisha Ann; her brothers, Steve and Nick; her sister, Ann. Those who will miss her are her son, Fred and his wife, Marlene; her grand­ children, Brian and his wife, Stacy, Greg and his wife, Cindy; her great-grandchil­ dren, Ben and Marlee; her brothers, Mike and sister-inlaw, Helen Steer, Stanley Steer; nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Home, 2161 Leonard NW. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Ann’s Home Building Fund. Christina. Amanda, Alicia. Gabriella, Colton and Tanner; six sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents. Coral and Leia Abel and brother. Roger Abel. Visitation will be Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 11 am. at the Gun Lake Community Church Pastor Todd Van Eck officiating. Interment at Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Thank you!!! The Emmons Lake Carnival Committee would like to thank everyone who helped and attended the First Annual Spring Carnival. The community support, and the support of the following list of businesses whom made it possible, Thank You! It was a great success. KEY SPONSORS CALEDONIA SOUTHBELT STORAGE ♦ HERMAN MILLER SKY AMERICAN, INC. • TRIANGLE PRODUCTION, INC. PRIZE SPONSORS Campbell Soup • Tyler Creek Golf Course • Caledonia State Bank • Consumers Energy • Dutton General Store • Sam's Joint • Cherry Valley Greenhouse • Ada Lowell 5 Theaters • Bare Bisque • Public Museum of Grand Rapids • Caledonia Great Lakes Car Wash • Burger King • Contempo Salon • Fredrick Meijer Gardens • Broadmoor Country Club • Wyndean Kennels • Rick Berkey • Grand Rapids Childrens Museum • Paganos • Sunsations • West Michigan Whitecaps • Caledonia Farmers Elevator • Rainbows End • Seif & Sons Chevrolet • Essential Bean • Heidi Christines Salon • Naked Plates • Michaels Arts & Crafts • Grand Rapids Rampage • Gerald R. Ford Museum • Mullers Paint & Paper • Fax 17 • Harmony House • Russ' • Hulst Dry Clean • Legacy For A Lifetime • Kathy Wilbur/Mary Kay • Village Bike shop • Knotts Greenhouse • Touch of Country • Fruitbasket Flowerland • Mulberry Bush • Swierenga Jewelers • Hastings State Bank • Cookies By Design • Harder & Warner • Fortune Chef • Rogers Dept. Store • Wiidwood Landscaping • Eileen Koprowski Photography • Brandywine Restaurant» Wendy's • Country Town Floral • Big O Fish House • Yankee Springs Golf Course • Scholastic Books �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19, 2001 M-37 corridor task force, continued from page 20 speed traffic. Vilmont said fixing one problem some­ times causes another, which may mean more time in evaluation a few years after the fact. Morrison said, "People think a stop light will be safer, and we find at the signals is where our acci­ dents occur. We have the statistics. We have an Ac­ cess Management Guide­ book that will be coming out within two months, available to developers, local governments for MDOT and others." She explained the guidebook will come to the issues from a variety of perspec­ tives, with access man­ agement strategies for cor­ recting certain types of problems. Morrison said for every increase in the number of driveways in a mile, the number of accidents in­ creases by a certain ratio, supporting a business case for access management. This is proof to provide for skeptical developers want­ ing more driveways. "It's an investment in the common good," she said. "It will also have sample zoning language and over­ lay language in it. We even have them on CDROM It will really be the Bible for access manage­ ment. not only for local planners, but for MDOT as well." She said in cases of try­ ing to retrofit a corridor where local businesses think they can't survive without two drives, they find they can. It is nice to show them where access management has been im­ plemented and that only short term decreases are realized. She said overall this improves the eco­ nomic vitality of the corri­ dor because people go where they feel safe. Strategies like reserving right of ways through uni­ form setbacks from the centerline, or ordinances controlling access roads and management along the existing corridor, as well as making capacity im­ provements was very "do­ able" Morrison said. Vilmont said a corridor zone could be up to a half mile deep on each side to govern zoning considera­ tions next to the highway. He mentioned controlling drive entry points, creating rear access to commercial areas, and supporting an open space look by using landscaping requirements. Vilmont said it would be important to have commu­ nity support of what was done. In view of a long process expected, and for funding to actually bring changes in the corridor, County Commissioner Sandy James said in the mean­ time, a way to manage secondary roads would be needed. James said she would like to see uniform set­ backs and access drives off the corridor, throughout the county. It is a matter of working together. "We can't wait five years to do it,” she said. Moffett pointed out that at present. MDOT cannot say no to a request for an access drive. He said lo­ cal access management ordinances regarding driveways, intersections of private roads, public roads, spacing of roads, sight dis­ tance requirements, could f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 y be methods to relieve traf­ fic. Even more important was consistent administra­ tion of those local ordi­ nances, Moffett said. "If someone does not enforce the rules, we’ve lost the benefit. It doesn’t work un­ less we enforce it." Morrison added that in addition to consistent ad­ ministration. having an or­ dinance in place was very important. She said devel­ opers often play the units of government against each other. They will say the MDOT gave approval, so the local unit feels they cannot counter the place­ ment of drives, for in­ stance. "The township does have the power through the site plan review process to en­ force rules that are in place in the ordinance." Morrison said planners in Otsego, for instance, had been very successful in getting developers and owners to build shared ac­ cess roads, and even to close off previous com­ mercial driveways onto M89. M-DOT often offers traffic signals as an incen­ tive to get such conces­ sions along corridors. "If everyone sticks to their or­ dinance rules, a lot can be achieved." she said. Moffett said the key to success was that no one makes a decision until col­ laboration has been achieved. If MDOT issues a driveway permit and the site plan is not acceptable to the municipality, "we say we do not believe this is the proper location, and developers do say MDOT has not raised any issues with the plan" he said. Developers often press planning commissioners into hasty decisions which can last for hundreds of years. Vilmont said a checkoff sheet was needed, and where other departments like the Health Depart­ ment are involved, differ­ ent agencies need to talk with each other before hand. Going back after the fact was to be avoided. He asked if the MDOT was prepared for that kind of consultation, and Morrison said yes. Morrison advised requir­ ing a traffic study as well as an internal site circula­ tion study at the develop­ er’s expense before a deci­ sion is made. She said MDOT could hold off on a decision until this is done. Moffett said if Planning Commissioners takes an extra two or three months to make the right decision, "we will all be better for it. McManus said people need to understand that when anything happens, it affects every single person. Each municipal unit, and each citizen realizes the impacts of each of the other’s decisions. He advocated develop­ ing an oversight group that would include the planning department, an engineer, the Health Department and the Road Commission, for example, to evaluate and review project plans before they go to a township for approval, which would be very helpful. This could be part of the steps of a pro­ cess before final plans are submitted, and would be subsidized by the devel­ oper. State highway widening, one of the major issues of discussion in Barry County is closely related to set­ backs along the corridor. Widening is one of the most costly improvements made, and often takes years to accomplish. Mor­ rison explained that road­ ways are evaluated and prioritized statewide for widening. She said many were already in the works. Don Drummond, Chair of the OUR Land Commit­ tee, no consistent right of way along the M-37 corri­ dor could create future problems for widening. Morrison explained, "We would not begin ac­ quiring right of way for a future widening, but we will work with communi­ ties to know what commu­ nity zoning setbacks would be in line with ours, so that at the time a project would move up to being considered, it would be more competitive in the prioritizing process." Communities with ade­ quate setbacks reduces cost to M-DOT for rights of way, and would be more competitive, she said. Setbacks and road rights of way are determined by the planning agencies in different jurisdictions. McManus said south of Hastings, Hastings Balti­ more. and Johnstown townships were under County jurisdiction, so working out what would happen to the north would be a more delicate issue and most critical. The South Beltline, if com­ pleted by 2003 or by five years from now, will have a major impact. He said there would be a lot of pressure to be along these highways, and something needed to be done soon. He said the county al­ ready has a supplemental setback along state high­ ways. No one can build within 75 feet from that point. Toward the north, ease­ ments are from 50 to 75 feet, and there is no con­ sistent starting line to measure from. Some town­ ships do not use the center of the road to measure from, adding to the varia­ tions possible. Some peo­ ple thought set backs up to 100 feet or more from the center line would be needed. Moffett questioned. "How much right of way are you going to need?" Widening segments of the M-37 highway had varied, and could not be of uni­ form width, because of topography or other con­ siderations. such as wet­ lands or cemeteries. Brad Lamberg said M-37 would one day be a di­ vided highway. Whether the state would build from the existing roadbed within setbacks on the east or west would depend on where wetlands were. He said what setbacks were needed and where could be on one side or the other, and local planners need to know what MDOT is planning. Moffett maintained MDOT would need to identify segments of high­ way, and widths needed on which side, for some future highway widening. "The most effective approach is to have variable setbacks based on the amount of right of way we have now." He stressed planning had to be a partnership with MDOT. Vilmont said these ideas should be put in place right now so devel­ opment along those pro­ posed routes would be in line with needed setbacks and MDOTs costs for set­ backs would be substan­ tially less. Planning sev­ eral years in advance would be very beneficial. Morrison said in the fu­ ture, the road could be widened one way or the other depending on the natural features. "But we will widen within what we have to the extent we can,” she explained. She said, "We are more governed by the cost of right of way than by where it lies, so it would be help­ ful for us to identify the corridor and the setbacks. In the meantime, there will be interim stretches to be widened." She said M-DOT would not lay out a divided highway far in advance, but "we could give you what we would need if we were to put in a divided highway." M-DOT bypass plans for parts of Hastings. Mid­ dleville or.Caledonia are apparently not being planned. Morrison said realisti­ cally. bypasses anywhere along the M-37 corridor would not be a competi­ tive project. She said she did not want to encourage unrealistic expectations about creating bypasses. Drummond asked if all the units of government along the M-37 corridor got together with support­ ive ordinances and a uni­ fied plan, would that not be an asset in gaining MDOT funding for the pro­ ject wanted for the com­ munity? "How do you get up on the priority list?" he asked. Morrison said at the point improvements were being considered by MDOT. such groundwork planning would make it easier to do something in this area. "Right now we commit all of our trans% portal ion funds and there are more than one set of projects that fit the bill and get to the top of the list in different ways. She gave as an example, the Governor's Build Michigan III program for funding ad­ ditional transportation needs for economic devel­ opment. "The communities and stretches that got funded for that program all spoke with one voice. They had a plan in place and there was no doubt about what the community stood for and wanted," Morrison said. "That is a very pow­ erful tool to M-DOT in Lansing that makes those decisions, and to your leg­ islators that is where your priority lies." Drummond said, "So this makes sense." He said the economic forces near Grand Rapids and Battle Creek want to get closer together. He said he was concerned that if Barry County is not pre­ pared, these two major economic centers will dic­ tate what happens. "That’s why we have to be in part of the planning for this corridor." Continued next page Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery ^ [|j|| Any size load *£ ’ (616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 19, 2001/Page 17 "From a legislative received the funding of the standpoint, from a gov­ two requests submitted. ernmental standpoint and Two phases of the study of Morrison said a unified from MDOTs standpoint, M-89 will result in an ac­ plan and consistent ordi­ they are consistently look­ cess management plan nances were "things that ing for those areas where along the whole corridor position you well" for new funding initiatives in the there is a local and state from Plainwell to Holland. future. partnership developed." This was a partnership be­ He said MDOT and lo­ tween M-DOT. the re­ Michalski said this cal planning groups must gional planning agency, group showed recognition of the benefit of working make sure there was coor­ and the local units of gov­ dination so the developer ernment. together in a task force process. "Try to identify does not play one off Morrison said the M-37 both resources, threats, against the other. corridor group could sub­ He said development mit another application to and opportunities. M-DOT along M-37 was taking support a study for the next has done a very good job place on a daily basis. funding cycle. A place to in working with difficult "You really need to get at house the committee situations, helping com­ munities we have worked it, and soon," he said. would be needed. The re­ with, being an advocate Morrison said, "I would gional planning agency, recommend when you get which was funded for the for solid development planning." a plan in place, is that you study for M-89 is the South He said also the element continue to function as a Central Michigan Planning corridor group. The Agency in Kalamazoo, of politics should not be strength you will have if which could house the forgotten, if the group is you have fairly uniform committee. trying to move up in the process. "You need to work provisions along this corri­ The next funding cycle not only at the local level, dor is preventing develop­ will be in about one year. but with your state legisla­ ers from seeking loopholes The group would need to tors. Make sure you in­ in the next township. It make an application by volve them in the process. also allows you to evalu­ March, for MDOT to con­ As they may change over ate their proposals in terms sider a grant. Kitty Roth­ the course of time, you of how it affects your well said. This could be a need to update them, in­ township, but also how it time frame for the group to work within. vite them or staff to the impacts that corridor." All present appeared to meetings, and make sure In Grand Rapids, the there is consistency of in­ East Beltline corridor be in favor of collaboration formation. group meets monthly, she on development of a com­ "If you look at success­ said, "to evaluate propos­ mon M-37 corridor plan, ful corridor projects around als coming in, so they although a location in the country, there has been know what is going on up Barry County was more a need for a consistency of the road. This is a real favored. Ideas for the corridor effort that transcends over strength for them." the course of time. People Morrison said some were suggested. McManus said ideas for around this table may groups had relied on re­ change," he said. "If you're gional planning commis­ the corridor developed by going to be successful, you sions, for mailings, etc. a planning group could be arc going to have com­ and had noted good partic­ passed along to the town­ mitment on the part of an ipation of local units along ships and they could organization that stays other corridors. Finding a choose whether to adopt with the process for long central location to meet, them. Tools of such a plan term. This will not be re­ handle mailings of agen­ solved over the next five das and other things is could include overlay dis­ years. You will need a very important for keeping tricts to address the corri­ dor so special ordinances task force that won't be it going, she said. diminished over time. M-DOT does occasion­ could govern them. Drive­ ally provide funding for way access ordinances such groups to do a study, could be included, private because M-DOT supports road ordinances could be the Regional Planning developed, as well as uni­ form lot sizes along the Agencies. One group along M-89 corridor could be agreed upon. McManus said plan­ met for two years to get a definitive scope of what it ning needs to be a priority, wanted to do. All units had and how to use zoning or­ Pairitinq the same objectives for dinances to implement Wall Covering that corridor, and there those goals when the was a lot of momentum in highway crosses all these Over 10 years that group, Morrison said. jurisdictions will be a M-DOT recognized they challenge. OF QUALITY had laid the groundwork, Rothwell said the first CRAFTSMANSHIP and so they competed suc­ step for the governmental cessfully for those funds. units to implement a plan 616-795-3133 An application for the was to find out where the 1 9233 Wildwood Rd. Barry County corridor was ordinances were already ^Delton. Ml 49046 submitted about a year alike and or different. Then ago. but The M-89 corridor negotiations for a coordi­ nated plan and ordinance agreement could be started. County Planning Com­ missioner Jan McKeough said unified planning was most important along ju­ risdictional boundaries. Open ’Drummond said OUR Weather The Most Land could fund a training Permitting session for the group, and Beautiful fund a consultant w ho does 9 Holes In this kind of work to facili­ Barry tate the process. He said County everyone involved needed to have the same back­ ground for what a border plan is. what goes into it, and what comes out of it, before embarking on what Olde Towne Tavern Scramble would mean some pretty Sat., June 23 - 9 am - Shotgun Start gutsy decisions. Moffett said a forum rep­ First 22 Teams • SIGN-UP NOW! resenting all the govern­ Only 10 Minntes from Goo Loire A ments along the corridor 4 Miootes from Hostings would be needed. He said 4460 Gun Lake Road • 948*8366 all aspects such as the From previous page Michael [Evans GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE Barry County Road Com­ mission, the County Board, the townships, vil­ lages, and cities would be represented. Moffett said a game plan for the process, then discussion of model ordi­ nances would lead to de­ veloping ordinances for different aspects of a plan and then determining how to implement the plan would be the end stage. Fred Jacobs, speaking for the role of the local newspaper, said "As we educate the people, giving coverage of what you are doing here, you will have less problems as govern­ ments try to change ordi­ nances and rules. They will understand the pur­ poses behind it." Drummond suggested setting a meeting date, and an agenda to decide who the sponsoring agency would be, perhaps the county. He said he thought there is a need for training, to get input from ail representatives as to process for the group. A mailing list must be estab­ lished. M-DOT could send out information to every­ one on that list, Drum­ mond said. Moffett said a decision had to be made by each municipality along the cor­ ridor to send their repre­ sentation to the next meet­ ing of the group, and who would work on a plan. Representatives would also include someone from M-DOT, the Barry County Road Commission, and Jim French to represent said that representation was important in gaining the County Commission. Deciding what the pur­ political clout. Some were wary of the pose. agenda and goals would be for the next five power of those areas to years was very important. control the local process. Michalski agreed the Moffett said. Vilmont stressed the economic engines on each County needed to be the end of the corridor could host planning agency sup­ have different goals than porting the corridor plan­ Barry County, and a bal­ ning group to give it credi­ ance was needed. He said he did not perceive a de­ bility. McManus agreed, sire to make M-37 a race­ whether it comes through way between the two the Development Commit­ points, however. He said tee or not, because it allowing dialog taking would be a county wide place was needed. "Also when it comes program. He said the county planning office time to try and get horse­ could house all the zoning power behind a grant ap­ ordinances, providing a plication for specific pro­ jects, that’s when you re­ central location. McManus said the re­ ally benefit from having a gional planning commis­ tri-county or more counties sion representative for involved in the process," Barry County has not re­ Michalski said. Drummond said "If they sponded to numerous at­ tempts to reach him. This each sent a representative creates a problem for to this meeting, they Barry County obtaining would not dominate us at support from the Regional all. I think we hurt our­ selves more than we help Planning Agency. Wilkinson said he would ourselves by excluding like the task force to be a them." A resolution by the De­ subcommittee of the Barry County Development velopment Committee Committee, with head­ members in attendance quarters in the basement of was passed, to establish a corridor planning task 220 State St. It was noted several force, with county funding, Townships were not repre­ with recommendation for sented at this meeting, and County Commission ap­ follow-up contacts to in­ proval at the next meeting. An indefinite meeting date clude them were needed. 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Ml/June 19. 2001 Taekwondo Club eyes national championship Competing at Port Huron were (from left to right) Kyleigh Sheldon, Danielle Maxey, Danielle Rosenberg, Katie Page and Hanna Hoffbeck. Not pictured, Brittany Hesse and Kaitlyn Otto. Local gymnasts medal at state meet in Port Huron Seven gymnasts who train at Gymnastics in Motion attended a state meet in Port Huron May 5 and returned with a handful of medals. Three of the seven also placed in the All Around with Kyleigh Sheldon (Hastings, Level 5) finishing third with a 34.225, Danielle Rosenberg (Middleville, Level 5) 11th with a 33.40 and Hanna Hoffbeck (Shelbyville, Level 5) 16th with a 33.475. In the bars competition. Sheldon was fifth (8.65), Rosenberg eighth (8.55) and Hoffbeck 16th (8.3). Katie Page (Alto, Level 5) was seventh on the balanced beam (8.725), Sheldon 10th (8.45), Hoffbeck 11th (8.525) and Rosenberg 14th (8.425). Sheldon also placed eighth in the floor exercise (8.55) and eighth in the vault (8.55). Brittany Hesse (Wayland, Level 5) was seventh in the vault (8.7) and Hoffbeck was 16th (8.6). The other scores of the Gymnastics in Motion athletes are listed below: Danielle Rosenberg — floor 8.3; vault 8.3. Dani Maxey (Caledonia, Level 5) — bars 7.7; balance beam 8.15; floor 8.4; vault 7.6. Katie Page — bars 7.95; floor 8.35; vault 8.15. Brittany Hesse — bars 7.95; balance beam 7.85; floor 7.2. Hanna Hoffbeck — floor 8.05. Kaitlyn Otto (Middleville, Level 5) — bars 6.85; balance beam 7.5; floor 8.0; vault 8.05. Area stars play in East-West grid battle Maple Valley's Eric Goris and Delton Kellogg's Bill Ferris will participate in the 21st annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association East-West All Star Football Game Saturday, July 28 at Spartan Stadium on the Michigan State University campus. SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. 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Community Schools have The second competition successfully qualified a team venue, sparring, is actually of Taekwondo practitioners offered in two formats, to compete at the national point sparring and level in this newest international Olympic Olympic sport. sparring. Both forms have More commonly known two athletes competing in a as Korean Karate, timed match of two or three Taekwondo was officially rounds, with the winner sanctioned by the school determined by scoring system as a club sport this points from successful past fall. kicking and punching Now at the end of the first techniques against their season, nine members of a opponent. In point sparring, charter group of 17 have the match is temporally qualified through state or halted as successful points regional competitions to are rewarded. The Olympic compete at the national style is continuous. level at either the AAU Additional differences National Taekwondo include the amount of Championship and/or the required protection padding AAU Junior Olympics. as well as the intensity of Typically rotating to body contact. various U.S. cities, this Most novice and year's AAU National Championship is July 4-7 intermediate level club in Detroit at Cobo Hall. members compete in the "The proximity of this point format, with some prestigious event will allow intermediate and advanced most of our qualified team levels competing in the members to go and higher intensity Olympic compete," according to style. George Lewis, instructor State championship level and coach. point style competition Lewis is a black belt and resulted in gold medals for a 30-year practitioner of the Emily Jacobson. Erik art and sport in addition to Jacobson. Marlene Pelletier being a certified official and John Jacobson. with the AAU Taekwondo Christine Lewis, Nick Junior Olympic program. Aitchison, Steve Moyer and John Jacobson and Marlene Jason Jacobson earned silver Pelletier are associate or bronze. Lewis earned a coaches for the club. silver medal for points at AAU Taekwondo provides last year's nationals held in competition in two facets, New Orleans, the first club sparring and forms. The member to compete and forms competition, or medal at that level. "poomse" in Korean, is a Olympic style choreographed routine of competition resulted in gold kicking, striking and medals in both Indiana and blocking that is graded with Michigan for Nick Aichison a system similar to and Christine Lewis. gymnastics or platform "Both are strong diving. Each routine is competitors at nationals in their age group, belt level, composed of approximately and weight." two dozen movements, with Pelletier and Lewis earned each participant receiving a gold medals in this more score, typically in a range aggressive format in their from 7-10. Members placed respective adult belt strongly in this event at the categories. Indiana State Championship Competition is broken at the Michigan State down into divisions of Championship, both gender, age, weight, and tournaments allowing skilled. The skill levels are medalists to qualify and divided into novice, compete at the national intermediate, and advanced level. colored belts, with multiple Emily Jacobson and Steve divisions at the black belt Moyer earned gold medals in level. This year's forms at these two state competition season saw level championships. Both club members, with the Jacobson and Moyer attend exception of coach Lewis, Caledonia High School. compete in the colored belt Jacobson, of Emmons Lake, Without also earned a gold in forms categories. and is a strong contender for exception, the current national level qualified a medal at the national competitors will be in the level. advanced colored belt or Nickolas Aitchison and black belt category for the Jason Jacobson, both of the next competition season. Caledonia Middle School, Ability to achieve the had strong showings with coveted black-belt status is silver and bronze medals. In the adult competition, possible with the club in an approximate 36-month George Lewis, John period. "In another year, we will have a core of black belts giving us a good base for a highly competitive club." Lewis said. "This first promotion of black belts also includes elementary and middle school age students, which enhances the potential core strength of the team as they move into their high school years." Black belt certifications are awarded through the World Taekwondo Federation, the Korea based organization for the sport. "There are many karate­ type programs out there, but only one sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee," Lewis said. "Elite competitors in the AAU Taekwondo program can compete all the way to the Olympic team trials." The 2001 AAU Taekwondo National Championship will be held in Detroit during July. "With this national prestigious event in our home state, a club goal was to qualify as many as possible." Lewis said. "Steve Wagner, a high school black-belt member of Team Michigan, made it to these finals. I am optimistic that our Caledonia School Club will have greater representation on Team Michigan, this coming year and in years to come." 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Slow Roasted Prime Rib Call for details, 795'3640 Of 891-1287 On M-37, just north of Middleville Take Out Available ' Treat Mom to a Taste of the Orient! Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve sealing. Monday-Thursday Ham to 9pm Friday Ham Io 10pm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sunday : 12 to 5pm "________ NO MSG. SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll/egg drop soup. • Valid on dine-in only, please. ___ �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 19, 2001 M-37 corridor task force begins work on new plan by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A resolution to establish an M-37 corridor planning task force was passed June 8 by the Barry County De­ velopment Committee. The committee recom­ mended the County Board of Commissioners approve the task force as a sub­ committee of the Devel­ opment Committee, and to set aside county funds to pursue the effort. Kitty Rothwell, a Michigan Department of Transportation manager working in the Marshall of­ fice, and Connie Morrison, the Southwest Regional Planner for the MDOT. working in the Kalamazoo office, were invited to the development committee meeting. Brad Lamberg. engineer-manager of the Barry County Road Com­ mission. also attended. Also present was Mike Michalski, who wrote a study of the corridor in 1999. He represented or­ ganizations from Battle Creek that funded the study. The MDOTs reconstruc­ tion plan for Michigan roads is outlined in a 104 page booklet, MDOT 5 Year Road and Bridge Pro­ gram, Vol III -2001 to 2005. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry county Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 Rothwell said 1-69. which is rapidly falling apart, was absorbing much of the money budgeted for highways in the Southwest Region. Present projects on M-37 will extend dou­ ble lane farther south to 76th Street in Kent County and make improvements in Calhoun County. Rothwell said they came to this meeting to find out which improvements were most needed when the time comes. Several Barry County Commissioners, many township officials and other agency representa­ tives began the coordi­ nated effort to start a plan­ ning process for the future of the M-37 corridor. Offi­ cials who have a part of the corridor running through their boundaries were invited to take part in the discussion. "We ail know M-37 is going to be developed, growth is coming, espe­ cially now, since our neighbors may have a casino next door to us. That could spur a lot more traffic there than we planned on before," County Commissioner Jim French said. The county has jurisdic­ tion over the southern townships, but the northern townships still set their own agendas indepen­ dently. He said unified planning requires working together, or at least for ev­ eryone to know what the issues were. County Planning Direc­ tor Jim McManus said Hastings is a dividing line for M-37, and north of that, each jurisdiction does its own planning. These in­ clude the City of Hastings, the Village of Middleville, and Hastings. Rutland. Yankee Springs and Thor­ napple townships. He said all these jurisdictional or­ dinances would require similar details in order to have one plan. Morrison said the strong economy statewide was driving the pressures along state highways, like the Southbelt, and such as in Allegan and south of Bat­ tle Creek, as well as in Dowagiac. In Barry County in­ creased traffic is being seen not only in the north part of the county, but on secondary roads. Thornapple Township is being affected now by de­ velopment in Kent County. Geof Moffett, Thornapple Township planner, said M37 north of Middleville is creating a significant im­ pact, with upwards of 10,000 cars a day commut­ ing on that part of the cor­ ridor. Roger Vilmont, Rutland Township Supervisor said at present the areas along M-37 and M-43 are about 90 percent residential. The area gets a tremendous amount of traffic from Air­ port Road and Yankee Springs Road from concen­ trated developments. Jeff Mansfield, Hastings City Manager, said Hast­ ings is already experienc­ ing build-out all along the corridor. Fred Jacobs said his concern was over the transfer of traffic caused by people trying to avoid M-37. He said a lot more traffic was occurring on the side roads. This skews some of the figures of ac­ tual traffic M-37 would have had because a lot of traffic used county roads. Brad Lamberg of the Barry County Road Com­ mission said he had been dealing with alternate routes to M-37 traffic. M50 has seen a lot of truck traffic, he said. He said work on Patterson Avenue was being done and the next big project hoped for is on Whitneyville north of Middleville to the county line. Lamberg said traffic counters on county roads indicated about 4,000 cars daily on North Broadway, 4,000 on Whitneyville, and on Patterson, about 12,000 in all, on county roads believed to be avoid­ ing major highways. About 10.000 to 13,000 cars per day pass through Mid­ dleville. a traffic increase. Morrison said she would like to know the rate of in­ crease on county roads. She said it was important to document how the sys­ tem was functioning as a whole. Trunklines are meant to carry long dis­ tance traffic, and not serve as a local conduit. "If your local roads arc serving longer distance traffic, this is an issue. If it is due to local traffic gen­ eration. that is a different issue. Trunklines that serve lots of local traffic can use strategies locally to allow long distance traffic to still keep moving through that corridor." Traffic strategies even on the short term, can ac­ complish a lot. Many im­ provements can be made without requiring a lot of money, which help to move traffic along the cor­ ridor. Morrison said. Moffett said developing a unified plan would ad­ dress how the corridor would function as a whole, which would include all roads which intersect it. Morrison said coordi­ nated land use, access management, setbacks, in­ tersections, were all useful strategies. In the meantime. Morri­ son said intersections should be earmarked for current improvements, small changes which would move traffic, and unclog traffic bottlenecks. "We have been very suc­ cessful along the M-40/ M89 corridor in opening up the corridor by making some very small invest­ ments. ”A lot of congested ar­ eas qualify for safety funds. We have added lanes at some intersec­ tions." Morrison said traffic moved as a result, and so, some areas need to be tar­ geted for safety funds. County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson asked about effects of traffic lights on intersection safety. Morrison said it would be useful for one of MDOTs Traffic and Safety spokesmen come and speak in a forum about those issues. Vilmont said a traffic light had caused a huge problem on Heath Road with industrial type traffic and high speed traffic that never existed before putting in those lights. "People try to avoid an in­ terim light on M-37 and M-43 so now we have a residential street which has turned into M-37-A, unknowingly created by a light to help people get on and off." Another problem for people coming out of WalMart who cannot make a left turn at the light are sometimes turning around in the highway into full See M-37 corridor, pg. 16 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-06-26.pdf 5175023529bc0705f14448a220dfd947 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Thornapple wins court approval to operate PMR by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A Kent County Circuit I Court order issued Friday allows Thornapplc Dev­ elopers to use a Permitted Mineral Removal (PMR) site to extract clay and other natural materials, beginning immediately. The rezoning request for a PMR to mine low mois­ ture clay for the M-6 pro­ ject was denied by the township April 18. The Kamminga and Roodvoets (K & R) Construction Company, which has a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to supply 750,000 cubic yards of material to the project, joined Thornapple Developers' legal suit as an additional plaintiff. Of primary concern to the court was the possible delay of and irreparable harm to the entire M-6 construction project. The 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 26/June 26, 2001 court was of the opinion that delay would increase danger to the public to a greater degree than the temporary problems of highway safety due to the trucks delivering materials in Caledonia Township. "Not all clay meets the specifications of MDOT" the legal opinion stated. Only two other sources of the correct kind of clay were said to be available. The Thornapple pit was claimed to be the nearest source of low moisture clay to be delivered to the construction site along M6, at 2.5 miles away. A fivc-mile distance to the Vermeulen pit and 12-mile distance to the South Kent landfill was weighed and because of the short supply of trucks, the shorter dis­ tance was factored into the selection. Ingress and egress from the PMR is limited to 68th Street and not Egan Avenue. Trucks would be allowed to travel west to and from the pit on 68th Street, but travel east is prohibited. Thirty-five trucks would have to be used at any one time in a cycle, leaving the PMR site at intervals of 30 seconds to one minute during operating hours. Use of the pit is for haul­ ing of clay and other sub­ stances solely to the pro­ ject K & R is contracted for and supplied by K & R trucks only. The pit hours allowed are from 7 a.m. to 5 pm. Monday through Friday. Two wetlands will be destroyed by the project, and the court injunction requires Thornapple Developers to restore them, and reclaim the area stripped as a result of these activities. See PMR request, pg, 2 Independance Day parade organizer dies by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer When Caledonia’s Indepence Day parade takes place this Saturday, a familar and important face will be missing. Kenneth E. Stanek. 62, a longtime local resident and music staff member for Caledonia schools, died Tuesday, June 12. in the Home of Hope. Grand Rapids. Stanek, formerly of South Bend, Ind., began his career with Caledonia Community Schools in June 1970. He started as the junior and senior high school band director, then in 1974 moved into the position of vocal music director. He directed the high school choir for 11 years. In 1985 Stanek made another teaching move, both in location as well as age groups, when he took the position of choir direc­ tor at Caledonia and Dut­ ton Elementary schools. He retired as an educator in 1997 after 27 years of service to the Caledonia Ken Stanek Schools Music Department in one capacity or another. Sharon Tarrien, the new secretary to Superinten­ dent Doug Busman, "I'm told he taught and inspired many students to love mu­ sic." He worked for many years as the parade direc­ tor for the yearly Indepen­ dence Day celebration, and his passing has left a gap in the pre-parade ac­ tion. "Ken has always been a steady influence as the pa­ rade forms. He taught a lot of people over the years how to organize the pa­ rade," said O. Nick Unger, celebration co-chair this year (see Independence Day celebration update ar­ ticle in this week's Sun & News). Stanek enjoyed spending time with his family and promoting education through music. He ex­ tended that love of music to the community. He is survived by his fa­ ther. Edward, five sons, Andrew K. (Susan). South Lake, Texas. Brian J. (Linda), Indianapolis, IN, Christopher E. (Carole), Willoughby, Ohio, Dou­ glas J. (Samantha), Pinck­ ney, and Eric C. (Susan), Grand Rapids, as well as 12 grandchildren, two sis­ ters, one brother and many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Louise (Murrmann), his mother, Audrey (Mansfield) and one brother. Musical volunteers wanted for Caledonia’s 4th of July TK personnel changes The Caledonia Fourth of July parade on Saturday, June 30 offers a little of everything from patriotic music and a visit from Smoky the Bear teaching fire safety to children by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Anyone who can play a musical instrument and wants to be part of the fun at Caledonia's annual In­ dependence Day celebra­ tion is invited to be part of the parade Saturday. Prospective musicians are asked to meet at the high school for practice starting at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the parade. Uniform of the day: dress comfortably. For more information, call the high school and ask for Tom Peck at 8918130 extension 1602. Other volunteers are still needed for setup and tear down of the parkactivities. Interested volunteers should call the village office at 891-9384. “An Old Fashioned Family Day” is the theme for this year's pre­ Independence Day celebration. Tradition seems to be the name of the game, starting with the date: As usual, the festivi­ ties occur the Saturday before the Fourth of July. Il is be­ lieved that this allows area residents to participate in the fun without competing See celebration, pg. 2 announced to board by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The summer is often a time when personnel changes take place in the Thornapple Kellogg schools and members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education learned of some at their June 18 meeting. Carolyn Getty, who has inspired students for more than 30 years, has resigned from her position as a sixth grade teacher. Other changes at the middle school for the next school year are Brian Willshire moving from language arts to the posi­ tion of middle school counselor, which opened with the retirement of Bernie Weiler. Middle school band di­ rector Amy Holtz resigned after only one year in her position. At the high school, Dan Erb returns to the class­ room after two years as vice principal and dean of students. In the special education area, Barbara Benner will now be the education con­ sultant working one on one with students. The board approved an extension of first grade teacher Deb Warren's child care leave and ap­ proved the leave of ab­ sence requested by high school teacher Maggie Wilkinson. In another personnel matter, the board approved the recommendation by Superintendent Midge Pippel to set a new pay schedule for substitute teachers. This are the first raises approved in three years. Beginning with the new school year certified sub­ stitutes will get $80 a day for up to the first 10 con­ secutive days; $90 for up to 20 consecutive days and $95 for more than 20 con­ secutive days. Certified substitutes who teach for 60 consecutive days or more are paid ac­ cording to the teacher con­ tracts Substitutes who arc teaching with a permit rather than certification receive $75 a day, no mat­ ter how many days they teach. The new rates bring the Thornapplc Kellogg Dis­ trict more into line with surrounding districts and may make the competition for substitutes easier, Pippel told the board. In This Issue Public hearings bring out citizens to Thomapple Twp. Caledonia Village trunkline work to begin in July Cobb Lake residents help defeat rezoning Garbor Garden Grove legal dispute settled �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 26. 2001 Celebration, continued from front page with, activities on July 4 in other regions. Following is a list of activities and times in Caledonia this Saturday: • Parade organization — 9:30 a.m.. Caledonia High School. • Parade — beginning at 10:30 a m., proceeding down Main Street. Plan at least an hour or more for this activity. The Parade Committee re­ quests that anyone wishing to give out candy hand it to the parade watchers on the sidelines. There is a village ordinance that strictly forbids throwing candy from a vehicle, for the safety of all parade participants and watchers. • Shuttle buses will run from the high school and Caledonia State Bank to Lakeside Park for the ac­ tivities following, the pa­ rade. For safety reasons, there will be no general public parking, however, handicapped parking is available at Lakeside Park. Activities in the park include: • Antique tractor pull and softball games — 1 p.m., lower western portion of the parking lot. • The following contests are free to enter with prizes for the winners — Turtlc/frog races, 1 to 1:30; penny scramble. 1:30-2; three-legged race, 2-2:30; wheelbarrow races. 2:30-3; hula hoop contest, 3-3:30; watermelon eating gion? The barbecued contest, 3:30-3:45: and the chicken is just one of the food booths that will be pie eating contest. 3:45-4. The park shelter will be located in the upper park­ host to “The Battle of the ing lot. “This is a major event Bands" while the main stage area will be located for non-profit groups in the area.’ said in the upper parking lot. Festivity Co-chair In the northern part of the park, the Caledonia (along with Arlene Oaks) area Boy Scout Troop No. O. Nick Unger (also a 202 will conduct games for village trustee). “So far children throughout the (the parade and activities) afternoon. Tickets may be has never been rained out purchased for these games, in anyone’s memory. Hopefully, we’ll be as with prizes for winners. • Besides these games, lucky this year”. “This year's committee the troop will sponsor a visit by Smoky the Bear was in a position to bring who will be bringing his back some old favorites “Learn Not to Burn” and try some new things.” trailer. This is a trailer that explained Unger. “The second entertainment children can enter to learn The ways to stay safer in case stage, featuring Battle of the Bands' is of a fire in their own geared more for the homes. • In the lower parking younger generation while lot. the Caledonia Fire entertainment at the main Department will showcase stage is multi-generational. "In a community this their new and recently purchased truck and size, it's (the celebration) equipment. As usual, they always been a big event. will have activities for With the way this kids to interact with the community is growing, it’s firemen and some of the an opportunity for new equipment. Everyone’s people to meet their favorite seems to be neighbors and for others to knocking down that house greet old friends. That’s with a blast of water from the way we look at it.” “Oohing” and the fire hose (if the blast doesn't knock you down “Aahhing” is always a tra­ dition at the fireworks dis­ first). • What would a tradi­ play. Fireworks start at dusk tional Caledonia Indepen­ dence Day celebration be and can be seen from the without the barbecued Caledonia Middle School chicken offered by the or the Caledonia Village Sons of the American Le­ Shopping Center located on M-37. Local businesses, the Village Council and the Township Board do­ nated toward the fireworks this year. The parade committee had to scramble a bit this year as their long-time pa­ rade director. Ken Stanek, passed away last week (see memorial article). “Ken has always been a steady influence as the pa­ rade forms. He taught a lot of people over the years how to organize the pa­ rade.” said Unger. As a fitting end to the celebration, a commemo­ rative video will be played over the following week on local cable channel 15. highlighting moments and events of the parade, park activities and the fireworks. So if you weren't able to see “Suzie" perform on the stage or you missed the watermelon seeds flying every which way. you may be able to catch it during a replay of the video. Finally we put face with the name Several weeks ago we introduced readers to our newest staff member, Cathy Rueter. who is cov­ ering Caledonia schools and features. Unfortu­ nately, her picture was in­ advertently left out of the article. Now you can put a face with the name. “I wondered how long I'd be able to get away with no picture." Rueter said. "I’m one of those people who stays away from the front end of the camera as much as possi­ ble. I’m usually the one behind it. “I guess if I’m going to be asking other people for their photographs, then I'd better get used to it my­ self.” As reported in the pre­ vious article, anyone who recognizes her is encour­ aged to introduce them­ selves. Rueter said she likes meeting people, es­ pecially those in her community. Rueter will be working primarily from her home office and can be reached at 891-9973. Cathy Rueter GFWC-Gun Lake Home Tour plans being made President Marjory the Interlochen Fine Arts Richards and her commit­ Camp; holiday cards for tee are looking to sign up veterans; Bay Cliff Camp homes in the Gun Lake for handicapped children; Laurels of Sandy Creek Area for this event. “If there is anyone in the nursing home in Wayland; area interested in helping Zero Phosphate mailing in our club raise funds for all conjunction with the Gun PMR request, from of the community-wide Lake Protective Associa­ projects and programs that tion; Adopt-A-Highway front page we do by allowing us to pickup on a two-mile show their home, they stretch of M-179 (Chief Thornapple is required to adhere to the 15-acre rule should give me or my Noonday Road); blood contained in the PMR or­ committee a call,” said drives; funding the GFWCRichards. She can be Gun Lake Area lending li­ dinance. The rule governs reached at 795-3969. removal and restoration in brary located in the Hum­ Other committee mem­ mingbird; Kids ‘N Kind­ five-acre increments. bers include Fran Leonard Penalties of $3,000 per ness conservation newspa­ day would be levied if K (publicity) at 795-8731; pers for classrooms; Books Donna Kiel (florists and for Babies; to name a few, & R failed to deliver by the end of September, so flowers) at 795-3285; Glo­ and other “as needed” pro­ that K & R claimed it ria Cunningham (tickets), jects. would suffer irreparable 795-9170; Judy Smith The annual tour is harm, which was not heav­ (hostesses) at (616) 672- planned for Sunday, Sept. ily supported by the court. 9016; Linda Lewis (posters 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dona­ The fact that K & R con­ and tickets), 792-1215, tion will be $10. Contact Marilyn Page Richards or her committee tracted to supply the mate­ and rials before the Thornapple (correspondence) at 795- members for more informa­ tion. PMR was rezoned and 7817. Richards indicated that permitted was not men­ is doesn ’ t matter “ whether tioned in the judgment. The township may apply you have a year round Caledonia student to the court for relief dur­ home, seasonal cottage or ing the injunction if there are on a lake or not, we on Northwood list are violations by the plain- would like to hear from Barb Warner of Caledonia tiffs. Thornapple you.” has been named to the dean’s Projects and programs list for spring term at Developers and K & R. The plaintiffs were re­ affected by this event in­ Northwood University. quired to post a $25,000 clude hats and mittens for Warner, a senior, is the bond as security against elementary school chil­ daughter of Patricia Warner dren; food baskets at costs or damage which the of Caledonia. township may incur, and Thanksgiving, Christmas To achieve dean’s list and Easter; Hugh O ’ Brien as security for payment of recognition, students must Youth Leadership (HOBY) up to $30,000 in costs for earn a 3.25 grade point on a added police protection scholarships; support for 4.0 scale. necessitated by truck travel to and from A Full Service Contemporary Thomapple Developer’s pit Salon for the entire family! by K & R. The court order states HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS the injunction will termi­ nate at 5 p.m. on Sept. 7, MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES unless previously extended by the court. The judge found town­ ship officials had followed call Today! 616-891-1093 appropriate and proper procedures in most aspects Caledonia Village Centre of the case. The women of the Gen­ eral Federation of Wom­ en’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area are making plans for the Homes Tour this fall. Chairwoman and Club American Manufactured Living, Inc,_____ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft w * Contempt) Salon �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001/Page 3 Library programs excite local children There is no story hour Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday, July 3. because School and Community of the Independence Day Library are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. holiday. The orienteering work­ to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and shop has been rescheduled Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 for July 24. at 10 a.m. p.m. The library will be "Bugs on Wheels" will visit the library on Thurs­ closed on July 4 and 5 in day June 28 at 10 a.m. observance of Indepen­ This program is for readers dence Day. For more information of all ages. Librarian Deb Jones encourages everyone about library programs, to come "learn about some call 795-5434. The Thor­ amazing insects and take napple Kellogg School and home a book about them, Community Library is lo­ cated inside the TK High too." Summer hours at the School. Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas told stories and taught songs from many of the regions and cultures of the United States during a program at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Schools out but children attending library programs arc keeping their minds active while still having lots of fun. At the Freeport District Library. Kim Domke intro­ duced students to traveling songs. She and her guitar provided a guide to the United States during her program June 20. The next story time on Wednesday. June 27, will feature stories from one of the United States. Story ^HAIR DESIGNERS \^/ Open 6 Days a Week Kim Domke introduced readers at the Freeport District Library to Traveling songs during a program on June 20. Fairy wands were created at the first story hour for children on June 19 at the TK library. time is for members of the VW Beetles from pre­ school to first grade. On June 21 members of the PT Cruisers group, children in first grade and older) started making their papier mache' cars. They will finish working on their cars June 28. Other craft projects are scheduled for later in the summer. Readers can reg­ ister for all the projects at the library. The summer hours at the Freeport Library are Mon­ day and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday Chess tourney new Heritage Day feature by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A new feature of this year's Heritage Day cele­ bration is a "Knight Moves" chess tournament for students in grades K through 8. Players will be divided into age groups and play three matches within their group. Winners will receive ribbons. Pre-registration is necessary. The fee is $5 per player. Checks made out to the Heritage Day can be mailed to Knight Moves Chess Tournament, Co-coordinator Susan Rietman, P.O. Box 408. Middleville 49333. Rietman asks that stu­ dents send their name, ad­ dress, telephone number, age and grade in the 20012002 school year, along with the check. The dead­ line for registration is July 15. Page fifth grade teacher Dirk Vandiver has been working with Rietman in planning this mini-tourna­ ment. He has been teaching chess to students at Page and the other Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools during the last two years, assisted by fellow teachers Mike Hodges and Kurt Wissink. Students have attended tournaments as well. Heritage Day, on Satur­ day, Sept. 8, now offers physically challenging sports like 3-on-3 basket­ ball and volleyball and the Knight Moves tournament, which will stretch the minds. from 1 to 5 p.m. For infor­ mation. call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State St. The first story hour at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library included a magic wand making session. Francy Tobin enjoyed the first story hour and encour­ aged children through first grade to attend each Tues­ day through the summer at 10 a.m. Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs ■ CDs “Drew" McFadden Investment Representative PO Box 336. Caledonia. 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Families can participate in the reading fun as well with “Parents as Reading Partners.” Families decide on a list of books or a set amount of time to read to­ gether. When the goal is reached, the reader can enter his or her family in a drawing for a $50 Meijer gift certificate. Though the program has started there are still many fun adventures on this summer's reading road trip: • Soap making work­ shop for teens. Thursday. June 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall. Registration is re­ quired, as participation is limited. • Book sale Saturday. June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library. • Travel USA Craft Day Thursday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall. All ages are welcome. • "Going on a Road Trip" with Marian Nelson. Thursday. July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall. All ages welcome. • "Fly Fishing Funda­ mentals," Thursday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at the library. For adults and young adults. • "Skulls and Bones" (guessing what bones come from what animals) with naturalist Diane Pletcher. Thursday. July 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall. Recommended for ages 6 and up. • "Party in the Park." Thursday, July 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Old Kent Park. 4500 West River Drive NE. Comstock Park. All ages welcome. • "Yoga Workshop for Teens." Thursday. July 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Caledo­ nia Township Hall. Regis­ tration is required, as par­ ticipation is limited. • "KDL Puppet Show." Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia Township Hall. All ages welcome. The Caledonia Branch of of the Kent District Li­ brary is located at 240 Emmons St . call 8911502. Hours of operation are Sunday and Monday. closed: Tuesday. 2 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Thursday. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Middleville woman earns Alpene degree Carroll L, Burgess of Middleville graduated at Alpena Community College at the end of the 2001 spring semester. Burgess received an asso­ ciate in applied science degree in concrete technolo­ gy �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001 /Page 5 Alto photographer wins award at Festival 2001 considered very unusual because it does not look like a (typical) photograph. “I dropped a toy phone into a pond that had a [oil] film on it. The film (on the water] caused the print to look like it had crinkles in it,” explained Grantz. “There were newspapers half submerged under it. It’s very surreal looking. It’s difficult to describe. “I tend to do work that leans toward surrealism. I guess this is representative of that.” Grantz has taught pho­ tography at Grand Rapids Community College for 15 years and currently teaches a class at Kendall College of Art & Design. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Alto photographer Den­ nis Grantz received one of the top prizes earlier this month at Grand Rapids' Festival of the Arts 2001. His award was for an untitled, hand colored pho­ tographic print. The $500 prize that Grantz received is one of two top prizes awarded each year at the regional arts competition portion of Festival. (The other top award is for $1,000 — merit awards are of a lesser amount). Grantz executed the hand coloring with oil pencils and dyes on the (black and white) silver gelatin print, which was Dennis Grantz He has received awards before for his work, includ­ ing a Merit Award from a previous Festival of the Arts but is particularly pleased with this current award. The print has been hanging in the Festival show at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, but soon will be returned to Grantz. Anyone wishing to see this or other work of Grantz’s can call him at 868-2022. Good Shepherd Bible school to start July 18 will be offered for children entering grades K-6. Spe­ cial activities for pre­ schoolers. accompanied by a parent, also will be available. Parents of older chil­ dren are also welcome to stay for a Bible study that will correspond with the children's lessons. Each night kicks off with registration at 5:30, and a dinner time for all children, from 6 to 6:30. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 908 Main St., in Middleville, is inviting invite everyone to vacation Bible school next month. The theme of this year's session will be "The River of Life." It is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. on succes­ sive Wednesday evenings, July 18 and 25 and Aug. 1 and 8. Evening programs of stories, songs, and crafts J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 For additional informa­ tion, please call Pastor Edward Sikora at 795- Tolar Expedition’ VBS set at Peace Church “Snow penguins” and polar bears ages 4 through Watershed Council to have slide show The Thornapple River Watershed Council will have a slide show Thursday evening of the Grand River Expedition 2000. The show will include a public meeting focused on river issues, award ceremo­ ny, introduction of new board members, and presen­ tation of a new comprehen­ sive report outlining needs and concerns within the watershed published through a grant from the Frey Foundation. The meeting will be at Thomapple Township Hall, 200 E Main St., Middle­ ville. from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. COUNTRY ?0WN gLORfiL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valles-, Caledonia. MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service* A complete floral service Delivery Senice Unique Gifts Major Wire Senices fifth grade are invited to come to Peace Church’s “Polar Expedition” vacation Bible school. Chatter the Chipmunk will also be there to share a video adventure. Singing, Bible stories, crafts and snacks complete the fun. Polar Expedition runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Peace Church July 9-13. Registration will be at 8:45 a.m., but preregistration before July 2 is advised. Forms can be picked up at the church office, or call 891-8119. Peace Church is located on M-37 between Middle­ ville and Caledonia. Bernard and Alice Wieringa will celebrate 50 on June 30, 2001. They have four children. Wieringa, Bruce and Jill Johnson. Matt and Kim Wieringa, Gary and Claire Toon. They have nine grandchildren, Julie Anna. Zachary, Marissa. Brody, Skylar, Megan, Lauren, Lei'am and Nathan. All then children and grandchildren will be home to celebrate this special day. 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Ml/June 26. 2001 Public hearings bring out citizens to Thornapple Twp. raised concerns that by Patricia Johns The ordinance commit­ The suggestion that 120 cent property. In the future, tee will be working on new acres be changed from the he said, his son might not ordinances agriculture-residential want to purchase the home creating classes of non­ (AR) to the residential (R) classification drew much farm. Residents said they were concerned that if they conforming uses, with the the at comment June 18 Thomapple Town­ ship Planning Commission New athletic policy for TK has 1st reading borders state on land Robertson Road. High Michigan School Athletic Association standards. "I see this (wording] as something that could be misconstrued," said Board member David Smith. "MHSAA standards are the lowest we will go... this could lead people to believe these low standards are our standards." MHSAA standards are also written for a six-hour day, and TK has block scheduling. It was discussed by The TK Board awarding and recognizing Jean Ray for her dedication to the school. the board that the MHSAA may eventually change its wording to coin­ in now in bankruptcy pro­ ceedings. There are some ner interested buyers. In other business will end, there needs to be ar­ bring information on all considered properties, ad­ eas for grazing and that the change would affect commission ditional their quality of life. changes in the zoning or­ Geoff Moffatt of advice meeting, one scheduled. the Making Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. CaU 945-9554 today. will the be zoning change had been sug­ gested by the township's legal counsel since much of the previously zoned residential land had been annexed to the village and that there was no longer enough "R" zoned areas. The residents who own the land have not asked for this change, but the Plan­ ning Commission was re­ sponding to attorneys' ad­ vice so that the lack of "sufficient R area is not deemed exclusionary" Tony Wingeier of 8124 Crane Road (but not in the area under consideration) Education and the school as a whole. Before the policy is fi­ nally approved, it will be written with clarity so it will coincide with the TK Board of Education's standards. The draft has also been ap­ proved by the Athletic Advisory Committee, and the handbook will be re­ viewed on a yearly basis. Also at the meeting, there were awards given to men­ tors and those serving in ex­ cellence among community. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients commission considered whether there was a more appropriate area, perhaps south of the village, that more suitable. Rex Schad would be suggested that all the areas be stud­ ied at the same time and the TK New evening hours • We welcome all ages ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan dinance in reference to mobile home parks. This is necessary to comply with Michigan law. The next meeting of the Thor nappie Township Planning Commission will be Monday, July 16, at 7 p.m. that he needed to know from attorneys how many acres are needed to com­ ply. The also commission tabled a request by Wayne Ingersoll of 7548 Garbow Road for a home occupa­ tion special use permit. In­ gersoll would like to sell We make your business insurance our business. antique and curio firearms, and cowboy paraphernalia. He does most of his sell­ ing at shows and TCTh e want to be yuur there IxiMtwss pinner would be little additional traffic at his home. He has a federal license, sells no when it comes to insurance protection. Gintact us today ammunition and there is from Auto-Owners Insurance SYNOPSIS OF MEETING YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JUNE 14, 2001 SYNOPSIS Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor McCrumb at Township Hall. All board members present. Others present: 15. Public Hearing conducted for Special Assessment District #20 additional cost of dredging Johnson’s Lagoon (Gun Lake). Approved additional cost of pro­ ject. Public Hearing conducted for the adoption of Budget Fiscal Year 2001-2002. Approved by ail. Approved minutes of May 10, 2001 and Special meeting min­ utes of May 24, 2001. Financial report presented and approved. Approved Road Budget in the amount of $140,760.00 for fiscal year 2001-2002 Michael Evans [Painting & Over 10 years OF QUALITY I CRAFTSMANSHIP 1616-795-3133 ^9233 Wildwood Rd. Ml 49046 Company WO take care of >our Approved Resolution No. 0602-01 Fireworks Law designat­ ing Chief Woodard as represen­ tative of the Township approving permits. Approved amendment Cross Connection Control Program for the water system. Attorney to write amendment for publication Adopted Ordinance No. 0601-01. All parcels within the Township zoned districts and readopted Zoning Map accord­ ingly. Paid bills. Next meeting July 12, 2001. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Janice C.Lippert, Clerk Al McCrumb, Supervisor (A complete text of township minutes is available during regu­ lar office hours at the township offices). 7 Wall Covering Call for your appointment the As members deliberated, they the approved for quality business protection until then, TK's guidelines Subscribe to the... sale because the company cide with scheduling, but will reflect the higher stan­ dards of the TK Board of Valley Greenhouse. The Wolverine facility is for that the road was a dead consider this at a special with and barn the rezoning request. Plan­ meeting. The main issues discussed demic standards, which will a Wolverine Several residents noted was handled by the Board combine have they the The commission tabled The first reading of the were about non-conforming uses space for animals. the Planning Commission. If it would be better to policy the change of zoning could involving ing the way for it to be voted on at the next board the ney. There was a discussion Paving facility and Cherry Thornapple Kellogg schools wording and higher aca­ help of the township attor­ don't have animals now. mean that they wouldn't be Staff Writer about text able to have animals in the future, even though township's legal counsel, to the July 16 meeting of policy draft The property is at the end of Crane Road and of Education June 18, clear­ athletic to meeting. for new by Sarah Linn now firing range. rezoning may affect adja­ public At the Thornapple-Kellogg Board of Education meeting last Tuesday, members stand to recognize people in the community who have been mentors. the Staff Writer business insurance while you take care of business! vfuto-Owner? Insurance Home C* Buotmi IN8l1UN€t FIRST BOB NICOLAI, President 497 Arlington St. (M-37) PO Box 99. Mtddtevile, Ml 49333 (616) 891-8208 • 616-795-3302 Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 We would like to thank the following vfij 1 nori make businesses that that he helped make mir our trin trip tn to Savannah, Georgia, a fantastic experience! THANK YOU! Fillmore John Deere Equipment Eds Body Shop of Caledonia Richard J. Choryan. O.D. Muller's Paint N Paper The Design Line Hair Salon Pagano's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant State Bank of Caledonia 4-Star Video - Caledonia Old Kent Bank - Caledonia Forrest Hills Foods Wai Mart - Cascade Friends of the Library Friends and Family of Girl Scout Troop 513 Amoco Gas Station Jaiw Ateuuufa. Jeuufa. Alkmse*. Amanda VtuudUti, Hxuumk Ezut^a, Apvl Kujt Je*xa Welxh/u uuLUtq Vue Uitkudw J - jgy �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001 /Page 7 Community Garage Sales planned in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The community-wide garage sales in Mid­ dleville Friday and Satur­ day, June 29 and 30, will offer everything from clothing to tools, toys to gardening supplies and books and more. Check out the listings of addresses in the June 26 Reminder and Sun and News for sales around town. The Middleville United Methodist Church offers a place for shoppers to get out of the sun with a com­ bined garage sale, bake sale and luncheon Friday. June 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is also ac­ cepting donations for its garage sale. Call 795-7017 for information. The community-wide garage sales take place annually on the last full weekend of June. The village police ask that drivers and pedestri­ ans take extra care during the sale to watch out for each other. Info sought on Middleville Cinema by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Anybody remember the Lakeland Cinema in Mid­ dleville? Did you swoon to Cary Grant or get excited with those westerns in the fifties? Did your first dates and maybe first kisses take place there? Do you have a photo­ graph of the theater? The Middleville Village Players hope to have the next piece of their Vintage Village be of the cinema. Some older folks in the community remember walking hand in hand to the cinema and going to the pharmacy for an ice cream soda or a malted. The building which housed the cinema burned in March of 1975. Cheryl Cravcro and Robin Schweitzer have been researching in some dusty newspaper files, looking for pictures and a history of the theater. "You can help by telling us were we might find pic­ tures of the theater. We really need to get access to information and pictures about the cinema," said Cravero. Cravero is also inter­ CALEDONIA - Mrs. Myrtle R. McCarty, age 91. of Caledonia, passed away Monday. June 18, 2001 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. McCarty was bom Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn’t get any easier than this. Armstrong SOLARIAN. Famous Flooring T and several of the Victo­ rian homes in the area. Cravero can be reached at 795-6878 and Schweitzer at 795-3675. The Village Players try to have the next in the Vintage Village series available at Heritage Day. which this year is Sept. 8. Curty'i / TURNING 43O € JUNE 29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ^ Guaranteed Interest! Myrtle R. McCarty Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! N Garage sales will line the streets of Middleville on Friday and Saturday. June 29 and 30. We Love you!^Your Mends & A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! I ested in hearing any mem­ ories of the Village at that time. The Vintage Village se­ ries of wooden buildings is one of the most popular fund-raisers in the area. Structures reproduced in the past have included the 1931 Thornapple Kellogg School Building, the United Methodist Church I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue S.E (M-37) • Caledonia. Michigan 49316 Ph 61 &B91-9000 M-Thurs. l0-8^ m.;.T Wf 10-5,30 Sat. 9-3 00 4 TBL * “ w on Jan. 10, 1910 in Leighton Township, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Aubil) Thaler. She was raised in Leigh­ ton Township and attended Huver School and Caledonia High School, graduating in 1926. She was married to Edward McCarty on Jan. 18, 1934 at St. Francis Xavier and lived on 108th St. in Caledonia for 60 years. Myrtle was a homemaker, loved cooking and was a skilled seamstress, enjoyed crocheting, and devoted her life to her family and church. Myrtle was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother always doing kind deeds for her family and fnends. She is survived by a son, Richard (Beverly) McCarty of Caledonia; two daughters. Carolyn Bardwell of Wyom­ ing. Ml, Mary Jo (Carl) Pickard of Alto; 10 grand­ children, Craig (Deb) Mc­ Carty. Scott (Sandy) Mc­ Carty, Doug (Melissa) Mc­ Carty, Rich (Marcia) Mc­ Carty. Larry Bardwell. Mike (Sandy) Bardwell, Dennis (Tracy) Bardwell, Shelly (Dan) Weidman. Tom (Hal­ ey) Pickard, Molly Pickard; 24 great grandchildren; one sister. Dorothy (Don) Dut- cher of Caledonia; two sis­ ters-in-law, Kay Conklin of Wyoming, MI and Nora (Jerry) Anderson of Alto; many nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends. Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward McCarty; grandson, Eddie McCarty and granddaugh­ ter, Lisa Pickard. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Thursday morn­ ing, June 21, 2001 at Holy1 Family Catholic Church, Caledonia. Rev. Fr. David E. Le Blanc was Celebrant. Interment was at Resurrec­ tion Cemetery, Grand Rapids. A special thank you to Carveth Village for the won­ derful care they gave Myrtle McCarty, our Mother, while she was there. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. We offer products with annual effective yields as high as 6?R°° (as of 5-1-01) Guaranteed for 5 years on Single Premium Tax-Deferred Annuities »Interest compounded tax-deferred * Guaranteed never to fall below 3% * Surrender charges may apply for early withdrawal »From Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan— Policy #LP 117 (9-98) High Interest and a Lifetime Retirement Income. Call today! 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Replacement will in­ crease the size and slope, and thus increase the rate of flow to the plant, help­ ing to relieve the village from backups during occa­ sional system failure events, such as have oc­ curred in the past. The line will be located from several feet away from the old line, and plans arc to leave the old line in the ground rather than to dig it up and put the new line in the same place. This allows the old line to function until the new line is installed. The line generally follows the course of Emmons Creek/county drain. However, installing the new trunkline away from the old one means obtain­ ing additional easements from property owners. Almost all of the owners along the route had come to an agreement for com­ pensation for their property easements, but a few were holding out as of June 12. Legal action was in mo­ tion to condemn one prop­ erty where the owner would not grant the ease­ ment. The legal action will prevent blocking the construction, so work could go ahead during the summer months, and the easement could be worked out later. Construction is expected to begin during the first week in July, in order to finish the project before fall. Village President Darryl Penfold said an appraisal "opinion of compensation" rendered by Ed VanderVries, the assessor, and by a second assessor had confirmed the method used to determine the value of the easements was accurate, and fair compensation was being offered. The village attorneys had expressed an opinion that the village was not "taking" property from any of the property owners, since the area in question was in the flood plain and could not be used for con­ struction anyway, and these areas of the proper­ ties were still suitable for most general outdoor uses. The project will cost $995,000. A public hearing was held June 12 to ap­ prove the bond sale at an interest rate of 5.3259 per­ cent. Consultant Bob Bendzinski said this was an excellent bid, at only a few points more than much larger and higher rated municipalities the same day. The State Bank of Caledonia will be the de­ pository for surplus funds. The money for the debt will go to the Fifth Third Bank, a larger corporation designated for such bond sales. In other recent business, the Village Council ap­ proved $10,103 for road repair on Duncan Lake Avenue, near the school. Attempts to get three bids has failed because con­ tractors are so busy, so the village agreed to the one bid received. Discussion of the light to be installed as part of communication tower equipment to be attached to the township owned wa­ ter tower was discussed. The council wants to disal­ low a white blinking light at night on the tower, and if installed wants to be as­ sured adequate filtration of the light is a part of the deal. The special village land use was approved by the Village Council May 14. A general traffic study by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) showed the average speed along M-37 was in the 50 Chris Littell, a senior trumpet player, plays taps at Blaine Cemetery on May 28. Caledonia band plays in Chicago The Caledonia High School Band performed in downtown Chicago last month for the “Under the Picasso” series in Daley Center. The band members found Chicago May 17 and 18. In addition to performing, the band took in the sights from the John Hancock Observa­ tory. They saw the musical “Forever Plaid" and attended a pre-concert lecture by composer Christopher Rouse They saw the Chi­ cago Symphony perform Rouse’s clarinet concert Continued next column Caledonia High School band members played at American Legion Ceremonies honoring veterans at four and cemeteries. The high school band and middle school band also marched in the Memorial Day Parade. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters ► Years k Experience Drinking Water Systems Serving AU Makes &L Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $500 Best Price, Quality, Service ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891 0303 The band members during a relaxing touring moment in Chicago. Contd. from column 3 mph range. The council is asking for a full study. The rc-appointment of Karen Wells to the Planning Commission was made. Chris Clark, chair of the Village Zoning Board of Appeals, was also re­ appointed. The proclamation of Arbor Day was made. This is one of the actions by the village that makes it a "Tree City USA." The vil­ lage is actively working to plant trees within the vil­ lage in an urban forest program. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 Jim Buer Construction Services, lnc« Top Soil, Sand, Gravel t Delivery ' mu &ny s,ze ^oat^ <.1(616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville, ML June 26, 2001 /Page 9 Cobb Lake residents help defeat rezoning by Patricia Johns Staff Writer "Save our lake!" "Pro­ tect the environment!' "Don't hurt our water qual­ ity." "Follow the master plan." These were just a few of the comments last Thurs­ day night from an audi­ ence in the Yankee Springs Township Hall, Thursday night. They were talking about a request by Larry Miller to the Yankee Springs Township Planning Com­ mission to rczone 37 acres between Cobb lake and Payne Lake Road from the agriculture zoning classifi­ cation to residential low density designation. The proposal was protested by Cobb Lake residents dur­ ing a public hearing June 21. Before the public hear­ ing started, commission member Al Schwennesen excused himself from the deliberations since he lives at Cobb Lake within 3(X) feet of the proposed development. Lawyer Roxanne Secber, representing the town­ ship. told Schwennesen (and his neighbors in the audience) that this was necessary to avoid even the appearance of a "con­ flict of interest." Commission Chairman Richard Beukema ex­ plained the RL. residential low density designation, included the permitted uses for the property. These include single fam­ ily homes, accessory buildings, public parks, playgrounds or community buildings. Miller addressed the commission, saying that he first became aware of the property about 10 years ago. He purchased it about two years ago. Working with his engi­ neer, Steve Smith from Focus Engineering he has done some thinking about the best way to use his property. He is asking for the RL designation be­ cause homes in ag zoned areas can only be on three to five or more acre parcels. Miller said he hopes to hook up the homes that arc built to the Gun Lake Area See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your priming needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 Sewer Authority system, which he says is not feasi­ ble with five-acre homes. Miller told the audience that. "I do not have any plans to alter the existing wetland except for some bridges to allow paths to go through." "This will not be a typi­ cal suburban plat." Miller told the commission. Re­ zoning is only the first step." Cobb Lake residents raised worries about in­ creased traffic, fire protec­ tion and adding more boats to an already crowded lake. Residents were assured that the anti-funneling or­ dinances in the township protect against access to the lake except for prop­ erty with at least 70 feet of frontage on the lake. Several residents were concerned that an RL des­ ignation could result in a mobile home park, to which they are opposed Others mentioned their opposition because it may affect negatively the level of Cobb Lake. The lake is only 85 acres and most of the lake is only five feet deep. Some residents men­ tioned a Department of Natural Resources study from 1964 that already considered Cobb Lake over crowded. One resident said, "I don't want it ruined. I don't think it is fair to residents." Another remarked. "We don't want development to destroy Cobb Lake." Miller has not had an of­ ficial wetlands study done because it was not neces­ sary for the rezoning re­ quest. Since many of the questions were on the size of the wetland, whether it was bordered by dry land and if any of the area could be used for access to the lake, residents said they were concerned that the commission would act before they had adequate information. Beukema reminded the Cobb Lake residents that the role of the Planning commission was to bal­ ance the concerns of resi­ dents. the law and the rea­ sonable use of land by property owners. Commission member Frank Fiala discussed the deliberative process. He reminded residents that zoning change decisions were referred to the Tow n­ ship Board for approval. During the deliberation, the commission members discussed what they thought would be a "rea­ sonable" use of the 37 acres. Due to their concerns with density, water quality and wetland protection and concerns about lake ac­ cess. the board voted 6 to 0 to deny the rezoning with one (Schwennesen) abstention. The commission did give the developer the op­ tion of coming to a future planning committee meet­ ing without an additional fee with other plans for the property. The next meeting of the planning commission will be a public hearing on or­ dinance changes having to do with zoning. 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Store 99< Wednesday Kids Movie Rentals FREE �Page 10/The Sun and News. MiddJeviMe. Ml/June 26. 2001 Monterey Grill gives taste of big city The Monterey Grille, at 9866 Cherry Valley, plans to have a grand opening June 29-July 1. ___ ■ SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml A new look that offers those wishing to dine out (or place a pickup order) tasty items that you would normally enjoy at a chain­ like restaurant in a bigger city. That's what you can expect to find at the Monterey Grille, located at 9866 Cherry Valley in Caledonia. The Monterey Grille is owned by Bruce and Kerri Higgins. Bruce graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville and Kerri graduated from Caledonia High School. Restaurateur Bruce Higgins previously worked at the Middle Villa Inn, managed Fischwood's in Caledonia for three years and worked at Brann's Steak House in Cascade. He also owns the Subway shop in Caledonia. The Higginses invite everyone to come and see all of what the new local restaurant has to offer. "It has a whole new look to it," Bruce Higgins said of the restaurant. "We want the community to come here and see the changes. It is how dining, we feel, should be." FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Thornapple -Kellogg Schools: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, high efficiency home. Imme­ diate possession. Situated on 4 acres. $138,500. Call John McCleve 891-2222. (2990 Eckert)____________ Smith-Diamond Associates Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 Elizabeth Be I son 891-2222 Mel Brenner 891-2222 Katie Cummiford.......... 262-2021 Kay Cummiford............. 291-3330 Sharon Emerson........... 891-2222 Maryanne Hoeksma..... 891-7183 Heather Lake 891-2222 Debra Lampani............. 262-8333 Carrianne Lyke.............. 891-2222 John McCleve................ 891-7172 Mary Kay McCleve........ 891-7172 Kendra Noffke............... 891-2222 David Pratt 877-4010 Ron Richards................. 891-7176 Jennifer Russo.............. 891-2222 Susan Stapish............... 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude..... 891-2222 Sam Wright.....................891-2222 Wendy Zandstra........... 891-SOLD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Kerri and Brent Higgins hope that the Monterey Grille will give the area a taste often found in a big city. So far, the community response has been great since they opened their doors May 12. The couple gives special thanks to those who have helped with the remodeling work at the new restaurant. A grand opening is planned for June 29-July 1. Coupons, Bruce Higgins said, are available in area publications which offer a second entree at half price with the purchase of the first. They also plan to have a drawing for a dinner for four and movies made available by 4 Star Video. The Higginses initially had considered another location for the Monterey Grille, but decided on the Cherry Valley site because it "fell in place" and it was a perfect fit, accommodating all of its needs. Bruce says they hope to be considered the "grille of choice" and be a restaurant people will enjoy coming to because of its food and comfortable atmosphere. "We offer a variety of trendy new items that you would find in a chain-like restaurant... something like what you would find in a big city," Bruce Higgins said. Many of the menu items, he said, are made from Christopher J. 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Friday 11 a m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. Io 3 p.m. Movie Outpost coming to Caledonia The Movie Outpost, a new retail video store, will open soon in the Glen Val­ ley Retail Center in Cale­ donia. The new store’s address will 9175 Cherry Valley Road (M-37), Suite 8, Caledonia. The store, owned by Jim O’Rourke, was built and managed by First Compa­ nies, based in Kentwood. The original 19,700square-foot portion of the center opened in 1997; a 17,000-square-foot addition is nearing completion. The Movie Outpost rents new releases and classic titles on VHS videotape, rents new video releases on DVD, rents video games and related equip­ ment and sells a limited selection of new CDs (typically CDs on the na­ tional “top 20”) and pre­ viewed VHS videotapes. O’Rourke said the Movie Outpost will repre­ sent a much larger video store for Caledonia. “We bring big-store se- lection and service to small towns,” he said. Movie Outpost has other well-established stores in Hastings, Plainwell, South Haven, Paw Paw and Bangor. Movie Outpost will oc­ cupy about 6,(XM) square feet in an addition to the Glen Valley Retail Center along M-37. O’Rourke left the Amway Corporation in 1999 after a 24-year career in marketing and interna­ tional marketing. In Octo­ ber 1999, he purchased the group of five “Movie Out­ post” video stores. After about a year, he decided to expand into a new community. He selected Caledonia because it is a fast-growing area and be­ cause he considered it ready for a new, larger video store. O’Rourke has lived in West Michigan since 1974. He is married and has four children, ranging in age from 16 to 25. I he HAIS Al 11 AO ICS I NITE' .WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Mb June 26. 2001 /Page 11 JUNE 29", 30", JUlY Tr �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001 Garbow Garden Grove legal dispute settled by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board voted to accept a settlement proposal for the Garden Grove develop­ ment and rezoning of a 40acre parcel on 100th and M-37. The action ends a dis­ pute that has continued for about a year. The motion authorized Township Supervisor Bry­ an Harrison to execute the consent judgment. Five voting for settling and Trustees Richard Robert­ son and Wally Bujak were opposed. Tom Garbow was spokesman for the project. He argued that commer­ cial zoning is allowed across the street (on the east side of M-37 north of 100th Street) and the boundary defining agricul­ tural zoning south of 100th was arbitrary. He said at one time a 51 vote by the Planning Commission recommended rezoning by the previous board. At the second board reading there was some discussion over sewer availability. He claimed sewer capacity was avail­ able then and is available today. Garbow said the board sent the request back due to technicalities over­ looked by the Planning Commission. From that time on. the applicant was given no resolution, which led to the legal suit. Bujak later explained the early recommendation by the Planning Commission to rezone for a planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) had been made at the suggestion of former planner John Wallace, but rezoning for a PUD was not allowed in agricultural zoning, which was why it was sent back. Garbow said many com­ promises in the original proposal had been made as a result of the committee s work on legal questions. Charter Township of Caledonia Kent County - Michigan Notice_ 2001 July Board of Review 10:00 AM - Tuesday July 17*. 2001 Caledonia Township/Village Hall THIS MEETING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING A CLERICAL ERROR OR MUTUAL MISTAKE OF FACT RELATIVE TO THE CORRECT ASSESSMENT OR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FIGURE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY. THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CORRECTION OF THIS ERROR IS STATED IN THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN 211.53B: MSA 7.97(2) & 211.7ee(8) Assessor: Edward VanderVries Dated June 19,h, 2001 Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder 308 Garden Grove Proposed Lot Uses: A. Fast Food w/ Drive Through ' B Restaurant C. Automated Car Wash D. 6 Screen Theater E. Restaurant F. Uses; C- Store, Pharmacy, Coffee Shop, Ice cream shop, Dry Cleaners, Travel Agency, Medical Office, Optical Office, Bakery, Barber Florist, Gift Shop, or Photographer's Studio. G Retirement Apartments H Licensed Assisted Living I. Retirement Condominiums "We did away with one entire commercial use that was originally approved," he explained. One drive through restaurant was changed to CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of Emerson, L.L.C, to consider a major PUD amendment for development of Phase Two of Golfside Meadows Drive Site Condominium. The lands are commonly described as 5000 Westview Drive and are legally described as follows: Commencing at the North 1/4 of said Section 18; thence N 89 47' 33" W along the North line of the NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18 and the Centerline of 76* street, 766 0 feet; thence S 01° 22' 24" E parallel with the East line of said NW frac­ tional 1/4 of said Section 18, 1000.0 feet; thence S 89° 47' 33" E parallel with said North line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 436.00 feet thence S 01° 22' 24" E along the West line of the East 330.00 feet of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 1638 55 feet; thence N 89° 52' 19" W along the South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18,490 feet to the point of beginning; thence con­ tinuing from said point of beginning N 89° 52' 19" W along said South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 499 78 feet; thence N 01° 25' 14" W along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18; 1578 95 feet to a non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest; thence Northeasterly 111.14 feet along said non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 1033.00 feet, a delta angle of 06° 09' 51" and a long chord bear­ ing and distance of N 86° 05' 17" E. 111.08 feet to a non-tangent line thence S 08° 37* 53" E along said non-tangent line, 243 79 feet; thence N 58' 12* 32" E, 50.00 feet; thence S 45° 41' 46" E, 226 70 feet; thence N 30° 02' 04" E. 175.00 feet; thence S 45° 4V 46" E. 226.70 feet; thence N 30° 02' 04’ E. 175 00 feet; thence S 59' 57' 56" E. 66 00 feet, thence S 30' 02' 04" W 190 00 feet thence S 58 11' 17" E. 140 feet, thence 05° 48' 36" E. 334 06 feet, thence S 01° 22 24" E parallel with the East line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 447 53 feet, thence S 26 30' 02" W. 72.52 feet; thence S 01° 22' 24" E parallel with the east line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 219 73 feet to the point of beginning A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours AH interested persons may attend the pub­ lic hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng Dated: June 7, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 307 a sit-down restaurant to al­ leviate traffic. Open space was changed from 17 acres to 18.88 acres. Originally, seven acres designated for 58,000 plus square feet of office/retail space was re­ duced to 2.31 acres and 18,854 square feet. Twenty-three acres planned for commercial property and 16 for resi­ dential was decreased to 23.5 acres for residential use and 16.5 for commer­ cial. Ground signs will re­ place pylon signs for a bet­ ter look, which the appli­ cant agreed to. "We have agreed to a brick exterior, and a per­ centage of brick on resi­ dential buildings" Garbow explained, unlike other buildings along the M-37 corridor. He said this was because of work with the committee. He said when there is a difference of opinion, reasonable people try to find a compromise, which he believed was ap­ propriate. "It's a quality project, held to the highest stan­ dards, an obligation that we as a community should supply. It's the first of its kind proposed for Caledonia Township to house some of the elderly." Garbow said this was not the highest and best use for the owner, his father, Paul Garbow. Commercial would the most profitable, but "we want to supply that need," he said. He said the solid citi­ zens of the community and at this meeting supported the project, as well as this board, which was substan­ tiated later in public and board comments. Citizens Jason Robards, Kris Apol, Eva Engle and George Edgar all praised various aspects of the pro­ posal. Board members also gave reasons for supporting it, especially the need for housing for seniors in Caledonia. Paul Garbow, the prop­ erty owner, is also elderly, and has wanted the hous­ ing and care facility in Caledonia since first re­ quested. He said no one had ever complained about any of the projects he had been involved in building. "If this goes, it'll be a dandy," he promised. Located next to the Rail Trail, continued paving of the trail to facili- Continued next page CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001, at 7:00 p m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of American Tower Corporation for a spe­ cial use permit for a communications tower to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential Distnct, commonly described as 7237 Kraft Avenue and legally desenbed as follows N 430 FEET OF NE 1/4 SE 1/4 ’ SEC 7 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relat­ ing to the proposed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: June 6, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 303 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001 /Page 13 From previous page tale pedestrian use was promised. The project will not include other park space. Discussion covered sev­ eral related issues. • Tom Garbow said the actual building of the pro­ ject would be the respon­ sibility of various buyers still to be located. Few ac­ tual investors in the pro­ posed components, such as the assisted living facility, theater or restaurants were yet committed. Robertson later ques­ tioned this, as Garbow would not actually build the proposed facilities, but would have to find un­ known partners to invest millions to build it. Nevertheless, Garbow indicated the way the pro­ ject was built would be largely determined by the owner, because of partner­ ships in which "we will have a huge amount of in­ fluence." • Availability of public utilities for the project has been an underlying issue in the rezoning since the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS: RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JULY 19. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 01-06-08. PARCEL ID NO 021-004-00; A REQUEST BY WARREN ALWARD TO REZONE THE PAR­ CEL LOCATED AT 10910 M-179 FROM THE 'AG. AGRI­ CULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RR, RURAL RES­ IDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MAS­ TER PLAN 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE W»LL BE AVAILABLE. FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AUX­ ILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 304 beginning. The master plan both before and after the rezoning request said the area was unsuited to high traffic commercial uses and high density housing. The agricultural designa­ tion in the master plan would allow low density housing and agricultural uses. Garbow said the project as planned would include use of the municipal water system. Trustee Richard Robertson said the town­ ship engineer said this pro­ ject should not be devel­ oped without municipal water. "The settlement agree­ ment says maybe we will provide water and maybe we won't." He said he feared the township will be obligated to provide both water and sewer to the project, when new sewer and water dis­ tricts have just been estab­ lished in the M-6 area, and when construction has not even begun. Supervisor Harrison said "I believe we should try to put water to this project, but this does not obligate us to do that. • "Development in­ evitability" was argued both for and against set­ tling the suit. Robertson challenged the assumption that devel­ opment is inevitable, like a tsunami washing down M-37. He said Cascade Road south of 28th Street has 30 percent more traffic than does M-37. Cascade Township has resisted pressures to rezone for commercial use, and has every intention of keeping it that way, he said. Traffic doesn't mandate turning the area into concrete and asphalt, he argued. Trustee Bill Bravata seemed to disagree when he said "Let's not stick our head in the sand, on a road like M-37 where you've CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, at 7:00 p m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Jasonville Farms LTD Partnership II to rezone the following described lands from A Agriculture to R-2 Medium Density Single Family. The lands are commonly described as approxi­ mately 6850—84th Street and are legally described as follows: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWN 5 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 21 THAT IS 96.90 FEET SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST OF THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 129.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 21, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 515 69 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 294 22 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST 155.16 FEET. THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 448 28 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 303 40 FEET. THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 150.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 165 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 3.03 ACRES OF LAND EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN. USED OR DEEDED FOR ROAD PURPOSED A copy of the proposed rezoning is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, dur­ ing Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing got traffic counts that war­ rant commercial proper­ ties. He also said the set­ tlement "does what we should have done in the first place, puts that type of business where it should be. and keeps it out of our residential areas. M-37 demands this type of pro­ ject." • Changing the underly­ ing zoning of the master plan, both of the previous plan and the new master plan completed late last year was a major issue to several. Rezoning was op­ posed by Trustee Wally Bujak because it under­ mined the underlying zon­ ing of the master plan. Bravata said the funda­ mental issue was deviating from the general develop­ ment plan. Critical of the master plan zoning; agri­ cultural Preservation, south of 100th Street. Bravata supported settling the litigation as a means of changing it. "I’ve said from the be­ ginning. I don't believe you take your highest traf­ fic count road in the town­ ship and put your lowest designation for planning on that road. Nor do I believe you take your worst road and put your higher desig­ nations for houses on it. "I've been very vocal about getting M-37 done. We have one mile of M-37 left that needs to be dealt with. Commercial is obvi­ ously a good option. I m not saying residential isn't also. But what we have it zoned for now. folks, is agricultural preservation. What that says, is that ev­ ery 200 feet we can put a lot. According to our own general development plan, and the MDOT. a 50 mph or plus road should require a minimum of 500 feet be­ tween drives. It doesn’t make sense." "We can give our Planning Commission the best leverage by putting that into industrial or situa­ tions where we can put drives together, or put the buildings in the back. One road serving the commer­ cial on the front, and the residences in the back. Perfect! I don’t think we need anything different for that side of town. "I don't believe we are setting a precedent here. We deal with that last por­ tion of road, and it’s over. It's easier for me to protect your residential areas once we deal with this small band of commercial. Zoning policy is the pre­ rogative of the Planning Commission, through cre­ ation of the master plan and the zoning ordinance. It is the responsibility of the board to support these regulations. The settlement sets a precedent for abandoning the newly developed mas­ ter plan. Robertson said. Across the state planning rules are violated at every turn, contributing to more sprawl, more congestion, less open space, and grow­ ing civic disputes. "Once the plans are violated, the ability to enforce them is severely diminished. Failure to enforce them turns community design over to developers." he quoted from several sources. Kris Apol asked why the matter had not been turned back to the Planning Commission. It was, but because of a moratorium on rezoning, it was tabled and Garbow filed a legal suit. Settling or fighting a suit is the job of the Township Board. • Many felt settling law­ suits set a bad precedent. Bravata supported set­ tling as a way out of ex­ pensive litigation. "My opinion is this is a good deal for the township." Robertson questioned whether settling the law­ suit was in the best inter­ est of the township or its residents. He pointed ouf Continued next page CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2. 2001. at 7:00 p m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of R.A.L. Properties. LLP to con­ sider a major PUD amendment for Valley Point West Industrial Park. The request would exclude that portion of the existing PUD commonly known as Eclipse Energy so that the properly would revert back to the original A-Agricultural classification The lands are commonly described as 8175 Broadmoore Avenue SE and are legal­ ly described as follows: That part of the SE 1/4, Section 17, T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4, which is N 01° 12' 03" W 983.47 feet from the S 1/4 corner of Section 17; thence N 01° 12’ 03" W 345.43 feet along the West line of SE 1/4; thence N 88° 16' 23" E 325.00 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company strip of land; thence S 07° 12' 09" E 272.48 feet; thence S 01° 35' 40" E 75.00 feet' thence S 88° 24' 20" W 354.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as; That part of the SE 1/4; Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the S 1/4 corner of Section 17; thence N 01° 12' 03" W 983 47 feet’ thence N 88° 24’ 20" E 354 00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Easterly 294.43 along a 75.00 feet radius curve to the right, the chord which bears N 20° 52' 08“ E138.62 feet; thence Easterly 70.07 feet along a 50.00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord which bears S 86° 49’ 02" E 64 48 feet' thence N 53° 02' 00" E 330.72 feet; thence Northeasterly 90 42 feet along a 267 00 feet radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N 43° 19' 56" E 89 98 feet thence Northeasterly 206.17 feet along a 293.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears N 53° 47' 20“ E 201 94 feet; thence N 73° 56* 49“ E 133 92 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company strip of land, thence S 27° 40' 56" E 79.79 feet along the Westerly R O W. line of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37); thence Southwesterly 88.29 feet along a 183.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 76° 08' 24" W 87 44 feet; thence Southwesterly 223.18 feet along a 227.00 foot radius curve to the left the chord of which bears S 61° 47 48" W 214.30 feet; thence Southwesterly 112.77 feet along a 333 00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 43° 19’ 56" W 112.23 feet thence S 53° 02* 00" W 391 41 feet; thence Southwesterly 112 98 feet along a 183.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 70® 43' 10" W 111.19 feet to the place of beginning. Also, subject to a 66 00 foot wide easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as: That part of the SE 1/4. Section 17. T5N. R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, described as BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4, which is N 01® 12* 03" W 983 47 feet from the S 1/4 cor­ ner of Section 17; thence N 01® 12' 03’ W 66.00 feet along said West line; thence N 88° 24' 20" E 279 09 feet; thence Southeasterly 108.79 feet along a 75 00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S 50® 02' 26" E 99.50 feet; thence S 88° 24‘ 20" W 354.00 feet to the place of beginning A copy of the major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dunng Township office hours. AH interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed PUD zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: June 6, 2001 Dated June 6, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 305 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 306 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 26. 2001 From previous page that not only would set­ tling in opposition to the master plan undermine it. but it would set an exam­ ple to others to use litiga­ tion as a threat. He said the township had spent a lot of money on this case, and was now willing to forget that to settle it. He said resisting would lead to saving money on future litigation efforts in the future. Bujak said settling was a dangerous precedent when several other law­ suits were being faced. He said the board could be viewed as weak. "We may save money in the short run. and we were told the township could ac­ tually win this lawsuit, so we may save pennies in the short term, but will spend dollars in the long term. I think the line will form at the door to file lawsuits to get what they want." Harrison said Caledonia has plenty of lawsuits that attorneys have said it could win, so that is not a reason to not interject some common sense. "We recently lost one that our attorneys told us was winnable." Attorneys are there to counsel, but they don't make the deci­ sions. he said. "We as a board need to make those decisions. • Unrealistic financial ventures should be dis­ couraged. Robertson said. Assisted living firms were grappling with an oversupply of such facili­ ties and building them had fallen off to half in 2001. he said. A market study in the Grand Rapids area confirmed building such a facility was not financially feasible. He provided doc­ umentation to support this opinion. Robertson said a six screen movie theater also would be nice for Caledonia, but most the­ aters have too many screens and too many movies, with only 12 per­ cent of capacity being used on the average. He said a theater would be better located near the M6 interchange. He held up a $5 bill, and said, "That five dollars says there won't be a theater here in five years." He said if he lost the bet he would give it to the library fund. Robertson also chai- Dental Hygienist Our team of professionals is in search of a self-directed dental hygienist to substitute for both personal days as well as maternity leave. We offer an incredible work environment and competitive salary. Please call Dr. Michael DcWeerd’s office in Wayland from 8:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. at 616-792-2051. “Unguided capital­ ism gave us Love Canal and has meant pregnant women cannot eat fish from the Great Lakes." - Caledonia Twp. Trustee Richard Robertson lenged two sit down restaurants, one planned to seat 450 people. He re­ ferred to many vacant commercial spaces, parcels and zones already in existence or already ap­ proved, all with available water and sewer, many unoccupied since 1982. He said an emphasis on im­ proving and filling vacant commercial locations should be made. He said perhaps board and com­ mission members were los­ ing objectivity due to bias. Harrison said Robertson's comments were concerns of eco­ nomic planning, not land use planning. He argued that all the uses proposed were compatible with that location. "We don’t give guaran­ tees." Financial plans are guided by banks and the investors, he said. Bravata said "When I start hearing about market­ ing plans, that bothers me. What's next? Well, maybe we should have somebody pick out your carpet colors. Where do we draw the line? Bravata said "Thank goodness I do live in America, where we can succeed or fail on our own, and we don't need some­ one telling us when we CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting ol the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 20th day of June. 2001, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Members Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata, Bujak, Robertson, Stauffer ABSENT None The following ordinance was offered by Harnson and supported by Bravata ORDINANCE NO. 01-§Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Application of Calvin and Daryl Kooiker for rezoning from A District to R-1 District, 7190. 7180 and 7192 Alaska Avenue) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Sectton 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the foAowmg described lands from the A Agricultural Distnct to R-1 Low Density Single Family Dtstnct That part of the Northeast 1 4 of Section 10. described as Beginning at the East 1/4 comer of said section thence S88 55W 2689 10 feet along the South tene of said Northeast 1/4 to the center of said section thence N00-5T54'W 745 54 feet along the West line of sad Northeast t 4; thence N88 55E766 45 feet, thence NO 1sOZE 182 0 feet; thence N88'55E573^4 feet to the West line of the Southeast 1 4 of said Northeast 14, thence N00 5Z25*W 391 71 feet along sad West hne: thence N88 5025-E 471 78 feet along the North tone of the Southeast 1 4 of said Northeast 1 4 to the Southerly line of Pine Edge Estates, thence S70 47'E 433.80 feet along sad Southerly tene. thence N89 13E 467 22 feet along sad Southerly tene thence S00 47~E 1166.82 feet akxg the East tene of sad Northeast 1 4 to the place of begdnmg. Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan Section 2, This ordinance shal become effective seven days after its pubtecation or seven days after the pubtecation of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general drcufabon AYES Harnson, Cardwell Bravata. Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer NAYS Snyder ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED 309 should do it or where we should do it. "I'm thankful I don't have to guarantee your success." Bravata said to Garbow. He said. "America is America because we’ve had that struggle . People try and fail or try and suc­ ceed. I love the system and I think that’s the way it should stay." Bravata said. "As long as I'm a voting member of this board, the fundamen­ tal freedoms that I’m going to help guarantee... are the ability to try and succeed or to try and to fail." • Individual property rights vs. zoning was de­ bated. Zoning is established for good reasons, Robertson said. "Unguided capitalism gave us Love Canal and has meant pregnant women can not eat fish from the Great Lakes," he pointed out. He said un­ guided capitalism is eating up the rain forest at a thousand acres a day Harrison said there were also examples in planned economies which did not have a good track record. "I'll take a free economy over a planned, socialist one." Zoning is for the public health and welfare, Bravata said. Individual personal properties are not public properties, and yes we have to have regula­ tions, but we have to draw the line somewhere." "How is that develop­ ment going to affect your safety? Your welfare? 1 don't know as you can find a good reason in our gen­ eral development plan... like, 'as I gaze over the farm field, if it's pretty, when I get home I'll be happier, more fulfilled and that will be good.' "Well all those fields are owned by somebody, and when we can start telling people what to do with that property, because someone knows better than you do what to do with it, I have a problem with that. "I'm not saying I believe in having no rules, be­ cause I do. I do believe we need zoning. But let's not start going down this path where someone can de­ termine for all of us what we can do and what we can't. That's not America. During his presentation, Garbow challenged com­ ments made by resident Deb Steketee in previous meetings regarding board actions in the matter. Reported in Sun and News May 22. Garbow quoted, "Citizen Steketee charged the board with acting inappropriately on several matters, which she said seemed to indicate a pattern of violating state regulations governing open meetings. "Further, she said she believed the board had acted inappropriately on the Garbow case in closed session, by having a volun­ teer sub-committee with Jill Cardwell and Larry Stauffer involved in gath­ ering information on the case regarding what the litigant considered to be a fair settlement." Garbow said this was ridiculous, and read, "She said the board practice was setting a very danger­ ous precedent, which was that if an applicant "can't get it through the Planning Commission and board, just pay a hundred bucks to file the suit, and they'll work it out for you." Addressing this, Garbow said the cost of litigation was much more than a hundred dollars. "I feel the public’s right has been impaired in es­ tablishing a sub-commit­ tee," Steketee said. Garbow challenged that statement regarding the public's right in reference to incorporating a sub­ committee. He said he had worked with these people and they had represented the township's interest to its fullest degree and to imply otherwise wasn't the case. He said some citizens making denigrating com­ ments had worn out the phrase, "conflict of inter­ est. These people have in­ tegrity. and do not need to be challenged." he said. Supervisor Harrison also explained that the term "sub-committee” used by Garbow and by Steketee had been mis applied. Board members were asked to work with the planner to dfscuss options in negotiations, but it was not a formal committee. No decisions were made by those involved in in­ formation gathering, al­ though decisions were made in closed sessions by the full board, as is appro­ priate. The final decision was being made by the full board in a public meeting, that evening Harrison said. Trustee Richard Robertson said Steketee had questioned the matter because of reference to a "sub-commitee" in corre­ spondence by Mr. Garbow. Apparently the term was mis-applied in the letter, but there had not been a sub-committee, nor had one been established at a closed meeting. He said he did not want Steketee’s part in the mat­ ter mis-characterized. CALEDONIA FWP. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD JUNE 20. 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 6 00 p m Present: Harrison. Cardwell. Snyder, Bravata, Buiak, Robertson, Stauffer. Robertson arrived at 6:35 p m. Also pre­ sent Managor/Planner Zylstra, Attorney Doug Donnell. Public Comment Several citi­ zens spoke on the Garden Grove Project Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to move into closed ses­ sion. Roll Call. Ayes Buiak, Bravata, Cardwell. 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Caledonia, Ml 49316 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/June 26. 2001/Page 15 Tough work continues on revising Caledonia Twp. zoning ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Township Planning Commissioners continue work on revising the zoning ordinance, which, when finished, will implement the master plan completed last year. No actual decisions were made to change the ordinance at the June 18 meeting. Planner Dave Zylstra said he was apprehensive about rapid completion of highway M-6 and the im­ pending avalanche of de­ velopment he expects to result. He said progress on the ordinance was too slow, but that’s not the fault of the commissioners, who are not equipped to revise the existing zoning laws with all the possible contingencies and legal implications. Zylstra said progress is being made toward hiring a planning firm to assist in the revamping process. Requests for bids have been sent to several firms and he hopes a consultant can be selected by the July board meeting. Four commissioners. Roger Keating. John Finkbeiner, Wally Bujak and Archie Warner, were in attendance. They worked on the ordinance sections dealing with a highway commercial area in the area south of the M6 interchange. The public contributed ideas. The old zoning ordi­ nance was examined to identify parts that needed revision. In addition, con­ cepts and phrasing in the new master plan and lan­ guage which had been of­ fered as a model by the consultant firm Langwor­ thy, Strader and LeBIanc. were reviewed for inclu­ sion in the ordinance. Maps of Langworthy’s concept for the area and updated proposals that re­ flect actual parcels in the zone were examined. Bringing ordinance lan­ guage for the highway commercial area in line with that for the Broad­ moor corridor overlay zone was thought to be a worthwhile goal. Commis­ sioners working on the overlay area ordinance Caledonia Twp. appointments made; term limits rescinded by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Ric Parent was reap­ pointed to the Planning Commission and Dorothy Merriman was reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals by the Caledonia Township Board June 20. In an effort to give the public an opportunity to meet the candidates, it was suggested a public appearance by appointees might be arranged in the future. Parent was asked to re­ turn after several citizens, commissioners and others had expressed appreciation for his work on the com­ mission. Parent was present for a brief interview. This will be the seventh or eighth year of service. He said he was involved in working on the Rural Preservation District Ordinance as a part of Zoning Ordinance revisions. He said he had strong concerns over home occupation issues in the township. Because Parent had moved in the last three weeks, and his change in voter registration meant he was temporarily not an elector, a potential techni­ cality was mentioned. However, Parent had doc­ umentation of his resi­ dency and said he had not served on the Planning Commission during the in­ terim. In another matter, a sec­ tion of the policy and pro­ cedures manual on term limits of appointments to boards and commissions was rescinded by the board, for the rest of Supervisor Bryan Harrison's tenure in office, at his request. Harrison said some offi­ cers had served in their positions for many years, and though frequent re­ quests for volunteers will­ ing to apply for positions was made, few responded. He said perhaps some people have been in their position too long, but often they were well qualified, and it would be a shame to replace them when few qualified people volun­ teered. Both Trustees Richard Robertson and Bill Bravata agreed that term limits have a place, and effort is needed to get people involved. Robertson said the lack of interest should be a matter of con­ cern, and suggested re­ scinding the term limits for only a year. Bravata said participa­ tion added to the rural were not present, so col­ laboration on many points was not possible. An effort to match characteristics of the established commer­ cial areas along the corri­ dor and into Caledonia was seen as desirable. The stipulations for the highway overlay would af­ fect the entire M-37 corri­ dor. but not other major thoroughfares in the town­ ship. The highway commer­ cial area defines an area east to Kraft, and west to the light industrial area. The corridor takes a di­ agonal route and many property splits remain on a basic grid orientation. The overlay district, now 660 feet on each side of M-37 does not in practice match the parcels lining the highway. The existing overlay is apparently more restrictive than the under­ lying zoning, as is most overlay zoning. Commis­ sioners could loosen or tighten some of these re­ strictions in revision of the zoning ordinance. Consideration of indi­ vidual parcels all along the route eventually may be the solution. Resident Jim Steketee suggested mixed uses for areas beyond 660 feet to create a transition between zones on the map. Parking lot setbacks, green space, landscaping and commercial buildings were discussed. Warner and Bujak had taken some measurements of existing distances of businesses in the area. Some setbacks have been affected by the recent widening of M-37. There seemed to be no uniform distances, and parking lots ranged from 50 to 65 feet, while build­ ing distances ranged from 100 to 140 feet. Considera­ tion of a bike path could require adding yet a few more feet to the setbacks. Commissioners dis­ cussed encouraging park­ ing lot design, which used the sides and backs of buildings as well as the front, and to create build­ ing entrances near parking. Resistance by chain stores to anything but "formula­ design was expected, but they would like to encour­ age designs which will work within their own con­ ceptual plan. Steketee commented that in some places, busi­ nesses already have en­ croached on the highway. He said consideration of established businesses should be made when cre­ ating standards for unde­ veloped parcels. Many agreed service drives for businesses should be interlocking. Curb cuts off M-37 need to be limited. Resident Paul Emerson stressed it was important to work with what was al­ ready in place, especially where small lots already exist, and the only appar­ ent means of access for those properties would be on M-37. However, with an ex­ pected 35,000 cars per day exiting M-6. commission­ ers agreed that alternatives should be sought to pre­ vent as many curb cuts as possible on the highway. Topics dealing with comrtiercial zoning, to be discussed further, will in­ clude building materials and landscaping require­ ments. The current ordi­ nance defines a preference for subtle colors and high quality building materials, which commissioners would like to keep, ahd perhaps define even more specifically. Hastings City Bank Here For M>u Since IMS Teller Part-Time Are you searching for a flexible, part-time position in a friendly and professional work environment? Hastings City Bank is seeking individuals who fit this description to fill positions that we currently have open in our Hastings, Middleville, & Wayland Offices The job requirements include: a general aptitude for math, good attention to detail, excellent customer relation skills and an outstanding work ethic. Basic computer knowledge is a plus. However, training will be provided. If this type of position looks interesting to you, please stop by the Human Resources Department at our Hastings location and complete an employment applica­ tion. We are open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our locations is 150 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml. EOE/M F See term limits, page 16 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 25C South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of NorthPorte Development Inc. to rezone the following described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to C2 General Business. The lands are commonly described as approximately 5190 60th Street. 5158 60” Street. 5244 60” Street and 5246 60” Street and are legally described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 AND THAT PART OF THE NW 1/4 SECTION 6, T5N R10W, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE N 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE S 00° 09* 30“ E 50.00' ALONG THE N-S 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 6 TO THE SOUTH UNE OF 60™ STREET AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE N 89° 40' 18“ E 594.00' ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 60™ STREET; THENCE S 00° 09' 39“ E 442 43' PARALLEL WITH THE N-S 1/4 LINE; THENCE N 63° 21' 03“ W 331 96' ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PROPOSED HIGH­ WAY LINE ON A 902.23' RADIUS CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 86 29' 31“ W 709.15'; THENCE N 00° 09' 39“ W 241 00' ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 410' OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 6; THENCE N 89 1V 5V E 410.00'ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF 60™ STREET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING A copy of the proposed rezonmg is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address up to the time of the public hearing PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of DuRay Development LLC to rezone the following described lands from R-R Rural Residential to R-1 Planned Unit Development. The lands are commonly described as approximately 8300 Cherry Valley Avenue and are legally described as follows: THAT PART OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 16, T5N, R10W, CALEDONIA TOWN­ SHIP, KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE N 00'44'06“ 553 00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SW 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION: THENCE N 00° 44'06" W 345 47 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE N 89° 46'11“ E 403 74 FEET; THENCE N 00" 44' 06" W 235.00 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE. KENT COUNTY SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 352; THENCE N 89" 46' 11“ E 1246 30 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF COPPER RIDGE; THENCE S 00" 44' 06“ EAST 468 61 FEET ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF COPPER RIDGE; THENCE S 89" 36' 03“ W 330.00 FEET; THENCE S 00" 44 06“ E 660.00 FEET; THENCE S 89" 36' 03" W 767.00 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 16; THENCE N 00° 44' 06“ W 553.00 FEET; THENCE S 89" 36' 03“ W 553 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY ROW FOR CHERRY VALLEY AVENUE AND 84™ STREET THIS PARCEL CONTAINS 28.643 ACRES. INCLUDING HIGHWAY ROW A copy of the proposed rezoning is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours Ail interested persons may attend the public hear­ ing and comment upon the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: June 6, 2001 Dated: June 6. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 304 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml June 26. 2001 REGULAR MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP June 20, 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Present Harrison. Snyder, Cardwell, Robertson, Stauffer Bujak, and Bravata Also Present: Planner/Manager Zylstra, Deputy Clerk Palm­ er. and several citizens. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Supervisor Harrison led The Pledge of Allegiance and Reverend Tom Sluys of Whitneyville Bible Church gave the invocation CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Moved Snyder second Harnson to add May 23, 2001 minutes and remove the utilities report and make item 10L Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Harrison, second Bravata to add 10J - Amendment to Zs Lawn Service contract and add 10K Caledonia Community Schools fiber optic cables Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to approve the meeting agenda Ayes All MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) Eric Longman of 7585 Thornapple River Drive gave status of funds for the Friends of the Library money APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Moved Snyder, sec­ ond Stauffer to approve the con­ sent agenda Ayes All MO­ TION CARRIED REPORT FROM THE OVER­ SIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE CABLE TELEVISION ACCESS CHANNEL' Tom Apol gave a presentation requesting new equipment Moved Harrison, second Bravata to purchase phase 4 items in the amount of $2421.12 with the exception of 2 microphones instead of 10 to come from the Cable TV account Ayes All MOTION CARRIED REPORT FROM THE ‘FACIL­ ITIES COMMITTEE’: Tom Apol discussed the needs for the Township Office. Moved Harri­ son, second Stauffer to pur­ chase a new water heater and PT valve. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Bravata to purchase needed electrical work in an amount up to $1050.00. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE: Letter and petition regarding the possi­ bility of paving Thornapple Dales Drive. Letter from Rev. Norman Kohns regarding the use of Alaska Hall REZONING REQUEST -2ND READING - HAMILTON VEN­ TURES' - REGARDING PROP­ ERTY PARCEL NUMBERS 41.23.07.200 038 AND 41.23.07.200 039. THE PROP­ ERTIES ARE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 7197 & 7175 KRAFT AVENUE: Tabled REZONING REQUEST - 2ND READING - ‘CALVIN & DARYL KOOIKER - REGARDING PROPERTY PARCEL NUM­ BERS 41.23 10.265 001. 41.23.10 276.003, AND 41 23.10.276.004 THE PROP­ ERTIES ARE LOCATED SOUTH OF 68TH STREET AND EAST OF ALASKA AVENUE Discussion was held regarding traffic concerns and lot sizes Moved Harnson, second Bravata to adopt an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (application of Calvin and Daryl Kooiker tor rezomng from A dis­ trict to R-1 district. 7190. 7180, and 7192 Alaska Avenue). Roll caH vote Ayes: Harrison. Cardwell, Robertson. Stauffer. Bujak. and Bravata Nays: Snyder MOTION CARRIED MOTION - PROPOSED SET­ TLEMENT OF PAUL GARBOW AND GARBOW PROPERTIES. LLC (GARDEN GROVE PROJECT) V CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED SOUTH OF 100TH STREET AND EAST OF CHERRY VAL­ LEY AVENUE (M-37): Discus­ sion was held Moved Snyder, second Bravata to request Supervisor Harnson to execute, on behalf of the Township Board, the consent judgment Ayes Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell. Stauffer, and Bravata. Nays: Bujak and Robertson MOTION CARRIED Recess at 9:26. Reconvene at 9 36 USE OF ALAKSA HALL LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL' PRESENTATION Discussion was held Moved Bujak, second Bravata to empower trustee Bujak to overcome and address the concerns including zoning, cost vs income, liability, and neighborhood awareness Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED RE-APPOINTMENT - RIC PARENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moved Stauffer, second Robertson to re-appomt Ric Parent to the Planning Commission. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVI­ SION PLAT REVIEW JASONVILLE FARMS’ - PHASE 6 - LOTS 130-161: Moved Stauffer, second Snyder to adopt a resolution granting tentative approval of the preliminary plat of Jasonville Farms No. 6. Roll call vote. Ayes: ALL. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - A RESOLU­ TION TO PLACE THE 2001 SUMMER SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT DISTRICTS ON THE JULY, 2001 TAX ROLL': Treasurer Cardwell mentioned that a split had been taken place today so the number of parcels changed from 299 to 300. Moved Snyder, second Bravata to adopt a resolution to place the 2001 summer special assess­ ment districts' on the July 2001 tax roll. Roll call vote. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CALEDONIA CELEBRATION IN THE PARK CONTRIBUTION’ - TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF FIRE­ WORKS FOR THE INDEPEN­ DENCE DAY CELEBRATION Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to spend $750.00 to purchase fireworks Roll call vote. Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED MOTION - TS LAWN SER­ VICE’ - FOR WEEKLY MOW­ ING AND TRIMMING AT THE CAMPAU KETTLE FACILITY AND THE WATER TOWER: Moved Snyder, second Stauffer to add the Campau Kettle facility and the water tower to Z's Lawn Service contract for weekly mowing Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - TO RESCIND SECTION 2.5(E) OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Moved Harnson. second Cardwell to rescind section 2.5(e) of the Administrative Policies and Procedures' manu­ al. Roll call vote Ayes: Harnson, Snyder. Cardwell, and Stauffer Nays Bravata. Bujak. and Robertson. MOTION CARRIED. RE-APPOINTMENT DOROTHY MERRIMAN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Moved Stauffer, sec­ ond Cardwell to re-appoint Dorothy Merriman to the Zoning Board of Appeals Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. AVAILABLE CONFER­ ENCES: Discussion was held. Moved Harnson, second Stauffer to approve Clerk Snyder attending 2 conferences. Roll call vote Ayes All, absent Bravata MOTION CARRIED CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FIBER OPTIC CABLES moved Stauffer, sec­ ond Snyder to allow the School the use of the nght of way for the fiber optic cables Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. UTILITIES REPORT: Moved Snyder, second Harrison to direct legal counsel to draft a resolution to indude the school and Holy Family Church in M-37 sewer district. Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Harrison to direct legal counsel to draft a resolution to include the school and Holy Family Church in water district. Roll call vote. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED SUPERVISOR’S PMR UP­ DATE: Annual inspections are being done at this time. BOARD COMMENTS: Trust­ ee Robertson discussed website and Thomapple Developers court case. PUBLIC COMMENT (EX­ TENDED): Nick Unger dis­ cussed fireworks and the 4th of July celebration. He requested that notices for committees be placed on the cable channel. Tom Apol discussed cable improvement and franchise fees. He also discussed churches and schools being in residential dis­ tricts. Moved Stauffer, second Snyder to adjourn at 11:18 p.m. Patncia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS Willie Mays 10-Lnder Division Middleville Thomapple Financial Center . . .12-1 Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center .0-12 Hastings Elks .............. 8-4 Lakewood Vikings . . . .5-8 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Tires 2000 Bruces FrameA Align.7-3 Hastings Car Club . . . .8-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy........... . . .0-9 Hastings Peurach Dentistry .................. 4-6 Lakewood Baseball Club3-3 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Excavating................. 4-2 Hastings Depot Law Office......................... 2-5 Hastings Insurance Center Wilder’s Auto........... 1-4 Lakewood Blue Stix . .5-1 Willie Mays Division Thomapple Financial Center took both games of a double­ header against Pennock Health and Wellness Center 13-5 and 19-6. Game 1: For TFC A.J. Brummell and Kyle Bobolts combined to pitch well. Kyle had 3 hits with a double and 2 singles and Steven Crawford, David Foster, R J. Bailey, and Rob­ by Enslen had 1 hit each. For Pennock Zack Jarman and Sean McKeough had a hit a piece. Game 2: Robby Ens­ len, Carter Whitney and Steven Crawford combined to pitch well for TFC. Kyle Bobolts had 4 hits with a double and 3 singles. Steven Crawford had 3 hits with a double and 2 singles and Carter Whitney had a dou­ Term limits, from page 15 character of the commu­ nity. He pointed to a need to find people who were interested and qualified, and to include women on these panels. Harrison pointed out that in the case of long serving members, nothing pre­ vented others from apply­ ing for positions, and from considering those appli­ cants for appointment. Volunteers to serve on committees, boards and commissions are invited and encouraged to apply at the township office. ble. Nick Tape. Robby Enslen. David Foster. A J Brummel. Anthony Collins, and Patrick Bobolts had 1 hit a piece. For Pennock Greg Heath. Dy lan McCay, Zack Jarman and Travis Moore had 1 hit each. Lakewood Vikings won both games of a doubleheader against Pennock Health and Wellness Center 16-5 and 18-10. Pee Wee Reese Disision Lakewood Baseball Club took both games of a double­ header against Peurach Den­ tistry 13-0-13-5. Hastings Car Club over Tires2000 Bruce s Frame & Alignment 6-2. Bobby Stahlhood pitched a com­ plete game 2 hitter for Hastings Car Club. Matt Teunessen had 2 hits and Cory Engle had 2 doubles. For Tires2000 Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Brad Steffen pitched well for 4 innings and also Tommy Enslen pitched well in relief. Peurach s Dentistry beat Pennock Pharmacy 12-11. Sands Koufax Division Depot Law Offices beat Insurance Center Wilder’s Auto 13-12. The game was a see-saw battle all night. Brandon Johnson and Kevin Davis pitched well for Insurance Center Wilder’s Auto. Richard Kessler hit the ball very well, as did Kevin Dickinson. For Depot, Matt Teunessen. Andy Mill­ er and David Smith com­ bined to pitch in the winning effort Defensively. Mike McPhillips. Kyle Girrbach and Austin Hurless played very' well. Max Myers and Derek Kurr hit the ball very well driving in runs with men on base. Trojans Baseball Standouts... Middleville players selected as All-Barry County players, by the area coaches included (front row, from left to right) Mark Thompson, Kyle Preslar, Brett Vernon; (back row) Aaron VanderWood and Jay Lantinga. Caledonia Auto Parts inc. Now Open To Serve You... CHANGE and LICHT Correction: The name of Thornapple Kellogg eighth-grader Vic­ torio Azzarella was spelled incorrectly in a Sun & News article about middle school honors, pub­ lished June 19. 9860 Cherry Valley (M-37) Across from Marathon 891-4085 Mon -Fri 8-6. Sat 8-2 w Havoline Auto Value CUSTOM HOMES Free initial design consulting Richland Homes Custom Home Drvision 1-800^638-7036 Tet 616897-5520 309 East Main St., Lowell, MI 49331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/June 26. 2001/Page 17 Michigan Colt Stakes set at Lake Odessa Fair The Breakaway Bicycle team from the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area wait on the cyclists. The Michigan Colt Stakes returns to the Lake Odessa Fair June 29-July 4. (Photo provided) The Lake Odessa Fair will feature a rich series of harness races when it presents the $84,200 Michigan Colt Stakes Saturday. June 29 through Wednesday, July 4. The Michigan Colt Stakes at the I^ke Odessa Fair are part of the second week of events on the $5,000,000 Michigan Colt Stakes and Futurities Circuit for 2001. Herb Cusack is the Speed Secretary for the harness racing at the Lake Odessa Fair. He expects over 300 horses to race at Lake Odessa. Three records were set at the 24-Hour Challenge that was staged in Middleville, Gun Lake and other areas in Barry County. 24-Hour Challenge, from page 20 Henricksson from Sweden. Henrickson is the significant other of Nancy Black from Hastings. He finished 40th overall with a total of 360.7 miles. Black was second in her age group (40-45) and third overall for females with a total of 342.4 miles. Black is a past champion of the 24-Hour Challenge. Stephanie Walbridge of Hickory Corners was sixth overall for females with a total of 328.3 miles. Hastings' Michael O'Donnell competed in his 17th 24-Hour Challenge and now has totaled 38,000 miles in the event. The event honors a Most Improved Rider for both females and males. The female winner was Nancy Guth, while the male winner was Tom Trout of Wyoming. I BRAKE $10095 ! SERVICE lUSJd | * Allie Dragoo will represent the United States as a member of Team USA at the 2001 UCI BMX Championship. Dragoo received her confirmation letter last week, inviting her to represent the United States of America on Team USA at the 2001 UCI World BMX Championship July 25-29. She will be competing with BMX champions from 35 countries for a true world championship title. Last year. Dragoo finished the racing season ranked third in the nation. That ranking qualified her to participate in the 2001 f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, cleanng, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7850 y world championship. Dragoo has been racing for four years. This week, she is attending a pro training camp in Indiana which will help her prepare for the upcoming challenge. Dragoo lives in Middleville with her parents, David and Denise, and her two brothers. Shawn and Andrew. She will be in the sixth grade at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School this fall. In addition to racing BMX, Dragoo participates in AYSO soccer and plays hockey for the Grand Rapids Griffin girls travel team. 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One $1,350 Overnight is also on the card. r MONEY SAVING At the Delton checkpoint, a cyclist is checked and then back out on the course. Sarah Flegel of Caledonia and a former runner on the Fighting Scots' state champion cross country team and track squad, was 20th overall, traveling 244 miles. She was the winner of the female 18-24 age division. Jim Wilson of Hickory Corners was 40th overall for males with 344.5 miles. Lake Odessa has featured harness racing since 1906. The complete schedule for the racing at the Lake Odessa Fair is as follows: Saturday, June 30: Post-time 1 p.m.; four $5,500 Michigan Colt Stakes Gold Circuit races for two-year-olds. Two $1,350 races for local horses, called Overnights, are also on the card. Sunday, July 1: Post­ time 1 p.m.; six $1,350 Overnights are on the card. Monday, July 2: Post-time 1 p.m.; four $5,500 Michigan Colt SERVICE 1.U a #11 COMPUTE 6A nn 1 TRANSMISSION h "J 11 (Iff I FLUSH & I FILTER SERVICE Ae V I 1 cartxxi txjrtd-up and improve startng Present coupon al lees XX» cet A FREE ! COOLING system S/IQ95 ] NAPA Racing - i SERVICE U6MG RECYCLING TEOVCLOGY i _ —a*:-* T-Shirt with any $40.00 parts, service or accessory purchase. White supplies last Offer available through 6/3U/01 *>»>>>!r ISOL-JO, Visit Tires 2000 and pick up a yellow preferred customer card to use on discount products at Tires 2000. we Offer.. 91 CHOICE OF TOP MECHANICS VISA 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795*3550 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/June 26, 2001 Business Services Trojan soccer team wraps up campaign Middleville’s girls varsity soccer squad wrapped up its 2001 season recently with a team banquet honoring the players and their achievements. The Trojans varsity tied their school record for victories with a third consecutive 13-win season (13-7) and finished second in the O-K Blue Conference with an 8-2 mark. Offensively, the Trojans were led by two junior strikers, each completing record-setting seasons Michelle May established new season scoring records with 22 goals and 48 points. Laura VanRyn set career-scoring records with 38 goals and 89 points. Also contributing on the front line were senior Deann Weeks (four goals) and juniors Renae Otto (one >al), Becky Warner and Jill Weaver. Midfielders included juniors Rachel Holwerda (eight goals) and Lindsey De Lille. The defense was anchored by juniors Shanna Sanderson. Ande Bouma. Shauna Brice. Almena Rabbers, Angela Wilkins and seniors Danielle Hoskins and Abby Brewer. Sophomore goalkeeper Rachel Clinton also was a major contributor to the Trojans' success. All-conference honors went to Clinton. May, VanRyn, Bouma and Holwerda, while Weeks was all-conference honorable mention. May and Bouma were named all-district after Middleville defeated Lakewood 3-0 and lost to Lansing Catholic Central in post-season action. The Trojans honored May as the team's Most Valuable Player and Weaver as the squad's Most Improved. ANDERSON & SONS Li­ censed Builders Call the family business that cares what they do. Roofing, sid­ ing, pole bams, decks, ga­ rages & additions. John An­ derson (616)945-0604 or Ter­ ry Anderson (517)852-9027. BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist. We repair otliers mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in vour area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. All-conference players for Middleville were (from left to right) Rachel Clinton. Rachel Holwerda, Michelle May, Laura VanRyn, Ande Bouma and Deann Weeks. (Photo provided) KING PAINTING INTERI OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448 please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner. IRRIGATION L.C. 601 W. Musgrove Hwy. I .ake Odessa. Ml 48849 Complete Design & Installation of Sprin k ling System s WOODMASTER QUALITY OUTDOOR wood furnace hwk up to all existing furna­ ces. Gary Roll Dealer (517)649-8532 FREE ESTIMATES • Residential &. Business • Sales & Sen ice • Insured 7r RAIN BIRD* Card of Thanks PH (616) 374-3238 Most Improved player, Jill Weaver, and Most Valuable Player, Michelle May. (Photo provided) 5.9% TK special ed dept, offers free screening for area kids On GM Certified Used Vehicles Ask us how! _ -.k.T £ < ICertifled 1 E • i LU > b LU b r♦ IV) LU d Wil HAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMELN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVAY OO CHEVY ASTRO LS ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE Front & rear air conditioning ^19,995 5.9% JIM MILLER TERRY NILES IIM GAVIN 98 PONTIAC SUNFiRE SE 2 DOOR 5 spd . air. sunroof. CD only 23,000 mi . *8,995 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM 2 door, automatic, air 5.9% . s11,495 The Thornapple Kellogg special education depart­ ment offers screenings for children from birth to 5 years old who may be expe­ riencing developmental delays. The screening is free to children living without the Thomapple Kellogg School District. If a child is having diffi­ culty with speech, language, running, walking, potty­ training, following direc­ tions, getting along with oth­ ers, etc., parents or guardians are urged to con­ tact the special ed office. Children with significant delays are eligible for spe­ cial education services. Anyone interested in hav­ ing children screened should contact the special education office. The screenings will be scheduled after Aug. 28. Those who have concerns about the school age child’s development should contact his/her teacher of principal. For more information about special education services, call the special ed office at 795-5571. IT S BEEN OVER a month now since we’ve lost our loving & proud husband, dad & grandpa Much of our pain has been lightened by the kindness shown by family, friends & neighbors. Your tribute to him means so much to all of us. Claude Colburn thanks you for caring for us in his absence. Dorothy, Claudia, Cindy it families thank you & wish you God's good blessing. Call for Sun & News Action-Ms 945-9554 er 1-800-870-7085 BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT 01 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door, automatic, air, CD. power wmdowsAxks. 700 miles 5.9% GLENS LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS); TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, si ONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843 98 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT 4 door. V-6. automatic, air. CD 98 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 4 door, cloth bucket seats. CD. only 33,000 miles MO,995 M3,995 97 TOYOTA RAV4 4 DOOR MINI SUV 5 speed, air. power windows. locks/mirrocs. only 37.000 miles 30 miles per gallon highway’ MO,995 avin 795 3318 G • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 031 0131 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middle villa • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Mi* �The Sun and News. Middleville. MI'June 26. 2001/Page 19 Child Care KIDS FIRST LEARNING PLACE Child Care Center Now Open! 0-12 year olds, 1st & 2nd shift. State certi fied preschool classes as well as a school aged Summer program. Come join your friends. 795-9055 License # IX,080096733.___________ TWO GIRLS AND a day­ care has a full time opening Loving Christian atmos­ phere 84th and M-50 (616)868-7094 License #DG410082201. Fann HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons West­ ern/English, ages 5 + up Ind<x>r/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Call (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. For Rent BEDROOM APART­ MENTS in Caledonia, $540 includes heat. (616)868-0158 2 LARGE 3 BEDROOM FOR RENT: Apartment near M50 & 1-96. 1-1/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs) 30 acres woods, Alto/Lowell Schools, $700 includes heat. (616)891-1840__________ __ NW CALEDONIA: 1 bed­ room, spacious, lower coun­ try apartment, appliances in­ cluded. No pets, $410 plus utilities, $200 deposit. (616)891-1501 _________ ‘ THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment For Sale PATIO BRICKS: about 2.50 gray bricks, 1 6"x7-1 /2"x2", $40 obo. (616)554-0583 HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phone 616-9459554 Garage Sale LUNCHEON & BAKE sale United Methodist Church. June 29th, 9am-2pm, 111 W. Main St., Middleville. All proceeds go to our building fund. Donations welcomed. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, June 29th-30th, 9am-5pm, 216 Larkin, Middleville. Clothes and miscellaneous items._______________ ____ FRIDAY ONLY! GIGANTI­ CALLY HUGE SALE- 4 FAMILY: FURNITURE, BA­ BY, KIDS & ADULT CLOTHES, COMPUTER DESK, BOAT. 7060 BOLMAN DR., MIDDLEVILLE. OFF PARMALEE, EAST OF 37. GREAT PRICES’ WE WANT TO SELL IT ALL IN ONE DAY. Help Wanted GARAGE SALE 3 sales on Whispering Hills Lane, Hastings. Fn„ June 29th, 9am-5pm Toys, mens, wom­ ens, boys 4-7, girls newbom7, maternity sz. 14, quality clothing. 2- chain saws, hand/power tools, fishing poles, crib, changing table, furniture, front door w/side lights, treadmill, plow for garden tractor & household items. State Rd. to Wood­ school, East on Wing to Whispering Hills Lane.____ GARAGE SALE: pool table, hot tub, 14ft sail boat w/trailer, furniture, 100's of videos. 503 Charles St., Mid­ dleville. Friday, June 29 & Saturday, June 30._________ JUNE 28th, 29th & 30th, 9am-5pm. 8927 66th St., Al­ to, just West of McCords, bits of kids clothing, sz. newborn-4T, womens dress­ es, suits, etc. sz. 2-4, materni­ ty clothes, baby items, household items.__________ MIDDLEVILLE GARAGE SALE: 407 Johnson St. Misc. household items & clothing, some new, some used. Fri., 6/29 & Sat., 6/30,9am-5pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. 136 Manor Dr. June 29th & 30th. Exercise & weight equip­ ment, bikes, desks, bar stools, lighting, electric pia­ no, dishes, toys & more. Ev­ erything clean. OLD GRAY BARN SALE: June 30th-July 7th, 10am8pm. 3476 Patterson Rd., Wayland. Several families Antiques, new, used & crafts. Jobs Wanted OVERLOADED WITH HOUSEWORK, lawn care and/or gardening? I can help, call Tealy, (616)945- FORTUNE CHEF RESTS\U!Z/\N1 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley X®(M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON wanted to work full time in our local insur­ ance office. Call (616)7951670. Police probe vandalism in Thornapple Township DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. At least four reports of window, windshield and other damage to vehicles earlier this month in Thornapple Township all are believed to be related, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. HELP WANTED: part time for lumber yard. Must be 18 and have a good driving re­ cord. Knowledge of building materials helpful. Applica­ tions being taken at Durkee Lumber, Alto. (616)868-6026 SPEECH THERAPIST: EATON ISD is seeking Speech Therapist to provide service to students at Meadowview School. A Masters Degree in Speech Therapy is re­ quired. E.O.E., (517)5435500, ext 1113. Household FOR SALE: Antique black walnut desk, $380. (616)795____________________ GET MORE NEWS! Subscnbe to the Hastings Banner Only $25 per year in Barry County Ph 616-945-9554 Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia, (616)6981030. Open M-F 9:00am5:30pm; bat. 9:00am-2:00pm. Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461_________________ FOR SALE: Price reduced, must sell, 1 owner. 3 Bed­ room, 2 bath double wide, lots of extras, including all appliances, $33,500. Call (616)795-9750.____________ REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 Troopers said they re­ ceived three reports on June 13 while the Barry County Sheriff's Department took another report that day that rocks had been thrown through the windows of the vehi­ Library Friends' funds increasing Funds deposited in the State Bank of Caledonia by Friends of the Library are accumulating interest now amounting to $42,774.83 being held for use toward a future new li­ brary building. Eric Longman, president of the Friends of the Caledonia Library, pro­ vided a financial state­ ment of the funds held by the group, primarily raised at the Corn Maze fundraising event four years ago. Longman said the goal of the group was to raise at least $50,000 toward the new building. Real Estate 3 PLUS BEDROOMS 3 bathrooms, home for sale. 4341 Hidden Hollow, Mid­ dleville. (616)291-1622 HOME FOR SALE by owner Middleville schools, 9.4 wooded acres, 3,000 sq. ft. log home (two story, with walkout basement), large decks for outdoor entertain­ ing, spa, 2-1/2 stall garage, paved dnveway & much more. This quiet, game rich property currently owned by a Christian ministry group that uses it for administra­ tive offices and as a residen­ tial retreat facility must be seen to be appreciated. Ad­ ditional information or a pri­ vate showing can be ob­ tained by calling Steve at 16)490-5846___________ OPEN HOUSE Ridgeview' Estates, .Middleville. 11am2pm Saturdays. Beautiful IL country* setting 3992 Ethel |p Drive Amy, (616)299-6790. The township also has $447,036.46 set aside for a library building fund. Caledonia woman is Montreat grad Andrea Marie Shomlcr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robert Shomler of Caledonia, is a recent gradu­ ate of Montreat College w ith a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies. She graduated magna cum laude. was named to the dean's list for the spring semester, was inducted into the Alpha Chi. a prestigious honor society, and received a Scholarship Pin. the highest academic award given at Montreat College Montreat is a four-year Christian liberal arts college located 15 mites east of Asheville, N.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains. S PHOTO Center ^^FORALL your photo processing needs TRY THE PROFESSIONALS AT PRINTING PLUS! 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Check out all our Special Services: • • • • • • Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 |n (he gw82"1 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 • 6:00 • SAT 0:30 -1:00 �Page 20/The Sun and News, MiddleviUe, Ml/June 26, 2001 2001 24-Hour Challenge receives rave reviews They're already making plans for next year's 24Hour Bike Challenge after the 2001 event drew rave reviews and gave cyclists a great course to achieve goals on throughout this area. From Middleville... through Lake Odessa... across Nashville... around Delton... and around Gun Lake (just to name a few of the spots), cyclists from all over tested their cycling skills and came away with plenty of optimistic thoughts. The event began at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Bender Road and concluded at the school early Sunday. June 17 morning. Thornapple Kellogg Schools' athletic boosters use the Challenge as a fund­ The 2001 24-Hour Challenge received rave reviews from those in the 467-person field. raiser and do a great job with their work, according to one of the event's organizers. Diane Obermeyer. "They are very hospitable and do just a super job.” Obermeyer said. "It is a major fund-raiser for them." Many in the 2001 field said that it was the best 24Hour Challenge in the 19 years of the event, thanks to the course layout and the work of people like John and Diane Obermeyer. plus others, who assisted in putting the event on in the Barry County location. The Barry County course, according to John Obermeyer, includes 4,340 feet of hills in just a 125mile stretch. The facilities at Thornapple Kellogg High School and the support of the school's boosters were given special thanks from the Obermeyers. Three records were shattered at the 2001 event. • Isabelle Sheardown, of Cookston, Ont., set the new mark in the 65-69 age class by going 147.4 miles. Sheardown set a record last year in the same age bracket by traveling 125.1 miles. • Tom Buckley broke the age group record in the mens' 45-49 field with 472.4 miles. • And Rebecca Davis, Here on Chartton Park Road in Nashville a pack of cyclists proceed through their 24-Hour Challenge journey. who has also run in the Boston Marathon, broke the mark in the female 40-44 field by traveling 384.2 miles. The total miles trekked this year was 98.788.7, an average of 240.36 per cyclist. Male riders averaged 243.34 and the female norm was 220.25. Riding the most miles for males was Tom Buckley of Keokuk, Iowa. Buckley trekked 472.4. Rebecca Davis, of Mankato, Minn., rode 381.2 miles, the most by any female. The Challenge drew 467 participants, more than 90 above the 2000 field. Twenty five states were represented at the Barry County event, also a new record. The field came from all across the globe, including Mikael See 24-Hour Ctafenje, pg. 17 These two cyclists tackle the course under sunny skies at the 2001 event. OUR COMMUNITY O-----------YOUR NATION YOUR CONNECTION / • LOCAL PEOPLE > LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS LOCAL JOBS • LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MUCH MORE! brought to you by: localcounties.com get connected! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-07-03.pdf 60a912e1a4756c55e0c243287ec4accc PDF Text Text Neu® & 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas -130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 27/July 3, 2001 Caledonia Auxiliary Services Speeders warned to be careful when cruising through Middleville Director Rich Overmire retires by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Sgt. Tony Stein of the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment told the Mid­ dleville Village Council that some strategies are planned to control speed­ ing in the village. "I don't want Io explain during an open meeting exactly what we arc plan­ ning." he said "But every­ one should be forewarned!" The council also ap­ proved renting one of the traffic speed warning trail­ ers, which will be installed sometime in the fall. There was an extensive discussion of the annexa­ tion of properties on West Main Street now tabled by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Bryan Gruesbcck explained a proposal to give the newly annexed homeowners one year to hook up to the new sanitary sewer once it is installed. The residents would then have three years to pay for the hook-up fee. Council member David Newman said that he didn t think they should be charged a fee. Lon Myers said that this was fair. Following a dis­ cussion this plan, with de­ tails being worked out by the village attorney, was approved by a 4-3 vote. Joining Newman in vot­ ing against it were Dorothy Corson and Bill Kenyon. Village code enforcer Geoff Moffat will be work­ ing closely with one of the sheriffs deputies to ensure that code enforcement is consistently enforced. "We are going to make sure that communication is improved," Stein said. Charlie Miller reported that the sludge still quali­ fies for a land application permit. He is working with Bradford White to make sure releases of nickel stay under approved levels. A public hearing on a possible vacation of 4th Street will be held Aug. 14. This should give the office staff time to work with the attorney on easements and other issues. The council approved a contract with the MDOT to for the next improvement of Grand Rapids Street. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is July 10 at 7 p.m. in Village Hall Middleville man killed in crash with gravel truck by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A car-truck crash Mon­ day took the life of 26year-old Glen Lewis Atkin­ son of Middleville, accord­ ing to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputy Chris Yonkers said Atkinson apparently failed to stop at the inter­ section of Bowens Mill Road and Patterson Road and entered the path of a gravel truck owned by Oelman Excavating and driven by Gerald Peter Dekraker. 20. of Wayland. Atkinson had been west­ bound on Bowens Mill Road when he entered Dckraker's northbound path at 2:56 p.m. "He (Dekraker) said he had it in cruise control at 55 mph." said Yonkers at the scene. The gravel truck ended up in a field near the inter­ section where the crash occurred. Dekraker was not hurt, but Atkinson was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness told police that Atkinson did not slow down at the intersection. Police found numerous beer cans and bottles scat­ tered around the scene of the crash, which remains under investigation. A section of Patterson Road was closed to through traffic for more than two hours while po­ lice investigated the crash. Assisting the Sheriffs Office were the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices, the Barry County Victim's Advocates and the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Of­ fice. Police were still investi­ gating whether alcohol was a facor in the acci­ dent. Sgt. Tony Stein of the Middleville unit of the Barry County’ Snenff over the scene of a crash June 26 which claimed the Me of a Middlev office looks by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Richard Overmire isn’t going to worry so much about inclement weather any more. He won't have to set his alarm clock quite so early. He might even let the sun rise before him. He’s retiring after 23 years with the Caledonia School System. An open house will be held in his honor from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. July 10, at Emmons Lake Elementary, 8950 Kraft Ave. Overmire has been the school district's auxiliary services director since 1982. He's been the one responsible for checking the roads to determine if school needs to be called off. The least desirable as­ pect of this job is having to wake up between 2 and 3 a.m. to check the roads, particularly in the winter. But from now on, per­ haps it will be nice to sleep in during the bad weather. Overmire won’t miss be­ ing on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the security and heating sys­ tems either. What Overmire says h£ will miss, however, is the interaction with people in the community. "Working with the Board of Education over the years, the administrative staff, teaching staff, all the support staff, it's a great community to live in. a great school district to work for. Working as a team." Overmire, a 1964 gradu­ ate of Wayland High School, started his aca­ demic career as a teacher/coach at Flint Beecher and Godwin Heights schools. He has held several positions over the years with Caledonia. He originally started -as high school assistant principal/althletic director/maintenancc supervisor from 1978-82. He has also handled the school elec­ tions, a position that he relinquished nearly 10 years ago. "Most of the school buildings we have in Caledonia, he s had a part in." said Karilyn Kooiman. office manager for the Transportation Center. Auxiliary services over­ Overmire has worn many hats in his years with aux­ iliary services. He's worked with remodeling, new construction, the Vil lage of Caledonia and township developers, the Kent County Road Com mission. He’s responsible for adherence to rules and regulations for OSHA and MIOSHA. state and fed oral regulation^ on as­ bestos and lead in drinking water, indoor (building) quality, and the district's security systems, to name a few. Highlights of his career include working from con­ ception to moving in of Richard Overmire See Overmire retires, pg. 2 Perfect weather for sales The weather was perfect for sellers and buyers during the Community Sales held on lawns and in garages across Middleville on June 29-30. In This Issue • Leta Bailard retires as superintendent’s secretary • Caledonia cable access improvements OK’d • Kooiker rezoning approved for 64 acres off Alaska Ave • Uy I returns as TK athletic director �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Juty 3. 2001 Leta Bailard retires as supt.’s secretary . by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer What alarm clock? Schedules? Only those she chooses. Deadlines? Not any more. Leta Bailard, secretary to Superintendent Doug Busman, is retiring td looking forward to it. "Everybody wants to know what I’m planning to do," she said. (I have) no grandiose plans, nothing big. I’m just looking for­ ward to having more time, less pressure, less respon­ sibility. "I don’t plan to be in Meijcr’s on Saturday. I’m going to clean my house during daylight hours, do­ ing laundry during daylight hours. No more just one Saturday in the week. Simple stuff like that. I'm looking forward to having time to do things.** Bailard has been with the Caledonia School Sys­ tem for 22 years, the last 10 as the secretary to the superintendent. "I have actually worked all those 22 years in the grandma." she said. Since her retirement open house June 5. Bailard has been transitioning with Sharon Tarrien. who will be taking over the superin­ tendent secretarial duties. As of July 1. Bailard is of­ ficially off the clock. .Zarra i Overmire retires, continued from front page Leta Bailard administrative office." she said. "In the time that I've worked here, we’ve had four superintendents: Paul Williams, Stan Fortuna and the first one that I was actually secretary to was Bob Myers. Then Doug Busman." Part of Bailard's respon­ sibility over the years has been to co-ordinate the ' SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml school elections. She initi­ ated use of the Op-tech (voting) system (shared with the township). "I enjoyed working with the elections," she said. "It’s been a very fun, very happy place to work. Ful­ filling and interesting." Bailard has strong ties to the community. Many people know her husband, Royle, (a Caledonia grad­ uate himself), as the voice behind the mike for high school home football games and boys’ and girls’ basketbail games. Though he has been re­ tired for five years, he was a teacher in the Caledonia schools for 28 years. He now is pastor at The Olde Time Methodist Church on Whitneyville Road. Both of Bailard children, Dan and Becky (Nugent), have also graduated from Caledonia. Now a third generation of her family attends the Caledonia schools. Josh (Nugent) is going to be a seventh­ grader, Rachael (Nugent) is going to be third-grader at Kettle Lake and James (Bailard), who is 5, is go­ ing to start kindergarten at Kettle Lake. "I’m just looking forward to being a full-time FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 JUST LISTED: 138' on Thornapple River. Spacious ranch. 4 bedrooms, walk out lower level. Thornapple Kellogg schools, 24x36' pole barn. $254,900.00. Call Susan Stapish 891-2222. 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Organizations that Overmire has been in­ volved with during his time at Caledonia include: MAPT (Michigan Associa­ tion of Pupil Transporta­ tion), NAPT (National As­ sociation of Pupil Trans­ portation), SMBO (Michigan School Busi­ ness Officials Associa­ tion), South West Mainte­ nance & Operations Asso­ ciation and numerous State Food Services com­ mittees. Though retirement looms, don’t get the idea that Overmire is going to slow down any time soon. His last day with Caledo­ nia Schools is July 31, but he starts with Beckering Advisors Inc., a construc­ tion management com­ pany) on Aug. 1. He is looking forward to more time for favorite leisure pursuits. "I hope to have more time to enjoy my grandchild, and the sports of hunting and fish­ ing. and traveling.," he said. "And my garden. I like to garden." Overmire also is very active in the choir at the United Methodist Church in Caledonia. Overmire has been mar­ ried for 34 years to Di­ anna, an OR manager at Pennock Hospital. They have three grown boys. Todd (Julie) of Houston, Texas, and Brent and Chris, both of whom live in the Grand Rapids area. Todd and Julie Overmire are the parents of Rich and Dianna's grandson. Cody. TK Board of Education meeting date delayed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education decided at a special meeting on June 25 to delay the date of its next regular meeting scheduling it for Monday. Jul\ 23. The board in the past had to have its reorgamzational meeting in the first 10 days of July, but that law no longer makes such a session mandatory. The board, at the July 23 meeting, will set the schedule for the coming year and elect officers. At this meeting the board will hold a second reading of the new athletic policy. If approved, it will go into effect with the beginning of the new school year. The first reading of the new policy was held on June 18. At that time it was pointed out that the Michigan High School Athletic Association stan­ dards were written to match the schedule of schools who have not changed to the block schedule. Thus TK which has a block schedule has more rigorous requirements than those currently set by the MHSAA. Nancy Goodin, at the board’s June 18 meeting, gave a report on the status of the parent/student athletic handbook for 2001-2002. The members of the committee who reviewed the handbook were former athletic director Tom Lehman, Dan Erb, high school administrator and coach. Deb Smith, the athletic department secretary who kept the minutes, coaches Tammy Benjamin and Tim Penfield, middle school principal Mike Spahr, parents Denny Buursma, Mike Sanford, and Deb McKeown, Rich Palmer representing the Athletic Boosters organization and school board members Goodin and Martin Wenger. The committee met March 27. April 18 and May 16. The members re­ viewed handbooks from six school districts and the draft of the one written by Lehman. The revised handt*x>k was written to comply with the ‘maximum student par­ ticipation" philosophy and policy of the newly revised board policy. During her presentation Goodin noted that informa­ tion on team advancement, squad selection and reduction on page 6 will greatly improve the athletic experience for TK students. Squad selection and re­ duction procedures are new additions. Before trying out. all candidates will be informed of the tryout period, criteria used to select the team, number of athletes to be selected. practice commitments. game commitments and season commitments. The process for squad reduction will make sure that each candidate has a predetermined minimum number of practice sessions, have performed in at least one game like setting, and* be personally informed of the cut by the coach. According to the hand­ book. coaches will discuss alternative possibilities for continued participation in the sports or of other areas within the athletic program. Goodin also noted that the handbook will continue to be reviewed on a yearly basis. The new athletic di­ rector may also bring ex­ perience he wishes to in­ clude. (Mark Uy I was named the new athletic director on June ») The committee suggests that a flyer for parents would be a good idea. Also at the special meeting, the board approved allowing Middleville” to be included on uniforms if TK Trojans or Thornapple Kellogg arc on the uniforms as well. Turn those unwanted items into cash. Call 945-9554 to place your ad. Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2001/Page 3 Barry County Homemaker of the Year nomination deadline extended Hair stylists Fran Krueger and Lois Newton enjoy being able to use the appropriate product to meet the needs of their clients Desert Sun offers hair care services, tanning by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Deb and Tony Plowman opened the Desert Sun Tanning Salon in 1997. they always in­ tended to expand into hair care. About a year ago. they began offering hair care services, and this past April Fran Krueger and Lois Newton began serving clients from the Desert Sun location. Krueger and Newton say they enjoy renting space and Desert Sun. They es­ pecially like being able to offer many product lines of hair care products. Their clients come in all ages from four months to 94 years. They offer high­ lighting, permanents and stylish cuts. They both specialize in color correc­ tion. One trend they have no­ ticed is the increase in the number of boys who want to add highlights to their hair. Both Newton and Krueger attend classes and keep up to date. Deb Plowman says that sanita- by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Ladies Day Committee for the Barry County Fair want everyone to consider nominating their favorite homemaker as this year s Barry County Homemaker of the Year. Suzie Butler is really a shy person who doesn’t like hive too much attend­ ing paid to her. But representing Barry County over the past year has been a wonderful experience, she says. "I’ve really enjoyed the parades and events I have gone to over the past year." The most fun was going to the state fair, represent­ ing the county and meet­ ing the other homemakers. She had enjoyable day at the State Fair, she came in second at the state level. Again nominations can be sent in the the fair of­ fice as soon as possible. Nomination forms can be found in the 2001 Fair Book. Copies are available at the Barry County Expo Center and at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office. Superintendent Connie Case hopes to receive more than six nominations this year. Once the appli­ cations are received, the candidates will be notified and sent a list of the ques­ tions they will be asked at the interview. W’omen don't have to exhibit at fair to qualify as the Homemaker of the Year. In case of a tie. the judges will consider fair involvement. The 2001 Homemaker will be announced during Ladies Day during the Barry County Fair. The speaker for Ladies Day will be Patricia Hubbel Boucher, who will present her program "Bits and Pieces — A Trunk Show of Fabrics. Quilts and History.' For more information about nominating someone as Barry County Home­ maker of the Year or Ladies Day. call 945-2224. Area woman earns juris doctor Sharia Raab. of Middleville, received a juris doctor degree graduating cum laudc from Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law (MSU-DCL) at the spring 2001 gradua­ tion acknowledgement cere­ mony June 9. Raab earned an under­ graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 1994 graduating cum laude and majoring in finance and management. She became a certified pub­ lic accountant tn 1998. Raab was managing editor of business of the Journal of International Law. brief writer and oralist for the Moot Court and Advocacy Board, member of the finance committee of the Student Bar Association and Member of Phi Alpha Delta She is the daughter of Wilbur Raab and Susan Raab of Middleville Hie HAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) CRUISE SALE: Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship” Cruises There’s no better time to book a Carnival cruise than right now. Because for a limited time, your local Desert Sun has a real family feeling and relaxed atmosphere. Here the staff members surround owners Deb and Tony Plowman. From left are Jay Kwiatkowski, Fran Krueger, Marci Poley, Deb Plowman seated with Tony standing behind her, Lois Newton and Lindsay Dobson. Not pictured are Stacie Lutz Mulder and Emily Stowell. tion is very important at Desert Sun. Walk-ins are welcome. Newton and Krueger schedule appointments from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues­ day through Friday. They are always willing to help meet their client’s needs. The Plowmans say that more space for other hair care specialists is avail­ able. Krueger and Newton en­ joy the relaxed atmosphere and greater independence they have at Desert Sun. They both say that their talents are complementary. "Watch for our special offers in upcoming copies of the Sun and News, " Newton says. "We are looking forward to meeting new people," Krueger notes. The Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Salon is at 410 Broadway (M-37). Call 795-4254 for information. A list of prices for tanning and hair care services is available at the salon. Summer pool schedule has lap swim times The swimming pool will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays until July 24. if enough people participate to keep the pool open. An adult lap swim time has been added from 5 to 6 p.m. The lap swim will be followed by open and family swim times from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. The pool will be closed from July 25 until the opening of school on Aug. 28. cruise expert is offering special savings on “Fun Ship” cruises. Act now for the best price and you can enjoy all the fabulous entertainment, fine dining, excit­ ing destinations, pampering service and wide variety of fun that can only be found on Carnival. See for yourself why Carnival is The Most Popular cruise Line in the World! 3 day cruises 5 day cruises „J249 .J399 7 day cruises _m$aa9 H Carnival. The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World*. fl Premier 9s Travel & Cruise (616) 554-0311 7106 Snaanoa Cauxna ur ’Corer of XW* 6 booamocr’ �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2001 Dean's list at WMU includes 24 area students Twenty-four local stu­ dents were included on the winter semester dean's list at Western Michigan Uni­ versity. To be named to the honor, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and carry a minimum of 12 hours of graded semester class work. The students, their par­ ents (where provided) and hometowns, and major field of study were as fol­ lows: • Jennifer L. Blauwkamp. daughter of Larry and Debbie Blauwkamp of Alto, ele­ mentary groups minors. • Nicole M. Knapp, daughter of Laura and Warren Knapp of Alto, el­ ementary group minors. • Sarah J Meekhof. daughter of Gary and Mar­ ianne Meekhof of Allo, fi­ nance. • Jodi L. Breen, daughter of Mark Kevin and Darr Lynn Breen of Caledonia, family studies. • Michelle N. Davis, daughter of Kenneth and Cynthia Davis of Caledo­ nia. food marketing. • Heidi Marie Hanna, daughter of Gars' and Diance Hanna of Caledonia, elementary group minors. • Michael P Leiter, son of Frank and Linda Leiter of Caledonia, second edu­ cation in business. English. • Anna Lewis, daughter of Harold and Patricia Lewis of Caledonia, ele­ mentary group minors. • Brett J. McGovern, son of Gregory and Rhonda McGovern of Caledonia, general business. • Rob John Miedema. son of Robert and Barbara Miedema of Caledonia. general industrial educa­ tion. • Kimberly VanSolkema of Caledonia, occupational therapy. • Dale H. Wicks, son of Don and Terne Wicks of Caledonia. English. • Lisa J. Postema. daughter of Dennis and Susan Postema of Freeport, elementary group minors. • Lyndsey M. Van Aman, daughter of Mike and Heidi VanAman of Hast­ ings. pre-physical educa­ tion teacher-coach. • David J. Beckenng of • Angela J. McQueen, Middleville, son of David Beckering and Elizabeth daughter of David and Shellie McQueen of Mid­ Hoffman, management. • Susan E. Beckenng ot dleville. geography. • Da\id Lee McQueen Middleville, advertising of Middleville, secondary and promotion. • Mark A. Blashkiw. son education in business. of Steve and Margene • Monique Marsh Ro Blashkiw of Middleville, driguez. daughter of Ar­ general business. naldo and Laura Rodriguez • Kelly J Bremer of of Middleville, finance. Middleville, daughter ot • Meredith K \ an Michael Bremer and Kath­ Houten, daughter of Garry leen Kenyon, industrial and Marion Van Houten of design. Middleville, nursing. • William J Holmes, • Erica Brooke Walker son of William and Mary of Middleville, elementary E. Holmes of Middleville, group minors. history. _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A living Cbhn h - Senring a Living Lord Sunday School . ........................... 9 30 a.m Morning Worship .10 45 a in Evening Praise . 0 00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 .30 p in 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr lirian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave Le Plane, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11.00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuvst of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A ChanA wait a <anng heart far our lotutmuury and the world" Sunday Wtrshtp 10 00 a tn and 6 00 p tn (Child & Aduk) (Dunng the School Year! Rev. K Scat (irvenway, Pastor Keth Sndp. Yoaih Director Al heuteyer. CaMauimry fW/tas Church Office: (6161 891 -1512 __________________M-37 a iOUthSi__________________ CULEDONL3 > UNITED METHODIST ~jfh ... C 0 V U 01 I I I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 am Youth Group Sunday Evenmgj 891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creei Charter Academy Rev Hit hael Stowell. Paxtor Chnx Lage Woexhtp leader Denns H<>uoui Youth Pastor Chun h Offi, r 616 891-0287 Vert our weo srte www bnarsmoe org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Worship Sen ice 10 '0 a m Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Carr > Rev Norman Kohns 616-891 -8167 Church Office 616-891-86^ Fa 891-8N8 *»» ukdutiuunK or? ‘>3<) AM 1 Worship; 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 I’M Wed ‘ We are changed by God s love! ” Pivckhutg ibe Liling U'bn/tng 11k- Risen font Sunday Morning Worship lOtMi a in (Jr. Church K. N'ursvrv available ) € urrcntly meeting at: Emmons l ake* Elementary 895(1 Krall SF, Caltxloma Pastor Ih-nnis A’o.vs Church 616-891 0281 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior PaMor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Community Church A Plan- for Family A Friends 0201 Ml 'nines V HL M \ . 9:45 a in 1100 .i iii 6 oo p.m 6 45 p in 6 45 p in Suncby School.......... Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Sen ae Wednesday MkI Week Prayer Word of Life Cluhs CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship •> Ml a m Sunday School lur All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office. IH9I www lakesidecommunily org tumkr consiruclioni Leighton Church CoHimunify o| C^ri$f Located in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and H2nd Avenue Sunday Morning W'orship 8 30 a m Ila m. Sunday Se liool for All Ages 9 45 a m Gintemporary Style ot Worship Sunday Evening Service...........................6 .50 p in Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday .6:.30 p in Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 <X) p in ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St . near Whrtneyville Ave 9 45 a in Church Schixil. Sunday Praise Singing 10 50 a in Morning Worship 11 <M) a in Wed Fclkiwvhip 7 30 p m Pastor Uovd DcVonner. Sr RAY TOWXSEXD HaWm \ORMA\ KXORR. Asm sole H91-H028 • e-mail leightr mOiserv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............. 9 30 a.m. Sunday School...................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 708 W. Main Street 10:00 a m 11:15 a m. 600 p m Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor s Ph. 897 741)7 St. PaulSgnod) Lutheran Church + (Missouri 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8.00 AM 9:30 AM 11.00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM YOU ARE INVITED AU Services have a Nurserg available Barrier Free www iserv net/'etpaul Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Prodaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 pm 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Wfutneyvilie Rd Ra P Adams Phone 801-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12300 Wew M-179 ay »CWf Rajd) VUvUmL Ml 49 hill 8 - Fifth Sundai after Mtcwwi I Samuel it 1 54 2935-42 fututhars and Das id trawnc Incads Discernment Toqk Ihscrrmng GodY Voice - “Bcfnending" r TI K JRNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCl I . ’VV'•MP Meeting uw. »«wr fnertdt. and war fantdy - nghr where wu‘n at - through Rcioaa Dmuobk hhruc Quahty Chud Car aad Program Wursfttp Hjurs and 10 30 a nt _____________ Office 89\-8688_____________ fElje Olli tEimc jSletljolJist Cljurrl) 5590 Whdneyvilte Ave , S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mor rung Worship 9 30 a m MioaieviBe Sunday School MiddiertHe Morr^ng WorsNp 9 45 a m 11 CO a m Rvt Lsx' ZiKhmun Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Cefe&uzte... 'CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery it. children's activities dunng all services Programs for all ages For more informal ion <6l6i 891-8119 nr wvsw peaceyhurvh Caamuei/y Cuuifun fat /PiuttCig Set vice 8546 7r tneyvifie Ave of 84^ ? •89 -866 “Lhe Church when everybr/d\ it wutiebrulv and Jesus h h/rd" Meeting at Caledonia High School SundayScnoo 9 3C om >j"oay Moromg Wonnp 10.30 am fAee^ng of anapei on Whwey die A/e £ <enrg harrsc 6 00 p m JAaween A 3<c«e ^udy 7 00 p m 9*v Thoma Str. ■ Satfw a»«: Ajsxt �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 3. 200VPage 5 Deadline July, 15 Miss Middleville pageant seeking more candidates by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year the Miss Middleville Pageant has been expanded to include young women from throughout Barry County. Former State Representative Terry Geiger will be one of the judges at this year's pageant, on July 28. Kelli Leep, director of the Miss Middleville Barry County Pageant hopes that now that school is out. young women ages 17-24 will apply. The deadline for appli­ cations has been extended to July 15. Applications are available by calling Lecp at 795-5337. They arc also available at the office at Carvcth Village and at Middleville Floral and Gift. Samantha VanderSloot has reigned for a year rep­ resenting Middleville at local organizations and in parades. This year the pageant will be taken to an even higher level, organizers say. Director l>ccp and producer ( hcryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will go on to the Miss Michigan pageant. Leep says, "This is a wonderful opportunity for young women to have their talents recognized and earn scholarships." Applicants must be at least a high school junior. The age limit is 17 to 24. Each contestant must be a resident of Barry County. All applications must be filled out and notarized by July 15. The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday. July 28, in the high school auditorium. The contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit divisions. The girls will be interviewed by the judges on the day of the pageants. Questions will cover their personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contestants. The TK, Hastings grads win HPS scholarship Two Barry County gradu­ ating seniors have been named recipients of the Woody Wyngarden Memor­ ial Scholarship given by the Hospital Purchasing Ser­ vice. Jessica McMurray, a grad­ uate of Thornapplc-Kellogg High School, and Leland Jennings, graduate of Hast­ ings High School, received this prestigious award, which carries a $1,000 monetary award per recipient. McMurray plans to attend ENGAGEMENTS Deschoff-Keiffer On Aug 18. 2001, Erin Lynne Deschoff and John Howard Kieffer Jr. will be married at Christ Lutheran Church in Wyoming. Michi­ gan. Erin, daughter of Ms. Brenda Deschoff of Mid­ dleville. is a 1999 Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School graduate She attended GRCC and is now- residing in Biloxi. Mississippi. John, son of Ms. Pamela Richard _of Hastings, is a 1999 Hastings High School graduate He attended KCC and is now serx ing in the US Manne Corps, currently at Keesler Air Force Base for advanced electrical training J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harnson committee will be contacting local businesses in the Barry County area asking for support and donations. Money raised will be for scholarships and financial support for the winning contestant to help defray the costs of participating in the Miss Michigan pageant. Applications are available by calling Leep at 795-5337 or Cheryl Peters at 7950051 or at 795-4972. Applications must be completed, notarized and turned in by July 15. The public is invited to attend the pageant on July 28. A donation of $5 for each adult admission will be charged. Children 12 and under are free. 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 I Grand Rapids Community College to begin her pursuit in a degree in elementary education. While in high school, she played the altosaxophone for four years in her high schools marching band and concert band. She played softball for two years, and was a member of TK’s service team. While going to school, McMurray also worked hard in the commu­ nity. She worked at Carveth Village Assisted Living Facility as a dietary aid, has umpired numerous YMCA baseball and softball games, and worked at a local ice cream shop. “Becoming an elementary school teacher has been a goal that I have wanted to achieve almost my whole life,” McMurray explains. “I enjoy spending time with children. I want to help chil­ dren succeed, and to see individual growth within them would be a very rewarding career.” Jennings will attend Michigan Stale University, where he plans to major in elementary education. While at Hastings High School, he played four years of basket­ ball and baseball, played football for two years, and was a scholar athlete. A member of the National Honor Society, he also par­ ticipated in Science Olympiad. Quiz Bowl, the Interact Club, and peer mediation, to name a few. Through his involvement with the schools student council, he assisted in col­ lecting food for Love Inc., canned food drive and helped with the adopt-afamily program during the holidays “I believe that within each person there is such great­ ness, it only needs to be cul­ tivated and encouraged.” Jennings said “With my experiences, character, val­ ues and ethics. I fully believe that I have been cultivated enough to leave a positive See local grads, pg. 6 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Middleville-TK still can be proud To the editor: 1 have enjoyed the spirited articles, letters to the editor, and talk around the community about our school. Debate, strong opinions, and disagreements are all signs of concern and interest, and that deep concern about our community and our schools is what 1 love about our town. Apathy would worry me. I sense that much of the concern stems from the sense of a loss of tradition or a perceived lack of interest or respect for the great traditions that we have here in Middleville. Being born and raised in Middleville. 1 am very proud of the name Middleville and I can understand and appreciate that concern. 1 think much of it stems from the school board's decision in 1999 to make Thomapple Kellogg the exclusive name of our schools on all uniforms, buildings, letterheads, etc. The school's formal name has been Thornapple Kellogg since 1931. but the schools and the community are so intertwined that everyone throughout the state knows us as Middleville or Middleville Thomapple Kellogg. For some reason the school board that existed in 1999 felt that Middleville and Thomapple Kellogg could not co-exist. (The school board made this decision, not the administration. The administration answers to the board and must follow this board decision whether they agree with it or not until it is changed.) Through retirements over the past few years, we have lost many of the staples of our school system. This, combined with the board's dec ision to drop Middleville from most references and the recent resignation of Tom Lehman (another staple) as athletic director has stoked the fire in those who fear that some on the school board and in the administration fail to appreciate or respect our great traditions. I’m not convinced that is true, but 1 would urge those of you concerned to get involved. Attend school board meetings, talk to school board members, administrators and teachers to try and get an accurate picture of the direction in which the school board and administrators are taking our school. If you disagree, voice your opinions). If the school board members vote contrary to your opinion then elect someone whose opinions are closer to yours From my inquiries and personal experience here is what I have learned: 1. In response to community concern, on June 25 the school board decided that Middleville can be used on school uniforms as long as TK Trojans or Thomapple Kellogg is also on the uniform in equal or larger size. 2. The school will continue to strive to accommodate as much participation as possible in athletics, but will not and practically and financially cannot have a no-cut policy. 3.There are many positive things happening in our schools: We have great kids; we have great teachers who are committed to our kids; our facilities were recently expanded and improved; our athletic teams, m usic/band programs,. Odyssey of the Mind teams, and other extracurricular programs are very competitive; and a high percentage of our students are taking part in extracurricular activities. 4. A recent Standard & Poor evaluation found that: a. Our schools are being run in a financially efficient manner b. Our MEAP and ACT scores are at or above the state average and are rising. c. Our graduation rate of 97.6® o is well above the state average of 85.6® • 5. From our limited first-hand experience, the three teachers that our children have had so far (Mrs. Griffith. Mrs. Pirrone and Mrs. Dood) have been outstanding, and McFall is a wonderful introduction to school for our kindergarten and first-graders Our schools and our community arc growing and with the influx of new neighbors come some new and often very good ideas about new and better ways to reach and educate our kids and about new programs and better ways to run existing programs Though sometimes uncomfortable, new ideas are often good and challenge us to rethink how we are doing things, but tradition is also very important We need a good balance fhc election of Scott Kiel, a graduate and lifelong resident of Middleville over a very qualified candidate should send a clear message that tradition is important and a better balance between new ideas and tradition needs to be struck. As for criticisms of the administration I can tell you this, I am concerned that the athletic director and both high school assistant principals recently resigned (they were all quality administrators and people) and I am concerned that the teachers when recently surveyed did not feel that the administration adequately communicated with them But I am also encouraged by the hiring of See to the editor, pg. 6 | Onhj. the (Best in (foloh & > •- 8 ^ (DeAiqn ? as?"* ™ i SALON w 616-891-1093 • Caledonia Centre Plaza S £ /< -anr Ji 35 years experience COUNTRY J0WN gLORflL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service9 Fresh Flowers Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery’ Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 3. 2001 1.9 million to go forth on Fourth, AAA survey says An, estimated 1.9 million state residents will travel during the Independence Day holiday, according to a recent AAA Michigan sur­ vey of 500 state residents Based on the available data, the Auto club predicts that the state will remain on track for a projected 3- percent increase in tourism volumes and spending for the sum­ mer. Many motorists will travel this summer despite high gas prices A A As Regional Routing Center in Milwaukee reports a 4-pcrcent overall increase in May TripTikX routings requested for at least 20 states, includ­ ing Michigan As of June 11, motorists paid $1.77 for a gallon of self-serve, regular unleaded gas - about 24 cents less than last year. Only 37 percent of those surveyed in late May said higher gas prices would affect their summer travel plans in some way. Of this group. 46 percent said they would reduce the number of miles traveled and 14 percent said they would cancel the trip entirely. fewer Independence Dav travelers will be slaying in Michigan this year - 59 per­ cent versus 70 percent in 2000 - but the average trip duration has increased, from 6 days in 2000 to between 7 and 8 for 2001. According to the Auto Club survey, conducted in late May, most of the Michigan travel destinations • LAKEWOOD IRRIGATION L.C 601 W Musgrove Hwy I.akc Odessa. Ml 48849 Complete Design & Installation of Sprink ling System s FREE ESTIMATES • Residential & Business • Sales & Service • Insured RAIN BIRD ill (616) 374-3238 will be in the lower peninsu­ la (84 percent) Of those planning to leave the state over the Independence Day holiday. 16 percent will visit Pennsylvania and 13 percent Ohio. The majority. 82 per­ cent. will travel by car. truck or van. while 9 percent will travel by air and 2 percent will travel by boat, RV motorcycle or bicycle. Nearly three in 10 workers plan on taking the whole week off. Almost one in 10 (9 percent) plan to take Wednesday. July 4 through Friday, July 7 off Five per­ cent plan to take Monday, July 2 through Wednesday. July 4 off. Based on requests received for AAA TourBook® guides.TnpTik* routings and maps, the top five sum­ mer destinations in Michigan are: I) Mackinaw City, 2) Traverse City. 3) Sault Ste Mane. 4) Detroit and 5) St. Ignacc Tourism in Michigan is a $10-billion-a-year industry, and the state remains one of the best travel values. This year, says AAA, the average family of four will spend $208 daily for food and lodg­ ing in Michigan - $15 less than the national average. This year, the official 30hour Independence Day holi­ day penod begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday (July 3 i.and ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesdav (Julv 4) During last years 102hour July Fourth holiday penod. 22 people died in 15 fatal crashes on roads across the state. That's an increase from the 78-hour holiday in To establish and fulfill a long-term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde pendent charities established, controlled and maintained over time by a donor A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distnbuting grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that 'enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation s administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community' foundation can help you • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS ire public chanties built by thousands of individuals families and businesses that care about their communities When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. any ommunity oundation P O Box 644 450Ueatto«RwiOnw «Swtt300 HasWigs. IM 49058 Phone 616-945-0526 • Far 616-945-4536 EiMtbdiMMJVl WebsMe; wxmbanyctwg For the 37th year. AAA Michigan’s ■‘Brine ’Em Back Alive’" Holiday News Service will help steer holi­ day travelers to their destina­ tions throughout the Fourth of July holiday penod with traffic, safety and tourism bulletins ainng.on radio sta­ tions statewide. For detour information, call 1-800AAA-M1CH or visit: http ww w.aaamich.com on the Web To the editor, continued from page 5 Mark Uyl as our new athletic directorassistant principal and by the school board's decision to allow "Middleville" to be used on uniforms. I have decided to become more involved so that 1 can make a more educated judgment about this administration. 1 trust that those closest to the schools and those with the best information, the teachers and school board members, will help us monitor and guide the administration. But, it is our job to be involved and to continue to express our opinions. If we don’t speak up and vote, we have no right to complain. I am confident that the administrators, school board members and teachers want what is best for our kids. If we professionally and respectfully voice our concerns and desires to the KCC offers several certification prep programs in fall When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education die arts, health services and a broad range of causes 1999. when 15 people died in 15 fatal crashes. Two (13.3 percent) of last year's fatal crashes were alcohol-related. Of the 20 occupants killed, nine (45 percent) did not wear their safety belts. AAA Michigan urges motorists to keep their mind on the drive, buckle up. maintain a sate following distance, avoid alcohol and be well-rested to help keep the extended holiday safe. Kellogg Community College will be offering a new associate degree pro­ gram and several new certifi­ cate preparation programs in the fall semester through its Information Technology Department. A brand new associate degree program will focus on Multimedia-Art. This 61credit program is through the Communication Technolo­ gies program. According to Michael Gagnon, department direc­ tor, the college will be offer­ ing a new Microsoft Certificate Systems Engineer certificate which carries 24 hours of college credit. Additionally, the fol­ lowing wili also be offered: Microsoft Certified Professional, six credits; Certified Novell Administrator, six credits; Certified Cisco Network Administrator, 12 credits; Web Design, 32 credits; Graph Design, 31 credits; A-»-Hardware Troubleshoot­ ing and Repair, three credits; MOUS- Microsoft Office User Specialist, 10-14 cred­ its; Microsoft Project, two to four credits; Microsoft Publisher, two credits; Microsoft Outlook, two credits; Administrative Assistant, 34 credits; Clerical Assistant, 34 credits; See KCC, page 7 current board members 1 believe they will as elected representatives of our community respect our desires for our schools (For those unaware of the current board members they are Dan Parker. Nancy Goodin. Marty Wenger. Don Haney. Dave Smith. Kim Selleck and Scott Kiel.) Our opinions max differ, but as long as we respect each other and our ultimate goal is what is best for the kids. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg will continue to be an outstanding school system and will continue to improve Mike Schipper TK Class of 1981 Local grads, from page 5 impact on the next genera­ tion as an educator.” The Hospital Purchasing Service, a group purchasing organization located in Middleville, developed the scholarship in 1999 in mem­ ory of long-time Barry County resident Woody Wyngarden. Wyngarden devoted 32 years of his life to the HPS and retired in 1996 as HPS vice president of marketing. Wyngarden’s vision was to continue to enhance the HPS service to health care and educational institutions - to be cognizant of the quality of care these institutions offer individuals He in­ stilled in others to treat everyone with respect and dignity, to foster a positive healing and learning envi­ ronment, to embrace change and welcome the opportuni­ ty for constant improvement. The scholarship, there­ fore, takes several of Wyngarden’s standards as criteria for selection The award recognizes academic excellence, participation in cxtracuricular activities, community and volunteer activities. Recipients must be seniors from I hornapple Kellogg High School from Hastings High School, accepted by an accredited college or university and pursue a degree in health care or education. They must also have the ability to describe how their commit­ ment to health care or educa­ tion will influence future generations. The HPS is a not-for-prof­ it, Michigan-based group purchasing organization dedicated to saving money for over 1,800 hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, universities and other instrumentalities of government within eight states. The HPS has been in business for over 52 years. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! MEMORIAM Memory of My Hitsband'rty ^Arthur D. Smith':' tfy Who passed away 2 years ago oh July 2, 1999^^f r You ve gone away and the rooms are bare, I miss you silting in your favorite chair The little tasks that need to be done. That I cannot do alone I call your name, but you're not here. So I leave them alt undone Until a friend comes by and asks. Is there something I can do? Yes, you may. please help me with this task. Memories are very precious, They help me through each day Bless the years we had together and leave the rest to God. Lovingly remembered, Leona f. Smith 4 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MP July 3. 2001 Page 7 Nominate someone for ‘Positive Action for Tomorrow' Award useful and valuable work to improve or enhance the fu­ ture of Barry County can be nominated. A simple nomination form accompanies this arti­ cle and it indicates all the 1994 P.AT. Award Nomination necessary information about Positive Action for Tomorrow the nomination process. The award guidelines are stated in the Futuring Date _____________ 1____________________________________ Committee's vision stateName of individual or organization nominated:________________ ment: "Barry County...preserving the past while planning for a beauti­ ful future." Address _______________________________________________ Goals of the committee Telephone______________________________________________ are to preserve and improve the natural environment, in­ Contact Person__________________________________________ Almost every year the Barry County Futuring Committee recognizes an outstanding individual or group with the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) Award. Nominations are welcome from all residents of the county. Any person or or­ ganization that has done volve county citizens in comprehensive planning, develop economic opportu­ nity. plan the future well­ being of Barry County citi­ zens by continuously im­ proving education, trans­ portation. health, safety, housing and the arts. Previous winners of the prestigious award include the organizers of the County Women’s Festival, the Hast­ ings Circle of Friends that conceived and developed Tangletown as a children's playground: David Shinavier for creation and implementa­ tion of the County Land In­ formation Services: Judge Richard Shaw for his part in court reorganization and in assisting at-risk families: and James Pino for initiat­ ing First Friday forums. In addition to the PAT Award itself, certificates of merit have been awarded to 21 individuals and organiza­ tions whose activities have positively affected the county and its people. It’s never been easier to see that those who deserve recognition, get it, a spokesperson said. Anyone is eligible, except for previ­ ous winners of the major PAT Award. Those who have previously received cer­ tificates may be renominated for the major award. Entry forms, as printed in the Reminder this week, may be completed, cut out and mailed to the Coopera­ tive Extension Office. Nom­ inations also mav be faxed (948-3323 or 945-5522) to the office. Additional forms arc available at the Extension Office in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. All nominations must be submitted by the deadline. Tuesday. July 31. 2001 Project, activity or action for consideration When did project begin and end? // more space is needed indude attachment Also include a non-nefundable photograph ) How docs project relate to P.A.T. objective (To make sure further citizens enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that we do) Other reasons nominee should be considered for PA T. award? Name of person making nomination Address _______________________________________________ Phone Number__________________________________________ We can save you $10,000 on a $100,000 Mortgage Signature______________________________________________ Mail to: Cooperative Extension Office / P.A.T. Committee 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058-4682 Help provide emergency meals for needy families Ready for the family reunion or a week at the cot­ tage? Or. do you need to stock up on some essential picnic supplies? This July, before heading out to the park or beach, stop by your local participating grocery store and buy specially marked items, like bottled water, paper plates, napkins, and cookies. Your picnic or gathering will be more com­ plete. and you'll help provide emergency meals to Michigan children. Every purchase of a Food Aid item results in a dona­ tion to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, a non-profit organization that stores and distributes emer­ gency food to local church pantnes, soup kitchens, and shelters. Last year, children and the elderly received half of the 60 million emergency meals that Michigan’s food banking network provided Bob Randels. Executive Director of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan encourages every one to par­ ticipate. "Food Aid proceeds help us out significantly. Summer is typically a slow time for canned food drives and food donations. Food 7aU945-9554 for classifieds Aid is the perfect program customers stock up on the items they need and we use the Food Aid proceeds to dis­ tribute emergency food.” said Randels. Over 100 items are includ­ ed in this year’s Food Aid, an annual fundraiser coordinat­ ed by the Michigan Grocers Association and its member retailers, wholesalers, bro­ kers and manufacturers. Now in its 14th year. Food Aid has provided of 820,000 emer­ gency meals to needy fami­ lies. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a United Way agency, a member of Americas Second Harvest and the Food Bank Council of Michigan, a non-profit organization striving to alle­ viate hunger through its statewide network of food banks. For more information, please contact the Food Bank at 964-3663 or visit their website at w ww.foodbankofscm.org. KCC, continued from page 6 and Word Processing. 32 credits. Anyone interested m any of these programs is asked to contact Gagnon at 616-9653931, ext. 2269. Registration is going on now for fall classes Save with our great rate, no-point, reduced fee, 15 year bi-weekly mortgage loan* Oh... and you will receive FREE checking, too! Our 15 year bi-weekly home mortgage loan provides an easy and affordable way to save you $ 10,000 in interest and finance charges. 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Property insurance required. 342 bi-weekly payments of $444 07 each. �Page 8/The Sun and News Middievfle Ml'JuJy 3 2001 Reading across America takes kids from ABCs to Bugs on Wheels by Patricia Johns Staff Writer "A is for America" was the book librarian Joanne Hesseiink read to young travelers at the Freeport Library June 27. But first everyone had to wait at the "Freeport Airport" for Hcssclink's plane to leave for Chicago. Before leaving, Hes­ seiink showed students what she had in her carryon bag. Of course there was a book. Later in the week, stu­ dents completed their pa­ pier machc' vehicles. The completed vehicles arc on display at either the Lake Odessa Fair or at the li­ brary. The story hour at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library Tuesday. June 26 was another that couldn't be beat. On June 28 the library rocked as Gary Dunn re­ galed the audience with tales of "Bugs on Wheels." These stories included tales of crickets in Utah, tarantulas, scorpions, lady bugs and much more. The Freeport Library is closed on Wednesday. July 4. The TK School and RIB' a "HIM II •* Waiting at the "Freeport Airport" was difficult for members of the Freeport Library Summer Reading clubs Gary Dunn makes the handsomest of flies during his talk on insects at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library Librarian Joanne Hesseiink talked about flying on an airplane and read "A is for America." EXCAVATING Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in tne Wayland. Middleville. Hastings. Gun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas Don Vetter - 795-7830 Community Library is closed from July 4-7. No programs arc sched­ uled for the week of July 2. On July 10 the TK Library plays host to a program with author Johnathan Rand talking about his Michigan Chillers series. On July 11 at 10 a.m. there is a "This Land is Your Land" program scheduled. The Freeport Library story hour will feature sto­ ries about Florida Wednesday, July 11, at 10 :30. The next craft project will feature bird houses July 12 at 1 p.m. Other craft projects are scheduled for later in the summer. Readers can reg- ister for all the projects at the library. The summer hours at the Freeport Library are Mon­ day and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State St. Summer hours al the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. .For more information about library programs call 795-5434. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Com munity Library is located inside the TK High School. There is still time for children to enroll in the summer reading program Reading Road 1 rip U.S.A. Both libraries offer reading prize opportunities for older readers as well. German students joins local family Keith and Cindy Middlebush of Middleville will welcome a new “daugh­ ter” for the 2001 -2002 year Jenny Grossman, a Youth For Understanding (YFU) International Exchange stu­ dent from Germany. Jenny will be a student at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. As a member of the Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to conte in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients Middlebush family, she will participate in all family activities, from vacations to household chores. While sharing the culture of Germany with her host fam­ ily and schoolmates, she will learn about U.S. culture. 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Those interested also may purchase tickets by calling Jill VanDeVelde at Tax-free Municipal Bonds 4.99’ 5.20’ to •Yet* to mairty e«ectw sutfecoo avataMty M pnce change Yeto rto mart* vaU «4 kiduate t so« pnorto mahrty May be subjed to sure and local tares May be sublet Call or stop by today. 374-7151. The quilt measures nine feet by seven feet and is titled "The Autumn Right to Life Harvest Quilt." It is machine washable. The quilt tells a story, according to Canter. The top of the quilt is the "gate of invitation" into God's world. The border of purple leaves is symbolic of penance. The outside border of brown leaves is symbolic of "death" knowledge of God's promise and of renewal, the promise of eternal life with God. The part of all the pieced colors (crazy quilt) is a reminder of the seasons of Jesus' journeys, colors of priest vestments of the seasons and of our life on earth, just how crazy it can all be. 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Wayland, I+bedroom walkout ranch in a country selling. on 3.86 acres with a pond, and in excellent condition. $10,000 below reduced appraisal! $I75,(MM) Rich McConnun *91-8980. 2929643. ols 6482 W. Irving Road 9064 Glengarry 9104 Glengarry Middleville. Remodeled 2 dory Caledonia Schools. New con Caledonia Schools. New con 9389 Tigerlily Caledonia Schools. Spectacular of frontage on struction Great location. Close struction with cathedral ceilings, Thomapple River Home fea­ tures: V bedrooms. 1 bath, family to schools and shopping. Future master bedroom, deck, and day­ 860 SF in full walkout basement light basement Close lo schools room, living room, fenced back and roughed in for additional and shopping $157,900 Laura yard, and a newer 3 car garage bath $147,900 Laura Martin Martin 891-8980. 891-7619. $139,900 891-8980. 891-7619. with 140 ft Tom Garbow 891- 8980. 868-0045. riMtins. 2-1/2 bath*, appliances, mission slyk oak labmeU. walk out basement. ami a 3 im garage Don t mii* out on this beauty Slop by and see it today! $3.34.900. Kathy Henton 891-8980, 2623965 Many vacant land parcels available. Will build to suit. Call any of our associates for information on additional properties currently available. Tom Garbo* Manager Joe Menger Asst. Manager Kath) Benton fra Date Krumm "Drew" McFadden PO Box 336. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus ol6-89l-l 173 Edward Jones Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Robin Dawson Rich McConnon Laura Martin Dan Merz Jim Newhof �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml July 3. 2001 Caledonia cable access improvements OK'd by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board June 20 approved spending $2,500 to up­ grade cable equipment used in community broad­ casts. Tom Apol, representing the Cable Access Commit­ tee, requested payment for channel equipment up­ grades to more adequately provide broadcasting ser­ vices. in an effort taking place since 1999, the Cable Ac­ cess Committee has up­ graded the system from a two camera system to a three camera system, with a new video switcher board, new camera moni­ tors and three new VCRs. One VCR is used in the town hall during the recording of meetings In phase one, when funds were tight, the least expensive microphones were obtained through a loan from the township general fund. In phase two, the equipment base was moved from the high school to the basement of the town hall. In phase three, upgrades on the audio system in­ cluded a new audio mixer board and an equalizer, which keeps the sound level constant. Money is accrued from a percentage- of franchise fees collected from cable users in the area. These funds come to the town­ ship and the village. From Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. Tom Apol 1999 and 2000. franchise fee receipts amounted to roughly $26,000 and more are due from 2001. Apol said the committee has tried to be fiscally conservative, and now it is proposing to upgrade mi­ crophones. replacing the cheap ones, to provide one cordless miko. two mike stands, and a Sony color video monitor, (a second monitor). The new monitor would verify the township is broadcasting a viable signal, identifying where the signal sometimes fails, and the broadcast is not made. Additional hook-up equipment and wiring would be needed. Apol said, which can be pro­ Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891 9294 Christopher Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults sided by the electrical contractor for the building. Electric power speaker and video wiring would be needed in a new cabinet. The Village of Caledo­ nia recently approved building a cabinet in the back of the hall to house and lock the equipment when not in use. The new equipment will allow op­ erators to stand behind the equipment, to see what they are videotaping. The present cabinet requires operators turn around, di­ viding attention between the taping subject and the monitoring equipment. It will still be used for stor­ age. The total equipment would cost $4,785.12, and a decision to approve half for June was made. Some of the microphones will be purchased next month. Trustee Bill Bravata re­ quested video taping AAA to issue ‘Report to the Nation’ on teen driving, graduated licensing On Sept. 30, 1996, declined by 27 percent for Michigan became the first 16-year-old drivers since the state in the nation to pass implementation of GDL. in comprehensive GDL legisla­ Michigan. According to state tion. The law requires a police data examined by injury crashes three-tiered licensing system UMTRI, for young drivers, mandatory involving 16-year-old drivers road testing, parental declined from 6,639 in 1996 involvement, crash- and vio­ to 4.604 in 1999. Nationwide, fatalities lation-free periods and split­ segment driver education among 16- and 17-ycar-olds fell to 97 in 1999. compared (one segment focusing on vehicle control skills and with 122 in 1996, and total another on safe and defen­ crashes declined to 42,000 from 44,000. Since 1997, sive driving skills). “Graduated licensing is a more than 40 states have step-by-step process which adopted some form of GDL, gradually increases driving a testament to the success of privileges as young drivers the program. Future Goals gain experience behind the Despite the encouraging wheel,” sys Richard J. Miller, trends, teen drivers continue manager of Community Safety Services for AAA to have a disproportionately Michigan. “This process higher crash rate than the facilitates the development general population. One pos­ of safe driving habits, while sible explanation for this dis­ allowing students to gain crepancy has to do with the knowledge, skills and experi­ number of passengers in a young driver’s vehicle. ence.” According to a summary Past Progress A preliminary study by the of recent research conducted by the Insurance Institute for University of Michigan Highway Safety (IIHS), “the Transportation Research of passengers Institute (UMTRI) suggests presence strongly increases crash risk that overall crashes have for teenager drivers; the more passengers the greater the risk.” In one particular study, said IIHS, the pres­ ence of just one passenger almost doubled the fatal crash risk compared with driving alone “Young drivers are inexpe­ rienced to begin with,” said Miller”And passengers from the same peer group present many opportunities for dis- - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed anci friendly atmosphere. have some heavy duty ex­ equipment as well, so that if people request tapes penses." Apol did not recommend from the meetings they any new video equipment can be provided. Apol said equipment and because it would soon be the means of recording obsolete. Bravata insisted some was rapidly changing to method of obtaining tapes digital and spending of the meetings should be money on VHS recording equipment should be less possible for those asking for them. Some residents of a priority, as buying the and also some board equipment could mean members do not have ca­ buying a white elephant. ble and cannot record the VHS has not been used broadcasts themselves. professionally for eight Township Supervisor years he said. He said Bryan Harrison said the VHS was not used in the easy short term solution township broadcasting, a would be for an office vol­ different format which unteer to tape a master would make a VHS ma­ VHS copy from the broad­ chine incompatible, requir­ casts. Additional tapes ing additional transposing. would require use of two He said all of the avail­ VCRs. able money accrued for Apol said feedback from broadcasting would be viewers indicates the qual­ needed "if we get a new ity of broadcasts is improv­ TV studio in the basement ing. of our new library. We will have to equip that. Down the road we’re going to traction and pressure to engage in risk-taking behav­ ior. Simply the act of turning around to talk to someone can cause unnecessary risk.” To build on past progress. AAA Michigan recommends the enactment of passenger restrictions to strengthen the current GDL law and save an estimated 345 lives nation­ wide each year. AAA Michigan and GDL AAA Michigan was an early promoter of GDL. The Auto Club’s 1994 study. Portrait of a Young Driver, showed the teen drivers were much more at risk than mem­ bers of the general popula­ tion. The study provided con­ crete recommendations for improvements to driver’s education and the licensing process. To help parents and teens meet the requirements of Michigan’s new graduated licensing law, AAA Michigan presented a senes of “Teen Driver Forums” statewide using the step-bystep handbook and video, “Teaching Your Teens To Dnve,” created by National AAA and sponsored in Michigan by the Auto Club, Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Daimler-Chrysler. AAA Michigan offers a 10-percent “Safe Start” discount on its auto insurance premiums for young drivers who success­ fully complete the “Teaching Your Teens to Drive” pro­ gram. SEAMLESS CUTTERS: XITE1kWHITE Tour Smile The First Thing People See! Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .052 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2001 Page 11 Sleepyheads, snorers face greater risk of stroke FORT LAUDERDALE Sleeping for more than eight hours a night, snoring and daytime drowsiness was associated with an increased risk for stroke, researchers reported today at the American Stroke Association's 26th International Stroke Confer­ ence The American Stroke As­ sociation is a division of the American Heart Associa­ tion. Researchers evaluated the association between snor­ ing, sleep duration and day­ time sleepiness with stroke and carotid artery narrowing in 1,348 adults who partici­ pated in a stroke screening program in Buffalo. New York. Of the group. 6 per­ cent had a previous stroke and 7 percent had carotid ar­ teries that were significantly narrowed Participants answered a questionnaire on sleep habits and cardiovascular risk factors, were inter­ viewed by a neurologist or neurosurgeon and underwent ultrasound testing on the carotid artery to determine the arterial narrowing or his­ tory of stroke. The frequency of prior stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) was 14 per­ cent among those who re­ ported routinely sleeping eight hours or more a night while the frequency was 5.4 percent among those who slept for 6-8 hours and 5.4 percent for those who slept less than 6 hours, says the study's lead author Adnan I. Qureshi, M.D., assistant professor of neurosurgery at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Transient ischemic attacks are temporary, stroke-like events that last for a short time. Like many strokes, TIAs are caused by a blocked blood vessel leading to or within the brain. Of individuals who re­ ported experiencing daytime drowsiness, 14 percent had suffered a stroke or TIA, compared to 4 percent of the participants who remained alert during the day. "We found that certain sleep characteristics such as sleeping for more than eight hours, the tendency to fall asleep during the day and the tendency to snore influence the likelihood of having a stroke,’’ says Qureshi. "Individuals who snore severely or have trouble staying awake during the day should see a doctor to find out why. These may be signs of certain sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, which is associated with an increased risk of having a stroke." Sleep apnea is a condition Cooking Comers Family Meal Planning With A Personal Touch (NAPS>—Since family dinner« are often a race against time, busy cooks can plan weekly menus around a sin­ gle, strategic grocery purchase, such as a hone-in ham for sev­ eral quick, healthful meals. A ham baked for Sunday dinner can re-appear in an easy pasta dish the next evening, and in lunchtime sandwiches throughout the ham and finish baking. week. The bone can be used to make a flavorful soup or Curried Ham & stew The bone, ham and pre­ Vegetable Couscous pared dishes will all freeze 2 cups Cook's Ham, cut well for future use. into strips or diced When choosing a bone-in 2 tablespoons butter ham it's important to consider 2 cups diced fresh veg­ flavor preferences Those who etables, such as bell wish to add a personal touch peppers, broccoli flo­ to the family ham should look rets, carrots, red onion for a non-glazed bone-m ham. 1*4 teaspoon curry powder such as Cook's spiral sliced or *4. teaspoon cayenne pep­ portion hams Several spiral per (optional I sliced bone-m hams are sold 1 (14*A ounce) can pn-giiued. which doesn't allow chicken or vegetable consumers to tailor the flavor broth to their particular tastes. '/« cup raisins ‘Cook’s makes it easy for 1 cup uncooked consumers to prepare a ham couscous exactly as they like.” said Jon Optional toppings: Lewallen of Cook Family Chopped apple, toasted Foods “Each spiral sliced ham sliced almonds, chopped comes with a separate glaze packet that takes just min­ cilantro utes to prepare, allowing the 1. Melt butter in a family chef to make the ham large saucepan over with or witlxmt glaze, or with medium heat. Add veg­ a different recipe ’ etables; saute 5 minutes Although ham's salty cure is part of its allure, some peo­ or until vegetables are crisp-tender. ple prefer a less sait\ flavor 2. Add curry powder Cures and saltiness vary among manufacturers, spi­ ami cayenne pepper: saute 1 minute. Add broth and ral sliced bone-.in hams have raisins; bring to a boil. a milder cure than other 3. Stir in ham and types of bone-m hams One way to reduce the salty fla­ couscous; mix w ell. Cover, turn off heat and let stand vor is to bake the ham 1 to 5 minutes or until liquid 1 *» hours according to instruc­ is absorbed. Serve w ith tions Dram off the pan drip­ pings. pour a small bottle of desired toppings. Makes 2-4 servings. ginger ale or 7-Vp over the in which breathing stops briefly and repeatedly during sleep The breathing abnor­ mality often causes snonng and frequent awakening as the sleeper quickly gasps for breath. It can lead to drowsiness during the day. Sleep apnea is recognized as a contributor to heart disease and stroke. Qureshi and colleagues conducted an earlier study using database information in which they found that individuals who reported longer sleep and daytime drowsiness were more likely to experience a stroke during a 10-year follow-up period. The team thought that some of the differences might be attributable to the classic risk factors for heart disease and stroke: age, race, gender, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes They took these variables into consideration in their latest study and found that the risk for stroke was independently and significantly associated with daytime sleepiness, average hours of sleep and nighttime snoring. Qureshi says. The participants were also examined for the presence of carotid artery stenosis, a build-up of fatty material eading to narrowing of the pnncipal arteries to the neck and head. Carotid artery stenosis is itself an indicator of a higher risk of stroke. After adjusting for the other variables, the re­ searchers found no associa­ tion between carotid artery stenosis and sleep duration, daytime sleepiness and snor­ ing. Thus, they conclude sleep pattern abnormalities are in­ dependently associated with stroke and TIA. Exactly how the disruptions contribute to stroke and TIA risk is still uncertain, depression or sleep apnea, may contribute to the chain of events. Study participants were not asked to distinguish between sleep patterns before and after stroke. But the researchers assumed it was unlikely the strokes and TIAs caused major disruptions in habit because none were disabling. All were able to attend lhe stroke screening program a’ the Buffalo clinic where the study interviews took place in 1999 and 2000. “We know from the literature that these patterns are not just habits individuals can change; they are unconscious actions," he says. "These individuals should see a physician for evaluation ~ Qureshi and his col­ leagues are using the database again to iroesugate why sleep disruption con­ tributes to stroke and to ex­ amine sleep patterns in rela­ tion to other diseases. 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The parcel is bounded by an expired sand pit to the north, large parcels to the northwest, another de­ velopment to the northeast and large vacant parcels to the east and south. The Kooikers ultimately would like to build a clus­ tered subdivision as a Planned Unit Development (PUD), paying attention to the sensitive areas on the site, if they went ahead with plans to obtain a PUD. this would give the township more discretion on details within the de­ velopment, to protect the wetlands and creek, than a site condo development, for instance. A PUD is not an option until after the rezoning is allowed. DeGroot said. The Planning Commis­ sion members have said they would not want to see the kind of density allowed under R-1 zoning. The Kooikers’ plans are to develop the land with medium density residential homes, not 64 homes on 64 acres. DeGroot said. He said the number of lots would be much closer to 40 to 50. He said plans Synopsis of Minutes MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL JUNE 12. 2001 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of Obtaining citizen com­ ment regarding maintaining the current millage rate, was called to order al 7 00 pm. Mr Bryan Groesbeck stated that if the cur­ rent rate of 11 3777 were main­ tained versus a rollback to 11 00. the Village would recog­ nize an increase of $19,000 Mr Schellinger stated that there are many protects in the works, how­ ever there is an acceptable amount of cash on hand and proposed to rollback to fl 00 Mr Lon Myers stated that the rale was al 12.5 a few years ago and it has gotten to the current balance through Council aporoved rollbacks There was no further citizen comment The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7 04 p m The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mr Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs. Dorothy Corson Mr Witham Kenyon Mr Michael Lytie. Mr Lon Myers and Mr David Newman Members absent Mrs Manlyn VandenBerg The minutes of the May 22. 2001 meeting were approved as written The Agenda was approved as amended ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01017, Addition of Jamestown as a Member of Metro Council, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted m 6 Ayes and 1 member absent 2 Adopted Resolution #01018. Tax Audit Filing Extension, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray. Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes and 1 member absent 3. Adopted Resolution #01019, FY2001 Tax Rate Levy, on a motion made by Mr. Bray and Charter Township of Caledonia Kent County - Michigan Notice_ 2001 July Board of Review 10:00 AM - Tuesday July 17*, 2001 Caledonia Township/Village Hall THIS MEETING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING. A CLERICAL ERROR OR MUTUAL MISTAKE OF FACT RELATIVE TO THE CORRECT ASSESSMENT OR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FIGURE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY. THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CORRECTION OF THIS ERROR IS STATED IN THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN 211.53b: MSA 7.97(2) & 211.7ee(6) Assessor: Edward VanderVnes Dated June 19*. 2001 Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder 306 supported by Mr Lytie Roll call vote resulted m 4 Ayes and 2 Nays, with Mrs Corson and Mr Newman voting against the motion, and 1 member absent 4 Adopted Resolution #01020, Wellhead Delineation and Protection Policy, to explore the program and grant application, on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 6 Ayes with 1 member absent. 5. Approved the invoices, dated June 08. 2001, in the amount of $74,350 14 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 6 Approved expenditure of $2000 tor Phase I and $2925 for environmental study, tor a total of $4925 as part of the Village agreement with New Vision, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman. 7 Approved expenditure not to exceed $8800 to connect the DPW building to electric and nat­ ural gas service and the WWTP to natural gas service on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 8. Approved the proposed Middleville United Methodist Church tree plantings subject to utility staking on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr. Newman. 9. Approved the preliminary plat (street and plot layout) for Rolling Oaks on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 10. Adjourned the meeting at 804 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr. Kenyon Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall .between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.. Monday through Fnday CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 16. 2001. at 7:00 p.m.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia win hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Little Lamos Parent Cooperative Preschool for a special use permit for a private preschool to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential Distnct commonly desenbed as 7248 68th Street and legally described as follows PT NW 1/4 COM 406 15 FT SELY ON CL OF 68TH ST FROM W LINE OF SEC TH SELY ON SO CL 342.65 FT TO CL OF THORNAPPLE RIVER DR TH SLY ON SD CL 498.6 FT TH SWLY ON SD CL 662 7 FT TH NELY 466.7 FT ON A PARL W SEC LINE 733 2 FT TO BEG “ SEC 10 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public heanng and make comments relating to the proposed special use permit Written comments may be sub­ mitted to the Township office, at the above stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: June 22. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 300 were to work closely with the planning staff, to offer a plan "which will be an enhancement to this prop­ erty.’ Size of lots will vary, many soil borings have been taken and DeGroot said he believed the Health Department would approve what has been proposed. He said the new master plan had targeted this area for one acre zon­ ing. He said R-l zoning is currently defined as having a minimum lot size of 40.000 square feet, or ap­ proximately one acre lots. An adjoining development has lots which are from six-tenths of an acre to two acres, but the entrance there is off 68th Street. The zoning details of the R-l category are unknown until the zoning ordinance is actually updated. Plan­ ner Dave Zylstra said. However, because the master plan had re-zoned the area, the current R-l re-zoning was the closest possible to the intended result, since the current zoning ordinance has not been updated. Zylstra said this option was most in line with the plan now in place. Once zoned to R-l. there is nothing to make the applicant change it, some pointed out. Zylstra said the site plan review process was still required, giving some control over the final result. If the applicant follows through with a PUD re­ quest, the board will also have the ability to ask for project modifications. Though it could be more prudent to re-zone the par­ cel after the zoning ordi­ nance is upgraded, there is no moratorium now in place on rezonings, and the Planning Commission was bound to take some action on the request. The board process in which consideration of a matter is discussed in the second reading was ques­ tioned by Trustee Richard Robertson. He said too lit­ tle service is devoted to the first reading, during which discussion seldom takes place, allowing con­ sideration of questions be­ fore the final decision on rezonings are made. He saio he thought this was a nice piece of prop­ erty and a great idea. He said this place was a per­ fect place to implement the idea of clustering and creative use of the site to preserve the natural fea­ tures. Clerk Pat Snyder pointed out previously an­ other development with roughly one home per acre in that area had been met with a public referendum against such dense devel­ opment. She voted against rezoning the parcel. Resident Archie Warner said his property is one next to that for which re­ zoning is requested. He ob­ jected to the number of homes possible in the de­ velopment as well as the amount of traffic that would be generated by the number of new families onto a road in poor condi­ tion. The road was very rough, dusty in summer and muddy in spring, he said. He was also con­ cerned over allowing one acre lots with no sewer planned for that area. Trustee Bill Bravata commented the project needed to be down-sized because of proposed den­ sity. and pointed out the extra burden of traffic and the poor condition of Alaska Avenue, echoing many citizen comments, A priority on repair of Alaska Avenue was stressed by many. Trustee Wally Bujak said the fu­ ture plans for a county park off Alaska Avenue where the Fitzsimmons property was will require road upgrades as well. DeGroot said some share of road improvement could be discussed, but in view of county plans which would impact the road, he said 100 percent of such improvements would not be fair. Some neighbors the area said wetlands and a creek located on the parcel were somewhat fragile and said there had a lot of concern over the request. Even though R-l zoning seems very dense without sewer and water, others pointed out not all of that site would be suited for that kind of density. Some parts of the acreage would not perk, and would not be al­ lowed anyway, it was be­ lieved. Bujak said he would like to sec the owners and the planners on the project at­ tempt to communicate with neighbors on the plans. Conflicts with neighbors could be re­ duced with this kind of in­ volvement. he »aid. DcGroot said he and the own­ ers were paying attention to comments made at the public hearing. He also suggested pre­ liminary discussion with the planning commission was needed prior Io invest­ ing in engineering and costly details of the plan. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON JULY 10. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7 30 P M . AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZBA 01-06-01, PARCEL ID NO 165-003-00, A REQUEST BY GARY KAISER. 2364 EAST PARKER DRIVE, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE FIVE FEET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE 2 ZBA 01-06-02; PARCEL ID NO 031-014 00; A REQUEST BY LAMAN/SCHOONVELD OF THE WAY LAND GUN LAKE CLUB FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THEM THE CONSTRUCT A 24 FT. X 80 FT POLE BARN 3 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUB LIC MEETING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CHUCK BIGGS, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 301 �The Sun and News, Middleville. MVJuly 3. 2001 Page 13 Deputies issue seven MIP tickets at party Seveft area minors were issued tickets for being minors in possession of al­ cohol. one of whom was jailed for being legally drunk, on June 20 when deputies were called to in­ vestigate a loud party complaint on Whitneyville Road. Arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail was an 18-year-old resident of the home in the 5000 block of Whitneyville Road, where the part was being held. The teen registered a .22 bodily alcohol content, which violates Michigan's zero tolerance law for people under the age of 21. Also issued tickets were: • a 20-year-old male from Middleville who had a .17 bodily alcohol con­ tent (BAC.) • a 17-year-old girl from Hastings with a .02 percent BAC. • a 17-year-old girl from Traverse City with a .03 BAC. • an 18-year-old girl from Wavland with a .05 BAC. • a 17-year-old boy from Middleville with a .07 BAC. and • a 20-year-old male from Middleville with a .13 BAC. County dog census worker assaulted A charge of felonious assault has been autho­ rized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s office against a Middleville man ac­ cused of chasing a dog census worker with a trac­ tor last Saturday afternoon. "The census worker was attempting to determine if •i dog at that residence had n current license when the owner of the residence at­ tempted to strike the worker with the farm trac­ tor he was operating," said Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer in a press release Wednesday. "The suspect then chased the vehicle being driven by the census worker’s wife, with the tractor, as she attempted to flee the address." A warrant was issued by the Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s Office for the suspect charging him with felo­ nious assault, a four-year felony. DeBoer reminds all county residents that the dog census is an on going, year-round activity of the Animal Control Depart­ ment and "assaults on dog census workers will not be tolerated." Golf cart rollover injures 3 people Two Sturgis residents and a Wyoming woman were hurt June 23 when a 14-year-old child lost con­ trol of a golf cart she was driving on a hill in Thor­ napple Township, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh reported that the vehicle rolled over two times ejecting all three passengers. Kathryn Palazzola, 28. of Wyoming and Lynda Metheny, 36, of Sturgis, along with the young driver, were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings •jo to be treated for their in­ juries. "All involved received injuries of scrapes, bruises and broken bones from this accident," Sgt. Jim Richardson said. According to Richard­ son, the Hastings Post has taken several complaints of golf carts being driven on the roadways all over Barry County. "litis incident brings the attention to those that are driving them that acci­ dents do occur and thtfse types of vehicles have no safety features to protect the occupants," he said. WANTED: Receptionist/Clerk School Year Position High school diploma, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. ; ; ; ;o ! In-school Suspension RM Supervisor Teacher certification desirable Ability to work with young people Apply in writing to: Mrs. Ellen Zack Thomapple Kellogg High School 3885 Bender Rd. O Middleville, Ml 49333 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: plea GE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, JULY 5. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7:30 P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING I ZOC 01-05-07 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVISE ARTICLES II. Ill, VI. VII AND XII OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: Article 11 Definitions. 1. Move definition of adult foster care facility to ‘Care Facilities' 2 Add new definition of ‘Bed and Breakfast inn.' 3 Add new definition of 'Adult and Child Care Facilities" under "Care Facilities.* 4 Move definitions of various condominium terms from Article II and Article VI to Article II "Condominium Terms" 5. Change title of 'Dump: to "Waste Disposal Facility" and change wording to read 'Any Approved Premises 6 Delete the prefix 'Pre' from the word ‘Pre-Manufactured and ‘Other Than an Earth Sheltered House" from the definition of a dwelling 7 Move the vanous types of dwellings to "Dwellings. Types of* 8 Change the definition of a fence to include both a border fence and a fence to protect matenals and animals 9 Change title of definition of a “First Story" to "First Story of a Building* 10 Change the title 'Junk Yard" to Recycling Facility." II Change definition of “Kennel" from Three or More Common Household Pets' to ‘More Than Three Dogs. Six Months of Age or Older.’ 12. Add new definitions of breeding and boarding kennels 13 Add new definition of "Manufactured House." 14. Add new definition of "Parent Parcel." 15 Delete “(Paved)’ from the title of "Road or Street (Paved), pri­ vate" and list definition under “Roads or Streets." 16 Move 'Road or Street. Public'to new title of 'Roads or Streets ' 17 Add new definition of 'Saw Mill." 18. Add new definition of "Outdoor Advertising and Billboards; Construction or Real Estate; and Home Occupation Signs' under the title of "Signs, types of." 19 Add new definition of 'Special Exception Use Permit." 20 Change title of "Story" to “Story of a Building." 21. Move definition of “Street to “Roads and Streets." 22. Add "Motor Home" to title of “Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle or Unit." 23. Add new definition of “Waste Recycling Facility." 24. Add definition of “Nursing Home." 25. Add definition of “Site Condominium” to Condominium Terms." Article III Zoning Districts: 1. Delete “Eleemosynary Institutions" and replace with "Charitable Institutions' in all zoning districts. 2. Replace existing wording “Accessory Buildings and Uses Provided ..." with “Accessory Buildings, See Article XII" in all sec­ tions. Section 15.3.3 "AGJtoocultMre." Permitted Uses 1. Delete existing wording concerning farming and replace with ’Farming." 2. Delete existing wording concerning single family dwellings and accessory buildings and replace with “Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Buildings.' Special Exception Uses; 1. Delete ‘Single Family Residences on Parcels of Land of Three Acres of More ....* 15 6.2 ‘Definitions'. 1. Move to Article II "Condominium Terms * 15.6.3 ‘Required information'. 1 Change title to ‘Application Procedures' and include existing language with new wording similar to the ‘Application Procedures’ language in Article VII. 'PUD.* which includes 'Application Requirements. Preliminary Development Plan Requirements; Parallel Plan, impact Assessment. Public Hearing and Preliminary Approval Procedures ’ 15.6.4 information ta.Be Kept CunenC 1 Change title to “Current totormation ' 15.6.? 'Final Approval PracefrresL 1Add new language similar to the existing language in Article VII concerning final approval procedures and Inspections’, 1. Change title to ‘Recording of Master Deed. Restrictive Covenants and Development Documents ' 2 Revise wording to read “The Township Board of Trustees Shall Approve the Final Development Plan as Submitted or Revised by the Board of Trustees Pnor to the Recording of the Master Deed Restrictive Covenants and Other Development Documents With the County Register of Deeds as Required by Section 72 of the Condominium Act. as Amended (MCL 559 108)." 15.6.5 'Submission of Approved finalDevelopment Plans'. 1 Add 'The Condominium Developer or Proprietor Shall ^urrnsh the Township Clerk With the Following A. One Copy of the Recorded Master Deed The Master Deed Shall Contain a Clause. Approved by the Township Board of Trustees. Which Allows an Assessment Against the Condominium Owners for Road Maintenance and Repair for the Purposes of Public Safety and Welfare. Where Standards Differ, the More Restrictive Standard Shall Apply." B. (No changes) C. Change wording to "Two Copies of the Approved Final Development Plan on a Mylar Sheet, at Least Twenty-Four by Thirty-Six (24x36) Inches. (No change in balance of paragraph ) 15.6.8 "Street Standards. Site Plan Review Submittal Inspections': 1 Change title to "Street Standards." 2 Move “C" to 15.6.6C and revise wording 15.6.? Add New Wording and Section Numbers lot the following. 1. 2. 3 4 5. Application Fee Performance Bond Construction Compliance Amendments and Revisions Expirations and Extension of Approval Period Article Vll.“Planned Unit Developments ' Section 15,7,2A "Minimum Project Area" 1. Add the "RMF, Residential Multi-Family" Zoning District. With a Minimum of 10 Acres, to the List of Zoning Districts in Which a "PUD" May be Developed. Section 15.7.3D “Parallel .Plan' 1 Add the “RMF, Residential Multi-Family" Zoning District, With a Minimum Lot Area of 20,000 square feet and 150 feet of tot width" to the List of Zoning Districts. Article XII "General Regulations ..." SeotiQQ .15J2.3E “Front and Bear Yard Setbacks'. 1. Add new second paragraph, "Additions to Existing Dwellings and Structures, Placed on Decks of Any Height, Shall Meet the Setback Requirements of the Zoning District * 2. Change the "RM. Residential Medium Density" Zoning District Road Right-of-Way Setback to 35 Feet and the Rear Yard Setback to 20 Feet Section 15.12.3G “Special Setback. Commercial and Industrial Districts': 1. Add second paragrapn, 'No Building Within Any Industrial Zoning District Shall be Located Closer Than One Hundred (100) Feet From Any Public or Private Road or Street Nor Less Than One Hundred-Fifty (150) Feet of Any Other Zoning District." 2. Add New Section Moved from 15.3 13.9 "Landscaping Within Section 15,.15 ‘RL Residential. Low DensitY"; 1. Change title to "RSF, Residential Single Family" in all articles the Industrial District Each ..." where the district is listed. Section 15.12.3H “Parcel Size Requirements'. Scec.ai Exception uses 1 Reduce the Required Parcel Size From 5 Acres to 3 Acres. 1 Delete "Farming.' THE COMPLETE TEXT OF THE CHANGES WILL BE AVAIL­ Section 15 3.6 ‘RM. Residential. Medium Density" ABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE PUBLIC DURING REGULAR BUSI­ 1 Change title to "RMF. Residential Mutti-Farmly" in all articles NESS HOURS (MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM AND FRIDAY 9 AM UNTIL NOON). where the district is listed. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME Section 15.3JO “C-2. Community Business District.' Scecal BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Exception Uses: 1 Delete ‘Contractor Workshops.' "Gas Stations With or Without PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZON­ Convergence Stores ’ and “Hotels.' ING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. FOR INSPECTION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF Section isj.li “G-3. General Business DistncL' Permitted Uses. 1 Change 'Wholesale Distributors' to read Wholesale THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COM­ Distributors Within Fufy Enclosed Buildings Not Exceeding Five MENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET­ ING Thousand (5,000) Square Feet.' 2. Change “Recyctang Centers, Including ..“to 'Recycling PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP Centers ’ PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR 3. Delete “Waste Disposal Office anckor Parking Lot* AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE Section 15j 12 “u-i, UgtttLndustnaL' Speaa! Exception uses. 1 Delete *8 Warehousing' (Also farted as “H.“) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. Section. 152 J 3 T-i. todustna! 1 Delete existing wording concerning 'Maamum improvements NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES Per Parcel.' “Road Frontage’ and ‘Parking' Requirements (Already AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE n Article XU) TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME 2. Move existing wording concerning "Location of Buntings ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORE­ Larxjscapng and CTfcties' tc Article XII“ SAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^ Soec-a' Excecticr ‘uses. 1 AM -Waste ZXsposai and Recycling Businesses inctodng CATHY STRICKLAND Scrap Metal Bufatng Matenals Etc." SECRETARY Section 15 3.13 Art^e yi-Xondommum Reoufationsl YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Revise Section Numbers based on approval of vanous proposed revisions Sg£ten..l&3.4 "SR. Suburban Residential 1. Delete “Detached" from “Single Family Detached Dwelling Units." �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJuly 3. 2001 MILD Cup coming to Expo Center The 2001 Inaugural Michigan International Labor Day (M.I.L.D.) Cup Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2 at the Barry County Expo Center is expected to draw 4,000 to 5,(XX) people and 100 teams from Michigan. Indiana. Illinois and Ohio for tons on "great soccer fun.” The tournament, primarily for soccer players in the AYSO, Select and Premier programs, is an opportunity to "build soccer in the West Michigan community" according to Fred Riebel. the club representative of the Michigan International Soccer Club. "(We hope) to make this a destination for youth soccer, boys and girls." Riebel said. "We welcome AYSO. Select and Premier, and it is open to all of those clubs and all levels of play." the Co-chairs for M.I.L.D. Cup is Jim Cline, from Soccer Spot and the Michigan International Soccer Club. Participants will have the option of camping on-site at the Barry County Expo Center or staying at contributing hotels in the area. What's ideal about the Barry County Expo Center (1350 North M-37 Highway in Hastings) is that the tournament can be held at a single location. Most SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AITI.Y MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml E.O.E. tournaments tend not to have enough space to run a tournament of this magnitude at one site. There is a Five-year term to hold the event at this location. "Soccer is a huge sport." Riebel said. "Why lose all of that commerce, why not us? We want to make this as big and as strong as possible. This (location) is so ideal, right on the spot." Helping to make such a tournament possible are local individuals such as Steve Evans (varsity coach at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville) and Middleville resident Herbert Welz, the club manager for the Michigan International Soccer Club. Evans is the referee assignor, and is responsible for hiring the referees (about 75 are needed) for the M.I.L.D. Cup. The entry deadline has been extended to Sunday, July 15. The team check-in is Friday. Aug. 31 from 6-9 p.m. and a mandatory coaches/manager meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. The M.I.L.D. Cup is approved by United States Youth Soccer and sanctioned by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA). It is for youth play of ages 9-14. An entry fee of $250 per team (U9-U10) or $295 per team (U11-U14) should accompany a team's application. Checks or money orders should be made to M.I.L.D. Cup. Information can be found on their web page. www.mildcup.com. or by emaii. mildcup2001@yahoo.com. If interested in volunteering, contact the organization through e-mail or the webpage. All of the kids will receive bags of materials that will include items such as water bottles, patches, and tournament information. A speed ball activity and possibly a vertical wall are also expected to be part of the fun. Trophies will be awarded to the first place teams, but all of the participants will receive medals. A tournament store selling tournament merchandise, soccer gear, jewelry. T-shirts and Michigan Colt Stakes coming to Barry County Fair July 14-16 The Barry County Fair will feature the $86,900 Michigan Colt Stakes Saturday. July 14-Monday. July 16. The Barry County Fair will welcome some of the best colts and fillies in the state when it presents eight ANIMAL fads & fancies (NAPS)—It may surprise some people, but when horses get hoarse or man’s best friend’s health goes to the dogs, the animals take many of the same medicines as their owners do. BODY SHOP would like to I wish you a great | VofJVLV People and animals share a number of the same dis­ eases, ranging from asthma and epilepsy to high blood pressure and cancer. There­ fore. they benefit from many of the same treatments as humans For example, a number of medical treatments and vac­ cines used to treat animals were originally developed for humans through animal research In addition, veterinarians now use medical imaging We want to be your “PRO" Shop, working with the PROS since 1969. Personal small town”service and “big toti'n" know-bow. Ed ’ s BODY SHOP 110Jonhson Street at Kinsley Kinsey Johnson Fax: (616) 891-0446 Office Open Mon Fn 8-5. Other Hours by App< M-37 Main St. (616) 891-0150 $8,500 Michigan Colt Stakes Blue Circuit races Sunday July 15 with post­ time being I p.m. The Blue Circuit is the top class in the fair racing program. On Saturday, July 14, seven $1,350 races for mainly local horses called Overnights, are scheduled including a Frvc-For-AIIPace. Post-time is I p.m. On Monday, seven $1,350 Overnights arc scheduled including a FreeFor-All Trot. Post-time is noon. The Barry County .fair has featured harness racing since 1990. Dental Hygienist Our team of professionals is in search of a self-directed dental hygienist to substitute for both personal days as well as maternity leave. We offer an incredible work environment and competitive salary. Please call Dr. Michael DeWecrd’s office in Wayland from 8:0() a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 616-792-2051. More than 90 medications developed for humans are used to heal pets, farm ani­ mals and wildlife. Your expert complete auto and truck collision service one Nock off Mam Street in downtown Caledonia novelties will be on site. "This is a opportunity, both Skydive Hastings is also as a spectator or a expected to make an participant, for great soccer at the fun." appearance tournament. M.l.S.C. Tryouts Teams are expected to Scheduled... gather from all over The Michigan including some from international Soccer Club Stevensville. St. Joseph. Ludington and Grand will hold tryouts for the fall 2001 season June 29-30.1 Rapids. According to Welz there This will be a two day tryout and players need to be are 600-700 members in the Middleville AYSO program. there on both days. Tryouts are June 29 from There are an estimated . 25.000 soccer players in the 5:30-8:30 p.m. and June 30 Greater Grand Rapids area from 10 a.m.-l p.m. at the Douglas Walker Park on alone. "This is a substantial 84th St. in Byron Center. Players should bring shin tournament... West Michigan is really looking guards, water bottle. $10 tryout fee. photo copy of for tournaments." Riebel birth certificate, wallet size said. The 12 tournament fields photo and a soccer ball. 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'------------------------------------------- I Hour or Next Day Processing • COLOR COPIES • COMMERCIAL PRINT • INVITATIONS & MORE 1351 N. Broadway / M 43 Hastings Only, In The Gray Bam (616) 945-9105 Hours Mon - Fri 8 30 a m - 6 00 p m . Sat 8 30 am - I 00 p m Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE — LOCATED AT — 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 (616) 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48815 (517) 545*4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJuty 3. 2001 Uyl returns to TK as athletic director ... Mark Uyl is coming back to Thornapplc Kellogg High School to serve as the school’s athletic director, and he hopes to continue the Trojans' legacy of pride, class and tradition. Uyl. 27, began his work at TK June 25 and spent the first couple of days on his new job organizing his office and discussing his work with fellow administrators. Uyl said he enjoyed his time at Caledonia and said returning to TK wal strictly a family decision. He had worked for TK since 1996 as a history teacher and a football coach. "I was the toughest decision I probably ever had to make in my life," Uyl said. "It was a family decision. The overriding theme there was what's going to be best for the three of us." His wife Marcy is a health instructor at Thornapplc Kellogg Middle School and is also the high school's varsity girls' basketball coach. The couple recently gave birth to a son, Jackson. At Caledonia. Uyl said he learned much about the business from Assistant Principal Jim Glazier (a former athletic director at Grandville) and Principal Ron Moog. "The people at Caledonia were excellent to work with," Uyl said. "There was nothing negative about Caledonia, it was best for my family. I really had a great year there last year." Uyl also is a Caledonia High School graduate. Uyl is well-liked in Middleville. When he accepted the job Caledonia a year ago. TK board president Dave Smith said "This is one of those times when it is hard to accept the resignation of a really good employee." Being an athletic director. Uyl says: "fits my strengths and abilities. I have a good understanding of what high school athletics should be all about." The vision he will have at TK will be to continue the school's legacy of pride, class and tradition. "That will be our vision." Uyl said. "There will be an expectation for excellence. I look forward to continuing the athletic excellence in Middleville... in the fields, on the courts and in the classroom. We want to raise the bar for all of our sports." As a football coach at TK. Uyl was an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1996-98. In Uyl's years with the program, the Trojans had an overall record of 32-8. The staff that will work with Uyl at TK. he believes, will make the Mark Uyl returns to Tho mappie Kellogg High School as the school’s new athletic director. transition easier. Many of his co-workers he had the privilege of working with during his first stint at the school. Their support, in his words, have "made things so much easier." Uyl gave special acknowledgment to the support he has received from TK Superintendent Midge Pippel and high school Principal Ellen Zack. "The people here are fantastic," Uyl said. "It is truly an honor to follow a legend like Tom Lehman." Lehman resigned as the athletic director at TK this spring, but remains a teacher and coach at the school. "Tom has always been a valuable mentor for me. back to when I taught and **Your One Stop Water Store** |XWater Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems r 25 ► Years 4 * Experience * Serving All Makes &, Models PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $£JOO! ... coached there." Uyl said. Uyl is a firm believer in open communication and says that will be his goal in running the Trojans athletic program smoothly and efficiently. "The coaches will know what to expect and the players and parents will have open communication." $«J5O • ___ U - 4.. .. .11 Uyl said. "Everybody will know how it works up front." Uyl also will have building administrative duties to tend to at TK. He hopes to continue his umpiring work, which he enjoys during his spare time. Uyl graduated from «« a YMCA summer playgrounds are open until July 27 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Barry County YMCA has opened its summer playgrounds in Freeport and Middleville for a fun and low cost way for children in kindergarten through sixth grade to have supervised summer activ­ ity. At Freeport, counselors Angela Wilkins. Doug Mathews and Julie Hofstra have lots of events planned. Wednesday is craft day at Freeport. There is a small fee for some of the more elabo­ rate crafts. At Middleville, Leslie Copeland, Emily Cravero and Rachel Peppe have brushed up on their chess skills and helped children create a poster using their hands and feet and poster paint. Hours at both play­ grounds are from 9 a.m. un­ til noon and from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through Fri­ day. The playgrounds are closed on Wednesday, July 4. The playgrounds close for an hour at noon. In Freeport students reg­ ister under the picnic pavilion in the park near the library. Some activities are held in the Freeport Community Center. The Middleville Play­ ground is held at McFall Elementary School. Go to the outside door to the all purpose room to register. Both playgrounds in­ clude supervised activi­ ties. board games, simple crafts and field trips to Craigs' Cruisers, Full Blast and Cosmic Bowling. The counselors take their charges to library programs and on nature walks as well. For information about the costs for field trips or each week's activities stop by any of the playground locations. Information about the summer play­ grounds and other YMCA Getting fingers and toes in the paint was important at Middleville. Here Joshua Bremer and Paul Haney take a break from the chess game to show off their artistic skills. Marissa Kurr also in the front rnw tried to keep the poster neat. Counselors Leslie Copeland, At the Freeport Y playground Doug Mathews and Angela Wilkins enjoy interacting with the children Doug enjoyed helping them create the "neat" Wednesday craft. Julie Hofstra (not pictured) joins the group in the afternoons. summer activities is avail­ able by calling the Barry County YMCA at 9454574. Best Price, Quality, Service TK tennis coach honored kWWATER CONDITIONING - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) in Col 1J nILifh Calvin College with a bachelor of arts degree and has a master of arts degree in educational administration from Grand Valley State University. Before taking on his teaching and coaching duties at TK. Uyl was a student physical educational teacher in Wyoming and Kentwood. Larry Seger, the varsity tennis coach at Thornapplc High School in Middleville, was selected as a regional Coach of the Year during the recently completed spring tennis campaign. The Division 3 All-State tennis team included Seth Bowman and Michael Malvitz. both from East Grand Rapids High School. The selections were made at the Saturday, June 16 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association in Okemos. Michael Evans Painting Wall Covering InUrior/Exterior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 616-795-3133 9233 Wildwood Rd Delton. Ml 49046 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2001 Page 17 Eggs-pert advice on sweet egg braid Future stars listen attentively as their Dutch coaches talk “voetball provided) (Photo Dutch soccer coaches to host camp Coaches from the professional soccer club PSV in Holland will be hosting a soccer camp in August in Middleville for area youth soccer players. The Dutch coaches arc experienced players from within the PSV prganizalion who will provide an excellent level of instruction for young players serious about improving their techniques. PSV has been the top professional club in the Netherlands for many years, including 2001 when they once again were the league champions. PSV also partcipates in the elite Champions League consisting of the top soccer clubs in Europe. The coaches put on camps through the summer in Ohio and Michigan before returning to their club organizations in September. They will be working with Caledonia and Middleville high school players during the week of Aug. 6-10 and camp coordinator Steve Evans has set up a special youth session from 9-10:30 a.m. daily at Middleville designed for young players developing their soccer skills. For more information and to register for this experience, call Evans at 795-7727. BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS Willie Mays 10-under Division Middleville Thomapple Financial Center.......... 13-2 Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center. .0-13 Hastings Elks............... 9-5 L.akcwood Vikings . . . .6-8 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Division Middleville Tires 2(XX)/ Bruces Frame & Align .7-3 Hastings Car Club . . . .8-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy .................... 0-9 Hastings Peurach Dentistry ..................... 4-6 Lakewood Baseball Club ............................ 3-3 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Excavating.................... 6-3 Hastings Depot Law Office .......................... 4-7 Hastings Insurance Center/ Wilders Auto............... 1-6 Lakewood Blue Stix . .6-1 Willie Mays Division Hastings Elks 7, TFC 4; Bobby pitched, struck out 6, walked 2, and gave up 3 hits, Ryan Riley. Trent. B.J.. and Brad had 1 hit a piece. (Trent’s was a triple). Carter pitched I inning (plus 2 bat­ ters). had 2 K’s. and 3 walks Steven C. pitched 2 innings had 4 K’s, I walk, and gave up 5 hits. Robby, Steven C., and Kyle had I hit each. TFC 6 - Hastings Elks 1. Kyle pitched all 4 innings, 9 K’s, I walk, and gave up 2 hits. Robby. Kyle. David, Carter, and Patrick had I hit each. (Robby and David’s were doubles). Riley and Bobby pitched for Hastings. Trent and Brad had 1 hit each (Trent's was a triple). Lakewood rallied from an 0-8 deficit to defeat Pennock Health and Wellness Center 15-11. For Pennock Troy D. had a triple, single and scored 3 runs. Shane M. had a double, single and scored 2 runs. Dylan M. had 4 walks and scored 2 runs. Shane M. and Greg H. each made a couple of very nice plays for Pennock. For Lakewood Ryne Musbach. Torry Makely, Tommy Tepaste, Lewis Frizzell and Zack Kauffman all scored 2 runs each Travis Musbach had a nice triple. Torry Makely had a double. With the bases loaded Thomas Ackerson hit a single to cen­ ter field. Thomas walked twice and scored 3 runs Ryne Musbach had 3 walks Zack Kauffman and Tommy Tepaste had singles for the Vikings. Torry Makely struck out 9 batters Sandy Koufax Division - Lakewood Blue Stix over Dan Valley Exc. 10-5. Depot Law Offices over Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto 12-1. For Depot Law Offices Mike McPhillips pitched a strong game and Kelly Vincent did a great job catching throw­ ing out 3 runners. Andy Miller, Matt Teunessen, Jesse Lemon, and Kyle Girrbach all hit the ball well. Dan Valley Exc. won both games of a doubleheader against Depot Law Offices 7-2 and 12-0. Kyle Bradley pitched well for Dan Valley in game one against a good performance from Matt Teunessen for Depot Law Offices. Matt also hit the ball well. Game 2 was an excellent pitching perfor­ mance by Reed of Dan Valley The Dan Valley team hit the ball well in both games. Depot Law Offices over Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto 19-6. 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J »>>>.F 1SQHO SETTIN THE PACE Visit Tires 2000 and pick up a yellow preferred customer card to use on discount products at Tires 2000. we Offer »1 CHOICE OF TOP MECHANICS 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 I �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJuty 3. 2001 Motocross a passion shared by local family Motocross has become a family affair for Lisa Loveland, Jerry Plank and their four children, Matthew, Jerry, Joshua and Cody. Jerry Plank Jr.. 13, is racing his seventh year of Motocross. He had a little toy dirt bike when he was younger and began racing on his own dirt bike at rhe age of 6. Malt Hetrick. 14, was racing dirt bikes at the age of three and has been racing on the circuit for a couple of years now. Josh Hetrick. 12. has been racing for the past year and a half, and Cody Bockheim. 5, has been showing off his Motocross skills in competitions for about a year now. Jerry, Matt and Cody all compete in the beginners class of AMA District 14. They all hope to move up to the advanced class in the near future. The competitions take place at tracks at the Barry County Fairgrounds (sanctioned by SJO Productions). Moreland's Motocross in Stanton, the Red Bud in Buchanan and the Dutch in Bloomingdale. Matt finished first in both his motes at a recent even at Moreland's and has placed third, fourth and fifth at that same location. "(I like) the competition CaU 945-9554 for classifieds and having fun.* Matt explained. Jerry finished first in both his motos at Moreland's on Memorial Day weekend and has two third showings at the Dutch and a second and a third at the Red Bud. "I like the competition and jumping," Jerry said. *1 like going out there and having fun." Cody has achieved a fourth, fifth and sixth at the Moreland's. The messy pari of the sport is what he likes most. "(I like) getting out there and spinning in the mud." Cody explained. Josh also loves his Motocross. As he explains. "I like the jumping and the competition. It's cool." The four spend much of their free time testing the hills on courses such as the ones in Hickory Comers and Gun Lake. Still there parents say they must maintain a certain grade point average and handle their other responsibilities if they arc to enjoy their Motocross fun. Motocross helps to keep the family together on the weekends and during the week. Last weekend, the area clan trekked to the Red Bud and Moreland's. Last Sunday the professionals will be showing their stuff at the Red Bud. It will give Jerry another chance to collect his favorite Motocross stickers and possible trade with other fans of the fast-growing sport. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc* Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Matt says a lot of camaraderie can be found at the Motocross tracks. Other families, and teams, help out each other and friendships are often discovered. Matt's best friend. McKenzie, he met at the tracks. Jerry holds hopes of becoming a professional some day. In 1997. he finished 10th in the state and was second in points at Moreland’s. He was one position from going to Nationals. At the age of nine. Jerry qualified for regionals that were held in Kentucky. Next year, he says, he will "go for it." "I want to make it into a profession... I want to go pro," Jerry said. The family gives special thanks to Dan Valley Excavating in Middleville, M.C. Supply and grandmothers Kitty Plank and Susan Parsley. The area racers arc looking for local sponsors. If interested, call Jerry Plank at 795-1174. Motocross star, continued from page 20 At the Dels National in Wisconsin three weeks ago, Dragoo was first once again in the girls class for 11ycar-olds. There were three qualifying rounds and Dragoo had a perfect performance and was first in all of her rides. During her four years on the circuit. Dragoo has traveled to over 30 national or regional events from Michigan... to Colorado... to Florida... and now to the blue grass of Kentucky. The six grade student at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in Middleville has already competed in three grand national events. You could say her bike is more of an investment than something that’s fun to ride. Dragoo figures that her bicycle, and all of its features, has about $1,200 wrapped up into it. The team that Dragoo rides for is Battle Products. He sponsors include Sun Ringle (racing components out of Indiana). Standard Bikes (out of Iowa), O’Neal/Azonic (helmets, gloves and protective gear) and OD1 (grips, out of California). BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... The family Motocross team (from left to right) Jerry Plank Jr.. Matt Hetnck. Josh Hetrick and (in front) Cody Bockheim. (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville^, Dragoo trains constantly for her Motocross. "I ride and down hills and at Wayland on Tuesday nights." Dragoo said. She finished the 2000 Motocross campaign third in the nation (based on points in her age group) and was No. 1 in the state and in the region. In her first three years, she went from 13th in the nation... to fifth... to third. Now she has just two more sports to climb. Motocross, just like most other sports, has its own terms. Burns,, motos. sprints and gate starts are words often uttered around a Motocross course. Sports are a big part of Dragoo's life. She also plays hockey and AYSO soccer. She admits that she prefers the, "extreme sports." Her gate starts in Motocross are improved bv her play in hockey. She was a member of the Grand Rapids Griffins girls team that finished first this past season in the Little Caesar’s Travel League. Winning often follows Dragoo in her sports and she hopes to do more of that now in a grand manner. "I just want to ride more and win more grands." Dragoo said. Three area students on Huntington’s list Three area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring term at Huntington College in Huntington, Ind. The students, their par­ ents and hometowns, alma maters, degrees sought and major fields of study, are: TK grad named to Palmer’s list Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Troy M. Newmyer, of Davenport, Iowa, a current 10th tri­ mester student in the doctor of chiropractic program at Palmer College of Chiro­ practic, has been named to the colleges deans list for the ninth trimester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in all studies for the respective term. The highest possible GPA is a 4.0 Palmer was established in Dasenport as the first chiro­ practic college by Daniel David Palmer in 1897 Newmyer is the son of Mr. and Mrs Eldon New myer of Middleville. • Anthony M. Bykerk, son of Susan and Michael Bykerk of Caledonia, home schooled, bachelor of science in economics. • Jennifer Lee Herring­ ton, daughter of Cynthia and Chris Herring of Cale­ donia, Thornapple Kellogg High Schoo), bachelor of arts in oral communica- tions and educational min­ istry. Huntington was founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Its dean's list re­ quires at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and enrollment in at least 12 hours of graded coursework. See us for color copes, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 j Cherry Valley I ] Plumbing Service is our specialty. • • • • Service Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation h ’nd’.oo off'l I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing I II ^616- 877-~370()~ "J �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 3. 2001 Page 19 and will learn teamwork. These results will be achieved by short lectures, demonstrations by seasoned players, hands-on efforts by young campers at various stations supervised by KCC players and coaches, and by scrimmaging players their own age. At least 12 coaches will supervise the stations and scrimmages each day; giving the players more access to the knowledge of the staff. The KCC players and coaches will referee and even play in the scrimmages if needed. Each participant will bring his or her own water each day. The fee for one of these five-day camps is $60 per player, which includes the instruction, a soccer ball, a camp shirt and two tickets to KCC home games. All items will be given out on the first day of camp. Checks should be made out to KCC Soccer. Call (616) 965-4151 for more information or register by phone of fax, using a major credit card, (616) 9655522. Business Services TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448 please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner. WOODMASTER QUALITY OUTDOOR wood furnace hook up to all existing furna­ ces. Gary Roll Dealer (517)649-8532 FORTUNE CHEF RESTS\ L ZRxA/XCr Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW’ INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRLBS ROAD GRAVEL STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843____________________ KING PAINTING INTERI­ OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate. Help Wanted DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer sen ice oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies 4c Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish 4c Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia, (616)6981030. Open M-F 900am5:30pm; Sat. 9:00a m-2:00pm. Card of Thanks MANY THANKS for all the flowers, cards, notes 4c well wishes in helping us celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. Thanks to our children for the wonderful brunch 4c especially the video. Ed 4c Katie Wiennga Fann HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons West­ ern/English, ages 5 ♦ up. Indoor/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Cali (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. NEED BUSINESS CARDS, envelopes, brochures or more, call J-Ad Graphics at 616-9459554 bathrooms, home for sale. 4341 Hidden Hollow, Mid­ dleville. (616)291-1622 LOTS FOR SALE: 1 mile north of Middleville in Boulder Creek Estates Lots are 1 acre plus Walkout and daylight lots available Wood and creek lots availa­ ble. Under ground utilities and natural gas. Priced from $35,500 to $55,000. Call (616)795-9321 days (616)7951142 or (616)795-7274 eve­ nings^___________________ MIDDLE VILLE/CALEDONIA AREA: 3bd , I bath, ga­ rage, on 1 acre New siding, windows, well 4c much more. 7545 Whitneyvilie Rd between 108th 4c Parmalee $104,000. Land contract available (616)891-8457 11 Middle Villa Inn June Every Friday: Barry’ County Fair • 8-10 PM Jr. Karaoke Contest Tryouts (under 17 must he uilb a parent) FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461_________________ Every Thursday 8-10:30 pm: Cosmic Youth Bowling fjl REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 4 Early Bird Specials Mon.-.-Thurs: ’ 4-6 PM • (My ’5.95 each ' Every’ Wednesday: AU-You-Can-Eat Fish Only *6.25 j Weekends Try Our humous... For Sale Pets SCROLL SAW FOR SALE: 15" Wards Power-Craft, refirushed. Motor and stand not included, $50. (616)6988819 AKC LAB PUPPIES: choco­ late, yellow 4c black. Bom 5/7/01. Wormed and first shots, $350. (616)765-3382 Slow Roasted Prime Rib Call for details, 795 3640 or 891 1 287 On M 37, just north of Middleville HASTINGS BANNER SUB­ SCRIPTIONS Phonc616-9459554 mCcHilW fc^UStD VEHICLES (ertllled USED VEHICLES For Rent 5.9% LARGE 3 BEDROOM FOR RENT: Apartment near M50 & 1-96. 1-1/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs). 30 acres woods, Alto/Lowell Schools, $725 includes heat. (616)891-1840 On GM Certified Used Vehicles Ask us how! THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Garage Sale 01 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 DOOR Automatic, air, CD, power windows/locks/mirrors 01 BUICK REGAL LS Leather seats. 7,000 miles M.S.R P $24,621 Gavin Price 01 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GARAG LESTATE SALE: Household, vintage 4t kitch­ en items, furniture, clothing and more from parents es­ tate Also, tools, truck cap, kids clothes, toys, video games, office/school/com­ puter supplies and much more. Fnday 4c Saturday, Ju­ ly 6th 4c 7th, 9am-5pm. 7410 McCords, Alto____________ 6 speed. MSRP $54,224 Gavin Price 01 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 DOOR MULTI-FAMILY' GARAGE SALE July 5th 4c 6th, 8am5pm. July 7th, 8am-12(noon), 7844 Alaska Avenue, Cale­ donia OLD GRAY BARN SALE June 30th-Juiy 7th, 10am8pm. 347b Patterson Rd., Wayland Several families Antiques, new, used 4c crafts 1 ) WILLIAM GAY IS z o RLSTY KERMEES s18,495 s49,995 E <=. s13,950 S »•', X. £ 41 . i y Automat*, air CD. power windows/kxzks/minors GIGANTIC SALE July 6th 4c 7th, 9am-? 12172 Gackler Road, (143rd) between Pat­ terson and Cherry V alley Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll! egg drop soup. ALASKA - 5 bedroom house on 10 acres lined with trees. 2 pastures, 40x64 pole bam with shop, horse stalls and drive-thru RV storage Gor­ geous setting at end of pri­ vate road. Country living close to town, $369,000 with 10 acres, $339,000 with 8 acres. Must see! (616)8687496____________________ Mobile Homes YARD SALE/CAR WASH: Saturday, July 7th, from SOOam-Noon at Gun Lake Community Church. The se­ nior high youth group from Gun Lake Community Church will be having a car wash/yard sale to raise sup­ port for their mission to Ne­ on, Kentucky SUNDAY SPECIAL: 3 PLUS BEDROOMS, 3 OPEN HOUSE 5570 Ravine Dr. Boulder Creek Estates 3 Bed, 2-1/2 baths, sunroom, fireplace, deck and much more, $229,900. Stop in Sat­ urday from 11-2pm or call Amy at 229-6790. Apex 583- ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 *z Kellogg Community College s mens soccer team will host three soccer camps for children in grades 1-8 this summer. The first camp will be held from July 9-13 at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in Middleville from 5:30-8 p.m. all five nights. This will be a camp for both boys and girls. KCC coach Mike Nunn hopes that there will be enough interest in this camp to expand it to separate camps for boys and girls in 2002 The second camp for young girls grades 1-8 will be held at KCC from July 30-Aug. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. all five nights. The third camp for boys 1-8 will also be held at KCC from Aug. 6-10 from 5:30-8 p.m.. all five nights. These clinics arc great opportunities for the young players in this area to improve their soccer skills by taking instruction from members and coaches of a team that ended the 2000 season ranked 21st in the nation among community college programs. KCCs team had back-to-back 15-4 seasons and KCC coach Mike Nunn was named MCCAA Coach of the Year a season ago. Anyone can register for the camp in Middleville. These camps will emphasize the proper techniques for dribbling, passing, shooting, trapping and shielding. But, most of all, the children will be taught to think better soccer Business Services BONANZA DRYWALL: HANGING & Finishing Specialist We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in vour area Call Brian, (616)374-4338 Real Estate * KCC offers three area soccer camps BACK YARD SALE, Sat., July 7th only, many items in good condition including 2 futons, tables, lamps, dishes, exercise bike and some baby­ items, 803 4th Ave , Lake Odessa, 9am- ? JACK MARTIS 1 RICHARD LEV AY GAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac TERRY SUES ■■SOUSED VEHICLES GAUS °13 1 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla BFl(x‘i1ifi<‘<l Oi-S -k.A: JIM MILLER 3^ �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middteviile. Ml/July 3. 2001 Middleville motocross star ready to challenge world Dragoo has mastered the jumps and other of the other skills necessary to be a champion BMX competitor (Photo provided) Allie Dragoo involvement in Motocross began just as a local activity. But during her four years of competing she has progressed onto the state level, the national level and this month Dragoo will challenge the very best in the world. Dragoo. 11. has been named to Team USA that will compete against other world teams July 25-29 in Louisville. Ky. She will be competing with BMX champions from 35 countries for a true world championship title. The event will be held indoors at Freedom Hall, the home of the Louisville Cardinals. The track is being built special for this world competition. The United Cycling International World BMX Championship will be shown on ESPN on a date still to be determined. The Middleville native is a member of the National Bicycling League (N.B.L.) and just returned from a BMX professional training camp in Warsaw, Ind. In Warsaw. Dragoo received lessons from one of her idols. Natarsha Williams. Williams, from Australia, won the pro female World championship last season. The 26-year-old celebrity primarily helped Dragoo with her gate starts and her jumping. Allie Dragoo shows off her BMX bicycle and the trophies she has won on it. "She's fast and she’s the best." Dragoo said. "I knew her before that; we stay in touch by e-mail." A goal of Dragoo’s is to win more grands and success at a World event certainly would look good on her already impressive resume. "I'm confident." Dragoo said. "I'm pretty much serious, but it will also be fun." There will be four members of the International Olympic Committee in Louisville July 25-29 to view the event and consider the sport for future Olympic games. She will not be the only participant from West Michigan in Louisville, as Michael Boyd, from Wayland, and Austin Bailey, from Ada. have also received invitations. Allie will not be the only one from her family making the journey to Louisville. Her brother Andrew, 12, and her mom. Denise, will be working at the event. Andrew also competes in Motocross. He competes as a novice and is ranked fifth nationally. He hopes soon to advance into the expert class. Last summer in Evansville. Allie Dragoo finished first on both days at a pro national. "I won one and crashed . one, but took first on both days," Dragoo said. Winning was nice, but it was the fact that she placed in front of her fiercest foe that was most pleasurable. See motocross star, pg. 18 LOCAL PEOPLE LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS The Sun wd News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving LOCAL JOBS Four Corners Alliance may be LOCAL EVENTS ww deal with growth LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MUCH MORE! brought to you by: localcounties.com get connected! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-07-10.pdf 6850b63f547ca8de90746ce5f5797fd1 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 28/July 10, 2001 Hilton hotel complex coming to Caledonia? by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia may have a six-story. 159-room Hilton Garden inn within its boundaries, if all goes as planned. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission July 2 recommended rezoning a 4.1-acre parcel south of 60th Street and cast of Broadmoor for highway commercial zoning that would pave the way for building the hotel. Though the master plan designates the area for highway commercial, the zoning ordinance details are not yet established for such a district. Bob Barta from Traverse City, representing the ho­ tel chain, said the facility would include two acres of hotel rooms and a restau­ rant. It would be the oniy Hilton in the area, he said. Barta said the company was very committed to the plan, has purchased the franchise for the people he represents, and would start to build as quickly as pos­ sible, with a goal to finish in about 18 months. Fail­ ure to do so would mean forfeiting "the money put up for it." Barta showed commis­ sioners a Hilton brochure, but he said he was a builder and not a hotel promoter. He said the loca­ tion has been approved by the Hilton Corporation in California. Flotilla aims to bring Gun Lake residents and visitors together by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce has planned its first "Flotilla of deco­ rated boats” for Saturday, July 14. The festivities begin with an ice cream social at 6 p.m. at the Allegan County Park. Sundaes are $2 for adults and $1 for children. The Gun Lake area welcomes more than 8()0.(XK) visitors each year. Some slay just for an afternoon of mountain bike ridding or a day of swimming, fishing or boating. Others come to stay for a week, month or even a whole summer. The Gun Lake commu­ nity also is blessed with many residents who get to experience the natural pleasures of the area yearround. Lake Chamber of Com­ merce wondered how to get both groups to meet. The thinking was, "if everyone has fun maybe complaints about traffic and noise won't be so hard to solve." This year the chamber has planned this "just for fun" decorated boat flotilla and ice cream social. There are prizes for three top boats. Chamber members hope that the creativity of local boat owners shines through. The "Mayor of Gun Lake" Doyle Smith who was elected to the entirely ceremonial position during Winterfest in February is hoping lots of people come visit. "Maybe we can get some of the summer visitors to return and jump in during the polar dip," he said. His boat decoration plans are still a little in the formative stage, but flags will have something to do with it. Everything starts at the Allegan County Park on Patterson Road. Decorated boats are asked to get to the park by 7 p.m. Judging will begin then. The Flotilla will leave at about 7:30 and travel westerly. The boat parade won't make it all the way around the lake. Chamber president Barb Holoweiko says. "But we hope people will come out to watch. Boats will travel west around the lake to the state park, go around party island and then north to where South Side Pizza is located. For more information about the Flotilla call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 616-792- He said the building would begin before the sewer and water is in­ stalled in the new utility district. Residents on 60th Street commented at the public hearing. Zed Vermeulen said his business was located in a PUD commercial park es­ tablished seven years ago. He was in favor of requir­ ing PUD ordinances of ap­ plicants wanting to build in the area as a means of protecting the existing landowners. He said he felt both the township and res­ idents would have protec­ tions by following that route. Planner Dave Zylstra said applying for a PUD was at the discretion of the developer and could not be mandated. Richard Bonner said he was concerned over the possible uses that could be allowed in the area. A de­ scription of all the uses possible in C-2 category of zoning, which was not necessarily applicable, had been sent to Bonner. Actual uses and regula­ tions planned in the high­ way commercial zone have not been delineated. Even the extra height of the proposed hotel will have to be specified in or­ der to build. Creating the zoning or­ dinance could be one of the barriers in the progress of building the hotel. Commissioner Wally Bujak wanted to be sure the developer understood all the complexities con­ fronting the township "with the new master plan, a new sewer and water dis­ trict. two highways under construction," and more. Barta said he had met several times with all par­ ties concerned. Zylstra said he was op­ timistic the definitions for the highway commercial zone could be in place by the time the zoning cate­ gory would need to be ap­ plied for Barta's paperwork to be processed. Waiting for the township would put him beyond the point criti- See Hilton coming, pg. 2 Two toddlers hurt in 2-car Thornapple Twp. accident Sgt. Tony Stein and Thomapple Township Emergency Services work to rescue Angela Gonzalez after the car she was driving allegedly ran a stop sign at Finkbeiner and Cherry Valley roads Monday. July 2. Cathy and Doyle Smith are are decorating their boat for the Decorated Boat Flotilla on July 14 Doyle, the unofficial mayor of Gun Lake invites all boat owners to join him at the Allegan County Parte at 7 p.m. tor a friendly competition Two 4-ycar-old children were hurt Monday in a Thornapple Township car crash according to the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police. Jacob Gonzalez and Brianna Haywood were in a car driven west on Finkbeiner Road by Angela Gonzalez of Wayland when she allegedly failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Cherry Valley Road, said troopers. As of Thursday, Brianna was listed in serious condi­ tion at Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus where she and Jacob were airlifted by AeroMed medical heli­ copter. No information was available on Jacob's condition Thursday though he was listed in stable condition Monday, police said. Traveling south on Cherry Valley Road was Gloria Miles of Wayland, who struck the Gonzalez car when it entered her path at See 2-car accident, pg. 2 In This Issue Steelcase gives Barry Big BrothersSisters challenge grant Pressure mounts over incomplete zoning ordinance Brightside Church temporary location request turned down Yankee Springs planners consider zoning changes �Page 2/The Sun and News, MkfcHeviHe, Ml Juty 10. 2001 Steelcase gives challenge grant Financial support needed to start local Big Brothers Big Sisters program by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A need for more mentor­ ing opportunities for chil­ dren and teens in Barry County has been the spark plug behind the efforts of the Barry Community Re­ source Network (BCRN) to establish a Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the county. The most recent financial boost for the proposed pro­ gram is from the Steclcasc Foundation, which has given an $11,000 one-toone challenge grant to sup­ port its start up. That means the Big Brothers Big Sisters Steer­ ing Committee needs to raise the matching $11,000 by Nov. 15, and the com­ mittee is making a direct appeal to the community to help meet that financial goal. "Money that will be eli­ gible for the challenge in­ cludes ail cash, pledges, and/or grants raised specifi­ cally for the Barry County program" from June 25Nov. 15, said Nancy Goodin, Thornapple Kel­ logg Board of Education vice president who is cochairing the Steering Com­ mittee with Tom Mohler. "The receipt of this grant and matching community funding will enable the committee to post the posi­ tion of a senior caseworker for a Barry County office, and so. begin the program." she said. Other financial contribu­ tions received before the Steclcase challenge grant in­ clude $5,000 per year for three years from Bradford White in Middleville, a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Founda­ tion and $1,000 from Hos­ pital Network (through ■lie HAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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"Along with making a tax deductible donation, they will be showing the desire to provide this service for our children." she said. "At the same time, the donation they make will enable us to receive a matching amount through this challenge grant. "This is also an excellent time for Steclcasc employ­ ees who live in Barry presents Christmas in July 2001 Preview JULY 19, 20, 21 Thur<s., Fri., <Sat. •spe. Great Savings on Selected hems HOURS Tues.. Weds., Fri. 10-5; Thurs. IO-8; Sat 10-2; Sun., Mon. Closed Floral & Gift Designs ^4 ♦♦♦♦♦♦ 7593 68th Street (One block east of Sam s Joint in Caledonia) Phone (616) 554-7050 ♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ Nancy Goodin County to support a local grant." Goodin hopes that in the future the program will be able to received Barry County United Way funds. School superintendents in the county's five school dis­ tricts have estimated that 500 young people are in need of tutoring or mentor­ ing. Volunteers in the pro­ Hilton coming, from front page cal to begin the project. Zylstra said recommen­ dation to the Township Board, two readings and consideration by the board were required, all time consuming steps. The board could conceivably have to postpone a final decision until the zoning was defined, but that part of the ordinance also might be ready by then. Commission Chairman Roger Keating said the permitted uses for the area were being worked on, were nearly completed, needs only fine tuning, and is in the top priority of the entire zoning ordinance. Vermeulen suggested that applying for a PUD for commercial use would al­ low Barta to move ahead in spite of the township's time frame, and would be consistent with the master ......................................................................... * Christopher J. Hier, K D.D.S. 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Public/Private Ventures of Philadelphia, conducted a study of 959 boys and girls, ranging in age from 10-16, in eight states and provided evidence that "one-to-one adult men­ toring works as a strategy for supporting children at risk. Half of the kids in the study were matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister who met with a child about three times a month for about a year, while the oth­ ers were in a control group or on a waiting list. Most of the children were from low income households and Your Smile The First Thing People See! plan. However, a PUD follows the underlying zoning, which at present is R-l. The highway commercial zone is still undefined, Zylstra explained. A PUD would not take more or less time, he said. Barta said he understood they would have to deal with whatever guidelines for highway commercial that were going to be de­ fined. Additional controls over the project are still possi­ ble in the site plan review, commissioners said. The commission approved the zoning, even though the specific standards were not yet written. Commissioners promised to push ahead to have the zoning ordinance in place for when it would be needed. 2-car accident, from front page about 3:45 p.m. "All occupants wore safety belts and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash," reported troopers Barry Schrader and Phil Vannette. Angela Gonzalez was taken to Spectrum and Miles was transported to Pennock Hospital by Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services. "Miles and Gonzalez were treated and released," said Schrader. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office, along with Thornapple Township fire­ fighters. many lived in families with histories of substance abuse and or domestic violence. Researchers discovered 18 months later that the chil­ dren in the program were 46 percent less likely to begin using illegal drugs. 27 per­ cent less likely to begin us­ ing alcohol. 52 percent less likely to skip school. 37 percent less likely to skip a class, more confident of their performance in schoolwork, one-third less likely to hit someone and getting along better with their families. That information and other data convinced the BCRN subcommittee that "this mentoring program would be the one most likely to meet the overall needs demonstrated in our community," the group said in a report. "Influencing this decision was the fact that Big Brothers Big Sisters has a number of types of men­ toring programs in place. Besides the traditional oneto-one program w< re all most familiar with, there arc also site-based programs, school-based programs and" career mentoring programs." Starting their study in July 2000. BCRN sub committee members re­ viewed other mentoring programs before making the decision. Members in addi­ tion to Goodin included Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council, Barry Intermediate School Superintendent Tom Mohler, Lani Forbes of Barry County United Way, Sheri Anderson of Family and Children Services, Chris Stroven of The ARK Catholic Family Services, Hastings City Police Officer Joe Booher and Barbara VanDyken of Barry Com­ munity Hospice. A feasibility study of in­ formation gathered from county schools was critical From previous page �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML'Juty 10. 2001/Page 3 There’s still time to sign up for Knight Moves chess tourney Jesus to the Rescue’ is July 16-19 “Jesus to the Rescue," aboard a Caledonia fire truck, is the theme of Vacation Bible School at Caledonia United Methodist Church at 250 Vine St. This fire engine is there all week to help with the rescue and the real Caledonia fire truck will also come to help one night. "Jesus to the Rescue" will be held July 16-19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The offenng each evening will go to buy Teddy bears for the Caledonia emer­ gency personnel to give to children in crisis. Big Brothers, continued from page 2 in determining both the need for services and the magni­ tude of services needed, Goodin said. After recommending Big Brothers Big Sisters for the new local program, the sub­ committee was dissolved and a steering committee es­ tablished to include com­ munity members outside BCRN as well as BCRN members. "Big Brothers Big Sisters has name recognition and it is perceived as a program that can be trusted." Goodin said. child's needs, but harmo­ nious and built to last. This builds a positive relation­ ship for both the child and the mentor." she said. "The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to develop and nurture quality relationships between children and volun­ teers to guide each child to­ ward becoming a confident, competent and caring adult." Volunteers have to be screened and trained and then they have to be willing to spend time with the child and follow through for at least six months to a year. "It takes a lot of com­ mitment from volunteers and the community." The local countywide program is to be adminis­ tered through the Big Broth­ ers Big Sisters, Community of Caring, Kalamazoo. The current local Steering Committee will become an advisory board for Barry County and have representa­ tion on the Kalamazoo board of directors, Goodin said. "Many of these children have experienced disap­ pointments by being let down by adults so organiz­ ers don't want the kids to have that happen in this program, too," she said. Officially, the new pro­ gram will be known as Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring, Barry County. Since Barry will be a branch of the Kalamazoo organization. Kalamazoo will be supportive in admin­ istrative support, which will be a savings locally, she noted. For instance, the Kalama­ zoo office will handle screening and training of volunteers, administer pay­ roll and benefits, process "Big Brothers and Big Sisters’ matches are care­ fully administered and sup­ ported by rigorous standards and trained personnel." The organization "strives for matches that are not only safe and suited to the and acknowledge donations, pay national membership dues, handle advertising, hir­ ing. supervision and train­ ing of staff; take care of United Way grant applica­ tions and reporting, provide assistance of its executive director and the use of Big Brothers Big Sisters mate­ rial. etc. The Steering Committee "has been a good team and they believe in the benefits (of Big Brothers Big Sis­ ters)," Goodin said. Serving on the current Big Brothers Big Sisters Steering Committee, be­ sides Goodin and Mohler, are Hastings City Police of­ ficers Joe Booher, Fred Ja­ cobs of J-Ad Graphics, Tim McMahon of Barry County courts, BCRN Chairperson Tammy Pennington of the County Commission on Aging, Brenda Pickett of the Delton Kellogg School Dis­ trict, and Greta Williams, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring, Kalamazoo. Donations to the local program may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring. Barry County and mailed to: Barry Community Resource Network. 450 Meadow Run, Suite 300, P.O. Box 644, Hastings, Mich. 49058. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There is still time to register for a new feature of this year's Heritage Day celebration, the "Knight Moves" chess tournament for students in grades K through 8. Players will be divided into age groups and play three matches within their group. Winners will receive ribbons. Pre-registration is necessary. The fee is $5 per player. Checks made out to the Heritage Day can be mailed to Knight Moves Chess Tournament, Co­ coordinator Susan Rietman, P.O. Box 408. Middleville 49333. Rietman asks that stu­ dents send their name, ad­ dress, telephone number, age and grade in the 20012002 school year, along with the check. The deadline for registration is July 15. Page fifth grade teacher Dirk Vandiver has been working with Rietman in planning this mini-tourna­ ment. He has been teaching chess to students at Page and the other Thornapplc Kellogg elementary schools during the last two years, assisted by fellow teachers Mike Hodges and Kurt Wissink. Students have attended tournaments as well. Vandiver says. "If there is enough room we may offer a chess clinic for parents who don't understand the game. We know that parents want to encourage their students but it is hard to help if you don't know the rudiments of the game." Heritage Day. on Satur­ day. Sept. 8. now offers physically challenging sports like 3-on-3 basketball and volleyball and the Knight Moves tournament, which will stretch the minds. 3^ LAKEWOOD IRRIGATION L.C. 601 W. Musgrove Hwy. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Complete Design & Installation of Sprinkling Systems FREE ESTIMATES • Residential & Business • Sales & Service • Insured RAIN BIRD* PH (616) 374-32.W S’ A very special Contempo Hair Stylist turned 30 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY Dr HAS ARRIVED AT CALEDONIA MARATHON C-STORE t the high gas p Bild 12 Pk.^s & Cans Pepsi 12 PkCans Marlboro cm Basic cm $7.99 ♦ T & Dep. 2/$5.99o^ $28.99 • $25.99 Tu • m Marlboro 2 Pk spedai $6.99.T„ • LaBatts i2Pk.Btis.......... S7.9911> • 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0488 �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/July 10. 2001 Gun Lake Community Church names new pastor The Rev. Todd Rempe recently was installed as an associate pastor at Gun Lake Rempe has been working at the church since the fall of 2000 m the area of youth Community Church on M179 Highway, east of Patterson Road. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Ingrid D. Carver Air Force Airman Ingnd D. Carver has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. San Antonio, Texas During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, orga­ nization, and customs and received special training in human relations. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Donald Carver of Freeport. Carver is a 1999 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Mich. ministry. Upon his gradua­ tion from Western Seminary and ordination in the Reformed Church of America, he became the pas­ tor of maturity and ministry, overseeing the educational programs of the church and working with placement of members into personal min­ istry. Rempe was bom m Pella. Iowa, on Sept. 4, 1968. and grew up on a dairy farm near the town of Leighton. He is a graduate of Pella Community High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in history and a minor m both anthropology and secondary social studies education from Central University of Iowa in 1991. In 1994, he completed a masters program in sec­ ondary social studies educa­ tion and curriculum devel­ opment at the University of Iowa. He enrolled at Western Theological Seminary in 1998. receiving his master of divinity degree in May 2001. Todd was married to his wife Angie on Sept. 30. 1995, and they are the par­ ents of two children. Anna who is 4 years old and Isaac, who is 3. They live in _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Luing Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise . WEDNESDAY . 9 30 a m IO:45am 6 00 p.m Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 PtUtor, Dr lirian E Harrison (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -0576 Meeting at the Croti Crerk Charter Xtademy Rev Mabaci Staweli Pastor Chris Lage. Wordup I-racier Denny Rouma. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616891-0287 Visit our weo site www txtgntwJe org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of (Sun lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a.m CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Ckan h wit* a r arutg heart cvtmNHMun awrf the our Sunday Wtxship 1000a m and 6 00 pm (ChiM A Adult i dhmng the School Year) Rev. R. Scott (irrenway Pastor hrtfh Stulp. Youth Director Al Tiemeyer. (•amnMy CaRing Church Office (616)891-1512 M 37 M ItXtt St A- CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Jah 15 - Siuh Suadav after Peaiecosl hwuh I I 17 4.1.14 5 A 49-11 Jonah p» to Nines ah Dtsctrnmeni Top* IMwerwng God's Sake - ■Torpuag" Wandhip Service 10 30 a m Jr Church (Deemed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616891-8167 ■>50 \'iae S&M Church Off« 616^91 8669 Fu 891-8648 *»» <akdomjBin. <« Preaching the bring UbrJ Serving Tbe Risen lord Sunday Morning Worship 10.00 a in (Jr Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 "We are changed by God's lovef" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Cluhs 9 45 a.m 1100 a m . 6:00 p.m. 6.45 pm. . 6 45 p.m. Located in Ix ighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a.m. <X 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:30 pm Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m. 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................930 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class ...................11:00 a m Ret' E Anthony Sikora GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mik msI of Whtineyvtlk Rd R/v P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12300 West M IT9 fCkd Soawio Raadi W^iMd. Mi-MM8 * 795-7V01 Meeting »«w. your friends, and vuurfamdv - right where ww'nraff- through Rrtoaar Messages tkwmMwc Quatay Chdd Cm Pn.'grare, Wonlap Hews 9W*m and IO30am. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Community Church A Hart for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney villc Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 MJam Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6IX) p m Pastor Roger Pullman •Church Office KM 0191 www lakcsidccommumty org (under construction) Coruttnniify of Christ ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near Whltneyvillo Ave 9 45 a m Church School, Sunday Praise Singing 10 SO am Morning Worship 11 (X) a rn Wed Fellowship 7 K)pm Pastor IJoyd DcVormer, Sr RAY TOWXSFM) Pawx XOtMAK KSOKX AsMM.uk- 89LH028 • e-mail leightonftiserv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Ihruglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Leighton Church Worship; 11:00 AM Chr Ed; 6 00 PM Wed Family Night Church: (616) 795-2391 792-2889 THORN APPLE BIBLE C l IL’RCI 1 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 V M y I I I Y C I I R C H a place to belong a place to become CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Wayland, where Angie has dedicated herself to shaping their home and providing a healthy and stable environ­ ment for their children. Before entering the min­ istry, Todd spent six months in Guatemala* serving in the Peace Corps. He has served First Baptist Church, Pella, as associate youth pastor and. during his time at Western Seminary, he served as an intern in two other churches: Newhall Reform­ ed Church in Wyoming. Mich . and the Church of the 1000 Isles in Alexandria Bay. N.Y. 10 00 a.m. 11 15 a m 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 ®llt (Etmc fElethobist Cfpirtl) 5590 WhitneyviBe Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School. .10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868S437 £e/e&uz/e. .. ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bibie Study Nursery 4c children's activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information (616)891-8119 or www.peaefchurch cc Church Ph 868 6810 • Paslor s Ph 897 7407 + St Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Squod) ______ £4th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service S.00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services )>av« a Nurserg available Barner Free www iserv net/~stp«ul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David ZieY»r ____________ Office g91-g6gg__________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mocnr>g Worship MkJdievae Sunday School Mkldtevtfe Mornng Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 o m 1100 a m Rev Ue /Mchmun Chtxch Office Pr>oee - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Wh^eyvtue Ave <T W* Sf • 89 i 866! “The Churth where everybody i\ somebody.. . and Jeius is l^ord" Meeting at Caledonia High School SLhdoy Schoo Sunaay Momng Vfonhp Meeting ax chapel on Whfneyvte Ave Sunoay Evenng worsnp Wed Mdweefc Prayer A Boe Study Sev 'nor 05 SMys Paca • 930am 1030am 600 p m 700 pm OX 5C5TKX Aj»C Poster wewe wmner/feDtxeofg �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML July 10. 2001/Page 5 Deadline is July 15 Miss Middleville seeking more candidates 795-5337. They are also available al the office at Carveth Village and at Middleville Floral and Gift. Samantha VanderSlool has reigned for a year rep­ resenting Middleville at local organizations and in by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year the Miss Middleville Pageant has been expanded to include young women from throughout Barry County. Former State Representative Terry Geiger will be one of the judges at this year's pageant, on July 28. Kelli Leep. director of the Miss Middleville Barry County Pageant hopes that now that school is out. young women ages 17-24 will apply. The deadline for appli­ cations has been extended to July 15. Applications are available by calling Leep at This year the pageant will be taken to an even higher level, organizers say. Director Leep and producer Cheryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will go on to the Miss Michigan pageant. Leep says. "This is a Yoders to celebrate golden anniversary Gordon and Lee Yoder of 195 East Street, Freeport, Mich, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, at the Freeport Community Hall. the couple’s four children, Terry Yoder, Mary Ann (Todd) Blackwell. Sharon (Marvin) Owen, and Julie (Matt) Gregory, are hosting tne open house. They have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gordon Yoder and the former Leonora Neff were married on July 24, 1951 at Rev. Chalmer Miller's home. Gordon is retired from Yoder s Service. Lee is a homemaker. Your presence is the only gift we request “No gifts, please." wonderful opportunity for young women to have their talents recognized and earn scholarships.’ Applicants must be at least a high school junior. The age limit is 17 to 24. Each contestant must be a resident of Barn’ County. All applications must be filled out and notarized by July 15. The pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday. July 28. in the high school auditorium. The contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit TK student attends World Affairs Seminar Thomapple Kellogg High School student Ben McDuffee attended the World Affairs Seminar, an annual event for high school stu­ dents that explores current international events and issues, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater June 10-15. This year the keynote speaker was Jeane Kirk­ patrick. the first woman to serve as a permanent repre­ sentative of the United States to the United Nations and as a member of Ronald Reagan's Cabinet and Nat­ ional Security Council. She also served as a member of the President’s Foreign Intel­ ligence Advisory Board, the Defense Policy Review Board and chaired the Secre­ tary of Defense Commission on Fail Safe and Risk Re­ duction. After her service in the U.S. government, she re­ turned to her previous posi­ tion as Leavey professor of government at Georgetown University and as senior fel­ low at the American Enterprise Institute. Kirk­ patrick has written several books and speaks on foreign policy and security affairs. Kirkpatrick was awarded the Medal of Freedom, the nat- Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads 35 years experience COUNTRY TOWN gLORflL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia. 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The World Affairs Sem­ inar was started in 1976 by Dr. Dale Brock, an emeritus UW-Whitewater faculty member. Impressed by a world affairs conference for American students he had attended in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was eager to begin such a program at UW-Whitewater. Now in its 24th year, approx­ imately 1,000 high school students from all over the world attend each summer. contestant to help detray the costs of participating in the Miss Michigan pageant. Applications are available by calling Leep at 795-5337 or Cheryl Peters at 7950051 or at 795-4972. Applications must be completed, notarized and turned in by July 15. The public is invited to attend the pageant on July 28. A donation of $5 for each adult admission will be charged. Children 12 and under are free. Engagements Klahn-Fuss Douglas Klahn and Teresa and Richard Huizinga arc pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter. Jennifer Lynn Klahn to Ger­ ald Paul Fuss, son of Paul and Lois Fuss. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of West Catholic High School. She is employed as a program director of an adult foster care home in Caledo­ nia. The groom is a graduate of Lowell High School and is currently self-employed. An Aug 11. 2001 wedding is being planned. 1 -SftCHl* nleusnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS tn for a new < look’, y Open 6 Days a Week Evtninp Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Piaa) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Protec your savings long-term Almost one in two Americans will spend some time in a nursing home after age 65. Now is the time to start protecting yourself and your loved ones. I Medicare does not cover custodial care. I The average length of a nursing home stay to two and a half years. I Nursing home costs average $50,000 per year I can help you determine whether long-term care insurance is an option for you and provide you with information on plans, costs and available options. 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Ml Tad was a member of the American Academy of Family Phy­ sicians, the American Osteopathic Association. Theta Chi Fraternity and Order of Omega. In addition to his wife of Tecumseh and parents of Middleville, he is survived by his daughter. Veda Christine? sister, Melissa (Todd) Hohauser-Thatcher of Ferndale; nephew. Elia Hohauser-Thatcher; step­ grandmother. Jeanette That­ cher of Lansing; parents-mlaw, Ron and Rhoda Massanan of Alma; sister-inlaw, Nichole (Bnan) Mas­ sanan-Makowski of Delton, niece, Johanna Elizabeth; grandfather. Karl Massanan of Goshen, Ind.; aunts and uncles, T. Thomas Thatcher. Jr. of Kalamazoo; Mary Thatcher of Ravenna; Timothy Thatcher of Lan- Names missing from MSU list Because of a glitch in the information reported recently by Michigan State University, seven lo­ cal students who made the honors list at the school inadvertently were omit- In loving memory of Patty Schondelmayer July 11, 1995 You never really leave a place you love. 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Mrs. Vickers was bom March 12, 1921 in Bengal Township, St. John s, Mich­ igan, the daughter of Sidney and Emily (Skinner) Moon. She was raised in the St. John’s area and attended schools there. She moved to the Hastings/Nashville areas 30 years ago from Belle­ ville, MI. She was married to Pom­ eroy Vickers on March 25, 1940 and he died in 1973. Mrs. Vickers was a home­ ogy• Sarah Ann Elliston of Middleville, a freshman majoring in political sci­ ence, pre-law. • Brian Scott McKeown of Middleville, a sopho­ more with no coordinate major. • Elizabeth Ann Steensma of Middleville, a senior majoring in physi­ ology. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Joyce (Ara) Jolls of Grand Ledge; two brothers, Paul (Mavis) Stults of Six Lakes, Charles (Pete) and June (Helen) Stults of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband. Dale F. Weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Kenneth She is survived by her Vaught and Larry Hensley son, Duane (Dawn) Weeks officiated. Interment at Mt. of Middleville; two daugh­ Hope Cemetery. Middle­ ters, Diane Wiersma of ville. Hastings. Deborah (Tim­ Memorial contributions othy) Lukas of Hastings; six may be made to Barry grandchildren. Steven Community Hospice or Wiersma. Bret Wiersma, American Cancer Society. Deann Weeks. Denise Arrangements were made Weeks, Stephanie Lukas and by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Anthony Lukas; one sister. Middleville Started K-mart in 1994. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Dolores was a homemak­ er. enjoyed traveling, read­ ing. cross country skiing and knitting, but most of all a caring and loving mother, grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Shirley E. Vickers ted. The following is a list of the missing students who earned a spot on the list by achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average of a possible 4.0. They are listed by hometowns, ma­ jor fields of study and class levels: • Kevin M. Doyle of Freeport, a sophomore ma­ joring in chemistry. • Patrick R. Doyle of Freeport, a senior majoring in social relations. • Melissa Kathleen Miller of Freeport, a senior majoring in animal sci­ ence. • Nathanael Steven Brady of Middleville, a senior majoring in physiol­ I I I mith iamond I I —■ ■ SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I I JUST LISTED: 138 on I Thornapple River. Spacious I I ranch. 4 bedrooms, walk­ I out lower level, Thornapple I Kellogg schools, 24x36' I pole bam. $254,900.00. Call I Susan Stapish 891 -2222. 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She moved to Middleville in 1969. Dolores was employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and K-mart. She started at Hastings Mutual in September of 1969. sing; Charles Thatcher of California; Alice Gillespie of Ravenna. Kenneth Bunce of Denver. CO; Margaret Bunce of Grand Rapids; and several cousins and fnends Friends may gather from 12-1 p m. at the Hidden Lake Gardens, on M50, Tipton. MI on Tuesday, July 10. 2001 where a Celebra­ tion of Life will be held at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memo­ rials may be made to the Danielle Massanan-That ­ cher Trust. Arrangements were en­ trusted to the Tecumseh Chapel of Couture-Handler Funeral Home I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I maker. She will be sadly missed by her children, grandchil­ dren. brother, nieces and nephews and her very dear friends She devoted her life to her husband and family She was always caring and understanding to her family and everyone she met Mrs. Vickers is survived by her daughters. Sharon (Benjamin) McLaughlin of Belleville. MI. Linda Gray­ less of Ypsilanti, Ml, Kath­ ryn (Lewis) Guernsey Jr. of Caledonia, MI; sons, Don­ ald Vickers, Danny (Debor­ ah) Vickers of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brother, Richard (Margaret) Moon of Saranac; nieces and nephews Preceding her in death were her husband; son, John; granddaughter, Shar­ on (McLaughlin) Miller; and great granddaughter. Katelyn Grayless Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Bunal will be at Union-Udell Cemetery. Ypsilanti, MI Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation I.C.U. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Arden G. Thede WAYLAND - Arden G. Thede, age 72, of Leighton Township, Wayland, passed away July 2, 2001 at home. Arden G. Thede was born on April 17, 1929 at Leighton Township, Allegan County, Mich., the son of Arthur and Luellen (Klump) Thede. He was raised in Leighton Township and attended and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg School. He was a fanner his entire life. Arden was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church, Allegan County Farm Bureau, and vice president and president for six years of the Wayland Snowmobile Association. He is survived by his two daughters, Deborah (Mark) Fraumann of Foxboro, Mass., Julie Anderson of Wayland; one son, Gary Thede of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; one brother, Warren (Anne) Thede of Wyoming. MI; several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Frank Tichvon of Wayland. Funeral services were held lliursday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville Pastor Ray Townsend officiated. Interment was at Hooker C emetery, Ixighton Township Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodiat Church, Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Lavina B. Finkbeiner MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Lavina B Finkbeiner, age 91, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, July 1,2001 at Thomapple Manor, Hast­ ings. She is survived by her son. Jack (Marilyn) Finkbemer of Gun Lake; two daughters, Mary Jane (Cart) Ainsworth of Freeport, Sally (Ken) Mingennk of Gun Lake; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, 12 great step-grandchildren; one sister, Betty (Jim) Robertson of Middleville several nieces and nephew s Preceding her in death was her husband. Ralph Finkbeiner; sister, Leone Dean and brother, Robert Potts. Graveside services were held Thursday morning at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Found­ ation or Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Coil 945-9554 to place your ad. �The Sun and News. Mtddieviile, MLJuly 10. 2001/Page 7 Tractor show at Caledonia celebration pulls in crowds Frank Fiala and his 50 year old tractor went more than 100 feet in his weight class by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Hidden back behind the shuttle Mop. past the frog jump and turtle race and well away from "Honest Abe." a large crowd was pulled into the fascination of power and weight. More than 56 tractor owners competed in sev­ eral classes as they pulled All tractors have to be weighed before the pull in their weight class. Here Bill Seif has his tractor weighed. their way down a dirt track. Some of the tractors looked new, others had seen more than 50 years of service. Other tractors and earth movers kept the Rentals. Caledonia Farm­ ers Elevator. County Line Lake View Farm and Bravata instruction. The more than $300 worth of trophies were pur­ chased by Guiar and Sons. track smooth so that no one got an unfair advan­ tage of increased friction. The County Line Pullers organized the pull June 30. It was sponsored by Cale­ donia Excavating, United Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients This smaller tractor went 38 feet New evening hours • We welcome all ages La Leche League to meet July 12 The La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs Township. LaLeche League is a non-scctarian, non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Span­ ish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday Call for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 boors a dap 1 dip a week for Soo l Nus Attion-Adsl mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville, Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially are four topics,'with one being presented each month. This month's topic will be "The Art of Breastfeed­ ing and Overcoming Difficilties." All women who are breastfeeding or are preg­ nant and interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the meetings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child develop­ ment and nutrition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harnson 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1 Call for your appointment ... help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. For direc­ tions to the meeting, call 795-7021. 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Children can still regis­ trict Library and the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and ter for both summer pro­ Community Library are in grams at the libraries. On July 10 at 10 a.m.the full swing. Librarians at both li­ TK Library plays host to a braries praise the contribu­ program with author tions made by the young Johnathan Rand talking people volunteering at the about his Michigan Chillers series. libraries this summer. There is also a story Deb Jones from TK says, The 15 Library Heroes we hour for children up to age have this year are a real 6. There is always a craft pleasure. Their contribu­ following the story hour. On July 11 at 10 a.m. tions during summer pro­ grams and just helping there will be a This Land is Your Land’ family pro­ shelve books arc great." At Freeport everyone is gram scheduled. At the Freeport Library proud of the assistance give by the young the story hour will feature stories about Florida Wednesday mornings. July 11 at 10:30. The next craft project will feature bird­ houses on July 12 at 1 p.m. During the week of July 16. there will be story hours at TK on Tuesday. July 17, at 10 a m. and at Freeport July 18 at 10:30. TK also will be the host of a program from the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 10 a m. Wednesday, July 18. An origami craft project is scheculed for July 19 at 1 p.m. at the Freeport li­ brary. The summer hours at the Freeport Library are Mon­ day and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday from Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library Heroes Elizabeth Beaudoin. Abby Allison and Adam Conrad are among 15 11-17 year olds who have been volunteering during the summer reading club. All enjoy helping out with the reading club, shelving books and checking in magazines Craft artist Lane Cooper watches as children and volunteers work on paper mache vehicles. From left are Cooper, Helen and Suzanne Vantol, volunteer Rebekah Curtis, Courtney Morse and volunteer Anisa Curtis. ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:00 A.M. Sharp 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State Street. Summer hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about library programs, call 795-5434. The Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library is lo­ cated inside the TK High School. There is still time for children to enroll in the summer reading program "Reading Road Trip U.S.A." Both libraries offer read­ ing prize opportunities for older readers as well. Working on crafts is a Thursday activity during the Reading Across America summer reading program at the Freeport Library. The Living Estate of ESTHER WILLYARD will be sold at Public Auction located: 1 Block north of Main St. in the Village of Caledonia, at 139 Lake Street Maple dinette set; formica table & chairs; Duncan Phyfe dining table w/6 chairs & buffet; recliner; sofa; sofa bed; chairs; living room tables & lamps; 3 pc. bedroom suite; twin beds; Adjusta-Magic bed; mirrors; pictures; pictures & frames: TV’s; Air-Castle radio; Sky Rover floor model 1175 radio; Adler sewing machine; Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. bilhard table - slate top; folding table, chairs & stack chairs; sm. desk; old kitchen cabinets; dishes; pots & pans; sil­ verware; kitchen utensils; Depression & Carnival glass; post cards; button hooks; pocket knives; salt & pepper shakers; wood boxes; Mandeville seed box; crocks; scales; fruit jars & canners; floor safe; collection of wall pockets; books; games; bed & table linens; Ig. wrought iron parrot cage; oak display table top cabinet; 2 tncydes; toys; baby strollers; Body by Jake work out bench; lawn furniture; picnic table; wood sleds & skis; dog earner; car top ear­ ner; lawn, garden & hand toots; wheelbarrow; Snapper, Metier & Mastercup mowers; hay rake; hand cultivator, scyths; crosscut saw, spreader bee hives, smoker & equipment; 12 ga. Higgens model 583 17; 162094 (1924) 8 mm w/scope; arrows; Coleman lantern; 1980 4-door Chev Malibu Classic 57,350 actual miles; Rivoli accordion w case; soap stone; wash board, and many other items too numerous to mention Lunch on grounds Register for buyers number with proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold Zancfbergen Auction service Caledonia, Michigan Ph. 616-698-6840 or 498-6462 Freeport Library volunteer Peter Curtis helps Joshua Cairns with his vehicle �The Sun and News. MtdcHeville. Ml/July 10. 2001 /Page 9 GFWC-GunLake Area to hold meeting July 18 The next meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs(GFWC)Gun Lake Area club will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednes­ day, July 18, at Bay Point Restaurant. The business meeting will be followed by a pro­ gram on “Indian Anec­ dotes. Artifacts & Poetry.” by Diana Irish. An Ojibwa, mother, wife, animal lover, poet, songwriter, woodcarver and DNR wildlife rehabili­ tation agent. Irish said she is very proud of her cul­ tural heritage and is a lo­ cal favorite as a presenter of anecdotes and artifacts from her own family’s ex­ perience as Native Ameri­ cans of the Turtle Clan of the Ojibwa. She uses authentic na­ tive clothing trimmed with fine beading and feather­ work. her grandmother’s baskets, and items she learned to make as a child at her grandparents' knees. to enhance her programs Irish teaches Native American art and dance. She is an award-winning poet as well, earning many awards from the Interna­ tional Society of Poets Convention in Washing­ ton. D.C., such as “The In­ ternational Poet's Award.” “The Golden Poet s Award.” “Homer’s Poet-ofthe-Year Award.” “The Emerald Poet’s Award of Excellence.” the “Light of the World Gospel Award” Summer fun ideas for preschool kids Here arc several summer activities for preschoolers involving painting and creat­ ing • Paint with water Fill a bucket with plain water and provide your child with an old paintbrush and/or roller for painting the sidewalk, the house, and the fence • Bubble paint. Mix liquid soap, a small amount of water and several drops of food coloring in a small con­ tainer. Dip the end of an empty thread spools into this mixture and blow bubbles through the spools onto a piece of white paper. The colored bubbles with pop on the paper creating unique designs. • Squeeze paint Mix equal parts of salt, water, and flour with a spoon Add several drops of food coloring and pour into an empty squeeze bottle (the kind used for location. shampoo, or ketchummustard) work well. Squeeze paint out of bottle to decorate egg car­ tons, cardboard, or even pinecones. This paint when left in the sun dries hard with the salt crystals giving it a sparkle. • Felt pen wash Hang a large piece of paper on a fence or outside wall. Using washable felt markers chil­ dren may color on the paper. When finished coloring on the paper; “wash" the ink either using a paintbrush dipped in water or by spray­ ing the ink with water from a spray bottle, and then using a paintbrush • Spray paint. Fill a spray bottle with water colored food coloring. On a large white piece of paper arrange objects found around your yard (leaves, rocks, pinecones, feathers, flowers). Spray the entire paper with a fine mist of colored water and allow to dry. Pick up the objects and you w ill see their shadow s on the piper. • Face paint Mix two tablespoons cold cream with one teaspoon of cornstarch. 1/2 teaspoon of water, and a drop or two of food coloring. Using a finger apply to face, keeping out of eyes. Using several colors makes for very creative faces. Because this contains cold cream a wet rag wipes it right off. You may find you will become as involved in some of these activities as your child. Summer is the perfect time for exploration and try­ ing lots of new things that you simply wouldn’t dare to try inside. Enjoy! ASA rookie wins fifth consecutive race, sixth of year A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solanan floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solanan vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solanan floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solanan floors—beauty doesn't get any easier than this. Armstrong SOLARI AN. Famous Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retari Center 9185 Chery Valey Avenue S E (M-37) • Caledon* kfchqan 493’6 Ph 616B91-9000 Hrs.. M-Thurs 10-3 pm: T/W/F 10-5:30 p m; Sat 9-3:00 p m American Speed Association's leading rookie contender. Johnny Sauter, made history after taking his sixth win of the 2001 season and fifth in a row Sunday at the Chicago Motor Speedway in the Chicago 200. Sauter's victory, which came from the pole, also vaulted the rookie into the top spot of the National Championship point standings. Sauter’s fifth consecutive victory is historical, as no driver in the 34-year history of the ASA had won five consecutive events until Sauter. "This is unbelievable," said the 23-year-old Sauter. "I never expected to win five races in a row. 1 am not even going to think about what it means until the end of the season. I want to stay focused on the championship." Butch Miller. of Coopersville, finished 20th and Mike Eddy, of Midland, ended up 32nd. Sautcr takes his point lead Michigan, as ASA makes it return to the Berlin Racew ay this Saturday for the tires.com 300 presented by BFGoodnch Tires. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. and will be televised live on TNN Sports and “The Songwriter’s Award.” Club business preceding the program will include: • A Sept. 30 Homes Tour update by Chairwoman Marjory Richards. • A report of the Allegan County Federation meet­ ing of May 23 from Feder­ ation President Jose Vogel. •A report from the GFWC Michigan’s Inter­ lochen Day July 11 by Fran Leonard. • An impromptu fund­ raiser report from Reita Newman. • Signup to visit Bay Cliff Health Camp on July 24 and 25. Contact Richards for information. • Final signup and pay­ ment for the Aug. 8 meet­ ing at MSU’s Kellogg Bio­ logical Station’s Carriage House. Members will auc­ tion boxed lunches to each other (profits will reim­ burse treasury for meeting room rental). Payment for the tour of the W.K. Kel­ logg Manor House ($2 for seniors over 65 and $3 for the rest) will be collected. Contact Leonard for more information. • The annual Turkeyvillc luncheon and play signup also will be available at this and the August meet­ ing: The date is Wednes­ day. Oct. 17, cost is $30 and payment deadline will the August meeting. Con­ tact Leonard for more in­ formation. • Reminder: Refunding labels to Rosemary Snider • The Sunshine Commit­ tee report from Sande Wells. • A report of Adopt-AHighway for July by Mari­ lyn Page, chair. Call Marjory Richards, club president, at 795- 3969: Fran Leonard, vice president, at 795-8731 or Ruth Perino, art depart­ ment chair, at 795-2627 for information. Anyone in the Gun Lake area communities of Delton. Wayland. Shelbyville. Martin. Middleville inter­ ested in the club or its programs is welcome to at­ tend. 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Now $QQ48 Sale ends July 21st, 2001 g Mullets Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales, Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E. MAIN ST CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours. Monday Friday 7 6, Saturday 8 1 �Page 10/Tbe Sun & News. Middleville. Ml/July 10. 2001 Excellent weather graces Independence Day party by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Though inclement weather had been fore-casted, clear skies and warm weather ruled the Caledonia Independence Day Parade and Celebra-tion in the Park June 30. The parade started with a big bang — literally — at 10:30 when spectators lined Main Street to watch as family, friends and floats passed by in an hour-long proces-sion. One of the first visible signs of the parade was a very recognizable sight in Caledonia, the newly paint­ ed tank from VFW Post #305 Caledonia. The tank, usually stationed in the parking lot of the hall on Broadmoor, lumbered along the street, carrying Uncle Sam and members of the post. Caledonia Fire and Res­ cue trucks, accompanied by new Fire Chief Chris Murphy, helped cool off the day by spraying by-standers on the sidelines. Parades are generally geared to the young, but Grand Marshal Ed Trutsch. proved that they are en­ joyed just as much by the young at heart Trutsch. at 91 years, is believed to be the oldest man in the vil­ lage of Caledonia. "It was a complete sur­ prise (to be asked to be grand marshal). I didn't think anyone would do that for me." said Trutsch. "I really enjoyed it (riding in the wagon/. 1 used to ride in them when I was young. It's good to go back for a day." Trutsch was followed by Ronald McDonald singing his heart out to the crowd, especially if they were hun­ gryDuring one part of the parade, you could have sworn there was a garden patch right in the middle of Main Street. In actuality it was the Crockery Corner/Mulberry Patch float, with their version of a gar­ den extravaganza. The Illinois Regiment, sponsored by Alto Gas. wowed the crowed (and startled some) by firing their rifles. The regiment is a re­ enactment group started around 1976. Mem-bers hail from Caledonia. Alto and Jenison, plus Indiana. Ohio. Kentucky and Illinois. The members are in full his­ torical dress, as well as character, when re-enacting. "It’s not as hot as you’d think." said Dr. John Miller of Mishawaka. Ind., a mem­ ber of the regiment. "These (uniforms) are all natural fiber, linen, wool. You get used to it." The men even had their own cleanup crew, as sev­ eral women also in full dress, picked up pieces of paper left by rifle firings. Dave Hast of Alto Gas is the local contact tor an\ -one interested in the regi-ment. Other histoneal figures and storybook characters came alive for the festivi­ ties. Abe Lincoln (aka Continued next page Both familiar sights, the Caledonia VFW Post #305 tank and Uncle Sam. The Caledonia Fire and Rescue unit cooling off the crowd with a spray from the ever-popular fire trucks. Arik (left) and Dylan Avery enjoying the parade. It wasn't clear if the Foremost Insurance float was going to take off or take flight but it was a favorite among insect and golf lovers alike. Foremost, of Caledonia, is the sponsor for the "Butterflies are Blooming" event at F. Meijer Gardens and the Farmer's Charity Golf Classic. Abe Lincoln (aka Gerald Bestrom) strides along with First Lt. James Quillin. "God Bless America" was the theme of this float by The Mulberry Patch/The Crockery Comer It seems as if the float itself was blessed with an abundance of blooms and imagination. Driver Lauren Grinage and passenger Madison Stanton pause in their trek down Main Street dunng Caledonia's Independence Day Celebration Parade. Parade lovers start early in the Postma Family. Eleven-week-old Carty enjoys the parade with (from left) Mom, sisters Megan and Ellie and Dad �The Sun & News. Middleville, Ml/July 10. 2001/Page 11 Continued from previous page Gerald Bestrom of Mid­ dleville), appeared for the parade, as well as the park activities. Bestrom. from Hastings, is a full-time Lincoln impersonator. Children around the coun try have viewed his histor ical and educational pro-gram. First Lt. James Quillin accompanied him in the parade. "I'm very hot right now," said Quillin. stopping to cool off after his parade duties. "This is full gear (referring to the uniform), complete with wool suit, wool under-wear ’ The story book characters of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Franklin the Turtle, Curious George and Ms. Frizzle (of Magic School Bus fame) were on hand to delight the younger set The characters were spon sored by the Kent District Library. Staff mem­ bers of the Caledonia branch were located at the library for a book sale and fanners market that was taking place during the day. Kent County Youth Fair Royal Court worked the crowd like all good royals do; smiling, waving and reminding the audience about the fair coming Aug. 6-11 (Lowell Fairgrounds). Area churches partici­ pated in the parade as well. Brightside Commu-nity Church rocked pa-radegoers with live Chris-tian music radiating from their float. Meanwhile. Whitneyvilk Bible Church's Young at Heart Senior Ministry rolled along in sty le in one of the many antique and classic cars in the parade. Park activities started immediately after the pa­ rade. The Michigan Chap-ter of Safari Club Intema-tional showcased their "Sensory Safari’ Mobile Wildlife Education Center The center is a hands-on wildlife adven­ ture for the blind and vision impaired. It is also an oppor­ tunity for the non-vision The Illinois Regiment, wowed the crowed (and star­ tled some) by firing rifles. Whrtneyville Bible Church Young At Heart Senior Ministry rolling along in style. This entry was one of the many classic and/or antique vehicles in the parade. It’s not a pink Cadillac, but it will definitely do! Darlene Billett, State Bank of Caledonia (Middleville Branch Manager), and her classic pink Mustang. Storybook characters impaired to get up close and persona] to animals that gen­ erally can't be touched. Smokey the Bear was a hit with kids in the park. He was on hand to hug. shake hands, and be a gen-tle reminder, with the "Learn Not To Bum" trailer, about the safety hazards of fire. The ’Batik of the Bands’ drew a crowd to listen to four bands competing for one of two cash prizes. The bands, consisting primarily of Caledonia High School students, were judged from three main criteria points: technical skills, stage presence and creativity and orig­ inality. The band "Flat Broke" (Matt Korn, Matt McLaughlin and Andy Rogers), performing Chris­ tian rock won first prize ($200) with a total score of 845 (out of 90 possibk) points. Second place winner was "Zen" (Derek Brown. Jake Finkbeiner, Will Johnson, Dave Palma, and Mark Palma) performing alterna­ tive rock. They took home $100 for their efforts. Also participating were: "A-Mok" (Dustin Hohen­ stein. Jessie Scott. Kent Sinclair and Jessie Ward) with standard rock and "Vicious Circle" (Herb Lopez. Joe Thomas and Greg Vulcan) with original rock. According to Tom Apol, Battle of the Bands co-or­ dinator, all the bands per­ formed extremely well judg­ ing by the larger than expect­ ed crowd. This year marked the first time that a Battle of the Bands was held in con­ junction with the Independence Day Celebration in the park. It is The ever recognizable Smokey the Bear, a gen­ tle and lovable reminder to children Grand Marshal Ed Trutsch hoped however, that this event was the start of a tradi­ tion. after all tradition seems to be the trademark for Caledonia's Independence Day Parade and Celebration. The Inspirations: an a cappella old time rock band featuring Alex Crimes. Shane Hillen, Tim Ouwinga and Ryan Penfold of Caledonia High School sings for the Main Stage entertainment. Cooling off the crowd at Caledonia Lakeside Park. Caledonia Fire and Rescue with their tankers for fun and games and a cool spray from the ladder truck. No fire here at the "Learn Not to Bum" trailer, but lots of smoke simulates for children what can happen in the event of a fire in their home. Brightside Community Church belts out Christian Music as Chelsea Denton (left) and Chelsea Reil walk along side, singing their hearts out. �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 10. 2001 Pressure mounts over incomplete zoning ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission hopes to get a consultant on board soon to help write the zoning ordinance to implement the master plan passed late last year. Two bids have been re­ ceived, but there was not time for making a recom­ mendation. The bids came in on a June deadline, but July 2 was too soon for commissioners to evaluate services offered and the fees expected for the work to be done. They said they hoped to be prepared by the July 16 meeting, in lime for the July 18 Town­ ship Board meeting, with the hope the board then will approve a consultant. Important issues and zoning requests based on zoning poorly defined arc expected to come in soon, and the pressure mounts to have a completed zoning ordinance in place. One such conflict was seen in the request to re­ zone a parcel near the in­ terchange off M-6 to build a Hilton Garden Inn. Though the master plan designates the area for highway commercial, the zoning ordinance details arc not yet established for such a district. Another example of the difficulty the commission faces over incomplete zon­ ing ordinance changes in­ clude a request brought this month to add acreage to Jasonville Farms with zoning that does not match plans for the surrounding area. Because of inconsis­ tency with the master plan, the request resulted in a recommendation for denial by the Township Board. Under the new master plan, the parcel would be located in an agricultural zone where only two-acre lots would be allowed. The current R-l zoning for the area, in effect until the new zoning ordinance is defined, would provide for one house on 40.000 square feet, a little less than an acre, without pub­ lic utilities, but this was not requested by the appli­ cant. Whether future agri­ cultural zoning requiring two acre minimums will remain in effect for that area is not known. Dennis Brinks, repre­ senting Jasonville Farms (off southeast Cherry Val­ ley and 84th Street) re­ quested rezoning of an Lshaped parcel off 84th, which is contiguous to the development. Brinks was asking to rezone the piece to R-2 to split the threeacre piece, which would mean eventually five lots would be built on it. Water and sewer arc available as a part of the development. Property was purchased from Don Chase several years ago for an entrance from 84th into the devel­ opment, to avoid tearing down an existing house. The additional entrance was needed for the devel­ opment but was not part of the settlement. This lot also includes a house, which will not be torn down, and the rest would be split into small lots with the less density than adjoining Jasonville housing. The front lot is SUMMER JOBS I PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 Dennis Brinks planned to be larger as a transition to the agricul­ tural area. Don Chase lives FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Newsletter should say “we” To the editor: By now all of us in Cale­ donia Township have received our township news­ letter. 1 don’t know about you, but the supervisor’s column on the first page “inspired” me to pen a letter to the edi­ tor. In six paragraphs the supervisor used the words, “1, me, and my” a total of 17 times. I would just like to let the Caledonia supervisor Special Meeting APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 AM. TO 4 P.M TWIN CITY FOODS know that I am not interested in him. I’m interested in the state of the township. I understand that for the over $20,000 we pay him he works one afternoon a week. Please, Mr. Supervisor, use one of those half days to report to us in the communi­ ty what is going on. Oh, and one more thing Bryan... take your picture off the cover of the newsletter. Your mother knows what you look like and the rest of CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml ___________ E.O.E. next to this area in the agricultural area, which at present consists of larger lots increase of five lots in to­ No one spoke during the tal. public hearing. Commis­ The development has sioners commented that sidewalks on both sides of rezoning the three-acre the road. The water system piece from agricultural would provide continuous would set a precedent for flow loop without a dead others in the adjoining ar­ end. to offer maximum wa­ eas on 84th Street. Brinks ter quality. Sewer also will mentioned other owners be provided eventually, in would not have water and connection with the new sewer availability, if ask­ district being planned in ing for rezoning, while Ja­ the northwest part of the sonville did. township. Emerson hopes A need for an area of to install the lines in con­ transition to less density nection with construction was mentioned. of homes on the remaining Another request by Paul lots. Emerson to amend Phase 2 Resident Richard Jones of Golfside Meadows de­ said the development velopment was unani­ looked first class to him. mously recommended by and he expressed support the Planning Commission of the request. for approval by the Town­ At the end of the meet­ ship Board. ing. Ric Parent, newly re­ The property, located at appointed to his position 5000 West View Drive in­ on the commission, com­ cluded lots that were hard mented. to service with water and He thanked community sewer and would require members who had ex­ long drives, making them pressed support of his ser­ hard to sell. Emerson said. vice on the board. Essentially, the change Parent made a plea to split some lots differently, other citizens to get more increasing accessibility involved in the govern­ and still allowing lots of mental process. by show­ the same size as previous ing up at meetings, and by lots in the development at making it known if they around 22,000 square feet, have an interest in serving with a total of 23 lots, an on committees, commis­ sions or boards. "It shouldn't be the same people continuing to do this all the time. The township docs need fresh ideas, and new people. This is not a boys' club' and it should involve as many citizens as possible in any given period of us don’t care. time." Virginia Janowiak, Caledonia MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be notified that the Planning Commission of the Village of Catedoma Kent County. Michigan, will hold a pubhc hearing on Tuesday. July 17, 2001, at 7:00 pm. for the purpose of considering a special land use permit request by Amentech Ameritech proposes to construct a 1.428 square foot single story addition to the existing telephone equipment building located at 240 South Mam Street m Caledonia The proposed expansion is for the purpose of housing additional tele­ phone equipment The meeting wi* be held in the meeting room of the Caledoma VilageTownsmp Center at 250 South Maple Street m the Village of Catedoma All interested parties are invited to attend A copy of the special use application and proposed site plans are on file and are available for review at the village offices 250 South Maple Street, during normal busmess hours. Al Niles, Chairman Village of Caledonia Planning Commission Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. M cmgan NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 PLEASE NOTE DATE OF TENTATIVE AGENDA 1 Can to Order Roii Can 2. Prayer and Pledge of AJIegance 3. Consideration of the meet­ ing agenca 4 Pubic Comment 5. Inquiry of conflict of inter- 6. New Business cuss pending Township legal manebs 7 Pubftc Comment 8 Board Comments 9 Adjournment YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANO HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS: RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. JULY 19. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MID DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZOC 01-06-08 PARCEL ID. NO 021004 00 A REQUEST BY WARREN ALWARD TO REZONE THE PAR­ CEL LOCATED AT 10910 M-179 FROM THE ‘AG. AGRI CULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE *RR. RURAL RES­ IDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MAS­ TER PLAN. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR INSPECTION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY, REASONABLE AUX­ ILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL'S? CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 304 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 10. 200VPage 13 Brightside Church temporary location request denied bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Brightside Commu­ nity Church was denied permission to set up a temporary location in an industrial park after heart wrenching deliberations last week by the Caledo­ nia Township Planning Commission. Approval of the request would have rezoned a par­ cel back to the previous agricultural zoning and would have allowed the church to purchase the in­ dustrially zoned property owned by Eclipse Energy in Valley Point West, part of a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) located north of 84th Street off M37. The request would have removed it from the PUD, which would require an amendment. Surprisingly, the request was opposed by Linda Fredericks, administrator for the Valley Point West Industrial Park, during the public hearing. She said in a letter to the Planning Commission that man­ agement did not want the exclusion from the PUD to be allowed, and to keep the building as a part of the industrial park. She instead proposed an amendment to the PUD so the property could be given a special use as a church without changing the eventual PUD designa­ tion. The use of the build­ ing for a temporary church was supported by the man­ agement. She said an agreement for snow plowing was be­ ing negotiated with the church. She said if the property to the west was developed, management would want the private drive to be made public at the expense of the Bright­ side Church group. Tom Kim. a spokesman for the church building committee, said the nondenominational church started in 1997 and first met at the Caledonia Mid­ dle School, then moved to Charter Creek Academy at 76th and Kalamazoo in November 1999, where it at present rents the facil­ ity. The Caledonia centered membership would like to move back to its home lo­ cation. The congregation has expanded to a capac­ ity service attendance of about 250 and about 60 children. The youth group meets in Caledonia Mid­ dle School Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Numbers were growing in the church, but accurate prediction of the rate of growth was difficult. Kim said the church has purchased 27 acres at 5907 84th St., which adjoins the property for which the re­ quest was made. Located in a residential area, the church has not yet gained approval for its use of the parcel. Its plans are not fully developed as yet, but Kim said perhaps eventu­ TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION To the residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested parties: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting held on June 14. 2001, the Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 06-0101 to amend Article IV of the Yankee Springs Township Cross Connection Ordinance (Ordinance No 44), Section 126.406; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. The pertinent section is as follows: YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, SECTION 126.406 Article IV. of the Yankee Springs Township Cross Connection Ordinance, Ordinance No 44 is hereby amended to read as foHows •Section 1. That the Yankee Spnngs Township adopts by reference the Water Suppty Cross Connection Rules of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality being R325 11401 to R325 11407 of the Michigan Administrative Code ’ SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE Ah Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Jan Lippert. Clerk 264 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 300 ally access to the parcel could be changed, but if it remained from M-37. it should be made a public street so maintenance would not be the responsi­ bility of the PUD. Kim also said when the sand mining operation to the north is reclaimed, the group hopes to approach any future developer for driveway access through that area. The group would have liked to turn the building, located on three acres, into a church facility to be part of the eventual church campus. He said an easement from Consumers Power Company for parking was being negotiated. Power lines north of the area could be used to expand parking for the church as required by membership expansion, although 117 spaces now available, were thought to be suffi­ cient for the present. Drainage from the park­ ing area would be col­ lected into a detention area. Kim said. The placement of a church in an industrial set­ ting was seen as problem- ane for many of the com­ missioners. Allowing the mixed use would mean overturning the process es­ tablishing the PUD in the first place. Commissioner Archie Warner said. Commissioner John Finkbeiner mentioned concern over the impact of the church on development of the future uses in the industrial park. One parcel remains to be sold. Reducing the amount of industrial land in the town­ ship was mentioned by Commissioner Ric Parent, even though the industrial park was not fully occu­ pied yet. Church member Todd Olins said the church acreage would conform with the new master plan, and is contiguous to the parcel for which the re­ quest was being made, and plans for residential use both west and north of the church-owned parcel was planned by the township, which is compatible with church location. Olins said the industrial uses were not intense uses, and were not incompatible with use by the church, ei­ ther. Yankee Springs planners consider zoning changes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Planning Commis­ sion met for more than two hours Thursday evening to consider proposed changes to local zoning ordinances. Some of the revisions just cleared up language, others were more substan­ tive. There were 25 changes approved in the definition section alone. Most of the changes were approved after dis­ cussion among the mem­ bers during the public hearing. No members of the public attended the meeting with any con­ cerns. Among the most hotly debated issues being dis­ cussed were the definition of farming and whether to set acreage allowed for residential housing at three acres in an agricultural district, instead of the cur­ rent five acres. The members of the commission returned to the farming issue several times. The current ordi­ nance states that in the agricultural district farm­ ing is a permitted use ’However, no building or structure shall be used for the purpose of housing livestock or poultry within 100 feet of any dwelling.’ The suggested change was that the word ’farm­ ing’ was sufficient After a discussion that focused on nuisances cre­ ated among neighbors, the Right to Farm Act and whether agricultural prop­ erty in the township was adequate to support farm­ ing, there were not enough votes to support the change. There was a long discus­ sion about reducing the parcel size in an agricul­ turally zoned area for housing from five acres to three acres. In the past, residents could ask for a three-acre lot after paying a fee for a special use, and it would be approved. The board approved the change after noting that this change will not affect already platted lots which will not be able to be split. The Planning Commis­ sion added recycling facil­ ities to industrially zoned property in the district. The zoning changes will now go to the Township Board in August for final approval. They will take effect if approved and after being published. The Planning Commis­ sion then discussed up­ coming issues for work­ shop discussion. Workshop sessions will resume Oct. 4. Frank Fiala told his col­ leagues that he believed that the next issue the Planning Commission should work on is a funnel­ ing ordinance. Funneling is where residents not living directly on the lakeshore can have access to the lake and dock their boats from a single source. The next regular Plan­ ning Commission meeting is on Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the township Parent said the adjoining area was targeted to be­ come medium density res­ idential. which might not be the most ideal setting for a church, though it could work. He said the church would have to be given a special use permit to build. Commissioner Wally Bujak asked if a way to al­ low the situation could be found by allowing a tem­ porary special use. Planner Dave Zylstra said special uses were not generally considered ap­ propriate under a PUD or­ dinance. The stated uses for the PUD do not include use by a church. He said the parcel would have to be excluded from the PUD by amendment, with re­ zoning to agricultural, and then a special use permit obtained by the church, or nothing at all. With the PUD manage­ ment opposed to amending the PUD. the hands of the commissioners were lied, they said. The commis­ sion recommended denial of the request to the Town­ ship Board. NeeJ some extra cash? Got something to sell? Phone 1-800-870-7085 for Sun and News ACTION Ads! YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON JULY 10. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M , AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 01-06-01, PARCEL ID NO 165-003-00, A REQUEST BY GARY KAISER. 2364 EAST PARKER DRIVE, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE FIVE FEET FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE. 2 ZBA 01-06-02; PARCEL ID NO 031-014-00; A REQUEST BY LAMAN/SCHOONVELD OF THE WAYLAND GUN LAKE CLUB FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THEM THE CONSTRUCT A 24 FT. X 80 FT POLE BARN 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUB­ LIC MEETING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE, AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CHUCK BIGGS, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 301 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Juty 10. 2001 Middleville men bike for 700 miles Phil Krey. Duane Gerrits and Marv Gerrits load the van in preparation for a 700 mile bike trip from Wisconsin back to Michigan. Judy Gerrits, not pictured here, drove the van. against the wind. They had just one visit to a Laundromat on the last day of rain when the temperatures were in the upper 40s most of the day. There was one flat on the second day coming out of Menominee. Phil had two broken spokes on Day 6. Marv and Judy look his bike to be fixed in Traverse city while Phil continued on Marv’s Bike They spent three nights camping and three nights in cabins. "I didn't do as much cooking as I usually like to do." Duane said. Most of the trip was on paved roads. "This was our tuncup for the 24-Hour Challenge." Gerrits said. "It worked pretty well, too. Phil made it to 250 miles and I made Duane Gerrits is pictured in front of the Marbel Hotel where now only the weather fills the rooms by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Duane Gerrits of Mid­ dleville took a vacation to Wisconsin and back al the end of May with a friend. Phil Krey (also from Mid­ dleville), his dad. Marv, and his mom. The three men spent seven days on the bikes. But his mother, Judy, had the job of driving the gear in the van from stop­ ping place to stopping place each day. She had lime to read a few books and stop at a few casinos. While Duane and his friend, Phil, rode for more than 700 miles, his dad rode only about 300 because he helped Judy drive the van. The trip started early May 26 with the 7:30 a.m. ferry ride on the Badger from its berth in Ludington. The ride across Lake Michigan was almost en­ tirely in fog. Duane said. "I'm glad the Lake Michigan Car Ferry’s Global Positioning Satel­ lite was working because just four hours later we shot into the center of the channel at Manitowoc, Wise. They started right out on that day on their bicycles. They stopped at the MarBel Caves between Mani­ towoc and Green Bay for a breather. They spent the night at the best of the three campgrounds where they stayed, the Menomi­ nee River City Camp­ grounds. Day 2 was definitely a struggle, as it rained off and on, and they had to cycle against the against strong winds coming at their sides or faces. On Day 3 the 40-mile ride against the wind to Pictured Rocks was, Du­ ane says, "worth the chal­ lenge." This was a day of loop­ ing to their overnight stop. The cyclists rode for 14 a little less than I hoped. 314." The 24-Hour Chai lenge was a cycling event over the Father's Day Weekend which started at Thornapplc Kellogg High School and included routes around Barry County. While Duane really en­ joyed this week-long trip except for missing his wife and children who stayed home, he has hopes of greater mileage. "I would really like Io ride across America."he said. "But it lakes a lot more planning and you need more than a week's vacation to do this." Duane has returned to his job at Middleville Marketplace and Phil to his at Stcclcase. but the drcams of unexplored miles and challenges re­ mains. A 40 mile ride against the wmd was "worth it" according to the cyclists for these views of the Pictured Rocks. miles over hard packed gravel roads through the rolling countryside. "This is where we saw most of the wildlife on the trip including fox, deer and porcupine." Day 4 was a long ride day from Manistee to South of Paradise. The cyclists stopped at both up- Some things are meant to be a certain way. Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for msunng both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the vay insurance should be STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia Ml 49316 616.891 9294 TRUSTWORTHY //>/✓/! per and lower Tahquamenon Falls. After almost 100 miles of riding and 10 miles south of Tahquamenon they discovered that simple pleasures eased the tedium of riding. Duane says, "We stopped at a little house along the road and bought some stone ground whole wheat bread that had been baked in an old, outdoor brick oven." "It tasted great," he con­ tinued, "but I know it wouldn't have been such a big deal at the beginning of the day. Day 5 from Paradise to Petosky State Park in­ cluded the most beautiful section in lower Michigan. This was the route along Old M-119 north of Harbor Springs along the lake to Cross Village. Day 6 was their route home. Duane says that there are lots of ways to charac­ terize a trip like the one they took. They rode for more than 700 miles and of that 125 was in cold, rain, mist and often Phil Krey explored caves along the way [Cherry Valley | Plumbing Service is our specialty. Service Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJuly 10. 2001/Page 15 Caledonia Plan Commission to document tower denials by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission in the future will try to give reasons for recommended denials of special use requests for communication towers, and will ask for a roll call vote on such matters in the future. The commissioners con­ firmed a unanimous denial May 7 of the request by Nextel Communications' request to build another 150 foot communications tower in the township. The tower site proposed was to be located north off 68th Street, east of Egan Av­ enue on the north end of property owned by Thor­ napple Developers, LLC. The commissioners were asked by township attor­ neys to explain in writing why the Nextel request for rczoning was denied, pre­ sumably to document grounds for decisions in case it is legally chal­ lenged. It is also possible that all similar denials will require more of such doc­ umentation, Chairman Roger Keating said. In June, Commissioner Don Koopmans said it would be helpful to have an independent expert's opinion to help determine which of these requests were as important as ap­ plicants have said. Plan­ ning commissioners feel poorly prepared to interpret the highly technical data used to justify the tower requests. Commissioner Wally Bujak repeated this com­ ment at the July 2 meet­ ing, but Manager/Planner Dave Zylstra said since a consultant is needed to help the commission with a zoning ordinance, an ex­ pensive request, he was hesitant to ask for yet an­ other consultant. Zylstra confirmed that other town­ ships are relying on consuitants in regard lo tower applications. Requests for towers seem to be on the increase, and dealing with the large corporations seeking to build them is a matter of concern. Five re­ quests for special use re­ quests have been initiated this year. The most recent com­ munication tower special use permit is still expected to be requested by Ameri­ can Tower Corporation, though the request was set aside June 4 while the ap­ plicant researched addi­ tional information to ac­ company the request. The commission moved to table the request indefi­ nitely at the July meeting. Cathy Martin, represent­ ing the tower construction corporation, in June said American Tower was in­ terested in building at 7237 Kraft Ave., north of 76th Street. She said it is the largest tower construc­ tion company in the U.S., owning 13,600 towers cur­ rently. and acquiring those of another corporation as well. Subject to approval by the FAA, 250-foot height was needed, Martin said, because signals from the tower travel in a straight line outward, so that co­ locating signals never nvrrlan Hrioht is a factor in being able to accom­ modate many carriers. The self-supporting tower re­ quested could co-locatc up to five service providers, she said. She said electric power line towers at around 130 feet are not high enough to do the job. She said their towers have ranged from 200 to 250 feet in the areas along M-37 and U.S.-131, de­ pending on topography. The tower would serve a four mile diameter area, along the M-37 corridor, surprising in view of the lower height, Keating said. Martin explained the four miles was for optimum coverage, though areas beyond that would still transmit in a "roam area" and outside of four to seven miles would result in dropped or failed calls. If a private provider (like Nextel) owns a tower, it has a disincen­ tive to offer space to com­ petitors, leading to an ex- Caledonia Auto Parts me. Now Open To Serve You... CHANGE and LICHT REPAIR 9860 Cherry Valley (M-37) Across from Marathon 891-4085 Mon -Fn 8-6. Sat 8-2 w Havoline Auto Value elusive situation. Leasing by a tower company pre­ vents this, Martin claimed. Communication towers sometimes have been re­ sisted in the past, but a general use provider who asked to erect a tower in an industrial area at the rear of DVK Construction on 68th Street was given approval by the Caledonia Planning Commission March 5. The 199-foot high tower was approved for placement in a light in­ dustrial area . A request by Voice Stream Wireless to mount cell phone antennae to the township owned water tower was approved by the Village Council May 14. The tower height would increase slightly to 175 feet, with antennae modi­ fications. The township previously has approved communica­ tions towers which are ca­ pable of co-locating sev­ eral service providers. They are located near Whitneyville Avenue and 68th Street, as well as near Patterson Avenue and 68th Street. Though tower companies must prove co-location on another tower is not possi­ ble, in order to get ap­ proval, Martin did not say competing tower compa­ nies would encourage clients to co-locatc on an­ other company’s tower if space was available. THE FREEPORT NEWS 1926 - 2000 SEPTEMBER 8 TH 2001 FUN DAY STATION FREEPORT MT 49325 LINOTYPE This is the cancellation which will be used on September 8. Freeport Fun Day Freeport Historical Society announces commemorative stamp by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Freeport Historical Society will remember the contributions made by the Freeport News to the community between 1926 and 2000 by using a lino­ type machine as its com­ memorative cancellation Sept. 8. This cancellation stamp, featuring a picture of a linotype machine, will be available at the Freeport Post Office and at the Freeport Historical Society Display during the Freeport Fun Day celebra­ tions. The linotype machine used until the paper stopped publishing at the end of 2000 was one of only three linotype ma­ chines being used to pub­ lish newspapers in the United States. The first linotype ma­ chine was patented in 1884. It replaced the monotype machine, which used individually cast metal characters. Linotype machines with their lines of cast type printed large amounts of text more effi­ ciently. The linotype operator se­ lected a magazine of brass matrices to mold an entire font of type of the size and face specified in the copy. The slugs produced by the machine are made of type metal, an alloy of lead, antimony and tin. Each line was as long as the column measure se­ lected by the operator. Raiscd characters run­ ning along the top are an upside down or "mirror im­ age" of the desired printed line. The slugs of type arc air cooled briefly placed in metal galleys for proof reading and correction if necessary. The corrected type is then pul into the press form prior to printing. This cancellation is the second for the Freeport Historical Society. The first, available at the 2(XX) Freeport Fun Day, featured a railroad trestle. The Historical Society has planned many exciting activities during Fun Day, Saturday, Sept. 8. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 Middleville woman hurt in crash A 17-year-old Mid­ dleville woman was hurt Friday when the car she was driving ran off Noffke Drive to the right and went airborne over a creek com­ ing to rest on the other side, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Hay fire destroys storage barn A smoky fire in a stor­ age barn containing bales of hay brought out fire­ fighters from Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices, Caledonia, Wayland, Leighton. BIRCH and Freeport. The fire at Riedstra's Dairy Limited on Cherry Valley Road Thursday, July 5, was caused by children playing with a cigarette lighter according to TTES Chief Bob Woodard. The barn was virtually destroyed. Sirens could be heard dun ng the Yankee Springs Township Planning Com­ mission meeting. Commis­ sioner Bruce Cook stressed during the meeting that one reason to have build­ ings in property zoned for agriculture is that "hay catches fire ’ The value of the hay lost was set at $500. but infor­ mation about the building's value is not available. The building is owned by Al and Dirk Riedstra. Michigan State Police. Troopers said Rebekka Schondelmayer was wear­ ing a seat belt and alcohol was not involved in the crash which occurred at 10:20 a.m. The vehicle came to rest partly in the water and on the creek bed. Schondelmayer said she must have blacked out and did not recall what hap­ pened. She suffered serious in­ juries and was taken to Spectrum Health for treatment in Grand Rapids. No citation was issued. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 body Wop �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, MLJuly 10. 2001 Barry County Fair only a year shy of turning 150 bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The 149th edition of the Barry County Fair begins at the Barry County Fair­ grounds on Route 37 north of Hastings and just south of Middleville on Satur­ day. July 14 Many Barry County res­ idents have been preparing feverishly for the fair. More than 800 4-H members have been finish­ ing their non-livestock pro­ jects. grooming their ani­ mals and preparing for the talent show. Some have even been painting the bathrooms . This year the 4-H booths will be in the opposite ends of the Expo Center Building. The Prairie Hall will be home to the more than 50 booths that will be filled with the crafts and other non-livestock rib­ bons. Meanwhile, the Thornapple Banquet Hall will handle the open class and commercial exhibits. M&M Gourmet Catering will return to the restaurant area. The restaurant will be open from 6 a m. to 9 pm. beginning Monday, July 16. Each person has a mem­ ory that is recaptured each time attending the fair. For some people the memories are of fair food that only gets eaten that one week during the year. This year's midway will offer lots of "fair food." There will be vendors sell­ ing French fries, hot dogs, fried veggies, pizza, ele­ phant ears. Mexican food, ice cream, lemonade, soft drinks. Greek gyros, subs, pitas, popcorn, caramel corn, peanuts, cotton candy, candy apples, buf­ falo burgers, hamburgers, doughnuts and funnel cakes. Vendors will be lo­ cated in the midway and by the grandstand. If tractors are the mem­ ory you want to recapture, the Barry County Fair of­ fers many new and antique vehicles. New farm equipment will be on display, as well as heritage machines. The tractor parade Monday through Saturday nights al­ lows fair visitors to see some of the vehicles still on display. The fair's barns will be filled to overflowing with livestock, big and small. Visits to the barns are a good way to talk to the young owners and show children what cows, sheep and chickens really look like. Animals may be out of the barns during competi­ tions and auctions, so check the schedule. All animals will be on site by Sunday. July 15. The commercial dis­ plays in the Thornapple Banquet room include old favorites like the roasted nuts and almonds. There will be informa­ tion about the Republican and Democratic parties, camping, cell phones, home improvements, cookware, the newest in satellite dishes, boat lifts and docks, clothing and gardening items. Watkins products and water condi­ tioning. Outside on the grounds, there will be displays of new cars and trucks, home improvements, fireplace inserts, toys, gifts and novelties, pony rides and even alligators. No admission is charged on Saturday or Sunday. July 14 or 15. This is a good time to watch the youth dog judging, starting at 9 a.m. The youth rocket launch is at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the horse arena and har­ ness racing begins at the grandstand at 1 p.m. Fun entertainment in­ cludes the clowning judg­ ing at 6 p.m. in the variety tent. This is followed by the youth demonstration competition. This is in the variety tent, free and open to the public. Come hear There are some changes on the Barry County Fair Grounds for this Fair Members of the Barry County Youth Fair Improvement Committee, the Fair Board and the Middleville Clovers Garden Group have joined together to create a hard surface path through the demonstration and children’s garden. speeches and enjoy watch­ ing young people explain how to train their dog. care for their rabbit or the im­ pact of the Beatles on American music. On Sunday, fair visitors can watch poultry judging, beginning at 10 a.m., rab­ bit judging at 1 p.m.. pocket pets at 2 p.m. (followed by the Pocket Pet Olympics), harness racing begins at 1 p.m.. Anyone who has wondered how animals arc judged can attend the livestock judging contest at 5 p.m. in the show arena, followed by the Skill-a-thon. End the evening by at­ tending the youth talent show, where 4-H members will dance, sing, act or re­ cite. It is always a surpris­ ing evening. Admission begins at 8 a.m. Monday, July 16, with the price for adults $3 a day. The season pass price is $12. Children 12 and under are free. On Wednesday, senior citi­ zens pay half price until 5 p.m. On Thursday, Ladies' Day, admission is just $1.50 until noon. Evening events at the grandstand are priced separately. Monday events include youth goat judging at 9 a.m., harness racing at 1 p.m., youth sheep judging at 2 p.m., the W.G. Wade Midway shows open at 4 p.m. with a pay one price of $10 until closing. Bingo begins at 5 p.m., the Thun­ derfloor Cloggers perform at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Two free shows by the Irish folk rock band begin at 7 p.m. in the variety tent.. The grandstand de­ molition derby and pick-up truck demo derby begins at 8 p.m. The cost is $7 per person. This takes place rain or shine. On Tuesday the midway opens at 1 p.m.. but there are lots of activities before the rides start rolling. Youth horse judging is at 8 a.m., swine judging at 9 a.m. and cat judging at 1 p.m. The rabbit live meat judging is at 6 p.m. The Thunder Floor Cloggers re­ turn for their three shows at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. The grandstand will be filled with the fans of Da Yoopcrs, who perform at 7:30 p.m. Grandstand tick­ ets cost $7 per person. Wednesday is a great time for grandparents and grandchildren to visit the fair together. It is both Se­ nior Citizens Day and Children's Day. Senior cit­ izens pay $1.50 until 5 p.m. and children 12 and under are free. Special Children's activ­ ities that day are planned. Children should visit the Farm Bureau tent to visit the petting zoo and sign up for drawings between noon and 2 p.m. Children will be invited to go on a "Fair Safari” with their "passports." Gar­ dening activities will be available at the 4-H Chil­ dren’s Garden and the Puff the Dragon tractor pull will be held behind the exhibi­ tion building at I p.m. Junior karaoke will be in the variety tent from 3 Io 6 p.m. Also on Wednesday, the youth horse judging is at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. is beef judg­ ing. the rabbit Skill-a-thon is at 10 a.m.. Bingo for the adults is from 5 to 10 p.m. The dog agility class is at the show arena. Thunder Floor Clogging exhibitions will be held al 6:30. 7:30 and 8:30 p.m The karaoke semi-finals will be held in the variety tent, beginning at 7 p.m. The grandstand will be filled with the sights and sounds of a professional rodeo beginning al 8 p.m. The cost is $9 per person. Ladies Day, on Thurs­ day, July 19, will focus on quilts with a talk on quilt­ ing and the announcement of the winner of the Barry County Homemaker com petition. The program is free and begins at 11 a m. Judging continues with horse, goat and dairy. The small animal sale begins at 5:30. The Th underfloor Cloggers return for their three shows. Karaoke semi-finals are at 7 p.m. in the variety tent. At dusk the gardens will be lit by candles. At the first of two nights of motocross start at 7 p.m. in the grandstand area. The cost is $7 per person. Continued next page BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 10. 2001/Page 17 Appjraisals will take place after luncheon Ladies Day speaker to focus on quilts Patricia Hubbel Bouch-er. a certified American Quilting Society appraiser, will present the program “Bits and Pieces’ at the Ladies Day 2001 luncheon Thursday. July 19. Boucher will demonstrate how to handle fabric samples during this hands on presentation. She hopes to share her joy in quilts with attendees. Her talk will include learning how to date quilts, identify fabrics and dyes and think about the history of quilts. Following the luncheon, Boucher, who has been a certified appraiser since 1989. will appraise quilts. The fee is $5 for a verbal appraisal and $30 for a written one. Please pre­ register for appraisals by calling the fair office at 945- 2224. Ladies Day is held in the Variety Tent. Registration begins at 10:30. the speaker begins at 11 a.m. The Barry County Homemaker of the Year will announced at 12:20 p.m The light lunch, spon­ sored by Felpausch. will begin at 12:30 p.m. There is no charge for the Ladies Entrants should include their name and telephone number on the bottom of the plate. Plates should be securely covered. For more information about Ladies Day or other Barry County Fair events call 945-2224 This year s fair starts July 14 and ends July 21. Day luncheon and admission to the fair is just $1.50 until noon. This year's Ladies Day contest is for bar cookies that do not require refrig­ eration. Any local cook who wants to summit an entry should bring one dozen bars on a disposable plate to the fair office at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. July 19. CUSTOM HOMES Live initial design consulting Custom Home Division 1-800-638-7036 Tet blbW-5530 309 East Main St., Lowell, Ml 49331 Lots of rides will entice fair goers The midway opens on Monday. July 16 From previous page One of the most fun events of the fair begins at 9 a m. on Friday, when the livestock fashion will fea­ ture some creatively dressed animals and their owners. The livestock sale be­ gins at 1 p.m. Still time to enter fair logo contest The Logo Contest for the 150th edition of the Barry County Fair continues until 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 15. The winner will receive $200 for the design that will be used in next year's stationery, fair book, rib­ bons and advertising. All entries become the property of the Barry County Agricultural Society. The winner will be announced on Saturday July 21. Applications are in the 2001 Fair Book. Books are available at the Hr office at the Barry County Expo building and at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street in Hastings. Friday night echoes with more motocross at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand. The karaoke finals begin at 7 p.m. in the variety tent with more than $3000 in prize money. Before Saturday ends with a bang with the return of the Demo Derby at 7 p.m. at the grandstand, the day is filled with activity. The show of champions begins in the show arena at 8:30 a.m. There is also a tractor safety contest at the same time. At 9 a.m. the Thornapple Valley Church Sun Run begins. The style review is at 10 a.m. The midway begins at noon. There are also an­ tique tractor pulls at the grandstand. The Barry County Fair Speed show starts at 1 p.m. Bingo begins at 2 p.m. And the last performances of the week by the Thun­ der Floor Cloggers are at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Whatever brings you to fair, you will find it at the Barry County Fair from June 14-21. There will be even more fun planned for the 150th Barry Countv Fair in July of 2002. We have ‘"No Problem” saving you money. hen h<h yi*» ear .mk! b we wuh ik dm LOST STREAM MAR FOUND AND RESTORED The recently published STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN is just like another map - Known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map * The “Stream Map ot Pennsylvania* was completed in 1965 after a thirty- year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Perm State Professor Professor Higbee succeeded m creating a map of the highest detail posstoie a map that shows every stream and lake. 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M ASnMWIUK 1 river, stream pond and lake then‘Professor Higbees Stream Maps' are without mt^AMSTMUtDCtn ht s vi sbowng where to fnd out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon inBJhEDEMOCRATJohnstown [ Ce, 1I State Mat awto umpoh Zp » 1| II I FAD GRAPHICS t I 1351 N. M43 Hwy. , I P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 490580188 I I I �Page 18/The Sun and News MtddleviBe. Mt/July 10, 2001 Deadline nearing Eleven area students earn degrees at WMU Nominees sought for PAT Award Nominations are being sought for the Barry County Futuring Commit­ tee’s annual Positive Ac- [MICHAEL Evans [Painting & Wall Covering I n tc rior/Ex U r ior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 616-795-3133 L 9233 Wiujwooo Rd. DCLTON. Ml 49046 tion for Tomorrow (PAT) award. The nominees should be people or organizations who have done useful or valuable work to improve and enhance the future of the county in areas such as the natural environment, economic opportunity, planning, education, the arts, transportation, health and safety. Previous winners have included the Barry County Women's Festival, the Circle of Friends who built Tangletown, Judge Richard Shaw for his work on behalf of court reorga­ nization and at-risk fami­ lies, David Shinavier for starting Land Information Services and Jim Pino for the First Friday series. Entry forms may be clipped from this week's edition of the Reminder and faxed to 948-3323 or 945-5522. 1994 P.AT. Award Nomination Positive Action for Tomorrow I I __________________________________________________ J J Name of individual or organization nominated:| I I Address ___________________________ I (Telephone__________________________ | Contact Person______________________ | Project, activity or action for consideration |When did project begin and end?___________________________ | If more space is needed include attachment | I Also include a non-refundable photograph > |How does project relate to P.A.T. objective (To make sure further| (Citizens enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that we do)| |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I f E XC AVATI N C Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing. building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel crushed concrete. stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading I lOther reasons nominee should be considered for P.A.T. award’’ I I I Name of person making nomination Small jobs a specialty In the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING y Don Vetter - 795-7850 y ’Address iPhone Number I-------------------------------------------------------------(Signature I | Mail to C ooperative Extension Office / P.A.T. Committee 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058-4682 Eleven area students recently have earned de­ grees at the end of the winter term at Western Michigan University. The students, their hometowns, parents where information was made available, types of de­ grees. major fields of study and special academic honors, where applicable, were: • Lisa Ann Beach of Alto, master of arts in reading. • David Randall Knowles of Alto, master of science in engineering management. • Rachel D. O'Connor of Alto, daughter of Dale M. Connor, bachelor of arts in political science, magna cum laude (3.70 to 3.89 cumulative grade point average). • Shane S. Risner of Alto, son of Steven O. Risner, bachelor of sci­ ence special education of mentally impaired, ele­ mentary, cum laude (3.50 to 3.69 cumulative grade point average). • Todd Kenyon Coon of Caledonia, master of arts in educational leadership. • Brian S. Scharp of Caledonia, master of busi­ ness administration. • Lari M. Lawrence of Freeport, daughter of Daniel L. and Kerri M. Lawrence, bachelor of arts in dance. • Christine Lee Boysen of Middleville, master of arts in educational leader­ ship. • Teresta Lynn Cole of Middleville, bachelor of science in elementary group minors, magna cum laude. • Korinne J. Hutchens of Middleville, daughter of Donald and Melissa Hutchens, bachelor of business administration, sales and business market­ ing. • Daniel B Kenyon of Middleville, son of David and Kathyrn Kenyon, bachelor of business ad­ ministration. accountancy. Business Services GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS). TREATED TIES. BOULDERS 8c SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS. BARK, TREES & SHRUBS ROAD GRAVKU STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN LAND CLEARING, TREES 8c SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 891 1843____________________ HANDYMAN SERVICES: Residential 8c Commercial repairs, estimates available No job to small. 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Ml/July 10. 2001 Caledonia holds annual Fourth of July parade Shuttle riders got a taste of that NYC Subway feeling as they held on to straps and poles for the short ride 'Abe Lincoln' played the saw A stop at the Farmer's Market at the Caledonia Library was the perfect break during a bike ride This was one way to keep cool as fire fighters sprayed willing children with a fire hose LOCAL PEOPLE LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS The Sun find News Newspaper Sewing LOCAL JOBS Four Comers Alliance may be LOCAL EVENTS wio deal with growth LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MUCH MORE! brought to you by: localcounties.com get connected! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-07-17.pdf bb60cb6db5c1fe49ea2fdf351ce8b713 PDF Text Text 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 29/July 17, 2001 County Board approves Middleville annexation A view of the school crossing area on Johnson Street, at the comer of Duncan Lake Avenue near the high school shows where school children must cross into a parking lot driveway on their way to the Community Resources Center. Johnson has no sidewalk on the north side of the street Dangerous school corner to get 3-way stop signs by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer New three-way stop signs will be installed at the corner of Johnson and Duncan Lake Drive as soon as possible, in an ef­ fort to improve safety for children crossing the cor­ ner during school months. The action was approved last week buy the Caledo­ nia Village Council. Letters from Tom O'Brien, supervisor of the Caledonia Resource Cen­ ter and Sheriffs Sgt. John M. O'Rourke, explained details of a proposal for the three-way stop. In a cooperative effort. O'Rourke represented the Kent County Sheriff's De­ partment and O'Brien spoke for Caledonia Schools in a discussion with village officials. Past suggestions for a pedestrian controlled stop light have been made, but O’Brien explained a light does not result in as much safety for school children as a stop sign, because people pay more attention to what they are used to In addition a light would cost between $10,000 and $12,000. A full traffic light would cost around $24,000. The cost of the stop signs would be around $850. including advance warning signs for the inter­ section slop. The need to slow traffic was not debated. A bus has been side-swiped by a car. There have been acci­ dents. although no fatali­ ties on the corner have been related to congestion. Sheriff Sgt. John M O'Rourke. Sgt. O’Rourke said the Sheriffs Department had trained individuals on site at the request of the school last fall. Crossing guards are on hand twice a day at the intersection to help preschool children cross the streets. School safety personnel accompanied these children down the street. A crossing guard is em­ powered by the police to use a hand held sign to stop traffic, but they may not direct traffic. A school safety staff person has even less power and may only stop children, O Rourke explained. Drivers are required to slop and remain stopped until the guard leaves the street and lowers the sign. Crossing guards may record license plates of vi­ olators and report them, resulting in citations being issued. But this measure is available only twice a day Tom O'Brien, Caledonia Resource Center supervisor. on school days. "The rest of the time there are children crossing when there is no school crossing guard." O'Rourke said. The stop signs will help children crossing when no adult is there to accom­ pany them. O'Rourke said people also run red lights. He said an all-way slop usually re­ sults in about three out of four cars coming to a full slop, but either a light or a slop may not slow traffic as much as is desired. He also said reduced speed signs should be in place and enforced. O'Rourke said reports have been that buses at times were barricading the comer in an effort to let other buses behind them pass through the intersec­ tion. Bus drivers have been instructed not to do See dangerous corner, pg. 2 The Barry County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday approved an an­ nexation request from the Village of Middleville. The issue had been tabled last month to allow time for several opposing property owners to try to iron out their differences with the village about sewer hookups. The annexation gives the village six contiguous properties in Thornapple Township, located on Green Lake Road, which is also called West Main Street on the west side of town. One reason the village sought annexation was to "incorporate enclave prop­ erties (properties sur­ rounded or nearly sur­ rounded by the village on all sides) that receive ser­ vices without paying vil­ lage taxes," Village Man­ ager Bryan Gruesbeck had said in a letter to the prop­ erty owners affected by the possible annexation. Another reason, Grues­ beck has said, is because the parcels have access to village water services and will have access to sewer services perhaps in the fall. The parcels' close proximity to the village al­ lows for direct and indirect benefits of other village services, such as plowing, salting and police protec­ tion. officials have said. The village is preparing plans to install sewer ser­ vices along Green Lake Road at the village's ex­ pense. Property owners, however, will be responsi­ ble for paying costs to con­ nect to the sewer system and related expenses. Commissioner Jim French said this week that Thornapple Township Su­ pervisor Don Boysen had no negative comments to make on the annexation it­ self. but that he perhaps had some differences of opinion on the method and procedure. Commissioner Tom Wing said he discussed the annexation with former County Commissioner Robert Wenger ot Mid dleville and Wenger felt it was "highly appropriate." Concerned about the fees and timetable resi­ dents in the annexed prop­ erties would have to pay for sewer hookups, Com­ missioner Sandy James asked Gruesbeck, who was in the audience, if any progress had been made in negotiating residents' con­ cerns. Gruesbeck said the Mid­ dleville Village Council voted at its last meeting to allow some latitude for sewer connections of an­ nexations — up to one year following the annexa­ tion. One year following that connection, "the fee would be split up into three different parts, one third each year of the cur­ rent rate, realizing that the connection itself rises by an inflationary figure each year. In other words, the affected property owner would pay one-third of that amount over a threc-ycar period," Gruesbeck said. He said that plan "has considerably more latitude ' than we allow our conven­ tional connections." This year the sanitary sewer connection would cost a single residential equivalency unit $1,771.41. One third of that is $590.48. he said, noting that the property owner would not be hit with the full amount due all al once. The new policy is, in effect, a four year period before the entire cost has to be paid, he said. Gruesbeck said there is no requirement that the newly annexed residents have to hook up to the vil­ lage water system at this time. Marsha Humphrey resigns post on council and was elected in 2000 to fill the position until 2002. Humphrey thanked the other members of the council for support and for her appointment. She was in turn thanked by Village President Daryl Penfold for her service and on behalf of the village and said it had been a pleasure work­ ing with her. She explained later that she has been wanting to make a career change Marsha Humphrey by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village Trustee Marsha Humphrey is resigning her position at the end of this month, with plans to move to Charleston. S.C. A member of the com­ munity for 25 jears, Humphrey was appointed in September of 1999 to complete a previous trustees unexpired term. from the financial planning area and has sold her busi­ ness She also said she wants to move to be nearer to her brother who lives in South Carolina, an area she loves. She plans Io go into semi-retirement for a year, and perhaps work part lime in a different farcer, but mostly just relax for the First time in her life. See Humphrey resigns, pg. 2 In This Issue • Public invited to attend Miss Middleville pageant • MiddfeviUe Village Council has park in mind for vacant lot • Caledonia schools propose cable chanel con­ nection • Three from area headed to national rodeo con­ test �Dangerous corner, from front page this, but something is needed because of the volume and speed of the traffic on Johnson, he said. He said he didn’t know of a down side to the op­ tion of a three-way stop. “We think this is a safe and affordable means to improve the problem.' O'Rourke concluded. Traffic limits and signs on Johnson are under the jurisdiction of the village. Even with the additional signs, the crossing guards at the intersection twice a day will be continued. Because of worries that drivers eastbound on John­ son would accelerate and hit the down slope of the hill with excessive speed, it was decided to prohibit parking along the south side of Johnson down to Terrace Street. Parking for up to seven houses ma\ be Humphrey resigns, from front page Bible school coming to Middleville UMC A Polar Expedition is coming to the Middleville United Methodist church from July 30 to August 3 Activities include cool crafts, glacier games . igloo eats, songs and Bible stories. Children age 5 through 5th grade are invited to attend from 9 to 11:30 a m everyday The church is at the comer of Church and Main streets. Donations raised during the Polar Expedition will go to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Barry County and Church World Services for blankets Bereavement group to have meetings The "Healing Through Hurting" Bereavement Group will meet every other luesday starting tonight (July 17) in Middleville. The support group for adults, teens and kids suffer­ ing from an unresolved ■ he HAIM ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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She said she was most proud of the work she had done on the village bud­ get, and felt she had made the community more aware of some of the indi­ vidual expenses the vil­ lage had been charged for legal and other fees. By asking for a breakdown, she said some service providers have been made more accountable since, and this resulted in re­ duced charges. She worked toward re­ taining village identity in the influx of growth and development. Humphrey was involved in promoting area-wide cooperation dur­ ing the master planning process of the village and township. "I would like to see posi­ tive community-wide co­ operation," she said. "Working together is a good idea." She also has worked Our gardens are in full bloom and are gorgeous. Some garden tour specials we’ll be featuring are... W All Statuary & A APP,^ 30% Off 120-50% Off,,,™.,* | Vi—I H'* The Garden House has everything W Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs all discounted. Call for Classifieds consistently with other council members to reduce traffic congestion, up until and through her last meet­ ing. She favored finding workable solutions with property owners and de­ velopers to plan access roads. "I have really learned a lot." Humphrey said. She had served in an of­ ficial role in numerous pri­ vate organizations prior to filling this post on the council, but this was much different. "This was really refreshing," she said. "It was really educational and most meetings were very informative." She related that she had even learned new things by taking part in Mayor Exchange Day. Humphrey said she probablywill attend some of the governmental meet­ ings in Charleston, and perhaps volunteer to work on a committee there. "I met a lot of people by being on the (Caledonia) council," she said, "more than I met in 25 years of living here, because I was so involved in work and boards prior to this." She has served on the West Michigan Chapter of International Association of Financial Planning in some capacity in every position on that board for over ten years. She acted as chair for three years during that time. Humphrey also has been a member of the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs. Also active in the YWCA, she has served as administrative vice presi­ dent on the finance com­ mittee which reports to the board of the YWCA in Grand Rapids. She has contributed public service by volunteering financial planning services for women in the Domestic Crisis Center through the YWCA. affected. This change is expected sometime in August. This spot has been noted to have one of the worst ex­ cessive speed records in town, even though the stop sign was expected to slow this traffic. Village President Daryl Penfold said he was in fa­ vor of taking one step at a time, if needed. Prohibit­ ing parking on the north side of the street would be considered if driving prac­ tice indicates it is needed later on. A speed bump could also be considered. Blocking School Street with west bound Johnson Street traffic at the corner stop during rush hours was thought to be of minimal concern, and might even allow more access than with through traffic. There arc other routes between Johnson and Main, how­ ever. A sign to slow traffic on Johnson also might help slow traffic exiting the school drive near the ten­ nis court. Monitoring speeds on Johnson has been done, and O'Rourke said he would obtain the statistics. Unfortunately. Johnson is the only cast-west road between Kraft and the vil­ lage. If 100th Street could be extended, this would divert a lot of traffic around the village. Trustee Dan Erskine noted. Trustee Chuck Audy asked O'Rourke to recom­ mend this option with the county engineers on the County Road Commission. Getting people used to the change will be ad­ dressed by placing stop warnings in advance of the stops. Orange flags will be placed on them. White ladder lines arc recom­ mended for the sidewalk crossings at the intersec­ tion, to catch driver atten­ tion as well. An existing night time street light over the intersection will help these details to be noticed. O'Brien said another method which could be used would be to place a radar sign on Johnson that reads out a driver’s speed could be requested to help slow traffic and help drivers get used to the new three-way stop at the inter­ section. Audy said traffic en­ forcement, and tickets be­ ing issued in that area would also have an im­ pact. Non’ available at Desert Sun I NEW! 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The "We Value Youth­ award is an attempt by WOOD-TV to reward stu­ dents who have made an outstanding contribution to their communities. Miedema describes him­ self as "a pretty average kid." He is anything but. His love of sports, par­ ticularly soccer, has trans­ lated into many areas. Miedema was involved with the soccer program through all of his middle school and high school years and was captain of his team during his senior year. He has coached a U-ll girls soccer team with his best friend. He hopes to continue coaching even though he has graduated. *We only lost two games Most beautiful baby contest set in Freeport by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Freeport Business Association has decided to help build interest in the Sept. 8 Freeport Fun Day and raise a little money at the same time. Judy Jackson says, "We invite anyone who is 40 years old or older to dis­ play their baby pictures (under 5 years of age) along with a current pic­ ture. if possible." She encourages anyone who has a baby picture of someone now 40 years or older, to contribute it to the contest. "It might be fun if the picture is just a few Phil Miedema last season." said Mied­ ema proudly. He has been involved with soccer clinics and summer camps with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for young children, and was heavily involved in the athletic department for the high school. He has been assistant to the head trainer and worked with the athletic director this past year. Miedema’s community involvement doesn't stop with sports. He was class representative for two years during high school; was a peer mentor, offer­ ing help and encourage­ ment to other students Middleville Office (616) 795-3305 Thurs | OtGITAl ITtllC Deloris Dipp with her German baby doll and Judy Jackson are the first to submit pictures for the "You must have been a beautiful baby contest" in Freeport. The pictures are displayed at the Union Bank JET LI OF ROMEO MUST DIE K SHOWTIMES 7S17-7/19 O KISS OF THE DRAGON (R) 7:20. 9 30 THE FAST & THE FURIOUS (PG-13) eiaiTau>iMMM> IU1IH 12:00. 2 30. 4 45. 7 00. 9:20 O CATS & DOGS tPG) 11 30. 1:20, 3 10. 5:10. 7:10 9 10 O SCARY MOVIE 2 (R)11 45 I 30. 3 15. 5:00. 7 30. 9 40 DR. DOHTTLE 2 (PG) II 40. 1 25. 3:20. 5 15 Young was a focal \ OUOE Life Life WBS point for his interests, and he hopes to continue with it in the future. His interests and energy seem tireless but he has a reason for doing all of it. "I thank the people who have helped me." he said. "All the coaches. It’s such a joy. especially the little kids." Miedema plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College for at least a year starting in the fall. After­ ward. he plans on heading to Hope College to study physical education and sports medicine. But for the time being he is taking a breather. He is spending some down lime for him­ self and his personal inter­ ests. water-skiing, wake board and hanging out with friends. "A pretty average kid?" A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES Contempo Salon Call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia village Centre Miller REAL ESTATE tiny bit (or a lot) embarrassing." Jackson says. "Beautiful Baby" voting continues through “ Fun Day. The votes cost $1 each. The winner will be announced after Fun Day. A picture of the winner holding his or her baby picture will be published in the Sun and News fol­ lowing Fun Day. Jackson encourages community members to show their spirit by con­ tributing pictures and vot­ ing (voting more than once is encouraged and all votes cost $1 each.) Participants should in­ clude name, address and telephone number on the back of the pictures. Pictures can be dropped off at the Union Bank in Freeport. Pictures will be returned. Proceeds from this pro­ ject will be used for future Freeport Business Associa­ tion community projects. Contact Jackson at Union Bank 765-3100 or jjacksonfaubm ich.com. Plans also are under way for crafts and car shows during Fun Day. Karen Brown--------pager480-2448 Craig Stolsonburg GR1_____________________ 795-4470 Barbara Getty Gun Lake OfTke 12800 W. M-179 Highway (616)792-2202 Carole Schievlnk....... 672-7405 Ray Diehl. t.Rl......... ...... 948 8225 Sarah Ulrich....... —... 621-4287 Vickie Murphy______ 795-3731 Debbie Erway---------------- 623-8357 Cathy Williamson CRS.GR1________________ 795-9090 Stadium Saallna Olvei YOU An Unobstructed View worked with Interim pro­ grams and workshops at Emmons Lake and Kettle Lake Elementary Schools. Plus, almost every type of high school band has had Miedema as a member, playing tenor sax. To top off this list, he participated in national relief efforts for two years. Family, friends and church aren’t exempt from Miedema’s attentions ei­ ther. He is the son of Al and Linda Miedema. a Steelcase employee and a teacher at West Michigan Academy of Environmen­ tal Science, respectively. He is also big brother to Joy. a junior, and Tricia, a sophomore at Caledonia High School. Vacation Bible Church and youth group have benefited from Miedema’s assistance too. Kay Stolsonburg CRS, ASSOC. BROKER 4 SALES MANAGER-------------- 795-7272 ^4.50 DAILY Matineel til 4pm ■ FREE “ 317 Arlington, M-37 Downtown Hastings on State St 1-B00-53B-7203 B45 2243 >4 25 Family Twlllte 4-6 pm daily ■ ; Bag ot Butte-y Popco™ fan MILLER MEANS... HASTINGS < $5.SO I venmgs Mon . .... Soenfrallv and (generally frpshmanl freshman) and HI IIH Louise Diehl.............. 948-8225 Al Kulikautkai........ 672-7437 WkC Kay Stolsonburg, CRS ASSOC. BROKFR A SALES MGR. 795-7272 795-7535 MLS 2. 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Beautiful acreage m ThornappJe totogg s.rtx*. • Lots of woods • Very secluded • Close to state land • More acreage available Cali Barbara at (616) 7953305 $32,900 FREE DRAWING 6. PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE! On M-179 Hwy zoned C-2 Cail Al K at 800-241-5253 ........................ — $39,900 QUESIXXS 218 E Su» Si, Hastrns • 945-9673 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Juty 17. 2001 Another OUR-Land series set for fall by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer OUR Land members met July 12 to discuss several issues expected to affect the future of Barry County in profound ways. The M-37 Corridor Plan­ ning Group, the Rural De­ velopment Council work­ ing on farm land preserva­ tion. and the Barry County Resources Alliance all re­ ported progress, and an OUR Land seminar series is being planned for Octo­ ber. • County Commissioner Jim French reported on the M-37 Corridor Planning task force which was to meet Friday. July 13. Rep­ resentatives from six to seven governmental units had met with two MDOT officials at the first meet­ ing and many present agreed a task force was needed, and the need to plan cooperatively on set­ backs and driveway access were issues first to be ad­ dressed by the group. A need for group process training has been seen, and the OUR Land group may be able to sponsor a portion or all of that re­ sponsibility. Marlin Wai­ ters will act as a represen­ tative from the task force to OUR Land • Farmland Preservation in Barry County is being explored with sponsorship by The Rural Development Council. The group is in the preliminary planning stages, and several com­ munity members have agreed to be a part of the group, which will eventu­ ally write the program to help Barry County pre­ serve farm land. The group has com­ pleted a mission statement and is moving forward with a meeting July 30 at Cedar Creek. One problem within achievement of farm land preservation is a method of determining criteria to be used to rank farms for eli­ gibility for incentives. • The Barry County Re­ sources Alliance met to establish an inclusive land partnership, (not formally named) as reported by Monica Rappaport. She said letters had gone out July 12 to more than 100 organizations, municipali­ ties and private groups, developers, real estate agencies, service clubs, churches, garden clubs and more. • OUR Land is an acronym for Our Ultimate Resource-Land. The group meets regularly and holds meetings for members and welcomes anyone else in­ terested in land use awareness. One of the pri­ mary goals and activities of the group is to offer ed­ ucational opportunities for citizens and governmental planners about land use is­ sues. In March, a series of seminars was held, at _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A living Cbunb - Serving a tiling Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEI >NISI )AY . . . .9 30 a.m. 10:45 a in .6 00 p m Family Night 6 .30 p m 7240 OKili Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles vast of M .37 Pttsior, Dr /Irian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 1! :00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuvsl of Gun lake) Sat Evening Mass 5 00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A (7wn A mlA a contig heart fur oar imuanaitfs and the *.trid' Sundn Worship 1000 a m and 600 p tn (Child & Aduhl (Ounng the SchoN Year > Ker R Scott (inrr«*ei. Paster Keith Slulft. Youth Director Al Hearrrr. (.'eaummay ( aliutg Church Office (6I60WI 1512 M 37at 100* St /rCALEDONIA S UNITED METHODIST J»h 22 - Seventh SuwLu after Peakvosi Gcaem UM-15 Ahcaham and Sarah welcome angeh Dixenmrm Top* DbKvnwq* G«d\ W - "Mekwaaut" Worship Sers ace 10 S6 a m Continued next page Tl IORNAPPLE BIBLE Cl 11 R( 11 Preaching the hung U <»nr/Serving 7b<* Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a in (Jr. Church Nurwiv a\ ailablv ) Curr^ptly meeting nt Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Cakxloma Pastor Dennis A’ox.s Church: 616-891 0281 FIRST BAPTIST C 0 U M U I I I Y [ I I I t R o ptoce to belong a place to become (non-tradrtional. informal) 10 30 a m. 891-0576 Sunday Mommq Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenmgi Mrrtiisq at ttee Crow Craefc Charter Academy Rev Mit had Sltnrrtt. f'aMor ihn\ lage IM>r\hip trader l)rnn\ Youth Pastor ( turn A CJtflrr 616 W 0287 Vart our weO srte www txighfstde org 9 30 AM Worship; 11 00 AM (.'hr Ed.. 6:00 PM Wed Family .Night . 1 Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God 's love! " 6951 Hanna Lake. Dutton 616-698-8001 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9'T26 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior PaMor Alan D. Moody. AmL Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk 9 -l5 a 11.-00 a 6:00 p MS p 6:45 p Sunday School Sunday M<>rning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesdav Mat Uwk Prayer Word <rf Ltfe Clulis Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) . 9:30 a m. 11:00 a m. 11 00 a m. Worship Sunday Sc hool . Adult Bible Class in m m in in Located in Leighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Wbrship . .8:30 a in Alia in Sunday Schtxrl for All Ages 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 .50 p in Youtli Fellowship - Sunday .6:00 p in MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Proclaiming the Whale Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 10'00 a.m. 11 15 a m 6 00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Phowr 891-8440 Sunday School .10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6XX) p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rcinaat Mcsupn Qatey CWd Car ad Params Wrihjplirwi 900 a* mA iOWam Church School. Sunday 9 45 a m Praise Singing IO 50 a m Morning Worship II 00 a m Fellowship 7 30 p m Chun h Ph. 868 6810 • Pasior x Ph 897 7407 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Ser/ice 800 AM 9.30 AM 11:00 AM Sunzlag Scbwxjl 9:30 AM All Services futve a Nursery available Barner Free svww iserv net/ ~ vtpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Zief*r ____________ Office 891____________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Mtddteviie Momng WorsFap 11 00 a m Rev Ha.'Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Ce/eiwfc ku-J .Weenrrg mw. y*mr fncuds. c.ud »<*' famds - right where ynu'rr at - though COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 Rev. Royte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868^437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH rSJU WcM M 179 H.^*. K’Wf Way bwd Ml J9U* . (Bib (time i-fletljobist Cfjurcl) Qfyc e ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave PaMor Lloyd DeVormer, Sr KAYTO1WND HmKw NOXMAS KXOKk AsMsule Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED ( onlemporary Worship ’» Ml a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 (N) p rn Pastor Roger Rultman • ( hurt h Office MSN 0IV/ www lakeMdecommumty org (undci construction) Leighton Church Conimwnitvo| Christ Rev E Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 Lakeside Community Chinch \ Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitney silk Avenue. Alto 891 8028 • e-mail: leigltt<>n»4iscrv net Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891 8167 250 Vine Sired Omrch Office 6I6 89!8m^ Fai Ml «MS which surveys were taken. The results: • Ninety-seven percent thought regular update seminars are necessary. • Land use planning was very important to 91 per­ cent of those responding, including elected and ap­ pointed officials. • Ninety-three percent of the respondents felt Plan­ ning and Zoning boards within the county should communicate regularly. • Nineteen percent felt growth and development 8546 Whtf^eyy.^ Ave CT 84^ / • 895-866: M-37 between Middles tile &. Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional II a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities Airing all services. Programs fur all ages Fur mure informalicn <6I6> 891-8119 <w WWW oeacevhuryh a far fihaa/ry »ad Seurta ‘The Chtlrch sphere every bod. <. somebody . and Jesus ts lx>rd Meeting at Caledonia High School xnaoyScnoa 930 am kraay Momng Wonhc 0 30 a m Meeflrg at chape on ^»^ey/ie Ave inaay Evenng Wonnc. 6 00 pm Wea Mttweev Pta/e & Boe StuOy 7 00 p.m -v. '■■'■■■. . ■ ...... wecs’e wnmeyvaeotfaqij <■ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml Juty 17. 2001/Page 5 OUR-Land series, from previous page management was "out of control." and "not being managed properly." Fortyfour percent thought it was being managed properly, while a few thought man­ agement was not required. About 65 percent of the people generally did not have an understanding of the 1997 land use plan. • Attendees offered ideas for future seminars. Sandra K. Schenkel MIDDLEVILLE - Sandra K. Schenkel, age 60, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001 at home. Mrs. Sandra K. Schenkel was bom on Oct. 20. 1940 in Plainwell, MI the daughter of Charles and Vera June (Cowles) Brower. She was raised in Barry County and attended Middleville scho­ ols. graduating in 1958. She was married to Fred Schen­ kel in November 1958. Sandra was employed at various jobs, including help­ ing the elderly, disabled and providing daycare as well as providing a loving home for her family. Her family would like to give special thanks to Judy Drenton and all those who prayed, visited and were concerned over the past few months. We will truly miss her She is survived by her husband, Frederick H. Schenkel; three sons. Rich­ ard (Denise) Schenkel of Wyoming. ML Frederick L. (Pamela) Schenkel of Mid­ dleville. William M Schen­ kel of Middleville; one daughter. Sandra Lynn (William) Bryan of Safety Harbor. Florida; seven grandchildren. Ricci Lynn. Eric, Brandie. Sandra. Alex, Benjamin, and Addison; two sisters. Helen (Dave)Johncock of Cadillac. Delores (Donald) McMullen of Hamilton; two brothers. Robert Brower of Hartland. Wisconsin. Douglas (Chris­ tine) Brower of Dearborn, Ml; wonderful brother and sister-in-law’s Rod and Carol Kenyon of Middle­ ville and Bill and Jean Schenkel >'t Jackson. Ml. several nieces and nephews; and a beloved friend. Judith Drenton Preceded in death by a sis­ ter. Linda June Allen, and a brother. Herbert Brower. Three Caledonia students honored at WMU ceremony Funeral services were held Saturday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middle­ ville Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contnbutions may be made to West Mich­ igan Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Robert Morrison Mr Robert Mornson, age 80. went to be with his Lord Tuesday. July 10. 2001 Robert was an Air Corp Veteran of World War II and served in Europe He was preceded in death by his brothers. Kenneth and Bill Morrison; his sister, Marie Hill. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen, his sis­ ters and brothers-in-law. Virginia and Bert Hubert. Jane and John Dempski. Arlene Hill; and many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church Rev. Fr David LeBlanc. celebrant. Inter­ ment was at Resurrection Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Futures Fund. Arrangements were by DeVries Funeral. LaVerne Tolan tycue <z rneoiazceit con <m, fa'teuez... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your fun'eral director for more information on the Barry Community Uoundationorcall945-052^ LaVerne Tolan, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 11. 2001. He is survived by his sis­ ter. Margaret Heintz; his brother and sisters-in-law, Lee and Shirley Tolan, June Tolan. Charlotte Tolan, Dorothy Tolan; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for LaVerne were held Friday at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Rev. John Poston officiated. Interment was at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral. ‘’SUMMER SALE SS ALL ALL DRESSES SWIMSUITS o nn/ Ladies, Mens & Childrens 50% OFF 20% OFF INFORMAL FASHION SHOW Every Wednesday Noon Hour “ __ . ^3^ Tointe a\ For Reservations call 616-672-5202 10-9 2nd ANNUAL EMPLOYEE GARAGE SALE (UNDER THE TENT) 795-9947 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake layaway including, some of those presented. Future topics for a simi­ lar series to be offered in October have been dis­ cussed at subsequent meetings. The next semi­ nars will be held at a vari­ ety of facilities around the county, in order to be equally convenient for res­ idents attending. Probably the Thursday night sched­ FRIDAY, JULY 20 & SATURDAY JULY 21 Starts at 10am Three Caledonia stu­ dents were among 60 at Western Michigan Univer­ sity who were recognized for their academic achievements and leader­ ship abilities at the 2001 Platinum Awards celebra­ tion. The students were; • David O. Boafo. who earned an Excellence in Academic Achievement certificate. A sophomore with at least a 3.0 cumula­ tive grade point average at WMU. he is majoring in advertising and promotion. • Brett J. McGovern, who earned an Excellence in Academic Achievement certificate. A sophomore with at least a 3.0 cumula­ tive grade point average at WMU, he is majoring in business administration. • Bryant C. Mitchell, who earned an Excellence in Academic Achievement certificate. A freshman with at least a 3.0 cumula­ tive grade point average at W'MU. he has not yet de­ clared a major. The annual Platinum Awards celebration, spon­ sored by the Division of Multicultural Affairs, is designed to honor and en­ courage students who par­ ticipate in the division's programs. ule will be followed. Some topics will be repeated. The group settled upon several general topics to be presented from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25. At present, topics planned for the series in­ clude Planning and Zon­ ing. Mineral Mining. In­ tergovernmental Coopera­ tion. Creative Develop­ ment Options. Wetlands Protection, and Septic Tank Technology. The group anticipates a speaker from the Michigan Association of Realtors on Creative Development Op­ tions. and Steve Langwor­ thy to speak on Planning and Zoning. Geoff Moffett and Michael Lockwood have offered to speak on Mining. Dates and specific speakers and topics should be finalized by the August meeting. For more information, call the Barry Conserva­ tion District at 948-8056 or 945-9866. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pitta) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! 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Tom Garbow 868-0045. WAYLAND: 803 142nd. 4 ♦ bedroom walkout ranch with a patio, porch, and deck. In a country setting on 3.86 acres with a pond, and in excellent condition. A must see! Price reduced $10,000 below appraised value. $175,000 Rich McConnon 2929643. OPEN HOUSE, SAT. JULY 21st FROM 2 - 5 P.M. CALEDONIA: 548 S Shore New price! $174,900. Seller is motivated. Super buy! Private frontage on Green lake. Totally remodeled. This ranch home has 2 bed­ rooms. 1 bath, main floor utility, and a 1 car garage. Wonderful living on the water all year round! Kat by Benton 262-3965. Dir South on Kalamazoo past 108th to S Shore, left to home Many vacant parcels available. Hutld to suit. Call for a "Free Market Analysis”. We have qualified buyers for your home! Call Now!! For information on these and other available listings, call: Tom Garbo* 8684MM5 Robin Dau son 293-4079 Dan Mera 262-5719 Joe Wenger 868-0136 Dave Krumm 915-4763 Laura Martin 891-7619 Kathv Benton 262-3965 Rich McConnon 292-9W3 Jim Sewhof 891-9369 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/Juty 17. 2001 ‘Reading Across America' series continues Francy Tobin hits the spot with her story on July 10 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Author Jonathan Rand told an enthusiastic audi­ ence at the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library last Tues­ day about how he starting writing his "Michigan Chillers" series. One of the highlights of his talk was teaching how to make scary sounds. He asked the audience for suggestions about what he might call a book based in Kim Buehler was surrounded by sand and sunshine as she read a story about Florida on July 11 at the Freeport Library. Middleville. Would it be "Mayhem in Middleville, "Middleville Madness" or even "Mysterious Mid­ dleville?" The story hour on Tues­ day hit the spot as children 35 years experience COUNTRY J0WN gLORfiL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted ~ Owners Bill & Fran Lanford ~ heard some familiar sto­ ries. Next week the stories will be about animals. On July 11 at 10 a.m. Hayden Carruth led the audience with familiar (and some not so familiar) folk songs in his "This Land is Your Land" pro­ gram On Wednesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. the Kalamazoo Nature Center will awaken curiosity during an excit­ ing presentation. At the Freeport Library Kim Buehler introduced her listeners to "S is for Sunshine" during her the story feature on Florida Wednesday, July 11 Little tiny birdhouses were created July 12. The final craft project will be an origami workshop Thursday, July 19, at 1 True American songs, the folk songs you can sing on trips in the car were performed by folk singer Hayden Carruth on July 11 at the TK library Continued next page You The Trust Department of Hastings City Bank is here for you... with Trust and Investment services that fit your individual needs and achieve your goals. Investment Services. Trust Solutions. Financial Planning. All with a commitment to providing the control you want, the confidence and security you need and the personal, individualized service you deserve. Call today at 616-945-2401 and learn how the Trust Department can put their experience to work for you. Here Today. Here Tomorrow. Here For You. Hastings City Bank Here For You Smet 1886 Sometimes it is easier to laugh than to make scary sounds. Here author Jonathan Brand gives some hints on scary sound making J B HARRISON) INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868-0050 * 1-800-217-0712 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 17. 2001'Page 7 Women from all oyer county included Public invited to attend Miss Middleville pageant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Miss MiddlevilleBarry County pageant has attracted young women from across the county to the competition, which is set for Saturday. July 28. The public is invited to attend the program, begin­ ning at 7 p.m. The price is $5 per person. This year the pageant will be at an even higher level. Director Kelli Lccp and producer Cheryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant Peters said she is also pleased that the Mid­ dleville Heritage Days Committee has made a $1 .(XX) commitment to the pageant. The pageant is From previous page p.m. Readers can register for all the projects at the library. The next story hour will feature "M is for Mitten" with stories about Michi­ gan. During the week of July 23 the TK story hour will be on Tuesday, July 24. at 10 a.m. Older children can take an orienteering work­ shop July 24 at the same time. The Freeport Library story hour will be at 10:30 a.m. July 25. The theme. "V is for Volunteer," will feature stories about Ten­ nessee. On July 26, both li­ braries welcome a magi­ cian and balloon artist. His programs at TK are from 10 a.m. until noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Freeport. Registration is recommended. The summer hours at the now a separate entity from Heritage Days. The com­ mittee’s contribution will go toward the local schol­ arship as well as help the pageant. The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will win the right to go on to the Miss Michigan Pageant. This year the local pageant will have judges trained by the state orga­ nization. The registration forms and rules and regula­ tions arc state approved and must be followed. The contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit divisions. The girls will be interviewed by the judges on the day of the pageants Questions will cover their Freeport Library are Mon­ day and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State St. Summer hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library arc Monday and Wednesday from 10 a m to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a m. to 8 p.m. For more information about library programs call 795-5434. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is located inside the TK High School. There is still time for children to enroll in the summer reading program. "Reading Road Trip U.S.A." Both libraries offer reading prize opportunities for older readers as well. personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contes­ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education mem­ ber Nancy Goodin asked her colleagues at last week's reorganizational meeting to think about the best way to select officers. "I want to do this in pub­ lic," she said. "I think too much of it done over the telephone before the meet­ ing gives the appearance of a problem." The board has asked for more information about how other boards select their officers to consider before the reorganizational meeting in 2002. During the organiza­ tional portion of the meet­ ing July 9. David Smith and Goodin were re­ elected as president and vice president of the board. Don Haney was elected treasurer and Kim Selleck secretary. The board approved maintaining the same bank accounts, legal and audit­ ing services. Members of the board get paid $15 for each regu­ lar and special meeting they attend. There was a discussion about possibly raising this per meeting stipend, but the idea was turned down. The board did approve NOW OPEN! What should you do with your retirement plan distribution? will be charged, children 12 and under are free. For more information about this year’s pageant, call Peters at 79J-4972. raising the mileage reim­ bursement rate to that set by the IRS. which is cur­ rently 34.5 cents per mile. In other business the board approved assigning Martha Thorne, who spent the 2000-2001 school year on a leave, to the sixth grade language arts posi­ tion. Matthew Mollica. who has been a teacher for the last two years at the Knapp Charter Academy. English teacher Dominic Siciliano, who is looking for a position in the Kala­ mazoo area. The second reading of the interscholastic athlet­ ics policy will be held at the July 23 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the school and community library Impact of the recent de­ cision by Gov. John F.ngler on the school’s budget will be a topic at the next meeting as well. was hired to fill a seventh grade social studies posi­ tion. Mark Hagemann was hired as the middle school band director. He comes highly recommended and has been assistant band di­ rector at Rochester High School (in the Detroit metro area) ’for the past four years. The board accepted with praise for his skills the res­ ignation of high school Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites tjou to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • \Ne welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 8910004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan MOVIE OUTPOST VID€O SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. M-37 Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9303 Open 10 a.m. 7 days a week -Weekdays till 11 p.m., Friday & Saturday till midnight Don't lose any of your savings to taxes or penalties. 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Offer only good Hurry, offer expires Product I D.: on new memberships 8-31-01 Member �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. MIJuty 17. 2001 Caledonia's newest citizen is very small and Chinese by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Danae Chunbo Wilson's parents were a little con­ fused about how to an­ nounce her arrival. "New Births" doesn't cut it. She's not a newborn, as evidenced by the teeth starting to protrude from her gums. "Newest Citi­ zens" comes a bit closer to the mark, for more than one reason. But it's important to this family to announce their newest addition. At just over 15 months old. Danae Chunbo Wilson is one of the newest residents of Caledonia. The little girl is the adopted daughter of David and Brenda Wilson of Glen Valley Estates. She comes to the family all the way from Guangzhou. China, in the Guangdong Province. The Wilsons, along with big sister Erica (also adopted) and Bren­ da’s sister. Debby Ring. Brenda Wilson couldn’t be any happier with her two girls, toddler Danae and kindergartner Erica. Danae is adjusting well to life in her new home. An adult hand or two is all she needs It won’t be long and mom Brenda will be giving chase. traveled to China May 25 to pick up Danae. "It's government and China's rules that you have to go there to see them (the children) before they are adopted," said Brenda. They were able to get Danae on the 28th of May and she was formally adopted on the 29th. Because of the new pro­ visions of House Resolu­ tion 2883. the Child Citi­ zenship Act of 2000, Pub­ lic Law 106-395. signed by former President Clinton on Oct. 30, 2000, Danae PAINT SALE Highly recommended for vinyl and aluminum siding. 142 CERAMIC EXT. HOUSE PAINT Lo-sheen or Handsome soft gloss. 142 or 152. Reg. $35.05 gallon Sale $5.00 OFF SOA05 OV 112 EUTE EGGSHELL FINISH $oQOi Sale $5.00 OFF EXTERIOR CERAMIC SOLID HIDE STAIN 1OO54 Reg $27.54 gallon ...................... 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Didn't sleep much, about five hours but she did well." When you first see Danae you notice several things immediately. ,She is a very happy and alert baby, she watches every­ thing. And, her tongue is usually sticking out. In all four referral pictures the Wilsons received before Danae's adoption, her tongue was sticking out. "That was her toy," ex­ plained Brenda. "{In the (Yangchun Social Welfare Institute) orphanage, she didn't have any toys and had to learn to play. She plays well; very indepen­ dent." Big sister Erica enjoys playing with the family's newest addition. "The other day. Erica said to me, "I didn't know baby sisters could be so much fun. I wish she would never grow up!" Little Danae is having to get used to more than just a new family, new home, country, and a new way of life. Because she was a yeai old before she was adopted, she already un­ derstood much of her na­ tive tongue. So English has caused a bit of confusion for the tyke. 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Famous^Flooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL in The Glen Valley Retail Center 9186 Cherry VaBey Avenue S E (M-37) • Caledonia Michigan 49318 m. Ph. o 616/891-9000 io/oyi-ww , mma,. twliq-s.3q pju, e-aqq �The Sun and News. Mxldteville. ML July 17. 2001/Page 9 From previous page felt it was important to preserve some of their children's heritage in their names — hence their un­ usual middle names. The last name of Yang and the first name of Chun, with added syllables, was given to each child at the Yangchun Orphanage. So Danae's given name was Yang Chunbo (pronounced "Chunpo," and in China the last name is said first). Erica, starting kindergarten at Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary in the fall, has the middle name of Jinjin after her given name in China. The Wilsons chose to adopt because “It was our way to have a family," Brenda said. "God gave us that wish to adopt." When the Wilsons first started thinking about a family, Brenda thought she'd like to get pregnant, but when she prayed about it, soon the wish to be pregnant was no longer there. "But even after I came to that decision in my heart I knew I had to come up with some other rea­ sons. I have asthma. And CP (Cerebral Palsy) runs in the family. Would I be passing on those genes? “Plus we wanted a girl. You can't choose if you get pregnant." Like many adoptions, this one took some time Their original paperwork and adoption request was processed in December 1999. The paperwork was sent to China the following April. They received Danae's referral in April of 2001. "It took about a year." said Brenda. "Of course, it was worth the wait. We got the baby meant for us. It seems like she's always been with us. "China is a wonderful country. The people are friendly. So many would see her with us and say. 'Lucky baby' and give us thumbs up. We always say were the lucky parents. Regardless, the Wilsons are a lucky family — with lots of love thrown in to boot. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! ENGAGEMENTS Thornapple Twp. to swap property for parking spaces by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A swap of property for parking spaces that will make a proposed condo­ minium development eas­ ier to achieve was ap­ proved July 9 by the Thor­ napple Township Board. There was agreement on the issue among six of the seven board members, with Walt Eavey casting the only "no" vote. This action now means that the township will gain at least eight parking places adjacent to the Township Hall with access from High Street and a minimum of six parking spaces in the municipal parking lot. The agreement is being made with the Middleville Development Company (Jerrel DeKok) and the Village of Middleville. All of the parking spaces will be designated for the exclusive use of the town­ ship. which will pay a maximum of $17,500 to the village to construct the parking area. The village also will maintain the parking area. In exchange, the town­ ship will deed Lot 17 in the assessor's plat #1 (formerly the Leona McGhee property) to the Middleville Development Company. This agreement will al­ low more space for the new condominium devel­ opment. De Kok said he is not yet sure exactly how the properly will be used. The Township Board of trustees, with Supervisor Don Boysen abstaining, and the Middleville Vil­ lage Council have ap­ proved printing new maps at a cost of $800. The township and village will equally share the cost of the maps, which will be designed by Boysen Graphic Design. The reason for the new maps is that there have been several annexations since the last maps were printed. There are also new street names and streets. In other cooperative ef­ forts. the township and vil­ lage supported the Lower Grand River Watershed Management Plan and may send a representative to serve on the steering committee. The township recom­ mended that Barry County Drain Commissioner Tom Doyle attend this meeting. The township continues to work with Yankee Springs on fire service as well. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ol­ szewski of Caledonia arc pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter Candi to Casey Harper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harper of Engadine, Ml, formerly of Lowell. The bride-to-be is a gradu­ ate of Caledonia High School and is currently a student at GVSU. The groom is a graduate of Lowell High School and is currently attending GRCC. The wedding is scheduled for Aug. 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bos. The couple will reside in Lowell. Vander Laan-Gray Katherine Jane Vander Laan will become the bride of Jeffrey Thomas Gray on Sept 29. 2001. 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Expires 10/15/01. -.... ' ........................... — �Page 10/The Sun and News, Mtddtevtfte, MTJiMy 17, 2001 House TK grad Tad Thatcher remembered July 10 C^llc Wclllw nari in 1997. He was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Adrian College and the Michigan State University College of Os­ teopathic Medicine. Before his death he was a resident at Garden City Hospital and had joined the Mercy Primary Care family. He and his wife and daughter, Veda Chris­ tine. lived in Tecumseh, Mich. Last Tuesday friends and family gathered in the quiet beauty of the Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton. Mich., to celebrate the life of Tad (T. Thomas) Massanari-Thatcher. Thatcher died in an au­ tomobile accident on July 6 in Saline. Mich. He was born in Mid­ dleville on July 11, 1972, and was the son of Duane and Patricia Thatcher. He married Danielle Massa- About evidence based medicine TK Class of ‘81 plans reunion Thornapple Kellogg High School’s Class of 1981 is planning a 20th class reunion weekend Sept. 15 and 16. A dinner and dance will be held at Bay Pointe Restaurant, starting at 6 pm. Saturday, Sept. 15. The cost to enjoy dinner and music by Power Mix is $20 a person. A free family potluck picnic begins at 1 pm. Sunday. Sept. 16. in Mid­ dleville's Spring Park. Class members and their families can make reserva­ tions by calling 795-4713 or 765-3321. The Class of 1981 num­ bered 180 graduates. At the time of graduation, it was TK High School’s largest graduating class. Reunion Committee mem­ bers have been attempting to locate as many class­ mates as possible, but arc looking for the following people: Karen Schantz, Renee Sherman. Chris Sherwood. Dan Sprinkle, Geoff Steeby. Tom Ford. Jay Reil, Donna Hutson, Robin McCaul. Steve Miller, Karen Kirby, Tim Kelly, Sarah Kenyon, Chris Lewis, Jeff Light, Alice Krusin, Jennifer Larsen, Al Oshinski. Steve Buehler, Robert Cisler, Timothy Bundy, Tim Van Malsen, Ann Marie Thoms, Debra Willyard and Scott Weeks. Anyone with information is asked to call 795-4713 or 765-3321. Irving Township supervisor Kathee Pierce (on left) congratulates Carol Ergang and Tim Weingartz appointed to the positions of clerk and trustee for the township. Irving Township fills vacancies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Irving Township Board of Trustees last Wednesday appointed Carol Ergang to fill the post of township clerk, left vacant by the retirement of Emily Harri­ son. Tim Weingartz mean­ while was appointed to fill the trustee position which ATTENTIVE Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles. 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The past three years I taught at a family practice residency in Midland. One of my most enjoyable tasks was teaching the residents how to ask and then find the answers to medical questions. This process is referred Io as Evidence Based Medicine (F.BM). I am interested in extending this process to the patient population our community. Every couple of weeks. I would like Io answer your medical questions by sifting through all the available medical literature and sharing the results with you. Medicine has changed a tremendous amount since my dad was a practicing physician in Middleville 30 years ago. One of the biggest changes is the information explosion and our access to this information. We now can search all the world's medical literature since 1965 literally with the touch of a button. A challenge is sorting through this information, and finding what is helpful. This is what EBM is all about. The final step in EBM is to apply the "answer" of the medical question to the individual patient. The expedience and expertise of the patient's doctor are absolutely necessary to perform this step. Therefore, this column cannot replace a visit to your medical provider. All questions and feedback are welcome and necessary to make this a worthwhile project. All other medical providers in the community are welcome to send comments about this material. Please send all questions and feedback to the address below, or use the e-mail address. You do not have to include your name in the correspondence, and if your question is selected for the column, your name will be kept confidential. Have a great week! House Calls, Attn Chris Noah. MD J-AdGraphics, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 Email: iadncwsZavoyager.net Reach over ll,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. 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A third park on the minds of village council members is the trail head park next to village hall. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck gave members some suggested names to think of for the roads and the park itself. Village President Lon Myers said he is in favor of the name Stagecoach Park, since it ties in with the history of the village and past suggestions. In other business, the council approved postpon­ ing a public hearing on the possible vacating of Fourth Street until research can be completed on plat con­ fusion in Misty Ridge. Some research seems to indicate that the 1885 Ad­ die Babcock plat was never vacated. A portion of this property is included in the new Misty Ridge de­ velopment plans. Problems were never picked up by the title search. Until these issues can be resolved, the Fourth Street matter will be delayed. The council heard again from Hunter's Ridge homeowner John Unger about continuing erosion problems. The village will look into what would be necessary to form a spe­ cial drain assessment area. Council also heard from developer Jerrel DeKok that the new Department of Public Works building is nearing completion. The fence will be the last thing to be moved. Other plans seem to be moving well. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Council is Tuesday. July 24. at 7 p.m. All Kent District Libraries install wide area networks by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer For anyone who tried to access the Kent District Library's Internet web sight over the last couple of days, no, the difficulties experienced Were not the fault of your computer. Technology updating will result in an inconve­ nience for a couple more days, but it will help ibrary - ------- '--------Saving on home insurance is l<No Problem.” —— -------------------- -- -T flkMIkUkis lllkhvik '’t Luiul*> .MV xixmu ' nuvKV "ith Al«o-0»t>«s kC fa tik-U IkOK- .Ukl ntbtk' Ivwnc prv<wt*ti Srtp in .tnJ ask it* .iKm« T - — A patrons in the long run. In­ ternet access at the 18 branches of the KDL. in­ cluding Caledonia and Alto, will be unavailable for at least four days, July 15-18. Patrons will still be able to use the library cat­ alog. KDL is installing a wide area network, thus fulfilling a goal and a promise made during the August millage campaign last year. What will the network mean to patrons of KDL? It is believed that with this enhancement the library computers will be more reliable and easier to troubleshoot. "Technology has been a focus for the library since the Internet was introduced in the branches over five years ago," said Dale Atkins, computer services manager for KDL. Public access and use of computers at KDL has risen from 12 PCs in 1996 to more than 400 now. The wide area network will connect these PCs at all 18 branches and the ser­ vice center. "KDL is al­ ways looking for ways to improve electronic access to information." added Atkins. With the server now housed at the service cen­ ter. KDL is the web host location. Besides reducing down time, the network should make maintaining, repairing and troubleshoot­ ing computers and soft­ ware from a remote loca­ tion easier. Applications also will be installed re­ motely without having to physically load software on individual machines at each of the 19 locations (18 branches and service center). "As we add software and other devices, the wide area network will help contain staff cost," Atkins said. 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Ml/Jufy 17, 2001 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Caledonia schools propose cable channel connection Meeting Notice MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. July 18. 2001, at the Caledonia Township Village Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan NOTE Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet mg by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 2 PLEDGE Or ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 4 PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the June 20. 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting B Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C Approval to Pay Bills D Treasurer's Report E Building Department Report. F Utilities Report G Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances 1. Major PUD Amendment Request - 'Golfside Meadows' (Phase 2) (’Emerson. LLC.') • Regarding property locat­ ed at 5000 Westview Drive. 2 Ro zoning Request Jasonville Farms LTD Partnership II' Regarding property locat ed at approximately 6850 84th Street 3 Major PUD Amendment Roques’ - Valley Point West Industrial Park' ( R.A L. Properties, LLP’) - Regarding property located at 8175 Broadmoor Avenue 4 Re zoning Request NorthPorte Develop­ ment. Inc.’ - Regarding properties located at 5158. 5190. 5244 and 5246 60th Street 6 INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF 8 CORRESPONDENCE 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A None 10 NEW BUSINESS A Motion - Request for Waiver of Fee and Escrow for Special Use Permit' Application for Uttie Lambs Preschool and Alaska Baptist Church' B Motion - Special Use Permit - For Preschool Activities at Alaska Hall Little Lambs Preschool C Motion - Request to Approve Contract Recommendation, by the Planning Commission, for Zoning Ordinance Approve Job Description for Umes Operator #2 3 Motion - Request to Advertise for Vti'ibes Operator »2 4 Motion - Request for Approval to Purchase Land for New Water Tower Site 5 Motion - Proposed Settlement for the Weaver Water (only) Assessment 6 Motion - Proposed Settlement for the Bykerk Water & Sewer Assessment. 7 Motion - Proposed Response to the Bonnie Management Letter E Discussion - Proposals Regarding Connection of Fiber Optic Cable to the Township Village Hail. 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12 PUBLIC COMMENT (EX­ TENDED). 13. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP July 11. 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 pm Present Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata, Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer Also Present Planner/Manager VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CROSSING GUARD WANTED * 1 Motion - Authorize Easement Acquisition 2 Motion - Request to CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD of * x,------ a Update Conscrtant D. Utsty Issues The Village of Middleville has an immediate opening for a seasonal part-time crossing guard to work at the inter­ section of Main St. and M-37. Hours are generally from 7:00 a m. to 9:00 a.m. on days when local public school classes are in session, though some scheduling flexibil­ ity may be possible, including occasionally working sim­ ilar afternoon shifts. The Village will furnish appropriate training and safety gear. Starting pay is $7.00/hr. This is a fine opportunity for a responsible and careful adult who works well with children and is looking for a way to make a valuable contribution to the greater community while earning a little extra income. The successful appli­ cant must also be a safety-conscious “self-starter" who is physically and mentally able to effectively perceive and manage busy vehicle traffic, traffic signals and pedestrians under all weather conditions. Applications are available at the village offices located at 100 E. Mam St. in Middleville, Ph: 616-795-3385 Position open until filled E.O.E. 300 Zylstra, UA Pierson. and Attorney Ross Leisman Consideration of the Agenda Amend 6A to specify Infinity Lawsuit in regards to the letter from the attorney. Boe re ma Lawsuit. Thornapple Development Lawsuit Bykerk and Weavers Tax Tribunal Suit and Oppenhuizen Lawsuit. Moved Harnson. Second Stauffer to adopt the agenda as amended. Ayes: All. Motion Carried. Public Comment: None. Moved Snyder, Second Cardwell to go into closed session at 7:06 p.m. Ayes: Roll Call. All Motion Carried . Moved Harrison. Second Cardwell to leave closed session at 9:35 p.m Ayes: Roll Call. All. Motion Carned Moved Stauffer, second Snyder not to cross appeal on the Infinity lawsuit and to have P/M Zylstra to direct legal coun­ cil to take the appropriate action. Ayes: AH Public Comment: None. Board Comments Supervisor Harrison stated an annual review of the PMR has been completed and they have 20 days to come up with a plan to come into compliance If no plan has been submitted the permit will be revoked. Moved Stauffer. Second Cardwell to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Ayes: All Motion Carned. Pat Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Dial on August 6. 2001 at 700 ptn. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia wii hold a pubhc heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan concemng the applica­ tion erf Scotsmoor. L L C to rezone the foAowmg described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to PUD Planned Unit Development The land is commonly described as approximately 436 Johnson Street and is legally described as krftows E 950 4 FT OF SW 1/4 NW 1/4 ALSO THAT PART OF E 950 4 FT OF THAT PART OF NW 1/4 SW 1 4 LYING N OF CL OF JOHNSON STREET EX S 186 FT OF E 197 FT & EX S 166 FT OF W 350 FT “ SEC 29 T5N R10W A copy ot the proposed rezonmg <s on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street CaJedorua Mch^an. during Townsrxp office hours Al interested persons may attend the pubic hearing ana comment upon the proposed zorwig ordi­ nance amendment Wntten comments may be submMed to the Townshp office at toe above stat­ ed address up to the time of toe pubic heanng Dated July 10.2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Community Schools is proposing the village and township con­ nect w ith the school district­ wide area network through private fiber optic cable technology. The Village Council has not made any decisions on the idea. Village President Daryl Penfold said he had been told by Judi Dean, financial administrator of the schools, that the schools would be installing new fiber optic cables between facilities, and wanted to connect the village and township to their system. A letter of proposal (from unidentified persons or agencies) stated "With the passing of the Caledonia Community Schools 2000 bond issue, the school district has the capability to extend its private fiber network to the administration office build­ ing" on Main Street. Buist Network Solutions was selected as the vendor by the schools after com­ petitive bidding. For an additional $7,000. the cable can be extended to include township and village offices, the proposal said. Benefits listed included technical support of the connection, web hosting. Internet connectivity (for a monthly service charge, email and help desk support for the Internet connection. Support services would be provided by and facilitated by the District Technology Office (DTO) of the Caledonia Community Schools. Web content for the township and village offices would be housed on a server at Caledonia schools. Web page design and creation would be fa­ cilitated by the DTO, if requested, either for a fee or through a student internship program. Internet connectivity is provided to the school dis­ trict by Qwest Communi­ cations An e-mail package must be purchased by the township and village to maintain legal licensing agreements. E-mail service would be provided by a server housed at Caledonia Community Schools and maintained by the DTO. Because of passage of the 2000 bond issue, the schools also will install a centralized video rebroadcast system using the fiber and network connections throughout the district. Representatives of the dis­ trict believe the video en­ hancement will result in a significant increase of video productions in the school system. To facilitate the broadcast of the best of these productions and in exchange for the services listed above, the DTO would like to accept responsibility for generating and maintaining a weekly broadcast schedule for the public cable channel The cable channel equipment could continue to user fees. He said the be housed in the present township receives from four location, in the Vil­ to six times as much. He said the village had already lage Township Hall. The schools pledge to invested much of its work closely with the accumulated'cable fund on township and village cable camera and console committee to ensure the equipment used in the channel would be main­ broadcasting of public tained appropriately, in­ meetings this year. He did cluding management of not believe it would be fair content for both the school for the village to split the proposed cost with the district and the community. township for the cable. Penfold also expressed an "The team will work opinion that Internet usage to provide a timely did not require that kind of response to all line for the village. requests and Village Manager Sandy inquiries and will Ayers commented that coordinate a broad­ Township Treasurer Jill cast schedule that Cardwell agreed the town­ works to the benefit ship and village should of the community, the share proportionally in such township, the village, an investment if agreed and the school dis­ upon. Penfold also wanted the trict." amount already invested in - From the proposal equipment to be considered as part of the equation. He "The team will work to does not support taking provide a timely response to money from the general all requests and inquiries and fund to pay for the proposed will coordinate a broadcast improvements. schedule that works to the Kelly Row land network . benefit of the community, administrator for the school the township, the village, district, and Jeff Jenkins, and the school district," the computer technician, communique said. explained the school Repair and replacement of package included the phone the equipment also would be system run over the fiber coordinated by the team. cable, which will be The scrolling content, text installed from the middle messages that appear when school to the administration no video content is shown office. also would be the team’s re­ The school administration sponsibility. will move in three to four A legal contractual years to another building, agreement between the but the installation could Caledonia school district, not wait, because there will the village and the township be considerable savings to was proposed. If agreed the school on phone calls upon, the installation and alone, by doing things this configuration of fiber and way. A monthly cost for a network electronics can take two-one line would be place. The timeline would saved, they said. begin with fiber installation The total cost of the pro­ early in the fall, allowing ject for connection of the Internet connectivity to be schools through a pipe from established by mid­ the community education September. building to the ad­ Penfold said this would ministration office is about allow the schools to $6,(NN). The additional cost broadcast on the cable access to connect the Caledonia channel without having to Hall via cable overhead on come to the township­ poles would be about building, but the township $7,000. and village could broadcast When the schools pull as well. The estimated cost out of the administration to install a cable from the building, the cable would be administrative office to the connected to the Town Hall Town Hall would be about and the village and township $7-$8,000, Penfold said. would take possession of Penfold said the village the fiber as far as the receives up to about $2,600 community education a year from the cable channel as its share of the Continued next page SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADOtnOSAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml Ba~~— E.O.E. --- �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 17. 2001/Page 13 From previous page building, the technicians said. The village and township now invest in im­ provements in the public channel broadcast system in a piece by piece ar­ rangement, so the village owns what it pays for. rather than a percentage of any particular item. Owning a percentage of an in­ vestment with the township was an idea that some village officials were re­ luctant to consider. Penfold said a defined ownership was easier to deal with. The proposal that the schools would take over coordination and mainte­ nance of the weekly broadcasting and pro­ gramming on the public cable channel was also discussed. Trustee Nick Unger said the broadcasting facility and a lot of equipment was brought to the Village Township Hall in the past year. He said this was in part because the schools had failed to meet some of the broadcasting needs of the local municipalities and the public desire to have these meetings broadcast on the channel. He said there is pro­ gramming on the channel every day, though not as many hours as before. He said in the past under management of the school, long time periods passed on the channel with no broadcasting or with a few programs repeated without variety, and.often public meetings were not broadcast at all. There were complaints that communities like Middleville and Alto had withdrawn from channel participation and paying fees because nothing from their community was ever broadcast. Rowland said this de­ partment was different than the previous one handling the broadcasts. The technology office has a team of people that works all year, and long hours, usually until 7 p.m.. she explained, and were at this meeting to deal with con­ cerns about past issues. Penfold said the intention of the previous change had been to give the schools the kind of access to the channel that the previous system had failed to give the village and township. He said a key had been given to authorized school personnel to be able to input programming into the broadcasts. Trustee Chuck Audy said perhaps this group could do a good job. but the Village Council was not the main body to be speaking with. He also said sitting down over coffee to find out more details of what this group wanted to accomplish would be a good idea. Trustee Nick Unger sug­ gested the committee go to the Township Cable Advisory Committee with this proposal. Trustee Dan Erskine asked if the school would take over the taping of the village and township meet­ ings as a pari of its respon­ sibilities. That would be a possibility, perhaps by a student, school representa­ tives said. A volunteer has agreed to do that job for the village, starting next week. Tom Apol has volunteered to do it for the township. The school representatives may next approach the township about the matter. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: » PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZOC 01-06 08. PARCEL ID NO 021-004-00; A REQUEST BY WARREN ALWARD TO REZONE THE PAR­ CEL LOCATED AT 10910 M-179 FROM THE ‘AG. AGRI­ CULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RR. RURAL RES­ IDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT AND CHANGE THE MAS­ TER PLAN 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY REASONABLE AUX­ ILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SKME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE RESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL^' CATHY STRICKLAND. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 304 Rezoning denied for Cobb Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Cobb Lake Association President Hank Veverica told the Yankee Springs Township Board Thursday night that he was speaking for more than 50 of his neighbors when he thanked the board for denying a re­ zoning request from agri­ cultural to RL on 37 acres bordering the lake. Developer Larry Miller, who submitted the request, did not attend this meeting In other recent news concerning Cobb Lake. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Al McCrumb announced that a Michi­ gan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality (DEQ) representative and Jim McManus, planning and Alcohol not a factor in car-truck crash Alcohol was not a factor in the traffic accident Tuesday afternoon, June 26. that killed Glen Lewis Atkinson of Middleville, according to further inves­ tigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Authorities originally had suspected alcohol played a role because nu­ merous beer cans were strewn all over the scene of the collision between Atkinson's car and a gravel truck at the intersection of Bowens Mill Road and Patterson Road. Yankee Springs Township. Police determined that Atkinson failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection while traveling west on Bowens Mill Road, into the path of a truck traveling north on Patterson. Blood alcohol tests on Atkinson since then have shown he had a reading of .02, well below the limit for impaired driving, which is 08. A good friend of Atkin­ son told the Banner that he suspected the beer cans at the scene were empties in the trunk that Atkinson planned to return to a gro­ cery to redeem for deposit. zoning director from Barry County, inspected two properties along the lake where the wetlands have been disturbed. McCrumb said he will be contacting the Barry County Road Commission to make sure that drivers can see in all directions when they come to an in­ tersection. The township also agreed to change its por­ tion of the payment of the recycling area al Wrick’s Market from one-sixth of the cost to one-fourth of the cost. The costs for the recycling cents will be shared with Wayland Township. Martin and Or­ angeville. The date of the next Yankee Springs meeting has been changed to Tues­ day. Aug. 7. at 7:30 p.m. Preliminary fire facility drawings to be reviewed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bob Woodard told the Township Board last week that preliminary drawings for a new fire facility will be reviewed by EMT per­ sonnel. Once the drawings have been reviewed by local personnel they will be re­ turned to the architects for revisions. The board also adopted zoning changes recom­ mended by the Planning Commission, which now will allow mobile home parks be a permitted use instead of property owners having to ask for a "spe­ cial use" in a residential zone. In other business, the board: • Amended appropria­ tions for the fire and ambu­ lance fund. • Received a report from Susan Vlietstra on the 5K run which will take place Saturday. Sept. 8. as part of Heritage Day. Was told by Woodard that the new downtown development being pro­ posed includes three-story buildings. He said the new TTES ladder truck defi­ nitely will help the de­ partment serve those build­ ings. The Thornapple Town­ ship Board plans to have a special meeting al 4 p.m. Monday. July 30. to dis­ cuss future planning. The next regular meet­ ing will be at 7 p.m Mon­ day. Aug. 13. .n the town­ ship hall. f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing. building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small lobs a specialty In the Wayland. Middleville. Hastings. Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING \ Don Vetter - 795-7830 Change is Good. Our Middleville o is updating to serve our valued customers in a more efficient manner. Stop in and see us today. Fire destroys dairy barn A fire started by a cou­ ple of kids playing with matches is blamed for ig­ niting and destroying a bam at Tat Ricdstra Dairy Limited, on Cherry Valley Road, Monday evening. Thornapple Emergency Services personnel were on the scene, and no one was injured in the blaze. Also that night. Thor­ napple Emergency Ser­ vices were on a scene in the Yankee Springs area, rescuing a woman who was walking on a state park hiking trail, and broke her leg. Fortunately, park rangers were there to ex­ tricate the woman to the ambulance. State Bank of Caledonia 303 Arlington • Middleville, MI 49333 (616) 795-3361 Member Federal Reserve and FWC �Page 14/The Sun and News. MtddleviHe. Ml/Juty 17. 2001 Three from area headed to national rodeo contest It may be summertime, but there are still area athletes who are training hard with hopes of achieving National glory at the 53rd annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) to be held for a second year at the Illinois Fairgrounds in Springfield, III Three participants who will represent the Michigan high school rodeo team are Jimmy Grimley, Molly Spica and Stephanie Sacha. Grimley, 17, will be a senior this fall at South Christian High School and is a resident of Caledonia. He qualified for the National squad in the team roping event. Spica, 16, made the team for her talents in the pole bending and barrel racing categories. She will be a junior at Caledonia High School this year (is the president of the school's FFA program) and lives in Byron Center. Sacha. 16, will be a junior at Caledonia and is also active in the FFA as the chapter's historian. She qualified for the National in the breakaway roping competition. The NHSFR is July 2329 and will feature over 1,500 contestants from 39 states, four Canadian Best of friends, Molly Spice (on left) and Stephanie Sacha will be joined by Jimmy Gnmley at the NHSFR July 23-29 (Photo provided) provinces and Australia. In addition to competing for over SlOO.(MM) in prizes. NHSFR contestants will also be vying for more than | Cherry Valley | I Plumbing [ Service is our specialty. Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation $150,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National High School Rodeo champion. Sure the rodeo will feature fierce aimpetitions, but fun will also be part of the weekly events. There will be a volleyball tournament, a Cowboy prom, shopping opportunities at the NHSFR western mall and a concert. Springfield has welcomed the event with open arms, showing great support and enthusiasm. For many years, the National was held in Gillette, Wyoming. The area trio look forward to their Land of Lincoln trip. "They're (Springfield) wonderful; the people wanted us there," Spica said. "The barns were nice, the kids were fun... it's like a big party. We have a dance every night and a prom." "I like the arena... it was huge." Sacha said. "1 also enjoy the volleyball tournament." gd'4 BOOY SHOP (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Molly Spica is a 2000-2001 Wrangler All-Star and was a Rookie-of-the Vear Cowgirl in 2000. Her rodeo events are barrels, poles and goat tying (Photo provided) Jimmy Grimley (on left) is a National qualifier for a second year in team roping In the last four years, he has finished in the MRA top five. (Photo provided) To qualify for the National each athlete must place in the top four of their respected events based on accumulative points and their finishes in the State finals. Grimley placed fifth at the State championship held June 15-16 in Ovid, but was named to the team when the fourth place finisher had to back out. Spica finished third in the barrels and fourth in the poles, while Sacha earned fourth place honors in the breakaway roping. Sacha nearly made the team in the goat tying event as well, finishing fifth. This will be the second National for all three athletes. For Grimley, though, this will be the first National with his new team roping partner, Kellen Younge Dyke from Gaylord. Grimley has roped for five years. At the Michigan High School Rodeo Association State Finals, Grimley probably would have finished higher if not for a leg that he broke the week of the event. Springfield will be a first test for that healing leg. "This will be the first time I've roped since then," Grimley said. "I am roping tonight (Friday, July 13) in Fennville and will probably get a couple of more practices in (with his horse Alfred) before next week." Roping is a family activity in the Grimley household. He said that his dad, Jim Sr., also roped when he was in high school. Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml July 17. 2001 /Page 15 Allegan County to host run, walk August 18 From previous page "I had a horse when I was real little,” Grimley said. "It teaches you a lot about responsibility and how to work with people." After finishing high school, Grimley may consider attending school in Wyoming to continue his favorite activity. There's a lot of good kids out west," Grimley said. Both Sacha and Spica competed extensively throughout their sophomore years and that hard work has paid off, as they both earned spots on the team over a number of talented seniors. "Like everyday (i practice); there is lots of money involved and I am training about 50 hours a week right now." Spica said. "It was a learning experience last year; we're more competitive (as a team) now." "Last year I was like, ‘what do I do,'" a motivated Sacha said. "My mind is now set on what I want to do and I can concentrate on what I need to do." Sacha and her show horse (Al) spent some time training at Don Brown's establishment in Gobles and she mentioned that experience "helped a lot with her goat tying and roping. "I'm starting to be more consistent," Sacha said. Spica was introduced to the Little Britches Rodeo at the age of 13 and the two friends have remained committed to their rodeo endeavors ever since. Her horses are Little Dee and Wallis. Spica is also a certified equine sports massage therapist. The 2000 Michigan team included a large number of seniors. But everybody this year has "stepped it up a notch" and they expect to be "more competitive." The National High School Rodeo Association^ is looking to increase its numbers and there are bonuses to being a member. Stephanie Sacha was also a National qualifier in 2000 as well as a Rookie-of-the-Year. Barrel racing and break-away-ropmg are her top events. (Photo provided) such as scholarship money, fun activities, and colleges that recruit rodeo kids. Each year an annual scholarship rodeo is held and the 2001 event was in McBain. In the organization, members can share interest in the common areas such as rodeo, horses and livestock. "It teaches kids how to be responsible and how to think ahead." Beth Spica. Molly's mother, said. "Conduct is very important and discipline is also taught. At rodeos, they must wear full western attire." Spica says she learned her discipline and respect through the program. Sacha said she is no longer to give a speech in front of an audience thanks to her association with NHSRA. If interested in joining the NHSRA. call secretary Carol Randall at (734) 8568307 or Bob Sacha at (616) 698-7755. Would you run five miles to save a life? Would you walk five miles to save a life? Would you volunteer to save a life? On Saturday. 18 you will have a chance to find out. The American Red Cross of Allegan County is hosting its annual 10K and 5K Rua Walk in Allegan. It would be a great opportunity for area runners or walkers to get in shape for the Hastings Summerfest 10K. 5k runs and 5K Fun Walk held the following weekend. Saturday. Aug. 25. Formerly the Perrigo Run. the Allegan County Chapter of the American Red Cross took over last year in an attempt to keep this long-time event in Allegan. The run is a well-known and respected event in Michigan with runners from all over the state participating year after year. People especially look forward to the well-known Perrigo Goodie Bag. They will not be disappointed this year. Perrigo has pledged their support and their products for the goodie bags. All events start and end at the Allegan Middle School. The highlight of the 10K run is the cross-country course, which winds through a small patch of woods near the school. The annual Fitness Challenge also includes a 5K run and a 5K walk, as well as a 1K Kid's Fun Run The Allegan County chapter is currently seeking volunteers to organize and help with this year's events. Many volunteers are needed in the planning stages and more than 150 volunteers are needed-on race day to ensure that the events run smoothly. For runner information, as well as information on you can help, contact the Allegan County Chapter at (616) 673-8640 or stop by the Chapter House at 425 Hubbard Street in Allegan. Guest Writers to meet July 19 The Guest Writers group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. July 19. at the Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library. The group meets on the third Thursday of almost any given month. The group was founded by five women who attended a sem­ inar at the Caledonia branch of KDL by Marjorie Guest, noted author and speaker (monthly column in "On the Town"). Any one interested in writing is welcome to attend/join. The $3 yearly fee can be waived a time or two while prospective members decide if Guest Writers fits their needs. The group consists of published and unpublished writers. Their specialties range in many genres; fiction, non-fiction. poetry, children s and young adults, romance, mystery, etc A spokeswoman for the group said. "Come and en­ joy yourself fci an evening. It may be the catalyst you need to make your work dream become the next best seller.’ Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Leaving your job? Russell E. Scott (Scottie) CALEDONIA Mr Russell E. Scott (Scottie), age 74, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001. Scottie was a lifelong res­ Guaranteed Interest! 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David and Judy Haddan. Stella Earl; brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Roger and Joyce Keating, many nieces, nephew s and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at Caledonia United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers contri­ butions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation through Caledonia Legion Post 305. 9548 Cherry Valley. Caledonia, MI 49316 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Don't forget to take your retirement plan with you. It's common practice to take an out of sight, out of mind attitude once you leave an employer. But this isn't a good approach to take with your retirement plan. Consider a rollover into an Edward Jones self-directed IRA. Together we can put a plan in place to help make your retirement money work as hard as you do. Join us for a Free Workshop Monday, July 30th 7:00 p.m. Monterey Grille Caledonia, Michigan This program is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your seat or for more information please cal! or stop by today. Appetizers will be served "Drew" McFadden Investment Representative PO. Box 336, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus. 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com Member Si PC Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. MIJuty 17. 2001 ' Caledonia Auto Parts has new home, new service ..... >■. '' (! wM kSw' Just a portion of the inventory that any do-it-yourselfer can expect from Caledonia Auto Parts. The new Caledonia Auto Parts store at 9860 Cherry Valley. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Pon and Donna Apsey, owners of Caledonia Auto Parts arc showing off their new location and announc­ ing a new service for their customers. They have been located at 9860 Cherry Valley, just across the parking lot. since February. With this new building they arc able Io offer their clientele a Texaco Havolinc Fast Lube, having opened this portion of the business in June. Besides the Fast Lube and auto parts for the do-ityourselfer, the Apseys also offer light mechanics for Texaco Havoline Fast Lube, a new service offered by Caledonia Auto Parts Grandson Scott Apsey Jr. works alongside dad, helping customers. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &, Models PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... Only... $gOO $<J5O Best Frice^ Quality, Service most foreign and domestic cars, and installation of trailer hitches. Pick-up and delivery service for local businesses also is offered. The Auto Parts store has been in Caledonia since 1990, but the current build­ ing is its third location. The Apseys aren’t new to Caledonia or to auto re­ pair. Both Don and Donna graduated from Caledonia High School. They originally owned Apsey Automotive from 1984-1992. When their cur­ rent auto parts store opened in 1990, Don felt that he couldn't do justice to both businesses so they shut down Apsey Automo­ tive. The store is truly a fam­ ily-run business with son Scott, daughter-in-law Amy, and daughter Michelle Olthouse all working in some capacity. Even grandson Scott Jr., the eldest of nine grandchildren, helps out. Daughter Sheila Work- Don and Donna Apsey, owners of Caledonia Auto Parts. man, owner of Legacy for a Lifetime (a scrap book­ ing business), isn't far down the road. The Apseys employ 11 full- and parttime personnel. Store hours arc Monday Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-2, closed Sunday. For more information, call Caledonia Auto Parts at 891-4085. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models ~ STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender ^^^ndStreet*Middlevill^ �The Sun and News. Middleville. MPJuly 17, 2001/Page 17 Caledonia library program tells of joys of fly fishing • * ambucs by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Do you know how your fly gets to the fish with fly­ fishing? It’s the weight of your line (as opposed to a sinker weight). Do you know that a fly doesn’t have to look ex­ actly like a bug? Any given fly has to mimic the size, silhouette, and color of a bug. Do you know that steelhead arc attracted by bright colors? You would have these facts and more if you had been at last Thursday s "Fly Fishing Fundamentals” program with Chad Becker, spon­ sored by the Caledonia Branch of the Kent District IJbrary. Becker is the manager of the fishing and archcry departments at Gander Mountain in Kentwood (near Sam’s Club). He also conducts classes and guided tours on his own for people interested in fly tishing. “Probably one of the greatest things about this sport is that it knows no boundaries. Any age group, male, female, young, old... fly fishing is univer­ sal.” said Becker. “It doesn’t HAVE to be ex­ pensive or hard to learn.” Becker amply demon strated his knowledge of and excitement about the sport. That might explain how he was able to keep even the kids riveted to their seats for an hour and a half. During the program Michael Evans Painting Wall Covering Inicrior/Exterior Over 10 years OF QUALITY I CRAFTSMANSHIP 1616-795-3133 1 9233 Wildwood Rd. - Delton. Ml 49046 ***** American Business Clubs 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic Sponsored by Caledonia AMBUCS Friday, August 24th, 2001 Saskatoon Golf Club Tee Times beginning at 11:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Includes: 18 Hole Foursome Scramble & String, Golf Cart, Steak Dinner, Awards Ceremony Becker shows many different styles of flies, some of which he were self-made he only had time to hit the highlights of fly fishing, plus give some safety tips. He recommended studying books, (the Caledonia branch of KDL has quite a few good, updated ones), the Internet, magazines or videos. And practice, prac­ tice. practice. Becker mentioned that the sport of fly fishing has become especially popular since the movie “A River Runs Through It” came out. The renewed interest in the sport has driven up the prices of equipment somewhat, but he insists that it doesn't have to be expensive. To prove his point, Becker exhibited two “balanced outfits” in­ cluding rod, reel, line, leader, weight and instruc­ tions with price tags be­ tween $100 and $150. Other ways to save money include learning to tie your own flies and looking in unusual places for equip­ ment such as craft stores or the local pharmacy. Becker is quick to point out that there is pricier equipment out there, sometimes because of life­ time commitment from manufacturers. But begin- See fly fishing, page 19 Contact: Jessica Kohn 891-9100 FREE GUIDEBOOK! Michigan Streams and Lakes LOST STREAM MAP FOUND AND RESTORED Why every fisherman needs this map It is rstimtilrd that 10% of all thr fishermen catch 90% of thr fish. Regardless of which group you fall into... there's a sure way to up your odds... simply try new fishing waters. Fish where few fishermen ever fish. Michigiui is loaded with great fishing waters...many of them over­ looked. 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Across from Middlevtlia VEHICLES Willie Mays 10-under Dh ision Middleville Thomapple Financial Center ... .18-3 Hastings Elks............. 13-5 Lakewood Vikings . . .8-12 Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center........... 6-8 Pee Wee Reese 12-under Disision Middleville Tires 2000 Bruces Frame & Align............................. 7-3 Hastings Car Club . . . .8-0 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy .................... 0-9 Hastings Peurach Dentistry..................... 4-6 Lakewood Baseball Club ............................ 3-3 Sandy Koufax 14-under Division Middleville Dan Valley Excavating............. .7-3 Hastings Depot Law Office ........................5-11 Hastings Insurance Center/ Wilders Auto.............2-10 Lakewood Blue Stix . 12-2 Willie Mays Division Hastings Elks 19 Thom­ apple Financial Center 18. The Hastings Elks eked out the 2 extra inning affair against Thornapple Finan­ cial Center. Ryan Penning­ ton was on base 4 times and scored each time. Brad Hayden helped with two doubles and a single. Gabe Sutherland scored three runs and Eric Pettengill added two hits including a walk off double in the bottom of the 8th inning. Steven Crawford had a triple double, and a single and scored 4 runs for TFC and A J. Brummel also pitched in scoring four runs. This game concluded an extremely exciting 7 game season series between two evenly matched teams. Thomapple Financial Center took the series 4 to 3 and held the advantage in scor­ ing overall 49 to 46. The teams split 4 games decided by one run, two of which were extra inning games that the teams also split. Look for this to continue to be a great matchup as the kids get older. Great Job TFC! Great Job Elks’ This series truly exemplified what the game is all about at this level competitiveness but loads of fun. Game 1 Lakewood 10 Pennock Health & Wellness Center 8. Pennock High­ lights - Troy Dailey had a single and 2 walks. Greg Heath had a single, Trevor Heacock had a double. Casey Shaeffer had a single. Dylan McKay and Jake Stockham also had singles. Patrick Dreyer scored 2 runs. Lakewood Highlights: Ryne Musbach scored 3 runs. Jarod Kent and Zack Kauffman scored 2 runs a piece. Ryne had a triple, sin­ gle and 2 walks. Lewis Fnzzell and Thomas Acker­ son both walked 3 times Jarod Kent had a single and Torr} Makely had a nice double and a single Game 2 Lakewood scored 9 runs in the last inning to come from behind in the Lakewood 17-Pennock 16 victory Pennock Highlights: Troy Dailey scored 3 runs and had a single. Greg Heath. Trevor Heacock, Casey Shaeffer. Sean Me Keough and Jacob B. scored 2 runs a piece. Greg Heath had a double and a single. Shane Moore and Casey Shaeffer each had a single. Dylan McKay had a double and a single. Lakewood Highlights: Brandon Makely, Thomas Ackerson. Jarod Kent, Lew is Frizzell. Torry Makely' and Zack Kauffman each scored 2 runs a piece for the Vikings Travis Musbach had a triple. Brandon Makcly had 2 singles. Jarod Kent and Torry Makely both had doubles. Tommy Tepaste had 2 singles including the game winning bases loaded hit with 2 outs in the bottom of the last inning. Game I Thomapple Fin­ ancial Center 15 Lakewood 5. Carter Whitney pitched for TFC and struck out 10 and gave up 4 hits. Kyle Bobolts was 3/3 (one dou­ ble), David Foster was 2/2, Anthony Collins 2/3, Robby Enslen 2/4, and RJ. Bailey, Steven Crawford, Carter Whitney, and Nick Tape also had I hit each. For Lakewood, Thomas Acker­ son had 2 hits and Ryne Musbach and Torry Maklcy had I hit a piece. Game 2 Thomapple Fin­ ancial Center 18-Lakewood 5. Robby Enslen pitched and struck out 7 and gave up 5 hits. David Foster went 4/4. Kyle Bobolts 3/3 (a double and 2 triples), Robby Enslen, Nick Tape, Carter Whitney and AJ Brummell had 2 hits each. Steven Crawford and Anthony Collins also had I hit each. David Foster had an outstanding play at 3rd base. For Lakewood, Travis Mus­ bach had 2 hits (I double), Ryne Musbach, Brandon Maklcy, and Torry Maklcy had I hit each. Hastings Elks 23 Lake­ wood Vikings 13. For the Elks Gabe Suther­ land had 3 hits and scored 5 runs. Eric Pettingill also scored 5 runs. B.J. Brother­ ton had 2 singles and a dou­ ble and Bradley Hayden helped with a bases loaded triple. Thomapple Financial Center I5-Hastings Health and Wellness Center 5. AJ Brummel pitched 3 innings and gave up 3 hits and struck out 3. Steven Crawford pitched I inning and struck out 2. Patrick Bobolts was 3/3 at the plate w ith a double and 2 singles. Nick Tape and Kyle Bobolts were 2 2 at the plate Carter Whitney was 2/3 and Robby Enslen, Anthony Collins, and Steven Craw ford added a hit a piece. Hastings: Troy Dailey. Shane Moore and Greg Heath had hits Thomapple Financial Center 14 - Lakewood Vikings 3. Kyle Bobolts pitched the first 3 innings, sinking out 7 batters with 1 walk and not giving up a hit. Carter Whitney also pitched 2 innings with 4 strike outs, giving up I hit and 3 walks. Robby Enslen was 2/2 with a double Patrick Bobolts was 2/3 with a double. Steven Crawford and AJ Brummel were 2/4 and Nick Tape had a triple. Carter Whitney. RJ Bailey, Kyle Bobolts and Anthony Collins added a hit a piece Thomas Ackerson had the hit for Lakewood. Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Blue Stix over Depot Law Offices 9-4. Matt Tcuncssen pitched a great game for the Depot. Andy Miller and David Smith both cleared the fences David’s 2nd homer of the year, and Andy’s 1st. Mike McPhillips and Jesse Lemon both had 2 hits for Depot. Insurance Center/WiIder’s Auto 11 Depot Law Offices 6. IC/WA played a good defensive game. Kevin Dav­ is pitched well and Dylan Cuddahce, Richard Kessler, and Kevin Dickinson all hit the ball well. For Depot, Andy Miller and Mike McPhillips pitched. Max Myers, Austin Hurless, Jesse Lemon, and Matt Teunessen hit the ball well. Turn those unwanted items into cash. 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Sally Stanton-Owner Card of Thanks David Loomis and his grandson Asher Maliepaard inspect some fly’s that Becker passed around the dunng the program springs. 2) Remember that rocks can be slippery. 3) If you aren’t physi­ ncrs might want to think cally up to wading where about getting basic equip* you’re located, back off ment at first. The more ex­ and find an area that is pensive equipment can be safer for you. For instance. purchased as the enjoy­ Becker noted that he could ment grows. probably be in a river with Equipment recom­ a stronger pull than his as­ mended was more than sociate who is slighter in just a rod and reel. Becker build. also suggested polarized “If it has gill, it can be sunglasses, adhesive ban­ caught on a fly,” said dages and first aid crime Becker with a smile. “It’s (for the inevitable hooked not quite that simple, but finger) and the all-impor­ it’s not hard. Fly fishing is tant mosquito repellent. like any sport, once you Safety precautions can try it. if you like it, you’ll be boiled down to common be hooked, no pun in­ sense. Some of the basic tended. rules include: Becker can be reached 1) Watch where you’re almost any given day at going. Look out for fallen Gander Mountain from 8 logs, downed barbed wire a m. to 5 p.m. Call (616) fencing and holes made by 975-1000. animals or ground water Fly fishing, from page 17 Automotive CHEVROLET G SERIES conversion van: 1983, V8 305. Automatic with over­ drive, 110,000 miles. Excel­ lent condition, garage kept, basically used for trips, $3,500. Call (616)891-8048. Business Services GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. 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Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: JULY 20th 4c 21st Baby items, clothes 4c rrusc 10180 68th Street, Alto. Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! Located 1 block north off 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza QUALITY SALE: dining room set, household items, baby items, fashionable mens, womens and child­ rens dothing. July 19th and 20th, 9am Whitneyville south of 84th m Shannon Ranch, 8928 Claire Ct. Sow Open Saturday & Sunday for . Breakfast • • PepSi 12 Pk. Cans............... 9 Marlboro cm................. Basic cm Marlboro 2 Pk. Special • La Batts 12 Pk. Btls.......... $28” t„ s25”. 9807 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-0488 �Page 20<Tbe Sun and News. Mddieville Ml July 17. 2001 Caledonia Library Road trip includes music, guest and fun by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer This particular road trip had few drivers over the age of 12 and there wasn't much of the usual road trip gripes: "Are wc there yet?" or "I've gotta go to the bathroom!" There was no fighting, no whining. And the best part was you didn't have to go far from home for your destination — just up the road a piece to the Cale­ donia Township Hall for "A Road Trip with Marian Nelson.’ The Kent District Library, Caledonia Branch's Summer Reading Program, sponsored the trip. The program was a mix of mu­ sic, singing, geography, and just plain fun. About 25 kids attended the program. "A lot (of families) are on vacation right now,’ said Tish Wells. Youth Li­ brarian for KDL. Students who wanted to participate could play an instrument along with Nel­ son. Just any instrument you ask? Of course not. this is a road trip after all. Among the musical gear was a horn (the bulb squeezing kind) and a set of car keys. Tom Huerth, a sixth grade Caledonia Library patron, chose to play the bom. "I liked the music pan the best." seemed to be the sentiment of many of the kids as they learned new songs to sing along with. Nelson, a motivational speaker, teacher (for al­ most 20 years), enter­ tainer. and singer is also an author. Her book "Priscilla's Patch" is mod­ eled after an experience from her youth. Besides writing from her own expe- Marian Nelson surrounded by adoring fans (front row. from left) Joel Atkinson, Joshua Traverse, (back) Laura Traverse, Nelson. Alison (Ali) Krumrie and Sarah Krumrie riences, she loves singing, gardening, reading and classical music. She lives in Northville (Mich.) with her husband and 11-yearold daughter. Laura. "Priscilla's Patch" was illustrated by Jennifer Riopelle of Plymouth. Mich. BARRY, co COUNTY Barry Expo Center July 14-21 (Midway open July 16-21) 945-2224 FREE PARKING “k Your Dally * k Entry Ticket could give you a chance ‘ to Win Daily Cash , Prizes! I st* 125; 2nd '50; 3rd ’25 F (*•*> rtOt be peMni Gate Admission Parking .....................................................................................Free Daily General Admission - Adult.................................. $3.00 Children 12 and under ..................................................... FREE Wed., July 18, Senior Citizens . . .1/2 price until 5 pm Children's Day, 12 & Under. |uty 18 ....................... FREE Thur., July 19, Ladles Day............. 1/2 price until noon Demo Derby Monday, July 16 at 8 pm Saturday, July 21 at 7 pm Harness Racing Sponsors. Saturday. July 14 at 1:00 pm Sunday. July 15 at 1:00 pm Monday July 16 at noon Go Go Auto Pans. Thornapple Motors. Main Street Bank 4 H & FFA Jr. Livestock Auction Small Animal • Thurs., July 19 • 5:30 pm Large Animal • Friday. July 20 • 1 pm Children’s Day Senior Citizens Day Wed.. July 18 - Half Price until 5 pm Watch for Great Ride Specials Be sure to check out the many Wed.. July 18 - 12 &. Und& FREE! “Pay One Price” Midway Ride Specials - Ladies Day Thurs July 19 - Half Price Adm. until 12 pm Karaoke Contest ■ Over $3,000 in Prizes Wed., |uty 18 at 7 pm Thurs... July 19 at 7 pm Finals Fri., July 20 at 7 pm Sponsored by: Gavin Chevrolet. Gavtn Ford WBCH Farrows Musk. Dan Valley Excavating Junior Karaoke Contest Wenesday. July 18 at 6 pm Sponsored by Dan Valley Excavating Motocross Thurs. July 19 at 7:00 pm FrL, July 20 at 7:00 pm $7 Da Yoopers Tues., July 1 7 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Bosley Pharmacy, Go-Go Auto Pans Joshua Traverse gets a lauch from Joel Atkinson when he discovers how to make unusual noises with a “Road Trip" instrument. Lake Emmons Drive will be public street by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council decided July 9 to make Lake Emmons Drive a public street, by making a formal offer for the pri­ vate section of 92nd Street in the commercial area now shared by two owners, S & H Land Company and Glen Valley LLC. The village took steps last month to obtain an appraisal of the street, which has since come in with a value of zero dol­ lars. The cost of the ap­ praisal was $4,200. The village also will pursue a request for a traf­ fic light on M-37 at 92nd Street/Lake Emmons Drive. The Michigan De­ partment of Transportation (MDOT) has been asked to proceed with a traffic study along that stretch of M-37. The village will assume maintenance costs of the drive, thus reducing ongo­ ing cost to present home­ owners. Appraisers said they believe the actual use of the street will not be al­ tered after the action, since customers in the Glen Valley commercial area are already permitted to use it under a contract between the two owners. The road is already used by many residents for pub­ lic use, traveling between the businesses along M-37, especially at rush hours. Both S & H Land Com- pany and Glen Valley I LC would be involved in the action. William Hitchcock, a partner of S & H, has said he is not interested in the village assuming owner­ ship of the street. The Glen Valley LLC developer has in the past dedicated other parts of South Rodgers Court as a public street, in the inter­ est of safety for people traveling between Glen Valley and Caledonia Vil lage Center, where the D & W Grocery store is Io cated by allowing them to avoid entering M-37 traf­ fic. The village approved an offer of more than the zero value of the appraisal, to compensate the developers for initial and future legal fees involved, with a ceil­ ing amount of $7,500. Compensation for the easement held by Glen Vallty for the use of the commercial area would be considered as well. The council authorized Penfold to take part in the negotia­ tions along with Village Attorney Mark Van Allsworth. Attorneys have prepared a resolution of necessity and a declaration of tak­ ing, (to condemn the prop­ erty) which the Village Council also approved, in the event the negotiations are unsuccessful. In that case, the matter could re­ quire a court settlement. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1!~~" . Professional Rodeo I 1-800-870-7085 Wed. July 18. Grandstand 8 00 pm - $9.00 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-07-24.pdf ea6435b5579ce9ad0c86ae4843ecdfa2 PDF Text Text OlSOMKNSf oo/oo/oo HA3TWGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 N CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 30/July 24, 2001 Ten vie for Miss Middleville-Barry County crown by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Ten young women have filled out the paperwork, signed contracts, had their swimsuits and evening gowns approved and learned to conquer their stage fright. All this just in time for The Miss Middleville-Barry County pageant on Saturday. July 28. The public is invited to attend the program, begin­ ning at 7 p.m. The price is $5 per person. Entertainment during the pageant will be provided by the dance ensemble the Moving Company, the IHN band and by Tami Smith. Some of those who competed in the return of the Miss Middleville Pageant in 2000 have returned to compete on Saturday. This year's contestants are complying wath stricter requirements and the winner is eligible for next year's Miss Michigan Pageant. This years contestants are all residents of Barry County. Elise Boncher is a GR man sentenced in Yankee Springs arson fraud case Chauncey Edwards. 28. of Grand Rapids, who con­ spired with his wife, Phalona Goree, to burn two mobile homes in Yan­ kee Springs Meadows so the couple could collect insurance money, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and five years of pro­ bation and ordered to pay $74,000 in restitution July 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. Edwards pleaded no con­ test June 22 to one count of attempted conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Goree was previously sen­ tenced to one year in jail and also ordered to pay $70,419 in restitution. Restitution must be made to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, which paid a claim made by the mortgage company holding the title on Goree's mobile home. Her home was burned intentionally either by Edwards or someone hired by him. according to court testimony. The couple was hoping to be paid insurance money for nonexistent per­ sonal items, including di­ amond rings and furs, that they claimed were de­ stroyed in the fire, accqrding to previous court tes­ timony. At Edwards sentencing Thursday, his attorney. Fred Johnson, objected to a pre-sentence report that said Edwards was ringleader of the arson/insurance fraud con- See fraud case, page 3 Miss Middleville and her court were featured in the Heritage Days parade in September 2000. This year’s contestants in the Miss Middleville Barry County Scholarship Pageant are looking forward to riding in the same parade sophomore at the University of Michigan. She will be performing a lyrical dance during the talent portion. Andrea OrLov Bucher of Freeport is 20 and a junior at Ferris State University. She will be performing a dramatic interpretation of a poem. Wendy Hunderman is a Ameritech expansion request tabled by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission last Tuesday tabled a request by Ameritech to expand its building on Main and Church streets, due to an­ ticipated problems for neighbors. Further discussion on the matter was planned for the commission's August meeting. Representatives Gary Freeborn, a technician and Scott Kelly, an architect, said the company would like to double the size of the building, last improved in 1987 at 1,500 square feet. They gave as reasons for expansion accommo­ dating the increase in cus­ tomers and technological improvements requiring change. Improvements will include additional tele­ phone lines and fax lines, he said, which would in­ clude a hybrid of mechan­ ical and analog equipment. An additional generator would be housed in the building to prevent effects from a power outage. Temporary generators used in the past have been noisy as well as inconve­ nient, Freeborn said. The generator, permanently in­ stalled. would take space. Kelly said the expansion would mean an increase of interior space of 40 x 36 square feet to the south at a total of 3,000 square feet, and a courtyard in the back of the building would hold two air units. The building addition would be of matching color and material to the existing split faced 12-inch ribbed block. The existing parking spaces south of the build­ ing would be eliminated in order to put in a concrete pad there, which would support two air condition­ ing units, and be sur­ rounded with an eight-foot wall for security of the equipment, for visual screening and for sound mitigation. The two air units would not operate at the same time, and would put out about the same amount of noise as the present equipment, (35 to 40 deci­ bels). The air units used now are secured behind a chain link fence, and the courtyard would be of blocks, tthough it would now be placed much closer to the neighbors than at present, who claimed they hear the noise from the units now. See Ameritech, pg. 2 Ameritech is request­ ing to double its building size in a residential neighborhood, pushing its walls to setback limits The building addition would be of matching color and material to the existing split faced 12mch rtbbec block junior at Grand Valley State University. She is still working on her talent selection. Jackilyn Mann is a junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School. She will sing during the talent portion. Nicole Renee Matthews is a sophomore at Kellogg Community College. She will do a dramatic reading. Amya Rudnik, a freshman at Olivet College, will be displaying and demonstrating art. Nikki Schcidel will be celebrating her twentieth birthday on the day of the pageant. She is a junior at Western Michigan University and will be performing Nocturne in E flat by Dennis Alexander on the piano.. Serena Treutcr is a senior this year at Thornapple Kellogg High School. She will sing. Samantha VandcrSloot is a college freshman at Michigan State University. She will dance during the telent competition. Teresa Venton, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High school will either sing, play the piano or use her sign language skills during the talent competition. This year the pageant will be at an even higher level. Director Kelli Lccp and producer Cheryl Peters have received registration from the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant The winner of the Miss Middleville-Barry County Pageant will win the right to go on to the Miss Michigan Pageant. This year the local pageant will have judges trained by the state orga­ nization. The registration forms and rules and regula­ tions arc state approved and must be followed. The contestants will be judged on poise, evening gown, talent and swim suit divisions. The girls will be interviewed by the judges on the day of the pageants. Questions will cover their personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contestants. The See Miss Middleville, pg. 2 In This Issue Family ties key for Scot distance ace Tim Ross Brightside Church persists in seeking meeting location Consultant hired to help with Caledonia ordinance Difficult issues face Thornapple planners �MMusummntM Page 2/The Sun aid News Middfev^e MUMy 24. 2001 CM M» ■ -**'»• Ameritech expansion, continued from front page The new units would be 30 feet closer to the lot line, specifically about seven feel from it. The wall is planned to prevent the sound from be­ ing an annoyance to sur­ rounding neighbors. Free­ born said. But expansion to the limits of normal resi­ dential setbacks to the south, and a wall beyond those allowed for a con­ struction puts the Ameritech expansion un­ comfortably close to the nearest neighbor, Michael Maviglia. who lives to the south on Church Street. The eight-foot wall around it would be about 11 feet from the neighbors home, which is seven feet from the lot line. Visually the wall would be more like a building than a typi­ cal fence. Three of the families' bedrooms arc located on the side facing the pro­ posed wall. A picture win­ dow would face the wall as well. Maviglia said he objected to the air units being closer than they arc now He said channeling the noise upward would still mean hearing it from the second story bedrooms. The major problem with this particular site is that it is located in a residentially zoned area, rather than in a commercial or light industrial zone, with the air units right on the edge of the property. Village Planning Com­ mission Chairman Al Niles said. "This spooks me out. What guarantee do we have the neighbors won't find the noise unaccept­ able?" Suggestions of putting the air units on the roof of the building would trans­ mit more noise. Freeborn insisted. Likewise, he re­ jected suggestions of ask­ ing for a variance to put the equipment or the ex­ pansion at the west, east or north of the building in the front. A suggestion to fit the air equipment within an inset of the addition, which could expand to the back with an equal amount of square footage, was re­ jected. Equipment design requires the particular con­ figuration now planned. Freeborn said, and existing cables and utility lines are in the way at the front of the building, preventing expansion there. Present plans allow building within existing village setbacks in that zone, but if commercial or industrial zoning were ap­ plied, the company could build closer to the Main Street boundary. The spokesmen claimed generally the building functioned unmanned, but one or two technicians could show up there once or twice a week for about two hours, when they checked the equipment be­ fore visiting a customer, to assure no main frame prob­ lems existed. Neighbors estimated technicians showed up about once a day, and the plans would mean these workers would need to park on the street, with parking already scarce in Caledonia. Explaining the need for Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! expansion on the existing site. Freeborn said this building houses the area 911 system and emergency telephone needs when there is a power outage. The existing building has enough space for operation for only one more year, he estimated. All telephone lines from the area go through this building, and relocating a building and all those lines would be extremely difficult, at the le^t Creating a new building to serve other cus­ tomers would be another option, but the existing building would not go away, he said. While for a time, the transition from the older technology to digital, which reduced the volume of space needed, allowed the company to capture the additional space re­ quired for expansion of the customer base, about 20 percent every five years. However, at this point, building expansion would be required to accommo­ date the growing number of customer connections, and expanding for years in advance was the prudent economic option, rather than in five-foot incre­ ments. Freeborn said. Expansion is being un­ dertaken in 18 other com­ munities as well. Freeborn said. Building additions being undertaken included Byron Center, Casnovia, White Cloud, Ada, Port­ land, West Traverse City and Boyne City, among others. Though Freeborn said he expected the improve­ ments to serve the com­ munity needs for up to 20 years, he was not specific about details, hard statis­ tics, trend information, etc., which made many commissioners uneasy. They said Ameritech has not been reliable about maintenance of the vege­ tation or snow removal, which perhaps undermined the company's credibility. No definite promises were being made that the FREE MARKET ANALYSIS I I I I I __ " SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I 891-2222 I LISTED! $79,900. JUST I Three bedroom home sitI k uated on 1/2 acre lot. I I Located in Caledonia I schools. Wont last! Call I Wendy Zandstra, 8917653 or 891-2222. 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Ameritech could look at expanding upward on the site, or seeking a variance to build beyond existing setbacks to serve people within a five-mile radius. Relocating would be cost prohibitive. Freeborn said. While Ameritech would like to keep costs down to avoid raising costs to cus­ tomers. neighbors face di­ minished property values if the building is allowed to expand to the property boundaries. The commissioners could not be convinced that other options could not be found so that both Ameritech and the nearest neighbors could be satis­ fied. Ameritech was asked to come back to the next meeting with more spe­ cific information and more creative ideas for solving all the problems involved. Deadline nearing Nominate someone for a PAT Award Almost every year the Barry County Futuring Committee recognizes an outstanding individual or group with the PAT (Positive Action for Tomorrow) Award. Nominations are welcome from all residents of the county. Any person or or­ ganization that has done useful and valuable work to improve or enhance the fu­ ture of Barry County can be nominated. A simple nomination form accompanies this arti­ cle and it indicates all the necessary information about the nomination process. The award guidelines are stated in the Futuring Committee's vision state­ ment: "Barry County... preserving the past while planning for a beautiful future." Goals of the committee are to preserve and improve the natural environment, in­ volve county citizens in comprehensive planning, develop economic opportu­ nity, plan the future well­ being of Barry County citi­ zens by continuously im­ proving education, trans­ portation, health, safety, housing and the arts. Previous winners of the prestigious award include the organizers of the County Women's Festival, the Hast­ ings Circle of Friends that conceived and developed Tangletown as a children’s playground; David Shinavier for creation and implementa­ tion of the County Land In­ formation Services; Judge Richard Shaw for his part in court reorganization and in assisting at-risk families: and James Pino for initiat­ ing First Friday forums. In addition to the PAT Award itself, certificates of merit have been awarded to 21 individuals and organiza- Call for Classifieds 945-95540! 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-MS! 1 1 1 1 1994 P.AT. Award Nomination Positive Action for Tomorrow I 1 | Date ________________________________________ | Name of individual or organization nominated______ . --------- 1 1 ----------1 1 .. | I I ...................................... 1 I Address _________________________________________ ■ | 1 (Telephone________________________________ . . _____ 1 •1 |Contact Person____________________________________ --------- 1 1 1 J Project, activity or action for consideration _ ----------1 1 1 L ! : i ! i ! i_____ : 1 I When did project begin and end? ________________---------- 1 1 It more space is needed include attachment 1 1 Abo include a non-rvfundaNe photograph ) 1 |How does project relate to P A T. objective (To make sure further) |Citizens enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that we do)| i________ 1 1 r lOther reasons nominee should be considered for PA I award'* j 1 1 1_____________ ____ 1 (Name of person making nomination_________________ ______1 1 ! Address _________ ___ I iPhone Number ________ 1 1 1 (Signature________________________ i --------- 1 | Mail to: Cooperative Extension Office / PA T. Committee 1 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058-4682 lions whose activities have positively affected the county and its people. It’s never been easier to see that those who deserve recognition, get it, a spokesperson said. Anyone is eligible, except for previ­ ous winners of the major PAT Award. Those who have previously received cer­ tificates may be renominated for the major award. Entry forms, as printed in the Reminder this week, may be completed, cut out and mailed to the Coopera­ tive Extension Office. Nom­ inations also may be faxed (948-3323 or 94*5-5522) to the office. Additional forms are available at the Extension Office in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. All nominations must be submitted by the deadline, Tuesday, July 31, 2001. Miss Middleville, from front page committee will be contacting local businesses in the Barry County area, asking for support and donations. Money raised will be for scholarships and financial support for the winning contestant to help defray costs of participating in the Miss Michigan Pageant. Though a donation of $5 for each adult admission will be charged, children 12 and under arc free. The new air conditioning system is in place at the high school auditorium. For more information about this year's pageant, call Peters at 795-4972. A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES Wj Contempo Salon FA! Call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village Centre �The Sun and News. Mtddieviiie. MVJuty 24, 2001/Page 3 ‘Reading Across America’ summer program continues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer ”M is for Mitten" with stories about Michigan, at the Freeport Library kept children fascinated with stories about the state in which they live. Imaginations took flight at the Freeport Library as children created their own origami (folded paper) constructions. At the Thornapple Kellogg Library flights of a different kind filled the readers imaginations. A naturalist from the Kalamazoo Nature Center helped children become "turkey vultures". He also demonstrated good camping techniques and talked about the flora and fauna of Michigan. During the week of July 23 the TK story hour will be on Tuesday. July 24. at 10 a.m. Older children can Bookmarks and animal pictures were created by children at the TK story hour on July 17. They heard stories about animals at the fair The naturalist and his puppet reminded everyone to take care of the land when they go camping. take an orienteering work­ shop July 24 at the same time. The Freeport Library story hour will be at 10:30 a.m. July 25. The theme, "V is for Volunteer." will feature stories about Ten­ nessee. On July 26. both libraries welcome a magician and balloon artist. His programs at TK are from 10 a.m. until noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Freeport. Registration at Freeport for the balloon animal portion of the program is full. The magic show still has openings. This will be the grand finale fro the Freeport Library's summer reading program. In Middleville there will be one more story hour on July 31, prizes can be picked up anytime during the week of July 30-Aug. 2. The library's staff can't wait to hear which books readers really enjoyed. The TK School and Community Library summer reading club ends with a family program on April 2 at 7 pm.. "Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter.) The summer hours at the Freeport Library are Monday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State St. Summer hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library arc Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about library programs call 795-5434. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is located inside the TK High School. There is still time for children to enroll in the summer reading program. "Reading Road Trip U.S.A." Both libraries offer reading prize opportunities for older readers as well. Ihe HUS Al H U IKS Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) More elegant More innovative. More fun. And more private balconies than any other cruise ship in Alaska. This story about a little town could be about Freeport. It was just one of the stories read during story hour at the Freeport District Library on July 18 Fraud case, continued from front page spiracy. "Miss Goree came up with the idea and orga­ nized the conspiracy." Johnson said. "I find it hard to believe that other than (for reasons relating to) his gender my client has been scored as the leader of this thing." Johnson said the house that was burned was in Goree's name, and the insurance was also in her name. "At best these peo­ ple were in this together." he said. Circuit Judge James Fisher agreed to change the scoring in the pre-sen­ tence report to reflect that Edwards was not the ringleader. Johnson also accused the probation agent who prepared the pre-sentence report of not being ’objec­ tive" and said the report was "written up in a biased manner." He said the pre­ sentence report ’gives the impression (Edwards) has more resources than he does." Johnson said. Ed­ wards is also "not involved in drugs in Grand Rapids," Johnson said, and was "honorably discharged" from the Navy. Johnson asked that Fisher not sentence Ed­ wards to jail, because Ed­ wards must pay a large sum in restitution. "If he serves jail time he will lose his job" and won't be able to pay the restitution. Johnson said. After Edwards was sen­ tenced. Fisher said he would have considered al­ lowing work release while Edwards was jailed but Edwards had said previ­ ously he had no transporta­ tion to get to work The following Monday, Fisher amended the sen­ tence to allow Edwards work release. 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Ml July 24. 2001 Yankee Springs considers mini golf concession by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A concession stand that serves snacks and light lunches at the Mountain Falls Putt Putt miniature golf course will operate at least through Nov. 1 while the Yankee Springs Town­ ship Planning Commission researches the best way to include this use on the Reach over 8,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 to place your ad today! property. William Colthurst, who purchased a $30,000 mo­ bile concession stand for the miniature golf course, received permission July 19 from the Planning Commission. However, commission members said they are concerned about it having wheels and not conforming to permitted uses. In another matter last Thursday night. Warren Alward did not receive re­ zoning for his parcel at 10910 M-179 from A (agriculture) to the RR (rural residential) zoning. This property was the sub­ ject of a rezoning request in 1999 to allow a split into four parcels . but it was denied at that time because it would create a safety hazard. Alward may return once the new ordinances are passed by the Yankee Springs Township Board. The proposed ordinance change would allow threeacre lots in the A zoning instead of five. This may allow him to split the 5.5acre property into two. Kevin Wagenvelt also brought his proposed nineunit site condominium plat at 230 South Patterson Road. He has been work­ ing on this development for more than five years. There was some concern about how this parcel was zoned. Wagenvelt will re­ turn to the commission af­ ter research has been done. The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be Thursday. Aug. 16. in the township hall. �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLJuly 24. 2001/Page 5 ENGAGEMENTS Beltline Big Band to play at Gun Lake Steven-Norman April Stevens and Jim Norman are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement. April is a 1999 graduate of Trevecca Nazarene Univer­ sity in Nashville, TN. She is an elementary' school teacher. Her parents arc James and Sally McDaniel of Greens­ boro. North Carolina, and Terry’ Stevens of Ashland, Kentucky. Jim is a 1993 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, and is currently en­ rolled in the ministerial stud­ ies program through the Church of the Nazarene. He is currently employed at the Hastings Church of the The Beltline Big Band The Beltlinc Big Band will perform in the outdoor pavilion at Bay Pointe Rest­ aurant. Marsh Road, Gun Lake, Wednesday. Aug. I, from 7:30 to I0 p.m The Beltlinc Big Band is a full-size stage band that plays a wide variety of *30s and '40s music, including swing, foxtrots, ballads, cha chas. tangos, waltzes, polkas and a few jazz charts. The band features three-part vocals on a variety of songs (reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters), including “Chatta­ nooga Choo Choo." “Boogie Woogic Bugle Boy.” “I'm Beginning to Sec the Light,” “Moonlight in Vermont.” and ethers. The band will also play such favorites as “American Patrol.” “In the Mood," “String of Pearls,” “Route 66” and more. Besides paid perfor­ mances, the Beltlinc Big Band has played charitable gigs on a regular basis for local nursing homes, senior centers, hospitals, Grand Rapids Festival and for oth­ ers who do not otherwise have the benefit of hearing this kind of live music. For more information about the Beltline Big Band, Two area students Mich Tech grads Two area students have received degrees at Michigan Technological University's recent com­ mencement. The graduates, their hometowns, major fields of study and special aca­ demic honors, where ap­ plicable, were: • Jason Dieble of Middleville, bachelor of science in chemical engi­ neering. • Devin O’Dell of Middleville, bachelor of science in mechanical en­ gineering. Lisa Sue Pickard Sc many years hast pone by. But lor sure we ian say. In our minds, forever you'I stay |Wr look at your picture. and know you're all nyht. But yet wr wish. we could still hold you liyht You are still with us. at each day s end. But the void in our hearts, will never completely mend Memories, have helped to fill the space. Of your sweet, beautiful. toviM lace Brcausr you. we cannot touch. you wr cannot wr Pictures, make MS unable to understand. Why we cannot stand here and hold your hand But we will always preserve and make our memories Iasi, Of all the years, that art now in the past We will wait here on Earth, to someday see you. For we know, in our place, that's what you'd do So until life ends here, maybe today, maybe tomorrow. We will try to fill our hearts, with joy. instead of sorrow -Ashley WeynerMuch loved & sadly missed Dad. Mom G Molly. Dan, Shelly. Ashley. F.nch G Nit*. Tom, Haley. Brittany, Andrew G jessira tlx<«rond> 4t.unthe> .we nk«K> wait Aituv-tVnen hvurarce h< tltetr Ixwite .mJ mink hrnne invfcvtkwt Sh v as .mJ ,vl its tkuNe [Mvnkiw Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads In memory of... Saving on home insurance is “No Problem. iukin\K please contact Marilyn Tyree by telephone at (616) 3637322 (home), email at mtyree@ic.net or visit the website at www.beltlinebigband.com. Nazarene as youth pastor. His parents are Jim and Darla Norman of Mid­ dleville. The couple will be united in marriage on Aug. IX. 2001, at the Worthington Church of the Nazarene in Worthington, Kentucky. 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Michigan 49S46 • 616-949-1360 Cooperating Townsnip: Ada, Bowne, Caledonia, Cascade, Lowell, Vergennes 2000-2001 19th Year Financial Report Receipts: June 1982 - May 2001 ................................................. $254,191/92 Disbursements: Utilities (686 families assisted)................................ Rent (388 families assisted).................................... Medical Expenses (107 families assisted)............. vouchers - Boot & Shoe (90 families assisted)... Repairs (35 families assisted).................................. Car Payments (15 families assisted)....................... Habitat for Humanity............................................... Property Taxes (4 families assisted)....................... Car insurance (8 families assisted).......................... Food (2 food banks assisted).................................. College Tuition (1 family assisted)......................... Gasoline - Auto (10 families assisted)..................... Transportation - GRATA tickets (1 family assisted) Misc. Expenses........................................................... $109,963.21 92,307.55 . . 12,731.09 . . . 5,804 12 . .5,114.90 . 2,590.62 . . . 2,000.00 . . . 1,350.36 . . . 1,023.65 . . . . 800.00 337.39 243.75 ....... 25.00 . . . 7,155.04 Total Disbursements Bal. on hand 6-1-01 . in addition during this period we gave: Food to 4,034 families Clothes to 1,615 families $241,446.68 $12,745.24 Rev. Raymond Gaylord, Chairperson jane Wood, Treasurer �Page 6/The Sun and News, MidWeviite. Ml/Juty 24, 2001 Pontoons, ice cream highlight Gun Lake festival This tropical paradise took first place Doyle Smith is having fun serving as Gun Lake's ceremonial mayor. His boat was not judged but was well decorated. by Helen Mildry Staff Writer A pirate pontoon, a trop­ ical cruise pontoon and a parly pontoon set sail on Gun Lake from Allegan County Park last week. They were part of the first annual Gun Lake pontoon decorating contcsl/icc cream social. » » ♦ » Ballet Pointe Gymnastics Lyrical ♦Jazz » Hip Hop ♦ Tap » Combination Class for 3-6 yrs. old Members of the Gun I^akc Area Chamber of Commerce said they were looking for a community event and decided to host an ice cream social and a pontoon boat decoration competition. The ice cream dipping started at six. Many swimmers stopped for a quick snack before heading home at the end of the day. Others took a break in their fishing for the sundae, giving "Big Jake" a short rest. (Big Jake one of the tagged bass planted in the lake worth up to $1 million to the lucky angler who catches him). Three boats came in "costume" and many others came just to have some ice cream, enjoy the company with lake neighbors and join the parade. The Motley Crew owned by Bev and Charles Fisher was decked out as a pirate ship. The crew had eye patches, a telescope, tattoos, a tri-cornered hat and other buccaneer manner of garb. Another boat owned by Larry Watson and Marty Hawthorne had a tropical flair. There were potted palms and a feathered um­ brella. A third boat had streamers and light reminiscent of Mardi Gras. Wed., August 8th l-3pm b 5-8pm Thurs., August 9th l-3pm b 5-8pm CLASSES START THE WEEK OF SEPT. 10TH September tuition is due at registration to hold your place in dots Rates per month. $28 - 45 minute class $32 -1 hour class (Cecchetti & Pointe Classes) For more information, please call Kelly Sanderson, Director 616-374-7991 115 N. Main, Woodland MI 48879 Hi_________________ The owner of one pon­ toon thought he should get a prize for having the rat­ tiest boat. Bob and Sally Stannard provided a little background music for the festivities playing their organ from the stern of their pontoon. "Mayor" Doyle Smith led the pack with his speed boat deck out in red-white-andblue bunting. His crew waved small flags to add to the patriotic spirit. Prizes of $75, $50 and $25 were awarded to the top three. After the judging and prizes, the flotilla shoved off and processed in forma­ tion, making a colorful armada across the lake. The Motley Crew took Second place and Marty Hawthorne's boat tok first prize. Hawthorne returned his The "Motley Crew" had •ofs of fun and even took second place check to the Chamber of Commerce saying, "we did this just for fun. I hope the flotilla returns next year." Smith did not have his boat judged either, Holy Family Parish announces new site Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, has purchased 40 acres of land at 92nd Street and Kraft Avenue. The parish plans to relo­ cate to the new site to relieve overcrowding conditions and to better handle long-term growth projections. While final plans are not complete, the new site (a few hundred yards from the existing church) will have a facility designed to be flexi­ ble to expand with the needs of the parish. Among the planned spaces are a sanctuary and chajyel, administration offices and meeting and edu­ cation spaces along with a family center, kitchen and rectory. Remaining acreage allows for undefined future uses and facilities to support expanding programs. The parish has contracted The Breton Group to help raise funds and with Schemata, Inc. to provide architectural design. A start date for construction has not yet been determined. When construction of the new church is completed, the current property will be sold. Parties interested in learn­ ing more about the current 20-acre site, should call Holy Family’s business man­ ager, Al Orr, at 891-9259 for a tour or more information. Vickie Battiata Lucas Licensed Cosmetologist Graduate of Wright’s Beauty Academy Now employed at ... Qkea/t <P(easuMe '-Denlgnein (795-7719) in Middleville _ �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML'July 24. 2001/Page 7 Hawaii for free (NAPSA)-More and more travelers are saying aloha to a vacation destination where there’s a lot BUDGET to see-and much of it is free. For example, a truly moving site in Hawaii. RAVEL IDEAS William R. Wenzel EAST LAKE - At approx­ imately 08:00 hours on Sun­ day. 8 July 2001, Seaman William R Wenzel of East Lake, Hopkins Township and formerly of Middleville, husband, father and grandfa­ ther. left this life to be with his fallen shipmates from World War II Bill served tn the United States Navy for seven years and was a survivor of the sinking of the U.S.S. Quincy (CA 39) at the battle of Savo Island off Guadalcanal, on 9 August 1942. His final battle with can­ cer was one of courage and determination to make it through his final days with dignity As normal with his generation, his courage and determination to carry on these past few' months has been an inspiration to us all. He was a wonderful grandfather to our children, as they loved each other dearly. To us he was the greatest husband, father and grandfather Bill will be sorely missed by us all as he sails the seven seas in the face of God, once again. Arrangements were by Archer. Hampel & Kubiak, Dorr Chapel. 616-681 -2520. We can help with your Christmas list! See us for personalized greeting cards, festive holiday stationery & more... from SAVE 15% OFF WHEN YOU ORDER NOW THROUGH JULY 31.2001 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 ...in £ In Hawaii, many of the sites to see can be seen for free. the Arizona Memorial, is accessible via a free Navy shuttle. This attraction stands as a testament to the events depicted in the movie Pearl Harbor. In downtown Honolulu, visitors can tour lolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil. Queen Liiiuokalani was kept there for months when the monar­ chy was overthrown in 1893. The Pleasant Hawaiian Hula show puts on an excit­ ing. free performance three times a week on the grounds of the Waikiki Shell, in Kapiolani Park. An institu­ tion since 1937, this is the “real McCoy" in Hawaiian entertainment. A short walk from Waikiki you’ll find Ala Moana Center, where the Main Stage has free shows every day. featuring singers, musical groups and dance troupes At the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center you’ll find many free events, including hula and ukelele lessons, lei making, Hawaiian quilting and frond weaving. On the north shore, an hour’s drive from Waikiki, one of the great aerial shows takes place every day at Dillingham Field, where hundreds of skydivers float to earth in multi-colored parachutes. Also on the nonh shore, the greatest surfers in the world put on their own show each winter, riding three-story-tall waves. For more information on Hawaiian vacations, call your travel agent or Pleasant Hawaiian at 800-2I HAWAII Gray Open Monday • Friday 8:30 - 6:00 • Saturday 8:30 -1:00 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment 89 1 *0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan (From left) Came Rozell. Lauren Alexander. Jaime Alexander and Apnl Kraft. Four local girls serving on Mackinac Island Jaime and Lauren Alexander. Apnl Kraft and Carrie Rozell have been selected for Mackinac Island Honor Scouts this year for the week of July 21-28. Mackinac Island Honor Scouts (MIHS), a unique group of young women, are expected to learn the history and geography of the Mackinac Island area, as well as proper marching and flag procedures. MiHS is a state-w ide pro­ gram run by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission. The emphasis is to serve the state and the people who visit the island When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public chanty These organizations serve education, the arts health services and a broad range of causes To establish and fulfill a long term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives and the fort. As a patrol leader. Apnl Kraft will be guiding the 14 girls in her patrol in their duties such as raising and lowering island flags and serving as guides to the tourists in the fort ami down­ town historic houses. 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The Barry Community Foundation can work with you, your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. arry ommunity oundation P.0 Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Surte 300 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-0526 • fax 616-9454536 Email: bcf#wmts.net Website: wwwbarrycf.org �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Juty 24. 2001 Family ties key for Scot distance ace Tim Ross by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Caledonia High School senior Tim Ross has earned a lot of accolades as an amazing runner and gifted athlete. Perhaps the finest long distance runner in school history, he is the 2001 Class B state champion in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs and his next goal is to be the state Class B cross­ country champion this fall, a feat he missed by only one place almost a year ago. So how did Ross be­ come what he is today, one of the very best in Michigan? By all accounts, the foundation behind this shy, very polite young man ap­ pears to be his family, an extremely close knit group. Dennis and Carolyn Ross have forged a family that is remarkably caring and protective of each other. Dennis is a part-time builder with his brother Mike's company, Ross Builders, and is a parttime pastor at Thornapplc Bible Church, for which Tim plays guitar. Carolyn is the food ser­ vice manager at Emmons lake Elementary School. Besides Tim. the eldest child, the family includes son Tyler, a junior at Caledonia High and Tim Ross daughter Kendra, an eighth-grader at the middle school. And don’t forget Toby, their "cool dog." and very much a part of the family. Tim's family ties don't stop there. He also works for his Uncle Mike's busi­ ness. He spends summers and often vacations as a general laborer for the re­ modeling company. "(I like] being outside, it's great. Usually summers we're outside all the time." said Tim, who doesn't hes­ itate to say that one of his favorite pastimes is spend­ ing time with his family. The whole Ross clan of­ ten packs up and makes an entire day of attending dif­ ferent school, church or athletic functions. "We pretty much go to everything together." said Dennis. "It’s great!" added Tim. "We all try to go." said Carolyn. In fact, it is very com­ mon to see Dennis. Car­ olyn, Tyler and Kendra at cross-country and track meets together to cheer on their favorite runner. What makes Ross such a strong competitor? That may be due in part to the "family" Ross seems to have gathered outside of his household. "Tim's been blessed with three great coaches." said Dennis. Tim has remained close with former Caledonia girls’ cross-country coach Dave Hodgkinson, who guided his Fighting Scots to four consecutive state championships and na­ tional attention in the mid1990s. Tim still works very closely with boys' track and cross-country coach John Soderman. who has guided a couple of state cross-country champion­ ship teams and owns the state record for most con­ secutive dual meet track victories. Together they Leaving your job? Don't forget to take your retirement plan with you. It’s common practice to take an out of sight, out of mind attitude once you leave an employer. But this isn’t a good approach to take with your retirement plan. Consider a rollover Into an Edward Jones self-directed IRA. Together we can put a plan In place to help make your retirement money work as hard as you do. Join us for a Free This program is free, Workshop but seating is limited. To Monday, July 30th reserve your seat or for more 7:00 p.m. information please call or Monterey Grille slop by today. Caledonia, Michigan Appetizers will be served "Drew” McFadden Investment Representative P.O. Box 336, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus 616-891-1173 The Ross family (from left) Dennis. Kendra. Tim with "Cool Dog - Toby.’ Tyler and Carolyn. design his running and workout programs. And former Caledonia student Andy Schupp, a junior at Michigan State University is Ross' running partner. He helps Ross maintain those programs and work through the mental aspects of run­ ning and competing. "I definitely owe a lot to those three key people," said Tim. Dennis explained, "(With) running, the type of distance — short, long, sprints — the way you stretch, your interval train­ ing, your speed work, your slow work. There’s a whole lot more to (running), way beyond technique. They're developing a workout pro­ gram that will stretch him and help him to peak at the right time." "Right now {over the summer] I’m working on the foundation for the next program," said Tim. He is considered to be one of the top three cross­ country runners in Mich­ igan overall, but he is humble about his athletic achievements. He has claimed that rat­ ings seem to be somewhat subjective. "It depends on what race, who you're looking at," he explained. Ross has recently re­ turned from two weeks at Camp AO-WA-KIYA. Camp is one of the high­ lights of his summer each year. He spent one week as a camper and one week as a junior counselor this year. He has only missed one year at this camp since he was a fourth grader. This summer he helped with the High Ropes Challenge course. Other than his commit­ ments to athletics, aca­ demics and family, Tim enjoys playing guitar for his church and being with friends. "He does have a really good group of friends," said Dennis. There's a whole group of them that've hung together ever since high school, and some all the way back to junior high. They arc fun to be around." "Some arc in basketball, some arc in football, some arc in soccer, some arc in tennis, wc all hang out to­ gether and go to each oth­ er's games." added Tim. Continued next page A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! 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MlJuly 24. 2001/Page 9 TK grad honored at U of M Convocation Nicole Jonker-Slayton of Middleville was recognized last March at the Springs Honors Convocation at the University of Michigan for superior scholastic achieve­ ment. This is awarded to stu­ dents who earn a 3.5 grade point average and higher, with at least 14 credit hours. for two or more consecutive semesters. This fail she is transfer­ ring to Kendall School of Art and Design Scholarship of Meat Winner for 20012002 She is the daughter of Bonnie Slayton of Middleville. She is a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Spotlight on sunwear Caledonia man graduates at MSU Ntcote Jonker-Slayton Seth Daniel Erskine of Caledonia graduated in the spring of this year from Michigan State University with a bachelor s degree in communications. Erskine graduated from Caledonia High School in 1997. He is the son of Jan and Dan Erskine, also of Caledonia. DID YOU KNOW? 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Though not set in stone, Ross is leaning toward go­ ing into secondary educa­ tion. He has no particular college in mind as of yet, but the calls have been coming in. In many local people's minds, the college or uni­ versity that does eventu­ ally snag Ross will not only be getting a remark­ able runner, but also a re­ ally well adjusted, pleas­ ant young man. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car If cutting away diseased wood, be sure to clean the blades of pruning shears with a 10 percent dilution of bleach after cutting, to prevent spreading disease. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia. Ml 49316 616.891.9294 The first household washing machine was introduced by Electrolux in 1951. GRAND OPENING Di's Hallmark - Caledonia 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. 616-891-0305 20% OFF Yankee Candle and Colonial Candle Fragrance of the Month Storefront Parking To park in front of our store use the Glen Valley Estates entrance off Cherry Valley Ave. just North of our store. Follow the signs a short distance around to Di's Hallmark. We’re sorry for this temporary inconvenience. 50% OFF 75% OFF CUP THIS COUPON I I I I I I I I I I I Fetco Frames Harry Potter Gifts WITH THIS COUPON Receive 20% OFF any one gift item over $10.00 In-store exclusions apply Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 10/15/01. �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. ML July 24, 2001 ‘Skulls and Bones' come to Caledonia by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Skull bones, vertebrae, toes bones and other vari­ ous parts of animal re­ mains were the topic of discussion at the Caledo­ nia library last week when about 40 Caledonia area students helped Diane Pletcher of Muskegon identify the bones. Scary? Not a bit. Pletcher and her entourage of animal bones fascinated these kids. The Caledonia branch of the Kent District Library sponsored the 'Skull and Bones’ program for their summer reading club. Pletcher, a skull collec­ tor. explained to the chil­ dren how she finds, cleans and identifies the skulls. She involves the audience in guessing which animal each skull and/or bone came from. She talks about the animals and their traits and teaches children about wildlife and nature. Pletcher has a wealth of information to share with children. For instance, she shared the reasoning be­ hind not taking an Eastern Box Turtle home: Al­ though they are a very gentle turtle, they have a territory of approximately a half mile in which they know where their food sources and shelter are lo­ cated. If you take them out of that familiar area, they are likely to die. The East­ ern Box Turtle is on the Protected Species list. Pletcher said she started Change is Good. Many students were excited to answer Pletcher's questions and hints about different animals. is updating to serve ‘ our valued customers in a more efficient manner. Stop in and see us today. State Bank of Caledonia 303 Arlington • Middleville, MI 49333 (616) 795-3361 Member Federal Reserve and FDIC collecting her first skull when she was 8 years old. She added that her mother never threw any of her "treasures" away, but con­ fessed with a smile that her mother didn't often en­ ter her room, either. "I get a lot of (bones) from people that hunt." she said. "People bring me things, it’s amazing. What's even more amaz­ ing to me is that they don't want them." Many of the skeletons were easy to identify. The ram head and many of the reptiles were easy for stu­ dents to recognize. With some of the more exotic animals, like the mon­ goose and the bottlenose dolphin, the youngsters needed a few hints and a bit of help from Pletcher. A couple of parents were a bit "grossed out," but the kids loved the program and were eager to see who could guess the animal first as Pletcher held up each animal skull or bone. Though the program was recommended for children ages 6 and up, the few lit­ tle ones, brought with older siblings, were just as fascinated by Pletcher's collection as the older kids. "That’s really, really Renae Schultz, with mom Becky, look at the skeleton of a rock dove. Renae was one of the younger crowd fascinated by Pletcher's program. Continued next page ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ It ♦♦♦♦♦♦ 4 Christopher J. Hier, I 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. i.XITE1 WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! Mike Murphy (10) holding 3-year-old brother Kevin. "That's really, REALLY big!" Kevin said of the bison skull Mike and Kevin are the sons of Mr and Mrs. Chris Murphy, the new Caledonia Fire Chief. �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML Juty 24. 2001/Page 11 From previous page mPHOTO Center big?” exclaimed 3-year-old Kevin Murphy when Pletcher held up her ram's head. "Next to my knitting basket, by my chair, is an­ other basket with rubber bands, glue, clips," Plet­ cher said. "1 use these to put the skulls back to­ gether (when needed). My granddaughter doesn't know which basket to get into first." GOING TO THE FAIR? 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In other business, the Staff Writer school board: James Gless was elected • Accepted the resigna­ president of the Caledonia tion of varsity baseball Board of Education at the coach Darrick Brown. board's annual reorganiza• Approved Thursday, tional meeting Monday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. as July 2 the date and time for the Also elected were Vice President Robert Bergy, Caledonia High School Secretary Bernard Nagel commencement ceremony and Treasurer Robert Lil­ next year. • Granted permission for lie. New board members Caledonia High School Dennis Atkinson and band camp Aug. 5-13 at William Harrison were Camp Limberlost in La­ sworn in. Bernard Nagel Grange, Ind. • Accepted the Ropes and Kristy Anne Sherlund. School board meetings Course/Nature Trail pro­ for the 2001-02 year will ject at Kettle Lake Ele­ be held al 7:30 p.m. Tues­ mentary, which is being days Aug. 21. at the board funded by a grant from the offices, 203 E. Main; Sept. Caledonia Education 18, Caledonia Elementary; Foundation Oct. 16, high school cafe­ • Approved purchase of teria. Nov. 20. middle a file server from Optimal school; Dec. 18, high Solutions, the only vendor school learning lab; Jan. providing a thorough bid 15, Emmons Lake Elemen­ response, including all tary: Feb. 19, Kettle Lake necessary components. Elementary; March 19. The purchase is approved Dutton Elementary; April for $118,917.50. 16, high school learning • Adopted a resolution to lab; May 21. high school enter into a pole license learning lab; June 18. high agreement with Consumers school learning lab. Energy Company. Next year's reorganiza• Approved the tional meeting date in July schematic design of the by Cathy L. Rueter J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” • Experience • Integrity • Service Jody Harnson 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 868*0050 * 1-800-217-0712 new high school as pro­ posed by the Building Committee and GMB. • Adopted new and re­ vised policies, as proposed by Neola, Inc., governing access to equal educa­ tional opportunity, post secondary enrollment, employment of profes­ sional staff, equal em­ ployment opportunity, pre­ vailing wage coordinator, school safety information and non-routine use of school buses. • Approved personnel position changes: Suellen Claflin hired as first grade Dutton Elementary teacher; Jessica Hancock as third grade Cal El teacher; Paul Nixon, trans­ ferring from high school special education to mid­ dle school general educa­ tion teacher; Patsy Mc­ Cormick, transferring from Level II special education secretary to Level III spe­ cial ed secretary • Granted leaves of ab­ sence for the upcoming academic year to Jenny Brandstatter. Dutton Ele mentary teacher, and Karla Marks, paraprofes­ sional. Emmons Lake El­ ementary. • Accepted resignations from Mark Uy I, athletic di­ rector, who has accepted the AD’s post at Thornap­ ple Kellogg, and Barb Schiefla. parapro at Em­ mons Lake Caledonia man is NMU grad A Caledonia man has earned a degree from Marquette University after the spnng semester m May Patrick M. Kathmann received a bachelor of sci­ ence tn biomedical engineer­ ing. biomechanics College of Engineering. 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Planner Dave Zylstra suggested one solution would be for the church to withdraw its earlier request to rezone the parcel back to agricultural and apply for a special use for a church. The church may simply ask for an additional use for a church within the in­ dustrial planned unit de­ velopment (PUD) ordi­ nance. This would require the present owner's coop­ eration. Zylstra said special uses were not generally consid­ ered under a PUD ordi­ nance. but changing the stated uses may be the an­ swer. Kim said after the meet­ ing that the church will withdraw its present re­ quest and come back to ask to add use by a church to the accepted uses in the PUD ordinance. The original request, as considered by the Planning Commission in early July, would have rezoned a par­ cel back to the previous agricultural zoning. It also would have allowed the church to purchase the in­ dustrially zoned property owned by Eclipse Energy in Valley Point West, part of a PUD located north of 84th Street off M-37. and to ask for a special use as a church. The request would have removed it from the PUD. which would have required a dif­ ferent sort of PUD amendment. Surprisingly, Linda Fredericks, administrator for the Valley Point West Industrial Park, said the management did not want the exclusion from the PUD and wanted to keep the building as a part of the industrial park. She said use of the building for a temporary church was ORDINANCE NO. 01-9Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Northporte Development Inc.) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof the Zoning Map so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family Distncl to the C-2 General Business District That pari of the Northeast V4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6 Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6. thence S00'0903'E 50 00 feet along the North-South 1/4 kne of said section to the South Ime of 60th Street and the place of beginning of ttvs description thence N89 40'18'E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street, thence S00 09'39’E 442 43 feet parallel with the North South 14 line, thence N63°21'03'W 331.96 feet along the Northerly line of proposed Highway M-6, thence Westerly 728.80 feet along said Northerly line on a 902.23 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N86°29'31*W 709.15 feet1 thence N00o09’39*W 241.00 feet along the west line of the East 410 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89°11’5rE 410.00 feet along the south line of 60th Street to the place of Beginning. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. 300 ORDINANCE NO. 01-8Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (Amendment No. 2 of Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development) WHEREAS, on September 15, 1993. the Township Board adopted Caledonia Township Ordinance No. 93-5Z, establishing the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS, on June 15. 1994. the Township Board adopted Amendment No 1 in the Planned Unit Development; and WHEREAS, the Township Board now desires to adopt a further amendment m the Planned Unit Development following public hearing thereon by the Planning Commission Section 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof the Zoning Map by the amendment of Ordinance No 93 5Z. the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development and by the amendment of Amendment No. 1 m the Development, so as to rezone the following desenbed lands from the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development District to the A AgrioJturai District, subject to aN of the terms and conditions of this Ordinance That part of the Southeast 1/4 Section 17. Town 5 North Range 10 West described as begin­ ning at a pent on the West «ne of said Southeast 1/4 which is N01 *12XKTW 983 47 teet from the South 14 comer of Section 17, thence N0112XQ-W 345 43 feet along the West hne of said Southeast 1/4; thence NSe^ie^'E 325.00 feet along the Southerly hne of a Consumers Power Company str^ of land thence S0712*09*E 272 48 feet, thence SOI *35 40*E 75 00 teet thence S88'24'20'W 354 00 teet to the place of beginning together with the existing non-exetosme ease­ ments for ingress egress and utilities now providng access to and uWity service tor the abovedesenbed lands, but subject to the use of said easements by and tor other nterests and proper­ ties m the Vaaey Pont West industrial Park Planned Unrt Development. to the extent mat such easements tor ingress egress and utikbes are beng used or are proposed tor use by suer, other properties and interests withn the planned unrt devetopment Caledonia Townshp Kent County. Michigan Section 2 The Final Devetopment Plan of Vaaey Pont Industrial Park Planned Unit Devetopment shaR be revised so as to show the deletion of the above-desenbed lands from tie Planned Unrt Devetopment and so as to mOcale mat me above -described easements tor «gress egress and utilities shat! continue to be used by and shall be avatable tor me lands desenbed in tors amend­ ing ordinance despite the rezonmg of said lands from me planned unrt devetopment to me dstnet stated above Such revision of me Anal Devetopment Plan shal be submrtted to tie Townsrtp office promptly after me effective date of the ordmance Section 3 This Ordnance amends me Vahey Port West todustnal Park Planned Unrt Devetopment only m the respects specrftcaty stated heren Al other provtsuns m me ongnai PUD ordnance and m Amendment No 1 reman in tort force and effect Section 4 This Ordinance shaft become effectve sever days after its pifoicakon or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general amirton 301 Olins said the church cel was being negotiated supported by the manage­ acreage would conform to expand parking for the ment. with the new master plan, church as required in fu­ Since then Fredericks, and is contiguous to the ture by membership ex­ though not present at the 117 parcel for which the re­ pansion. though Township Board meeting, quest was being made, and spaces now available, reportedly wants to help plans for residential use were thought to be suffi­ the church with its plans, in whatever is deemed the both west and north of the cient for the present. Olins said the industrial best method. church-owned parcel was uses were not intense uses, An agreement for snow planned by the township, and were not incompatible plowing was being negoti­ which is compatible with with use by the church. ated between the PUD church location. Most board members were management and the Kim said an easement not opposed to the church church to make the private from Consumers Power for use in that particular loca­ drive public at the expense parking for the larger partion. of the Brightside Church group in early July. Church plans are not fully developed as yet. but Kim said eventually per­ haps access to the parcel could be changed, but if access remained from Msaid to be in favor of the 37, it should be made a by Ruth Zachary improvement. public street, so mainte­ Staff Writer Permits from the Michi­ nance would not be the re­ The Caledonia Village gan Department of Trans­ sponsibility of the PUD. Council may change the portation (MDOT) to Board members wanted location of the drive to the change the entrance, and more details about that sewer treatment plant in other parts of the process proposal. the future after preliminary could take up to a year, Tom Kim. spokesman options were discussed the council determined, for the church building July 9. but members hope the committee said the nonRough estimates to add drive could be built after denominational church gravel to the existing pri­ construction of the village started in 1997 and first vate drive was several trunkline sewer project, af­ thousand dollars, and met at the Caledonia Mid­ ter the trucks arc no longer would be needed before dle School, then moved to using the current road. next spring. To blacktop Charter Creek Academy at The village has $30,000 this drive would be 76th and Kalamazoo in budgeted for this year, and $18,000. A complete new November 1999, where it the rest of the cost proba­ road, also of shorter at present rents the facil­ bly would be within the length, was generally es­ ity. budget for next year. timated at around $68,000 The Caledonia centered The council approved to $70,000, Village Man­ membership would like to ager Sandy Ayers said. hiring Wilcox Engineering move its location nearer The present entrance on for obtaining estimates for to town. The congregation M-37 is located on a the proposed project. has expanded to a capac­ curve, so a new road was Village President Daryl ity service attendance of proposed south of this, Penfold said he expected about 250 and about 60 which would improve sight all issues connected with children. The youth group distance and make ingress meets in Caledonia Mid­ the village trunkline sewer and egress more safe. The installation to be resolved dle School Sunday and new entrance would in a scheduled meeting Wednesday evenings. roughly line up with the Numbers were growing in with residents. Action was proposed drive for Ja­ the church, but an accu­ taken last month to allow sonville Farms across Mrate prediction of the rate the village to move ahead 37. of growth was difficult. with the project although The new road would in­ Kim said the church has not all residents were in clude a crossing over a purchased 27 acres at 5907 agreement with the com­ creek. Buff Rodgers, utili­ 84th Street, which adjoins pensation offered for rights ties superintendent ,was the property for which the of way. request was made. Located in a residential area, the church has not yet gained approval for the use of the Custom made aluminum gutters. parcel for a church. This .027 & .052 thickness. will require a special use permit. Hidden hangers. The group would like to Fully insured. Colors to match, turn the building in Valley warranty, free estimates. Point, located on three acres, into a church facil­ ity to be part of the even­ tual church campus. Church member Todd Caledonia Village Council plans sewer drive changes SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Steve’s Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 ORDINANCE NO. 01-7Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Proposed Jasonville Farms No. 7) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 The Zoning Ordinance of tie Township of Caiedorxa is hereby amended by me amendment of Section 4 2 thereof foe Zoning Map so as to rezone foe following desenbed lands from the A Agricultural District to R-2 Medium Density Single Family District That part of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 5 North Range 10 West, desenbed as commencmg at a port on foe North hne of said section that ts 96 00 feet South 89*32'01' East at the North 1 '4 comer thence South 89s32XJf East 129 00 feet along the North line of said sec bon thence South 00*29'15' East 515 69 feet thence South 69'3805' East 294 22 teet. thence South 00*29^15* East 155 16 feet foence North 69'38'05' West 44828 feel thence North 00’29'15* West 303.40 feet, thence North 0513^3* East 150.50 feet, thence North 00*29'15' West 155.00 teet to foe port of begwwng Caledonia Township. Kent County. lActvgan Sachon 2 Ths ordnance shall become effective seven days after rts publication or seven days after the pubheabon of a summary of its provisions in a focal newspaper of general dreutabon 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 24. 2001 /Page 13 ORDINANCE NO. 01-6Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance ot the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS (Amendment No. 1 of Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development) WHEREAS, the Township Board adopted Caledonia Township Ordnance No 95-42 on October 18.1995. so as to establish the Gotfstoe Meadows Planned Urwt Development Drstnct. WHEREAS, the applicant now desires to make certain changes m the Planned Unit Devetopment and. in particular. desires to establish Phase 2 thereof m an area original specified as an expansion area m the planned unit development, and WHEREAS, the Township Board has considered the requested amendments m the Planned Unit Development, following public hearing and recommendation thereon by the Planning Commission Section 1 Caledonia Township Ordinance No 95-42 amended the Township Zoning Map so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the Planned Unit Development District, to accordance with the final devetopment plan of the Gottstoe Meadows Planned Unit Devetopment. subject to ah of the terms and conditions of ths Ordinance The East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 except the East 330 feet and except the North 1000 feet of the East 436 feet of the remainder of Section 18. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at the North 1/4 corner ot said Section 18. thence North 89*47 33' West along the North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 766 feet to the point of beginning, thence from said point of beginning South 01*22 24’ East parallel with the East bne of said Northwest fractional 1/4. 1000 feet, thence South 89*47 33* East parallel with said North line of said Northwest fractional 1/4. 436 feet, thence South 01*22 24’ EAST along the West line of the East 350 feet of said Section 18.1638.55 feet, thence North 89*52 19* West along the South hne of said Northwest fractional 1/4. 989.78 feet; thence North 01*25 14’ West along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of said Section 18; thence South 89*47 33* East along the said North line of the Northwest fraction­ al 1/4 of said Section 18. 555.99 feet to the point of beginning. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan Section 2 Of the above-described lands, the following lands shall comprise Phase 2 of the Planned Unit Development, such phase consisting of 23 site condominium units, for one single-family detached dwelling each Commencing at the North 1/4 of sa>d Section 18. thence N89*47 33*W along the North line of the NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18 and the Centerline of 76th Street. 766 0 feet, thence S01*22 24* E par­ allel with the East line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18.1000 0 feet thence S89*47 33* E par­ allel with said North line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 436 00 feet thence S 01*22 24* E along the West line of the East 330.00 feet of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 1638.55 feet; thence N89*52 19* W along the South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18.490 00 feet to the point of beginning, thence continuing from said point of beginning M89*5219- W along said South line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 499.78 feet; thence N01*25 14’W along the West line of said East fractional 1/2 of the NW fractional 1/4 ot said Section 18; 1578.95 feet to a non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest; thence Northeasterly 111.14 feet along said non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 103300 feet, a delta angle of 06*0951’ and and tong chord bearing and distance ot N86*05 1F E. 111.08 feet to a non-tangent bne; thence S08*37 53* E along said non-tangent line. 243 79 feet, thence N58*12 32* E. 50 00 feet, thence S45*41 46* E. 226 70 feet; thence N 30*02 04' E. 175 00 feet, thence S59*57 56* E. 66 00 feet, thence S3O*O2 04* W. 190.00 feet, thence S58*11'1F E. 140 00 feet; thence S05*48 36* E. 334 06 feet; thence S01*22 24* E parallel with the East line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18. 477.53 feet, thence S26*30 02* W. 72.52 feet, thence SO1*22 24' E par­ allel with the east line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 477.53 feet thence S26*30’02"W, 72.52 feet; thence S0r22’24"E parallel with the east line of said NW fractional 1/4 of said Section 18, 219.73 feet to the point of beginning. In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the final development plan, including the plan of Phase 2 of the Development, and the terms of the original PUD ordinance and this Amendment No. 1. the ordinances shall control. Section 3 The use and development of Phase 2 of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) shall be sub­ ject to all of the terms, conditions and provisions of Caledonia Township Ordinance No 95-4Z, except as to matters noted herein. Section 4 Phase 1 of the Golfside Meadows PUD may consist of 44 site condominium units, for one single-family dwelling each. As stated above. Phase 2 shall consist of 23 site condominium units, for one single-family, detached dwelling each, for a total of 67 site condominium units in both phases. Accordingly, Section 2(4)(e) of Ordinance No. 95-4Z is hereby amended so as to specify 67 single-fam­ ily dwellings. SfiCliQiLS The use and development of Phase 2 of Golfside Meadows Planned Unit Development (the “Development”) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan Phase 2 of the Development shall comply in all respects with the final develop­ ment plan tor Phase 2 thereof, in its final form, as recommended by the Planning Commission and for­ warded to the Township Board (2) Land Uses. Phase 2 of the Development shall be constructed and used for detached single-family dwellings and residential accessory uses. The lots and other elements of the development will be estab­ lished. conveyed and owned on a site condominium basis, in accordance with the Michigan Condominium Act. The development shall comply with al of the site condominium provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (3) Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws The Master Deed tor the development and the bylaws of the condominium association shall be submitted to the Township and shall be subject to the approval of the Township attorney, consistent with the terms of this ordinance. Among other matters, the Master Deed and Condominium Bytaws shall provide that as to any matters required by the terms of this ordinance, neither the Master Deed nor the Bylaws Shan be cnanged or amended without the pnor approval of the Planning Commission and Township Board (4) (a) The boundaries of Phase 2 of the Devetopment and the layout and dimensions of al of the condo­ minium units therein shall be as shown on the Phase 2 Devetopment Plan (the “Plan') (b) Access to Phase 2 of the Devetopment shall be by means of God Meadows Drive. God Point Court. Golf Point Drive and Westview Drive, as shown on the Plan (c) Front, side and rear yard setbacks m Phase 2 shak be as follows, front yard setback - 30 feet side yard setback - 7 feet each, but with at least 20 feet total for both side yards rear yard - 25 feet (d) lot area within Phase 2 shai be at least 15.000 square feet and tot width shall be at least 100 feet (e) Dwellings shah have at least the minimum floor area speeded e the R-1 District Maximum build- tog height shall comply with the zoning ordinance provision limiting bmkhng hekJht (t) There shall be not more than 23 site condominium units m Phase 2. tor one smgte-tamdy detached dwelling each (g) There shafl be use and occupancy restrictions pertammg to the tots m the Devetopment, to be set forth to the Condominium Bylaws or m a separate document, to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission and Township Board (St Stmts la Ma DwMnmwt (a) The streets within Phase 2 shai’ be hard surfaced and constructed e compliance wth Township pri­ vate street requirements The devetoper ana or assoaabon shaft be responstote tor manenance of the streets to compkance with Township requirements, mcto&ng snowptowmg and other rrwwnance as necessary to make the streets easuy accesstote to emergency vehcies Provsons requrnng such street maintenance shai be inctotted m the master deed w corwtonwuum bytaws. (b) The master deed shall gram to the Town$n<} necessan easements ai private streets nc other parts of Phase 2 as necessary to inspect matottto. repae and replace toe puUK waaer and sewer systems wthto the Development (6) Sanrtar* $at( Serna aod Water Surafr (a) Every dwelling to Phase 2 of the Devetopment shall be connected to the public sewer poor to occu­ pancy No private sewage disposal system shall be permitted within Phase 2 The necessary sewer mams, laterals and other appurtenances necessary to coiect and transmit sewage from the units in Phase 2 shall be instiled according to Township specifications, at the sole expense of the Devetoper (bl Domestic water supply to all properties withm the Development, including Phase 2 thereof shall be provided m accordance with Section 2(6Xb) of Township Ordinance No 95-4Z. except that upon the installation of a public water supply system serving Phase 2. any individual private water supply wells sha« no longer be used for domestic water supply, and the dwellings formerly served by water wells shall be promptly connected to and be served by the public water system, upon the giving of Township notice ot such required connection Ail dwellings constructed after installation of the pubic water supply sys­ tem shall be connected to and served by that water system (7) Surface Water Dranaot (a) The drainage of surface waters shall be accomplished by designated drainage areas. cuNerts. and other means, as shown on the Plan There shall be drainage easements as shown on the Plan, including those indicated as proposed drainage easements (b) The use ot the surface water drainage system m the Development and the discharge of waters from the storm sewer system and other elements of the surface water drainage system shall be accomplished so as to have no significant adverse effect upon adjacent or nearby lands or surface waters, by reason of erosion, pollution or otherwise (c) All detention basins and other surface water drainage facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Township engineer, and the Developer shall comply with all requirements of the Engineer (d) All detention basins and other drainage facilities shall be maintained and cleaned so as to ensuie their proper operation The Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws shall contain provisions requiring such maintenance. (8) Utilities Natural gas service, electrical service, telephone and cable television service to the Development shall be by means of underground facilities (9) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control in Phase 2 of the Development, the applicant shall comply in all respects with any required soil erosion and sedimentation control permit. A copy thereof shall be submitted to the Township. (10) Garbage and Refuse Disposal Garbage and refuse disposal wiH be accomplished by private con­ tract in compliance with any Township requirements. All trash, garbage and refuse shall be kept in a garage or other fully enclosed area except for short periods of time reasonably necessary to permit the removal thereof by garbage and refuse haulers (11) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as shown in the Plan (12) Outdoor Lighting Street lighting shall be installed, at the expense of the Developer The cost of electricity of such street lighting shall be borne by the Developer and/or Association, and provisions to this effect shall be included in the Condominium Master Deed or Bylaws At a minimum, street lighting shall be provided at the intersection of Golf Meadows Drive and Golf Point Drive Street lighting may be provided at other locations as well All street lighting fixtures shall be designed to minimize glare into adjacent properties. (13) Signage No signage for the Development is permitted in Phase 2. but there may be an identifica ­ tion sign for the Development located at the entrance thereof, off 76th Street as more fully specified in Ordinance No; 95-4Z. There shall be stop signs for motor vehicles located along the streets m Phase 2 Each of the streets shall be identified by a street name sign. (14) fire Protection The design, layout and construction of Phase 2 of the Development shall be reviewed as to matters of public safety and emergency access by the Township Fire Chief The recom­ mendations. if any. of the fire Chief on these matters shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Hydrants shall be installed by the Developer. (15) Phasing. (a) As stated above, Phase 1 ot the Development consists of Units 1 through 44 and Phase 2 of the Development consists of Units 45 through 67. (b) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any dwelling in Phase 2, the following shall have occurred: (i) The Planning Commission shall review and, in its discretion, approve the road profiles and stormwa­ ter drainage facilities and improvements in Phase 2. (ii) Public sanitary sewer service shall be available to all dwelling units within Phase 2. (iii) The streets, the public sanitary sewer system, all stormwater detention facilities and all necessary public utilities for service Phase 2 shall be installed and approved, except that if a public water supply system has not been installed, individual private water wells may be installed and used, but such wells shall no longer be used for domestic water supply, and the units in Phase 2 shall be connected to the public water supply system, once that system is installed and available to provide service to the units, or any of the units in Phase 2. (16) Other Matters. (a) The Plan for Phase 2 of the Development and in particular the proposed streets, water supply and sewage disposal arrangements, stormwater drainage system and other related matters shall be submit­ ted to the Township engineer for the engineer's approval or recommendations as to modifications or improvements. (b) The Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws for Phase 2 of the Development shall be reviewed and approved by the Township attorney prior to recording. (17) Findings bv Township Board (a) The Township Board hereby determines that the plan for Phase 2 complies with the provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance and promotes its intent and purposes, so long as the provisions of this ordinance are complied with. The Township Board further finds that Phase 2 of the Devetopment. upon construction and use in full compliance with ail of the terms and provisions ot this Ordinance and the township Zoning Ordinance, will be compatible with adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by Phase 2 of the Development (b) The Township Board further determines that Phase 2 of the Development will be consistent with the 4Mibl»c health, safety and general welfare The conditions set forth herein with regard to Phase 2 are deter­ mined to be those conditions which are necessary to insure that public services and facilities affect by Phase 2 of the Devetopment will be capable of accommodating increased public service demands cause by Phase 2. to protect the natural environment and to conserve resources and energy, to insure compat­ ibility with adjacent land uses and to promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner. (18) Devetopment of Phase 2 as a Srte Condominium (a) Phase 2 shall be devetoped on a site condominium basts, and shall comply with the condominium, provisions stated to Section 3 46 of the Zoning Ordinance (b) The Township hereby approves the estebltshmem of Phase 2 as a site condominium, subject to com- pbance with Sectton 3 46 of the Zoning Ordinance and the condominium provisions of this ordinance, and subject to the Township attorney s review and approval of the Master Deed and Condominium Bytaws, as stated above (19) Enforcement. The Townshto may enforce the provisions of ths Ordinance and appiicabie provisions ot the Townsnc Zorxng Ordrance (including Section 23.5) thereof) Budding code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the extent and to any manner provided by law Any violation ot the condrtions of ths Ordinance shai be a vtototton ot the Zoning Ordinance, subject to the same penalties as provided therein (20) Time Lund The tene Irmtabons on the construction of Phase 2 of the Devetopment shaft be as stat­ ed « Section 15 8 ot the Township Zoning Ordinance Secbon6 Eftect/vt Date and rup<at-cr< Ths ordinance shaft become effective seven days after its pub- iicabon or seven days after the putAcaoon ot a summary ot its provntons to a local newspaper of gen­ eral orcutahon 303 �Page 14/Tbe Sun and News. MtddteviHe Ml July 24. 2001 Consultant hired to help with Caledonia ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission was supported by the Township Board last Wednesday in its re­ quest to have a consultant help create a new zoning ordinance. Bids had returned from two consultants after re­ quests were made to five firms. One from Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc for $12,500 a consulting firm which had helped in creating the master plan, was turned down in favor of a $22,500 proposal by McKenna & Associates Inc., a Kalamazoo firm. Both were good bids. Planner Dave Zylstra said, because such proposals could be as high as $30,000 to $40,000. Both plans spanned a 10-month period, but the Langworthy proposal spec­ ified nine meetings, while the McKenna plan offered 16. Zylstra said ten months would be the minimum time for completion of the zoning ordinance with a complete comprehensive update, under the best of circumstances. Zylstra said portions of the ordinance could be fin­ ished at different times, as drafted with top priority given to finishing certain parts as soon as possible; especially those ordi­ nances affecting zoning around the rapidly devel­ oping M-6 interchange area. The McKenna package was thought to be more comprehensive with more specific details. The Langworthy proposal was f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland. Middleville. Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter - 795-7830 lacking in 'deliverables, whereas, the McKenna proposal contained a very detailed list." Supervisor Bryan Harrison said. He said he felt both firm s statements should stand for themselves, and the McKenna plan was promised more. He said the McKenna plan explained such things as how to measure frontage on the street, with diagrams, and organization of the zoning ordinance, so that details are easily re­ ferred to. ’That’s been a problem here in Caledonia.* Harri­ son said. He mentioned how three sections of the ordinance applied to the Riverland Ranch situation, without cross references. He said the plan re­ flected factors specific to Caledonia such as PMR (mineral removal) situa­ tions. and the incoming highway commercial zon­ ing, so it was clear this was not a boilerplate ticket proposal. He was of the opinion the zoning or­ dinance is almost more important than the master plan, is an evolving docu­ ment and often will outlive the master plan. He said the McKenna option stressed involvement by y Ordnance, contd. in column 5 VEHICLES On GM Certified Used Vehicles US how! (Offer ends July 31st, 2001) UJ 1° I UJ 0 * — ( ) . T ■ __ _1_ Wit HAM RUSTY JACK GAVIN ktRMHN MARTIN 1 RICHARD LEVAY OO GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 SIERRA SLE MltUR TFRRY NILES ±TIM — GAVIN 98 POMIAC GRAND AM GT 4 DOOR Ext cab long box, 6 0 V-8. 21.000 mi Auto . aw. CD. 42.000 mi *24.495 s1O.995 99 CH EV SILVERADO LS 4X4 REG CAB 97 BUCK LESABRE CUSTOM Short box. 4 3 V-6. auto air nit cruse Clean one owner 47.000 mdes *17,995 . - *11,495 ............ cavin”;»;; • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 031 0,31 M-37 North of MidcMevihe. Across from MkfcMevtlta VEHICLES CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting JULY 18. 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board w as called to order at 7:07 p.m. Present Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Robertson. Stauffer, and Bujak Absent: Bravata Also Present Planner Manager Zylstra. Deputy Clerk Palmer. Utilities Assistant Giamo. Engineer Wilcox and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Supervisor Harrison led The Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invoca­ tion. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Moved Harrison, second Snyder to add Purchase of cable Equipment to agenda item 10F Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Harrison to add July 11.2001 minutes to consent agenda Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Hamson second Snyder to approve the meeting agenda as amended Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): Marv Ebbens of 6952 River Valley Dr discussed Jousma/DenHartigh PMR Had concerns regarding violations Barbara Miron of 6980 River Valley Dr discussed Thornapple Developers PMR and her con­ cerns of hours APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Bujak requested that item G3 - Major PUD Amendment Request be pulled off for discussion. Harrison requested that item G2 Rezoning Request be pulled off for discussion Moved Harrison, second Snyder to approve the consent agenda as amended Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. REZONING REQUEST JASON-VILLE FARMS LTD PARTNERSHIP II’ - REGARD­ ING PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 6850 84TH ST.: Discussion was held Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to accept first reading of Jasonville Farms Partnership II, regarding property located at approximately 6850 - 84th St. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MAJOR PUD AMENDMENT REQUEST - VALLEY POINT WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK ( R.A.L. PROPERTIES. L.L.P.’) - REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8175 BROAD­ MOOR AVE.: Discussion was held. Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to accept first reading of Valley Point Industrial Park regarding property located at 8175 Broadmoor Ave Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF: None Correspondence None MOTION -REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEE AND ESCROW FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR UTTLE LAMBS PRE­ SCHOOL AND ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH’: Moved Stauffer, second Bujak to waive fee and escrow for Special Use Permit’ application for Little Lambs Preschool and Alaska Baptist Church Ayes Hamson Snyder. Bujak, Robertson, ana Stauffer Nay: Cardwell MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FOR PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES AT ALASKA HALL UTTLE LAMBS PRE­ SCHOOL: Moved Harnson second Stauffer to approve Special Use Permit - for preschool activrbes at Alaska Halt - Little Lamos Preschool Ayes: Al MOTION CARRIED. MOTION -REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, FOR ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE CONSULTANT: Moved Harnson second Cardwell to appro-ve proposal from McKenna Associates tor Zoning Ordinance updates Ayes. All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - AUTHORIZE EASEMENT ACQUISITION: Moved Cardwell, second Snyder to accept proposal from Rich Pierson for easement acquis; bon Moved Harnson second Robertson to amend motion io mdude *not to exceed S11.000 Ayes Harrison. Buiak. Robertson, and Stauffer Nays Snyder and Cardwell Vote on motion Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR UTILITIES OPERATOR •2’: Moved Harnson. second Stauffer to approve job descrip­ tion for Utilities Operator #2 Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR UTILITIES OPERATOR «2*: Moved Hamson. second Stauffer to approve advertising for Utilities Operator «2 Ayes AM MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE LAND FOR NEW WATER TOWER SITE: Moved Stauffer second Harrison to approve the purchase of land for the new water tower sight Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - PROPOSED SETTLE-MENT FOR THE WEAVER WATER (ONLY) ASSESSMENT: Moved Har nson. second Cardwell to assess the Weaver s property as a one acre parcel unbl additional acreage is developed Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - PROPOSED SETTLE-MENT FOR THE BYKERK WATER A SEWER ASSESSMENT: Moved Har­ rison. second Cardwell to assess Bykerk’s property as a 2.5 acre parcel until additional acreage is developed Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - PROPOSED RESPONSE TO THE BONNIE MANAGEMENT* LETTER Moved Harnson. second Snyder to authorize the Township attor­ ney to respond to the Bonn>e Management letter Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION - PROPO­ SALS REGARDING CONNEC­ TION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE TO THE TOWNSHIP/VILLAGE HALL: Discussion was held BOARD COMMENTS: Bujak questioned who has jurisdiction over Thomappte Developers He requested that the Township request the court to look at toe impact on the citizens He dis­ cussed toe Alaska Hall mainte­ nance and requested a key for the building Moved Robertson second Harnson to give Bujak a key lor the Alaska Hail Ayes AH MOTION CARRIED. Snyder di$ cussed setting a dale for a meet ing regarding a new library, and requested interested citizens contact her Robertson ques­ tioned if court ordered PMR s are required to have a permit He questioned who pays for ordinances and he discussed his appreciation for Stan McClean s commitment to toe Township as he has sent in his resignation PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED): Kns Apol ques boned a check that was written Paul Emerson questioned why item G1 has not been discussed ADJOURNMENT: Moved Snyder, second Cardwell Io adjourn at 8 52 pm Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Patncia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk Ordinance, contd. from 3rd column both the Planning Com­ mission and the Township Board, which he thought was important. Harrison had been hesi­ tant to spend more consul­ tant dollars, thinking the Planning Commission might be able to complete the process in-house. Neighboring townships have not been able to do this, he said. The supervisor said the dollars spent on this would provide benefit over ten years and he hopes it would prevent future law­ suits. SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives and Teens IF YOU NEED EXTRA *$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately July, August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8AM TO 4 PM TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. Ml E.O.E. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Hr jMt Delivery Hr ^8^ Hill 'Ze Js»(616) S795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV July 24, 2001/Page 15 Stan McLean resigns from Planning Commission by Ruth Zachary' Staff Writer Caledonia Township Planning Commissioner Stan McLean's letter of resignation July 17 was re­ luctantly accepted by other commission members. McLean has been working on the "Highway Commercial Overlay’ sec­ tion of the zoning ordinance with other commissioners. He helped gather a lot of information in preparation to revision of the ordinance Mclxan came to his post with experience for the creation of a new or master plan and worked on Caledonia’s new general development plan for almost a year. Other commissioners in­ dividually expressed dis­ appointment to sec him go. and said it was a loss to the township, as McLean was a dedicated commissioner with the best interests of the township at heart. Ric Parent said it was unfortunate to lose someone with his ability. Don (Corky) Kcxipmans said it was too bad to lose a person with as much talent and knowledge as McLean has. "It will hard to replace him with someone with the same level of knowledge.” Koopmans said. The stroke of McLean's father in June and business responsibilities in southern Kentucky were among rea­ sons given for his decision. "I am scheduled out of town for the next three planning meetings. " he said. "1 will be unable to devote the appropriate time to the commission over the next few months." McLean mentioned his six-month-old son as a fac­ tor in his consideration of "time well spent." The other six commis­ sioners also have their plates full and need someone to dedicate as much time and energy as they will, he said. Recent developments in the community also played an important role in his decision. In considering whether commission busi­ ness was time well spent. merville Township in Mon­ roe County, where he had served first as a township trustee and then as township supervisor. McLean was ap­ pointed to the Caledonia Planning Commission Jan. 19. 2000. and began service in February a year and a half ago. ’It's a good opportunity to have a voice in the com­ munity." he said at the time of his appointment. McLean expressed an interest in the way traffic is being affected by the creation of the South Beltline highway. Summerville Township also had to face a lot of growth and development issues, though he said growth was not as dramatic as that faced by Caledonia with the build­ ing of M-6 and the kind of infrastructure needs along M-37. He said back then that he hoped to be able to serve for a long time. McLean has worked in business management in the food industry for more than 20 years. He was given an opportunity to work with a Holland company, which prompted his move here over four years ago. He said then his job re­ quired a lot of time on the road but he felt his business background would help him to relate to the public. He said it was important to understand citizen problems and to empathize with their needs. He said being in business requires learning to respect the public. At the board meeting July 18. Trustee Richard Robertson commented on McLean s departure, and said he was someone of rare experience, ami he had been a real asset to the Planning Commission. He said he appreciated McLean’s effort, his insight, and thought the commission would be poorer with his absence. After the board meeting. Supervisor Bryan Harrison said McLean woulo be missed, and was appreciative of the service he had contributed during his tenure. Harrison said he appreci­ ated the problems leading to his decision to resign, and added he felt McLean's con­ clusions about the motives of the township board in re­ cent actions were in error. He said the Township Board has a responsibility to the voters to disagree at times with the Planning Commission’s decisions. Stan McLean he said he had come to feel it was not. He indicated conflicts between the Township Board and the Planning Commission had become frustrating. "It is an injustice to the township planner and the planning commissioners when the Board of Trustees has individuals that make decisions based on their arrogance and political ambitions rather than the desires of the people of the township.’ he said. "Planning is very important to the growth of our township. It should be recognized as such. Many hours have been spent by commissioners, planners and township residents to improve our township and develop this area in har­ mony with the residents desires. A good majority of the Board of Trustees seems to have their own agenda." McLean thanked the current planning commis­ sion for doing an outstand­ ing job over the past few years. He commented that the current mix of individ­ uals works well together. A variety of individuals, with a variety of views, results in great discussions and sound decisions. McLean expressed a willingness to fill a posi­ tion on a township board or commission in the future when the time is appropri­ ate. McLean has lived in Caledonia for four and a half years, moving from Sum­ 200 / Edward Trutsch Caledonia Rental Hastings Banner Township of Caledonia Fortune Chef Swierenga Jewelers Village of Caledonia Overholt & Associates Middle Villa Inn Ed's Body Shop Bank West - Caledonia Eric Moderzoon K & S Excavating Inc. 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Caledonia Boy Scouts, Troop 202 Steketee Turf Service Caledonia Fire Rescue Robin Vaughan D.D.S. Citgo Gas, 68th Street Village Stylists Caledonia D & W U.S. Golf Carts Get-Em-N-Go Caledonia South Kent Veterinary Hospital J and K Yard and Sport Giar & Sons Equipment Inc. Edward Jones, Drew McFadden Breton Builders Gourmet International, Inc. Famous Floonng & interiors Richard Blanch, C PA. Big 0 Fish House & Restaurant Visual Evidence Center Inc. Ken Stanek, Parade Master Emeritus �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 24. 2001 Difficult issues face Thornapple planners by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Planning Commission members had several diffi­ cult issues to consider at their July 16 meeting; They gave Wayne Inger­ soll of Patterson Road a special use to have a home occupation special use permit to sell antique guns and cowboy paraphernalia from his home and at gun shows. Ingersoll agreed to the conditions imposed on him. These conditions include no signs, firing range or ammunition for sale on the property. The special use also requires that the occu­ pant of the home holds a valid ATF (Alcohol, To­ bacco and Firearms) li­ cense. The commission dis­ cussed at length the pros and cons of a proposed Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. new ordinance that would allow people to have ani­ mals such as pigs, sheep or horses on their property as long as they have the acreage to support ani­ mals. Planning Commission Chairman Mark Sevald told his colleagues about some concerns raised by Crane Road residents op­ posed to rezoning their property from agricultural to residential. The ordinance commit­ tee will bring a proposed ordinance to the board by the September meeting: The ordinance commit- Break-ins, continued from page 20 the crime and that he had destroyed some of the items. The boy apologized to the owner and offered to pay for the damaged equipment. Charges are pending in juvenile court. And. on July 15. troopers were told that someone broken into a pick up truck on Milo Road in Prairieville Township and tried unsuccessfully to steal a Pioneer stereo. The perpetrator opened the rear window of the cab. then opened the passenger side door and took the face plate from the stereo. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &L Models tee also will work on an ordinance for the green­ houses in the area. The question of rezoning property in the district was widely discussed in a committee of the whole. Various other areas be­ sides the 140 acres under discussion where dis­ cussed. At the end of the discussion, an area just east of Bender Road and south of the Misty Ridge development was consid­ ered. A public hearing on this additional acreage is scheduled for Monday. Aug. 20. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the township hall. Development plans derailed in Thornapple Twp. by soils Plans for the Mulberry Hills development off Bender Road in Thornap­ ple Township are mired in clay, putting the project on hold at loeast for now. A recent letter from the Barry-Eaton Health De­ partment noted that some of the soils on the property would not meet standards for septic systems. According to the letter, deep cuts to by-pass soils with low permeability would be required. Con­ cerns have been raised about the quality of water on the site. Two test wells have received permits. The health department is suggesting that a complete hydrogeological study be done to analyze the long term suitability of devel­ opment on this property, including the sewage load, ground water quality and protection. Caledonia, Alto libraries still have summer events There's still time to cre­ ate some memorable mo­ ments with and for chil­ dren at many of the Kent District Libraries Summer Reading Club 2001 pro­ grams. As many Caledonia School District families frequent both the Caledonia and Alto branches of KDL. the fol­ lowing is a list of the pro­ grams still available: Caledonia Yoga Workshop for Teens — (Township Hall); Thursday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m. (ages 11 and up). Traveling to Toledo — KDL Puppet Show (Township Hall); Thurs­ day, Aug. 2, at 10:30 a m. (all ages). Alto Travel U.S.A. Craft Day — Monday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m. (all ages). Attracting Birds to Your Garden — Thursday, July 26, at 7 p.m. (beginners and longtime birders wel­ come) Soapmaking workshop for Teens — Wednesday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. (ages 11 and up). Teen Theater Perfor­ mance — Monday. July 30, at 10:30 a.m. (all ages). For information on these and other events happen­ ing at either branch call CaMoaii .h 891 1502 cm Alto 868-6038. For infor­ mation on programs at other branches, call KDL al 784-2007. Snowmen in July? Pictured are Homemakers Idea Co. representatives Teri Randall of Hastings and Vickie Rick of Middleville, who attended the Homemaker’s Chicago Conference July 21-23. Besides being honored for sale and length of service, the 2001 Holiday book is unveiled. For more information, call either Rick at 795-9461 or Randall at 948-9051. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $500 Best Price, Quality, Service • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8.30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middlevilk^ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml July 24. 2001 Page 17 Protecting the water your children drink YMCA WOMEN’S (NAPSA)-According to water. water consumer. Start by SOFTBALL STANDINGS a study by the Natural finding out what’s in your RO systems, like those A League - Viking 8-0; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 7-1; Barry County Merchants 53; Dig-lt/Art Meade 4-3; Michigan Thunder 4-3; Good Times Pizza 3-5; Athletics/Rumors 1-8. B League - P. Ring 4-4. Flex Fab 0-8. Last Weeks Results Viking 22, Dig-lt/Art Meade Auto 7; FlexFab 1, Viking 29; Athletics 25, FlexFab 9; Michigan Thunder 17. Good Times Pizza 12; Barry County Merchants II, Good Times Pizza 2; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 19, P. Ring 5. Hastings Men’s Softball League A league - Okie Towne Tavern 10-0; World of Floors 7-3; Scminoles 3-6; Varney Construction 1 -6; J&S Auto 1-7. B League Dairy Qucen/Nothin But Luck 8-1; Basting’s Mfg. 8-1; Newton Well Service 3-7, Michigan Thunder 3-7; Bills/Spcnccr’s Towing 3-9. Home Run Leaders - R. Madden 14; D. Miller 10; R. Taylor 9 Last Week’s Results Hastings Mfg. 24. Newton Well Service 8; Hastings Mfg. 21, Bills/Spencer s Towing 3; Dairy Queen 8, Bills-Spencer’s Towing 5; World of Floors 22, Seminoles 18; Seminoles 11. J&S Auto 8; Old Town Tavern 18, J&S Auto 6; Michigan Thunder 15. Bills'Spencer’s Towing 3. YMCA News The Fall Coed Softball manager’s meeting will be on Tuesday. Aug. 14 at the YMCA Office. At this meet­ ing managers should be pre­ pared to discuss rules and any other questions that they might have in regards to the season. Soccer sign up is still tak­ ing place for the Hastings and Lake Odessa areas The YMCA is also looking for officials for the upcoming season as well. Any ques­ tions, please contact the YMCA at 945-4574. M.I.L.D. Cup receives praise The date for the 2001 Inaugural Michigan International Labor Day Cup Soccer Tournament is fast approaching and many arc taking notice of the event to be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Barry County Fairgrounds.. One who has received word of the M.I.L.D. Cup [MICHAEL Evans Pairttinq A Resource Defense Council, there were 250.000 viola­ tions of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act between 1991 and 1992. affecting more than 120 million peo­ ple across the country. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Carol Browner reported in March of 1995 that some 41 mil­ lion Americans were served by drinking water systems that violated one or more public health standards. Statistics like these are alarming enough for adults, but the consequences for children, especially small children under the age of six. can be even more of a concern Still, the U.S. does have some of the best water and most sophisticated delivery systems in the world. It pays to become an informed own water and then take the appropriate steps to protect your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the nsk of becoming ill from bad water in the U.S. is low. but rising. The problem is that there are no guarantees that water in the U.S., which is good overall, is necessarily safe at all places at all times. An option that has risen in popularity in recent years is the purchase of in-home water treatment systems. Although there are many options on the market, from pour-through filters to faucet attachments, the CDC has recognized that reverse osmosis (RO) sys­ tems are the most effective means of reducing dissolved solids, lead and other conta­ mination that may be in the manufactured by Kinetico Incorporated, operate by forcing pressurized water through an ultra-fine mem­ brane The company’s sys­ tems also feature a fivestage protection process. as well as the patented EverClean Rinse, which automatically cleans the system with high-quality water to protect its mem­ brane and ensure even drop of water is equally as good. “Kinetico and other rep­ utable members of the Water Quality Association don’t want to sell systems based on a parent’s fear.” says Dave Krupinski. a spokesperson for Kinetico Incorporated. “But given the overall convenience and efficiency with which our systems handle a wide vari­ ety of contaminants. RO systems deliver peace of Cleanliness of dnnkmg water is a key health con­ cern. especially for small children. mind and the best value.” To assist consumers w ith their quality questions. Kinetico has established a consumer water hotline Call I-800-944-WATER to speak with a water expert or to request the free brochure. “Consumer’s Guide to Protecting the Water Your Family Drinks.” For more information about water, visit www.kinetico.com. “What Ane you powg.'” @ this years Hastings Summerfest. is lieutenant governor Dick Poslhumus. Posthumus sent a special tribute certificate to the organizers of the event, congratulating them on their endeavors. "We recognize the investment of the coaches and parents in preparation for these games and thank the individuals whose enthusiasm, diligence and patience have made this tournament an exceptional learning experience and successful athletic event," Posthumus stated on the certificate. 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Steve Moyer. (Photo provided) Nick Aitchison is pictured here in sparring action in the 11-year-old boys intermediate division. (Photo provided) School will resume next month with a handful of CCS TKD students having the distinction of being national champions in the newest of Olympic sports, Taekwondo. Recognized as a CCS TKD school club this past year, a team of eight qualified as medalists at the state level to compete at the annual AAU Taekwondo National Championship held each July Over 1.000 qualified competitors of the program of over 10,(MM) athletes gathered for the three-day event July 5-7. Approximately 25 qualified and participated from the Grand Rapids area including those from the CCS TKD team. The area club competitors were Emily Jacobson (Caledonia High School), Steve Moyer (Caledonia High School), Jason Jacobson (Caledonia Middle School), Nick Aitchison (Kettle Lake Elementary School), Erik Jacobson (Emmons Lake Elementary) and Christine Lewis. Coaches competing in adult divisions were Marlene Pelletier (associate coach), John Jacobson (coach) and George Lewis (coach and instructor). Competition is broken down into divisions based upon age. weight, gender and belt/skill level. Most of the club competitors competed at the intermediate or advanced level. Taekwondo is in two venues, forms and sparring. Forms, or ipoomsei in Korean, is a choreographed routine of kicking, striking MONEY SAVING COUPONS ervice $109 95' i »lSeihtS150FF; iSocnVlbc IUvxi & ROTATE IU i For Improved Handling and Longer Pre Wear. See Our Alignment Professionals! Resent coupon at T»es 2000 Expires August 6. 2001 Present coupon at Tires 2000 Expires August 6. 2001 Ii iNiEciioH SERVICE $9n OFF; ;™KSm$2nOFF| 4U I FILTER SERVICE Present coupon at Tres 2000 Expires August 6. 2001 COOLING ! SYSTEM i SERVICE W Present coupon at Tees 2000 Expees August 6. 2001 I and blocking that is graded with a system similar to gymnastics or platform diving. "Our team is strong in this competition format, with expectations high, we would like to do well in this event," coach Lewis said. Marlene Pelletier earned Gold in the adult intermediate division, John Jacobson earned a bronze and Erik Jacobson finished fourth in a highly competitive 34-person division. Emily Jacobson and Nick Aitchison finished with high scores in their respective divisions, but did not take home medals. Sparring is a timed match of two rounds with the winner determined by scoring points from successful kicking and punching techniques against their opponent. Emily Jacobson won the Gold in the 13-year-old female intermediate division. She was aggressive in the ring with good execution of her technique. Jacobson was extremely successful in scoring with her counter kicks, responding to her opponents attacks," said coach and instructor Lewis. Coach/athlete Marlene Pelletier won Gold in the adult female senior intermediate division. As a relatively new competitor at this sport, Pelletier was a bit hesitant getting in the ring. "Once in there, she was focused and took control." Lewis said. Erik Jacobson made it to the Gold medal match in the highly competitive 11-12year-old boy intermediate division. An even score in the waning seconds of the match was broken by a fluke kick to leave Jacobson with the Silver. "Erik's performance here at nationals in addition to his strong Gold medal wins at the state level leave no doubt in my mind that he will be on the Gold medal stand in the future in the National Championship and Junior Olympics," Lewis said. "Nick Aichison and Jason Jacobson also had strong showings in the boys competition, but placed just out of the medals. Both of these athletes have strong positions for national contention as demonstrated by their medal positions at their state level matches." Also placing in the medals was Christine Lewis with a Bronze in the 11-12year-old girls advanced division. John Jacobson earned a Bronze in the executive adult division and George Lewis won a Bronze medal in the executive black belt division. All of the CCS TKD team from this season's state and national championship will be advanced level competitors next year, with several having the opportunity to achieve the coveted black­ belt status prior to next year's national. With the current core team as advanced and black belt level, CAL TKD will be in a position to field a team for the AAU Junior Olympics. The 40,000 Junior Olympic competition for over 35 sports rotates to major cities every year. In 2003. the event will be in metropolitan Detroit with CAL TKD anticipating fielding a team composed of the current charter members and those that join and train during the coming year. The Caledonia Schools Taekwondo Club classes arc Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Emmons Lake Elementary School. Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementary Schools' schedules are pending. 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Thursday, July 26, at Caledonia Holy Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave Chicken, cranberry juice, fruit nut trail mix, macaroni, peas, peanut butter, raisins, tomato sauce, and vegetable oil, will be distributed Income eligibility, guide­ lines, based on a monthly income, are: • Household size one per­ son under 60 years. $905; over 60 years, $1,113. • Household size two, under 60, $1,219; over 60, $1,500. • Household size three, under 60. $1,533; over 60. $1,887. • Household size four, under $60. $1,847; over 60, $2,273. For each additional house­ hold member, add $314 for under 60. and over 60 years, add $387. New cards arc available For more information, call 891-1298 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Antiques Fann GARAGE SALE: PLUS size clothing (18-20), twin mat­ tress set with frame, small entertainment center, table with 2 chairs, and lots more. July 27th & 28th, 9am-5pm, 907 Sandhill. 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(616)291-1622_____________ NEED A CARFFR adiusL ment! Want a flexible life­ style with opportunity- to earn a good income? think about Real Estate Call Craig Sanborn at Westdale's Cas­ cade office, (616)942-2300, ext. 550. For more informa­ tion attend our Carver Night seminar July 26th at 7 00pm, 6860 Cascade. SE, Grand Rapids. CALEDONIA CONDO. IMMACULATE 3 bednxim. 3 bath walkout with main floor laundry. Right in the village. Overlooks a nature preserve, $154,900 Green­ ridge Realty. Cail Flossie Bode at (616)974-4112. 1999 SUZUKI LT F-250 4 wheeler. Front back racks,, snow plow, winch, runs great, hardly used, 610 miles, $3,200 OBO (616)7584269 after 3pm. Real Estate Recreation FORTUNE CHEF RESTA C/RAN T Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3C0H (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 PUTTING THE PEDAL TO GARAGE SALE: tons of toys. 225 Yankee Springs, Middleville. July 26th, 8am4pm._________________ ____ garage7m6ving~sale « Take Out Available Parlies of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve seating. Monday-'lhursday 11am to 9pm Friday 11am to 10pm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm VO W.5.G. SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll/egg drop soup. \ alid on dine-in only, please. CAMPBELL Lake, South off 84th, 8530 Dygert Dr., Alto. Riding lawn mower with at­ tachments, furniture, tools, bedding, dishes, clothing. Friday & Sat., July 27th & 28th, 9am-6pm. Sunday, July 29th, 9am-2pm. No Early Sales. HUGE SELECTION OF plus size & Misses clothing. Misses formal wear, house­ hold, books, Home Interiors, much more 504 Cider Mill Drive, Middleville One of many sales in Cider Mill Park. Fnday, July 27th, 8.00am-500pm Caledonia’s Newest Dining Experience grillg Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza Hours: Mon. Thurs, 11 a m 9 pm ; Nou Open Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast v The shuck, the anguish the damage — the results of a crash far outweigh the time you save by dming fast it $ a fact that your chances of hitting someone or something increase as you exceed the speed limit A crash like this can happen tn a heartbeat And when it does, it will change your life forever O SPEEDING. GETS YOU NOWHERE. FAST. �Page 20/The Sun and News. MiddieviMe. Ml July 24. 2001 Freeport restaurant Yankee Springs car break-ins reported victim of burglary The Barry County Sher­ iffs Office is investigating a break-in of Richie's Koffee Shop in Freeport that occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. July 10. Deputies reported that the restaurant was entered when someone threw a piece of blacktop through a window in the front door of the building. Police found S3 in tip money missing from cups near the cash register and a handle was found broken off of the store's safe. The VCR was found un­ plugged and tape was missing from the machine, deputies said. Deputies have suspects and the incident is still under investigation. Michigan State Police are investigating six motor vehicle break-ins and two business burglaries which occurred in three southern Barry County townships between Julv 4 and July 15. On July 4, a car on Oakleigh Street was broken into and an in-dash CD player along with up to 45 compact disks were taken. Troopers are looking for a green Jeep with a red stripe on the side spotted in the area at about noon that day. Inside the Jeep were three while males and the driver had short, blond hair. In another incident, a person reported that a ra­ dio. amplifier and ampli­ fier speaker were taken from his car sometime be­ X-SERVICE GO WHERE NO FEAR DARES GO! SUNDAY. JULY 29 6:00 pm YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED AS WE - X-OUT OUR FEAR! CHURCH On M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia vYww.peacechurch.cc Seeking, Celebrating <£ Serving Don’t Be Afraid To Come As You Are! tween later July 3 and early July 4 on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. On July 6. police inves­ tigated the breaking of a car parked at Sam's Joint on Briggs Road in which a camera, a blue hooded coat and compact disks were stolen. On July 7, a number of empty, returnable cans were stolen from Sam's Joint. The perpetrators forced open a door on the shed attached to the restaurant to gain entry. On July 10, troopers were called to investigate the theft of $1,200 Cougar golf clubs from an un­ locked van parked in the 2100 block of Gun Lake Road between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. On July 15. troopers re­ ceived a report that some­ one had broken into the Momma B's Ice Cream Shop on Grove Street (M43) in Delton. Missing was office equipment, a cellu­ lar telephone and a telephone. In that case, however, a 16-year-old Delton teen admitted to committing See break-ins, pg. 16 Four teens injured when car strikes tree A 16-year-old Wayland boy is still fighting for his life after the car he was in left Guernsey Lake Road one-quarter mile west of M-43 in Hope Township and struck a tree July 6. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Office re­ port that Bryan Randall Pierce was still listed in critical condition at Bron­ son Hospital in Kalamazoo where he was taken by he­ licopter after the crash. He was not wearing a scat belt, police reported. According to deputies. Ryan Peterman. 16. of Middleville was driving cast when the car left the roadway to the right and hit a tree. Peterman also was not wearing a scat belt and suffered minor injuries. Al­ cohol is not believed to have been a factor in the cause of the crash. Another passenger. Holly Fenstemaker, *4. of Hastings, also was not wearing a seal belt. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Another passenger, Kaylcc Biggs. 14. of Hast­ ings, also suffered minor injuries and was not wear­ ing a scat belt, deputies reported. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-07-31.pdf 89593cf4f1db763cdca63e242cee2174 PDF Text Text 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 31/July 31,2001 Crown caps birthday celebration Nikki Schiedel new Miss Middleville-Barry County by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Nikki Schiedel was named the first Miss Mid­ dleville-Barry County on her 20th birthday Saturday, July 28. Along with flowers, a gold necklace, crown and scepter, and gift certifi­ cates, she received a $1,000 scholarship which she will use as she enters her ji/nior year at Western Michigan University. At the pageant, she gave a piano performance of the Nocturne in E flat by Den­ nis Alexander. Kelli Lccp, executive director of the Miss Mid­ dleville-Barry County Scholarship Pageants, said, "this has been an awesome event. The girl's were wonderful." This year, the pageant is affiliated with the Miss America Organization. Schiedel will be compet­ ing in the Miss Michigan Pageant in June, 2002 which is a precursor to the Miss America Pageant. Lecp and pageant pro­ ducer Cheryl Peters see the linking to the Miss America pageant as a good one. ‘We are really im­ pressed with the Miss America Organizations commitment to education and service. Nikki will be serving the entire Barry County community this year," Leep said. The first runner-up was Elisc Boncher who did a lyrical dance. She re­ ceived a $100 savings bond. Andrea Bucher was sec­ ond runner-up. She per­ formed a dramatic retelling of the crucifixion. She received a $75 sav­ ings bond. Samantha VanderSloot, who has spent the last year as Miss Middleville, was named third runner-up. She performed an original tap dance. She received a $50 savings bond. Also competing were Wendy Hunderman, a ju­ nior at Grand Valley State University. She performed an original dance. Jackilyn Mann, a junior at Thornapplc Kellogg displayed her own art and demonstrated how to draw a face. Serena Treuter, a senior this year at Thornapple Kellogg High School., sang. Teresa Venton, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High school, sang during the talent portion of the pageant. Mark Savage, former television personality, was a breezy and encouraging emcee during the pageant. Entertainment during the pageant by a dance en­ semble called the Moving Company, the IHN band and Tami Smith bright­ ened the evening. The routines presented by The Moving Company, Nikki Schiedel was named Miss Middleville Barry County on her 20th birthday, July 28. High School., sang during the talent portion. Amya Rudnik, a freshman at Olivet College, TK grad meets President Bush by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Matt Newton was sent to Kosovo, Yu­ goslavia in May. he never imagined his Army service there would lead to meet­ ing President George W. Bush. Matt Newton welcomed President George Bush dunng his visit to the Bondsteel Camp nWary base in Kosovo. Yugos^^^|4gngay> juty 23. Bush made a quick stop to Camp Bondsteel where he signed a $6.5 billion supplemental defense bill which had been approved by the U.S. House and Senate the previous week. He also gave the troops a "pep talk" and praised them for their service to the cause of peace in the region. Camp Bonsteel is the home for almost 6,000 troops stationed in Kosovo. Bush's trip to Kosovo lasted only four hours. One of »he American servicemen he met was Newton, a 1996 Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School graduate. He enlisted in the Army in 1999. His rank is currently Pri­ vate First Class (PFC) but he is working on his Spec. 4 designation. His parents, Lois and Ralph, Newton, are very proud of their son. They communicate with him via email and his website, mo­ torpoolstuds, homestead .co m. Newton hopes to return home to Michigan in November. with choreographer Andrea Durell and performers Tony Elliott. Cristina Fotieo, Erin Hudson. Karrie Kinsman. Meaghann Matyas. Michael and Sara Winslow, added to the en­ ergy of the evening. Music presented by the IHN Band. Eric and Mindi Brundage. Jcni and Shan­ non Kelli, Steve and Nicole Parish and Jerry Gallaway, kept everything moving smoothly. The band could even improvise when needed. Tami Smith, dressed ca­ sually, spent most of the pageant observing from the audience. Following a brief intermission she ap- See Miss Middleville, pg. 3 TK School Board will research smoking ban by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education has approved the second read­ ing of the new board pol­ icy on athletics. The policy stresses re­ spect for students and a commitment to ensuring that as many students as possible will be able to play. There was no one in the audience at the July 23 meeting to discuss this policy. Superintendent Midge Pippel told the board that as soon as a procedures document was ready, she would present it for them to review. Teacher Shelley Erb asked the board to con­ sider banning smoking on school grounds entirely. She said that it seems strange to have a sign say­ ing "Drug free school zone* along the road and then have adults smoking outside the gym doors or in the stands al football games. She asked the board to consider making the schools a "tobacco free" zone. Some research will be done on ways other dis­ tricts have coped with this problem. In other business, the board approved the hiring of five new teachers at the high school. The adminis­ tration hopes to fill all open positions by the school board meeting on Aug. 13. New board member Scott Kiel asked whether this was normal turnover and was assured that it was, given the number of retirees and new positions created. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornap­ ple Kellogg School and Community Library. In This Issue Schools and teachers planning for start of new year Hunter’s Ridge erosion problem continues to plague residents County keyholing ordinance hearing set for Aug. 27 Violations of court ordered PMR damage residents’ property �Page 2/The Sun and News, Mkldteville. M»4My 31. 2001 ‘Reading Across America’ observes end of reading fun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Stories, stories and more stories filled the Freeport and Thornapple Kellogg libraries during the week of July 23. Francy Tobin kept atten­ tion on favorite stories, and at Freeport there were stories about Tennessee and the Volunteers. Jim Merrills created his own stories of magic, bal­ loons and more as he pre­ sented programs at both li­ braries In Middleville, more than 60 children learned to make flying mice with ears and a tail. Then he wowed them with his sleight of hand. The balloon animal por- Make the first twist The youngest had help at the TK School and Community Library V wSft©GV Stop new look! Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! tion of the program in Freeport had a few less children and they made flying mice and dogs, too. Merrills' programs are supported by the Child Abuse Council of Barry County. This was the grand fi­ nale for the Freeport Li­ brary's summer reading program. Extra prizes were handed out to some of the almost 200 participants in their summer reading pro­ gram. In Middleville, there will be one more story hour on July 31. Tobin will be reading stories about ABCs and 123s. Prizes can be picked up anytime during the week of July 30-Aug. 2. The library's staff can't wait to hear which books readers really enjoyed. The TK School and Community Library sum­ mer reading club ends with a family program on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., "Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter." The summer hours at the Freeport Library are Mon­ day and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 765-5181. The library is located at 209 South State St. Summer hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about library programs call 795-5434. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is located inside the TK High School. Four local students earn Calvin degrees Four local students have received degrees from Calvin College at the end of the spring term. The graduates, their hometowns, high school alma maters, parents and major fields of study were: • Adam D. Bultman, son of Elisabeth Bultman of Alto, Arrowhead Christian Academy, psychology. • Ryan L. Wolthuis, son of Dr. Randall and Linda Wolthuis of Alto. South Christian High School, business • Amanda S. Kwates, daughter of Jan R Kwantes of Caledonia. South Christian High School, U.S. history and political science. • Laura J. Lanser, daugh­ ter of Peter and Janet Lanser of Caledonia, Caledonia High School, religion and theology. Merrills checks to see if the magic key will open the lock The red scarf disappears when you say the word •purple" 1255 Meadowview NEW PRICE! R-69. RECENTLY BUILT, 3 BEDROOM, 4 STAR RAISED RANCH. • Popular subdivision • TK schools • Only 3 miles from Hastings • Country set­ ting • Cathedral ceilings in great room • Easy drive to G.R. • Large lawn professionally maintained • Located on a cul-de-sac......................................... ........................... $144,900. Call Jose R. Blanco. ^^GREENRIDGE Realty vvi TZ, e L § A&SOCI A TBS 629 West state street - Hastings MamStreet Ban* Bonding) (616) 946-3770 �The Sun and News. Middleville, ML July 31. 2001 /Page 3 Civic Theatre Arts Day Camp attended by two Caledonia girls by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Are we looking at the next Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow? Or arc they the next generation of ticket takers and ushers for the local movie theaters? Whoever they may aspire to be, two Caledonia girls had a blast at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Theatre Arts Day Camp Kelly Cavanaugh and Jami Williamson, both eighth graders at Caledonia Middle School, just returned from a week long day camp sponsored and run by the Civic Theatre. Both girls enjoyed them­ selves immensely and were excited to share their experi­ ence at the camp. The week started out with all the par­ ticipants auditioning for parts in the final presenta lion, “2001, A (sort of) Space Odyssey’’. Each day brought some­ thing new and exciting to learn about the theatre. The campers worked both in separate groups and as a whole troupe learning, among other things, about props, costumes, song and dance, and acting. Williamson's favorite parts were “song and dance and (making] props.” Cavanaugh agreed. “My favorite was proba­ bly song and dance and then the final production alto­ gether,” she said. Each age group had a song and dance routine to learn. Routines were made up and taught by instructors ’ at the day camp. The songs were popular “old” tunes set to different words. Cavanaugh and Williamson's song was about space aliens set to the tune of “Johnny B. Goode.” The day camp also held a poster and button contest. Cavanaugh was one of the winners in both contests. Her winning outer space de­ sign was used for publicity posters and buttons for the production that culminated on Friday afternoon for par­ ents and other audience members. “For the different charac­ ters, we all had to pull our own costume. There was a bunch of different costume bins and we had to pick the items for our costume that we thought how our charac­ ter would look.” explained Cavanaugh. For props, “the second day we made power beads. They were also an item of our costume and we had to wear them,” said Williamson. “We made necklaces & bracelets and stuff. In props, if we had a prop that we needed for our­ selves, we each got to make our own props. We made neuron neutralizers. “In fifth grade my teacher had recommended (the the­ atre camp) for me because she knew that I liked doing things like this,” said Ca­ vanaugh. “I went because Kelly told me about this, and she knew I liked acting,” said Williamson. “When we went to acting class and we had tryouts, she had us do really weird stuff, like acting like foot­ ball players - be an alien,” continued Williamson with a smile. “It all led up to the final production where everyone came to see it,” said Ca­ vanaugh. “We had to learn the whole theatre experi­ ence, not just acting. We had to learn about the lights, and how to usher, the main curtain...” The theatre has been the long time resident to a bat. Yes. a real live bat whose name is Leon. He has be­ come the theatre’s mascot of sorts, so much so that the camp T-shirts even have a bat on them. “If you see him it’s like good luck,” said Williamson. “(But) you can’t say 'good luck’ in the theatre, you’ve got to say ‘break a leg.' because ‘good luck’ is really bad luck.” “The counselors were re­ ally neat." Cavanaugh said. "They were all really loud, really creative. They said in theatre you can’t be shy. Jami Williamson (left) and Kelly Cavanaugh are pictured in their Theatre Arts Day Camp T-shirts and “power beads," part of their costume for the final production of the day camp. I he H AIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Kelly Cavanaugh’s winning design for public­ ity posters and buttons. You always have to stand out and try to be your best because that’s the only way that anyone’s ever going to notice you." It remains to be seen if ei­ ther girl will go on to a ca­ reer in the theatre but if they do. they will have a great head start on many of their fellow performers due to their time at the Theatre Arts Day Camp. Miss Middleville, from pg. 1 peared on stage dressed in style. Her performance of two original songs drew much applause from the audi­ ence. The girls were judged on an interview, which was done earlier in the day, and talent. Questions cov­ ered their personal views of current events, world problems, their personal values and platforms. These two areas made up 70 percent of their score. Swimsuit and evening wear made up the remaining 30 percent of the score. In these cate­ gories, girls were judged on their all around fitness and poise. They had lots of experience walking and smiling back over their shoulders at the judges as they walked. The judges were Duia Burge. Kathleen VanHof, Dani Patterson. DeeAnn Bliss and Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa who was serving as a first lime celebrity judge. The auditors who tallied the scores were Jim DeY­ oung and Chris Noah. The addition of the scholarship program is a big plus for the contes­ tants, according to Leep and Peters. They would like the scholarship pro­ gram to grow. Any local business or individual who would like to contribute to next year's pageant can contact Leep at 795-5337 or Peters at 795-4972. Money raised will be for scholarships and financial support for the winning contestant to help defray costs of participating in the Miss Michigan Pageant. Even though the change was made this year to be pan of the Miss America Organization, the Miss Middleville-Barry County Scholarship Pageant re­ tained a sweet hometown flavor. Parents and friends were there to praise the girls, take pictures and give bugs and encouragement. 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Ml/Juty 31. 2001 Schools and teachers planning for start of new year by Patricia Johns The entire calendar for the 2001-2002 school year has not yet been approved, but with the opening date of school less than a month away, schools and teachers are already plan­ ning for a smooth start. students will be able to meet administrators, re­ ceive their schedules and locker numbers and com­ binations. Students will have time to locate their classrooms and lockers. In addition. Lifetouch will be taking At the high school, classes begin at 7:35 a.m. with students reporting to their fifth block classes. Orientation will be on Monday Aug. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium for all incoming freshmen. New first year high school Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads school pictures for student identification cards and for students to purchase. New high school stu­ dents can enroll by ap­ pointment beginning Aug. 13 by calling 795-5428. New enrollees should bring up-to-date immunization records, birth certificates, proof of residency and if possible a transcript of their previous school his­ tory. Schedule changes will be made from August 2023. Students will be served on a first come, first serve basis. At the middle school, classes begin Aug. 28. Sixth graders will have an opportunity to find their classrooms on Aug. 22. In­ formation about the start of school will be mailed to students' homes in August. At the elementary level, a special open house is set for Monday. August 27 from 1-3 p.m. at McFall. Lee and Page Elementary schools. School begins on Tues­ day, August 28. Bus schedules will come in the Key. a school district newsletter, which is to be 1_____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY I ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH B A Uving Chunk - Vninx « Lit trig lord B Sunday School B Morning Windup . „......................... 9:30 a.m. . . . 10:45 a m. B Evening PraiMr..................................... 6.00 p.m ■ WEDNESDAY B Family Night 630 pm. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia B 2 miles east of M-37 B Pastor, IJr Hrtan F. Harrison 1 1 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 1 Rev. Dave Le Blanc, Pastor 1 Phone 891-9259 . . . .5:00 p.m. B Saturday Evening Mass 1 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. 1 SS. CYRIL 1 and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1 150 131 st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 ■ B 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) 1 Sat. Evening Mass 5 00 p.m (thru Sept.) ■ I Sunday Morning Mass: 93C a.m. 792-2889 • CALEDONIA 1 CHHlSm»IKOiaiE»CHl»CH[ friiAhtsute... C 0 M M 'J 1 1 a place to belong I I C 1 B R C (non-tradrtional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m Youth Group Sunday Evemngj 891 -0576 Rri Michael SfmueU. Pastor Chris Lage. Worship Leader Denns Bounui Youth Pastor C hun h Office 616-8910187 Visit our weo site ww bngntsioe org /^9:3O~ ' AM \ Worship, 11 00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM [ Wed A Member of the Evangelical i Family Night Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Covenant Church A "We are changed by God 's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship. 930 Sunday School 11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class 1100 a.m a.m. Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m. ,c 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 Oitf mile rasf of WhitnegwUe Rd Ra P Adams Plume 891-8440 AI B B B B S CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Angus 5 - Nwh Sunday after taaccost Conununion Sunday Scnyture Luke 19 1-10 (The say of ZacdueusDixemmen’Ihxrrmng God's \<*ct "RrAmg' B Wo«hip Sen <c 1030 xm B Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A Child Caret B B B Rev. A’orwww Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vme Sired Church Other Fav 841 -8M8 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Ikruglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk 9 45 a m 11 00 a.in 6 00 p in 6 45 p m 6 45 p tn. .cYwrf Vx-uln Road* 7WJ Located in I-cighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m & 11 Sunday Sch<x»l for All Ages 9 45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 00 Church School. Sunday pm p.m p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 10 00 a m 1115 a m 6:00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 GUMUAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Musk Cara nd Program 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wcd f’cl,<>wsh,P 7 TO p m Pastor IJoyd DcVormer. Sr. Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 + ft. Paul Lutheran Church ■ (Missouri Stjnod) 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service 8 00 AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30 AM New Life Celebration Service Sundag fidiool ^^3 £ljc <®lli Vj fSjftletljoiiiSt (Cfjurdj 5590 Wittneyvtne Ave . S E Alto. Ml 49302 11:00 AM 30 AM All Servic«« have a Nursery available Barrier Free www iserv net/ stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David ZieYur ________________ Office ________________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Sunday School...10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Parmetee Momng Wonhip Evening Worship. 6:00 p.m. tAOcfle /iMe Morning Worship Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Ret 930 a m . 1100 a m Lev Zac Oman Church Ofhce Phone - 7959266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Come ^CHURCH 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study B--**BBBB 8146 68th St. near Whitneyvine Ave p in RAY TOWNSEND HMiw \ORMAX KNOKK, Avxxule KuK* 891-8028 • e-mail leigliton®iserv net Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service ALASKA CONGREGATION a m a m M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a m. Traditional mf^b 1Lakeside cCommunity Church A Pt ace for Family A Friend' 6201 Whitncyvillc Avenue. Allo CHRt ST!AN REFORMED 910 a m Contemporary Worship 10 45 am Sunday School1 for All Agev 6 (I) p m Evening Won!yip Pastor Roger Hu It man • t hurch Office MftA II191 www.lakesidexommumty org (under conviruction) Leighton Church Community o| Christ Rev. Rayle Bailard, Pastor Phone 8686437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 11300 Wew M i'S WayiMd. Ml Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Iannis Ross Church 616-891 0281 M-J7, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Ree E. Anthony Sikora Proclaiming the Whale Counsel of God B PrwtcbinR ibe Living Wbrr/Sening 'fhe Risen Lorti Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a in (Jr Church A Nursery available ) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word erf Life Clubs Meeting at the Crou Crack Charter Academy 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST H a place to become Pastor Paul M. Hillman mailed to district homes in August. New teachers will have three days of orientation from Aug. 14-16 where they will be introduced to everything from the tech­ nology in the district, business and personnel in­ formation. discipline. TK’s procedures and routines, preparing for the first day of school and much more. Returning teachers are scheduled to come back on August 24. but most will be in earlier preparing for the first day of school on Aug. 28. Nursery A children s activities during all services Prx»f rams for all ages For more information (6161 891-8119 or WWW BffKedlWVh VC 8546 Whftneyvfte Ave a* Mm St • 891-8661 ‘The Church sphere everybody if somebody ...and Jesus n l^ord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am. Sunday Momng ’930 am at crape an //hrtner^e Ave Smdoy Evenng Wonnp wea lAaweek Rff/er & Bftie Study 9«t Wna Suyt Aec$*i 6 00 p m 700pm Kor. Saner Aaoc Pc^or < �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/July 31.2001/Page 5 Oliver-Beute exchange vows Crumback Naqe united in marriage Megan Kathleen Oliver and Christopher Ethan Beute were united in matrimony at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. Michigan, on March 3. 2001. Parents of the bnde are James and Kathleen Oliver, of Middleville, and William and Jill Beute of Grand Rapids. Attending the bnde were Shannon Cooper and Suzanne Beute. Seth Beute and Todd Kumat served as groomsmen, with Scott Oliver as usher. A dinner reception at the Women’s City Club of Grand Rapids followed the service and the couple honey­ mooned in S.W. Texas. They currently reside in Chicago, Illinois. Beth Renae Crumback and Altin Naqe were united in marriage last year in the Great National Park of Tirana, Albania. Beth is the daughter of Ken and Mary Lou Crum­ back, Caledonia, Ml Altin is the son of Vangel and Janulla Naqe, Permct, Albania Maid of honor was Amy Crumback and bridesmaids were Jeanne Loomis, Anne Cobb and Lina Losha Flower girl was Ela Dedja. Best man was Clinton Wolf and groomsmen were Toni Gogu. Ilir Hykaj, Ervis Llupo The couple reside in Alba­ nia as church planters and a reception was held at Cal­ vary Non-Dcnommational Church, Grand Rapids for those unable to attend. Allie Smith to celebrate 80th birthday ENGAGEMENTS Snead-Crumback married Suzanne Snead and Pete Crumback were united in marriage last year at Washington Heights Baptist Church in Dayton, OH. Suzanne, daughter of Larry and Carol Snead of Pleasantville, OH is em­ ployed as a registered nurse at Southview Hospital Pete, son of Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledo­ nia. Ml is currently em­ ployed as property manager for Acadia Reality. The couple reside in Day­ ton, OH Maid of honor was Lori Snead and bridesmaids were Amy Colvin, Melissa Boyers and Nicole Bledscoe. Flower girls were Abby and Emma Crumback. Best man was Scott Drumm, groomsmen were Scott Crumback, Mike Crumback and Chris Red­ man, and ushers were Larry Snead, Chad Westenfeld and Bob Rudolwski. Ringbearer was Benjamin McFadden. A reception was held at Calvary Non-Denominational Church in Grand Rapids for those unable to attend. Kermeen-Bird to wed Aug. 25 An outside wedding is planned for Aug. 25, 2(X)I in the company of family and friends. The parents of Kelli K. Kermeen and Douglas L. Bird are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. A open house birthday party is planned for Aug. 11, 2001 at the Historical Soci­ ety Bldg., 127 Warren St., Freeport,. Ml 2-5 p.m. Given by her children. Birthday wishes can be sent to her home. In exchange of a gift a flower would be nice. Don’t just Dream about retirement. Plan For It. "Drew'' McFadden Investment Representative P0 Box 336. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus 616-891-1173 Edward Jones www edwardtones com Bible heroes to be studied Heroes of the Bible are being explored at Saints Andrew and Matthias In­ dependent Anglican Church today through Fri­ day. Aug. 2 from 1-4 p.m. The church invites kids ages 5 through 12 to join the fun with Bible stories, painting, coloring, crafts. snacks and even field hockey. Bible heroes explored during the week include Saint Paul. King David, Daniel, Saint Peter, Ruth. Moses, Saint Mary and Saint Stephen. The Mary and Martha Guild of the church is also busy planning a rummage sale for Aug. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. Sts. Andrew and Matthias Independent An­ glican Church is located at 2415 McCann Road. Call 948-9327 for more informa­ tion. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday, August 12 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (Casual Attire) Featuring... The Gospelmen Quartet 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road- 1/2 mile east ofPatterson) Wayland, MI 49348 * 795-7903 Middleville Christian Reformed Church 708 W. Main St., Middleville August 6th - 10th, 2001 • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Theme Polar Expedition For Ages: 5-12 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. MVJuty 31. 2001 Boston engineer new youth pastor in Caledonia Redeemer Covenant Church in Caledonia is welcoming David Erikson as the church’s full-time youth pastor. Erikson grew up in the Boston, Mass., area and planned a career as an electrical engineer. He at­ tended Northeastern Uni­ versity College and gradu­ ated with a degree in elec­ trical engineering in 1987. While building his career, he also volunteered with his church youth group. He hoped to build a comfort­ able retirement package as an engineer, and then re­ tire at an early age to work or volunteer for youth min­ istry. However, the pull to­ ward ministry became too strong and Erikson left his first career to attend semi­ nary in preparation for a lifetime of youth ministry. He said he “retired ear­ lier than expected” when he responded to the call to youth ministry. After nearly four years of semi­ nary, with several interest­ ing jobs along the way. he first volunteered and then was hired as a full-time youth pastor. A special bonus while attending seminary was meeting his future wife, Krista. The Eriksons now live in the Kentwood area and have four children. Their youngest was born in July, just after their move from Hudson, Ohio, where Erikson was an interim David Erikson (right) and his family (from left) Krista, Joshua. David, Erik, and Daniel. youth and worship leader at the Evangelical Covenant Church. Erikson made the switch to youth ministry because he wants to serve God and he loves working with teens. He frequently makes the statement that “youth are not the future, they are the present. They can do ministry now, not just sometime in the future.” He feels that there arc many ways young people can be involved in church ministries and can serve the community. During his years of work­ ing with teens, Erikson has led youth groups in inner- ( EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Sma// jobs a specialty in tne Wayland, Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 I I I I I I SMITH-DIAMOND ___ — SOUTH OFFICE - 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml city ministry and on mis­ sion trips to border towns of Mexico with Adventures in Missions. He has en­ couraged young people to share their faith, talents and interests by helping to lead worship services, playing instruments or singing during worship, tu­ toring in elementary schools, helping at a women’s shelter, and other ways. Through contacts in the Evangelical Covenant de­ nomination, Erikson was recommended to the Re­ deemer Covenant’s Youth Director Search Commit­ tee. “I am happy to become part of a church that is re­ ally in a growth mode,” said Erikson. “I will be looking at new and differ­ ent ways of sharing Christ through youth ministry, and I'm excited to dream and design a program that will challenge our stu­ dents. I will be working with an adult leadership team to develop close re­ lationships with our youth as individuals — these mentoring relationships are very important.” FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 CLASSIC 2 STORY HOME - 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, large maple kitchen. Situated on larger lot in Caledonia Schools. $232,000.00. Call John or Mary Kay McCleve 891 -2222._______________ Smith-Diamond Associates Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 I I I I I I I I I I Elizabeth Beison Mel Brenner Katie Cummiford Kay Cummiford Sharon Emerson Maryanne tloeksma Heather Lake Debra Lampani Carrianne Lyke John McCieve 891-2222 891-2222 262-2021 291-3330 891-2222 891-7183 891-2222 262-8333 891-2222 891-7172 MIS. Mary Kay McCleve........ 891-7172 Kendra ^offke___ 891-2222 David Pratt __ 877-4010 Ron Richards ..... 891-7176 Jennifer Russo ............. 891-2222 Susan Stapish_______ 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude...... 891-2222 Sam Wright ...... 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra -------- 891-SOLD Erikson talks about the need for young people to build and develop good habits now in order to live a spiritually aware and ac­ tive life. “As a young per­ son, my youth group in­ volvement had a great im­ pact on my life, giving me direction and purpose for high school and beyond." Erikson's advice to stu­ dents is simplv. “Follow God.” Erikson has a vision for how youth ministry at Re­ deemer will “look" in five years: “Students arc ex­ cited to be here, are taking responsibility for growing in their faith, and arc be­ ing encouraged by adult and student leaders. Stu­ dents are involved in min­ istry at church and in out­ reach projects. High school graduates are continuing their walk with Christ at college or at work, and many are very involved in congregational life at Re­ deemer Covenant Church. Erikson -is planning youth meetings, disciple­ ship programs and events for the fall and winter months, and is spending time getting to know the current members of the youth group For more information about the youth program or any other aspect of Re­ deemer Covenant Church. 698-8001. The church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., just south of oSth Street. Calling local pioneer families By Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Thomapple Heritage Asso­ ciation hope to honor the early pioneer families which settled in the Mid­ dleville area during the Heritage Day celebration on Sept. 8. Susan Rietman says, "We are looking for infor­ mation on early Mid­ dleville pioneer families with descendants still liv­ ing in the area. We would like to honor those who contributed to the growth of the village." The Association will present a Middleville Pio­ neer Certificate to those descendants who can ver­ ify their link with early pi­ oneers. The Heritage Associa­ tion also would like infor­ mation about the native American and early set­ tlers of the 1800's. Rietman asks, "Is there anyone who can tell us about Middleville in its heyday as a stagecoach stop and bustling village with an active railroad de­ pot and many industries?" The Association is look­ ing for more pictures of early times including old maps, newspaper articles and even family photos of early settlers. Reitman says the addi- TK Senior Parents meet August 6 The TK Senior Parents have begun a year long ef­ fort to support the all night graduation party for the class of 2002. The first meeting is on Monday, Aug. 6 in room 1215 at the Thornapple Kellogg Middie School. Parents of all graduating seniors are encouraged to attend. Anyone who has fund raising ideas and ex­ perience is particularly welcome. The first fund raiser of the year is a pre-game pig roast in September. Volun­ teers are needed for the pig roas’ and the football raffle at home games. Any parent unable to at­ tend the Aug. 6 meeting who would like to volun- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ‘Salsa Saturday’ I planned in Caledonia I The Caledonia Branch of I Kent District Library I the be hosting a “Salsa I will ” on Aug. 11 dur­ I Saturday ing the Farmer s Market I Come and enjoy “Salsa” I Latin music, recipes and I garden items to make differ­ I ent types of salsa. For more I information call the library at 891-1502. teer can call Carolyn Steensma at 795-7687. The all night party is an opportunity for the seniors to spend one last time with their friends in a safe, al­ cohol and drug free envi­ ronment. tion of new items to the association's collection will help make a visual history of the village. A photo of students and staff at one of the early schools is posted in the lobby of the Thoiuapple Township offices. Anyone* who can fill in some of the missing names should con­ tact the Association. "Our goal is a museum to house the treasures of our past. Middleville has an exciting past and our aim is to save the artifacts for our future generations... Several sites arc being considered for preserva­ tion," Reitman says. Anyone who would like to be added to the Mid­ dleville Pioneer role of Honor can call Reitman at 795-7644 and request a verification form. Forms will be available at the Thornapple Heritage Association booth during Heritage Day. New mem­ bers can sign up and this is renewal day for current members. Call 795-7644 for more information. West Thornapple 4-H Club would like to thank our 2001 buyers at the Barry County Fair Advantage Asphalt John! Loftus .Art worts Kant Hardly Farm Bill Serf ChewMBukk Kentwood Excavating Bud Smith Lake Odessa Livestock Caledonia Fanners Elevator Larry Neil Agency Caledonia Travel Mam Street Financial Case Farms McConnon Construction County Post Middleville Cement Contracting Dan Valley Excavating Olson s Farm Dermody Truck Sales Pleasant View Farms Eavey Veterinary Services Preferred Poured Walls Felpausch o( Defton Ravenna Auction.Nero Lettinga Freeport Dairy Ridgeview Fanns Geukes Market Sandman Trucking Giaf 4 Sons Equipment Sheeiey Antiques 4 Collectibles Great Lakes Utility Steve Dalessandro GVL Trenching Sunny Fresh Foods Hastings City Bank Vanlaan Concrete Hastings Surgeons Welker Trucking Thank You For Your Continued Support! IZZ2Z- �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV'July 31.2001/Page 7 Fund-raiser set for Caledonia branch library by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Branch of the Kent District Library will hold a Scholastic Book Fair Fund-raiser August 7- NORMAN BRU’ GOOD OF rlL Purchases can be made on site, as well as ordering books from Scholastic. A Book Fair flyer is available from the library prior to the fund-raiser event. The flyer highlights only a few of the hundreds of books that will be on hand during the fund­ raiser. Proceeds from the fund­ raiser are being earmarked for the new library building. The new library will be larger and better able to serve patrons. Although no definite plans have been dis­ cussed as of yet, a library committee will be forming soon. A wish list is available for anyone that would like to help out the library in another way. People can purchase a book on the list, or any other title and donate it to the library. Books may­ be donated in honor of a loved one or in the memory of someone special. Fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Franklin. Rolie Polie Olie and The Wild Thornberrys will find their friends among the shelves. Jigsaw Jones and Junie B. will capture the attention of early chapter book readers as well. And don’t forget the classics such as White Fang and Bud. Not Buddy. Read­ ers of all ages are expected to be able to find something to suit their reading plca- sure. Books about science, his­ tory. sports and humor, plus posters, school supplies and software will be on hand. Gift tags are also available for purchases intended as gifts for someone else This is the "first Scholas­ tic Fund-raiser that the Caledonia branch has held. It is hoped, by staff and many patrons, that the fair will become an annual event. Everyone is invited to attend during library hours: (closed Monday). Tuesday 2-6 p.m.. Wednes­ day 12-8 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa­ tion call the Caledonia Branch of KDL at 8911502. 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Ken and Sharon Reunnk and Nate and Hope Archer by Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do 20 young peo­ ple, six adults and one bus have in common? They all traveled from Middleville to Thunder Bay Saskatchewan and back in June. The high school students and the adults were on a mission trip to the Thunder Bay Bible Center run by Tom and Donna Cnossen, missionaries who are sup­ ported by the local church. It took three days to drive up. "We really bonded on the ride up," one partici­ pant said. "I was really proud of how our members worked together, and it wasn’t al­ ways easy," Youth director Nate Archer said. Archer tells a story of how the new bus had some problems, including no air conditioning. And then in the middle of nowhere, in North Dakota, the bus ran out of gas while the gas gauge still showed that the tank was half full. "We (Archer and an­ other adult) ended up walking less than half a In memory of Tim Benedict If we could have our deepest wish, A dream that would come true. . We'd pray to God for yesterday and you A thousand words can't briny you back We know, because we tried Neither will a thousand tears, We know, because we've cried Vou left behind our broken hearts And happy memories, too. But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you Love—Mom, Dud. feff and Kelly mile and found some gas." Archer said. "There were times when it was 20 miles in between houses. The kids took the time to really look around at the area. This part of the trip has become a positive memory." Participants on the trip had many reasons for trav­ eling with the group. The cost was affordable, only $80 per person, they were with friends, and it was a change." Several students had never been on a mission trip before and were eager to be of service. While at the camp, the teens and adults worked on several projects including painting the church, repair­ ing bathrooms, renovating cabins, landscaping and cleaning. Archer says that this was a time for students to think about life being more than a big house. The impact of the stu­ dents went further than just their labor. The Cnossens enjoyed being part of a Christian community where they could relax and be themselves. When they finished four days of work, the students SOMMER CLEMMC A(( Ladles Men < Children’! Clothing 4 SwiM Surf! 10-30% .« rwuwocoNfm had one day of playing in the water and relaxing be­ fore the three day return trip. One mom who went on the trip said, "I would go with this group again in a.minute." The Peace Church youth group resumes meeting on Hunter’s Ridge erosion problems continue to plague residents by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The vote is official. The new name of the trail head park next to the Village Hall is Stagecoach Park. Several other names were suggested, but this recollection of Mid­ dleville's past was se­ lected. Plans are being made to dedicate the park Sept. 8 on Heritage Day. A name for the road be­ hind village hall will be determined at a later date. Members of the Thor­ napple Heritage Associa­ tion were thanked for their help with names which re­ flect the village’s past and its future. Several residents of the Hunter’s Ridge develop­ ment attended the Village of Middleville Council meeting on July 24 with their continuing concerns about erosion. One of the suggestions made at the July 10 coun­ cil meeting was for a spe­ cial assessment drain dis­ trict to finance remedia­ tion efforts for the affected homeowners. At this meeting, some l\' homeowners (who will not be in the proposed district) came to say they didn't think that any homeowners should have to pay for mis­ takes made by the original developer, Ron Buning. Council President Lon Myers encouraged homeowners to meet with Dave Dykstra, the owner of the I WED.ATBAYPWTE. LAYAWAY 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake HOURS: young people gather at 4:30 p.m. to just "hang out together." Information about the Thunder Bay mission trip and the youth group activi­ ties is available on the web site at www.peacechurch.ee. Stage Coach Park to be dedicated Sept, 8 FASHION SHOW EVERY 795-9947 the Sunday after Labor Day. Archer says that more than 50 energetic high school-aged young people gather for programs, fun and conversation each week. The official start of the evening is at 5:30 p.m. but Call 945-9554 for classifieds vacant lots in the devel­ opment and with the vil­ lage engineer and manager to see what else can be done. In other business. Vil­ lage Manager Bryan Gruesbeck reported that there will be a pre-con­ struction meeting for the Washington Street portion of the next road project on Aug. 9. Bids should be awarded by the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion on Aug. 7. The paving on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail has been completed.* Council members were in­ vited to review plans for the concert band shell, park and connection to the trail. Planner Geoff Moffat will be presenting an urban planning overview of this project to the Planning Commission on Aug. 7 The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. HOMES FOR SALE Caledonia 3 Bedroom ♦ den, 2 bath home with wooded views al around One level living at its best - Just $144,900 (430501) 4315 E. BLUE LAGOON RD. Patterson to Marsn Rd to Blue Lagoon to E Blue Lagoon Quiet, Gun Lake Channel Front. 3 bedrooms 2 bants, wrap around deck, swimmabte channel & sandy beach 2 car garage Just $149,900 (427151) Country Living in Caledonia. Just shy of 1 5 acres wrtri 24x78 pole bam 1709 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and mam Boor family room Excellent buy at $155,000 (429682) Calf Det Pawtoski at 292-1721 for a personal showing or logon to www.yourautomatedagent.com to see more photos Five Star Real Estate �The Sun and News, Middleville. ML July 31. 2001/Page 9 Caledonia Boy Scouts learn and use fire safety procedures by Cathv L. Rueter Staff Writer Eighteen scouts, along with Scoutmaster Fred Fleischmann, from Caledo­ nia Boy Scout Troop 202 participated in a four session fire safety program in April. May and June. They are putting their new fire safety knowledge to use on camp outings this summer. The scouts recently re­ turned from a camping trip at Camp Gerber in Twin Lakes near Muskegon, and they will be heading to Mackinaw Island in September. The fire safety program, held at the Caledonia Methodist Church (the troop s sponsoring organiza­ tion), helped the scouts learn life safety information and provided an opportunity to work on their Fire Safety merit badge. The course was taught by Fire Counselor Nick Unger, a nationally certified fire and explosion investigator and fire prevention inspector. During the course of the program, scouts learned a lot of information about fire safety, including how to de­ velop a home escape plan and practice their survival plan with other members of their family. They also learned that Hollywood's depiction of fire is incorrect: you can’t see more than a foot in front of you-and the room is very dark and full of choking smoke. For their merit badge, scouts were required to complete an assignment on home fire safety and develop a plan for their family to practice. They were also re­ quired to have an adult su­ pervise them to make sure they had other safety knowl­ edge, such as testing smoke detectors, demonstrating Stop, Drop. Roll and Cool plus how to start a barbecue/camp fire safely. “A highlight of their ef­ forts was a visit to the Caledonia Fire Station. Firefighters discussed how they “put the wet stuff on the red stuff’ and provide emergency medical assis­ tance to the injured with a part-time, paid-by-the-call fire department.” said Unger. He provided scouts with information on what it means to be a firefighter in Michigan today. “Firefighters look at building plans for fire safety, conduct life safety inspections, investigate the cause and origin of fires and prepare pre-fire plans to aid them when they have to go into a building during a fire, medical call, or hazardous materials incident.” Unger said. During their time at the A beautiful kitchen doesn't get any easier than this! 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One of Ungers' long-range goals, as a fire counselor, is to interest more people in a career in the fire service. “I was pleased.” said Unger, “that one of the scouts asked for more in­ formation about careers in forensic investigations. I’ve provided him with informa­ tion. including where he can get such an education in Michigan schools and col­ leges.” Unger is engaged in start­ ing an Explorer Post in Fire and Emergency Services (a youth development pro­ gram) in Caledonia. Anyone interested in volunteering as an adult or young person be­ tween the ages of 14-20 can contact Nick Unger at 8917211. Scout members from Caledonia Troop 202 listen while Fire Chief Chns Murphy (foreground) explains about the multi-purpose wrench. The wrench assists firefighters with many jobs including turning off gas valves, cutting seat belts and uncoupling hoses. Scout Master Fred Fleishmann and Fire Counselor Nick Unger (background) look on. It is hoped that after completing the fire safety course, the scouts will be better prepared to use fire safely, make better fire prevention choices, and know who to call should they come in contact with a fire hazard. Their camping trips look like excellent times to practice some of the new found knowledge. Jasonville Farms expands housing in Caledonia Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Jim Telman, an attorney and partner in the Jasonville Farms Ltd. development, came to the Caledonia Township Board on July 18 for the first reading of a re­ quest for rczoning to greater density, R-2, for a parcel now zoned for agricultural use. The matter is expected to be voted upon in August at the second reading by the Township Board. The Planning Commis­ sion earlier recommended denial of the rezoning, since it is located in a transition area next to an agricultural/residential area limited to two acre lots. Commis­ sioner comments indicated a preference for less density at this area, which is near the road. The four-acre irregular parcel, located off 84th Street, will provide the Ja­ sonville Planned Unit De­ velopment (PUD) with a drive from the north. The developers say one existing house will remain on 84th, but they would like to even­ tually make four more lots on the parcel, which will match other zoning densities in the PUD. 15 from area graduate at GVSU Fifteen area students have earned degrees at the conclusion of the winter semester at Grand Valley State University. The students, grouped by hometowns, and their de­ grees and special aca­ demic honors (where ap­ plicable) received were: • Alto — Andrew R. Carey, master of public administration; Camilla R. Slceman, master of educa­ tion; and Paul A. Syswerda, bachelor of sci­ ence. • Caledonia — Dawn M Bolthouse, bachelor of science; Marisa J. Chris­ tenson, bachelor of sci- ence. magna cum laude; Julie M. DeBoer, bachelor of science; Lane A. De Ko­ rte. bachelor of business administration; Janet R Kwantcs. master of social work; Brad E. Peltier, bachelor of arts; and Katie A. Polhemus. bachelor of science. • Middleville — John A. Barton, master of educa­ tion, Arnie M. Bcrgakkcr, bachelor of science; Kelly D. Davidson, master of ed­ ucation; Shawn M. Mc­ Cormick. bachelor of busi­ ness administration, magna cum laude; and Tracy I. Textcr. bachelor of science in nursing. 2001 vl W <3Tlie SEThoftnappCe-^e^ogg Senio/t Clatiss * hnnents atiaduatos u/ouM would Ilka llk>(> to thank ( pa/ients and g/iaduates each ofi the following businesses and individuals ^o/i theft suppo/tt of the all-night senlo/t pa/itg. 4-Star Video Absopure Ann & Dan Wenger Anona Steeby Applebee’s B&K Family Car Wash Babylon Hair & Tanning Barnes & Noble Barry Automotive Supply. Inc. Barry County Lumber Big Boy Bittersweet Blue Dragon Restaurant Bosley Pharmacy Bradford White Corporation Bnan Sinclair Bruce s Frame & Alignment Caledonia Auto Parts, Inc Calvin College Cannonsburg Ski Area Cathy ’s Cut N Curl Charles R. Caldwell. D.D S. Christian Membership Directory Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. Contempt) Salon Crystal Flash Dairy Queen Dan Valley Excavation. Inc. Dave and Linda Prostko Desert Sun Diversions Bar & Gnll Dome World Ed's Body Shop Essential Bean Family Trax Faro’s Italian Pizza Felpausch Food Centers Flexfab Horizons International, Inc. Freeport Elevator Freeport News Fruitbasket Flowerland Gary & Becky Otto Gordon Food Service Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids Paint Ball Grand Valley University Guekes Market Harmony House Hastings City Bank Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. PC Hungry Howie’s Jack Lock's Theatres Inc. J-ad Graphics Janie's Cookies J.L. Schwartz Insurance Keebler King Electronics &. Appliances Laser Quest Lenartz. Don & Terne Little Caesars Pizza Local 1002 U A W Main Attraction Main Street Savings Bank Market Place Mary Kay Cosmetics (Sue Gentry) Maynard’s Water Conditioning MC Sports McDonald’s of Caledonia McDonald’s of Hastings McKeown & Kraai. PC. Meijer, Inc Michigan National Ice Center Middle Villa Inn Middleville Lion Club Miller Real I Movie Outpost Outer Edge Salon Performance Plus/ A&DOil Pharmacy Care Phil & Becky Wenger Phil's Pizzena Pizza Hut Ponderosa Richard J. Choryan. O D River Bend Travel, Inc. River Bend Golf Course Sam’s Club Seif Chevrolet. Inc. Shamrock Tavern. Inc. Shear Pleasure Shell Food Mart/SUBWAY Spartan Stores State Farm Insurance Subway-Caledonia SunsationVSalhe Hu 1st Swierenga Jewelers The Hastings Theatre The Kings Room The Scoop Thomapple Financial Center Tbomapple Kitchen Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union Timber Ridge Ski Area Tires 2000 Tom & Jen Otto Try-Construction Wai-Man WBCH Radio Yamaha Yankee Spnngs Golf Course �Page 10/Tbe Sun and News, Middleville. MVJuty 31. 2001 Di’s Hallmark card and gift store comes to Caledonia by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Caledonia is now home to Di’s Hallmark. Nationally known, this Hallmark store is the first full service card and gift shop of its kind for Caledo­ nia. The store, located at 9175 Cherry Valley Ave. in the Glen Valley Retail Plaza, has been open since June 25. Di’s Hallmark of Caledo­ nia is the ninth store of owners Vern and Diane Molitor. They have been in business with their other Di’s Hallmarks since 1980. “We hope to be the desti­ nation for all card and gift needs,” said Tanya MolitorZubryd, human relations manager for Di’s Hallmark. “(We want] to be famous for our customer service ” Di’s Hallmark is managed by a team of hard working associates who love to be in Caledonia. “We always wanted to be located in Caledonia," said Molitor-Zubryd. “We are pleased on how well we’ve been received." Collectors will be happy to know that Di's Hallmark in Caledonia carries Boyd’s Bears. Precious Moments. Department 56. Seraphim Classics and Notes from Noah. Those are but a few of the lines they carry. And of course, there's always the cards and other paper goods. A grand opening is set for the entire mall sometime in OPEN N Di s Hallmark at 9157 Cherry Valley is now open for business. September or October, but Di’s issued an early 20% off coupon (on one item over $10.00) - in the July 24 issue of the Sun and News to initiate their opening. There will be many events happening at the store in the next three to four months. You can check < Disgiftdesigns.com to find out about more information about these events. For more information about the store call Di’s Hallmark of Caledonia at 891-0305. s • -e ■S Department 56 col­ lectibles are some of the many collectibles avail­ able at Di's. And of course, you have to have cards if it's a Hallmark store This is just a comer of their large selection of cards and paper wrapping products. Family Dentistry of Caledonia invites you to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients Neu’ evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan Alaska Hall to be new home of Little Lambs Preschool by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Little Lambs Preschool Cooperative hopes to be up and running in the Alaska Hall by September if all is completed on schedule. Co-op members applied for a special use permit to operate their Preschool in Alaska Hall, which was recommended by the Planning Commission July 16, and approved by the Township Board on July 18. Spokeswoman Jennifer Pipe spoke for the group. Hours of operation would be on weekdays generally between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Maximum class > Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 4 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) ♦ Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. * X XX X XL X XXXA.LXXL XITEIWHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! size is 20 students, and with teachers, aides, etc., a maximum of 25 people would use the upstairs space. Because the use is not a typical one for the township-owned hall, the group was advised to apply for the special use permit, though the planning com­ missioners suggested waiv­ ing the fee. The group is a not-for-profit operation, and the fee, from $500 to $1,000, could be a hard­ ship. Regular users are not re­ quired to make a special use application to rent the hall. To avoid setting a precedent, another not-forprofit group, Alaska Bap­ tist Church, also will re­ quest a special use permit, and the waiving their fees will be requested as well. The township has been seeking to rent the hall to increase revenues to help support the expense of the building. Neighborhood uses were shown to be compatible when the preschool co-op obtained a neighborhood petition in favor of the group's use of the Alaska Hall. To deal with liability in­ surance issues, Commis­ sioner Ric Parent advised having the township added as a co-insurcd party on the policy, a condition for recommendation. This would make the township a part of any claim against the group, but Little Lambs’ insurance company would pay first. The group has worked with agent Larry Stauffer to make sure the proper require- Alaska Baptist Church has been using the build­ ing on Sundays, primarily, and paying some of the utilities and maintenance, in a similar sort of use. The preschool group could share use of the building with the church without conflict. In addition, the members said prior notice could be accommodated for other groups wishing to rent the hall upon occasion for var­ ious events or for elec­ tions. Equipment owned by the co-op is portable and can be easily stored, it was said. Usually certain da>s would be reserved for Little Lambs use. See Little Limbs, pg. 15 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: i am 92 �The Sun and News. M»ddtev*e. MVJuty 31. 2001,Page 11 august 2,3 & 4 Thursday, Friday & Saturday SIDEWALK HMmil! Don't Miss These Great Savings! ^Rainbow’s End^ Yarn, Craft & Variety I 3 1/2 OFF CARO SHOP I i' I! A Little of Everything Except... i The Kitchen Sink! i 9.34.3 Cherry Valley Ave. (D&tr Centra) Summer Hours: M-F 9-7; Sat. 9-5 Caledonia Lumber Touch of Country Disc Floor Lamps W Disc. Lace Lots of Odds & Ends Disc. Quilt Rack Oak Misc. End Tables 115 Kinsey St. V r’ w/Additional... 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The way properties are developed in the future could be af­ fected, because of shore­ line protection measures, and regulations affecting parking, fences and natural vegetation buffers among others. The ordinance will gov­ ern lakes in 11 townships that arc under county rather than local planning and zoning. Some lakes fall both in county and in township governed areas. require of frontage ___ ...at udeveloper ... .1___ ..Ctcost.want tn to allow lakelake access 220220 feetfeet of frontage want allow accessrequire tained per home or lake access Analysis criteria could in­ to development residents clude boats per household, as beneficiaries, through (similar to road frontage.) shoreline buildings, num­ an easement with small Other areas, zoned for par­ ticular densities where ber of public access lots amount of shoreline. Some of the worst prob­ public utilities are avail­ and marinas, boat motor size, aerial fly overs to in­ lems have occurred on able could be less, such as dicate lake use. shallow­ small lakes with previ­ 150 feet. This could elimi­ ness ratio, plant biomass, ously ungovemed land di­ nate future access options for homes built on con­ usable lake area, boat visions. Topics discussed by tiguous properties off the density, topography of lake, shoreline length, and planning and zoning com­ lake. McKeough explained unimproved shoreline missioners included: • Frontage minimums with a diagram how a 40footage. acre parcel with 600 feet Problems have occurred could be set. combined of lake frontage, for in­ where summer cottages with several other methods stance. could have three with as little as 75 feet of to ensure lake protection. 200-foot lots with lake frontage have been re­ Minimum frontages could frontage, where those den­ placed by large year round be related to the carrying sities arc allowed. Though million dollar homes with capacity of the lake If 20 or more homes might expanded needs for water guidelines were estab­ be allowed on 40 acres, lished for frontage as re­ and septic systems. lated to "carrying capaci­ only three would have lake A beneficiary is a party ties," these frontages access. She said a double who does not have prop­ would need to be estab­ row or more of homes erty on a shoreline, but has lished for all the lakes, spring up around a lake, right of use or access to and not just some. McK- pushing beneficiary num­ the lake through an ease­ bers up and causing eough said. ment. A permitted minimum overuse. She said she was con­ Problems of overuse amount of shoreline have occurred where de­ frontage per owner would cerned that allowing num velopers with deep be one way to limit access bers of users in excess of acreage have room to by the number of users on the frontage formula would build numerous homes and a particular lake. The result in exceeding a same frontage for marshy lake’s established "carry­ shoreline areas could be ing capacity" and guaran tec overuse. If each Little Lambs, from page 10 required as is for home frontage owner was al­ sites with cleared beaches. ments have been met. Lit­ The roof has a leak, Me Keough favored re­ lowed four or more benefi­ tle Lambs is prepared for which can probably get by minimum ciaries. a lake could easily the additional cost in­ with a repair, and is not a quiring a frontage for access to a become overused, in spite volved in such an insur­ safety issue. lake, determined for each of the established capac­ ance policy. Pipe said in of the various zoning areas ity. It was noted the building 20 years of operation, the • A formula to establish group had never been in­ would probably have a and based on suitable resi­ dential densities. For in ­ longer life span with regu ­ See keyholing, pg. 16 volved in a claim of any stance, AR zoning would lar use. kind and was a good risk. * L This could potentially access it by a boat launch mean different standards or dock. A lake has a reasonable applied to next door neighbors on such lakes. capacity for use or "carry­ Establishing standards ing capacity." a number based on lake use could be which can be assessed by problematic unless all an expert in the field. Tony governing authorities of Groves, such an expert, has assessed a number of one lake work together. The commission is seek­ lakes in the county and de­ ing to close loopholes by termined these lakes can creating prudent defini­ support a certain number tions and regulations that of people using them. All will stand up to legal chal­ the lakes he assessed were found to be "maxed out," lenges. No action was taken at according to Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jan last week's meeting. The commission plans to hold McKeough. Problems in determining a public hearing on the or­ the true carrying capacity dinance at its regular Aug. of a lake can occur if par­ 27 meeting. ticular conditions on the Sample ordinances pro­ day of assessment are vided by Planner Jim atypical, and can be sub­ McManus and Commis­ jective. when a consultant sioner Jim Alden have is hired by a developer been under discussion. who has a vested interest Major impact on lakes in the outcome. or water bodies are ob­ The commissioners sug­ served where too many gested three consultants people use the lake or could be authorized to do stream because they can carrying capacity studies based on established county criteria, to be ob- House by Dr. Chris Noah, MD Just don’t do it Q: What is the best thing available to help me quit chewing tobacco? I was asked this a couple of weeks ago by a young gentleman who has chewed tobacco the majority of his life. He came in complaining of mouth soreness, and he did indeed have a quarter size patch of white tissue in his mouth where he regularly "parks" his chew. This white tissue is called leukoplakia (loo-koh-play-kia), and if left untreated it can progress to mouth cancer. Mouth cancer, or oral cancer, is responsible for 2% of all cancer deaths is the U.S., and it accounted for about 8.4(H) deaths in 1995. Use of tobacco in all forms and. to a smaller extent, alcohol abuse are the major risk factors for developing oral cancer. The effects of tobacco (smoked and chewed) and alcohol account for 90% of oral cancer in the U.S. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco is significant and reaches as high as 17% past month use in white males ages 18-25. An estimated 6.9 million people in the U.S. use smokeless tobacco. So what is the best way to stop this addiction? When my patient asked me this, he stopped me right in my tracks because I did not have a clue! 1 have never been asked this question. My literature search quickly uncovered that, unfortunately, there has not been a lot of research done in this area' Almost all of the studies I found opened with the observation that there are too few studies evaluating interventions to help smokeless tobacco users quit. The chewing tobacco cessation aids studied include: Self-help cessation programs (behavior modification programs), mint snuff (without nicotine), nicotine patches and the antidepressant bupropion (tradename Wellbutrin or Zyban) None of these methods has been approved by the Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA). These studies show that the only significantly helpful program is the self-help or behavior modification treatment, which is successful approximately 20‘7 of the time. No medication proved helpful, but clearly more studies are needed. lliis information highlights that at this time probably the best way to reduce the number of smokeless tobacco users is to stop them from beginning the habit. Just don't do it... 1 know my patient agrees with this. Thanks for the questions, and have a great week Please e-mail or send questions to House Calls, 1351 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058. 945-9554. jadnews(a voyager.net. The preschool is collec­ tively owned and operated by parents who are mem­ bers, owners who spend time as aides in the class­ rooms in order to be in­ volved in their children's education. The group maintains a non-denominational Christian emphasis. Their previous location was lost due to expansion of the Christian Reformed Church in Caledonia, which housed their opera­ tion for seven years, and other churches are also in various stages of growth or building, and will not be able to accommodate Lit­ tle Lambs Co-op for about a year. After that time, the group will seek another lo­ cation in an area church facility. The township may be required to put concen­ trated attention on bringing the building vp to code be­ fore September, when the group would like to be ready to go. Health De­ partment and Fire Depart­ ment inspections will be needed. The State Licens­ ing Board must inspect and approve the building in order for the preschool to begin then. Many items have been targeted by the facilities committee for repair or re­ placement. The well has been replaced. The fur­ nace, now out of code, needs replacement. Trustee Wally Bujak would like io get bids for that repair by August, with repair hoped for before September, with general consensus of the board members. 0 Ida Mae Poll CALEDONIA - Ida Mae Poll, age 89, of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2001 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Ida Mae Poll was bom on Oct. 19, 1911 at Yankee Springs Twp., Barry County, the daughter of William and Nellie (Coats) Pickard. She was raised and attended school in Yankee Springs Township. She was married to John Poll on Oct. 5, 1929. Mrs. Ida Mae Poll was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, baking bread, cookies, always had cookies on hand to share with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading and knit­ ting. Mrs. Poll was a member of the Whitneyville Bible Church, she devoted her life to her family, was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, John Poll of Sparta, Richard (Sherry) Poll of Caledonia; one daughter. Donna (Robert) Frazer of Middleville; six grandchil­ dren; many great grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded m death by her husband, John Poll; daughter, Mary Ann Wash- burn; and grandson, Richard Lee Poll Jr. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon al I p.m at the Whitneyville Bible Church, Alto, Ml Pastor Thomas Sluys offici­ ating. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Arrangements by the Home, Beeler Funeral Middleville. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 State Bank of Caledonia is seeking to fill a full- and part-time Teller/Customer Service Representative position. Excellent math, communication and customer service skills required. Prior banking experience a plus. Send resume in confidence to: Karen L. Frank State Bank of Caledonia 627 East Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 £ �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. MLJuty 31. 2001 Keyholing, continued from page 15 percentages of total available shoreline based on carrying capacity de­ terminations was sug­ gested. A potential prob­ lem of unfairness could occur if the first developer obtained permission for residents in his develop­ ment to use the lake through an access based on total carrying capacity. If other owners later tried to do the same thing the capacity could be used up. • Buffer strips protecting lake frontage, especially where shorelines consist of bogs, marsh, swamp or wetlands was considered. A strip of natural vegeta­ tion along the water frontage and at the sides of a lot with an exception for the dock and boat entrance could be required. Ordinance measures could protect natural ar­ eas, which often supply a water source and regener­ ate water quality, keeping lakes healthy for residents, vegetation, fish and wildlife. Types of soils, slopes, and other factors could be considered in regulating buffer strips. If contiguous to a larger lake or stream, clearing wetland areas or building docks must be approved by the Department of Envi- Call 1-800-870-7085 lor... Sana News MTION-Ms! ronmental Quality. (DEQ) The percentage of wetland shoreline allowed to be cleared could be deter­ mined by the planning commission. If only 50 per­ cent of shoreline was cleared, within the permit­ ted frontage allowed, it was believed this could be enough to ensure the health of the lake. • Access from nonbuildable lots are potentially a problem, especially where natural wetland vegetation fills the shoreline and lim­ its access without clearing or putting in a dock. Me Keough was opposed to access lots which re­ quired disturbing wetlands to use the lake. She was not sure the DEQ would safeguard such areas. She said she would prefer no modification of wetland shorelines. McKeough explained in order to have a lot behind wetlands, twice as much frontage as normal would be needed. In an area where 100 feet of mini­ mum lake frontage was re­ quired, 200 feet of wetland shoreline would be re­ quired. If a lake has 1000 feet of shoreline, normally 10 lots would be allowed, but where 600 feet of shoreline is in wetlands, then only three lots in the wetland area would be per­ mitted. This would have nothing to do with dredg­ ing or filling, which is a matter determined by the DEQ. She said this would be a compromise between the same frontage for wetlands as lake shoreline mini­ FACTORY CLARION TECHNOLOGIES is growing and in search of experienced machine operators for our injection molding operation on all 3 shifts. We are also hiring experienced line assemblers. Pay is based on experience, but will average from $8.50 - 10.00/hr. We also offer a full benefit package. Interested candidates should apply in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street. SE • Caledonia mums and no frontage at all. which she would like to help protect lakes in the area. In future, access lots may be limited by frontage minimums. Access lots off site could be required to also have a minimum depth of 100 feet, in addi­ tion to minimum lake frontage. Each additional benefi­ ciary of such a lot could require an additional lot width of 100 feet. Com­ missioner Jeff Mackenzie advocated allowing at least one beneficiary per access lot. Accurate figures for car­ rying capacity are needed if other zoning regulations are tied to it. Site plan reviews would be required for access lots where carrying capacity was in question. Planner Jim McManus said. "Recreational carrying ca­ pacity shall be done for any intended access lot exceeding the number permitted by right for that zoning district, "as read from one part of a pro­ posed ordinance. • Permanent buildings on the access site were discussed. An old house or building could be on the property someone pur­ chased. Perhaps buildings on the site could be regu­ lated by regular zoning for the area, such as AR, R-l, etc. and not tied to the keyholing ordinance. • Parking regulations probably would be a sepa­ rate designation of the or­ dinance. Parking spaces for peo­ ple using access lots prob­ ably will be regulated. Limiting the number of parking spaces on the ac­ tual site, and prohibiting parking on the road near an access site may result. It was suggested all park­ ing should be contained on the lot itself although park­ ing of some sort for access lots without buildings should be maintained for the owner and beneficia­ ries, it was agreed. • Ownership of access to a lake or stream needs to be limited to a physical person and not an entity created by a legal docu­ ment, so a corporation can CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 6. 2001. at 700 pm , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia wil hold a putAc heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village HaH. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Mch^an concemng the appticahon of Scotsmoor L LC. to rezone the toHowmg desenbed lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to PUD Planned Una Development The land is commonly desenbed as approxxnaiefy 436 Johnson Street and is legally described as toAows E 950 4 FT OF SW 1 4 NW 1 4 ALSO THAT PART OF E 950 4 FT OF THAT PART OF NW 1/4 SW 1 4 LYING N OF CL OF JOHNSON STREET EX S 186 FT OF E 197 FT 4 EX S 166 FT OF W 350 FT * SEC 29 T5N R10W A copy of the proposed rezoning «s on Be and may be exam»ned at the offices of toe Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. MKTugan dunng TownsNp o*ce hours Al interested persons may attend the pubic heanng and comment upon me proposed zonmg ordi­ nance amendment Written comments may be suhmmed to the TownsNp office, at the above stal­ ed address, up to the time ot the pubic heanng Dated July 10. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 not construe the meaning of "person" to include dozens or hundreds of per­ sons allowed use through one access point. • Prairieville and other townships have water ac­ cess areas or parks. Public access parks should have an ordinance exception. Commissioner Mackenzie said. The ordinance may gov­ ern privately owned lots, or it may include details governing public access. Some felt the county and townships should have to comply with carrying capacity determinations like all other developers. McManus said parks are subject to special use permit processes. County. DNR or State Public parks and public access points do allow both limited or unlimited numbers of people on some lakes. Limiting park­ ing spaces is a good way to control overuse and the planning commission could incorporate such standards. Although public sites have caused some of the worst problems, public ac­ cess is still desired. • Regulating the kind or number of motor boats and personal water craft is a police matter which should apply to a lake as a whole and not be related to spe­ cific lot and zoning regula­ tions, it was believed. • Mackenzie advocated combining some shoreline regulations with some open space zoning devel­ opment incentives, by al­ lowing designation of shorelines as open or common space for those in the development. Where sewer was available this would be ideal, he said. The type of access the case of open space devel­ opment would be critical to support the purpose of the keyholing ordinance which is to assure lake protection. Some said the yield plan in an open space development should relate to the keyholing formula as well. Codes for placement of septic systems away from water bodies could also be established. SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 10, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr. Floyd Bray. Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle, Mr. Lon Myers and Mr. David Newman Members absent: Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg. The minutes of the June 26, 2001 meeting were approved as amended. The Agenda was approved as writ­ ten. ACTIONS TAKEN: 1. Approved the invoices, dated June 29, 2001, in the amount of $43,710.58. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 2. Approved of sale of 1.7 acres of Blue Cow property to Mr William Clark of Gateway Engineering for $40,500 contin­ gent upon Mr Youngsma’s approval of the agreement, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle The motion carried 5-1 with Mr Newman voting against it. 3. Authorized the President to sign a letter authorizing involve­ ment in the Lower Grand River Watershed Management plan on a motion made by Mrs Corson and supported Mr. Bray. 4. Approved the agreement to allow The Traverse Group to conduct soil bonngs in Spring Park on behalf of Farmers Petroleum. Inc contingent on recommendations regarding a reasonable timeline to complete the testing and notice ot disclo­ sure. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 5 Postponed indefinitely the scheduled Pub*ic Hearing on Vacating 4th Street on a motion made by Mr. Bray and supported by Mr Newman 6 Adjourned the meeting at 8 20 p m on a motion made by Mr Kenyon and supported by Mr Lytle Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the houfl • 00 ■ HI and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Caledonia Township BOARD MEETING July 26, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. Present: Harrison, Cardwell, Bravata, and Bujak Absent: Snyder, Robertson, and Stauffer Also Present: Deputy Palmer. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. RESOLUTION - REQUEST FROM J&J PAGANO. INC. TO TRANSFER LOCATION OF 2001 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS FROM 9948 CHER­ RY VALLEY, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316, CALEDONIA TOWN­ SHIP, KENT COUNTY TO 8256 BROADMOOR, CALEDONIA, Ml 49316, CALEDONIA TOWN­ SHIP. KENT COUNTY: Moved Harn son second Bravata to adopt resolution fcr J&J Pagano Inc. to transfer location of 2001 Class C licensed business from 9948 Cherry Va»iey. Caledonia, Mi 49316. Caledonia Township. Kent County to 8256 Broadmoor. Caledonia. Ml 49316, Caledonia Township Kent County Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENT: Bujak Questioned hours ot operation tor J&J Pagano PUBLIC COMMENT: None Moved Bravata Second Cardweu to adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Ayes Afl MOTION CARRIED. Pat Snyder. Caledonia Township Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM , AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. SEU 01-06-04. PARCEL ID NO 033-005-00; A REQUEST BY ROD BUXTON, 3085 BEATRICE DR . FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A THREE ACRE PARCEL OF LAND TO BE LOCATED IN THE ‘AG, AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXIL IARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 �The Sun and News. MtodtevrUe, MVJufy 31. 2001/Page 17 Violations of court ordered PMR damage residents’ property Ruth Zac ha rv Staff Writer Erosion runoff July 21 caused major damage to residential properties in Caledonia Township lo­ cated downstream from the clay mining operation owned by Thornapple De­ velopers at 68th Street and Egan. Residents Henry and Linda Rosenbrock, who live at 6920 Austhof Woods, reported weekend rains carried eroded mate­ rials from the mining oper­ ation into a spring fed stream, and on down to damage two trout ponds along the stream, and to carry debris, sand and sed­ iment downstream into the Thornapplc River. Rosenbrock said his rainbow trout pond had been in pristine condition, "crystal clear," prior to the runoff, but the damage in­ cluded filling the pond with silt and muck, losing trout and destroying the balanced pond eco-system, which would take years to regenerate. Rosenbrock said he was terribly upset. The Roscnbrocks pro­ vided pictures of the con­ dition of the pond prior to the erosion damage, as well how it looked at the height of the flood event. Apparently, this rain brought one and a half inches over the weekend. Five inches of rainfall in the spring had not brought sediment down the Austhof ravine. Only after Thor­ napplc Developers began excavation did the erosion occur. Prior to the onset of mining, vegetation cov­ ered the clay and sand on the Permitted Mineral Removal (PMR) property. A court order on June 22 by Kent County Circuit Judge David Soet allowed Thornapple Developers and K & R truckers to re­ move clay to supply to the M-6 construction project, beginning immediately. The court order overturned a previously denied re­ quest by Thornapple De­ velopers. The rezoning re­ quest for a PMR to mine low moisture clay for the M-6 project was denied by the township on April 18. The court order allowed Thornapple Developers to use their PMR site to ex­ tract clay and other natural materials. Excavation did indeed begin immediately, without observation of rules and regulations al­ ready in place. The opera­ tors did not obtain the reg­ ular permits, Rosenbrock said. Rosenbrock said the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Kent County Road Com­ mission had been called. Wayne Harrall of the Kent Road Commission explained the owner of Thornapplc Developers had applied for a permit, upon receiving the court order, which was issued but held because the bond was not posted until July 24. He was under the im- VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:01 p.m by Mr Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present: Mr Floyd Bray. Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr. William Kenyon, Mr Michael Lytle. Mr David Newman, Mr Lon Myers and Mrs. Manlyn VandenBerg All members present The minutes of the June 12. 2001 meeting were approved as written The Agenda was approved as wnt­ ten Mr Clair Miller, of Earth Tech, submitted his monthly report ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01021, Public Heanng to Vacate 4th Street, on motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Ron cal resulted m 7 Ayes 2. Adopted Resolution *01012, Approval of MOOT •Category A Grant Contract on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roa call vote resulted m 7 Ayes 3. Appointed Mr Ray Koepl mger to the Housing Commission tor a 5-year term expiring April 30. 2006, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 4 Approved the invoices, dated June 22. 2001. in the amount of $76,464 04. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 5. Approved the invoice to Wade Trim, in the amended amount of $10,455 for design work associated with the 2001 Grand Rapids/Washington Street reconstruction, and approve the invoice to Dan Valley Construction, in the amount of $9441 for repair and reinstallation of the storm dram structure near the millpond at the intersection of Main and Grand Rapids Streets, on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 6 Directed Staff to develop a policy allowing property owners affected by annexation to allow one year to connect Io the public sewer system, when available, and to develop an installment payment plan for the sewer con­ nection fees to be paid annually over a three year penod This agreement is only extended to owners of developed property, with an existing sewer system being annexed without request by the property owner The motion was made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle The motion earned 4-3 with. Mrs Corson. Mr Kenyon and Mr. Newman votng against 4. 7 Authorized rental of a speed radar sign lor a bme pen­ od at a cost not to exceed $495 00. on a moaon made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Motion ear­ ned 5-2 with Mr Bray and Mrs Corson no. 8. Adjourned the meeang at 8 02 p m. on a meson made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lyfle RespecituBy suCxrvtted. Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the mnutes may be read at toe V«age Hal between me hours of 9:00 a m and 5.00 pm. Monday through Fnday pression the PMR owner and excavators were trying to work out things with the Roscnbrocks. He said the MDEQ would have to give permission to remove sedimcn* from the waterway. He said clay sediment in the pond stays in suspen­ sion for a long time. He said there were two ways to remove sedimen­ tation; one is to dig it out and another is to vacuum it out, but that can create problems of water dis­ charge. In the meantime, he said measures were being taken to divert ground water and contain it on the site. Hopefully such an incident would not happen again. See PMR damage, pg. 18 The sand and day eroded from the new excavation area in the Permitted Mining Operation following a rainfall of one and a half inches on July 21. The muddy water ran off in multiple areas across properties in the pristine wooded area, sometimes leaving a path up to 50 feet wide across some properties. Rosenbrock reported. “WHAT ARE TOO DONG!” �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. MIJuly 31.2001 PMR damage, continued from page 17 he said. Steve Houtteman from the DEO said the mining operation had not obtained the proper permits and did not have the proper erosion precautions in place for such a rain event. The bond, which was not posted, required $10,000. as reported on Channel 8 news. Township officials knew the bond had not been posted, and asked for verification, which was not supplied. The Kent County Road Commission threatened to shut down the operation, and then the company paid the bond. Trustee Wally Bujak said. Linda Rosen­ brock said the equipment was still operating after the stop work order was is­ sued and before the permit to go ahead had been re­ leased. The Road Commission, holding the permit, was not aware of the excava­ tion, and did not inspect the site, according to usual procedure. The normal protections presumably were not ob­ served, which if in place probably would have pre­ vented the swath of silt and debris deposited in yards and ponds just down­ stream from the excava­ tion site, when clay and sediment washed out of the mining area and across neighboring properties, said Rosenbrock, who was not the only landowner af­ fected. Sediment has already filled in areas where springs feed the stream. Rosenbrock said. More sand deposits from the ex­ cavation site could result after every rain and could block the water's source, Rosenbrock said. Another issue is poten­ tial damage to the water table itself. If mining lev­ els go deeper than the wa­ ter supply for the springs which feed the creek in the Austhof ravine, the four or five ponds fed by the springs may dry up, and well water supplies could also be affected. Rosenbrock commented it was ironic, that to build the M-6 highway, the state had to go through all kinds of studies and precautions to minimize the impact upon the environment, and yet the environment in off highway communities could be sacrificed in or­ der to supply materials to build it. He said although he was upset about the damage to his own property, he was equally incensed that a huge company like this one. operating under sev­ eral different company names (also Alaska Exca­ vating) and owning over l,0(M) acres in the town­ ship. could get away with such disregard for the envi­ ronment, affecting the The pond at the home of Henry and Linda Rosenbrock was crystal clear and provided a home to rainbow trout before sediment from a nearby mining site filled the water. A series of small dammed ponds retain water along a spring-fed stream in the Austhof ravine. community at large. Rosenbrock said it made him see that citizens have to stay aware of what goes on around them, and they must be proactive about protecting the environment or other issues affecting common public concerns. He said it was important for citizens to make sure these rules are being fol­ lowed by informing both local and state level offi­ Some things are meant to be a certain way... 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Sometimes even citizen involvement cannot achieve the desired results quickly enough or at all. The practices of the mining removal operation just after the court order were being objected to by Alaska residents who complained to the Town­ ship Board on July 18. Ap­ prehensions voiced by res­ idents earlier this month have apparently proven to be well founded. Neighbor Barbara Miron said her concerns were with the Thornapple De­ velopers PMR. established by a court order which overturned the township's denial of the requested mining area. Miron and her husband Cris have complained to the Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality about a surface water body and in­ land stream she said were being adversely affected by the operation. She said she and her husband would not support the township opening the section for permanent use. which is now allowed temporarily by the court order, because of a history of violations. At present the opera­ tion’s hours were close to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., longer than the prescribed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the judge's order, she said. The township hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the other P.MRs in the area. It was reported then, the court ordered PMR was being operated without the proper soil and erosion permits, and no bond had The water from the mining operation was filled with materials from the site, and deposited along the bot­ tom of the stream, which the Rosenbrocks fear will bury the springs that supply the water in the ravine. Another fear is the mining will change the flow of the water table, affecting both springs and well water. been posted. The 15 acre removal to reclamation rule was also reportedly being ignored. Marvin Ebbens, a resi­ dent living at the edge of the PMR complained about an older PMR area (Alaska Excavating) oper­ ated by Gordon Jousma, Den Hartigh, and partners, and which is under town- Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middlevdle. Ml July 31. 2001/Page 19 From previous page ship jurisdiction. He re­ ported the operators were not in compliance with township ordinance re­ quirements. Ebbens complairfts were read into the record at the July 18 meet­ ing. Ebbens said the owner had not yet put fences around the boundaries of the excavation area, the excavation slopes en­ croach on the property line, rather than at 30 to 100 feet away depending upon the amount of eleva­ tion, as is specified in the ordinance, top soil has not been added to the finished seeded slopes, there is no evidence of ongoing reclamation, and the oper­ ating hours start as early as 6 a.m. and continue to 6 p.m. Extraction of materi­ als has also continued over the weekend, Ebbens re­ ported. Ebbens reminded the board he has in the past asked for a corrective ac­ tion plan, but said to date had seen none. He said Wilcox Associates had completed an inspection for this year, with no report as yet. Last year's report mentioned slopes and grades not being main­ tained. absence of fences, no erosion control mea­ sures, noise levels not known, dumping of waste materials observed, ground waler monitoring wells un­ accounted for, erosion con­ trol measures not installed, and erosion noted, and topsoil for reclamation was not provided. These violations oc­ curred prior to the opera­ tions more recently begun at the court ordered PMR excavation area. Ebbens said the K & R (Kamminga and Roodvoets) trucking employees have a "blatant disregard for setbacks, excavation slopes, and property lines. He said he had experi­ enced trespassing and re­ moving of material on his property. He said a letter from the township supervisor last year and the previous year notified the operation it was not in compliance and to take steps to remedy the situation. He said a record of non-compliance goes back to 1993 ‘It should be brought to the public's attention that all the violations cited oc­ curred at the time when the permit had expired for over a year while opera­ tions were allowed to con­ tinue " He added this is when his property was be­ ing trespassed on. Ebbens said the permit was re­ newed last December at the time of the violation of illegal use of the access road. These requirements are part of the PMR permit, he said. He said it was de­ signed to protect all par­ ties concerned, especially those living on adjacent lands. "Because of noncompliance by the opera­ tors and long-standing non­ enforcement on the part of the township, it has failed to do just that.," Ebbens said. "These issues need to be addressed now." Ebbens charged that the township supervisor is au­ thorized to demand com­ pliance and if not secured, he is authorized to order owners and operators to cease operations. "What is keeping you from doing this? There is much here which requires an explanation," Ebbens said. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son answered that this was the first season of opera­ tion under this board. The audit was performed. He said last year after the au­ dit, five of six operations did not have a valid permit and did not want to focus on a single operation, so letters were sent out to all owners, giving until Aug. 15 to provide a draft cor­ rective action plan, and "failure will result in revo­ cation of their permit." Harrison said this was the first step in the first season to regulate the situation. Township officials have been openly concerned about the number of law suits against the township by developers and sand pit operators, which may have something to do with a non-confrontational ap­ proach about enforcement of ordinances in place. A long history of liter­ ally stacks of violations and a lack of enforcement is believed to have perpet­ uated disregard of town­ ship authority among PMR operations, charged by both residents and some trustees If violations are reported by citizens.without result, they often feel helpless. Citizen charges of abdica­ tion of responsibility and agency buck passing have resulted. Township enforcement officer Darrel) Rotier re­ signed earlier this year. He had expressed opposition to actions taken by the board which actually coun­ termanded township ordi­ nances regarding one of the Jousma sand mining operations. No attempt to replace Rotier has yet been made. Some trustees have thought it more prudent to settle lawsuits than to hold out, even when the town­ ship was thought to be in the right. Others have been criti­ cal of a seemingly luke­ warm effort to utilize the resources available to win some of the court battles, including the court case in which Thornapple Devel­ opers won the right in June to mine clay from the pre­ viously denied PMR. Ebbens explained he had contacted the township of­ fering to provide testimony on behalf of the township in regard to the recent suit by Thomapple Developers and K & R against the township to supply M-6 materials. Ebbens said he had of­ fered to provide documen­ tation, and evidence of vi­ olations of non-compli­ ance, but said he was never contacted. He ques­ tioned the commitment and readiness of the town­ ship to put forth its case. Trustee Richard Robert­ son had also offered to tes­ tify on behalf of the town­ ship's cause, but was not called. Another $2 million law suit to continue the exca­ vating in the same PMR after September has been brought against the town­ ship by Thornapple Devel­ opers. The cost to contest such suits often outweighs the cost of settling, but it has been suggested this is an invitation for the un­ scrupulous to line up to collect a ransom from the public in a form of court See PMR damage, pg. 20 You CAN afford to build... Homes starting in the $130’s -$ 150’s 1 SET OF CLOSING COSTS •Custom built to your specifications •Very Competitive Rates •Build with Zero Down •Free Pre-Approval •No Construction Loans •Homes also available for immediate purchase Call for more information on any of your building or financing needs! Ruth Swartz, Realtor6 616-554-5000 Bouma Building ~67th Annual~ Kent County Youth AUG. 6-11 LOWELL, MICH. Lowell Fairgrounds 225 S. Hudson (Near the Flat River) “ Youth Making A Difference ” 4 30-6 30 pm 5 00-6 30 pm 6 30 pm Pock Dinner - Community Tent Gospel Entertainment - Stage Tent FREE Admission Opening Ceremonies • Stage Tent - Followed by Royal Court Coronation Mondqy. Auguat 6 Sponsored by 196 WVH FM Radio AM Exhibit Judging Horse. Goat • PM Exhibit Judging Horse. Rabbit. Swtne. Beef 2 00 pm I -96 WVT1 Field Day livestock Arena Live Remote I Morning Team 4 00-6 00 pm Kid s Creation Station FREE Kent County Youth Fair 5 00-10 00 pm Carnival Rides Open Unlimited $8 (X) 5 30 pm Life s A Stage 4-H Club Stage Tent Theater Exhibition 6 30 pm Youth Fashion Extravaganza Stage Tent 7 00 pm Antique Tractor Pull Open Class - Track Area - Sponsored by Sparta Farm & Lawn 7 30 pm Youth Talent Contest - Stage Tent Special Thanks St Cecilia Music Society Sponsored by Harold Ziegler Ford of Lowell & Ionia County National Bank Senior Citizen Day • Sponsored by King Milling Company AM Exhibit Judging Horse. Poultry. Swine. Dance PM Exhibit Judging Dance. Horse, Vocal & Instrumental. Dog. Rabbit 10 00-11 00 am Free Senior Citizens Coffee & Donut - Community Tent Courtesy of Lowell Family Fare. Lsureb of Kent Noon-10 00 pm Carnival Rides Unlimited $12 Noon-4 00 pm Blood Pressure Check Community Tent Courtesy of St Mary's Critical Care Nurses 1 00-2 00 pm Whitecap s “Crash" Autographs • Community Tent 1 00-3 00 pm KkI s Creation Station FREE Community Tent VanAndel Museum Center, Spock Cars. I leadbands/Parrot I lats 2 00-3 00 pm Free Senior Citizens Coffee Community T«<it Courtesy of Lowell Family Fare & Laurels of Kent 4 Mini Mule Pull (open < hss) 00 pm 6 6 7 7 back Area “Goldmine Strolling Quartet Picnic Area Oxen Demonstration Beef Arena Free Senior Citizens Coffee Community Tent Courtesy of Lowell Family Fare & laurels ol Kent WODJ Car Cruise WODJ Live Remote Muk’ Pull Open Class Track Area Rich Eddie s Rockin Oldies Band Free Admission 4 00-7 00 pm 6 00 pm 6 00-7 00 pm 00-8 00 pm 00 8 00 pm 00 pm 30 pm Wednesday, August 8 Ladies’ Day • Sponsored by Caledonia Auto Parts & Ed's Body Shop AM Exhibit Judging Horse, Storytelling & Puppetry. Beef. Theater PM Exhibit Judging Beef, Goat. Horse. Sheep 11:00 am-1 pm ladies’ Day Events & Prize Drawings Community Tent Including Samples from Lowell Metier 12 00-5 00 pm Carnival Rides Unlimited >8 4 00-6 00 pm Kid s Creation Station Free Frederick Meijer Gardens 5 00-10 00 pm Carnival Rides Unlimited $10 7 00 pm National Championship Lightweight Horse Pull 7 00 & 8 00 pm Jammin Jim (Free Admission) One Man Band Family Variety Show 7:30 & 8 30 pm................................... M<x> Mama WntriioquM Farm I N Thursday. Aygu^l. 9 Agriculture Day • Sponsored by Kent County Farm Bureau AM Exhibit Judging Horse, Goat. Beef. Rabbit, Clown PM Exhibit Judging Clown, Horse 11 00 am-LOO pm Grand Rapids Griffin’s “Grif" - Community Tent Autograph Signing 12 00-10 00 pm Carnival Rides Unlimited $12 100-3 00 pm Kid s Creation Station - FREE Community Tent Kent District bbrary Reading Roadtnp USA & Crafts 2 00 pm..................................................................................................................... Livestock Sale • Reath Barn Sale Order Small Animals. Swine, Sheep, f eeder Calves, Gallon of Milk, Beef 5 30-6 30 pm Youth Variety Show - Stage Tent 6 00 pm.......................................................................... Garden Tractor Pul 6 30 & 7 30 pm Jammin Jim's One Man Band Family Variety Show 7 00 & 8 00 pm Dee Jay the Clown ‘ 7 00 pm Ice Cream Social - Courtesy of Cherry Valley Livestock fasto. August. IQ Handl Capable Day • Sponsored by Spartan Stores AM Exhibit Judging Horse, Dairy • PM Exhibit Judging fiorse 10 00 am-Noon Carnival Activities for Special Needs Individuals Noon President s Day Luncheon King Building 3 00-5 00 pm Grand Rapid s Rampage Blitz Stage lent Autograph Signing Noon-5 00 pm Carnival Rides Unltmin 2 00-4 00 pm Kid s Creation Station • FREE Community Tent John Ball Zoological Society Traveling Zoo Live Animals & f^ofacts 6 00-10.30 pm Country Karaoke Stage Tent Sponsored by B93 & Farrows Musk 7 00 pm NBHA Speed Horse Show Open Class Horse Arena Sponvxed by Duthier Honda Sdtundav. August 11 Kid $ Day • Sponsored bt, Country Fresh AM Exhibit Judging Horse. Showmanship Sweepsukes PM Exhibit Judging Showmanship Sweepstakes 11 00 am-4 00 pm Kid s Day Prizes Old Country Buffet 1 00-3 00 pm Kid s Creation Station Free Grand Rapid s Children Museum Fishing Magnets and Bubble Exhibits Noon-5 00 pm Carnival Rides Unlimited $10 For every arm band, get 1 free ticket to enter the giveaway 2 bikes & 24 stuffed animals 1 00 pm Carnival Bow and Stuffed Animal Giveaway 2 00 pm Puff the Dragon Pedal Pufl Midway Area Youth Classes 3 00 pm Celebrity Donkey Race Horse Arena - Sponsored by Tender Lawn Care 5 00 pm Release of aH exhibits' A ven- special thank* to our corporate sponsors for supportM^ the 2001 Kent Ccxirtj Ycxilh f aid EXCHANGE FINANCIAL Trish Smith 616-397-9636 Home Office 616-795-2977 J Dee Jay the Clown CAUTION Great Lakes Energy NO CATE FEE • Parking: Si Daily / $15 Weekly For information or aetaiied edubttor judging xhedule call 616-8976050 Kent County Youth Fsu RAV=ff=LE 2001 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup w/Eztended Cab vesett Arwigta o, Thomst Chevrolet of Lowell Drawing Sat. Aug 11 at the Fairgrounds Donation 120 00 each Only 3000 tickets to be sold MetfnonMpreMrrtoMn �Page 20/The Sun and News, MtddtevWe, MVJuty 31. 2001 Area Girl Scouts enjoy day camp activities /Lbout 60 Middleville and Caledonia area Girl Scouts took part in day camp at Caledonia's Lake­ side Park July 9-12. The girls were in units with other girls their own age from other Girl Scout troops. Adults and older Girl Scouts planned the activi­ ties for the girls, but they allowed campers to make their own decisions about activities. All campers par­ ticipated flag ceremonies, outdoor skills, cooking outdoors, crafts and sci­ ence experiments, but the girls said they enjoyed the hiking and games the most. Brownies, the younger girls, learned new skills about science, math, mu­ sic, outdoors and sports. They earned "Try-Its" by completing four activities in an area of interest. The Brownies are 6 to 9 years of age. The other group of campers, the Junior Girl Scouts, ages 9-11, learned new skills in areas such as communication, fitness, aerospace, orienteering, arts and outdoor skills to earn badges. All campers helped with preparing, cooking and cleanup for their lunches and snacks "It s great to see the girls having fun outdoors." said Karen Cargill, this year's day camp director. She in­ dicated that is why she continues to work with this program. ’We are fortunate to have volunteers who plan this event for area Giri Scouts." As campers "grow up" with day camp, they are able to become aides. They are Girl Scouts who are entering seventh through 12th grades and have taken training through the Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails. These girls not only help with the Lunch is better when you prepare it yourself. Here's Emmy Peacock, Courtney Moses, Nikki Bush and Brittany Chambers enjoying their "Walking Tacos." younger girls all week, but many of them are involved with planning daily activi­ ties. This year, five high school-aged Girl Scouts planned and led the week­ long activities for three of the units. "Having the help of these older Girl outs was invaluable to the success of day amp." Cargill said. "The leadership opportuni­ ties are varied for older girls and this is a program many Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts enjoy." Anyone interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts may call Dcbi Wil­ son at 795-3799. Girls who would like to join Girl Scouts also can get infor­ mation at their respective schools in September. Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Vitale visits with the Girl Scouts to explain his duties on the road. SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! SUMMER SAVINGS W! k ( 1. » * J i $ .j r ' _ ' ( Hit 11AM GAVIN RUSTY KIRMEEN it JACK MARTIN »• -• 1 kA RICHARD LEVAY JIM Mill ER TERRY NILES TIM GAVIN 2000 CHEVY 1/2 TON 2WD 98 SUZUKI ESTEEM GLX Ext cab. shoet box 4 door V b. 33 000 miles 4-door auto, aw 48.000 miles *17,995 *5.995 99 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4 REG CAB 2000 CHEVROLET LUMINA Short box. 4 3 V-6 auto, air, tilt, cruise 4xk V-6. auto air remander oi faooty *oran!\ s17.995 '11.995 2000 BUCK REGAL GS 4-door. supetchaiged V-6. aulo an CD. cass . leather 17.000 miles *17,995 CAVIN”;-”'; • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 891*8151 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla SUMMER SAVINGS W! SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! Girl Scouts Mayra Arcega, Abby Carlson and Paige Pontious enjoy games at camp. PMR damage, from page 19 supported blackmail. Without an enforcement officer, the responsibility for township enforcement of violations of township ordinances falls upon Su­ pervisor Harrison. Harrison said he had vis­ ited the site and had met with the Kent County Sheriffs department and the Road Commission to enforce ordinances pertain­ ing to issues outside the PMR, but the court would have jurisdiction within the PMR operation. How to enforce viola­ tions on court ordered op­ erations is additionally problematic for township officials. Legal counsel advised the board that Township Manager Dave Zylstra should provide charges of violations and documentation by wit­ nesses to the court, and it must be the court's respon­ sibility to enforce them, perhaps through the KCRC orDEQ It was not known if the court required the normal permits by the DNR and Health Department per­ taining to wells, etc. Legal advice was to be sought on that matter from township attorneys. Several eye wit­ nesses of the operation say Softball Standings the 15 acre rule for recla­ mation which was ordered by the court is still being ignored at present. In the meantime, citi­ zens like Henry and Linda Rosenbrock are frustrated about the next step for re­ mediation and prevention of further damage. Rosenbrock said he was taking the matter to higher authorities on the state level. A new soil erosion bill initiated by State Sen­ ator Ken Sikkema may have a test case for effec­ tiveness, to be battled out in a remote ravine in Austhof Woods. A League Viking ........................... M-l Cathy’s Cut and Curl . .7-2 Barry County Merchants 6-3 Michigan Thunder . . . .6-3 Dig-lt/Art Meade........ 5-3 ()(><)<! I imes Pizza . . .3-6 Athletics/Rumors.........2-8 B League P-Ring......................... 5-5 FlexFab ....................... 0-9 Last Weeks Results - DigIt/Art Meade Auto 19, Good Times Pizza 12; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 0, Michigan Thunder 7; Viking 15, Michigan Thunder 16, FlexFab 2, PRmg 22, P-Ring 12, Athletics 13; Athletics 10, Barry County Merchants 12. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVJuty 31. 2001/Page 21 Concert to benefit child with leukemia A benefit concert will take place Saturday. Aug. 4, to help raise money for a family of a 5-year-old boy from Hastings with cancer. Money will go toward helping Brandyn Celestino Gonzales, 5. who at 17 months was diagnosed with A.L.L., acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He has a 70 to 85 percent prognosis of good health after three years of chemotherapy and other medications. His therapy was supposed to conclude Dec. 31 of 2000, and things were going well until February when he had a relapse. "We know all of the drugs and chemos are three times as strong as before, plus they added radiation to his therapy," Brandyn's mother. Tanya Gonzales, said. "All of this will last for two more years." Brandyn's treatments require him to be in the hospital every week for five to seven days. That s why the assistance is desperately needed. ’We re grateful that the community has stepped up to help Brandyn enjoy life outside of the hospital." Tonya Gonzales said. "This goes to show that a small town like Hastings can be just as big as Kalamazoo. Delton man recovering after single-car crash Troopers said alcohol played a role in a single­ car crash in Yankee Springs Township July 21 which left a 20-year-old Delton man with head and neck injuries. Brett Ferro is listed in fair condition at Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus, where he was taken by medical heli­ copter after the 8:45 p.m. crash. Troopers from the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police said Ferro was driving south on Pat­ terson Road when he lost control of his vehicle near Bowens Mill Road. "Witnesses stated that Ferro's vehicle was being driven in an erratic man ner, covering both lanes of travel and traveling at a high rate of speed," troop­ ers reported. "Witnesses stated that as Ferro's vehi- cle approached the inter­ section he was in the northbound lane." A vehicle south of his location traveling south began to turn left (east) onto Bowens Mill Road and crossed the path of Ferro. "Ferro then cut his vehi­ cle back into the south­ bound lane, missing all vehicles," troopers said "His vehicle, a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-door, left the roadway entering the west ditch." The car then began to slide sideways and as it re­ entered the roadway, it then began flipping. "Ferro, not wearing a seat belt, struck his head on the pavement through the passenger window," police reported. The car continued to flip as it crossed both lanes and entered a field on the Vandalism probed in Gun Lake area Troopcrs are investigat­ ing a number of reports of vandalism in which prop­ erty was damaged by someone using spray paint on July 18 on Joy Road near Gun Lake. "A traffic sign and three cars were sprayed with sil­ ver paint," said Trooper Sandy Larsen. "They wrote all over the road, in a driveway and on traffic equipment." Among the messages left were "B.F," "Brett was here." "Chris" and a per­ son's last name. "Several vehicles were damaged and it cost the neighborhood association to remove the paint from the road," said Larsen. "If anybody witnessed kids walking around late at night in that area, please call me." The Michigan State Po­ lice can be reached at 948-8283. east side of Patterson Road where Ferro was thrown from the car as it came to rest 20 to 25 feet north of his location. When troopers arrived, they found Ferro lying in the field with a heavy odor of intoxicants emanating from his person, troopers reported. "He was unconscious and had an open cut on his head and open cuts on his forehead." said Trooper Sandra Larsen. "He was breathing but did not re­ spond to anything." Police had trouble iden­ tifying Ferro because the car he was driving was registered to its former owner and a wallet found in the car contained an­ other man's identification. "At the hospital, they didn’t know who he was and they called the mother of (other boy)," said po­ lice. "She went to the hos­ pital and notified the hos­ pital that it was not her son, but that she thought his name was Brett Ferro." Ferro later regained con­ sciousness and told author­ ities that no one else was in the vehicle. Charges are pending against Ferro, who was al­ legedly driving on a sus­ pended license at the time of the crash. He was also wanted by police for allegedly failing to appear in court to an­ swer third degree criminal sexual conduct charges. "It's a good thing he didn't kill anybody else," said Larsen. Cd'6 BW SW Battle Creek or Grand Rapids." The concert will be held at the Hyatt Farm, at 6451 Assyria Road, about eight miles from Hastings and signs will be placed on M37. M-66. M-43 and M-79 to help direct interested concert goers. Gates will open around 2 p.m. Expected to perform are Mossy Twyne. a '60s seven­ member rock folk group from Brighton; Red Willy, who will perform country rock, rock and oldies; Ric Castleman, who will perform rhythm and blues and Christian rock, and for the younger crowd. Dirty Laundry, who will perform their own brand of rock n roll. Mossy Twyne recently released a new compact disc. There also will be food, games and a 50/50 raffle. The event can be enjoyed by the entire family. Kids under 12 are free. Handicapped people also are welcome, as there will be plenty of shade and helpers on hand. Blankets and your dancing shoes are other items appropriate for the event. "I think that we can have an event that a whole family can come and enjoy a nice day," coordinator Larry "Bonner" Lippert said. A $5 donation per person is encouraged. The Avengers Motorcycle Club is planning to donate money toward the cause. Dave French, of the Red Willy band, wilt perform at the benefit concert next Saturday at the Hyatt Farm. (Photo provided) "We have been in the area • almost 10 years and. in the past, have donated to families for Christmas," Avenger Motor Club president Jim Willet said. "We felt this was a good cause to get involved with. We also have families, wtu work hard, and would like to do other things in the community. The Avengers arc a non­ profit Motorcycle Club with chapters in Michigan and other states. For more information or if you wish to help, call (616)948-0163. Call 945-9554 for ACTION-Ads! MONEY SAVING COUPONS____ i ! BRAKE $mQ95; {SERVICE IUUa! ! INJECTION $9(1 OFF; SERVICE i SERVICE !TRSKtoH$20®ff! 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Bob Donewaid Jr., a resident of Gun Lake and a graduate of Western Michigan University, was named an assistant coach with the National Basketball Association Charlotte Hornets, last Monday. He will work under head coach Paul Silas. Donewaid Jr, 31, began his NBA career with the New Jersey Nets (after spending some time on the WMV sidelines) and has coached overseas in England the past five seasons. When Donewaid Jr. graduated from WMU. Nets' general manager Willis Reed helped him to land an internship with the New Jersey Nets. The internship eventually became a full­ time job. Paul Silas was one of the assistants with the Nets at that time. Silas was impressed with Donewaid Jr’s knowledge of basketball and the two kept in touch. "When anything comes up. I would like to bring you in,** Silas told Donewaid Jr. Before getting into the NBA full-time. Donewaid Jr. had to spend a few years overseas, learning the ropes. He did so in England, spending two years in Leicester, one year in Derby and two years in London. "I’m ecstatic." he said. "It's a great team and a great situation." Donewaid Jr., who also ran track at WMU. says he plans to trek to Charlotte in We can help with your Christmas list! See us for personalized greeting cards, festive holiday stationery & more... from SAVE 15% OFF WHEN YOU ORDER NOW THROUGH JULY 31, 2001 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 in the Cra*8arfl Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 6:00 • Saturday 8:30 -1:00 a couple of weeks to find new housing. "I'm excited: I can't wait to get going." Donewaid Jr. said. "We got it done. It caught me well off guard." His father. Bob Donewaid Sr. is a former head coach at WMU and Illinois State. He also served as an assistant coach under Bobby Knight when the Indiana University Hoosiers won a national championship in 1975-76. Donewald's prize year with WMU came in 1998 when the Broncos played in the NCAA tournament, upset Clemson in the first round and battled Stanford in the second round. "This is a win. win situation for him." Donewaid Sr. said. New TK High School swim coach named by Sarah Linn Staff Writer Thomapple- Kellogg schools has just named Pe­ ter Burdoin new head coach of the ninth through twelth grade swim club. Also serving as head lifeguard and pool supervi­ sor for the community education program. Burdoin is hoping to carry the TK girls' club to many victories this fall. "I'm hoping to build a strong team, and really show the girls they don't have to be in three or four sports; they can swim all year long." said Burdoin. Though he was chosen with no past experience in coaching. Burdoin has lifeguarding experience from his college days at Washtenaw Community College. Due to his CPR certification while attending Chelsea High School, he also has acted as an assistant coach, helping teach swimming lessons to second- through sixth­ graders. "I swam in high school and held a couple of state records for two years." he said. As far as future plans are concerned. Burdoin also is in the process of finding more area schools to compete with. Last year, the TK girls' club swam against Volleyball tourney set for Sept. 8 Teams are being sought for the Sept. 8 Heritage Day volleyball tournament, sand and mud volleyball. The fee is $40 per team of six players. At least two of the six players must be of one sex. T-shirts will be given to the first five teams with paid registration. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place winners in both the sand and the mud. Some of the teams that competed last year plan to do so again this year. A great time was had by all in 2(XX) and they hope to top that fun with the tournament in 2001. Local companies are encouraged to form a team and challenge other companies. Individual teams are also invited. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 17. For more information, call Chris Irwin at (616) 948-3304. Dutch soccer players to coach camp August 6-10 Coaches from the professional soccer club PSV Eindhoven in Holland will be hosting a soccer camp Aug. 6-10 in Middleville for area youth soccer players. The Dutch coaches are experienced players from within the PSV organization who will provide an excellent level of instruction for young players serious about improving their techniques. PSV has been the top professional club in the Netherlands for many years, including 2001 when they once again were the league champions. PSV also participates in the elite Champions League consisting of the top soccer clubs in Europe. "They are players, so they understand the game and demonstrate how players can improve their techniques," camp coordinator Steve Evans said. PSV Eindhoven are league champions in a league that includes the "best of the best in Europe." They are considered one of the premier teams in the world. The instructions they plan to give to the campers should be most beneficial to those looking to enhance their soccer skills. "The Dutch system is one of fundamentals, going back to the basics," Evans said. "They will do it in a fun and varied way." The coaches put on camps through the summer in Ohio and Michigan before returning to their club organizations in September. They will be working with Caledonia and Middleville high school players during the week of Aug. 6-10. Evans said there is a session for high school players in the freshman and junior varsity age groups from 4-6 p.m., a session for varsity players from 6:30-9 p.m. and a session for youth players from 9-11 a.m. For more information and to register for this experience, call Evans at 795-7727. Middleville woman joins financial congress Susan A Foster of Middleville attended the Money Concepts Inter­ national annual International Financial Planning Congress at the Capital Hilton, in Washington, D.C., July JO14 Foster, associate regional vice president with Money Concepts and owner of Thomapple Financial Center and Money Concepts in Middleville, offers financial planning, accounting ser- vices and tax preparation. The company’s special Millionaires and Eagles Awards were presented to Foster for outstanding per­ formance during the past year The annual event was attended by Money Con­ cepts associates from all across the United Suits, as well as Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Asia. six schools; Burdoin has 10 lined up this year. He would also like to begin a club for younger children planning to swim in high school. Right now there arc about 20 girls signed up for the high school program, with more showing interest. The first swim meeting is on Aug. 11 at the TK pool, and is open Io all interested young ladies. The first official practice will be \ug 13. Burdoin will be assisted bv Patti Kovel and Wendy McGillicuddy. Burdoin lives in Mid­ dleville with his wife and two kids, Elizabeth, 13, and Peter. 10. Business Services BONANZA DRYWALL HANGING 4c Finishing Specialist. We repair others mistakes, since 1992. Guar­ anteed work references in your area. Call Brian, (616)374-4338. GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING 4c LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS 4c SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LANDS( M’l.NG. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967 8911843____________________ KING PAINTING INTERI OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate SEWING: mending <St altera­ tions, all kinds. Call Marge Loew, if no answer leave a message. (616)945-5779 TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your ■ needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded, (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448, please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF T. Thomas (Tad) MassanariThatcher, D.O., will never be able to adequately thank all of you for your overwhelming response to our personal tragedy. Tad lived his life fully, he was on the brink of all for which he had worked, it seems incomprehensible that he did not have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of his labor but we rejoice in his life, his accomplishments, his wife, daughter and beautiful memories The hundreds of cards, visits, flowers, generous donations to the trust and general acts of love give us a measure of peace as we grieve Thank you, all... Duane 4c Pat Thatcher Danielle 4c Veda MassanariThatcher, Melissa, Todd 4c Elia Hohauser-Thatcher. �The Sun and News. Middleville. MlJuly 31.2001 /Page 23 Child Care Help Wanted Mobile Homes TWO GIRLS AND a day­ care has 2 full time open­ ings. Loving Christian at­ mosphere, 84th and M-50. (616)868-7094 License NDG410082201. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST is seeking a loving, responsible individu­ al for our church nursery. Sunday mornings, SamNoon. Contact Todd Brown, (616)891-7727. 1999 FLEETWOOD 14X70: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Located in Cider Mill Village, (616)2992154 Fann HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons West­ ern/English, ages 5 + up. Indoor/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too Call (616,698-7791 or (616)6987216. For Rent LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment available immedi­ ately, near M-50 & 1-96. 11/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs). 30 Acres woods, Alto/Lowell Schools, $725 in­ cludes heat. (616)891-1840 THORN-BARRY APART MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565 Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Garage Sale SATURDAY, AUG. 4TH, Kam-5pm 924 Greenwood St., Middleville Computer desk, smoker grill, stereo, clothes &. more. BLOCK SALE: Just East of M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville. Garbow, Hilltop, Stimpson, and Tam Roads August 10th and 11th, 8 am-6 pm. GARAGE SALE: Fri, Aug 3rd, 9am-5pm; Sat., Aug 4th, 9am-3pm. Antiques, col­ lectibles and junk. 449 Holes, Middleville MIDDLI-VIIII-. (HRISIIAN REFORM I I) < HURCH WM I li GROUP WILL BE HOLDING A GARAGE SALE & BAKE SALE, SAT­ URDAY, AUGUST 4TH., 9AM 1PM. WE ARE LO­ CATED ON MAIN STREET. LOOK FOR BAL­ LOONS! ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE YOUTH GROUP. NEIGHBORHOOD SALE: Robertson Rd. north of Parmalee Rd. August 3rd & 4th, 9am-5pm. Clothes, books, games, toys, stamping sup­ plies, guitar amp, chandelier & misc. household items. Fortune is merry, and in this mood will give us anything. —William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729 MECHANIC: Immediate opening for experienced full line auto technician. Must be state certified, good pay, benefits Apply in person at Middleville Auto Service, 201 E Main or call Frank at (616)795-7100 M-F, 9ami 30pm NEED A CAREER ADJUSTMENT!! WANT A FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE WITH OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A GOOD INCOME? THINK ABOUT REAL ES­ TATE CALL CRAIG SAN­ BORN AT WESTDALE'S CASCADE OFFICE (616)942-2300, EXT. 533. "OFFICE MANAGER: Per manent part time position offering good growth poten­ tial with a successful 19 year old window fashions compa­ ny in the Caledonia area Seeking someone with great clerical, computer & organi­ zation skills to manage order entry, customer sen-ice, scheduling, receiving, etc. An exuberant personality and strong work ethic are mandatory. Reliability, ma­ turity and initiative are es­ sential. Pay commensurate with ability and experience. Please call (616)891-2190, Wednesday, July 31 only from 9:00am to 6:00pm." Lawn & Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants, Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia, (616)6981030. Open M-F 9:00am5:30pm; Sat. 9:00am-2:00pm. Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3-bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME buy­ ers We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if vou mention this ad, 1-800466-0461_________________ FOR SALE Price reduced, must sell, 1 owner 3 Bed­ room. 2 bath doublewide, lots of extras, including all appliances, $33,500. Call (616)795-9750 National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. Real Estate 3 PLUS BEDROOMS, 3 bathroom home for sale. Set on 1 acre lot, beautifully wooded lot. Backs up to pre­ serve that will never be de­ veloped 4341 Hidden Hol­ low, Middleville Open House Sunday 2-4pm. (616)291-1622 835 GREENWOOD, MID­ DLEVILLE - Nice family home, walking distance to schools. Comer lot. Bank re­ po-being sold "AS IS". Will look at all offers. Call Kathy Bair, (616)623-8936 or Joyce Christensen, (616)672-9012. G427587________________ KALKASKA COUNTY: 49 beautifully wooded acres close to Fife Lake, state land, Manistee River. Ideal get­ away location. Drive and cleared site already installed Electric $25,900, $500 down, $320/month, 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Com­ pany, 1-800-968-3188 oi www.northernlandco.com for photos and survey ol Spruce Lane. LOTS FOR SALE: 1 mik north of Middleville in Boulder Creek Estates. Lots are 1 acre plus. Walkout and daylight lots available Wood and creek lots availa­ ble. Under ground utilities and natural gas. Priced from $35,500 to $55,000. Call (616)795-9321 days (616)7951142 or (616)795-7274 eve­ nings. Recreation 1999 SUZUKI LT F-250 4 wheeler. Front & back racks, snow plow, winch, runs great, hardly used, 610 miles, $3,200 OBO (616)7584269 after 3pm. Wanted FORTUNE CHEF Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valiev (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 WANTED: Investor for new business opportunity in Ca­ ledonia area. Serious inqui­ ries only. (616)795-7603 John. 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Frances Mlynarcheck, Sandy Ringler, Rosemary Snider, Fran Ixonard Marilyn Page and Ruth Shaver of Lansing, mother of Fran Leonard. The Adopt-a-Highway pro­ gram has been a tri-annual event for the club for many years and Marilyn Page, the Conservation Depart­ ment Chair and event or­ ganizer, calls it “just one many of the fun and re­ warding projects done by our club.” GFWC-Gun Lake Area club members also partici­ pated in the annual GFWC Michigan Day at Inter­ lochen Music Camp. At­ tending were Leonard Mlynarcheck and Joan Week. GFWC Michigan clubs built the original Arts Building on the cam­ pus and have been con­ tributors to its mainte­ nance ever since. Each summer club members from around the state tour the campus, at­ tend a luncheon served by campers and are given a special musical program by talented Interlochen students. Performers this year were Aaron Apaza. bassoonist from Rapid City, S.D.; Nikola Atanosov from Skopje, Macedonia, played the flute; Michael Moore of Midland. Texas, and Alexandra Silber of Birm­ ingham, Mich., are actors extrodinnaire; and Diana Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Strong is a panist from Lake Geneva. Wise. ’Always a treat and al­ ways worth the trip.’ said Mlynarcheck. Club members recently spent a special day at Bay Cliff Health. Attending the event were Leonard. Marjory Richards club president. Gloria Cunning­ ham and special visitor. Freida Garland from a GFWC Florida club. Bay Cliff Health Camp has been one of Janet Kohn’s, GFWC Michigan Presi­ dent, special projects since 1998. Each summer club members from around the state attend a special day just for them. Campers and counselors take groups to tour campus facilities and are treated to lunch in the “big house”. The big house is the dining room which was the origial farm house on the land. Supporting a camp for these special children is a "very special and very re­ warding project and the need is there," said Kohn. "Seeing the happy children and hearing about their ac­ tivities and the progress they make in just seven weeks, warms our hearts and we are pleased to be able to help in some way." Bay Cliff has 180 campers this year, all of them are physically handicapped in The GFWC-Gun Lake Area pick up crew on July 16 included standing from the left. Phyllis Ullery. Sande Wells. Ruth Perino. Ruth Shaver, Reita Newman. Frances Mlynarcheck, Sandy Ringler and Rosemary Snider Kneeling are Fran Leonard and Manlyn Page some form and range in age from 3 to 17 years of age. Bay Cliff is non-profit, non-denominational and serves as a therapy center for physically handicapped children. Located on 170 acres along beautiful Lake Superior near Big Bay, Mich., it is believed to be the only camp of this type in the country. Children are given lov­ ing care, guidance and their needs receive spe­ cialized treatment. Some of this help comes in the form of speech therapy, in­ struction for hearing im­ paired, occupational and physical therapy, instruc­ tion for visually impaired, as well as music therapy. The children also partici­ pate in other activities geared to their abilities in­ cluding swimming, arts and crafts, nature, recre­ ation and camping. Movies and other special events are held each week. Counselor and therapist ratio to children is about six campers to each coun­ selor and therapy is oneon-one. The non-profit camp is funded by contri­ butions and donations by clubs and public-minded individuals. A fund-raiser is currently underway for upgrade the "big house." For more information OUR COMMUNITY YOUR NATION about the camp contact Fran Leonard at 795-8731 (e-mail leonard(a voyager.net) or Marjory Richards at 7953969 (e-mail netgranny (ui2k. com. Another GFWC-Gun Lake Area event in the planning stages now is the annual Home Tour fund­ raiser to be held this year Sunday, Sept. 30. Chair­ man Richards has secured five homes and the hospi­ tality center will be the Gun Lake I .awn and Gar­ den. Information about do­ nations ($ 10/person). times, etc., can be made by contacting Richards or Leonard. 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This is due to the drop-off and pickup sites be­ ing located in the same area as the school buses. The new driveways, now under construction, seem to be the key to this safety issue. Dutton Elementary “We can keep children, parents and cars separate from the buses,” said Cale­ donia Schools Superinten­ dant Doug Busman. “Kids were darting out from buses to get into parents cars.” Although parking, for large events, has long been an issue at both schools, it is not the main concern for everyday. It is believed that parking should stay approx­ imately the same or maybe Kettle Lake Elementary a bit better, but any parking inconveniences pale in comparison to the safety of the students. Beckering Advisory is the construction manager for the projects. GMB of Holland is the architect for the new drive areas. At both elementaries there will be a separate drive, away from the busing area for parents to enter to drop off and pick up their children. It is believed that the drive closest to East Paris will be the entrance for par­ ents at Dutton. It looks as if Kettle Lake parents will still turn on Garbow Road, but will enter the drop off • sight on the drive closest to Whitneyville Road. With the start of school fast approaching on Aug See drop-off, page 2 Local students ready to perform ‘Anne of Green Gables' presented Aug. 10-11 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School District is well rep­ resented in this year's Thornapple Arts Council youth theater production of "Anne of Green Gables." Director Tricia Rickert has been working since the first week of July with stu­ dents from the TK. Maple Valley and Hastings areas. Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents in the play include Rebecca Dufresne as Anne, Zach Bergsma as Jimmy Glover and the Reverend Bentley. Elena Gormley as Ruby Gillis and Amanda Kowalczyk as Marilla Cuthbert. Kowalczyk is also the stu­ dent director this year. Students have been busy learning their lines and try­ ing to see the similarities and differences between their lives in 2001 and An­ ne's fictional one in 1904. They are discovering that the differences are more than the clothes they wear. Some of the actors think their characters are younger than they are even though the chronological ages are the same. The similarities are also striking. Being loved by a parent, having a best friend and being teased are all topics today's cast can relate to as they perform. This year’s production has a special feature. The August 11 2 p.m. matinee will be signed for the hear­ The cast of ‘Anne of Green Gables* is made up of young people from across the area ing impaired. Assistant Director Kath­ leen Robertson and Merri A. Domer will help every­ one in the audience under­ stand the trials, tribula­ tions and triumphs of young Anne Shirley. Robertson will be sign­ ing most of the characters, male and female, with Domer signing Anne. Both will be working with the cast next week to include some of the characteriza­ tions into their perfor­ mances. Robertson has lots of signing experience in the­ ater, including the Boar's Head summer stock pre­ sentations and perfor­ mance. She signed during the recent Rod Stewart Concert. Domer has taught in several different capacities in the Eaton County Inter­ mediate School District, including all of the .Maple Valley schools. Lucy M. Montgomery wrote a memorable series of books about Anne Shirley s life on Prince Ed­ ward Island in the early 1900s. There are many au­ tobiographical touches in her work. The Thornapple Aris Council is bringing the first novel to the stage in its production of ‘Anne of Green Gables* Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-11. The evening perfor­ mances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the matinee on Saturday, Aug. 11 will be at 2 p.m. The matinee will be signed for the hearing impaired. All performances will be at Central School Audito rium on South Broadway in Hastings. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren. Call the Thornapple Arts Council at 945-2002 for details. "Anne of Green Gables" is the tale of a young girl, Anne Shirley, played by Dufresne, who is adopted by brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Adam Vipond and Kowalczyk present their characters to great ef­ fect. Other members of the cast are Kathryn Carney playing Manila's straight talking best friend and Betsy Acker as Diana Barry, Anne's best friend. Jenna Radant is Mrs. Barry; Brianna Wescott plays both Aunt Josephine and Miss Stacy. Jesse Doc plays Gilbert Blythe who calls Anne "carrots" and competes for scholarships against Anne. Playing Anne’s school chums are Emily Benningfield as Josie Pye; Gorrfiley as Ruby Gills and Hope Michaels as Jane Andrews. Chris White plays the stationmaster, Mr. Phillips, Jerry Buote and Rev. Allen. Hannah Johnson, Sara Radant, Elliot Anderson, Mariah Burd and Bergsma See Anne ofGreen (Ms, pg. 2 In This Issue • Aggressive weed causes concerns for Gun Lake residents • Schools’ plan to connect school, township, village by cable postponed • Steketee proposal includes library location • Northwest sewer matters near resolution �’age 2/The Sun and New%. iUddievilie. Ml.August 7. 2001 * ' ft -J, * - ^|| Caledonia Branch Library produces a tree house By Cathv L. Rueter Staff Writer Kathy Scheid is one of the librarians at the Caledo­ nia Branch of the Kent Dis­ trict Library and also the creator behind a remarkable tree house currently housed at the library. The tree house was designed and built by Scheid to showcase the upcoming Scholastic Books fund­ raiser, August 7-11 (sec July 31 Sun and News). It is primarily made of card­ board and paper with bal­ loons (as leaves) marked with the word “read.” The tree house comes complete with a rope ladder, tire swing, and a couple of squirrel friends. “The bottom is even made of Sycamore bark from Pennsylvania. It's in Kathy’s father’s yard and she brought some back with her. She loves it because it dries into wonderful shapes," said Jane Heiss. Caledonia Branch Manager. “Kathy asked if she could build a tree house (for the fund-raiser) and I said sure." explained Heiss of how the creation became a reality. “I figured it would be a paper cut out on one of the walls. But look at this wonderful creation!" It’s a tree house that even the kids of Magic Treehouse” book fame would be proud to own! For further information about the fund-raiser call the Caledonia Branch of KDL at 891-1502. fl MIDDLE VILLA INN Thank you for buying my 2001 4-H steer at the Barry County Fair. Joe Wenger BACK TO SCHOOL LITERS ARE IN Moi (DfUalA $Dh Cool flaofih Bock to Basics Shampoo 4 Conditioner........... 2/‘2O Redken Shampoo - liter........................................ ‘10 TIGI 4 Bed Head Shampoo 4 Conditioner.........2/‘22 Crew.................................................................. 2/‘22 Biolage Shampoo 4 Conditioner...................... 2/‘2O SCHEDULE YOUR BACK -TO-SCHOOL COLOR. HIGHLIGHT & HAIRCUT SOON! WE ARE BOOKING NOW! Contempo Salon Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 Kathy Scheid s wonderful tree house, complete with rope ladder, door, and lots of imagination Caledonia Library Branch Manager. Jane Heiss, in front of Scheid’s tree house, with flyer for the Scholastic Book Fair Fund-raiser. Anne of Green Gables, continued from front page each play two roles. Parker Robertson plays the Presi­ dent of Queen's Academy. Tricia Rickert is the di­ rector with the assistance of Kathleen Robertson. Norma Jean Acker says that the youth theater pro­ ductions are fortunate to have so many sponsors. "We are lucky that peo­ ple like Mike Humphreys have supported this project from its beginnings," Acker said. Another we’.’ known lo­ cal sponsor is the Sue Drummond Fund. The summer theater program is also sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council with the assistance of the Barry Community Founda­ tion, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arts Council of Greater Kala­ mazoo. Caledonia church to conclude ‘Hymn Sing’ The final Hymn Sing in the summer series at Cale­ donia United Methodist Church will he held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 12. The church, which has an air-conditioned sanctuary, is located at 250 Vine St. in the village of Caledonia. The church choir and praise music will be featured during the program. Refreshments will be served after the program in the church's Fellowship Hall The public is invited to attend and "praise God in song," a spokesperson said. Drop-off, continued from front page With Over 10 Years’ Obstetrical Experience . There's No Doubt You're in Good Hands Christopher Noah, M.D. When he's not delivering babies, he's doing everything else a family practice specialist does’ Not only can Dr. Noah provide prenatal care and deliver babies, but he can provide care from the beginning of life through old age. Family Practice is a broad specially, and Dr. Noah certainly covers the spectrum. If you need a physician to care for you or your family, or you’d like to come in fot introductory visit, call Dr. Noah at 795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edward St. Middleville r Pennock Healthcare Services 22, parents are asked to be patient. The projects should be completed near the time of school opening. “It looks like it’s going slow but I’m told they will be done on schedule,” Busman said. Barry senior citizens invited to COA picnic The Barry County Com­ mission on Aging will host a "Down on the Farm" pic­ nic from 10:30 a m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. All county senior citizens are invited. Reservations should be made by Aug. 10 by calling 948-4856. A $3 donation per person is requested and is payable at the picnic. '6u.-6 Tx-Wfc �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML August 7, 2001 /Page 3 Aggressive weed causes concerns in Gun Lake by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The lacy fronds of Myriophylllum spicatum . better know as the Eurasian Water Milfoil, are not welcome in Gun Lake. The water weeds in­ troduced into the United States* waterways in the 1940s arc causing prob­ lems to homeowners living along the lake. Some parts of the lake, like Parker Drive, have a much greater infestation of the weeds than others, but the weed is beginning to cause problems in other areas, including an area near Southside Pizza. Mike Varano, of the Gun l^akc Protective Associa­ tion, has presented ways to combat the spread of this weed to the 1,300 member association . The clear water, large amount of sunshine and warm temperatures are en­ couraging growth of the invasive weed. One prob­ lem with the water milfoil is that it may shade out some of the beneficial weeds which serve as fish nurseries. Two types of milfoil arc in the lake, Eurasian and notrthcr. Big patches pop up throughout the lake. Homeowners can't just pull it out of the lake since parts of the plants, when they break off. can sprout. The Gun Lake Protective Association (GLPA) decided in June to raise dues from $15 to $25 per year and use the additional binds to help them combat Myriopkyihtm SfMcanmr Eurwin water milfoil the weeds and the zebra mussels in the lake. Varano said that this is a tentative rise in dues which will be used only if Gun Lake is suitable for biological control, of the w eeds. The GLPA does not want to use any herbicides. The weeds can grow densely enough to interfere with boat engines and make swimming less pleasant. Control of the weed by chemicals or by mechani­ cal removal may need to be done more than once a year and can be expensive. According to research by the University of Min­ nesota the cost of removal can be between $150 and $2,000 per acre. Research into using a biological control is ongo­ ing with work being done in Minnesota. Michigan and Florida. Work is currently being done with the milfoil wee- vil (Eubrychiopis lecontei)b an insect which feeds specifically on milfoil. The GLPA will review the results of a lake using the weevil as a control to see if it might be suitable for Gun Lake. On August 14 an expert in the use of the weevil will be at Gun Lake to see if biological* control w ill work. The weevil may be in the waters already but not in significant enough numbers to control the weeds. The experience at lake St. Helen seems to show that the weevils "cut the milfoil right down" accord­ ing to Varano. The GLPA is also work­ ing with homeowners Io reduce the amount of phosphate run off from fer­ tilizers and other sources into the lake. ..... HAIN Al ll?A< IK N Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) MILLER MEANS... Middleville students awarded scholarship Teresa K. Venton of Middleville has been award­ ed a Presidential Honors Scholarship to MacMurray College in Jacksonville, 111., according to MacMurray Dean of Enrollment Tom McGinnis. The stipend is renewable for four years if the recipient is a full-time student, main­ tains a minimum 3.0 average and remains in good stand­ ing within the college. Venton plans to major in deaf and hard of hearing teacher education at MacMurray, a 154-year-old, career-directed liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The daughter of Ed and Nancy Venton of Middle­ ville, Venton currently is a June graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. She was an all-conference tennis player and bowler while in high school and was a Detroit Free Press ScholarAthlete. Venton also was honored as Spanish Student of the year and Rotary Student of the Month. In addition to the MacMurray Presidential Honors Scholarship, she has received a TKEA Scholar­ ship, Thomas Hamilton Scholarship and a Millicent Knox Teacher Scholarship. Gun Lake Office Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616)795-3305 Kay Stolsonburg CRS. ASSOC. BROKER & SALES MANAGER----- REAL ESTATE 12800 W. M-179 Highway (616)792-2202 Carole Schievlnk........ 672-7405 Ray Diehl, gri........ .. 948-8225 795-7272 Sarah L'lrfch.................. 623-4287 Debbie Erway ..............„...623-8357 Vickie Murphy............. 795-3731 Cathv Williamson CRS.GRI_________________ 795-9090 Al Kullkauskas______ 672-7437 Louise Diehl................. 948 8225 Karen Brown......... pager480-2448 Craig Stolsonburg GR1______________________ 795-4470 Kay Stolsonburg, CRS ASSOC. BROKER A SALES MGR. 795-7272 Barbara Getty--------------- 795-7535 B •&. ® YANKEE SPRINGS!! 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PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE On M-179 Hwy zoned C-2 CaH Al K at 800-241 5253 $39,900 J FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES DIGEST OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 7. 2001 Local church hosts first VBS Father Hustwick and some of the vacation Bible school kids playing field hockey. Sts. Andrew and Mathias Independent Anglican Church, located at 2415 McCann Road in Irving, recently hosted its first Vacation Bible School. The theme was "Heroes of the Bible." Father David Hustwick. vicar, taught the lessons to 10 children There were also crafts which the children did con­ sisting of making bags and stamping them to put com­ pleted items in by the end of the week. Picture frames were made and everyone got a picture taken and then inserted it into the frame for a remembrance. Slates were painted with various scenes on them and folders were stamped with Bible verses and pictures. The most popular event NEWEST CITIZEN BOY, On June 28. Andrew Alexander Sierawski. with his parents, arrived at Miami International Airport from Siberia. Andrew is the newly adopted son of JetT and Sarah Wieringa Sierawski. Since coming to his new home, 14month-old Drew is walking everywhere and is learning new things each day. Excited LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH /I Liling Church - Serving a filing Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening I’r.ns* WEI >NI SI >AY 9 .30 a m .10.45 a.m. H- • * 6:00 p in Family Night 6 30 p in. 7240 <>Kth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr. Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass , ,9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. M U u I I I T CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northwest of Gun Like) Sat Evening Mass 5 00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass. 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10 30 a.m. 891-0576 Meeting at the Croii Creek Charter Academy Res Michael Slowed. Pastor Chris luge. Worship leader Denns Rounsa. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 6/6 89/ 0287 Visit our web site www brightside org Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical 9 50 AM Worship; 11.(X) AM Chr Ed ; 600 PM Wed. Family Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "Wp are changed by God 's love.1" Church Office (6161891 1512 M-37 at lOOthSi CALEDONLX UNITED METHODIST Sunday School................................. Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service............... Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clulis....................... . 9 45 am . 11 00 am 600 p m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One Mik east of WkilnryvtlLr Rd Ra P Adams Pfaw89l-S440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. A 11 Sunday Sch<x»l for Ail Ages .9 45 Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service..................... 6 30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) ■ Wednesday .6 30 Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 a m. a.m Church Schtxil, Sunday p.m. p in. p.m ■ SenKt Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery <k Child Caret Res Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 Sot^ Fa\ I91-8M8 Qkutey Chdd Care ad Programs COMMUNITY Worship Haun 900i* ad 1630 Praise Singing 10 50 am Morning Worship 11 00 a m, Wed. Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Lloyd DeVonner, Sr RAY TOW XSF.XD. KNor S'OUMAX KSOKR. Aswcuk 708 W. Main Street 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a m 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 CCime jTletljoiJist Cljiird) 5590 Wiitneyvine Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 Came Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 St Paul Lutheran Church + (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service 8/X) AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30 AM New Life Celebration Service ]\(X) AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services Fave a Nursery available Barner Free www iservnet/ - rtpaul Pastor Robert Gerke ■ Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Office g91-gAgg UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Pormeiee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Mkkfeviie Morning Worship 1 LOO a m Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:34) a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Scnpsrr Lakr 15:1-7 dhrxSc « L>1 Shery OBcrmracw Tv*. Dhcnwag Gad s \a» "F'adue ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68fh St. near WhitneyviHe Ave pm. CHURCH Meeting ttttt CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 4(1 a m Sunday Schixil lor All Age* 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Ruhman • Church Office. S6X0WI www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Leighton Church Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 Lakeside Community Church \ Place for Family X F riends 6201 Whilncyvillc Awnuc. Alto 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship ...................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 1L00 a m. Adult Bible Class................. 11.00 a m. Areas !’ - Tenth SaaJji jtirr 250 Vi nr Street •OwrvhOtikr Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SI', Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 61 (>891-0281 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan I). Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Rec R. Seat (xmnrsy. Pastor Kcuh Slttlp. ioulh thrrcior Al Tietaerer Couununits Catting Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) M 37 north of Middleville • 795-9726 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church t tWM! Sunday Worship 1000 am and 6(M) pm iChild A Xduh > {During the Schod \ean Tl IORN APPLE BIBLE Cl 1U RC’l1 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 891-8028 • e-mail: leigliton^iserv net SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH grandparents are Carol Wieringa. Lee and Roberta Wieringa, all of Middleville, and Dave and Pat Sierawski of Midland Great grandpar­ ents include Ed and Katie Wieringa and Bob and Shirley Smith, all of Mid­ dleville. Jeff. Sarah and Andrew make their home in Boynton Beach. Florida. FIRST BAPTIST C 0 Rew Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 was the recreation portion. Field hockey was played with boys against girls and Father Hustwick assisted both sides. Nursery &. childrens activities during all services Programs for all ages. For more information. (616) 891-8119 or www peacechuryh cc 8546 Whrtneyvffe Ave a? 84m St • 891 -8661 “The Church sshere everybody it somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School xnaoy Schoa 9 30 am Sunacre Momrg Worth© 10 30 or Meeting at chapel on Wbtneyvde Ave xroay Evenng Woryvp 600 pm Wea Maweex Prayer 4 Bo*e Smay 7 00 pm Se« voma$ s*m Astor • 2e/ darn Aboc Poster �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 7, 2001 /Page 5 Big Brothers and Big Sisters benefit from VBS Patricia Johns Staff Writer During the week of July 30 through August 3 al­ most 100 children attended the Polar Expedition Vaca­ tion Bible School at the Middleville Methodist Church. While most of the VBS was filled with songs, sto­ ries and fun activities, each day children donated funds to help others. On Monday. they brought in pennies, on Tuesday nickels, dimes on Wednesday and on Thurs­ day quarters. A few dollars were added to the total on Friday morning. Once the donations had been totaled, children learned that they had raised $200 for the Big Brothers and Sisters pro­ gram in Barry County. Nancy Goodin, one of the people working to bring this program to the county, explained what the program would entail. Children who don't have a mother or father for whatever reason will be able to apply, with a par­ ent or guardian's permis­ sion. for a Big Brother or Big Sister. There is no charge to the child, child's family or the by Patricia Johns Staff Writer On Saturday. August 4 fire engines, tankers and a ladder truck filled the narrow streets of Freeport near the Buskirk Lumber yard. While business went on as usual at the lumber facility fire fighters and other emergency personnel from five departments worked to control an anhydrous ammonia accident. According to the scenario, a tanker truck exploded. The driver was thrown from the vehicle, there was a fire, rescuers were burned. Another passers by were injured, some senously. Fire Chief Jim Yarger managed the operations at the scene while others at the Emergency Operations Center dispatched assistance. Departments responding to Freeport’s assistance were Thornapple Township Emergency Services. BIRCH. Woodland and Clarksville. They had to listen carefully to directions to avoid the "ammonia cloud." Once in Freeport they had to negotiate narrow streets and rescue personnel carrying the wounded to safe areas for on site treatment. Yarger was impressed with the way everyone worked together as "one department.” Passersby stopped when ihey saw the commotion and stopped to help. Civilians recruited to play parts of the wounded in this exercise were Marla and Ade Bierens, Lacy Forbes, Suzi Williams. Jim Williams. Mike Yarger. Melissa Moorhouse and Andrea and Dan Stephens. Any difficulties discovered during the exercise including incompatible equipment or missed communications will be analyzed. The goal of emergency exercises is to help a real world accident run more smoothly. There was no ammonia cloud over Freeport on Saturday. There were now fiery embers or piles of logs or sawdust set on fire as the consequence of an explosion. No homeowners were evacuated. Except for the flashing lights of fire trucks and ambulances, cascades of water from the hoses and the sight of fire fighters in gull gear, breathing oxygen from the tanks on their backs, it was a quiet Saturday in Freeport. Nancy Goodin explains what the $200 donation made by the Polar Expedition Vacation bible School means to the fund raising efforts needed to make the Big Brothers and Sisters program a reality in Barry County volunteer Big Brother or Sister. Goodin explained that having a director, an office and other necessi­ ties to help the program Martin 90th birthday open house set The family of Ruth Martin of Caledonia is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Aug. 12 from 2-4 p.m. in the fellow­ ship hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church on the cor­ ner of Kraft Avenue and and 84th Street in Caledonia. She is the mother of Sandy (Dar) Vander Ark of Moline and Lois (Dan) Smith of Caledonia. If you are unable to attend the open house and would like to remember Ruth with a card, her mailing address is Emergency exercise fills Freeport streets with ‘walking wounded’ work cost money. The donation helps the program meet a matching fund goal of $10,000. Goodin invites anyone interested in helping with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters, A community of caring, Barry County, send their checks to Big Broth­ ers and Big Sisters, Barry Community Resource Network, 450 Meadow Run. Hastings, Mich. 45058. Children also raised $175 for blankets for peo­ ple in need. IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY, BUT YOU GET THE PRESENT 503 E. Main Street, Caledo­ nia, Ml 49316. 30-M0NTH STEP-UP CD Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!” Experience Integrity Service Judy Harnson INTRODUCING OUR NEW BIRTHDAY CD Thanks to you, Hastings City Bank is celebrating its 115* Birthday. And our new Birthday CD is our way of showing just how highly you rate with us. Every six months, your rate is guaranteed to increase for an annual percentage yield of 5.05% for the entire 30-month term. So hurry in today. We’ve been around for 115 years. But this CD rate won’t be. 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WlCMSHl’C ^HAIR DESIGNERS ,<X' tn for new < look! Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Has a new location.,. Alaska Hall We are now accepting enrollment for the fall! Don't miss this chance for a wonderful Christian education for your child. , Call 554-3350 As we are filling up fast Lori Bestrom - Teacher . I I I mith iamond I I — 1 SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I S -D Carveth Village Resident Miss Glady’s Smith was served her cook-out food by Lauren Kinwin. dents. The Mary Martha Guild is a service organization of Sts. Andrew and Matthias Anglican Church located at Allie Smith to celebrate 80th birthday A open house birthday party is planned for Aug. 11, 2001 at the Historical Soci­ ety Bldg., 127 Warren St., Freeport,. Ml 2-5 p.m. Given by her children. Birthday wishes can be sent to her home In exchange of a gift a flower would be nice. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 BARLOW LAKE - Just listed! 812 Palmer. What sunsets! Immaculate, 4 bedrooms 2-12 bath year round home on this beautiful, clean, all sports lake in the Gun Lake area Over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space 2-story, open ceiling. Loft guest suite Big deck overlooking dock and lake Call John or Mary Kay McCleve today. 292-4548 or 891-2222, x235 Smith-Diamond Associates Toll free 1-888-891-0107 I I I I I I I I I I Elizabeth Belson 891-2222 Mel Brenner 891-2222 Katie Cummiford 262-2021 Kay Cummiford 291-3330 Sharon Emerson 891-2222 Maryanne tloeksma 891-7183 Heather Lake 891-2222 Debra Lampani 262-8333 Carrianne Lyke 891-2222 John McCleve............... 891-7172 2415 McCann Rd. in Irving. Anyone wishing to know more about the organization may call 948-9604 or 9489327. -MIS Mary Kay McCleve 891-7172 Kendra Noffke 891-2222 David Pratt 877-4010 Ron Richards 891-7176 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 Susan Stapish 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude......891-2222 Sam Wright 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Rummage sale planned for Aug. 17 & 18 The Mary and Martha Guild of the church will hold a rummage sale on Aug. 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. Sts. Andrew and Matthias Independent Anglican Church is located at 2415 McCann Road. Call 9489327 for more information. Bob and Lynda Warner, instructors and directors of The Thunder Floor Cloggers based in Lake Odessa, have a mission in mind. For almost nine months they have been working on fund­ raisers to build a portable stage. It all started with a work­ shop type endeavor called the first annual Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Hog in Lake Odessa last January. This was open for the public to enjoy the American Step Dance and included cloggers from 33 communities in mid-Michigan. They plan on having the second annual Mid-Winter Hot Dog Clog Hog this January 12-13. The event has been opened to teams from other states besides the public. It will also include a dance on Saturday night to live music, a sleep over that night and breakfast on Sunday morn­ ing with a gospel sing-along. The Thunder Floor Cloggers danced for six nights at the Barry County Fair and are deeply apprecia­ tive of all the wonderful peo­ ple who are believing in them and put money into their stage fund. They all say, “thank you.” The Thunder Floor Cloggers are presenting an evening of music and dance at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium in Middleville, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The proceeds will go toward their stage fund. The admission fee is $6 per per­ son. Besides the Thunder Floor Cloggers, there will be Getting’ Picky, a bluegrass band from the White CloudMecosta area; Celtic Sound, a group from the Lowell area; Two Dogs, a Native American from Grant, Ml, clogging barefoot; and more. This show is for all ages. Tickets can be bought in advance by calling Bob or Lynda Warner at I-616-3748205 or on the night of the show in the lobby of the auditorium. “1 guess I do have faith.” Bob said, “but it is not for myself I do have it myself Every step in this mission of our has been laid out before* us. The teaching of this dance of our heritage to our brothers and sisters enjoy­ ment, to going after our stage. I sec our stage. It has been designed for us. I think God is a dogger. The road we have traveled has been strange but good.” Bob and Lynda Warner teach in six locations and have students from the Marshall area to White Cloud-Lansing to Grand Rapids - the Alma area to the Kalamazoo, area. Bob is a certified clogging instructor through C.L.O.G. in Atlanta, Ga. C.L.O.G. is an interna­ tional clogging organization that has certified clogging instructors throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Bob and Lynda have been instructing for 10 years and the Thunder Floor Cloggers do performances in Michigan, Indiana Ohio, and Ontario and Canada. For more information you can E-mail Bob and Lynda at tfcloggers^voyager.net or dick onto their beautiful web site at HTTP://Hop.to/ Thunderfloordoggers Their site has been built by 15ycar-old Kailee Laws. Kai lee is Bob and Lynda's oldest granddaughter. Kailee builds web sites for a busi­ ness. Contact Kailee at the above email address. Call945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News OCTION-Ms! Call anytime... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML August 7. 2001/Page 7 Local girl has picture published in Highlights magazine Previous Commander Joe Stanton. Sons of American Legion Squadron 305. is handing the memorial donation to First Sergeant Greg Iwaniuk. A memorial wreath with photo of Jamieson Langkamp is in the forefront. Memorial donation given by Sons of American Legion hv ( athv L. Rueter Staff Writer The Sons of American Ixgion Squadron 305 from the American Legion Post #305 in Caledonia made a recent donation in the amount of $500 in memory of Jamieson Langkamp. The contribution was a way to remember Ixingkamp, who died Octo­ ber 13. 2000 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident the previous day on Whitneyviilc Road. The donation w^s made to I^ngkamp's 301 Quarter­ master Unit. The Sons of the American Legion 305 are responsible for fundrais­ ing for Post #305. In the past, they have raised funds for school scholarships for Caledonia students. “Last year we were able to give three scholarships to Caledonia students totaling approximately $1,000. We also make a donation to Make A Wish' Foundation every year of at least $1,000, said Chuck Clark, the new commander of the Squadron. Langkamp joined to gain further experience and schooling in culinary arts. The donation is a fitting tribute to the young man that was very involved with the Sons of American Le­ gion and the VFW Post. The funds will be put into a savings account to be used towards Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations for the unit. The donation will also be used towards helping out the families/wives with emergency needs, should the unit go ac­ tive. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Brittney Benjamin loves her dog. Two years ago. she drew a picture of herself and her dog looking at the sun set­ ting and submitted it to Highlights, a magazine for children. This spring, she was no­ tified that it would be pub­ lished in the June 2001 is­ sue of the magazine. "Best Buddies" can be found on page 36 of the magazine. The magazine is available at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. This is the second pic­ ture she sent to the maga­ zine and the first one that has been published. Benjamin enjoys draw­ ing. her dog. her family, and her community. She is looking forward to entering sixth grade at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School on Aug. 28. Brittney Benjamin still enjoys spending time with her dog. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! Jeffrey S. Keizer MIDDLEVILLE - Jeffrey S. Keizer, aged 39, of Middleville went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, July 31, 2001 due to complications from a long struggle with diabetes. He is survived by his par­ ents. Cal and Wilma Keizer; his sister, Pam (John) Schmid; his brother, Tim (Carrie) Keizer. Jeff was especially loved by his niece. Kaylee Schmid; his nephew. Josiah Schmid. Jeff is also survived by his grandmother, Veda Keizer; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services for Jeffrey were held Saturday at Peace Reformed Church. Pastor Red Faber officiated. Interment Blaine Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. **Your One Stop Water Store** Joanne E. Pennington MIDDLEVILLE JoAnne E. Pennington, age 69, of Middleville, passed away Friday, August 3, 2001 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. JoAnne was born on July 6, 1932 at Chicago. Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Hulda (Engel) Bergman. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. She was married to Vance R Pennington on January 8, 1949 in Middleville JoAnne was employed at Dr. Shumways office as a receptionist, she worked for Middleville Engi neeri ng and Middleville Tool & Die Company. She was a member of the Middleville Eastern Stars. JoAnne was a homemaker, an avid reader, she enjoyed cross-stitch, bowling, traveling and camping. She devoted her life to her family, was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. JoAnne is survived by her husband, Vance (Bud) Pennington; 1 daughter. Sherri Green of Middleville; 1 son. Andrew (Nina) Pennington of Middleville; 7 grandchildren. Laura Lynne Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad today (George) Barlow, Brandon Pennington, Philip Green, Emily Green, Starlette (Andrew) Terzes, Melanie Cross, Billy Clark; 4 great grandchildren, Alex DeVries, Gerritt DeVries, Aubrey Pennington, Sophia Terzes; 1 sister, Emily (Ronald) Mugridge of Middleville; special nieces and nephews, Joy Ann (Matt) Plymire, Scott (Tonya) Mugridge and Ryan Mugridge; a special cousin. JoHannah Holbrook. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jack and Hulda Bergman. Cremation has taken place. A memorial senice will be held Saturday morning. August II. 2001 at 11:00 A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &, Models Only... PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... $gOO $^50 DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Best Price, Quality, Service - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, MVAugust 7. 2001 Bring a lawn chair and your favorite mystery to Caledonia library Aug. IS On Wednesday, August 15 mystery lovers have a chance to discuss their favorite British classic mystery novel at the Caledonia Library beginning at 7 p.m. It doesn't matter if Ngaio Marsh or Dorothy Sayers. Agatha Christie or Margery Allingham is the author readers choose to discuss. What makes a classic mystery classic? Why do British authors select the detectives they do? What are the classic American mystery novels or authors? Are just of the few questions readers will discuss. If the weather is pleasant, the discussion will be outdoors otherwise inside the library beginning at 7 p.m. Lemonade will be provided. The library has OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug. 12, 1-4 pm 5904 Whitneyville Rd. Directions: M-37 north to Middleville, right on Main St., left on Grand Rapids St. (becomes Whitneyville). R-80. PRICE REDUCED! SELLER TRANSFERRED AND NEEDS TO SELL! • Spacious Cape Cod • Large master suite • Screened porch • Deep shad­ ed back yard • 2 stall garage & shed • TK schools • Just north of Middleville • Hardwood floors .... ....................................................... Only $123,500. YOUR HOST: LUANN WILLIAMS £71gREENRIDGE Realty WITZ. EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings MvnStreet Bank BuMng) (616) 946-3770 some books selected for anyone who would like to attend this summer book discussion. For more information about this and other library programs call 891-1502. TKHS tennis practices set to begin Aug. 13 Tennis practice begins at Thornapplc Kellogg High School Monday. Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. Varsity players should report to the McFall courts, while the junior varsity netters should report to the middle school courts. If you have any questions, call Trojan tennis coach Larry Sever at (616) 7959159. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ms! Some plants thrive in long, hot summer weather Even a summer with normal rainfall has plenty of hot. fry weather. For flow­ ers that thrive under these conditions, pick some from the following list from Michigan State University Extension horticulturists: Achillea or yarrow (Achillea filipendulina). The domesticated version of the perennial wildflower is drought toler­ ant and produces quantities of three- to five-inch goldenyellow flowers that are ex­ cellent for fresh or dried ar­ rangements. Recently in­ troduced* cuftivars offer flowers in a range of colors from dark pink, coral and red to yellow and cream. Plants bloom from June through August. Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). This is another perennial wildflower. Butterflies love the red-orange blossoms, which start to appeal in June and continue into Au­ gust. Plants reach two to three feet tall. Celosia. Celosia is an annual with two flower forms: Celosia plumosa has plume-shaped blossoms; Celosia cristata is known as cockscomb for the shape of its flowers. Flower colors range from cream, yellow and bronze to pink, apricot, scarlet and wine-red. For best results, start early from seed or buy bedding plants without blooms. Spider plant (Clemome). These an­ nual plants may reach 6 feet tall in full sun and produce large, lacy flowers in violet, rose and white. They can be sown from seed in the gar­ den for a tall backdrop for shorter plants, as accents, or as floral screens or in annual hedges. Cosmos (Mexican aster). Cosmos bipinnatus and C. sulphureus are heat and drought tolerant and flower prolifically on poor soil, as long as it's well drained. Colors range from yellow, gold, orange and scarlet through pink, rose and white. Foliage is finetextured and fem-like. Cos­ mos blooms quickly from seed sown in the garden after the danger of frost is past and persists until killed by frost in the fall. Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata). Lush green foliage serves as the backdrop for tubular, star­ shaped blossoms in pink, rose, red, line-green and white. Varieties range in height from 12 inches to four to six feet. An annual, it can be grown in the gar­ den from seed or purchased as bedding plants. Petunias. Once petu­ nias are established, they thrive on drought condi­ tions. For large flowers up to three-inches across plant grandiflora petunias. Multiflora types produce smaller flowers, but lend to tolerate wet weather better. Both are available in a rain­ bow of colors, including stripes, and both single and double flowers. Petals may be smooth or ruffled. Cas­ cade petunias, developed for use in hanging containers, bloom prolifically in pots, baskets and window boxes. Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora). This is the plant for a sunny spot with sandy soil. Its creeping stems w ill produce a profu­ sion of roselike flowers in shades of orange, pink, pur­ ple, red. yellow and white. Flowers close up at night. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). Plant these native American wildflowers in full sun and step back. A proliferation of sunflower varieties in re­ cent years has resulted in a range of plant sizes, flower sizes and flower colors un­ known not too long ago. The tasty seeds of some va­ rieties are a bonus, though it’s usually the birds and squirrels that reap the har­ vest. Yucca. Ivory-white flower spikes rise above the clump of swordlike leaves in early summer. It's an easy-care perennial for that sunny, sandy spot where nothing else grows. Zinnia. Once zinnias get established in the gar­ den. they do best in hot. dry weather (powdery mildew may be a problem in humid conditions). Easy from seed, zinnias are also available as bedding plants. The wide variety of plant sizes, flower sizes and types, and flower colors available in zinnias makes them useful for beds, borders and cutting. TK Library closed for cleaning Aug. 8 & 9 The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed for cleaning on Wednesday and Thursday. August 8 and 9. The library will open on Monday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Summer hours of Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from Ip a.m. to 8 p.m. will remain in effect until after Ijibor Day. No piece of square dry paper can be folded in half more than seven times. American Manufactured Living, Inc._____ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft A beautiful kitehen doesn't get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solanan vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. Amstrong Solarian floors—beauty doesn't get any easier than this. SOLARIAN. FamousFlooring I N T I O R S CERAMIC TIL E • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry Vaitey Avenue S.E (M-37) • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Ph. 616/891-9000 rs M-Thurs 10-8 p m.; T/W/F 10-5:30 pm; Sat. 9-3:00 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 7. 2001 /Page 9 There’s still time to sign up for Knight Moves Chess tournament by Patricia Johns ' Staff Writer There is still time to register for a new feature of this year's Heritage Day celebration, the ’Knight Moves" chess tournament for students in grades K through 8. Players will be divided into age groups and play three matches within their group. Winners will receive ribbons. Prc-registration is necessary. The fee is $5 per player. Checks made out to the Heritage Day can be mailed to Knight Moves Chess Tournament. Co­ coordinator Susan Rietman. P.O. Box 408. Middleville 49333. Rietman asks that stu­ dents send their name, ad­ dress, telephone number, age and grade in the 20012002 school year, along with the check. The deadline for registration deadline has been extended until Sept. 1. Page fifth grade teacher Dirk Vandiver has been working with Rietman in planning this mini-toumament. He has been teaching chess to students at Page and the other Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools during the last two years, assisted by fellow teachers Mike Hodges and Kurt Wissink. Students have attended tournaments as well. Vandiver says. "If there is enough room we may offer Middleville Pioneer families sought for Heritage Days The members of the Thornapple Heritage Asso­ ciation hope to honor the early pioneer families which settled in the Middleville area during the Heritage Day celebration on Sept. 8. Susan Rietman says, "We arc looking for information on early Middleville pioneer families with descendants still living in the area. We Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 would like to honor those who contributed to the growth of the village.” The Association will present a Middleville Pio­ neer Certificate to those descendants who can verify their link with early pi­ oneers. The Heritage Association also would like information about the native American and early settlers of the 1800's. Rietman asks. "Is there anyone who can tell us about Middleville in its heyday as a stagecoach stop and bustling village with an active railroad depot and many industries?" The Association is look­ ing for more pictures of f EXCAVATING^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing, building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas I DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 J early times including old maps, newspaper articles and even family photos of early settlers. Reitman says the addition of new items to the association's collection will help make a visual history of the village. A photo of students and staff at one of the early schools is posted in the lobby of the Thornapple Township offices. Anyone who can fill in some of the missing names should con­ tact the Association. "Our goal is a museum to house the treasures of our past. Middleville has an exciting past and our aim is to save the artifacts for our future generations... Several sites are being considered for preservation," Reitman says. Anyone who would like to be added to the Mid­ dleville Pioneer Roll of Honor can call Reitman at 795-7644 and request a verification form. Forms will be available at the Thornapple Heritage Association booth during Heritage Day. New mem­ bers can sign up and this is the annual renewal day for current members. Call 795-7644 for more information. Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner a chess clinic for parents who don't understand the game. We know that parents want to encourage their students but it is hard to help if you don't know the rudiments of the game.’ Heritage Day, on Satur­ day, Sept. 8. now offers physically challenging sports like 3-on-3 basketball and volleyball and the Knight Moves tournament, which will stretch the minds. and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... 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Middleville, Mt/August 7, 2001 TK grad is summa cum laude at Cornerstone University Emily Zuidersma recently received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and family studies at Corner­ stone University. She graduated as summa cum laude. was a member of Alpha Chi - A National Honorary Society, was a four-year Dean’s List Award recipient, was listed in “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities." and was the recipient of Cornerstone University's Class of 2001 History and Social Sciences Award During Emily’s course of study at Cornerstone, she was able to participate in a mission trip to Romania to work with R.O.C.K. Mini­ stries, a Christian organiza­ tion that seeks to care for abandoned babies and chil­ dren with the hope of plac­ ing them in a loving family or reuniting families when possible. She was able to care for orphans in a Bucharest hospital, as well as visit several area orphan­ ages during the two-week trip. Emily completed her internship in the Psycholog­ ical Consultation Center and ADD Institute of Pine Rest Christian Hospital and is presently working there as a psychometrist and office support staff member. Emily has been accepted in the Wheaton College Master’s Program for Clin­ ical Psychology and will attend there in the fall. Emily is a 1997 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg and is the daughter of Duane and Alice Zuidersma of Middle­ ville. Emily Zudersma Elizabeth Brown (left) and Abby Near greet Diane Forbes and Jack Rabbit with friend tortoise after the play. Puppet program for Caledonia KDL a blast by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer What do you get when you cross a love sick Jack Rabbit with a bunch of friends on a road trip? You get “Traveling to Toledo” of course! This fun filled puppet show was the last program for the Kent District Library Caledonia Branch’s Summer Reading Program. Maggie McDaniel, of the Plainfield Branch of KDL, wrote the script, which is based on an African folk tale. McDaniel and Diane Forbes, of KDL’s Service Center, performed the show. McDaniel and Forbes have been puppetecring for KDL’s young patrons for the past seven years. “Traveling to Toledo” is all about Jack Rabbit of San Antonio, Texas and the mis/adventurcs he and his friends encounter on their way to Toledo. Jack Rabbit wants his friends Blue Bird. You CAN afford i Thornapple Township to build... Homes starting in the $130’s -$150’s works toward future 1 SET OF CLOSING COSTS by Patricia Johns •Custom built to your specifications •Very Competitive Rates •No Construction Loans 'OUj Ruth Swartz, Realtor® 616-554-5000 Bouma Building •Free Pre-Approval •Build with Low Down Payment •Homes also available for Immediate purchase Call for more information on any of your building or financing needs! EXCHANGE FINANCIAL Tricia Smith 616-397-9636 Home Office 616-795-2977J Staff Writer Planning for the future has become a little easier for members of the Thor­ napple Township Board of Trustees following the quarterly meeting held July 30. At this meeting, the board looked at ways to plan for developments in the township. Questions about paving gravel roads, future fire service devel­ opments and what is next for the Parks and Recre­ ation Commission were Yankee Springs Board of Trustees meets tonight Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. considered during the meeting. A subcommittee will be doing research into ways other townships have pro­ vided for paving. This will help as the township bud­ gets its road funds in the future. No decisions were made at the meeting, according to Township Supervisor Don Boysen. It was a chance for members of the board to look beyond the everyday bills to consider what they might be facing in the future. [NITE1 WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! The Board of Trustees of Yankee Springs Township will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday. Aug.7) in the Yankee Springs Township Hall. The Board of Trustees usually meets on the second Thursday of each month. The planning commission meets on the third Thursday of the month. Both meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Call 945-9554 for classifieds Tortoise, and Armadillo to be with him when he mar­ ries the love of his life, Bunny Cakes, who lives in l olcili’. Ohio McDaniel and Forbes weren’t the only KDL staff members that got in on the action. Youth Libiarian Tish Wells was persuaded to join forces as “Bunny Cakes." “Bunny Cakes looked Silly,” said preschooler Darcy Shank. The audience was invited to inspect and pet the pup­ pets and greet McDaniel and Forbes after the play. If the smiles all around were any indication, the show was a success! Saving on home insurance is ‘NoIMW’ inxIrttJs <4 thtntMTkb „</ are rn»wy with A*»-(Xvnm Insurance k * their l» nie u J pn<et- Pr<Hcm" dawn service. ^uto Ounrn Insurance INSURANCE flRST BOS NICOLAI, PfiidvtU 497 Arlington St. (M-37) P.O Box 99. MtodlevHle. Ml 49333 (Al A) WMtM A1A 791 310t UH (AM) 7BA 11A1 Fox (A1A) 791-1911 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 7. 2001 /Page 11 Schools’ plan to connect school, township, village by cable postponed Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia School District proposal to include the township and village offices on a fiber optic cable and to assume responsibility for programming and running the public access TV channel was put on hold while Caledonia Township officials learn'more about the plan. The Caledonia village officials earlier this month also postponed a decision to take part in such a plan. The cost for Internet ac­ cess would be similar to what the township now pays at $200 per month. The cable channel was moved to the Village/Township Hall from the High School building last year, and since then, the schools have not had as much involvement with the programming and oversight of the channel. By connecting the fiber optic lines, the schools would not have to access the actual equipment to put school-related programs on the TV channel. Tom Apol, cable volunteer, had commented to Treasurer Jill Cardwell that at such time as a new library was built, the TV equipment and media center could be moved as well, requiring moving the cable yet another time, an expensive proposition at a proposed cost of $7,000 to connect with the schools. Nick Unger, who has been involved with the Cable Advisory Committee, commented on points made by the village on the matter. The village, which has invested most of its annual TV access funds already, largely on a taping console in the Town Hall, is reluc­ tant to pay more for the cable service. He said the village pres­ ident commented the village website and Internet service are already adequate, and additional school services were not needed. Unger said the village felt the uninterrupted pro­ gramming from the town­ ship is appreciated and is happy with the current ar­ rangement. He said he had spoken with School Financial Administrator. Judi Dean about purposes stated in the proposal. Unger said when he mentioned issues related to managing the content of programming of the cable channel, setting the broad­ cast schedule to handle requests for playback of the programming, to program the bulletin board, and "to coordinate, repair and replace equipment if necessary," Dean had told him she was not aware of that. He said Dean had ex­ plained her interest was for school personnel to send programming down over the cable, without having to come to the Township Hall to drop off the tapes. Unger suggested more discussion between village, township, and school officials was needed to clarify some of these things. He said he thought these issues should be directed to the Cable Advisory Committee. He said the connected cable might offer a workable solution if a timing key was set up for the schools to send programming down the line to be broadcast to the public. Now, staff has an oppor­ tunity to look at program­ ming before it is broadcast, he pointed out. "I don't know what would happen if someone up at the school supervised the programming." He said charter cable channel 15 coverage goes into Caledonia, Gaines, Bowne, Leighton. Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs townships. Unger raised several questions. "We collect three percent of the franchise fee, but only Caledonia and Bowne townships still collect that fee. Others stopped following complaints about rising costs and lack of local programming. Meanwhile much larger communities never have collected a franchise fee. If diversity is an object, the ability to fi­ nance that out of some other diversity fund is in question. And what is the training needed for these people to produce and edit programming?" Supervisor Harrison said two aspects of the proposal were involved, one being connection of the township with the schools and the other being a question of control. The township is being asked to enter into a contract with language that is of concern, he said. While technology would be housed in the township hall, the control aspect needs to be looked at carefully, Harrison said. "I think we need to have mutual control. Ultimately, it is a township resource that we are responsible for. and legally the funds are committed to do that." He said although the re­ quested $7,000 could be reasonable, with the village refusing to partner in the cost, the board should evaluate what was a fair share. He pointed out the school was benefiting from the proposal in other ways as well as being able to connect to the broadcasting equipment. He stressed the township will continue to offer its time sharing option to the village, the school and the community. He said applications for position openings on the Cable Advisory Committee were welcomed by anyone wanting to be involved. Richard Robertson thought the three agencies should get together to work out the details, but the township should retain control and take time to make a decision. An issue of competitive bids for the expenditure could rule out the school's proposal, whether bids on their end were satisfactory for their needs or not. 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See cable postponed, pg. 12 cAfatufta# 99 cAloife Sa^on and ETanning II r t PHOTO Center 616.945.9105 p tfie Grays*" OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml August 7, 2001 Steketee proposal includes library site Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Developer Jim Steketee brought three conceptual drawings for a development he wants to build on both sides of Broadmoor, between 68th and 76th streets, to get an idea of what the Caledo­ nia Township Planning Commission would most like. Integrated architects and engineers who designed Meadowbrook came in to make the drawings, depict­ ing various options. Steketce said three developers from across the state are looking at building the pro­ ject. Guidance from the township was sought so marketing of the most likely end result could be started. Steketee has 2,500 feet of frontage on the cast side of M-37 and 1 .KOO feet on the west, about 1/2 mile deep. A 50-foot access would be made through to 76th Street, and he is trying to secure more, but this could be used for emergency vehi­ cle access only He advo­ cated two or more access drives into each pan. The other side of M-37 would have three driveway cuts, including an existing residential cut on the prop­ erty. An existing building will be either removed or remodeled. in plan A. central areas would include a retail sites parcel on Kraft and M-37. The other side would have two-story office, retail or commercial uses. A central public building, fire station or a library was a possibil­ ity, he said. With so many people living in the north part of the township, he thought there was merit in placing services there. A soccer field or ice skat­ ing facility were options in this version of Steketee's plan. A park, a community facility, a swimming pool, town square, and tennis courts could serve residents in the development. Steketee said high density housing was key in deter­ mining how much could be devoted to public or com­ munity facilities because housing units in turn sup­ port the retail and public ar­ eas. Located in an area where public utilities will be provided, high density housing is an option. He said 10 units per acre with a "higher end rent" would be required to be economically viable, higher than proposed in the new land use plan. The development would include 540 high density townhouse or double deck apartments to the edge of rolling terrain and ravines. Units with garages were be­ ing considered in some sec­ PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST POSITION How would you like to be able to fulfill other inter­ ests during your week and still remain profession­ ally challenged working 3 days weekly for a suc­ cessful growing company? If you have courteous communication skills, basic business machine knowledge, switchboard and data entry experience - we welcome the opportunity to meet with you about joining our team. To be considered for this part-time opportunity, please drop off, fax, e-mail or mail your resume. Superior Seafoods Co., Inc. 4243 Broadmoor S.E. Kentwood, MI 49512-3934 616-541-2133 616-698-6297 Fax jdewit@superiorseafoods.com tions. The natural terrain would be preserved, he said. Other areas are wooded, which could also be preserved. Re­ tention and detention basins were included. Both hold water in heavy rain events, but a detention basin would hold water all the time. Plan B would fall within the land use plan with high density housing without garages, and light industrial in the northern part. Central areas would include smaller commercial areas with bou­ tiques. A public building and soccer field are included on this plan as well. An ice skating facility might be possible, but there would not be room for a swim­ ming pool or tennis courts because of land designated for industrial use. He said recent air traffic patterns have been handled differently, and impacts were less than anticipated. He be­ lieves the airport has re­ sponded to the township complaints, and planes are coming in from the north This makes residential use more viable. Plan C would also include high end housing, in 540 apartments with garages, a large building on 27 acres between Kraft and M-37. This plan would include a combination of densities, of eight to 12 units per acre overall. Commercial areas could include a retail sub-outlet, banks or fast food, with larger buildings to the front and parking in the rear. Soccer, tennis courts, a pool, and ice skating would be provided in plan C, with a gathering center or a pub­ lic library. Steketee said he was quite willing to create the devel- School year starts in 3 weeks Just three weeks remain of the summer vacation for students in the Thornapple Kellogg School district. On September 28 at the high school, classes begin at 7:35 a.m. with students reporting to their fifth block classes. School starts at 7:35 at the middle school as well . Students will be told where to assemble at the beginning of the school day. Orientation will be on Monday. Aug. 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium for all incoming freshmen. New first year high school students will be able to meet administrators, receive their schedules and locker numbers and combinations. Students will have time to locate their classrooms and lockers. In addition school pictures for student identification cards and for students to purchase will be taken. New high school students can enroll by appointment beginning Aug. 13 by calling 795-5428. New enrollees should bring upto-date immunization Cable postponed, from page 11 schools want it, they should pay the cost to connect to the township. She also v'as opposed to having the township Inter­ net system dependent upon the schools to fix it. "Ameritech is coming in with a DSL line, taken care of in house," she said, "which will cost only $75 per month. The school wants $200." Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry county Area Newspapers • Reminder • Weekender • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1952 N. Broadway • P.O. Box 188 Hastngs,Michigan 49058 Ph. 616 / 945-9554 • Fax 616 / 945-5192 _ records, birth certificates, proof of residency and if possible a transcript of their previous school history. Schedule changes will be made from August 20-23. Students will be served on a first come, first serve basis. Middle school sixth graders will have an opportunity to find their classrooms on Aug. 22. In­ formation about the start of school will be mailed to students' homes in August. At the elementary level, a special open house is set for Monday, August 27 from 13 p.m. at McFall, Lee and Page Elementary schools. School begins on Tues­ day, August 28 for all students. Bus schedules will come in the Key, a school district newsletter, which is to be mailed to district homes in August. Call the Thornapple Kellogg Central office at 795-3313 for more information. fl In the meantime, the schools would like to have the connection made at the time the cable is installed between the administration building downtown, and other school buildings to the west. The schools plan to have this completed before school begins in September. opment as a PUD. He said he would like to work with the township toward build­ ing a library at a discount price, as well as to have more services like fire pro­ tection in the northern part of the tow nship. Steketee said the indus­ trial use in Plan B would mean destroying woods, un­ like the first option. He seemed to like Plan A and C the best, both of which would get the housing den­ sity and kinds of profit mar­ gins he said were needed to support community build­ ings. He said developers he is working with would build top notch housing, bringing rentals of from $1,000 to $1,800 a month. He said their studies showed the area would support these kinds of rents. Comments indicated commissioners would like less intense densities than those proposed in the plans. They liked having several options to consider prior to heavy investment by the de­ veloper. Steketee plans to return for more input from the commissioners in a few weeks. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON AUGUST 14, 2001, COMMENC­ ING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MID­ DLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 01-07-03, PARCEL ID. NO. 190-012-00; A REQUEST BY EDWIN GAIKEMA, 2914 BEAT­ RICE AVE., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE TWENTY-ONE FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2. ZBA 01-06-04, PARCEL ID NO. 031-014-00; A REQUEST BY BRADLEY OWENS, 11521 COBB LAKE RD., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIRE­ MENT GF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROP­ ERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, DUR­ ING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING, SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET­ ING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECES­ SARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PAR­ TICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). CHUCK BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 300 �The Sun and News, Middleville, MV August 7. 2001 /Page 13 Northwest Sewer matters near resolution settlement Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board recently decided to have Rich Pierson, utili­ ties administrator, negoti­ ate easements with land owners for the Northwest Sewer and Water District cost a at of $9,100 to $10,000. of contested all the acreage to be easement fees to be han­ served dled later. The township will adver­ tise to fill a new position onward. Trustee of a utilities operator No. best interest of the town­ 2. to assist in operation of ship to move forward on and the sewer district. Bujak a new water plant tower. from the Wally present township and its residents. people He said the lesson was that there are avenues for their situation better. Su­ process was similar to ap­ pealing an assessment of pervisor Harrison said the one's home. to take to make Bujak said he felt this was in the said each of the individu­ Payment for a new water als assessed had the oppor­ tower site was approved by tunity to file an objection Some things are meant to be a certain way... the Township Board. The at the time of the public Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual $65 per hour and was to be site must meet engineering hearing and to pursue an handled in hours not al­ ready included in work criteria. The board agreed to of­ appeal. Trustee Richard Robert­ • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles Pierson provides for the township. It was believed fer a settlement of a law­ son said the township had suit involving Robert and tried to be as fair as possi­ Sharon Weaver who were ble to people who owned was based on His bid he would withdraw from his commitment if he contesting part of their assessment. The could not complete both utilities obligations timely offer would treat their farm manner. Pierson was to stay un­ der the total of $40,000, parcel as if it were a part of their contiguous home­ in a including the easement payments and related legal stead acreage, for a one acre assessment. If at a fu­ He said while this solution same consideration. But, he agreed that this was in sociates, township engi­ neers, at $10,000 and per acreage assessment rate. The Weavers ap­ Beckett pealed their assessment at the State Tribunal in Lans­ A budget item in the ing. A similar offer to Bykerk this expense. In order to Storage for an assessment based on 2.5 acres rather stay within the township's than the original assess­ time frame for completing sewer project allowed for the project, condemnation ment of 9.5 acres was ap­ proved by the board. The of properties could be re­ storage facility, which rep­ quired. 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Mtddteviile Ml/August 7, 2001 August is National Immunization Awareness Month Irfimunization is an impor­ tant aspect of preventive medicine appropriate for people of all ages. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, thou­ sands of cases of infectious disease continue to occur in the United States annually diseases that could be pre­ vented by immunization. The Calhoun County Health Department, Battle Creek, Ml, is joining with other organizations through­ out the country in celebrat­ ing National Immunization Month (NIAM). Beginning on Aug. 1 and continuing through Aug 31, NIAM is supported by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tommy G Thompson, and the Surgeon General. Dr. David Satcher This years campaign theme. “Are You Up to Date? Vaccinate’" reminds persons of all ages living in the United States about the importance of immuniza­ tion. NIAM activities will include free immunization clinics in August at the fol­ lowing sites: • Oaklawn Hospital. Aug. 9, 3-7 p.m. • Trillium Hospital. Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m. • Battle Creek Health sys­ tem, Aug. 27, 7-9 a m. and 5-7 p.m. Also, the Calhoun County Health Department (CCHD) school nurses will be going SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 to area schools to update stu­ dents on their immuniza­ tions and they are also involved in an “adopt a day care” project at five sites in the county. In addition, on Aug 17 and 24. CCHD will have additional staff avail­ able at the Northside Resource Center located at 191 College Street. Battle Creek for administering vac­ cinations. Vaccines are one of public health's greatest triumphs. With the exception of safe water, no other health strate­ gy. not even antibiotics, has had such a tremendous effect on reducing disease and improving health. However, vaccine-preventable diseases and deaths still occur in per­ sons of all ages in the United States. • Pneumococcal disease causes approximately 17,000 cases of invasive dis­ ease among children under five years old. resulting in 700 cases of meningitis and 200 deaths each year. • Vaccine-preventable dis­ eases or their complications cause more than 30,000 adult deaths in the United States each year. Influenza and pneumonia alone are the Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. When people want to make a chantable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes To establish and fulfill a long term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent chanties established, controlled and maintained over time by a donor are public chanties built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation s administration and distnbution of funds Giving through a community' foundation can help you • achieve your philanthropic objectives fifth leading cause of death m older Americans. • Immunization “pockets of need" continue to exist in every state and major city. The potential for disease outbreaks is high in areas where substantial numbers of underimmunized children and adults reside. Disease outbreaks occur when immunization rates decline. For example, from 1989 through 1991. low rates of measles, mumps and rubella immunization among pre-school aged children resulted in a measles epi­ demic that caused over 55.000 cases and 120 deaths. • Chickenpox is endemic in the United States and vir­ tually all persons who are not vaccinated are at increased risk for contract­ ing chickenpox in adult­ hood. The risk of complica­ tions and death from chick­ enpox can be up to 10 to 20 times greater for adults than children. • More than 200 Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIb) infections occur each year in children under La Leche League to meet Breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding? Come and join us at our August meeting in the Yankee Springs Area. La Leche League offers support, information, and encouragement for breast­ feeding mothers. We have a lending library with books on childbirth, breastfeeding, child development and nutri­ tion. If you are breastfeeding or pregnant and thinking of breastfeeding, we welcome you to come to our informal meetings. We welcome all babies and toddlers. This month’s topic will be “Weaning and Nutrition.” This month’s meeting will be on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. We will meet at 1546 Payne Lake Road. For direc­ tions, call 616-795-7021. For further information on breastfeeding, call Kathy at 517-712-1264. five years of age. Because children can be exposed to HIb bacteria carried by healthy people, the potential for unvaccinated children to contract this disease is high. It is a common miscon­ ception that only infants and children need vaccines for their health and well being. Immunization is a lifelong, life-protecting community effort. Recommended vacci­ nations being soon after birth and should continue throughout life. By protect­ ing yourselves and our fami­ lies with recommended vac­ cines. we also protect those around us who would othcrwise be exposed to the vac­ cine-preventable disease. The Calhoun County Health Department encour­ ages persons of all ages to stay up-to-date on the rou­ tine recommended immu­ nization schedule through­ out their lifetime. For more information on immunization across the lifespan, contact Marcia McElrath. immunization Program Coordinator at the Calhoun County Health Department at (616) 96* *)6479 Pointers For Parents America's Youth Learn Their Financial ABCs (NAPS)—While they can receive e-mails through their cell phone or use a CD-ROM to do their homework, many of today's kids could add to their knowledge of saving and personal money management Recent studies show that kids aren't learning about the basics of money man­ agement either at school or at home. The national sav­ ings rate is now lower than during the Great Depression. To help, the American Bankers Association Edu­ cation Foundation (ABAEF) conducts a National Teach Children to Save program where bankers go into local schools to teach children the value of money ABAEF wants to make savings day “every day,” by encouraging parents to teach their children about money. Good habits start early and healthy money skills last a lifetime. Here are some sim­ ple suggestions to teach your kids the value of money: • Teach your child the importance of saving. To make their savings visible and real, have them build up savings in a piggy bank. • Help them open up their own savings account and make deposits. Many banks have children’s accounts that offer no-fee and no-minimum balance. If your bank doesn’t offer this feature, ask if special arrangements can be made. • Make going to the bank a fun activity. Some banks have kids clubs where members get newsletters in the mail or receive balloons when they make a deposit. If your bank doesn’t offer this, Good habits start cwfy and healthy money skills last a lifetime. use another positive reward such as an ice cream cone or a trip to the park • Kids love to get mail, so keep an eye out for their monthly statement. This will help them see the grad­ ual effect of interest on their balance • Involve children in spending decisions and talk about savings. This gives them practical experi­ ence in the buying and sav­ ing process. • While many children know that money doesn't grow on trees, they may think it comes out of a wall. Show them how an ATM works and help them understand that to take money out of the bank you must first put it in. • Give your kids positive feedback. As they get older and their allowance increases, give them n-sponsibihty about how they spend money. For more information, visit www aba.com and click on Consumer Connection. 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We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. ----------------------------/ Hour or Next Day Processing----------------------------- • COLOR COPIES • COMMERCIAL PRINT • INVITATIONS & MORE 1351 N. Broadway / M-43 Hastings Only, In The Gray Bam (616) 945-9105 Hours: Mon - Fn 8 30 a m - 6 00 p m , Sat 8 30 am - 1 00 p m Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! — LOCATED AT — PICK-UP AND DELIVERY 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings. Ml 49058-0188 MAILING SERVICE (616) 945-5078 FOX (616) 945-5192 COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 Fax (517) 543-2272 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 7. 2001 Freeport Skate Park begins to take shape by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Skate Park in Freeport has taken a long time to achieve. The skateboarders, friends and family have been working for this goal for more than a year. The Skate Park group works under the auspices of the United Brethren Church in Freeport. First, the group thought about what they would like to have, and then they de­ signed their plan. The next step was to ask the Freeport Planning Commission for its ap­ proval so that it could go to the Village Council Board. This was more difficult than some of the students had thought, but after making presentations, their new Skate Park, to be installed behind the Freeport Community build­ ing. has come closer to a reality. The Freeport Skate Board Committee also re­ ceived a $6,(XM) grant from the Youth Advisory Coun­ cil of the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation. This is a matching grant, and the group has done several fundraisers. The most re­ cent one was a car wash. Cindy Egolf says, "We should call them truck washes because there arc so many trucks in Freeport." The group also washed (very carefully) a few vintage cars. Once the group received the appiovals, they cleared and measured the land. Making sure the corners were even took a little time. After that, the con­ crete forms were created and installed. There was a rush to finish the forms with volunteers working late into the night July 27. Workers from Jelsema Concrete Construction, Inc. were ready to go at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. July 28. With the expertise and CaU945-9554 for classifieds Then you select just the right lumber for the forms First you measure Then you straighten and square the lines assistance from the Jelsema employees and the eager assistance of teenage and adult volun­ teers, the concrete for the base was poured. Volunteers are now turn­ ing their attention to in­ stalling drain tile and the fence. Some ramps should be in place by Fun Dav on Sept. 8. The group hopes to hold a dedication of the skate park in October. Donations are being ac­ cepted to help pay for the maintenance of the park. Checks can be sent to United Brethren Church, 106 Cherry Street, Freeport, Mich. 49325. Checks should be made out to the Skate Park Pro­ ject. For more information call Ken Riegler at 7653315, Cindy Egolf at 7954149 or Rick Wicrckz at 765-3424. And then the concrete trucks come and pour the cement BODY SHOP (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia YAC members Emily Cravero and Tiffany Forbes present a check to the Skate Park Committee �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 7. 2001/Page 17 TVC Sun Run results announced * l"J HerC arc results from the 2001 TVC Sun Run; Kyle Williams (Plainwell) 17:44.31; Richard Gretsky (Freeport) 18:13.02; William Roberts (Delton) 18:40.32; Stephen Wright (Hastings) 18:42.54; Evan Williams (Plainwell) 19:39.05; Bill Blair (Hastings) 20:31.62; Jill Evers-Bowers (Kent City) 20:34.24; Glenn Alaniz (Delton) 20:42.04; Karen Barbe (Middleville) 20:51.32; Todd Dammcn (Hastings) 20:54.14; Tom Sigler (Delton) 21:23.56: Keith Sikkema (Middleville) 21:24.78; Keith Ycrke (Freeport) 21:32.00; Russ DeYoung (Grand Rapids) 21:37.31; Chad McKeever (Hastings) 22:03.29; James DeYoung (Hastings) 22:05.21; William Elvey (Grand Rapids) 22:34.52; Dan Johnston (Hastings) 22:36.42; Norm Hammond (Dowling) 22:40.32: Patrick Johnson (Plainwell) 22:41.00; Matthew Johnston (Sante Fc N.M.) 22:46.33, Daniel Roberts (Delton) 22:56.80; Charlie Brobcrg (Galesburg) 23:16.21; Jim Fisher , nr Peurach (Hastings) (Hastings) 23:52.25: Chris 29:10.48: Holli Dickman Yates (Grand Rapids) (Hastings) 29:41.45: Jane 23:52.50; Jon Katje Cybulski (Hastings) (Hastings) 23.58.58: Kaylee 30:41.34; Sheila DeGroot Wilke (Middleville) (Hastings) 31:45.74; Trevor 24:32.08; Forrest Evans Dalton (Hastings) 33:06.78: (Hastings) 24:50.25: Cody Ybema (Middleville) Roxanne Potter 33:07.05; Mike Hanson (Middleville) 24:56.84; (Walker) 33:44.20: Kathy Dennis Claycomb Engle (Hastings) 34:26.51: (Hastings) 25:16.78; Gary Pat Kovacevich (Hastings) Gibson (Delton) 25:23.30; 34:29.95: Marion Chris Katje (Hastings) Christensen (Hastings) 25:26.95; Nancy Jones 34:47.62; Andi Schmidt (Hastings) 25:46.21; Rob (Hastings) 35:04.87 walk: Dykstra (Middleville) Nancy Anderson (Delton) 26:01.63; Tim Schitz 36:21.52 walk; Marty Hull (Vermontville) 26:06.07; (Freeport) 37:14.05 walk; Jaime Katz (Battle Creek) Ingrid Konew (Caledonia) 26:07.33; Dave Warner 37:32.25; Kristina Willyard (Delton) 26:24.87; Annie (Caledonia) 37:32.49; Deb Deschoff (Middleville) Hall (Lowell) 38:08.00; Lee 26:55.73; Karen Dull Christensen (Hastings) (Hastings) 26:5737; James 38:12.68; Mark Christensen Johnston (Hastings) (Hastings) 38:12.90; 27:16.25; Dave Johnson Theresa Surface (Hastings) (Hastings) 27:32.74; Jon Peurach (Hastings) 27:52.55; Doug Smith (Hastings) 28:22.01; Brenda Teegardin (Hastings) 28:22.74; Luke Rosenberg (Middleville) 28:30.05; Jim Peurach (Hastings) 28:35.97; Russ Katje (Hastings) 29:09.91: Steve * 38:44.95 walk: Angela Vargas (Kentwood) 39:51.37; JR Vargas (Kentwood) 39:52.29; Faith Byykkonen (Nashville) 40:13.96; Lauren Bush (Hastings) 44:50.11 walk: Kim Hammond (Dowling) 44:57.65 walk: Norm Hammond (Dowling) . « . e-» ec. n, Trmit 44:57.85; Diane Trout (Hastings) 45:20.38 walk; Dawn Horton (Hastings) 45:21.25 walk; Rene Robertson (Hastings) 45:21.47 walk; Peggy Peurach (Hastings) 47:12.15 walk: Amy Herrema (Wayland) 49:10.98 walk; 11.. 4.. , -. ; AQ - 1 1 (Hudsonville) 49:11.26 walk; Margie Lewis (Middleville) 50:23.06 walk; Louise Herrick 50:23.58; Evelyn McWilliams (Hastings) 51:10.82 walk; Christina Elwen (Hastings) 1:03.51 walk; Robin Ewen (Hastings) 1:03.52. 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(616)945-9554 ext. 227 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, ML August 7. 2001 Middleville group plans for 5K run set for Sept. 8 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Susan Vlietstra literally ran into the Aug. 2 Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC) meeting after putting the final touches on the 5K route for the run on Sept. 8. Forms will be mailed to more than 3,000 runners and will be available at the Thornapple Township. Middleville Village and Thornapplc Kellogg School District offices. The route begins on Irv­ ing. goes down Loop Road until it enters the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail and ends in the new Stage Coach Park behind the vil­ lage hall. The race is the kick-off for Heritage Day. It should be completed before the parade begins. Vlietstra says that the race is scheduled to start at 8 a m. The walk will follow. She is looking for volunteers to help make the run a success. Anyone interested in learning more about the run or in volunteering can leave a message for Vlietstra at the Thornapple Township offices at 795-7202. The TAPRC has also begun discussing future goals. There have been discussions with the Barry County YMCA on perhaps transferring some pro­ gramming to the TAPRC. No decisions have been made. Bryan Gruesbeck, the village manager working as staff liaison with the TAPRC. emphasized that these discussions were not taking place because anyone was unhappy with the Y’s management of local recreation programs. ^cherry valley Electrology Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair David Newman stressed that the goal was to explore the best ways to bring recreational services to the community. The subcommittee work­ ing on this will report at the Aug. 23 TAPRC meeting. Gruesbeck reported that work on Stage Coach Park is continuing, but that there was no guarantee that everything would be finished by that time. The committee is also working on a combined meeting of the TAPRC. Downtown Development Authority and Local De­ velopment Finance Au­ thority members to share ideas and interests. The TAPRC will meet at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23 in the Township Hall. Runners in the Sept. 8 5 K will find the surface smooth on the part of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail they will be running on. Cynthia K. Penfold, r.e Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry valley, Suite D Caledonia. Ml 49316 Ph 61GB91O818 —... .... . -—--- SUMMER SAWGS W! Wit HAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN Special youth deer hunts offered this fall TN USA. in conjunction with TVC Sportsmen, are organizing two special deer hunts for this fall. SUMMER SAVINGS W! 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Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. to Skip Coryell the area director of the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America at (616) 241-8263 or (616) 945-0256 or Dave Neeson the area handicap director of the Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America at (616) 948-4075. 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SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! • Live Bait & Tackle • Hunting Accessories • Hunting & Fishing Licenses • Ammunition Domestic Car & Truck Repair • Computer Diagnosis • Transmission Service Cooper Tires In Stock �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 7. 2001 /Page 19 Farm HAVE FUN: leam how to ride. Riding lessons West­ ern/English, ages 5 + up. Indoor/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Call (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. BEAUTIFUL REGISTERED 8 year Overo paint gelding, needs riding, (college stu­ dent owner) $2,500 (616)765-3591 For Rent FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT: on Campau Lake, Caledonia. Newly renovated 2 bedroom, washer/dryer, dishwasher. No pets, utilit­ ies not included, $800/mo. + deposit. Call (616)868-6385 after 5pm. Walker First in Motocross... Daniel Walker (#302) of Freeport took first in both the 125 c motocross races at the Barry County Fair July 19-20. Walker currently is leading the 125 c class in points for the SJO Motocross State Senes The next SJO motocross races at the Barry County Fairgrounds is Sept. 14-15. (Photo provided) KCC Bruin Open slated for September 7 Area golfers will get another chance to try to tame the beautiful Marywood Golf Course Friday. Sept 7 when Kellogg Community College holds the Bruin Scholarship Open. The horn to start the event blasts at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the outing, which is $95 per golfer, will be used to provide three scholarships, one each in Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties. Recipients of last year's scholarships were Erica Barnum of Hastings. Evan Spooner of Union City and Aliena Howard of Battle Creek. The events of the KCC Alumni Associationsponsored day will include a chance to out-putt KCC president Paul Ohm. as well as an opportunity to buy the tee shot of the club Golf season to start August 14 The prep golf season for both Middleville and Caledonia officially tees off Tuesday. Aug. 14 with a tournament at L.E. Kauffman. Golf teams in the Kent County area will take part in the event. The tournament starts at 8:30 a.m. Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 tor Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Call anytime 24 hours a day. 7 days a week professional. There will be a longest drive, a straightest drive and long putt contests, along with trophies to the top finishing teams among men. women and co-ed groups. There will also be opportunities to win other prizes, including a set of custom irons, a barbecue grill and womens titanium watch. There will be a silent auction on several large items as well. Event sponsors include Jad Graphics of Hastings KCC College Relations and the WMU Kendall Center in Battle Creek. To sign up a foursome to play golf or volunteer a donation, please call (616) 965-4161 or (616) 9653931. ext. 2239. 8980 Rodgers. Caledonia. Ml • 891-6961 (Conveniently located tn the Crossings Plaza! « Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lunch - Dinner - Appetizers e Take Out Available Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve seating. Monday- Thursday tiara to 9pm Friday Ham to 10pm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sundav 12 to 5pm SOMSdi. SUNDAY SPECI AL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll/egg drop soup. Valid on dinc-in ooh. please. Garage Sale BLOCK SALE: Just East of M-37 between Caledonia and Middleville. Garbow, Hilltop, Stimpson, and Taro Roads. August 10th and 11th, 8am-6pm. GARAGE/MOVING SALE: 9510 108th St., Middleville, 2 miles east of Whitneyville. August 9th-llth, Thursday & Friday open 10am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-12:00(noon). MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Bryanwood Court, Middle­ ville. Saturday & Sunday, August 11th & 12th. Lots of everything - clothes, books, microwave, household. Automotive Help Wanted STAFFMARK IS THE AREA'S CONTACT FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH BRADFORD WHITE COR­ PORATION. Accepting ap­ plications for 2nd shift gen­ eral factory labor and/or as­ sembly line work. $13.70 plus - company paid bene­ fits. Interested candidates must provide 2 references current and most recent past employer, and l-3yrs attend­ ance record - current em­ ployer or school records. Contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State St., Hastings. (616)948-8555 EOE/MF/DV. Business Services CHINESE RESTAURANT For Sale MUST SELL: Montgomery Wards electric self cleaning range, almond color with black front, in good condi­ tion, about 6 years old. Call evenings, (517)852-3955. 1989 GMC 4X4 shortbox truck: automatic, power win­ dows, power locks, 130,000 miles, $5,000 obo. Please call (616)868-9740. 1995 TAHOE L.S.: $11,695. (616)891-9921 Good Food • Good Times • Good Company LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment available immedi­ ately, near M-50 & 1-96. 11/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs). 30 Acres woods, Al­ to/Lowell Schools, $725 in­ cludes heat. (616)891-1840 THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. GLENS LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING (RETAINING WALLS): TPEATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS A DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES A SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843 KING PAINTING INTERI­ OR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for tree estimate. SEWING: mending & altera­ tions, all kinds. Call Marge Loew, if no answer leave a message. (616)945-5779 NEED A CAREER AD­ JUSTMENT!! WANT A FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE WITH OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A GOOD INCOME? THINK ABOUT REAL ES­ TATE. CAREER NIGHT SEMINAR AUG. 14TH, 7PM AT 6860 CASCADE SE. CALL CRAIG SAN­ BORN AT WESTDALE BETTER HOMES & GAR­ DEN CASCADE OFFICE (616)942-2300, EXT. 533. CHILD CARE in my Cale­ donia home, part time, 2-3 days per week for 3 children. Grandmother type prefer­ red, (616)891-9815. Mobile Homes 1999 FLEETWOOD 14X70: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Lexrated in Cider Mill Village, (616)2992154. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they’ have repos­ sessed. No application fee if vou mention this ad, 1-8004t>6-0461_________________ REI*O: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 Pets SHIH-TZU PUPPIES AKC, 1st shot, dewormed, many colors, n<>n shedding (616)891-2581 Real Estate KALKASKA COUNTY. 4 9 beautifully wixxied acres close to Fife Lake, state land, Manistee River. Ideal get­ away location. Drive and cleared site already installed. Electric. $25,900, $500 down. $320/month, 11% land con­ tract. Northern Land Com­ pany, 1-800-968-3188 or www.northernlandco.com for photos and survey of Spruce Lane Recreation 1999 SUZUKI LT F-250 4 wheeler. Front & back racks, snow plow, winch, runs great, hardly used, 610 miles, $3,200 OBO. (616)7584269 after 3pm. FORTUNE CHEF C / RESTA Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Ca ledon ia, MI 49316 616-891-1388 , -r iddle Villa Innc 4 Early Bird SPECIALS ^2 ONLY5 5.95 )—4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Starting August 10th Family Fun Bowling Days 50‘ Hot Dogs & Pop S1 Per Game ^795-3640 • 891-1287 Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza ■pk _.. Middle Villa Inn , On M-37 fust north of Middleville Child Care TWO GIRLS AND a day­ care has 2 full time open­ ings Loving Christian at­ mosphere, 84th and M-50. (616)868-7094 License •DG4100822C1 BABYSITTER IN MIDDLE­ VILLE area: varied hours, some late nights. 4 boy’s, ages 8, 4 & 6 month old twins 2-3 days per week Must have dependable transportation, be reliable & over 21 years of age. This is a long term position Call (616)9484)128 8am-8pm. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. Hours: Won.-Thurs. 11 a.m- 9 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. • 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Now Open Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast « R 1 �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. ML August 7. 2001 One of 100 top custom hotrods to be featured at Fun Day by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Freeport Fun Day car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Sept. 8 is sure to have at least one eye-catching vehicle on display. A 1932 Ford Coupe, which has been exten­ sively worked on, is one of the vehicles which will be on display during the car show. The car was selected as one of the 100 best hotrods in an enthusiast magazine last January. Other events during the Fun Day in downtown Freeport include a quilt show at the Historical So­ ciety building, a special postal cancellation at the Freeport Post Office from 7:30-11:30 am.. kids’ games, horse and wagon rides and lots of food. The Fire Department will be serving a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a m., a lunch at Freeport United Brethren Church is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the spaghetti supper at the United Methodist Church begins at 5 p.m. There will be a book Frank Fiala, (on left) organizer of this year's Heritage Day Tractor Pull talks with Bill Seif, the Gold Sponsor, who is underwriting the pull. He is a tractor aficionado himself. Gold Sponsors help Heritage Day become a reality The 1932 Ford Coupe featured in this issue of Rod & Custom magazine will be on display at the Freeport Fun Day Car Show Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out our large selection. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings sale during the library open house with Internet demonstrations. For more information on Freeport Fun Day, call Judy at 765-3100. Patricia Johns Staff Writer Heritage Day on Satur­ day, Sept. 8 takes lots of work and money to be­ come a reality. Underpin­ ning the festival is the support of the Gold Spon­ sors. These are donors of at least $1,000 to the Her­ itage Day Committee. So far, this year's gold sponsors are Carveth Vil­ lage, Gavin Chevrolet and Bill Seif. Seif, a tractor enthusiast himself, is sponsoring the tractor pull on Saturday af­ ternoon. Frank Fiala. chairman of the tractor pull, said. "I re­ ally appreciate Bill's sup­ porting us. We have a lot of fun doing it and we hope everyone enjoys it." The tractor pull is to the south of Page Elementary School in the field in front of the bus garage on Ben­ der Road. There arc several levels of sponsorship available. Anyone who would like more information about helping sponsor Heritage Day can call Ray at 7954972. The next meeting of the Heritage Days Committee is on Aug.7 at Carveth Vil­ lage. Anyone who can vol­ unteer to help with the fes­ tivities should call 7954972 for information. OUR COMMUNITY O----------YOUR NATION ° YOUR CONNECTION thesunandnews.com LOCAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS The Sun and News LOCAL JOBS Four Comers Alliance may be LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MUCH MORE! brought to you by: localcounties.com get connected! deaf with growth � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-08-14.pdf 386b4869ee92f13ed11754134edb1b94 PDF Text Text aUTMGSPtiMJCURMT Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 33/August 14, 2001 Two weeks and counting TK schools getting ready to open for new year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer According to Superin­ tendent Midge Pippel. the Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be ready for the opening day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 28. "I am sure the bathrooms at the high school will be finished, the new paving at the TK Learning Center, playground at Page, offices at Ixc and new curbs at the middle school will be complete before the first school bus comes in," Pippel said. The high school starts at 7:35 a.m., the middle school starts at 7:40 a.m. and the official starting time at the three elementary schools is 8:55 a m. When classes start. As­ sistant Superintendent Shanin Kalec says, "teachers will already have attended several workshops on everything from technology through the new reading programs.' Pippel mentioned that a major focus of the district continues to be the updating of the strategic plan and how it coordinates with the ongoing North Central Association Transitions work. "These work well together and as we go through the process we will be able to note those things wc have accomplished," Pippel said. As one of the goals of the strategic plan which has been accomplished, Pippel mentioned the hiring of an elementary counselor. Kalec says that teachers are excited about the new K3 reading materials. The supplemental materials will help teachers encourage a love of reading no matter THORNAPPLE KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL SCHOOL ENDS JUNE 8 SCHOOL BEGINS AUGUST 29 HAVE A NICE SUMMER! the level of the student’s ability. Kindergarten teachers will attend an all day workshop on Aug. 21 and teachers in grades 1-3 will meet with experts on Aug. 22. Teachers have explored technology improvements and done specialized work throughout the summer. Kalee will be meeting with the district's eight new teachers during the week of Aug. 13. Three of the new teachers are at the middle school, and five are at the high school. Several experienced TK teachers have taken new positions in the district as well. Kalee encourages new residents of the district to enroll students as soon as possible. It is helpful if parents bring their child's birth certificate, vaccination record and Social Security number when they come to the office. Offices at all buildings opened on Aug. 13. In addition the address of the previous school will help with the transfer of records. Parents whose children will need to take medication during the school day should slop by the office and fill out a medical form. Parents must bring medications to the office as well. Elementary students can meet their teachers and find their classrooms during the open house on Monday. Aug. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Both Pippel and Kalee hope to improve commu­ nication between the dis­ trict, teachers, parents and residents. Both anticipate a year of growth for students over the year. Scotsmoor project plans in Caledonia revised by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Gene Szpeinski has re­ vised a plan introduced about four years ago for a project off Johnson Street and Kraft Avenue just be­ yond the village limits. He presented the revision in­ formally for the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission. Due to lack of a quorum, no action was taken by the commission at the Aug. 6 meeting. The item will be officially addressed at the Sept. 10 planning commis­ sion meeting, which is ex­ pected to be held in the Fire Barn next to the Township Hall. Szpeinski requested re­ zoning of the 38.55 acres as a Planned Unit Devel­ opment (PUD), changing it from R-l zoning, low density single family hous­ ing. The proposal would mean 76 homes according to R-2 standards, the same amount as in the previous 1998 request. The proposal would leave one existing house on a half-acre parcel, resulting in a non-con­ forming lot. Szpeinski said negotia­ tions with the Caledonia School District had led to new possibilities for con­ nection of utilities, making the project feasible. He said the plans would facilitate traffic movement through both the school campus and his develop­ ment, and take some of the congestion off Kraft Avenue and the Kraft-Johnson corner. Szpeinski said water runs along the east line of the proposed development. Gene Szpeinski.developer promoting the Scotsmoor project presentation to the Township Planning Commission August 6 made a Sewer is located on Johnson Street, west of Duncan Lake, but he would like to connect to the sewer line near the Middle School in­ stead, because gravity would assist the flow from that location, while connection to the Johnson Street sewer would require a lift station. In the past few years, the school's growth has changed plans regarding sewer. Because the new high school will be located north of the middle school, traffic problems have become more pressing. Szpeinski said the schools were interested in alleviating congestion on Kraft caused by increasing school population. Working to arrange flow through the development onto Johnson would be mutually beneficial, he said. The new arrangement Heritage Day plans include parade and craft show Patricia Johns Staff Writer Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 8 it a celebration of community. One of the most popular parts of the day is the parade. From the Thornapple Kellogg Bands to the floats created by local organizations, the parade evokes fond memories of the past and a delight in the present. The craft show will be on the lawn up at Page Elementary on Saturday, Sept. 8. Lorraine Otto will be bringing back her baskets. There will be some surprising crafts on display. There are still openings for crafts people as well. Call 795-4972 for information. All events except the 5 K run and the parade will be on the grounds between Page and the high school on Bender Road. Most parking will be behind the high school. Other events during the day include food, entertainment and a chess tournament. would include one main street through the devel­ opment from Johnson, which would connect to the south edge of the middle school campus near the Rail Trail. A trail would probably also connect to the Rail Trail. The street would be mu­ tually maintained by the schools and the PUD de­ velopment association. Sidewalks on each side would allow pedestrian access to the school campus as well. Five nine-foot high street lights on the main street arc planned. School buses are expected to use the street. Curved streets and peninsula formations with stop signs may be used to slow traffic. The road would be used during sports events as well. Szpeinski expected the 66foot roadway to be private, See Scotsmoor, page 11 In This Issue... • Five stores hit in Middleville burglary spree • Heat hits humans and animals alike at Kent County Youth Fair • Ameritech reaches compromise with Caledonia residents • Urban design plan introduced at Middleville planning �MSdtevUte. Mi/August 14. 2001 Girl Scouts tell about camp experience by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Girl Scouts of the Caledonia and Middleville "neighborhood" recently went to camp and were en­ thused about their experi­ ences. The scouts, all students of the Caledonia and Mid­ dleville Area School Sys­ tems, participated in Cherry Valley Day Camp. The event, coodinated by Karen Cargill, was held last month at Caledonia Lakeside Park. The scouts were sepa­ rated into age groups for their unit work. Sixth grade girls, from troops #639 and #38, worked with Unit Leader Gayle Kraft on their Communication Arts badge. For a portion of their badge work, the girls needed to write an article for print. "You can't have eleven girls all work on the same article," explained Kraft. Instead, she had each girl write their own article and then she compiled portions of them together for the readers of Sun and News. Following are the thoughts about day camp in the girts' own words: "Girl Scout Day Camp is a great experience! We learn songs, play games, and learn about saving wa­ ter and earn different badges." wrote Brianna Swartz. ’Girls are S.M.A.R.T. is the theme this year at the Cherry Valley Day Camp for Girl Scouts. S.M.A.R.T. stands for Science. Math. Art. Recreation and Tech­ nology," explained Jamie Lightfoot. "Monday we took a Na­ ture Hike." said Tonya McCarter. "I learned so much and went to many places. We went on a hike to pick up garbage. When we did that, I was shocked to know how much people lit­ ter." said Stephanie Gorgas. "We went to the air­ port." Megan Holzhausen commented. "We got to go inside the air traffic (control) tower and watch planes land and take off. On Wednesday, we went swimming at the Forest Hills Aquatic Cen­ ter and swam in the pool. We had to learn how to swim in PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices). We had to learn how to keep our body heat in our body by either grabbing our legs or doing the huddle." wrote Brittany Geldersma. "On Thursday, we went Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the way Insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891 9294 Girl Scouts who earned their Communication Arts badge, with the assistance of Unit Leader Gayle Kraft, are from left: (back) Brianna Swartz. Brittany Geldersma. Christina Roosien, Megan Holzhausen. (middle) Briana Ulrich. Stephanie Gorgas. Laura Kraft. Jamie Lightfoot and (front) Kindra Burger. to WOOD TV 8 News sta­ tion and earned Communi­ cation Arts (badge)." Bri­ ana Ulrich said. "We watched real live news, not on TV. but in real life!’ That was fun. Day Camp is a wonderful experience for me and other girls." reported Laura Kraft. "We all enjoy it (Day Camp) and encourage more girls to join Giri Scouts so they can do all the activities that are given out to try. We all say that there’s nothing better than making new friends." Kindra Burger said. "Day Camp is a lot of fun’" concluded Christina Roosien. Five stores hit in Middleville burglary spree Four businesses in Middleville's Northtown Plaza shopping center and another business nearby fell victim to burglars early Tuesday, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers reported that the perpetrators apparently used a screw driver to pry open the rear doors to The Travel Store, the Dollar Maze, Five Star Video and Scooby Doos Pet Grooming sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. Aug. 7. Also burglarized was the Farm Bureau office in town, said police. "They mostly took cash, and most of that was from the Dollar Maze," said Trooper Ernie Felkers. "That's all they were looking for, it looks like." Felkers said he recovered sonic strong evidence, which he believes will lead him to a suspect very soon. "There was plenty of evidence left behind, so we jcAJatuWi# 99 cAlaiPs Sa^on will be only steps behind them," said Felkers. Anyone with information can call Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. and banning II Grand Opening Full Set ’25.00 (Reg. $28.00) Filling ’ 15.00 (Reg. $18.00) Manicure * 12.00 (Reg sis.oo) Pedicure *23.00 (Reg. $25.00) Foot Spa UV Gel *35.00 (Reg. $40.00) ~ SPECIAL ~ Tanning — s3 per visit 9944 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia (616) 891-1551 Hours in Caledonia: M-F 10-7; Sat. 9:30-5 Closed Sunday Call for more details and walk-in for more information. 99 Come to / j ■"> Hastings-)36fc S( (61«) 948.29^*“ S Hours in Hasti J0.6. Sat 930-55 ^7 ^Closed Sunday i �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 14. 2001 /Page 3 All Sports Pass offered by TK Caledonia Library book fair continues by Patricia Johns Staff Writer If it is "Clifford's Tummy Trouble," "Harry Potter" or "A Year Down Yonder." you still have time to find these and other books for children from the "read to me" to independent and young adult ages at the Caledonia Library. The Scholastic Book Fair has been extended un­ til Saturday. Aug. 18. The library is open on Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. On Wednesday, the library is open from noon until 8 p.m. and on Thursday, Fri­ day and Saturday from 1(1 a.m. until 6 p.m. Librarian Jane Heiss said. "Some parents have told us they were going to be away, but really wanted to find some books. This way they have a little more time to shop." Parents and children en­ joyed shopping at the fair, Heiss said. "Some parents arc rewarding their good readers and helping their The Thomapple Kellogg School District will again be offering All Sports Pass. This pass will enable the bearer to be admitted to all home contests held at TK. Passes will be good for the entire athletic year and can be purchased in the athletic office beginning Monday. Aug. 13. The prices for these passes are $120 for a family pass (two adults, two students). $40 for an adult pass and $25 for a student reluctant readers find books they want to read." For more information about the Scholastic Book Fair or other library programs call 891-1502. This tree at the Caledonia Library will continue to encourage readers to look for their favorite books at the Scholastic Book Fair until Saturday, August 18. pass. Community Education offers a Lifetime Golden Age Pass for those who are 60 years or older and retired. There is no cost for this pass. Single game ticket prices are football and basket $4 for adults and $3 for students, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and track $3 for adults and $2 for students and middle school events $2 for adults and $1 for students. Over Your Head in Debt? LIQUIDATION-REORGANIZATION BANKRUPTCY 945-3512 Call for Sun & News Action-Ms we're Here for You A Fait Sendee CcitfcMptwiy Satan In the entile /amity Stop in & see us at our new location now in the Caledonia Village Centre 945-9554 or Contempo Salon 1-800-870-7085 606-891-1093 **Your One Stop Water Store** 4^Water Softeners Newmans to celebrate silver anniversary Iron and Odor Filters 4^ Drinking Water Systems On August 20th. 2001, Bob and Rose Newman will be celebrating 25 years of marriage. Their kids want to wish them a special Happy Anniversary. They are cel­ ebrating privately with immediate family. The kids would also like friends and family to shower them with cards and congratulations. Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. 35 years experience Only... COUNTRY JOWN gLORflL § GIFTS $500 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. MI 49316 "Our goal is beautifulflowers and etvn better service" Specializing in Weddings Fresh Flowers Funerals. Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 ‘ Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - A complete floral service Delivery* Senice Unique Gifts Major Wire Senices S' 25 -3 ► Years * k Experience * PURIFIED ^DRINKING ly? WATER 5 gals. Only... $^50 Best Price, Quality, Service CONDITIONING ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 14. 2001 Thornapple Heritage group meets Aug. 15 The Thornapple Heritage Association will hold a combined monthly meet»ng summer potluck dinner on Aug. 15. Wednesday. Hunter Safety slated in Caledonia by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Hunter Safety course offered by Caledo­ nia Resource Center is just around the comer. The course is very popu­ lar for teens just learning to handle a firearm and hunt. The class is open to anyone who will be 12 or tificate. Cost for the class is $5 for the three nights. The date is set for Thursday. Aug. 23, Tuesday. Aug. 28 and Thursday. Aug. 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class will be held in the Middle School Cafeteria with Bill Johnston sched­ uled as instructor. older during the hunting season. You cannot get a hunting license without a Hunter Safety Certificate. When registering, appli­ cants will need to supply the following information: name, full address, birth­ date and Social Security number. Attendance is re­ quired at all three classes in order to receive a cer­ The meeting is at the home of Charlotte Finkbeiner at 3010 Kenyon Lane, about 1/4 mile south from Jackson Road be­ tween Cherry Valley and Patterson roads. The gathering will begin with social time at 6 p.m. The potluck dinner begins at 6:30, followed by the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. This month's meeting concerns upcoming activi­ ties, including the associa­ tion's participation in Mid­ dleville Heritage Day on Sept. 8. The discussion will review plans for the Middleville Area Pioneer Certificate program, the booth and memorabilia display and the float for the parade. The meetings agenda also includes the assis­ tance given to Middleville and Thomapple Township officials on the local his­ tory of the area. Association president Gary A. Finkbeiner will discuss local history at the meeting and he will bring Pioneer Certificate appli­ cations to the meeting. Any area resident inter- ested in learning more about the history of the area is encouraged to at­ tend the meeting. Anyone attending the potluck should bring a dish to pass and table service. For additional informa­ tion or directions, call Charlotte Finkbeiner at 795-3085. Memberships and infor­ mation about the Thomap­ ple Heritage Association (THA) will be available at the THA booth during Her­ itage Day. THORNAPPI l< BIBLE CHURCH _____ LOCAL_ _ _ _ _ _ CHURCH DIRECTORY Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lon! Sunday Morning Worship 10 'M) a in (Jr. Church it Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chun h - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a in 10 45 a in 6 00 p in Family Nighi 6 30 p in 7240 6Hth Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 M M U I I I T a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship................................. 1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -OS76 Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Rev Mu had Stowell. Pastor Chris Inge. Worship leader Denny Rouina Youth Pastor Church Office 616 891-0287 Vtsrt our web site ww bnghtside org /<’«) 30 ■'X r AM 1 Worship; 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical Family . V Night y Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . .. .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . ,9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (noHhitvst of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Chunh with a < artng heart for our <omiMtMih and die u.dd' Sunday Worship 1000am and600pm (Child A Adult i dhinng the School Year Rev. R. Scan Greenway. Pastor Keth Stulp. Youth Director Al Tietneyer. Coatanntty Cathug Church Office (616) 891 1512 _________________ MV al lOOh S<_________________ CALEDONIA % UNITED METHODIST August 19 - Eknrnth Suadbs after Pemeoasi Scnpfuw Luke 15 8 10 doable ot dr Lol Coin Dtscernmeni Top*. lh<enung Gud’s - T eirbratmg“ W orship Sen tee 10 30 am Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Carr • Res Norman Kohns 616-891 3167 ^50 Via? Suttt Omt Office 616-891-8669 Fas 891-8648 *** caktJonuunv or* B C H C H B "We are changed by God’s love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Mam Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9 30 am. Sunday School...........................11:00am Adult Bible Class 11.00am Rev. E. Anthony Sikoru Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Caunsd of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto Ml 49302 One mde east of WhiDteyville Rd Rzv P Adams Phone 891-8440 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MinOLI VII LI M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan 1). Moody, Asst. Pastor IXiuglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- Sunday S< lux»l . . 9 45 .i in Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 11:01) a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday MkI Week Prayer ............. 6 45 p m Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6:45 p.m. Leighton Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Wbrship .8:30 a.m. & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service...........................6:30 p in. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6..30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday . 6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m KAY TOWXSFM) KrdiM XORMAX KXORK. Axvxuie 891-8028 • e-mail: leigliton@iserv net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street 10.00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p m Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 St (Entire!) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave . S E Alto. Mi 49302 Sunday School.J 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship. .11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH IWeu M l’’ Waybnd. Ml Rcinan: Messages Dy«am*c Mssk Qufaty Oteki Cane Md Programs Worship Fkwn 9Waa 10 30 am ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whltneyville Ave 9 45 a m (’hurch School, Sunday Praise Singing 10 50 am Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pasior IJovd DeVormer. Sr. Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 Si. Paul Lutheran Church + (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledrjnia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursenj available Barrier Free www iservnet/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David ZieYa ______________ Office ________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mornng Worship 9 30 a m MkidlevMe Mornng Worship 1100 O m Rev Lee Zachnuin Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VocmkUv Raidi • '*5 '90? Meeting »»*«. ymtr friends, and \unr taunts - right where you re of — through ' Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney ville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 M) a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 (X) p m Pastor Roger Hullman • Church Office: 808-0391 www.lakesidccommuniiy org (under construction) CHURCH M-37 between Middles ilte & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery A children s activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information (616)891-8119 or wuu peaccchurch cc (foni Camnufutfy (Tutnpui fui AhtmFiy Seimce 8546 //htmeyv«e Ave a* 84rr ? • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930 am Sunday Momrsg Wonrvp 10 30 a m Meemg at cnope* on WhrtneyvHe Ave Sanaa* Evermg wonr^ 6 00 p m Wea »Aawee« Proyei 4 Bbie Study 7 00 P m ’nams • '-e. sc/ or Assoc weoste wr*tneyv«eoiOieorg �The Sun and News. Mtddlevdle. Ml, August 14. 2001/Page 5 Some of the 42 teen readers enjoyed a pizza party with prizes on Aug. 9 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There were prizes for all kinds of readers - from the very youngest to the most independent young adult given away at the end of the summer reading pro­ gram at both the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library and the Freeport District Li­ brary. At Thornapple Kellogg, children who completed the Read Across America Program could select three prizes and put their name in a drawing for all kinds of books, puzzles and gifts. A final program focused on ways to find out more information about the meanings of names in the Harry Potter books. Infor­ mation is available at Children had lots to choose from when selecting prizes at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. www.bcachampublishing.c om. At Freeport, a special pizza party was held for Caledonia Blood Donor Center open Friday The opportunity to help save lives has been brought doser to Caledonia area res­ idents with the opening of the Caledonia Community Blood Donor Center at 330 Johnson, in the Resource Center. Open noon to 6 p.m. the third Friday of the month, the new Blood Donor Center is staffed by Cirand Valley Blood Program, a nonprofit blood bank headquartered in Grand Rapids that provides 100 percent of blood needed by hospitals in Kent County. With the demand for blood rising continuously, blood banks all over the US are finding it harder than ever to recruit enough volun­ teer blood donors to meet the need. At the same time, many people who don’t give blood or who haven’t donat­ ed regularly say giving blood “just isn’t convenient.” With outreach services like the Caledonia Community Donor Center. Grand Valley Blood Program aims to help bolster the community blood supply by providing conve­ nient places io donate coun­ tywide. Grand Valley previ­ ously has opened similar outreach donation centers in Grandville, Kentwood, and Cedar Springs. Any healthy person 17 or older who weighs 110 pounds or more may be eli­ gible to give blood every 56 days. Every pint of donated food can help three to four people. Out of every 100 Americans, 60 people could give blood but only five actually donate. Whether Caledonians can top that sta­ tistic remains to be seen but the odds are in their favor now that they have their own neighborhood donation center. This month, the Caledonia Donor Center will be open Aug. 17. noon to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary to give blood there. Anyone with questions or concerns may call 774-2300 or 800742-6317. $SSSS3»SSS5S5^^ Caledonia Arts and Crafts Bazaar Caledonia High School Saturday November 3. 2001 10:00 a m - 3:00 p.m Free Admission Free Parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30-2:00 COME ENJOY THE DAY! BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE their teen readers. Some even brought their books to read. In all. 42 readers read 313 books and spent more than 1,200 hours reading. Prizes included gift cer­ tificates, bottles of pop. mugs and more. Reading was more im­ portant than prizes at both libraries. There are many eager readers waiting to continue reading next summer. For information about upcoming programs at the library, call the Freeport District Library at 7655181 or the Thornapple Kellogg Library at 7955434. kill U IK S Hie Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR fr.l*"," 11 . ■ I ! (4247) I..I < Cherry valley Electrology ? EIectrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hairD 9809 Cherry valley, Suite Caledonia, Ml 49316 Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Peter Pierson enjoys reading almost as much as he likes pizza ' Free booster seats offered Lifesaving booster seats for children will be given away free from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14 at Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices and from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 at the Delton Fire Department. Other dates and locations are planned, too. To qualify for a booster seat, a person must have a child who weighs between 40 and 80 pounds and is three to five feet tall, and the adult must have a ve­ hicle with a lap and shoul­ der belt. The project is a coopera­ tive venture of Barry County United Way, Ford Motor Co. and area fire de­ partments. Car accidents are the leading cause of death in the four to eight age group. I > Cynthia K. 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They will be planning swimming parties, talking that last long walk, staying up late and doing all those things which are fun. The thought of school, homework, riding the puss and much more have begun to haunt every waking moment. It might be a good time to remember that school is not all "head to the grindstone" These pictures from the 2000-2001 school year should remind everyone, students, teachers and parents that sometimes school is fun! Fifth graders will check out the Page natural area to see what survived the summer heat and torrential rams "Zero the Hero" will visit J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. The Thornappk- Kellogg Readiness Preschool b> available to qualifying families free of charge. ■ 'Working For YOU!" EhFaJ If you have a child who will lx? four by Dec. I, 2001 and will no! have reached their fifth birth day before Dec. 1, 2001 you may qualify for FREE PWaCHWU Experience • Integrity • Service Judy Harrison I * Openings are available in the Monday through Thursday afternoon class (12 45-3:15). Some factors that are taken into consideration are: • Low income Single parent household Housing in a rural area Low birth weight of the child Family history of low achievement • Chronically ill parent or sibling 6090 Alden Nash, Alto 1-800-217-0712 A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! A walk in the woods introduces hands on science. For more information or to request an application please call the Community Education office, 795-3397 > SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp and clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! 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Ml August 14. 2001 /Page 7 House WPCB ■ ■ I CB Chns Noah, ND New heart disease therapy Planting was lots of fun’ Q: Why is this treatment not used to prevent heart dis­ ease in healthy people? This title is a mouthful, but the idea is not too hard to understand. Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive therapy for people with severe heart disease who are not candidates for surgery and who are not helped by medications. The therapy involves a series of inflations and deflations of cuffs wrapped around the patient's calves, lower thighs, and upper thighs. By squeezing the legs from the lower parts to the upper parts, during the heart’s rest period (diastole cycle), blood flow is increased to the heart muscle. Patients are typically treated for one hour daily for a total of 35 hours over seven weeks. EECP has been around for approximately two decades. In the heart disease patients described above, this treatment may help them exercise longer and decrease the episodes of angina (heart pain). It is not known if this therapy makes these patients live longer, but it may improve their quality of life. No major side effects of this treatment have been published to this date. A recent Mayo Clinic review of EECP encourages larger, longer studies to determine how effective and safe this new treatment is. Let s go back to the reader's question. I could not find any published medical trials using EECP on healthy people. But this concept is not that unusual. Disease treatments are usually first studied on people that are sick, and if these therapies are proven to be helpful, they may be used to prevent the illness. An example that comes to mind is aspirin. In heart attack patients, aspirin helps them survive this illness. Aspirin was then studied in healthy men and shown to prevent heart attacks in this group. If the benefits of EECP prove to be worthwhile it. too. may be used in disease prevention, but we will have to wait a while to find this out’ Thanks for your questions and have a great week. Please send questions and e-mails to: House Calls. 1351 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058. 9459554, jadnews(a voyager.net. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT SOUTHWEST CORNER. 1.000 SQUARE FEET Bring a lawn chair and your favorite mystery Exercise is fun Friends will spend time together Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! On Wednesday. August 15 mystery lovers have a chance to discuss their favorite British classic mystery novel at the Caledonia Library beginning at 7 p.m. It doesn't matter if Ngaio Marsh or Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie or Margery Allingham is the author readers choose to discuss. What makes a classic mystery classic? Why do British authors select the detectives they do? What are the classic American mystery novels or authors? These are just of the few questions readers will discuss. If the weather is pleasant, the discussion will be outdoors otherwise inside the library beginning at 7 p.m. Lemonade will be provided. The library has Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. some books selected for anyone who would like to attend this summer book discussion. Contact Steve at Middle Villa Phone 616-795-3640 For more information about this and other library programs call 891-1502. American Manufactured Living, Inc. CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft ttjKf ... . New Models at Both Parks ■- Some on wooded garage lots v£c. r NEW 8-Week Session Monon Monday, August 27 th Every Home bold Thru August will receive choice of cental air, 10x10 shed or washer & dryer. And many more incentives • available. 1 L Starting ALL HOMES PRICED TO SELL! The sport of gymnastics trains the human body on how to move with pre­ cision. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, grace, coordination and bal­ ance. not to mention self confidence, courage, perseverance and self-disci­ pline. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have girls and boys USAG competition teams. We have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. OPEN GYM EVERY SATURDAY, 11 AM-1 PM Gymnastics in Motion is owned and operated by Cathy Fairchild and is located at 3207 M-37. Middleville. MI 49333 616-795-7620 • Come and flip with us! For further information call CAROLE at... 616-891-2225 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Mtddlevilie. Ml/August 14. 2001 Heat hits humans and animals alike at Kent County Youth Fair by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The heat index that reached into the 100s last week had everyone sweating and panting for cooler air. But, it was especially unfor­ tunate for the 4-H exhibitors the Lowell Fairgrounds. The humid, sticky air made for some very uncom­ fortable youngsters, as many are required to present themselves in long sleeve western styles or full riding gear. Most of the exhibitors Justin VanderVennen (C M S.) of Boots and Saddles shows off the goat he exhibited. He also exhibited a pig. Autumn Keith, a third grade Kettle Lake student, is a 4-H Explorer. This is her first year with the Boots and Saddles 4H group. "She wants a horse so I thought this would be good for her." said her mom Tammy. fifth grader and member of the Showcase Riders 4H group, was downed by the heat. The horse had become de­ hydrated and had heat stress as a result of the high tem- peratures and did not want­ ing to keep drinking. By last Tuesday morning she was bound up. lying on the ground in pain. It was feared Continued next page Showcase Riders (Kettle Lake fifth grader), doesn't look as if her morning health problems, caused by the heat, fazed her very much by Tuesday evening. Protect your savings long-term Almost one in two Americans will spend time in a nursing home after age 65. Now is the time to start protecting yourself and your loved ones. • Medicare does not cover custodial care. • The average length of a nursing home stay is two and a half years. • Nursing home costs average $50,000 per year (Source: Shoppers Guide to Long Term Care Insurance 1999) Don’t leave the protection of your hard-earned savings to chance. Long-term care insurance may help protect you from the financial burden of a long-term illness or nursing home stay. Please plan to join us for this informative seminar. (Please feel free to invite a friend.) Nicole VanSmgel cools down with her horse, Satire, after the judging of her flag race during competition. were more concerned with their animals. These kids work closely with their an­ imals throughout the year (in many cases, year after year) so they become very attached to the animals. As the humidity and tem­ perature levels rose, so too did the exhibitors' anxiety levels. It was paramount to most of the youngsters and their families to keep the animals cool. This was made even clearer last Tues­ day morning as Sierra, a horse owned by Danielle Van Singel, a Kettle Lake Amanda Hoffman, Dutton Elementary fifth grader and her dog Bailey, seemed to be taking the heat in stride last Tuesday evening. i..| Free Informational Seminar Date: Time: Place August 21st 6:30 p.m. Monterey Grille 9866 Cherry Valley Ave. This seminar is free, but seating is limited. Please call to reserve your spot. Appetizers will be served. Please call 891-1173for reservations. “Drew” McFadden Investment Representative P.O. Box 336. Caledonia. MI 49316 Bus. 616-891 1173 www edwardjones.com Member SI PC Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Place holders in the Goat Senior Showmanship proved to be well stocked with Caledonia Area High School students, (left) second Place Alison Buys, C.H.S. 2000 Graduate - Cherry Valley Livestock; third Place Kristin Uyl, Senior - Alto Active Achievers; sixth Place Adam Buys, Sophomore - Cherry Valley Livestock; and fourth Place Matt Stoutjesdyk, Home Schooled Junior. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/August 14, 2001 /Page 9 From previous page that she would soon colic but veterinarians, on call for the fair, were able to cool her and get an oil/electrolyte mixtprc forced into her. "They came over and told some people who were sit­ ting under a tent that they needed to use it," said Jackie VanSingel, Danielle’s mother. "They just took it (the tent) and moved it over the horse." By late afternoon the horse was doing much better and was being led around by, an obviously re­ lieved Danielle. But, word traveled fast around the fairgrounds. Ef­ forts seemed to be increased by owners and fair officials alike to make not only the animals but also the ex­ hibiting youth and visitors (J® PHOTO Center Get your special summer photos processed by experts Top Quality Processing - FASH We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families’ photographs 35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day Tollen Ebbens. a Caledonia 2000 graduate, of the Lowell 4-H group Wind Riders, seems pleased with the cooler T-shirt he was permitted to wear instead of the long sleeve western shirt which is normally reouired (left) Kelly Chase, CMS sixth grader, and Valerie Chase, CMS eight grader, both won trophies for Totally Machine Made Garments and Crafts in their age divisions. Saber, the dog, looked like he was having fun in the agility part of the dog competition. CMS 10th grader Heather VanKalker, Saber's owner, won grand champion in Dog Showmanship plus picked up best of breed with her rabbit. more comfortable. Fans were seen everywhere and a water mister was put into constant action at the pedes­ trian entrance to the fair. It wasn't clear as to whether more animals or kids were using it to cool off. Water hoses were running steadily all over the grounds. Even the young exhibitors got a break by having the option to "opt out" of their regular HOT exhibition gear and wear T-shirts instead. The pigs seemed to have the most problem with the heat, as they do not sweat. Many were laying down, panting heavily. Buckets full of water were poured over them in an attempt to cool the creatures. Wet tow­ els were seen on more than a few. "Just misting the pigs (with a spray bottle) doesn’t help much. It creates an in­ sulation affect," explained one parent. 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EXCHANGE FINANCIAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings Tricia Smith 616.945.9105 616-397-9636 Home Qf*ce 6i6-795-2977J ;fie G^Barn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 10/The Sun and News, MfddlevUie Ml/August 14, 2001 Ameritech reaches compromise with Caledonia residents by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Village of Caledonia residents and Ameritech came to an agreement both could accept, result­ ing in a conditional rec­ ommendation of the com­ pany's building expansion request by the Caledonia Planning Commission Aug. 7. A motion was made to recommend the request for approval by the Village Council, subject to ap­ proval by Mark Sisson, vil­ lage consultant on such matters. Conditions to be met included a review of the landscaping plans, lighting stipulations,and documentation of actual noise levels when the air units are installed. The Ameritech proposal was postponed in July be­ cause the expansion to the edge of its property on Main and Church streets threatened to block the view of neighbors to the south and increase noise for bedrooms in that side of their homes. Ameritech representa­ tives Melany Bennett and Scott Kelly said space to expand within the existing building is exhausted, and needed expansion of equipment must go to the rear of the building be­ cause of the structural con­ figuration required by the equipment. Expansion of local long distance and other services would not be possible without the building ex­ pansion. Bennett said. The Caledonia School District in June requested addi­ tional services from Ameritech. Bennett explained mov­ ing to the sides or to an­ other location would cost around $30 million beyond the mere acquisition of a building or property. The cost and difficulty of relo­ cating the highly sensitive equipment to any other site is prohibitive, she said, and could even result in loss of Ameritech’s li­ cense by the FCC. Building expansion now is expected to meet com­ munity needs for 15 to 20 years. Even then, Ameritech would probably attempt to build a secondstory expansion or go through appeal processes ■ Smith-Diamond ___ - 0 u Tl l~u 111LI 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml rather than move. Vertical expansion is an option which Village Planners have opposed in the resi­ dential neighborhood. A suggested option of placing two planned air conditioning units on the roof has been tried in other places, but caused unac­ ceptable noise levels, Kelly said. Ameritech had been re­ quested to modify its plans, which resulted in re­ locating the air condition­ ing units closer to the new addition at the back and enclosed in a walled space to the southwest comer of the Ameritech property in­ stead of seven feet from a neighbor's home. This placed the wall behind the neighbor’s own seven-foot fence around a pool, about four feet away from the line, which was a much more acceptable solution. Ameritech engineers found an acoustical block to build a six-foot wall around the air units to ab­ sorb 85 percent of the sound and direct it upward. Another change would put the units into the ground about three feet, mitigat- FREE MARKET ANALYSIS g£ | .2222 VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA $154,900 - Three bed­ room, three full bath, open floor plan, cathedral ceil­ ings. Won't last! Call Wendy Zandstra, 891-7653, Smith Diamond Realty - 891-2222. 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Szpeinski answered some body ment would increase water system usage by about five also undesirable. • The rail trail right of percent. The developer must reimburse the school, based township board member, Fred Fleischmann raised on their proportional use of for drain under the railroad line, to be too close by some people, but Szpeinski said it the maintenance of the trail, he but as long as the drain was several points he believed system closer to break even, needed consideration: • The publicly used road he said. • He favored a Scotsmoor said. • Fleischmann said the clogged, that was not pos­ could be seen as an advantage by some families, proposed community library water on it is basically un­ usable. • As zoned, the parcel a and would become "tailgate neighborhood." the water, moving be responsible sible. The eight acres with through connection to the Johnson building, at 10.800 square Scotsmoor would mean a minimum of 70 bus trips Street sewer main rather feet, was too large for the than running a new line to should allow about 40 units Johnson from of these points. He said his primary mo­ tivation was to offer one solution to help solve a problem for both the schools and the community. He said there was no trading of favors with the schools. the sewer plant, and help density The Drain Commission is with one street light at the along the shared artery go­ ing north to the high school old 1936 high school site, being discussed for that use. bring the Johnson main up He said it would increase proposed. Fleischmann said. responsible for unplugging end of each. Twenty-seven percent of the area would be in addition to other traffic to higher standards, at no the more cost than the new line, which he said would be around $400,000. In traffic problems, prevent a traffic bypass, and make Also, the school stadium generated by the expanding bleachers had not observed culvert. He said many people must request work to Two cul-de-sacs would branch off the main street, devoted to open space. A school storm water management suggested the road should be plan is included. Prices would range from $160,000 to $200,000. public, and made wider (86 suitable for families with son and Duncan Lake in­ children in school. Resident Paul Emerson commented that Holy tersection would be com­ Family Catholic Church plans expansion south of 92nd Street, which will add to traffic on Kraft. Traffic would increase, and he He population. feet) to accommodate it. • Congestion at the John­ pansion. Improvements will in­ clude Interment cable ca- B pability, additional tele­ phone lines and fax lines, he said, which would in­ clude a hybrid of mechan­ housed in the building to prevent the im­ from Auto-Owners Insurance interior space of 40- by 36a of 3,000 total square be would matching of existing split-faced 12-inch ribbed block. motion sensitive light di­ rected on the south wall at the generators and another light over the door inside Wrake the small courtyard. cared a problem, as it is already Parking may at times be in that neighborhood, but technicians are expected business to be working in the build­ insurance while ing only ^xi take care of week. Project business' Melany Bennett said she would Auto-Owners Insurance SOB NICOLAI, President 497 Arlington St (M-37) P0 Bom 99. Ml 49333 (616) 891-8208 • 616-795-3302 l Toll Free (800) 706-3302 FM (616) 795-3935 few hours a Coordinator personally work cerns over landscaping el­ would tec Am •* jaSrra a with neighbors with con­ ements. ISSLIUMTt FIPST the She said she attempt to locate local company Ameritech maintenance contracted that by provides lawn service and snow re­ moval. If local officials could call directly, per­ haps a better routine of property care could be ar­ ranged. she said. "excavating^ Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work be less of a problem and See Scotsmoor, page 12 parcels so bleachers would CaZedoma Class of 2002 Say Thanks! Kelly said the expansion would mean an increase of Company. your had tried to arrange access to take up space inside. Lighting will include a for quality business protection along the east side of the The generator, perma­ nently installed, would feet. The building addition when it comes to insurance approved. • He claimed Szpeinski get attention on the matter. The property used to be pacts of a power outage. color and material to the protect* n Contact us today sunlight. He proposed a road diameter Duncan Lake comer. • Fleischmann said the water use of the develop- squarc feet to the south at business partner village setbacks, blocking some proposed lots from four-foot connected to Johnson at the would be e want tn be your the ment of the drive with the intersection and should be ical and analog equipment. An additional generator Wcmakc your business insurance our business. west would also connect to the school sewer and was Lake intersection even more difficult, if Scotsmoor was not plicated by the non-align­ From previous page were reasons for the ex­ addition he suggested another development to the connection to the Duncan and Driveways, clearing, stumps, level­ ing. building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top sol. woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Caledonia Hardware Monterey Grille Cherry Cleaners Muller's Paint Ed's Body Shop N Paper Employment Old Kent Bank Traditions (Caledonia) Essential Bean Sam's Joint famous flooring Seif Chevrolet Golf Etc. (Caledonia) Smith-Diamond Hart Animal Hospital Realty J-Ad Graphics/ Southkent Sun & News Veterinary Hospital Ken's Auto Swierenga Jewelers Kings Room Village Soap Opera Legacy for a Village Stylist Lifetime Jeffery Youngsma, Loyd's Auto P.C. Maynard's Water Conditioning Look for more candy bars this fall! Contact Mary Kay McCleve, 891-2222, to become a part of this fund-raiser. SmaH jobs a specialty in the Wayland Middleville. Hastings Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter - 795-7830 THANK YOU to all the following merchants for helping us sell 800 candy bars in record time! i �Page 12/The Sun and News MtckHeviOe. Ml August 14. 2001 Caledonia Twp. Supervisor comments on PMR situation by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Bryan Harrison, supervi­ sor of Caledonia Township said in August that he and other township officials have been very concerned about the severe environ­ mental impacts of permit­ ted mineral removal (PMR) operations on resi­ dents and lands in Caledo­ nia township. Harrison said the town­ ship board has been taking steps to address such pub­ lic concerns, but because the township is prohibited from intervention in courtordered operations, town­ ship officials' hands are tied, resulting in a frustrat­ ing situation. He also said a desire to address such problems was the reason the township board had denied approval of the permitted mineral removal request made by Thornapple Developers on April IK That decision to deny was overturned by a court order on June 22 by Kent County Circuit Judge David Sod and allowed Thornapple Developers and K & R truckers to re­ move clay to supply the Mb construction project. The court order allowed Thornapple Developers to use their Permitted Min- Bryan Harrison oral??? Removal (PMR) site to extract clay and other natural materials. Excavation began imme­ diately. The result was erosion damage down stream on July 21 after a heavy rain to neighbors' property in Austhof Woods ravine. Steve Houtteman from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said the mining op­ eration had not obtained the proper permits and did not have the proper erosion precautions in place for VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CROSSING GUARD WANTED The Village of Middleville has an immediate opening for a seasonal part-time crossing guard to work at the inter­ section of Main St. and M-37. Hours are generally from 7:00 a m. to 9:00 a.m. on days when local public school classes are in session, though some scheduling flexibil­ ity may be possible, including occasionally working sim­ ilar afternoon shifts. The Village will furnish appropriate training and safety gear. Starting pay is $7.00/hr. This is a fine opportunity for a responsible and careful adult who works well with children and is looking for a way to make a valuable contnbution to the greater community while earning a little extra income. The successful appli­ cant must also be a safety-conscious “self-starter” who is physically and mentally able to effectively perceive and manage busy vehicle traffic, traffic signals and pedestrians under all weather conditions. Applications are available at the village offices located at 100 E. Mam St. in Middleville, Ph: 616-795-3385. Position open until filled E.O.E. 300 such a rain event. The excavating com­ pany did not post a re­ quired $10,000 bond, as re­ ported on Channel 8 news. Township officials knew the bond had not been posted, and asked for veri­ fication of the bond, which was not supplied. The Kent County Road Commission threatened to shut down the operation, and then Thornapple De­ velopers paid the bond af­ ter the damage to neigh­ bors' properties. Trustee Wally Bujak confirmed. Linda Rosenbrock. one neighbor whose property was damaged, said the equipment was still operat­ ing even after the stop work order was issued and before the permit to go ahead had been released. By not applying for a permit immediately, the Road Commission was not aware of the action, and did not inspect the opera­ tion. according to usual procedure. Harrison said the situa­ tion has been remedied, and the PMR conditions are now being operated under the oversight of the Kent County Road Com­ mission (KCRC) and the DEQ. Harrison said an article in the Sun and News dated July 27 gave an impression that township officials were not doing all they could to prevent such prob­ lems. which was not true. He stressed the en­ forcement of the court-or­ dered PMR operation was under the jurisdiction of the court and the county. Harrison said township of­ ficials could do nothing except make reports to the court and other agencies, Of the many court cases pending, Harrison said, only one had been settled to date, which was not enough to presume there is a policy of "settling" to Scotsmoor, from page 11 farmed, but water is now up to eight feet deep. Efforts to include the Catholic church in discus­ sions are being made. An outlet connection to the Duncan Lake/Johnson intersection is not possible on the Scotsmoor property. Such a connector might be Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New* evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment such as the KCRC and the DEQ about problems found on the site, which they have done. Harrison said some of the information given by Marvin Ebbens at the July 18 board meeting was not accurate. He said the township has been inspecting the PMR sites in the township, and Wilcox Associates had in­ spected the Thornapple Developer's site this year. There is a plan in place to enforce any violations at any PMRs this year, with step one to be com­ pleted by Aug. 15 to pro­ vide a draft corrective ac­ tion plan, and "failure will result in revocation of their permit." Harrison said. Harrison denied the township has a non-confrontational approach about enforcement of ordi­ nances and has gone to court to fight for such mat­ ters as protection of the environment, even spend­ ing thousands of dollars to do so. He said the board ‘docs not try to avoid law suits by settling. Harrison said the suit in which Thornapple Devel­ opers contested the denial of the mineral permit, Marvin Ebbens' testimony had been given to the township attorney, that both trustees Richard Robertson and Bill Bravata had testified verbally in that case, and Harrison's written testimony was used as well. ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan possible through school property, but would require a lot of cut and fill to achieve, Szpeinski said. Some commissioners questioned whether the so­ lution chosen by school of­ ficials would be the right choice. They did not want to create a worse problem on Johnson than exists on Kraft. Most agreed a four­ way intersection at Duncan Lake was the preferred solution. Commissioners suggested another traffic study, considering the new road configuration, was needed, and input from a traffic engineer might be a good idea, as well. Szpeinski believed a wider pavement w ithin the 66-foot right of way would be sufficient, but additional right of way should not be required. Commissioner Wally Bujak said there was a need for joint community planning of roads, sewer and water between the schools, the village and the township, looking at the larger picture for the long term avoid costs to the town­ ship. Harrison said comments in the article about en­ forcement were also mis­ leading. He said Darrell Rotier's reasons for leaving were not linked to differ­ ences over board actions involving the zoning ordi­ nance. and the gap left by his absence had been cov­ ered. He said enforcement duties are presently being carried out by Ed VanderVries. the township’s assessor, who is very com­ petent to handle that role. Filling the enforcement position permanently will be on the agenda at the Aug. 15 township board meeting. Henry Rosenbrock commented al the Plan­ ning Commission meeting Aug. 6 about the flooding damage to his spring-fed trout pond in the Austhof Woods ravine when sedi­ ments washed out of un­ protected areas in the Thornapple Developers permitted mining opera­ tion. Rosenbrock said he lives within 400 feet of the op­ eration and should have been notified of the hear­ ing in the past and was not. He said it looked like 40 acres had been totally stripped in the mining op­ eration, which he under­ stood to be a violation of the 15 acre rule. Rosenbrock came to ex­ press opposition to any continuation of the mining operation after the September sunset date specified in the court or­ der. Thornapple Develop­ ers would like to continue regular mining operations after a portion of the M-6 project is expected to be completed. Planning Chairman Roger Keating said these environmental impact mat­ ters were of concern to the commission as well. Rosenbrock said he had spoken with Senator Ken Sikkema's office, and was told the senator is very concerned about this. He had been told township of­ ficials can enlist coopera­ tion from the state level by a phone call, he said. Harrison said the Rosenbrock's property was to be restored by Thornapple Developers to the satisfac­ tion of both the Rosenbrock's and the DEQ. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun 4 News ACTION-Ads! YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. AUGUST 16, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 01-06-04, PARCEL ID NO 033-005-00, A REQUEST BY ROD BUXTON. 3085 BEATRICE DR , FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A THREE ACRE PARCEL OF LAND TO BE LOCATED IN THE AG. AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXIL IARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL'S! CATHY STRICKLAND SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 300 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 14. 200l/Page 13 Ordinance changes approved by Yankee Springs Board by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Local zoning ordinance changes, proposed by the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission, were approved by the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees at its Aug. 7 meeting. Due to a scheduling con­ flict the meeting was moved up from its original Aug. 9 date. During the meeting. Zoning Administrator Ken Worsham explained the changes recommended to Chapters II. III. VI, VII and XII Some of the revisions just cleared up language. while others were more substantive. There were 25 changes approved in the definition section alone. During the July 5 public hearing on the proposed changes by the planning Questions raised about Misty Ridge by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tom Burgess, represent­ ing the Misty Ridge de­ velopment on M-37, asked the members of the Vil­ lage of Middleville's Plan­ ning Commission to recon­ sider the concrete curbs required in the Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Misty Ridge final preliminary plat was pre­ sented. and the commis­ sion Aug. 7 decided to table the site plan request until its Sept. 4 meeting. Burgess tried to con­ vince them that asphalt curbing would provide the same benefit as high-back concrete curbing. "One of the problems is the need to cut the exist­ Commission gets first look at Millpond Condos by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Jerrcl DeKok's vision of upscale condominiums with a view of the river and access to downtown amenities, including ice cream and the Paul Henry Thornapplc Trail, came closer to reality as he pre­ sented his construction plans for very preliminary The first successful blood transfusion was performed in France in 1667 Subscribe to the. Hastings Banner and get all the latest news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to order your subscription today! review at the Aug. 7 Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion meeting. DeKok explained that his Planned Unit Devel­ opment now contains 55 units, which range from 14 bedrooms, have garages and walk out basements. Some issues were raised about whether he still has options on the property. Middleville Village Man­ ager Bryan Gruesbeck re­ ceived assurances that all the options on the property have been renewed. Planner Moffat assured the commissioners that be­ fore the final site plan is submitted to them, all property ownership issues will be resolved. Engineer Steve Witte from Nederveld Associates talked a little bit about the minor permit request they have made to the Michi­ gan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality to fill less than 250 yards into the flood plain. Moffat again stressed that the parking project and the condominium pro­ ject are separate projects. According to the tenta­ tive design, the condo­ minium units would have a Victorian design. There is a little bit of a staggered design to the building plan. A public hearing will be scheduled on the Planned Unit Development request for this project. ing curb once the home­ owner decides on the loca­ tion of the driveway for the home," Burgess said. This PUD was allowed 70-foot wide frontages and the driveway cut can take more than one-third of the space. The commission decided to do some re­ search into curbs, includ­ ing property values, costs to curb cutting, using lower concrete curbs in conjunction with asphalt and other issues. Members may take field trips to look at curbing. The commission ap­ proved the final four lots in Bryanwood. These lots were not included in the original two phases of Bryanwood because they could not be served by sewer. The lots now have access to the new sewer upgrade. Driveways will be on Edgewood and sidewalks will have to installed on both Edgewood and E. Grand Rapids Street. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville's Planning Commission be­ gins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the Village Hall. CHARTER TUP. OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. August 15, 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616)891-0070. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Thornapple Township Mt. Hope Cemetery 200 E.Main St.. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 Project Name: New Pillars at Mt. Hope Cemetery The Township of Thomapple is seeking txts to construct seven new bnck and concrete block pillars at the entrances of Mt Hope Cemetery For a set of specifica­ tions. please contact the Township Office Separate sealed bids will be received up to 4 p m on September 6. 2001 Bids will be reviewed at the Townshp Board meet­ ing at 7 00 p m. on September 10. 2001. The Township reserves the nght to reject any and all b*ds Award of contract shall be made follow,ng a determination by the Township to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Donna Stagray, Clerk Township of Thomapple TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLE­ GIANCE AND INVOCATION 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the July 18, 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting B Correspondence Not Requmng Board Action C Approval to Pay Bills D. Treasurer s Report E. Building Department Re­ port. F Utilities Report G Introducton and First Reading of Ordinance - An Ordinance to Adopt the Michigan Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and to Repeal Ordinance Nos 98-02 98-03. 98-04 . and 98-05 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Second Reading - Major PUD Amendment Request Golfside Meadows (Phase 2) (■Emerson. LLC.*) - Regarding property located at 5000 Westview Dove B Second Reading - Rezonmg Request - Jasonvile Farms LTD Partnership If - Regard ng property located at 6850 84th Street C. Motion - Proposed Settle­ ment of Clearview investments v Caledonia Charter Township ' 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation - Regarding the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA’ B. Motion - Lease Agreement with the Little Lambs Parent Cooperative Preschool. Inc.'. C. Resolution - To Disband the ‘4-Comers’ Group D. Motion - Nomination(s) and Appointment to the Southern Sub-Regional Plan­ ning Group of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. E. Resolution - Establishing Township Property Tax Rates for 2001’. F. Motion - Regarding the Kent County Systems Access Agreement’. G Discussion - Update on the New Library Committee. H Motion - Proposed Addendum to Agreement for Assessment Services' - Adding duties of the Zoning Admini­ strator Code Enforcement Officer' Position to the Agreement I Motion - Regarding Con­ tract for Services - Management Assistant J. Motion - Regarding Proposed Job Descnption for Pa>d-On-Call Firefighter K Motion - Recognition of POW/MIA Day on Friday, September 21. 2001. L. Resolution - ‘To Adopt Fees for Building. Plumbing. Electrical and Mechanical Permits and Inspections 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBUC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 13. ADJOURNMENT commission, no one com­ mented on the proposed changes. Article II covers defini­ tions used in the ordi­ nances Article III zoning dis­ tricts were amended to use the words "charitable insti­ tutions" instead of "eleemosynary institu­ tions." Article III now reviews accessory buildings to Ar­ ticle XII. There were about 15 other minor changes to Article III as well. Article VI on condo­ minium regulations was revised to reflect language changes in other sections and set requirements for recording and submitting of plans and documents In Article VII. if the property is at least 10 acres in size in the resi­ dential multi-family zon­ ing districts (RMF), it can be considered for a planned unit development. The general regulations in Article 12 were amended to reflect and be consistent with changes in other articles. The text of the changes is available for review at the township office during regular business hours. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON AUGUST 14. 2001, COMMENC­ ING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 01-07-03, PARCEL ID. NO. 190-012-00; A REQUEST BY EDWIN GAIKEMA, 2914 BEAT­ RICE AVE., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO HIS HOUSE TWENTY-ONE FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2. ZBA 01-06-04, PARCEL ID. NO. 031-014-00; A REQUEST BY BRADLEY OWENS, 11521 COBB LAKE RD., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIRE­ MENT OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO ALLOW HIM TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 3. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROP­ ERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, DUR­ ING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING, SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEET­ ING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YAN­ KEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECES­ SARY, REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME. ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PAR­ TICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). CHUCK BIGGS SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ... __________ 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News. MiddteviHe. Ml/August 14. 2001 Urban design plan introduced at meeting by Patricia Johns - Staff Writer Middleville Village Planner Geoff Moffat in­ troduced the urban design plan for the area behind the village hall at the Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 7. "The Urban Design Plan allows us to look at the el­ ements which must work together," he said. "This allows the different archi­ tects and engineers to be aware of what is happen­ ing just next door to them.” The plan includes the new Stage Coach Park. the Mill Pond Condomini­ ums and new parking area behind the Main Street businesses. The new band shell is part of the Stage Coach Park and the design has al­ ready been updated to show steps, a seating area in the grass and other re­ finements. This area is handicap accessible and is accessi­ ble to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Moffat stressed that the parking lot was a separate project from both the park's development and the condominium project. "This is an exciting pro­ ject for Middleville," Mof­ fat concluded. The updated urban de­ sign plan will be shared with members of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to help them set timelines for the improvements within the district. The taxes captured within the district will help the DDA complete its streetscape and the gate­ way designs. Some of the tax money raised will also go for infrastructure im­ provements. The Band Shell will be accessible to wheel chairs and have steps down to a lawn seating area PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: paper is subject «o lhe Fair Housing Act and lhe Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make il illegal u> advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli gion. sea. handicap, familial status. ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will mH knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2981). The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927 9275. RETAINING The Band Shell will be accessible to wheel chairs and have steps down to a lawn seating area Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 PERSONAL PROPERTY AT 10:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 1:00 P.M. Located in Caledonia 3/4 mile west of M-37 (Broadmoor) on 100th Street to Duncan Lake Road, then 1/4 mile south, or north of Middleville on M-37 to 108th Street, then west 3/4 mile to Duncan l^ike Road, then north 3/4 mile at 10287 Duncan Lake Road. FURNITURE & OLD COLLECTABLES: Oak furniture including secretary/bookcase with II carving. dresser w ith beveled glass mirror, side board, library table, high back bed. desks, rock- H ers & chairs; Kalamazoo wood cook stove; old kitchen cabinet; Duncan Phyfe table, chairs & II bullet; poredin top table; organ stool; walnut chest with hankie drawers; Breman console piano & bench; primitive blanket chest; waterfall bedroom set; New Idea treadle sewing machine; cedar chest & trunk; metal bed & wardrobe; plant stands; wringer washer; wash tub stands; Waterbury & Gilbert clocks; Noritake china, sen ice for 12; old Valentines &. piano music; wood bow I & paddle; wash set w ith pitcher & bowl; butter chum; gas & oil lamps &. lanterns; depres­ sion glass. Bristol vase; Fiesta ware; Hall teapot & bowls; granite ware; dishes &. silverware; pots & pans; candy container; kitchen utensils; stereo viewer & cameras; wood clothes rack; kerosene & electric heaters; pictures & frames; crocks & jugs; many other items & old collect­ ables too numerous to mention. FARM EQUIPMENT & TRUCK: 1984 Chev rolet S-10 pickup truck with 92.665 miles. John Deere #50 tractor with new rubber; John Deere #3010 tractor, narrow front. 3-pt. hitch. 4.700 hrs; John Deere 2-bottom trailer plow. John Deere grain dnll with seeder, on rubber; John Deere 10-ft. wheel disc; Brillion cultipacker. cultivators; (2) 3-season drags; hay devator; flat rack ■ wagon with running gear; John Deere 8 ft. double disc; Planet Junior walking sled wheel trac­ tor; walking cultivator with Briggs & Stratton engine. Myers “bulldozer" pump. sdf-o*ling. 4row seed planter; stock tanks & milk cans; sted fence jx>sts. snow fence; crosscut saws; stan­ chions; wood barrels, hand & garden tools, large quantity of old i collectable hand tools loo numerous to mention. Michael Evans Paintinq & Wall Covering I n to rior/Ex ter ior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 616 TK Library still has summer hours The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will continue with summer hours until the Tuesday after Labor Day. Summer hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Library will be closed on Fridays until September 8. AirPacks? Designed to carry today's weight. More comfortably. More safely. < < - Medical professionals advise that individuate carry no more than 15% of their body weight The AirPacks system is designed for carrying weight more safely and adjusts for a personalized fit - Today s lifestyle demands carrying books, laptops, electronics and personal essentials weighing up to 40 lbs Inflatable shoulder straps and lumbar support, shift the load to the nght place your lower back. - Today’s fieavy loads are causing miunes that last a lifetime AirPacks' ergonomic design, reduces the stress to the user by 80% and lightens the load by 30% + Register for buyer’s number with proper I D • Full payment required sale day Not responsible for accidents or items after sold • Lunch on grounds. Off-road parking av aiiable • For informa­ tion on real estate, call (616) 862-2810. Natural posture and incredible comfort replace the achy back feeling, stiff shoulders and slouching that's common when wearing typical packs Warren Finkbeiner Estate ZANDBERGEN AUCTION SERVICE Don & Tim Zandbergen. Auctioneers Caledonia. Michigan 49316 Phone (616) 698-6840 or (616) 698-6462 Other Packs Norma) packs cause a strained neck, rounded shoulders and a bem. weary pack AirPacks System inflatable straps and kxnoar piMow provide ergonomic support kz fess stra tn and more comfort Available at: SEIF CHIROPRACTIC 9090 S. Rodgers, Caledonia 891-8153 > �Looking For a PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH Call one of our Sales Professionals today! • Bill Love • Steve Steward • Jennie Jacobs • Neil Braendle • Cheryl Jones (ar Charlotte Litho) SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIG AND NEVER TOO SMALL! Letterheads Business Cards Annual Reports Brochures Flyers Posters Political Signs Rubber Stamps Business Forms Newsletters Computer Forms • Folders • Books • Stickers • invitations • Labels • Tags • Envelopes • Tickets • Balloons • Calendars • Catalogs f 1-HOUR PHOTO PROCESSING ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS, located in downtown Hastings has moved to it's new location just north of Hastings on M-43 next to J-Ad Graphics produc­ tion facility at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. in the BARN! TTy our new advanced photo processing system using the latest in digital technology providing you with the highest quality reproduction possible. We process 35mm Advanced Photo System and 120 film on site. ---------------------------- 1 Hour or Next Day Processing----------------------------- • COLOR COPIES • COMMERCIAL PRINT • INVITATIONS & MORE 1351 N. M-43 Hastings Only, In The Gray Bam (616) 945-9105 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a m. - 6:00 p.m , Sat. 8:30 a m. - 1:00 p.m. Barry County's Most Complete Printing Facility SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY — LOCATED AT — 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 MAILING SERVICE (616) 945-5078 Fax (616) 945-5192 COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 14, 2001 Kent Co. Youth Fair, from pg. 9 Stock Seat Western Equi­ tation and a fifth in Show­ manship. • Nicole Van Singel, Showcase Riders and a Caledonia Middle School seventh grader: firt in Hunter Hack, fourth in Western Showmanship and sixth in English Showman­ ship. • Betsy Bykerk, Boots and Saddles and a Homeschooled Senior: outstand­ ing on notebook for feeding, keeping track of the tack, time. etc. • Kelly Chase, a Caledo­ nia Middle School sixth grader: first place in Totally Machine Made Garment and second place in Totally Ma­ chine Made Craft for Young Miss. • Valerie Chase, a Cale­ donia Middle School eighth grader: first place in Totally Machine Made Garment and Artistic talent was showcased and awarded ribbons in the Still Exhibits competition. Caledonia student Isaiah Sleziak won an outstanding exhibit award for his watercolor fish. first place in Totally Ma­ chine Made Craft for Junior Miss. • Isaiah Sleziak. Caledo­ nia Galloping Riders: out­ standing exhibit ribbon for his watercolor fish. • Macenzie Baird, Caledo­ nia Middle School seventh grader: third place in the Div. II contest along with friends Jason Terpstra and Andrea Truer, both of Mid­ dleville These are just a few of the many ribbons and trophies won by Working Paws 4-H group for their hard work and dedication to their canine friends. Champion, Reserve Champion, first Place Showmanship, fourth Place ribbon, etc. Stephanie Packer, a fifth grader at Caledonia Elementary (left) laughs along with other kids as they enjoy a ride down the Fun Slide in the carnival area of the fair. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Austen Rueter (right), a Kettle Lake third grader, didn’t mind having his brother Alex, a fifth grader, on the bumper car ride. Big brothers with long legs were needed for the gas pedal. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Hug A Hog, from pg. 20 "They (children) don't have to be terminal," ex­ plained Reinhart. As long as their illness is life threatening, they BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville can have their wish granted. Sometimes that wish is a trip with their family. Sometimes a wish comes in to meet a public figure. The Make a Wish Foun­ dation helps families to have a good time together, without worrying about the details of a wish or the ex­ penses of a trip. This is all too often the case when a child has a life threatening illness. The family often gets caught up in the dayto-day dealings and finan­ cial burdens of the illness. It's hard to laugh and joke as a family when a young­ ster is so sick. The Make a Wish Foundation helps to take some of the burden off these families. For more information about The Make a Wish Foundation, contact Re­ gional Manager Maura K. Race at 877-631-WISH. The foundation tries to do a lot of local fundraising. JAM, better known as Jason Terpstra, Andrea Truer (both of Middleville) and Macenzie Baird (C.M.S. seventh grader) took third place in the talent contest for their dance routine. They are with the new dance studio Harmony Dance Source opening soon in Middleville. Cathy Carlson, Alto Ac­ tive Achievers 4-H group and a home-schooled senior, shows her rabbit in the rabbit and cavy portion of the competi­ tions. Carlson also en­ tered the talent contest performing an Irish Step dance. Not every exhibit had to be an animal. Creative constructions like this Lego exhibit by Caledonia student Leyton Grinage of Cherry Valley Livestock were appreciated and accepted as well. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 14, 2001 /Page 17 Fun Day means family fun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Freeport Fun Day car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Sept. 8 has lots to offer area families. The car show will inspire the imaginations of hopeful mechanics everywhere. More residents have turned in their baby pictures and now the Freeport FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Caledonia Township Board praised for help Book return made easier Returning books to the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library became much easier when Judy Hendrickson donated a book return box in memory of Eugene and Edna who helped inspire her love of reading GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE To the editor, A big thank you to the Caledonia Township Board! Not too long ago, Little Lambs Preschool's Board of Directors inquired about uti­ lizing the Township Hall in Alaska for the upcoming school year. Once housed at the Christian Reformed Church, the Preschool’s Board of Directors were forced to find a new location for school this fall. Although the Caledonia Township Board probably never thought about a preschool in the hall, about Township Board and Planning Commission were very aggressive to help solve our needs. Supervisor Bryan Harrison and Trustee Wally Bujak have been extremely helpful and dedicated to assisting the Little Lambs Preschool’s Board work through the proper proce­ dures for leasing the Township Hall in Alaska. Because of the Caledonia Township Board’s dedication to the community, over 40 families will have a school Callfor Classifieds Caledonia Muto Parts . Now Open To Serve You... QUICK OIL CHANGE and LICHT REPAIR 9860 Cherry Valley (M-37) Across from Marathon w ® tiavonne 891-4085 Auto Value Mon.-Fri. 8-6; Sat 8-2 SUMMER SAVINGS W I place to be if you are hungry. The Fire Department will be serving a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.. a lunch prepared by Freeport United Brethren Church is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the spaghetti supper slowly simmered by the cooks from the United Methodist Church begins at 5 p.m. There will be a book sale during the library open house with Internet demonstrations. For more infixmation on Freeport Fun Day. call Judy at 765-3100. SUMMER SAVINGS W! > WIL HAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVAY JIM MH 1 ER Terry mils IIM GAVIN 945-9554or 1-100-MIS Olde Towne Tavern Scramble 24 hours a da^ • 7 days a week Sat., Aug. 18 * 8 am * Shotgun Start lor Suu News HURRY! Limited to first 22 teams Only 10 Minutes front Gun Lake <• 4 Minutes from Hastings 4460 Gun Lake Road to send their preschool chil­ dren to this fall. Little Lambs Preschool is the only parent cooperative preschool in the Caledonia and sur­ rounding area where parents are members of the coopera­ tive, own part of the preschool, and are equally responsible for its operation With your help, we are able to continue the wonderful cooperative program. Thank you Supervisor Bryan Harrison, Wally Bujak. Larry Stauffer, Bill Bavada, Dr. Richard Robertson, Pat Snyder and Jill Cardwell. Working for a community can be very wearisome and difficult at times, yet very rewarding at other times. I hope you find gratification at this time. Sincerely, Kelly Lloyd Business Association needs people to vote either at the Union Bank before September 8 or during Fun Day. Votes are just $ 1 each and people may definitely vote more than once. Other events during the Fun Day in downtown Freeport include a quilt show at the Historical So­ ciety building, a special postal cancellation at the Freeport Post Office from •7:30-11:30 a.m.. kids’ games, horse and wagon rides and lots of food. The Community Center is the HC1I0II-MS! • 948-8366 Fitness COMING SEPTEMBER 1(JTH Discounted Memberships Available Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. Features: • Nautilus Strength Training Equipment • Nautilus Freeweighl Equipment • Ivanko Weights • Treadmills • Ellipticals • Stairclimbers • Recumbent Bikes • Upright Bikes • Cardio Theatre Hours. Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.. Friday 5 am - 8 p m ; Saturday 9 a m -4 pm, Sunday 10 am -4pm We aim to give you the best deals around! CAVIN™”” • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite K. heated in the Glen Valley Business Center For more information call Jeni at 581-3107 1 ° 13 1 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla m SUMMER SAVINGS TiME! SUMMER SAVINGS W! �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. MVAugust 14, 2001 Soccer camp teaches players valuable skills Representatives of one of the prernier soccer powers in Europe and Dutch league champions the past two years, PSV Eindhoven, were in the area last week to teach younger players the skills they have already mastered. PSV competes and are one of the top teams in the elite Champions League which includes the best soccer clubs in Europe. Manchester United is another power in that league and last season PSV won one of its matches versus Manchester, 3-1. This summer marked the seventh year that the PSV players have trekked to Middleville to take part in the PSV-USA Soccer Camp Total soccer is stressed by the instructors. The Dutch System, according to camp coordinator Steve Evans, is well-known for its player development and teaches players that every athlete contributes to the overall success of that squad. Providing instruction and demonstrating their soccer skills this year were Sander Buicks. Tijs VanLicr and Ivo Donkcr. In his playing days. Buicks was a midfielder, while Donkcr lined up al forward. "They arc players, so they understand the game and demonstrate how players can improve their techniques," is how Evans described the camp instructors. This was Buicks' fourth year coming to Middleville A camper moves up field and attempts to get past the defense en route toward the goal. Instructor Ivo Donker watches from behind. Sander Buicks takes time to enjoy a popsicle with the campers from the first season. and in his own words: "It's still hot." "It’s really big now," Buicks, 26, said. "Some young guys play pretty well." Passing is stressed often by the camp instructors. Buicks said that so much is made about scoring the goals, that he and his fellow instructors attempt to have the players pass the bail five or six times before they actually consider putting the ball in the back of the opponent's goal. Ball possession and team work are areas stressed by the instructors at these special camps. Donker, 24, was making his first trip to Middleville. He enjoyed the places and the people he has met during his time in the United States. "It's really neat; I like it a lot," Donker said. "To see the big city like Chicago and the country. The players have discipline and are easy to work with." A goal of Donker, and his fellow instructors, is to provide the younger players with a wider vision of the game. "A lot of them use the sides (of the field); we want them to try to go outside and use the whole field. You can see a little bit better (that way)." At the PSV-USA Soccer Camp, instructor Sander Buicks attempts to get the attention of his pupils. , Ivo Donker, TK soccer coach Steve Evans and Sander Buicks. When the week concluded Buicks, Donker and VanLier were off to Miami to instruct soccer at another camp. Before arriving in Middleville, the Dutch soccer stars worked camps in Ohio and other parts of Michigan. Supervising the camp is Roy Wilhelm, who was working in Holland (MI) during the week of the Middleville event. This year, the PSV instructors and Evans worked with three age groups in three different sessions. A session for about 20 youth players was held from 9-11 a.m., another group of 55 junior varsity age athletes took the field from 4-6 p.m. and a third session was held for 35 varsity players from 6:30-9 p.m. The session for youth players included kids ages 8 to 13, all with some degree of soccer experience, interest and desire. A number of the older players were athletes with Select Soccer experience. "They are quality players for their age," Evans said. Most of the players at the 2001 camp came from Middleville, Caledonia or Kentwood. Evans said that this years turnout was encouraging. He said the number of players in the two older Continued next page Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to subscribe today. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/August 14. 2001/Page 19 Help Wanted Help Wanted BABYSITTER IN MIDDLE­ VILLE AREA: varied hours, some late nights. 4 boys, ages 8, 4 & 6 month old twins. 2-3 Days per week. Must have dependable transportation, be reliable Ac over 21 years of age. This is a long term position. Call (616)948-0128 8am-8pm. CABLE INSTALLERS/ HELPERS: to $l,000/wk. + benefits, on training. Work own hours. Many needed. (616)949-2424 Job­ line. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ REGISTRATION CLERK: to $12/hr. + up, many shifts available. Training A.S.A.P. (616)949-2424 Jobline. A collision nearly results when these soccer players battle to gam possession of the ball. From previous page sessions absorbed the cost of the entire camp. Skills taught at the camp were mostly technical, although some time was spent on the tactical part of the game as well. Instructions were focused on the fundamentals of the game, such as how to approach the ball or other skills required to grasp the important basic fundamentals of the sport. TK Alumni hoop game is Aug. 22 The Thornapplc Kellogg High School's girls basketball alumni game will be held Wednesday, Aug. 22. The contest is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. If you would like to play or need any more information about the event call coach Marcy Uy! at (616) 7957599. Automotive Card of Thanks 1987 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE: red, power every­ thing, 45 V-8 rebuilt Jasper engine. Well maintained, high mileage, $1500. (616)891-8488 WE WOULD LIKE to thank our neighbors & friends for cards, calls & flowers. Our son & grand­ sons for being pallbearers, our daughters for being there for their grandmother, Ida Mae Poll. Deeply appreciated, Bob & Donna Frazer. 1989 GMC 4X4 shortbox truck: automatic, power win­ dows, power locks, 130,000 miles, $5,000 obo. Please call (616)868-9740. Business Services GLENS LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LAND­ SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, OWNER SINCE 1967. 8911843 KING PAINTING INTERIOR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate. Farm HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons Western/English, ages 5 + up. Indoor/outdoor arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Call (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. FORTUNE CH£F C //OX AV 7 RESTA MUST SELL: Montgomery Wards electric self cleaning range, almond color with black front, in good condi­ tion, about 6 years old. Call evenings, (517)852-3955. 9353 Cherry Valley 3E 3(M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. iddle Villa Inn 4 Early Bird — SPECIALS 5.9 5 - - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Starting August 10th . Family Fun Bowung Days 50c Hot Dogs & Pop S1 Per Game Middle Villa Inn \ On M37 just north of Middleville >Z795-364O • 891-1257 CALEDONIA HOUSE FOR RENT: Cozy 2 bedroom home on 1 acre country set­ ting. Large living room, at­ tached garage, $730/month. 7644 E. Paris. Call John McCleve, (616)292-4548. COZY 2 BEDROOM fur­ nished lakefront home on Gun Lake: Sept.-May. $500/month plus utilities & deposit. No pets. (517)6946424 LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment available immedi­ ately, near M-50 & 1-96. 11/2 baths, cats $10 (No dogs). 30 Acres woods, Al­ to/Lowell Schools, $725 in­ cludes heat. (616)891-1840 THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $565. Brand new units available! For immediate occupancy. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. For Sale Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese * Steak ONLY s For Rent CALEDONIA BROAD’VIEW COUNTRY ES­ TATES. 1 bedroom apart­ ment for rent in country. En­ closed garage, $450/month. Call John McCleve (616)8912222 ext. 233. ■ ROADWORK/CONSTRUCTION LABORERS: TO $19/hr. - Summer or all year - Lots of work! Many train! (616)949-2424 Jobline. SECRETARY, PART TIME for Caledonia Church, needs computer skills, resume. (616)868-6874 STAFFMARK IS THE AREA'S CONTACT FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH BRADFORD WHITE COR­ PORATION. Accepting ap­ plications for 2nd shift gen­ eral factory labor and/or as­ sembly line work. $13.70 plus - company paid bene­ fits. Interested candidates must provide 2 references current and most recent past employer, and l-3yrs attend­ ance record - current em­ ployer or school records. Contact STAFFMARK 725 W. State St., Hastings. (616)948-8555 EOE/MF/DV TEACHER/CLASSROOM AIDS/YOUTHWORKERS: FROM $12/hr. + up - many ages! Start now. Non degreed, (616)949-2424. Job­ line WANTED-SECONDARY CERTIFIED TEACHER in either English or Social Stud­ ies to teach one afternoon 2:30-6:00p.m. to High Schoo! students. Please send re­ sume to: Chris Boysen, TK Community Education, 507 W. Main, Middleville, MI 49333. CHILD CARE in my Cale donia home, part time. 2-3 days per week for 3 children. Grandmother type prefer­ red, (616)891-9815. CHILDCARE PROVIDER NEEDED-before ar. school 6:30-9:00 and 3:006.-00. Must be 18 years of age or older. 1-year experience preferred. Please call (616)891-2547, 554-4980 or (616)891-2547.____________ CITY ROUTE DELIVERY: to $800/week +. Summer or all year round. Training now, (616)949-2424. Jobline DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. HELP WANTED: Tire changer. Tires 2000, (616)795-3550. FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461_________________ REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hFs. Real Estate ALASKA: 5 bedroom house on 10 acres lined with trees. 2 Pastures, 40x64 pole bam with shop, horse stalls and drive-thru RV storage Gor­ geous setting at ena of pri­ vate road. Country living close to town, $369,000 with 10 acres; $339,000 with 8 acres. Must see! (616)8687496 KALKASKA COUNTV 669 wooded acres ad pining public land. Ideal camping/hunting area. Short drive to Torch Lake Near snowmobile and ORV trails. $26,900 $500 down, $330/month, 11% land con­ Lost & Found tract, LOST: Echo weed trimmer, www.northemlandco.com Chief Noonday or Patterson. for photos and survey of Park Place. Northern Land Reward! (616)795-4110 company, 800-968-3118. Miscellaneous LAKEFRONT: 75' on beauti FOR SALE: Hide-abed ful Cobb Lake This year couch, $100. Women's fur round home includes large coat, $50. Man's suede jack­ lot, 2 decks, dock, fireplace et, $10. Plate/cup setting & attached garage. Must see (goose design) for 8 people, Priced ready to sell at $10. 1989 camcorder, works $189,000. No Real Estate good, needs new battery, Agents please, (616)669-6603 or (616)792-9928 $50. Call (616)795-4035. Mobile Homes Recreation ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home. Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 1982 YAMAHA 750 Virago Fairing motorcycle. Leather saddle bags, 12,000 miles. Looks &. runs great. (616)758-4269 after 3pm. Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza \ Now Open Saturday and Sunday (Of Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a m- 9 p.m.; tri. 11 a.m.-iu p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. j /.Breakfast- tJ/ | CALL NOW FOR PARTIES & BANQUmi | -------------- - ------------- coupon--------------------------- Campau Corner / \ Convenience Store • Ice Cream /// B X OFF ANNUAL GARAGE SALE: Fnday, August 17th, & Sat­ urday, August 18th, 9am6pm Furniture, Antiques, toys, dishes, two wheel gar­ den utility cart, few clothes and much more. 8711 84th St. SE, 1/2 Mile East of Whitnyville. No pnor sales. NEIGHBORHOOD SALES: 8339, 8320 & 8362 Timpson, near 84th St Aug. 17th, 9am? Aug 18th, 9am-12pm. Head board, bookcases, coro­ net, Avon, children clothes, toys, furniture Ac lots of misc Fall Hours £or “Ice Cream Shop*’ Starting August 20th: Call 945-9554 for classifieds Monday-Thursday 4 pm-8 pm; Friday 4 prn-9 pm; Saturday noon-9 pm; Sunday noon-8 pm Corner of 68th St. - 6785 Whitneyville Road 868-6845 Rental • Gas Anything in Ice Cream Shop s CAMPAU BUCK S Good through 8-28-01 �Page 20/The.Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 14. 2001 ‘Hug A Hog’ idea raises funds for Make A Wish heart) could hug a hog or in some cases, at a less di­ rect distance - pct a pig. The 4-Hers' efforts seem to have paid off as they have raised, at last count, close to $1,000 during three area fairs. "We were really lucky to get these (piglets)," said coordinator of the ef­ fort, Nancy Reinhart. "This is their third fair so they're pretty used to people." The hogs/pigs calmly let youngsters come in and pet them or give them a hug. The smaller brown and white one seemed a favorite, possibly because of the size, but the pink pig got its share of hugs as well. The 4-H group was con­ cerned that the money they raised would go straight to the purpose of the organization they chose instead of to am­ biguous "overhead" ex­ penses. Reinhart did some digging and came up with The Make a Wish Founda­ tion. Of every dollar spent Movie Outpost FRIDAY SPECIAL! • New Release • 2 Liter Coke • Microwave Popcorn Onlv Hug A Hog turned into Pet A Pig for brothers Austin Martin (left), a Ket­ tle Lake fourth grader, and preschooler Trenton Foreman. in 2000, 85 cents went to granting wishes. The mission statement of The Make a Wish Foundation states that it grants "the wish of chil­ dren with life threatening illnesses to enrich the hu­ man experience with hope, strength and joy." Since 1984, the foundation has granted more than 2,500 wishes. See Hug (ilen Valiev Retail Center, VI-37 891-9303 4 Hog, pg. 16 "This little piggy went to the fair, this little piggy got hugged." Brandon Reinhart, with 2 calm little pigs taking a break from their Hug A Hog duties. OUR COMMUNITY O----------- -YOUR NATION ° YOUR CONNECTION thesunandnews.com LOCAL PEOPLE LOCAL NEWS wd News NATIONAL NEWS LOCAL JOBS Four Corners Alliance may be LOCAL EVENTS wio deal with growth LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MUCH MORE! brought to you by: localcounties.com get connected! MBBBM by Cathy Rueter Staff Writer Wanting to donate to the Make a Wish Foundation, the Cherry Valley 4-H group came up with a unique idea to raise money. The 4-H group took their interest in animals and put it to good use and for a good cause. They called it Hug A Hog. And that's exactly what it was at the Kent County Youth Fair. For a $1 donation, little kids (or the young-at- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-08-21.pdf 450a1043ce0eb2703158124b3745dbc6 PDF Text Text hash;;" ~v’lic library A really new school year awaits TK staff, students by Patricia Johns Staff Writer School is ready to open next week for the 2(X)12002 school year at Thornapplc Kellogg. Everything is almost ready. Some new reading books need to be packed. The globe has to find a home and teachers have to make the last few addi­ tions to their bulletin boards. In just one week from today, Tuesday, Aug. 28, students will board the buses, get dropped by their parents or walk to school. The buildings are ready. Anyone walking in can feel that sense of anticipa­ tion waiting for the first bell to ring. At McFall, Principal Bill Rich says, "We are going to continue to build on our quest for excel­ lence. We can't wait for students to have their first school experience as kindergartners and first graders be a quality one." New to the building this year are telephones in each classroom. Superin­ tendent Midge Pippel See new school year, pg. 2 Bob Kaminski has planned new but fun work for students in his computer classes at the middle school. The elementary schools have open houses for students on Monday. August 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Caledonia’s 1st ‘Cruise In’ planned for August 24 Stagecoach may be ‘a cornin’ to Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It might be located on a bend and not "a ’comin around the bend” but there will be a stagecoach in Stagecoach Park. The Village Council has approved an expenditure of a $1500 deposit for the sixpassenger coach. A Nashville firm, Justin Carriage Works, has told the village that a workable stagecoach could be built for display in the park for about $10,000. The Thornapple Township Board also has voted to contribute some funds for this project. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck says that he hopes other residents and organizations also may want to contribute to this project. Other details still have to be worked out, including a storage/display building for the stagecoach, which would protect it from the elements and vandalism while allowing it to be viewed. Anyone who would like to contribute to this project can call Gruesbeck at 7953385. A six person coach will be built for the new Stagecoach Park rf enough funds are raised. Hot rods like this one will fill the Caledonia Village Center August 24. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Area car buffs are urged to dust off the seats, polish up the chrome, put the fuzzy dice back on the rearview mirror and head down to the first annual Dale Esrnhardt Memorial Charity “Cruise In,” start­ ing at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Aug. 24. The Cruise In, which includes a car show, will be held in the Caledonia Village Center Friday evening. The merchants of the Caledonia Village Center are hosts for the event, complete with food, games, door prizes, awards and music, plus many other exciting events. There is a $3 donation per vehicle and all proceeds will benefit West Michi­ gan Children's Charities. “One hundred percent of the money we raise will go to the charities,” said Kevin Crawford of KC’s Footwear & Sports, one of the merchants hosting the event. “All of the mer­ chants are hosting this (and donating time, money, etc.) without get­ ting reimbursed.” There will be a silent auction for a sign that says "Dale Earnhardt Drive” that was donated by Vic Goddard of Hastings. The event also will feature $1 raffle tickets for several sets of concert tickets. “We expect a lot of See Cruise In, page 8 In This Issue New TK Middle School reproductive health curriculum approved Clearview Investments settlement approved Caledonia Schools plan new busing system Caledonia Twp. residents seek end to more gravel mining �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville. ML August 21. 2001 New school year, continued from front page praised the additions of phones in each elementary school as a way to im­ prove communication with parents and safety within the schools. The elementary schools will have open houses for students on from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27. This is an opportunity for students and their parents to meet their new teach­ ers, explore the building and off course find out where the bathrooms and lunch rooms are located. At Lee, the open house The work to renovate the high school bath rooms will be completed by the time school starts Aug. 28. Check out our New Colored Styling Gels - only $7.95 (IT SHAMPOOS OUT. MOM) 'JLJ Contempt) Salon Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 . I I I mith iamond I I ___ UTI HJI 11LI I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml S -D ________ gives parents a chance to find out about the Com­ munity Education-spon­ sored before and after school child care program, which is housed at the school. The teachers and Princi­ pal Gerry Mueller say they are excited about the start of the new school year. The secretaries especially appreciate the renovation of their office area, which will make it easier for them to help students. Students coming to Page will find a new piece of playground equipment paid for by the Page Popcorn Poppers. This spiral climber shows that enough bags of popcorn purchased for 25 cents a bag can re­ ally lead to something big. Principal Patricia Koeze says, "We already have some programs planned for the start of school." There will be a fun as­ sembly on Sept. 7 on re­ spect and responsibility. A yo-yo athlete will present an assembly on Sept. 17 to help students understand that they should never give up. Students will continue to learn in the nature pre­ serve. Seating will be added to help students work outdoors a little more easily. Page will continue to incorporate career educa­ tion into the curriculum during this year. Middle School Principal Mike Spahr says, "We want to build on our 'Char­ acter Counts' work during advisory classes. This year ail classes will be meeting in their advisory groups twice a week," The middle school this year has three new teach­ ers and two who have moved to new positions. All teachers have been working toward bringing new and exciting learning opportunities to students. Lori Taylor is the new principal's secretary. 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Prin­ cipal Ellen Zack praised the contributions of new athletic director Mark Uyl already has made, even though the school year has not yet started. "I think students and parents will be surprised with how well the transi­ tion between the two ath­ letic directors has gone." During the summer Zack hired five new staff mem­ bers and worked on ways to integrate technology into the classroom. As in the other schools in the district, the high school continues to work on the North Central Asso­ ciation accreditation pro­ cess. Page, the middle school and the high school will continue to work to im­ prove student performance on the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. The focus at the high school will be on improv­ ing social studies results. At the learning center, several more rooms are be­ ing renovated and daytime workshops are being planned. The first "coffee with administrators will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the learning center. According to Spahr, this will be a way for the administrators to talk with parents and community members in a relaxed and informal way. The buses at the bus garage have all been checked out and are ready to go. Schedules were printed in "The Key," which was mailed to all the homes in the district during the week of Aug. 13. If anyone has questions about the bus schedule they should call the bus garage at 795-5540. Barry County Sheriffs deputy Sgt. Tony Stein reminds all drivers to be aware of the school buses on the road. "Please stop when they signal and watch out for children waiting at bus stops," he says. New playground fun at Page He also advises those driving students to school to take their time and leave a little earlier. "Per­ haps take the long way so you don’t run into traffic." Before the students in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools realize it. the last day of school June 7 will be right around the corner. Everyone hopes that the promise and anticipation of a great year will be ful­ filled. Before and after school program offers delay option The Thornapplc Kellogg Before and After School Program is held at Lee El­ ementary School from 6 a.m. until the start of school and from the end of the school day until 6 p.m. This program is open to students in grades kinder­ garten through fifth grade. Registration is sched­ uled at Lee for 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, orparents may call the Commu­ nity Education office at 795-3397. The cost is $6 per ses­ sion. Before school is one session and after school is a second ses­ sion. While students do not have to attend every day to qualify for this child care, a schedule is helpful. As a service to families with children registered in the program, child care will be offered during two hour delays and snow days. Only children who partici­ pate in the before or after school program qualify for this service. Call 795-3397 for more information. Hie HAIM Al 11 A( I K M Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN gLORflL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted * Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV August 21.2001 Page 3 Rep. Newell to talk about WWII veterans graduating State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) will speak in the coming months to numerous local groups about his efforts to organize the high school graduation of World War II veterans in Barry and Ionia counties. Newells largest engage­ ment will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12. at the Middleville UAW Hall. 295 Washington, where the 87th District lawmaker will speak to area United Auto Workers groups, the Middleville American Legion and the local Veterans of Foreign War. Because of the need for soldiers, nurses and support staff dunng World W'ar II, many young men and women left high school to serve in the military. When they returned home from Hans Van Kuilenburg recently showed her photographs in Saugatuck. She will be displaying her work on Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 8 Booth space is still available by calling Sue Parker-Smith at 795-4972. war. jobs were plentiful, so it was common for veterans to enter the work force rather than return to school to com­ plete their studies. “1 look forward to meeting with area veterans and I’m proud to recognize their efforts by presenting them with honorary high school degrees.” said Newell. RSaranac. “The unselfishness they showed for the war effort, including leaving their schools and communi­ ties, is the ultimate sacrifice one can make for one’s country and they have earned these diplomas sever­ al times over. It will be a privilege to stand with them.” All school districts in Barry and Ionia counties have agreed to work with Newell to arrange local graduation ceremonies near Veterans Day in mid­ November American veter­ ans who served between December 1941 and December 1945 and Allied veterans who served between September 1939 and December 1945 who reside, or formerly' reside, in one of the two’ counties may participate. Newell also will speak to American Legion groups throughout the district, which includes all of Barry county, in the coming months. To participate, interested veterans may contact Newell'is office by calling (517) 373-0842 or by mail at P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Ml 48909. Veterans should be prepared to present some proof of service. uMatu/iaQ 99 cAfaife Sa(?on and banning II Grand Opening Full Set *25.00 (Reg. $28.00) Filling *15.00 (Reg. $i8.ooi Manicure *12.00 (Reg. $i5.oo) Pedicure *23.00 (Reg $25,001 Foot Spa U UV Gel *35.00 (Reg $40.ooi 6 Photos featured at Heritage Day ~ SPECIAL ~ Tanning — o per visit^ 99 diafa , t This colorful doorway was captured with her lens cf Bronkhurst Call for more details and walk-in for more information. ’Mon 'o lo-b. sa, 9 .|() yjlowd Sunday IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY, BUT YOU GET THE PRESENT Senior citizen trips planned Summer is over and it is time for local senior citi­ zens to mark their calen­ dars for the senior center activities planned by the Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education depart­ ment. Shar Evans also would like to add names of any­ one interested in receiving the senior citizen newslet­ ter to her mailing list. "All people have to do is call 795-3397 and leave their name and address," she says. A trip to Cornwell's near Marshall to see "Annie Get Your Gun’ is sched­ uled for Sept. 21. The cost is $34 for the trip. Anyone interested should call 7958739. Evans and Community Education Director Chris Boysen are working on a Senior Citizens commu­ nity room. Once the plan­ ning is finished there will be a place for local senior citizens to socialize and learn from each other. 30-M0NTH STEP-UP CD INTRODUCING OUR NEW BIRTHDAY CD Thanks to you, Hastings City Bank is celebrating its 115* Birthday. And our new Birthday CD is our way of showing just how highly you rate with us. Every six months, your rate is guaranteed to increase for an annual percentage yield of 5.05% for the entire 30-month term. So hurry in today. We’ve been around for 115 years. But this CD rate won’t be. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 MEMBER FDIC Rae b eftectoe as at Jiff 17 2001 and may change without nonce Annual percentage A T 000 mewnum ratal depost required A penalty may De imposed tor early withdrawal / j Hastings-135 g s (616) 946-2970°'' S" 9944 Cherry Cherry Valley Valley Ave., Ave., 9944 Caledonia (616) 891-1551 Hours in Caledonia: M-F 10-7; Sat. 9:30-5 Closed Sunday to reflects quarterly compoundmg ’ �Page 4-The Sun and News. MwjdievtMe. Ml/August 21. 2001 Whitneyville Bible Church rebuilding plans nearly done by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Whitneyville Bible Church is moving closer to completed plans for a new building, and will bring its formal site plan review re­ quest to the Planning Commission Sept. 10 in the Fire Barn next to the Township Hall. The church lost its main congregating space as a result of a lightning strike fire a few years ago. The oldest part of the church still stands, and the group hopes to use the building into the future, but the fi­ nal plans are not known. The new church also will be located on Whit­ neyville Road, on a site of several acres. The church and parking will be on the front 12 acres. A preliminary presenta­ tion was given by Brad Potter and Mike Williams for the church at the Aug. 6 meeting, at which there lack of a quorum of mem­ bers, so no decisions were made. A special use per­ mit has been granted by the township in past months. The building site and parking area is nowplanned more to the south, away from an existing wet­ lands on the site, so as to require as little mitigation as possible. Chuck Dodgers of the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality has not given his official opinion on this matter so far. A catch basin or drains to the detention pond may be required to catch runoff from the parking and church roof areas. Potter said. Groundwater will flow toward a planned de­ tention pond, which will slow runoff to avoid it ex­ ceeding the present flow­ rate. From the natural wet­ land in the northwest cor­ ner. water flows toward the east, generally, but to the northwest in this particular area, toward a gravel layer. Chairman Roger Keating said. Concerns about drain is­ sues were raised by Fred Fleischmann, over the proximity of phase two of the Riverland Ranch resi­ dential development, which has already been assessed over drainage problems in the district. He was assured the church is actually lower in elevation than Riverland Ranch, and water flows toward 84th Street. Soil erosion permits will be required. Grading on the site will be minimal. The Kent County Road Commission has given pre­ liminary driveway ap­ proval. Williams said. A review by the Drain Com­ mission said all is accept­ able. pending township engineering approval. En­ gineering data will be pro­ ________ LOCAL_________ CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Sch<x)l ............................ 9 30 am. Morning Worship . 10:45 a m. Evening Praise............. . .6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p m 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor ... C I II II II I I 1 I O I I I I a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings .........10:30 a m 891-0576 Mttting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev. Michael Stouell. Pastor Chris Lage. Worship leader Dennv Bouma. Youth Pastor Chunh Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bngbtside org Z' 9:30 "X i Redeemer / AM \ Worship; Jk Covenant 11:00 AM Church Chr. Ed.; A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (north uvst of Gun lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A CtonA a canng heart for our cimtmurun and rhe »vrld~ Sunday Uordup 1000 am and 600 p m tChild & Adult' ;Duong the School Year» Rev. R Scott Greenuay. Pastor Keith Stulp. Youth Director Al Tiemeyer. Community Culling August 26 Twelfth Sunday after Pentech Scnpcure Luke 24:13 35 (The Nkalk to Emma-' Discernment Tope Diwtrmng God's A«ce - “Journeying" Worship Service . 10:30 Ut Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Carei “We are changed by God’s love! ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Pfwne 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wew M-179 iQsrf Vxsadav Road; Uavtaw. Ml •W.Ua • Meeting you. your friends, and your family - right where you're at - through: Rev. Nonnun Kohns 616-891-8167 Rxiev am Messages Ch rums. Music Oataty Quid Cart and Programs Church Office 6IM9I-WO9 Fm 891-8M8 uuu.cakdocuaunk org *srsarp Hours 900 MB. and 1030 am Preaching the Living W-bnr/Sening The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10:00 a in (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 FIRST BAPTIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk- Sunday School 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid Week Prayer 6.45 p.m Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6:45 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 M) a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship MX) p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 868-0191 www lakcsidecommunity.org (under construction) Leighton Church Communify oj’ C^riyt Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . 8:30 a.m. <& 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages ................... 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday............. 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................ 6 30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6.00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Assocuie PaMor ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave 708 W. Main Street Clje Cimc vll>#letl)0iri5t Cljurcl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. 9.45 a.m. Church School. Sunday Praise Singing 10:50 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7:30 p.m Pastor Lloyd DeVormer, Sr. Church Ph. 868-6810* Pastor's Ph 897-7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Morning Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. Worship.................................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.......................... 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Ret E. Anthony Sikora Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonSiserv net Church Office (616)891 1512 __________________ M-37 M 100th St__________________ If CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 6:00 PM Wed vided. Williams said. The Health Department has approved the well, septic and drain field plans. Screening includes both deciduous and conifers on the south and in front along Whitneyville. There is already existing woods in the back. Lighting will be directed downward. Neighbors have been contacted. Some came to the rezoning hearing and are not in opposition to the plans. 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8.00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services lave a Nursery available Barrier Free wwwiservnet/'rtpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Office g9l-g6gg__________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship . 9 30 a m v aaieviue Mommg Worsn.p 11 00 a m Ret Lee Zach man Rev. Royie Bailard, Pastor ______________ Phone 8684437______________ Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Cefe&ut/e... ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities during all services Programs for all ages For more mformaion; (616) 891-8119 or **w.pca£€dwrch,cc 4Wn Commutufy Gunpnt for frtuiUry and &unce 8546 Whrtneyv:ie Ave Of 84!h St • 891-8661 “The Church nhere everybody is somebody and Jesus if Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunoay School 930 a m Sunooy Momrg Wcnhc 103C am. Mee*ng at crapet cr. ANfneyvtle Ave Sanaa/1 /enrg Worship .6.00 p m Aec Mtaweev ^*ayer 5 boe Study 7 00 p m ■<ev Xyi ?a?or • <a Bcsrtot. Assoc Pastor Aewe »n~-e,vi-eoDe org �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV August 21. 2001 /Page 5 Dodd-Toronto united in marriage Leah Louise Dodd and Daniel Kaylor Toronto were united in marnage on Dec 30, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church in Hast­ ings. Parents of the couple are Eldon and Knstine Dodd of Middleville and Robert and Ellen Toronto of Ann Ar­ bor. Leah’s attendants were Laura Dodd. Maneke Gil­ martin and Caryn Burtt. The groomsmen were David, Matthew and Aaron Toronto. Special music was provided Polands celebrate 40th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Larry Poland will be celebrating 40 years of marriage on Sept. 2nd. Their children are Lori and Bnan Buchanan, Alicia and Eric; Sharon and Mike Huyser, Ben, Jenna, Felicia, Michael, Paige; Wade Poland, Alyssa, Bnttney, Christopher. Larry and Sandra were married 40 years ago in Fer­ ron, Utah, where they just returned from a short visit. Millers to celebrate 40th anniversary Eldon and Jeannette (Davis) Miller will celebrate 40 years of marriage on August 26. Their children are hon­ oring them with an open house on September 30 from 2:00-5.00 at the Chatham Woods club house off Kraft across from Meijer. The Millers have raised three chil­ dren in the home they built 36 years ago on Patterson Avenue. Both retired - Eldon from Keebler and Jeanette from Dutton School - they enjoy traveling around the U.S. and having their children and five grandchildren stop by for a visit. Their family includes Scott and Stephanie Miller and granddaughter Ashleigh, Jim and Melanie Groendyke and granddaughters Shannon and Lindsey, and Brad and Nicole Seeley and grandchildren Jarrett and Taylor. .^AS/y Monon by Manhew and Jordon Tor­ onto, and Aaron and Emily Toronto, accompanied by Karen Madsen. Ushers were Curtis Banks. Kendra King Fredenck, Benjamin Graham and Delaney Feigal-Stickles. Following a reception at the MiddleVilla Inn. the cou­ ple vacationed in Texas. They reside in Ann Arbor where Leah is a researcher and writer for an engineenng firm, and Daniel works for a publishing company as an editor. Methodist Women, MOPS rummage sale planned The Caledonia United Methodist Women and the Caledonia MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) are joining together to be hostesses for a sale huge rummage Saturday, Aug. 25. Many household items will be available for sale, including baby furniture, toys, clothes and shoes for all ages (men’s, women’s, chil­ dren^) and home furnish­ ings. Proceeds from the rum­ mage sale will be donated to the United Methodist Women and the MOPS orga­ nization. The United Methodist Women contnbute yearly to a vanety of special interest Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER and keep informed on local & area news. Call us at 945-9554. NEW 8-Week Session Starting Monday, August 27th The sport of gymnastics trains the human body on how to move with pre­ cision. Your child will gain strength, flexibility, grace, coordination and bal­ ance, not to mention self confidence, courage, perseverance and self-disci­ pline. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have girls and boys USAG competition teams. We have hours available to rent the gym for that special party groups both locally and state wide. The MOPS organiza­ tion meets bimonthly as a Christian support group for Mothers Of Preschoolers. The rummage sale will be held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church located at 250 Vine St. The rummage sale hours will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Anyone interested in donating items may drop off their donations the church Monday at through Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information about the rummage sale, the Caledonia United Methodist Women or MOPS, call the United Methodist Church at 891-8669. 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Middleville, MVAugust 21, 2001 Freeport Historical Society selling part of local history that parents of children who have these guns teach them proper handling of the weapons." Smelker invites every­ one to stop by their build­ ing during Fun Day. There will be a quilt show inside These are students attending the Freeport School in 1923 They are for sale for $15 Long-time local resieach and are laminated. Jcnts have a chance to To purchase a photo­ purchase a little bit of graph. call Colleen heir history from the Smelker at 765-8481. Freeport Historical Society Proceeds from the sale □n Freeport Fun Day Sat­ will go to the continuing urday, Sept. 8. restoration of the Histori­ A photograph was taken cal Society's building. of all the children in the Replacement of some of Freeport the downstairs windows School in 1923, from the was done last Tuesday and youngest to those ready to Wednesday by the Burkey graduate. Many of those in Glass & Window Com­ the picture have been pany. identified, but there are a Seven of the 75-ycar-old few who arc still question windows had to be re­ marks. placed after they were The Freeport Historical shattered with a BB gun Society has made copies this past spring. of this photograph, includ­ Smelker says, "We hope ing the identifications. Enrichment Foundation to honor Bill McKeown John Burkey replaces one of the 75-year-old windows of the Freeport Historical Society's building on Warren Street in Freeport. Red Cross Blood Drive planned for August 28 A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. This drive will be spon­ sored by Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices (TIES). A free T-shirt will be given to all who partici­ pate. There continues to be a Under New Management CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INC. 131-1/2 Main Street • 891-1606 Call Now to Register! Professional Instruction in... TAP • BALLET • JAZZ LYRICAL TEEN HIP-HOP shortage of blood supplies, area officials report. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122 or the American Red Cross, Blood Services, Great Lakes Region, 1-800-9684283, extension 360. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation will honor William "Bill" McKeown Thursday evening, Sept. 20. at the Middle Villa Inn at its fifth annual Recognition Din­ ner. Lisa Finkbeiner of the TAEF says. "Many times there are community members who go unno­ ticed. and we try to honor these unsung heroes. "One reason the recogni­ tion dinner was started was to give the community an opportunity to pay tribute to some of the dedicated people who make a signif­ icant contribution to our home town." Finkbeiner adds, "Bill came highly recommended as one of those individuals classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. I would like to thank .. Michigan Pallet Qeukes Market for buying my hogs at the 2001 Kent County s Youth Fair. Your support U s Family Dentistry of Caledonia New evening hours • We welcome all ages TO ALLNEW&RETURNING STUDENTS OF SCQQ gpp gj Your Hist Month’s g: Lessons 2! i Jeff Mager County Line 4'H Accepting new patients AUGUST 28-30 4:00 to 7:00 PM Bring this ad when you sign up and receive... CaH 945-9554 for Sun & News Gary Scott, DDS ★ OPEN HOUSE ★ CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER, INC who have given countless hours of dedicated service to this community." The TAEF invites any­ one who would like to honor McKeown to attend the dinner al the Middle Villa Inn. Reservation re­ quests can be made by calling Marilyn Finkbeiner at 795-9206. The cost is $25 per per­ son or $40 per couple. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Invites you to come in and meet... Preschool thru adult. No experience needed. ;□ •O and lots of fun activities outside. Upper windows will be replaced as funds become available from ongoing fund-raising efforts. For more information about the Historical Society, call Smelker at 765-8481. Call for your appointment ... 891 -0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan i �The Sun and News. Middleville. MV August 21, 2001/Page 7 New IK Middle School reproductive health curriculum approved by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Assistant Superin­ tendent Sharon Kalee dis­ cussed the proposed mid­ dle school reproductive health curriculum before school board members, who then voted last Mon­ day (Aug. 13) to approve it. Kalee assured the board that parents would be sent a letter saying they could preview the material and attend classes if they liked. Health classes will be taught by Marci Uyl and are coeducational. Kalee reported that par­ ents on the committee said that this is very important for students of this age. Board member Scott Kiel said. "Perhaps we need to educate parents on AIDS/HIV." Kalee stressed that "parents are still the primary educators when it comes to reproductive health." Kalee reported that teachers are excited about the new health workshops they have been attending The one middle school science teacher attending the workshops hopes that her colleagues will join her. Superintendent Midge Pippel reported that fund­ ing for adult education in the district does not meet the cost of the program. Thornapple Kellogg now will offer GED preparation courses and refer students to programs in other dis- tncts. The continuing educa­ tion department may offer some classes after school for students, which will al­ low them to graduate with their class. The board approved the hiring of Eric Proseus as assistant principal at the says. "It is great to have Eric here. He is an asset for students." ^Cherry valley Electrology V Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley. Suite D Caledonia Ml 49316 „ Ph 616-891-0818 graduate on Sunday. June 2, at 3 p.m. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meets next on Monday. Aug. 27. at 7:30 p.m.. in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library. "I am really looking forward to meeting students." Proseus said. Arts and Crafts Bazaar Caledonia High School Saturday Novombor 3, 2001 10.00 a.m - 3:00 p.m Froo Admission Free Parking Raffle Lunch Served 11:30-2:00 mation on the Grand Vai* ley Blood Program. ACT Preparation workshop, and (segments I and II). There is information about Kids Korner Preschool and many field trips in the brochure, along with registration forms, dates, times, fees and other pertinent information about the classes. There arc four different ways to sign up for a course with the Resource Center: phoning, faxing, mail and in person. They accept cash, check. Visa or MasterCard. For further information about a course, call the Caledonia Resource Cen­ ter at 891-8117 (7:30 a m. to 4 p.m.) this has included serving as a beta site to test school accounting soft­ ware. Receiving certificates and pins were Glory Near. Norma Lanting. Barb VandeKleft. Shar Apsey and Erica Dudik. The class of 2002 will Eric Proseus is new TK asst, principal Caledonia enrichment classes set for this fall by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer If you’ve ever wanted to find out how to create a web page, write your life story, paint a watercolor or learn ballroom dancing, now is a good time and Caledonia Resource Cen­ ter is the place to start. The Resource Center has issued its fall 2001 en­ richment classes schedule. Residents can choose any­ thing from learning a new hobby to working through on-line courses, financial planning, knitting, karate or guitar, just, to mention a few. The Resource Center also offers such life en­ hancing classes as cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. infer- high school (see story in this edition) and Stephanie Verploegh as a sixth grade social studies teacher. Members of the Central Office Support Staff re­ ceived appreciation and recognition for their out­ standing work for the dis­ trict. Over the past year COME ENJOY THE DAYI ATTENTION CRAFTERS BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE Call 891-8117 Eric Proseus by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eric Proseus says he is excited about the opportu­ nity he has to interact with students and the commu­ nity while serving as the Thornapple Kellogg High School assistant principal. Proseus was a middle school assistant principal and athletic director in the Eaton Rapids School Dis­ trict. His bachelor's degree is from Cornerstone Univer­ sity and he earned his master's at Central Michi­ gan University. His office is a little bare, but he has been busy preparing for the start of the school year Principal Ellen Zack Rising Costs of College We can help you meet them Since 1980 the cost of a college education has risen more than twice as fast as the consumer price index. Will you be prepared when it’s time for your child or grandchild to attend college? Consider the advantages of our college funding 529 Plan: I Proceeds can be used at almost any college in the country I Contribution limits vary, but often exceed $200,000 I You control withdrawals I Four investment portfolios to choose from I Tax free distributions for qualified withdrawals (beginning in 2002) Call or stop by today to learn more. 'Drew" McFadden Investment Representative P.O Box 336. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus 616 891 1173 edwjrdjonei.iom Edwardjones Serving individual lnve«tan Since 1871 �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 21. 2001 Harmony Dance Source opens on Main Street by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Terry Terpstras new dance studio. Harmony Dance Source, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 4, and she will have three open houses this week to allow area residents to learn more about enrollment and the classes she will be of­ fering Open houses will be held Thursday and Friday, Aug. 23 and 24, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 25, the open house is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dis­ count coupons will be available at both open houses. Tcrpstra credits the hard work and assistance of her husband and sons for help­ ing her get ready to pen her new studio on time. Students will be able to purchase their dance shoes from her and she will also be able to order dance clothing for students. Dancing, not competi­ tions, is most important to Tcrpstra. She says, ’I want my students to have fun. learn about dance and stay healthy." Tcrpstra, who has been teaching dance for more than 25 years, says, "It was time to branch out on my own." The studio at 115 E. Main St. (just east of M37) in Middleville has parking just next door. All ages, from pre­ school to adult, are wel­ come. Tcrpstra will offer combination classes for beginners and intermedi­ ates. There will be classes in tap, jazz, ballet and lyrical. No experience is neces­ sary to start taking Terpstra's adult exercise and dance classes. information and registra­ tions arc available by call­ ing 795-4895. A little of what students can learn will be presented during a performance on Faith Mary Potter The crew at Dance Harmony Source have been working hard to bring a dance studio to Main Street in Middleville. From left are Jason, “Terp", Terry and Adam Terpstra Saturday. Sept. 8, during Timber Ridge Condominiums Of Caledonia A unique blend of country living with all of today’s modern conveniences... just minutes away. Natural Setting Secluded if Spacious W Convenient Location if Phase I Closeout starting at $189,900 Phase II now under construction starting at $159,900, for those looking for a smaller yet spacious floor plan. Model 616-891-5000 Marketed by j , AWARD^PROPERTIES 616-942-4910 Located just north of Caledonia - south of Uth on Cherry Valley Ave. (minutes from Grand Rapids) www.award-properties.com Caledonia Community^ Preschool M ■. j <20^ Pre-school classes begin Sept, io, 2001 We still have room left for you! Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001 Three-day classes: $320 per semester Two-day classes: $240 per semester Locally she is survived by her father Hugh (Donna) Krewson. Grand Rapids; mother. Kathy Krewson. Middleville; father and mother-in-law. Charles (Pat) Potter. Rapid River, formerly of Hastings -two brothers, E5 Charles (Virginia) and E-5 Timothy Krewson, both sta­ tioned in Korea, two sisters, Alice (Jim) Putsch, Daylon. Ohio and Joyce (Victor) Drake. Hastings, maternal grandparents. Ray and Mary Rider; aunts, Pamela LeMieux. Marilyn Kesler and Millee Miller. The funeral service was held in Rapid River on Aug. 7. Cremation has taken place Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Marsh­ field. Wisconsin. Heritage Day. Cruise In, from front page people to come just for a chance at the tickets,” said Crawford. Why would anyone want to win these tickets? How about seeing Brooks and Dunn with Sawyer Brown in concert, or LeeAnn Womak with Kenny Ches­ ney, or how about Jeff Foxworthy with Bill Engvall. The ‘Best of Show’ win­ ner will receive not only a plaque but also concert tickets to see Journey! “This event is open to the public. It’s for motor­ cycles, cars — anything they can drive in,” said Crawford. The car show at this event does not take the place of the annual Sum­ mer’s End Car Show on Main Street in Caledonia the next day. Saturday, RAPID RIVER - Faith Mary Potter, age 28, 10463 Pine St.. Rapid River, died on Aug. 4. 2001. following a lengthy illness with cancer. Faith was bom April 23, 1973 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Hugh and Kathy (Rider) Krewson. Faith was raised in Middleville. Ml., and married Charles Potter on July 24. 1992 in Hastings. MI. They moved to Rapid River in 1992 and Faith worked for Manpower. Faith's hobbies included collecting circus animals, fishing and draw ing In addition to her husband. Charles, survivors include, three sons. Charles Joseph Potter. Dylan Thomas Potter, and Dalton James Potter; two daughters. Elizabeth T. Potter and Katherine MacHood. all at home. Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ‘Cruise In’ will fea­ ture games for adults as well as kids. First place winner of the poker walk will receive a 19-inch color TV-VCR combina­ tion. Second place will re­ ceive a watch donated by Swierenga Jewelers. Hosts for the event in­ clude D&W Foods, GetEm-N-Go, Rite Aid, Blimpie, Swierenga Jew­ elers, Benefit Mgmt., Caledonia Travel, Tom Grias D.D.S., KC’s Footwear & Sports, For­ tune Chef, Contempo Sa­ lon, Country Town Floral, Rainbows End, Caledonia Post Office, Fifth-Third Bank and the State Bank of Caledonia. Anyone in­ terested in flyers or infor­ mation about the event can contact any one of these merchants. Goody bags will be pro­ vided for the first 100 ve­ hicles. Radio station B93’s Jeff Isaak (Maveric Entertainment) will be on hand to provide the music. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. CaU 945-9554 to subscribe today. Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It s the way insurance should be. Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001 Two-day classes: $240 per semester STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St. • Caledonia Ml 49316 616.891 9294 Morning classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon 12:30-3:00 A non-refundable $35 enrollment fee is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information. TRUSTWORTHY HOttkcimieunw. �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML August 21. 2001/Page 9 Clearview Investments settlement approved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has agreed to a set­ tlement with Clearview Investments, which re­ quested rezoning to a light industrial Planned Unit Development, for a parcel on the east side of M-37 south of the old railway. The settlement proposal was made with many land use restrictions attached. Supervisor Bryan Harrison said. It passed by a 3-2 vote, with two trustees ab­ sent. The rezoning had been applied for more than a year ago, and was eventu­ ally tabled while the new master plan was in progress, after which a suit was filed. Zoning in both the old plan and the new plan would not have allowed rezoning the parcel to light industrial. The area is zoned only for agricultural and residential uses. Township Trustee Richard Robertson op­ posed the settlement, say­ ing the zoning is inconsis­ tent with the current mas­ ter plan and unnecessary. He said the Planning Commission had made a good effort to increase the amount of light industrial zoning in the township in an area that was most ap­ propriate (in the northern part near public water and sewer.) Citizen Marvin VanKuiken questioned the light industrial park being so close to the multi-fam­ ily residential use allowed just north of this (on prop­ erty owned by Paul Garbow) and to the south, next to agricultural land. Harrison said the Garbow development would allow mixed commercial and residential uses, and this development would al­ low light industrial uses as a transition to agricultural zoning. Harrison said he supported the settlement primarily because he felt it Alto Fall Festival planned for Sept. 8 Saturday, Sept. 8, is the date for this year’s annual Alto Fall Festival. The day will begin with a pancake breakfast at the Alto Fire Station, 6260 Bancroft St., from 7 to 9 a m. Arts and Crafts open at 10 in the morning and run until 5 p.m. The crowning of Miss Also, as well as the new cat­ egory, Little Miss Alto, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Cascade Karate Academy will present a demonstration beginning at 11 am. The parade starts at 15 minutes past noon. There is a contest for everyone. The popular blue ribbon contest is expanding its categories this year. Entries to be judged will include all desserts, cookics/bars, yeast/quick breads, jams/jellies and pickles/preserves. Other contests will include pie and watermelon eating, Puff and Pedal, kids and adult clown contest, and the ever-popular sexiest men’s legs contest; and for those who feel lucky, the apple chip bingo. A horseshoe tournament will begin at 1 p.m. Sign up at the festival booth or pre­ register by calling (616) 868-7301. The best antique tractors from in and around Alto will be on display at the Alto Garage on Bancroft and Depot streets. At 4 p.m., a local talent show will take place until 6 p.m the past years have brought some promising acts, including kids’ games, a pet show, and the Alto Library gently used Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! book sale Kids can bounce in the Moonwalk, and back by popular demand is "Baking Bingo,” a new twist on an old game. Open mike karoake will be an option throughout the day for any­ one wishing to showcase his or her singing talents. Food is always on every­ one’s mind. Among the food booths will be ham sand­ wiches, french fries, hot dogs, homemade pies, ice cream, elephant ears, nacho's and cheese, snow cones, chicken strips and roasted almonds. The Kent County Sheriff’s Dept, will pass out flyers and Life Ambulance, which will demonstrate life saving equipment and techniques. The Michigan Army National Guard will have various service vehicles on hand, as well as recruiting information. New this year will be the performance of the Alto Baptist Church Blue Grass Band, as well as the Baptist Church Choir. Little Miss Alto is also new this year, for girls ages 4 to 10 years old. The Alto "Wanna Be a Millionaire” contest is for trivia buffs to test your mem­ Funny thing about willpower: you have a lot more of it on a full stomach than an empty one. That’s why Winning Points is so effective: you get to eat the foods you like, so you stay satisfied, stay with the program, and lose. It’s that simple. This special offer won’t last, so join now! Winning Points Join Now for $20! CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE Caledonia Community Resource Center Middle Villa Inn 330 Johnson Wed—5:30 p m 461 I N M-37 Hwy 1-800-651-6000 Ask about The At Work Program*! ory skills and be the first to bring home a plaque and “winnings.” Something a lit­ tle unique will be the dis­ charging of a medieval War Machine called a trebucket, a leverage artillery machine used from the 14th through the 16th centuries. The first demonstration will be at 1:30 pm. The second annual 5K run/walk, with a one-mile fun run for kids who don’t want to run a longer distance will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, at 9 a m. It begins at Alto Elementary, runs through the country, back through the village of Alto and ends at Alto Elementary. Entries will be available at the Fall Festival booth. Harrison said zoning was an appropriate land use along the state corri­ does control development, dor. He felt it was compat­ but said the terms in the ible with surrounding uses, settlement were far more and that needed infrastruc­ strict than the general conditions set for other ture was available. He said the plan had re­ light industrial zoning. Trustee Larry Stauffer ceived a favorable rec­ ommendation from the said he did not agree with Planning Commission, but the zoning in the general had been denied a hearing development plan. He said he thought the main road before the board, and the applicant had not been through the township treated as he should have should not be zoned for the lowest use. agriculture. been. The Caledonia Township Trustee Wally Bujak said the proposal had not Board voted in June to ac­ met the requirements of cept a settlement proposal the old general develop- for the Garden Grove dement plan, and still does velopment and the rezon­ not meet guidelines of the ing of a 40-acrc parcel on new plan. Bujak said he 100th and M-37. ending was appalled at the num­ another dispute that con­ ber of developers who sue tinued for about a year. the township to overturn That development plans to the township's zoning. He house the elderly and said settling such litigation would includes care facil­ was setting a dangerous ity and several commer­ piecedent, and he would cial units to complement continue to fight this prac­ other business in the tice. community. PERSONAL INJURY Auto Accidents • Work Related Injuries Wrongful Death Free Consultation s%uamaNoo“r' 1 616-945-3512 Announcing A New Dance Studio Opening in Downtown Middleville! Harmony Dance 4 Source Owned and Directed by Terry Terpstra 115 East Main St. (just east of M-37) • P.O. Box 310 Middleville, MI 49333 • 616-795-4895 Pre-School io Aduli • Combination Classes Beginner io Iniermediaie • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Lyrical • Aduli Exercise and Dance (No Experience Necessary) Classes slari September 41b YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE/ENROLLMENT August 23-24 from 3:30 - 7:00 PM and Sat., August 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Discount coupons will be available at the Open House! Offer eqnrw 9/15/01 Vabd only m are. 0442001 Wauhen InrerrWKXWu inc the HEIGHT CATCHERS tradcrmk Ail nghn reserve Registrations by phone are welcome! 616-795-4895 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Mkkflevitte. MVAugust 21. 2001 Caledonia plans new school busing system by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Caledonia schools will have a new busing pro­ gram this year that offi­ cials hope will iron out the kinks in transporting stu­ dents to and from classes. There has been some confusion here lately about busing schedules. The Caledonia Schools Trans­ portation Center has re­ vealed a system in which no student should have to miss any part of the day and doubling back or path crossing by buses should be greatly reduced, if not eliminated. Safety of the students, however, remains at the forefront of the new sys­ tem. Transportation Supervi­ sor Judy Truer said that as in most cases of something new, it is going to take a hit of getting used to, not only by the students and their families but also by school and busing person­ nel. But she added that everyone at the transporta­ tion center is working to make the transition as convenient as possible. It is estimated that 90% of students from Caledo­ nia, Dutton and Emmons Lake Elementary schools will be using the transfer bus system. There will be new bus runs known as the "DEC" runs because they will be servicing students from all three elementary schools: Dutton. Emmons and Caledonia. Judy Truer said she has seen this system work in Middleville, where it was set up approximately 12 years ago. Grandville also has this type of transfer busing and it seems to be working there as well. “We re anticipating that it will work very well here,” Truer said. In general, the DEC bus transfer system only af­ fects the elementary school bus routes, as the high school and middle school have their own bus­ ing schedule and are re­ leased an hour earlier. Pickup procedure: The DEC buses will be color-coded Red, Green. Blue and Gray (each will also have a number, but that is for the neighbor­ hood transfer; pick up pro­ cedure is only concerned with the color of the bus). There will be three buses of each color, one for each elementary school. The kindergarten and first grade students will have tags (on cords) with their bus color on it. The older elementary students will be given a bus color “token” to keep in their backpacks. At each ele­ mentary. there are areas of the busing sidewalk painted in corresponding colors. Each bus will have a its own magnetic color block clearly visible. The stu­ dents will get on the bus that matches their tag or token. Transfer procedure: DEC run students then will be transferred to the middle school, where they will wait on that transfer bus until all units have ar­ rived. This is a safety measure for the students designed to eliminate wandering the school grounds while waiting for their bus. When all units have arrived from each school (generally a matter of minutes), the students will then be allowed off the transfer bus to line up at their neighborhood bus. Neighborhood transfer procedure: At the middle school, the buses will be in sec­ tions by color. All the buses with red tags will be located together, all the Judy Truer, Transportation Center Supervisor, says “We expect (the bus transfer system) to work very well here.” Parents are asked to be patient as it may take a couple weeks for everyone to get used to the new system. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Weekender • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 This is only a portion of the busing fleet for Caledonia Schools. It takes a lot of organization and hard work to keep a fleet of buses this large moving in a smooth. green buses will be to­ gether, etc. This is where the bus number comes in, along with the color. Only after all units are present, the students will be al­ lowed off the transfer bus to line up in their “neighborhood” bus lines. Buses then will load with their neighborhood stu­ dents and proceed in drop­ ping them off at their des­ ignated sites. “It’s very important for parents to contact us to let us know if their student(s) are to be dropped off at a site different than their ad­ dress on a normal basis,” explained Truer. As was earlier stated in the Take Five school newsletter, the buses are run at full capacity with the students' home address in mind when figuring out the routes. “We have extra staff on hand to help in the transi­ tion for several weeks, but we do expect that there will be some confusion,” Truer said. "We ask par­ ents to be patient with us. I know it’s confusing but we’re not turning buses around (a major obstacle for bus drivers). We’re able to give the district the opportunity to keep class sizes equal throughout the elementaries.” Equal class sizes throughout the lower grade schools has been a con­ cern as growth continues in Caledonia. Some areas are overflowing with school-age children and other areas are less popu­ lated with this segment of the community. According to Truer, any neighborhood that had stu­ dents from different schools often had more than one bus going through it. The new transfer system should eliminate this situa­ tion, saving valuable time and resources. Exception: As with any “rule,” there arc exceptions. There will be three (non-transfer) buses running for Dutton students who live in and Andy, from the Transportation Center, went around to each elementary school involved and painted color-coded squares. These squares will let students know which transfer bus they are to take. closely around the Dutton area. They will not be go­ ing to the transfer point at the Middle School be­ cause their drop-off area is in such close proximity to Dutton Elementary. Also, Kettle Lake stu­ dents will not be affected by the new system be­ cause the majority of its students live central to the Kettle Lake area. “They (Kettle Lake stu­ dents) would be traveling (approximately) 10 miles out and 10 back,” ex­ plained Truer. “The are left with separate busing.” Caledonia, Emmons Lake and Dutton on the other hand are within a short distance of each other. They often have bus routes crossing, buses hav­ ing to turn around in areas not designed for large ve­ hicle maneuvering, and others doubling back on routes. That’s not to men­ tion the previous shuttle runs that students have been used to. It is pre­ dicted that with the new system, no student should be missing scheduled school time or activities as in the past. Safety: As previously stated, students will not be al­ lowed off the transfer buses until all units are in place. The buses will be situated as Io effectively “block” off the busing area so that no cars can enter this area. And, even though there will be extra staff for a few weeks, par­ ents need to be aware that the transfer site will be monitored throughout the entire school year. The Transfer System will affect the timing for arrivals and dismissals at the different schools. The following is a list of those times: • High School — 7:50 start, 2:31 dismissal, 11:15 for half day dismissal Middle School — 7:40 start, 2:20 dismissal, 11:00 for half day dismissal. Caledonia Elementary — 8:35 start, 3:25 dis­ missal, 12:15 half day dismissal. Dutton Elementary — 8:35 start, 3:20 dismissal, 12:10 half day dismissal. Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary — 8:35 start, 3:25 dismissal, 12:15 half day dismissal. Kettle Lake Elementary — 8:45 start, 3:35 dis­ missal, 12:10 half day dismissal. "Everyone at the trans­ portation center is working hard toward making this a smooth operation for ev­ eryone concerned,” Truer Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middlevide. Ml/August 21, 2001 /Page 11 Boost America in Middleville Patrick Reed came to Boost America in Middleville with his grandmother JoAnne Hofman on Aug. 14. First he had to be weighed to see if he was big enough for a booster seat. Nobels to celebrate Nine area students golden win honors at U-M anniversary Then Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Younkers installed the booster seat and showed Patrick and his grandmother how it worked. There will be a Boost America event at the Freeport Fire Station on Thursday. Aug 23 from 7 - 9 p.m. From previous page student at school each said. She has run through the night for that week, please schedules and busing advise not only your stu­ dents teacher, but the routes with drivers and with most of the elemen­ transportation center as tary schools’ staff. The well." She noted that unfortu­ color coding squares are nately an unforeseen chal­ already in place at the lenge has occurred during schools (with the excep­ all of this changeover. tion of Dutton [at press “Our phones have been time] due to the pavement erratic for a couple of work in progress. Buses alweeks (due to changing readyhave been making preliminary runs. But par­ over to an Ameritech sys­ tem),” said Truer. “For ents can help by making awhile we didn’t have sure the students know phones, no server, no fax their bus color and number. access. Some of our voice Also, it is asked that mails didn’t get to us.” parents allow students to Those parents who left a ride the bus every day for message or sent a fax the first couple of weeks without an answer are so they can get used to the asked Io contact the center routine and procedure they again, as they may not need to follow. Parents should contact the trans­ have gotten the original message. The phone sys­ portation center should any tem is now working again. irregular changes happen For more information, in the students busing, due call Judy Truer or Diane to parents picking up. etc. Bockheim at the trans­ For example. Truer said, portation center, 891-0224. "if you are off for a week and want to pick up your J B HARRISON^ INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Working For YOU! Nine area students earned recognition re­ cently at the University of Michigan annual Honors Convocation. Those who won University Honors awards had to be full-time students with a grade point average of 3.5 or better for two terms during 2000 (one term for new students). James B. Angell Schol­ ars were recognized for maintaining an all-A aca­ demic record for at least two consecutive terms. Freshmen who ranked among the top 5 percent academically in their class also received the William J. Branstrom Prize. The area students, grouped by their home­ towns, were: • Caledonia — Nicholas Anthony Boncher, Sara Elizabeth Oberst and Jen­ nifer Brooke Sprague, all University Honors, and Brian Joseph Lillie, Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER and keep informed on local & area news. Call us at 945-9554 today. Branstrom Prize. • Middleville — Nicole E. Jonker-Slayton. Univer­ sity Honor. • Nashville — Brandon Michael Phenix, Angell Scholar. • Woodland — Mary Ann Walliczek. Branstrom Prize. • Hastings — Danielle Diane Wildern, Angell Scholar, and Anne Marie Burghdoff, University Honor. Bernie and Helen (Visser) Nobel, formerly of Cale­ donia and Middleville, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner August 25, 2001. The couple were married August 24, 1951 in Hawarden, Iowa. They are the parents to Bev and Bob Middleton, John Nobel, and Dave and Kim Nobel. They are the grandparents to Jen. Bob Jr. and Sarah, Tracie and Jason, Angela, and Tyler and the great-grandparents to Erikka and Brian. If you would like to send them a card to congratulate them, their address is 751 Citrus St., LaBelle, Florida 33935. Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP Full Color • Signs • Laminating Copying ...and MORE! Addressing • Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / FAX: (616) 945-5192 Or call 945-9554 printing specialists �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Mi/August 21,2001 Caledonia Two. residents seek end to more gravel mining ■ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board Wednesday night was asked by citizens to prevent Thornapple Devel­ opers' continued operation of excavation after a court order expires Sept. 7. The citizens voiced ob­ jections to alleged damage caused by sand mining. The township earlier this year had denied the firm's request for mineral re­ moval permit (PMR), but it was overturned by a Cir­ cuit Court order in June, basically to supply materi­ als for the nearby M-6 pro­ ject. Thornapple Developers must cease operations af­ ter Sept. 7. However, the company currently has a $2 million suit against the township Io allow it to continue mining sand in the area after that date. Henry Rosenbrock. who lives in Austhof Woods, gave a presentation early in the meeting, reviewing the damage to his springfed trout pond on July 21 during a rain that carried mining residue down­ stream from unprotected areas in the court-ordered PMR K&R. the excavators removing materials from the 47-acre site, have agreed to restore the pond under supervision of the Department of Environ­ mental Quality, he said. Rosenbrock asked for at­ tention on several matters. He said he believed PMR operators disregard ordi­ nance requirements. He believed lack of ordinance enforcement by the town­ ship contributed, and the township appears not to act in the best interests of the residents and the envi­ ronment, but rather in a way to placate the devel­ opers. Rosenbrock pointed to violations by Thornapple Developers and K&R (Kamminga and Roodvoets) in failing to obtain a required erosion control permit from the Kent County Road Commission or having erosion controls in place for four weeks while excavating. He said the 15-acre rule (in which five acres is be­ ing prepared for excava­ tion, five acres involves removal, and five acres is being reclaimed) was not being observed, with most of the 47 acres being mined. He said neighbors living within a quarter of a mile of the site are to give written consent in order to operate, while he is within 500 feet of the site and had not been contacted. Any activity that dimin­ ishes inland streams is prohibited, and no water- With Over 10 Years’ Obstetrical Experience.. 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"We voted to deny the PMR. We spent tens of thousands of dollars to de­ fend our position." Harrison explained that the court injunction pre­ vented the township from intervening. Also, if the same court judge hears fur­ ther legal arguments by Thornapple Developers, it is possible that decisions will go against the town­ ship, and the situation may continue in spite of town­ ship opposition. Harrison said "I worry about what the judge will do. If we say no. and the judge determines a 'tak­ ings claim.' and grants up to $2 million, insurance will not cover the claim. We do not have $2 mil­ lion. Should we lose, we could do a special tax as­ sessment to raise the money. Those things con­ cern me." Trustee Richard Robert­ son also said the township did not have plans to settle the ongoing lawsuit by Thornapple Developers. No decision has been made. The serious consequence of environmental impacts were and are being con­ sidered, he said. Township Attorney Doug Donnell of Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones ex­ plained that the township had opposed the court in­ junction at a four-day hear­ ing, where ten or eleven witnesses were brought. The judge had enjoined the township from interfer­ ing through Sept. 7, but now the township was bound by Judge David Soet’s opinion. ____ ;__________ _ ■ He said-j environmental concerns had been raised at the hearing, and condi­ tions were set. But the court must determine and enforce these matters, and it is not the township's pre­ rogative. Other agencies that have enforcement author­ ity over soil erosion mat­ ters are the Department of Environmental Quality and the Kent County Road Commission, and could be involved. Harrison said the State Legislature had made amendments to the Soil Erosion Act. but did not include township authority in those provisions. Rosenbrock still felt township officials could have called the authorities who ultimately did do something. Harrison explained that he and Trustee Wally Bujak had called DEQ and Road Commission repre­ sentatives. and from six agencies in all at the time of the Roscnbrocks' rain. Rosenbrock said he was more interested in the long-term impact of con­ tinued mining and contin­ ued violations on the envi­ ronment at large than the one event on his own property which had made him aware of the serious­ ness of the problem Marv Ebbens, another ui___________ i;.,;____ —Ttwr. neighbor living near Thor­ napple Developers mining area, asked what township efforts had been to com­ municate non-compliance and violations to the court. Harrison said these is­ sues ultimately were passed on to the township attorney who has either communicated to the de­ veloper or. if needed, brought them to the judge's attention. Ebbens also asked about the township efforts to bring all PMR operations into compliance. Harrison said he be­ lieved only one operation did not have a permit, but ordinance violations had been found during an au­ dit, for which corrective plans were to be submitted by developers, to be re­ ceived by the township the day of the meeting. Harri­ son said he had not begun to assess those plans. Those who did not submit a plan would be issued a cease and desist letter from the attorney during the next week. Ebbens said if some of his past statements at meetings had been in er­ ror, he would like to talk with Harrison and to revise his information, perhaps over coffee. Other residents com- Continued next page A beautiful kitchen doesn’t {Jet any easier than this! Christopher J. Hier, Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface, Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. 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Citizen Marvin Van Kuiken brought pictures of the area near M-37 and 100th Street in May, where developments are expected to be allowed af­ ter settlement of two year­ long* court disputes. The area has been flooded, and is a known problem. Resident Vernon Ritenburgh reported erosion in a creek near Cherry Valley and 76th Street, with runoff from two housing projects. He said problems had shown up only in the last few years. He said a 12-foot wide gully crossed his property. A pond once eight feet deep is now four feet deep, filled with sed­ iment. Mud runs through his property and down to Emmons Creek and into the Thornapple River, he said. Harrison said all soil erosion permits, wetland determinations and so forth would be observed before those projects could pro­ ceed. Van Kuiken said he hoped this situation would not continue to become a problem as bad as others, such as for Trent Henry, had become. (Trent Henry and Riverland Ranch de­ velopments had erosion problems that resulted in drain district assessments against property owners in the district.) Harrison stressed this was a continuing problem in the township, and offi­ cials were concerned about it. He said a regional group is working on a model storm water ordi­ nance. which all the town­ ships probably will adopt. He said the township has little stormwater infrastruc­ ture. Historically, many creeks and rivers were planned to be part of the drain system by the County Drain Commission, meant to carry away heavy rainfalls, a practice now known to carry sediments downstream to the rivers, but that is also part of the problem. The township engineer approves individual site plans, which also includes stormwater detention ar­ eas. County Drains and wetlands make several agencies responsible for overlapping issues. Unfortunately, there have been several unusu­ ally heavy rains in the past five years, and continued reports of damage in spite of involvement by multiple agencies. Harrison said. "We ap­ prove individual plans for stormwater, but we need to look at the combined ef­ fect of stormwater dis­ charge and to look at wa­ tershed impact, even out of the township. I am pleased with the leader­ ship the Drain Commis­ sioner's office is showing, to provide a community wide model ordinance." Sometimes no one size fits all, Harrison added, but he said he liked the regional approach to stormwater control. He added all the township or­ dinances are being re­ vised, and will have a consultant's input. Harrison also added he believed the 15-acre rule was a realistic one. This may be addressed during the ordinance revision pro­ cess. The failure to repair the landscape was the rea­ son for the rule, and that still needs to be addressed, he said. Developers need to have an end use plan for after the mining is com­ pleted "so we know ex­ actly what it's going to look like, and have an ap­ proved plan for the end use, compatible with the surrounding area." Resident Renee Van Houten, also speaking for the Thomapple River Wa­ tershed organization, ex­ pressed concern over the larger picture, and said erosion was a chronic, long term problem even with many agencies in­ volved. She said the town­ ship must take a solid stand and have a plan to address these issues. She said the PMRs were using township resources, mak­ ing a profit by doing so, and as a part of doing business should be re­ quired by the township to cover the bases and to be held accountable. She advised a hydro-ge­ ological survey be required of these operations up front. "You have more power than you think." she said. She gave Cascade Town­ ship as an example of a government unit that was successful in employing all the protections possi­ ble. Harrison stressed town­ ship officials were doing all they could. "Please, give us the benefit of the doubt," he said. Bujak, also a planning commissioner, provided watershed maps. He rec­ ommended an assessment of all township waterways, lakes, streams and wet­ lands. This would identify the current condition of these waterways. He said volunteers would assist with such a survey at no cost. Experts would be asked to suggest actions to alleviate any problems with a goal to protect these waters. He said he had contacted several agencies and representa­ tives. He said Sikkema's bill identified 18 state-wide problems for natural re­ sources with solutions, and erosion enforcement mea­ sures. Also the National Pollution Discharge Elimi­ nation Phase II (NPDEF) was another well written document that could be a township resource, he said. 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Because of the contami­ nation, the township is looking at building a 200,000 to 250,(XX) gallon water tank for residents. This would allow the township to meet the state's 10 standards for wa­ ter systems in Michigan. Funding is the largest concern with installing a water tower. Over the past several years township of­ ficials have set up a com­ mittee to work on plans for a tower and last year worked with the engineer­ ing firm of Fleis and Vandenbrink to get details on costs for a system. The system, as designed by Fleis and Vandenbrink. includes a 250.000 gallon tower, fire hydrants and other improvements. Work on this project was sus­ pended when a new town­ shipsupervisor was electet last November. Concerns were raised on the best way for the town­ ship to pay for a system. Supervisor Al McCrumb wants to make sure that the best decision on fund­ ing is made. SUMMER JOBS PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 ..FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET, LAKE ODESSA. MI E.O.E. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP TLEMENT OF CLEARVIEW Representative - Pat Snyder MOTION PROPOSED INVESTMENTS V. CALEDONIA ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT CHARTER TOWNSHIP : Moved FOR ASSESSMENT SER­ Harnson. second Cardwell to approve toe settlement agree­ VICES - ADDING DUTIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRAment with Ciearview Investment as amended and stipulated by TOR/CODE ENFORCEMENT the Township Attorney Ayes. OFFICER' POSITION TO THE AGREEMENT: Moved Hamson. Harnson. Cardwell Stauffer Nay second Stauffer to amend Ed Bujak and Robertson VanderVnes contract to add the REPRESENTATION THE GRAND duties of the Zomng Admimstra GARDING tor ’ Code Enforcement Officer METROPOLITAN RAPIDS YMCA’: Ellen Wilder gave a pre­ position to the agreement Moved Hamson. second Zylstra sentation regarding the YMCA and the possible need for one in to add amendments as present ed by Manager Planner Zylstra Caledonia Township The YMCA would like to do a study of the Ayes All MOTION CARRIED need and requested a donation Vote on the motion Ayes All to help with the cost of the sur­ MOTION CARRIED MOTION - REGARDING vey. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES MOTION - LEASE AGREE­ MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT MENT WITH THE LITTLE Moved Harnson. second Stauffer LAMBS PARENT COOPERA­ to approve the contract and job TIVE PRESCHOOL. INC.: descnption for Richard Thacker Discussion was held regarding for the position of Management the cost of the repairs which Assistant Harnson withdrew his need to be in place before the motion MOTION - REGARDING school could open PROPOSED JOB DESCRIP­ RESOLUTION - TO DIS­ TION FOR PAID-ON-CALL BAND THE 4-CORNERS FIREFIGHTER : Moved GROUP : Moved Robertson, Robertson, second Bujak to second Stauffer to adopt a reso­ approve the job description for lution to disband the 'Four the Paid-On-Call Firefighter' Comers Planning Alliance’ and to Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - RECOGNITION support the Regional Planning OF POW/MIA DAY ON FRIDAY. Committee concepts as devel­ SEPTEMBER 21. 2001: Moved oped by the Grand Valley Harrison, second Cardwell to Metropolitan Council Roll call recognize POW/MIA day and to vote Ayes All MOTION CAR­ fly the POW/MIA flag on Friday. Sejitemher 21. _2_1_2001 2001 Ayes All RIED. September MOTION - NOMINATION(S) MOTION CARRIED AND APPOINTMENT TO THE " 'RESOLUTION - 'TO ADOPT SOUTHERN SUB REGIONAL FEES FOR BUILDING. PLUMB­ ELECTRICAL AND PLANNING GROUP OF THE ING. MECHANICAL PERMITS AND GRAND VALLEY METROPOLI­ INSPECTIONS’: Moved TAN COUNCIL: Moved Stauffer, Stauffer, second Harrison to second Harrison to nominate adopt a resolution to adopt fees Trustee Robertson for the for buildino. plumbing, electrical, appointment to the southern sub­ and mechanical permits and regional planning group of the inspections Roll call vote Ayes Grand Valley Metropolitan All MOTION CARRIED BOARD COMMENTS: Council Ayes All MOTION Supervisor Harnson discussed CARRIED Planning Commission appoint­ RESOLUTION - ‘ESTAB­ ment which he will bring to the LISHING TOWNSHIP PROPER­ next regular Board Meeting TY TAX RATES FOR 2001’: Trustee _____ ______ Robertson gave an ' ‘ regarding .--J the web site Moved Harrison, second Stauffer ■update _____ Jujak the to adopt a resolution establishingVTrustee Bujak discussed C Township property tax rates for watershed issue and the Little Lambs Lease Agreement. 2001 Roll call vote. Ayes: Ail. Trustee Robertson discussed PUBLIC COMMENT MOTION CARRIED. having correspondence listed for (EXTENDED): Don MOTION - REGARDING THE Oppenhuizen thanked the Board the public’s awareness. KENT COUNTY SYSTEMS and Dave for their work In com­ INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF ACCESS AGREEMENT: ing to a resolution regarding INTEREST: None. Moved Stauffer, second Harrisoni Clearview ______ ____ _____ ... He_ also — Investments REPORTS FROM BOARD to accept the Kent County discussed the Kent County Drain OFFICERS AND STAFF: Systems Access agreement b ®' r ]y.^T in,ain ^ d h Trustee Bujak discussed soil ero­ Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT: Moved sion and watershed issues DISCUSSION - UPDATE ON ^22 Ayes AH occurring in the Township. THE NEW LIBRARY COMMIT- motion CARRIED SECOND READING TEE: Stauffer gave presentation patnCia Snyder MAJOR PUD AMENDMENT which included the names of the Caledonia Township Clerk REQUEST - ‘GOLFSIDE MEA­ members of the committee which DOWS (PHASE 2) - ( EMER­ are as follows: Caledonia Village SON, L.L.C.) - REGARDING Representative - Sandy Ayers, PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5000i Caledonia School Board WESTVIEW DRIVE: Moved Representative - Bill Harrison. Harrison, second Bujak to adopt KDL Representatives Jane an ordinance to amend the Heiss and Cheryl Garrison, Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia, ani Parent Representative - Betty amendment No. 1 of Golfside> White. Friends of the Library Representative - Eric Longman, Meadows Planned Unitt Development. Roll call vote. Representative - Jerry Baker, Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. and Caledonia Township Board MOTION - PROPOSED SET- At last month s meeting, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP members of the water August 15. 2001 committee reported on The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was ways to fund a tower. called to order at 7:10 pzn. Questions were raised Present Harrison. Cardwell. about what the DEQ would Robertson Stauffer, and Bujak. require from the township. Absent Snyder. Bravata Also Present Planner Man The township saw very conservative projections ager Zylstra. Utilities Admin­ istrator Pierson. Deputy Clerk from the committee, show­ Palmer. Assessor VanderVnes. ing costs and revenues Attorney Donnell and several cit­ over the first 10 years the izens. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE new tower is in operation. AND INVOCATION: Supervisor McCrumb said. "We Harrison led The Pledge of need extra people on the AHegiance and gave the invoca­ system, but they can’t pay tion. CONSIDERATION OF THE for the installation of the MEETING AGENDA: Moved system." Bujak. second Stauffer to add Pardini discussed the re­ Soil erosion presentation under cent experience of Martin Reports from Board Officers and Township, which recently Staff Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Harrison, second built a water tower and Stauffer to remove item 9B spent close to $400,000. Jasonville Farms rezoning He also suggested sev­ request Ayes: All MOTION eral options for funding the CARRIED. Moved Harrison, sec­ new system, including a ond Cardwell to approve the meeting agenda as amended 20-year low income loan Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. from the state. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): McCrumb said that the Henry Rosenbrock of 6920 board will continue to re­ Austoff Woods discussed the Thomapple Developers erosion search funding options and issue Marvin Kuike of 7090 will continue to work to­ 108th St. questioned the storm ward an agreement among water on the property at 100th residents with the State of and M-37. Vernon Rightburg of 76th and Cherry Valley dis­ Michigan. cussed storm water run off on his in other business last property. Marv Ebbens of 6952 week, the township ap­ River Valley Drive discussed the proved new doors for the Thomapple Developers lawsuit. building, accepted trustees Renee VanHouten of 6635 Thornapple River Drive dis­ Mary Cook and Jack cussed the enforcement of Finkbeincr to share repre­ Township PMR’s sentation on the M-37 cor­ APPROVAL OF CONSENT ridor committee and will AGENDA: Moved Harrison, secbegin working on a policy ond Stauffer to approve the consent agenda with the removal of to reimburse residents who item 5B - Correspondence. Ayes: serve on committees at the All MOTION CARRIED. Moved township's request. Harrison, second Cardwell to The next meeting of the’"'*wl approve the correspondence. Yankee Sorines Townshio AI1 MOT,ON CARRIED. Yankee springs iownsnip Ayes: CORRESPONDENCE: board is on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2001. at 7:00 p.m . the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Ca^ia Township Fire Bam. 230 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of RAI. Properties LLP to consider a major amendment to the approved Valley Point West pUD to include church use as a permitted use in the PUD. The lands are commonly desenbed as 8175 Broadmoor Avenue SE and are legally described as follows That oart of the SE 1/4. Section 17. T5N. R10W. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan, desenbed as BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4, which ts N01°1203-W 98347 feet from the S 1/4 comer of Section 17; thence N 0ri2*03*W 345 43 feet along the West kne of said SE 1/4 thence N88°16’23*E 325.00 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company stnp of land, thence S07°12‘09-E 272 48 feet; thence S01"35'40rE 75.00 feet; thence S88 24‘20’W 354 00 feet to the place of Beginning __ Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities desenbed as That pan of the SE 1/4 Section 17. T5N. R10W Caledonia Township Kent County. MK^gan^ desenbed as Commencing at the S 1/4 comer of Section 17, thence N 0V12D3-W N88 24'20‘E 354 00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this descnption. thence Northwesterly. Northerly and Easterly 294 43 feet along a 75 00 foot radius curve to the.right toe chord which bears N20°52*08‘E 138 62 feet, thence Easterly 70.07 feet along a 50.00 toot radius curve to the twdtoSwhch bears S8T49XKTE 64 48 feet; thence N53 02WE 330 72 feet.thence Northeasterly 90 42 feet atong a 267 00 feet radius curve to the left toe chord of whch bears N4319‘56’E 89 98 feet, thence Northeasterly 206.17 feet atong a 293 00 toot radus curve n£t. toeXd of whtoh bea'S N534r20-E 201 94 feet; thence N73^56 49T4 33<£feet ator^>toe Southerly fine of a Consumers Power Company stnp of land, thence S27 40 56 E 79 79 feet atong the Westerly R O W hne of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37). thence Southwester^ 88 29 feet along a ^“radius curve to toe nght toe ctxxd of wtveh bears S76'0824-W87.44 teethe ‘L-Mrfhwvftstertv 223 18 feet along a 227 00 toot radius curve to toe left, the chord of when bears 961 47 48'W 214 30 feet thence Southwesterly 112.77 feet along a 333 00 toot ratkus curve io toe ^t toeXd of whKto bears S4319STW 112 23 feet thence S5^»^41 feet t^x:e Southwesterly 112 98 feet atong a 183 00 toot ra*us ctxvetoltoe ngrt • W S70‘43*10-W 11119 feet to toe place of beginning Also subject to a 66 OJoot wtoe inaress eoress and utilities described as That part of toe SE 14 Section 1. .5N RIO./ Caledon.aTo»;sn.P Ken! Countv Mcb.jar aesenbea as of said SE 1 4 whch is N0V12TXTW 983 47 feet from toe S 1>4 comer of Section 17 thence N011203-W 66 00 feet along sato West fine toence N88 2420T 27909 ,^5^® Southeasterly 108 79 feet atong a 75 00 toot radws curve to toe left toe chord of wtveh bears S50-0Z26-E 99 50 feet, toence S88 2420*W 354 00 feet to the place of begrvwx} A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on fie and the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 Maple Street. Caledon* Mkto^n d^ng,mo hours All interested persons may attena toe pubbe heanng zoning ordinance amendment Wntten comments may be submitted to toe Townstvp office at the above-stated address, up to toe time of toe pubic hearing Dated August 17. 2001 REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 308 Call for Classifieds MS-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10.2001. at 7:00 p m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledon* will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Fire Bam. 230 Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan concerning the application of Scotsmoor. L LC to rezone the following described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to PCD Planned Unit Development The land is commonly described as approximately 436 Johnson Street and is legally described as follows E 950 4 FT OF SW 1/4 NW 1/4 ALSO THAT PART OF E 950 4 FT OF THAT PART OF NW 1/4 SW 1/4 LYING N OF CL OF JOHNSON STREET EX S 186 FT OF E 197 FT & EX S 166 FT OF W 350 FT- SEC 29 T5N R10W A copy of the proposed rezonmg is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledona Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street Caledon* Michigan during Township office hours All -nterested persons may attend the pubbc hearing and comment upon the pro­ posed zoning ordnance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office at the above-stated address up to the time of the public meeting QateO August 17. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 309 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 21. 2001/Page 15 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP New Thornapple Township Synopsis of Board Meeting Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESCHEDULED TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING August 7, 2001 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p m by Supervisor McCrumb AM Board members present Constable Misak and 20 visitors Minutes of July 12. 2001 approved as presented Financial Statement as o* July 31.2001 approved as presented Visrtor/Public Comment Joe Pardim, Area Engineer/Field Operations/GR District Office/Onnking Water & Racfcotogcai Protection Divtston reviewed with the Board the water system reliability study of Section 19. Also distributed infor­ mation for review of a dnnking water revolving Joan fund which offers 2.5% interested for the water tower project Pardmi offered his assistance in apply­ ing for the revolving loan fund application process Recommendation from the Board to meet with Fleiss & Vandenbnnk. Pardn. and the Board to discuss the bid tor the tower MIDDLEVILLE Village Council Meeting SYNOPSIS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 24, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville. Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Mr Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson. Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers, Mr David Newman and Mrs Manlyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr William Kenyon The minutes of the July 10. 2001 meeting were approved as written The Agenda was approved as wntten The month­ ly Earth Tech report was reviewed ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Selected Stagecoach Park as the name for the trailhead park on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 2Approved the invoices, dated July 20. 2001, in the amount of $34,928 36. on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 3 Approved the agreement amending the fee with SCVL to allow for a fee not to exceed $9400 for FY2000 audit services on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman 4 Adjourned the meeting at 7 43 p.m on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Lytle Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Ftsk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 am. and 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday See us for color copying, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS ij 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn or call 945-9105 Mr Warren Aiward present to discuss he property located on Chief Noonday rezone request Supervisor presented esti­ mate for hall doors replace­ ments. Motion to award Rapid Door Company $2,394 00 tor the work Approved by al Approved and adopted Water System Budget 2001-2002 m the amount of $38,350 00. Received letter from GLFWC supporting repair and improve­ ment on Patterson Road (Allegan Road Commission). M-37 Corridor Committee requesting a Board representa­ tive appointment to the commit­ tee. Johnson Lagoon Dredging project has been started Planning Zoning Commission Report Rezone request from AG to RR/10910 M -179'owner Warren Aiward Plan Commission recommendation was to deny request after public meeting of July 19. 2001 After discussion, recommendation to refer back to the Plan Commission for further review Approved by all. Motion carried Subdivision request: 2055 Parker Dnve/Berkenpas. owner Motion to deny Approved by all. Motion earned Subdivision request: 1773 M37 into three parcefs-Greg Lydy, owner Motion to approve. Approved by aH Motion earned Correction to parcel number listing for the property owned by Kevin Wagenvett Property is list­ ed as AG and should be Low Density Residential Motion to table and send back to the plan commission tor further investiga­ tion Approved by aH Zoning Ordinance Amendment Article II. III. VI, VII and XII Motion to adopt Ord. No. 08-01-01 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approved by all. Paid Mis in the amount of $36 578 15 and payroll in the amount of $5,619.22 Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Submitted by Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Attested to by Al McCrumb, Supervisor A complete text of minutes avail­ able at Township Offices during regular office hours. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 15th day of August. 2001, at 7:00 p.m PRESENT: Harrison. Cardwell. Bujak, Robertson. Stauffer ABSENT: Snyder. Bravata The following ordinance was offered by Harrison and supported by Bujak ORDINANCE NO. 01-6Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia WHEREAS. The Township Board adopted Caledonia Township Ordinance No 95-4Z on October 18. 1995. so as to establish the Golf side Meadows Planned Unit Development District; WHEREAS, the applicant now desires to make certain changes m the Planned Unit Development and m particular desires to establish Phase 2 thereof, in an area ongmaHy speci­ fied as an expansion area in the planned unit development, and (b) The Township hereby approves the establishment of Phase 2 as a site condominium sub­ ject to compliance with Section 3 46 of the Zoning Ordinance and the condominium provisions of this ordinance, and subject to the Township attorneys review and approval of the Master Deed and Condominium Bylaws as stated above (19) Enforcement The Township may enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and applicable provisions of the Township Zoning Ordinance (induing Section 23 5 thereof) Bmtt.ng code and other ordinances laws and regUatxjns to the extent and m any manner provided by law Any vio­ lation of the conditions of this Ordinance shall be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance stfoject to the same penalties as provided therein _____ (20) Time Limit The time limitations on the construction of Phase 2 of the Dovotopment Shan be as stated in Section 15 8 of the Township Zoning Oninance 6 Effective Date and Publication TNs ordnance shafi become effective seven days after its pubheatton or seven days after the publication of a summary of Ns provisions in a local newspape' of general circulation AYES: Hamson. Cardwell Bujak. Robertson Stauffer NAYS None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison. Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patricia Snyder Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia First reading: July 18, 2001 Second reading; August 15. 2001 fire station well received by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A new fire station for Thornapple Township is getting closer to reality. At last Monday night's (Aug. 13) meeting, Town­ ship Board members learned from Supervisor Don Boysen that prelimi­ nary conceptual drawings of the facility have been well received by members of the facilities committee and Thomapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) employees. The next step will be taken by a committee of Boysen. Rex Schad and Mike Kelley to talk with the owners of proposed sites for the new fire facil­ ity to see if the property is available. The township is consid­ ering changing its Internet service to the Merit Net­ work Service. This com­ pany may offer more ser­ vices to the township at a more economical price. Once further information has been received from Merit, the township will compare that with informa­ tion on services and prices from other Internet compa­ nies before deciding if to change their service tn other recent Thornap­ ple Township business: • Boysen has been ap­ pointed to serve as Thor­ napple's delegate on the M-37 Corridor Committee. • TTES Chief Bob Woodard will purchase a portable pump for the new tanker. • Planner Geoff Moffat reported that the board will receive draft copies of sec­ tions of the master land use plan as they are writ­ ten and approved by the Planning Commission. He welcomes public input on the plan and reported that the Planning Commission will take "as much time as needed" to complete a plan that will be usable for a long time. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township is Monday. Sept. 10. Call 945-9554 for ACnON-Ads! Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full-time position available. Must have excellent language skills, cash register experience and must have excellent language and writing skills. Must be flexible with hours/full days. Fully Supervised. Overnights required. No phone calls please. Send resume with handwritten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. Professional Shopping Services 7105 Broadmoor Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MICHIGAN BUILDING, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NOs. 98-02, 98-03, 98-04 and 98-05 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS. Section 1 ■ Adoption of Michigan Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codesbyf l&feience. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8a and 8b of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, Act 230, PA 1972, as amended, the Township hereby adopts by ref erence and elects to administer and enforce the provisions of the Michigan Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, being Rule 408.30001, et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code, as amended from time to time (the “Code") Section 2- Reference in Code References in the Code to “governmental subdivision" shall mean the Charter Township of Caledonia. References in the Code to “enforcing agency" shall mean the Building Inspections Department of the Charter Township of Caledonia. References in the Code to “building officiar shall mean the Building Inspector of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Section 3. Electrical Inspector The Township Board shall appoint an Electrical Inspector who shall be designated as the official to administer and enforce the electncal code requirements of the Code. A person appointed by the Township Board to administer and enforce Ordinance No. 98-03 at and prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be the Electrical Inspector and shall not require re-appointment by the Township Board Section 4. Plumbing Inspector The Township Board shall appoint a Plumbing Inspector who shall be designated as the official to administer and enforce the plumbing code requirements of the Code. A person appointed by the Township Board to administer and enforce Ordinance No. 98-05 at and pnor to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be the Plumbing Inspector and shall not require re-appointment by the Township Board. Section 5 Fees Fees for inspection, issuance of permits and all other activities performed by employees or officials of the Building Inspections Department, the Plumbing Inspector or Electncal Inspector shall be established by resolution of the Township Board Section 6 Violations. A violation of this Ordinance is a municipal civil infraction, for which the fine shall be not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $200, nor more than $2,500 for subsequent offenses, in the discretion of the court, and m addition to all other costs, damages and expenses provided by law For purposes of this section, ‘subsequent offense* means a violation of this Ordinance committed with respect to a separate incident by the same person within 12 months of a previous violation of the Ordinance for which said person admitted responsibility or was adjudicated to be responsible Each day that such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense Section 7 Severabitrfy Should any portion of this Ordinance be declared invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect Sector 8 Reoeai The foltowrng Ordinances and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed m their entirety (a) Ordinance No. 98-02, adopting the 1996 BOCA Building Code. (b) Ordinance No 98-03. adopting the 1996 National Electric Code: (c) Ordinance No 98-04, adopting the 1996 International Mechanical Code; and (dj Ordinance No 98-05, adopting the International Plumbing Code Section 9 Pubtacahon/Effectrve Date This Ordinance or a summary of its provisions shall be published in a local newspaper of general circulation within 30 days after adoption This Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after adoption. �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml August 21.2001 Transportation problems may increase in Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Township or the village decisions can affect resi­ dents in the jurisdiction of the other governing unit, and villagers expect to be impacted by township de­ cisions on the Scotsmoor development. The Village Council discussed road planning in the village and surrounding areas Aug. 13. Trustee Nick Unger raised the issue of impact expected to be caused by the planned Scotsmoor de­ velopment just west of the Village of Caledonia, which would create a ma­ jor street bringing traffic onto Johnson west of but not at the Duncan Lake/Johnson intersection. He said the school district was considering an outlet at the 92nd Street/Kraft Avenue corner. That de­ velopment would allow access to the schools and allow school buses and all school-related traffic to access Johnson Street and to avoid Kraft. Unger advocated form­ ing a village transportation committee. He said the village needed to take vil­ lage ideas to the township. He also said a committee was needed to reconsider the 100th Street exten­ sion. If only one mile of road was paved, and no exten­ sion created, the major funding would be the bur­ den of the township and the county. Manager San­ dra Ayers explained. If the 100th Street connection and the paving of 100th Street occurred at the same time, federal grant money might help pay for the project. He said the Kent County Road Commission esti- Gravel mining, contd. from page 13 ships already, and he hoped would be adopted in Caledonia. He said the key to this and any ordinance was en­ forcement and manpower to make it work. Later in other related business. Township Asses­ sor Ed VandcrVries was formally made township code enforcement officer. His duties would take roughly one day a week, better than no enforce­ ment. but not as much en­ forcement as some would like. Robertson said there is need for a full-time en­ forcement officer, and im­ plied that the township has less than a genuine inter­ est in code enforcement. He thought VandcrVries role should be temporary until a permanent position could be filled. VandcrVries said he was out and around the town­ ship as a part of his as­ sessment duties, and in a position to note violations. Enforcement of violations comes about both by ob­ serving them and by com­ plaints. VandcrVries said he investigates and docu­ ments a violation with pic­ tures, and must provide ev­ idence if challenged in some cases. A 10-day no­ tice to fix a problem is is­ sued. Fines of from $500 to $5000 can be levied for re­ fusal to comply, he said. VanderVries also said he had computerized records of periodic renewals and letters are routinely issued by these programs in a timely matter, to notify people when some re­ quirement falls due. Trustee Bujak said it would be difficult to find someone else with VanderVries’ enthusiasm. He said he would like to see a monthly report, which identifies enforcement re­ sulting from reactive and proactive actions. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &, Models mates a 600-foot bridge might be needed to extend the road through a swamp west of the dirt section, which would connect to the paved part of 100th west of the high school at a cost of $2 million. Paving the dirt portion would cost $500,000, and is not in the county plans in the near future. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has no intentions for work south of 76th Street any time soon. Unger said. Unger said if village and township citizen initiatives sent a clear message about some of the transportation issues in the area, more would be done to get a center lane on M-37 and'or traffic lights. He said he would like both the township and vil­ lage to establish trans­ portation committees that could work on areas of mu­ tual interest, maybe some­ thing would get done. Village President Daryl Penfold was reluctant to create an additional com­ mittee, saying it's hard enough to get people to serve in vacant positions on the Village Council (left by Marsha Humphrey) and on the Planning Commission, where there currently are two openings. Penfold asked interested citizens to fill out an application. He said the village has a street administrator. Dan Erskine (reappointed to that post at the August meeting). Penfold said former Township Supervi­ sor Bill Johnston had put in a lot of work toward paving 100th Street with curbing to save the estab­ lished trees. He said village citizens also can express opinions with the township as town­ ship citizens. Trustee Chuck Audy was in support of the village acting as a unit with the township, and dialoging on the subject, and acting to­ gether might be a good idea. Ayers said she had at­ tended one township and county meeting on paving 100th Street, but that issue is presently on their back burner. Audy expressed an opin­ ion that county and MDOT officials were not aware of traffic issues area citizens were faced with. He said the township was so bogged down with plats and plans, that it had no vision for those issues, ei­ ther. He thought the impe­ tus would have to come from those affected, and perhaps village citizens. A study on M-37 by MDOT in the spring sug­ gested traffic was moving rapidly on the highway, and they saw no reason to slow it down: Penfold commented. Penfold suggested citi­ zens should work with Er­ skine. the village man­ ager. Sandy Ayers. Unger and Audy to formalize the major points and initiate working with the township on these issues. Unger said he wanted the village to have input into the matter now. so when planning was done, those ideas would be understood. Penfold said connections to other areas of the vil­ lage through to M-37 should be looked at now. and rights of way and easements established, so something could be done when the money and the need came in the future. Rocks have place in industrial zone in Yankee Springs by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michigan Fieldstone's request for a special use permit for a stone yard in an industrial zone behind Middleville Tool and Die was approved at the Aug. 16 Yankee Springs Plan­ ning Commission meeting. Work on the stones, most of which comes from South Kent Gravel, only occurs eight months of the year. Once it freezes, work on the stones has to stop. Rocks now will be crushed on the site. Some may be split or sorted. This special use was ap­ proved, but the commis­ sion suggested that the travel trailer be moved from the site. A request from Rod Bux­ ton to split a three-acre parcel in an agriculture zone also was approved. A change in the zoning ordi­ nance that will allow for three-acre plots in the agriculture zone soon will take effect, which will make this request moot. Frank Fiala encouraged the neighbors in this area to communicate and work with each other. "This is really the best way to avoid misunder­ standings," he said. Kevin Wegenvelt re­ turned to the Planning Commission because the zoning of his property is still in question. In order to handle this matter, the commission decided to place a rezoning request and public hearing on the September agenda Phis way if the rezoning is ap­ proved. the board will be able to vote on it al their October meeting. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Planning commission is on Thurs­ day, Sept. 20. at 7:30 p.m. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. Condominium Living... 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The village has applied for such a grant from the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion (MDOT) for the past two years. The amount estimated for enhancing the village was $301,700. The village matching amount for a grant would be $63,500. A non-qualifying amount of the total project would have committed another $47,600. Galdes said taking steps to improve the application, with more specific details, for the enhancements planned, has resulted in some communities getting more points in the highly competitive process. De­ tails might include exact placement of pavers and curbs, measurements, drawings, and ideas around a theme, such as a railroad theme. A greater proportion of local matching funds committed to a project also results in more suc­ cess in landing M-DOT grant money. A commit­ ment to match 50 percent would land more points. Priority is given to projects planned to be completed in one or two years time. Galdes said that on the other hand, it was undesir­ able to do too much in ad­ vance. because situations change, and some steps might have to be paid for twice, such as a survey, for instance. This year, applications are being requested by Oct. 2, earlier than previ­ ously (July 31), so the lengthy process can be completed by M-DOT ear­ lier and funds granted in April, when they can rea­ sonably be used to com­ plete seasonal projects. Other pending projects such as the village storm sewers are on a longer timeline for the village, and coordination of all the projects in the downtown area at once is desirable. The village now is com­ mitted to the re-installa­ tion of the trunkline sani­ tary sewer, and it was thought the village would not be prepared to match funds and carry out the en­ hancement project until as late as 2005. In the meantime, the grant application process works in such a way that consecutive applications result in additional accu­ mulation of points credited toward winning a grant, so dropping out for a year or two is not an option. Galdes suggested only im­ proving this year's applica­ tion slightly, with an eye to actually receiving the grant in 2004 or 2005. More effort and more matching funds could be offered closer to the time the project was realisti­ cally at hand. Slight improvement in the application information was hoped not to imply a lack of sincere interest. A general statement of vil­ lage projects being under­ taken as well as the realis­ tic likelihood of being ready to complete the work in the future was to be mentioned in a cover letter with the grant appli­ Washington Street work scheduled to begin Sept. 4 County Sheriffs deputy by Patricia Johns Sgt. Tony Stein that there Staff Writer has been a crackdown on Reconstruction of Wash­ speeders. The speed con­ ington Street in Mid­ trol trailer should be up dleville will begin Sept. 4. and working within the This portion of the Grand week. There is a concern Rapids Street project to make the speed limits should be finished by Oct. more consistent throughout 9, and Middleville Village the village. Manager Bryan Gruesbeck warranty, free estimates. Stein also reported that does not think any further some of the reserve offi­ work will be done until cers will be riding bicycles spring. down thePaul Henry Thor­ In other village business Fully insured. Colors match. napple to Trail. The bicycles last week, members of the were worked on by Trail Middleville Village Coun­ Association member Rick cil heard from Barry (616) 948-7718 J Steve's Seamless Cutters I SEAML^S^UmRS^X Hidden hangers. g Custom made aluminum gutters, t .027 & .032 thickness. f [ Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Moore this spring. The council also heard from some residents of Hunter's Ridge that some corrections have been made. There is still some concern about runoff in that area. The village hopes to co­ ordinate efforts with homeowners in the area when they add a new storm drain and swale. The next meeting of the Middleville village Coun­ cil is Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the village hall. IN THE SERVICE Peter J. Parbel Navy Ensign Peter J. Parbel, IV, son of Peter J. Parbel, III of Caledonia, recently was designated a Naval Flight Officer while serving with Naval Air Navigation Training. Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento, Calif. Presentation of the covet­ ed “Wings of God” marked culmination of 18 months of flight training for Parbel. The curriculum leading to his designation includes studies in aerodynamics, engineenng, navigation, basic and advanced instru­ ment training, extended nav­ igation flights, air intercept control training, aircraft familiarization, training flights in simulators and numerous types of Navy air­ craft. Parbel is a 1997 graduate of Caledonia High School. He is a 1999 graduate of U.S. Naval Academy, Md., with a bachelor of arts degree cation. In other business earlier this month, the Village Council voted to approve the conditional Ameritech request for expansion of its building. Conditions to be met regarding noise and landscaping had been im­ posed by the Planning Commission after com­ promises were made with neighbors to the south on Church Street, affected by the building changes. Noise output was expected to be reduced from the ex­ isting situation. Caledonia Village planners want Glen Valley revisions by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Planning Commission has added conditions to a plan to expand a commercial complex in Glen Valley. The plan was approved Aug. 7, contingent on a completed landscaping plan, moving curb cuts to the north on South Rodgers, and the addition of a fire hydrant at the front of the building. Mike Baker, working with Exxel Engineering and representing First Companies for the Glen Valley development, pro­ posed a twin expansion of the commercial complex north of the Southkent Veterinarian clinic off M37, near the Blue Dragon Restaurant. The 13,000 square foot building, ac­ cessed by South Rodgers Drive, would be on lot 7 and lot 12 of the existing plat. The planned unit de­ velopment (PUD), origi­ nally designed for two lots in the area was amended to allow the change. Public access would be off the parking lot for the existing building. Also a through traffic connection between the vet clinic parking lot and the new commercial lot would have to be re-negotiated if it was to be achieved. Baker said the established neighbors did not want to alter their parking and curb cuts, which would make traffic flow easier. Unfortunately, changing the PUD resulted in estab­ lished lots getting the pre­ ferred curb cuts and the last lot being left with the default solution. Access for semi-trucks off South Rodgers Drive was to be designed so they could maneuver, park and de­ liver to stores in the back parking lot and exit off a driveway at the south end. Because it did not line up with a driveway across South Rodgers Drive. Vil­ lage Planning Consultant Mark Sisson asked for a better plan, which was possible if 11 parking spaces were eliminated. This was a safer situation for the public using South Rodgers, the commission­ ers agreed. The speed there is about 25 miles per hour. Traffic counts at cer­ tain hours is increasing and 100 more homes re­ main to be built in Glen Valley, expected to result in a steady increase. Lighting and signage would match that of the other building. Dumpsters are planned to be next to existing dumpsters for the other building. A fire plug across South Rodgers Drive at the back of the proposed building was not adequate, accord­ ing to Commissioner Dan Erskine. The village council dis­ cussed the plans infor­ mally at the Aug. 13 meet­ ing. American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 21. 2001 Middleville man fills gun board vacancy audience when the candi­ Assistant Editor woman Sandy James said. "We had some good can­ dates A retired reserve police didates... There was some said the committee did its by Elaine Gilbert were interviewed, cant new responsibilities for the board members safety instructor, qualified in the state of Michigan, possible as a “pay back for to teach people 13 and up my medical retirement" and to make "life worth­ officer who is a certified public input..." homework and asked good without any consideration for the staffing impact firearms instructor has been appointed to fill the "I think he (Stockwell) will represent the people questions. Since CCW is these responsibilities will gun such entail. asked to help teach an up­ created the of the county real well." controversial resignation of said Commissioner Wayne Prosecutor Adams, chairman of the vacancy Barry County by Gordon Shane McNeill, on the Concealed Board (CWB). The County Weapons board's Centra) Services Committee. "I'm glad to hear that." of Commissioner Jim French Commissioners Tuesday named Thomas A. Stock- responded, "because that was kind of my concern if well he was in one camp or the of Board Middleville to sensitive a issue. By state law. McNeill’s Wilkinson said he thought it was ’handled very’ well.’’ Prosecutor McNeill, who the chaired CWB. re­ must replacement be a state or nationally recog­ nized firearms instructor signed in July, the day af­ and Stockwell fills the bill. concealed "I’ve handled guns for 41 weapons law became ef­ fective. In his letter of res­ years, starting in the ser­ ter new the ignation to the County Board, he cited a conflict vice," said disabled Stockwell, a who veteran served in the U.S. Army. hunter about use. and safety has He been surrounding school from servation Club. ast. "Guns don’t kill people. Originally from Milan. Mich.. Stockwell and his People wife have lived in said. Mid­ not the ones Stockwell has feared, he said. It's the you don’t know ones about.' term, which began Jan. 1. Jeffrey Mackenzie said he requires the prosecutor's office to vote on each ap­ point jective and a reasonable person who tends to follow the procedures and rules..." teaching courses in per­ sonal protection and inhome safety, pistol lessons that Stockwell was injured from "friendly fire" in post. to Commissioner the Ken Neil was absent. Four people applied to serve on the CWB. and three were interviewed. "The interviews, I thought, went real well." County Board Vice Chair- plicant's request for a Car­ rying Concealed Weapon (CCW) license and also to he When perfnits are issued for guns, those guns are on the CWB. Commis­ sioners voted 7-0 to ap­ Stockwell people." kill dleville for 11 years. He served in active duty instructor for two years, believes Stockwell is "ob­ describes Stockwell himself as a "gun enthusi­ National Rifle Association for civic- districts at the Barry Con­ withdrawing. in the law as his primary reason stay the community." he said. for students McNeill said the new law other or had a vendetta to go against someone." to like "I minded and do things for lice officer, County Board Chairman serve the remaining time of McNeill’s four-year while. coming class, with a po­ with the Army from 196063 and with the reserves from 1963-67. It was during He has been a certified to volunteer as much as his tenure in the reserves and first-step pistol lessons Germany during the Berlin for those who have never crisis. He also was in­ People the state new con­ carrying cealed weapons, through law, "are good law abiding citizens defend the CWB whenever handled a gun and shotgun volved in the Bay of Pigs himself very well,r Com“ missioner Clare Tripp there is an appeal CWB decision. lessons. He also is a range operation in Cuba in 1961. and people don’t have to be afraid of them." Stock- safety officer at the Barry well said, noting that ap­ agreed. Commissioner While he was working in a factory, he had to take a also Stockwell "presented McNeill Tom Wilkinson, who was in the said concerned of a he was that the new law mandates signifi- Conservation Club. For two years. Stockwell has also been a hunter retirement medical after having spinal fusions. Stockwell was a reserve officer for the Freeport Po­ lice Department for about Michigan Streams and Lakes eight years, but then had of his to retire because Stream MAP disability. 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"I'll do the best Stockwell said he tries oi Michigan The recently published STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map-known to Pennsylvania anglers as the tost Stream Map • The ■Stream Map ot Pennsylvania" was completed m 1965 after a thirty year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail possible a map that shows every stream and lake He panstakmgty plotted by hand, the location of 45 000 owes ot streams onto a 3 x 5 foot map The map sold extiemdy w efl- untfl it was tost several years after it frst appeared in print tncredtty, the prater entrusted wth the ongnai dr aw ng and printing piates declared bankruptcy and Department worked as an emergency first responder there and in plicants go through a crim­ sic discs and a purse con­ taining a wallet, cash, the victim s identification and more. Deputies reported the car was parked at the Briggs Road property Aug. 7 between 4 and 10:30 p.m. Call 945-9554 for classifieds �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/August 21. 2001/Page 19 Applications available for 5K run/walk Sept. 8 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Applications for the new 5K Thornapple Trail Run/Walk Sept. 8 are available at the Thornap­ ple Township and Mid­ dleville Village Hall and the central office of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The five-kilometer or 3.1-mile run or walk, sponsored by the Thomapplc Area Parks and Recre­ ation Commission, cele­ Hunter education sessions planned This year’s hunter educa­ tion classes at the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School cafeteria Sept. 11, 13 and 18 are required of all students who plan to hunt this year and who are turning 12 years old during the upcoming season. This year's class is lim­ ited to the first 60 appli­ cants. Students who arc 12 years old or older arc re­ quired to attend with a parent or guardian. Community education director Chris Boysen says, "These classes arc so important, we want to make sure that everyone pays attention. Parents en­ sure that 12-year-olds lis­ ten to the instructor." The cost is $5 and is paid to the instructor at the first class on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. on all three nights. Students must at­ tend all three classes to receive a certificate. Call the Community ed­ ucation office at 795-3397 to register. Information needed includes the name of the student and birth­ date, address and tele­ phone number. National baseball team to hold try-out at WMU The Coast to Coast Baseball Stars arc now recruiting 11-18 year old baseball players from Michigan to represent the United States at international tournaments in Australia, Puerto Rico and Europe. The tryout will take place at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Sunday. Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-l p.m. If selected, players will have the chance to choose which country they would like to visit as they compete against some of the world’s best youth teams, explore famous sights and learn about a different culture. Tours last 6-14 days and take place during winter, spring and summer school breaks. The squads are led by top college coaches and pro scouts who provide a unique perspective on what it’s like to play at the game’s highest level. "Competing internationally for the United States is an amazing baseball and cultural experience unlike any other," said Kevin Ritter, Coast to Coast's executive director. "Players return home with improves skills, more self confidence and a greater understanding for people of different backgrounds." For more information and to register for the try-out in­ line, visit www.coastto coastathletics.com or call (740) 373-4455. brates the paving of the first part of the Middleville section of the Paul Henry Trail and raises funds for future Parkes and Rec Commission activi­ ties. The run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday. Sept. 8. The course is USTAF cer­ tified and will begin on Irving Road, travel along by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Class of 1941 is looking forward to Satur­ day. Aug. 25. when they will have a chance to get together to visit, update and reminisce at a conti­ nental breakfast at the Caledonia Community Re­ source Center. After the breakfast, class members will get to visit even more, as the tri-annual Caledonia High School alumni reunion will be held shortly afterward. The breakfast for the Class of ’41 will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. “Genevieve (Ruehs) Datcma is planning the continental breakfast.” ex­ plained Lee Patterson, chairman of the committee for the reunion. Garage sales, car show set The annual Caledonia Village Garage Sales and Car Show will be held this weekend. The garage sales, featur­ ing old and new items and handmade crafts, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25. The car show will be on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. to serve your charitable interests and financial goals Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds give the foundation the discretion to make g*ants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field of Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geo­ graphical area Donor Advised Funds arc or.en created as an alter native to a pm ate foundation and allow donors to recommend the chantable organizations and causes to be considered tor grants They can be established m ticipants come to the fin­ ish line. Awards will be pre­ sented to the -top male and female runners and to the winner in each age cate­ gory. The walk is non­ competitive. Those who register early (by Friday. Aug. 31) will pay $16 for cither the run or walk. Late registrations are $20 per person. Early registrants are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Packet pickup and late registration will be held at the Thornapple Township Hall at 200 E. Main St. on Friday. Sept. 7. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and at the park­ ing lot on Sheridan Road Saturday. Sept. 8. from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Caledonia High Class of 1941 plans breakfast Tailoring a Gift The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Loop Road and then enter the paved course and fin­ ish in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Susan Vlietstra. w ho or­ ganized this event, says, "the scenic course will prove to be challenging, with hills during the first portion followed by a smooth, flat finish with views of the river as par­ Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund ts established Scholarship and Award Funds j e established by donors wishing to make education available to indi viduais tn their communities consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy make a bequest to a community foundation tr, your living trust or will establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization « a separate' Segal entMy far tax purposes and has *s own governing body by affiliating with a community NonEndowed Donor Adsned Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both pnrKipai and income Endowed Donor-Advised Funds i»w the d recommend grants from the income at the fund P.O. Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone. 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Email: bcf3wmis.net Websrte: www.barrycf.org “I believe we (the Class of ’41) were the largest graduating class at that time (with 63 graduates).” said Patterson. He ex­ plained that even with 60 years behind them and a number of World War II veterans in their midst. “We have 40-45 (alumni) still living.” The alumni reunion, for graduating classes from the 1930s through 1956, will follow. The alumni re­ union is held every three years, Every year two or three new classes are added to the alumni re­ union roster. according to Patterson. Social hour for the alumni reunion is sched­ uled for noon in the cafete­ ria. Dinner (lunch) is to follow at 1 p.m. with a pre- A tour of the Community Resource Center is being arranged for the alumni. Explaining that some of the alumni live out of state and others can’t get around easily anymore Patterson said. ’’This may be the last time that some of us can tour it.” For more information about either the ’41 conti­ nental breakfast or the alumni reunion, call Lee Patterson at 795-9583. sentation by Brake-A-Leg Productions. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. A Custom Made Pre-Inked Signature Stamp! As Low As $-| Q95 Make signing documents easy! SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp and clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30-1:00 �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. MVAugust 21. 2001 Trojan gridders ready to open football season A Trojan runningback gets outside while players from the Saxon defense attempt to chase him down . A group of Trojan tacklers bring down a runner from the Niles' team. To prepare for this Friday's varsity football opener at Wayland Union High School, the Trojans from Thornapplc Kellogg High School took part in a scrimmage last Friday in Hastings. Al that scrimmage were the host Saxons. Plainwell and Niles. The action was intense and the Trojans certainly delivered their fair share of hard hits. Which was to be expected because TK. under head coach Tim Penfield, should be vastly improved over last season's 5-4 team. Four seniors — Malt Erb. Brett Vernon. Jeremy Chavis and Yon Bucher — who were starters as sophomores are primarily reasons why the Trojans should be better. Erb should be one of the team's top tacklers at linebacker and will see time on offense as well as a tight end. Vernon plays at tackle where he has made the O-K Blue Conference first team the past two seasons. Chavis is not only one of the strongest guys on the Trojans* squad but can also play both ways as a offensive guard and linebacker. Look for Bucher to run the ball as he did often a year ago. He also plays defensive back for the black and orange. Others who look to make the Trojans a bit better are junior quarterback Chad Barager. guard Randy Benedict, tackle Tony Hall, split end/outside linebacker Chris Finkbciner, defensive back Ben Profitt, center/dcfensive tackle Alec Belson and fullback Josh Tobias. With Belding joining the O-K Blue Conference this RONDA TIRE OF CALEDONIA 9664 CHERRY VALLEY (M-37) • CALEDONIA 616-891-2352 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM MON.-FRI. - SAT. 8:00 AM -12:00 NOON BY APPT. FREE ALIGNMENT INSPECTION WITH ANY FOUR TIRES Must have installed here. Coupon Good Thru 9/7/01. 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Send-off is scheduled A special send-off before its opening football game this Friday is being planned for the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans in Middleville. On Friday, Aug. 24 in the south parking lot of the high school, friends, family members and fans will cheer on their Trojans as they depart for Wayland Union High School. The send-off is expected to occur at 5:40 p.m. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. TK docs not have school that day, so the send-off will help provide the Trojans with inspiration for its gridiron battle versus the Wildcats. Lightning strikes YMCA camp cabins A storm Thursday night, Aug. 9, produced a bolt of lightning that struck sev­ eral cabins at the YMCA Camp Manitou Lin at 1095 N. Briggs Road, according to reports. The cabins filled with smoke and the campers were evacuated though no flames were produced by the lightning bolt. No injuries were ported. re­ Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. 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"It (his job in Rockford) was kind of like the Caledonia situation." Price said. 'We passed a bond issue in 1989 (1989-1993) for the new high school. It’s like what we have here in Caledonia." Caledonia is planning to build a new high school in 2004. The high school should have 970 students this fall, but in the next couple of years that number is expected to increase. Many of the current athletic facilities will still be used when the new high school is built, including the football stadium, the track complex and the Dave Price outdoor facilities that are used for sports such as softball, baseball, soccer and tennis. Caledonia High Trojan golfers take first at Barry County Classic Thornapple Kellogg bettered Wayland Union by three strokes, 312 to 315, to capture the Barry County Classic Aug. 16 at the Mullcnhurst Golf Course. Ixd by 77s from both Chase VandenBerg and Dan Burbank, the Trojans were able to hold off the other seven teams to claim first place honors. Hastings finished third with a 326. Delton (Maroon) fourth with a 346, Lakewood fifth with a 350, Maple Valley seventh with a 356 and Delton (White) was seventh with a 386. The top 10 individuals were medalist Steve Chachulski, of Wayland, with a 71, VandenBerg, Burbank and. Wayland's Brandon VanDrunen with 77s, Middleville's Josh Enyart with a 78. Hastings' Mike Hubbard with a 79, Hastings' Brian DeVries, • Lakewood's Andy Elliott - and Middleville's Bob I Roush with 80s and |k Delton's Dustin Healey and I Hastings' Pete Swiatek with Call for Classifieds 945-9554 tr 1-888-870-7085 81s. Nick Burpee and Collin McLean led Maple Valley with rounds of 83. Other scores are listed below: Hastings: Nick Taylor 86; Justin Pratt 91. Brian Doozan 95. Thornapple Kellogg: Tyler Wenger 86; Levi Harold 88. Delton (Maroon): Brandon Garrison 86; Nate Farrell 88; Cory Newington 94; Brett Michael 91; Ross Osgood 101. Lake wood: Chris Clark 99; Jim Londer 90; Casey Shettler 92: Ryan Barrus 93; Kevin Shettler 88. Wayland Union: Aaron Adamczyk 82; Scott Baumgard 96; Grant Weber 89; Chet Kemp 85. Maple Valley: Nick Jones 96; Brandon Broske 94; Nathan Carney 103; Todd Cupp 113. Delton (White): Jordon Dobbs 103; Zach Koon 97; Matt Ernsberger 101; Chris Kahlo 93; James Lipscomb 97. Vikings, Scots open tennis campaigns Lakewood's tennis team began its season on a high note by winning the Aug. 17 Lakewood Invitational. The champion Vikings scored 28 points, second place Caledonia tallied 27 points, Albion had 13 points and Parchment also participated. Lakewood swept all four doubles flights and took first place honors at No. 3 singles. The Vikings out-scored the Scots 16-12 in doubles, while the Fighting Scots won out on the singles 15- {Cherry Valley Plumbino 12. Winners in doubles for the Lady Vikings were Brenna Flannery and Keegan Krauss at No. 1, Tina Marie Eldridge and Kim Raffler at No. 2, Kristi Barbour and Rachel Meade at No. 3 and Amanda Livingston and Lynn Graham at No. 4. Caledonia won three of the four singles flights. Champions for the Scots were Kristin Uyl at No. 1, Kelly VanVolkinburg at No. 2 and Denise Robinson at No. 4. Lakewood's Noelle Williams was the champion at No. 3 singles. At No. 1 singles. Lakewood's Tracy Barbour lost in a three-set tie-breaker to place third. School will however have a new gymnasium and a new auxiliary gymnasium. Price says they hope to "upgrade those as we re going along." The building of the new high school is a two­ pronged task at Caledonia, according to Price. First comes the planning stage and the goal of wanting to "do it right away." But. in the next three years. Price said the school and the athletic department also want to provide the best experience and ensure fun for the students who are currently in the high school. "I've been coming down for about a month and have met a lot of great people." Price said. "I want to create a vision for coaches, teachers and students that the sky is the limit." Price has spoken to Caledonia coaches, individually, and his goal is create a program with both stability and visibility. "The coaches here are excellent strategists, know their sports and enjoy kids,” said Price. "The coaches really care about the kids." Each school has its own emphasis, according tom Price, for its athletic program. Some strive for facilities... but Price said Caledonia "really wants to do what's best for the kids." The Scots are members of the O-K Gold Conference which includes Hastings, Wayland. Sparta. South Christian. Kenowa Hills. Wyoming Park. Unity Christian and Cedar Springs. Price says winning in the Gold is no easy task. "The O-K Gold is a real competitive league." Price said. "I know all the schools and the athletic directors at the schools. Across the board. it is very competitive." At Rockford. Price helped to run State track finals in 1996 and 1997 as well 2001 and 2001. The Rams also hosted the State gymnastic championships for three years. Price started teaching in 1968. teaching Latin in Iowa. He returned to Michigan in 1970, first as a social studies teacher in Burr Oak and then as a history instructor at Stevensville Lakeshore. At Lakeshore he 'excavating' Dozer Work RUSTY KERMEEN CHI Work Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland. Middleville. Hastings. Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DONS DOZING V Don Vetter - 795-7830 JACK MARLIN RICHARD LEVAY JIM Mil HR Supercharged V6. leather buckets I7.(JUO mile. , I s17,995 Crew cab. I-hirama* diesel dually. 500 mile-. I SAVEAUJR J 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE 1998 CHEVROLET S-1O ZR2 EXT. CAB 3-door. V-6. auto. 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Tve been in a number of districts and seen a lot of things." Price said. So has Caledonia. In the last four years, the high school has had four directors of athletics. Stability is a goal for the Scots as they plan for the future. Price says despite getting a late start, the transition to Caledonia has been a smooth one thanks to the work of people like athletic secretary Judy Kaechele. "People like that make the transition very easy." Price said. "She has done an outstanding job." 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 4-DR. 67.000 nuks S10,995 s3,995 S12,995 1999 CHEVROLET K15OO Reg. cab. long box, 4x4. V-6. auio. air *1 - w* newsier -r amfeMe c. tKft To AanMWMa caB the fwr c«at» o Olfc~t5l 2W0 TW HLO »a*r«« tcMfOMe fat fee keanag i fa mil a I <0O 9’7 CAVIN 795-3318 • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 891 "8151 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla SALES HOURS Mon * Wed. • lo •; Tuee.. Thur*. A Frt. • to •; Sat • to 1 SERVICE HOURS Mon • to •; Tues. - Frt 8 to 5; Sat. • to 12 SUMMER SAWS TiMEi SUMMER SAVINGS W! �Page 22/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/August 21.2001 OK Gold announces ticket price change Beginning with the fall sports in 2001. and continuing through the winter and spring seasons, the Gold division of the OK Conference will be joining the other four divisions in increasing gate admission prices to: $4 per adult and S3 per Cathy's Cut & Curl finished second at the MASA State Women's A tournament in Adnan. Team members are (front row. from left to right) Kelley Bremer. Nina Cowham. Karman Keruths. Cathy Doornbos. Terrill Calkins; (back row) Karen Stezick, Tracy Keeler, Shelly Foots, Denise Cappon, Amanda Boyer and Teri Cooley. (Photo provided) Local softball team finishes second in state tournament A local team, Cathy's Cut & Curl, were runners-up at the MASA State Womens' A tournament last Saturday and Sunday in Adnan. On Saturday, Cathy's defeated Elec Trek of Coldwater 24-8, Flat Top Daves of Coldwater 21-1 and Eresco from Bay City 13-2. On Sunday the area team. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun Hews. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. managed by Cathy Doornbos, beat Rally's of Midland 13-2 but then lost a 10-9 eight-inning contest to Jay's of Traverse City. They followed the defeat with a 15-8 triumph over Eresco before facing Jay's again in the finals. That’s where the tournament concluded for Cathy's Cut & Curl as Jay’s prevailed 12-4. The tournament in Adrian included 28 teams from all around the state. Remember Our Children Are Back In School Please Drive Safely • Latest pom! technology • Only the BEST products used in ports and matenots FREE LOANERS while repairs ore being mode ED’S BODY SHOP Certified co«is»on repair mechanics. Authorized insurance repair foamy Our prolessionoi experience since 196S M-37 Johnson 100% guaranteed on repairs tor os long as you own your vehicle Main St. • Personal "small town' service and "txg town' know-how Kinsey 110 Jonhson Street at Kinsley Fax: (616) 891-0446 616-891-0150 Office Open Mon -Fri. 8-5. Other Hours by Appt We want to be your ‘PRO’ Shop, working wrtn the PROS since 1969 Ed Pawloskj students (K-12) for varsity football, junior varsity and varsity girls basketball, junior varsity and varsity boys basketball and ice hockey. This is an increase from the present S3 (seventh grade-adult) and $2 (K-sixth grade) admission charge. Golf season begins for area swingers The young golf team at fifth with a 343. Thornapple Kellogg High TK’s junior varsity team School are off to a good was seventh with a 361, start. This year’s Trojans Delton was eighth with a squad has 31 players many 364 and Maple Valley was being ninth and 10th ninth with a 369. graders. Finishing in the top 10 Returning players who were Caledonia's Nick should start on the varsity Fuller (first. 74), TK’s are junior Bob Rouch, Chase VandenBerg (fourth. junior Dan Burbank, junior 78). Caledonia's Matt Tyler Wenger, sophomore Ziesemer (fifth. 78), Chase VandenBerg and Caledonia’s Chris sophomore Josh Enyart. Leatherman (seventh. 79) Other players who have and Caledonia's Abe shown potential are senior Mulvihill (ninth. 80). Tyler Pyke, sophomore Ian Fuller beat Wiers in a Karcher, sophomore Brett playoff to earn first place Knight, sophomore Levi honors. Harold, freshman Nick Roush, freshman Kyle Funk, freshman Brandon Wilson, freshman Jeff Chapman and freshman Antiques Jarod Smith. ANTIQUE First-year coach Tom ALLEGAN Fletke is assisted by coach MARKET: Sunday, Aug 26th. Rain or shine, 400 ex­ Jim Sprague. Without hibitors - most inside or un­ Sprague volunteering, der cover. Show located at Fletke believes he would the fairgrounds in Allegan, only be able to carry 12-15 Mich. Free parking, $3.00 ad­ mission 7:30am-4:00pm. Inplayers. Evan Seifert and the staff fo, (616)735-3333. at the Yankee Springs Golf Automotive Course have also helped the 1999 F-250 XL, V-10, extend Trojan team to jump out to ed cab, 4x4, 26,000 miles, their fast start. Seifert has $20,900.00; 1999 GMC Sierra made the course and the SL, regular cab, 4x4, 36,000 driving range available to miles, $16,900.00; 1999 Che­ the players at no cost and vy Lumina, black, 6 cylin­ der, 60,000 miles, $8,900.00; has allowed the coaches to 1998 Chevy Extended cab, use equipment when needed. Z-71, 350, very clean, 66,000 One of the team goals is miles, $17,900.00, 1998 Ford to improve upon their 3-3 Winstar van, 80,000 miles, Pontiac league record a season ago $9,500.00; 1994 and their fourth place finish Transport, clean, 119,000 miles, $4,900.00. Days 616in the conference. 891-8982, evenings 616-891On Aug. 16, the Trojans 1693, cell 293-2484. EXECU­ traveled to Muilenhurst and TIVE CARS, S. M-37 won the Delton Invitational HIGHWAY, HASTINGS. by three strokes over second Business Services place Wayland, 312 to 315. Low rounds for TK carded GLENS LANDSCAPING: by Chase VandenBerg (77), TOP SOIL, HAULING & Dan Burbank (77), Josh LEVELING. (RETAINING TREATED TIES, Enyart (78) and Bob Roush WALLS): BOULDERS & SEA (80). VandenBerg and WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ Burbank tied for second TIONS OR RE-LAND­ place honors, Enyart was SCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, fifth and Roush finished TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ninth. The Trojans performance ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, at Muilenhurst was quite TREES & SHRUBS RE­ rewarding since they did not MOVED. GLEN TOBIAS, play up to their capabilities OWNER SINCE 1967. 891in the first two 1843 tournaments. On Aug. 14, TK KING PAINTING INTERIOR/extenor, Grahams competed in the Kent paint. Call (616)891-2006 for County Tournament and free estimate. shot a 349 on the L.E. WANT QUALITY PRINT­ Kaufman course. Roush ING at affordable pnees carded a 78, one stroke out Call J-Ad Graphics at of the top 10. VandenBerg (616)945-9554. had an 83. Enyart a 93 and Child Care Wenger a 95. The Trojans hosted the TWO GIRLS AND A DAY­ TK Invitational Aug. 15 at CARE has 2 full time open­ the Yankee Springs Golf ings. Loving Christian at­ mosphere, 84th and M-50. Course. Caledonia finished (616)868-7094 License first with a 311 and TK was MDG410082201 The previous admission prices had been in effect in the OK Conference for the last 12 years, but the rising coast of officials, equipment, fees and other items related to athletics over the past decade, the division felt it appropriate to advance this change at this time. Many conferences throughout the state have been al th'e $4 and $3 admission for a number of years. For those other high school athletic events where an admission charge is collected such as ninth grade and junior varsity football, junior varsity and varsity volleyball, girls and boys track, girls and boys soccer and wrestling the ticket price will remain at $3 per adult and $2 per student (K12). The OK Conference Gold division schools encourage our patrons to purchase your school’s all-sport season pass if you anticipate attending many high school athletic events. Sales of these passes will normally take place al the beginning of the school year. Contact your school's athletic office for more information. Fann HAVE FUN: learn how to ride. Riding lessons Western/English, ages 5 ♦ up. Indoor/outdcxir arenas. Birth­ day parties too. Call (616)698-7791 or (616)6987216. For Rent CALEDONIA BROAD­ VIEW COUNTRY ES­ TATES. 1 bedroom apart­ ment for rent in country. En­ closed garage, $450/month. Call John McCleve (616)8912222 ext. 233. CALEDONIA HOUSE FOR RENT: Cozy 2 bodtOOtn home on 1 acre country set­ ting. Large living room, at­ tached garage, $730/month 7644 E. Paris. Call John McCleve, (616)292-4548. COZY 2 BEDROOM fur nished lakefront home on Gun Lake Sept.-May. $500/month plus utilities Al deposit No pets. (517)694THORN-BARRY APARTMENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bednxim apartments starting at $565 Brand new units available* For immediate occupancy Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. For Sale 1999 F-250 XL, V-10, extend ed cab, 4x4, 26,000 miles, $20,900.00, 1999 GMC Sierra SL, regular cab, 4x4, 36,000 miles, $16,900.00, 1999 Che­ vy Lumina, black, 6 cylin­ der, 60,000 miles, $8,900.00; 1998 Chevy Extended cab, Z-71, 350, very clean, 66,000 miles, $17,900.00; 1998 Ford Winstar van, 80,000 miles, $9,500.00; 1994 Pontiac Transport, clean, 119,000 miles, $4,900.00 Days 616891 -8982, evenings 616-8911693, cell 293-2484 EXECU­ TIVE CARS, S. M-37 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS. FOR SALE: GE Spacemaker 111 microwave, $10. Also, 10 speed Huffy expedition bike, $75. Call (616)948-1902. �The Sun and News. Mfddfeville. Mi-August 21. 2001/Page 23 Garage Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted Help Wanted Mobile Homes Real Estate 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. HUGE POLE BARN, MOV­ ING & GARAGE SALE: CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, TRAVEL TRAILER, JET SKI, TRAILER, GOOD KIDS CLOTHES, TOYS, NEW ITEMS, HAIR PROD­ UCTS, LIGHT FIXTURES. 2-1/2 MILES E. OF M-37, 8315 100TH SE. FRL, AUG. 24TH, 9AM PACKAGING/LINE ASSEMBLY-to 15/hr + full benefits. Many shifts need­ ed! Great working environ­ ment? (616)949-2424 ATTENTION: new local company expansion in proc­ ess. Looking for 6 aggressive people to help manage group leaders. If you desire a better income and want to have fun at the same time call (616)838-1031 to sched­ ule and interview. ABANDONED REPO: BANK needs someone to as­ sume payments on huge 3 bedroom home Will move if necessary, 1-800-672-9604 KALKASKA COUNTY: 6.69 wooded acres adjoining public land. Ideal camping/hunting area. Short drive to Torch Lake Near snowmobile and ORV trails $26,900, $500 down, $330/month, 11% land con­ tract. www.northemlandco.com for photos and survey of Park Place Northern Land company. 800968-3118. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: THURS. & FRL, AUG. 23RD & 24TH, 830AM. NICE STUFF. STATE RD TO SOLOMAN, PAST GRANGE, TO WHITE WA­ TER ESTATES. 5120 ROUNDTREE DR., MID­ DLEVILLE. (616)795-0023 IF NEED DIRECTIONS. HUGE SALE: CLOTHES & lots of misc. items. Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St Sat., Aug. 25th, 9am-4pm 5 FAMILY GARAGE sale Aug. 24th & 25th, 8am-5pm. 5040 N. M-37 Hwy, Middle ville.____________________ PARK DRIVE STREET Sale, south of Gun Lake Amoco, August 24th & 25th, 9am-5pm AUGUST 25TH, 9AM-4PM Crib, baby items, large wom­ ens clothing, weight bench & weights. 260 Vine, Caledo­ nia STREET SALE: 92nd St., between Alaska & Whitney­ ville. Washer/dryer, ceiling fan. Little Tykes, trampoline, exercise equipment, tent, TV, small waterbed, baby items, much more. Aug 24th & 25th, 9am-5pm. GARAGE SALE 9269 Morse Lake Ave , Alto Aug. 23rd & 24th, 9-5. Aug. 25th, 9-1 Clothes- girls, newborn to 4T; boys, newborn to size 6 At adult misc. household items GARAGE SALE: pellet stove, $600 (2) Boat motors, old tools, jacks & lots more. August 23rd & 24th, 8am5pm 7743 84th St. S.E., Cale­ donia^___________________ GARAGE SALES: some fur niture At lots of nice things. Hidden Dr. off Whitneyville between Parma lee & Garbow. Friday, August 24th, 9am-5pm. Call 945-9554 anytime for WAdSl Help Wanted DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Primary Care Of­ fice Manager to manage an outlying office. Responsibili­ ties include, direct supervi­ sion and staffing of nursing and clerical personnel, in­ ventory’ control, coding and revenue generation, coordi­ nation of physician’s daily patient schedule, coordina­ tion of office cleaning and maintenance, direct initial billing efforts, and financial reporting to hospital. This is a working manager position. The Office Manager must be able to work with physicians to increase patient volume, charge revenue, reduce ex­ penses, and maintain high patient satisfaction. The suc­ cessful candidate will be team onented and have Medical Office Managing ex­ perience of at least one year. Send resume along with let­ ter of introduction to: Pen­ nock Hospital, Attn: Human Resources Dept.; 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058; Phone (616)948-3112 or Fax. (616)945-4130____________ ROUTE DELIVERY (CITY Express)-to 800/wk + great benefits! Full Training! All local Routes! (616)949-2424 Jobline LARGE WAREHOUSE/HILO-Salary + benefits-401 K Plan! Fortune Company!!! Start Training Now! (616)949-2424 Jobline WANTED-SECONDARY CERTIFIED TEACHER in either English or Social Stud­ ies to teach one afternoon 2:30-6 00p.m to High School students. Please send re­ sume to: Chris Boysen, TK Community Education, 507 W. Main, Middleville, Ml 49333.__________________ LOCAL BUSINESS looking for driver. Hours will vary daily. Please call (616)79> 3131. CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia, MI • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza) 'ii Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lunch •>' Take Out Available NEED A CAREER ADJUSTMENT!! WANT A FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE WITH OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A GOOD INCOME? THINK ABOUT REAL ES­ TATE. CAREER NIGHT SEMINAR AUG. 23RD, 7PM AT 6860 CASCADE SE. CALL CRAIG SAN­ BORN AT WESTDALE BETTER HOMES & GAR­ DEN CASCADE OFFICE (616)942-2300, EXT. 533. koms.g. SUNDAY SPECIAL: Valid on dine-in only, please. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: Earn $10+ hrly working with children in Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Potterville and Ma­ ple Valley Schools. Call us for details at (517)484-2929 or 543-5500 XU19 EOE PRICED TO SFl l! 3 bed room, 2 bath. 14x70, 4 years old Caledonia Schools. Country' Meadows, (616)8912201. LAKEFRONT: 75 on beautiful Cobb Lake. This year round home includes large lot, 2 decks, dock, fireplace attached garage Must see. REPO: MUST SELL. Will Priced ready- to sell at look at any offer, 3 bedroom, $189,000 No Real Estate 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ Agents please. (616)669-6603 ry, 1-800672-9604 or (616)792-9928. Jobs Wanted National Ads Recreation CHRISTIAN MOTHER OF TWO would like to babysit 1 to 2 days a week. Middle­ ville, (616)292-8446. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. <5all 1-8004401570 Ext.5085 24hrs 1982 YAMAHA 750 Virago Fainng motorcycle Leather saddle bags, 12.000 miles Looks & runs great. (616)758-4269 after 3pm Lawn & Garden BLUE SPRUCE, 3 -6', availa­ ble for planting in Septem­ ber & October, call (616)8687243, 8am-6pm. Miscellaneous 1999 F-250 XL, V-10, extend­ ed cab, 4x4, 26,000 miles, $20,900.00; 1999 GMC Sierra SL, regular cab, 4x4, 36,000 miles, $16,900.00, 1999 Che­ vy Lumina, black, 6 cylin­ der, 60,000 miles, $8,900.00; 1998 Chevy Extended cab, Z-71, 350, very clean, 66,000 miles, $17,900.00; 1998 Ford Winstar van, 80,000 miles, $9,500.00; 1994 Pontiac Transport, clean, 119,000 miles, $4,900.00. Days 616891-8982, evenings 616-8911693, cell 293-2484 EXECU­ TIVE CARS, S. M-37 HIGHWAY, HASTINGS. Pets Wan ted to Rent BORDER COLLIE: Male, 10 weeks, shots, ABC registered - Top breeding for herding, $300. (616)795-4224 or (616)7^5-1050. WANT TO RENT cottage 2 adults & well behaved non­ shedding, non-wetting ca­ nine For Oct <Xt again, in April & May (616)554-3182 FORTUNE CHEF I RESTS\ /R/\N 1 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American * Chinese * Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 3SC5(M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 MEDICAL TRANSCRIP­ TION: Work at home posi­ tion. Must have own com­ puter with word perfect. Must know word perfect and/or have a medical back­ ground. Please fax resume to: (616)891-8757 or (616)8919030. No voice messages please. Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve seating. Monday-Thursday Ham to 9pm Friday HamtolOpm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg roll!egg drop soup. CONSTRUCTION/LABORS-To 20/hr + overtime! Many people needed. Train­ ing Now. (616)949-2424 Job­ line FIRST TIME HOME buy ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800 466-0461 V £ ELECTR1CAL/APPRENTICE-to 22.50/hr + full ben­ efits! Residental/commercial/industrail. Training with a Journeyman. (616)949-2424 Jobline Women’s Leagues: Middle Villa Ladies Bowlerettes FRONT DESK/TYPEST/RECEPTIO.NIST-To $10.90/hr + benefits. General office du­ ties, great advancement po­ tential. (616)949-2424 Jobline Mixed Leagues: Once-A-Month Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street . X Nou Open in Caledonia Plaza /X Saturday and Hours: Mon. Thurs. 11 a.m 9 pm : Sunday fOF Sat. 8 a m 10 pm: Sun. 11 a.m -3 p m Breakfast | CALL NOW FOR PARTIES & BANQUETS: Men’s Leagues: Mon. Industrial Tuesday Scratch Thursday Classic Villa Lassies Openings: Bowls on: Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Mon. 6:30 pm I ues. 6:30 pm I hurs. 6:45 pm Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Tues. 12:30 pm Tues, 6: 30 pm Wed. 6:30 pm Ind. & Team Sat. 6:00pm & 8:30 pm Fri. 7:00pm Friday Mixed Ind. &. learn Sunday 4:00 Sunday 7:00 Every other Sunday Ind. & Team Couples Ind. & Team Sun. 4:00 pm Sun. 7:00 pm Sun. 7:00 pm Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Ind & Team Ind. & Team Ind. & Team Wed. 4:00 pm Thur. 3:00 pm Sat. 9:30 am Sal. 12:30 pm Sat. 12:30 pm Ind. & Team Sat. 12:30 pm Youth Leagues: Wild Cats (elementary to 6th grade) Thunder Bowlers (middle & high School Young Adult (middle & high school) Classic Kids (elementary to 6th grade) Kid’s Stuff (ages 5-7) Bowl 2 games Bumpers (ages 3-6) Bowl I game Don 9t miss out on the FunnnnnH! Join Today!! Middle Villa Lanes on M-37, Middelville Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for information �Page 24/The Sun and News. Middleville. ML August 21, 2001 Electrathon team proud of results from June races by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Electrathon team is gearing up for another academic year of engi­ neering and designing electric vehicles for rac­ ing. HURRY! Classes Start on or After Monday, August 27 Three Great Reasons To Attend KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County: 1. COST. Unfortunately, college costs continue to increase at an alarming pace. Fortunately, community colleges in Michigan continue to provide the most cost-effective way to complete the first two years of virtually any 4-year (bach­ elor's degree) program in the state. Representative cost’ (per credit hour) for selected area institutions are: KCC s88.40 GYSU $188 BAKER 3235 WMU $205 CMU $118 DAVENPORT $204-$212 2. TRAMSFERABIUTY. The kcc Fehsenfeld Center specializes in aca­ demic coursework designed to meet the general education (MACRAO) requirements of senior public college/universities in Michigan. To insure transferability, individual classes should be selected with the assistance of a KCC counselor. To preview how courses transfer, visit the Michigan College Mall website at www.macrao.com 3. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Situated off M-179 Highway just west of Hastings, the KCC Fehsenfeld Center is an easy drive for residents of Barry County and surrounding communities. Parking is free in our large, well-lit lot. ■Fan. 2002, per credit hour costs, as reported in the 'Grand Rapids Press', August 12, 2002. Out-of-disthct rate. Calhoun ISO residents pay $55.50 per credit hour Caledonia Electrathon teams cars 616 and 919 taking the checkered flag at Berlin Speedway. * Students have the ac­ complishments and chal­ lenges of the previous years to look back on to help them in their quest to build on success for this next year. In fact, they have last years’ team to look at with pride. Last year’s team did quite well at two races at Grosse Isle on June 1 and Marne June 7. Though many students participate in the Electrathon course at Caledonia High School throughout the year, the team selected for the two races consisted of Josh Dykhouse, Jeremy Kok, Josh Maichele, Brian But­ ler and Dale Foote. The Electrathon unit traveled to Grosse Isle June 1 to participate in the Island Fest Electric Vehi­ cle race. This race is held on the streets of Grosse Isle and was made up of two heats, each lasting an hour. However, due to poor weather, the second race was shortened to 30 min­ utes. Josh Dykhouse placed fifth in his heat, Jeremy Kok placed 3rd in his and Brian Butler placed sixth in his heat. Both heats had a 18 vehicles competing. Unfortunately, Josh Maichele. driving car #919 in the second race, hit a large pothole, causing a flat tire and early retire­ ment for his vehicle. The team then pro­ ceeded to Marne to partic­ ipate in the last race of the season at Berlin Speed­ way. Driving for the first time was Dale Foote. He placed sixth (out of 14 ve­ hicles) completing the race in an exemplary time for his first driving experi­ ence. In the same race. Josh Dykhouse. driving #616, finished second. The second race of the day saw 18 vehicles and included cars from Michi­ gan. as well as Indiana and Iowa. Only two laps out of first place was Jeremy Kok in car #616, placing him third. Josh Maichele did very well un­ til the last few minutes of the race when the power in his vehicles’ batteries weakened. He finished the race in fifth place accord­ ing to the official count. The students in Elec­ trathon class design and engineer an electric vehi­ cle each year with the help of teacher. Charles Lothschutz. The students sign up through high school as a regular class. The class does have some lowerclassmen. but ac­ cording to Lothschutz, it mainly consists of upper classmen. The Electrathon program through the school is made possible by dona­ tions from the community Sponsors and supporters help make the Electric Vehicle program possible at Caledonia High School. (For further history on the Electrathon program and vehicles, see previous article in Sun and News May 29 by Ruth Zachary.) The Electrathon team will be at the End of the Year Car Show Saturday, Aug. 25. They have been at the show every year since the program started. For further information about the upcoming years’ racing schedule, donation possibilities or any other information concerning the electrathon vehicles, con­ tact Charles Lothschutz in care of the high school. First Baptist planning 3-on-3 hoop tourney ☆ Summer's End AUTO SHOW & SHINE ITS GARAGE TIME* AT THE VILLAGE ★W Saturday, August 25 10 a m.-3 p.m. Main Street • Caledonia FRIDAY and SATURDAY AUGUST 24 & 25 nc> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. drawing! INFORMATION: Shirley Hyatt, Old Kent Bank • 891-9955 C . cl - • Great Deals! • Many Participants • Many, Many Treasures— Old & New DASH PLAQUES & Food Booths DEAL5GOODIE BAGS TO COME THE FIRST 300 CARS OIfun?E^._ "nt,?ue I V "Cushman Scooters Downtown ■ 4 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The First Baptist Church of Middleville will sponsor the Middleville Mackcrs three-on-three basketball competition during Her­ itage Day Saturday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at Page Elementary School. Teams can be young or old. experienced or brand new to the game. Early bird registrations of $36 arc available at the church before Aug. 31. After that date, registrations cost $45 and teams can register up until 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the registration table at Page. Fees must be paid with cash or check only. The fee includes three games and T-shirts for each par­ ticipant. Trophies will be presented to the first, sec­ ond, and third place win­ ners in each division. Teams will be divided into four levels, 10 and under, 11-14, 15-18 and adults 19 and older. If one person on the team is over the age requirement, this will move the entire team up a level. Coed teams are wel­ come but not required. Each team is made up of three players on the floor al a time and one substi­ tute. Players can only ap­ pear on one roster. Those who violate this rule may be disqualified from play­ ing in the tournament. No rosier changes can be made after registration. Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. at the registration table at Page Rules will be re­ viewed at 1 p.m. and games begin al 1:30 p.m. This is the second year that the First Baptist Church has sponsored 3on-3 basketball at Heritage Day. For more information call 795-9726 or email fbcmidCaiserv.net. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-08-28.pdf e71d474f3d586bf15d648e190b101189 PDF Text Text -3? Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 New Caledonia Twp. zoning consultant digs in to process by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission worked for the first time Aug. 20 with the new zon­ ing consultant, Ken Dettloff, hired to assist the The Planning Commission is revising the zoning ordinance of Caledonia Township. The Future Land Use Map shows where the areas are which are being discussed for various uses in the township commissioners with revis­ ing the zoning ordinance. Dettloff. of McKenna Associates, has been in planning consulting for about 30 years, located in Kalamazoo for about 20 years, his clients include Yankee Springs Township, the City of Wyoming, and several fast growing town­ ships in the metro Detroit area. He has also been the planner for the City of Plainwell for 26 years. Though he has a staff of 40 people, he expects to work personally with the Caledonia commissioners. He said he is looking for­ ward to working with them and welcomes the oppor­ tunity. He said the zoning ordinance presently in ef­ fect is a very respectable document. Township Attorney Jim Brown of Mika. Meyers, Beckett and Jones, also present Aug. 20, will work closely with Dettloff and the commissioners to as­ sure the language of each portion of the ordinance is legally sound. A stormwater ordinance being worked on for the Attorney James Brown and Kenneth Dettloff will work with the commissioners in the zoning ordinance revision process. entire county with individ­ ual ordinances by many townships was drafted by a group, including Brown. The draft was completed in July, he said. The City of Grand Rapids and Plain­ New TK teachers on the job by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eight new teachers will face their classes at the high and middle schools for the first time. Some are experienced with many years of experi­ ence for others it is their first "real" teaching job. Three new teachers are filling positions at the middle school. Mark Hage­ man is the new band direc­ tor; Matthew Mullica will be teaching seventh grade social studies to the Or­ ange team and Stephanie VerPloegh will be teach­ ing social studies to sixth grade students on the Or- New teachers started school with the students today Aug 28 but they have been prepanng for several weeks to get acquainted with the district. From left in the front row are Stacey Spencer, Laura Roelofs. Knsta Beach and Mathew Molhca In the back are Mark Hageman, Kevin Kane. Laura Williams and Stephanie VerPloegh ange team. Former third grade teacher Martha Thorne will be teaching language arts for sixth grade stu­ dents on the Black team. At the high school, three of the new teachers will be teaching English. Laura Roelofs, Kevin Kane and Stacey Spencer. Roelofs will be yearbook advisor and Spencer brings some reporting experience to her advisory role for the school newspaper. Laura Williams will be a Spanish teacher and is looking forward to working with the Spanish Club on special activities. Krista Beach will be teaching physical educa­ tion and health at the high school.. Superintendent Midge Pippel and principals Mike Spahr at the middle school and Ellen Zack at the high school praised the quality of the newcomers. New teachers bring en­ ergy and excitement to the schools. All the new teachers meet the re­ quirements set for North Central Accreditation. field Township have their own ordinances. Four townships will gather at various locations around the county to intro­ duce the ordinance, he said, starting in Septem­ ber. The stormwater ordi­ nance will be treated sepa­ rately from the rest of the revisions in Caledonia's process. The authority over specific stormwater ordi­ nance details would be subject to the townships, but would still meet state and county minimum stan- dards. The portions of the Caledonia zoning ordi­ nance were re-ordered from a similar list made last winter. The top 14 sections were prioritized as follows: I Highway Commercial District. 2. Rural Preservation District. 3. Broadmoor/Cherry Valley Corri­ dor Overlay District 4. Site Plan Review Require­ ments. 5. Planned Unit See zoning process, pg. 3 ‘Old-time’ picnic planned in Middleville Sept. 8 Families and-or singles are invited to participate in an “old-time” picnic from 5 to 8 p m. Saturday, Sept. 8, as part of the village Heritage Day celebration There will be games, food, music and an opportunity to meet and visit with neigh­ bors. Adults may play a friendly competitive game of horseshoes, children and maybe a parent or two may find themselves involved in or cheering on others in a three-legged race or other relay. There will be hot dogs, lemonade, ice tea and pop- See picnic, page 2 In This Issue • Village Players celebrate 10 years of local theatre • Caledonia businesses victims of break-ins • 92nd Street property condemnation in court • Little Lambs Preschool still hopes to locate in Alaska Hall • T-K Sports Preview in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml August 28. 2001 Village Players celebrate 10 years of local theatre By Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village Players of Middleville will be celebrat­ ing 10 years of community theater in the Middleville area in 2001. The inspiration for this community theater group was almost a century in the making. In 1991, Colleen Cox and Jean Gallup attended the 90th anniversary of the Prairie Literary Club. Part of the entertainment was a play put on for the community. Cox says, “We looked at each other and said, ‘We can start a theater group?’” The first meeting in April of 1991 was at Duane Thatcher’s house. There were 37 people present. The enthusiasm of the group and the supporters has been great through the years, from the first production. “Everybody’s Crazy,’’ to 2000’s productions. "South­ ern Fned Murder” and “The Perfect Christmas Gift ” The group is creating a display with pictures from the last 10 years of produc­ tions. From the beginning, direc­ tor and writer Darlene Schellinger says, “It has never been about money, but about learning and improv­ ing our skills. Mike Bremer says. “There are no egos here.” Cheryl Cravero says, “This group is like an extended family We are all friends and we all click.” In 1992. the group per­ formed "Bull in a China Shop.” The group participat­ ed in their first Heritage Day in 1993 and the production was “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” In 1994, Cravero orga­ nized the first Vintage Village collection of com­ memorative buildings, which helps the group raise ..... HAIN Alli U INN Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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The first murder mystery dinner theater production, “Turn of the Corkscrew,” took a leap of faith by Middle Villa owner Steve Wursum. Only 100 attended that first night. In 2000, the murder mystery sold out to more than 800 a night to see “Southern Fned Murder.” Over the years the murder mystery theater productions have balanced suspense with high (or low) farce. 1996 Titles include “Murder on the Air.” “Curse of the Rattler" in 1997, “The Illusion of Murder" in 1998 and 19991s “Curse You, Otis Picnic, continued from pg. 2 corn machine popcorn to munch on. The price will be a donation. The music will be provid­ ed by some current and alumni members of the TK High School Jazz band, the United Methodist Bell Choir, the Leighton Church “Praise Team” and the Middleville Christian Reformed Church (CRC) musicians. There will be an opportunity for a sing-along. The performance stage will be the Middleville Church parade float. These celebration activi­ ties will take place in the Middleville CRC parking lot at 708 West Main St., Middleville. Those attending are asked to bring your own lawn chair, if possible, to enjoy fun, food, and enter­ tainment. xzxrmxzr Labor Day Holiday Deadlines for remder The Sim and News mAPLE VALLEY UWLliQOD V— news*-1 HSnews Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, August 30 at Noon. - Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday August 31 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday August 31 at 5 p.m. Looking over some of the pictures from past productions which will be on display during Heritage Day Sept. 8 are (from left) Darlene Schellinger. Mike Bremer. Colleen Cox and Cheryl Cravero. C rummy” The group has performed for groups as dinners, from the GFWC-Gun Lake area club to the Michigander Bike Rally, to Pumpkin World, the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party and they even performed Halloween safety skits. The TKHS scholarship was started in 1996. The group also has assisted in many community projects through the years Anyone who would like to know more about the Village Players should stop by their booth at Heritage Day on Saturday. Sept. 8. GFWC- Gun Lake homes Tour will be next month The year 2001 marks the 10th year that the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area Club’s Homes Tour, which is set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sun­ day, Sept. 30 Fran Leonard, publicity chairwoman for the club, said, "You’ll see four great views of Gun Lake and a variety of views of Payne Lake from just one home. There are great decorating ideas, two actual 'cottages' and the Hospitality Center, Gun Lake Lawn and Gar­ den at 1083 Patterson Ave. as well. According to event chairwoman and club Pres­ ident Marjory Richards, “Once again, you have the chance to see some great places around our area and contribute to a worthwhile community involvement group at the same time.” The homes on this year’s tour are: • Jack and Bev Grashuis’ guest cottage on Gun Lake at 3811 England Driveive. • Paul and Karen Kennedy’s cottage on Gun Lake at 1801 Edwin Drive. • Nick and Kelly Oat­ man’s home on Gun Lake at 1847 Edwin Drive. • John and Mary McKin­ ley’s home on Gun Lake at 3362 Elmwood Beach Road. • Thom Williams and Ann Grewe’s home on Payne Lake at 5 Lake Side Drive. Hostesses from the club will welcome tourists at each site and will offer re­ freshments at the Hospital­ ity Center as well. 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Sept. X. "I really would like it if people would call up and tell me what they arc bringing to the parade., she says."That way I can put people were they need to be." This year the parade will start in the parking lot at McFall but will not turn left on to Bender Road. Most of the parade will go straight up West Main Street and pull in to the high school’s west parking lot. Rakowski expects the parade to include at least one 4-H group, some soc­ cer players, both Thornapplc Kellogg bands, classic tractors and cars, but she is hoping for much more. Parade registering is as easy as calling 795-3131 day times and 795-3590 in the evening. Rakowski will begin to line up the parade partici­ pants at about 9:30. It will step off promptly at 10 a.m. The parade is just one of the many activities planned for Heritage day. There will be entertain­ ment. food, a chess tour­ nament and lots more. Most activities will be held in the vicinity of Page Elementary school. Space is still available in the arts and crafts area. Call 795-4972 for more in­ formation. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia businesses located in the Caledonia Village Centre were tar­ geted for break-ins early in the morning of Thursday. Aug. 23. perhaps as a part of a pattern of similar bur­ glaries in Kent County. It is believed the crimes occurred after 1 a.m.. after the last restaurant in the strip mail closed. Sheriffs Detective Bob Peters said there were several attempts and suc­ cessful entries resulting in the theft of petty cash left on the premises by store personnel. In most cases there was property damage from the attempts to break the doors or locks with crowbars or other tools. The vandals sometimes actually gained entry and in others cases only dam­ age was incurred. Businesses made vic­ tims of this rash of thefts included Rainbow's End. Caledonia Travel. Snyder’s Video, a flower shop, a dentist, a shoe store, and an eye doctor among oth­ ers. Peters said it is believed the parties responsible may have canvassed the businesses in the mall prior to their breaking in. He advised owners to be aware and report anyone who could be connected to the crimes. He cautioned to be sure all locks are as secure as possible and to not leave money on the premises, and above all. "Don’t make it easy." Likewise, citizens are being asked to be alert if they observe any suspi­ cious activity in the vicin­ ity of any strip malls, and to report such situations to the Sheriffs Sub Station Dispatch at 336-3113 or to Silent Observer at 7742345. Items stolen from Thornapple Twp. car Items totaling SI.210 in value were reportedly stolen from a car parked in a driveway on Temple­ wood Drive in Thornapple Township sometime be­ tween Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Missing are a set of golf clubs. 15 compact disks and three speakers. The man did not report the crime to deputies until Aug. 10. police said. 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In some to quit day care and go back ways, wbat she has accom­ to school, he said. ‘Go for plished seems patterned it!'" Sons Travis, a freshman at after my mother's life." Lisa Finkbeiner of the Grand Rapids Community College, and Tyler, a junior Thomapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation says, “We at Thomapple Kellogg High are so delighted to offer this School, say they are proud of scholarship and to be honor­ their mother. “I hope they see how ing such a neat person ” Schad and Finkbeiner important education is and agree that “Wenger is a vital how much effort it takes.” person and has worked hard Wenger says. Wenger also affects edu­ at education and a new cation in her position at career" Caledonia Middle School, Wenger says, “My family where she teaches emotion­ ally impaired, sixth-, sev­ enth- and eighth-graders. “ft is very challenging, but See scholarship, pg. 5 The first Mom’s Schol­ arship was presented to Becky Wenger, who is taking classes for her master’s degree at Grand Valley State University. From left are Ellen and Bob Harrison, Becky Wenger and Barb Dyk­ stra, representing the Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chunh- Serving a Living Lord Leighton Church Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a in 10 45 a in 6 00 p in. Family Night 6 .50 p in 7240 OHth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian P. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor c o ii u ii i i r dim a place to belong a place to become (non-tradiuonal, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rev Mt< hart Stowell. Pavtor Chets Lage. Worxhip leader Denny Bouma. Youth Pastor Chunh Office 616 8910287 Vtsrt our web site www bngbtsOc org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northuvsl of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9 30 a m. 792-2889 Rev R Scott Greenway. Pastor Keith Sndp. \oulh Ihrrctor M Ticateyer. Catting Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m Rev E Anthony Sikora Church; (616) ^95-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH August 26 Twelfth Sundn after Peatrcosl Scnpam Like 24 13-35 (The Wilk to Esnmbs Dtsmunx-n! Top.. Ihwrmmg God's Voice - “Jourwoiaj- Wot ship Sen tec 10 30a Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A. Child Caret Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891316" 250 Viw Street Office 6!fr$9|.&69 Fn 8* S648 www caiedonuuin. urg Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Reason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music •>-!*> a tn 1100 am 6 00 pm 6:45 p m 6:45 p in Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8;,30 am. ft 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 ,i m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6: .30 p tn. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 .30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6.00 p in. 891-8028 • e-mail leighlonOtsen net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 3Dlje ®Hi j^letljobist dfjurcl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bai lard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile cast of WfuUvyville Rd Rev P Adams Plume 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH I ’*200 Wcu M-179 -Chic’ s-uufldji Road) Ml J4U4 • 'WS''*)- Meeting ytm. vnttr friends, and i our fuuwh — right u here uurr at - timvugh Rein are Messages Dsnjfflh. Musk Qutay Chid Care and Programs Worship 900 jjol asd 1030 am Nursery & children's activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or fye&i Camnutrufy Canptujei Lakeside Community Church 5 Place for l ainih & F riends 6201 Whitncwillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporan Worship 9 U) a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p tn Pastor Roger Rultman • Church pffiir: 868-0J9I uww lakesidecommunity org (under construction) ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St near Wbttneyvfflo Ave 9 45 a m Church Sch<M»l, Sunday Praiu- Singing 10 5() j m Mnrning Wiwship 11 00 a in Wed Fellowship 7 10 p m Pastor Uovd DeVonncr. Sr RAY TOIASFM) hi** XOtMAX KSORM. Asmkuic Pwm Proclaiming tfie Whole Counsel of God Church Office <016 > «9I1512 _________________ M-37 at tilth St_________________ CALE DO NLA UNITED METHODIST We are changed by God's love!" 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Chun h uvlh a mnng heart for mu netunuoih and the »mld~ 9 .30 X AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed . Family . \\ight Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CALEDONIA Sundav Worship 9 Warn and600 pm (Child A Adult I < During the Schuot Year I 10:30 a m 891 -0576 M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 Chun h Ph 868 6810 • Pastor » Ph 897 7407 (^fainU < //ntlrou' 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion WedneKfey 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Huetwick Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri ggnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8:00 AM 9 30 AM 11O0 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nurserg available Barrier Free wwwiserv net/'stjMul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-g6g8 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mommg Worship fAddievae Morning Worship 9 30 o m 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 rrrtd Stieea THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHU RCH Preaching the Lil tng Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 WHITNEYVILLE ■Bible Church 8546 A- "e// e Ave of 84th St • 89 866 “The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus is I.ord" Meeting at Caledonia High School SunaoyScnoa 930 am SyxiOy 'totrvrq Novtc '030 am Mee*ng off cr<x>e or Ahmeyvde Ave Sunooy tvenng Aonnp 6 00 p m Wea fAOwee* Snxjy 7 00 p m flev thoma Sws iasnor. Aaoc Parot teaM *'s*wriecx»org �The Sun and News. Middleville, MlAugust 28. 2001/Page 5 Chess and more part of Heritage Day fun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There is still time to reg­ ister for a new feature of this years Heritage Das celebration, the "Knight Moves" chess tournament for students in grades K through 8. Players will be divided into age groups and play three matches within their group. Pre-registration is necessary. The fee is $5 per player. Checks made out to Heritage Day can be mailed to Knight Moves Chess Tournament Co-co- Developmental inventory to be conducted here Millers celebrate 40th anniversary Williamsons to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Eldon and Jeannette (Davis) Miller will celebrate 40 years of marriage on August 26. Their children are hon­ oring them with an open house on September 23 from 2:00-5:00 at the Chatham Woods club house off Kraft across from Meijer. The Millers have raised three chil­ dren in the home they built 36 years ago on Patterson Avenue. Both retired - Eldon from Keebler and Jeanette from Dutton School - they enjoy traveling around the U.S. and having their children and five grandchildren stop by for a visit. Their family includes Scott and Stephanie Miller and granddaughter Ashleigh, Jim and Melanie Groendyke and granddaughters Shannon and Lindsey, and Brad and Nicole Seeley and grandchildren Jarrett and Taylor. *_____________________________________________ ENGAGEMENTS Rich-Appel Vows of marriage will be exchanged on Oct. 6, 2001, by Courtney Candace Rich and Brian James Appel, both of Middleville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Candace Ben­ nett of Middleville and Bill and Linda Rich of Alto. She is a graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School and Western Michigan Univer­ sity and is currently em­ ployed at Paws With A Cause, in Wayland. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37, Middleville, Ml 1-800-443-5253 Also 111 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 517-852-2005 ordinator Susan Rietman. P.O. Box 408. Middleville 49333. Rietman asks that stu­ dents send their name, ad­ dress. telephone number, age and grade in the 20012002 school year, along with the $5 check. The deadline for registration deadline has been extended until Sept. 1. This is just one of the many events planned for Heritage Days on Satur­ day. Sept. 8. There will be a car show, crafts, a pa­ rade and much more. On September 2, 2001, Don and Cathy Williamson will be celebrating 40 years of marriage. Their kids want to wish them a special Happy Anniversary. They are celebrating privately over the holiday weekend with their children and grandchildren. Please shower them with cards and good wishes. Scholarship, front page 4 I love it.” Wenger declares. Bob Harrison, one of Root’s sons, traveled all the way from Livermore. Calif., with his wife, Ellen. He says. “It is wonderful to see how our mother’s life can still impact the community.” Root was bom in 1907. She graduated from Middle­ ville High School in 1925. She taught at country schools and the W.K. Kel­ logg School before learning to take care of her family of nine children. She returned to teaching Pig roast is Friday at football game The future groom is the son of Ruth Appel of Mid­ dleville and Terry and Katie Appel of Knox, Indiana. He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Mid­ western Builders, in Kala­ mazoo. The Thornapple Kellogg Senior All Night Party parents will put together the annual pig roast fund­ raiser Friday, Aug. 31. from 5:30 through halftime of the MiddlevilleCaledonia home football game. The price for dinner is still $4 and includes chips, cookies, sandwich and beverage. Set up will be in the parking lot in front of the new concession stand. Auto Rates Reduced We've reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rales combined with our safe dm er discounts mean big savings for you. Ask about our Mulu Pbiicy Discount, loo. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family Call today. MAKIMG YOUR FUTURE MORE PRHMCTABLf in 1954. In 1970, she returned to Western Michigan Univer­ sity. According to biographical notes written by her chil­ dren, “She was caring and kind. She would be pleased to know this scholarship is for another mom supporting her family who has the desire to earn a vocational/ technical degree or continue her college education.” Contributions to the Mom’s Scholarship Fund can be sent to the TAEF, 10941 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. For more information, call Marilyn Finkbeiner at 7959206. Caledonia School District residents who have concerns about their childrens devel­ opment such as speech con­ cerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, may wish to take part in an inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early edu­ cational intervention Friday, Sept. 21. p.m. There is no fee for this The next screening will be held next semester. 2002. with the date to be announced. Call and schedule an appointment al 891-0219 between 8 a m. and 3:30 Michael Evans IM in linq <fc' Wall Covering Intrrior/Dxtcrior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 616 795-3133 uleasnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 7957719 For Your Appointment! Willpower. On sale right now Weight Watchers. at f Funny thing about willpower: you have a lot more of it on a full stomach than an empty one. 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The sum of $4,(MX) has been awarded to the following students: • TAEF Traditional Schol­ arship: Candice Cree, attend­ ing Grand Valley University. • Milliccnt Knox Teachers Scholarship: Teresa Venton, attending Mac Murray College. • Adam Dipp Scholarship Mark Thompson, attending Mark Thompson re­ ceives the Adam Dipp Scholarship from Marilyn Finkbeiners Vera C. Wagenett Teresa Venton Central Michigan University. • Thomas R Hamilton Tennis Memorial Scholar­ ship: Teresa Venton, attend­ ing Mac Murray College. • Rodney Schad Technical Arts Scholarship: Adam Lucas, attending Hope College. • Jeffery Lehman Memor­ ial Scholarship: Brcannc Dutcher, attending Central Michigan University. If interested in contacting the Thornapple Area En­ richment Foundation about the development of a new scholarship, donations to current scholarship funds, or grant requests, call Marilyn Finkbciner at 795-9206, email tktaef(ahotmail, or write to TAEF, P.O. Box 164, Middleville. Ml 49333. S won Clutneis Dry Cleaning, Alterations, Bridal Gown Cleaning September Specials Candice Cree receives the TAEF Scholarship from Marilyn Finkbeiner. Scots fall in football opener, 31-9 Adam Lucas receives the Rodney Schad Tech­ nical Arts Scholarship from Andy Kopf. Call for Classifieds Pants & Skirts... $4.00 30% Off Wedding Dress 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 — 2 Convenient Locations — 24 hours a day • 7 days a week 3555 68th Street SE Village Mill Mall • Dutton I 656-4596 9864 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia 891-0018 \<^Mon.-Fri. 7om-8pm; Sat. 9am-5pm HASTINGS - Mrs Vera C. Wagenett. age 98, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord. Aug. 22,2001 at Spec­ trum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vera C Wagenett was bom on April 26, 1903 m Freeport. Michigan the daughter of Walter and Cor­ nelia (Tilkins) Buehler. She was raised and attended school in Freeport. Mrs. Wagenett was a homemaker, has had such a busy and varied life. She had time to work in a couple of factories and in an office during World War II. She was a member of the Hastings United Methodist Church and devoted her life to her family and church. She was a terrific cook and a skilled seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Scrabble and traveling. Vera was a caring, loving, mother, grandmother and For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Caledonia High School's varsity football team lost its season opener to East Grand Rapids last Frida/ night at home 31-9. The Fighting Scots ran for 94 yards and threw for 156. All three of its touchdowns came through the air. Quarterback Ryan Dykhouse threw a 20-yarder to Eli Cryderman for one score, a 10-yarder to Greg Jousma for a second touchdown and a 1-yarder to Cryderman for the third score. Caledonia's lead’ng rusher was Mike Klein who ran 20 times for 74 yards. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News ActfooAds! great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Survived by her two daughters. Dorthy (Clayton) Wilkins of Warren. Alyce (Roland) Sigurdson of Phoe­ nix. Arizona; six grandchil­ dren; many great grandchil­ dren; two sisters. Glendora Claffey of Grand Rapids. Josephine Reister of Sparta; one sister-in-law. LaVeme W. Buehler of Hastings; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Buehler and Woodrow A. Buehler. Funeral sen ices were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Mid­ dleville. Pastor Robert A. Welch officiated. Interment was tn Freeport Cemetery. Freeport. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Roland H. Welte country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and C entral Burma. Mr. Welte was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville He is survived by his wife. Gene Edna Welte and lots of friends. Funeral and committal services were held Friday afternoon at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Pastor Ikiuglas Beason officiated. Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Holland Home Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. CALEDONIA Mr Roland H. Welte, age 87, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord, Aug. 22, 2001 at Ray brook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Welte was bom on Aug. 8, 1914 in Bagley. Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Theresa (Auburg) Welte. He was raised and attend­ ed schools in Bagley, Minnesota and graduated from Bagley High School. He attended Bemidji College for two years in Minnesota. Mr. Welte was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for traveling. He proudly served his Anthony Stulgaitis ALASKA, MI - Mr. Anthony Stulgaitis, age 95, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001. Tony lived 43 years in Dayton, OH and 52 years in Alaska, MI. He retired after 30 years from General Motors. He loved to fish, garden, bowl, trap turtles and tell jokes. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Irma; children, Richard Stulgaitis of Cali­ fornia, Patti and John Chip­ man of Kalamazoo, Phillip and Judy Stulgaitis of Grand Rapids; seven grandchil­ dren; 15 great-grandchil­ dren; one great-great grand­ daughter; step-children, JoAnn Graczyk of Dorr, Richard and Marilyn Oat­ man of Wayland, Diane and Gene Cowell of Bradley, 12 step-grandchildren; 19 stepgreat-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-inlaw, George and Virginia Stulgaitis of Caledonia; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Tony were held Monday at Caledonia Funeral Home. Rev. Mark A. Beers officiat­ ed. Interment was at Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Barry County Hospice or Carveth Village Assisted Living. Arrangements were made by Caledonia F uneral Home. Condominium Living... You get more for ^Meado^ your money at • Fabulous Community Amenities, 7/ Clubhouse with Swimming Pool and </ Fitness Room • One & Two Bedroom Floor Plans • Garage • Carefree Condominium Living • Prices starting in the 70’s • Caledonia Schools i ,•// fT x Conveniently located just north of Caledonia, south of 84th on Cherry Valley Ave. (Minutes from Grand Rapids) Model 616-891-9363 AWARDgPROPERTIES fe -------- ...... 616-942-4910 w w w. a ward proper tie* com �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml-August 28, 2001 Page 7 Local teachers help to build Habitat for humanity house A Grand Rapids area fam­ ily will be handed the keys to their drcam home in September, thanks to local officials and "House to House,” a joint effort of the Michigan House Repub­ licans and the Grand Rapids Area Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The 1,025 square foot home is being built at 728 Oakdale SE in Grand Rapids. Caledonia Township Sup­ ervisor Bryan Hamson was one of the builders-leaders State Rep Mark Jansen started the House to Houses project in 1997. Jansen's dis­ trict includes Caledonia Township House BB B B^B by Dr. Qins Noah. Fact or fiction? Question: Does cranberry juice really help bladder infections? I get asked this question quite a bit by patients, and my answer usually goes like: "Well, I guess so... everybody drinks the stuff when they think they have a problem, and it probably won t hurt you (they can t teach us everything in medical school). A few months ago I actually came across the correct answer to this question. Several years ago an international database was established to store reviews of medical questions. The database is called "The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews," and it is headquartered in England. The group is made up of international medical researchers who do thorough reviews of published and unpublished English language and non-English language medical literatqrc, and then they publish their findings. They cover all aspects of medicine — from obstetrics to pediatrics to adult medicine — and they regularly update their findings. They currently have published several hundred reviews, and the database keeps growing. It is really a very cool thing, and probably underused by doctors and patients. Well, these folks in the Cochrane group reviewed the studies to see if cranberries help us pee better. They concluded that no good evidence exists that cranberries (in cither pill or juice form) help prevent or treat urinary tract infections. Therefore, if you think you have a bladder infection and you don't like cranberry juice, don't drink it. If you do like cranberry juice go ahead and have a swig, it probably won't hurt you. Thanks for the questions, and have a great week. Please send questions or e-mails to: House Calls, c/o JAd Graphics, 1351 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mich. 49058, jadnews(aVoyager.net. g In 1997. the group built a home in Albion and two years ago another home was constructed in Shiawassee County in the community of Monroe. This year West Michigan was chosen as the site for their project. The team of volunteers have transformed an empty lot in into a finished and landscaped home in about four weeks from start to fin­ ish. “We are able to do that because we create a big team of people. It’s amazing,” remarked Jansen, who was joined in the work by a num­ ber of his legislative col­ leagues including Repre­ sentatives Jerry Van Woerkom, Jerry Kooiman, Larry Julian, Laura Toy, Joanne Voorhees and Scott Hum­ mel. Harnson also was there with hammer in hand to help with the framing of the home. “Home ownership has always been synonymous with the ‘American Dream.’ This program makes that drcam possible while putting the ideals of neighbors help­ ing neighbors and personal responsibility in action. It demonstrates that people working together can make a real difference,” Harrison noted. He also said he is explor­ ing the potential of sponsor­ ing a Habitat home in the Alto, Caledonia or Middle­ ville area. Habitat for Humanity is not a give-away program. Participants are required to provide a down payment and meet manageable monthly payments as they purchase their home. Each homeown­ er also is expected to put in hundreds of hours in build­ ing their homes and future Habitat homes. Habitat’s economic phi­ losophy is based on what the organization calls the “eco­ nomics of Jesus.” The no­ profit and no-interest, com­ ponents of the loan program comes from a passage in the Caledonia Community m Preschool \ -4 Pre-school classes begin Sept, io, 2001 We still have room left for you! (Back row, from left) State Rep. Laura Toy. Rep. Jerry Van Woerkman. Rep Jerry Kooiman, Dirk Bloemendaal, Supervisor Bryan Harnson. Rep. Larry Julian, (front row) Rep. Mark Jansen. Rep. Joanne Voorhees and Rep. Scott Hummell. Bible (Exodus 22:25) that someone lending money to the poor should not act as a creditor and charge interest. Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, nondenominational Christ­ ian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 60 countries, including some 30,000 hous­ es across the United States. Its most prominent member today is former President Jimmy Carter. JV Scots blank Trojans in tennis Caledonia's junior varsity tennis team beat its rivals from Middleville Aug. 21 80. The win gave the Scots its first win in its first match. Timber Ridge Condominiums Of Caledonia A unique blend of country living with all of today's modern conveniences... just minutes away. V Natural Setting $ Secluded Spacious Convenient Location Phase I Closeout starting at $189,900 Phase II now under construction starting at $159,900, for those looking for a smaller yet spacious floor plan. Model 616-891-5000 Marketed by Located just north of Caledonia ■ south of Mth on Cherry Valley Ave (minutes from Grand Maputo) w ww.a w ar d-propert its .com With Over 10 Years’ Obstetrical Experience ... There’s No Doubt You're in Good Hands Christopher Noah, M.D. Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001 Three-day classes: $320 per semester Two-day classes: $240 per semester Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001 Two-day classes: $240 per semester Morning classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon 12:30-3:00 A non-refundable $35 enrollment fee is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information. When he’s not delivering babies, he’s doing everything else a family practice specialist does! Not only can Dr. Noah provide prenatal care and deliver babies, but he can provide care from the beginning of life through old age. Family Practice is a broad specialty, and Dr. Noah certainly covers the spectrum. If you need a physician to care for you or your family or you’d like to come in lor a free introductory visit, call Dr. Noah at 795-4434. Cherry Valley Family Care r Pennock Healthcare Services 490 Edward St., Middleville �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml August 28, 2001 Tollen Ebbens moves from 4-Hers to farrier by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Tollen Ebbens appears to know what he wants and has his course charted out. And that course definitely in­ cludes working with horses. Ebbens, of Caledonia, has been with the Wind Riders Lowell 4-H group for three years and was with Country Cowboys for seven years prior. He started showing rabbits his first two years in 4-H but set goal of showing horses. Since then he has reached that goal and then some. Tollen, the son of Marv and Karen Ebbens, is a 2001 Caledonia High School graduate. He just celebrated his last year as a 4-H Senior Showman during the Kent County Youth Fair earlier this month. Ebbens received three first place ribbons (Clover Leaf, Flag Race and Keyhole) and three second place ribbons (Speed finals, Class A Team, in Detroit, taking two fourth places and a third. Last year Ebbens won a trophy for high points in the Juniors Division. Obviously his interests are with horses, but not ex­ clusively. Tollen also raises steers and he’s been active in FFA (Future Farmers of America) for the past couple of years. "Once Tollen makes up his mind about something, he goes for it and works re­ ally hard," said his mother. Karen. He's gotten into team penning recently, where three riders have exactly 60 seconds Tollen Ebbens on “Gidget," the horse that helped him take three first-place and three second-place ribbons at the recent Kent County Youth Fair. Cherry Valley Electrology % IElectrology is the only choice for permanent Caledonia, mi 49316 removal of unwanted hair Evening & Saturday Appointments Available (; Ptl Cynthia K. Penfold, 9809 616-891-0818 Cherry valley, Suite R.E D Hours by Appointment > & Action, Down & Back and Poles) for his efforts, but from now on, he'll be cheering on his younger sis­ ter, Tessa, also showing horses in 4-H. Ebbens' interest in horses doesn't stop at being a 4-H club member though. He was also on the Caledonia High School Equestrian Team for three years. Each of those years the team placed in their distnet state Announcing A New Dance Studio Opening in Downtown Middleville! Harmony Dance M$ourcc Owned and Directed by Terry Terpstra to cut and pen at least three (usually longhorn) cattle from a small herd. It doesn't sound too bad until you find out that all three animals must sport the same number from among a group of numbers all mixed together. Ebbens graduated from a two-week course at an Ok­ lahoma horse shoeing school this past spring. "I’ve been working this summer with a local farrier (horse shoer (Mike Mankel)," he said. “(Mankel's) been really great." Tollen’s learned a lot from him." said Karen Ebbens. Ebbens has put his new­ found knowledge to work by starting his own horse shoeing business. Though he sees himself horse shoeing for the rest of his life, he does­ n't feel that it’s going to be his life’s work. He may be undecided about his precise major, but he knows exactly where he's headed from here. The next year or two will find him as a Grand Rapids Community College student, and then it’s off to Michigan State or Western Michigan, Anyone interested in con­ tacting Ebbens about horse shoeing can call 554-9507. Caledonia school board hears swim pool proposal by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education heard a presen­ tation Aug. 21 from citizen Ellen Wilder about a sur­ vey to see if a community swim pool run by the YMCA is feasible. Wilder spoke on behalf of a group of Caledonia area residents, asking for a monetary contribution toward funding the aquatic and fitness center. (For more information about the proposed facil­ ity, see the corresponding article by Ruth Zachary in this edition.) In other matters last Tuesday night, the school board: • Approved personnel changes throughout the school system. Two new staff members were on hand at the meeting, Gary Delger, the new director of operations, replacing the retired Richard Overmire. Paul Wanless, new fourth grade teacher at Emmons Lake Elementary, also was introduced. • Learned about a "prospective and exciting" gift that has been offered to Principal Gordy Nickels and Emmons Lake Ele­ mentary. The International Learning Trust has se­ lected Emmons Lake as a partner in an "Improving Education through Tech­ nology" initiative. Superintendent Doug Busman explained, "They are donating equipment, professional development, all of the maintenance and upkeep with no financial obligation by the school board. It looks like it is go­ ing to be a donation of around the $350,000 range over the next five years. "I commend (Nickels) for his work and being se­ lected for this gift.” Formal acceptance of the gift will be at the September board meeting. • Discussed what margin over cost is concerning approval of a bid for CRTs. It was explained that this was a point put into the bid so that in the future (for a specified time), the same equipment could be purchased at different times, making main­ tenance and support eas­ ier. without going out for bids again, and still keep­ ing a competitive price. • Heard praise from Busman for the people who have been instiumcnta! in the massive upgrade of the tclephone/communication systems. Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Over Your Head in Debt? LIQUIDATION-REORGANIZATION BANKRUPTCY 945-3512 “KW 115 East Main St. (just east of M-37) • P.O. Box 310 Middleville, Ml 49333 • 616-795-4895 Pre-School Io Adult • Combination Classes Beginner lo inlermcdiale • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Lyrical • Adult Exercise and Dance (No Experience Necessary! 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The teachers were grateful to Mother Nature for cooper­ I O R S CERAMIC TILE • CARPET • WOOD • VINYL In The Glen Valley Retail Center 9185 Cherry VaSey Avenue SE (M-3T) • Caledonia bhctvgan 49316 Ph 616891-9000 Hrs.: M-Thurs 10-8 p m.; TWF 10-5 30 p m.; Sat 9-3:00 p m Elementary students start­ ed school with a half-day Wednesday, Aug. 22. Emmons Lake, due to its alternative schedule, has already been in session for a couple weeks. By the time the students arrived at school, most of them were drenched but still smiling. There were more than a few gasps of excitement — possibly apprehension — as the lights went off several times. The sky may have been darkening to a night­ time pitch, and thunder may have been banging around outside, but the students were having fun inside, visiting and catching up with friends inside. The water pouring from the sky proved to be more of a bother than exciting for Kettle Lake custodian Rico Mead. Mead was having to wet-vac the floor of the new storage area as water was pouring down the outside wall of the room. Thankfully, Mead and his crew had most supplies up on pallets, so water damage was rela­ tively contained. The weather settled down to partly cloudy skies for the rest of the first week of school. Every- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 er 1-990-870-1085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For Sua & News hctiohms! fj B HARRISON^ INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. "Working For YOU!'’ • Experience • integrity • Service Casey Rowe is getting used to the school rou­ tine in the Young 5s pro­ gram at Dutton Elemen­ tary. Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash. Alto 868-0050 • 1-800-217-0712 American Manufactured Living, Inc.__ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 28. 2001 92nd Street property condemnation in court by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Bill Hitchcock of S & H Real Estate on Aug. 24 said he and his partner. Bill Sherlund made an of­ fer in July to make Em­ mons Lake Drive/92nd Street public for free. He said the offer was not acknowledged, and now they will protest the con­ demnation of their property by the village in court next month. Hitchcock said S & H offered the property to the Village for free on July 27, with one stipulation, that the developer of Glen Valley, (Jerry Baker) honor the original agree­ ment with S &. H, which allows only two lots, No.s 3 and 4 in Glen Valley Re­ tail. to have ingress and egress onto Emmons Lake Drive. An offer still stands to dedicate 1,500 feet of paved street to be made public. He said his attorney sent a letter to the village stat­ ing this option, but one Village Council trustee never saw his letter. Fur­ thermore, to his knowl­ edge, the information was not made public during the meeting Aug. 13. The village has been in proceedings Io make the street public, and to allow the connection of South Rodgers Court through to Emmons Lake Drive/92nd Street. Condemnation of the property is part of the process required to do this. An offer to S & H was also to be made by the village. Village officials have stressed the connection would allow traffic from Glen Valley residential ar­ eas and all commuters and shoppers to move between any of the shopping cen­ ters along the west side of M-37 without going out on the heavily traveled high­ way. Hitchcock said the offer from the village for the paved property was for $1, though the village would pay the approximate $7,500 for legal fees and $4,000 for an appraisal of the property. The village has in the past paid to pave an ex­ tension of South Rodgers Court and improved it for a public street. This street connects to the private Emmons Lake Drive, al­ lowing a lot of traffic movement between sev­ eral commercial areas. Hitchcock said he and his partner made an agreement with Jerry Baker in December of 1994. He said this allowed connection of lots 3 and 4 to connect to a sewer line built by S & H and to have ingress and egress onto Emmons Lake Drive/92nd Street. Baker paid a portion of the paving cost at that time. For the sewer and the access. Baker, (who developed Glen Valley) agreed to allow only traffic from those lots onto the private street. Recently Hitchcock said Baker has tried to open the connection between the parking areas of the old Glen Valley Retail and the recently built retail areas. He objects to the open connection from new sec- by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has been asked to look into the possibility of building a YMCA facility that would include a swimming pool. Ellen Wilder presented a request to the Township Board Aug. 15 to help fund a survey that would cost around $30,000. to de­ termine community need and support. Wilder said many interested citizens have wanted a recreational facility for as long as 20 years. Learning Place 1st and 2nd shift Child Care Center I • Three year old preschool Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m - 11 30 a.m • Four year old preschool Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 00 am - 11:30 am WMamM j* ft first State St , Jr ■ . ' | ------, - — Hitchcock said S & H is also very concerned about the safety of shoppers, res­ idents and school children and paid to put in a pass­ ing lane on both the east and west side of M-37 for the Caledonia Shopping Centre. He said in addition 5 & H had put in about 1500 feet of paved streets m ~: 420 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, MI 49333 795-9055^ aww kidsf irsflearningplace She said local residents now travel to Kentwood. East Hills, to the southwest YMCA, or Forest Hills to avail themselves of the benefits of the options available in those places. She said Caledonia citizens already spend a significant amount for these benefits in other communities. The idea for teaming up with the YMCA came through an informal con­ versation with YMCA President Ron Nelson of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA. Wilder said, "He explained the Y's ability to partner with communities and provide the expertise to manage, operate and maintain a facility." "If we partner with the Y, the membership fees would be responsible for covering operating and maintenance costs for this facility," she said. These costs would not be a burden to the Caledonia community, an issue that has been raised with other township supported or owned facilities. The proposed facility could include a pool, wellness center, health and rehabilitation center, fitness and possibly other programs. Groups who would benefit from the services would include parents, singles, senior cit­ izens, families and children, F ♦ to connect shopping areas between the D & W gro­ cery and Emmons Lake Drive. He also said S & H is willing to dedicate these streets for public use. He said, however, that because the village did not respond to his offer to make the private street a public one. and Baker has not negotiated a change in their legal agreement, so Glen Valley businesses and traffic could access the S & H development, he and his partner will de­ fend their position. They have hired Exxel Engineering to assess the value of the commercial property on Emmons Lake Drive, as well as the in­ vestment value of im­ provements to it. and will go to court. He said he be­ lieved the property was worth more than the $1 of­ fered by the village. Village President Daryl Penfold confirmed S & H had made the offer, but the matter was more complex than that. He said because the situation was now in litigation, he was not able to comment further. YMCA pool proposed for Caledonia KIDS FIRST • Zero to twelve years tions to parking lots 3 and 4 in Glen Valley. This would essentially negate the original agreement which allows only traffic from those lots to use the private street. Christopher J. Hier, M 616-891-1240 - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - 99 Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available NITE .WHITE General Dentistry for Children & Adults Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Wilder explained. Activities supported by a pool could include swim lessons, swim teams, water aerobics and water polo. Physical fitness, weight management, women’s and men's issues, diet and nutrition classes, and stress management would also be possible in such a facility. Rehabilitation programs could include cardiac re­ habilitation, orthopedic re­ habilitation, prevention of osteoporosis, arthritis or joint replacement rehabili­ tation. A teen center, elder fa­ cility activity services and child care services were also other possibilities. Wilder said. To determine the need and the support for building such a facility, the group asked township payment or shared payment for an indepth survey to analyze Caledonia demographics, which they proposed would be led by the Winfield Group. The survey would show what the community wants in the way of services and programs, and what the community can support and where such a facility would be built, Wilder explained. The survey, once begun, will take three to four months to complete. The cost would include professional fees for inter­ viewing and focus groups, designing and testing the survey instruments, ana­ lyzing data and writing the final report. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son supported the plan to conduct the survey, even though to partner in paying for it would require careful consideration. He suggested fund sharing with other groups or citizens of the community should be expected. The survey was needed to determine if the desire existed to build it before investing in the mortar and bricks, which would be the hard part, even though the Y would take over maintenance, once built, he said. The group is making presentations to other agencies and foundations of the community to help raise the funds for the survey, including the Caledonia School District. No projected cost is known, except costs in other communities have ranged from $1 million to $9 million, including land. Plans to raise funds for such a large project are not known, except if justified by a survey, the YMCA would help with a fundraising campaign, which they have experience in guiding. A bond issue would be the last resorb Wilder said. Harrison asked how this project would relate to a proposed community li­ brary, which he called the "holy grail" in this town ship. Wilder said it was possible the Y could partner with the library, if a See pool proposed, page 13 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVAugust 28. 2001'Page 11 Freeport teens take part in ‘X-treme Read’ Teens from the Freeport District Library have been doing something a little dif­ ferent with their summer reading, discovenng new authors and meeting other teens who also like to read. “At times the library was filled with teen readers who were busy finding new books to read. This was a gratifying and amazing sight,” said Jan Doyle, direc­ tor of youth services at the library. The teens were participat­ ing in a unique new program, “X-Tremc Read ” Libraries have long offer­ ed reading programs for younger students in the sum­ mer, but there was nothing for them once they graduated from elementary school. Many Freeport teens have expressed regret at this fact; so the staff developed a sum­ mer reading program de­ signed expressly for this other age group Funding for the program was made possi­ ble by a matching grant from the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Com-munity Foundation. Other funding was provided by the Union Bank and private donations. Participation in the pro­ gram far exceeded expecta­ tions. Results arc still com­ ing in, but 42 students took the commitment to read a minimum of 18 hours, though most read way beyond that level. In total, TK Band Booster craft show slated The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters have scheduled a craft show for Oct. 20. The craft show is planned to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and set up begins at 7 a.m. Interested artists, arti­ sans and craft creators are invited to participate. For more information and an entry form send a self-addressed stamped envelope to TK Craft Show, 1424 Fairview Drive, Hastings. 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When asked what she was going to do with the gift cer­ tificate, she replied, “Spend it!” Lindsey Newton also was excited to have her name drawn for the $15 gift certifi­ cate to Woodland Mall. Other prizes were two liter bottles of pop, Harry Potter merchandise, bookmarks and hacky sacks. Doyle reported that many of the parents and teens have expressed appreciation for renewed interest in reading and that they are hoping that the new program will be offered again next summer. The next teen event at the Freeport District Library will be National Teen REad Week Oct. 14-20. In conjunction with the release of the new Lord of the Rings movie, teens are encouraged to “Make Reading a Hobbit.” A poster of the movie will be given away in a drawing for teens who read a book from the young adult or adult sec­ tion of the Freeport Library dun ng the month of October. 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Stale requirements have challenged the cooperative group in its quest to move the day care operation serving 45 children. Parents approached the Township Board Aug. 15, after several previous hear­ ings. to discuss making the building rentable. Mike Williams, archi­ tectural engineer, was asked Io assess the repair needs of the township owned building. Various inspections and resulting items were being under­ taken. Issues in a fire marshal s report and Michigan Preschool regulations were taken up with the township building inspector to as­ sess the building for use as a prcsch<x)l. Local inspectors would look at the group’s plans and have their work com­ pleted in about a week. Getting all the approvals completed in Lansing could take longer. Williams said. The list of improvements needed to bring it up to code would be repairs re­ quired for any other kind of assembly, Williams said. These were ranked in order of cost to give the board an idea of the expense in­ volved. The total came to between $15,000 and $20,000, if the value of the work was tallied, but the members of Little Lambs cooperative believed they could garner many dona­ tions of labor or materials to arrange the repairs at much less than that. Williams said the work could be completed in a matter of weeks. Williams said he was volunteering his time for the group. "Little Lambs Preschool has a 25-year history." Williams said. "I think it's a good thing for the com­ munity." Caledonia Township of­ ficials were reluctant to commit to such a large amount on such short no­ tice, without a public hear­ ing. The township has al­ ready replaced a well and VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CROSSING GUARD WANTED The Village of Middleville has an immediate opening for a seasonal part-time crossing guard to work at the inter­ section of Main St. and M-37. Hours are generally from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on days when local public school classes are in session, though some scheduling flexibil­ ity may be possible, including occasionally working sim­ ilar afternoon shifts. The Village will furnish appropriate training and safety gear. Starting pay is $7.00/hr. This is a fine opportunity for a responsible and careful adult who works well with children and is looking for a way to make a valuable contribution to the greater community while earning a little extra income. The successful appli­ cant must also be a safety-conscious “self-starter” who is physically and mentally able to effectively perceive and manage busy vehicle traffic, traffic signals and pedestrians under all weather conditions. Applications are available at the village offices located at 100 E. Main St. in Middleville, Ph: 616-795-3385. Position open until filled. E.O.E. 300 a furnace in the Alaska building, investing around $4,000. Williams said if the township is going to con­ tinue to maintain and op­ erate the building, it would need to be safe, no matter who used it. Safety and accessibility were the two main concerns, he said. Virtually all the items listed needed to be com­ pleted before the building would be approved for as­ sembly of any groups. Williams said. Pipe said, but expressed a desire to avoid that if pos­ sible. The group has already invested a lot of energy into working out the deal with the township. If they committed to an invest­ ment or the equivalent of thousands of dollars, the members would like to continue the preschool in the building for a longer period than the one year requested at first. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison expressed concern about the costs to Preschool parents are anx- bring the building up to ious to gamer approval and code for using it for meet­ to get work completed in ings. These estimates short order. "We were hop­ could even be larger, once ing to assume a partner­ work was undertaken. Ap­ ship with the township proval would be like giv­ ing a blank check, he said. about getting these things Larger items the township done." said coop spokeswoman Jennifer would approve require Pipe. "Our biggest issue is three bids, and the time to time. We were hoping to obtain them. Individual items might not all require open Sept. 10." A delay of three weeks bids, or might be com­ pleted as donations. with procedures in Lansing The idea of renting the was one concern as well. hall originally was consid­ Being re-licensed for a ered as a way to offset the new location is required. maintenance costs. At­ The sequence would be to proceed with the first tempting to work with the items, and if Lansing re­ Little Lambs Co-op has quired more, these could been going on for weeks, be addressed as soon as but the escalating costs known. Proceeding simul­ make it a daunting task. Alaska Hall is one of the taneously would be the only way the group could few budget items in the red, Harrison said. come close to the hopedfor deadline. No future proposed bud­ "That could be pushed get has been determined back for a week, or two," for the building, Harrison said. Even if the board amended the budget to ap­ prove this, the timelines for a posted meeting would extend the time frame. He said it was something he would like to see happen, but at less than a month away from the projected school opening date, he was not sure it could be worked out. Harrison mentioned that Community Development Block Grant money might be applied for to help pay for some of the needed re­ pairs. There are some re­ strictions on the money, however. This would take time to determine. He mentioned compet­ ing budgetary requests for other things also wanted in the community, such as a library, a Rail-Trail, and a YMCA with a pool, men­ tioned earlier in the meet­ ing. The building has been used most recently by Alaska Baptist Church. The church has paid for the maintenance and utili­ ties of the building at a cost of about $2,000 a year. It has been charged by some that the church was not adequately main­ Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE August 13, 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Zandstra. Unger, Audy, Brumleve. Penfold, Oaks, Erskine. Absent: Regan Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion Carned. Public Comments. Written Correspondence. Inquiry of conflict of interes. Engineers Report - Paul Galdes present to discuss the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 17. 2001, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a pro­ posed ordinance Io amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia by the addition of Chapter XII A. the HC Highway Commercial District The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are the following 1 The amending ordinance would establish the HC Highway Commercial Distnet Permitted uses m the district include office buildings banks, personal service establishments hotels and motels, retail businesses larger than 100 000 square feet theaters restaurants with dnvethrough tacAfies. vehicle service stations and other uses 2 The amending ordinance includes regulations on accessory uses, temporary uses signs and off-street parking 3 There are minimum regulations tor the development of lands wrtom the HC Ostnct includ­ ing provisions on driveways service roads budding setbacks landscaping off-street partung outdoor lighting budding materials greenbetts and buffer areas and other provisions 4 The amending ordinance also includes regulations on required front yards side yards and rear yards. The minimum lot area, minimum lot width and maxmiMn lot coverage are also spec­ ified together with budding height regulations _____ AH interested persons may attend re pubtec heanng and comment on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments concerrvng tie amentfing ordnance may be sub­ mitted to the Township office at the above-stated address up to the me of toe pttofic heanng Dated August 23 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 311 Enhancement Grant through MDOT. It was recommended that the Village submit a more detailed plan to the enhance­ ment of the Main Street. Applications must be in by October 2, 2001. It was decided that the application would be resubmitted as is with a cover letter as to the schedule of the remodel of Main Street to coin­ cide with sewer replacement. Township Liaison Report - It was suggested that the Village form a transportation committee. This request was denied and the Township Liaison was directed to meet with the Street Administra­ tor. Village Managers Report: Unfinished Business. 92nd Street is proceeding but at a slow pace MDOT Traffic Study was com­ pleted and recommended that no change be made to the speed limit on M-37 New Business: fifties__ RttblUtfon..- t© Accept the Resignation of Marsha Humphrey from the Motion Carned ation of Dan Erskine to Street Administrator - MDOT, All Ayes Motion Carned. Approve Amendments to PA74 Of 1970 Corner Recordation Act Allowing Harrison Monu­ ments in Lieu Qf Monument Markers Ail Ayes, Motion Carned R01-31 Resolution to Ap­ prove the Ameritech Expan­ sion Per the Planning Commissions Recommend­ ations. Ail Ayes, Motion Carned Public Comments (ExtendesU Council Comments. Adjournment taining the building. If the building is not us­ able without the repairs, the township also would presumably have to take on the $2,000 annual cost. Tom ApoL a facilities committee member, said the committee had been watching the hall's repair items closely. He said the building had once been upgraded with community block grant money. That building met all the re­ quirements at that time. He said maintenance un­ der the church’s oversight had been neglected. In spite of repairs needed, he stressed the building is basically sound, and the improvements arc of a rou­ tine maintenance nature. During citizen comment. Alaska resident Renee Van Houten said she had in the past used the hall for her non-profit water­ shed group. She said in the past she had not been able to use the building for a community meeting and expressed her belief that leasing to the church had not worked out well for the See Little Umbs. page 13 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEM BER 20, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWN SHIP HALL. LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. SEU 01-08-05, PARCEL ID NO 006-003-00; A REQUEST BY MICHIGAN FIELDSTONE CO FOR A SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE A BUSI­ NESS ON THE SE CORNER OF PATTERSON RD AND BASS RD 2 ZOC 01-08-09. PARCEL ID NO 018-0090-00 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 230 S. PATTERSON RD FROM THE ‘AGRI CULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ’RESIDENTIAL SIN GLE FAMILY’ ZONING DISTRICT 3. LD 01-07-01, PARCEL ID NO 018-009-00 A REQUEST BY KEVIN WAGENVELT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SITE CONDOMINIUM PLAT AT 230 S. PATTERSON RD. 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBUC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS ANO SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL!S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 312 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'August 28. 2001/Page 13 New Caledonia Library Committee established by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A special, non-formal New Library Committee is being formed to work to­ ward building a new Cale­ donia library facility in the township. "The group is charged with researching location, design, and funding and coming back to the town­ ship for support if its there," Supervisor Bryan Harrison said at the Town­ ship Board's Aug. 15 meet­ ing. People representing dif­ ferent community interests include Sandy Ayers for the Village; Bill Harrison for the school community; Jane Heiss, Caledonia librarian; Cheryl Garrison, assistant director from Kent District Library; Betty White, representing parents; Eric Longman, president of the Friends of the Library; Jerry Baker, representing business interests of the community, and Pat Snyder, representing the township. Other groups may yet also be represented. Harrison said he offered a statement of support to the group acting in that capacity. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said people of the commu­ nity interested in donating to the cause of building the new facility can make contributions earmarked for that purpose in the township office. It was mentioned last June that the township has funds deposited in the State Bank of Caledonia, accumulating interest now amounting to $42,774.83 and being held for use to­ ward a future new library building. The township also has $447,036.46 set aside for a library building fund. Pool proposed, continued from page 10 community desire to do so was shown in the survey. Trustee Larry Stauffer asked who would own the facility, once established. The Y, a non-profit organi­ zation, would own the community building, Wilder said. John Wilder said mem­ berships must be available to support the ongoing costs, before the Y would undertake such an effort. Jim Perkins, also in­ volved with the citizens group, said until the survey determines what the needs of the community arc, what could be done, and it is not possible to say in advance what plan will be devised, or for what cost. That is what the survey is for. he stressed. In the case of a library, if the township and non-profit groups continue with plans to build a new facility, the township would own that building. Kent District Library provides books, personnel and some amount toward maintenence of branch libraries, but the township would pay maintenance and upkeep on the facility. The value of a survey to evaluate need and support for a facility like the Y was extended to apply to the Little Lambs, from page 12 — township. She said she was hopeful that the building continue to serve as a meeting place for non­ profit groups, and said she felt it was an asset to the township, a valuable prop­ erty, and to replace it would cost a great deal. Pipe said the co-op might be able to pursue another alternative, but is still favorably disposed to trying to open the day care operation in Alaska Hall. She said she would look for donated work and ma­ terial. Consideration might be given for lease exchange for donated values "in kind," Harrison said, but just how to work this out would need more delibera­ tion. A special meeting might be needed, to meet the time lines needed by the co-op, he said. He added the board members usually were willing to try to work such things out when possible. Pipe asked for one week to determine more details and to see how feasible the plan might still be, and to consider a longer lease than one year. Though the group re­ portedly had much donated work lined up, approval and guidelines from Lans­ ing had not yet been is­ sued. No special meeting was scheduled by Friday. Aug. 24. need for a survey to take the community pulse on attitudes toward a library. Other communities, such as Cascade and in Lowell, which have built similar facilities contributed in­ formation about the costs and process for achieving them. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said more information was needed. He said town­ ship funding requires com­ petitive bidding. He also said there had been several failed attempts to get community support for a pool in the past. Group representatives countered the reason had been the ongoing cost of maintenance, but oversight by the Y would take care of that concern. Proponents say the survey process will take at least four months, and they are anxious to start as soon as possible. Township trustees spoke about competing needs for money in the community. The township is struggling to make Alaska Hall less expensive to maintain. The township has committed to building a new library at some time in the future, and has set aside money for that goal. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said although money for a survey is not in this year’s budget, the new budget must be drafted soon, and discussion of priorities for supporting various project options like these could be discussed. Longman last June pro­ vided a financial statement of the funds held by the Friends of the Library group, primarily raised at the Com Maze fund-raising event four years ago. He said the goal of the group was to raise at least $50,000 toward the new building at that time. Earlier in the Aug. 15 ago had indicated support for a new library, but most residents seemed to prefer private fund-raising to a bond issue. As the com­ munity grows, the senti­ ment for various ideas shift, and a more current survey could be needed. Robertson said he hoped the new library committee would add providing this documentation as a part of its duties. Trustee Larry Stauffer said the Kent District Library has information about area desires in regard to new library buildings, which he would try to obtain. Harrison said this situa­ tion would be one when.* the township "provides bricks and mortar, and they (KDL) provide people and books." meeting, a citizens group had requested money to pay for a survey to document community interest in a YMCA and pool. Trustee Richard Robertson then asked if there was documentation to confirm the community is support­ ive of a new library. A township survey con­ ducted two or three years TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Aug. 29 Hot dog on a bun or chick­ en sandwich on a bun. car­ rots, pears, milk. Thursday, Aug. 30 Pizza or fish sandw ich on a bun, side salad, fresh apple, milk. Friday, Aug. 31 No school today. Have a safe Labor Day weekend. Monday, Sept. 3 No School. Labor Day. 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MAIN ST CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday Friday 7 6, Saturday 8 I �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 28, 2001 Alaska Baptist Church welcomes youth pastor by Cathv L. Rueter Staff Writer You're more likely to see Kevin Stiles sur­ rounded by kids than adults. He might be playing basketball with them, go­ ing on field trips or just hanging out and talking. No matter what the group might be doing. Stiles is doing his job, reaching out and ministering to young people. Stiles is the new assis­ tant pastor/youth minister at Alaska Baptist Church in Alto (68th Street). He and his family moved here just one month ago from Trenton. NJ. His immediate family consists of his wife of six years. Karis (McCall), and Kevin Stiles their two Children. Their daughter, Kcssyde, is 3 "When the church hired years old, and their son. me they got two for one." Dakota, is a year old. he said. She's not expected Stiles is not new to min­ to help but she does any* istry work. He was born in way. She's great as my as­ Grand Rapids and lived sistant, encourager, espe­ here until eighth grade. His cially with the female side father was a pastor at a of the ministry. Coopersville church for "Karis is one busy lady. many years before moving More often than not. you'll the family cast. Stiles find her right along with himself comes to Alto the youth ministry crowd, from seven years as the not to mention mothering youth pastor with Faith their own two children and Baptist Church in Trenton. giving flute lessons. Stiles credits his wife Stiles is hoping to build as his greatest asset as a a firm relationship with the pastor. youth of Alaska Baptist. "I miss (Faith's) rela­ tionships that were built up. We don't have that here yet," said Stiles. "They (the young people) have to know that you care for them. It takes time. He still keeps in con­ tact. mostly via e-mail, with his previous church youth family. The immediate goals that Stiles has set for him­ self and his ministry don't sound very lofty, but they are very likely the foundation of a strong, long standing youth min­ istry. He sees his present goals as building a rela­ tionship with the kids. "I want them to be able to stand for something and understand what they be­ lieve in and enjoy a godly life. Right now we are evaluating where they are. What they need and ad­ dressing those needs," ex­ plained Stiles. Stiles was recruited by Alaska Baptist's Personnel Committee, consisting of Robyn and Craig Vaughan, Ron Walbridge, (former youth pastor) Pastor George Coon and Lyle DeMeester. "I knew George Coon from college. He called me up." Stiles said. "We weren't looking to leave (Faith Baptist). "We visited on Memo- HURRY! Cheering for the Trojans... The varsity cheerleaders for TK are (front row) Brittany Nicholson. Lacey Higgins Sadie Bowerman, Becca Dufresne, Comna Leski. Tiffany Gurski. coach Kelli Leep Jami Case; (back row) Michelle Higgins. Amanda Fisk. Tisha Smith. Leandra Postema Stacy Vandefifer. Andrea Gragg. Serena Treuter. Mindy Beilfuss Carolyn Woody and Raven Holub. Missing from photo. Michelle Bronsmk. Amber McMillan and Ben McDuffee. rial Day weekend. We an­ swered their questions and they answered ours. We decided that we wanted to become a part of (Alaska Baptist). We really liked their concern and gen­ uineness for us and the church. It’s interesting. We came from a larger church to a smaller church. Some people thought it was a step down. We don’t look at it that way. Pastor (Brian Harrison) and his wife were a real plus, he said. Stiles said he was impressed by the plans the senior pastor has for the church as well as for him. According to Stiles, 18 months is the typical stay of a youth pastor. That's Sub-regional planning group to meet in fall by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer A resolution to disband the Four Corners Alliance was passed by the Caledo­ nia Township Board Aug. 15 in the first step to es­ tablish a new sub regional planning group with a sim­ ilar function. The group would act on local decisions with the help of the larger Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC), according to Planner Dave Zylstra. Classes Start on or After Monday, August 27 Three Great Reasons To Attend KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County: 1- COST. Unfortunately, college costs con­ tinue to increase at an alarming pace. Fortunately, community colleges in Michigan continue to provide the most cost-effective way to complete the first two years of virtually any 4-year (bach­ elor's degree) program in the state. Representative cost’ (per credit hour) for selected area institutions are: KCC $33^40 BAKER $235 DAVENPORT $204-5212 GY5U $188 WMU $205 CMU $118 not the case with Kevin, as evidenced by his long track record at his previous church. "I don't sec youth min­ istry as a stepping stone. I’m always looking for chances to minister to (young people). I'll probably be a youth pastor until they tell me I can't be one any more." Car show, crafts and food set at Freeport Fun Day A car show, farmers market and fly fishing demonstrations will be featured during Freeport Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 8. Other events during the Fun Day in downtown Freeport will include a quilt show at the Historical Society building, a special postal cancellation at the Freeport Post Office from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., kids' games, horse and wagon rides and lots of food. The fire department will be serving a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., a lunch at Freeport United Brethren Church is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the spaghetti supper, sponsored by the United Methodist Church, begins at 5 p.m. All these meals will be served at the community center. There will be a book sale during the library open house with Internet demonstrations. For more information on Freeport Fun Day, call 765-3100. The Four Corners Al liancc represented Cale­ donia, Gaines, Kentwood, and Cascade. After that time, the Metro Council was formed, and a new planning effort has emerged during the past year with that organiza­ tion's support. Planning Commissioner John Finkbeincr volun­ teered and was selected to represent the Caledonia Planning Commission on the sub-regional planning group. A member of the board and of the planning staff also arc designated to work in the planning ef­ forts. Zylstra and Trustee Richard Robertson also were selected to represent Caledonia in this effort. The group will look at planning issues on a metro-regional and sub-re­ gional level. Priority is ex­ pected to be given to road planning and mutual zon­ ing 2. TwsraABtnr.TheKcc Fehsenfeld Center specializes in aca­ demic coursework designed to meet the general education (MACRAO) requirements of senior public college/unrversrties in Michigan. To insure transferability, individual classes should be selected with the assistance of a KCC counselor, lb preview how courses transfer, visit the Michigan College Mall website at WWW.nMKTM.CM 3. UXADOt LOOmOB, LOUmOW. Situated off M-179 Highway just west of Hastings, the KCC Fehsenfeld Center is an easy drive for residents of Barry County and surrounding communities. 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Jena Jones, Jennifer Burks and assistant coach Andrew Kalee. Young TK tennis team looking for improvement Experience may be lacking from the team, but coach luirry Seger expects his Thornapplc Kellogg High School squad to improve greatly as the prep tennis season rolls along. The lady Trojans' team has just one singles player with singles experience and just two of the eight doubles players have varsity experience. So it will take time to get the 2001 squad to its potential. "With such a young team, it will be very difficult to match last year's 9-3-1 record," Seger said. Top netters returning include Kara Hutchens, Cary Middlebush, Veronika Villa and Lindsey Dobson. Hutchens has made the move from No. 3 to No. 1 singles. Middlebush is playing at No. 2 singles after playing No. 3 last season. Last season, Middlebush teamed with Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles to post an 18-4 record and were regional runners-up. Villa makes the jump from No. 1 doubles to No. 3 singles. And Dobson is playing No. 4 singles after competing at No. 2 doubles a season ago. Another to watch is Jena Jones who is playing No. 1 doubles. The 28-year coach also expects contributions to come from Malory Dobson, Stephanie Stauffer, Michelle Raetz. Katie Bedrick, Jim Burks, Emily Porter, LeeAnne Lantinga and Caitlyn Adams. "Our singles players have some experience," Seger said. "They work hard and will show good improvement." The Lady Trojans' doubles players are all new. Seven starters were lost from last year’s team. Seger knows tennis and looks forward to the challenge that this team presents him with this season. In his 28 years at TK, his teams have won 13 conference titles, two regional titles and have finished in the State's Top 10 four times. Calvin Christian is expected to be the favorite in the league. TK plays host to Calvin Sept. 10. The Lady Trojans travel to Godwin Wednesday, to Cedar Springs Thursday and host Coopersville Sept. 5. Members of the Trojans' golf team are (front row) Nick Roush, Justin Ogden. Brad Bender, Josh Enyart. Tyler Wenger. Bobby Roush. Dan Burbank. Chase VandenBerg, Ian Karcher, Matt Raetz; (back row) coach Jim Sprague. Luke Shuck. Brett Knight. Levi Harold, Tyler Pyke and Kyle Funk. The golf team at Dan Burbank. Josh Enyart Thornapple Kellogg High managed a 78 and Bob School in Middleville Roush rounded out the narrowly edged out Wayland Trojan tally with an 80. Union for first place honors Hastings had three golfers at the Aug. 16 Barry who finished in the top 10. County Classic, but golfers Mike Hubbard was sixth from Maple Valley. Delton with a 79, Brian DeVries Kellogg, Lakewood and tied for seventh with an 80 Hastings also opened their and Pete Swiatek tied for seasons on a positive note 10th with an 81. with top 10 individual Andy Elliott also fired an finishes at the event. 80 to lead the Lakewood The champion Trojans squad. scored a 312. three strokes Dustin Healey carded an better than the second place 81 and finished in the top Wildcats. 10 for Delton. Hastings was third with a The remaining scores are 326, Delton Maroon fourth listed below: with a 346, Lakewood fifth Hastings: Nick Taylor with a 350, Maple Valley 86; Justin Pratt 91; Brian sixth with a 356 and Delton Doozan 95. White was seventh with a Thornapple Kellogg: 386. Tyler Wenger 86; Levi Wayland's Steve Harold 88. Chachulski earned medalist Delton Maroon: honors by carding a 71. Brandon Garrison 86; Nate TK had two golfers with Farrell 88; Cory Newington 77s, Chase Vandenberg and 94; Brett Michael 91; Ross --- 4650 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville Osgood 101. Lakewood: Chris Clark 99; Jim Lender 90; Casey Shettler 92; Ryan Barrus 93; Kevin Shettler 88 Wayland Union: Brandon VanDrunen 77; Aaron Adamczyk 82; Scott Baumgard 96; Grant Weber 89; Chet Kemp 85. Maple Valley; Nick Burpee 83; Collin McLean 83; Nick Jones 96; Brandon Brooke 94; Nathan Carney 103; Todd Cupp 113. Delton White: Jordan Dobbs 103; Zach Koon 97; Matt Ernsberger 101; Chris Kahlo 93; James Lipscomb 97. NOTE: Stories and photographs of the Caledonia High School varsity sports teams will appear in next weeks (Sept. 4) Sun A News. r- yjdyu ©422 Sprinq Creek Ct. •UrtdJrvtftr. Liiudy, Jir*. 112 Water, Middleville 9807 Cherry VaMey. Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd., Middleville 415 2nd St., Middleville k—------------------ —J 115 E. Main, Middleville 497 Arlington St., Middleville r5O2 yjsnonrs 509 Arlington St., Middleville 122 E. Main St., Middleville Caledonia Village Centre 9664 Cherry Valley (M-37) 500 Arlington St., •me MoU 9 nun M Barry 4460 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings Lgxaa&aaB.! �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 28. 2001 2001 Fall spopos Previews Soccer Trojans look to repeat as conference champs Coach Marty Wuslman hopes his team can repeat its play from a year ago. when the Trojans' varsity soccer team won an O-K Blue Conference championship and finished with a 14-2-3 record. The Trojans went on to compete in the district finals were it lost to Portage Northern, the Division II champs. Top returning players on defense are Dave DeVocrmer, Jason DcVorc and Zeb Truer. Stars returning on offense include Mark VanRyn. Dustin Snow. Stu Aspinall. Tyler James and Eric Smith. Defense should be a strong point for this team which also includes goalkeeper Matt Blocksma. stopper Pat McKeown and Chris Howarth. On offense. Marvin Gonzales. Mike Worst and Sham Brower should also aid in the scoring. Still there are some areas that must be improved. "We need Io find more ways to score," Wuslman said. "We losl the entire front line to graduation. We have moved Eric Smith up from midfield Io striker along with Dustin Snow, Worst. Brower and Kyle Hulst. As for another title shot, expect the Trojans Io make a run. "We are looking at being SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured, colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 The in the middle of the hunt for the O-K Blue Conference again.” Wuslman said. "Calvin Christian will be very strong and Godwin is playing very well." The schedule is tough. Early games include South Christian on the road Aug. 28. Caledonia on the road Aug. 30. Hastings on the road Sept. 4 and Wayland at Tome Sept. 5. Soccer players for the Trojans are (front row) Pat McKeown. Dan Texter. Dave McAllister, Tyler James, Eric Smith, Matt Blocksma. Jason DeVore. Mark VanRyn, Dustin Snow. Mike Beuschel; (back row) Christopher Howarth. Jordan Rock. Sham Brower. Dominic Panza. Stuart Aspinall. Zeb Truer, Mike Worst. Kyle Hulst. Dave DeVormer and Marvin Nunez. TK boys aim for cross country title After finishing second in the O-K Blue a season ago, the boys' cross country team at Thornapple Kellogg High School would like to make a serious charge at the top spot in 2001. The Trojans have the talent to do just that with junior Tim Brog, senior Mike Stortz, senior Pattrick Jansens, sophomore Chris Harkness and junior Nick Tomson. Brog is a two-time all-conference runner. Coach Tammy Benjamin says that Brog and Stortz give the team two good Rising Costs of College We can help you meet them. Since 1980 the cost of a college education has risen more than twice as fast as the consumer price index. Will you be prepared when it’s time for your child or grandchild to attend college? Consider the advantages of our college funding 529 Plan: I Proceeds can be used at almost any college in the country Running for TK's boys cross country team are (front row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Eric Mena, Keith Fuleki, Chris Harkness; (back row) Kyle Bradley, Pattrick Jansens, Tim Brog and Nick Tomson. Missing from photo, Mike Broo and Alex Robinson. front runners and mentioned that her third, fourth and fifth runners are starting to bunch. Depth is a concern for the coach. Benjamin says they need "to keep everyone healthy." "Last year was our best record in the Blue since the 80s," Benjamin said. "We're trying for our first conference championship." Godwin will be TK’s toughest competition for that top spot in the O-K Blue Conference. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. You CAN afford to build... 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Ninth-ycar coach Tammy Benjamin is confident that her l>ady Trojans can make a great run at the title, as a number of top athletes return to the mix. Included in that group are senior Melissa Quisenberry (two-time All-State, three­ time all-conference), senior Christine Dood (three-time all-conference), junior Elise Nyland (all-conference) and sophomore Jessica Stortz (all-conference). Other top returning runners arc junior Stephanie Simon, senior LeAnn Pitt, senior Greta Gustafson and senior Victoria Stanton and freshmen Natalie Hoag. Lady Trojan eagers look to shoot for top in 0-K Blue Members of the varsity basketball team at Thornapple Kellogg are (front row) Ande Bouma, Ashley Carter, Kristen Weaver, Becca Cobb; (back row) Melissa Potts, Stephanie Scott, Megan Dutcher. Stacy VanderWerp. Ryan Lavich, Janine Dykstra. Chandra Brice and coaches Marcy Uyl and Tammy Olmstead. Led by four experienced seniors and five talented juniors, the varsity basketball team at Thornapple Kellogg High PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in rtws news papet is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer encc, limitation or discrimination ” Familial status includes children under the age of I8 living with parents or legal custodians, jiergrianl women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in vioiMton of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 2980 lhe HUD toll tree telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-M0 -927 School is hoping to sneak up on a few competitors and be a factor in the race for the top spot in the O-K Blue Conference this season. Fifth-year coach Marcy Uyl says it will be a challenge, but team balance and depth will help to make Scots start season with a win on links Abe Mulvihill shot a 39 to lead Caledonia to a 165176 non-conference golf win over Comstock Park Aug. 20 at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Fighting Scots are now 1-0 on the early season. that goal an easier task. The Lady Trojans are led by seniors Ande Bouma, Ashley Carter and Becca Cobb as well as junior Megan Dutcher. A year ago, the black and orange were 5-16 overall, but improvement is expected from the 2001 club. A team weakness, if there is one, could be game experience, according to Uyl. If the Lady Trojans are to contend in the league, they will have to battle the likes of Byron Center and Coopersville. TK opens the season Thursday at Caledonia. Its first home game is Sept. 4 versus Barry County rival Hastings. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT The girls' cross country team at Thomapple Kellogg High School includes (front row, from left to right) Victoria Stanton, captain LeAnn Pitt, captain Melissa Quisenberry, captain Christine Dood. Greta Gustafson; (middle row) Elise Nyland. Theresa Miller. Sara Jansens. Stephanie Simon (back row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Sarah Hawkins. Kaleigh Page, Emily Quisenberry, Natalie Hoag, Kelli Zoet. Jessica Stortz. Sarah Hawkins, Kaleigh Page and Kelli Zoet. Benjamin expects great things from this year's team. She lists "great senior leadership, very deep in numbers and quality runners with a good work ethic" as team strengths. 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Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, MUAugust 28. 2001 Trojans girls’ harriers continue win streak Taking the field for TK Varsity football for the Trojans in 2001 are (first row) Brett Vernon. Tony Hall, Mark Price, Chris Finkbemer, Ben Profrtt. Jeremy Chavis. Yon Bucher. Matt Erb, Josh Tobias; (second rowO Dave Guy, Justin Hoffman. Shawn Reil, Aaron Alvarez, Adam Chamberlin, Justin Shaft, Tom Steensma, Randy Benedict: (third row) Joe Brown. Chet Berkimer. Randy Tobias, Nate Thornton. Kyle Fletke. Joe Mancuso, Nick Otto, Josh Weeber, Alec Belson; (fourth row) Steve Johnson. Bryan Winchester, Paul Garrett. Phil Corson, Kyle Farns. Mike Yarger, Joe Guy. Andy Fisher; (fifth row) manager Calvin Guy, manager Chns Hodgson, manager Danny Hall. Chad Barager, Justin VanSpronsen. Scott Brooks. Ryan Adams; (sixth row) coach Mark Uyl, head coach Tim Penfield, coach Skip Pranger, coach Nate Pranger, coach Pat Marsman, coach Nelson Replogle, coach Tom Ellinger and coach Dan Erb Scots run for second at East Grand Rapids Caledonia's boys cross country team finished in second place at last Thursday's East Grand Rapids Invitational. Team scores were East Grand Rapids 40, Caledonia 62, Forest Hills Central 87, South Christian 121, Unity Christian 123, Calvin Christian 129 and Belding 130. The top four finishers for the Fighting Scots were Tim Ross in first (16:30), Joel DeBlaay in eighth (18:43), Jon Hekman in ninth (19:09) and Pat O'Connor in 33rd (21:32). In the junior varsity meet. Jeff DeBlaay won the first place medal with a time of 19:56. GIRLS... | Cherry Valley! I Plumbing Service is our specialty. Service Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation Drain cleaning f $id.dd off 1 I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing I In the team's first invitational at Manhattan Park, Caledonia's girls cross country team finished second to East Grand Rapids. The Fighting Scots had three runners who placed in the top 10. Tricia Miedema finished first in the Blue Division with a time of 22:02, Becca Busfield was fifth in 23:31 and Kate Ryan was seventh in 23:49. Mallory Latach was Caledonia's fourth runner with a time of 25:40. Stefanie Maxim rounded out the top five with an effort of 25:47. Caledonia had a team score of 48. East was first with a team score of 32. BODY SHOP The Middleville varsity girls' cross-country team is starting the 2001 season just like it ended last year's, in victory. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's two-time Division 11 state champions used their superior depth Saturday morning to win the 11team Wayland Invita­ tional. The boys' group, despite strong individual performances from Tim Brog and Mike Stortz, fin­ ished in a tie for fourth. The Trojan girls came up with a team score 32. besting second-place Low­ ell's 42. Kelloggsville, last year's Division III state champ, took third with 83. followed by Delton Kel­ logg with 103. Byron Cen­ ter 125, Hopkins 130 and Lawton, Wyoming Rogers. Fennville, Wyoming Park and host Wayland did not field full teams in order to register a final score. Five of the top 10 run­ ners in the girls' race wore Thornapple Kellogg's or­ ange and black uniforms. Middleville senior Mel­ issa Quisenberry was run­ ner-up to defending Divi­ sion III state champion Nicole Bush of Kellog­ gsville. Bush finished the hilly and difficult course in the heat with a blistering time of 19:46. The Quiz checked in with a time of 20:37. Sophomore Jessica Stortz came in fifth with a time of 21:50, freshman Natalie Hoag was sixth in 21:53, junior Elise Nyland was ninth in 22:19 and Christine Dood was 10th in 22:22. "They ran pretty well, considering that they had just gotten back from (cross-country) camp," Benjamin said. "They were tired and a little bit sore." Benjamin is cautiously optimistic about the team's chances for a "three-peat." The Trojans lost a couple of good runners, particu­ larly Jen Verkerke, to graduation last spring, but are blessed with a lot of returning talent and new­ comer Natalie Hoag. "We're going to be tough," Benjamin. "We'll see how things go, but we're shooting for being even better than our 1999 team." Brog, who qualified for the state meet as a fresh­ man. led the way for the Trojans by finishing third in the boys' race last Sat­ urday with a time of 17:22. Mike Stortz also was one of 15 individual medalists, checking in eighth at 18:09. Wayland won the team trophy with 55 total points. Call 1-800-870-7085 for. Sun & News (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia acnon-Msi Trojan junior Tim Brog crossed the finish line in third place at Wayland. Lawton was second with 59, Delton Kellogg was third with 91, Kellog­ gsville and Middleville both fourth at 103. Rogers 139, Fennville 154. Lowell 181 and Hopkins Wyoming Park and Byron Center each did not have enough runners to make a final team score. Individual champion was junior Mark VanderMecr of Wyoming Park, who crossed the finish line in 17:02 and Lawton's Daniel Melissa Quisenberry was runner-up in the Wayland Cross-Country Invitational Saturday Orosco was second in 17:18. Delton Kellogg's Kyle Williams placed fourth with a time of 17:30 and teammate Billy Roberts was 15th in 18:42. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml August 28. 2001 /Page 19 Middleville water subject to boil order by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville issued a precau­ tionary boil order for water in the local system this past weekend. The village had received laboratory reports showing some level of coliform bacteria in the system. The presence of this bacteria show that E coll bacteria may be present. Coliform in the labora­ tory samples may be due to a bad sample, additions to the main system or other problems. The village took two samples as required by the health department. The first sample was taken on Sunday, Aug. 26, and the second on Monday morn­ ing, Aug. 27. It takes 24 hours to get back results from the sam­ pling. According to Village Manager Bryan Gruesbcck, results showing that water is safe should be back sometime today. Tuesday. Aug. 28. Employees arc chlorinat­ ing the system at this time. 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Call 945-9554 for classifieds Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street in Caledonia Plaza Saturday and Hours: Mon.-Ihurs. 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sai. 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. ™ Breakfast F | CALL NOW FOR PARTIES & BANQUETS! | Middle Villa Lanes On M-37 just north of Middleville Neu Pro AnvilanesH! Check out our Remodeling!!! Bowl on the same surface the Pros bowl on!!! Now forming: Youth, Women, Couples & Mens Leagues. Don’t miss out on the Fun-n-n! Call Today 795-3640 or 89M287 PLUS Every Friday & Saturday �GAVIN KERMIEN MARLIN LEVAY MILLER NILES GAVIN Page 20/The Sun and News, MiddieviHe. Mt August 28 2001 Middleville bests Wayland, 28J8 Trojans overcome aerial assault to win opener by David T. Young • Editor “It looked extremely rocky for the Mudville nine that day." Ernest Lawrence Thay­ er’s opening lines of "Casey at the Bat" should have been changed to ’It looked extremely rocky for the Middleville eleven that night." The revision would have aptly de­ scribed Thornapple Kel­ logg's nasty predicament midway in the third quarter of its strange, but satisfy­ ing 28-18 season opening victory at Wayland Friday night. The Trojans had squan­ dered a 12-0 lead and watched their hosts score three unanswered touch­ downs to fall behind 18-12 with 19 minutes of football left for the evening. That's when head coach Tim Penfield had to find out if this group of lads had character. It didn't take him long to find out that it did indeed. Middleville took the en­ suing kickoff a! its own 35 and went 65 yards in six plays and three minutes to knot the score at 18-all and score a two-point con­ version to take a lead it would not relinquish for the rest of the night. Quarterback Chad Barager and tailback Yon Bucher had key double . digit yard runs in the drive and the Trojans converted on a critical fourth down and one to get to the Wildcats' 30-yard line. Then came the surprise play that put them back on the scoreboard. Barager hooked up with tight end Chris Finkbetner on a short pass, but Finkbeiner then pitched the ball behind him to Bucher on the old hookand-ladder play that went for 30 yards and the game­ tying touchdown. Then the ever-resourceful Barager took a botched snap on the ensuing point after touchdown attempt and rolled to his left, scampered toward the end zone and found back Ben Profit! with a two-point pass. It was the first time all evening cither team had converted a PAT and it gave Middleville back the lead, 20-18. The Trojans then demonstrated some oppor­ tunism, which might come in handy for the rest of the season. They look advan­ tage of a fumbled snap on a Wayland punt attempt and took possession of the ball 14 yards away from the end zone. They con­ verted on another crucial fourth-and-short situation at the 2-yard line and SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! Trojan running back Yon Bucher (10) gets some tough yardage against the Wayland defense. Looking on in the background is teammate Chris Finkbeiner (1). sophomore back Scott Brooks wedged over the goal line on the next play. Barager hit end Ryan Adams with the two-point conversion pass. So in the span of seven minutes and five seconds, SUMMER SAVINGS W! •w WIILIAM RUSTY T JACK RICHARD 2000 CHEVY S-10 ZR2 . ■• ■ TERRY I EIM 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER til cah 3 door. V-6 auto. air. CD. 5 xpeed air. CD. P.Vind . lock*. 21.000 mile* s17,995 s1O,995 Middleville went from be­ ing down 18-12 and fading fast to entering the fourth period with a 28-18 lead that stood up until the con­ test ended. It was a somewhat lengthy and unusual game. Wayland, after falling be­ hind 12-0 in the first quar­ ter, decided to make a massive overhaul of its of­ fensive attack, changing from a conventional forma­ tion to something akin to a wide open "run-and-shoot." The Wildcats weren't happy with the way things were going in the first 12 minutes. Middleville, sparked by a crucial fourth down pass from Barager to Adams and a circus side­ line catch by Finkbeiner on Wayland's 5, scored on its first drive when Bucher carried it in from five yards out. The Trojans went up by dozen just before the end of the first quarter when Bucher blew through the line and raced 60 yards for a touchdown. Meanwhile. Wayland's offense was frustrated by the tendencies of defen­ sive linemen Brett Vernon, Tony Hall and Joe Brown to get too quickly into the backfield and create havoc. Passes were hurried and ball carriers were stopped for little or no gain. Down 12-0, Wayland head coach Tim Gibson had had enough and or­ dered a wide open offen­ sive scheme that included four receivers split out and quarterback Leon Hilaski operating out of a shotgun. The results for the home team were spectacular for awhile. SOUTH OFFICE 1994 CAD SEDAS DEVILLE 2000 POM GRASD AM SE s7,995 Ovus12,995 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml Regular cab 4*o»1 hn. aukuiutK . air 2000 BUICK REGAL GS ..................... 1997 BUICK LLSABRE CUSTOM (.'lean one o* net 1995 TOYOTA 4RLNNER SR5 $16,995 S11,500 S s3,995 S s6,495 jg 1994 GEO PRIZM I door automat*. 1998 NISSAN SENTRA XE 795'3318 W IIWnniniEI CAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 1 0,31 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MtddleviHa SUMMER SAVINGS T||B SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Caledonia Horse Farm *259,900 1999 CHEVY 1/2 TON 4X4 Leather loaded k»u nule* Hilaski. with more time, began to find receivers, and just when the Trojans went into a prevent de­ fense. running back Kyle Ohse would break loose on a couple of inside hand­ offs. The scary guy for Mid­ dleville was wide receiver Justin Stuive. perhaps the fastest sprinter in the O-K Gold Conference, who managed to slip behind de­ fenders for big catches and big gains. But while the Trojans tried to contain Stuive. Hilaski found sophomore Nick Wysocki all alone in the end zone in the second period for a 23-yard scoring strike and Wayland's first TD. Not much later, the Wildcats' wide open aerial assault took them to within a yard, from where Hilaski sneaked the pigskin over to tie things at 12-12 just before the half. Momentum appeared to stay with the Wildcats in the early third quarter as they held on Middleville's first offensive series, with the help of penalties, and then Hilaski and Stuive hooked up on an electrify­ ing 59-yard TD toss. That's when "it looked extremely rocky." Bucher scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one on the hook and ladder, and rushed for II5 yards on 13 carries. Josh Tobias picked up 42 yards on the ground and Brooks had 31. Barager was 6-for-9 for 77 yards and a TD in the passing department. His counterpart, Hilaski, was 13 of 28 for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Middleville amassed 307 yards in total offense and Wayland had 251. Defensively, Vernon led the way for the Trojans with 11 tackles and Adams and Randy Benedict both had eight. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11-1/2 Acres • Fenced Pasture • Hay Field • 3 Stall Barn • 2000+ sq. ft., 4-yr.-old Home • Walk-out • natural Woodwork • Fireplace • 3-Car Garage. 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Michigan 49333 New Caledonia Twp. zoning consultant digs in to process by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission worked for the first time Aug. 20 with the new zon­ ing consultant, Ken Dettloff, hired to assist the The Planning Commission is revising the zoning ordinance of Caledonia Township. The Future Land Use Map shows where the areas are which are being discussed for various uses in the township commissioners with revis­ ing the zoning ordinance. Dettloff. of McKenna Associates, has been in planning consulting for about 30 years, located in Kalamazoo for about 20 years, his clients include Yankee Springs Township, the City of Wyoming, and several fast growing town­ ships in the metro Detroit area. He has also been the planner for the City of Plainwell for 26 years. Though he has a staff of 40 people, he expects to work personally with the Caledonia commissioners. He said he is looking for­ ward to working with them and welcomes the oppor­ tunity. He said the zoning ordinance presently in ef­ fect is a very respectable document. Township Attorney Jim Brown of Mika. Meyers, Beckett and Jones, also present Aug. 20, will work closely with Dettloff and the commissioners to as­ sure the language of each portion of the ordinance is legally sound. A stormwater ordinance being worked on for the Attorney James Brown and Kenneth Dettloff will work with the commissioners in the zoning ordinance revision process. entire county with individ­ ual ordinances by many townships was drafted by a group, including Brown. The draft was completed in July, he said. The City of Grand Rapids and Plain­ New TK teachers on the job by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Eight new teachers will face their classes at the high and middle schools for the first time. Some are experienced with many years of experi­ ence for others it is their first "real" teaching job. Three new teachers are filling positions at the middle school. Mark Hage­ man is the new band direc­ tor; Matthew Mullica will be teaching seventh grade social studies to the Or­ ange team and Stephanie VerPloegh will be teach­ ing social studies to sixth grade students on the Or- New teachers started school with the students today Aug 28 but they have been prepanng for several weeks to get acquainted with the district. From left in the front row are Stacey Spencer, Laura Roelofs. Knsta Beach and Mathew Molhca In the back are Mark Hageman, Kevin Kane. Laura Williams and Stephanie VerPloegh ange team. Former third grade teacher Martha Thorne will be teaching language arts for sixth grade stu­ dents on the Black team. At the high school, three of the new teachers will be teaching English. Laura Roelofs, Kevin Kane and Stacey Spencer. Roelofs will be yearbook advisor and Spencer brings some reporting experience to her advisory role for the school newspaper. Laura Williams will be a Spanish teacher and is looking forward to working with the Spanish Club on special activities. Krista Beach will be teaching physical educa­ tion and health at the high school.. Superintendent Midge Pippel and principals Mike Spahr at the middle school and Ellen Zack at the high school praised the quality of the newcomers. New teachers bring en­ ergy and excitement to the schools. All the new teachers meet the re­ quirements set for North Central Accreditation. field Township have their own ordinances. Four townships will gather at various locations around the county to intro­ duce the ordinance, he said, starting in Septem­ ber. The stormwater ordi­ nance will be treated sepa­ rately from the rest of the revisions in Caledonia's process. The authority over specific stormwater ordi­ nance details would be subject to the townships, but would still meet state and county minimum stan- dards. The portions of the Caledonia zoning ordi­ nance were re-ordered from a similar list made last winter. The top 14 sections were prioritized as follows: I Highway Commercial District. 2. Rural Preservation District. 3. Broadmoor/Cherry Valley Corri­ dor Overlay District 4. Site Plan Review Require­ ments. 5. Planned Unit See zoning process, pg. 3 ‘Old-time’ picnic planned in Middleville Sept. 8 Families and-or singles are invited to participate in an “old-time” picnic from 5 to 8 p m. Saturday, Sept. 8, as part of the village Heritage Day celebration There will be games, food, music and an opportunity to meet and visit with neigh­ bors. Adults may play a friendly competitive game of horseshoes, children and maybe a parent or two may find themselves involved in or cheering on others in a three-legged race or other relay. There will be hot dogs, lemonade, ice tea and pop- See picnic, page 2 In This Issue • Village Players celebrate 10 years of local theatre • Caledonia businesses victims of break-ins • 92nd Street property condemnation in court • Little Lambs Preschool still hopes to locate in Alaska Hall • T-K Sports Preview in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml August 28. 2001 Village Players celebrate 10 years of local theatre By Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village Players of Middleville will be celebrat­ ing 10 years of community theater in the Middleville area in 2001. The inspiration for this community theater group was almost a century in the making. In 1991, Colleen Cox and Jean Gallup attended the 90th anniversary of the Prairie Literary Club. Part of the entertainment was a play put on for the community. Cox says, “We looked at each other and said, ‘We can start a theater group?’” The first meeting in April of 1991 was at Duane Thatcher’s house. There were 37 people present. The enthusiasm of the group and the supporters has been great through the years, from the first production. “Everybody’s Crazy,’’ to 2000’s productions. "South­ ern Fned Murder” and “The Perfect Christmas Gift ” The group is creating a display with pictures from the last 10 years of produc­ tions. From the beginning, direc­ tor and writer Darlene Schellinger says, “It has never been about money, but about learning and improv­ ing our skills. Mike Bremer says. “There are no egos here.” Cheryl Cravero says, “This group is like an extended family We are all friends and we all click.” In 1992. the group per­ formed "Bull in a China Shop.” The group participat­ ed in their first Heritage Day in 1993 and the production was “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” In 1994, Cravero orga­ nized the first Vintage Village collection of com­ memorative buildings, which helps the group raise ..... HAIN Alli U INN Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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The first murder mystery dinner theater production, “Turn of the Corkscrew,” took a leap of faith by Middle Villa owner Steve Wursum. Only 100 attended that first night. In 2000, the murder mystery sold out to more than 800 a night to see “Southern Fned Murder.” Over the years the murder mystery theater productions have balanced suspense with high (or low) farce. 1996 Titles include “Murder on the Air.” “Curse of the Rattler" in 1997, “The Illusion of Murder" in 1998 and 19991s “Curse You, Otis Picnic, continued from pg. 2 corn machine popcorn to munch on. The price will be a donation. The music will be provid­ ed by some current and alumni members of the TK High School Jazz band, the United Methodist Bell Choir, the Leighton Church “Praise Team” and the Middleville Christian Reformed Church (CRC) musicians. There will be an opportunity for a sing-along. The performance stage will be the Middleville Church parade float. These celebration activi­ ties will take place in the Middleville CRC parking lot at 708 West Main St., Middleville. Those attending are asked to bring your own lawn chair, if possible, to enjoy fun, food, and enter­ tainment. xzxrmxzr Labor Day Holiday Deadlines for remder The Sim and News mAPLE VALLEY UWLliQOD V— news*-1 HSnews Display Advertising Deadlines ~ for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, August 30 at Noon. - Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday August 31 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday August 31 at 5 p.m. Looking over some of the pictures from past productions which will be on display during Heritage Day Sept. 8 are (from left) Darlene Schellinger. Mike Bremer. Colleen Cox and Cheryl Cravero. C rummy” The group has performed for groups as dinners, from the GFWC-Gun Lake area club to the Michigander Bike Rally, to Pumpkin World, the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party and they even performed Halloween safety skits. The TKHS scholarship was started in 1996. The group also has assisted in many community projects through the years Anyone who would like to know more about the Village Players should stop by their booth at Heritage Day on Saturday. Sept. 8. GFWC- Gun Lake homes Tour will be next month The year 2001 marks the 10th year that the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area Club’s Homes Tour, which is set for 1 to 5 p.m. Sun­ day, Sept. 30 Fran Leonard, publicity chairwoman for the club, said, "You’ll see four great views of Gun Lake and a variety of views of Payne Lake from just one home. There are great decorating ideas, two actual 'cottages' and the Hospitality Center, Gun Lake Lawn and Gar­ den at 1083 Patterson Ave. as well. According to event chairwoman and club Pres­ ident Marjory Richards, “Once again, you have the chance to see some great places around our area and contribute to a worthwhile community involvement group at the same time.” The homes on this year’s tour are: • Jack and Bev Grashuis’ guest cottage on Gun Lake at 3811 England Driveive. • Paul and Karen Kennedy’s cottage on Gun Lake at 1801 Edwin Drive. • Nick and Kelly Oat­ man’s home on Gun Lake at 1847 Edwin Drive. • John and Mary McKin­ ley’s home on Gun Lake at 3362 Elmwood Beach Road. • Thom Williams and Ann Grewe’s home on Payne Lake at 5 Lake Side Drive. Hostesses from the club will welcome tourists at each site and will offer re­ freshments at the Hospital­ ity Center as well. Donation/tickets are available vIdlu at each location the day of the event, plus pre-sale tickets will be on hand al­ ter Labor Day at the fol­ lowing places: • The Sea Shanty, 11403 M179 (Chief Noonday Road), Middleville. • The Pharmacy at Weick’s Foodtown, 71 124th Ave., Shelbyville. • Gun Lake Lawn & Garden, 1083 Patterson Road, Wayland. For information about the event, call Gloria Cunningham, ticket chair, at (616) 795-9170; or Richards, at (616) 7953969. faahiAinq... BACK TO SCHOOL HAIR CUTS & HIGHLIGHTS For that Super Cool Look... Check out our New Colored Styling Gels - only $7.95 (FT SHAMPOOS OUT. MOM) Contempt* Salon Caledonia Village Centre • 891*1093 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 28. 2001/Page 3 Caledonia businesses victims of break-ins The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School band will perform under the direction of new band teacher mark Hageman Heritage Day parade needs more entrants Marisa Rakowski is or­ ganizing this years Her­ itage Day parade on Sat­ urday. Sept. X. "I really would like it if people would call up and tell me what they arc bringing to the parade., she says."That way I can put people were they need to be." This year the parade will start in the parking lot at McFall but will not turn left on to Bender Road. Most of the parade will go straight up West Main Street and pull in to the high school’s west parking lot. Rakowski expects the parade to include at least one 4-H group, some soc­ cer players, both Thornapplc Kellogg bands, classic tractors and cars, but she is hoping for much more. Parade registering is as easy as calling 795-3131 day times and 795-3590 in the evening. Rakowski will begin to line up the parade partici­ pants at about 9:30. It will step off promptly at 10 a.m. The parade is just one of the many activities planned for Heritage day. There will be entertain­ ment. food, a chess tour­ nament and lots more. Most activities will be held in the vicinity of Page Elementary school. Space is still available in the arts and crafts area. Call 795-4972 for more in­ formation. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia businesses located in the Caledonia Village Centre were tar­ geted for break-ins early in the morning of Thursday. Aug. 23. perhaps as a part of a pattern of similar bur­ glaries in Kent County. It is believed the crimes occurred after 1 a.m.. after the last restaurant in the strip mail closed. Sheriffs Detective Bob Peters said there were several attempts and suc­ cessful entries resulting in the theft of petty cash left on the premises by store personnel. In most cases there was property damage from the attempts to break the doors or locks with crowbars or other tools. The vandals sometimes actually gained entry and in others cases only dam­ age was incurred. Businesses made vic­ tims of this rash of thefts included Rainbow's End. Caledonia Travel. Snyder’s Video, a flower shop, a dentist, a shoe store, and an eye doctor among oth­ ers. Peters said it is believed the parties responsible may have canvassed the businesses in the mall prior to their breaking in. He advised owners to be aware and report anyone who could be connected to the crimes. He cautioned to be sure all locks are as secure as possible and to not leave money on the premises, and above all. "Don’t make it easy." Likewise, citizens are being asked to be alert if they observe any suspi­ cious activity in the vicin­ ity of any strip malls, and to report such situations to the Sheriffs Sub Station Dispatch at 336-3113 or to Silent Observer at 7742345. Items stolen from Thornapple Twp. car Items totaling SI.210 in value were reportedly stolen from a car parked in a driveway on Temple­ wood Drive in Thornapple Township sometime be­ tween Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Missing are a set of golf clubs. 15 compact disks and three speakers. The man did not report the crime to deputies until Aug. 10. police said. The victim said the car was locked but the car could have been entered through a faulty passenger window. Zoning process, from front page Development District (PUD) 6. Signage. 7. Landscaping/ Buffers/ etc. 8. Accessory Buildings. 9. Ingress and Egress Stan­ dards. 10. Private Roads (Drives). 11. Home Occu­ pations. 12. Other Individ­ ual Zoning Districts. 13. Other Subjects Not In­ cluded Above. 14. Defini­ tions. The balance of the evening was spent on dis­ cussion of details of the Highway Commercial Dis­ trict. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Deb Erway____ ___ I Miller 12800 W. 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In some to quit day care and go back ways, wbat she has accom­ to school, he said. ‘Go for plished seems patterned it!'" Sons Travis, a freshman at after my mother's life." Lisa Finkbeiner of the Grand Rapids Community College, and Tyler, a junior Thomapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation says, “We at Thomapple Kellogg High are so delighted to offer this School, say they are proud of scholarship and to be honor­ their mother. “I hope they see how ing such a neat person ” Schad and Finkbeiner important education is and agree that “Wenger is a vital how much effort it takes.” person and has worked hard Wenger says. Wenger also affects edu­ at education and a new cation in her position at career" Caledonia Middle School, Wenger says, “My family where she teaches emotion­ ally impaired, sixth-, sev­ enth- and eighth-graders. “ft is very challenging, but See scholarship, pg. 5 The first Mom’s Schol­ arship was presented to Becky Wenger, who is taking classes for her master’s degree at Grand Valley State University. From left are Ellen and Bob Harrison, Becky Wenger and Barb Dyk­ stra, representing the Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chunh- Serving a Living Lord Leighton Church Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a in 10 45 a in 6 00 p in. Family Night 6 .50 p in 7240 OHth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian P. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor c o ii u ii i i r dim a place to belong a place to become (non-tradiuonal, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rev Mt< hart Stowell. Pavtor Chets Lage. Worxhip leader Denny Bouma. Youth Pastor Chunh Office 616 8910287 Vtsrt our web site www bngbtsOc org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northuvsl of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9 30 a m. 792-2889 Rev R Scott Greenway. Pastor Keith Sndp. \oulh Ihrrctor M Ticateyer. Catting Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m Rev E Anthony Sikora Church; (616) ^95-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH August 26 Twelfth Sundn after Peatrcosl Scnpam Like 24 13-35 (The Wilk to Esnmbs Dtsmunx-n! Top.. Ihwrmmg God's Voice - “Jourwoiaj- Wot ship Sen tec 10 30a Jr Church (Licensed Nursery A. Child Caret Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891316" 250 Viw Street Office 6!fr$9|.&69 Fn 8* S648 www caiedonuuin. urg Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Reason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music •>-!*> a tn 1100 am 6 00 pm 6:45 p m 6:45 p in Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8;,30 am. ft 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 ,i m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6: .30 p tn. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 .30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6.00 p in. 891-8028 • e-mail leighlonOtsen net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 3Dlje ®Hi j^letljobist dfjurcl) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bai lard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mile cast of WfuUvyville Rd Rev P Adams Plume 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH I ’*200 Wcu M-179 -Chic’ s-uufldji Road) Ml J4U4 • 'WS''*)- Meeting ytm. vnttr friends, and i our fuuwh — right u here uurr at - timvugh Rein are Messages Dsnjfflh. Musk Qutay Chid Care and Programs Worship 900 jjol asd 1030 am Nursery & children's activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or fye&i Camnutrufy Canptujei Lakeside Community Church 5 Place for l ainih & F riends 6201 Whitncwillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporan Worship 9 U) a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p tn Pastor Roger Rultman • Church pffiir: 868-0J9I uww lakesidecommunity org (under construction) ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St near Wbttneyvfflo Ave 9 45 a m Church Sch<M»l, Sunday Praiu- Singing 10 5() j m Mnrning Wiwship 11 00 a in Wed Fellowship 7 10 p m Pastor Uovd DeVonncr. Sr RAY TOIASFM) hi** XOtMAX KSORM. Asmkuic Pwm Proclaiming tfie Whole Counsel of God Church Office <016 > «9I1512 _________________ M-37 at tilth St_________________ CALE DO NLA UNITED METHODIST We are changed by God's love!" 908 W Mam Street (Missouri Synod) CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Chun h uvlh a mnng heart for mu netunuoih and the »mld~ 9 .30 X AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed . Family . \\ight Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CALEDONIA Sundav Worship 9 Warn and600 pm (Child A Adult I < During the Schuot Year I 10:30 a m 891 -0576 M-37. north of Middleville • 795-9726 Chun h Ph 868 6810 • Pastor » Ph 897 7407 (^fainU < //ntlrou' 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion WedneKfey 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Huetwick Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri ggnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8:00 AM 9 30 AM 11O0 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nurserg available Barrier Free wwwiserv net/'stjMul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 891-g6g8 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Mommg Worship fAddievae Morning Worship 9 30 o m 11 00 a m Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 rrrtd Stieea THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHU RCH Preaching the Lil tng Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 WHITNEYVILLE ■Bible Church 8546 A- "e// e Ave of 84th St • 89 866 “The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus is I.ord" Meeting at Caledonia High School SunaoyScnoa 930 am SyxiOy 'totrvrq Novtc '030 am Mee*ng off cr<x>e or Ahmeyvde Ave Sunooy tvenng Aonnp 6 00 p m Wea fAOwee* Snxjy 7 00 p m flev thoma Sws iasnor. Aaoc Parot teaM *'s*wriecx»org �The Sun and News. Middleville, MlAugust 28. 2001/Page 5 Chess and more part of Heritage Day fun by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There is still time to reg­ ister for a new feature of this years Heritage Das celebration, the "Knight Moves" chess tournament for students in grades K through 8. Players will be divided into age groups and play three matches within their group. Pre-registration is necessary. The fee is $5 per player. Checks made out to Heritage Day can be mailed to Knight Moves Chess Tournament Co-co- Developmental inventory to be conducted here Millers celebrate 40th anniversary Williamsons to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Eldon and Jeannette (Davis) Miller will celebrate 40 years of marriage on August 26. Their children are hon­ oring them with an open house on September 23 from 2:00-5:00 at the Chatham Woods club house off Kraft across from Meijer. The Millers have raised three chil­ dren in the home they built 36 years ago on Patterson Avenue. Both retired - Eldon from Keebler and Jeanette from Dutton School - they enjoy traveling around the U.S. and having their children and five grandchildren stop by for a visit. Their family includes Scott and Stephanie Miller and granddaughter Ashleigh, Jim and Melanie Groendyke and granddaughters Shannon and Lindsey, and Brad and Nicole Seeley and grandchildren Jarrett and Taylor. *_____________________________________________ ENGAGEMENTS Rich-Appel Vows of marriage will be exchanged on Oct. 6, 2001, by Courtney Candace Rich and Brian James Appel, both of Middleville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Candace Ben­ nett of Middleville and Bill and Linda Rich of Alto. She is a graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School and Western Michigan Univer­ sity and is currently em­ ployed at Paws With A Cause, in Wayland. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd. M-37, Middleville, Ml 1-800-443-5253 Also 111 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 517-852-2005 ordinator Susan Rietman. P.O. Box 408. Middleville 49333. Rietman asks that stu­ dents send their name, ad­ dress. telephone number, age and grade in the 20012002 school year, along with the $5 check. The deadline for registration deadline has been extended until Sept. 1. This is just one of the many events planned for Heritage Days on Satur­ day. Sept. 8. There will be a car show, crafts, a pa­ rade and much more. On September 2, 2001, Don and Cathy Williamson will be celebrating 40 years of marriage. Their kids want to wish them a special Happy Anniversary. They are celebrating privately over the holiday weekend with their children and grandchildren. Please shower them with cards and good wishes. Scholarship, front page 4 I love it.” Wenger declares. Bob Harrison, one of Root’s sons, traveled all the way from Livermore. Calif., with his wife, Ellen. He says. “It is wonderful to see how our mother’s life can still impact the community.” Root was bom in 1907. She graduated from Middle­ ville High School in 1925. She taught at country schools and the W.K. Kel­ logg School before learning to take care of her family of nine children. She returned to teaching Pig roast is Friday at football game The future groom is the son of Ruth Appel of Mid­ dleville and Terry and Katie Appel of Knox, Indiana. He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Mid­ western Builders, in Kala­ mazoo. The Thornapple Kellogg Senior All Night Party parents will put together the annual pig roast fund­ raiser Friday, Aug. 31. from 5:30 through halftime of the MiddlevilleCaledonia home football game. The price for dinner is still $4 and includes chips, cookies, sandwich and beverage. Set up will be in the parking lot in front of the new concession stand. Auto Rates Reduced We've reduced our auto insurance rates across Michigan! Lower rales combined with our safe dm er discounts mean big savings for you. Ask about our Mulu Pbiicy Discount, loo. It pays to join the Farm Bureau Family Call today. MAKIMG YOUR FUTURE MORE PRHMCTABLf in 1954. In 1970, she returned to Western Michigan Univer­ sity. According to biographical notes written by her chil­ dren, “She was caring and kind. She would be pleased to know this scholarship is for another mom supporting her family who has the desire to earn a vocational/ technical degree or continue her college education.” Contributions to the Mom’s Scholarship Fund can be sent to the TAEF, 10941 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, Ml 49333. For more information, call Marilyn Finkbeiner at 7959206. Caledonia School District residents who have concerns about their childrens devel­ opment such as speech con­ cerns, socialization, learning and/or growth development, may wish to take part in an inventory to identify preschool aged children who may benefit from early edu­ cational intervention Friday, Sept. 21. p.m. There is no fee for this The next screening will be held next semester. 2002. with the date to be announced. Call and schedule an appointment al 891-0219 between 8 a m. and 3:30 Michael Evans IM in linq <fc' Wall Covering Intrrior/Dxtcrior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP 616 795-3133 uleasnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 7957719 For Your Appointment! Willpower. On sale right now Weight Watchers. at f Funny thing about willpower: you have a lot more of it on a full stomach than an empty one. That’s why Winning Points is so effective: you get to eat the foods you like, so you stay satisfied, stay with the program, and lose. It’s that simple. This special offer won’t last, so join now* Winninq Points Join Now for $20! CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE Caledonia Community Resource Center Middle Villa Inn 330 Johnson Wed—5:30 p.m. 461 I N. M-37 Hwy 1-800-651-6000 Ask about The At Work Program"! U FARM BUREAU TSrb insurance jrr-r 01 weight waitncn International. Inc., o«-ner or the IXliGHT WATCHERS tr**; All rewrved__________ �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/August 28, 2001 Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation announces 2001 scholarship recipients The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation has announced the recipients of annual scholarship awards This is the eighth year the foundation has granted funds to aid Thornapplc-Kellogg students pursuing post high school trade, certification or college degree. The sum of $4,(MX) has been awarded to the following students: • TAEF Traditional Schol­ arship: Candice Cree, attend­ ing Grand Valley University. • Milliccnt Knox Teachers Scholarship: Teresa Venton, attending Mac Murray College. • Adam Dipp Scholarship Mark Thompson, attending Mark Thompson re­ ceives the Adam Dipp Scholarship from Marilyn Finkbeiners Vera C. Wagenett Teresa Venton Central Michigan University. • Thomas R Hamilton Tennis Memorial Scholar­ ship: Teresa Venton, attend­ ing Mac Murray College. • Rodney Schad Technical Arts Scholarship: Adam Lucas, attending Hope College. • Jeffery Lehman Memor­ ial Scholarship: Brcannc Dutcher, attending Central Michigan University. If interested in contacting the Thornapple Area En­ richment Foundation about the development of a new scholarship, donations to current scholarship funds, or grant requests, call Marilyn Finkbciner at 795-9206, email tktaef(ahotmail, or write to TAEF, P.O. Box 164, Middleville. Ml 49333. S won Clutneis Dry Cleaning, Alterations, Bridal Gown Cleaning September Specials Candice Cree receives the TAEF Scholarship from Marilyn Finkbeiner. Scots fall in football opener, 31-9 Adam Lucas receives the Rodney Schad Tech­ nical Arts Scholarship from Andy Kopf. Call for Classifieds Pants & Skirts... $4.00 30% Off Wedding Dress 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 — 2 Convenient Locations — 24 hours a day • 7 days a week 3555 68th Street SE Village Mill Mall • Dutton I 656-4596 9864 Cherry Valley Ave. Caledonia 891-0018 \<^Mon.-Fri. 7om-8pm; Sat. 9am-5pm HASTINGS - Mrs Vera C. Wagenett. age 98, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord. Aug. 22,2001 at Spec­ trum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vera C Wagenett was bom on April 26, 1903 m Freeport. Michigan the daughter of Walter and Cor­ nelia (Tilkins) Buehler. She was raised and attended school in Freeport. Mrs. Wagenett was a homemaker, has had such a busy and varied life. She had time to work in a couple of factories and in an office during World War II. She was a member of the Hastings United Methodist Church and devoted her life to her family and church. She was a terrific cook and a skilled seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Scrabble and traveling. Vera was a caring, loving, mother, grandmother and For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Caledonia High School's varsity football team lost its season opener to East Grand Rapids last Frida/ night at home 31-9. The Fighting Scots ran for 94 yards and threw for 156. All three of its touchdowns came through the air. Quarterback Ryan Dykhouse threw a 20-yarder to Eli Cryderman for one score, a 10-yarder to Greg Jousma for a second touchdown and a 1-yarder to Cryderman for the third score. Caledonia's lead’ng rusher was Mike Klein who ran 20 times for 74 yards. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News ActfooAds! great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Survived by her two daughters. Dorthy (Clayton) Wilkins of Warren. Alyce (Roland) Sigurdson of Phoe­ nix. Arizona; six grandchil­ dren; many great grandchil­ dren; two sisters. Glendora Claffey of Grand Rapids. Josephine Reister of Sparta; one sister-in-law. LaVeme W. Buehler of Hastings; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Buehler and Woodrow A. Buehler. Funeral sen ices were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Mid­ dleville. Pastor Robert A. Welch officiated. Interment was tn Freeport Cemetery. Freeport. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Roland H. Welte country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and C entral Burma. Mr. Welte was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville He is survived by his wife. Gene Edna Welte and lots of friends. Funeral and committal services were held Friday afternoon at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Pastor Ikiuglas Beason officiated. Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Holland Home Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. CALEDONIA Mr Roland H. Welte, age 87, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord, Aug. 22, 2001 at Ray brook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Welte was bom on Aug. 8, 1914 in Bagley. Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Theresa (Auburg) Welte. He was raised and attend­ ed schools in Bagley, Minnesota and graduated from Bagley High School. He attended Bemidji College for two years in Minnesota. Mr. Welte was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for traveling. He proudly served his Anthony Stulgaitis ALASKA, MI - Mr. Anthony Stulgaitis, age 95, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001. Tony lived 43 years in Dayton, OH and 52 years in Alaska, MI. He retired after 30 years from General Motors. He loved to fish, garden, bowl, trap turtles and tell jokes. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Irma; children, Richard Stulgaitis of Cali­ fornia, Patti and John Chip­ man of Kalamazoo, Phillip and Judy Stulgaitis of Grand Rapids; seven grandchil­ dren; 15 great-grandchil­ dren; one great-great grand­ daughter; step-children, JoAnn Graczyk of Dorr, Richard and Marilyn Oat­ man of Wayland, Diane and Gene Cowell of Bradley, 12 step-grandchildren; 19 stepgreat-grandchildren; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-inlaw, George and Virginia Stulgaitis of Caledonia; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Tony were held Monday at Caledonia Funeral Home. Rev. Mark A. Beers officiat­ ed. Interment was at Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Barry County Hospice or Carveth Village Assisted Living. Arrangements were made by Caledonia F uneral Home. Condominium Living... You get more for ^Meado^ your money at • Fabulous Community Amenities, 7/ Clubhouse with Swimming Pool and </ Fitness Room • One & Two Bedroom Floor Plans • Garage • Carefree Condominium Living • Prices starting in the 70’s • Caledonia Schools i ,•// fT x Conveniently located just north of Caledonia, south of 84th on Cherry Valley Ave. (Minutes from Grand Rapids) Model 616-891-9363 AWARDgPROPERTIES fe -------- ...... 616-942-4910 w w w. a ward proper tie* com �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml-August 28, 2001 Page 7 Local teachers help to build Habitat for humanity house A Grand Rapids area fam­ ily will be handed the keys to their drcam home in September, thanks to local officials and "House to House,” a joint effort of the Michigan House Repub­ licans and the Grand Rapids Area Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The 1,025 square foot home is being built at 728 Oakdale SE in Grand Rapids. Caledonia Township Sup­ ervisor Bryan Hamson was one of the builders-leaders State Rep Mark Jansen started the House to Houses project in 1997. Jansen's dis­ trict includes Caledonia Township House BB B B^B by Dr. Qins Noah. Fact or fiction? Question: Does cranberry juice really help bladder infections? I get asked this question quite a bit by patients, and my answer usually goes like: "Well, I guess so... everybody drinks the stuff when they think they have a problem, and it probably won t hurt you (they can t teach us everything in medical school). A few months ago I actually came across the correct answer to this question. Several years ago an international database was established to store reviews of medical questions. The database is called "The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews," and it is headquartered in England. The group is made up of international medical researchers who do thorough reviews of published and unpublished English language and non-English language medical literatqrc, and then they publish their findings. They cover all aspects of medicine — from obstetrics to pediatrics to adult medicine — and they regularly update their findings. They currently have published several hundred reviews, and the database keeps growing. It is really a very cool thing, and probably underused by doctors and patients. Well, these folks in the Cochrane group reviewed the studies to see if cranberries help us pee better. They concluded that no good evidence exists that cranberries (in cither pill or juice form) help prevent or treat urinary tract infections. Therefore, if you think you have a bladder infection and you don't like cranberry juice, don't drink it. If you do like cranberry juice go ahead and have a swig, it probably won't hurt you. Thanks for the questions, and have a great week. Please send questions or e-mails to: House Calls, c/o JAd Graphics, 1351 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Mich. 49058, jadnews(aVoyager.net. g In 1997. the group built a home in Albion and two years ago another home was constructed in Shiawassee County in the community of Monroe. This year West Michigan was chosen as the site for their project. The team of volunteers have transformed an empty lot in into a finished and landscaped home in about four weeks from start to fin­ ish. “We are able to do that because we create a big team of people. It’s amazing,” remarked Jansen, who was joined in the work by a num­ ber of his legislative col­ leagues including Repre­ sentatives Jerry Van Woerkom, Jerry Kooiman, Larry Julian, Laura Toy, Joanne Voorhees and Scott Hum­ mel. Harnson also was there with hammer in hand to help with the framing of the home. “Home ownership has always been synonymous with the ‘American Dream.’ This program makes that drcam possible while putting the ideals of neighbors help­ ing neighbors and personal responsibility in action. It demonstrates that people working together can make a real difference,” Harrison noted. He also said he is explor­ ing the potential of sponsor­ ing a Habitat home in the Alto, Caledonia or Middle­ ville area. Habitat for Humanity is not a give-away program. Participants are required to provide a down payment and meet manageable monthly payments as they purchase their home. Each homeown­ er also is expected to put in hundreds of hours in build­ ing their homes and future Habitat homes. Habitat’s economic phi­ losophy is based on what the organization calls the “eco­ nomics of Jesus.” The no­ profit and no-interest, com­ ponents of the loan program comes from a passage in the Caledonia Community m Preschool \ -4 Pre-school classes begin Sept, io, 2001 We still have room left for you! (Back row, from left) State Rep. Laura Toy. Rep. Jerry Van Woerkman. Rep Jerry Kooiman, Dirk Bloemendaal, Supervisor Bryan Harnson. Rep. Larry Julian, (front row) Rep. Mark Jansen. Rep. Joanne Voorhees and Rep. Scott Hummell. Bible (Exodus 22:25) that someone lending money to the poor should not act as a creditor and charge interest. Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, nondenominational Christ­ ian housing organization. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 60 countries, including some 30,000 hous­ es across the United States. Its most prominent member today is former President Jimmy Carter. JV Scots blank Trojans in tennis Caledonia's junior varsity tennis team beat its rivals from Middleville Aug. 21 80. The win gave the Scots its first win in its first match. Timber Ridge Condominiums Of Caledonia A unique blend of country living with all of today's modern conveniences... just minutes away. V Natural Setting $ Secluded Spacious Convenient Location Phase I Closeout starting at $189,900 Phase II now under construction starting at $159,900, for those looking for a smaller yet spacious floor plan. Model 616-891-5000 Marketed by Located just north of Caledonia ■ south of Mth on Cherry Valley Ave (minutes from Grand Maputo) w ww.a w ar d-propert its .com With Over 10 Years’ Obstetrical Experience ... 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Cherry Valley Family Care r Pennock Healthcare Services 490 Edward St., Middleville �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml August 28, 2001 Tollen Ebbens moves from 4-Hers to farrier by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Tollen Ebbens appears to know what he wants and has his course charted out. And that course definitely in­ cludes working with horses. Ebbens, of Caledonia, has been with the Wind Riders Lowell 4-H group for three years and was with Country Cowboys for seven years prior. He started showing rabbits his first two years in 4-H but set goal of showing horses. Since then he has reached that goal and then some. Tollen, the son of Marv and Karen Ebbens, is a 2001 Caledonia High School graduate. He just celebrated his last year as a 4-H Senior Showman during the Kent County Youth Fair earlier this month. Ebbens received three first place ribbons (Clover Leaf, Flag Race and Keyhole) and three second place ribbons (Speed finals, Class A Team, in Detroit, taking two fourth places and a third. Last year Ebbens won a trophy for high points in the Juniors Division. Obviously his interests are with horses, but not ex­ clusively. Tollen also raises steers and he’s been active in FFA (Future Farmers of America) for the past couple of years. "Once Tollen makes up his mind about something, he goes for it and works re­ ally hard," said his mother. Karen. He's gotten into team penning recently, where three riders have exactly 60 seconds Tollen Ebbens on “Gidget," the horse that helped him take three first-place and three second-place ribbons at the recent Kent County Youth Fair. Cherry Valley Electrology % IElectrology is the only choice for permanent Caledonia, mi 49316 removal of unwanted hair Evening & Saturday Appointments Available (; Ptl Cynthia K. Penfold, 9809 616-891-0818 Cherry valley, Suite R.E D Hours by Appointment > & Action, Down & Back and Poles) for his efforts, but from now on, he'll be cheering on his younger sis­ ter, Tessa, also showing horses in 4-H. Ebbens' interest in horses doesn't stop at being a 4-H club member though. He was also on the Caledonia High School Equestrian Team for three years. Each of those years the team placed in their distnet state Announcing A New Dance Studio Opening in Downtown Middleville! Harmony Dance M$ourcc Owned and Directed by Terry Terpstra to cut and pen at least three (usually longhorn) cattle from a small herd. It doesn't sound too bad until you find out that all three animals must sport the same number from among a group of numbers all mixed together. Ebbens graduated from a two-week course at an Ok­ lahoma horse shoeing school this past spring. "I’ve been working this summer with a local farrier (horse shoer (Mike Mankel)," he said. “(Mankel's) been really great." Tollen’s learned a lot from him." said Karen Ebbens. Ebbens has put his new­ found knowledge to work by starting his own horse shoeing business. Though he sees himself horse shoeing for the rest of his life, he does­ n't feel that it’s going to be his life’s work. He may be undecided about his precise major, but he knows exactly where he's headed from here. The next year or two will find him as a Grand Rapids Community College student, and then it’s off to Michigan State or Western Michigan, Anyone interested in con­ tacting Ebbens about horse shoeing can call 554-9507. Caledonia school board hears swim pool proposal by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education heard a presen­ tation Aug. 21 from citizen Ellen Wilder about a sur­ vey to see if a community swim pool run by the YMCA is feasible. Wilder spoke on behalf of a group of Caledonia area residents, asking for a monetary contribution toward funding the aquatic and fitness center. (For more information about the proposed facil­ ity, see the corresponding article by Ruth Zachary in this edition.) In other matters last Tuesday night, the school board: • Approved personnel changes throughout the school system. Two new staff members were on hand at the meeting, Gary Delger, the new director of operations, replacing the retired Richard Overmire. Paul Wanless, new fourth grade teacher at Emmons Lake Elementary, also was introduced. • Learned about a "prospective and exciting" gift that has been offered to Principal Gordy Nickels and Emmons Lake Ele­ mentary. The International Learning Trust has se­ lected Emmons Lake as a partner in an "Improving Education through Tech­ nology" initiative. Superintendent Doug Busman explained, "They are donating equipment, professional development, all of the maintenance and upkeep with no financial obligation by the school board. It looks like it is go­ ing to be a donation of around the $350,000 range over the next five years. "I commend (Nickels) for his work and being se­ lected for this gift.” Formal acceptance of the gift will be at the September board meeting. • Discussed what margin over cost is concerning approval of a bid for CRTs. It was explained that this was a point put into the bid so that in the future (for a specified time), the same equipment could be purchased at different times, making main­ tenance and support eas­ ier. without going out for bids again, and still keep­ ing a competitive price. • Heard praise from Busman for the people who have been instiumcnta! in the massive upgrade of the tclephone/communication systems. Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Over Your Head in Debt? LIQUIDATION-REORGANIZATION BANKRUPTCY 945-3512 “KW 115 East Main St. (just east of M-37) • P.O. Box 310 Middleville, Ml 49333 • 616-795-4895 Pre-School Io Adult • Combination Classes Beginner lo inlermcdiale • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Lyrical • Adult Exercise and Dance (No Experience Necessary! 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Mead was having to wet-vac the floor of the new storage area as water was pouring down the outside wall of the room. Thankfully, Mead and his crew had most supplies up on pallets, so water damage was rela­ tively contained. The weather settled down to partly cloudy skies for the rest of the first week of school. Every- Call for Classifieds 945-9554 er 1-990-870-1085 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For Sua & News hctiohms! fj B HARRISON^ INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. "Working For YOU!'’ • Experience • integrity • Service Casey Rowe is getting used to the school rou­ tine in the Young 5s pro­ gram at Dutton Elemen­ tary. Judy Harrison 6090 Alden Nash. Alto 868-0050 • 1-800-217-0712 American Manufactured Living, Inc.__ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 28. 2001 92nd Street property condemnation in court by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Bill Hitchcock of S & H Real Estate on Aug. 24 said he and his partner. Bill Sherlund made an of­ fer in July to make Em­ mons Lake Drive/92nd Street public for free. He said the offer was not acknowledged, and now they will protest the con­ demnation of their property by the village in court next month. Hitchcock said S & H offered the property to the Village for free on July 27, with one stipulation, that the developer of Glen Valley, (Jerry Baker) honor the original agree­ ment with S &. H, which allows only two lots, No.s 3 and 4 in Glen Valley Re­ tail. to have ingress and egress onto Emmons Lake Drive. An offer still stands to dedicate 1,500 feet of paved street to be made public. He said his attorney sent a letter to the village stat­ ing this option, but one Village Council trustee never saw his letter. Fur­ thermore, to his knowl­ edge, the information was not made public during the meeting Aug. 13. The village has been in proceedings Io make the street public, and to allow the connection of South Rodgers Court through to Emmons Lake Drive/92nd Street. Condemnation of the property is part of the process required to do this. An offer to S & H was also to be made by the village. Village officials have stressed the connection would allow traffic from Glen Valley residential ar­ eas and all commuters and shoppers to move between any of the shopping cen­ ters along the west side of M-37 without going out on the heavily traveled high­ way. Hitchcock said the offer from the village for the paved property was for $1, though the village would pay the approximate $7,500 for legal fees and $4,000 for an appraisal of the property. The village has in the past paid to pave an ex­ tension of South Rodgers Court and improved it for a public street. This street connects to the private Emmons Lake Drive, al­ lowing a lot of traffic movement between sev­ eral commercial areas. Hitchcock said he and his partner made an agreement with Jerry Baker in December of 1994. He said this allowed connection of lots 3 and 4 to connect to a sewer line built by S & H and to have ingress and egress onto Emmons Lake Drive/92nd Street. Baker paid a portion of the paving cost at that time. For the sewer and the access. Baker, (who developed Glen Valley) agreed to allow only traffic from those lots onto the private street. Recently Hitchcock said Baker has tried to open the connection between the parking areas of the old Glen Valley Retail and the recently built retail areas. He objects to the open connection from new sec- by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has been asked to look into the possibility of building a YMCA facility that would include a swimming pool. Ellen Wilder presented a request to the Township Board Aug. 15 to help fund a survey that would cost around $30,000. to de­ termine community need and support. Wilder said many interested citizens have wanted a recreational facility for as long as 20 years. Learning Place 1st and 2nd shift Child Care Center I • Three year old preschool Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m - 11 30 a.m • Four year old preschool Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 00 am - 11:30 am WMamM j* ft first State St , Jr ■ . ' | ------, - — Hitchcock said S & H is also very concerned about the safety of shoppers, res­ idents and school children and paid to put in a pass­ ing lane on both the east and west side of M-37 for the Caledonia Shopping Centre. He said in addition 5 & H had put in about 1500 feet of paved streets m ~: 420 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, MI 49333 795-9055^ aww kidsf irsflearningplace She said local residents now travel to Kentwood. East Hills, to the southwest YMCA, or Forest Hills to avail themselves of the benefits of the options available in those places. She said Caledonia citizens already spend a significant amount for these benefits in other communities. The idea for teaming up with the YMCA came through an informal con­ versation with YMCA President Ron Nelson of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA. Wilder said, "He explained the Y's ability to partner with communities and provide the expertise to manage, operate and maintain a facility." "If we partner with the Y, the membership fees would be responsible for covering operating and maintenance costs for this facility," she said. These costs would not be a burden to the Caledonia community, an issue that has been raised with other township supported or owned facilities. The proposed facility could include a pool, wellness center, health and rehabilitation center, fitness and possibly other programs. Groups who would benefit from the services would include parents, singles, senior cit­ izens, families and children, F ♦ to connect shopping areas between the D & W gro­ cery and Emmons Lake Drive. He also said S & H is willing to dedicate these streets for public use. He said, however, that because the village did not respond to his offer to make the private street a public one. and Baker has not negotiated a change in their legal agreement, so Glen Valley businesses and traffic could access the S & H development, he and his partner will de­ fend their position. They have hired Exxel Engineering to assess the value of the commercial property on Emmons Lake Drive, as well as the in­ vestment value of im­ provements to it. and will go to court. He said he be­ lieved the property was worth more than the $1 of­ fered by the village. Village President Daryl Penfold confirmed S & H had made the offer, but the matter was more complex than that. He said because the situation was now in litigation, he was not able to comment further. YMCA pool proposed for Caledonia KIDS FIRST • Zero to twelve years tions to parking lots 3 and 4 in Glen Valley. This would essentially negate the original agreement which allows only traffic from those lots to use the private street. Christopher J. Hier, M 616-891-1240 - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - 99 Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available NITE .WHITE General Dentistry for Children & Adults Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Wilder explained. Activities supported by a pool could include swim lessons, swim teams, water aerobics and water polo. Physical fitness, weight management, women’s and men's issues, diet and nutrition classes, and stress management would also be possible in such a facility. Rehabilitation programs could include cardiac re­ habilitation, orthopedic re­ habilitation, prevention of osteoporosis, arthritis or joint replacement rehabili­ tation. A teen center, elder fa­ cility activity services and child care services were also other possibilities. Wilder said. To determine the need and the support for building such a facility, the group asked township payment or shared payment for an indepth survey to analyze Caledonia demographics, which they proposed would be led by the Winfield Group. The survey would show what the community wants in the way of services and programs, and what the community can support and where such a facility would be built, Wilder explained. The survey, once begun, will take three to four months to complete. The cost would include professional fees for inter­ viewing and focus groups, designing and testing the survey instruments, ana­ lyzing data and writing the final report. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son supported the plan to conduct the survey, even though to partner in paying for it would require careful consideration. He suggested fund sharing with other groups or citizens of the community should be expected. The survey was needed to determine if the desire existed to build it before investing in the mortar and bricks, which would be the hard part, even though the Y would take over maintenance, once built, he said. The group is making presentations to other agencies and foundations of the community to help raise the funds for the survey, including the Caledonia School District. No projected cost is known, except costs in other communities have ranged from $1 million to $9 million, including land. Plans to raise funds for such a large project are not known, except if justified by a survey, the YMCA would help with a fundraising campaign, which they have experience in guiding. A bond issue would be the last resorb Wilder said. Harrison asked how this project would relate to a proposed community li­ brary, which he called the "holy grail" in this town ship. Wilder said it was possible the Y could partner with the library, if a See pool proposed, page 13 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MVAugust 28. 2001'Page 11 Freeport teens take part in ‘X-treme Read’ Teens from the Freeport District Library have been doing something a little dif­ ferent with their summer reading, discovenng new authors and meeting other teens who also like to read. “At times the library was filled with teen readers who were busy finding new books to read. This was a gratifying and amazing sight,” said Jan Doyle, direc­ tor of youth services at the library. The teens were participat­ ing in a unique new program, “X-Tremc Read ” Libraries have long offer­ ed reading programs for younger students in the sum­ mer, but there was nothing for them once they graduated from elementary school. Many Freeport teens have expressed regret at this fact; so the staff developed a sum­ mer reading program de­ signed expressly for this other age group Funding for the program was made possi­ ble by a matching grant from the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Com-munity Foundation. Other funding was provided by the Union Bank and private donations. Participation in the pro­ gram far exceeded expecta­ tions. Results arc still com­ ing in, but 42 students took the commitment to read a minimum of 18 hours, though most read way beyond that level. In total, TK Band Booster craft show slated The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters have scheduled a craft show for Oct. 20. The craft show is planned to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and set up begins at 7 a.m. Interested artists, arti­ sans and craft creators are invited to participate. For more information and an entry form send a self-addressed stamped envelope to TK Craft Show, 1424 Fairview Drive, Hastings. 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When asked what she was going to do with the gift cer­ tificate, she replied, “Spend it!” Lindsey Newton also was excited to have her name drawn for the $15 gift certifi­ cate to Woodland Mall. Other prizes were two liter bottles of pop, Harry Potter merchandise, bookmarks and hacky sacks. Doyle reported that many of the parents and teens have expressed appreciation for renewed interest in reading and that they are hoping that the new program will be offered again next summer. The next teen event at the Freeport District Library will be National Teen REad Week Oct. 14-20. In conjunction with the release of the new Lord of the Rings movie, teens are encouraged to “Make Reading a Hobbit.” A poster of the movie will be given away in a drawing for teens who read a book from the young adult or adult sec­ tion of the Freeport Library dun ng the month of October. 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Stale requirements have challenged the cooperative group in its quest to move the day care operation serving 45 children. Parents approached the Township Board Aug. 15, after several previous hear­ ings. to discuss making the building rentable. Mike Williams, archi­ tectural engineer, was asked Io assess the repair needs of the township owned building. Various inspections and resulting items were being under­ taken. Issues in a fire marshal s report and Michigan Preschool regulations were taken up with the township building inspector to as­ sess the building for use as a prcsch<x)l. Local inspectors would look at the group’s plans and have their work com­ pleted in about a week. Getting all the approvals completed in Lansing could take longer. Williams said. The list of improvements needed to bring it up to code would be repairs re­ quired for any other kind of assembly, Williams said. These were ranked in order of cost to give the board an idea of the expense in­ volved. The total came to between $15,000 and $20,000, if the value of the work was tallied, but the members of Little Lambs cooperative believed they could garner many dona­ tions of labor or materials to arrange the repairs at much less than that. Williams said the work could be completed in a matter of weeks. Williams said he was volunteering his time for the group. "Little Lambs Preschool has a 25-year history." Williams said. "I think it's a good thing for the com­ munity." Caledonia Township of­ ficials were reluctant to commit to such a large amount on such short no­ tice, without a public hear­ ing. The township has al­ ready replaced a well and VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CROSSING GUARD WANTED The Village of Middleville has an immediate opening for a seasonal part-time crossing guard to work at the inter­ section of Main St. and M-37. Hours are generally from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on days when local public school classes are in session, though some scheduling flexibil­ ity may be possible, including occasionally working sim­ ilar afternoon shifts. The Village will furnish appropriate training and safety gear. Starting pay is $7.00/hr. This is a fine opportunity for a responsible and careful adult who works well with children and is looking for a way to make a valuable contribution to the greater community while earning a little extra income. The successful appli­ cant must also be a safety-conscious “self-starter” who is physically and mentally able to effectively perceive and manage busy vehicle traffic, traffic signals and pedestrians under all weather conditions. Applications are available at the village offices located at 100 E. Main St. in Middleville, Ph: 616-795-3385. Position open until filled. E.O.E. 300 a furnace in the Alaska building, investing around $4,000. Williams said if the township is going to con­ tinue to maintain and op­ erate the building, it would need to be safe, no matter who used it. Safety and accessibility were the two main concerns, he said. Virtually all the items listed needed to be com­ pleted before the building would be approved for as­ sembly of any groups. Williams said. Pipe said, but expressed a desire to avoid that if pos­ sible. The group has already invested a lot of energy into working out the deal with the township. If they committed to an invest­ ment or the equivalent of thousands of dollars, the members would like to continue the preschool in the building for a longer period than the one year requested at first. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison expressed concern about the costs to Preschool parents are anx- bring the building up to ious to gamer approval and code for using it for meet­ to get work completed in ings. These estimates short order. "We were hop­ could even be larger, once ing to assume a partner­ work was undertaken. Ap­ ship with the township proval would be like giv­ ing a blank check, he said. about getting these things Larger items the township done." said coop spokeswoman Jennifer would approve require Pipe. "Our biggest issue is three bids, and the time to time. We were hoping to obtain them. Individual items might not all require open Sept. 10." A delay of three weeks bids, or might be com­ pleted as donations. with procedures in Lansing The idea of renting the was one concern as well. hall originally was consid­ Being re-licensed for a ered as a way to offset the new location is required. maintenance costs. At­ The sequence would be to proceed with the first tempting to work with the items, and if Lansing re­ Little Lambs Co-op has quired more, these could been going on for weeks, be addressed as soon as but the escalating costs known. Proceeding simul­ make it a daunting task. Alaska Hall is one of the taneously would be the only way the group could few budget items in the red, Harrison said. come close to the hopedfor deadline. No future proposed bud­ "That could be pushed get has been determined back for a week, or two," for the building, Harrison said. Even if the board amended the budget to ap­ prove this, the timelines for a posted meeting would extend the time frame. He said it was something he would like to see happen, but at less than a month away from the projected school opening date, he was not sure it could be worked out. Harrison mentioned that Community Development Block Grant money might be applied for to help pay for some of the needed re­ pairs. There are some re­ strictions on the money, however. This would take time to determine. He mentioned compet­ ing budgetary requests for other things also wanted in the community, such as a library, a Rail-Trail, and a YMCA with a pool, men­ tioned earlier in the meet­ ing. The building has been used most recently by Alaska Baptist Church. The church has paid for the maintenance and utili­ ties of the building at a cost of about $2,000 a year. It has been charged by some that the church was not adequately main­ Regular Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE August 13, 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Zandstra. Unger, Audy, Brumleve. Penfold, Oaks, Erskine. Absent: Regan Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion Carned. Public Comments. Written Correspondence. Inquiry of conflict of interes. Engineers Report - Paul Galdes present to discuss the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 17. 2001, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a pro­ posed ordinance Io amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia by the addition of Chapter XII A. the HC Highway Commercial District The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are the following 1 The amending ordinance would establish the HC Highway Commercial Distnet Permitted uses m the district include office buildings banks, personal service establishments hotels and motels, retail businesses larger than 100 000 square feet theaters restaurants with dnvethrough tacAfies. vehicle service stations and other uses 2 The amending ordinance includes regulations on accessory uses, temporary uses signs and off-street parking 3 There are minimum regulations tor the development of lands wrtom the HC Ostnct includ­ ing provisions on driveways service roads budding setbacks landscaping off-street partung outdoor lighting budding materials greenbetts and buffer areas and other provisions 4 The amending ordinance also includes regulations on required front yards side yards and rear yards. The minimum lot area, minimum lot width and maxmiMn lot coverage are also spec­ ified together with budding height regulations _____ AH interested persons may attend re pubtec heanng and comment on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments concerrvng tie amentfing ordnance may be sub­ mitted to the Township office at the above-stated address up to the me of toe pttofic heanng Dated August 23 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 311 Enhancement Grant through MDOT. It was recommended that the Village submit a more detailed plan to the enhance­ ment of the Main Street. Applications must be in by October 2, 2001. It was decided that the application would be resubmitted as is with a cover letter as to the schedule of the remodel of Main Street to coin­ cide with sewer replacement. Township Liaison Report - It was suggested that the Village form a transportation committee. This request was denied and the Township Liaison was directed to meet with the Street Administra­ tor. Village Managers Report: Unfinished Business. 92nd Street is proceeding but at a slow pace MDOT Traffic Study was com­ pleted and recommended that no change be made to the speed limit on M-37 New Business: fifties__ RttblUtfon..- t© Accept the Resignation of Marsha Humphrey from the Motion Carned ation of Dan Erskine to Street Administrator - MDOT, All Ayes Motion Carned. Approve Amendments to PA74 Of 1970 Corner Recordation Act Allowing Harrison Monu­ ments in Lieu Qf Monument Markers Ail Ayes, Motion Carned R01-31 Resolution to Ap­ prove the Ameritech Expan­ sion Per the Planning Commissions Recommend­ ations. Ail Ayes, Motion Carned Public Comments (ExtendesU Council Comments. Adjournment taining the building. If the building is not us­ able without the repairs, the township also would presumably have to take on the $2,000 annual cost. Tom ApoL a facilities committee member, said the committee had been watching the hall's repair items closely. He said the building had once been upgraded with community block grant money. That building met all the re­ quirements at that time. He said maintenance un­ der the church’s oversight had been neglected. In spite of repairs needed, he stressed the building is basically sound, and the improvements arc of a rou­ tine maintenance nature. During citizen comment. Alaska resident Renee Van Houten said she had in the past used the hall for her non-profit water­ shed group. She said in the past she had not been able to use the building for a community meeting and expressed her belief that leasing to the church had not worked out well for the See Little Umbs. page 13 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEM BER 20, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWN SHIP HALL. LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. SEU 01-08-05, PARCEL ID NO 006-003-00; A REQUEST BY MICHIGAN FIELDSTONE CO FOR A SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE A BUSI­ NESS ON THE SE CORNER OF PATTERSON RD AND BASS RD 2 ZOC 01-08-09. PARCEL ID NO 018-0090-00 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 230 S. PATTERSON RD FROM THE ‘AGRI CULTURE’ ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ’RESIDENTIAL SIN GLE FAMILY’ ZONING DISTRICT 3. LD 01-07-01, PARCEL ID NO 018-009-00 A REQUEST BY KEVIN WAGENVELT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SITE CONDOMINIUM PLAT AT 230 S. PATTERSON RD. 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION, DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBUC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY. REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS ANO SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL!S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 312 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml'August 28. 2001/Page 13 New Caledonia Library Committee established by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A special, non-formal New Library Committee is being formed to work to­ ward building a new Cale­ donia library facility in the township. "The group is charged with researching location, design, and funding and coming back to the town­ ship for support if its there," Supervisor Bryan Harrison said at the Town­ ship Board's Aug. 15 meet­ ing. People representing dif­ ferent community interests include Sandy Ayers for the Village; Bill Harrison for the school community; Jane Heiss, Caledonia librarian; Cheryl Garrison, assistant director from Kent District Library; Betty White, representing parents; Eric Longman, president of the Friends of the Library; Jerry Baker, representing business interests of the community, and Pat Snyder, representing the township. Other groups may yet also be represented. Harrison said he offered a statement of support to the group acting in that capacity. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said people of the commu­ nity interested in donating to the cause of building the new facility can make contributions earmarked for that purpose in the township office. It was mentioned last June that the township has funds deposited in the State Bank of Caledonia, accumulating interest now amounting to $42,774.83 and being held for use to­ ward a future new library building. The township also has $447,036.46 set aside for a library building fund. Pool proposed, continued from page 10 community desire to do so was shown in the survey. Trustee Larry Stauffer asked who would own the facility, once established. The Y, a non-profit organi­ zation, would own the community building, Wilder said. John Wilder said mem­ berships must be available to support the ongoing costs, before the Y would undertake such an effort. Jim Perkins, also in­ volved with the citizens group, said until the survey determines what the needs of the community arc, what could be done, and it is not possible to say in advance what plan will be devised, or for what cost. That is what the survey is for. he stressed. In the case of a library, if the township and non-profit groups continue with plans to build a new facility, the township would own that building. Kent District Library provides books, personnel and some amount toward maintenence of branch libraries, but the township would pay maintenance and upkeep on the facility. The value of a survey to evaluate need and support for a facility like the Y was extended to apply to the Little Lambs, from page 12 — township. She said she was hopeful that the building continue to serve as a meeting place for non­ profit groups, and said she felt it was an asset to the township, a valuable prop­ erty, and to replace it would cost a great deal. Pipe said the co-op might be able to pursue another alternative, but is still favorably disposed to trying to open the day care operation in Alaska Hall. She said she would look for donated work and ma­ terial. Consideration might be given for lease exchange for donated values "in kind," Harrison said, but just how to work this out would need more delibera­ tion. A special meeting might be needed, to meet the time lines needed by the co-op, he said. He added the board members usually were willing to try to work such things out when possible. Pipe asked for one week to determine more details and to see how feasible the plan might still be, and to consider a longer lease than one year. Though the group re­ portedly had much donated work lined up, approval and guidelines from Lans­ ing had not yet been is­ sued. No special meeting was scheduled by Friday. Aug. 24. need for a survey to take the community pulse on attitudes toward a library. Other communities, such as Cascade and in Lowell, which have built similar facilities contributed in­ formation about the costs and process for achieving them. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said more information was needed. He said town­ ship funding requires com­ petitive bidding. He also said there had been several failed attempts to get community support for a pool in the past. Group representatives countered the reason had been the ongoing cost of maintenance, but oversight by the Y would take care of that concern. Proponents say the survey process will take at least four months, and they are anxious to start as soon as possible. Township trustees spoke about competing needs for money in the community. The township is struggling to make Alaska Hall less expensive to maintain. The township has committed to building a new library at some time in the future, and has set aside money for that goal. Treasurer Jill Cardwell said although money for a survey is not in this year’s budget, the new budget must be drafted soon, and discussion of priorities for supporting various project options like these could be discussed. Longman last June pro­ vided a financial statement of the funds held by the Friends of the Library group, primarily raised at the Com Maze fund-raising event four years ago. He said the goal of the group was to raise at least $50,000 toward the new building at that time. Earlier in the Aug. 15 ago had indicated support for a new library, but most residents seemed to prefer private fund-raising to a bond issue. As the com­ munity grows, the senti­ ment for various ideas shift, and a more current survey could be needed. Robertson said he hoped the new library committee would add providing this documentation as a part of its duties. Trustee Larry Stauffer said the Kent District Library has information about area desires in regard to new library buildings, which he would try to obtain. Harrison said this situa­ tion would be one when.* the township "provides bricks and mortar, and they (KDL) provide people and books." meeting, a citizens group had requested money to pay for a survey to document community interest in a YMCA and pool. Trustee Richard Robertson then asked if there was documentation to confirm the community is support­ ive of a new library. A township survey con­ ducted two or three years TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Aug. 29 Hot dog on a bun or chick­ en sandwich on a bun. car­ rots, pears, milk. Thursday, Aug. 30 Pizza or fish sandw ich on a bun, side salad, fresh apple, milk. Friday, Aug. 31 No school today. Have a safe Labor Day weekend. Monday, Sept. 3 No School. Labor Day. 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MAIN ST CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday Friday 7 6, Saturday 8 I �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/August 28, 2001 Alaska Baptist Church welcomes youth pastor by Cathv L. Rueter Staff Writer You're more likely to see Kevin Stiles sur­ rounded by kids than adults. He might be playing basketball with them, go­ ing on field trips or just hanging out and talking. No matter what the group might be doing. Stiles is doing his job, reaching out and ministering to young people. Stiles is the new assis­ tant pastor/youth minister at Alaska Baptist Church in Alto (68th Street). He and his family moved here just one month ago from Trenton. NJ. His immediate family consists of his wife of six years. Karis (McCall), and Kevin Stiles their two Children. Their daughter, Kcssyde, is 3 "When the church hired years old, and their son. me they got two for one." Dakota, is a year old. he said. She's not expected Stiles is not new to min­ to help but she does any* istry work. He was born in way. She's great as my as­ Grand Rapids and lived sistant, encourager, espe­ here until eighth grade. His cially with the female side father was a pastor at a of the ministry. Coopersville church for "Karis is one busy lady. many years before moving More often than not. you'll the family cast. Stiles find her right along with himself comes to Alto the youth ministry crowd, from seven years as the not to mention mothering youth pastor with Faith their own two children and Baptist Church in Trenton. giving flute lessons. Stiles credits his wife Stiles is hoping to build as his greatest asset as a a firm relationship with the pastor. youth of Alaska Baptist. "I miss (Faith's) rela­ tionships that were built up. We don't have that here yet," said Stiles. "They (the young people) have to know that you care for them. It takes time. He still keeps in con­ tact. mostly via e-mail, with his previous church youth family. The immediate goals that Stiles has set for him­ self and his ministry don't sound very lofty, but they are very likely the foundation of a strong, long standing youth min­ istry. He sees his present goals as building a rela­ tionship with the kids. "I want them to be able to stand for something and understand what they be­ lieve in and enjoy a godly life. Right now we are evaluating where they are. What they need and ad­ dressing those needs," ex­ plained Stiles. Stiles was recruited by Alaska Baptist's Personnel Committee, consisting of Robyn and Craig Vaughan, Ron Walbridge, (former youth pastor) Pastor George Coon and Lyle DeMeester. "I knew George Coon from college. He called me up." Stiles said. "We weren't looking to leave (Faith Baptist). "We visited on Memo- HURRY! Cheering for the Trojans... The varsity cheerleaders for TK are (front row) Brittany Nicholson. Lacey Higgins Sadie Bowerman, Becca Dufresne, Comna Leski. Tiffany Gurski. coach Kelli Leep Jami Case; (back row) Michelle Higgins. Amanda Fisk. Tisha Smith. Leandra Postema Stacy Vandefifer. Andrea Gragg. Serena Treuter. Mindy Beilfuss Carolyn Woody and Raven Holub. Missing from photo. Michelle Bronsmk. Amber McMillan and Ben McDuffee. rial Day weekend. We an­ swered their questions and they answered ours. We decided that we wanted to become a part of (Alaska Baptist). We really liked their concern and gen­ uineness for us and the church. It’s interesting. We came from a larger church to a smaller church. Some people thought it was a step down. We don’t look at it that way. Pastor (Brian Harrison) and his wife were a real plus, he said. Stiles said he was impressed by the plans the senior pastor has for the church as well as for him. According to Stiles, 18 months is the typical stay of a youth pastor. That's Sub-regional planning group to meet in fall by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer A resolution to disband the Four Corners Alliance was passed by the Caledo­ nia Township Board Aug. 15 in the first step to es­ tablish a new sub regional planning group with a sim­ ilar function. The group would act on local decisions with the help of the larger Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC), according to Planner Dave Zylstra. Classes Start on or After Monday, August 27 Three Great Reasons To Attend KCC's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County: 1- COST. Unfortunately, college costs con­ tinue to increase at an alarming pace. Fortunately, community colleges in Michigan continue to provide the most cost-effective way to complete the first two years of virtually any 4-year (bach­ elor's degree) program in the state. Representative cost’ (per credit hour) for selected area institutions are: KCC $33^40 BAKER $235 DAVENPORT $204-5212 GY5U $188 WMU $205 CMU $118 not the case with Kevin, as evidenced by his long track record at his previous church. "I don't sec youth min­ istry as a stepping stone. I’m always looking for chances to minister to (young people). I'll probably be a youth pastor until they tell me I can't be one any more." Car show, crafts and food set at Freeport Fun Day A car show, farmers market and fly fishing demonstrations will be featured during Freeport Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 8. Other events during the Fun Day in downtown Freeport will include a quilt show at the Historical Society building, a special postal cancellation at the Freeport Post Office from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., kids' games, horse and wagon rides and lots of food. The fire department will be serving a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., a lunch at Freeport United Brethren Church is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the spaghetti supper, sponsored by the United Methodist Church, begins at 5 p.m. All these meals will be served at the community center. There will be a book sale during the library open house with Internet demonstrations. For more information on Freeport Fun Day, call 765-3100. The Four Corners Al liancc represented Cale­ donia, Gaines, Kentwood, and Cascade. After that time, the Metro Council was formed, and a new planning effort has emerged during the past year with that organiza­ tion's support. Planning Commissioner John Finkbeincr volun­ teered and was selected to represent the Caledonia Planning Commission on the sub-regional planning group. A member of the board and of the planning staff also arc designated to work in the planning ef­ forts. Zylstra and Trustee Richard Robertson also were selected to represent Caledonia in this effort. The group will look at planning issues on a metro-regional and sub-re­ gional level. Priority is ex­ pected to be given to road planning and mutual zon­ ing 2. TwsraABtnr.TheKcc Fehsenfeld Center specializes in aca­ demic coursework designed to meet the general education (MACRAO) requirements of senior public college/unrversrties in Michigan. To insure transferability, individual classes should be selected with the assistance of a KCC counselor, lb preview how courses transfer, visit the Michigan College Mall website at WWW.nMKTM.CM 3. UXADOt LOOmOB, LOUmOW. Situated off M-179 Highway just west of Hastings, the KCC Fehsenfeld Center is an easy drive for residents of Barry County and surrounding communities. Parking is free in our large, weU-Irt lot FaM. 2002. per credit hour costs, as reported «n the 'Grand ftaptds Press', August 12. 2002 Ovt-ol-ctessnct cate CMhoun ISO residents per credh hour SSS.5O Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice It's the my insurance should be. STAUFFER A W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Mam St. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891 9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml August 28. 200VPage 15 2001 Fall spores Previews Trojans look tough in season opening Classic The tennis team for Thornapple Kellogg includes (front row) Kara Hutchens. Lindsey Dobson, (middle row) Mallory Dobson, Stephanie Stauffer. Michelle Raetz, Caitlyn Adams. Leeanne Lantinga. Veronika Villa; (back row) coach Larry Seger. Katie Bednck. Emily Porter. Cary Middlebush. Christina Wiersum. Jena Jones, Jennifer Burks and assistant coach Andrew Kalee. Young TK tennis team looking for improvement Experience may be lacking from the team, but coach luirry Seger expects his Thornapplc Kellogg High School squad to improve greatly as the prep tennis season rolls along. The lady Trojans' team has just one singles player with singles experience and just two of the eight doubles players have varsity experience. So it will take time to get the 2001 squad to its potential. "With such a young team, it will be very difficult to match last year's 9-3-1 record," Seger said. Top netters returning include Kara Hutchens, Cary Middlebush, Veronika Villa and Lindsey Dobson. Hutchens has made the move from No. 3 to No. 1 singles. Middlebush is playing at No. 2 singles after playing No. 3 last season. Last season, Middlebush teamed with Brittany Pflug at No. 3 doubles to post an 18-4 record and were regional runners-up. Villa makes the jump from No. 1 doubles to No. 3 singles. And Dobson is playing No. 4 singles after competing at No. 2 doubles a season ago. Another to watch is Jena Jones who is playing No. 1 doubles. The 28-year coach also expects contributions to come from Malory Dobson, Stephanie Stauffer, Michelle Raetz. Katie Bedrick, Jim Burks, Emily Porter, LeeAnne Lantinga and Caitlyn Adams. "Our singles players have some experience," Seger said. "They work hard and will show good improvement." The Lady Trojans' doubles players are all new. Seven starters were lost from last year’s team. Seger knows tennis and looks forward to the challenge that this team presents him with this season. In his 28 years at TK, his teams have won 13 conference titles, two regional titles and have finished in the State's Top 10 four times. Calvin Christian is expected to be the favorite in the league. TK plays host to Calvin Sept. 10. The Lady Trojans travel to Godwin Wednesday, to Cedar Springs Thursday and host Coopersville Sept. 5. Members of the Trojans' golf team are (front row) Nick Roush, Justin Ogden. Brad Bender, Josh Enyart. Tyler Wenger. Bobby Roush. Dan Burbank. Chase VandenBerg, Ian Karcher, Matt Raetz; (back row) coach Jim Sprague. Luke Shuck. Brett Knight. Levi Harold, Tyler Pyke and Kyle Funk. The golf team at Dan Burbank. Josh Enyart Thornapple Kellogg High managed a 78 and Bob School in Middleville Roush rounded out the narrowly edged out Wayland Trojan tally with an 80. Union for first place honors Hastings had three golfers at the Aug. 16 Barry who finished in the top 10. County Classic, but golfers Mike Hubbard was sixth from Maple Valley. Delton with a 79, Brian DeVries Kellogg, Lakewood and tied for seventh with an 80 Hastings also opened their and Pete Swiatek tied for seasons on a positive note 10th with an 81. with top 10 individual Andy Elliott also fired an finishes at the event. 80 to lead the Lakewood The champion Trojans squad. scored a 312. three strokes Dustin Healey carded an better than the second place 81 and finished in the top Wildcats. 10 for Delton. Hastings was third with a The remaining scores are 326, Delton Maroon fourth listed below: with a 346, Lakewood fifth Hastings: Nick Taylor with a 350, Maple Valley 86; Justin Pratt 91; Brian sixth with a 356 and Delton Doozan 95. White was seventh with a Thornapple Kellogg: 386. Tyler Wenger 86; Levi Wayland's Steve Harold 88. Chachulski earned medalist Delton Maroon: honors by carding a 71. Brandon Garrison 86; Nate TK had two golfers with Farrell 88; Cory Newington 77s, Chase Vandenberg and 94; Brett Michael 91; Ross --- 4650 N. M-37 Hwy., Middleville Osgood 101. Lakewood: Chris Clark 99; Jim Lender 90; Casey Shettler 92; Ryan Barrus 93; Kevin Shettler 88 Wayland Union: Brandon VanDrunen 77; Aaron Adamczyk 82; Scott Baumgard 96; Grant Weber 89; Chet Kemp 85. Maple Valley; Nick Burpee 83; Collin McLean 83; Nick Jones 96; Brandon Brooke 94; Nathan Carney 103; Todd Cupp 113. Delton White: Jordan Dobbs 103; Zach Koon 97; Matt Ernsberger 101; Chris Kahlo 93; James Lipscomb 97. NOTE: Stories and photographs of the Caledonia High School varsity sports teams will appear in next weeks (Sept. 4) Sun A News. r- yjdyu ©422 Sprinq Creek Ct. •UrtdJrvtftr. Liiudy, Jir*. 112 Water, Middleville 9807 Cherry VaMey. Lynn Denton Agency 4695 Middleville Rd., Middleville 415 2nd St., Middleville k—------------------ —J 115 E. Main, Middleville 497 Arlington St., Middleville r5O2 yjsnonrs 509 Arlington St., Middleville 122 E. Main St., Middleville Caledonia Village Centre 9664 Cherry Valley (M-37) 500 Arlington St., •me MoU 9 nun M Barry 4460 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings Lgxaa&aaB.! �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/August 28. 2001 2001 Fall spopos Previews Soccer Trojans look to repeat as conference champs Coach Marty Wuslman hopes his team can repeat its play from a year ago. when the Trojans' varsity soccer team won an O-K Blue Conference championship and finished with a 14-2-3 record. The Trojans went on to compete in the district finals were it lost to Portage Northern, the Division II champs. Top returning players on defense are Dave DeVocrmer, Jason DcVorc and Zeb Truer. Stars returning on offense include Mark VanRyn. Dustin Snow. Stu Aspinall. Tyler James and Eric Smith. Defense should be a strong point for this team which also includes goalkeeper Matt Blocksma. stopper Pat McKeown and Chris Howarth. On offense. Marvin Gonzales. Mike Worst and Sham Brower should also aid in the scoring. Still there are some areas that must be improved. "We need Io find more ways to score," Wuslman said. "We losl the entire front line to graduation. We have moved Eric Smith up from midfield Io striker along with Dustin Snow, Worst. Brower and Kyle Hulst. As for another title shot, expect the Trojans Io make a run. "We are looking at being SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured, colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 The in the middle of the hunt for the O-K Blue Conference again.” Wuslman said. "Calvin Christian will be very strong and Godwin is playing very well." The schedule is tough. Early games include South Christian on the road Aug. 28. Caledonia on the road Aug. 30. Hastings on the road Sept. 4 and Wayland at Tome Sept. 5. Soccer players for the Trojans are (front row) Pat McKeown. Dan Texter. Dave McAllister, Tyler James, Eric Smith, Matt Blocksma. Jason DeVore. Mark VanRyn, Dustin Snow. Mike Beuschel; (back row) Christopher Howarth. Jordan Rock. Sham Brower. Dominic Panza. Stuart Aspinall. Zeb Truer, Mike Worst. Kyle Hulst. Dave DeVormer and Marvin Nunez. TK boys aim for cross country title After finishing second in the O-K Blue a season ago, the boys' cross country team at Thornapple Kellogg High School would like to make a serious charge at the top spot in 2001. The Trojans have the talent to do just that with junior Tim Brog, senior Mike Stortz, senior Pattrick Jansens, sophomore Chris Harkness and junior Nick Tomson. Brog is a two-time all-conference runner. Coach Tammy Benjamin says that Brog and Stortz give the team two good Rising Costs of College We can help you meet them. Since 1980 the cost of a college education has risen more than twice as fast as the consumer price index. Will you be prepared when it’s time for your child or grandchild to attend college? Consider the advantages of our college funding 529 Plan: I Proceeds can be used at almost any college in the country Running for TK's boys cross country team are (front row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Eric Mena, Keith Fuleki, Chris Harkness; (back row) Kyle Bradley, Pattrick Jansens, Tim Brog and Nick Tomson. Missing from photo, Mike Broo and Alex Robinson. front runners and mentioned that her third, fourth and fifth runners are starting to bunch. Depth is a concern for the coach. Benjamin says they need "to keep everyone healthy." "Last year was our best record in the Blue since the 80s," Benjamin said. "We're trying for our first conference championship." Godwin will be TK’s toughest competition for that top spot in the O-K Blue Conference. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. You CAN afford to build... 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Ninth-ycar coach Tammy Benjamin is confident that her l>ady Trojans can make a great run at the title, as a number of top athletes return to the mix. Included in that group are senior Melissa Quisenberry (two-time All-State, three­ time all-conference), senior Christine Dood (three-time all-conference), junior Elise Nyland (all-conference) and sophomore Jessica Stortz (all-conference). Other top returning runners arc junior Stephanie Simon, senior LeAnn Pitt, senior Greta Gustafson and senior Victoria Stanton and freshmen Natalie Hoag. Lady Trojan eagers look to shoot for top in 0-K Blue Members of the varsity basketball team at Thornapple Kellogg are (front row) Ande Bouma, Ashley Carter, Kristen Weaver, Becca Cobb; (back row) Melissa Potts, Stephanie Scott, Megan Dutcher. Stacy VanderWerp. Ryan Lavich, Janine Dykstra. Chandra Brice and coaches Marcy Uyl and Tammy Olmstead. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 2980 lhe HUD toll tree telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-M0 -927 School is hoping to sneak up on a few competitors and be a factor in the race for the top spot in the O-K Blue Conference this season. Fifth-year coach Marcy Uyl says it will be a challenge, but team balance and depth will help to make Scots start season with a win on links Abe Mulvihill shot a 39 to lead Caledonia to a 165176 non-conference golf win over Comstock Park Aug. 20 at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Fighting Scots are now 1-0 on the early season. that goal an easier task. The Lady Trojans are led by seniors Ande Bouma, Ashley Carter and Becca Cobb as well as junior Megan Dutcher. A year ago, the black and orange were 5-16 overall, but improvement is expected from the 2001 club. A team weakness, if there is one, could be game experience, according to Uyl. If the Lady Trojans are to contend in the league, they will have to battle the likes of Byron Center and Coopersville. TK opens the season Thursday at Caledonia. Its first home game is Sept. 4 versus Barry County rival Hastings. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT The girls' cross country team at Thomapple Kellogg High School includes (front row, from left to right) Victoria Stanton, captain LeAnn Pitt, captain Melissa Quisenberry, captain Christine Dood. Greta Gustafson; (middle row) Elise Nyland. Theresa Miller. Sara Jansens. Stephanie Simon (back row) coach Tammy Benjamin, Sarah Hawkins. Kaleigh Page, Emily Quisenberry, Natalie Hoag, Kelli Zoet. Jessica Stortz. Sarah Hawkins, Kaleigh Page and Kelli Zoet. Benjamin expects great things from this year's team. She lists "great senior leadership, very deep in numbers and quality runners with a good work ethic" as team strengths. 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Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, MUAugust 28. 2001 Trojans girls’ harriers continue win streak Taking the field for TK Varsity football for the Trojans in 2001 are (first row) Brett Vernon. Tony Hall, Mark Price, Chris Finkbemer, Ben Profrtt. Jeremy Chavis. Yon Bucher. Matt Erb, Josh Tobias; (second rowO Dave Guy, Justin Hoffman. Shawn Reil, Aaron Alvarez, Adam Chamberlin, Justin Shaft, Tom Steensma, Randy Benedict: (third row) Joe Brown. Chet Berkimer. Randy Tobias, Nate Thornton. Kyle Fletke. Joe Mancuso, Nick Otto, Josh Weeber, Alec Belson; (fourth row) Steve Johnson. Bryan Winchester, Paul Garrett. Phil Corson, Kyle Farns. Mike Yarger, Joe Guy. Andy Fisher; (fifth row) manager Calvin Guy, manager Chns Hodgson, manager Danny Hall. Chad Barager, Justin VanSpronsen. Scott Brooks. Ryan Adams; (sixth row) coach Mark Uyl, head coach Tim Penfield, coach Skip Pranger, coach Nate Pranger, coach Pat Marsman, coach Nelson Replogle, coach Tom Ellinger and coach Dan Erb Scots run for second at East Grand Rapids Caledonia's boys cross country team finished in second place at last Thursday's East Grand Rapids Invitational. Team scores were East Grand Rapids 40, Caledonia 62, Forest Hills Central 87, South Christian 121, Unity Christian 123, Calvin Christian 129 and Belding 130. The top four finishers for the Fighting Scots were Tim Ross in first (16:30), Joel DeBlaay in eighth (18:43), Jon Hekman in ninth (19:09) and Pat O'Connor in 33rd (21:32). In the junior varsity meet. Jeff DeBlaay won the first place medal with a time of 19:56. GIRLS... | Cherry Valley! I Plumbing Service is our specialty. Service Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation Drain cleaning f $id.dd off 1 I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing I In the team's first invitational at Manhattan Park, Caledonia's girls cross country team finished second to East Grand Rapids. The Fighting Scots had three runners who placed in the top 10. Tricia Miedema finished first in the Blue Division with a time of 22:02, Becca Busfield was fifth in 23:31 and Kate Ryan was seventh in 23:49. Mallory Latach was Caledonia's fourth runner with a time of 25:40. Stefanie Maxim rounded out the top five with an effort of 25:47. Caledonia had a team score of 48. East was first with a team score of 32. BODY SHOP The Middleville varsity girls' cross-country team is starting the 2001 season just like it ended last year's, in victory. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's two-time Division 11 state champions used their superior depth Saturday morning to win the 11team Wayland Invita­ tional. The boys' group, despite strong individual performances from Tim Brog and Mike Stortz, fin­ ished in a tie for fourth. The Trojan girls came up with a team score 32. besting second-place Low­ ell's 42. Kelloggsville, last year's Division III state champ, took third with 83. followed by Delton Kel­ logg with 103. Byron Cen­ ter 125, Hopkins 130 and Lawton, Wyoming Rogers. Fennville, Wyoming Park and host Wayland did not field full teams in order to register a final score. Five of the top 10 run­ ners in the girls' race wore Thornapple Kellogg's or­ ange and black uniforms. Middleville senior Mel­ issa Quisenberry was run­ ner-up to defending Divi­ sion III state champion Nicole Bush of Kellog­ gsville. Bush finished the hilly and difficult course in the heat with a blistering time of 19:46. The Quiz checked in with a time of 20:37. Sophomore Jessica Stortz came in fifth with a time of 21:50, freshman Natalie Hoag was sixth in 21:53, junior Elise Nyland was ninth in 22:19 and Christine Dood was 10th in 22:22. "They ran pretty well, considering that they had just gotten back from (cross-country) camp," Benjamin said. "They were tired and a little bit sore." Benjamin is cautiously optimistic about the team's chances for a "three-peat." The Trojans lost a couple of good runners, particu­ larly Jen Verkerke, to graduation last spring, but are blessed with a lot of returning talent and new­ comer Natalie Hoag. "We're going to be tough," Benjamin. "We'll see how things go, but we're shooting for being even better than our 1999 team." Brog, who qualified for the state meet as a fresh­ man. led the way for the Trojans by finishing third in the boys' race last Sat­ urday with a time of 17:22. Mike Stortz also was one of 15 individual medalists, checking in eighth at 18:09. Wayland won the team trophy with 55 total points. Call 1-800-870-7085 for. Sun & News (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia acnon-Msi Trojan junior Tim Brog crossed the finish line in third place at Wayland. Lawton was second with 59, Delton Kellogg was third with 91, Kellog­ gsville and Middleville both fourth at 103. Rogers 139, Fennville 154. Lowell 181 and Hopkins Wyoming Park and Byron Center each did not have enough runners to make a final team score. Individual champion was junior Mark VanderMecr of Wyoming Park, who crossed the finish line in 17:02 and Lawton's Daniel Melissa Quisenberry was runner-up in the Wayland Cross-Country Invitational Saturday Orosco was second in 17:18. Delton Kellogg's Kyle Williams placed fourth with a time of 17:30 and teammate Billy Roberts was 15th in 18:42. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. �The Sun and News. 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Ernest Lawrence Thay­ er’s opening lines of "Casey at the Bat" should have been changed to ’It looked extremely rocky for the Middleville eleven that night." The revision would have aptly de­ scribed Thornapple Kel­ logg's nasty predicament midway in the third quarter of its strange, but satisfy­ ing 28-18 season opening victory at Wayland Friday night. The Trojans had squan­ dered a 12-0 lead and watched their hosts score three unanswered touch­ downs to fall behind 18-12 with 19 minutes of football left for the evening. That's when head coach Tim Penfield had to find out if this group of lads had character. It didn't take him long to find out that it did indeed. Middleville took the en­ suing kickoff a! its own 35 and went 65 yards in six plays and three minutes to knot the score at 18-all and score a two-point con­ version to take a lead it would not relinquish for the rest of the night. Quarterback Chad Barager and tailback Yon Bucher had key double . digit yard runs in the drive and the Trojans converted on a critical fourth down and one to get to the Wildcats' 30-yard line. Then came the surprise play that put them back on the scoreboard. Barager hooked up with tight end Chris Finkbetner on a short pass, but Finkbeiner then pitched the ball behind him to Bucher on the old hookand-ladder play that went for 30 yards and the game­ tying touchdown. Then the ever-resourceful Barager took a botched snap on the ensuing point after touchdown attempt and rolled to his left, scampered toward the end zone and found back Ben Profit! with a two-point pass. It was the first time all evening cither team had converted a PAT and it gave Middleville back the lead, 20-18. The Trojans then demonstrated some oppor­ tunism, which might come in handy for the rest of the season. They look advan­ tage of a fumbled snap on a Wayland punt attempt and took possession of the ball 14 yards away from the end zone. They con­ verted on another crucial fourth-and-short situation at the 2-yard line and SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! Trojan running back Yon Bucher (10) gets some tough yardage against the Wayland defense. Looking on in the background is teammate Chris Finkbeiner (1). sophomore back Scott Brooks wedged over the goal line on the next play. Barager hit end Ryan Adams with the two-point conversion pass. So in the span of seven minutes and five seconds, SUMMER SAVINGS W! •w WIILIAM RUSTY T JACK RICHARD 2000 CHEVY S-10 ZR2 . ■• ■ TERRY I EIM 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER til cah 3 door. V-6 auto. air. CD. 5 xpeed air. CD. P.Vind . lock*. 21.000 mile* s17,995 s1O,995 Middleville went from be­ ing down 18-12 and fading fast to entering the fourth period with a 28-18 lead that stood up until the con­ test ended. It was a somewhat lengthy and unusual game. Wayland, after falling be­ hind 12-0 in the first quar­ ter, decided to make a massive overhaul of its of­ fensive attack, changing from a conventional forma­ tion to something akin to a wide open "run-and-shoot." The Wildcats weren't happy with the way things were going in the first 12 minutes. Middleville, sparked by a crucial fourth down pass from Barager to Adams and a circus side­ line catch by Finkbeiner on Wayland's 5, scored on its first drive when Bucher carried it in from five yards out. The Trojans went up by dozen just before the end of the first quarter when Bucher blew through the line and raced 60 yards for a touchdown. Meanwhile. Wayland's offense was frustrated by the tendencies of defen­ sive linemen Brett Vernon, Tony Hall and Joe Brown to get too quickly into the backfield and create havoc. Passes were hurried and ball carriers were stopped for little or no gain. Down 12-0, Wayland head coach Tim Gibson had had enough and or­ dered a wide open offen­ sive scheme that included four receivers split out and quarterback Leon Hilaski operating out of a shotgun. The results for the home team were spectacular for awhile. SOUTH OFFICE 1994 CAD SEDAS DEVILLE 2000 POM GRASD AM SE s7,995 Ovus12,995 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml Regular cab 4*o»1 hn. aukuiutK . air 2000 BUICK REGAL GS ..................... 1997 BUICK LLSABRE CUSTOM (.'lean one o* net 1995 TOYOTA 4RLNNER SR5 $16,995 S11,500 S s3,995 S s6,495 jg 1994 GEO PRIZM I door automat*. 1998 NISSAN SENTRA XE 795'3318 W IIWnniniEI CAVIN • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 1 0,31 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from MtddleviHa SUMMER SAVINGS T||B SUMMER SAVINGS TIME! 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Momentum appeared to stay with the Wildcats in the early third quarter as they held on Middleville's first offensive series, with the help of penalties, and then Hilaski and Stuive hooked up on an electrify­ ing 59-yard TD toss. That's when "it looked extremely rocky." Bucher scored three touchdowns, two rushing and one on the hook and ladder, and rushed for II5 yards on 13 carries. Josh Tobias picked up 42 yards on the ground and Brooks had 31. Barager was 6-for-9 for 77 yards and a TD in the passing department. His counterpart, Hilaski, was 13 of 28 for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Middleville amassed 307 yards in total offense and Wayland had 251. Defensively, Vernon led the way for the Trojans with 11 tackles and Adams and Randy Benedict both had eight. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11-1/2 Acres • Fenced Pasture • Hay Field • 3 Stall Barn • 2000+ sq. ft., 4-yr.-old Home • Walk-out • natural Woodwork • Fireplace • 3-Car Garage. 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TS ID Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 36/September 4, 2001 It was a great night for memories TK rededicates stadium, honors 1931 football team Honored for their starting the Thomapple Kellogg Football tradition were (from left) Bill Standish, Chet Geukes. Gerald Williams, John Robertson and Jack Perry Norm Maclver of Newaygo was unable to attend. Raymonds to be Heritage Day parade grand marshals by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Glenn Raymond seems a little shy about him and his wife being selected by the Heritage Days Committee as grand marshals of the Heritage Day parade Saturday. Sept. 8. "I'm just an ordinary guy. I don't know why they selected me," he said. Raymond and his wife, Nancy, will ride at the front of the Heritage Day Parade. He was in charge of the parade for five years and says, "it seems a little strange to be in the parade... It is the first time I'll be able to see the parade." Raymond was born in Plainwell and went to school in Hopkins before Glenn and Nancy Raymond moving to Irving Township on his graduation. His grandparents farmed at the corner of Garbow and Solomon roads. "We always enjoyed being the kids who got to stay with the grandparents during fair," he said. The Barry County Fair is still important to the Raymonds. Glenn is active in the Barry County Steam and Antique Tractor Society. He and Nancy have ten children and recently attended his oldest son's wedding with most of the children. "We have good kids. We are very proud of them all and of our 17 grandchildren too.” Several of the Raymond children have been active on the Heritage Days Committee, including his daughter, Chns. who is in charge of the mud volleyball competition. Raymond was one of those who helped restart interest in Heritage Days and served as president of the committee for four years. "The best part of being involved with something like Heritage Day is to look back and see what has been accomplished. I miss it, but I am glad that the committee continues to plan a great event," he said. a Bill Johnson (left) shows former coach Bob White the plaque which will mark the entrance to the Bob White Stadium by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was a great night for football on Friday, Aug. 31. The moon shown full and lovely, the band looked sharp in their new uniforms, and the cheer­ leaders kept the fans en­ gaged in the game. The 2001 football team defeated rival Caledonia, 30-13. But it really was a night for memories. The memo­ ries of 16 young men in 1931 who never played football, suiting up for their school. It was a night to remem­ ber one coach and rededi­ cate the stadium in his name but it was also the night to remember the many coaches and players who have represented the Thornapple Kellogg schools on the football fields past and present and hope that the dedication of teams in the future will remember, too. In 1931 Chet Geukes, Carl Clossen, George Jor­ gensen, Norm Maclver, Lawrence Hewitt. Bill Standish, Jack Petty, Wendell Lyons, Bob Mu­ gridge. Bert Mugridge, Forrest Bixler, Frank Burns, Gerald Williams, Bill Boyer, and John Robertson worked under coach Irving Holtforth. They played at the Keeler Park field, which is now the site of Mount Hope Cemetery. The remaining members of the 1931 team renum­ ber not the scores but play­ ing hard and playing to­ gether. Playing together with "pride, tradition and class" were what Ray Page called on in his remarks during the ceremony hon­ oring those young men of 70 years ago. Five of them were hon­ ored in person during half time ceremonies at the game. It was no accident that the ceremonies were in the half time of a game against Caledonia because it was Caledonia which was the foe 30 years ago when the new football field was dedicated at the new high school. Also honored during the ceremony was former coach Bob White who served as coach from 1962 to 1980. The stadium was named in his honor following his retirement in 1980. A plaque will be mounted on a large rock at the north end of the sta­ dium and the new conces­ sion stand and refurbished press box bear the name Bob White Stadium. Who knows why the football tradition has burned so bright at Thor­ napple Kellogg? Over the years the team has achieved many honors, championships and hon­ ored all-star players. Perhaps it is the fans cheering with each play. Spending their Friday nights at the football game because "that's what you do in Fridays in the fall in Middleville" Perhaps it is the tradi­ tion of playing Caledonia, now 74 times in the past 70 years. Or perhaps it is the re­ spect for the opponents whether it is Mark Uyl (now the athletic director for TK) playing for Cale­ donia or Bill Johnson coaching against one of See TK footba/l, page 9 In This Issue... • Car show, crafts and food set at Freeport Fun Day • Thornapple rezoning proposals draw fire • Middleville boil order rescinded • Caledonia fall sports preview in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/September 4 2001 Pancakes, running! helicopter rides and more highlight Heritage Day by Patricia Johns Staff Wnter Heritage Day this Sat­ urday .in Middleville brings back the most popular of previous events and has added some new attrac­ tions for this year. Maybe you've started your day with pancakes at the Methodist Church in downtown Middleville. The sausage, syrup and griddle cakes return this year. Alter a hiatus of several years, the 5K run or walk will begin on Irving Road at 8 a m. Late registrations are available. The parade steps off from McFall at 10 a m. The opening ceremonies will be held at 11:30 a m. The Williams Family is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. at Heritage Day We Understand Commitment Since 1871, Edward Jones has been committed to providng personalized investment service to individuals. From our office here in Caledonia, you can rely on: Face-to-face service Timely information Quality investment selection Call or stop by today. Drew McFadden Investment Representative P.O. Box 336 Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus. 616 891-1173 www. ed ward jones.com Member SIPC Nikki Schiedel, Miss Middleville/Barry County will open this year's Heritage Day ceremonies on Saturday. Sept. 8 with the reigning Miss Middleville-Barry County, Nikki Scheidel. presiding. The car show opens at noon with many classic and classy cars on display. On the south side of Page Elementary, the trac­ tor pulls and mud volley­ ball games begin. Food will be available at the Page Elementary site. This year The Scoop will make a trip to Page with some ice cream spe­ cialities to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Those with a more liter­ ary bent can talk with the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library librarian Deb Jones and learn about some up­ coming events at the li­ brary. The Page Elementary site will be whirring, jump­ ing and thinking from 1 to 4 p.m. Helicopter rides will be behind Page, the kids’ Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 Life Insurance Up to Date? A growing family needs more life insurance. Your Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan agent will make sure you have the security you need Call today. Lynn Denton 4695 “Ri Agency m< 517-852.2005 Making your future more predictable. MUD FARM BUREAU farm bureau mutum . INSURANCE u*t • farm bureau « farm bureau general games area includes pony rides. The Knight Moves chess tournament will get everyone thinking about their next move and 3-on-3 basketball will get players sweating and fans cheer­ ing. The annual Rotary Duck Race will start at 3 p.m. in the Thornapple River downtown. The Middleville Chris­ tian Reformed Church will hold an old-fashioned pic­ nic at the church on W. Main Street from 5 to 6 p.m. There will be all kinds of entertainment trom noon to 6 p.m. There will be dance, gospel and improvisation. TK PTO will hold daytime meetings this school year Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Parent Teacher Association will hold their monthly meet­ ings on the second Tues­ day of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Page Elemen­ tary cafeteria. Upcoming PTO events include the elementary fund-raiser, which begins on Sept. 20. School chil­ dren do not go door to door. Anyone in the com­ munity who would like to purchase some of the gift items can call the individ­ ual schools. A PTO repre­ sentative will contact resi­ dents. Funds raised during this project will be divided evenly between the three elementary schools. In the past the PTO has sup­ ported speakers, programs, playground equipment, li­ brary books and much more with the funds raised. The fund-raiser at the middle school will be held in the spring. The members of the ex­ Heritage Day parade to be on W. Main Street Over the past several years, the Heritage Day Parade has traveled down Main Street from McFall Elementary and turned left on Bender Road. Some of the biggest crowds watching the pa­ rade would be at the front of the high school. This year the parade will not turn left on Bender. The parade entries will travel to the west parking lot behind tr.e high school Marisa Rakowski is or­ ganizing this year’s Her­ itage Day parade Satur­ day. Sept. 8. "We hope to avoid some of the congestion experi­ enced in previous years, but we want to be sure no one misses the parade." she says. "I really would like it if people would call up and tell me what they are bringing to the parade., she says. "That way I can put people were they need to be" Rakowski said she ex­ pects the parade to include at least one 4-H group, some soccer players, both Thornapple Kellogg bands, classic tractors and cars, but she is hoping for much more. Parade registering is as easy as calling 795-3131 day times and 795-3590 in the evening. Rakowski will begin to line up the parade partici­ pants at about 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot. It will step off promptly at 10 a.m. Caledonia Village planning, zoning meeting cancelled The Caledonia Village Planning and Zoning meet­ ing originally scheduled for tonight, Tuesday. Sept. 4, has been cancelled. ecutive board arc Karen Borrink as president, Stcfanic Beckering will serve as vice president and Jill Moore continues as execu­ tive treasurer. No execu­ tive secretary was elected at the organizational meet­ ing. Information about PTO activities will be coming from each school. Volun teers are needed at all levels. Parents arc encour­ aged to attend the monthly meetings or send questions into the individual school's PTOs. The next TK PTO meet­ ing is at 1:30 p.m. Tues­ day, Sept. 11, at in the Page cafeteria. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 4, 2001/Page 3 Car show, crafts and food set at Freeport Fun Day Staff Writer A car show, farmers market bake sale, book sale,, ice cream social and lots of hometown fun will be part of Freeport Fun Day Saturday, Sept. 8. Other events during the Fun Day in downtown Freeport will include a quilt show at the Historical Society building, a special postal cancellation at the Freeport Post Office from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., kids' games, horse and wagon rides and lots of food. The fire department will be serving a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a m., a lunch prepared by Freeport United Brethren Church is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the spaghetti sup- H F per. sponsored by the United Methodist Church, begins at 5 p.m. All these meals will be served at the community center. The now quiet streets of Freeport will be filled with cars, fun and friends during Freeport Fun Day on Sept. 8 There will be a book sale during the library Crafts should delight Heritage Day shoppers by Patricia Johns Some of the crowd ap­ pealing favorite craft booths will return to Her­ itagc Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. at Page F.lcmcntary School. But new and exciting craft* Will ,ils<i make th< if first visit Io Middleville. Among I he 30 or so booths expected by orga­ nizers arc Lorraine Otto and her hand woven bas­ kets, Lori Steward and her jewelry and candles. Beaded creatures and jewelry are the specialty of Amanda Bouwhuis and Nancy Foote is bringing Seven Blessings soups and candles. John and Elaine Raven have created ceramic dec­ orated chain pulls, eggs for potpourri and collectable (not edible) eggs. Al and Neil Neymecr are bringing wind chimes made of sil­ verware. They are also bringing toys and jewelry open house, with Internet demonstrations. The members of the skate park committee will be providing parking assis­ tance and will have some information about the skate park. The "Buck-a-Duck" race is at 6 p.m. The "You must have been a beautiful baby" contest goes on ail day. Votes are just- $1 each and people are definitely encouraged to vote as many times as they can. Historic post cards will be on sale and if the fun is too stressful shoppers can browse the arts and crafts booths or visit the yards Votes are needed for the most beautiful baby contest. Cast your votes at $1 a piece (there is no limit to the number of times a person can vote) at the Freeport Union Bank building through Fun Day on Saturday, Sept 8 sales going on all over town. The Ace Gun Shop will have paint ball fun and the car show from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. will have dads amazed al the hot rods and others on display. Announcing A New Dance Studio Opening in Downtown Middleville! Suzanne Gottlick will sell reprints of her "Morning has Broken" painting in homage to Middleville's past and future in the arts and crafts area at Heritage Day for kids. Hans VanKuillenburg is bringing examples of her photographs. Debbie Root I he MAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 91 75 Cherry Vbiley Avenue Caledoma. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) has created gift baskets and glass etchings. Rosalyn Snider will have breads and spreads for sale. April Nicholson is bringing hand painted car­ pets and wood crafts. Special to Middleville residents are the prints by Suzanne Gottlick. "Morn­ ing has Broken" is a memorial to the past, pre­ sent and future of Mid­ dleville Gottlick will have prints for sale during Her­ itage Day. The art fair and craft show begins at 9 a.m. 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN FLORAL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia, Ml 49316 "Our goal is beautiful flowers and eivn better service* Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Senices Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford ~ Harmony Dance Source Owned and Directed by Terry Terpstra 1 15 East Main St. (just east of M-37) • P.O. Box 310 Middleville, MI 49333 • 616-795-4895 Pre-School to Adult Combination Classes Beginner to Intermediate • Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Lyrical - Teen Hip-Hip Instructed toy Missy Rablduc el Use Udiiipugt Dance Team • Adult Exercise and Dance (No Experience Nccr»«ary) Classes start September 4th YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE Sat., Septmeber 8th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Discount coupons will be available at the Open House! Registrations by phone are welcome! 616-795-4895 �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Mi/September 4. 2001 Heritage group plans Pioneer Certificate Program __ ... Activities planned by the Thomapple Heritage Assoc­ iation for Saturday s Middle­ ville Heritage Day celebra­ tion include entering a float in the parade, running a booth with memorabilia dis­ plays on local history, and promoting its recent project the Middleville Area Pioneer Certificate program The certificate program is open to anyone (including non-residents) who can boast, with the necessary required information requested, of descending from one or more pioneer settlers of the Middleville area (including Thomapple and surrounding townships). For those interested, the cost is S2 per certificate, with the number of certifi­ cates open to the number of pioneer settlers that the applicant submits A detailed application form with instructions and lineage chart has been designed to help collect information. These application forms can be obtained free at the Travel Store in in Middleville, the Thomapple Township office, and Otto's Turkey Farm Store. Forms will also be avail­ able at the THA Heritage Day booth Upon receipt and confirmation of the complet­ ed application!s) with the necessary fee(s). the THA will issue the applicant a col­ orful. attractive certificate! s) on high quality paper that is suitable for framing. The certificates will include the name of the applicant, the name of the pioneer settler, and the year and location where the pioneer settled. The certificates will be available at the THA Heri­ tage Day booth for those who submit their applica­ tions in advance. For those LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY C 0 V U H I 1 I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) 9 40 a m 10:45 a m 6 00 p.m. Family Night 6 50 p m Sunday Morning Worship ................. Youth Group Sunday Evenings Rev Mi< had Siowll. Paour ( 'hns Ivige. Wtrrslop leader Denny Rotuiut, Youth Pastor CIni n il Office 616-891-0287 Harrison 1 Redeemer Covenant Church Kraft Avenue al Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 CHLKCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Ahn D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday S< h<x»l....................... Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday MkI Week I’rayt-f Word of Life Clubs . 9:45 a m. 1100 am . 6 00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. . 6:45 p.m. lAKatcd in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 .30 a m. & Ham Sunday S<h<x>l for All Ages 9 45 a tn Contemporary Style of W’orvhip Sunday Evening Service 6 .30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 .30 p m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 .30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 00 p in. RAY TOVtASFVI) hiMoc NORM AX KXORK. Asskuic I’jsIih 891-8028 • e mail IcightonWisen nd 708 W. Main Street A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of Amenca "We are changed by God’s love! " 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (tiarihuvsl c>f Gnu Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9.30 a m . 9 30 a m. 11:00 a m. 11 00 a m Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m 11:15 a.m 6:00 p.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God ‘ .1 t'hunh with <t caring heart for ottr uUUftumh and tin norld~ Sutvdai Worship Q 30 a m and 6 00 p m iChikl A Aduki itfenne the Sdsx4 Yeari Ret R. Sr«c Greenway. Pastor hcah Srnty. }outh Ihreciar Al hemeyer. Caannwmty CaButg Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street Alto Ml 49302 One mile east of WhitrwynlU Rd Churtfi Office (6I6» Nl 1512 __________________ m u m iawt si__________________ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST m Worship Sen ice 10 50 a m Ji Church t Licensed Nursery A. Child Carv‘ Rev Somuut Kohns 616-891-816' 250 Vine Sum •Chwdi Office 616-S91-8UA Fiv S9I-8MS »*»caWwiuunk org ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St near Whltneyville Avq Church School. Sunday Praise Singing 10 50am Morning Worship 11 00am 7 30 p m. Wed Fellowship Pastor iJoyd DeVomier. Sr Church Ph 868 6810* Pastor 's Ph. 897 7407 Rn P Adams PIttW 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 11200 Wot Ml’S KW1 Soumlo Roud> Ml *»Ug .’’♦V’W)- Mecring »•*. sotar friends, and sattr fannh - right where rr at - through Rxxr- jar Dyanc Wiw Qtahry ChiU Cars Ptoframs Ucrvfep Hours 900 xm xd luMJxna 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Tim9» 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Hustwick vjL/fFIrtljolJist Cljurd) 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. ffoyfe Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 __ I IC ■ XC L. . ■------- 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA Communify o| Christ YOU ARE INVITED Rec E Anthony Stkum Church (616) 795-2391 792-2889 Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitncsvillc Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 U) a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • C hurch Office: HM-0.T9I www lakesidecommunity org (under construction) MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. *T** -- - - , 1-^. *.>211 Lk.-V »ll,A»tn.l Time also will be allotted for the discussion of any new business. Hostesses for this meeting will be Loraine Otto and Lucinda Ward. Refreshments will be served, and the meeting is opened to the public. Annual dues of $2 per per­ son arc due beginning on Heritage Day. Inquiries in writing can be made to the Thornapple Heritage Association. P.O. Box 46b. Middleville. Ml 49333. FIRST BAPTIST Visit our web site www brightside org CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Scpktnhei 4 - i 4th Svmdjis atici fcakxoM Pmiiii I « Jk lwu«rpu;v« kncauJi 18 l-ii <1 rfa P,thr anti At Chto. HhIcmm 1 21 <7 mma nor.A.iiixr < Luke 14 25-U.nrh Scnmwi Title i Life Br G<d 10:30 a.m 891 -0576 Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy 72 10 (»Hili Street, M - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, l)i lirian "1'1 ____O. *T* 1 I A —____ a’ _ The next THA meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Sept. 19 at the community room in the Carveth Retirement Village. The focus of the meeting will deal with rehashing the events of Heritage Day. developments in the pioneer certificate program, progress in gather­ ing of information for the Thomapple Township office, and discussion on preserva­ tion of historic buildings and sites in Middleville and Thomapple Township, including sites for a possible museum and meeting room. Leighton Church AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A l.irntg Chun h - Scrt'Hig a Hidtig Lord Sunday Sc Itool Morning Worship Evening Praise W11)NI SHAY . applications submitted on or after Heritage Day. certifi­ cates can either be picked up at the Travel Store (9414 Spring Creek Court off from M-37) or received by mail (an additional mailing charge of $ I for the first cer­ tificate. and 50 cents per cer­ tificate thereafter, will be required). For additional informa­ tion, call either Sue Rietman (phone 795-7644) or Gary A. Finkbeiner (phone 7953085 or 616-538-6824) The certificate program will remain an on-going project until interest dwindles. + St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Sqnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutherari Worship New Life Celebration Service «:00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM AH Services Yave a Nurserj available Barrier Free wwwiserv net/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor Pa vid Ziehr Office yyl-g6gg UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middles die & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional ’ 1 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services. For more iniomiauon <616> 891-8119 or wwwpeactchurchxc ^•ar Carapu;ftt Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship MiddfeviRe Morning Worship 9:30 a m 11 00 a m Rev LeeZachman CXvjtcri Office Phone - 7969266 andSeonu THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Lil in# ^ordSerrtng The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a.m (Jr Church it Nursery’ available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary’ 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 WHITNEYVILLE Bible church ■ ' ' • ' * -8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody. . . and Jesus r» Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Scnooi Sunday SAomrg Worsrvp 30 am ® 30 a m Meefrg ar cnape on yvhtneyvse A/e Sunday Evening Mysrsp Wea Maweefc Prayer b &0ie SWy 6 00 pm Aeare 7 00 pm �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/September 4. 2001/Page 5 Caledonia Historical Society plans banquet The fourth annual banquet of the Caledonia Historical Society will be held Wed­ nesday evening. Sept. 12, at Sams Joint downstairs ban­ quet room in Alaska. The guest speaker at this year’s banquet program will be the noted local historian Cross-Swain united in marriage TK SCHOOL MENU Amanda Swain and Chad Cross exchanged vows on June 23, 2001 at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Amanda is the daughter of Dave and Laura Swain of Hastings. Chad is the son of Tom and Patricia Higley of Cale­ donia. Engagements Tagg-Boyink Donald and Alice (Bechtel) Aldrich of Caledonia, cel­ ebrated their golden wedding anniversary August 19th with a family dinner at Yen Ching’s East Kentwood Restaurant. They were married Saturday, August 18, 1951 at St. Mary’s Rectory. Cascade. They are the parents of Roberta Aldrich, Deborah Jack, Timothy Aldrich, Denise Ogden, and Jeffrey Aldrich. They also have 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Their parents were the late Vem and Clara (Priest) Aldrich and Robert and Loyola (Miller) Bechtel. They have made their home on 84th St., northeast of Caledonia for more than 47 years Lowell and Robin Tagg of Freeport along with Larry and Patricia Boyink of Clarksville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Letitia Marie Tagg to Joe Gerritt Boyink. Letitia is a 1998 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and attends Kellogg Community College. Joe is a 1996 graduate of Lakewood Schools and is employed by Ludcma and Boyink Sod Farm. A March 23rd wedding is planned. Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept 5 Breakfast for lunch. French toast sticks w/scram­ bled eggs or hot dog on a bun. potato wedge, juice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 6 Chicken noodle soup w grilled cheese sandwich or ham and cheese on bun. baby carrots w'ranch, fresh orange slices, milk. Friday, Sept. 7 Pizza or fish sandw ich on a bun. pasta salad, peas, pineapple, milk. Monday, Sept. 10 Chicken nuggets w/savory rice or com dog on a stick, mixed veggies, fresh bananas, milk Tuesday, Sept. 11 Meat and cheese sub w/corn chips or pepperoni hot pocket, seasoned green beans, fresh grapes, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. and genealogist. George A. Evans Jr. of Grand Rapids, speaking on early Michigan history, with emphasis on the conditions and difficul­ ties faced by the pioneer set­ tlers. Social time for the ban­ quet will begin at 6 p.m. fol­ lowed by the meal (order individually from menu) at 6:30 p.m.. business meeting at approx. 7:30 p.m.. and finally the program around 8. Reservations are not need­ ed. but it is encouraged that people arrive early because of limited seating. The pub­ Radson Realtors, llc 795-1684 or 1 800 833-7398 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Here is a "Horse Lover's Delight”. 2 story Traditional farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, over 2,000 finished square feet. Large barn with horse stalls, outdoor riding arena, grooming area, tack room, and plenty ot hay storage. All this comes nestled on 5 acres between Middleville and Caledonia. Priced at $184,900. Call for a private tour. PAINT SALE ■ C^chGraham Vo">- Home Warr„Z 1 Highly recommended for vinyl and aluminum siding. 142 CERAMIC EXT. HOUSE PAINT Call 945-9554 Lo-sheen or Handsome soft gloss. 142 or 152. Reg. $35.05 gallon for Sun & News Reg. $28.01 gallon Action-Ads. lic is welcome to attend this annual banquet, and there is no charge for the program. A reminder that annual dues ($5 per person or $10 per family) are due begin­ ning the night of the annual banquet. For additional in­ formation. please contact either President Wally Bujak (phone 698-9144) or Vice President Gary A. Finkbeiner (phone 616-5386824). Mailing address is Cale­ donia Historical Society. 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Irving Township has purchased an additional SCBA unit and Bowne Township has agreed to purchase addi­ tional masks. Cathy Bachman said that the Homemakers raise money at their annual craft show. This year’s show is will be on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hast­ ings Middle School. Two years ago the Homemakers gave money to the State Police for Timber Ridge Condominiums Of Caledonia A unique blend of country living with all of today's modem conveniences... Jnst minutes away. Natural Setting Secluded Spacious Convenient Location Phase I Closeout starting al $189,900 Phase 11 now under construction starling at $159,900, for those looking for a smaller yet spacious floor plan. Model 616-891-5000 Marketed by AWARDgPROPERTJES 616-942-4910 I. ocated just north of Caledonia ■ south of K4th on Cherry Valley Ave. (minutes from Grand Rapids I ss ww.award-properties.com their 911 simulators in the schools. The 50 women in the four Barry County Homemakers groups look for­ ward to serving the entire Barry County community. The Barry County Homemakers group presented Freeport Fire Chief Jim Yarger (on far right) with a check for $3800 to be used for new fire apparatus for the department. Arcade Theatre piece available Village Players to mark 10th year by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This year the Mid­ dleville Village Players will be celebrating 10 years of plays, fun and community service. Some of their people will strut their stuff as en­ tertainment on Sept. 8 with "historical renditions" at 1 p.m. and improv at 3 p.m. People who already paid in advance for this year's Vintage Village piece of the Arcade Theater can pick it up at the Village Players' booth. Even if not ordered in advance, the piece can be purchased for $15 at the booth. The building that housed the cinema burned in March of 1975. The Vintage Village se­ ries of wooden buildings is one of the most popular fund-raisers in the area. Structures reproduced in the past have included the 1931 Thornapple Kellogg School Building, the United Methodist Church and several of the Victo­ rian homes in the area. The Arcade Cinema piece can be ordered by sending a check for $15 for each piece needed to the Middleville Village Play­ ers. P.O. box 388, Mid­ Teams are still needed to make the mud volley­ ball competition at Her­ itage Day Sept. 8 even more fun. Games start at 1 p.m. The cost is $40 for sixperson team. According to On sale right now Weight Watchers. at Funny thing about willpower: you have a lot more of it on a full stomach than an empty one. That’s why Winning Points is so effective: you get to eat the foods you like, so you stay satisfied, stay with the program, and lose. It’s that simple. This special offer won’t last, so join now? Chris Irwin, each team needs to include two peo­ ple of the opposite sex. Trophies for first and sec­ ond place for sand and mud will be presented. This event has been so much fun at previous Her­ itage Day celebrations that teams have not wanted to stop playing. The courts are to the south of Page Elementary before the en­ try to the tractor area. T-shirts will be given to the members of the first five teams to register and pay. For more information about volleyball, call Chris Irwin at 948-3304. l,|,iw'E TrJoll ci 'job ti ■ $20! PLUS WIN A $10,000 wardrobe! No purchase necessary with sweepstakes Deans at participating tocat>ons CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE Caledonia Community Resource Center Middle Villa Inn 46M N M-37 Hwy Thurs—6 30 p m •Custom built to your specifications •Very Competitive Rates •No Construction Loans ’WAf Offer npim 9/1 5/01. Valid ooh in area 044 2001 Weight Mauftcn Internaixwix la>. .>t the VtTlC.H! WATCHER^ trademark V nghn rescued •X. 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Vaughan has announced the addition of Dr. Kevin VanderHeide to the Cale­ donia dental office. "Though the dental prac­ tice is a little hard to lo­ cate at present, that situa­ tion is being remedied soon by a new sign. For now we just tell everyone that its behind the veteri­ nary center at Glenn Val­ ley," said VanderHeide. A member of the Ameri­ can Dental Association (ADA). Michigan Dental Association (MDA) and the West Michigan District Dental Society, VanderHeide said he hopes to become involved Dr Kevin VanderHeide in the Caledonia community. That shouldn't be too hard, as the Caledonia area is not new to him. Practically a "local boy," VanderHeide. 27, grew up in Cutlerville, graduated from South Christian High School and went on to Calvin College Church “Praise Team,” in­ cluding a sing-a-long. From 6:30 to 7 p.m the TKjazz band will perform Middle­ ville United Methodist Bell Church will ring out their music from 7 to 7:20 p.m. Everyone is invited to a sing-a-long of various old time and patriotic songs, led by Jean DeVries. The musi­ cal program will end with some country western music, sung and played by Ed and Judy Neymeiyer. Bring your own lawn chair, if possible, or a blan­ ket on the lawn will also work. Heritage Day food to benefit senior grad party Now, usually eating french fries only adds inches to the waist but snackers at Middleville's Heritage Day on Saturday. Sept. 8. will be able to help the Graduating Class of 2002 have a safe and drug-free after graduation Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues for an undergraduate de­ gree in business. He then attended dental school at the University of Michi­ gan. from which he gradu­ that of my sons to run this all of us. To the editor: ated last May. Please attend this meet­ The Thomapple Town­ property as a farm. 1 am 81 VanderHeide is married ship Board and its Plan­ years old and this property ing and help defeat the to the former Michelle ning and Zoning Commis­ has been farm land since proposed rezoning of my Remtema of Caledonia. sion are proposing to re­ before I was born. Within farm land. Michelle works for the Frederick S. Rock. zone 152 acres of my farm its borders is a 25-acre plot Caledonia school system Middleville of old growth oak. pine land into residential prop ­ half days as a secretary for and marsh land. I have erty. the special education de­ Such a rezoning will maintained portions as partment. The other half of have the long-term conse­ habitat to deer, birds and her work day is spent onequences of turning our ru­ other wildlife. It is open to on-one with an autistic ral neighborhood into yet public hunting, as well as child. another patch of urban snowmobiles in the winter. The couple are still rela­ sprawl. Township govern­ There are three ponds and tively newlyweds, as they ment by this action would several artesian springs just passed their first year condemn this farm land to that converge into one anniversary last May. a future of growing con­ stream flowing year-round VanderHeide. an ardent crete sidewalks, pavement into the Thornapple River. sports fan. includes golf roads, and yes. tax dollars. With all the other residen­ and water sports among his The specific tract of tial developments spring­ 24 hours a day • 7 days a week hobbies. He also enjoys land is north of Mid­ ing up in the township, it snow boarding in the win­ dleville, west of M-37, would be tragic for our lo­ ter. south of Finkbeiner Road cal government to force "I’m not very good yet," and east of Bender Road. this rezoning, with its he says, "but it’s fun." As a neighbor I am ask­ eventual consequences for According to Vandering for the public's help to Heide. deciding on his fa­ persuade the commission vorite part of dentistry is to withdraw this proposed tough to answer. rezoning. The public hear­ "I could get into dental ing on this proposal is at 7 terminology but the simple p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at answer overall would be the Thornapple Township the patients. To be a den­ Hall in Middleville. It is tist you need to be a peo­ my understanding that the ple person. You need to commission members are enjoy people," Vander­ most likely to change this Evenings Always Available Heide explains. proposal if other local res­ 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) "With cosmetic den­ idents express their opposi­ Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! tistry, when you can im­ tion tQ the plan. prove how (a patient) sees It is my intention and themselves. The smile on their face. That's fun. You say. That's why I did this job.'" Sprawl pushed by Thornapple zoning Old fashioned picnic part of Heritage Day Residents and visitors can end their Heritage day cele­ bration at an old-fashioned picnic Saturday. Sept. 8, at the Middleville CRC park­ ing lot, 708 West Main Gaines will be from 5 to 6 p m including horseshoes, bean bag toss, three-legged race and co-operative team race. Food will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. includ­ ing hot dogs, iced tea. lemonade. The price is a donation. Music will be from 6 to 8 p in. Chris Doornbos will start the music with a saxo­ phone solo, followed by Leighton United Methodist FROM OUR READERS party. Steve and Sandy Rosen­ berg and Jack Rosenberg will donate a percentage of their sales of French fries and elephant ears on Sept. 8 to the Senior Par­ ents committee raising funds for the party. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7WS For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! Open 6 Days a Week Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out our large selection. j-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 4 2001 Egolf remembered with library gifts by Patricia Johns Writer Luke Egolf, just 17 years old, died one year ago in a traffic accident, but his memory lives on through his activities and a memo­ rial.. During his brief life he enjoyed many interests and tried to live each day to its fullest. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, trapping, snowboarding. He played baseball, soccer and was a Thornapple Kellogg wrestler. To his friends he was kindhearted and his mem­ ory is still fresh for family and friends. One of his greatest pas­ sions was skateboarding. He spent time with a hand­ ful of buddies skateboard­ ing in Freeport. The boys were encouraged by the pastor of the Freeport United Brethren Church to build a skate park. The boys would attend meetings which usually included breakfast with a message and a prayer. Egolf usually responded with "good preaching pas­ tor" and then work on plans. In memory of Egolf his family has donate two video tapes on skateboard­ ing to the Freeport District Library and to the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library in Middleville.. Both videos are pub­ lished by Transworld Skateboarding. "Starting Point’ show how to do some of the fun­ Luke Egolf He had some experience creating a place to skate­ board. He and his friends had converted the Egolf pole barn into a mini skate park which they named "Outbak Sk8 Park." Following Egolfs death, work on the Freeport skate park has continued and is nearing completion. It will be named the Outbak Skate Park when it opens and is dedicated in Octo­ ber. Like the pole located "out back" of his home, the new skate park is lo­ cated "out back" behind the Freeport Community Center. haircuts damentals of skateboard­ ing by walking viewers step-by-stem through 20 necessary basics of skate­ boarding. "Starting Point II" is a more advanced look at the sport. As soon as the libraries process these gifts they will be available to be bor­ rowed. Scot boys’ harriers, Trojan girls sweep place honors, while fresh­ man Natalie Hoag ran a 22:05, placing third against both Lowell and Caledonia. Christine Dood finished in 22:14, placing fourth against Lowell and fifth against Caledonia. Elise Nyland ran a time of 22:55, good enough for seventh against Lowell and sixth against Caledo­ nia. Kaleigh Page finished in 23:11, which earned her an eighth place against Lowell and Caledonia. Caledonia's Tim Ross ran a blistering 16:08 to take first place in the boy's race, beating Middleville's Tim Brog, who finished in 18:27. Middleville's Mike Stortz ran the race in 18:45 to finish second in the Lowell competition but third against Caledonia. Jo. DeBlaay of Caledonia was right behind in 18:56. The Fighting Scots took the next three places with Hekman, who ran a 19:09, Patrick Spitzley, who came in at 19:12 and Je. DeBlaay, who was liter­ ally right behind him at 19:13. Middleville's Pat Jansens finished in 20:28, Chris Harkness in 20:29 and Alex Robinson fin­ ished in 20:53. Middleville. Caledonia and Lowell met in a dou­ ble dual cross country meet last Thursday and the Trojans showed once again why they are the premier Division II girls’ program in the entire state. The Middleville ladies beat both the Fighting Scots, 23-32, and the Red Ar­ rows, 23-36 to sweep their competition at Caledonia's Riverside Park. 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I. 2001 at the Hastings Presbyterian Church, where Jim was a deacon. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home Ruth M. Anderson MIDDLEVILLE - Ruth M. (McLenithan) (Skinner) Anderson, age 92, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord Tuesday. Aug. 28. 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband. Guy Anderson. She is survived by her children. Phyllis and Richard Gless, Jack and Pat McLenithan. Pete and Man- lyn McLenithan. Barbara and Frank VanderVoord, Harold and Martha Ander­ son; 17 grandchildren. 30 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews According to Ruth’s wish­ es her body has been donal ed to the University of Michigan Medical School. Arrangements were made ’ by Caledonia Funeral Home Car show set for Saturday I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Dave Howell and Mark Reid are sure that this year's Heritage Day Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 8, will be the biggest and best ever. They have accumulated hundreds of door prizes and trophies will be pre­ sented to cars in 13 divi­ sions. To add to the atmo­ sphere. a DJ will be pro­ viding suitable music to get everyone in the auto­ motive mood. The car show starts at noon. Cail Howell at 7959438 or Reid at 795-3533 for more information A beautiful kitchen doesn’t get any easier than this! Amstrong Solarian floors work hard—so you don’t have to. With a broad selection of colors and designs, plus the patented CleanSweep® surface. Solarian vinyl floors bring an instant ease to your busy life. No vinyl floor is easier to clean, and all Solarian floors come with a 10-year warranty! Armstrong can help you create the kitchen of your dreams. 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Sparky Weedall Sr. of Hastings won the Best of Show, garnering him tickets to see Journey and Night Ranger along with a plaque. He was among enough drivers to fill the parking lot of the Village Center. It is anticipated that the Cruise In will be a yearly event for the center. "(It's) a great turn out. Awesome," said Kevin Crawford of KCs Footwear and Sports. Crawford was a mam figurehead for the event Other concert tickets were won by a raffle ticket draw­ ings. Carroll Billets of Caledonia won the Jeff Foxworthy tickets. Rick Wisscr of Kalamazoo won the Brooks and Dunn tickets Bill Standish gets a lift to the ceremony with Phil Wenger, one of the organizers TK football, continued from front page Tom and Pat Svatora of Hydrolic Specialties look especially pleased to be the winners of the silent auction of the Dale Earnhardt Drive sign. and Kevin Teale of Grand Rapids won the LecAnn Womak tickets. There were games and prizes for the little car ad­ mirers also. In four heats of hula-hoop competition the winners were Alex Good. Austen Rueter, Jonathan Good, and Micheala Briggs. Fred Winters of Caledonia was presented with a special plaque for his contribution in cleaning up after vandals wreaked havoc on the show area earlier in the week. To top the memorial off. a silent auction was held for the Bob White-led teams on a spunky Wayland group. Johnson and Phil Wenger helped organize the ceremony. Funds are still needed to help pay for the plaque and installation. Contribu­ tions can be sent to Bob White Stadium rededica­ tion, c/o Phil Wenger, 3502 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville 49333. Following the game won by Middleville 33-13 for­ mer TK players and coaches gathered in a re­ ception at the Middle Villa Inn to relive old games, continue conversa­ tions begun at a long ago game and greet friends and coaches. Don't Miss your Opportunity To Get Your Education... Starting MOW! 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To Philosophy Starts W10/01 American System of Government and 9Z7/O1 Intro To Psychology Starts 9/5/01 Developmental Psychology Starts 9/6/01 Intro. To Sociology Social Problems Starts 9/6/01 Starts 9/401 Starts 9/10/01 and 9/12/01 �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/September 4. 2001 End of Summer Car Show overcomes weather by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The heavy rains of Aug. 25 may have stopped a lot of garage saling from hap­ pening but it didn't stop the cars from coming. There was some earlier concern as to what would happen with the show if the rain didn't slow down but Mother Na­ ture cooperated in the early afternoon giving the show participants a beautiful day. The Runaways of Michi­ gan Car Club held their an­ nual End of Summer Car Show as planned Aug. 25. Main Street of downtown Caledonia was lined with old. new and custom auto’s with a few scooters and a couple of electric cars thrown in. Most of the proceeds (from the show) go to the Michigan Diabetes Associa­ tion." said Bernie DeWildt of the Runaway’s. Part of the proceeds go back into the (Caledonia) Community Different community pro­ jects have been the recipi­ ents of the Car Show pro­ ceeds in the past There were 18 sponsor awards to be handed out and 16 participants picks. Among the winners were John Higgins of Hastings for Favorite Custom (Davis Oil. Sponsor) and John Gackler of Caledonia for the Antique Pre 1948 (Legacy for a Lifetime. Sponsor) for his 1928 Chevy The Run­ away's picked Steve Fryover's 1930 Town Sedan as the Ladies Choice partici­ pant pick. It took 10 years for Steve Fryover to restore this 1930 Town Sedan but it was well worth it as he won the Ladies Choice (by the Runaways) plaque at the Car Show Roger Barding, in front of his 1980 Shay Reproduction of a 1929 Model A Roadster, shows the donation boxes used by the "Cruise In," to determine the overall favorite. Another school year underway The 1970 Monte Carlo owned by Mark and Claire Black won "Favorite Street Machine" by sponsor KCs Sports and Footwear. Peace Church begins new program series A new school year is exciting for everyone whether you get to school in a bus McFall Principal Bill Rich was on hand to greet students and a few nervous parents on August 28. Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner and get all the latest news of Barry County. CaU 945-9554 to order your subscription today! Sunday, Sept. 9. is "Kick-off Sunday" at the Peace Church of Mid­ dleville. The introduction to the many ongoing programs during the year begins at 9:45 a.m. in the gym. The various programs for chil­ dren and adults will be ex­ plained. Children will go with their teachers to Sunday school classrooms. That night there will be a new season of Caraway Street, for kids ages 4 through fifth grade. Also beginning a new season will be the youth groups for students from fifth grade through 12th grade. Choir practice for teens and adults begins on Wednesday evenings. Bible Study tor teens and the Cadet program for boys in grades 2-6 and Gems for girls in grades 1-7 arc on Wednesday evenings. Gems and Cadets arc on alternate weeks. The Peace Church fam­ ily welcomes new mem­ bers to their special pro­ grams as to the regular services. On Sundays ser­ vices arc at 8:30 a., for traditional; 11 for contem­ porary worship at 6 p.m. for praise and Bible study. For more information call the church office al 891-8119 or visit the web site at www.pcacechurch.ee. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Walk together as a family or even bicycle ride Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to orfrom work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! your Special Meeting August 30, 2001 The special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present Harnson, Cardwell Robertson, Stauffer, and Bujak Absent: Snyder. Bravata Also Present: Ptanner/Manager ZyIstra, Deputy Clerk Palmer, and citizens. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): None INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None ROLL CALL VOTE - PRO­ POSED LEASE WITH THE LITTLE LAMBS PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL, INC. FOR USE OF THE ALAS­ KA HALL: Discussion was heto Moved Robertson second Harnson to approve amended •ease as follows, *3 to include heating plumbing and electrical covered by lessor, lessor to pay umes lessee to pay 100% of the phone, lessor to pay for snow removal, change rent amount to $500.00, and the rent be waived for 2 years Roll call vote Ayes Robertson and Bujak Nays Harrison and Cardwell MOTION DENIED Discussion was held Moved Bujak, second Harnson to strike 1B on addendum Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harnson second Cardwell to approve lease with the following amendments no rent for the first year change »8 - Little Lambs to pay 50% of utilities, change »20 to $400 a month rent for the sec­ ond year of the lease change »3 to add heating, electrical and plumbing also be covered by lessor Lessee to be responsible for snow removal to facilitate their use of the building Roll call vote Ayes AH MOTION CAR­ RIED BOARD COMMENTS: None PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) None ADJOURNMENT: Moved Robertson, second Harnson to adjourn at 8 27 p.m. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Patncia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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While there. Barbar learned the structure of the various levels of state gov­ ernment, participated in a two-party political system, learned how to campaign for office, and vote in a simulat­ ed general election while operating within a judicial system. They held a mock political party convention, where she won her first elec­ tion and became her party’s chairperson. She was able to experience how lobbyists Of 504 participants, Brittany Barber won the Dorothy Pearl Award for “Best All Around Girls Stater." She is presented with a certificate, bracelet and her name will be engraved on a plaque at the State's Capital Building! She is pictured with two Michigan State Representatives. work and their role in state law making, and heard many Michigan legislators and judicial professionals speak during her week-long stay. One of the highlights for her, she said, was campaign­ ing and winning her next election to the State of Representatives. She than ran for, and won the position of Speaker of the House. She and the other 503 partici­ pants attended many ses­ sions and worked through the nights to establish party platforms, write laws, speeches, and meet with lob­ byists, and work with mock judges and attorneys The mock simulation ended with an awards cere­ mony attended by American Legion officers from Michigan. The major highlight came at the end of the award cere­ mony, when they began to SUMMER JOBS II PACKERS OF QUALITY FROZEN VEGETABLES General Labor ALL JOB SEEKERS Retirees, Housewives IF YOU NEED EXTRA $$ Days and Nights Available Need approximately August & Sept. CALL 616-374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A M TO 4 P M TWIN CITY FOODS 1315 SHERMAN STREET. LAKE ODESSA. 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Zoning Administrator Geoff Moffat introduced the subject of rezoning two parcels totaling 140 acres in section 27 of the town­ ship from the AR to R des­ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEM­ BER 20. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL. LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 01-08-05. PARCEL ID NO 006-003-00; A REQUEST BY MICHIGAN FIELDSTONE CO FOR A SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE A BUSI NESS ON THE SE CORNER OF PATTERSON RD AND BASS RD 2 ZOC 01-08-09, PARCEL ID NO 018-0090-00 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN NING COMMISSION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 230 S PATTERSON RD FROM THE ‘AGRI­ CULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE ‘RESIDENTIAL SIN­ GLE FAMILY" ZONING DISTRICT 3 LD 01-07-01. PARCEL ID NO 018-009-00, A REQUEST BY KEVIN WAGENVELT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SITE CONDOMINIUM PLAT AT 230 S PATTERSON RD 4SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING, SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY, REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S). CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 312 ignation. He said legal counsel has noted that the township does not have sufficient land zoned R because of recent annexa­ tions to the Village of Middleville. Moffat pointed out that the two parcels being con­ sidered for rezoning are in the area recommended for R zoning in the future land use plan. Robert Wenger and Ray Finkbeiner remarked that the match between agri­ culturally zoned land and residential land is often a "bad move." In the past the township has denied rezoning to land adjacent to agricul­ ture because of manure odors and other farm activ­ ities. might want to in the future. The ordinance commit­ tee then worked on a new ordinance on keeping ani­ mals and fowls. Several questions about how to evaluate the impact of an animal were asked. What is a large animal" How many small animals equal one large animal? What about the different setbacks required in agri­ cultural and residential zoning? These questions prompted the commission to table the ordinance for more work. A new ordinance regard­ ing accessory retail sales at greenhouses was ap­ proved. This new ordi­ nance amendment will be subject to site plan review Other comments in­ cluded keeping rural char­ acter. no need for change at this time, too many permits being required. Dan Parker reminded the board that green space was needed. Mart Wenger suggested the need to buffer between agriculture and residential. The commission took no action on the rezoning. Homeowners will be no­ tified before any action is taken by the commission. At the July meeting the commission discussed the rezoning of property on Crane Road. One of the questions raised was what about the people who have large animals like horses and cows now or who at which time traffic issues could be raised. Brad Thomas from Pro­ gressive Architects and Engineers will begin a study on a water and sewer master plan for the town­ ship. Once the study is com­ pleted. the township will have some options on how to manage future growth. The next -meeting on Sept. 17 will include a public hearing on possible rezoning of 120 acres (known as the Rock prop­ erty). The commission may also consider the other rezoning proposals already discussed. The meeting will be al the township hall and be­ gins at 7 p.m. Work on Washington Street to begin today by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The next phase of con­ struction on Washington Street will begin will be­ gin today (Tuesday. Sept. 4). the Middleville Village Council learned last Tues­ day night. There may be some temporary lane closings on Grand Rapids Street to ac­ commodate construction equipment. Businesses and residents along Washington Street have been notified. One school bus route and the location of mail boxes may have to be changed until construction on the sewer and water lines and repaving is completed by the middle of October. The next phase of work on Grand Rapids Street will begin on April 15 and the detour will be a long one up to M-37. In other business, the council approved the new ordinance permitting a year’s delay before hook­ ing up when a new sewer or water line crosses a property. Properly owners have three years to pay for the hookup. Charlie Miller told the council that the nickel CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA on a land swap. Village Manager Bryan Grucsbeck told the council that final details are being worked out and he hopes to have a report by the next meeting. The next meeting is on content at Bradford White is still well within limits and that sludge removal for land application should begin soon. Village President Lon Myers asked for an update Tuesday, Sept. 11. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. but at 6 p.m. the members of council will tour the new Department of Public Works building. Thornapple Trail 5K Run/Walk event planned by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There is still time to reg­ ister for Saturday's 5K Thornapple Trail Run/Walk. Forms are available at the Thornapple Township and Middleville Village Hall and the central office of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The five-kilometer or 3.1-mile run or walk, spon­ sored by the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, celebrates the paving of the first part of the Middleville section of the Paul Henry Trail and raises funds for future Parks and Rec Commis­ sion activities. The Run/Walk will be­ gin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. The course is USTAF certified and will begin on Irving Road, travel along Loop Road and then enter the paved course and finish in the Village of Middleville. Susan Vlietstra, who or­ ganized this event, says, "the scenic course will prove to be challenging, with hills during the first portion followed by a smooth, flat finish with views of the river as par­ ticipants come to the fin­ ish line. Awards will be pre­ sented to the top male and female runners and to the winner in each age cate­ gory. The walk is non­ f competitive. Late registrations are $20 per person. Packet pickup and late registra­ tion will be held at the Thornapple Township Hall at 200 E. Main St. on Fri­ day, Sept. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and at the parking lot on Sheridan Road Sat­ urday, Sept. 8, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. It has been several years since there has been a running event as part of Heritage Days. Vlietstra said she hopes that this is the strart of an annual event. Call 945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun a News OCTION-Ms! Cstf ssytftws- 24 Aww a moot CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10. 2001 at 7:00 pm the Planning Commission of the Charier Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township Fire Bam. 230 Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan. concerning the apptecabon of Scotsmoor L L C to rezone the following described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Famrfy to PUD Planned Unit Development The land is commonly desenbed as approximately 436 Johnson Street and is legally desenbed as follows E 950 4 FT OF SW 1 4 NW 1 4 ALSO THAT PART OF E 950 4 FT OF THAT PART OF NW 1 4 SW 1 4 LYING N OF CL OF JOHNSON STREET EX S 186 FT OF E 197 FT & EX S 166 FT OF W 350 FT ‘ SEC 29 T5N R10W A copy of the proposed rezonmg ts on file and may be examined at the offices of toe Cafedoma Township Clerk 250 South Maple Street Caledonia Michigan during Township office hours AH interested persons may attend the pubtec heanng and comment upon the pro­ posed zoning ordinance amendment Wntten comments may be submitted to the Townsn<) office at the above-stated address up to the tune of the pubtec heanng PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2001. at 7 00 p.m.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a pub­ lic hearing at the Caledonia Township Fire Barn. 230 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Alaska Baptist Church for a special use permit for church uses to be located on a parcel of land in the R-R Rural Residential District, commonly described as 7248-68th Street and legally described as follows: PT NW 1/4 COM 406 15 FT SELY ON CL OF 68™ ST FROM W LINE OF SEC TH SELY ON SD CL 342.65 FT TO CL OF THORNAPPLE RIVER DR TH SLY ON SD CL 498 6 FT TH SWLY ON SD CL 662 7 FT TH NELY 446 7 FT ON A PARL W SEC LINE 733.2 FT TO BEG * SEC 10 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relat­ ing to the proposed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated August 17. 2001 Dated. August 27. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 309 31# �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml. September 4. 2001 /Page 13 Middleville’s boil order rescinded by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The boil order for the Village of Middleville's water has been rescinded. The village issued a precautionary boil order for water in the local system this past weekend. The village had received laboratory reports showing some level of coliform bacteria in the system. The presence of this bacteria show that E coli bacteria may be present. The Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality imposed the boil order on Saturday. Aug. 25 and rescinded it on Tues­ day. Aug. 28 following two series of water tests and chlorinating of the water system. Coliform in the labora­ tory samples may be due TK approves staff contracts by Patricia Johns Staff Writer After an intense two and a half hour closed session the members of the Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education approved threeycar contracts with their instructional and support staff. The members of the Thornapplc Kellogg Edu­ cation Association (TKEA) and the Thornap­ plc Kellogg Educational Support and Paraprofcssional Association (TKESPA) approved the contracts by wide margins before they were submitted to the board for approval. In the first year of the three years, staff will re­ ceive 2.65 percent raises. Raises are lowered to 2.6 percent in the second year and to 2.575 percent in the third year. In the non-salary por­ tions of the contract the high school will start five minutes before the middle school. For the 2001-2002 school year the high school starts at 7:35 a.m. and the middle school at YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, COMMENC­ ING AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1ZBA 01-08-05. PARCEL ID NO, 115-019-00; A REQUEST BY MIKE HOEKSTRA. 11604 ARHANA CREST DR., FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND LAKESIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE FIFTEEN FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND LESS THAN THE AVERAGE DISTANCE OF THE NEIGH­ BORS FROM THE LAKE 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAIL­ ABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDlVtDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY. REASON­ ABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICI­ PATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) GERALD DUPONT SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 302 7:40. Many teachers had come into their rooms early, but know the con­ tract mandates being in rooms earlier than in the past. Teachers may use this time for preparation, team meetings, staff meet­ ings or other events. Business Manager Alice Jansma stressed that the contract now puts in writ­ ing what most teachers were already doing in practice. Under the new contract, non-instructional staff will get paid in-service time for professional development. This includes meetings held before the opening of the school year. The board approved the new contract with the TKEA unanimously. The TKESPA contract was approved by a vote of 6 yes and one abstention. Board President David Smith abstained since his wife Debi is a paraprofes­ sional at McFall. Members of the board thanked the teachers for being willing to keep raises to the minimum the district thinks it can pay and for working to make the next three years ones "where education, not ne­ gotiation is the focus." Caledonia MOMS in Touch plan informational meeting Sept. 10 Moms In Touch Interna­ tional is an interdenomina­ tional Christian organiza­ tion where mothers meet one hour a week to pray. Anyone interested in be­ ing a part of this prayer support group is welcome to attend an informational meeting Monday. Sept. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 7861 Rodao Drive, Caledonia, (near 84th Street and Alaska Avenue). It is billed as an oppor­ tunity for women to learn about a group of moms who meet once a week to pray for their children and the schools they attend. “We know our children face much pressure at school and to stand in the gap through prayer is the best gift we can give them.’ a spokeswoman said. For more information and directions, call 891221 lor 891-9952. to a bad sample, additions to the main system or other problems. It also occurs naturally in the environment and the bacteria are generally not harmful. No reason for the pres­ ence of the bacteria has been discovered. Middleville's Depart­ ment of Public Works di­ rector Russell Blough stressed that water sam­ pling is done monthly and additional tests are done four times a year. Once the coliform bacte­ ria were detected, the vil­ lage took two samples as required by the health de­ partment. The first sample "wellhead protection plan and delineation study." This will help establish growth boundaries and use It takes 24 hours to get regulations in areas sur­ back results from the sam­ rounding its four groundwa­ pling. In addition to the ter wells. two sampling stations Middleville was ap­ normally tested each proved for a $20,000 grant month the village tested from the DEO to complete water at eight additional the wellhead study. Homeowners had been sites. Water from the three wells was tested and asked to boil water for drinking or cooking for five showed up clean as well. Employees chlorinated minutes. Water can be the system on Saturday. In cooled in a covered con­ the future the village may tainer. The Coca Cola Bottling have to decide to treat wa­ ter on a permanent basis Company donated 375 cases of bottled water, rather than periodically. In addition the village which allowed school to will soon a consider a open on time on Tuesday. was taken on Sunday, Aug. 26. and the second on Monday morning. Aug. 27. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2001. at 7 00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Fire Bam. 230 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the application of Tim Reiffer (“Applicant") to obtain a home occupation permit for the lands commonly described aS 5100 - 92nd Street, S.E.. and legally d© scribed es follows* Part of the Northwest fractional 1/4, commencing 1583.30 feet South 89 degrees 31 minutes 46 seconds East along the North section line from the Northwest corner of the section; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 46 seconds East along the North section line 470.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds West par allel with the North and South 1/4 line 463 00 feet to the South line of the North 463.00 feet of the Northwest fractional 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 46 seconds West along the said section line 470.40 feet, thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 37 seconds East 463 00 feet to the point of beginning. Section 30, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan The proposed home occupation permit would allow the Applicant to conduct a lawn care and landscaping business out of his residence, including the storage of three pick-up trucks, two lawn trailers and landscape mulch. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the pro­ posed home occupation permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: August 15, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township Fire Bam, 230 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of R A L Properties. LLP to consider a major amendment to the approved Valley Point West PUD to include church use as a permitted use in the PUD. The lands are commonly described as 8175 Broadmoor Avenue SE and are legally described as follows That pan of the SE 1/4, Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan described as: BEGINNING at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4, which is N 01’ 12 03' W 983.47 feet from the S 1/4 comer of Section 17; thence N 01° 1203^ 345 43 feet along the West line of said SE 1/4; thence N 88° 16' 23* E 325.00 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company strip of land; thence S 07° 12* 09* E 272.48 feet, thence S 01° 35’ 40’ E 75.00 feet; thence S 88° 24' 20* W 354.00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to and together with an easement for ingress, egress and utilities described as That part of the SE 1/4 Section 17, T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the S 1/4 comer of Section 17; thence N 01*12 03* W 983 47 feet; thence N 88" 24‘ 20* E 354.00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description, thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Easterly 294 43 feet along a 75.00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord which bears N 20° 52 08' E 138.62 feet; thence Easterly 70.07 feet along a 50 00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord which bears S 86° 49' 02* E 64 48 feet, thence N 53’ 02* 00* E 330 72 feet, thence Northeasterly 90 42 feet along a 267.00 feet radius curve to trie left the chord of which bears N 43° 19' 56* E 89.98 feet; thence Northeasterly 206.17 feet along a 293 00 foot radius curve to the nght. the chord of which bears N 53" 47* 20* E 201 94 feet, thence N 73" 56 49* E 133 92 feet along the Southerly line of a Consumers Power Company stop of land; thence S 27* 40* 56* E 79.79 feet along the Westerly R O W hne of Broadmoor Avenue (M-37), thence Southwesterly 88 29 feet along a 183.00 foot radius curve to the right the chord of which bears S 76’ 08* 24* W 87 44 feet; thence Southwesterly 223.18 feet along a 227 00 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears S 61’ 47* 48* W 214 30 feet, thence Southwesterly 112.77 feet along a 333 00 foot radius curve to the nght the chord of which bears S 43" 19 56* W 112 23 feet, trience S 53 ’ 02 00' W 391 41 feet; thence Southwesterly 112 98 feet along a 183 00 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears S 70* 43* 10* W 111 19 feet to the place of beginning Also, subject to a 66 00 toot wide easement tor ingress egress and utilities described as That part of the SE 1/4, Section 17, T5N R10W. Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan described as BEGINNING at a point on the West hne of said SE 1/4 which is N 01’ 12 03* W 983 47 feet from the S 1/4 cor­ ner of Section 17; thence N or 12 03* W 66 00 feet along said West line, thence N 88 24' 20* E 279 09 feet thence Southeasterly 108 79 feet along a 75 00 toot radius curve to the left , the chord of which bears S 50° 02 26* E 99 50 feet: thence S 88" 24 20* W 354 00 feet to the place of begin­ ning A copy of the proposed major PUD amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 Mapie Street. Caledonia Michigan during Township office hours All interested persons may attend the public heanng and comment upon tr* proposed PUD zoning ordmance amendment Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address up to the time of the public heanng Dated August 17 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ———— .............. ■inn �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. MlZSeptember 4, 2001 Caledonia equestrian team saddles up again I Members of the 2001 Caledonia Equestrian team (from left, standing) coach Kelly Lloyd, Anja Dillinger, Heather VanKalker, Kostina McCleve. Amanda Werkema, Allison Drueke, Megan Bush, Emily Dannison. Kate Sorenson. Korin Hollmshead. Meggan Werkema, (sitting) Caroline DeVos. Hillary Braun. Tara Heerspink. Meagan O’Brien, Amanda DeBoer, Nikki Muuse, Stephanie Sacha. Knsta Huisman and Gena Rinard. Members of the Caledonia equestrian team line up to receive tips from judge Lindsey Mason. 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The team has represented Caledonia and District XVI at the MIHA State competition in Detroit the last three years, where they earned an overall two fourth places and one third place within their divi­ sion. The “C team,” consisting of five riders, is in their sec­ ond year of competing and will be raising the competi­ tion level in their division. “We had a lot of wonder­ ful and competitive riders graduate or move to another school last year. They all IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY, BUT YOU GET THE PRESENT 30-M0NTH STEP-UP CD INTRODUCING OUR NEW BIRTHDAY CD Thanks to you. Hastings City Bank is celebrating its 115,h Birthday. And our new Birthday CD is our way of showing just how highly you rate w ith us. Every six months, your rate is guaranteed to increase for an annual percentage yield of 5.05% for the entire 30-mor»th term. So hurry in today. We’ve been around for 115 years. But this CD rate won t be. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 MEMBER EDIC Rate 6 eftectu* as at 17 2001 anfl cranpe «*ee Awwa pe*cemag» AS1 000 wwii art# naurtH A prows may be roposro tor ear*. MEMrataal rejects quarterty compouMme contributed to our success in the past year and 1 miss them!” said coach Kelly Lloyd, who is in her II th season of coaching the team. “But I’ve enjoyed watching the rest of the team members grow and continue to greatly improve over the year. We have also gained very talent­ ed riders who weren’t on the team in the past.” On Sunday, Aug. 26, the Caledonia equestrian team held their “pre-season meet." This is the second year the team has hosted the meet. “Our pre-season meet is only for the Caledonia team members. We tried it last year and everyone thought it helped them prepare for the actual competition. We hired a judge, Lindsey Mason from Middleville, wore the proper attire and equipment, and ran the show like an actual meet. It really helped pull the team together, let parents get to know each other, and informed every one of what to expect at the actual meets,” said Lloyd. The teams’ first competi­ tion will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Barry County fairgrounds. The next meet will be on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Holland Western Saddle Club in Holland, and the last meet will be on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Barry County fairgrounds. The A team will be com­ peting against Byron Center, Coopersville, Holland Christian, Hudsonville and Zeeland. The C team will compete against Hamilton, Saugatuck, Thomapple-Kel­ logg and West Ottawa. Members of the Caledonia Equestrian Team’s A Team include: Hillary Bruan, Megan Bush. Emily Dan­ nison, Amanda DeBoer, Allison Drueke, Korin Hollinshcad, Krista Huisman. Nikki Muuse. Megan O’Brien. Stephanie Sacha. Kate Sorenson. Heather VanKalker, Amanda Werkema, Meggan Werkema Members of Caledonia equestrian C team include Caroline DeVos, Anja Dil­ linger. Tara Heerspink. Kristina McCleve and Ciena Rinard. "MIHA provides a won­ derful opportunity for indi­ vidual riders with individual skills to nde together. No other competition has such a variety of skills and styles that need to^uqic ivgql&cj;L1. form a team and to work toward a common goal. I know it’s an important pro­ gram when I sec riders who have graduated come back and help their siblings and/or other members on the learn,” said Lloyd. AREA AA MEETINGS Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Jhursday 5:30. (TFN) HELP WANTED Light mechanical work for Quick Lube 2000. Requires people skills. 40-hr. week, plus some overtime required. TIRES 2000 Apply to: Ad #135 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 4, 2001/Page 15 Trojan tennis team wins two matches The Middleville varsity tennis team had a great week, winning two matches and finishing sec­ ond in the Middleville In­ vitational The girls defeated God­ win 8-0. Winning singles matches were Kara Hutchens 7-6 (7-4), 6-4. Cary Middlebush 6-0, 6-0. Veronika Villa 6-0, 6-0. Lindsay Dobson 6-0, 6-0. Winning in doubles were Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum 6-1. 6-3, and Stephanie Stauffer and Mallory Dobson 6-0. 6-2. The team also defeated Cedar Springs 6-2. Singles winners were Cary Mid­ dlebush 6-3, 6-2 and Veronika Villa 6-2. 6-1. The Trojans won all four doubles matches. The first doubles team. Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum. won 6-3, 6-4. Second dou­ bles. Mallory Dobson and Stephanie Stauffer, won 64. 6-0. Third doubles. Emily Porter and Katie Bednck. won 6-2, 6-2 and the fourth doubles team. Michelle Raetz and Jen Burks, won 6-0. 6-0 The Trojans also fin­ ished in a second place tie with Hastings in the Mid­ dleville Invitational. Lake­ wood won the tournament with 18 points, followed by Middleville and Hastings with 15 apieece, and TK frosh gridders win opener, 20-8 started a drive of its own, only to have TK's defense come up with another big interception, this time by free safety Mike Gurski. After a scoreless third quarter, Nate Labinc broke loose on a an 11 -yard touch­ down run on the first play of the fourth period. Again, the extra point conversion failed and TK’s lead as 12-0. Still another interception, this time by comer back Jake DeVries, was returned 22 yards to Way land's nine-yard line. With excellent field position, the very next play saw quarterback Ryan Fletke score on a nine-yard scam­ per to put the Trojans ahead 18-0. An extra point pass from Fletke to Garber increased TK’s lead to 20-0. Wayland's quarterback Scot harriers defeat 2 foes The Caledonia boys crosscountry team opened the 201 dual meet season last Tuesday with a solid team performance by defeating East Grand Rapids 26-29 and Coopersville 20-39. Times and places for the top seven Fighting Scots were Tim Ross, first, with a new course record of 16:10; Jon Hckcman, fourth. 18:39; Joel DcBlaay. seventh. 19 06; Patrick Spit/ley. 10th, 19:12; Jeff DcBlaay. 11th, 19:20; Aaron Rohrer, 16th, 20:23; and Pat O’Connor, 18th, 20:34. Fifty-six runners complet­ ed the race. The victory over East Grand Rapids was particu­ larly sweet for coach John Sodcrman’s Fighting Scots, who lost earlier to E GR in an invitational. SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! 9*4 ^4: 1 WILLIAM GAVIN RUSTY KLRMEEN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVAY Regular cab MepMde. 5.3 V-X. auto.. air. 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Lakewood 6-4. 4-6 (7-5). and Ottawa Hills 6-0. 6-0. 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT 01 CHEV SILVERADO LS [ JIM MILLTR raced 29 yards for a Wildcats' only score near the end of the fourth quarter. They converted the twopoint PAT to end the game's scoring. Leading TK’s defense was Joe W'enger. Cody Nicder. Josh Hilton, Ed Landon and Fletke. The offensive line was lead by Dan Buxton, Matt Palmer, Danny Thompson, Josh Meyering and Jim Sanford. TK played at Caledonia Thursday, Aug. 30. 10,995 J CAVIN™:’"? • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 091 0,31 M-37 North o< Middleville, Across from Middlevilla SALES HOURS Mon * Wod. 8 to 8; Tims.. Thun. AFn.Ot0C;SatSto1 SERVICE HOURS Mon 8 to 8; Tue* - Fn 8 to 5 Sat 8 to 12 SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! £d ’s BODY SHOP M-37 & c a ___ 5 Kinsey Johnson Thorn apple- Kellogg's freshman football team opened its season with a 208 win Aug 23 over rival Wayland. Costly penalties thwarted the Trojans’ open­ ing drives, but after a score­ less first quarter, the team settled down Kalani Garber intercepted a pass, and returned it 46 yards to put the Trojans ahead 6-0. Trailing 6-0, Wayland Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills finished with no points. First singles player Kara Hutches won against Ottawa Hills 7-5. and 7-6 (8-6). Cary Middlebush de­ feated Lakewood 3-6, 6-3. (7-3) and Ottawa Hills 6-0. 6-1. Third singles. Veron­ ika Villa won her flight, defeating Hastings 6-1. 63. Lakewood 7-5. 6-1 and Ottawa Hills 6-0. 6-0. Fourth singles Lindsay Dobson defeated Hastings 6-4. 4-6 (7-5). and Ottawa Hills 6-1. 6-1. In doubles competition tn Both Stop 110 Johnson Street at Kensley (616) 891-0150 We u ant to be your “Pro” shop, working the pro since 1969. -Ed Pawloski �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml September 4. 2001 First Baptist planning 3-on-3 hoop tourney by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The First Baptist Church of Middleville will sponsor the Middleville Mackers three-on-three basketball competition during Her­ itage Day Saturday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at Page Elementary School. Teams can be young or Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads old. experienced or brand new to the game. Registrations cost S45 and teams can register up until 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the registration tabic at Page. Fees must be paid with Scot harriers win dual openers The Caledonia girls’ cross country team win its first double dual meet, defeating East Grand Rapids and Coopersville. Tricia Micdcma took first place honors, leading the field with a 21:09. Becca Busfield was a strong sec­ Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel iy J ^E) IlfII cash or check only. The fee includes three games and T-shirts for each par­ ticipant. Trophies will be presented to the first, sec­ ond. and third place win­ ners in each division. Teams will be divided Delivery >Oad 795 5654 ond in 22:04. Katie Ryan ran 22:47 for third, Megan Jacques. 4th, 24:01, and scoring fifth was new sopho­ more, Nikki Muuse. Stefanie Maxim and Kristina McCleve placed sixth and seventh before the first pack of East Grand Rapids girls. Caledonia won the dual in a perfect score of 15 to EGR 40. Caledonia also defeated Coopersville 20-41. Tricia Micdcma led the field in 21:09, Becca Busficld, second, in 22:04, Coopersville, Edmonds ran third, then Caledonia’s Katie Ryan, fourth in 22:47. Coopersville placed fifth, then Caledonia’s Megan Jacques and Nikki Muuse rounded out the top five. Caledonia then put two girls before Coopersville’s third and two more before their fourth The rest of the team finished before Coopersville's fifth girl. Trojan girls rule Rocket C-C Invitational into four levels. 10 and 19:47. under. 11-14. 15-18 and by David T. Young Freshman Natalie Hoag, adults 19 and older. If one Editor person on the team is over The Middleville girls making a huge impact on the age requirement, this and Lakewood boys ruled the courses already this will move the entire team at the Kelloggsville year, was fourth in the up a level. Rocket cross-country invi­ race with a time of 21:55. Coed teams are wel­ tational last Tuesday after­ sophomore Jessica Stortz come, but not required. noon at Brewer Park on was seventh in 22:11. Each team is made up of 84th Street near Byron Christine Dood was just a three players on the floor Center. second behind in eighth, at a time and one substi­ Coach Tammy Benjam­ freshman Kaleigh Page tute. Players can only ap­ in's defending Division II finished 15th in 22:50. pear on one roster. Those state champions showed Stephanie Simon was 17th who violate this rule may off their awesome depth in 23:14. Lee Ann Pitt was be disqualified from play­ | while breezing to their 19th in 23:35 and Elise ing in the tournament. No second straight invitational Nyland placed 21st in roster changes can be championship. The Trojans made after registration. I captured eight of the first Quisenberry, Hoag, Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. 21 places among the more Stortz. Dood and Page all at the registration table at than 90 runners and 13 earned individual medals Page. Rules will be re­ schools. for placing among the top viewed at 1 p.m. and The scoring was not by 15. games begin at 1:30 p.m. places, which is customary "It was a good day for This is the second year in dual meets and other in- us." Benjamin said. "Any that the First Baptist ' vitationals. This meet is time you can place eight Church has sponsored 3- different in that the times of your runners in the top on-3 basketball at Heritage of the top seven runners on 21 is a good day." each team are added up Middleville was fresh Day. from a championship per­ For more information for a final score. Lakewood’s champi­ formance the previous call 795-9726 or email onship time was 128:17. Saturday morning at the fbcmid@iserv.net. while Wayland was a dis- Wayland Invitational. i tant second at 134:08 and Junior Tim Brog finished Kelloggsville took third ninth in 18:01 to lead with 1:34.48. Middleville in the boys’ The Middleville girls' race, followed by Mike Scot tennis team time was 1:56.35, Stortz 15th in 18:26. Pat and the closest of the other Jansons 43rd in 19:57, squad wins 12 girls' teams was Alle­ Chris Haikness 46th in league opener gan at 2:06.59. 20:00 and Nick Tomson Melissa Quisenberry 60th in 20:30. The Caledonia High again led the Trojan pack The Middleville boys, School girls' tennis last Wednesday defeated with a runner-up finish to checked in eighth overall Kelloggsville's Division 111 in the 13-team field with a Cedar Springs 6-2 in the first O-K Gold Conference state champion from a total time of 1 12 K) Medalist tor the nic e I year ago, Nicole Bush. match of the season. At second singles, Kelly Quisenberry checked in was Dan Campbell of VanVolkinburg stayed un­ with a 20:38, nearly a Grand Rapids Baptist in 17:05. beaten for the season with minute behind Bush's a 6-3, 6-3 victory. Rachel I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing I Zylstra also won at third Need wedding invitations? Stop by and singles. All four doubles teams check out our large selection. J-Ad Graphics dominated the Red Hawks, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings with no flight losing more than two games in a set. 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Ml/September 4, 2001/Page 17 Trojans please festive crowd by dumping Caledonia Jack Finkbeiner leaps in the air to catch a two-point conversion pass from Chard Barager. Defending is Tyler Gamelin (32). Chad Barager (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first Middleville touchdown of the evening by David I . Young Editor It was a festive evening at Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday night. The community honored the living members of the 1931 football team and again recognized the man who the field was named for, retired coach Bob White. And the current Thornapplc Kellogg High School football team, the latest in the rich gridiron tradition, delighted most of the Labor Day holiday crowd with a 33-13 pasting of archrival Caledonia to improve its season record to 2-0. The Trojans left no doubt in the crowd whose ballgame it was from the very beginning. They took the opening kickoff and went 59 yards in seven minutes to score the first of their five touchdowns. Quarterback Chad Barager took the ball from five yards out and Mark Price booted the extra point. The drive was helped immensely by a 15-yard pass interference penalty. Less than two minutes later, Justin VanSpronsen picked off a Caledonia SEAMLESS GUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .052 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match. Warranty, free estimates. Steve's Seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 I Middle Villa Inn OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1.000 SQUARE FEET Contact Steve at Middle Villa Phone 616-795-3640 pass and returned it to the Scots’ five-yard line, from where sophomore back Scott Brooks took it in on the next play. Not long afterward, Yon Bucher intercepted a pass at his own 45 and returned it to the Caledonia nine. Again, it was on the next play that the touchdown was scored, a nine-yard romp by Barager. The Tro­ jans elected to go for a two-point conversion and Barager hit Chris Finkbeiner with a pass to make it 21-0. Caledonia suddenly was looking at a three-touch­ down deficit, and the first quarter wasn't even over yet. After taking possession on a punt at its own 31, Middleville struck quickly again. Brooks broke a cou­ ple of tackles at the line of scrimmage and broke and loose for a 69-yard TD run. And only about five minutes later. Barager rambled 12 yards to pay dirt on a fourth down play. Earlier in that drive he hooked up with Finkbeiner on a fourth down pass play that allowed the Trojans to retain possession. So just before the half, coach Tim Penfield's crew was up 33-0 and just about everybody was wondering how long it would take be­ fore the mercy rule, with one team up by at least 35 points, would be invoked, and the clock could run continually without stop­ ping. except for time-outs and injuries. It never was. The Tro­ jans did not score again for the rest of the evening. They attempted a field goal that would have made it 36-0. but the kick was wide. The Scots' offense fi­ nally came alive in the fourth period. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Dyke­ house completed a couple of passes to Eh Cryderman and junior running back Kyle Klyn rambled 35 yards on one run to set up the first score, he went the final 20 yards for the TD with 4:02 left in the bail­ game. Steve Yanosik kicked the extra point. With less than a minute left, Dykehouse completed a fourth down pass to Tony Pike and one play later Pike wedged into the end zone from two yards away. Brooks led all rushers for the contest with 83 yards in nine carries and he scored two TDs. Barager had 63 yards in 10 at­ tempts and three touch­ downs. Ferris, another sophomore, gained 59 yards in 11 attempts. Klyn led Caledonia with 65 yards 21 carries and he scored one touchdown. Dykchouse was 7-for-23 for 81 yards in the passing department. Barager was 2-for-5 for 15 yards. The Trojans picked up 284 yards in total offense for the evening. 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Jake Klapmust, Anthony Reed. Jarret Andrett. James Anderson and Ryan Dykhouse; (fourth row) Joe Kowalski. Greg Jousma. Rusty Keitzman. Adam Terpstra. Mike Klein. Brian Sevensma. Tyler Yonkef, Matt Paarlberg, Michael Ogle and Stuart Kohl. Caledonia High School’s varsity girls basketball team includes (front row. from left to right) Tiffany Radaz, Carlie Sanxter. Kelley Jackson; (middle row) Stacey Jenema, Jenna Geers. Amanda Martin, Mary Sandtveit; (back row) coach Jon Meerman, Kristi Woodcock. Mindy Bode. Julie Slot. Kristen DeBoer. Jenna Knight, Hannah Cooley, manager Qarohne Meerman and coach Tom Bont Caledonia's boys cross country team includes (front row) Joel DeBlaay, Pat Everts. Adam Puricelli, Tim Ross, Aaron Rohrer, Pat Spitzley, Jeff DeBlaay, Jon Hekman; (back row) Andy Schupp, Kirk Post, Rory Root, Kasey Borr, Matt Kilmartin, Joe Favreau, Josh Morehouse and coach John Soderman. Representing the varsity soccer team for the Fighting Scots are (first row) Jason Gless, Devin TePastte, Steve Marion, Keegan Good, Scott Rodgers, (second row) Jeremy Barber, Ryan Fitzsimmons, James Cooley, Matt Cook, Kyle Hemmes, Matt Ziesemer; (third row) coach Brian Broekhuizen, Kent Sinclair, Steve Yanosik, Braydon Dahlberg, Kraig Borr, Nate VanEnk, Chris West, Ian Bailey and Eli Cooley. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville Continued next page Middle Villa Lanes On M-37 just north of Middleville New Pro Aju Hanes!!! Check out our Remodeling!!! Bowl on the same surface the Pros hotel on!!! Now forming: Youth, Women, Couples &. Mens Leagues. Don’t miss out on the Fun-n-n! Call Today 795-3640 or 891-1287 PLUS Every Friday &. 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Memebers of Caledonia's varsity cheer team are (first row) Christine Homrich, Sarah Jansma, Lindsey Stoetzel, Lisa Marks. Hannah Ezinga, Heather Somora; (second row) Kacie Kozlowski. Brittany Barber, Laura Bashlor. Emily Monger, Samantha Pleva. Kristine Oblerlm, Tarah Burgess. Melissa Gillard; third row) Kim Curtis, Jamie Basarabski, Megan Buys, Hallie Hargreaves, Carissa Douma, Katie Filipchuk, Lindsey Rieth, Amanda Beaumont and coach Amy Oostveen. Missing from photo are Heidi Pelletier and Holly Hawkins. Scots look for exciting and productive fall Schixil has already be­ gun and the athletic teams at Caledonia High School arc well on their way to scoring personal bests at all levels. Coach Jon Mccrman says the Lady Scots' var­ sity basketball team will be exciting to watch this year. New and returning eagers will work on im­ proving defense while cap­ italizing on their quickness and guard play. Mccrman says that im­ proving their shooting statistics from the floor and the foul line is a prior­ ity for the team. Mccrman praised his six returning seniors for dedi­ cating time over the sum­ mer to improve their level of play and leadership. The Caledonia varsity cheer team under coach Amy Oostveen are ready to keep spirits up this sea­ son. Work has continued to improve the team's skills. Coach John Soderman expects effort and results from his Caledonia boys cross country team this year. The boys are more prepared than ever to sur­ pass their personal bests. Senior Tim Ross will shoot for an individual state championship. He was runner-up last year. The Scots' girls' cross country team also looks for good things, with sopho­ more Tricia Micdcma and Becca Busfield leading the way. The Caledonia football team brings fight, youth and speed to a crowded OK-Gold division. This year's fighting Scots are ready to take on their big­ ger and more experienced opponents. 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Middleville —a Movie Outpost Clen Valley Retail Center 9175 cherry Valley (M-37) 110 Johnson St., Caledonia 891-9294 9369 Cherry Valley Caledonia Montery Grille 1 block north of 100th street in Caledonia 9505 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-1240 r—................................■■ Visit your local county on the web... localcounties.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-09-11.pdf 3d14830ed26b9cdd139c71042686faf7 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIS&AJtY HIS CHURCH ST MSTWGS Ml 490584893 IdnlMJIo 00/00/00 HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRARY 121 N CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 37/September 11, 2001 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 Heritage Day celebrates past and present by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Glenn and Nancy Raymond enjoyed smiling at the crowds Rain held off for most of the day on Saturday. Sept. 8 as Heritage Day in Middleville brought residents together in a celebration of the past, present and an anticipation of the future. Middle school seventh grade band students put on their band jackets for the first time as they prepared for their first parade. The notes of "The Fight Song" echoed down Main Street as they marched the mile long route. The new band director Mark Hagemann reminded them not to complain because he has marched in the seven mile long Rose This orange car made its sixth appearance in a Middleville parade Miss Middleville/Barry County opens Heritage Day by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Nikki Schiedel of Delton opened the official cere­ monies at the Sept. 8 Her­ itage Day celebration. This is just one of the many community service oppor­ tunities she will have this year as she serves as Miss Middleville/Barry County. Schiedel was selected al the Miss Middleville/Barry County pageant July 28. The scholarship pageant was open to girls ages 1724 who live, work or go to school in Barry County. At this year's pageant. girls from Delton, Plainwell. Shelbyville, Hast­ ings, Freeport, Middleville and Thornapple Township participated. Schiedel is focusing on children's physical fitness during her year as Miss Middleville/Barry County. She has appeared at a Middleville Rotary Club meeting and had other speaking engagements since the pageant. Kelli Leep, executive director of the non-profit Miss Middleville/Barry County Scholarship Pageant, invites any group Chase Gross shows Nikki Schiedel. Miss Middleville/Barry County, thts tractor dunng Heritage Days interested in having Schiedel visit to call her at 795-5337 or by email at Kleep@tk.kl2.mi.us. Leep suggests schedul­ ing much in advance since Schiedel has a busy work and school schedule. She does know what she will be doing during the third week of June in 2002. She will be representing the area as she competes in the 2002 Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant in Muskegon. Next year's Miss Mid­ dleville/Barry County Scholarship Pageant will be on June 29, 2002 at the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Leep encourages girls interested in being contes­ tants to contact her at the telephone number above. She warns, "the deadlines are much earlier this year!The pageant has been fortunate in the community support it has received. However, for the pageant to be a continuing success Leep stresses the need to raise money. "I would like to hear from anyone interested in helping with the pageant or serving on the pageant committees. It takes a lot of work to keep our non­ profit organization run­ ning." she said. "It takes lots of dona­ tions to underwrite the cost of the scholarships the pageant presents to the young women in Barry County. Anyone who would like more mtormation on con­ tributing to the scholarship program can contact Lee or pageant producer and treasurer Cheryl and Ray Peters at 795-4972 or 7950051. Schiedel will learn more about Barry County during the next year and residents and organizations have a good chance to learn more about youth fitness as she brings her interests to area youth. Bowl Parade. Residents lining the street got a first hand look at the high school bands new uniforms. No percussion player missed the fuzzy orange sweaters they used to wear. The past was celebrated in See Heritage Day, pg. 12 Wearing their new uniforms the TK High School percussionists have doffed their fuzzy orange sweaters In This Issue Miss Middleville/Barry County Nikki Schiedel gives Reverend Roger Timmerman a kiss after he received his ‘Very Important Person’ plaque . Timmerman is retiring from the Middle Christian Reformed Church after 28 years. • Middleville using Nashville Stagecoach for park • TK School Board members excited about future of education • Man runs stop sign; Lake 0 woman in critical condition • Fall 2001 OUR-Land Series planned locally �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 11. 2001 Middleville using Nashville stagecoach by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Justin Carriage Works of Nashville is constructing a stagecoach that will help Middleville preserve an important part of the vil­ lage's past as a well trav­ eled stagecoach stop. Middleville Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck explained, "The village uses the stagecoach as its logo, because back in the mid-to late 1800s the vil­ lage was a much traveled stagecoach stop. The vil­ lage actually got its name for being a centralized Io* cation between bigger cities such as Battle Creek, lensing and Grand Rapids." Groesbeck said that a park is being constructed at the beginning of the newly paved Paul Henry Trail in the village and the intent is to display the stagecoach in the park and use it year round for spe­ cial occasions for rides and parades. "It was brought to our at­ tention that a local car­ riage maker in Nashville had stage coaches avail­ able and the council thought it would be a good idea to capitalize and fur­ ther the stagecoach theme by acquiring one.” Justin Carriage Works is owned by Herb Andlcr. who started out raising Morgan horses. On a vaca­ tion he saw a buggy and lie bought it and refur­ bished it. Soon he had people coming to look at horses and leaving with a horse and a carriage, and he worked to keep replac­ ing a carriage for his own use. "I figured then it was a good idea to make them and sell them," Andler said. in 1972 Justin Carriage Works was born, named after the founder of the Morgan horse breed. And Andler's carriages find homes all across the world. "We have sent them to Japan, Germany, Sweden. Denmark — pretty much everywhere," Andler said. "They are used in Central Park in New York, in Chicago, on Mackinac Is­ land, you name it. "Every stage coach has a story. I sent one white gentleman's coach to Spain that went to the owners of a Medieval Times, which is a restau­ rant with the medieval theme. In the restaurant, there is actual jousting, and the people eat with no utensils." Andlcr builds the bug­ gies and carriages from the ground up with his team of workers, that fluctuates around 10 to 12. They are either made from hand-crafted wood or fiberglass bodies. Andler loves to design the more different models. "I like to design any­ thing that is different." A master craftsman. Ron Allerding, is currently working on a hearse car­ riage. for horse drawn fu­ nerals. One of his favorites he is currently restoring is a Gentleman's Barugham from 1849. "It belongs to the owner of the largest Ford dealer­ ship in the United States," he said. "His original in­ tent was to put it in his front yard, but when he heard how valuable it is he decided to add it to his collection of cars and have a replica made for his yard. It is probably worth $65,000 restored." And then there is the stagecoach he is making for Middleville. "It is a horse-drawn stage coach and it will probably take a month and a half from start to finish. It needs to be painted still, and upholstered. It will be painted burgandy and with a yellow trim." "There are few compa­ nies that do what we do that put out the quantity that we do," he said. "Last year we made 139 buggies. The prices range from $1,800 to $14,000." Herb Andler is restoring this Gentleman's Barugham, a carriage from 1849. fllOVIE OUTPOST VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 891-9303 Open Weekday 10 am to 11 pm & midni^rt on Fri. & Sat • • • • • • VHS or DVD movies and player rentals Games and game system rentals Reservations Special Orders and Pre­ viewed movies for sale. Weekly specials Accessories for games and VHS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I I I Rent One Movie Or Game and get I I a second rental FREE I with this coupon I Offer good at Caledonia location Frw r»€TC»i erf aqua! or lessor vatue I One coupon per vtaft p«eas« I [ Product )d SunAd I aI This is the carriage in its final stages that is being built for Middleville. Herb Andler stands by with his granddaughter Taylor Lamance. The carriage will be upholstered and painted burgundy and yellow. Much of their orders and exposure comes from Andlers’s award winning web­ site. www.buggy.com. "The website has 107 pages and we get 90% of our orders through it. We have won one of the golden web awards and a number one in top ten links." Andler said he enjoys preserving a part of history. Groesbeck said now the Village Council just has to decide how to display it. "We are in the process of trying to decide how to do that. The council does not want to have it an only use it for a couple of times a year so the sheltering is a factor. If the cost is too prohibitive there is a small chance that it will not be part of Stagecoach Park. We are currently seeking grants from local benefac­ tors and have received in­ terest in the project." "Our ultimate goal is just to be able to display the community symbol and be able to use it in the fu­ ture to preserve this parts of the village's history." he said. TK board members excited about future of education by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education mem­ bers took part in the an­ nual summer academies sponsored by the Michigan Association of School Boards on Mackinac Is­ land Aug. 23-26. There were many classes they could attend, but they they said they were most impressed with the welcome from State Superintendent of Schools Tom Watkins and work­ shops given by Jamie Vollmer. Several TK board mem­ bers, at the Aug. 27 meet­ ing, highlighted selections from Vollmer's speech. He presented workshops called "Why Our Schools Need to Change" and Building Community Sup­ port for America's schools. Vollmer is director of the Iowa business. Labor and Education roundtable. He discussed how his opin­ ion of schools changed, that they cannot really be run like businesses and his belief that positive change can occur. Board member Nancy Goodin noted that it was good that board members at the conference attended the same workshop. Dan Parker underlined the difference between schools and businesses in a story Vollmer told. At one conference Vollmer was talking about quality control in his ice cream business. A teacher in the audience asked what he did if a supplier sent him blueberries which were spoiled or not ripe enough. As soon as Vollmer said. "I'd send them back to the supplier" he realized that schools can't send back a child who isn’t ready to learn or comes to school with problems that make it difficult to learn. Board member Don Haney stressed that today is a good time for educa­ tion and that it wasn't al­ ways better years ago. Vollmer also encouraged board members to build support for their schools through a "community­ wide conversation." Members of the board hope that Vollmer will be invited to speak in the area by the Kent Interme­ diate School District. The board had its regular movie Outpo/t DESIGNERS Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Ptrrn) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! meeting Sept. 10 and will be participating in a ses­ sion sponsored by the Thornapplc Area Parks and Recreation Department Wednesday, Sept. 12. This meeting will allow the board to hear what is planned for the commis­ sion and what plans arc on the horizon for the Down­ town Development Author­ ity and the Local Devel­ opment Finance Authority. For more information on Vollmer's talks sec his web page at jamievollmcr.com �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 11. 2001 /Page 3 Bowens Mills to celebrate first pressing of season mill built in 1864 during Cooks before them, have afraid to get involved, this the time of the Civil War worked hard to set the performance has continued and Abraham Lincoln s stage. But the volunteer and is carried out success­ presidency. It is now work­ costumed craftsman, re­ fully each year. "We are just two of the ing museum still grinding enactors and tour guides com meal by water power who participate in the fes­ players here at the histori­ and pressing apples on the tivals play a large part in cal village, the people large antique cider press. the memories carried who come here complete the cast. Because without There is a huge 17-foot home by the visitors. "The driving force that them it would be impossi­ water wheel completed in 1999, that will soon be keeps us going are the ble for us to carry out the powering a recreation of people," Carleen said. task that has been set be­ the Muley Sawmill, which "We depend heavily on fore us." The "It’s Cider Time" originally stood next to the their encouragement and mill before the dam went help. It's because of all the weekend series schedule visitors who support us for the remainder of the out in 1901. The water wheel can be with their presence and fall is: viewed from the quaint gate fees, our volunteer • Sept. 22 and 23 — scale replica of the cov­ family that offer hours of Cider time continues with. ered bridge that crossed help, along with the clubs Historic Bowens Mills the Thornappie River in and organizations that co­ Steam & Gasoline Engine Middleville years ago. It sponsor our festivals and Show, co-sponsored by the was built in 1982 out of make them successful. Not Barry County Steam. Gas wood from the old Mid­ to mention all those that and Antique Machinery dleville Mill that was torn donate supplies and finan­ Association. There will be down at that time. There cial gifts for historical a huge display of antique tractors, engines and farm are huge walnut trees that restorations and projects. "Over the years, because machinery, a flea market cast shade on the restful green grass, where visitors of the countless giving and can relax down by the old loyal people, who are not See Bodens' M/7/s, pg. 8 mill stream. The historical village in­ A mill reflection shot. cludes an old Victorian the vision for the historical Farm House built by the funding, and thus far has Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Bowens in the 1860s, the not received a grant for park 23 years ago. oldest one-room school Hair • Massage • Body Wraps any of the many restora­ Since then buildings tions and projects that have been moved in, oth­ house in Barry County, an Body Treatments • Pedicures have been accomplished ers restored and some old plank-style farm house, Nails • Facials • Makeovers a post and beam barn with in the years since Neal added to the grounds. The Scalp Massage • Waxing all types of farm animals, and Marion Cook first saw goal of Carleen and Owen an artisan woodworking Sabin, second generation 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue shop called "Ye Old Craft Caledonia. Michigan 49316 owners of the mill, is the Shop" and a variety of same as their parents be­ other buildings. 616.891.HAIR (4247) fore them, "to continue not The Sabins and the only to preserve the history of the Yankee Springs area, but to portray an im­ age in the minds and eyes of all those who visit, to give each one who visits a glimpse of the past, with the sights, sounds, and smells of history that lies behind us, so that this generation can see and feel what those before us experienced, once upon a time," Carleen said. "Bowens Mills is a place beside the still wa­ ters of an old mill pond, Almost one in two Americans will spend some T1 away from the hustle and time in a nursing home after age 65. Now is bustle of the busy world the time to start protecting yourself and around us today. It's a place to take a step back your loved ones. in time, to that of the days • Medicare does not cover custodial care. of the 1800s and specific • The average length of a nursing home stay is two and a half years. times thereafter." The backdrop that sets • Nursing home costs average $50,000 per year. Owen Sabin owner, pressing cider on the huge an­ the stage is the old grist Historic Bowens Mills will kick off the annual "It’s Cider Time Festivals" season on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16, with a Volunteer & Sup­ port Appreciation Week­ end. This will be first cider pressing of the fall season and the first of seven festi­ val weekends filled with family fun. Once again the gigantic old water-powered cider press, which was brought in used and was erected in the mill in 1902, will press apple cider the old-fash­ ioned way for all to watch. The old-timers tell how it was in the old days when horses were lined all the way back into town, wait­ ing their turn at the press. Bowens Mills co-owner Carlccn Sabin said, "The 'It's Cider Time' fund-rais­ ing festivals are the life’s blood of the old mill and the people are the heart­ beat. From volunteers to supporters and all who are involved, wc would like to show our appreciation to you, the very first weekend of our cider time season." Bowens Mills is a pri­ vately-owned historical park that receives no state Hie H US AI11U IlTS Protect your savings long-term I can help you determine whether long-term care insurance is an option for you and provide you with information on plans, costs and available options. For more information on how to protect yourself against the rising costs of long-term care, call or stop by my office today. tique cider press. You CAN afford to build... (Source: Shopper's Guide to Long Term Care Insurance) UPCOMING SEMINAR Homes starting in the $130’s -$150s 1 SET OF CLOSING COSTS -Custom built to your specifications •Very Competitive Rates •No Construction Loans OL/Mj Amy Slagel, Realtor* 616-554-5000 Bouma Building •Free Pre-Approval •Build with Low Down Payment •Homes also available for immediate purchase Call for more information on any of your building or financing needs' EXCHANGE FINAM I \I Date/Time: September 20th, 7:00 p.m. Location: Carveth Village, Middleville Call us for R S.V.P Bring a friend. Drew McFadden Investment Representative Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus. 616-891-1173 www.edwardjones.com MerroerSIPC Tricia Smith 616-397-9636 JET} J Edwardjones J Home Office 616-795-2977 Serving Individual lnve«ton Since 1871 �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 11. 2001 TK Library sets programs for October October programs for families, adults and chil­ dren wiH cover gardening, books and Harry Potter. Djd your garden take longer to bloom than you like? Did it finish bloom­ ing before the end of the summer? Learn how to create a year round garden with spring, summer and fail flowering bulbs and creating the garden that meets your needs. Local gardeners may bring their questions to the talk, but may have to wait for an answer. The library' will have a display of gar­ dening books. during a garden talk on Thursday, Oct. 4. at the Kellogg Thornapple “ School and Community Library inside the Thornappie Kellogg High School. The program will last an hour and will include plant selection, landscaping Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News classified ads LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday Schtxil Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY .9:30 a.m 10.45 a.m. . .6 00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr finan f- Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 M M U I I a place to belong T Y CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship ........................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891 -0576 Meeting at the Crmt Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell. Pastor Joe Cipsic, Worship leader Denny Houma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616 8914)287 Visit our wet) site www bnghtside rrg 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (norlhtcesl of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTW REFORMED CHVRCH "A Chunh with a canng heart far our community and the world" Sunday Wurdup 9 M) am and 600 pm (Child A Adult) (During the School Year) Rev R Scutl Greenway. Pastor Keith StuIp. Youth Director Al Tiemever. Community Catling Church Office: (616) 891 1512 ___________________ M-37 at 100th St__________________ If- CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Worship; 11 00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family .Night . "We are changed by God's love.' ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Streel (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................ 11.00 a m Adult Bible Class 11 00 am Rev E Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 There will be games, prizes, a trivia contest and for those who really get into the book series, a cos­ tume contest. Jones said she is excited about the prizes already donated to the library and can't wait to share them with readers. Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 am and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 One mik east of Whitneyville Rd Rrt’ P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12300 M l79 Hipb»« (Cteef Sounds Road) WaytMd. Ml 49348.79^7903 Meeting vim. yamr friends, and yturr family — right where you're at — through: Worship Service 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m Sunday School 9:45 a m Jr. Church (Licensed Nursery &. Child Care) Relevant Messages Dynan-ac Musk Quality Child Care and Programs GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CWMKCM *orshtp Hours 900am and 10 30 am This program is for chil­ dren who have read the Harry Potter books. Infor­ mation for parents also will be available, as well as a book list of possible novels to read while wait­ ing for the next Harry Pot­ ter story. Hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library are Mon­ day. Wednesday and Fri­ day from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call 795-5434 for more in­ formation. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Music Sunday Schtxil................................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................... 6:45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs...................................... 6:45 p in. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. 11 a m. Sunday Schtxrl for All Ages 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 .30 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 .30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday .6:00 p.m. RAY TOVXSEXl) l‘jsi<x XORMAX KXOMt. bra* HaM«r 891-8028 • e-mail leightontt iscrv net Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncv ville Avenue, Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 .30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p.m Pastor Roger Roitman • Church Office: 868 0.191 www lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) Communitvo C ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday 9 45 a tn Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 .30 p m Pastor IJoyd Dr Vomer. Sr Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 ®lje ©lb tEirnc wl|>fBletljobiSt Cljurd) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooLI 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. ffoyte Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH September 16- 15th Sunday after Prmccos! Christian Education Sunday PaMo' Noon and Carole * ill he ar ixXhxt Guest Preacher Rev lame McKureen-Copus taune is a soil tuemher at I ailed Mrtbudtsl CoaMMUty Hoex Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • Church Ofticr 616-891-8669 Fax 891-8b48 ** * caleJonuunx org The fifth book in the Harry Potter series is still months away from publica­ tion. The Warner Brothers movie won't premiere until Nov. 16. but those in the area who love Harry Potter are invited to a Harry Pot­ ter extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. Leighton Church Phone 891-9259 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Adults who love to read and talk about what they read are invited to the in­ augural meeting of the TK Library Adult Book Talk­ ers (this name is subject to change). Books discussed at the first meeting are mysteries. Bring a favorite mystery, whether it is a police pro­ cedural. stately home, his­ torical or real crime to discussat 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 16, in the library. If you are interested in joining the book but can't attend the first meeting, call librarian Deb Jones at 795-5434. 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Times 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Hclxcl Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Hustwick + St Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service 3:00AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30 AM New Life Celebration Service 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nurserg available Barrier Free www iserv net/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Office 891-86S8____________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or www.peactchurch.ee Cammurufy Campus ^i and Seiv<u THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship . 10:00 a m (Jr Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Morning Worship 9.30 a m Middleville Morning Worship 11:00 a m Rev Lee Zachmun Clutch Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church 8546 Whrineyv-He Ave cr 84tn St • 89! -8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody . and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 9 30 am Sunday Momng Wbrshp 1030 a m Meevg at cnapef on '//hdney,r«e Sjnaay Evenng Worshp 6 00 pm ^ed Midweek Prayer & Stole Study 7 00 p m 9ev ’horos Soys Parar • Qev Kar Sasmor. Asoc Poster s -cr.- �The Sun and News. Midcfleville, Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 5 The Crusaders planning 10th anniversary concert The Crusaders, a gospel quartet from First Baptist Church of Middleville, invite all music lovers to attend their 1 Oth anniversary concert Sunday. Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. John Shear. Jim Meek, Stan Cordts and Jay DeBoer got together in 1991 to sing for a “Family Talent” night at First Baptist Church and were a hit. They have been performing throughout Michigan in churches, camps, retreats, outdoor concerts, banquets, etc., since then. They appeared at the gospel concert at the Barry County Fair and spent three weeks in England and Scotland along with Pastor Bruce Stewart and David Stewart, ventroliquist minis­ tering in churches, schools, and street meetings. They are currently avail­ able for concerts and may be contacted through the office of First Baptist Church, 7959726. This is a free concert for the whole family. “Worship the Lord with gladness, come before Him with joy­ ful songs” Psalm 100:2. The Crusaders Quartet (from left) John Shear, Jim Meek, Stan Cordts and Jay DeBoer will perform their 10th anniversary concert at First Baptist Church of Middleville Sunday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. This is a free concert, and all are welcome. Roobols to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Arie and Velma Roobol of Plainwell will be celebrat­ ing their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 9, 2001. The couple were married in Plainwell on Sept. 9, 1941 at the home of his parents. Cards may be sent to 11511 9 Mile Rd., Plainwell, Mich. 49080 Enrichment Foundation to honor Bill McKeown There is still time to make reservations to honor a remarkable local residents. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation will honor William "Bill" McKeown Thursday evening. Sept. 20, at the Middle Villa Inn at its fifth annual Recognition Dinner. Lisa Finkbciner of the TAEF says, "Many times there are community members who go unnoticed, and we try to honor these unsung heroes. "One reason the recogni­ tion dinner was started was to give the community an opportunity to pay tribute to some of the dedicated people who make a signif­ icant contribution to our home town." this community." The TAEF invites anyone who would like to honor McKeown to attend the dinner at the Middle Villa Inn. Reservation requests can be made by calling Marilyn Finkbeiner at 7959206 as soon as possible. The cost is $25 per per­ son or $40 per couple. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Finkbeiner adds, "Bill came highly recommended as one of those individuals who have given countless hours of dedicated service to La Leche League to meet Thursday Sissons to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary Paul and Darlene (Lind) Sisson will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary Sept. 11, 2001. Their children are Cheryl and Brent Reichard, Barb and Larry Lydy, and several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. They are celebrating with a family din­ ner. Cards may be sent to 514 Arthur Ct., Middleville, Mich 49333. The La Leche League will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at 1546 Payne Lake Road, Yankee Springs Township. LaLeche League is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization that encour­ ages women to breastfeed their babies and offers them support and informa­ tion. The name LaLeche means "the milk" in Span­ ish. The group holds a series of meetings Thursday mornings in and around Barry County, including Vermontville, Clarksville and the Yankee Springs area. There essentially are four topics, with one being presented each month. This months topic will be "The Art of Breastfeed­ ing and Avoiding Difficul- AREA AA MEETINGS Caledonia ~ 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m., Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. ties.” All women who are breastfeeding or are preg­ nant and interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend the meetings. Babies and toddlers also are welcome. The group also has a lending library with topics on pregnancy, childbirth, child develop­ ment and nutrition. For more information about La Leche League and its meetings, or for help with breastfeeding, call Kathy Othmer at (517) 726-1264. For direc­ tions to the meeting, call 795-7021. A. SJittfe (Jambs c " 8^°°^ Has a new location... Alaska Hall We are now accepting enrollment for the fall! Don’t miss this chance for a wonderful Christian education for your child. Call 554-3350 As we are filling up fast Lori Bestrom - leather Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New’ evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11.2001 Gun Lake women's club plans 10th annual home tour The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area will have its 10th annual homes tour fund-raiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Proceeds from the tour help the Gun Lake wom­ en’s club pay for commu­ nity involvement pro­ grams, such as the Gun Lake Protective Associa­ tion (GLPA) and the “0” phosphate campaign; the resurfacing of Patterson Road for the safety of area residents; Books for (new) Babies; academic and arts scholarships; working Red Cross blood drives; holiday food baskets; hats and mit­ tens for elementary school children; cards for veter­ ans; support of Interlochen Arts Camp; Girlstown at Belleville; Bay Cliff Camp in the Upper Penin­ sula; the Adopt-A-Highway program for two miles of Chief Noonday Road, and, at the national level. Op­ eration Smile. “There are four homes on Gun Lake and one on Payne Lake this year. That means great views all around. Come to the Hos­ pitality Center. Gun Lake Lawn & Garden on Patter- The home of John and Mary McKinley. son Road for refreshments while you are on the tour,” said Marjory Richards, club president and event chair. Cost is $10 per person. Advanced tickets are available at Gun Lake Lawn & Garden. 1083 Pat­ terson Road, the Pharmacy at Weick's Foodtown, 71 124th St. and at the Sea Shanty at 11403 M179 (Chief Noonday Road). They will also be avail­ able at these locations and each tour site on the event day. Each site on the tour will have an arrangement of flowers or a plant do­ nated by area florists. Look for them from Cherry Val­ ley Green House and Thornapple Floral & Gifts of Middleville; Waters Edge Floral & Gifts (Gun Lake) and Wayland Floral & Gifts of Wayland and Delton Floral. For more information, call Richards at 795-3969; Gloria Cunningham, ticket chair, at 795-9170. or Fran Leonard, publicity chair, at 795-8731. The sites on the tour will be: 1. Hospitality Center — Gun Lake Lawn & Garden, Ann and Chris Rison, owners. 1083 Patterson Road. Gun Lake Lawn & Gar­ den opened last April with new owners. Still offering all of the usual lawn and The home of Thom Williams and Ann Grewe garden fare such as bird feeders and seed, fertiliz­ ers, the Risons also offer a variety of landscaping supplies. These include rocks, mulch, bark, etc. Fresh produce grown in Michigan is available dur­ ing the season and there is a variety of gift ideas to see. Ann runs the store and Chris provides excavating services and supplies of all kinds.. Visitors are welcomed to look around the Hospitality Center, while enjoying re­ freshments provided by the women of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area who will be on hand to answer questions. 2. Karen and Paul Kennedy — 1801 Edwin The home of Jack and Beverly Grashuis. Continued next page The home of Paul and Karen Kennedy 7 _ juMatu/ta^ 99 uMaifc Sal’on and Tanning II Full Set *25.00 (Reg. $28 ooi Filling *15.00 (Reg $18 00) Manicure *12.00 (Reg.$i5.oo) Pedicure *23.00 (Reg. $25.00) Foot Spa U V Gel *35.00 (Reg. $40.00) Call today for great saving specials! VIP Tanning $25.00 Tan for only $2.00 per visit Good tor one year 5 Visits *14°° 10 Visits *27°° 9944 Cherry V aliev Ave. Caledonia (616)891-1551 Hours in Caledonia: M-F 10-7; Sat. 9:30-5 _ Closed Sunday Stop in today for huge saving coupons at both locations! 136 E. Slate Street Hastings (616) 948-2970 Call for more details and walk-in for more _____ information. Hours in Hastings: M-F 10-6: Sat. 9:30-5 Closed Sunday The home of Nick and Kelly Oatman. 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN gLORflL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted ~ Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 7 From previous page Drive, Gun Lake. The Kennedy cottage is located on the channel that leads into Robbins Bay. Karen grew up on Gun Lake, spending her summers at Page’s Resort scooping ice cream cones. “It was hard to move away from the lake” she said. The Kennedys live in the Lansing area, but come back on weekends at least. Karen has been redeco­ rating and remodeling since they bought in April last year. The original building was a one-room fishing cabin, to which bedrooms were added. There is a brick fireplace and knotty pine walls in the living/dining/kitchen great room and "theme" decorations in the bed­ rooms. One has an "old fishing cabin” motif and the other has "garden cot­ tage" decor. This has helped keep this place feeling just like a summer cottage, though the Kennedys come out year round. Adorning the walls are old photographs of Gun Lake and the Yankee Springs area, plus old postcards of Page's/Strccter's Resort. There is the traditional aerial photo of the lake as well. “It’s still a work in progress though,” said Karen. “I'm sure we’ll make many other changes as years go by." Outside is a barn that was added around 1967, which is also knotty pine and has a loft. Kids from the previous owners used the loft as their own spe­ cial place away from the folks. The Kennedys use it for storage. “We fell in love with this one because it felt like a 'cottage' with its -rx. * x-»n^ The Hospitality Center, Gun Lake Lawn knotty pine walls and brick fireplace,” she said. 3. Kelly and Nick Oat­ man — 1847 Edwin Drive. Gun Lake. Just one door from the Kennedys is the Oatmans' home on 104 feet of frontage, just at the edge of the channel into Rob­ bins Bay. Vaulted ceilings in the main entry level and painted walls of earthtone colors make this home a showcase. To the right are glass doors that open to the home office. In the liv­ ing room there is a mas­ sive stone fireplace and many windows. The kitchen has a large dining area and breakfast bar. One of the accesses to the wrap-around deck is from the kitchen. The second level con­ tains the master suite, which is decorated in ani­ mal prints. The master bath has an extra large oval tub, a separate shower and walk-in clos­ ets. The girls' bedrooms are decorated to their tastes in yellows, blues and butterflies. The full bath off the hall follows this theme as well. The laundry is conveniently lo­ cated on this floor and there is a catwalk/loft that xX-> x"X^> -^X-> x~X»* oo <Xw> Crockery^ "Corner | / Paint Your Own Pottery Studio i ji 9944 Cherry Valley, Caledonia • 891-7593 £ Our Adult <S Kids Fall Workshops $ | Are Mow Under Way! / s Call for details. c 40 X.* -cx^r xx^ <X-> x-w-cx^r x~»xx~» xx»> xx^» xx^ x-»X overlooks the foyer and living room below. Downstairs in the den is another stone fireplace and lots of windows and doors and lead out to the patio at lake level. Nick’s prize mounted “trophies” are here as well. This is a haven for guys, complete with wet bar and pool table. The only “reality” space down here is the girls' playroom, complete with all kinds of toys and painted chalkboards (with borders) on the walls. Outside, the Oatmans share the seawall and boat slip with neighbors to save space. 4. Thom Williams and Ann Grewe, 5 Lakeside Drive, Payne Lake. This home was built nine years ago and is de­ signed for entertaining. It has five levels, many unique angles and re­ cessed lighting throughout. “The previous owner had the home built with every room angled to view the lake,” Ann said. Thom and Ann have been in the home just one year. It is decorated with furniture ranging from the 1850s to contemporary. Many pic­ tures adorn the walls and since the framing is so costly, Ann took a course and is now skilled in that art. Thom’s love of hockey is evident on the lowest level with lots of memora­ bilia. On the lakefront, the fo­ cal point is a small beach house used for storage, but it looks like a tropical cabin complete with sand and sea grass. There are three decks, all accessible from either indoors or out­ Upstairs is the master of the two-story home on one of Gun Lake’s best suite with its own sitting/sports-watching room, beaches. “We have been living at wet bar. built-in wall units, the lake since 1975. so table and chairs and slid­ we've had lots of time to ers to the a private porch plan for this home” said and a view of the lake. Off the master bedroom itself McKinley. A multitude of windows, are two walk-in closets nine-foot ceilings where and the master bath with a builders. Rod Buxton and double sink vanity and Stan Cordts created the double shower, and unique entertainment center with walls. Just down the hall, angled corner shelves of wood and glass. This room dubbed “bedroom alley” has a beautiful stone fire­ by the McKinleys, are two place. Overlooking the din­ more bedrooms and one of­ ing room and deck is the fice room. One of the bed­ large, open and lighted rooms is designed with kitchen with leaded glass older parents in mind with doors on the cupboard that the “step-in” shower. Two & Garden. serves as a hutch/buffet. bath's on this floor in addi­ doors, three bedrooms and hide-a-way appliance cen­ tion to the Master bath, baths, laundry room, eat-in ter and large pantry. The and an off season closet. kitchen with breakfast bar leaded glass was done by This home has two fur­ naces and two air condi­ and more. local artist Lucy Pearson. Take a completely con­ Just down the hall is a half tioning units housed in a utility room on each floor. temporary home, add Ann bath with an additional full and Thom’s tastes, and the bath in their daughter’s The only thing it doesn’t have “two" of any more result is a decorated and room. are kids at home right now. furnished place that has a The doorways in this John and Mary’s daughter warm and cozy feel. bedroom were designed is attending Michigan 5. Bev and Jack with the distant future in Grashuis, 3811 England mind with extra wide State University and their recently married son re­ Drive, Gun Lake. doorways for easy access. The Grashuis’ “Guest The Dutch door that leads sides in Grand Rapids. Cottage” is just that, a to the combination “dogs' However, like most lake special place for guests to room, laundry and mud kids, they will return. visit, relax and still main­ room” is at the back of the tain their privacy. There house. There is another are three bedrooms, one smaller room that serves full and one half bath, as an exercise and storage laundry room, central air room. conditioning and an allseason porch. Bev and Jack gutted the place to redecorate and part of that included re­ moving a wall in order to have one great room where The Music Garden Studio one can see the lake from in Hastings the back door. New New Location! 223 S. Broadway “everything” was added, (between Court & Center Streets) with the exception of the art work that is the fire­ For young children ages Birth through 7 years, place facade. The stone weekly classes arc based on music, work is matched. The path out in back to movement, play, and nurturing the the garage leads to the development of the whole child. “cigar” room, where card playing, smoking and “Music is a more potent instrument than any story-telling abounds. It other for education, and children should he also has a full kitchen and taught music before anything else.” - Plato half bath. 6. Mary and John New sessions begin September 17 McKinley, 3362 Elmwood Beach Road, Gun Lake. limited openings still available The visitor is invited to Call 948-SONG for more information come down the hill to the angled leaded glass entry I I I mith iamond I I ___ ~ ~ SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml S -D Bus-Go” for Van Gogh and Gauguin THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS Stuirp, ions home with 1,920 sq. ft. Many fine features include 6-panel doors, oak trim. Nicely deco­ rated. Situated on a large cul-de-sac lot. $137,000.00. Call Liz Belson 795-9849 The Thornapple Arts Council ...is sponsoring two all-day Bus Trips to see the ONLY show in the U.S. of the Van Gogh and Gauguin “Studio of the South" at the Art Institute of Chicago. This is the first time the two artists'joint work has ever been shown together. • The two dates for the trip are Sunday, September 23 and Sunday, October 21. • The Bus Trip Includes round-trip travel accommodations, exhibit tickets and a continental breakfast. • The cost is $70 per person. • Grand Rapids pick up at 28th Street Kmart, Kentwood at 7:30 a m. and return at 10:00 p.m. • Hastings pickup at Riverbend Travel at 8:15 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. Newsweek calls this show a must see. Seats are filling up fast. Don't miss out! TO contact the Thomapple Arts Council call 945-2002 or visit our website at thornapplecouncilarts.org The Arts Council currently has a Gallery Store under construction, so stop by and see us at 117 W. State St In downtown Hastings, next to WBCH. Sign-up for fall art classes Is now under way. 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Included will be an 'old-fashioned antique tractor pull, thrashing demonstrations, and per­ formances by the Thunder Floor Cloggers scheduled both days. All festivals include live old-time music down by the old mill stream, a pet­ ting zoo with farm ani­ mals, horse-drawn wagon rides with Belgian draft horses, cider pressing demonstrations on a gigan­ tic l(X)-year-old, waterpowered cider press; and stone ground corn grinding demonstrations on large original water turbine powered grind stones, along with many other his­ tory related activities. The festival gale fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 5 to 15. The old mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, two Vivian Mae Jones CALEDONIA - Mrs. Vivian Mae Jones, age 74. of Caledonia, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, and went home to be with her Lord on Aug. 30. 2001. Vivian had a 30-year teaching career, the last 25 years at Caledonia Community schools. She loved spending her retire­ ment winters in N. Ft. Myers, FL with her husband and enjoyed competitive games of shuffle board, bingo and other social activ­ ities. Derek. Steve. Arnie. Nick, Blake and Laura Jones. The service of praise and thanksgiving to God for the salvation of Vivan’s life through Jesus Christ was Tuesday at Caledonia United Methodist Church. Pastor Norman Kohns officiated. Burial followed the service. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by DeVries Funeral Home. Barbara J. Greenfield Angela Hammer, mill volunteer, and coordinator of the volunteer committee. A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more informa­ tion. call 795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. Contempt) Salon call Today) 616-891-1093 .... She also took pleasure in watching her grandchildren’s sporting events after many enjoyable years of attending her own son’s activities. She was preceded in death by her parents. Claude and Alletta VanderLeest and her sister, Claudia Keusch. She is survived by her husband. Wendel. whom she married 52 years ago; her children Craig and Karen Jones, Randy and Tern Jones, Kim and Bonnie Jones, all of Caledonia; her seven grandchildren. Ryan. Caledonia Village centre CALEDONIA • 640 Emmons We're Moving! Look for our Grand Opening Pearson-Cook 9175 Cherry Valley Ste. 12. On .M-37 891-8980 • Residential Properties Available • ‘Each office independently owned and operated MIDDLEVILLE: Prime C ommercial Property. Located on M-37. Just under an acre. Possible land contract terms. Joe Wenger 891-0136, Dan Merz. 2625719. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 7420 Oak Grove Ln. SE. Walkout ranch on 4 acres. Home features; 3 bedrooms. 2-1/2 baths, living room with fieldstone fire­ place, family room with fireplace, rec room, and oak trim throughout. Land includes; large pond, underground sprinkling, privacy, and wildlife. $275,000. Tom (Jarbow 868-0045. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 9389 Tigerlily. Spectacular home on 3 acres offers; 4 bedrooms. 2-1/2 baths, appliances, mission style oak cabinets, walk-out base­ ment. and a 3 car garage. Don't miss out on this beauty. $329,900. Kathy Benton 262-3965. CALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE: 7945 Morse Lake Rd. 4 year old walkout ranch featuring: 3 bedrooms. 1-1/2 baths, living room, family room. 3 season sun room, and a large deck overlooking 2 private acres. $186,500. Tom (Jarbow 868-0045. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 5265 Wade St. SE. Nice condo with open floor plan. 2 bedrooms. I -1/2 baths, main floor laundry, and a deck w ith a view of golf course $121.900. 891 -8980. CALEDONIA SCHOOLS: 9040 IQQth St. SE. 3 bedroom. 2-1/2 bath ranch on 2.3 acres with an in-ground pool, and a 2 car garage. $234,900. Paul Davis 2910063. WAYLAND: 803 142nd. 4+ bedroom walkout ranch with a patio, porch, and deck. In a country setting on 3.86 acres with a pond, and in excellent condition. A must see! Price reduced $10,000 below appraised salue. $175,000 Rich McConnon 292-9643. Many vacant parcels to view. From buildable lots to acreage. Numerous other listings available. Call us today for all your real estate needs! MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Barbara J. Greenfield, age 58, of Middleville, passed away Sept. 6, 2001 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Greenfield was born April 19, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of William and Orretta Warner. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg High School and Hastings Adult Education to complete her education in 1971. She was married to Larry D. Greenfield on March 13, 1970 in Middleville. They lived in Middleville, Hastings and moved to Fairfield, Montana in 1973 where they resided for 11 years. Upon their return to Michigan they lived in Nashville and Ionia. She spent the last few months buying and establishing her home in Middleville where she was close to family and friends. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing, Circle K in Montana and where she drove school bus for several years; Hastings Fiberglass and Rapistan in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Middleville, chairperson of the Women’s UAW Committee, Union Steward and Lead person. Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother and daughter. Family and friends were very important to her. She loved animals and the outdoors. Through her life she had a number of interests including hunting, fishing, camping, trapshooting, bowling, golfing, bike rid­ ing, snow skiing. And as of late, loved riding her motor­ cycle. She was a hard work­ er and strived to hold her family together. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by four sons, Richard (Suzan) Greenfield of Carnation, Washington, Craig (Leona) Greenfield of Nashville, Kenneth Greenfield of Hastings, Joseph (Karen) Sarah E. Weise-----------------MIDDLEVILLE - Sarah E. Wiese, age 18 of Middleville passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2001 from accidental injuries. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Free funeral seminar scheduled A free seminar on fu­ neral services and plan­ ning will be helod at noon Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Caledonia Resource Center, 330 Johnson. Included in the presenta­ tion will be information about choosing funerals, probate and estate taxes, Medicaid qualification, We make your business insurance our business. TvK e want to be your mess partner when if aimcs to insurance protect* m. G intact us today is quality business protection from Auto-Owners Insurance wills and trust funds, plan­ ning a funeral and costs. Seating is limited. Call 891-8155 to make reserva­ tions. The seminar is spon­ sored Kluczynski, Girtz & Vogelzang, attorneys, Christopher D. Matthysse and Matthysse Kuiper De­ Graaf Funeral Directors. TK Band Booster craft show set The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters have scheduled a craft show for Oct. 20. The craft show is planned to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and set up begins at 7 a.m. Interested artists, artisans and craft creators are invited to participate. Greenfield of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchildren, Nicole, Megan, Kendra. Tyler, Becky. Morgan. Deidre, Ashley, Devon, Kira. Brooke; her parents. William and Orretta Warner of Middleville; two brothers. Gary Warner of Middleville. Thomas (Janet) Warner of Hastings; two sisters. Deloris Barton of Caledonia. Carol Robinson of Middleville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment was al Rutland Cemetery, Rutland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Several local craft experts have already signed up to appear but plenty of space is still available. For more information and an entry form send a selfaddressed stamped envelope to TK Craft Show, 1424 Fairview Drive, Hastings, Mich., 49058. vduto-Owners Insurance u» HORM Car 8UWWU iNsuuNani»T BOB NICOLAI, President 497 Arlington St (M-37) PO Box 99. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 891-8208 • 616-795-3302 l Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 �ThP Sim and Nnws Middleville. Ml/September 11. 2001/Page 9 Caledonia Student wins Youth Fair Jr. Sweepstakes by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Heather VanKalker was the recipient of the Youth Fair Junior Sweepstakes trophy at the recent Kent County Youth Fair. The Sweepstakes award is the top honor for Youth Fair participants. VanKalker. a Caledonia High School lOth-grader, is the daughter of Bob and Jan VanKalker of Alto. The VanKalkers own DVK Con­ struction. They know how much work Heather put into winning this award. She is one busy girl. VanKalker is not in just one 4-H club, not in just two but she shows in a total of three 4-H clubs. She shows her dog, Saber, with the Working Paws Club. She belongs to Cherry Val­ ley Livestock with her lamb and she is also in the Alto Active Achievers with her rabbit. Oh yes, and don't forget that she is on the Caledonia High School Equestrian team and plays flute in band at school. According to Jan VanKalker, each winner of the Showmanship award in the 10 animal divisions competes for the Sweep­ stakes award. The award is based on how well each stu­ dent shows their knowledge of not only their own ani­ mal but also all the other animals shown at fair. The students must know how to show the strengths and hide the weaknesses of each ani­ mal. They also must be comfortable answering any questions asked of them and show their confidence in the act of showing animals themselves. The participants also must take a half-hour test in which any question may be asked about any of the ten HR PHOTO Center Get your special summer photos processed by experts Top Quality Processing - FAST! 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And with the pigs, I got stuck in the middle, that's a little scary." Dog showing is her fa­ vorite. Saber, with which she won the Showmanship award, would agree. Along with her Sweep­ stakes award. VanKalker also received the following awards: Best of Breed and third in showmanship with her rabbit, Showmanship and Grand Champion with Saber, her dog, fourth in showmanship with her lamb, fifth in Market Class and third in pen. Middleville ‘Moms in Touch’ to form Be Honest. Which sign will really attract prospective buyers? When you are ready to sell your home, call me —1 have the sign (hat buyers are looking for. WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR5 891-SOLD Smi^Olamond Main Office 891-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Cl., Caledonia. MI 49316 A "Moms in Touch" or­ ganizational meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, located at 5215 North M-37 Highway. The informational meet­ ing will be seeking input on options of meeting times to accommodate busy schedules. A branch of Moms In Touch, an international prayer support group, started in the Middleville area about five years ago. Since that time, several mothers of Thornapple Kellogg school students of all ages have met for one hour, once a week during the school year to pray for their children, their teach­ ers. the administrators, overall safety, etc. Anyone interested in be­ ing a part of this ministry is welcome to attend. Re­ freshments will be served. For more information, call 795-9662 or 891-2158. Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News ActionM&\ 4x6 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET Send us your photos from floppy disk. CO or via email to: INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Panoramic prints additional acp@voyager.net We can give you 4x6 standard color prints $4.00 download + 50$ per print BIG Prints Enlargements and reprints made from your negatives $495 5x8 - $2.50 ’ 8x10 as low as... 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Bont, whom police said has no memory of the crash, was treated at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings for a broken collar bone and released before being taken to jail. Wiese was trapped in the vehicle and was extri­ cated by Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices. She was taken to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo for emergency surgery for internal in­ juries, but died during the surgery, police said Friday. Bont and Wiese both were wearing seat belts. The amount of suspected alcohol involved will likely not be known for at least two weeks, said Undersherrif Don Ford. The crash remains under investigation. House WQIII^ $0 048 Now Sale Ends September 15th Full Service Paint & Wallpaper Shop Sales. Rental, Custom Tinting Service • Service • Service 227 E MAIN ST CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-891-9171 Hours: Monday - Fnday 7 - 6. Saturday 8 - 1 by Dr. Chris Noah. MD Got yogurt? Question: Does eating yogurt really prevent yeast infections (Candida vaginitis)? 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"There were no drugs and no alcohol involved,” said Barquist. "He was enroute to an appointment and the other two were northbound to do some shopping." Barquist said Sadler had "no idea" why he missed the sign, noting that there ap­ peared to be no cellular tele­ phone or other distraction involved. "Just lack of attention," he said. Middleville teen killed after car strikes trees Conveniently located just north of Caledonia, south of Mth on Cherry Valley Ave. (Minutes from Grand Rapids) m The driver of the mini-van that Moe was riding in was Moe's daughter. Kathie Ziegler, who was admitted to the same hospital with a compound femur (thigh) fracture, broken fingers, toes and ribs. "It took about 45 minutes to get her out," said Bar­ quist. "The Caledonia Township Fire Department had to cut her out using the Hearst tool (Jaws of Life). They had to cut part of the guard rail and van away." Barquist said Sadler was eastbound on 76th street at about 11:45 a.m. when he struck the Ziegler vehicle, which ended up on top of Sadler's Huyandai Elantra against the northeast guardrail. "We closed Broadmoor be­ tween 68th and 76th because we had to land the heli­ STAUFFER A W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St. • Caledonia Ml 49316 616 891 9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 11 Caledonia Star Scout takes part in jamboree Brent DeLoach, 13, of Caledonia this past summer took part in a Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. DeLoach, a Star Scout in Troop 202 of Caledonia, is in the eighth grade at Caledonia Middle School. More than 40,000 Boy Scouts meet at Fort A.P. Hill for 10 days to learn what scouting is all about from a different point of view. With an experienced staff of over 8,000, many of the boys got a chance to do things that they can't anywhere else, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or maybe even throwing a tomahawk, or the possibility of making a wide variety of friends. "There is much, much more to the jamboree than camping in the hot coastal state of Virginia," De­ Loach said. "The programs and activities are great. They have arena shows on Wednesday and Sunday. Wednesday they had a big concert with many bands such as Three of Hearts and Tropic Zone, and a laser show. On Sunday, George W. Bush was supposed to come, but the arena for the shows was flooded so the show was moved to Monday. However, Bush was not able to come. Representing this area were Troops 1133 and 1134, both of which are from the Gerald R. Ford Council. "We had a great tour bus Local youth wins coloring contest Joshua Bremer holds the $100 check he received for winning the Pokemon vitamins calendar coloring contest. He saved some and bought a Pokemon Stadium II for his Nintendo 64 system. He is a second grader at Lee Elementary in Middleville. to travel in and let's just say that the last four hours down there weren’t as cool' as we expected them to be." DeLoach said. "We went on many side trips also" The scouts went to the Smithsonian. FBI. Bureau of Engraving. Cabella's, the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Cedar Point, the Arlington and Fredricksburg battlefields, a tour of Washington D.C., the Quantico marine base, Annapolis Naval Acad­ emy, and the National Archives. Whether the scouts were Catholic, Methodist, or maybe even Lutheran, "It didn't matter what religion you were at the jamboree," DeLoach said. "There was a service for everyone." Merit Badge Midway was a place to earn or par­ tially earn every single merit badge there is to of­ fer. The Marines. Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard. Army and Seals were on hand to recruit and have some fun. The hungry Boy Scouts ate more than 76,000 hamburgers. 479,000 eggs, and ten tons of beef stew. "I learned how to scuba dive, snorkel and to con­ duct a miniature railroad set," DeLoach said. "There were F-4 phantoms that would show off a little bit by doing barrel rolls and loopdy loops. Not only were there scouts from other states but from other countries, too. The cost for the adven­ ture was $1,450. "My mom paid for half and I earned the rest on my own with my lawn care business." he said. Explorers Club will start at Middleville United Methodist by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The "Explorer's Club" will begin during the 11 a.m. service Sunday. Sept. 16, at the United Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville. According to church member Kelly Bremer. "We encourage families to join us for 11 a.m. worship service. Children in preschool through fifth grade hold their own wor­ ship downstairs." This year the church is exploring Christian charac­ ter through Bible stories and songs. The nursery for children newborn through age 3 is held during the service. The students in sixth through eighth grades will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays, which will allow them to attend the regular service afterward. The middle school stu­ dents will have a chance to go "Radioactive" with special programming Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The high school students will go "Interactive" from 6 to 8 p.m. each Sunday. Radioactive and Interac­ tive are a special series of programs and events. The adult class will ex­ plore the "Jesus I Never Knew" Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 10:45. The church's puppet ministry begins again in October and meets during the week for practice. The ministry is open to fifththrough ninth-graders. For questions about any of these programs, call the church office at 795-9266 on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. TK SCHOOL MENU Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 12 Salisbury steak w/mashed potatoes or turkey sandwich on a bun, celery sticks w/p. butter, mixed fruit, milk. Thursday, Sept. 13 Lasagna roll w/meat sauce, w/dinner roll or hot dog on a bun, tossed salad, applesauce, milk. Friday, Sept. 14 Stuffed crust pizza or fish sticks, baked beans, peaches, milk. Monday. Sept. 17 Ravioli, w/dinner roll or chicken salad rollup, carrots, cherry crisp, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Two beef tacos, w/soft shells or ham and cheese on a bun, refried beans, apple slices, milk. 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The Thornapple Kellogg Teachers Association gave residents a look at what education used to be like with teachers required to clean chimneys and fill lamps, whittle pen nibs and perhaps earn a raise of 25 cents per week after 5 years. There were puppets, soccer players, bicycle riders, clowns and a tribute to Reverend Roger Timmerman as Middleville's Very Important Person. The helicopter rides went up went the wind died down. There were some registrations on the spot for the 3 on 3 Middleville Mackers Basketball tournament. The wind set some of the spoon wind chimes aringing, some of the craft displays had to take refuge from the wind but others enjoyed the hot, humid sunshine. The Middleville Rotary and Lions clubs sold raffle tickets for scholarships and programs to benefit the community. The Lions Club Sight van was at the festival to help find children with vision problems. Plaques were presented to sponsors, Event Grand Marshals Glenn and Nancy Raymond and to Rev. Timmerman. There were games for children, food including some which helped this year’s senior parent fundraising for an after graduation party and sweet treats from The Scoop. The car show was filled with cars and car admirers. The entertainment included everything from piano music from Nikki Schiedel, Miss Middlcville/Barry County, to local favorites Tami and Holly Smith, and dance routines from Caledonia Dance Center and the new Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 13 From previous page Harmony Dance Source. The Middleville Players were on stage giving a new look at the lives of historical and maybe hysterical figures. While the thunderstorms may have shortened the day, fun helped celebrate the end of summer. Results from the 5K Run and Car show will be printed in the Sept. 18 Sun and News. 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Geoff Moffat, who serves as planner for both the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township will bring his experiences to a workshop examining gravel extraction. Steve Williams who serves as the Middleville engineer will speak at a workshop of sewer systems. The OUR I .and Commit­ tee and the Barry Conser­ vation District are following up on their successful series of workshops last spring with five more evening workshops on topics on everything from basic planning and zoning to comprehensive land use planning. The scries will begin Thursday, Sept. 27. Other topics to be dis­ cussed will be the regulation and operation of Sand and Gravel Mines, farm land preservation, creative development options, re­ gional sewer systems and septic tank technology. Don Drummond said, "My hope is that landown­ ers who are ready to develop Dennis Koons Jim McManus Geoff Moffat their properly or those who want to keep their properly as it is will attend the fail 2001 series of workshops. Refreshments and regis­ tration begin each evening at 6 p.m. The workshops will be from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. each night. The price is $10 per evening. Local municipalities can pay $50 in advance and send as many representatives to the workshops as possible. Information is available by calling the Barry Conservation District at 948-8056 all the municipalities and to those who attended the spring series. Steve Langworthy will provide an overview of the basic planning and zoning process at Hastings High School Sept. 27. Langworthy's presentation in the spring was well attended and workshop goers asked for an overview of what planning and zoning really entail. He is a professional land use planning consultant who has conducted dozens of training programs for local governments. 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MI E.O.E. ------- ---------- ----------1-------- -- -------- ..................... >1 Concrete curbs mandated for Misty Ridge project by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Planning Commission last week considered seriously the pros and cons of requir­ ing the Misty Ridge de­ velopment to install con­ crete high back curbs in­ stead of rolled asphalt ones. After detailed discussion that stressed the lower cost to install and maintain as­ phalt curbs and the ap­ pearance and quality of concrete curbs, the board voted to approve asking Misty Ridge to comply with the village ordinance. The ordinance, passed in 1995, requires concrete curbs, but there are several CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 17. 2001. at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Commission ot the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a pro­ posed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia by the addition of Chapter XIIA. the HC Highway Commercial District The principal provisions of the amending ordinance are the following 1The amending ordinance would establish the HC Highway Commercial Dtstnct Permitted uses tn the district include office buildings banks, personal service establishments, hotels and motels retail businesses larger than 100,000 square feet, theaters, restaurants with dnvethrough facilities vehicle service stations and other uses 2 The amending ordinance includes regulations on accessory uses, temporary uses signs and off-street parking 3. There are minimum regulations for the development ot lands wrthm the HC Distnct includ­ ing provisions on driveways service roads, budding setbacks, landscaping off-street parking, outdoor lighting budding matenafs, greenbelts and buffer areas and other provisions. 4 The amending ordinance also includes regulations on required front yards side yards and rear yards The minimum lot area, minimum lot width and maximum lot coverage are also spec­ ified together with budding height regulations. All interested persons may attend the pubbe heanng and comment on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment Written comments concerning the amendng ordnance may be sub­ mitted to the Township office at the above-stated address up to the txne of the pubic heanng. Dated August 23, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 311 developments in the vil­ lage where they are not required. Commission member Cathy Williamson asked if the village wasn't "shoot­ ing itself in the foot" rais­ ing the cost of the starter homes in the Misty Ridge development. Tom Burgess, represent­ ing Misty Ridge, did stress that all the lots in Phase II have been sold and that the new homes should at­ tract young buyers. While he disputed Steve Williams' assessment that the cost difference would be "a wash" he did tell the commission Misty Ridge wants "to be a good neigh­ bor." In the end, the curbs in Misty Ridge will be con­ crete, but several cul de sac flower beds will be removed. The drainage system in Misty Ridge now comes under village purview. There was a discussion about why the ordinance mandates the concrete curbing and that the com­ mission intends for devel­ opers to be required to in­ stall it. This will be consis­ tent across the village. According to member Dorothy Corson "we put our little feet down" and Cheryl Myers "this looks much better." Planner Geoff Motfat re­ ported that the Mill Pond Towahouse project is "a couple of weeks from property transfer," Their engineers have been work­ ing with the village engi­ neer on final drainage plans. Moffat expects site plans for the Mill Pond project to be presented at the October meeting. Langworthy is a partner in the consulting firm of Langworthy, Strader and LeBlanc in Grand Rapids. The focus on Oct. 4 will be a panel discussion of the regulation and operation of sand and gravel mines. Geoff Moffat. Mike Lock wood and Alan Kehew will discuss this topic at the Delton High School. Moffat is the planning director for the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township. He has been a professional community planner since 1972. Gravel mining regulations have been hotly debated during Thornapple Township Planning Commission meetings. Michael Lockwood brings an industry perspective to the panel. He has been employed in the aggregate and material handling industry for more than 20 years. He is the manager of the South-Kent Gravel Company division of Thompson-McCully company. Alan Kehew has been a professor of geology since 1986 at Western Michigan University, where he now serves as department chair. On Oct. 11, two work­ shops will be held at the Baltimore Township Hall. In the first Stacy Sheridan will discuss farm land preservation and in the second Jim McManus will discuss comprehensive land use planning. Sheridan works with communities to set up county farm land preserva­ tion programs. She is the land use coordinator for the Rural Development Council of Michigan. McManus has served as the planning and zoning director for Barry County for the past seven years. He teaches part time at Western Michigan University. He will bring his per­ spective working with 11 of the townships in Barry County on planning and zoning and the academic view to his workshop. On October 18 the work­ shops will be held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The topic is discovering Creative Development Options. Dennis Koons will discuss creative development Continued next page YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY. SEPTEM­ BER 20. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWN SHIP HALL. LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD, MID­ DLEVILLE, MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. SEU 01-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 006-003-00; A REQUEST BY MICHIGAN FIELDSTONE CO. FOR A SPECIAL EXCEP­ TION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE A BUSI­ NESS ON THE SE CORNER OF PATTERSON RD AND BASS RD. 2. ZOC 01-08-09, PARCEL ID NO 018-0090-00 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN­ NING COMMISSION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 230 S. PATTERSON RD FROM THE “AGRI­ CULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE "RESIDENTIAL SIN­ GLE FAMILY’ ZONING DISTRICT 3. LD 01-07-01, PARCEL ID. NO 018-009-00. A REQUEST BY KEVIN WAGENVELT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SITE CONDOMINIUM PLAT AT 230 S PATTERSON RD. 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION. DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING. SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, NECESSARY. REASONABLE. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED, UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL(S) CATHY STRICKLAND, SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 312 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11. 2001/Page 15 Kettle Lake El creates garland for Tree of Hope by Cathy L. Rueter , Staff Writer Kettle Lake Elementary students are going to be up to their elbows in ceramic clay soon, as details are being finalized for them to create a garland, from ce­ ramic tiles, that will adorn the themed "Tree of Hope" Christmas tree in Wash­ ington D C. this Christmas season. Mid-September is the starting point for this pro­ ject. The Ottawa National Forest, in the Upper Peninsula, has been given the honor of providing the Capital Christmas tree this year. According to a gar­ land project volunteer, a Michigan tree has not graced the capital in 16 years. Michigan residents are being asked to create more than 5,000 orna­ ments. As of print time, it had been decided that Ket­ tle l ake students will be providing the garland for the lower part of the tree. Kettle Lake students were asked last week to provide information about their hopes and dreams for creating a better world for everyone to live in. Soon the students will take those ideas and create a clay picture on a ceramic tile that depicts their thoughts. The tiles will be linked together to create a long garland. As of this point, the garland probably will be put into five feet sections. The sections were chosen due to the fact that after the tree ornaments are taken down, the items will be put up for auction and the proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. The garland project has been spearheaded by artist (and Kettle Lake parent) Jody Grantz of Alto. She is being assisted by Kettle Lake teachers Deb Trent YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 11. 2001, COMMENC­ ING AT 7:30 PM. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCAT­ ED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: 1. ZBA 01-08-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 115-019-00; A REQUEST BY MIKE HOEKSTRA. 11604 ARHANA CREST DR.. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND LAKESIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE FIFTEEN FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND LESS THAN THE AVERAGE DISTANCE OF THE NEIGH­ BORS FROM THE LAKE. 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAIL­ ABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEETING. SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDU­ ALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY. REASON­ ABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICI­ PATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PRO­ POSAL! S). GERALD DUPONT SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 302 (art), B.J. Kezlarien (art and Spanish) and Eliza­ beth Shrewsbury (second grade, plus many parent volunteers. Because the tiled gar­ land needs to reach the capital by mid October, there is a very tight dead­ line for this project. Volun­ teers are needed in several areas, including project day. tile transportation, as­ sembly, packaging, etc. Since this project is going to require specific materi­ als not generally found at an elementary school, there is also a need for monetary donations. Anyone interested in making a time or monetary donation to this project Jody Grantz (center) finalizes details with other volunteers at a Tree of Hope garland project meeting. can reach Shelly Chandler at 891-7764. Middleville has sewer overflow The Village of Mid­ dleville reported a sanitary sewer overflow Tuesday morning near the plant. Clair Miller, plant man­ ager, said between 1,000 and 2,000 gallons of raw sewage seeped into the ground. He said it likely r was caused by a plant computer communications failure. Miller said everything was taken care of quickly, the Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality was no­ tified and there were no further problems. From previous page in rural areas. As the CEO of the Michigan Association of Realtors he brings an important insight into rural development. Andrew Bowman and Jay Hoekstra will discuss urban options. Both are with the Grand Valley Metro Council, with Bowman serving as planning director and Hoekstra as senior planner. The fall series will con­ clude in the meeting room of the Main Street Savings Bank in Hastings with indepth looks at sewer and septic systems. Steve Williams of the Williams & Works engi­ neering firm in Grand Rapids has earned a regional reputation for innovative and cost-effective water and waste water engineering. He will discuss the growth implications of regional sewer systems. Regina Young, the su­ pervising sanitarian with the Barry-Eaton Health Depart­ ment, oversees on-site wastewater treatment and disposal programs. Jim Rutherford is the di­ rector of environmental health for the Barry-Eaton health department. He has nine years experience in public health and three as a civil engineer. Together they will discuss septic tank technology and siting considerations. They will touch on problems with current installations. For more information Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. SPORTS EDITOR Wanted for five weekly newspapers ASAP Responsible for coverage of six high schools. Photo, computer and internet skills helpful, writing skills and love of sports essential. Hours are irregular but the work is rewarding Please cal David 'rbung at 945-9554 or send clips and resume to: J-Ad Graphics about any of these work­ shops, call the Barry Con­ servation District at 9488056. 1351 N. M 43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058. RESOLUTION (01-024) OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL September 28, 2001 WHEREAS: Chapter 202-032 of the Village of Middleville Code of 1998, as amended, permits the Village Council to amend or repeal portions of the Village Code by ordinance THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS. An Ordinance to amend the Middleville Village Code of 1980. by adding a new subsection to Section 1042 of title 10 of said code: Section 1. Section 1042 is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection dealing with exceptions, reading as follows: “1042.30 NEW HOOKUPS VIA ANNEXATION OR LINE EXTENSION a. In the event property with a working septic system shall become located within two hundred feet (200’) of any right of way having a public sanitary sewer, either by way of annexation or sewer line extension within the village limits, the property owner with an existing operating sep­ tic system shall be allowed to pay his or her sewer connection fee then in effect as follows 1. one third (1/3) of the sewer connection fee within one year of hookup to the public sanitary sewer; 2. another one third (1/3) of the sewer connection fee established during the previous year, plus five percent (5%) of the remaining two-thirds of the sewer connection fee balance, within three years of hookup to the public sanitary sewer 3. the final one third (1/3) of the sewer connection fee established during the first year, plus five percent (5)) of the final one-third of the sewer connection fee balance within three years of hookup to the public sanitary sewer b. In the event that the property owner should sen his or her property before the hookup fee has been paid in full, the entire balance then remaining plus five percent (5%) of the balance then remaining due shall be immediately due and payable to the village c. If said sewer connection tee is not paid within the timeframe outlined above, the balance due of the fee shall bear a late payment fee equal to one percent (1%) per month or fraction there­ of. and said balance and late fees shall constitute a lien upon the property of the Owner, and said hen shall be of the same character and effect as the lien for real property taxes and shall include accrued interest and penalties The village treasurer shall then certify to the village assessor the fact that such assessable fee is defcnquent and unpaid The village assessor Shan ther enter the delinquent amount on trie next general ad vakxum tax roll as a charge against the affected property, and the hen thereon shall be enforced in the same manner as provided and allowed by law for delinquent unpaid real property taxes d. This Ordinance does not apply to unimproved parcels or property Section 2 This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered by the Village Cleric into the offi­ cial records of the Village of Middleville on this 28th day of August 2001 Moved by Lytle, supported by Bray to adopt the foregoing Resolution YEAS: Bray Carson. Kenyon Lyte VandenBerg Myers NAYS: None ABSENT Newman I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING Resolution was adopted by the Village of Middleville Council at a regular meeting neid on the 28th day of August 2001 Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk Village of Middleville 316 �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 11.2001 and some head turners S' 0 Filh 8W727 Bicycling was slow More Heritage Day memories Lots of puppets - SEPTEMBER 22 - A// Yow Can Eat - BBQ or Plain Bowne Center United Methodist Church Corner of Alden Nash (M-50) & 84th __________5:00 - 7:00 RM. 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In the Wayland game, Darrin Tape scored early in the game on a quick pitch from quarterback Josh Eldridge. Later in the second quarter Tape scored again and was successful on the point after. In the second half Eldridge hooked up with Jordan Hartley on a 53yard pass to set up a TD by Tape. Also running hard for the Trojans were Trevor Secord, and Lars Gustufson. Leading the defense for the Trojans were Josh Wolter, Matt Potter. Mark Rolison and Andrew Reeder. In the Caledonia game, Trojan fullback Secord set up a Kurt Bray TD on the first drive of the game. Later in the first half, QB Eldridge threw a 35-yard TD pass to Bray. The Trojans’ defense came up w ith an interception by Tape, which set up a score by Secord. In the second half scoring for the Trojans were Jordan Hartley. Bray and Tape. Tape was also six for seven on PATs. The Trojan defense, which had numerous stops on fourth down, were led by A.J. Walsh, Franklin Glass, Shane Sheppcrd, Ben Bick, Scott Vandcrwood and Ty Kelly. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn :: **-99. THE HISTORIC MANSE KNOWN AS “MAPLE POINT" on the corner of Grand Rapids & Main St in Middleville is ottered for sale • Imposing great room w'fireplace • Gracious open stairway • Formal living 4 dining room • Family room • Kitchen • MFL *1-1/2 baths • Partially finished basement w/pool table • 5 bedrooms • 2 divided by French doors • Huge attic • 2 stall attached garage . . $199,900 Call Jose R Bianco GREENRIDGE Realty 0 WITZ.EL .§ ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings M&nStreet Bank Budding) _________ (616) 946-3770 Ext. 27 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 17 TK girls now 3-for-3 in C-C invitationals The Middleville girls' cross-country team scored its third invitational cham­ pionship in three attempts this season Thursday after­ noon by winning the God­ win Invitational at Johnson Park in Wyoming. The Trojans' team total of 31 points was more than 80 better than the runnerup, Coopersville, which had 118. Meanwhile, the boys' unit came in fifth in a field of 18 teams that scored. Middleville captured second, fifth, seventh, eighth and ninth places in the scoring and took the 10th, 11th, 16th and 19th places, just for extra good measure. Senior Melissa Quisenberry again came in sec­ ond to defending Division III state champion Nicole Bush of Kelloggsville, just as in the other two invita­ tionals earlier this season. Bush's time was 20:15.7 and Quisenberry's was 20:47.2. Freshman Natalie Hoag checked in fifth with a five-kilometer time of 21:552.2, senior Christine Dood was seventh in 22:29.6, sophomore Jessica Stortz was eighth in 22:38.1 and freshman Kaleigh Page ninth in _ _- _ 22:43-5. Adding impressive depth were junior Stephanie Si­ mon 10th, junior Elise Nyland Uth. senior LeAnn Pitt 16th. junior Theresa Miller 19th. junior Greta Gustafson 24th. freshman Sarah Hawkins 30th, sophomore Victoria Stan­ ton 34th, sophomore Kaylee Wilke 54th. fresh­ man Kelli Zoet 58th, sophomore Emily Quisenberry 62nd. sophomore Sara Jansens 65th and freshman Courtney VanEck 91st. The first-place trophy was added to two others the Trojans won earlier Caledonia edges Lakewood to win J-Ad golf tournament Caledonia captured top honors Friday at the J-Ad Graphics Barry County Fall Classic at the Hast­ ings Country Club. The Fighting Scots edged Lakewood, which also carded a team 18-hoie score of 327, but Caledo­ nia's fifth golfer had a bet­ ter score than the Vikings' No. 5. Eleven teams competed on the par 72 course in Scots’ girls basketball win pair to go 3-1 The Caledonia's girls' basketball team beat Cedar Springs 54-35 Thursday to move to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. "The girls are getting better every day," said coach Jon Meerman. "We must improve our perime­ ter shooting and our free throws to challenge the leaders in the league, but we are playing more like a team." Tiffany Radaz scored 12 points to pace the Fighting Scots and Mindy Bode scored 10. Kelly Jackson had four rebounds and three assists. Caledonia led 17-8 after the first quarter and 28-23 at the half. The Scots led 46-27 going into the final stanza. In a nonleague contest earlier in the week. Cale- donia outscored Lakewood in every quarter Tuesday to earn a 60-39 victory. The fighting Scots led 12-9 after one period and 26-17 at the half. The Vikings had their best quarter in the third, scoring 14, but unfortunately for them. Caledonia was also hot, scoring 18 to keep the comfortable margin. Caledonia's Mindy Bode was the high scorer in the game and Julie Slot ended up with nine points and 10 rebounds. Ashley Frost led Lake­ wood with 12 points and Kim Elsie scored eight. Frost also led the team in rebounding with seven. Katie McDonald had four. Jesse Buche had two steals for Lakewood and Brie Tingley had four as­ sists. -[Cherry Valley Plumbing Service is our specialty. Remodels New Construction Call by noon for same day water heater installation Drain cleaning f $id.dd off I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing I 616-877-3700 Hastings. Checking in third was Thornapple Kellogg’s A team with a 335, the Hastings Gold team was fourth with a 339, Wayland fifth with a 340, Ionia A sixth at 345, Delton seventh at 363, Thornapple Kellogg B team eighth at 365, Maple Valley ninth at 373, Hastings Blue 10th at 395 and Ionia B team 11th at 399. Andy Elliott of Lake­ wood took individual medalist honors with a five-over par 77. Also breaking 80 were Nick Fuller of Caledonia with a 78 and Lakewood's Casey Shettler, Wayland's Steve Chachulski and Mid­ dleville's Chase Vanden­ berg, all with a 79. Rounding the top 10 in­ dividual golfers for the day were Middleville's Bobby Roush and Caledonia's Abe Mulvihill, both with an 80, Jim Lowder of Lakewood with an 81, Pete Swiatek of Hastings with an 82 and Chris Leatherman with an 83. The supporting cast for the Fighting Scots' cham­ pionship effort included Matt Ziesemer with an 86 and Phil Ayers' 87, which broke the tie between Caledonia and Lakewood's top four golfers. The other scorer for Lakewood was Chris Clark with a 90. Others scoring for the Thornapple Kellogg A group were Josh Enyart with an 86 and Tyler Wenger a 90. The B team was led by Brett Knight's 85. Ian Karcher carded an 89, Matt Raetz a 95 and Brandon Wilson a 96. Delton was led by Cory Newington with an 87, Brandon Garrison had an 89, Nate Farrell 93 and Ross Osgood 94. For the Hastings Gold team. Mike Hubbard carded an 84. Eric VanderVeen an 84 and Brian Doozan an 89. The Saxon Blue unit was led by Justin Pratt's 90 and Ryan Duns with a 96. Colin McLean led Maple Valley with an 83, Nick Burpee had a 91 and Nick Jones a 99. . this season, at the Way­ land Invitational and Kelloggsvilie Rocket Invita­ tional. Kelloggsville. defending state champion in Division III. was third in the team race 124 points. Allendale was fourth at 132 and Calvin Christian fifth at 160. Finishing sixth through 13th. respectively, were Fennville, Hamilton. Belding. Saugatuck. Com­ stock Park. Freedom Bap­ tist. Hopkins and Tri-Unity Christian. Grand Rapids Union won the boys’ competition with 72 points. Allendale was second with 141, Kellog­ gsville third with 148. Godwin Heights fourth with 155 and Middleville just a point away with 156. Other teams scoring were Coopersville sixth. Fen­ nville seventh, Calvin Christian eighth. Wyoming Rogers ninth, Hopkins 10th, Belding 11th, Byron Center 12th, Comstock Park 13th, Covenant Chris­ tian 14th, Saugatuck 15th, Tri-Unity Christian 16th. Grand Rapids Creston 17th and Freedom Baptist 18th. Junior Tim Brog took third place individually, finishing behind two Divi­ sion I runners from Grand Rapids Union. Brog was clocked at 17:37.4. Sophomore Mike Stortz finished 17th in 19:05.7, sophomore Patrick Jansens ~1 1-a in_ 19:44.4. tn. t « < was 33rd sophomore Chris Harkness 52nd in 20:29.1 and sophomore AJex Robinson 58th in 20:42. Others running for Thor­ napple Kellogg were Nick Tomson 86th. Eric Meng 139th. Kyle Bradley 151st Fulccki 152nd. and Keith Fulecki The Trojan boys' and girls ran Monday afternoon in their own invitational at the Yankee Springs recre­ ational area. Results will be available in the Thurs­ day morning edition of the Banner. Trojan gridders now 3-0 Middleville ran its sea­ son record to 3-0. 1-0 in the O-K Blue Conference, with a convincing 28-6 victory at Wyoming God­ win Height Friday night. Middleville ran up 332 total yards, while holding Godwin to only 96. with 31 of those coming on one pass play. Quarterback Chad Bara­ gar ran for two touchdowns and passed for another in leading the way for coach Tim Penfield's group. Sophomore back Scott Brooks scored on a 15-yard pass from Kyle Flctke and Chris Finkbeincr caught Baragar's 46-yard scoring toss. The other Middleville touchdown was scored from two yards out by Josh Tobias in the first quarter. Mark Price kicked two extra points and Baragar passed to Finkbeincr for a two-point conversion to close out the scoring. Defensive tackle Bret Vernon had 16 stops to lead the defense and Matt Erb chipped in with 15. Sophomore Kyle Farris led Middleville rushers with T1 yards. 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It was the first year in many that they were without Tom Peck, who resigned this summer to take a position at another school, after ten years as Caledonia’s High School Band Director (see story about Caledonia Band Picnic, this issue). Middle School Band Di­ rector Rebecca Sowerby since then has stepped in as director for Band Camp 2001. Approximately 82 stu­ dents and nine adult chap­ erones found themselves at the Limber Lost Camp in Indiana. Sowerby and her staff made sure that the Caledonia High School Band officially taking the field for the first time after band camp at the opening game of the season Friday, Aug. 24. Students learned to stand at attention the first evening at camp. These students are part of the saxophone section of Caledonia’s High School Band. students took many breaks and had time for swim­ ming in the nearby lake to cool off. The band usually marched in the morning and evening. They would break into small groups during the hotter part of the day and swim in the afternoon. For their part, Mr. and Mrs. Peterman, the owners of the camp, made sure students and chaperones had good food and a nice Tailoring to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field-of Interest Funds benefit a specif­ ic area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geographical area Donor Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the char­ itable organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be estab­ lished in two forms Non Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both pnncipal and income Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the mcome of the fund Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities Rebecca Sowerby and her staff made sure that the students had plenty of breaks and time for cooling off in the nearby lake. clean facility with which to enjoy themselves. "The Petermans love kids and open up their camp to a few bands each year," said parent chaperone Aleta Littell. "They really spoil us." It seems the Petermans enjoyed having the Cale­ donia students at their camp. The couple wrote a note thanking everyone that participated for leav­ ing their camp "so nice and clean." The band entertained not only the parents who came to their family day, they also entertained the local residents. As the band learned to follow certain patterns, turn corners as a unit, and play while marching (down thenearby residential road), many residents would come out of their homes to listen and watch. Middleville woman is new Farm Bureau agent Cynthia Feenstra of Middleville, has joined Farm Bureau Insurance as a new agent serving this area from 211 Monroe St., Allegan. Feenstra recently complet­ ed an extensive career devel­ opment program for new agents, which prepared her for the state licensing exam­ ination and provided instruc­ tion in all areas of property/casualty and life insur­ ance. Feenstra’s training includ­ ed the agent career school at the Farm Bureau Insurance home office in Lansing. Farm Bureau agents are licensed to sell all lines of insurance, including life, home, auto, farm, retire­ ment, and business. Prior to join Farm Bureau Insurance as an agent, Feenstra had accumulated 14 years experience in all aspect of the insurance busi­ ness. She joins a statewide force of 400 Farm Bureau Insurance agents serving nearly 350,000 Michigan policyholders. Cynthia Feenstra You may also wish to: • consider naming vour community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a bequest to a community founda­ tion in your living trust or will • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public chanty status and the professional staff services of the community foundation. However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture wfl make a difference m the bves of others and the Ke of your community. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street * Middlevill^ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11,2001/Page 19 Summer Band Picnic is farewell to director by Cathy L. Rueter , Staff Writer The moisture at the Caledonia summer band picnic wasn't from the usual summer heat or even the soft drinks. It was in the form of more than a few tears, as the event also served as a farewell to Thomas Peck, band di­ rector for the past ten years. Peck has resigned to take the director’s position at Byron Center High School. He said he believed in his students and took an interest in not only their musical ability, but their other interests as well. "He (Peck) was sort of a father figure at school to many of the students." said one band parent. The phrase "Respect Plus Responsibility Equals Results" is not new to any Caledonia High School Band member. It was Peck’s motto for his stu­ dents. Peck was a firm be­ liever that his students should not only play their instruments well, he also believed that they should show respect and responsi­ bility when they were at any band function. He ac­ knowledged that they were representing not only themselves and the band, but Caledonia schools as well. It seems that the stu­ dents took Peck's motto and his belief in them to heart because the results have been many written notes of appreciation and other recognition for their exemplary conduct and demeanor at various band functions over the years. Bands 2000 auction will be held Nov. 3 dents. For each ticket students sell, they get some of the ticket proceeds credited to their band account for fu­ ture trips, said Rinard. Popular items from last year's auction included getaway packages, fishing trips and electronic gad­ gets. There is a silent bid auction for any items un­ der $100 in value. Any items over that amount will be auctioned off Thomas Peck, center, surrounded by many of his former students. They were on hand to wish him farewell at the summer band picnic last month. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 See band auction, pg. 20 American Manufactured Living, Inc. at Caledonia High School band students playing the new sousaphones at band camp in August. The new instruments were purchased with proceeds from the first auction last year. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Bands 2000. a booster organization for the Cale­ donia area band program, will be holding its second annual auction fund-raiser soon. This year's fund-raiser. "Reach for the Stars I, The Journey!", is slated for Saturday, Nov. 3. begin­ ning at 6:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Middle School. This is an adults-only op­ portunity for family, friends and the community to support the Caledonia band program. No need to stress about a dress code, as this is a casual evening designed for band support­ ers to have fun. Last year's auction was deemed a success, as over 200 adults attended. "It's a really fun evening with catered food, soft beverages, smaller raffles and activities," said Patti Rinard, one of the auction coordinators. The main raffle is a $2,000 travel certificate (anytime, anywhere). Tickets, for both the main raffle and the auction event, are on sale now at the Caledonia Library, plus the middle and high school offices. Tickets are $10 each for the main raffle. Admission tickets for the fund-raiser are also $10. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. there will be a blitz for the admission tickets. Those who buy three tickets get the fourth free. 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Ml/September 11,2001 First Thornapple Trail Heritage Day run brings out the best by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Seventh grader Neil LaVoie has positive memories of this past Saturday. He was the winner of the first Thornapple Trail Heritage Day 5 K Run Walk. The weather cooperated, the 72 runners survived the first hilly mile and enjoyed the quality of the course. The run was organized by Susan Vlietstra of the Thomapple Area Parks and And they're off Trojan girls’ tennis team beats Coopersville; 2-0 in league Neil LaVoie turns in his first place finish The race was a family affair where Dan Scott (who has been in more races than he can count) gave his son Chad some tips as Chad prepared for his first 5K. Recreation Commission. "I look forward to an even better run next year.’' she said. Several of the runners commented on the view of the river from the course which started on Irving Road, continued on Loop Road and finished on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail into the village. "The cooperation of the governments, homeowners and sponsors helped make the run a success," Vlietstra said. Fruit and water were donated by the Middleville Market Place which runners took advantage of as they finished the course. Complete results will be printed in the Sept. 18 edition of The Sun and News. Coopersville player win the next two games to tic the score 4-4. However, Lindsay responded with some determination of her own to win the next two games and the match." In doubles action. Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum played three sets in a losing effort, 6-3. 4-6. 7-6 (3). Stephanie Stauffer and Mallory Dobson also put up a battle, especially in the second set, but lost 6 3, 7-5. Emily Porter and Katie Bcdrick won 7-5, 6-1 and Jen Burks and Michelle Raetz also won 6-2, 6-1. Middleville lost last week at Spring Lake in a non-lcague match, 7-1. The lone win came from Veronika Villa, who is still The Middleville JV golf 39, Justin Ogden 40, Brett undefeated with an 8-0 team hosted Bryon Center at Knight 43, and lan Karcher record. Yankee Springs Wednesday. 44. The team is 3-2 overall On Thursday the JVs The JVs shot an outstand­ ing round of 166 to Bryan played Kelloggsville and and 2-0 in the Rainbow conference. Center’s 178. This was one won 186 to 198. Low rounds This week the Trojans of the lowest score ever post­ for the Trojans were Brett Knight 4), lan Karcher 47, will face O-K Blue Con­ ed by a TK J V team. Low rounds for the Brandon Wilson 48 and Kyle ference favorite Calvin Christian, and will then Trojans were Nicky Roush Funk 50. travel to Wayland for a Saturday invitational tour­ nament. The Middleville girls' tennis team won its second conference match last week by defeating Coop­ ersville 5-3. The Trojans are now 2-0 in conference play. Coop­ ersville brought a vetran team to Middleville last week, but the Trojans found a way to win a very close match. Kara Hutches lost a close match against Coop­ ersville's best player by a 7-6 (4), 6-3 score. Cary Middlebush started slow. Third singles player Veronika Villa won 6-0, 60, and fourth singles Lind­ say Dobson won a hard fought match 5-7, 6-2, 6-4. “While playing the third set, Lindsay was under some pressure, knowing that if she won her match, the team would win rather than tie," said coach Larry Seger. "Lindsay went ahead 4-2 in the third, only to have a determinded trailing 4-1 in the first set before she "caught fire" and won 11 straight games and the match 6-4, 6-0. TK Jayvee golfers win two matches Meet the administrators Thursday Stephanie Gabo and her mother Mary were cheered on by Stephen Hawley Administrators in the Thornapple Kellogg School District will hold the first "Coffee with the Administrators" on g,d'& BODY (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia Thursday, Sept. 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center. The Learning Center is located next to McFall Elementary and there is plenty of parking in the lot at McFall. Administrators hope to hear the concerns of parents and residents as the new year begins. Band auction, from pg. 19 through an oral auction by Tim Zandbergen of Zandbergen Auctions. All dona­ tions for the auction are tax deductible and any do­ nations placed before Sept. 30, will be recognized in the fund-raisers auction book. Items donated after the Sept. 30 date, up until the donation deadline of Oct. 31, will be included in an addendum. The funds raised were able to provide new and replacement instruments, recording technology and scholarships to both mid­ dle and high school band students. One of the items that was replaced was the Sousaphone section of the high school band. Anyone wishing to do­ nate new merchandise, services, gift certificates or monetary contributions may call either Patti Ri­ nard at 891-7892 or Sheila Hoag, 897-6672. Michael Evans Painting & Wall Covering Interior/Exterior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP -< 616 795-3133 Over Your Head in Debt? LIQUIDATION-REORGANIZATION BANKRUPTCY 945-3512 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11,2001/Page 21 Offense awakens too late Scots lose aerial dogfight at Wayland by David T. Young Editor Caledonia did a terrific job of grounding Way­ land's vaunted air game for two seconds shy of three quarters Friday night, but the Wildcats came up with two long scoring strikes in the last 12:02 to pull out an 18-13 thriller. The loss dropped the Fighting Scots to 0-1 in the O-K Gold Conference and 0-3 overall. Even worse, it meant Caledonia had to give up the cow­ bell, the two schools' ver­ sion of the battle for the Little Brown Jug (Minnesota vs. Michigan) or Old Oaken Bucket (Indiana vs. Purdue). The contest Friday night at Wayland was perhaps one of the strangest in re­ cent memory. The two teams were locked in a 6-0 snoozer until there were two seconds left in the third period. That's when Wildcat speedster Justin Stuivc slipped behind a pair of defenders, took a short pass from Leon Hilaski and outran everybody to the end zone in an elec­ trifying 66-yard play. Until that point, the l ighting Scots’ secondary had pretty much held Hilaski and Stuivc's routine in check. But this sudden strike put the home team up 12-0 and things were looking terribly bleak for a Caledonia team that could have given up and taken its third straight loss with­ out much of a struggle. Indeed, the Scots suf­ fered more humiliation when the ensuing squib kickoff bounced into the end zone. They started the fourth quarter with a sec­ ond down and eight from their own 22. And that's when coach Tom Burrill’s charges came alive to put together their finest 10 minutes of football this season. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Dykehouse began to click with receivers Doug Jousma and Eli Cryderman through the airways and the hard running of Mike Ogle was a nice comple­ ment to the attack. Cale­ donia marched down the field 80 yards in 13 plays, with Dykehouse throwing to Jousma for the six-yard TD with 7:10 left in the bailgame. Ogle had bruising runs of 21 and 17 yards in the drive, as the offensive line blew open a couple of holes and he did the rest. Wayland went three plays and out after the en­ suing kickoff and the Scots got the ball back at their own 44. Again, they used a deadly combination of Ogle's running and an in­ creasingly solid passing at­ tack to the necessary 56 yards. A critical play in the drive was a Dykehouse pass to Cryderman pass on fourth down and three. Another critical play was the subject of a major dispute. Dykehouse dropped the football as he was rolling out, but he scooped it up and tossed a pass downfield. A flag was thrown against Wayland for defensive pass interfer­ ence. But Wildcat head coach Tim Gibson vehe­ mently claimed that Dykehouse's arm was mov­ ing forward when he dropped the football, so it should have been ruled an incomplete pass. Wayland consequently got stuck with a 15-yard penalty instead. On the next play, Cry­ derman hauled in a pass and dragged several tack­ lers with him down to the six-yard line. Two plays af­ ter that, Ogle took it in from a yard and a half out. So, with just 2:01 re­ maining in the bailgame, Caledonia had taken a 1312 lead, with the margin of difference being a success­ ful extra point booted by Steve Yanosik. But it turned out to be a case of he who strikes last strikes best. And lightning struck for the second time of the night with 1:13 showing on the clock when Stuive streaked down the right sideline past defend­ ers and caught a beauti­ fully thrown aerial by Hilaski. It looked like an NFL highlight film, but it broke the Scots' hearts, which had been set on a first victory of the season. Caledonia made a valiant attempt to come back one more time in the last minute, taking the ball from its own 39 and get­ ting it down to the Wild­ cats' 39, but time ran out. Few would have pre­ dicted the aerial dual be­ tween Dykehouse and Hilaskt and the scoring fire- works that fans were treated to in the fourth quarter. Wayland scored the only touchdown of the first three periods late in the first quarter when Kyle Ohsc took a pitch from Hilaski and raced untouched into the end zone. The Scots were plagued by mistakes and bad luck in the early going. Yanosik fielded a punt on one knee at his own 27 and he was ruled down there, giving Wayland an excellent shot. However, the Caledonia defensive Stalking Wayland wide receiver Justin Stuive (with football) are Scot defenders Eli Cryderman (10), Jake Klapmust (52) and Mike Ogle (49). legions, led by sophomore Jim Haisma, Matt Paarlberg, Cryderman and Ogle, stopped the 'Cats drive at the one-yard line. There were a few flashes of offensive might, too, as the Scots played a little smash mouth football to get several first downs in the third quarter, but they couldn't sustain drives. They even got ball down to the Wayland five just before the half, but had to settle for a field goal at­ tempt, which went wide. Ogle gained 63 yards in 12 carries to lead Scot rushers. Dykehouse com­ pleted 15 of 28 passes for 157 yards, with one inter­ ception. He and Hilaski combined for 345 yards passing for the evening. Ogle also led Caledonia in tackles with nine. Sophomore quarterback Ryan Dykehouse finds the going tough as he looks for somewhere to run along the line of scrimmage. SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! September sale SEASON! WILLIAM GAVIN Dozer Work Trucking Driveways, cteanng, stumps, levebng building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete. stone, screened top soil. woodchgs "special on quality topsoil for fall seeding Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville Hastings. Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter • 795-7830 JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVAY jii*i Mil l ER itnnt NILES urn GAVIN 2000 CHEVY 8-10 ZR2 2000 GMC 3/4 TON NEW SIERRA SLE 4x4. 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SEPTEMBER SALE SEASON! �Middleville soccer team scores two victories Members of the Hastings Sky Dive team took this aerial view of the first Michigan Intemation Labor Day soccer tournament at the Barry County Expo Center MILD soccer tourney held at Barry Expo Center by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There was a soccer ex­ travaganza at the Barry County Expo Center Sat­ urday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2. Teams came from across Michigan to Hastings for two days of fun, kicks, headers and goals. The 55 teams played in 10 divisions from Ul/10 through U14. Fred Riebcl, one of the members of the tournament committee, es­ timates that approximately 5,(XX) attended over the two days. Herb Welz, whose Michigan International Soccer Club in Middleville posted three teams at the tournament said he was excited about its success and hopes that it will grow in the future so that more local teams will participate. One of the reasons for sponsoring the Michigan International Labor Day tournament was to give players exposure to soccer at the tournament level. Well known Thornapple Kellogg soccer coach Steve Evans served as the referee assignor and coordinator. Welz praised the facility at the Expo Center saying. "The only complaint we received was that there weren't enough trash bar­ rels." Representing Middle-ville at the MILD Cup 2001 were the members of the Michigan International soccer Club. Playing in the U12 divi­ sion were Sven Welz, Matthew Bouchard, Dak-ota Hebert. Imy Gerrits. Ethan Fuller, Cory Burg-ess, Jan Sisson, Joey Sanford and Nate Jazwinski. Playing on the Uli Tigers were Curtis Bouch­ ard, Jake Dimatteo, DJ Torcss. Kyle Kok. Kyle Boblts, Ryan Page and Ryan Hochstetter. In the U10 division Mid­ dleville players were Patrick Bobolts and Marena Welz Tournament director Jim Cline echoed Welz and praised the first MILD tournament as giving a boost to soccer in the area. The U14 Girls champion were the 88 Brighton Eclipse, the U13 girls champion team is Force, U12 girls winners were the Sailors, the Ull girls team was Lightning and the Lakeshore and GRASA Magic tied in an U10 girls exhibition game. In the boys teams River Oaks won the U14 division, Portange Lightning was the U13 winner, the U12 winner was Lakeshore, Bloomfield Force was the U11 boys champion and the U10 winner was GRASA Magic. Welz and Cline look for this annual tournament to grow and improve in the future. Scots frosh lose to South Christian South Christian defeated the Caledonia freshman soc­ cer team 6-2 Wednesday, Sept. 5. Zack House scored the first goal of the game, after a pass from Bryan VanAuken. The second Scot goals also was scored by House, off a header from Steve Jones who received the ball from VanAuken. Despite a few defensive errors, the Scots played Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club would like to. THANK their 2OO1 Buyers Ridgeview Farms Thornappie Rud Power Kevin $ Body Shop Southkem Veterinary Hospital DVK Construction Company GVL Excavating Wbkx’nne Tractor & Equipment Co. Fillmore Equipment VanderWen Builders County Line Dairy DeVries Insurance Harvest Time Produce Michigan Wire D&D Trucking Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus K&S Excavating Inc. Cedar Spnngs Mil! Coldwater Bison Timberlane Farms Christine Traung Famik Fare Supermarkets Duane Patterson Steketee Turf Service he Hastings Cty Bank Cari Workman BobO-Lrik Gravd Steketee Development Hiist Hearing & Cooing Caledonia Farmers Elevator Geutes Market The TK Trojan soccer team traveled north on M-37 Aug. 30 to take on neighbor­ ing Caledonia in the first meeting between the two teams in the last four or five years. Middleville won the bat­ tle, 2-1. Caledonia came out gun­ ning with a number of shots on goal in the first half and connecting for a goal with six minutes left in the first half. Middleville came out fired up in the second half and outshot Caledonia and finally finding the net with 12 minutes left in the match when Junior Eric Smith tied the game. Both teams turned up their level of play again playing back and forth, up and down the field. With seven minutes left, Trojan striker Smith again found the back of the net and put TK up 2 to 1. Caledonia came back and fired more shots on the TK defense, but was unable to score again and Middleville came out with the huge win. Midfielders Mark Van­ Ryn, Stu Aspinall, Tyer James and striker Mike Worst and Dustin Snow all played great, according to their coach. The TK winning keeper was Matt Blocksma. On Tuesday, Sept. 4. the Trojans played Hastings. The Saxons started strong Jordan Smith Concrete Seif Farms Trucking Newhoi Construction Werkema Machine Company Sei Chevrolet Freeport Elevator VanLaan Concrete Prkney Hal Meat Company Muler s Pars’ & Paper Giar & Sons Equipment Ako Precision THHTrarang & Consulting Freeport Suppk Lake Odessa Livestock Morse Land Sand & Graud THANK YOU for your support. Our 4-H projects would not be successful without businesses and people like you! aggressive and were in the game. Outstanding players of the game: Zack House, Bryan VanAuken, and Tyler Sin­ clair, according to their coach, Kate Selke. Caledonia’s frosh record now is 0-3 overall. Scot harriers stay unbeaten The undefeated Caledonia boys’ cross-country team opened the 2001 O.K.-Gold Conference dual meet sea­ son with a 15 to 44 victory over Hastings at Johnson Park in Wyoming. Times and places for the Fighting Scots were Tim Ross, first, with a confer­ ence record tieing time of 15:48; Joel DeBlaay, second, 18:44; Patrick Spitzley, third, 19:00; Jon Hekman, fourth, 19:16; Jeff DeBlaay, fifth, 19:16; Joe Favreau, ninth, 20:36; and Aaron Rohrer, tenth, 21:00. The victory lifted coach John Sodderman’s team’s season record to 4-0. Call 1-800-870-7085 for. Sun & News ACTION-Ms! and scored nine minutes into the game. This was a wake­ up call for Middleville as it stormed back and tied the match eight minutes later on a penalty kick by Eric Smith. Then, with two minutes left in the half Senior Make Worst scored with an assist from Tyler James. One minute later TK was back on the scoreboard when Senior Mark VanRyn found Smith open for his second goal. The second half started with Middleville still on the attack when Smith broke through the Hastings de­ fense and scored his third of the match. Next Smith returned the favor and set up VahRyn, who scored. Ten minutes later Senior Dustin Snow sent a comer kick to the net and Junior Shain Brower headed it in for another score. The last score of the match went to TK s Snow, who scbred unassisted with four minutes left in the game. Middleville's defense was led by Zeb Truer. Dave Devoermer. Jason DcVore. Pat McKeown. Chris Ho­ warth, Jordan Rock and Dominic Panza, along with keeper Matt Blocksma. TK frosh top Caledonia, 38-8 Scoring on their first three possessions, Middleville’s freshman football team went on to defeat Caledonia 38-8 Thursday night, Aug. 30. The visiting Trojans had seven different players score while raising their season record to 2-0. Nate Labine returned the opening kick off to TK’s own 44-yard line. Several plays later, he scored on a fiveyard run to end the young Trojan’s 56-yard drive. Quarterback Chris Hum­ phrey threw to tight end Jamie Sanford for the twopoint conversion. Humphrey broke loose on a 73-yard touchdown run on Middleville’s second posses­ sion of the game. Minutes later, fullback Adam Love­ less scored on a six-yard run and Humphrey again tossed a three-yard pass to Sanford for the extra points. The first half ended with TK leading 22-0. The second half began under similar circumstances as the first, as Labine scored on a nine-yard run. Tight end Eric Reeder was on the receiving end of a Humph­ rey pass for the extra point and TK led 30-0. Caledonia put together a nice 98-yard, six-lay scoring drive of its own. The twopoint conversion was good and Middleville’s lead was now 30-8. Labine returned Caledon­ ia’s kickoff 85 yards for an apparent touchdown, only to have it called back on a clip­ ping penalty. Just a few plays later, however, back Kalani Garber ended all the scoring on a seven-yard run and back Mike Gurski scored the two-point conversion. Scots girls’ harriers win over Saxons At their first conference meet last Wednesday, the Caledonia girls cross coun­ try team posted a strong 1847 win against Hastings. The fighting Scots tore up the Johnson Park course, putting four girls before their first. Tricia Miedema led the whole conference with the fastest time of 21:01. Becca Busfield ran a strong 22:16, Katie Ryan, 23:03, Megan Jacques ran a tough 23:27 and Nikki Muuse came on strong in 23:54. Hastings had a fifth place runner, but Caledonia put three runners before the Saxons second runner came in ninth place. Scots golfers beat OK Gold foes Led by sophomore Chris Leatherman, the Caledonia High School varsity golf team defeated Hudsonville Unity Christian 155-162 and Sparta 155-169 in a match played at the Broadmoor Country Club Wednesday, Sept. 5. Leatherman shot a 38 and Nick Fuller, Abe Mulvihill and Loren Crandaell all came in with 39s. Good job guys. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 11, 2001/Page 23 TK varsity golf team turns back 3 opponents Middleville’s varsity golfers turned back two OKBlue ’Conference opponents Wednesday at Ironwood. The TK golfers shot a 165 to Bryon Center’s 174 and Coopersville’s 175. This was a very important match for the young TK golfers in their quest to fin­ ish high in the conference standings. Going into con­ ference play many believed that Bryon Center was one of the favorites to win the conference. The TK golfers will face league power Calvin Christian at Yankee Springs Sept. 12. Low rounds for TK were Bob Roush 40, Chase Vandenberg 41, Dan Burbank 42, Tyler Wenger 42 and Levi Harold 42. On Thursday, Kelloggsvillc came to play the Trojans at Yankee Springs. The TK golfers did not play up to their potential, but still were able to come away with Automotive 1991 F-250 XLT, like new in terior, body great, Reese towing package, bedliner, (616)698-6730. 94 MERCURY COUGAR: Near mint condition, must see to appreciate. 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Hastings, Mid­ dleville & Caledonia area. $45/hr, minimum 2 hours required Reliable with refer­ ences Call (616)948-0263 ask for Tim or Vickie. Help Wanted PHYSICAL THERAPIST PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening for a full time Physical Therapist to work in our Rehabilitation Serv­ a victory. The Trojans shot a ices Department, which of­ score of 168 to fers the latest in treatment, Kelloggsville’s 177. The facilities and equipment. Kelloggsville team had beat­ Must have a current Michi­ gan License. We offer a com­ en them early in the season prehensive benefit package, at the TK invitational, so the including competitive wag­ coaching staff and players es, complete flexible benefit left this meet feeling good program, generous paid about the progress and time off, tuition reimburse­ improvement that the golfers ment for continuing educa­ have made thus far this sea­ tion, pension plan and much more! 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(M-37) • Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Ph. 616/891-9000 FAX 616/891-9025 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-09-18.pdf 2accf8d61f3c70d52deefd7fc53a8294 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Ser/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 387/September 18, 2001 ______________ Middleville, Michigan 49333 Ground broken for new Caledonia High School The new Caledonia High School, a two story, three component structure was designed with input from school administration, parents and community members alike Local schools, churches reach out to help in crisis by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The world changed last Tuesday morning and the Middleville and Thornapplc Kellogg community is drawing together in com­ fort and remembrance. The terrorists' attacks in New York City and the Pentagon have shaken At Thornapple Kellogg High School the flag was flown at half mast as a sign of mourning. (Photo by Patncia Johns) people, children and grownups alike.The re­ sponse has been one of sorrow for those who have died as well as a contin­ ued resolve to retain that what best in American life. The Gun Lake Commu­ nity Church held a special service on Tuesday, Sept. 11. On Monday, Sept. 17, the United Methodist Church and the Mid­ dleville Christian Re­ formed Church held a joint service of remembrance. Coming together as a community has also meant that students in the schools have wanted to do some­ thing. At Lee students will be collecting "Pennies from Heaven" all week. Fami­ lies are being asked to help fill a large Coke bot­ tle with pennies. The money raised will be com­ bined with other money raised in the district and will be sent to the United Way National Recovery Fund. Fund-raisers are planned, and TK Middle School students brought in pop cans to the dance on Friday. Sept. 14. From Sept. 17 through 20 students will have op­ portunities to bring in quar­ ters. All the funds raised will be donated to the United Way. which will distribute the funds raised. Usually students cannot wear hats in the middle school. However students who donate SI and give it to their teacher will be able to wear a hat all day. Students also are being given flag stickers to wear. Discussions also are tak­ ing place in classrooms. Teachers are using the cri­ sis to talk about the core democratic values. History students are looking back at ways the United States has responded to past emergencies. This has included look­ ing at the internment of Japanese-Americans fol­ lowing the attack on Pearl Harbor. There has been continued effort to be sure that the community does not target Arab-Americans. Middle school teacher Rojean Sprague says that "students are grieving" She emphasized that the fundraising at the middle school was student in­ spired. Sprague said she is also proud of banners students in her class created. The banners were sent to the emergency personnel in both Washington and New York City, to the mayors and even to the president. At the high school Fri­ day was ’Red. White and Blue" day in remembrance and support. Superintendent Midge Pippel sent home a memo detailing the way the schools have responded to this tragedy. The letter also included suggestions on ways to handle the fear some chil­ dren may be feeling. Copies of this letter are available at each school building. It wasn't businessmen in suits or even adults for that matter who were given the honor of turning over the first shovelfuls of dirt. Present and future high school students were the first to break ground. The new high school is designed to nur­ ture student's minds (academic section), bodies (gymnastics section), and souls (performing arts section). schools. (counting the community by Cathy L. Rueter Busman then introduced resource center, which was Staff Writer Ron Moag, principal of the It might look like just a the original high school). high school, who has been field of weeds and wild That doesn't even mention the many renovations and See new school, page 3 flowers now, but come the school year of 2004, it is additions to the existing going to be hustling and bustling with students. It is the field where the ground breaking took place last Thursday for the New Caledonia High School. The new location is at Kraft Avenue, just a driveway away from Em­ mons Lake Elementary and the new Transportation Center. Preparations for the ground breaking in­ cluded mowing down some of the weeds and wild flowers for paths and park­ ing. The general dimen­ sions were staked so the celebration participants could get some idea of the area planned for the new two-story facility. Pointing to an area off in the field, one staff member was overheard to laugh. "That's my new office!" Though it had rained on and oft all day, the weather cooperated long Superintendent Doug Busman looks to the vision enough to keep the partic­ of the future for Caledonia Community Schools. ipants dry during the cer­ emony. Just in case, an overhead canopy was set up. Superintendent Doug Busman took the micro­ phone to welcome every­ Caledonia copes with national tragedy one and ask for a moment Efforts under way to make Lake of silence for the victims and families of the tragedy Emmons drive public that took place Tuesday. Middleville Village Council tours new Busman gave a little lo­ DPW building cal history, noting that in 1861, Caledonia estab­ Community input sought on tobacco lished its first school in the free TK schools center of District 8, Bus­ man said. This is the sev­ enth school in the district In This Issue �Page 2/The Sun and News Mtddleville Ml/September 18. 2001 Bears here, there and everywhere It was 'Teddy Bear Day" in McFall kindergarten classes on Sept. 13 and 14. Here teacher Diane Sevald helps a student with a bear hat. mnii Students also created their own Teddy Bear stories to take home Bill Steffen to speak at Redeemer Covenant Students did gummy bear graphs in math Caledonia residents encouraged to ‘Catch the Fever’ Caledonia Township and the Kent County Department of Public Works have estab­ lished the “Catch the Fever” program that allows people to exchange old mercury fever thermometers for a new digital thermometer is broken. This program allows you to exchange your old thermometer for a new digi­ tal one that contains no mer­ cury. Everybody wins.” Many families have had a mercury thermometer in their medicine chest for years, without it breaking. Yet, public health officials report a steady stream of concerned calls from parents that have accidentally broken their mercury thermometers. movie outpost VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 891-9303 Open Weekday 10 am to 11 pm & midni^rt on Fri. & Sat VHS or DVD movies and player rentals Games and game system rentals Reservations Special Orders and Pre­ viewed movies for sale. Weekly specials Accessories for games and VHS \----------------------------- n I I I Rent One Movie Or Game and get I I a second rental FREE I with this coupon i Offer good at Caledonia location I Free rental o* aquai or lessor value One coupon per pteesa I [ £xp<re$ 1041-01 Product id SunAd I Ia fflovie Oulpo/t Even the smallest amount of mercury needs to be treat­ ed as a serious issue. Mercury is a toxic substance that can harm both wildlife and humans. Mercury affects the human brain, spinal cord, kidneys and liver. Mercury from a broken thermometer will evaporate, potentially reaching dangerous levels in indoor air. Harrison also pointed out that care must be taken in disposing of old thermome­ ters. “Many people might just throw their old thermometer in the garbage. That is a big mistake. Garbage is either incinerated or landfilled. In either case, the mercury can make its way into the envi­ ronment through air emis­ sions or water contamina­ tion. This ensures safe dis­ posal,” he said. The “Catch the Fever” pro­ gram is promoted and fund­ ed by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality, Michigan Hospital Association and the Depart­ ment of Public Works. The Caledonia Township office is located at 250 Maple St. and open 9 a m. to 4 p.m Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Call the township office at 891-0070. The township will accept only unbroken mercury fever thermometers However, those who have other mer­ cury related items and would like assistance disposing may call 336-2501. Television meteorologist Bill Steffen will speak at Redeemer Covenant Church in Caledonia Sunday, Sept. 23. during the adult Christian Education hour, which will begin at 11 a.m. Steffen will present a slide program about ‘Creation" The community is invited to take part in the program, which will take place in the church sanctuary. Steffen had a 26-year tenure at WZZM. and was promoted to chief mctcrologist in 1985. He earned numerous awards including the Best Weathercast Award in 1999 from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Steffen joined WOOD TV-8 in July as a member of Storm Team 8. Steffen also is very active within the West Michigan community. He serves on the board of trustees of The Friends of the Public Mus­ eum of Grand Rapids, chair­ ing the museum’s Fourth of July party. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Grand Rapids Area Youth for Christ, chairman for Bill Steffen membership for the Kent dis­ trict of Gerald R. Ford Coun­ cil Boy Scouts of America, and was the honorary chair of fund-raising for the new Grand Rapids Planetarium. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., just south of 68th Street in Dutton. For more information, call 6988001. HASTINGS 4 Scot golfers defeat two 0<K Gold foes Matt Ziesemer fired a career-best, one under par 36 to spark Caledonia to victories over Wyoming Park and Wayland last Tuesday afternoon at Iron­ wood. The Scots carded a team score of 156, Wyoming Park had a 157 and Wayland 166. Other nine-hole scores for Caledonia were Nick Fuller 38, Abe Mulvihill 39 and Loren Crandall 43. 1500-535 7303 I.5O DAILY Mtmtil 6p<n Uikiiui.iii Stadium Seating Give* YOU ■ I I I I ■ EVERYONE SAT & SUN ©10 & 11 AM Sept 22 A 23 RUGRATS IN PARIS (G) SHOWTIMES 9/18 ■ 9/20 0 (R) MMTAUtTMWM MA7IM 1 15 3 10, 5 00. 7,00. 9 15 Call for CAPTAIN CORREUS MANDOLIN R) 1 35 4 00. 6 40, 9 05 AMERICAN PIE 2(R) Classifieds 1 10, 3 15. 5 20. 7 30. 9 35 TNE OTHERS (PG-13) 1 05 3 10, 5 15, 7 20. 9 30 945-9554 or 1.800-870-7085 FREE Bag of Buttery Popcorn �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Septembef 18. 2001/Page 3 Kettle Lake Elementary students create line sculpture by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Anyone who stopped by Kettle Lake Elementary in Caledonia a couple of weeks ago may have been wondering what that un­ usual marking was on the playground. No, it wasn't some ex­ traterrestrial signal for help. And though it looked a bit like a lightning bolt, it wasn't that either. It was ART! Fourth-graders from B J. Kczlarian's (better known as "Seniors K") art class created an enormous environmcntal line sculpture on their playground. The artwork incorporated lessons in the study of the elements of line and envi­ ronmental art. Students learned that lines are basic to all forms of drawing. Lines are the result of a mark produced by a particular instrument on the surface of a picture plane, in this case being the playground. Fourth­ graders also learned about various types of environ­ mental art and viewed video footage of ancient Indian line art created on the deserts of Peru. Kettlc Lake student artists each submitted a design and Amanda Prins' idea was randomly chosen for the entire class to cre- ate as a team. Artists first formed the shape of the line by physi­ cally standing in the posi­ tion of the line they in­ tended to create. Then the students inserted a wire loop into the ground at their feet. Next, the artists tied caution tape through the wires, along the ground, to create the vi­ sual line effect. "It really ended up being a wonderful lesson and a wonderful experience for Mary Palmer’s fourth grade class, directed by art teacher B.J. Kezlarian (Seniora K ). completed the actual environmental line art out of wire loops and caution tape. the kids." said Senoira K. Because of the safety hazard of having the metal loops and the tape in the playground area, the sculp­ ture was not able to stay at New school, from front page overseeing development of the new facility. Moag called to mind the growth that Caledonia C ommunity Schools has experienced by sharing some of the his­ torical changes of the ex­ isting schools. The current high school is bursting at the scams. Caledonia residents helped to remedy that situation by passing the bond issue in May of 2001 that will help to build the new high school. Harm Perdock of GMB. the architect next took the Mic to remind participants that plans for the new high school had been a com­ munity effort. A team of administrative staff, par­ ents and community par­ ticipants worked together to help design what they felt would be the most ef­ fective facility possible, with an eye to future growth. The motto for the devel­ opment of the new facility is "Belonging Safety. Or­ der. Basics." The facility is designed in a sort of a pod structure. Perdock made note that the struc­ ture has three major com- ponents that bring to mind what a school facility should stand for: the mind, body and soul of the stu­ dents* it serves. The mind is taken into account with the educa­ tional section where the majority of scholastic in­ struction will take place. It is fitting that this module is in the center of the three components. The body will be amply taken care of in the gymnastics segment and the soul will have room to soar in the per­ forming arts portion. This section will include the music and art departments. It was a fitting tribute to what Caledonia Schools are all about when the ground breaking took place with present and future high school students as the first to turn over the soil. The school board members then took their turn at the handles, followed by high school staff members. Dave Beckering. of Beckering Construction Management, summed up the feelings of many at the celebration when he said. "It's going to be really cool!" Hie MAIN ATTCACIICN Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) PERSONAL INJURY Auto Accidents • Work Related Injuries Wrongful Death Free Consultation ^m-Noonurs 1-616-945-3512 Kettle Lake environmental art lesson makes an impression on the playground. Free bone screening offered Metro Health-Caledonia Plaza is offering free osteo­ porosis screening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at 8941 N. Rodgers Court. Women can experience up to 20% of their expected lifetime bone loss in the first five to seven years after menopause... and not even know it. The free screening can help change that. To sign up for a free screening . call the office at 891-1451 or just come into the office on Sept. 20. Scout Roundup reset for Sept. 25 The Scout Roundup, which originally was planned for Tuesday evening. Sept. 11, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Lee Elementary. This is the time when girls and boys interested in learning more about join­ ing a Girl Scout, Boy Scout or Cub Scout troop can get information, meet leaders and sign up. COUNTRY JOWN gLORfiL § GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valiev. Caledonia. MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” A complete floral service Delivery’ Senice Unique Gifts Major Wire Senices Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-066” Major credit cards accepted ~ Owners Bill & Fran Lanford ~ t We will be offering a relaxing 1/2 hour scalp massage on Thursday Sept. 27 from 3:00 to 8:00 with the purchase of the special introductory pack of Wella lifetex Shampoo & Conditioner Schedule Today! Contempo Salon Jail Ssdwiai Conhunfw/vcuuf Salon fah Uia tinfifui family Caledonia village Centre • 891-1093 Full Set *25.00 (Reg $28.00) Filling * 15.00 (Reg sis.oo) Manicure * 12.00 (Reg. sis.ooj Pedicure *23.00 (Reg. $25.ooj Foot Spa UV Gel *35.00 (Reg. $40.ooi 35 years experience Specializing in Weddings Kettle Lake for long. But if you asked the fourth­ graders who worked on this project, art doesn’t have to be permanent to make a lasting impression. Call today for great saving specials! VIP Tanning $25.00 Tan for only $2.00 per visit Good for one year 5 Visits ‘1400 10 Visits‘2700 9944 Cherry' Valley Ave. Caledonia (616) 891-1551 Hours in Caledonia: M-F 10-7; Sat. 9:30-5 Closed Sunday Stop in today fe for huge < \ saving coupons at both locations! . 136 E. State Street Hastings (616) 948-2970 Call for more details and walk-in for more information. Hours in Hastings: M F 10-6; Sat. 9:30-5 Closed Sunday �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/September 18. 2001 Gardening programs set at Caledonia and TK libraries Garden club members add to welcome sign gardens Gardening programs at the Caledonia and Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community librraries will help with the transition to fall. Gardeners are invited to bring photographs of their gardens to the Caledonia Libray on Thursday. Sept. 27. at 7 p.m.. Master gardener Patricia Johns will talk about this summer's successes and failures. She will touch on preparing the garden for winter and landscaping Welcome to the VILLAGE OF MiddlevillE The Prairie Garden Club will be adding bulbs and plantings to three of the welcome signs this fall and next spring. Here club members Marilyn Willson (on left) and Roberta Meeker check out wht grew this summer. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday ScIkniI 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship . I veiling Pr.iise WEDNESDAY 10.15 am. 6 00 p.m. Family Nigh( 6 30 p m. 7240 (»Kth Siruei. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Padtn, Dr Brian I Harrtsoti CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor ... C 0 M U U I I a place to belong II CHURCH a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Mornmq Wonhip 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Meeting at the Crow Creei Charter Aiademy Res Mu had Stowell. Pastor Joe Cipcic. Worship leader Demis Houma. Youth Pastor Clutnh Office 616 8914)287 Vtst our web site www brightside org 9.30 f AM Worship; 11:00 AM Civ Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Night J Covenant Churches of America a Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3’/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (noilhuesl oj Gun Like) Sat Evening Moss 5 00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9 30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "We are changed by God's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship Sunday School Adiilt Bible Class 930 a.m. 1100 a.m. 11:00 a m Rev. E. Anthony Sikont Church; (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod SutkLn Worship 0 30 j m and 6 00 p m tChild & Adult H During the School Ycx» Rev. R. Scott (Ireeiivay. Paster Keith StuIp. iauth Ihreaor Al Tiemeier. Community CeUing (lurch Office (6I6> <01-1512 _________________ M-37 at 100th St ____________ 4CALEDONL3 S UNITED METHODIST fatal ntApica karnt « Io 1-13 • D* ’V- c Srmoa Ttk W *rr< lithe BalmfmMod! Wursta|l Service >X»jm aodllttum Sunday School 9 45am Jr C hurch (Licensed Xutvery A C'hskl Ctac i Kt i Norman Kohns 616-891 816~ 250 \ tne Street • Church Oftkt 6I6-S*>1 -8669 / Fa\ 891-8611 Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street Alto. Mi 49302 One nulr east of Whitneyvdle Rd Rev P Adams Pkort? 891 -8-110 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wew M-l'OH.i-h.jt ( tuei Nootaltt Road, with bulbs. At the Thornapplc Kel­ logg School and Commu­ nity Library on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.. she asks gardeners. "Did your garden take longer to bloom than you like? Did it finish bloom­ ing before the end of the summer?" She hopes to help local gardeners learn how to create a year round garden during a garden talk on Thursday. Oct. 4. al the Thornapple Kellogg See gardening, page 15 FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37. nonh of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. .Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stewart, Musk Sunday School. .................. 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:06 a m Sunday Evening Service. 600 p in Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 6:45 p in Weird of Life Clubs................................... 645 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitncv ville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evenine Worship MX) p m Pastor Roger Pullman • ( hurch Office: SM-0.191 www lakesidecommunity org (under cunstnictkm) Leighton Church Conmninifp o f Christ Located in Ix'ighton Tow nship Corner of 2nd Street and l-t2nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m & 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 30 p in. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 30 p ni Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m MAY TOWSFXI). Mt NORMAN KNORR. AwkuIc FaWw 891 8028 • e-mail: leigliton@iserv.net C ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St . near Whitne/vIHe Ave ('hurch School. Sunday 9 45am Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m 7 10 pm Fellowship Patfor IJoyd DcVornter, Sr Church Ph. 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897-7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Tjm«» iTcIxcl 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion YOU ARE INVITED Wedne»day Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Hustwick iHetljohiSt Cljurclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...!0:00 am. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. <4* St Paul Lutheran Church ■ (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service KD0AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nureenj available Barrier Free www iserv.net/~stpaui Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ___________ Phone 868-6437___________ ____________ Office 891-86gg________ ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery &. children’s activities during all sen ices Programs for all ages For more information (616)891-8119 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmeiee Morrmg Worship S’Odievie Manrig How School (Jr Hvgp 4 Aajr$; ’Kwery • Grode 5 Sr Higr - Sun Evenrg Jr High - Godes 6-3. Wed Evenng 600-800 pm 6 00-7 30 pm or www peygy hurch uu Ret Lee /.itchnum ye** Communtfy Campui fot htuutfiy a nr? Set vice Church Office Phone - 795-9266 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH . Preaching the Lil ing WordSen tng The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Like Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 whitneyville Bible church 8546 WhrtneyvUe Nve at 84th St • 591 -8661 The ( hurch where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoa g 30 am xndoy Mommg Worthy Meerng a* cropel on IQ 30 am A\i6 yxxtQf IteorsQ Hctyoc Aed fAdweek Prcyer 1 Es.be Study ________ ’Afeore w'^e ^xeo&e grg 6 00 p m 7 00 p m �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18. 2001/Page 5 Amold-Formsma Yeazel-Broom exchange vows united in marriage Chuck and Dorothy Hall, and John Yeazel along with Bill and Susan Broom are pleased to announce the mar­ riage of their children. Melissa Christine Yeazel and Christopher William Broom on June 27th. 2001. The bnde and groom now reside at 8101 83rd Ave. S.W. Apt. Jll. Lakewood. WA 98498. On July 27, 2001, Molly Jo Arnold and Christopher Jon Formsma were united in marriage at Hope College’s Dimncnt Chapel in Holland. Michigan. Parents of the couple arc David and Jane Arnold of Hastings and Ken and Jan F ormsma of Grand Haven. Rev. Larry Jackson and Rev. Willard Curtis offici­ ated at the evening cere­ mony. Steve Youngs and Gindy Bender were soloists and the Bogaard String Quartet played before and af­ ter the ceremony. Rick VanOss was the organist. Molly’s attendants were Kristen Laubaugh, Sheri Hoving. Katy Larkin, Elisa Sorcgaroli and Meghan Meyer. Abigail Laubaugh was the flower girl Grooms­ men were Neal Van Solkcma, Chris have moved into their new apartment and arc en­ joying their new surround­ ings. Senior parents meet Monday Brian Paul, Paul Cotts, Bryan Formsma. and Brad DcKuipcr. A dinner-dance reception was held at the Holland Fish and Game Club following the ceremony. The couple traveled to Ja­ maica and are now residing in Wyoming. Michigan. Molly is teaching at Thornapplc Kellogg in Mid­ dleville and Chris is teaching in Jenison. TK SCHOOL MENU Roland and Beverly (Gorton) Clark of Alto will cele­ brate their golden wedding anniversary on September 29th, 2001. The occasion will be celebrated that evening with a family dinner at Egypt Valley Country Club. The Clarks’ children are Carol and Gary Good­ sell, Sharon and Tim Olthouse and Ken and Nicci Clark. They are grandparents of Mark and Rebekah Pullen. Matthew Pullen. Jeff Olthouse. Elise Olthouse. John Clark. David Clark, Tim Clark and Tom Clark. Chris is in the Army and is stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma. Washington just south of Seattle. Melissa and Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 19 Goulash w/garlic toast or corndog on a stick, corn, pears, milk. Thursday, Sept. 20 Cheeseburg on a bun or BBQ chicken on a bun, baby carrots w/ranch, fresh water­ melon, milk. Friday, Sept. 21 Pizza, or fish sandwich on a bun, seasoned green beans, orange slices, milk. Monday, Sept. 24 Tomato soup w/grilled cheese sandwich or hamburg on a bun, celery sticks w/ranch, fresh banana, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 25 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, w/garlic bread of ham and cheese hot pocket, peas, mixed fruit, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Father & Son Banquet Monday, Sept. 24 • 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Cun Lake community church Door prizes from area merchants. Great fishing seminar by Bob Nakken. Please RSVP 'o the church office by September 20. 12200 West M-179 Highway (Chief Noonday Road - 1/2 mile east of Patterson) Wayland, Ml 49348 • 795-7903 The Senior Parents will hold their next meeting on Monday. Sept. 24. at 7 p.m. in the UAW Hall next to Bradford White. The group has been very busy welcoming the class of 2002 to school, decorat­ ing lockers and beginning the fund-raising process. The Senior Parents raise money to pay for an after graduation all-night party at at surprise location. All parents of graduating se­ niors are needed to make this effort a success. - SEPTEMBER 22 - Page Parent Night reset The Page Elementary School Parent Night, orig­ inally scheduled for Sept. 11, has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. For more information, call the school at 7957944. 'Pork Dinner All You Can Eat - BllQ or Plain Bowne Center United Methodist Church Comer of Alden Nash (M-50) & 84th _________ 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. COMPREHENSIVE R E There's a NEW doctor in town! Jennifer Battiste, M.D. Meet Dr. Jennifer Battiste, a primary care physician working along with Leon VanderLaan, PA-C, at the Caledonia Office of Advantage Health. Dr. Battiste is looking forward to meeting you and to providing you and your family with timely, comprehensive health care services. women's health ~ obstetrics kids & teens - seniors Accepting new patients 616-913-8850 Advantage health An mi4^01ad to haudbeun 9090 South Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 18. 2001 Parks and rec. bring gov. units together by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The cafeteria was filled last Wednesday with peo­ ple working together, dis­ covering shared goals and celebrating accomplish­ ments. The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission planned the dinner and get together session to help members of the three governmental bodies governing it meet each other and share ideas. The parks and rec com­ mission is a joint effort of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, Thornap­ ple Township and the Vil­ lage of Middltvillc. Even though three members from each unit sit on the commission, often there seems to be missed oppor­ tunities to work together. This dinner allowed each part of the commis­ sion to discuss their inter­ ests, accomplishments and challenges. They also got to meet people whom they only know by name. Superintendent Midge Pippel opened the formal part of the dinner with a description of what the school district has been up to. "We've been tearing down, building up and ren­ ovating," she said. She also talked about the development of tech­ nology in the district and the North Central Associa­ tion accreditation effort. The focus of the NCA is on academic achievement, career awareness and job preparation. There are cur­ rently 2,856 students in the TK schools, 55 more than last year. Village President Lon Myers introduced the members of the boards from the village. He said, "it's kind of unique to be working together for the good of the community ." Eldon Newmyer dis­ cussed the challenges and projects coming Io the Vil­ lage Planning commission. Chair Eldon Newmyer re­ viewed some of the new developments in the vil­ lage and introduced Kevin McGee to talk briefly about the Downtown De­ velopment Authority. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen discussed the growth in the area. He pointed out that the Thomapple Township and Middleville area now have more taxable value than the city of Hastings. Boysen also noted how emergency services have expanded. In 1985 TTES responded to 298 calls In 2000 they responded to 944. Mark Sevald. chair of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission, spoke favorably of the joint efforts between the community. He noted the hard work which lay before them and the challenges develop­ ment will bring. Dave Newman, chair of the parks and rec commis­ sion, gave a brief overview of the past two and a half years and talked a bit about the challenge facing the group. They have begun the **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Representatives from Thornapple Township, Village of Middleville, and the Thornapple Kellogg School Board held a "get to know each other" meeting on Sept. 12 process to develop programs and will operate the Little League baseball and adult softball and volleyball programs. He encouraged anyone with questions to bring them to a parks and rec meeting on the third Thursday of each month. ‘Hazardous Hamlet’ to visit Page Consumers Energy’s pop­ ular electric safety program “Hazard Hamlet” will be presented at Page Elemen­ tary School, 3887 Bender Page, Middleville, Thursday, Sept. 20. The program will be shown to students in fourth grades at 9:15 and 10:15 a.m., and 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. The program helps stu­ dents learn how to use elec­ tricity safely by viewing a model village called “Hazard Hamlet.” The vil­ lage is portrayed through a table-top, three-dimensional electronic display that simu­ lates electrical hazards that could be encountered in the home, yard or community. As students journey through the hamlet, in dramatic fash­ ion they learn how to avoid electrical dangers such as downed power lines and haz­ ards caused by the improper use of electric appliances. “Student and teacher reac­ tion to the program has been excellent,” said Bill Bassette, program director for the utility. “One teacher commented that students learn more about electric safety from a Hazard Hamlet presentation than can be taught through normal class­ room instruction methods.” “As the local utility, we want children and adults to know how to use electricity safely and avoid potential electrical hazards. Hazard Hamlet teaches those lessons.” said Bassette. The award-winning pro­ gram has been viewed by more than 148,0(X) Michigan students since 1992. Schools interested in the free presen­ tation should contact Sue McDaniels at (517) 3742204. Consumer Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation, is Michigan’s largest utility providing natural gas and electricity to more than six million of the state's nine and one-half million resi­ dents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All red estate advertising in this news paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Mrehigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make H illegal to advertise 'any preference. Iimtiatnin or discrimination hnred on race. color. rail gion. see. handicap. familial slMua. national origin. age or martial status, or an intention, tai make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination" Familial status includes children under the age of IN living with parents or legal custodians. pregnant women ami people securing custody of children under IK Thia newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising fur real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basts. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing ( enter at 616451 2<M0 The HUD Usfl free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I MX) 927 /J?) v pleasHveL"- ftp -<P, ^HAIR DESIGNERS \^Z Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Serving All Makes &. Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... Only... $500 $^50 Best Price, Quality, Service Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 Call for your appointment... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18. 2001/Page 7 Senior parents prepare for ‘02 party Citizens seek Glen Valley secession by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Residents Michelle Gillespie and Shawn Dougherty of Glen Valley asked at a special Village • Council meeting Aug. 29 to separate from the vil­ lage and change the boundaries to place Glen Valley outside corporate village limits. The meeting was ad­ journed until a later date to allow for fact finding. Application will be made to the Kent County Board of Commissioners by petitioners to begin the action. Notices were placed last week in three places in the village, in­ cluding outside Village Hall. Residential lots in­ clude 1 through 114 and Commercial lots include 1-12. If successful, the action would involve a com­ pletely new contract for the Glen Valley Planned Unit Development, which now is covered by an ordi­ nance of the Village. Zon­ ing specifications are dif­ ferent for the Township than for the Village, both for housing and for com­ mercial site requirements. Glen Valley Developer Jerry Baker said he was not part of that initiative. He said the matter would require a great deal more information to take any position on an action. Village President Daryl Penfold went on record to say he is not in support of the request. SPORTS EDITOR Wanted for five weekly newspapers, ASAP Responsible for coverage of six high schools. Photo, computer and internet skills helpful; writing skiBs and love of sports essential. Hours are irregular but the work is rewarding Please caB David Yxmg at 945 9554 Senior parents and friends work hard all year to be sure that the class of 2002 has a safe, alcohol free after graduation party. All parents are invited to attend the next meeting on Monday. Sept 24 in the UAW Hall next to Bradford White at 7 p.m. The group also decorates lockers of students. or send dips and resume to: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastir^s. Ml 49058. localcounties.co locaicounties.com features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. �Page 8/The Sun and News, Midcfleville, Ml/September 18, 2001 TK school bands perform at Heritage Day, beyond by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The start of each school year is always exciting for members of the Thornapple* Kellogg middle and high school bands. For seventh-graders it is especially exciting be­ cause the first seven days of class are spent prepar­ ing for their first marching band experience. The morning of the Her­ itage Day parade found them putting on their or­ ange and black jackets for the first time. Then they Even without their uniforms, the TKHS band plays with lively enthusiasm at the United Way kick-off Strutting their stuff without fuzzy orange sweaters It was the first parade for seventh graders 6269 THORNAPPLE VALLEY DR. 1096 OXBOW DR. • • • • • 2 bedroom. 1 bath 1070 sq. ft. raised ranch Daylight basement Approx. 3/4 of an acre Call Cindy 698-2788 $132,900 • • • • • 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1370 sq. ft. raised ranch Walkout basement Call Ruth Approx. 1/2 of an acre 868-0535 $140,900 were intermingled with the experienced eighth­ graders. The mile long route was soon completed. But they can't rest on their laurels. Band members in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades are already hard at work preparing for their winter concerts in Decem­ ber. Seventh- and eighth­ graders can only hope that it is not too cold to play at the Christmas parade on Dec. 1. The high school band is really experienced and has already played at several home football games, marched in the parade and appeared at the United Way kickoff breakfast Sept. 13. The TK Jazz band per­ formed at a community picnic on Heritage Day at the Christian Reformed Church in Middleville. Three alumni joined them. The high school musi­ cians already are used to their new uniforms. The percussion section have given up the nobbly orange sweaters forever (they hope). Percussionists include Dan Texter, Nick Roskam, Matt Kulhanek and Ken Wiersum. The tenors are Dane Carver. Josh Wolter. Chad Barager and Nate Thornton. Snares are played by Melissa Neeson. Melissa Stuart, Dylan Bosworth, Tyler Coburn and Josh Enyart. Clashing the cymbals are Justin Wilson and Katie McKe­ own. The band is preparing for competitions and concerts this year and perhaps a trip to Florida. Band director Ray Rickert invites the community to come out and hear them perform this year. The orange jackets were "de rigeur" for middle school band members at Heritage Day Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 tor Sun & News ACTION-Ads! CaH anytime^ 24 Nours a day 7 days a wash PUBLIC AUCTION APPLETREE AUCTIONEERING HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED TO SELL THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF BERT BLOK Wednesday, Sept. 26 • 4 PM 4772 HATHAWAY CT. • • • • • 88 B Drive, Hastings (Leach Lake) 6671 HARTMAN DR. 3 bedroom. 2 bath 1216 sq. ft. raised ranch Daylight basement Call Amy Approx. 1/2 of an acre 893-3761 $148,900 • • • • • 4 bedroom. 2 & 1 2 bath 1880 sq. ft. two-story Walkout basement Lot size 80x135x81x119 Call Amy 893-3761 $192,900 DiRECTlbNS From Hastings Horth (M43. 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Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058 jjm & Jennifer Lumbert, Auctioneers - Father & Daughter Auctioneers 616-945-5983 or 616-945-0020 t9 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18, 2001/Page 9 TK PTO meets today at Page Elementary Dedo (Ivan) Phillips MIDDLEVILLE - Dedo (Ivan) Phillips, 67 years old, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2001 following complica­ tions from surgery. Dedo had just celebrated receipt of his master body work certification and work­ ed at the Love. Laugh, Live and Learn Center and Psy­ chology Associate. He was an instructor of massage for the Health En­ richment Center and touched many lives. Dedo was a cap­ tain in the United States Army. We celebrated his life, as he loved to sing and play guitar with music for the Lord Dedo was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Whitneyville Bible Church. He also provided Sunday services at Whispering Waters Campground Dedo was manager at Gun Lake Building Supplies Dedo was the treasurer for Love Inc. He leaves his loving wife. Charlotte, of 31 years and children. Gale and Larry. Ivan and Nancy and Dan and five grandchildren. Dedo was preceded in death by his parents. George Gilbert and Verzella Nick­ ens, and siblings. Louise, Jack. Gil and Ron. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Sept. 13, 2001 at First Baptist Church at 11 a m., on M-37 in Mid­ dleville with interment fol­ lowing the service. The family suggests mem­ orial contributions be made to Love, Inc. in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Sarah E. Wiese MIDDLEVILLE Sarah E. Wiese, age 18. of Middleville passed away Friday. September 7. 2001 from accidental injuries. Miss. Sarah E. Wiese was born on July 7, 1983 at Gaylord. ML the daughter of John F. and Susan K. Wiese. She was raised in Hastings and Middleville area and attended Thornapplc Kellogg School till the 11th grade. At Middleville High School she was a cheerleader and a member of the band. Sarah was a "Free Spirit" who enjoyed music, writing and the arts. Pelite with blue-green eyes and a big smile, the 18 year old loved life, said her father. Last year, she attended modeling school. She is survived by her Arnold P. Parker---------------GRAND RAPIDS Arnold P. Parker, 87, former­ ly of Grand Rapids, Ml and Marco Island, FL, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001 at Bentley Village. Naples, where he was a resident for seven years. Arnie was born in Middleville, Ml on April 7, 1914, son of the late Albert and Estella (Arnold) Parker. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1935 and was a member of the varsity baseball team. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Before retiring to Marco Island, FL. In 1974, he was president of Walgren Company, a metal finishing equipment supply business located in Ada, Ml, and relo­ cated in Grand Rapids, Ml. He is survived by his lov­ ing wife of over 64 years. Adele (VanderVeen) Parker; three sons. Patrick Parker of Naples. Steve and Linda Parker of Ada, Dave and Yoli Parker of Pagosa Springs. CO. and his two daughters. Sally and Gene Antonides of Roseville. CA. and Cindy and Gregg Johnson of Burr Ridge. IL. 14 grandchildren and .six great grandchildren. At his request, there will be no services. Interment w ill be held at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery, in Middleville. In lieu of flowers, dona­ tions may be made in Arnie s memory to Hospice of Naples. 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples. FL. 34105. 401 (k) rollovers made easy a Drew McFadden Investment Representative PO Box 33b. Caledonia. Ml 4Q3I0 Bus OIO-8OI-H73 edwardiones <om Edwardjones father, John F. Wiese of Middleville and her mother, Susan Wiese (Tim) Brown of Hastings; two brothers. Benjamin (Luann) Wiese of Freeport, Aaron Wiese of Hastings; grandfather. Edward Beattie of Bay City; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday. September 11, 2001 al the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville Rev. Ray Townsend officiated. Interment was at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. The Thornapple kellogg PTO meeting oringinally scheduled for Turesdy, Sept. 11 was cancelled. It has been recheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. in the Page elementary cafeteria. Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Parent Teacher Association will hold their monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Page Elementary cafeteria. Upcoming PTO events include the elementary fund­ raiser. which begins on Sept. 20. School children do not go door to door. Anyone in the community who would like to purchase some of the gift items can call the individual schools. A PTO representative will contact residents. Funds raised during this project will be divided evenly between the three elementary schools. In the past the PTO has supported speakers. programs, playground equipment, li­ brary books and much more with the funds raised. The fund-raiser at the middle school will be held in the spring. The members of the ex­ ecutive board are Karen Borrink as president, Ste- fanie Beckering will serve as vice president and Jill Moore continues as execu­ tive treasurer. No executive secretary was elected at the organizational meeting. Information about PTO activities will be coming from each school. Volun­ teers are needed at all levels. f EXCAVATING Dozer Work Trucking Gill Work Driveways, cleanng. stumps, level­ ing. building sites, rough landscaping Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, stone, screened top soil, woodchips Yard preparation, final grading Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake. Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING Don Vetter ■ 795-7830 Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the way insurance should be STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY, BUT YOU GET THE PRESENT 30-M0NTH STEP-UP CD INTRODUCING OUR NEW BIRTHDAY CD Thanks to you, Hastings City Bank is celebrating its 115* Birthday. And our new Birthday CD is our way of showing just how highly you rate with us Every six months, your rate is guaranteed to increase for an annual percentage yield of 5.05% for the entire 30-month term. So hurry in today. We’ve been around for 115 years. But this CD rate won’t be. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 MEMBER FDIC Serving Individual Investors Since 18-i Ra» « ettectr* as ot July 17 2001 and may cnange wthew! notice Annua! percentage y«td reflects quarterly compounding A$i 000 swwnum ntol deposit feqwed A penalty may be imposed tor early withdraws. y �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middlevile, Ml,'September 18, 2001 Caledonia community copes with national tragedy The color guard from the American Legion led the Memorial March held by Cale­ donia Elementary students last Friday. Students at Caledonia Elementary held a Memorial March in honor of those that lost their lives last Tuesday. small are appearing where previously there wasn't any. The Caledonia Commu­ nity Schools, in a memo by Superintendent Doug Busman, chose not to dis­ cuss (he tragic national events with the students (especially the elementary age) on Tuesday as they by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer In observance and recog­ nition of the national tragedy that took place last Tuesday, Caledonia residents, businesses and schools are not only plac­ ing their United States flags at half mast, many more flags, large and I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Smith-Diamond —------------ OFFICE ANALYSIS 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml felt that the parents should be the first to share this in­ formation. Many parents appreciated this attitude as they discussed with their children what they felt was appropriate for their age(s). The Crisis Teams met Tuesday night to prepare for the inevitable questions FREE MARKET 89I-2222 CALEDONIA HORSE LOVERS! *259,900 11.6 acres, barn, 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 3 car garage. 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The schools tended to draw the students into the positive aspects of the events. For instance, Emmons Lake has a collection jar in their office where the children can donate change. The funds will be forwarded to the Red Cross to help buy supplies as needed. Friday afternoon brought out Caledonia Elementary School students and staff, many dressed in red, white and blue, for a memorial march. "We’ve talked to the students that this is to be a March of Remembrance, not a parade," said Sheryl O'Connor, principal at Caledonia Elementary. The students were es­ corted on their march by members of the local sher­ iffs department and led by a color guard from the American Legion. The march was con­ ceived as a statement of support and pride to the greater community. The fifth-graders carried a spe­ cial flag, given to Mrs. McDougall by her father who fought in World War IL O’Connor shared with the students, "He would be very proud to know that his flag was being used in our March of Remembrance. A member of the local American Legion said, "I think America will be safer, I think the world will be safer. I'm afraid it's go­ ing to take a long time." Andreas Rueter. whose children go to a Caledonia school, is originally from Germany. He wrote in an e-mail to a German com­ panion: "It is quite difficult for me, since this sort of triggers the memories from the bomb attacks in Ger­ many." He continued. "It leaves me in great awe how this people grows to­ gether. It is just great to see all the heroes which surround us. From laborers to presidents, no questions and no doubt, this people will overcome." Many churches held prayer services during the week. Holy Family Catholic Church held a community prayer service Tuesday evening. There is a possibility that another one may be held. Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church was open from noon to 7 p.m. Friday for personal prayer time and held a prayer service from 7 to 7:30 Friday evening. As in most areas of the country. Caledonia resi­ dents can’t believe the number of lives lost or missing. Many residents who were interviewed just didn’t know what to say. But there is an overall sense of pride in Caledo­ nia at the way people from all over the nation arc banding together to help in the rescue efforts. Whether those efforts are physical: as in giving blood, going to prayer ser­ vices or donations of time and money, or more on the lines of memorial acts; as in canceling activities in remembrance, calling fam­ ily and friends to lend moral support, or display­ ing the flag, it all helps. Signs, like this one at the American Legion Post 305, were seen at many Caledonia area businesses. WW* tarter ’awwrwy, Christopher J. 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Over the years, the Spartan Marching Band was a mili­ tary unit connected with the college ROTC. It wasn’t until 1952 that the khaki military uniforms were replaced with green and white uniforms. Most of the strick military uniform codes arc still adhered to today. There arc no flutes or clarinets in the Spartan Marching Band. The high woodwind parts are played by tiny E-flat comets. Mark Osgerby plays alto saxophone. Jack Fitzsim­ mons plays tuba and Jim Fitzsimmons plays the trum­ pet. Also in the band is fouryear member Joel Freeman of Caledonia playing E-flat comet and trumpet All four were members of the Caledonia High School band under the direction of Thomas Peck. Tax-relief seminar will be held tonight Robert (Bob) Knapp, one of the Edward Jones invest­ ment representatives in Hastings, will have a semi­ nar “Uncle Sam Wants You To Take Advantage of Tax Relief" at 7 p.m. tonight at Middle Villa inn. A beautiful kitchon doesn't get any easier than this! 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Baker's part of the easement to the street was signed over to the village for $1 in the interest of co­ operation. said Attorney Scott Sherlund, on behalf of First Companies Sept. 12. Baker said safety is the most important reason to make Lake Emmons Drive (92nd Street) open to pub­ lic use. connecting all the commercial areas along the west side of M-37. According to Village President Daryl Penfold, negotiations with S & H Real Estate, the other land holder on Lake Emmons Drive, are still under way. The village offer was for $1. but it will also pay the approximate $7,500 for le­ gal fees and around $4,000 for an appraisal of the property connected with the effort. During the past year or two, in response to village requests. Baker agreed to extend and connect the sections of South Rodgers Court, a street parallel to M-37 in the commercial area of Glen Valley. Con- Glen Valley developer Jerry Baker, placed an earthen barrier seeded with grass, and wooden posts erected as a barrier between parking lots in the old and new parts of the Glen Valley Retail area to honor an agreement between his company and S & H Real Estate. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEM­ BER 20. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWN­ SHIP HALL, LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 SEU 01-08-05. PARCEL ID NO 006-003-00; A REQUEST BY MICHIGAN FIELDSTONE CO FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPIION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE A BUSI­ NESS ON THE SE CORNER OF PATTERSON RD AND BASS RD 2 ZOO 01-08-09 PARCEL ID. NO. 018-0090-00 A REQUEST BY THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLAN NING COMMISSION TO REZONE A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 230 S PATTERSON RD FROM THE ‘AGRI CULTURE* ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “RESIDENTIAL SIN­ GLE FAMILY" ZONING DISTRICT. 3 LD 01-07-01. PARCEL ID NO 018-009-00. A REQUEST BY KEVIN WAGENVELT FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A SITE CONDOMINIUM PLAT AT 230 S PATTERSON RD 4 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS CATHY STRICKLAND. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 312 Paving on sections of South Rodgers have not been completed, and posts erected as a barrier to passage between the south and north com­ mercial areas on the west side of M-37. Negotiations are under way to open the areas to provide a safe and legal passage for people traveling between commercial areas. cerncd about accidents that have already occurred on M-37. Baker said he wanted to work with the village. He said, "We have ded­ icated it for a public street." The street is built to public road specifications. The village agreed to share in the cost of build­ ing the street to public standards, although Sher­ lund said the village has not yet been billed. Prompting that action was a petition circulated by around 100 Caledonia citizens, asking officials to create an alternative safer route than going out into M-37 traffic to move be­ tween different commer­ cial areas of the village. Baker said he was ap­ proached by Tim Noordhoek. a council trustee, to negotiate street connec­ tions to make South Rodgers a secondary ac­ cess route at that time. Baker said he explained the 1994 access agreement relating to Lake Emmons Drive with village offi­ cials. Until then. Baker had no intention to connect South Rodgers Court to Lake Emmons. At the beginning of the development the need for such a connection to alleviate traffic prob- lems was not apparent, he said. To provide background. Sherlund explained prior to 1994. Baker had received preliminary approval from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to route South Rodgers out onto M-37. This would have given the him two drives onto the state high­ way, with two prime value commercial corners in the Glen Valley PUD. The MDOT restricts the number of access drives onto the state highway, and Developer Bill Hitch­ cock asked to negotiate a different option, with one access drive for 92nd Street onto M-37 shared by both developments. Baker said, "In an at­ tempt to resolve that issue, I agreed to make South Rodgers Court a cul-desac." This effort to resolve the problem resulted in a cul-de-sac on South Rodgers and the access agreement for lot Nos. 3 and 4 onto Emmons Lake Drive. Sherlund pointed out the transaction left Baker with only one prime commer­ cial corner lot on M-37 in­ stead of two. A majority of the land for Lake Emmons Drive belonged to Hitchcock, but Baker also owned a por­ tion of the property now under the shared private drive, Sherlund explained. Baker also gave up a 66foot easement falling in the area of Lake Emmons Drive. The original cost of Emmons Lake Drive was­ n't that expensive. Baker said. The total came to $ 34,000, and his share came to $15,000. “I paid for 45 percent of the cost of constructing Emmons Lake Drive and Hitchcock paid 55 percent. That in­ cluded engineering and construction costs. A side­ walk cost was split be­ tween the developers, costing Baker $2000. Baker then later built South Rodgers to public standards so the public could use it. "That gives the history on how that started and how we try to get along with people," Baker said. "When the village people asked us to work with them. I said I would." Well after the South Rodgers Court connection was considered, the oppor­ tunity to develop lot No. 5 was presented to Baker to extend construction of the Glen Valley retail area to the north. If the sections of South Rodgers arc con­ nected, access would be created between South Rodgers Court and Lake Emmons Drive. The private agreement between Glen Valley and S & H from 1994 would al­ low only traffic from busi­ nesses located on lot Nos. 3 and 4 to have access to Lake Emmons Drive, but if commercial areas are de­ veloped north of those lots, potentially their traffic could also access Lake Emmons Drive. Therein lies a point of contention for S & H Real Estate, owned by partners Bill Hitclicock and Bill Shurlow. Hitchcock raised issues related to the matter in a Sept. 2 Sun and News article. Baker expressed concern about a statement in the Sept. 2 Sun and News arti­ cle, "Recently Hitchcock said Raker has tried to open the connection between the parkin# areas of the old Glen Valley Retail and the recently built retail areas. He objects to the open connection from new seclions to parkin# lots 3 and 4 in Glen Valley." Hitchcock said the orig­ inal agreement with S & H, allows only two lots, Nos. 3 and 4 in Glen Val­ ley Retail, to have ingress and egress onto Emmons Lake Drive. He said op Aug. 24 an offer still stood to dedicate 1500 feet of paved street to be made public. Sherlund said S &. H had filed a lawsuit against Glen Valley on June 5 to ensure that the barrier was placed between the areas. Sherlund sent a legal reply to the complaint. No court proceedings have taken place and the matter re­ mains unsettled No plans for the exten­ sion of South Rodgers over a year and a half ago were in any way related to lot No. 5, a point implied by some. Further, the re­ stricted access to Lake Emmons Drive on some Glen Valley lots has been acknowledged all along, Baker said. When the site plan for Continued next page Plastic Injection Molding Opportunities available for people with prior experience in injection molding. The following positions are available: Process Technicians Set Up Associates Machine Operators Assembly Operators Warehouse Associates Clarion offers a complete benefit package. Interested candidates should send resume or com­ plete an application at: Clarion Technologies, Inc., 5041 68th Street, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. Fax 616-698-8677. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 18, 2001/Page 13 Little Lambs to open in Alaska Hall Sept. 20 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A special meeting Aug. 30 to consider the request by Little Lambs Preschool to hold classes in the township-owned Alaska Hall resulted in approval for the special use. A lease was negotiated for one year for free, in consideration of the labor, financial and material investment being made by the parents and contributors. The group will be given additional renewal options in the future, with a reduced monthly payment of $400 after the first year, as explained by Township Planning Commissioner and Township Board Trustee Wally Bujak. who was involved in decisions pertaining to Little Lambs at both meetings. Charter Township of Caledonia MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charier Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 pm on Wednesday. September 19. 2001 at the Caledonia Township/Viliage Hall. 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan NOTE Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLE­ GIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3 CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 4 PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 5 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the August 15, 2001 Board of Trustees Meeting B Crxrespondence Not Re quinng Board Action C Approval to Pay Bills 0 Treasurer s Report E. Building Department Report. F. Utilities Report G. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance - Major PUD Amendment Request Valley Point West Industrial Park' ( R.A.L. Properties, LLP). Regarding Parcel Number 41.23.17.400.052 Property located at 8175 Broadmoor Avenue H. Zoning Admin /Code Ent Officer's Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF A Update on Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) Operations Supervisor Harrison 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Ordinance - Second Reading - An Ordinance to Adopt the Michigan Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and to Repeal Ordinance Nos. 98-02. 98-03. 98-04 and 98-05'. B Second Reading Rezoning Request - Jasonville Farms LTD Partnership II' Regarding property located at 6850 84th Street 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Presentation Neighborhood Wetlands Stewards • Lon Larson B. Resolution - A Resolution to Appoint An Ad Hoc Committee for tne New Caledonia Township Library - Clerk Snyder C Special Use Permit Alaska Baptist Church - For Church Activities at the Alaska Hall (located at the South West corner of 68th Street and Thornapple River Dnve) D Motion - Approval of New Township Employment Application Forms. E. Preliminary Plat Review Blackstone (Phase 2). Regarding Parcel »'s 41.23.01 400 001 and 41 23 01 400 032 Property located north of 68th Street and west of Snow Avenue F. Motions - Personnel Matters 1 Request to Establish the Position of Management Assistant , per proposed Job Description (and completed Point Factor Evaluation ), 2 Request to Establish a Search Committee for the posi­ tion of Management Assistant 3 Request to Advertise for the Position of Management Assistant 4 Request to Hire 4-6 Persons for the Position of PaidOn-Call Firefighter 5. Request to Establish a Search Committee for the posi­ tions of ‘Paid-On-Call Firefighter' 6. Request to Advertise for the Positions of 'Paid-On-Call Firefighter'. G. Appointment - Planning Commission - Duane Gunnink. H. Motion - Pavement of Rail Trail in Township - Kent County Road & Park Commission I. Motion - To Authorize the Existing Buildings/Property of the Holy Family Catholic Church' to be included in the Water/Sewer Districts of the Township and to Direct the Township Attorney to Prepare the Appropriate Changes in the Ordinance/Map. J. Motion - To Authorize the Township Attorney to Prepare the MTT Adjustments at Township Cost for Known Errors After the Roll Was Confirmed K Resolution - To Adopt the Resolution for the Municipal Finance Treasury Application for the Sale of NW Water and Sewer Bonds L Motion - Appoint Members of the Finance Committee M Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget N. Cable TV Scheduling 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED). 13. ADJOURNMENT Professional Shopping Services, Inc. Mystery Shopper Full-time positions available. Must have excellent language and writing skills, cash register experience and must be flexible with hours/full days. Fully supervised. Overnights required. No phone calls, please. Send resume with handwritten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. Professional Shopping Services 7105 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 The township agreed to put a new furnace in the building, already planned, as the old one was 20 years old and heat exchangers were unsafe. Fire dampening vents to prevent fire were required for general public use. Many of the improvements were required because of better standards over the past 20 years. Because of the children in the building, it had to be brought up to the latest code, where before the building was grandfathered. The group either provided much of these changes through volunteer labor or in donated funds and materials. The state fire marshal must give approval for the group to operate. The building failed the first From previous page the extension of the Glen Valley Retail area (No. 5) was submitted. Engineer Sisson directed Baker to connect the parking lots of the adjoining buildings on the plan. The Village Council subsequently di­ rected Baker to build the area with the lots con­ nected, as shown on the site plan, a point supported by Penfold. On Sept. 12. Baker ex­ plained he has not tried to open the connection be­ tween the two parking lots, nor the two parts of South Rodgers Court. Because there is confusion over the matter, Baker has left an earthen barrier in both the front and back of the build­ ings. and placed posts in the boundary to indicate the separation between the two lots. People find ways around the barriers to avoid M-37 in spite of this. Baker said the posts are meant to be an impedi­ ment but not to be so im­ posing as to cause damage or injury. Attorney Sherlund said the site plan approved by Village Engineering Con­ sultant. Mark Sisson, the Planning Commission and the Village Council actu­ ally asks for connection of the parking lots and of South Rodgers. "We have always ac­ knowledged the 1994 agreement with S & H that was in place," he said. Sherlund stressed there had never been an inten­ tion to violate an agree­ ment with S & H. Sherlund also said representatives of First Companies and Glen Valley have always been willing to sit down to rea­ sonably resolve differ­ ences. Baker said he believed everyone in Caledonia, in­ cluding the tenants of both developments would bene­ fit to opening the access to the public, if this could be negotiated. Sherlund said the previ­ ous article in the Sun and News did not reflect Bak- inspection. Exit doors needed to be changed for ones with emergency release push bars. Doors to the two basements were replaced with one hour fire rated doors and a fire alarm was installed. The furnace room in the east basement had to be dedicated as a fire-proofed mechanical room, and nothing could be stored there. Items in that space were moved to the other basement. A public building access ramp was required. The building will now be improved to current standards. Bujak said he was pleased to be working on the project and thought the improvements made would be of benefit to the township. He said many people in the Alaska community see the building as an asset. Fifty percent of snow removal and utilities would be the responsibility of the cooperative, and could either be shared by the township and or the Alaska Baptist Church. The church was granted recommendation for a special use permit by the Planning Commission Sept. 10. Bujak said. It must next negotiate a lease with the township. Bujak said the Little Lambs group also will provide an important pre­ school child service to the community. He said. "I feel personally gratified to be part of this effort." He said citizen Tom Apol had also donated a lot of time and labor to help out. The cooperative parent's group, representing around 70 families operates the preschool for their own children, and expects to open the facility for that use by Sept. 20. A final inspection, which was scheduled for Sept. 17,will be needed to open the doors. Mike Larabell. who lives in this area will provide the inspection when the work is complete. Dawn Frahm, president of Little Lambs, said she is confident all will be done by the group in time to open. "We are really excited that this is finally happening." she said. An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held next week for parents, teachers, officials and Alaska residents. Steve Gilbert fills vacant council seat er’s real intentions, which have always been to act in ways the community committees. wanted. by Ruth Zachary "1 have no pre-conceived "If it's good for the Staff Writer community, it's good for us Steve Gilbert applied to ideas," he said. He expects in the long run,” Baker and was appointed as to learn as he goes along, said. "We are part of the trustee on the Caledonia and if things work out community." Village Council on well, he might run in the election to fill the position Hitchcock said in Au­ Monday. Sept. 10 gust he was willing to give "It was a chance to give in the future. Gilbert has a background his share of the street to something back to the the village for free, offered community," he said. He in data base administration on July 27, but that be­ wants to contribute time, at General Motors, with college classes in pro­ cause the village did not and "Do what's right." respond to his offer to Gilbert has lived in gramming. At one point he make the private street a Caledonia for 43 years, a owned his own business public one, and because lifetime resident. He has and found he was working Baker had not negotiated a not previously worked in double time, and went change in their legal any volunteer programs or back to General Motors. agreement to allow Glen held public offices or Valley businesses and traf­ fic access to the S & H development, he and his OF M/O partner would defend their iTuS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE position. AUCTION NOTICE The village has been in proceedings to make the The Village of Middleville is accepting bids *'cHig^ street public, and to allow on the items listed below until 3 00 pm, the connection of South Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Please return all bids to the Rodgers Court through to Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street All bids should Emmons Lake Drive/92nd be clearly identified in terms of the desired items and exact Street. Condemnation of bid price Please also provide name and phone number the property is part of the Winning bidders will be notified by phone on Tuesday All process required to do this. items listed shall be accepted “as-is * Village of Middleville Baker said he felt vil­ reserves the nght to reject any and all bids Please direct any questions ’o Russell Blough at lage's efforts to make Lake 616 795 2094 Emmons public would not cost either developer any­ QTY. ITEM thing, and would remove 1996 Chevy Cheyenne 1/2 ton, 1 the expense of mainte­ box-liner vin# 1GCDC1427JE145709 nance and liability, he Ladder, aluminum (1(7) 1 Water cooler (ok) 1 said. Air compressor (small, less than 1 hp) 1 Sherlund said he felt Air compressor (5 hp) 1 public officials had been Refrigerator (2 to 3' tall) 1 working hard on behalf of Desks 3 the residents, in the inter­ 1 Desk (old, wooden) est of public safety and Computer stands 2 that should be acknowl­ Walk-behind snow blower 1 edged. He said the council Chain saws (sold as parts) 3 1 Chair (oak swrvel) authorized Penfold to pur­ Cement mixer with motor 1 sue connection of South Huffy Snake Rock (15-sp mountain bike) 1 Rodgers Court. He said the 1 Huffy Pulsar (single speed) village president has al­ 1 Schwinn (boy's, white) ways worked within the Huffy Stalker (Wacx. bo/s 10-speed) 1 defined boundaries of his HuffyEiectro Light (guts) 1 1 Huffy (BMXj office and usually works as 1 *A* frame engine hoist openly as possible. Cham fall 1 Penfold in August and 4 Gas pump nozzles September confirmed S &. Mtsc cable and hoses H had made the offer to Generator and welder 1 donate the street under 2-wheel trailer 1 limited terms, but the mat­ Mi sc tire chains Computers (486/pre-pentium) ter was more complex than 2 Pnnter (dot-matnx) 1 that. He said because the situation was now in litiga­ 300 tion, he was not able to comment further. �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/September 18. 2001 Middleville Village Council tours new DPW building by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The trucks are already inside, the hamper is over­ flowing with dirty uniforms and Department of Public Works director Russ Blough's eyes sparkle as he looks around the new Middleville Department of Public Works building. Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council toured the facility before their meeting Thursday, Sept. 13. This meeting had been rescheduled from Sept. 11. During the meeting, the board set public hearings Oct. 23 to vacate a portion of High Street near the former DPW building. This is part of the Mill Pond townhouse development project. A second public hearing will be set for the same date to vacate portions of First, Second. Third. Fourth and Fifth streets. These are part of the old AD Bobck plat and the vacations arc needed to al­ low the second phase of the Misty Ridge develop­ ment to be built. The village will be ap­ The new DPW still needs a little work but it is already full of village vehicles plying for a $5,000 grant from the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation. This grant will be used for the new stagecoach and display area in Stage Coach Park. The council also ap­ proved some additional construction enhancements for the park. These include some changes to the gazebo, the relocated overlook and some under­ ground conduit. These changes' costs amount to a little less than $30,000 In other business council learned that Kevin Erb is a new sheriffs deputy work­ ing in the village. The next Village of Middleville Council meet­ Tailoring a Gift to serve your charitable interests and financial goals Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to indi­ viduals in their communities Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds give the hnindalion the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change Irom time to time You may also wish to: Field of Interest Funds benefit a specific area of hiIi k si io the donor they can also benefit a geo graphical area • consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a I Donor Advtsed Funds arrtiTTrn rrraied as an aUer native to « private foundation and allow donors to recommend the charitable organizations and causes to be considered lor grants They can be established in two forms Non Lndowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor Io recommend grants from both principal and income I ndowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income ol the fund living’trusf or wilt , . _____________ _ • community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys pub lie charity status and the professional staff services of the community foundation However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture will make a difference in the lives of others and the life of your community. P.O. Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org ing is Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. Here village council member Bill Kenyon congratulates DPW director Russ Blough on the new facility Thornapple Plan Commission ZBA terms expire in October by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The terms of Thornapple Township Planning Com­ mission members Jack Spencer, Mark Sevald and Richard Reyff expire this year, as does Michael Schipper's term on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Spencer has notified the township that he is not seeking to be reappointed. Township Supervisor Don Boysen told his colleagues on the board last week that action on these offices will have to be taken in Octo­ ber. The board also set the monthly payment for the Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewage Disposal System at $27 per unit. This pay­ ment begins with the Jan. 1, 2002, budget. The Emergency Services Committee still is check­ ing on the availability and costs of the recommended sites. In other emergency ser­ vices news, Boysen is con­ tinuing to discuss the pro­ posed fire contract with We wish to extend our prayers and sincere condolences to those families and friends of the victims of the September 11 tragedies. Sd ’s BODY SHOP 110 Johnson St. (616) 891-0150 Personal "smalltown" service and “big town” know-bow. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor Al McCrumb. The fire department will purchase five sets of turnout gear at a cost of $7,500. Robin Pepper was hired for the ambulance service and Lyndon John­ son was hired for the fire service. In other business, the board heard an update on the activities of the Thor­ napple Area Parks and Recreation Commission, including starting to cover programs next summer The board also decided to table construction of new pillars at Mt. Hope Cemetery until more in­ formation is presented. The next meeting of the Thornapplc Township Board will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in the township hall. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Gun law promotes trust, responsibility To the editor: Critics of the equalized concealed weapons law are concerned about the individ­ uals applying for the permits and how they will handle the responsibility that goes with it. This type of response sends a message of distrust about one’s own neighbor­ hood and community, saying we need to be protected from ourselves and our neighbors. The revised concealed weapons law does not pro­ mote the illegal use of a firearm but rather a transfer of trust from the government by empowering the people to protect themselves in a life or death situation. This empowering creates two very important benefits - respon­ sibility and trust. It is with these benefits that people develop a social conscious­ ness in realizing that if we arc provided the right to han­ dle personal protection, we must do so responsibly. The idea of law abiding armed citizens now becom­ ing aggressive against one another and law enforcement is completely false. The real danger will always remain with criminals who would not hesitate in taking a per­ son’s life for their personal gam. these criminals do not care about the laws, as they do not follow them. The real difference comes in the amount of risk the criminal must take with its potential victim who could be armed. This hesitation could mean the difference between a life or death situa­ tion in which all of society gains from. John Coles, Caledonia See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18. 2001/Page 15 Scotsmoor project plans recommended for approval i no . ixciivyy ocnuoi ooara continues to seen input and questions from the community. Here parents attend the first “Coffee with the Administrators" on Sept. 13. Community input sought at TK We make your business insurance our business. e want tn hr your ^Mp^husnc* partner wfxii fl nines to msur.tfuc priflcctm Contact us today fr qualfly burner pmtectro from Auto-Gwnen insurance Company. care of vour liisines insurance' you take cate « business! tAuto-Owners Insurance Ue Horn* Car Business issuuNancsT taaRairtlKa $ew» BOB NICOLAI, Pr^dMt 497 Arlington St (M-37) PO 8ox 99. Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 891 -8208 • 616-795-3302 l Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 The board also discussed by Patricia Johns tentative properties that Staff Writer First grade teacher Shel­ might be available for lease to the Thornapple ley Erb returned to the September 10 meeting of Area Parks and Recreation the Thornapple Kellogg Commission. More infor­ School board to find out mation will be presented how the district is coming at a future board meeting as it discusses "tobacco on this. free" schools. In other business, the Superintendent Midge board presented Laurie Pippel discussed some of Brinks with a certificate the material she dis­ praising her dedication to tributed to the board mem­ the district. Page Elemen­ bers from other school dis­ tary and local Boy Scout tricts. Troop 105. To become a tobacco The board reviewed the and alcohol free area, 24 field trip the English hours a day and seven classes will be taking to days a week will require a Stratford. change in board policy. The next board meeting The current policy sets 6 is on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in p.m. as the time when to­ the Thornapple Kellogg bacco use on school School and Community grounds is tolerated. Library. Alcohol use is prohibited at all times to students, but there is no mention of alcohol use by adults on Gardening, from pg. 4 school property. There was School and Community some discussion that this Library inside the Thor­ might be prohibited under napple Kellogg High the "open container" law. School. The board asked Pippel Both programs will last to communicate to the an hour and will include community through "The plant selection, landscap­ Key" and the newspapers. ing ideas and creating the Before any new policy is garden that meets your written, the board would needs. like input from individuals Local gardeners may in the community. bring their questions to the Following an extensive talk, but may have to wait closed session, the board a for an answer. Both lione year 3 percent raise braies will have gardening for non represented per­ books on display. sonnel. For more information about these gardening pro­ grams, call the Caledonia Library at 891-1502 and the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library at 795-5434. ^REA~AA~ MEETINGS Caledonia - 100th and Ki37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.. Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley »3. Caledo­ nia Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday. Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave.. Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission Sept. 10 recommended preliminary approval of the Scotsmoor Planned Unit Development brought by­ Gene Szpeinski for a 76 dwelling project on 38.55 acres next to the schools accessed off Johnson Street. The vote was opposed by Commissioner Wally Bujak. who said the pro­ ject as planned would have a tremendous impact on the village. He said vil­ lage officials had not been contacted and their con­ cerns were not included in the decision making pro­ cess. The schools were repre­ sented at the meeting, and the district is in favor of the development and a planned connection at the north end of Scotsmoor, to a drive that would extend through the school campus. Fifty-three buses are ex­ pected to enter the school campus twice a day, mak­ ing a right turn from John­ son into the development, continue to the school buildings and then to exit out on Kraft Avenue to the west. This would allow all right turns, Bujak said, but he was concerned over school utility vehicles and multiple trips by Scotsmoor residents using the access to Johnson, and causing congestion for the double unaligned comer. Bujak said the comer of Duncan Lake Avenue, dead ending into Johnson would create a traffic con­ flict with the access point for the road into the devel­ opment which was not aligned. He said there were likely to be serious traffic concerns created by the plan, unless adjusted. Szpeinski said in August the plans would facilitate traffic movement through both the school campus and his development, and take some of the conges­ tion off Kraft Avenue and the Kraft-Johnson comer. Village President Daryl Penfold commented that the village had not been contacted about the plans for the development, the street and the potential ef­ fects of traffic on the al­ ready busy Johnson-Dun­ can Lake corner. The project abuts the school sports arena, and not much of a setback is planned between the houses and the structure, which Penfold questioned. Village Manager Sandy Ayers commented the de­ velopment’s sewer would connect to the school sys­ tem. and was of the opin­ ion that would be better than connecting to the Johnson sewer. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. DIVORCE - CUSTODY PARENTING TIME Call Torfni/ ~ We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am-Noon 1-888-945-9557 American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 16/The Sun and News. MtddieviBe. Ml/September 18. 2001 Trojan girls check in 1st at Springport race The Middleville girls' cross-country team last Wednesday captured top honors in the first division race of the Springport Invi­ tational. The Trojans recorded a team score of 31 points to finish 33 points ahead of runner-up Mason. Eaton Rapids was third with 76. Stockbridge fourth at 90. followed by Jackson Northwest with 99 and Brooklyn Columbia Cen­ tral did not have five run­ ners complete the course. The boys' team, mean­ while finished third with 70 points, behind Stockbridge's 36 and Eaton Rapids 39. Mason had 91, Columbia Central was fifth with 133 and Jackson TK golfers win over Calvin Christian Thomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty golfers last Wednesday improved their O-K Blue Conference to 5-0 with a vic­ tory over Calvin Christian. The young Middleville golfers defeated the Squires at Yankee Springs with a sea­ son low 155 to Calvin’s 157. It was an important test for the TK golfers to see if they could keep their games together in a pressure situa­ tion. The coaches from both teams said were very pleased with their players and how they behaved and played in such an important match. TK’s JV golfers sport 5-2 record The Thornapple Kellogg Belding (184) and Rogers junior varsity golf last week (231). Low rounds for TK was sporting a 5-2 record. were Justin Ogden 40. Kyle On Friday, Sept. 7, the JVs Funk 41. Brett Knight 42 and had the opportunity to play Brandon Wilson 44 in the J-Ad Barry County TK’sjayvccs lost to league Fall Classic at the Hastings power Calvin Christian Country Club. Fhc Jayvccs Wednesday They shot a 168, played very well against the but were unable to beat varsity competition and shot Calvin’s 166. Low rounds a score of 364. Low 18-hole were turned in by Tyler Pike rounds for TK were Brett 39. Kyle Funk 42, Ian Knight 85. Ian Karcher 89, Karcher 42. and Brett Knight Matt Ractz 95 and Brandon 45. Wilson 96. The Middleville JVs’ aver­ On Monday, Sept. 10, the age score in meets has been JVs traveled to Ridgeview to 171, which is 20 shots better play Belding and Rogers. than last year’s team. The JV They shot a nine-hole score team is mainly ninth and of 167 to outdistance both tenth graders. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery size load (616) 795-5654 Northwest was last with 144. Senior ace Melissa Quisenberry finished first for the Thomapple Kellogg girls with a time of 20:03. Freshman Natalie Hoag was fifth in 21:08. Chris Dood was seventh in 21:22, sophomore Jessica Stortz eighth in 21:41 and freshman Kaleigh Page 10th in 22:05. The other two Trojan runners finishing for the varsity were Elise Nyland in 22:36 and Stephanie Simon 23:52. For the boys' race, junior Low rounds for TK were Bobby Rouch 38. Chase VandenBerg 38, Josh Enyart 39 and Dan Burkbank 40. On Monday. Sept. 10. Belding and Rogers came to Yankee Springs to play in a conference meet. The boys from TK did not have their best games, but were still able to come away with two Caledonia standouts Tim wins. TK’s score was 167 to Ross and Tricia Miedema Belding’s 173 and Roger's 176. won individual first-place medals Saturday at the Low rounds for the Spartan Cross-Country In­ Trojans were Chase vitational. VandenBerg 41, Bobby Roush 42, Dan Burbank 42 Ross, a senior, turned in and Tyler Wenger 42. a time of 15:15 to win the On Friday, Sept. five-kilometer race in the 7, Middleville participated in Gold Division. He was fol­ the J-Ad Barry County Fall lowed by Joel DeBlaay, Classic at the Hastings 19th in 17:37; Patrick Country Club. The TK Spitzley, 20th in 17:42; Golfers finished third over Jeffrey DeBlaay, 22nd in with a 335 to finish seven 17:45 and Jon Hekman. shots behind Caledonia. Lows rounds were shot by Chase VandenBerg 79, Bobby Roush 80, Josh Enyart 86 and Tyler Wenger 90. VandenBerg had the sec­ ond lowest round for the tournament and’ eventually by Patricia Johns ended up fourth as results of Staff Writer the tiebreaker, and Roush was fifth overall. Members of the Yankee Springs Township Board The coaching staff mem­ bers said they arc pleased spoke with Don DeVries of with the improvements these the Fleis and Vandenbrink young men have shown on engineering firm last and off the golf course. Thursday on the feasibility “This has been a transition of continuing work on the year for many of these water tower project. golfers and they have had to DeVries will provide the deal with many new changes township with new cost implemented by the new figures looking at 200,000coaching staff. These young gallon water tank, elimi­ men have definitely stepped nating the 13 proposed ad­ up to the tee and have taken ditional fire hydrants and on the challenge to improve updated costs. their games and are more DeVries will also look than willing to put in the into applying for State of time to meet this goal,” a Michigan Revolving Wa­ spokesperson said. ter Fund loans. Applying for this state loan means that the tower will not be constructed until 2003. Supervisor Al McCrumb reported that work is con­ tinuing with Thornapple Township on the emer­ gency services contract. He said he is not ready to come to the board for any decision. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees will be Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall.______________ Yankee Springs water tower effort continues • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair All Makes and Models Call for Classifieds 19:41. Becca Busfield was eighth in 20:20.42; Katie Ryan was 21st in 21:21; Megan Jaques was 32nd in 21:57; and Stefanic Maxim, 43rd in 22:46. The Scot girls also fin­ ished third, with a team score of 102, behind Spar­ ta's 64 and Fruitport's 92. There were 13 teams in the division. Scots boys’ harriers lift record to 6-0 The Caledonia boy’s cross were Tom Ross, first. 16:13; country team improved its Joel DeBlaay, third, 18:46; dual meet record to 6-0 this Patrick Spitzley, fourth. season by defeating the 18:58; Jeff DeBlaay, fifth. Kenowa ...... Hills Golden 19:04; Jon Hekman. sixth, Knights 19-36 last 19:12; Aaron Rohrer, I I th, Wednesday. 21:00; and Pat O’Connor. Places and times for the 12th, 21:14. tops seven Fighting Scots Scots gridders claim first win of season Caledonia's Ryan Klyn scored on a 62-yard run and Tony Pike scored from 11 yards out to put Cale­ donia in front of Sparta Friday 14-0 and then the Fighting Scots held on to win 14-6 in an O-K Gold matchup. It was the Fighting Scots' first triumph of the season, against three de­ feats. Both of Caledonia’s touchdowns came after a scoreless first half that saw both team pile up yards but not points. Klyn’s long run helped him run up 102 yards for the night to lead all rush­ ers and offset an outstand­ ing performance by Sparta quarterback Ryan Beuschel, who threw for 167 yards on the evening. One of those passes was a nine-yard scoring strike to Tyson Mengel for Spar­ ta's only score of the game. Caledonia's victory also improved its record in the O-Gold to 1-1. Next week the Scots will entertain South Chris­ tian. The Sailors came from behind to beat Wayland Friday 45-27 and fea­ tures an outstanding run­ ningback in Tom Sytsma, who rushed for 224 yards and five touchdowns against the Wildcats, in­ cluding four touchdowns on runs of 20 yards or more. Wayland pinned a heartbreaking 18-13 loss on the Scots on Sept. 7. 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Litchfield had 107 and Jackson Northwest 118. Caledonia ace harriers take first at Sparta meet BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT call... (616) 795-9596 ace Tim Brog was the in­ dividual runner-up with a time of 17:24 and Mike Stortz finished eighth at 18:12. Pattrick Jansens fin­ ished in 18:44. Chris Harkness in 19:21 and Nick Tomson in 20:20. Finishing, but not figuring in the scoring, were Keith Fuleki in 23:54 and Kyle Bradley in 24:53. Middleville also cap­ tured first place in the girls’ junior varsity race by taking five of the top six places and scoring 17 points. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18. 2001/Page 17 Mistakes, Bulldog aerials hand TK gridders first loss of season Chad Barager (11) and Justin VanSpronsen (22) get ready to put a hit on a Byron Center running back. Middleville quarterback Chad Barager (11) cuts loose a pass while teammate Yon Bucher (10) looks for somebody to block. Barager threw for 124 yards and a touchdown in the game. by David T. Young Editor Key mistakes and inabil­ ity to stop an effective aerial attack caused Mid­ dleville to suffer its first season loss Friday night, a 30-20 decision at Byron Center. The Trojans were burned for 152 yards and three touchdowns by Byron's southpaw quarterback, Jared Ford. Some of those big yards came on critical third and fourth down plays. And the Trojans were burned by penalties at the worst possible time and turnovers at critical junc­ tures. The defeat left coach Tim Penfield's group with a 3-1 record, 1-1 in the OK Blue Conference. Middleville started the game like it was going to have a cakewalk. The Tro­ jans took the opening kickoff and went 69 yards in eight plays, with Scott Brooks going the final two yards. Key plays in that open­ ing drive were a 43-yard run by Justin VanSpronsen and a pass from quarter­ back Chad Barager to Yon Bucher on fourth down and 11 that got the Trojans down to the two with first and goal. Things were looking even better just seconds later when Josh Tobias re­ Scot freshmen soccer team blanks Sparta The Caledonia freshman soccer team defeated Sparta 5-0 last Wednesday. During the middle of the first half. Zack House scored the first goal from a pass from Bryan VanAuken. Soon after. House scored another Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 goal with assistance from Tyler Sinclair. The second half brought a greater offensive attack from the Scots, who dominated the half with three more goals being scored. House scored the first of the second half with help from VanAuken. Jake Casto soon followed with an unassisted goal, and VanAuken finally netted a goal of his own w ith assistance from Casto. House leads the team with five goals so far this season. Andy Schachermeyer netted the shutout. The Scot frosh’s overall record now is 1-4 J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. “Working For YOU!" • Experience • Integrity • Service covered an onside kick at Byron Center’s 39-yard line. However. Middleville's drive stalled on downs at the 22. Not long afterward, the Bulldogs struck with a 28yard TD pass from Ford to Erik VanKampen and Jeff Lenhart's booted extra point put the home team up by one. The Trojans apparently had stopped Byron Center early in the drive but they were whistled for defen­ sive holding on third and long, which gave the Bull­ dogs an automatic first down. Later in the first half, Middleville was found guilty of roughing the kicker, again enabling the home team to retain pos­ session of the football. But the Trojans did have some flashes of brilliance. With less than two min­ utes to go in the first half and down 7-6, they stopped Byron cold deep in its own territory when Brooks sacked Ford. A short punt and decent re­ turn gave Middleville the ball 37 yards away from pay dirt. Barager hit Chris Finkbeiner with a pass and wiggled his way to the one-yard line with five Judy Harrison more than two minutes left to play. Finkbeiner had a terrific night catching the football, with 96 yards. Barager was 12 of 25 for 124 yards and a touchdown, but two in­ terceptions. VanSpronsen ate up 56 yards on six carries and Bucher had 52 in 11 tries. Defensively, it was tackle Bret Vernon who led the way again, this time with an amazing 17 tackles and Finkbeiner contributed 10. Brooks had two quarterback sacks. Stop in for our... 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Lenhart then booted a 33-yard field goal with 5:16 remaining in the bail­ game to force Middleville to have to score twice in order to win. The Trojans stormed back and retaliated quickly, as Barager clicked on the passing game. He threw a strike to the corner of the end zone where Finkbeiner hero­ ically wrestled the ball away from a Bulldog de­ fender and came down with it for six points. Brooks then scored on a two-point conversion sweep and it was a 23-20 ballgame with four and a half minutes left. But then came a surprising backbreaker of a play. S0LSBS SETTIhl THE PACE SynPower. 3 Part Fuel System Service —— SPECIAL — vF inn/M Expires 10/2/01 HChOiCeOl 10.00 Mail-in Rebate | Excludes Preferred Cards Lm MM MM Ml MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM MM EMM MM MM mJ 500 ARLINGTON ST. (M-37), MIDDLEVILLE • 795-3550 • M-F 8am to 5 30pm: Sai Sam to 1pm www tires-2000.com (for savings) �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 18, 2001 Tim Ross wins 3rd straight individual title Trojan girls' harriers take 2nd in own invitational by David T. Young Editor Forest Hills Northern pulled off a big upset Monday afternoon accom­ plishing the rare feat of besting the Middleville girls’ cross-country team. The Huskies, who run for a Class A school, scored 48 points to the host Tro­ jans’ 55 in the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs State Park, putting the two-time defending state champions in the unusual position of runner-up. Meanwhile, Lakewood got some solid competition from East Grand Rapids, but registered its third invi­ tational championship in as many attempts. The Vikings had 52 team points to East Grand Rapids' 88. Delton emerged as the winner in the smaller divi­ sion girls' race with 54 points and the boys took fifth. Forest Hills took second, third, sixth, 13th and 24th places in the girls' race, while Middleville checked in first, eighth, ninth, 17th and 20th. Trojan senior ace Melissa Quisenberry took advantage of not having to run against Kelloggsville's Nicole Bush for once and crossed the finish line first with a time of 19:56. Bush won her race in another division with a very quick time of 19:15. Forest Hills, however, took the nest two spots with Danielle Underwood and Nicole Chambers and teammate Katie Closek checked in sixth. Middleville’s next runner was freshman Natalie Hoag, eighth in 21:19, and follow Trojan Christine MIDDLE VILLA INN —OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - 1,000 syi are feet Kristina McCleve, Stefanie Maxim and Katie Ryan ran third, fourth and fifth, respectively, for the Caledonia girts’ team at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational last week at Yankee Springs State Park. Dood was right behind her in ninth at 21:20. Elise Nyland was 17th in 22:01 and Kaleigh Page, another freshman, was 20th in 22:10. Others finishing among the top runners for Mid­ dleville were Stephanie Simon 25th and LeAnn Pitt 30th. South Christian finished third behind Forest Hills WlE AWE SMB 70 1BIE We are all changed forever. We are not and will not be the same again. There is an enemy that we cannot see, but we know it is there. How do we fight this enemy? We do what the enemy does not want us to do; we stand together, we keep doing our jobs; we keep engaging in commerce and trade, we keep paying our taxes, we keep supporting our government. We stand firm against the enemy by doing what we have been doing. If we stop going to work, if we stop supporting our economy and it falters, if we stop paying taxes, our government will falter and the enemy will have won. We are proud Americans. We are strong Americans. We can beat this enemy, together! CAVIN”?:’?” • Chevrolet • Buick»Pontiac 1 0,31 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilla SALES HOURS Mon & Wed • to •. Toes . Thurs. A Frv • to «. Set • to 1 SERVICE HOURS Mon. « to «. Tues - Fn. • to S; Sat « to 12 Northern and Middleville with 124 points, Lowell was fourth with 129 and Caledonia was fifth with 130. The Scots were led by sophomore Tricia Miedema, who finished fourth individually and Becca Busfield checked in 10th in 21:29. The other Caledonia scoring times were Kristina McCleve 23:19, Stefanie Maxim 23:33 and Nikki Muusc 23:42. Tim Ross of Caledonia won his third straight TK Invitational first-place in­ dividual medal in 15:35, as the Scots finished fifth in the boys' race. Lake­ Mike Stortz of Thornapple Kellogg has a determined stride as he heads for the finish line at Yankee Springs. wood and East Grand Rapids were followed, in order, by Wayland, Forest Hills Northern and Cale­ donia. Middleville's boys placed sixth with 153 points. Tim Brog led the way with a 17:38 perfor­ mance, good for 10th place. Mike Stortz was 13th in 17:56, Patrick Jansens was 33rd in 18:42, Chris Harkness was 44th in 19:05 and Alex Robinson finished the host team's scoring with a 53rd in 19:30. Finishing second for Caledonia was Joel DeBlaay, who was 21st over­ all in 18:18, Jeff DeBlaay 24th in 18:28. Patrick Spitzley 27th in 18:32, Jon Hekman 49th in 19:08, Joe Favreau 69th in in 19:58 and Aaron Rohrer 80th in 20:09. There was a total of 162 runners in the race. The Caledonia girls de­ feated Kcnowa Hills 15*50 Wednesday afternoon at Johnson Park in Wyoming. The Scots put their first five girls ahead of all of Kenowa’s runners. Tricia Miedema was first in 21:41, Becca Bus­ field second in 23:15, Kristina McCleve third in 24:15, Stefanie Maxim fourth in 24:36 and Katie Ryan fifth in 24:44. TK freshmen win against Godwin gridders The Thomapple Kellogg freshman football team Thursday, Sept. 6, began its conference schedule with a win over visiting Godwin Heights, 26-8. After returning the open­ ing kickoff to their own 29yard line, the young Trojans marched 71 yards in five plays, scoring on a 14-yard touchdown run by Nate Labine. Labine's touchdown was set up by Adam Love­ less, as he rambled 51 -yards down to Godwin’s 14 Quar­ terback Chris Humphrey threw to Jamie Sanford for the two-point conversion, putting TK ahead 8-0. Middleville’s defense for­ ced Godwin to punt on its first offensive possession and Ryan Flctke returned it 27 yards. The Trojans quick­ ly put together another offen­ sive drive that led tea Mike Gurski 13-yard touchdown run. Ed Landon’s 26-yard run helped set up the Gurski touchdown. Middleville left the field at halftime leading 14-0. Defensive back Kalani Garber made his second interception of the season as the second half began. The Trojans promptly drove 52 yards and scored on an Adam Loveless 23-yard run. The extra point pass fell incom­ plete and TK led 20-0. Just seconds later, Middle­ ville’s Qavid Finkbciner intercepted a Godwin pass and raced up the sideline 41 yards for the touchdown and increasedahc Trojans’ lead to 26-0 early in the second half. Godwin scored its only touchdown late in the second half. “It was a very gratifying win because everyone play ed, and they were able to gain valuable experience. I am reluctant to single out any individual because it was a total team effort,” said coach Gary McKee. Punt, pass and kick contest will be Sept. 22 at TK Thornapple Kellogg schools will be host for the National Football League Gatorade Punt Pass & Kick competition Satur­ day, Sept. 22. Young football fans who enjoyed watching Charlie Brown as he attempted to win a punt, pass and kick contest have the chance to exhibit their on football skills this Saturday. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. It will be held at 2 p.m. at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. For competition informa­ tion, call Monte Munjoy in the evenings at 948-2235 or leave a message at 7955400. extension 4613. Entry forms are avail­ able at all Thornapple Kel­ logg school offices. The NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass & Kick football com­ petition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and place-kicking with scores based on distance and ac­ curacy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 of the cur­ rent year. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 18, 2001 /Page 19 Automotive For Rent 1991 F-250 XLT, like new in­ terior, body great, Reese towing package, bedliner, (616)698-6730. FURNISHED LAKEFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT on Campau Lake. Newly reno­ vated 2 bedroom, washer/ dryer, dishwasher. No pets, utilities not included, $690/mo. + deposit Call (616)868-6385____________ CALEDONIA: 2 ONE bed room apartments in country. Broadview Country Estates. M-37 just south of 84th. Spa­ cious walk-out units with large rooms, $490 month, no pets, deposit. 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CALL NOW FOR PARTIES & BANQUETS! r PfaMT- THIMK ym » Monday & Wednesday Nights & Every Other Sunday CALL FOR DETAILS After School or Saturdays CALL FOR DETAILS W JT * j j fl _ 11 > —__ On M-37 just north of Middleville Middle villa Lanes 795-3640 or 891.1287 �Page 20/The Sun and News, MiddeviHe, Ml/September 18. 2001 Interested in some of the current leadership principles being taught around the country today? I’ll let you in on a little secret. Stephen Covey, Warren Bennis, Peter Drucker, and most of the leadership gurus of today are taking the principles they are teaching right from the Bible. You ean conic out and hear a series of messages on leadership for free! For tlie next 12 weeks at... COMMUNITY CHURCH We will present a series of biblical messages on how to be a better leader in your home, at your career and in your diurch Come on out and catch this message series entitled... *Lessons in Leadership" We will give you handy outlines that you can put in your own binder. Free childcare is provided, and refreshments will be served during oiu* time together. Come dressed however you would like. You won’t want to miss this! Brightside Church currently meets every Sunday from 10:30 am-Noon at Cross Creek Charter Academy, located on the corner of 76th Street and Kalamazoo Ax e. For more information, you can call our offices at 891-0287 or visit our website at xxavw. brigh t side. org .-J � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-09-25.pdf 518d1b859781672cf7942466063dca8b PDF Text Text RASmiGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 39/September 25, 2001 Middleville, Michigan 49333 ,130th year Caledonia schools pledge funding for YMCA study by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board voted last Tuesday to pledge $10,000 toward the proposed Winfield study to explore the possibility of partnering with and locating a YMCA facility in Caledonia Township. 71ic pledge is contingent on the remaining $20,000 being raised through other private or municipal sources. The study will survey Caledonia Township resi­ dents to determine com­ munity need and support of the intended facility, which would be managed, operated, and maintained by the YMCA. As explained in a previ­ ous article (Aug. 28 Sun & News, by Ruth Zachary), the proposed facility may include a pool, wellness center, health and rehabili­ tation center and the pos­ sibility of a teen center and elder activity services. Ellen Wilder, spokesper­ son for the group spear­ heading the request, has mentioned in several meetings around the Cale­ donia area that residents are traveling to Kentwood, Forest Hills or other areas to take advantage of the options available at recreation centers in those areas. Wilder took a moment to express the group's ap­ preciation for the support shown by the school board upon their approval of the pledged funds. In other business last week, the Board of Educa­ tion: • Welcomed Student Congress representative Caleb Zandstra. a junior at Caledonia High School, who was introduced to the board and attendees. Zandstra will be attend­ ing school board meetings as liaison between the board and the high school. • Approved the purchase of 23 Compaq computers through REMC to be re­ placements for the high school drafting lab at a to­ tal cost of $32,832. • Adopted policy No. ...the proposed facility may include a pool, wellness center, health and rehabilitation center and the possibility of a teen cen­ ter and elderly activity services. 5531 — Students with Special Health Care needs proposed by Neola Inc. A copy can be seen at the administration office for any one interested in the terms of this policy. • Was treated to a fun rendition of "Tbe Wonder­ ful World of Caledonia Crossroads" (think Wizard of Oz) during the meeting held at Caledonia Elementary School. The Crossroads Players, directed by Mrs. McDougall, performed the play to reveal to board members and meeting at­ tendees what Caledonia Elementary School stu­ dents have in store for them with the new com­ munity of Crossroads within their school. Crossroads consists of life skill lessons, such as a bank with their version of the dollar "Calcash.* The students earn money dur­ ing the school day and are allowed to spend it during market place days. The students each have an op­ portunity to attend "Cale­ donia College" to learn how to run a business. There is also a post of­ fice and a judicial system. Ail "residents" of the Crossroads have to follow guidelines. The main theme of the play and of Crossroads itself was summed up by the scarecrow when he said. "I know I can!," a senti­ ment familiar to all Cale­ donia area school students. McKeown and his words honored at TAEF dinner 'Let me live in my house by the side of the road And be a friend to man" These lines from a poem by Sam Walter Foss were heard last 7'hursday night, as Yankee Springs resident William "Bill" McKeown was honored with laughter and tears and lots of ap­ plause from an audience of more than 150 friends and family. 7'he Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation se­ lected McKeown as for recognition for his commu- area, including service on the agriculture committee of the county. Yankee Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Review and to his church and local organizations. McKeown listened as colleagues from the Thornapple Kellogg School Board. Masonic Lodge and his grandson told stories, funny and poignant, of this man they were proud to call friend and Grandpa. When McKeown spoke. he made the entire audience Even those who did not know him well came away with a sense of a role model important to the commu­ nity. McKeown, who is of Scotch-Irish descent, was born in a barn on Kiser Road. His parents' home had burned and the bam fixed up as living quarters. He told the audience that his parents were his role models. His mother would share food with those less fortunate and McKeown learned later that the food shared helped others survive. Charles Collins told the audience that when the Middleville Masons used to serve a free-will breakfast on Sundays, McKeown would make sure that families who needed a little extra were in­ vited to be his guest at breakfast. He became a Mason in 1946 and is a past master. Collins said he is a true leader. He was baptized in the Middleville Methodist Church when it was on Irving Road and the church has remained important to him and his entire family. Many times during his own talk with his friends, McKeown mentioned his wife, Marge, a city girl who married him 55 years ago. Her mother had told her that if she went to the farm with him she couldn’t come back to Chicago. Farming is still a major part of this 83-year-old's See TAEF dinner, pg. 2 Burglaries reported around Barry County Guns, electronics and jewelry were stolen from various Barry County homes during apparent break-ins reported in the last two weeks, according to reports. The Michigan State Po­ lice said a Yankee Springs Road man reported seven long guns were taken from a gun safe in his bedroom during the 90 minutes he was away from the house Sept. 17. "It seems they've been having a lot of break-ins in this particular area," said Sgt. Kym McNally. Police said unknown subjects forced their way into the home in the 100 block of Yankee Springs Road and then forced open the gun safe using some type of prying instrument. "He was only gone for an hour and a half and re­ turned to find the door open," McNally said Police have no suspects. In This Issue Grandson Bnan gets a hug from his grandfather Bui McKeown following Brian s heartfelt homage to his grandfather Bnan McKeown gave a tender homage to his role model, his grandfather Bill McKeown at the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation dinner on Sept. 20 • Local travel agencies affected by terrorist attacks • Caledonia schools to hire campus safety director • Farm preservation program will affect growth, save farms • Thornapple Twp. wins dispute with developer �Page 2/The Sun and News, MkHievHte, Ml/September 25 2001 Local travel agencies affected by terrorist attacks by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Oct. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pen­ tagon in Washington D.C. have had a major impact on local and national level travel agencies. The agencies say they have been hearing from their clients canceling flights, changing vacation plans or even just with questions. The Travel Store in Middleville is hearing from clients who are think­ ing about changing their plans for October and November trips. Susan Reiman has seen some dropoff in air travel re- quests. Cheryl Blanchard at Caledonia Travel says, "people are real con­ cerned." She says that business has been "slower." She noted that because of flight cancellations and delays some of her clients have driven to their desti­ nations. In Hastings, Connie Haywood of Riverbend Travel had about 30 per­ cent of her clients cancel travel plans. Those who canceled while the airports were closed received full refunds. Some airlines pro­ vided full refunds through Sept. 13 and others through Sept. 15. ■ he HilS 1111 A( IMA Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Some prospective trav­ elers changed plans to a later date. Haywood said, "Some are just afraid to travel any place." She added that some of her clients changed their plans because their fami­ lies need them to be home. In other cases events have been canceled which meant a change in travel plans. At ICS Travel in Hast­ ings. a meeting in Las Ve­ gas that was called off meant lots of cancella­ tions. Karyn Markley said. "Several people decided to keep their reservations and go on a short vacation. They told me they didn't want the terrorists to win." Markley says they are continuing to take reserva­ tions for Christmas. New Year’s and spring break. All the travel agents in the area are informing their clients about the new safety regulations. Most important changes are the need to stay with your luggage at all times and to carry no sharp ob- For You and Your Family For Your Community For Generations to Come Philanthropy can accomplish many purposes. You have the ability to strengthen your community, preserve cultural resources, assist the disadvantaged - and benefit yourself and your family as well. When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes. To establish and fulfill a long-term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives are inde­ pendent chanties established, controlled and maintained over time by a d3hor • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A Vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS are public chanties built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities jects in carry-op luggage including razors, scissors and even nail clippers as well as knives, picture identification and the need to get to airports as much as three hours before a scheduled flight. The American Society of Travel Agents has a list of travel guidelines at their www.astanet.com. The ASTA is also encouraging Congress to appoint the Secret Service as "guardians of the skies. The Association of Inde­ pendent Tour Operators, which works with foreign travelers, is supporting the tourism industry in the USA. In a Sept. 14 statement, they say "it would be re­ grettable to allow terrorists to frighten us from visiting the USA." Foreign travel­ ers have been informed of the new safety rules and possible delays. The AITO states. "It is best to try to travel with a flexible, relaxed attitude." Local travel agents are doing their best to help their clients deal with fear and uncertainty. TAEF dinner, continued from front page— life. He began farming with his brothers, Andy, Sam and David. His son is a farmer and McKeown says, "I taught Scott everything he knows." In one of the most poignant moments of the evening, his grandson Brian told how his grandfather shaped his life goals, not just to be the best farmer he can be, but to be the best person. He said he admires his grandfather, but most of all he said, "He shows he loves ally enjoy living by the side of the road' and helping those I don*! even know." When Wayne Kiel read the poem McKeown has used as a touchstone for his life, the audience listened quietly and then gave McKeown a standing ova­ tion. 7 .ver /rom my house by the side of the road. By the side of the high­ way of life. The men who press with the" ardor of hope. The men who are faint with the strife. But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears • Both parts of an infinite plan; Let me live in my house Nichols; 5(XM) Busier Pot­ by the side of the road And be a friend to man." ter and 6(MM) Buster Potter. me." When Brian ended his talk with "I love you Grandpa." grandfather and grandson embraced and there was ap­ plause and a few tears He has been active in Yankee Springs township. He served on the Board of Review for 28 years. Jerry Page gave some in­ sight into how McKeown tried to treat fairly everyone who challenged their tax as­ sessments. McKeown said. "It is re­ warding to help others. I re- Heritage Day tractor pull billed a success What brings 45 antique tractors and their owners together? The Heritage Day Tractor Pull Sept. 8 included vehicles pulled and driven to the festival. There were, as always, a few surprises, including this year's Miss Mid­ dleville Barry County, Nikki Schiedel, presenting the trophies. Tractor pull organizer Frank Fiala was enthusias­ tic about the tractors both on display and in action. Bill Seif sponsored the tractor pull. Antique division winners were 2500 lbs., Deb Allen; 3500 Marty Wobbeling; 4500 Ken Woffeling; 5500 Terry Hoeul; 6500 Lyle Reurink; and 7500 Tony Gamage. In the open class the winners were 4000 lbs. Al Two hurt in 2-car crash Wednesday Two men were injured early Wednesday when their cars collided head-on on M-37 one quarter mile south of Garbow Road in Thornapple Township, ac­ cording to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Police said Eric John­ son, 52 of Richland was driving south on M-37 when he drifted across the centerline striking a vehi­ cle driven by Duane Robert Lee, 48, of Mid­ dleville. Both drivers were trapped in their vehicles had to be extricated by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. Deputies aid both men were wearing seat belts and alcohol does not ap­ pear to be a factor in the cause of the crash, which occurred at 6:38 a.m. Johnson was taken to Pennock Hospital where he is listed in stable condi­ tion while Lee was taken to Spectrum Health Butter­ worth Campus where he was still being evaluated in the emergency room at press time late Wednesday afternoon. The accident was still under investigation and no citations were issued. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthrope: options will work best for you. Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • VJe welcome all ages arry ommunity oundation POBO1M4 Hastings Ml 49058 Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 Phone 616-945-052$ • Fax 616-9*94536 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001/Page 3 Solid Impact Fitness comes to Caledonia by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Fitness is making a def­ inite impact in Caledonia — "Solid Impact Fitness" that is. The new fitness busi­ ness, owned by Jeni and Trent Rummelt of Lowell, located in the Glenn Valley Retail Plaza, opened its doors to the public Sept. 10, but area residents already were using the fitness fa­ cility and inquiring about signing up the very first day. Both Rummelts- are studying to become AFAA certified personal trainers and they have Russ on staff as a trainer for the morning crew. Jeni works mainly behind the scenes of Solid Impact Fitness performing accounting tasks and a myriad other duties required to run a business. Trent also works as Die Leader for the Tool & Die section of Parker Tooling. According to Jeni, the Rummelts, who are new­ lyweds (April of 2001),chose Caledonia, •because its growing. There’s nothing like this here. There is no fitness facility for families to work out in this area. The closest is Grand Rapids." The clientele consists of high school age and up. If students are under age 18, it's at the parent s discre­ tion and they must sign a waiver. Though there is no child care at the moment, plans are in the works for possi­ ble solutions. The couple also has dreams for future expansions of services and activities. At the moment, the new facility is keeping them busy. There are full men's/women's locker room quarters, complete with showers. The fitness center hosts a free intro­ duction to all the equip­ ment and a basic workout plan. The equipment includes a full line of Nitro Nautilus strength training. Nautilus free weight equipment, tread­ mills. ellipticals, stair climbers and bikes. They offer a cardio theater with four TVs. Patrons can bring in headsets and plug into any of the cardio equip­ ment to tune into local TV channels. They also have a smoothie bar with supple­ ments and sports drinks available plus Solid Im­ pact Fitness gear for sale. The center is pretty much what the couple ex­ pected except for one nice surprise — "There’s more room than we anticipated," said Jeni. Trent agreed. "It's a good layout with high tech equipment. Our equipment Caledonia Schools to hire campus safety director The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday night authorized the Per­ sonnel Committee to post a position for a campus safety director. School officials stressed that the request for this po­ sition was put into motion prior to the tragedy that occurred Sept. 11. They explained that the Caledonia school system is striving to be a pro-active resource for school safety, as opposed to be reactive after an incident occurs. If an incident should occur, general guidelines are in place should disciplinary action need to be enforced. In a memo to the board, the Personnel Committee stated that the position of campus safety director will help to create a positive educational environment in which students and staff will be safe. The duties of this posi­ tion will include (but not be limited to) the respon­ sibilities of: coordinating the district critical inci­ dent program and campus safety plans throughout the district, supervision of parking lots and parking lot identification stickers (where required), enforc­ ing motor vehicle code throughout the campus and assist school administra­ tors in the investigation of criminal law violation oc­ curring on campuses. Surplus food to be distributed Sept. 27 A U.S. Department of Agriculture Surplus com­ modities food distribution will be held from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at Caledonia Holy Family Church. 9669 Kraft Ave., for Kent County. Ground beef, rice cereal, kernel com. flour mix, tnal mix, orange juice, peanut butter, pears, dehydrated potatoes, spaghetti and sweet potatoes will be distributed. Income eligibility guide lines based on a monthly income: 1. Household size, one person under 60 years, $905; over 60 years, SI.113. 2. Household size two. under 60 years. $1,219; over 60 years, $1,500. 3. Household size three. This is just some of the equipment offered by Solid Impact Fitness. is up to date. The latest. And the pricing is less ex­ pensive." Current membership is $420 for a one year (a payment schedule of $35/month is available) or a threemonth membership for $125. There is a $25 en­ rollment fee. Though the facility is currently open, a grand opening is being scheduled for the fall. The Rummelts hope Solid Impact Fitness will be­ come a fun, friendly, local gathering place for the community. MILLER MEANS... Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Deb Erway--------------- 623-8357 REAL ESTATE Gun Lake Office 12800 W. M-179 Highway (616) 792-2202 Carole Schlevlnk....... 672-7405 Ray Diehl, a»« HroK.r 948-8225 Sarah Llrkh..... —..... 623-4287 Vickie Murphy-------- 795-3731 Louise Diehl................ 948-8225 Al Kulikauvka*™—... 627-7437 Cathy Williamson crs.GR!795-9090 Karen Brown----------- 795-9331 Craig Stolsonburg 795-4470 Barbara Getty —_____795-7535 MfkV |94v Kay Stohonburg, cits ASSOC. BROKER A SALES MGR. 795-7272 EQ under 60 years, $1,533; over 60 years, $1,887. 4. Household size four, under 60 years, SI.847; over 60 years, $2,273. For each additional house­ hold members, add $314 for under $60 years of age, and over 60 years add S387. New cards are available. For more information, call 891-1298. kiis. £ Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 ,s7reci» nleasHve hair designers nett* look!'y Open 6 Days a Week Errniitp Always Available 122 E. Main St . Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Cali 795-7719 For Your Appointment! ^6. ALGONQUIN LAKE. Great bmkkng site high and dry over Algonqtan Lake A lot and a halt with^ .30 minutes of G-and Home must sell first or at the same fame Call Ron $29,500 FOR MORE MIDDLEVILLE, GUN LAKE AND CALEDONIA AREA PROPERTIES, PLEASE SEE OUR ADS ON PAGE 2 OF THE REMINDER, IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS AND IN THE HOMES EXTRA OF GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE. �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville Ml/September 25. 2001 Senior citizens’ community Community Education offers fun and learning with classes room opens October 15 Using the new facility in the Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center, senior citizens will have a new option beginning Monday, Oct. 15. The Community Educa­ tion staff members have developed a "Senior Citi­ zen Community Room" in the Learning Center. It will be open once a month for seniors to attend programs, meet new and* old friends. Community Education director Chris Boysen said she is very excited about this new resource for local senior citizens. The room will open at 1 p.m. Mon­ day, Oct. 15. The resource room will be open once a month from 1 to 3 p.m. Those se­ nior citizens who are in­ terested in coming Oct. 15 are encouraged to call 795-3397 so staff know how many to expect. Thornapple Kellogg Community Education also sponsors trips and an an­ nual dinner for local senior citizens. Boysen and Community Education secretary Shar Evans also would like to hear from senior citizens if they want formal programs or just a place to play cards and meet with friends. A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord . . .9:30 a.m. Sunday School .10:45 a.m Morning Worship . .6 00 p m Evening Praise* WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p.m. 72 iO 6Kth Street, SF. - Caledonia 2 miles east ot M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian /■' Hamson CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor The Thomapplc Kellogg High School 200-01 year­ book will be available at the homecoming football game Oct. 12. Books can be picked up before the game and at half- FIRST BAPTIST Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH .4 Chunk with a carmg heart for our and rhe world" Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 600 p m iChild & Adult' i During the School Year1 Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pastor keuh Stulp. Youth Director Al neuteyer, Community Calling Church Office <6161891-1512 M-37 at lOOrti Sl 4CALEDONIA S UNITED METHODIST Sept 30 - 1 'th Soaday after PtMevosi - Psalm Q! (Ar auaranir |/Gad:»pnwieiML krrntuh 32:1-3.6-15 Uewmtah turn a fM as a ugn d hapei. I Tuncth? 6t-19 (AAmy to fmrin <■ "n.hes tn this Laie 16 19-31A store d Lcwm aM lhenih Scrnxw Title Hou lo Be HvetAi /■ Thts *orid Worship Sen ice 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Care) Rev Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 250 Vine Street • Omit Grike 61M9I-8669 Fax 891-8648 _uu a cakdonuuflKiyg________________ Lakeside Bruce N. Stew art. Senior Pastor .Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Ted W. Stewart. Musk- Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitncvville Avenue. Aho 9:45 a.m. 1100 a nt 6:00 p.m. . 6:45 p m 6:45 p tn. Sunday School...................................... Sunday Morning Worship Serv ke Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid IXvek Prayer . Word of Life Clubs.................... Located in Ix-ighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m 8k 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service . .6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p in. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6.00 p m Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy /trv Michael SloweU, Pastor Joe Cipcir. Wonhip leader Denny Houma. Youth Pastor Chunh Office 616-8914J287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 (nortbtvest of Gun Lake) M-37, north of Middleville • ^95-9^26 (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............... ............. 10:30 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings......... 891 -0576 Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave.. Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. time for those who have ordered them already. Anyone unable to pick up their copy at the game should pick them up at the high school office. puter classes will be held on Oct. 16 and 23. If you and a computer are new to each other, this two ses­ sion class will help you discover what you can achieve. Community Edu­ cation secretary Shar Evans says. Women can learn in­ vestment strategies on Oct. 23. For those want physical fitness the new aerobics classes begin Nov. 5. Evans encourages peo­ ple to call 795-3397 for de­ tails. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE C 0 M M 81 I I T CHURCH a place to belong a place to become Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH There is still time to en­ roll in the "Planning Your Retirement' class through the Thornapple Kellogg Community Education de­ partment. Call 795-3397 for de­ tails. Computer classes are also on the schedule this fall. Microsoft Word 2000 will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays begin­ ning Oct. 1. This class is for begin­ ners who want to learn the basics of the MS Word program. Students will dis­ cover the range of applica­ tions through the eight ses­ sions. Two session introduc­ tions to Windows com­ CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship *> 30 a m Sunday School fur All Ages 10 45 am Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office 868-0.191 www.lakcsidecommunity org (under construction! Leighton Church ConinntHitv o Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Staff Writer TK yearbooks available Oct. 12 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH by Patricia Johns am 1 “Wr are changed by God’s love! " Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9:30 a m Sunday School........................ 11:00 a.m Adult Bible Class...................... 11 00 a.m Ret. £. Anthony Sikora Church. (616) ^95-2391 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Oiw mile east of Whitneyvtlle Rd Rzv P Adams PhtMte- 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH IZXOWewM Ourf Sa»d»> Riwdi WaslMt Ml a9.U* • 195-7W3 Meeting vow. ytmr friends, and your family - right where vent’nr at - through 11 00 a m Wed. Fellowship 7 30 p m Church Ph. 868 6810 • Pastor ’s Ph. 897 7407 <<$) vAtaU/uaA (ftfainlA t Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) __ . I IC WXC] I—. ■------- 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion WedneMfay Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Huatwkk 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Wfoe ®lti ®im£ jffletljolrist Cljurd) e 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting..,7:00 p.m. Rev. Royfe Bailard, Pastor __________ Phone 868-6437________ St Paul Lutheran Church + (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia 8:00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nurserj available Barrier Free www.iservnet/~stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr _______________ Office 891-868^_______________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.rn. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 o.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information (616)891-8119 or www peacechurch cc yum Campul [oi frhtKihy Seiner THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday .Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Relevas Messages Currently meeting at: DyuraK Music Emmons Lake Elementary' 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia WontupHcwx 9001m and 1030am Morning Worship YOU ARE INVITED GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod 10 50 a m 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 9 45 a m Praise Singing Pastor Lloyd DeVormer. Sr. 891 8028 • e mail leightonftiaen net Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed., 6:00 PM Wed . Family . \Night Quafaty Child Can ace Programs Church School. Sunday RAY TOtrvsFST) UaM.w XORMAN KM)KX A.wkuI<- /< 9:30 r C ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near Whitneyvrilo Ave Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee Parrreee Momrg Wonhp MkMtevie Momrg //onhp Sirday Schoa (JT Hgr. 4 Aajh; Nursery - Gode 5 Sr rtgh - Sir Evenrg Jr rign • Godes6-8 Wed Eveang Ret 9 30 a m HOOam 945 am HOOom 600880pm 600-730pm Lee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church 8546 WNtneywe Ave at 84th St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is G>rd’’ Meeting at Caledonia High School Scrday School 930am Sunday Mornng Wonhp IQ30 am Meemg ar chapel on wrvtneyvAe Ave Scndoy Evening Atorjmp 600pm Wee Nkhveek Prayer 4 9Oe Study 7 00 pm Pev ’homos yjy; Pastor • Bev Kar tosrior Assoc Pastor Aecvre wfttneyvteoD'e ora �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/September 25. 2001 /Page 5 Registration begins Thursday for TK swimming lessons by Patricia Johns Staff writer One of the most popular programs that Thornapple Kellogg Community Edu­ cation presents each year are swimming lessons given in the high school pool. Walk-in registration for the eight session class be­ gins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. Phone registra­ tions begin at 9 a.m. The Community Educa­ tion office is at 507 W. Main St. in Middleville in the TK Learning Center next to McFall Elementary School. Enrollment is limited in each level of lessons. The cost is $20, which is payable at registration. Students must have passed the previous level before enrolling in a higher level. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays with no classes on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The Level I class is a water exploration class from 6 to 6:30 p.m.. The Level II class teaches swimming skills Two blood drives set for next week Two Red Cross blood drives will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave., and Thurs­ day, Sept. 27, at the Yan­ kee Springs Township Fire ENGAGEMENTS Brewer-Blodgett Young-Swanson After 11 years of being best friends Chad Alan Brewer and Jennifer Sue Blodgett-Mugridge would like to announce their en­ gagement. Chad is the son of Harold and Ellen Brewer of Barlow Lake. Middleville. Jennifer is the daughter of Sue and Richard Ike also for­ merly of Barlow Lake, but now reside in Florida, and David and Linda Blodgett of Newaygo. ML The couple will reside in Middleville. There is a private cere­ mony set for October 2001. Barry and Bev Swanson of Middleville together with George and Susan Young of Council Grove, Kansas are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their children Beth Rae Young to Bruce John Swanson. The future bride graduated with a master's degree from the University of Kansas and is employed as a medical so­ cial worker at Christi Re­ gional Medical Center in Wi­ chita, Kansas. The future groom is a 1988 graduate ofThomapple Kellogg High School. He graduated from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and General Motors Insti­ tute. He is employed as se­ nior engineer for Delphi Au­ tomotive Systems in Dayton, Ohio. A Nov. 17, 2001 wedding is planned in Council Grove, Kansas. The couple will re­ side in Cincinnati. Ohio Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun & News Action Msl from 6:30 to 7:10 p.m. The level III class works on stroke readiness from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Out-of-district residents may call on Oct. 4 to see if space is available in any of these classes. For more information or to register after 9 a.m. Thursday, call 795-3397. Station. 1425 S. Payne Lake Road. The Red Cross says it remains committed to col­ lecting and maintaining blood supplies in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. Last Wednesday, Sept. 12, there was a record number of blood collections, 1,466 units. for the Great Lakes Re­ gion, of which Barry County is a member. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122 or the American Red Cross, Blood Services. Great Lakes Region. 1-800-9684283, extension 360. Dutton Christian School has groundbreaking A groundbreaking was held Sept. 18, at Dutton Christian School. With the past debt com­ pletely eliminated, Dutton Christian begins the second of six phases for additions and remodeling at both the elementary and the middle school campuses. As enrollment rises, the need for space and remodel­ ing continue to grow. The commitment of the Dutton Christian family remains: "development without debt.” The music room is the first building project with a com­ pletion date of January 2002. Some songs were about friendship as here students shake hands in their imagination with other children from around the world. Some songs like "Bump, bump, bump in the night" were just for fun She also performed a family concert in the evening. Songs of peace, friendship and fun Musician Carol Johnson brought songs of peace, friendship and fun to concerts at McFall Elementary School on Sept. 20. Here she reminds students about what makes their school special. Alto woman on CMU dean’s list Lillian R. Hawkins of Alto has achieved place­ ment on the summer 2001 honors list at Central Michigan University. To earn the honor, Hawkins, a senior at CMU, earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. FREE SCALP MASSAGE! we will be offering a relaxing 1/2 hour scalp massage on Thursday Sept 27 from S OO to 8 00 witk ttie purchase of the special introductory pack of Wella lifetex Shampoo & Conditioner Schedule Today! s Contempo Salon Jalf SaAvkt fanle/npnAoAq Salon foA Uu mUas family Caledonia Village Centre • 891*1093 �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml September 25. 2001 Four earn degrees at WMU Four area students were awarded degrees in June at the conclusion of the spring session at Western Michigan University. The students, their par­ ents (where noted), home­ towns, major fields of study and special aca­ demic honors, where ap­ plicable, were: • Johnna Marie Yoder, daughter of Terry and Roberta Yoder of Aho, bachelor of arts in sociol- ogy. • John Nelson Howarth of Middleville, master of arts in educational leader­ ship. • Shelby A. VanKuiken. daughter of Thomas and JoAnn Robinson of Mid- 3 earn degrees at Ferris Three local students completed requirements for a degree or certificate Seventen local students on Ferris academic list Seventeen area students have been named to the academic honors list for the 2001 winter term at Ferris State University. To be achieve the honor, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point av­ erage on a 4.0 scale in a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework. The students, grouped according to their home­ towns, were: Alto — Darrin L. Helms. Marvin Kladdcr and An­ drew D. O’Connor Caledonia — Gretka Domer, Paul I. Gerndt, Brandon M. Hewitt, Eu­ gene C. Oberlander. Chris­ tine Raterink and Michael J. Sines. Freeport — Andrea O. Bucher. Middleville — Nathan R. Brock, Sara DeYoung. Ryan C. Ritsema, Jessica K. Wiersum and Katherine L. Woodliff. Wayland — Jamie G. Wachtor. Wyoming — David D. Tagg. J B HARRISON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. "Working For YOU!" • Experience • Integrity • Service Judy Harrison dleville. master of social work. • Jason Wolowicz. son of John and Susan Wolow­ icz of Middleville, bache­ lor of science in engineer­ ing in mechanical engi­ neering. 6090 Alden Nash, Alto • 1*800-217-0712 at the conclusion of the spring term at Ferris State University. The following is a list of the students, their home­ towns. type of degree or certificate earned, major field of study and aca­ demic honors, where ap­ plicable: • Jessica VanAman of Hastings, bachelor of sci­ ence. medical technology. • Gwen E. Jeurink of Middleville, associate in applied sciences, visual communication, distinc­ tion. • Joshua B. Stauffer of Middleville, associate in applied sciences, automo­ tive body. Three local students earn CMU degrees Three area students were among the May 2001 graduates receiving de­ grees at Central Michigan University. The students, their hometowns and degrees were: • Bryan Gruesbeck of Middleville, a master of public administration. • Megan A. Roon of Middleville, bachelor of science. • Kristi L. Schmidt of Caledonia, bachelor of science in business admin­ istration. A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! Lakeside Church plans Dixieland Swing Praise by Cathy L. Rueter The public is welcome to join Lakeside Commu­ nity Church (Alto) for a slightly unusual form of worship at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, with the Dix- ieland Swing Praise Band. The bandpromises to present a Unique combina­ tion of old hymns and new choruses in a Dixieland and contemporary mix styling. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 26 Sloppy Joe on a bun or taco salad dix, baked beans, cinnamon apple slices, milk. Thursday, Sept. 27 Chicken nuggets w/breadstick or two meat and cheese sub, California blend, pineapple, milk. Friday, Sept. 28 Pizza, or fish sticks, mixed veggies, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Oct. 1 Mozzarella dippers or hamburger on a bun, sea­ soned green beans, fresh grapes, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Breaded pork patty w/mashed potatoes or ham and cheese on a bun, mixed veggies, peaches, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. The Dixieland Swing Praise Band is a ministry of Fair Haven Ministries of Hudsonville. The band in­ cludes many instruments typical of the swing style of music, plus vocals. Lakeside Community Church is located at 6201 Whitneyvillc SE in Allo, approximately five miles out of Caledonia. For more information about this festive evening, call 868-0391. Four area students earn degrees at U of M Six area students earned degrees at the end of the spring term at the Univer­ sity of Michigan.The students, their hometowns, school at­ tended within the U of M, and type of degree were as follows: • Cara M. Peters of Caledonia, College of En­ gineering, bachelor of sci­ ence in electrical engi­ neering. • Steven G. Dood of Caledonia, Colleg of En­ gineering, bachelor of sci­ ence in nuclear engineer­ ing and radiology science. • Joel P. Craven of Caledonia, College of En­ gineering, bachelor of sci­ ence in aerspacc engineer­ ing. • Eric D. Hannapel of Middleville, Horace H. Rackham School of Grad­ uate Studies, specialist in education I I I mith iamond I I ____ — — " SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I I I KETTLE LAKE 100 ft. I deeded access. Large, spacious home. Huge oak kitchen, 2 large I decks, master bedroom with I whirlpool tub, full walk-out level I for future expansion. Sellers want I sold! Contact John or Mary Kay I McCleve - 891-3552 or 891-2222. I I zOs Smith-Diamond Associates I =5= Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 I Mary Kay McCleve 891-7172 I Elizabeth Be I son........ 891-2222 891-2222 Kendra Noffke 891-2222 I Mel Brenner 262-2021 David Pratt 877-4010 I Katie Cummiford 291-3330 Ron Richards 891-7176 I Kay Cummiford 891-2222 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 I Sharon Emerson 891-2222 I Maryanne Hoeksma.....891-7183 Susan Stapish 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude...... 891-2222 I Heather Lake I Debra Lampani............. 262-8333 Ted VanDuinen.............. 891-2222 891-2222 Sam Wright 891-2222 I Carrianne Lyke 891-7171 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD I John McCleve S SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp and clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! -D FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 The Dixieland Swing Praise Band Gany& OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 ■ 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1:00 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Septembef 25. 2001/Page 7 Back to school means back to motorist safety As the 2001-2002 school year begins, AAA Michigan reminds motorists to remem­ ber the “ABC’s” of auto safe­ ty in its Schools Open Drive Carefully campaign. “A great burden is on the motorist to take extra pre­ caution when driving in areas with school-age chil­ dren.” says Richard J. Miller. AAA Michigan Community Safety Services manager. “Some of these kids have very little experience in dealing with traffic situa­ tions.” Since 1988, 237 school­ age pedestrians have died in school bus-related crashes. Half of those were between the ages of 5 and 7. accord­ ing to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra­ tion. Last year. 105 children under age 16 lost their lives - School Bus Stops What Every Driver Must Know School Buses with Overhead Reo and Yellow Lights 1 Yellow lights are flash­ ing prepare to stop. 2. Red lights are flash­ ing - stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. Red lights turned off proceed. School Buses with Overhead Red Lights Only 1 Red lights are flashing and bus is moving prepare to stop in traffic accidents in Michigan, and 1I, 257 w^ere injured. “The opening of school is a very hectic time for every­ one.” says Miller. “Children are excited to be going back to school and to their friends. Parents are trying to get to work and get their children to school on time. Often, they're distracted and may not be focused on basic traffic safety practices.” For example. AAA’s recent survey of 20 elemen­ tary schools in lower Michigan shows that safety belt compliance for drivers and passengers at school drop off and pick up points is sadly lacking. “While the overall safety belt compli­ ance rate in our state hovers at above 80 percent, compli­ ance by drivers and young passengers in a school set­ ting was only 63 percent,” says Miller. “When we looked at the safety belt compliance by young pas­ sengers alone, the percent­ age dropped to a dismal 56 percent. Since most serious crashes take place within a few miles of home, this is a real cause for concern, which we will discuss with schools, parents and children as part of our School s Open campaign this year.” In the campaign. AAA also emphasizes that driving carefully begins even before you leave your driveway. “The key is to expect the unexpected,” says Miller. “There could be kids walk­ ing or biking to school nght behind you as you back out of your driveway. When dri­ ving in school zones, near playgrounds, or in neighbor­ hoods where children play, expect a child to dart out into the roadway. That way, you'll never be taken by surprise and you will be able to stop in time.” During the campaign, the Auto Club is encouraging drivers to remember that children are not small adults. It could be more difficult for a child to judge traffic situa­ tions because their peripher­ al vision is one-third narrow­ er than an adult's. Children may also make the mistake of assuming that if they can see a car, the driver can see them - often motorists have a difficult time seeing chil­ dren because of their small stature. To help protect children. .AAA urges motorists to fol­ low these safety tips: • Slow down in or near school and residential areas. • Drive with your head­ lights on - even during the day - so children and other drivers can see you. • Look for clues such as School Safety Patrols, bicy­ cles, and playgrounds that indicate children could be in the area. • Scan between parked cars and other objects for signs that children could dart into the road. • Practice extra caution in bad weather. • Always stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students. “Remember, back to school means back to basic driver safety.” concludes Miller. “School's open, drive carefully.” Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. 2 Red lights are flashing and bus is stopped Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. When red lights are turned off - proceed with caution. 1096 OXBOW DR. • • • • • All School Buses 6269 THORNAPPLE VALLEY DR. 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1070 sq. ft. raised ranch Daylight basement Approx. 3/4 of an acre Call Cindy 698-2788 $137,000 • • • • • 3 bedroom. 2 bath 1370 sq. ft. raised ranch Walkout basement Call Ruth Approx. 1/2 of an acre 868-0535 $142,900 • • • • • 4 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath 1880 sq. ft. two-story Walkout basement Lot size 80x135x81x119 j Call Amy $194,900 893-3761 Yellow hazard warning lights are flashing proceed with caution. 4772 HATHAWAY CT. Michigan 2001 Six local students on dean’s list at Cornerstone Six local students have been named to the dean's list for the spring term at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids. The students, their par­ ents (where provided), hometowns, alma maters PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: XU teal estate advertising in this news is sublet to the fxu ibm-ung Acl and the Muhtgan Cisil Rights Act •1*ch collect,, rd mate <■ illegal to *henise any prrtenmee. lunttacxui or dtscfWMnatxw based oa race. cotar. reii gto*. set. handicap. tamiial uam national origin. age or nurtial status or an UMeatkNi. to make any such prefer eixe. (mutation or dtsenmutation " familial status includes ctaMrea under the age of IN loin? with parents or legal i usto&ans. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under IS This newspaper wtH not Knowingly accept any adsertismg for teal estate which is in stotacsow of (hr tan Our readers are hereby nWormed that at! dwellings advertised tn ttus newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report dtamnuaahon call the Fair Housing Crater at 610-451 MM The HI D toil free eitponr number for the hean ng impaired « I WO9." and years of high school graduation are as follows: • Janet Boverhof. daugh­ ter of Robert and Carol Boverhof of Caledonia, a 2000 graduate of South Christian High School. • Melody Bepristis of Middleville, a 1997 gradu­ ate of Thornapple Kellogg High School • Amanda Hildabrand. daughter of Robert and Su­ san Dykstra of Mid­ dleville. a 1998 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School. • Nathan Venton, son of Edward and Nancy Venton of Middleville, a 1999 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. • Emily Zuidersma. daughter of Duane and Al­ ice Zuidersma of Mid­ dleville, a 1997 graduate 6671 HARTMAN DR. • 3 bedroom, 2 bath •1216 sq. ft. raised ranch • Daylight basement Call Amy • Approx. 1/2 of an acre 893-3761 • $145,400 of Thornapple Kellogg High School. • Alison Schneider, daughter of Dennis and Mar> Schneider of Grand Rapids, a 1997 g'aduate of Caledonia High School. 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Second doubles, Stephanie Stauf­ fer and Mallory Dobson Your Caledonia Contact WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD Smith-Diamond Main Office 891-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct.. Caledonia. MI 49316 won 6-1. 6-1 and the fourth doubles team. Jen Burks and Michelle Burks won 76 (3). 6-1. Middleville finished third in an eight team field in the Wayland Invita­ tional. First singles player Kara Hutchens defeated Plainwell 6-1. 6-0. CaryMiddlebush was the run­ ner-up in the second sin­ gles flight. Cary defeated Plainwell 6-2, 6-7 (5) and 7-2 in the third set tie break. Veronika Villa fin­ ished third with wins over Plainwell, Godwin and Kelloggsville. Fourth sin­ gles, Lindsay Dobson de­ feated Plainwell, and Godwin. The first doubles team of Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum defeated Godwin 6-1, 6-0 and plainwell 6-1, 6-1. Second doubles. Mal­ lory Dobson and Stephanie Stauffer defeated Godwin 6-0, 6-1, Sparta 4-6, 6-2 (5), and Kelloggsville 8-5. Third doubles. Katie Bedrick and Emily Porter defeated Ottawa Hills 6-1, 6-1 and Plainwell 6-2. 6-4. Fourth doubles. Jen Burks and Michelle Raetz de­ feated Godwin, and Plainwell 6-0, 6-3. Fifth dou­ bles, Leeanne Lantinga and Catlin Adams finished in the runner-up spot with wins over Plainwell 6-1, 62 and Sparta before losing to Wayland in the finals by a 6-3, 6-2 score. COMPREHENSIVE There's a NEW doctor in town! Jennifer Battiste, M.D. Meet Dr. Jennifer Battiste, a primary care physician working along with Leon VanderLaan, PA-C, at the Caledonia Office of Advantage Health. Welcome to Crossroads The Caledonia School Board had a sneak peek into the “World of Crossroads* at its last meeting. It took lots of help to get everyone into costume. Scots give league leader a battle on gridiron South Christian stayed with the best of the bunch in he O-K Gold Football Conference with a 23-14 victory over Caledonia Friday. The Scots took the lead early, 7-0 when Kyle Klyn scored on a seven-yard scamper. But a fumbled punt by Caledonia gave the Sailors the opportunity to tie things up and they took full advantage of that opportuni­ ty, taking only five plays to score on a Rob White to Ixince Zaagman 23-yard pass. In the third quarter, Brian Kuipers scooped up an errant pitchout and raced 40 yards to put the Sailors up 14-7. Klyn tied the game on a three-yard run with just over a minute left in the quarter. South Christian’s Jason Diedering stuck Klyn in his own end zone to put the Sailors up 16-14 and Ben Klooserman put the game out of reach with a 41-yard scoring fun with 8:52 left to Play. The Fighting Scots fin ished the night with a respectable 286 total yards but their four turnovers proved fatal. Caledonia fell to I-2 in the league and I-4 overall. South Christian moved to 30 in the conference, tied at the top with Hastings, and 4I overall. Learning to be champs Dr. Battiste is looking forward to meeting you and to providing you and your family with timely, comprehensive health care services. women's health ~ obstetrics kids & teens ~ seniors Accepting new patients 616-913-8850 Advantage health An ntiqtnHd sppvacb n barban 9090 South Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml Jeff Ptake and fifth grader Ben Roskam share a laugh following a program at Page Elementary impressive as his wide variety of yo-yo tricks. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001/Page 9 Scots edge Saxons in soccer Scots get a glimpse of struggle: fall to S. Christian regional cross country meet The Caledopia varsity soccer team edged Hast­ ings 2-1 in an O-K Gold Conference encounter last Thursday. Steve Yanosik scored both goal for the Fighting Scots. Coach Brian Brookhuizen singled out the play and effort of Matt Cook. Matt Ziesemar and Eli Cooley. "After struggling to find Felony drunk driving charges sought in fatal A felony charge of drunk driving causing death has been requested by the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment against 18-yearold Nicholas Isaac Bont of Middleville. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill had temporarily denied the charge on Sept. 10 pending the results of a blood test for alcohol. That test returned Sept. 13 with a result of .17 per­ cent bodily alcohol con­ tent. however, according to a report released Tues­ day by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The charge was still pending on Wednesday. Police reported the blood sample was taken from Bont at Pennock Hospital where he was taken after a Sept. 7 crash on Kiser Road which left a passenger in his car, 18ycar-old Sarah Wiese, dead from internal injuries. A preliminary breath test at the scene of the crash had registered a .13-percent, said deputies, but Bont did not provide an adequate breath sample because he was suffering from a broken collar bone. Deputies reported Bont admitted having seven or eight drinks the night of the crash. And, deputies found a carton of Natural Ice beer in the rear scat with seven full cans left inside. A nearly empty, open can of beer was found on the ground next to the pas­ senger side door of the car and another can. which was partly full but had ex­ ploded during the crash, was on the passenger floor board, said accident inves­ tigator Jim Fawcett. Deputies also revealed that Bont has a criminal history involving alcoholrelated problems and that an additional charge of be­ ing a minor in possession of alcohol is also being sought. Jerry Lynn Hilty HASTINGS - Jerry Lynn Hilty, age 59, of Hastings, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was bom in Bluffton, Ohio on July 2, 1942 the son of Gerald and Marvel (Strat­ ton) Hilty and was reared in the Bluffton area, attended schools there and graduated Bluffton High School in 1962 He then went on to attend the Strautzenberger Technical Institute in Find­ lay. Ohio. •Mr. Hilty was employed IS years at National Mach­ ine Company in Tiffin. Ohio; 15 years Steelcase Company in Grand Rapids, Ml and for the past two years at the Gordon Manufactur­ ing Co. in Grand Rapids He moved to Middleville. Ml in 1983 from Ohio and has lived in Hastings for the past several years. Jerry “Jer” was passionate about and moved by music and leaves this legacy to his loved ones. He was an avid car buff w ho frequented auto shows and enjoyed sharing his know ledge of cars w ith others. He collected die cast cars and could often be found at Walmart checking out the latest shipment of hot wheels. He did not define himself by his career, but rather by the people and things he loved. Surviving this great loss are beloved and best friend, Kathie Stewart of Hastings. MI; daughters, Michelle (Rick) Pekel. of Fremont, Ml, Angela (Andrew) DeMeester of Holland, MI; son, Jeremy (Kristin) Hilty of Wyoming, MI; two grand­ children: James Mitchell Pekel. Makenna DeMeester; sisters, Joy (Leigh) Shoe­ maker of Kentucky. Diana (Paul) Marshall of Pennsyl­ vania: children and grand­ children of Kathie Stewart. Preceded by son. Mitchell Todd in 1969; father. Gerald Hilty; mother. Marvel (Strat­ ton) Hilty. Visitation will be 10 a m.. Friday. Sept. 28. 2001 at Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home in Bluffton. Ohio. Services will be held II a m , Fnday. Sept. 28. 2001 at Chthes and Sons-Laman Funeral Home in Bluffton. Ohio. Cremains will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Bluffton. Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the James Dean Memorial Run. c o Fairmount Histoneal Mus­ eum. Fairmount. Indiana .Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Heme of Hastings. our rhythm in a scoreless first half, the Scots came from behind to outplay and outscore the Saxons." the coach noted. Two days earlier, Sept. 18. Caledonia dropped a tight 1-0 decision to South Christian. "We were on the defen­ sive for most of the match," Brookhuizen said, "against a strong South Christian team with speed and talent." He praised the work of goalie Jason Gless, who stopped 23 of the Sailors' 24 shots. He also men­ tioned the defensive efforts of Nate VanEnk. Caledonia's overall record now is 4-5. The Scots are 3-1 in league play. GFWC Caledonia sets membership tea for Oct. 1 by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The General Federation of Women's Clubs, Caledonia Woman's Club, will have a new membership tea at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the Saskatoon Golf Club, north side; 9038 - 92nd St. S.E. Chairwomen for the event are Donna Johnson, Joan Howard and Mary Willyard. The GFWC has been fed­ erated since 1890, but the Caledonia district has only been federated since 1916. Regular meetings for the GFWC - Caledonia are the first Monday of each month from September through June. The motto for the club is "Neglect not the gift that is within you." The Caledonia Club will also appear at the Caledonia Craft Fair in November with recipe cards. There are six sets of five cards con­ taining the club's best potluck recipes. Each set is $1. Correction In celebration of 70 years of Trojan football, a special game program was produced which included program his­ tory and stats. Monte Munjoy, an all-conference, All­ State. and All-American football player while at TK. was mistakenly not listed on the TK All-State Football players* list. The athletic department wants to correct this error and repnnt the list of Trojan All-State players. They include Jamie Rohrbacher, Dave VanElst. Rob White. Tom Warner. Gary VanElst. Gary Middleton. Bernie Blough. Bob Kuthic. Mike VanAman. Dan Ploeg. Gary White, Randy VandenBerg. Mike Waddell, Mike Sanford. Kendall Price. Jeff Janose. Monte M unjoy, Brian Oosterhouse, Eric Schondelmayer. Tim Mesecar. Jason Pranger, Jamie Berg. Rob Hunt and Nathan Pranger Coach John Soderman and his Caledonia boys' varsity cross-county squad have gotten a glimpse of the Division II regional meet that will be held on the last Saturday in Octo­ ber. They learned a lot while taking fifth in a tough 12team field. Potential Division II state champion Holland Christian finished first with 64 team points to Lake­ wood’s 71, followed by East Grand Rapids with 82. Sparta 129, Caledonia 139, Cedar Springs 145 and Ionia. Allegan. Chippewa Hills. South Christian. Wyoming Rogers and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. As expected. Caledo­ nia's Tim Ross outclassed the entire field individu­ ally with a time of 15:34. Travis Williams led the way for Lakewood with a time of 17:01. Just about all of the teams competing Saturday will be in the regional meet at Lowell, where the top three teams and top 15 individual runners will qualify for the state meet Scots frosh blank West Catholic, 1-0 Caledonia defeated West Catholic in freshman soccer last Wednesday. Davis Juhlin scored the game's only goal after get­ ting a pass from Bryan VanAuken. The Scots had 18 shots on goal to West Catholic’s four. Andy Schachermeyer was the goal keeper. Two days earlier, the Scots defeated archrival Middleville 2-1. VanAuken scored the game winner, breaking a 1-1 tie, on a pass from Jake Casto. Zack House tallied Cale­ donia's first goal, with an assist from VanAuken. Schachermeyer and Dan Atkinson shared duties in AREA AA MEETINGS Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. goal. Caledonia's record after the win over West Catholic was 2-4. Nov. 3 at Michigan Inter­ national Speedway in Brooklyn. The Caledonia girls’ team also fifth in the meet. with Tricia Miedcma taking first with a time of 20:14. Becca Busfield was 14th in 21:30. Yankee Springs planning meeting rescheduled The Yankee Springs Township Planning Com­ mission meeting originally achedulcd for Thursday. Sept. 20. has been rescheduled for Thursday. Oct. 4. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Yankee Springs Township Hall on Briggs Road. Scots eagers top Wayland, 65-45 The Caledonia varsity girls' basketball team de­ feated Wayland 65-45 last Thursday evening. Stacey Jenema dropped in 17 points, including four, three-pointers, to pace the Fighting Scots. Julie Slot netted 15 points and gathered 14 rebounds Scot golfers win against league foes Caledonia came up with a couple big victories on the links Monday, Sept. 17, by besting both South Christian and Kenowa Hills at the Gracewill Country Club. Caledonia had a team score of 156, South had a 158 and Kenowa Htlls a 159. Abe Mulvihill fired a ca reer-best 35 and Loren Crandall shot a 38 to pace the Fighting Scots. The results left Caledo­ nia with an 8-5 overall record, 7-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. and Kelly Jackson came up with 12 points and five assists. The victory lifted coach Jon Mecrman's squad's' record to 5-1 overall and 30 in the O-K Gold Confer­ ence. The Scot jayvees also pulled out a 41-32 over Wayland, outscoring the Wildcats 12-4 in the final quarter. Rachel Buckner scored 12 points, Shelby King had six rebounds and Katie Leatherman five and Megan Sandvcit came up with three steals. TK Athletic Boosters meet Monday Thornapplc Kellogg Athletic Boosters meet Monday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The group suppots TK athletics in many ways. Participation is open to parents and the community. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on OctoOer 15. 2001. at 7 00 p.m. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia win hoW a public heanng at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Coldwater Properties LLC to rezone the following described lands from A-Agnculture to R-2 Medium Density Residential. The lands are commonly described as 10287 Duncan Lake Road and 5458-100th Street and legally described as follows 10287 Duncan Lake Road: SW 1/4 NW 1/4 ' SEC 32 T5N R10W 545S-100th Street: W 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 ' SEC 31 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and make comments relating to the proposed rezonmg. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time erf the public heanng Dated September 24, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/September 25, 2001 ‘Forced’ rezoning decried at Thornapple Township by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Doing what is best for Thornapplc Township and differing with local landowners came to a head at the Thornapple Township Planning Commission meeting Sept. 17. An overflow crowd at­ tended the meeting to protest the commissions proposed rezoning of farm land to "R" residential. The commission had be­ gun this process in June and had considered several large tracts of land at the July and August Planning Commission meetings as well. In looking at the current zoning of property in the township and in response to a lawsuit from a manufac­ tured home developer, legal counsel for the township recommended the township provide, if possible, more large areas of "R" residential zoning. What became clear over the months that different tracts were considered for rezoning was that landowners did not want the township to recommend changes that they had not asked for. Monday was no excep­ tion. as Fred Rock and vari­ ous supporters consistently challenged the commission's proposed rezoning. Rock was concerned that his tax liability would in­ crease if the property he —vt me mute man ou members of the audience take a close look at possible rezoning maps at the Thornapple Township Planning Commission meeting on Monday. Sept. 17. now farms was rezoned. He was also concerned that his sons would not be able to keep his property, currently zoned AR (agriculture residential) as a farm because of high inheri­ tance taxes. Commission Chairman Mark Sevald explained some of the background to the proposal, including reference to the legal challenge to the, township zoning ordinances as exclusionary. (The lawsuit was dis­ missed at a hearing on Sept. 20. Please see a separate ar­ ticle in today’s Sun and News.) Before the lawsuit was dismissed the zoning ordi­ nance was being challenged as "exclusionary" because there was not enough prop­ erty zoning in such away that manufactured housing developments would be ap­ proved uses. Sevald explained that if judge were to declare the or­ dinance "exclusionary" the township would be without any ordinance until a new once could be written and approved. While there was no zon­ ing ordinance in affect, any­ thing could be built any­ where, including an indus­ trial building in a residential area. Members of the commis­ sion listened carefully as homeowners proclaimed their support for Rock s de­ sire to keep his property in agriculture. Using the 1991 master plan, they tried to select the property closest to the vil­ lage. which would have ac­ cess to utilities and could support a more dense devel­ opment in the future. Sevald stressed that even if the property were rezoned, this did not require land owners to develop the prop­ erty or to sell it to develop­ ers. A second parcel being considered at this meeting was approximately 130 acres owned by the Dean family of Lansing. According to Zoning Administrator Geoff Moffat, the people he has spoken with are neutral about the rezoning. No one spoke for or against the proposal. Commission member Jack Spencer mentioned that several years previously the Dean property south of Crystal Flash between the river and M-37 was being considered for residential de­ velopment. The board recommended this property be rezoned to "R." This recommendation now goes to the township board to review. The land is currently lying fallow and is considered "developmental" on the township tax rolls. The other three properties, including the Rock farm, were tabled indefinitely by a vote of 5-2 by the commis­ sion. Several board mem­ bers wanted more time to consider the questions about taxes that were raised at the meeting. In other business the board approved an ordinance allowing the keeping of farm animals in residential areas, if there is enough land to support the animals. Jack Spencer has asked not to be reappointed to the board. Sevald received en­ couragement from his col­ leagues on the board for his decision to return for an­ other four years. "There is a lot going on and I want to help finish the process we have started on revising the master plan," he said. The next meeting of the Thor nappie Township Planning Commission is Oct. 15 at 7 p in Commission member Dale Guikema is vowing to bring off the table the three prop­ erties for a vote at the meet­ ing. Jasonville Farms’ latest rezoning request approved by Ruth Zachary Lots within the PUD achieve another drive into Staff Writer would have an R-2 den­ the PUD was included in Jasonville Farms won sity, the same as the area the settlement. Since it approval Sept. 19 in a 4-3 being added to the devel­ was not owned at the time, vote by the Township opment. R-2, medium den­ it could not be included in Board to rezone a parcel sity single family zoning the judgment, it was ar­ to R-2 in an adjoining par­ would allow 20,000 square gued. Concerns about granting cel to the large Planned foot lots, which originally Unit Development previ­ was granted under a court an exception to the zoning ously zoned for agricul­ consent judgment. This of the new master plan and tural use. area being rezoned was setting a precedent that The four-adre irregular outside the consent judg­ could lead to additional parcel, located off 84th ment, though the require­ requests for rezoning were Street, will provide a ment for the developer to expressed as reasons not to drive/entrance for Ja­ acquire more land to granf this request. sonville Farms to the north. Five lots were re­ quested to be built to the standards of the R-2 zon­ ing district that lay next to the parcel. The parcel, served by water and sewer and paid for by the developer, would house enough peo­ ple to eat up ten acres of land area elsewhere, it was argued by Jim Tel­ man. representing the DURApartnership that owns the CUBE development. The point SALT was echoed by some of the board members that the 50-Lbs. developer had services Only... brought to that drive, and they should be used. To the east of this area, ___________ _______________________________ medium density already exists, though zoned for low density. Allowing R-l zoning would have created a transition zone between the denser housing in the PUD and the low density zone to the east. R-l zon­ ing would have allowed one home for 40,000 - STORE HOURS square feet, or nearly one Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm home per acre, usually al­ The Village of Middleville is helping local drivers 9980 Cherry Valley. Caledonia (M-37) lowed where the property keep an eye on their speed This solar powered can support a septic sys­ device will be moved to different parts of the village tem. for three more weeks **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &. Models SPjoo Best Price, Quality, Service Watch your speed 8910303 �The Sun and News, Middleville. M['September 25. 2001/Page 11 Little Lambs Preschool to open at new location Parents, youngsters, and teachers mingle and discuss the details of activities for the children who will be enrolled at the new Alaska Hall location. An informal ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Little Lambs Preschool Sept. 17 and celebrated by parents teachers and neighbors in the Alaska community. Laurie Bestrom, Karen Boonstra, Deb Heyboer, Dawn Frahm, Wally Bujak and Gina Rogers all have been actively working on preparing the interior of Alaska Hall. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Don’t walk out on TK athletics To the editor: “Pnde. Class, Tradition,” three small words that carry a huge message and bring a sense of commitment to TK athletes. Everyone who attended the Bob White Stadium rcdedication ceremony a few Fridays ago witnessed and reveled in that feeling of community. We urge and encourage our athletes to “give it their best shot,” “keep trying,” and to “never give up.” “Pride, class tradition,” the sign says. The recent events Remembering the fallen On Saturday. Sept 15 Bowens Mills held its first thank you dinner for the volunteers who will be working during this year's O der Festival on weekends through the end of October. While enjoying the good cider, roast pork and great friendships, all took time to remember those lost in the tragic events of Sept 11 in our nation have bound all Americans into a renewed “We shall overcome” atti­ tude. With those thoughts in mind, I would like to publicly express my utter disappoint­ ment with scores of people who might have considered themselves Middleville foot­ ball fans. At the Byron cen­ ter game Sept. 14, with just over four minutes left to play, TK had just scored and was within three points of tying the game, two plays later the Bulldogs were up by 10 again. And then it happened... TK “fans” - students, par­ ents, aunts, uncles, school board members and many more got up and headed for the exits. W hat kind of mes­ sage do you suppose that sent to the players and coach­ es on the field? To walk out on our team like that, when they needed us most, makes a mockery of that sign... a little piece of sheet metal that most ath­ letes reach up (some have to jump'| and touch on their way down to the field. As parents and community leaders, it’s our job... our responsibility., to instill “pnde” and act with “class” so that our young people can maintain the “tradition.” Unfortunately, we can’t “win” every sporting event that comes along. We shouldn’t compound the dis­ appointment of defeat for those athletes who give it their all by walking out on them If you can’t stick with the team until the end - win or lose - I would ask that you just stay honje Mike Bremer. Middleville Jennifer Pipe, Dawn Frahm and Karen Boonstra prepare craft projects before the open house for the children who will attend preschool classes. The parent cooperative has worked almost non-stop for weeks to remodel the interior of Alaska Hall in time for fall classes. 'SETTIN THE PACE 616-795-3550 500 Arlington Street (M-57) - Middleville —j _ . Formerly Tires-Plus Monday - Thursday 8-6; Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-2 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/September 25. 2001 Farm preservation program will affect growth, save farms by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Land Partnership continued to draft a proposed farm preservation program in Barry County Monday (Sept. 17) and reached consensus on some criteria for eligibility. The partnership also ex­ plored informational tools to support decision making and started to create a draft county document pri­ oritizing factors and re­ flected in points for farm­ ers applying for easements. A purchase of devel­ opment rights (PDR) pro­ gram is being developed in Michigan. Public Act 262 of 2000 created the state Agricultural Preservation Fund, which provides state matching funds for local farm land preservation programs. The simplified defini­ tion of PDRs, used by the Rural Development Coun­ cil of Michigan (RDCM) is as follows: The method designs a means of compensating farmers for their willing­ ness to accept a deed re­ striction on their land that limits future development of the value of their land, based on the difference be­ tween what it could be sold for on the open mar­ ket with no restrictions and what it can be sold for once an easement is placed on the land. An agricultural conservation easement is placed on the land protecting ag use. The goal is to create blocks of protected farm land, helping to create a long term business envi­ ronment for agriculture. In order for counties to be eligible for state fund­ ing counties must have a comprehensive plan or re­ gional plan less than 10 years old and must have established a local PDR program (under the county zoning act). The county farm land preservation program prioritizes factors for farms applying to re­ ceive this state funding. The BCLP is a commit­ tee established by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which is developing criteria for which characteristics will be used to evaluate eligi­ bility for a proposed farm preservation program in Barry County. The state is expected to provide 75 percent of the funding and the rest would come from local sources. The program will be funded in part by local pri­ vate. public, and non-profit resources, which could in­ clude donated easements by farmers wishing to keep the land in farming forever. Points could be granted for prime soils in the northeast part of the county are less developed. Correlating soil types with large parcels being farmed would also be pos­ sible with GIS. Size of parcels or com­ bined parcels would prob­ ably be a factor in points granted to applicants. Ap­ plications might or might not be accepted for several non-contiguous parcels to­ taling 100 acres within one mile of each other, while points might also be granted for contiguous parcels, whether or not they were held by one party. Dennis Pennington ex­ plained Barry County has 31,084 parcels. Of these, 497 are of 100 acres or more. Property tax num­ bers could identify con­ tiguous parcels on the map. Farms already pro­ tected under a previous program. PA 116, might also be identified on the map. an increased percentage of local donation toward the easement. The group is charged to design a program which will identify prime farm areas to protect, and hope­ fully will encourage resi­ dential development in certain other areas of the Some things are meant to be a certain way... 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Maps with various so­ cial and physical charac­ teristics identified by the county geographic infor­ • Christopher J. Hier, • D.D.S. 6*16-891-1240 | General Dentistry for Children & Adults *♦ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW PATIENTS WELCOME -- -------------------0 4 ♦ # Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Qualitv dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! mation (G1S) system pro­ vided a good informational tool for correlating docu­ mentation needed to assist in the process. Prime farm soil types were identified using clas­ sifications described in the Barry County Soil Survey. Flat to sloping lands are considered in the evalua­ tion of best soils for farm­ ing. Soils are related to best corn yields were also con­ sidered as a method to measure productivity. A chart mapping areas with yields of 130 to 180 bushels per acre would be type No. 1 in red, 110 to 129 bushels would be type 2 shown in green and from 50 to 109 would be type 3, shown in yellow on the map. Percentages of these soil types are easily identi­ fied by the GIS system. Varying points would be granted for these soil types to farmers applying for a farm preservation easement. From 15 to 20 points could be assigned to soils in the top two cate­ gories. Applications could receive up to 120 total points for various factors. Other scoring criteria could offset the soil type on a parcel or group of parcels. The reviewing board would need this in­ formation to determine which were the highest priority lands for consider­ ation. This data would also justify decisions. Some of the best soils were found in the north­ west part of the county, but growth from Kent County has already made preservation of this prime land more difficult. Other Identifying ideal areas for development is one of the tasks of the group. Ar­ eas supplied with sewer and water were also identi­ fied, as those most desir­ able for development. One system at Duncan Ijikc is private. Others arc public. There arc several pub­ lic sewer districts in the county. Expansion of pub­ lic sewer districts with ex­ tra capacity has usually occurred where groups of residents have asked for it, and they are assessed their share of the cost. New cus­ tomers pay the basic hook up fee. This has occurred around many of the area's lakes. To extend existing sewer more than one mile is not financially feasible. Expanding sewer five miles to a proposed Re­ naissance Zone is not likely to happen, County Planner Jim McManus said. No formula can pre­ dict the costs, as too many factors arc involved. If a person lives within 200 feet of a functioning public sewer line, they must connect to it by Health Department man­ date. Where septic sys­ tems have failed, often people want the service. One heavily populated area around Gilkey Lake has pollution problems and is within a mile of a sewer line, but the residents have not requested sewer, but may do so in the near fu­ ture, County Commis­ sioner Tom Wilkinson said. Between the sewer line and the lake is an area which is highly de­ velopable, and a potential growth area, he said. Others said land use in more remote areas should remain agricultural. Executive Director of the Rural Development Council of Michigan, David Skjaerlund, assist­ ing the group with the pro- Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/September 25, 2001/Page 13 From previous page cess, said responsible planning includes deci­ sions about where the best areas for growth are, and where ag preservation should maintained. Devel­ opment has occurred more randomly in the past. In some areas, espe­ cially if a farm preserva­ tion area is established, sewer could be discour­ aged as this encourages development in areas where different uses con­ flict. Likewise, the GIS mapping system pin­ pointed 1998 county land divisions on the map which were used as an in­ dicator of recent growth trends, generally found along major road arteries, such as State Road be­ tween Middleville and Hastings where three sub­ divisions are planned. McManus charted township growth patterns using numbers of new ad­ dresses assigned in each of the past three years, and address changes in the last year. The city of Hastings was not included. Zoning permits for 11 townships for each year from 1996 through 2000 were noted. Zoning per­ mits, soil erosion permits, land divisions, addresses and address changes were indicated for this year through June 30. New ad­ dresses in the past six months totaled 178 com­ pared to 327 in 12 months of the year 2000. Address changes by June 30 totaled 189, compared to 531 changes in the full year 2000. The most growth was in the four townships in the northwest part of the county, but growth is oc­ curring everywhere. Established develop­ ment and areas where maximum build-out has been reached was not in­ dicated on the map. The county has 574,000 peo­ ple. McManus said. Slowest growth areas over three years included Orangeville 84, Hope with 72 new addresses, Barry with 50, Assyria with 50, Carlton with 49, Johnston with 45, Castleton with 42, Prairieville 37, Maple Grove with 35, Hayings with 33, Baltimore with 32, and Woodland with 20 new addresses. Higher growth areas in­ cluded Thornapple with 163, Yankee Springs with 118, Irving with 112, Rut­ land with 108, all on the northwest side of the County. McManus pointed out all of these townships have separate zoning au­ thorities. Expansion south from Grand Rapids was be­ lieved to be one factor, and in many cases lake property has encouraged the growth. Whether an effort to preserve the most threat­ ened areas or to concen­ trate on places where large blocks of land are possible was debated. Some wanted to favor areas more likely to pro­ duce large blocks of farm­ land. Others wanted to pro­ tect areas of open space within rapid growth areas. Mark Hewitt said he would like to protect of green spaces within popu­ lated communities but the limited funding would go further in the areas which have good soils and large blocks still in farming. ’You're going to preserve a lot more for a lot less somewhere else." He said the demand for housing would mandate that housing has to go somewhere. Planning can determine where that will be. The fact that the high growth areas each have their own zoning authori­ ties may make farm preservation in those areas more difficult. These town­ ships would have to in­ clude farm preservation as a part of their master plans. OUR-Land Chairman Don Drummond agreed that pressures to develop for people in populated ar­ eas would be greater, cre­ ating a conflict situation, without surrounding sup­ port, while in still rural ar­ eas, contiguous blocks would be more easily cre­ ated. Drummond also pointed out how open spaces are targeted by developers who try to rezonc or rede­ fine farming and farm land is often viewed as "unde­ veloped or unused." County Planning Com­ missioner Jan McKeough said that Agricultural/Residential. or AR zoning, inherently created a conflict. She was in fa­ vor of preserving large tracts of land even in the midst of development. Tom Guthrie stressed open space near develop­ ment was advocated to serve as a place to absorb surface water runoff in de­ veloped areas, providing recharge areas. Farm land offers an important re­ source to the surrounding area. Skjaerlund said with surrounding pressures, iso­ lated preserved farms might change their produc­ tion to a horticultural op­ eration, or perhaps to in­ tensive animal production localcounties.cotn in order to survive. Numbers of points weighted for these factors could affect which farmers will be granted easements. A compromise on priorities led to a point spread of 7, 10. 7 and 3 points for top. second, third and lowest growth rates, respectively. Lowest points were as­ signed to areas where farms were not under much pressure to be developed. Farms which are con­ tiguous to a preserved farm or farms within a one to four square mile block where a PA 116 farm is located could receive points. The document is still being drafted. The group will recommend the final version, which must then be approved by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. The task force will discuss administration of the program in the future. Farmers interested in this process are invited to contact the people drafting the program: Jim Alden. (616) 623-5853; Steve Bare. 948-8038. extension 112; Don Drummond. 9459866: Jim Fish. (616) 671-5400: Tom Guthrie, (517) 432-0712: Mark He­ witt . 945-5182: Rick Lawrence. 671-4395: Jan McKeough. 945-9779: Dennis Pennington. 9451388; Stacy Sheridan (517) 241-4084; Tom Wilkinson. wilktom@iserv.net; or Jack Wood, 623-6626. Complete the Circle. Keep Recycling Working. For a free brochure, please call 1-800-2-RECYCLE or visit www.environmentaldefense.org e eNVIRONMCNTAL DBF0NSC finding th* way* that work _ Iocalcounties.com features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. . �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/September 25, 2001 ORDINANCE NO. 018Z An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (HC - Highway Commercial District) Section 1 Zoning Districts Secbon 4 1 of the Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the addition of the HC Highway Commercial Distnct to the fist of zoning dis­ tricts Secbon 2 Highway Commercial Diatrict The Caledonia Charter Township Zontog Ordinance is hereby amended by the addition of Chapter Xll-A thereto as follows CHAPTER Xll-A HC - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Secbon 12A 01 Description and Purpose? (a) The intent of the HC Highway Commercial Distnct is to provide specific standards tor com­ mercial development serving the M-37/M-6 interchange and roadways leading to the interchange, to preserve its traffic carrying capacity and maintain the character of the Township while accom­ modating a reasonable amount of growth and to provide necessary services to the traveling public and area residents (b) Among the purposes of the HC Distnct are (1) To promote safe and efficient flow of traffic by minimizing conflicts from turning move­ ments (2) Make land use and site plan review decisions with recognition of the resulting impacts on the transportation system, with the goal of sustaining the capacity of the road by limiting and con­ trolling the number of location of driveways and by requiring alternate means of access through shared driveways, service dnves and access from cross streets (3) Sustain the traffic carrying capacity of the roadways in order to delay or avoid premature widening which would detract from the character of the Township (4) Ensure that the distractions to motorists are minimized by avoiding Wight and clutter, pro­ moting aesthetics, and providing property owners and businesses with appropnate design flexibili­ ty and visibility (5) Encourage the rural and small town character as expressed in the Master Plan by requir­ ing buildings and parking to be set back an adequate distance from sheets (6) Ensure that landscaping on sites along streets is developed to preserve the rural and small town character of the area and complement existing natural features within the Township Section 12A 0? Permitted Uses Land. buildings and structures in the HC Distnct may be used for the following purposes only, unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance subject to Planning Commission approval of a site plan in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XVIII. (a) Office buildings for any of the following occupations: (1) Executive, administrative, professional, accounting, drafting and other similar profession­ al activities, as determined by the Zoning Administrator (2) Medical and dental offices and dimes (3) Computer or internet businesses (b) Banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and other similar uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator, including those with drive-through facilities (c) Personal service establishments conducting services on the premises, including barber and dry-cleaning service outlets, beauty shops, fitness centers, travel agencies and other similar uses, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (d) Hotels and motels. (e) Retail businesses conducting business entirely within an enclosed building with a gross floor area of less than 100,000 square feet. (f) Drug stores and pharmacies. (g) Restaurants, excluding drive-through facilities. (h) Laundry establishments performing cleaning operations on the premises, including retail/service operations (I) Utility and public service buildings, without storage yards, but not including essential public serv­ ices such as poles, wires and underground utility systems. Section 12A.03 Special Land Uses The following uses may be permitted in the HC District when authorized by the Planning Commission and Township Board as special land uses under Chapter XVI of this Ordinance: (a) Retail business conducting business entirely within an enclosed building with a gross floor plan area of less than 100,000 square feet, and having limited outdoor display of merchandise. (b) Retail businesses conducting business entirely within an enclosed building with a gross floor area equal to or greater than 100.000 square feet, including such businesses having limited out­ door display of merchandise (c) Theaters, or similar places of public assembly, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (d) Restaurants with drive-through facilities. (e) Vehicle service stations, excluding body shops. Such establishments may include a conven­ ience store and/or a counter-service restaurant that is located in the same building as the service station. (f) Vehicle wash establishments, either self-serve or automatic (g) Colleges or universities including satellite campuses. (h) Hospitals, including health care campuses, medical out-patient climes emergency centers. (i) Technology research centers. (j) Single-family, two-family or multi-family dwellings, but only in a mixed-use building that also includes other permitted uses or special land uses in the HC Distnct (k) Church or other house of worship Section 12A C4 Additional Uses and Prohibited Uses (a) The following other uses may be permitted m the HC Distnct as provided tn this ordinance: (1) Accessory uses as regulated under Sections 3. 9. 3.10 and 3.11. (2) Temporary uses regulated under Section 3.22. (3) Signs permitted in the C-2 District and as regulated under Chapter XIX However, bill­ boards shall not be permitted m the HC Distnct (4) Parking and loading as regulated under Chapter XX. (b) Adult and sexually onented businesses are prohibited in the HC Distnct Section 12A.05 Development Regulations No building or structure nor the enlargement of any building or structure, shall be erected unless the toSowing District regUabons a-e met and main­ tained m connection with such buiJdmg structu'e or enlargement Should any requirement of this Distnct conflict with any other requirement of this ordnance the stricter at the 'eqmrements shall prevail (a) Driveways: (1) Driveways within the HC Distnct shall be located as toSows (i) Each tot may be permitted one dnveway. provided me spacing requirements of this Secbon can be achieved (i) One additional dnveway may be permitted on parcels with tot wtotns exceeding 500 feet (#) Additional driveways may be permitted by the Planning Commss»on for any site pro­ viding the spacing and alignment cmena fisted betow a'e comp<-ec with and a traffic impact study is completed which justifies an additional dnveway (rv) The Planning Commission may permit two one-way dnveways rather than a single dual movement dnveway tor particular uses where safer, more efficient circulation and function of the dnves can be demonstrated. (v) The applicant shall submit evidence indicating that the sight distance requirements requirements of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) or Kent County Road Commission, as appropriate, are met. (2) Space and alignment (i) Dnveways shall be spaoed a minimum of 200 feet from driveways on the same side of the street, centerline to centerline (u) Dnveways shall be aligned with dnveways on the opposite side of the street or offset spaced a minimum of 150 feet, centerline to centertine. (iii) Driveways shall be spaced at least 150 feet from an intersection of a private road or public street measured from near pavement edge of the street to near pavement edge of the driveway throat • (iv) The Planning Commission may require greater spacing if traffic or pedestrian safety, traffic circulation, or site conditions warrant a greater distance between driveways (3) Frontage roads and service drives (I) The Planning Commission shall require development of service dnves where service dnves can provide access to signalized locations, where service dnves may minimize the number of dnveways onto the abutting roadway, or as a means to ensure that traf­ fic is able to safely gain ingress to and egress from tots and other parcels of land (i) If the Planning Commission pennits development without a front service dnve. it shall, instead, require a rear service drive is a rear service drive would promote the purpos­ es and intent of the HC District. (iii) Service drives shall be set back as far as reasonably possible from the intersection of the access driveway with the street. (iv) A minimum of 25 feet shall be maintained between the public street right-of-way and the pavement of the service drive (b) Front yard landscaping: (1) Parking is not permitted in the front yard, except as otherwise permitted by and in accor­ dance with Section 12A 06(g). Except tor driveways, frontage roads or service drives that are permitted or required pursuant to this Chapter, the front yard shall be landscaped as follows: (i) There shall be planted 5 evergreen trees, 3 shade trees and 12 shrubs for every 100 feet of frontage The number of plants shall be proportional length of frontage, with fractions rounded up. The Planning Commission may allow a reduction in the number or a variation in the mixture of the tree types if due to topography <x existing vegetation such a reduc­ tion or variation would result in effective screening and otherwise fulfill the intent of this Chapter (ii) The required landscape plantings shall be located as follows (I) Plante may be clustered in groups or planted in rows (II) Evergreen trees should be spaced at least 20 feet on center (III) Shade/canopy trees should be spaced at least 25 feet on center (IV) Trees and shrubs should be clustered in locations that are most effective in screen­ ing undesirable views. (iii) Where parking areas abut M-37 or M-6, there shall be planted 5 evergreen trees, 3 shade trees and 25 shrubs for every 100 feet of frontage. The Planning Commission may allow a reduction in the number or a variation in the mixture of the tree types if due to topogra­ phy or existing vegetation such a reduction or variation would result in effective screen­ ing and otherwise fulfill the intent of this Chapter. (iv) Landscaping shall be located so it does not obstruct the vision of drivers entering or leav­ ing the site. (v) Within the front yard, earthen berms landscaped in accordance with this Chapter shall be required if needed to provide variety in appearance and for screening of parking areas. (2) The Planning Commission shall consider a landscape plan submitted in conjunction with any site plan in the HC District. The landscape plan shall be drawn to minimum scale of one inch equals fifty feet and shall include, at a minimum, the following (i) Location, general type and quality of existing vegetation, including specimen trees (ii) Existing vegetation to be saved. (iii) Methops and details for protecting existing vegetation during construction. (iv) Location, size and labels for all proposed plants. (v) Existing and proposed contours on site and 150 feet beyond edges of the site at intervals not to exceed two (2) feet. (vi) Typical straight cross section, including slope, height and width of berms and the type of ground cover to be placed on them. (vii) Location, height and type of materials of masonry walls and footing details (viii) Plant list(s) showing the required and proposed quantities (ix) Description of landscape maintenance program, including a statement that all diseased, damaged or dead materials shall be placed in accordance with the standards of this ordi­ nance. (3) No outside storage shall be permitted in any yard adjacent to the M-37 or M-6 right-of-way Any yard abutting the M-37 or M-6 right-of-way shall be landscaped in accordance with Sections 12A.05(b)(1)(i)(v). (c) Off-street parking areas for uses in the HC Distnct shall be adequately ht to ensure security and safety. All outdoor lighting shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter, as set forth in this Sectton: (1) Definitions. As used in this section, the followtng words shall be defined as follows (i) Average Illumination Levels - The overall average ci all pointe on the surface of the illu­ minated area including the brightest and the dimmest points (ii) Candela - A measure of luminous intensity m a certain direction Useful in determining how much light is shining out of a fixture and m what direction. (i») Candela Diagram - Diagram of light power produced by a source and the value of lumi­ nous intensity in given directions A picture of how much light is shining out of a fixture and in what direction. (rv) Color Rendering index (CRI) - A measurement of the amount of color shift that objects undergo when kghted by a light source as compared with the color of those same objects when seen under a reference 'ight source of comparable color temperature The CRI val­ ues generally range from 0 to 100. (v) Contrast - The ratio of luminance of an object to that of its immediate background (vi) Cut-oft Angle - The angle between the vertical axis of a luminaire and toe first bne of sight (of a lumtnaire) at which the fight source is no longer visible (Vii) Cut-off Fixtures - Cut-off fixtures control glare by directing iight well below toe horizon out of toe viewer s hne of sight (vii) Cut-otf Plane - A honzontai plane around a hght source above which fight from toe fight source does not penetrate (ix) Fioodiignt - A fight fixture designed to light a scene or object to a level greater than its surroundings The beam of floodlights may range from narrow field angles of 10 degrees to woe ang;es (more thanlOO degrees/ (x) Flush Mounted or Recessed Luminaire - A tummaire that is mounted above a ceiling (or behind a wait or other surface) with the opening of the lummaire level with the surface (») Foot-candte - A measure of fight falling on a given surface One foot-candle is equal to (Continued) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001/Page 15 the amount of hght generated by one candie shining on a ^re °2® foot away Foot-candle may be measured both honzootalfy and vertically by a »*gr»t {mj^Giare ■ The condition that results from insufficiently shielded tight sources or areas of excessive light within the field of view (Mi) Illuminating Engineering Society of North Amenca (IESNA) - An association of pro­ fessionals in the field of lighting and related professions (MV) Lame - A butt) with an outer glass envelope and metal base enclosing a fila­ ment or arc-tube and electrodes *____ Qcv) Light Meter - A device that measures tie amount of light energy farting on a (xvi)TZfi^A^ - A plan indicating art site improvements and the number, location type Of fixture and the manufacturer s data on au the proposed bghtsng (xvu) Luminaire - A complete lighting unit often referred to as afixture 'xvhi) Lux - A metnc measurement of Itghit falling on a given surface For an approximate conversion of lux to toot-cartotes. dnnde foot-candles by ten (MX) Lumen - A measure of Hght energy generated by a hghtsource list lumen ratings for art the* lamps Average lumen levels are slightly lower than initial lumen ratings. (xx) Maximum to Minimum lUummabon Rato - The ratio of the maximum Summa­ tion level to the minimum level. (xx.) Mounting Height - The vertical distance between the surface to be .nominated and the bottom of the light source ___ (xxii) Non-cut-off Fixtures ■ A fixture that exceeds the definition requirements for both cut-off and semi-cut-off fixtures. __ • (XXIII) Semi-cut-off Fixtures - A luminaire which allows twenty (20) percent of the1 g t to shine above the cut-off angle of 80 degrees measured from the vertical and two (10) percent to shine above a honzontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where hght is emitted Because the lamp is only partially shielded, minimum glare control is provided. (xxrv) Uniformity Rato - The ratio of average illumination lo mmimum^illumination, (2) General Requirements .. . (i) When the installation of outdoor lighting is part of a development proposal tor which srte 1 plan approval is required, the Planning Commission shall review and approve the hghtinn installation as part of its site plan approval process. In addition, any person applying for a building electrical or sign permit which includes the installation of one or more out­ door lighting futures shall submit a lighting plan as evidence that the proposed lighting fixtures and the design of the system complies with this ordinance A lighting plan shall include the following ___ (I) A site plan drawn to a scale of one-inch equaling no more than thirty (30) feet showing the buildings landscaping, parking and service areas, location and type of all proposed outdoor lighting and hours of operation (II) Analyzes and luminance level diagrams showing that the proposed installation con­ forms to the lighting level standards m this Chapter Diagrams shall indicate illumina­ tion levels at ground level based on no greater than a twenty-five (25) toot on-center grid and shall project twenty-five (25) feet onto adjacent properties or to the setback limit line whichever is greater Illumination levels must also be measured for all sur­ rounding streets at the public nght-of-way The color of art proposed lighting shall be indicated (III) Information concerning the maximum, minimum, average dunng operating, average during non-operating hours and the average to minimum and maximum to minimum uniformity ratios of the site measured in foot-candles as maintained honzontal lumi­ nance (IV) Specifications for all proposed lighting fixtures including mounting heights, photomet­ ric data designation as Illumination Engmeenng Society of North Amenca (IESNA) "cut-off fixtures, Color Rendering Index (CRI) of art lamps (bulbs), and other descrip­ tive information on the fixtures. (ii) Proposed lighting installation not covered by this Chapter may be approved if they are designed to minimize glare, do not direct light beyond the boundaries of the area being illuminated or onto adjacent properties or streets, and do not result in excessive illumi­ nation levels. (iii) The Planning Commission may modify the requirements of this Chapter if it determines that in so doing, it will not jeopardize the intent of this Chapter. (3) Exemptions. The following outdoor light fixtures are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter (i) Outdoor light fixtures installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance are exempt from its provisions; provided, however, that when there is any change in the use, or any replacement, structural alteration or restoration of such outdoor fixtures, then the fixture shall thereafter conform to all provisions of this ordinance (ii) Fossil fuel light produced directly or indirectly by the combustion of natural gas or other utility-type fuels (iii) Streetlights located within a public right-of-way. (iv) Outdoor light fixtures which use an incandescent light bulb of 150 watts or less except where they create a hazard or nuisance from glare or spill light. (v) Lighting necessary for road or utility construction or emergencies (4) Outdoor Light Fixtures. All outdoor fixtures, including building mounted fixtures, shall be cut-off fixtures as defined by IESNA except those exempted under Sectton(c)(3). The intensity of the light emitted from the fixture at any angle above a cut-off angle of 80 degrees from the vertical must be less than 10% of the total lamp lumens of the outdoor light fixture No more than 2 5% of the lamp lumens shall be emitted above a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted (5) Parking Lot Lighting. (i) Parking lot lighting shall be designed to provide the minimum lighting necessary to ensure adequate vision and comfort and not to cause glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties or streets (ii) All lighting fixtures serving parking tots shall be cut-off fixtures as defined by IESNA s Lighting Hanctoook (w) The design tor an area may suggest the use of fixtures from a particular period or architectural style as either alternatives or supplements to the lighting descnbed above If Such fixtures are not "cut-off fixtures as defined by 1ESNA the maximum initial lumens by each fixture shall not exceed 2000 (equivalent to a 150-watt incan­ descent bulb) (iv) Mounting heights of such alternative fixtures shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. (V) Mounting heights c* standard cut-off fixtures shall not exceed thirty (30) feet However an increase up to forty (40) feet may be permitted tor large commercial developments if it reduces the total number of lighting fixtures ano corresponding support posts improves overall lighting performance and sufficient ustification is submitted demonstrating that the lighting meets the intent o* the Chapter (vi) Mounting heights of fixtures that are located within 200 feet of a residential use or district shart not exceed twenty (20) feet (vh) Average honzontal iHumtnation levels shall be no greater than 2 4 ‘oot-candies with a maximum to minimum ratio no greater than 10:1 and an average to minimum uni­ formity ratio not to exceed 4 1 (vw) Av erage horizontal litommanon teveis may be increased near bu**ng entrances where pedestrian activity is substantial to such locations average horizontal illu­ mination levels shart be no greater than 4 0 foot-candtes wrth a maximum to mini­ mum ratxj nc greater than 1 01 ana an average to rorwnum unrtormrty ratio not to exceed 4i (ix) The level of fight trespass onto surroundmg properties or roads shaff not exceed 15 toot-candles (6) Lighting of Gasoline StationsConvergence Store Aprons and Canopies (i) L gntmg levels on gasoline staborvconvemence store aprons and under canopies shall be adequate to facilitate the activities taking place in such locations Lighting of I such -areas shall not be used to attract attention to businesses ' (») Areas on the apron away from the gasoi.ne pump slands used to (Wton9 »*«• storage shall be illuminated in accordance with the requirements for parking areas s I forth m Sectton 12A 5(c)(5) of this Chapter If no gasoline pumps are provided, the entire apron shall be treated as a parking area Cm) Areas around the pump islands and under canopies shall be illuminated so that the honzontal average at grade level is no more than 22 foot-candles with a max-mum to mmimum ratio no greater than 10:1 and an average to mtotmum uniformity ratio I I 1 | I (iy) Ugh^ frxtoes ^ouotfrd on canopies shall be recessed so that the .ens cover is recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceiling) of the canopy and/or shielded by the fixture or the edge of the canopy so that hght is restrained to no more than 85 degrees from vertical. . _ (v) As an alternative (or supplement) to recessed ceihng lights, indirect "** ** used where light is beamed upward and then reflected down from the underside o the canopy In this case light fixtures must be sh.ekted so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the underside of the canopy (vi) Lights shall not be mounted on the top or sides (fasdas) of the canopy, and the sides of the canopy shall not be illuminated . _ (vii) he level of light trespass onto surrounding properties or roads shall not exceea id ! (7) Secunty Lighting When permitted all secunty hghtmg fixtures shart be aimed so that illumination is directed only to designated areas and not cast areas In no case shall lighting be directed above a horizontal plane through the top of the lighting fixture and the fixture shall include shields that prevent the light souroeior tern from being visible from adjacent properties and roadways. The use of general floodlight­ ing fixtures shall not be permitted (8) Illumination of Building Facades When buildings and structures are to be illuminated, toe Planning Commission shall approve a design for the illumination and toe following shall ^Maximum illumination on any vertical surface or angular roof surface shall not exceed (ii) Lighting fixtures shall be carefully located, aimed and shielded so toatoight is ed only onto the building facade Lighting fixtures shall not be directed upward or toward adjacent streets, roads or properties _ (iii) Lighting fixtures mounted on the building and designed to "wash" tlie facade with light are preferred. (iv) The illumination of landscaping shall not generate excessive light levels, cause glare. or direct light beyond the landscaping. (v) The level of hght trespass onto surrounding properties or roads shall not exceed 15 foot-candles. (d) Site design requirements: (1) Buildings shall be sited to preserve natural features Natural features such as natu­ ral grade, trees, vegetation, water bodies and others shall be incorporated into the site plan to the fullest extent practicable. (2) Mechanical equipment and service areas shall be visually screened from adjacent properties, public roadways or other public areas. Architectural designs for buildings shall include design features to contain and conceal all heating, ventilation, air con­ ditioning units, trash enclosures, dumpsters, loading docks and service yards (3) Buildings shall be designed and constructed using architectural variety to moderate their visual impact. (4) All building walls which can be viewed from public streets shall be designed and con­ structed using architectural features and details, including, but not limited to arch­ ways. colonnades, cornices or ^her architectural features (5) Art building walls over 100 feet in length shall be broken up with varying building lines, windows and architectural accents. (6) Art buildings shall be designed and constructed with an articulated roof line. Roofs shall not be designed or constructed without pitch, unless the roof without pitch is fully obscured by a building facade or other architectural feature, or unless the roof without pitch is specifically permitted by the Planning Commission in its approval of a site plan under Chapter XVIII. (7) All building walls which can be viewed from public streets shall be landscaped for at least 50% of the wall length. Other walls shall be landscaped for at least 30% of the wart length. (8) Landscaping required pursuant to this section shall abut the walls so that the vege­ tation combined with the architectural features significantly reduce the visual impact of the building mass as viewed from the street. (9) The predominant building materials shall be those characteristic of the Township, such as brick, wood, native stone and tinted/textured concrete masonry units and/or glass products. Other materials such as smooth-faced concrete block, undecorated tilt-up concrete panels, or pre-fabricated steel panels shall be used only as accents and shall not dominate the exterior of the building Metal roofs may be allowed if com­ patible with the overall architectural design of the building (10) Exterior colors shall be of low reflectance, and shall be subtle, neutral or earth-tone colors. High intensity colors such as black, neon, metallic or fluorescent for the facade and/or roof of the building are prohibited except as approved for building trim. (e) Parking Area Landscaping; Greenbelts (1) Parking Area Landscaping. All off-street parking areas shart be landscaped accord­ ing to the following minimum requirements. (i) One canopy tree for every 10 vehicle parking spaces or fraction thereof shall be planted in the landscaped area. (ii) To provide shade and to break up the visual monotony of large asptialt covered • areas, parking lots shall contain individual concrete-curbed landscaped interior islands throughout the parking lot in addition to any perimeter landscaping I andscaped interior islands must be a minimum of 360 square feet and a mini­ mum of ten feet wide. Each island shall be planted with at least two canopy trees and six shrubs or such other equivalent as the Planning Commission may approve Any shrubs planted within these islands shall be maintained at a maxi mum he.ght of three feet Plantings shart be at least three feet from the edge of the island (iii) I andsraping shart be arranged so as not to obscure traffic signs or fire hydrants, or obstruct driver’s sight distance within the parking area and at driveway entrances (2) Greenbelts A greenbelt shart be provided when a lot m the HC District abuts a resi­ dential use or a residential zoning district The greenbelt shall be provided along the ■nt Ime which abuts the residential use or zone according to toe foltowing require­ ments (i) Required greenbelts for buildings shall have a minimum width of 25 feet Greenbelts for parking tots shart have a minimum width of 15 feet (b) For each 100 feet of length or portion thereof of greenbelt plantings shall consist of at least two deciduous canopy trees two ornamental trees and four evergreen trees or any combination thereof; provided, however, that the Planning Commission may increase decrease or modify such requirements m its discretion if such an increase decrease or modification would promote the goal of adequately screening the HC District use from the adjacent restoential use fw) Berms waits and fences may be pemutted within a greenbelt area The Planning Commission may in its discretion reduce toe amount of required plantings if toe berm fence or wait achieves the intent of this cnapter (!) Landscape Quality and Maintenance (1) The ’ortowmg ust is of species that are peimitted but will not be credited toward ’•equired landscaping because of their brittleness susceptibility to disease and (Conknued/ �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001 New Caledonia Library Committee proposal tabled by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week tabled a proposed resolution to sup­ port a newly forming ad hoc Library Building Committee, at least until Sept. 26. Fred Fleischmann said during public comment that a library building should be on three to five acres and be centrally lo­ cated in the township, which needed a dedicated source of funds to include maintenance of the build­ ing. He said the township cannot afford this expense out of general funds. Fleischmann held that the organizational struc­ ture of the group should report to someone, perhaps as a sub committee of the facilities committee or the planning commission. He recommended a sunset provision which would end the committee .at a given time. "If this library commit­ tee is going to be develop­ ing plans for a site and a design, the last time esti­ mated at a cost of $25,000, it needs to be planned for next year's budget." "I would like to be in­ cluded on this committee." he said. Kris Apol said she was really happy to see a new library group organized, and hoped for a positive result. She said she appre­ ciated volunteers willing to make this effort, and to have a new library. She would like to add to the volunteer list someone from the facilities commit­ tee, from the cable TV committee, because it had requested space in the li­ brary, from the grounds committee, a representa­ tive from the Historical Society as well as the His­ toric Commission, because it is responsible for storing archival records, and the library is a logical choice for housing them. "Assuming the library committee would be serv­ ing as an advisory commit­ tee to the township board, I would also like to request this committee has proper rules of procedure," Apol said. She requested mission of purpose, policies regarding membership, duties of of­ ficers, meeting notifica­ tions, meeting require­ ments, rules of order, al­ lowing public participa­ tion, and that all activity reports be submitted to the Township Board. She said at present the resolution had a broad pur­ pose. 'to assess the needs for a community library building and dcvelog plans for site and design, as well as funding options.' She asked the board to define the duties of this commit­ tee in more defined terms. She was under the im­ pression the board and the planning commission had already approved a site for a library, the one offered as a donation by the schools, where the Com­ munity Education Building now stands. Apparently, no township vote has determined the site. She said a previous sur­ vey conducted in 1998 by the township may now be obsolete, but the document may offer a starting point for the committee to use. She gave copies of the survey to Township Clerk Pat Snyder and to Supervi­ sor Bryan Harrison. Trustee Bill Bravata said the existing commit­ tee had a good start, seemed to have a lot of momentum and expertise, and a motion by the board would be a good starting point. "I would fully trust the individuals here to come up with your and everyone else's help with the appro­ priate recommendation for us to bless at some point. I am in favor of this resolu­ tion and bless this. I think we are ready for a library." Trustee Richard Robert­ son said he had no objec­ tion to the requests made, including representation by different community inter­ ests to be included as a part of the committee. He said he feared a closure of this group. Harrison said the town­ ship already has policy and procedural guidelines, a template for its commit­ tees, with various items included, which dealt with Apol's concerns. The matter was post­ poned with a request that the group would fill out the template format, including members, with a resolution to be on the agenda the following week. Eric Longman, who has been selected by the exist­ ing group as the chairper­ son. said the group would be posting its meetings. Snyder said in the past few months, the group was told to come to the town­ ship with officers, and so the group had followed these instructions. "We get different direc­ tions every’ time." "We need to have faith in our fellow citizens," Harrison said. He explained the delay was because of a "need to do it right as a board." A budget workshop is scheduled for Sept. 26. and a special meeting to con­ sider a request by Brightside Church at 7 p.m. are other matters to be taken up at that meeting, be­ tween 5:30 and 9 p.m. Caledonia group presses for pool survey funding by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board was asked for a second time last week to contribute funds for a community survey to de­ termine the need for a YMCA pool facility in the township. No answer was given. The Community United for Wellness with Aquatics (CUWA), represented by Ellen Wilder, has ap­ proached several public and private organizations to fund the study, to be conducted by the Winfield Group, which would cost $30,000. The group also also ap­ proached the Village, the Caledonia Education As­ sociation (CEA), and the Caledonia School Board. Wilder said. She said the school had committed $10,000 and approval for an additional undeter­ mined amount from the CEA. Again. Wilder suggested the YMCA facility could be coordinated with an ef­ fort under way to build a new community library. She urged action to move on this effort was needed soon. The Township Board is just beginning its budget workshop this week. This year's budget has already been exceeded, with unforeseen expenses, and un­ til the needs and priorities for the next year are set, allocating funds for even a study is not possible. Conflicting needs for a variety of things the com­ munity wants, such as a library, park land, rail trails, and other facilities creates a competition for funding from the township purse, as stated by board members in August. Per­ haps next month, the board will be able to give a definitive answer to the CUWA regarding a com­ munity study for a pool. (Continued from previous page) insects, excessive root structure, excessive litter, and or other undesirable characteristics. The planting of these species is not encouraged. Common Name Botanical Name Acer Negundo Box Elder Ailanthus Altissima Tree of Heaven Catalpa Speciosa Catalpa Elacagnus Angustifolia Russian Olive Gingko Biloba (female) Female Gingko Maclura Pomifera Osage Orange Morus Spp Mulberry Populus Spp. Cottonwood, Polar, Aspen Salix Spp. Willow Juglans Nigra Black Walnut Rooina Spp Black Locust Acer Saccharinum Silver Maple Siberian Elm Ulmus Pumila Slippery Elm Ulmus Rubra (2) Plantings and other landscape features shall meet the following minimum requirements: (i) Canopy/shade trees 2.5 inches in caliper, measured 12* above ground level (ii) Evergreen trees 5 feet in height (iii) Shrubs 12-24 inches in height (iv) Walls Masonry walls shall be of day, bnck. stone or other decorative masonry matenal and shall be placed on footings which meet the requirements of the local building code (3) All landscaping plants shall be hardy when planted and maintained in accordance with their nat­ ural growth patterns Withered diseased or dead plants shall be replaced within a reasonable amount of time, but no longer than one growing season , (4) Plants must be controlled by pruning tnmmrng or other suitable methods so that they do not interfere with public utilities. restnet pedestrian or vehicular access, or constitute a traffic haz­ ard (5) All planted areas must be maintained in a weed-free condition. (g) Tree and Landscape Preservation Requirements (1) Stte plans should preserve all quality, existing trees wherever feasible esoeaafty in buffer areas Relocation of existing trees within the site ts also encouraged and all available meas­ ures should be taken to maintain the trees in a healthy condition (2) Existing trees may be used to fulfill landscaping requirements, if such trees are n healthy growing condition are at least the minimum size are the appropriate type and are spaced according to their hkely mature size (3) The area below the dripkne of an existing tree to be saved should reman undisturbed. No mpervious mater a? should be placed under the dnplme and a tree protection fence must be installed around the trees during construction at the tanrt of cksaxbance Tree protection symbols notes and details must be shown on tie site plan (4) Should any tree designated for preservation for which landscaping credit is given, die me owner shai’ replace the tree with tie equwalent speoes or with a tree when w»m obtain the same height spread and grown characteristics The replacement tree must be a minimum of 2 5 inches camper measured 12* above ground tevei Section 12A 0t Area Regulations Mo building or Structure shaH be ejected nor snak any building or structure be enlarged unless me following yard lot area >ot width and tot coverage 'eouirements are prov -ded and maintained (a) Front Yard The following front yard setbacks apply only to buddings wtr from yards that do not abut the M-37 right of way The positioning requirements for bmtomgs with from yards abut­ ting the M-37 nght of way are specked m Section 12A 06>.gi (1) There shall be a front yard of not less than 50 «ee» lor bu*>ngs without a tiort service dnve (2) There shall be a from yard of not less than 100 feet tor bueamgs wtei a front se^.ce dnve (b) Side Yard: (1) There shall be a minimum side yard of 25 feet for the side of a building or structure abutting a residential district or residential use (2) There shall be a minimum side yard of 15 feet for the side of a building or structure abutting any other district or use. (3) There shall be a minimum side yard equal to the front yard for the side of a building or struc­ ture on a comer lot that faces a public street; provided, however, that if a side yard abuts the M-37 right of way, there shall be a minimum side yard of 50 feet. (c) Rear Yard: (1) There shall be a minimum rear yard of 40 feet for a building or structure abutting a residen­ tial ^district or residential use. (2) There shall be a minimum rear yard of 25 feet for a building or structure abutting any other district or use. (d) Lot Area: The minimum lot area shall be two acres. (e) Lot Width: The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet. (f) Lot Coverage: No lot shall be covered with building or structures exceeding a total of 35% of the lot area. (g) M-37 Area Regulations. When the front yard of a lot or parcel abuts the M-37 nght of way, the front yard setback regulations of Section 12A.06(a) shall not apply and the following regula­ tions regarding the positioning of buildings and parking shall apply (1) Buildings or structures and parking lots shall be positioned on the lot or parcel in accordance with the following requirements: (i) Parking Lot Positioning. The edge of the parking lot nearest to M-37 shall be positioned a minimum of 90 feet from the outside edge of the nearest continuous through lane of M-37. (ii) Building or Structure Positioning. The main wall of a building or structure shall be posi­ tioned a minimum of 140 feet from the southside edge of the nearest continuous through lane of M-37 (2) Landscaping. Within the area between the front edge of the parking lot and the nearest con­ tinuous through lane of M-37, there shall be a minimum 25-foot-wide landscaped area meas­ ured from the M-37 nght-of-way to the front edge of the parking lot. The landscaped area shall include an undulating earthen berm of three to four feet in height with a maximum slope of 3:1. Landscape plantings shall be in accordance with Section 12A.05(b)(a)(m) Section 12A.07 Height Regulation No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height or 2-1/2 stores whichever is greater However, a taller building or structure that is otherwise permitted in the HC Distnct may be permitted by the Planning Commission as a special land use pursuant to Chapter XVI of this c'dinance. In considenng a special land use for a building or structure exceeding 35 feet in height or 2-1/2 stones the Planning Commission may impose a greater setback calculated on the bas s of one additional foot of building setback for each 2 feet of building height above 35 feet, or the Planning Commission may impose a greater setback upon some other reasonable basis, or the Commission need not impose a greater building setback Section 3 Amendmentin S^tiOfl 3,50 of Zoning Ordinance Subsection (c) of Section 3.50 of the Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended tc read as follows (c) Lighting intensity shail not measure more than 10 foot-candles at the property boundary line closest to the d.rected path of any light source except that lighting intensity at property boundary imes m the HC Highway Commercial District shaft be as specified m Chapter Xi I-A of this Ordinance, pertairung to me HC Highway Commercial Dtstnct Section 4 Piiblication .EffeGtiye Pate Thts Ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven cays after me publication of a summary ot tts provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation 316 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001 /Page 17 Thornapple Twp. wins dispute with developer J-Ad Graphics News Service A manufactured housing developer who sued Thor­ napple Township claiming an "exclusionary" zoning ordinance prevented its construction of a mobile home park within the township will have to go back to the drawing board. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher granted the township’s mo­ tion Thursday to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Lan­ don Holdings Inc. Landon Holdings has an option on land on 108th Street near M-37. No ap­ plication has been submit­ ted to the Township Plan­ ning Commission for re­ view of this development. "Landon Holdings can come to an 'R' zone and establish a mobile home park with no special use permit, it's a matter of right," said the townships attorney. James Wernstrom. "It's also allowed in the AR’ district with den­ sity requirements." But according to Landon Holdings attorney, Teresa Decker, those provisions were made only recently by a zoning amendment passed by the township af­ ter the lawsuit was filed. "Yes, now someone can apply to have this use, but it has nothing to do with the objections in this case that the language in the ordinance was exclusion­ ary," Decker said. "They amended the ordinance to provide a defense of the exclusionary zoning, to cure the defect the plain­ tiff pointed out." Wernstrom noted that the township, which con­ tains the Village of Mid­ dleville, does not exclude mobile home parks be­ cause Cider Mill Village is a mobile home park lo­ cated in the township. Decker argued that Caledonia Twp. seeks mining operations’ zoning compliance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Sept. 7 was the last day Thornapple Developers could mine clay in a per­ mitted mining removal (PMR) area off 68th Street, acording to a court judgment. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son said no hauling was taking place, and he said K & R. a trucking com­ pany, had sent a letter stating reclamation activ­ ity had been begun. A different court action against the township by Thornapple Developers is scheduled to go to court Oct. 16, Harrison said. The company currently has a $2 million suit against the township to allow it to continue mining sand in the area after that date. Trustee Wally Bujak asked what guidelines were being used for recla­ mation after removal of materials this summer. He said neighbor Marvin Ebbens had said seeding of the surface was being done, but believed no top­ soil was being brought in. Harrison said he would check on this, but he would not be able to en­ force the matter. He said monitoring and enforce­ ment of the reclamation would be the responsibility of the court, and not the township. On the township side, enforcement efforts are proceeding in other PMR operations. Enforcement officer Ed VanderVries is working with operators, documenting issues which could require enforcement, as based on engineering reports by Wilcox Associ­ ates. A schedule of activi­ ties for each PMR will be required. Harrison said. A document pointing to problem areas is being de­ signed, with deadlines and time lines for each opera­ tion to be in compliance with the zoning ordinance. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 19th day of September. 2001. at 7 p.m. PRESENT Members: Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata, Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer The following ordinance was offered by Snyder and supported by Stauffer ORDINANCE NO. 01-7Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Proposed Jasonville Farms No. 7) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section. 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to R-2 Medium Density Single Family District That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as com­ mencing at a pomt on the North line of said section that ts 96.00 fee* South 89’32’01 • East of the North 14 comer, thence South 89’3201’ East 129.00 feet along the North line of said sectton. ttiencefcSouth 00*2915’ East 515 69 feet, thence South 69°3ff05’ East 294 22 fee: thence South 00’2915’ East 155.16 feet, thence North 69’3805’ West 448 28 feet, thence North 00*29’15’ West 303.40 feet thence North 05’13'23’ East 150 50 feet thence North 00*2915’ West 165.00 teet to the pomt of beginning. Caledonia Township Kent County. Michigan Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its pubiicabon or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a focal newspaper of general arcutabon AYES Stauffer. Snyder Cardwell Bravata NAYS: Robertson Hamson, Bujak ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Wernstrom's argument is moot because Cider Mill Village is contained en­ tirely within the village limits of Middleville, which has its own zoning ordinance. "The fact that Mid­ dleville has a mobile home park does nothing to defend the township zon­ ing ordinance,” Decker said. "That mobile home park doesn’t exist by virtue of the township zoning or­ dinance." She added that, "this case is not about 'do they exclude mobile homes from lots,’ it’s about do they exclude three to four mobile homes on a single parcel of land." The judge agreed with the township that the vil­ lage’s mobile home park should be considered as proof that the township's zoning ordinance is not exclusionary. "I think it’s reasonable because I can envision a village that encompasses a large part of the township," said Fisher. "Although that’s not the case with Middleville and Thornap­ ple Township, it seems to me the intent of a court decision is to allow for lawful uses to have the opportunity to locate within a geographic area. The area containing the Cider Mill Village was annexed to the village from the township so that the development could have access to utilities such as sewer and water. Since June the Thornap­ ple Township Planning Commission has been working to rezone more property within the town­ ship to the "R" designa­ tion. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the 19th day of September, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Members Harrison, Snyder. Cardwell, Bravata. Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer ABSENT: None. The following ordinance was offered by Harrison and supported by Bravata ORDINANCE NO. 01-01 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MICHIGAN BUILDING. MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NOS. 98-02. 98-03. 98-04 AND 98-05 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 Adoption of Michigan Building, Mechanical and Plumbino-Codes by Reference Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8a and 8b of the Stille-DeRossetl-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, Act 230, PA 1972. as amended, the Township hereby adopts by ref erence and elects to administer and enforce the provisions of the Michigan Building. Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, being Rule 408.30001, et seq of the Michigan Administrative Code, as amended from time to time (the “Code"). Section 2- References in Code. References in the Code to “governmental subdivision" shall mean the Charter Township of Caledonia. References in the Code to “enforcing agency” shall mean the Building Inspections Department of the Charter Township of Caledonia. References in the Code to "building official" shall mean the Building Inspector of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Section 3. Electrical Inspector The Township Board shall appoint an Electrical Inspector who shall be designated as the official to administer and enforce the electrical code require­ ments of the Code. A person appointed by the Township Board to administer and enforce Ordinance No. 98-03 at and prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be the Electrical Inspector and shall not require re-appointment by the Township Board Section 4. Plumbing Inspector. The Township Board shall appoint a Plumbing Inspector who shall be designated as the official to administer and enforce the plumbing code require­ ments of the Code. A person appointed by the Township Board to administer and enforce Ordinance No. 98-05 at and prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be the Plumbing Inspector and shall not require re-appointment by the Township Board. Section 5. Fees. Fees for inspection, issuance of permits and all other activities performed by employees or officials of the Buildings Inspections Department, the Plumbing Inspector or Electrical Inspector shall be established by resolution of the Township Board. Section 6- Violations. A violation of this Ordinance is a municipal civil infraction, for which the fine shall be not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $200, nor more than $2,500 for subsequent offenses, in the discretion of the court, and in addition to all other costs, damages and expenses provided by law For purposes of th® section, ‘subsequent offense" means a violation of th® Ordinance committed with respect to a separate incident by the same person within 12 months of a previous violation of the Ordinance for which said person admitted responsibility or was adjudicated to be responsi­ ble. Each day that such violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 7. Severability Should any portion of th® Ordinance be declared invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. Section 8 Repeal- The following Ordinances and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed in their entirety: (a) Ordinance No. 98-02, adopting the 1996 BOCA Building Code, (b) Ordinance No. 98-03, adopting the 1996 National Electric Code; (c) Ordinance No 98-04, adopting the 1996 International Mechanical Code, and (d) Ordinance No. 98-05, adopting the International Plumbing Code Section 9 Publication-Effective Date. This Ordinance or a summary of <ts provisions shall be published in a locai newspaper of general circulation within 30 days after adoption Th® Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after adoption AYES: Members Bujak, Bravata. Cardwell, Hamson, Snyder, Stauffer. Robertson NAYS: None. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk Patricia Snyder Township Clerk First Reading August 15, 2001 First Reading July 18. 2001 Second Reading September 19, 2001 Second Reading September 19. 2001 * Ordinance becomes effective October 2. 2001 Ordinance becomes effective October 2, 2001 319 318 �Page 18/The Sun and News. MiddieviHe Ml/September 25, 2001 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting September 19, 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 08 pm Present Harrison Snyder. CardweH. Bravata. Robertson Stauffer, and Bujak Also Present Planner/ Manager Zytstra PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Supervisor Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invoca­ tion CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to move item 8 correspondence to item 5B Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to move 10G appointment to planning com­ mission to 10B Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Harrison, second Bravata to add 5G(2) • 1st read of Highway Commercial District Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Hamson. second Bravata to add 10O - motion to set public hear­ ing for 2002 proposed budget on October 17. 2001 Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to remove 10H Pavement of Rail Trail in Township. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED Moved Harrison, second Bravata to remove 10M Amendments to the Fiscal year 2001 budget Ayes AJI MOTION CARRIED Move Snyder second Hamson to add August 30. 2001 minutes under 5A Ayes All MOTION CAR­ RIED. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): Ellen Wilder - Caledonia resi­ dent from CUWA discussed financial backing for the survey needed tor the YMCA Dave Dempsey - Lansmg resident dis cussed FOIA response Fred Fleischmann - Caledonia resi­ dent requested that 10G - first read of major PUD amendment request - Valley Point West Industrial Park (RAL Properties. LLP) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Robertson requested removal of 5(a) 2 Minutes from August 30. 2001. 5C Approval to pay bills, and Treasurer s report Moved Harn son second Cardwell to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the August 30. 2001 minutes and approval to pay bills Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Robertson second Harnson to add to the August 30. 2001 min­ utes that Robertson. Harrison The Village of Freeport will be flushing water mains starting October 10th until finished. Any questions, call Village Garage: 765-5330. Bujak all commented under board comments 'ega^mg Little Lambs Co-op Preschoot Fred Fleischmann commented under pubic comment regarding the Rail Trail and the airport Ayes: Al MOTION CARRIED. Robert­ son questioned how tc read the treasurer s report and the rev­ enue expenditure at a glance, and how to balance the two together. Hamson Bravata to approve items pulled from the consent agenda Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None UPDATE ON PLANNED MIN­ ERAL REMOVAL (PMR) OPER­ ATIONS - SUPERVISOR HAR­ RISON: Supervisor Hamson dis­ cussed PMR operations He dis­ cussed the annual audit and K & R beginning reclamation Bujak discussed the reclamation of the K & R site Bryan will visit the site ORDINANCE - SECOND READING - AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MICHIGAN BUILDING. MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NOS. 98-02. 98-03. 98-04, AND 9805’: Moved Hamson. second Bravata to adopt an ordinance to adopt the Michigan Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing codes and to repeal ordinance no 98-02. 98-03 98-04 and 9805. Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. SECOND READING REZONING REQUEST JASONVILLE FARMS LTD PARTNERSHIP II - REGARD­ ING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6850 84TH STREET: JimTallma - on behalf of Jasonville Farms requested approval Robertson questioned difference in lots between districts Bravata com­ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE mented on consistency in the PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHT­ development. Snyder comment­ ER’: Moved Hamson. second ed on sewer and water. Hamson Snyder to hire 4-6 persons for commented on consistency the position of Paid on-call fire­ along roadways and entrances fight©' Ayes: All MOTION Moved Hamson second Bujak CARRIED. to deny rezontng request for REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A Jasonville Farms LTD SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR Partnership II - regarding prop­ THE POSITIONS OF PAID-ONerty located at 6850 84th St. Row CALL FIREFIGHTER’: Moved call vote Ayes; Hamson. Bujak Harrison, second Stauffer to and Robertson. Nays Snyder. appoint Bill Johnston. Sandy Cardwell. Bravata and Stauffer Ayers and Chris Murphy to the MOTION DENIED. Moved Search Committee for the posi­ Snyder, second Stauffer to tion of Paid on-call firefighter. approve rezoning request for Ayes. AJI MOTION CARRIED. Jasonville Farms LTD REQUEST TO ADVERTISE Partnership II- - regarding prop­ FOR THE POSITIONS OF erty located at 6850 84th St. RoW PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHT­ call vote. Ayes: Snyder. ER’: Moved Hamson. second Cardwell. Bravata and Stauffer Bujak to authorize paid on-call Nays: Harrison. Bujak and firefighter position be advertised Robertson MOTION CARRIED. in the Sun and News and the Tom Kim of R.A.L. Properties MOTION Advance Ayes: All and Brightside Church request a CARRIED. special meeting. Moved MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE Harrison, second Stauffer to hold THE EXISTING BUILDINGS/ a special meeting on PROPERTY OF THE HOLY Wednesday. September 26, FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH’ 2001 for consideration of the TO BE INCLUDED IN THE second read for R.A.L. WATER/SEWER DISTRICTS Properties and Bnghtside church OF THE TOWNSHIP AND TO at 7:00 pm Ayes: All. MOTION DIRECT THE TOWNSHIP CARRIED. ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE PRESENTATION - NEIGH­ APPROPRIATE CHANGES IN BORHOOD WETLANDS THE ORDINANCE/MAP: Moved STEWARDS’ - LORI LARSON: Cardwell, second Harrison to Lori Larson and Kate Kerkstra adopt resolution to authorize the discussed wetlands history, existing buildings/property of the value and the stewardship objec­ ’Holy Family Catholic Church’ to tives. be included in the water/sewer APPOINTMENT - PLAN­ districts of the township and to NING COMMISSION - DUANE direct the township attorney to GUNNINK: Duane discussed his prepare the appropriate changes reasons for applying for the in the ordinanca'map Ayes All. Planning Commission Bravata MOTION CARRIED. discussed his support for Duane MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE Gunnink. Moved Harrison, sec­ THE TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY ond Snyder to appoint Duane TO PREPARE THE MTT Gunnink to the vacancy on the ADJUSTMENTS AT TOWN­ Planning Commission. Ayes: All. SHIP COST FOR KNOWN MOTION CARRIED. ERRORS AFTER THE ROLL RESOLUTION - A RESOLU­ WAS CONFIRMED: Remove TION TO APPOINT AN AD HOC Parcel #41-23-07-426-001 COMMITTEE FOR THE NEW Moved Cardwell, second Snyder CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP to authorize the township attor­ LIBRARY - CLERK SNYDER: ney to prepare the MTT adjust­ Public comment was made ments at township cost for Discussion was held. Moved known errors after the roll was Harrison, second Bujak to table confirmed Ayes: All. MOTION this item - Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. CARRIED. RESOLUTION - TO ADOPT SPECIAL USE PERMIT ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH'FOR CHURCH ACTIVITIES AT Regular THE ALASKA HALL (LOCAT­ ED AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF 68TH STREET AND THORNAPPLE RIVER DRIVE): Discussion was held regarding a lease. Moved MINUTES OF THE Harrison, second Cardwell to REGULAR MEETING OF THE approve special use permit VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA regarding Alaska Baptist Church. SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. MOTION - APPROVAL OF Present: Unger, Audy, NEW TOWNSHIP EMPLOY­ Brumleve, Regan, Penfold, MENT APPLICATION FORMS: Oaks. Moved Harrison' second Bujak Absent: Zandstra, Erskin to approve new employment Approval of Consent Agenda; applications for new staff and fire Motion to approve by Audy. department personnel. Ayes: All. Supported by Oaks, All Ayes, MOTION CARRIED. motion carried PRELIMINARY PLAT Written Correspondence. REVIEW - BLACKSTONE’ Inquiry of Conflict of Interest. (PHASE 2). REGARDING PAR­ Council Report: CEL #’S 41.23.01.400.001 AND Village Manager Report 41.23.01.400.032. PROPERTY Village Welcome signs have LOCATED NORTH OF 68TH been designed. STREET AND WEST OF SNOW Price for one sign is $3450 AVENUE: Ron VanSingel dis­ plus $300 for post Checking on cussed Preliminary plat revie* cost to do additional two signs Moved Harrison, second Bravafh Presidents Report: to approve preliminary plat Ellen Wilder present to talk in review - 'blackstone ’ (phase 2). regards to a YMCA swimming Regarding parcel #’s pool being built in Caledonia 41.23.01.400.001 and She was asking for a donation 41.23.01.400.032. Property for the cost of the survey to see if located north of 68th street and west of snow avenue. Ayes: AH MOTION CARRIED. REQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF MANAGE­ MENT ASSISTANT,’ PER PRO­ POSED JOB DESCRIPTION (AND COMPLETED POINT FACTOR EVALUATION): Brightside Community Public comment was made and Church and Valley Point discussion was held. Moved West Industrial Park, Hamson second Cardwell to support position of management (R.A.L Properties, LLP), assistant Discussion was held represented by Tom Kim, Ayes; Harnson Cardwell and was granted a special Bravata. Nays: Snyder Stauffer hearing for Sept. 26 at 7 Robertson and Bujak MOTION DENIED. p.m. by the Township Moved Harnson second Board. Cardwell to remove item F2 The church has been ne­ request to estaoiish a searcr gotiating to allow their committee for the position of church to meet in a build­ management assistant and item F3 request to advertise for the ing located in the above position of management assis­ Industrial Park. Due to a tant Ayes Al. MOTION CAR­ technicality, the Planning RIED REQUEST TO HIRE 4-6 PER­ Commission denied the SONS FOR THE POSITION OF previous request. On a THE RESOLUTION FOR THE MUNICIPAL FINANCE TREA­ SURY APPLICATION FOR THE SALE OF NW WATER & SEWER BONDS: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to adopt resolution for the munici­ pal finance treasury application for the sale of NW water & sewer bonds Ayes All MOTION CARRIED MOTION - APPOINT MEM­ BERS OF THE FINANCE COM­ MITTEE: Moved Hamson. sec­ ond Robertson to appoint Hamson. Stauffer. and Robertson to the finance com­ mittee Ayes. All MOTION CARRIED. CABLE TV SCHEDULING: Discussion was held Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to remove the Cable TV Scheduling. Ayes Al. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Moved Hamson. second Cardwell to hold a public heanng for the budget on Wednesday October 17. 2001 Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Harrison commented on appreci­ ating honesty. Snyder comment­ ed on needing a new light for the flagpole, so we can adjust it and change the bulbs from the ground Bujak questioned Dave Dempsey letter Robertson dis­ cussed missing FOIA info. Harrison commented on system crash and losing some data Bravata discussed that a few firemen will be on-call to help in New York Robertson discussed taxes Bravata discussed com­ pensation for Board members while doing other committee meetings PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED): Craig Vaughan from Alaska Baptist Church com­ mented on maintenance issues at the Alaska Hall Kris Apd dis­ cussed LeBarge Dam and The Parks and recreation committee having 2 vacancies ADJOURNMENT: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to adjourn at 10 53 Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Meeting CALEDONIA VILLAGE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in (System) Water Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. We routinely monitor tor drinking water contaminants. We took 20 samples from 8/13/01 to 8/24/01 showing 12 testing positive for coliform bacteria. Another 20 samples were taken from 8/26/01 to 8/27/01 with 20 samples testing negative for coliform bacteria. The stan­ dard is that no more than 1 sample per month/5 percent of samples may do so. What should I do? • You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor • People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderty may be at increased risk These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791 What does this mean? This is not an emergency If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves Cohforms are bactena which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful bactena may be present Cohforms were found m more samples tnan allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the system s treatment or distribution system (pipes) Whenever we detect coliform bactena in any sample, we do fol­ low-up testing to see if other bactena of greater concern, such as fecal cokform or E cok are present We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing, and fur­ ther testing shows that this problem has been resolved What happened? What was done? The Village, during this timeframe, used defective sampling bottles dunng regular sam­ pling Additionally, the Village was involved with construction and repair of the pubfc water mam The Village purchased new sampling bottles and. m addition to its regular mainte­ nance program, ‘lushed and chlorinated the water system Chlonne has been continuous­ ly added to the system and will be considered for use on a permanent bass The Village has also increased the number of testing sites dunng the month of September as ar addi­ tional safety measure For more information please contact Russell Blough at (616) 795-2094 Please share this information with aH the other people who dnnk this water especatty those who may not have received this notice drectfy (tor example, people m apartments, nursing homes. schools and businesses) You can do this by posting this notice a pub­ lic place or distnbuting copies by hand or ma. This notice is being sent to you by The Village gf Middleville, State Water System ID *4360 Date distributed 0^20/01 100 EAST MAIN STREET. P.O BOX 69. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-3385. FAX (616) 795-8889 315 the interest lies within the village. Oaks motioned to donate $1500.00 to survey. Audy Supported. 2 Nyes, 2 Ayes, motion denied. Unfinished Business New Business R01-32 Appointment of Council Member - Steven Gilbert. Motioned by Audy. Supported by Unger All Ayes, motion carried. Patches bids for asphalt repair. Motioned by Audy. Supported by Oaks, All Ayes, Motion Carried 2002 Truck Bids Motion lo accept the bid from Bill Seif by Audy Supported by Gilbert All Ayes, motion carried. POW MIA Recognition Day is declared for Friday. September 21, 2001 Motioned by Oaks, Supported by Entire Council All Ayes Motion Carried Public Comments Extended Council Comments. Adjournment Brightside Church gets special hearing tight time schedule for completion of details to be taken up, the group urged for consideration. The board is already meeting Sept. 26 for a budget workshop, begin­ ning at 5:30 p.m. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001/Page 19 Highway commercial zone defined in Caledonia Twp. ordinance by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Cqmmission last week completed and recom­ mended the zoning ordi­ nance section that deals with zoning in the new highway commercial (HC) district near the intersec­ tion of M-6 and M-37 after holding a public hearing. The Township Board on Sept. 19 accepted the final version of the zoning ordi­ nance section for the first reading as a part of the consent agenda. Some of the main points were presented by Chair­ man Roger Keating in an overview of the 21 page draft document. Purposes of the HC dis­ trict, to serve the M-6/M37 interchange area: • To promote safe, effi­ cient traffic flow on M-37, by working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to control the number and distances between drive­ ways, encouraging shared drives, service drives and access from other streets. •Minimizing distrac­ tions by not allowing bill­ board advertising while planning for visibility for business signage. •Requiring buildings and parking to be set back from streets. • Defining landscape re­ quirements to complement existing township features. General commercial uses described in the ordinance include: • Professional offices, specifically defined. • Financial service busi­ nesses. • Personal service estab­ lishments such as barber, fitness and travel. • Hotels and motels. • Retail businesses of less than 100,000 square feet, including pharmaceu­ tical outlets. • Restaurants (non-drive through) • Laundry services, in­ cluding cleaning on the premises or outlet. • Utility and public ser­ vice offices, not including utility systems. Special land uses requir­ ing township authorization: • Retail businesses with limited outdoor display of merchandise. • Retail business larger than 100,000 square feet and having limited mer­ chandise displayed out­ doors. theaters or places of public assembly. • Churches would be possible, but unlikely due to the cost of real estate, in spite of the tax free sta­ tus. • Drive through facili­ ties, including restaurants. • Vehicle service sta­ tions, and C-stores. ex­ cluding body shops. • Vehicle wash estab­ lishments. • Colleges or universi­ ties. • Hospital and medical facilities. •Single family, two family or multi-family CUSTODIAL POSITION School year hours 3:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Summer hours flexible. Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs. Page Elementary. Please apply in writing to: Alice Jansma, Business Manager 10051 Green Lake Road Middleville. Ml 49333 dwellings part of a mixed use development, with other permitted land uses in the same or separate buildings. Mixed uses of commer­ cial buildings with residen­ tial units could be either in the same building or in separate buildings. Spe­ cific residential densities for apartment units are yet to be worked out when other areas of the township are considered. Exclusions: •Adult or sexually ori­ ented businesses. These are allowed in C-2 areas, and regulated by strict guidelines related to loca­ tion near certain other uses such as schools, churches, etc. • Also excluded, were auto sales, affected by business size and outdoor display of merchandise. Car dealerships are al­ lowed elsewhere, under the C-2 zoning and may be too large for the small HC area. • Billboards in the dis­ trict are not allowed. Some billboards arc already lo­ cated along M-37 in C-2 districts. Other uses could include accessory uses, temporary uses, parking and loading facilities and some signs, excluding billboards, at least until the entire sign ordinance is revised. Regulations affecting specific characteristics in the HC zone were’ speci­ fied, although not all are included here: •Regulations governing structures in the HC dis­ trict would follow general township building guide­ lines, with stricter regula­ tions prevailing if any con­ flict in rules is found. •Site designs will be re­ quired to preserve natural features, and to be visually moderated. Variety in ar­ chitectural features is en­ couraged. • Building materials and standards were discussed. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 1. 2001. at 7:00 pm, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hear­ ing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Al Miedema for a special use permit for an accessory building in the R-R Rural Residential District. The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are commonly described as 8330 Eklndge Court and are legally described as follows: W 558 FT OF S 1/2 SE 1/4 EX S 660 FT* SEC 16 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public heanng and comment upon the pro­ posed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the pubic heanng Dated September 19. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 314 • Height restrictions and exceptions were explained. Heights over 35 feet will require a special land use permit. (A six story hotel in the area is already planned.) Greater building height will be tied to a re­ quirement of greater set­ backs and landscaping. •Flat roofs will be al­ lowed with appropriate fa­ cades on all sides, a change made in the draft ordinance following the public hearing. •Minimum setbacks and landscaping for front, side and back areas are specif­ ically described, with even more detailed instructions for M-37. Minimum lot size must be two acres and lot width must be 200 feet. •Landscaping belts, berms, greenbelts, screen­ ing and open space details are specifically described, and the planning commis­ sion will require a specific landscape plan for each site. Landscaping should not obscure driver's vision. Landscape quality and maintenance will be re­ quired. Specific plant types are advised, and growth controlled through maintenance and replace­ ment if needed. Landscaping details were discussed in the pub­ lic hearing. Consultant Ken Dettloff suggested taking measures to keep 50 per cent of the area in open space. •Driveway guidelines are specifically described. Spacing and alignment as well as frontage roads and service drives are also regulated. • Lighting. Seven pages of specific regulations for lighting and definitions were included in the doc­ ument. An ordinance from the Grand Rapids area was used as a model for light­ ing regulations. A lighting expert would verify the lighting met the require­ ment of not allowing any light to shine on surround­ ing properties, a cost in­ cluded in a fee paid by the developer. Citizen comments. Around ten citizens spoke on the various sections and suggested alterations. Main points of discussion that were at the public hearing: • Lighting. Citizen Tom Apol, who was involved in creating the existing light­ ing ordinance, said the lighting section of the draft ordinance was too restric­ tive. Lights would be directed downward and not tres­ passing over the lot line not to exceed an amount of 15 lumens, a compro­ mise after considering pub­ lic comment. Security lighting in con­ nection to an 11 p.m. cur­ few for reducing light out­ put was also discussed. Citizens said safety lighting to deter crime was important, did not want lights arbitrarily turned off. Others thought light should not contribute to lighting the night sky and to use excessive energy. A night reduction of 50 percent of the total inten­ sity at night was proposed for on certain types of businesses to reduce up­ ward reflection but prevent total darkness. Some thought lighting should be more strict where residential areas were involved than where other businesses would be affected by light trespass­ ing over lot boundaries. This was changed after public input. • Billboards were dis­ cussed. with opposing views . Some wanted no more billboards in the township, while one person advocated allowing one or two billboards along M-6, on the short section of freeway in Caledonia township. It was believed, that even if allowed, a 1200 foot distance be­ tween signs would not permit more than one in that stretch. Some said billboards did not contribute to local business identification, but advertise products or serve other purposes, while caus­ ing distractions in the lo­ cal area. Highway signs are in­ formational for travelers, and controlled by MDOT. It was explained the city of Holland had successSee commercial zone, pg. 20 Over Your Head in Debt? LIQUIDATION - REORGANIZATION BANKRUPTCY 945-3512 ORDINANCE NO. 01-9Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS (Amendment No. 2 of Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development) WHEREAS, on September 15. 1993 the Township Board adopted Caledonia Township Ordinance No. 93-5Z, establishing the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development. WHEREAS, on June 15 1994 the Township Board adopted Amendment No 1 in the Planned Unit Development; and WHEREAS, the Township Board now desires to adopt a further amendment m the Planned Unit Development tollowing public heanng thereon by the Planning Commission. Section 1. Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance No. 93-5Z, establishing the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) is hereby amended and further Amendment No 1 in the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development, which was adopted June 15. 1994, is also hereby amended by the amendment of Section 2(2) thereof as follows Section 2 The rezonmg of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, m accordance with the final development plan, as amended, of the Valley Point West industrial Park Planned Unit Development ('the Development’) is expressly subject to all of the fottowtng terms and conditions 1 Development Plan, (no change) 2 Nature af Deye«PefT)gni Buidngs A and 8 Shah be used for light industrial purposes and relat ed accessory uses and Bukkng C shall be used tor commercial and/or office purposes and relat­ ed accessory uses, provided however that the bu**hg currently housing Eclipse Energy Systems Inc., and the associated driveway, off-street parking area and other site features there­ of may also be used as and for a church or other house of worship or tor other relipous obser­ vance 3 -12. (no change) Section 2 Thts Ordnance amends the above-stated PUD ordinances only in the respects specrficaUy stated above AA other portions of said PUD ordinances reman in full force and effect Sec>on3 This Ordnance shaM become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general circulation 317 �Page 20/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/September 25, 2001 Trojan defense stuffs Belding in 30-7 triumph Middleville's Ryan Adams (84) makes terrific one-hand grab of a Chad Barager pass on third down and long to keep an offensive drive alive. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by David T. Young Editor Was that astonishing and horrible 30-20 defeat at By­ ron Center the week before a wake-up call for Mid­ dleville? Belding probably thinks so. Thornapple kellogg head coach Tim Penfield hopes so. The remainder of the OK Blue Conference hopes not. The Trojans, who were shocked by a winless Byron Center outfit on Sept. 14, responded last Friday night by playing defense about as good as it gets, except for one play, in a 30-7 triumph over visiting Belding. It was the first meeting between the two schools, as Belding was moved down from the O-K Gold to the O-K Blue Conference this year. The Trojans got burned on one 62-yard pass play from Jeff Reminga to A. J. Johnson, which set up Johnson's two-yard TD run on the next play in the first quarter. But the rest of the night belonged to Mid­ dleville. SEAMLESS CUTTERS: Custom made aluminum gutters. .027 & .032 thickness. Hidden hangers. Fully insured. Colors to match, warranty, free estimates. Steve's seamless Cutters (616) 948-7718 The defensive unit was so good Friday night that it did not yield more than three yards on any run from scrimmage in the first three quarters. The Redskins did not earn a first down until the last period, gained only 13 yards rushing in the en­ tire first half and finished the game with 32 yards on the ground in 28 attempts. That's what just about anybody would have to call defensive domination. Tackle Bret Vernon wasn't his usual super self out in the trenches because he was hobbled by an injury, but he still managed to come up with nine tackles, a figure matched by Matt Erb. Josh Tobias (40) was a workhorse carrying the football in the fourth quarter for Middleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) But the guy who really had a big night was end Ryan Adams, who had 13 tackles, inclusing several sacks, and on offense he made a couple of nice pass catches. More heroes? Try offensive linemen Tony Hall, Alec Belson and Jeremy Chavis, who consis­ tently gave running back Jeff Tobias enough room in the fourth quarter to pound Belding in the trenches with some good old-fashioned smash mouth football that would even have made Bob White proud. Try two-way star end Commercial zone, from page 19 — fully banned new bill­ boards, only allowing ex­ isting billboards in that city. The commissioners did not allow billboards in the HC district, and promised to revisit this matter when the sign ordinance is sepa­ rately considered. •Two-acre minimum parcel sizes were set in spite of resistance to that point by some. Resident and Realtor Don Oppenhuizen objected to the setbacks, the num­ ber of driveways required, expensive parking islands and the minimum lot size of two acres. He said po­ tential customers like Wendy's and Burger King preferred one acre lot sizes. He advocated greater density of busi­ nesses in the area. He said in the real world these standards would not work. • Special uses. Mer­ chandise outside of build­ ings would be a special use regulated to a percent­ age of area allowed. Some residents did not want any merchandise allowed out­ side of buildings. Rural Preservation will be the next area of the zoning ordinance to be drafted by the Planning Commission. Chris Finkbeincr who hauled in three passes, one a 28-yard strike for a touch­ down and one for a twopoint conversion. Fink­ beincr also sacked Redskin quarterback Mike Deeren with 13 seconds left in the bailgame and caused Deeren to fumble. Linebacker Joe Brown then ^cooped up the loose football and sprinted to the end zone from 34 yards away. Try Yon Bucher, who scored a pair of touchdowns, one a 10-yarder and other other from about a yard and a half. Try the ever-resourceful junior quarterback Chad Barager, who seems to find a lot of different ways to hurt his opponents, whether it's directing the offense, throwing an occasional pass that keeps the defense hon­ est or carrying the ball him­ self. Friday night he added the famous "hard count” to his arsenal by inducing Belding to jump offside twice in third-and-five situa­ tions. Try Justin VanSpronsen, who came up with a pass interception deep in his own territory after Belding was handed the football on a turnover. This was not the same team that lost at Byron Cen­ ter. It was more like the team that destroyed Caledo­ nia. If there was a negative during the evening for Pen­ field and his coaching staff, it was that nagging worry about pass defense. The Tro­ jans yielded three touchdown passes to Wayland, were burned for almost 200 yards by Byron Center's Jared Ford and even had some dif­ ficulty in the second half with the passing of Caledo­ nia sophomore Ryan Dyke­ house. But against Belding, aside from the 62-yard play, Mid­ dleville gave up nine yards through the air and 32 on the ground. The Redskins officially finished with 103 yards in total offense. Middleville finished the game with 252 yards in to­ tal offense, 188 rushing. Kyle Farris ate up 53 yards and Tobias 46, both in 10 carries. Barager completed five of nine passes for 64 yards, a touchdown and a two-point conversion. The other two-point score after a TD was run in by Scott Brooks. Mark Price kicked two extra points. The victory lifted Mid­ dleville’s record to 4-1 over­ all and 2-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. 'excavating' Dozer Work Driveways, cleanng. stumps, leveling, building sites, rough landscaping Trucking Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, _ stone, screened top soil, woodchips Special on quality topsoil for fall seeding Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING y Don Vetter - 795-7830 j �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25, 2001/Page 21 Trojan girls and boys ahead of C-C pack ____ _ __ __ RNAPPL'C? KELLOGG SCHOt 4 *• Also finishing,.1 though u not scoring, were Elise Nyland eighth, Stephanie Si­ mon ninth. Sarah Hawkins 11th, Theresa Miller 15th. Victoria Stanton 19th, Greta Gustafson 22nd. Kelli Zoet 23rd and Kaylee Wilke 33rd. Court­ ney VanEck 47th and Sara Jansens 49th. I4th in 19:09.6. Pat Tim d Brog, last year’s o_ O- ness 14th K Blue Conference indi­ Jansens 16th in 19:28.4 vidual champion also sur­ and Alex Robinson 27th in prised virtually no one by 20:132. Not included in the scor­ taking first, with a time of 17:54.3. Teammate Mike ing. but finishing the file­ Stortz was runner-up. kilometer course were crossing the finish line in Nick Tomson, who was 18:09. Other Middleville 33rd. Keith Fuleki 56th. runners figuring in the Kyle Bradley 58th and scoring were Chris Hark- Eric Mena 59th. American Manufactured Living, Inc.__ The Middleville boys' cross country team members, with their first place trophy from the Muskegon Oakridge Invitational (front row, from left) Chris Harkness, Mike Stortz, Pat Jansens, Tim Brog. Alex Robinson (back row) coach Tamara Benjamin, Keith Fuleki, Nick Tomson and Eric Mena. It was a pretty good week for both of Mid­ dleville's cross-country teams. The Trojan boys and girls both won first-place trophies Saturday in the Muskegon Oakridge Invita­ tional and they both were first in the O-K Blue Con­ ference jamboree Tuesday. The girls' team won with 36 points. Ludington had IS» It import h.id ( Plainwell 81 and South Haven, Wyoming Park, Muskegon Mona Shores. Muskegon and Grand Rapids Creston did not fin­ Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. ish. The boys took first with 65 points, South Haven had 74, Fruitport 80, Wyoming Park 94, Mona Shores 109, Ludington 135, Plainwell 135, Muskegon 199 and Creston 205. Tim Brog finished third in 17:45. Mike Stortz was seventh in 18:04. Chris Harkness 11th in 18:24, Patrick Janson 18th in 19:05, and Alex Robinson 26th in 19:16. Middleville took all the marbles in just about every category last Tuesday in the O-K Blue Conference cross country jamboree at Johnson Park in Wyoming. The Trojans had the best boys' team, the best girls' team, the top two individ­ ual runners in the boys' race and seven of the top 10 runners in the girls' ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs ■ CDs “Drew" McFadden Investment Representative PO Box 336. Caledonia. Ml 49316 race. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's groups had a big day. The girls had 23 points, which is good enough to win a dual meet, let alone a six-team jamboree. Coopersville was second with 69. The boys had a little tighter competition, scoring 58 and Godwin Heights was second with 71. The girls, two-time de­ fending state Division II champions were dominant. Senior Melissa Quisenberry, to the surprise of vir­ tually no one, checked in first with a time of 20:28.2. She was followed by Eliz­ abeth Oosterhouse of Bryron Center and Vallery Edmonds of Coopersville. Then came a sea of orange and black. Freshman Natalie Hoag was fourth in 21:50, fresh­ man Kaleigh Page was fifth in 21:52.2, Christine Dood was sixth in 21:56 and Jessica Stortz finished off the Trojans' scoring with a seventh place finish in 22:12. 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May also e-mail to pennock I ffiserv.net Please contact Human Resources at (616)948-3112 Pennock with any questions. Healthcare Services 20% a OFF r.- ANNUAL SALE OCTOBER 1-13 ONLY Carhartt’Jfl CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR 146 E. MAIN STREET • P.O. BOX 80 CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 891-8108 Houn Mon.-Fn 7:30-6, Sat 730-2 �Page Sun c«»u and News. MiddlevrHe Ml/September 25.— 2001 'age 22/The »’« oun -------- — Thornapple Trail Run winners announced The following are the re­ sults of the Thornapple Trail 5K Run held on the morning of Saturday. Stpt. 8, on Heritage Day in Middleville: Overall Male Winner: Neil LaVoie: 18:32. Overall Female Winner: Karen Barber: 20:37. Male 14 & Under — Neil LaVoie, 18:32 overall male winner); Chad Scott, 24:04: Levi Funk. 26:09; Christopher Katje, 29:09: Robert Mad­ den. 29:45; Kirk Barber. 37:32. Female 14 & Under — Marion Christensen, 30:53. Female 25-29 — Sherry Benedict, 32:30. Male 30-34 — Ross Sprague, 20:10; Jeff DeG- roote. 21:01; Rob Bell. 41:57. Female 30-34 — Cathy Fenton. 24:43: Melissa Bronkema. 32:30. Male 35-39 — Brett Schroder. 18:33: Mark Christensen. 21:26; Thomas Smith. 22:59; Tim VerHey. 24:04; Matt Funk. 24:50; Dave Tomko, 28:32: Lee Wingeier, JV tennis team wins 7-1 The Thornapplc Kellogg JV girls tennis team over­ whelmingly won their match Thursday night against Kelloggsvillc. 7-1. In singles play, after split­ ting their first two sets. Amber and Bethany Steorts won their tie breaking matches with scores of 12-10 and 12-6. The doubles team of Kehiah Tumes and Sara • Johnson took home both sets with scores of 6-2. 6-4. while the doubles team of Tiffany Tietz and Chelsea Snow ousted the Kelloggsville team with scores of 6-1, 6-1. Byron Center ends Trojan freshmen win streak Big plays often determine the outcome of big games and that was true when unde­ feated Byron Center upend­ ed Thornapplc-Kellogg's previously undefeated fresh­ man football team. 26-6. The game’s first half was loaded with big plays by both teams, including an intercep­ tion, a fumble recovery, a 61 yard run. and three «|>ass plays covering a total t>f 102 yards When the half ended, Byron Center led 14-6 and ASON! E3 SALE _ eventually went on to defeat the Trojans Taking advantage of a sec­ ond quarter 61-yard run set up the game’s first touch­ down, Byron Center scored moments later on a 18-yard run. The extra point was no good and the Bulldogs led 60. The young Trojans came right back with an impres­ sive 68-yard scoring drive of their own. Passes from quar­ terback Chns Humphrey to tight end Eric Reeder of 23 SEASON! E SALE SEASON! -A 1 ____ GAVIN and 27 yards (the second catch resulting in the Trojan touchdown) tied the score at 6-6. Byron Center quickly regained the lead for good, scoring on a 46-yard pass play of their own and con­ verting the extra point. Playing well for the Trojans were Josh Meyering, Josh Hilton, Matt Palmer, Kalani Garber, Joe Wenger, Adam Loveless and Codie Nieder. KERMEEN i V**f MARTIN *1 m 1 LEVAV MILLER GM NILES GAVIN t/S w Get Ready for GOLIJ Weather GO CO 98 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 01 CHEVY MALIBI LS F.xi <’ib "hon box. .150 V-8. auto air. 55.000 miles V-6. auto . atr. leather. CD. cas< . 1.700 mi s18,995 XS16,995 CO LU 95 EAGLE TALON ESI 2 DR. 97 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM Ih 'live. 4 cyl.. 5 vpd . Pm mdoMv locks, tninxxx CO s5,495 98 HOSDA CR-V LX s14,995 u C/3 S10,495 99 CHtVY 3/4 TO* 4X4 SILVERADO LT CAVIN”;:”’; CO in • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 019 1 0,31 ■_ n 29:37; Kevin Reimink. 41:56. . Female 35-39 — Karen Barber 20:37 (overall fe­ male winner); Valerie Syswerda, 26:42: Lisa Sinclair. 27:18; Angel Wingeier. 29:30; Karen A. Barber 33:18. Male 40-44 — Keith Sikkema. 21:07; Paul Rumisek. 23:19; Chris Yates. 24:07; Howard Best. 24:08; Russell Katje. 28:41. Female 40-44 — Louise Herrick. 23:08: Roxanne Potter. 24:29; Brenda Tee- 35:02. Female 50-54 — Nancy Jones. 24:16; Suzanne Ko­ zloski. 29:16; Charlotte Williams. 30:13; Pat Kovacevich, 32:55; Judy Lemon. 32:58: Barb Rumbergs. 34:17: Marilyn Duley. 39:41. Male 55-59 — Douglar Kenyon. 22:09. Female 55-59 — Judi Madden. 39:40. Male 60 & Over —Loyd Elwood 33:13. Female 60 At Over — Liz Lancaster. 26:25: Mary Sabo, 30:05. Scots tie for 2nd place in own tennis invitational The Caledonia tennis team hosted the Caledonia Invitational and scored 10 points, which was enough to tie Coopersville for sec­ ond place. Grand Rapids Catholic Central had an outstanding day as the Cougars earned first-place medals at all eight flights. Rogers placed fourth with four points. Caledonia had three flights earn runner-up medals. Denise Robinson earned hers by winning two matches, one of which was a thrilling three-setter over a Coopersville oppo­ nent. At third doubles, Liz Co­ ncns and Ally Stearns played well consistently to finish second. At fourth doubles, the Lady Scots used two teams to earn their medal. Melanie Karbowski and Jennie Atkinson won an exciting three-set match with Coopersville foes, and Hillary O'Neal and Michelle Bennett defeated Rogers 6-1, 6-1. In O-K Gold conference action earlier that week, Caledonia lost to Wayland. 8-0. Trojan gold cards return The 2001-2002 Trojan Gold Cards are on sale from any Thornapple Kellogg High School band or choir member. The Gold Cards, which sell for $ 10 each, can be used from now until September 2002. The cards provide dis­ counts for patrons of many Middleville area businesses, as well as establishments in the Grand Rapids area. Most of the Middleville area businesses offering dis­ counts on this year’s card are: Subway, The Swamp Fox, Middle Villa Lanes, Little Caesar’s (Caledonia). Greg’s Get It and Go, Desert Sun, 4 Star Video, B&K Family Car Champs, Faro’s, Wash, Middleville Auto, Pharmacy Care, Quick Lube 2000, Shear Pleasure, The Scoop, Thornapple . Floral, and Thornapple Kitchen. Grand Rapids area restaurant Schlotzsky’s Deli has also returned to this year’s card. “We’re especially excited about the four new merchants that have been added to the card this year,” said TK music director Ray Rickert. Trojan JV squad defeats Godwin The Middleville junior varsity football team defeat­ ed Godwin Sept. 13 53-20. Darrin Tape started the game with a 65-yard touch­ down run and an extra point. The Trojan defense, led by Mark Rolison, sacked the quarterback, forcing Godwin to punt. Tape returned the punt for 47 yards for the Trojans’ second score. Later in the second quarter, Josh Eldridge came up with an interception. The Trojans’ offensive line, led by Matt Potter and Scott Vanderwood, sprang runs by Kurt Bray, Lars Gustufson and Trevor Secord and a 35-yard T.D run by Tape The Trojan defense came up big again with a blocked punt from.Chns Rupp and a recovery by Rolison for a M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevtlla E SALE SEASON! E SALE SEASON! E oarrlin 28:22; 2f?"22: Stenhanie gardin. Stephanie Sabo. 28:52; Andrea Main. 3733. Male 45-49 — Dwight LaFleur, 22:18: David Welton. 23:19; David King, 25:19; Eric Long­ man. 25:48. Female 45-49 — Ellen Wilcox. 21:05; Cathy Sanlnocencio. 26:44; Mikki Purgiel. 27:11; Denise Hayes, 27:39. Male 50-54 — Bob Stevens. 24:01; Jim Anton, 24:10; Douglas Smith. 26:32; George Zoerner 30:15; Larry Whitaker. Call 945-9554 for classifieds T.D. The Trojan defense stopped Godwin again with big plays from Josh Wolter, Andrew Reeder, Jordan Hartley, Kurt Bray, and Josh Eldridge. The Trojan offense also had fine blocking from Reeder, Walsh, Biek and Wolter. The new merchants include A&W .i^l Cinnamonster in the Rivertown Crossings Mall in addition to Best Buy and Sam Goody. Trojan Gold Cards will be on sale through Oct. 5. They are valid through September 2002. Anyone interested in purchasing a Gold Card should contact any band or choir member or call the band office at 795-5400, extension 4446. Michael Evans Painting Wall Covering I f nterior/Exterior Over 10 years I OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP K Call 795-3133 Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc* Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery "TiH’L<(616) B s795-5654 ,ze ^oat^ f �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/September 25. 2001/Page 23 Trojan boys, girls win Blue Jamboree Middleville took all the marbles in just about every category Tuesday in the OK Blue Conference cross country jamboree at John­ son Park in Wyoming. The Trojans had the best boys' team, the best girls' team, the top two individ­ ual runners in the boys' race and seven of the top 10 runners in the girls' race. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's groups had a big day. Ute girls had 23 points, which is good enough to win a dual meet, let alone a six-team jamboree. Coopersville was second with 69. The boys had a little tighter competition, scoring 58 and Godwin Heights was second with 71. The girls, two-time de­ fending slate Division II champions were dominant. Senior Melissa Quisenberry, to the surprise of vir­ tually no one. checked in first with a time of 20:28.2. She was followed by Eliz­ abeth Oostcrhousc of Bryron Center and Vallery lulmonds of Coopersville. Then came a sea of orange and black. Freshman Natalie Hoag was fourth in 21:50, fresh- man Kaleigh Page was fifth in 21:52.2. Christine Dood was sixth in 21:56 and Jessica Stortz finished off the Trojans’ scoring with a seventh place finish in 22:12. Also finishing, though not scoring, were Eilse Nyland eighth, Stephanie Si­ mon ninth, Sarah Hawkins 11th, Theresa Miller 15th, Victoria Stanton 19th. Greta Gustafson 22nd, Kelli Zoet 23rd and Kaylee Wilke 33rd, Court­ ney VanEck 47th and Sara Jansens 49th. Tim Brog, last year’s OK Blue Conference indi­ vidual champion also sur­ prised virtually no one by taking first, with a time of 17:54.3. Teammate Mike Stortz was runner-up. crossing the finish line in 18:09. Other Middleville runners figuring in the scoring were Chris Hark­ ness 14th in 19:09.6, Pat Jansens 16th in 19:28.4 and Alex Robinson 27th in 20:13.2. Not included in the scor­ ing. but finishing the file­ kilometer course were Nick Tomson, who was 33rd. Keith Fuleki 56th. Kyle Bradley 58th and Eric Mena 59th TK soccer team goes 2-for-3 The Thornapplc Kellogg varsity soccer team won two of its three most recent games. The Trojans traveled to Byron Center Sept. 13 for both teams' first O-K Blue Conference contest. Middleville opened up the scoring when Eric Smith scored nine minutes into the match Eight minutes later the Bulldogs came back to tie the match. Smith then scored again with an assist from Dustin Snow. With only seconds left in the first half, Smith again beat the BC keeper for his hat trick. Byron Center came back strong in the second half, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes to again tie the match. With 10 minutes left the Trojans went ahead w ith another score by Smith to make the final score 4-3. The winning keeper for TK was Matt Blocksma. Tuesday Comstock Park came to town Park is in its third year as a varsity pro­ gram and has a very youthful team It took Middleville 11 minutes to find the net, then after that they kept on scor­ ing Junior Enc Smith had six goals forTK. while Mike Worst had two. and Dave Dexoermer and Kyle Holst one each. Gening assists for Middleville were Devoermer two. VanRyn. Kai Kallueit and Smith The winning keeper was Blocksma. The Trojans traveled to Hudsonville Wednesdav to take on the Eagles. Hudsonville started very aggressive and outplayed the Trojans the first half and was ahead 24) at half-time. The Trojans and came back with their own attack when Dustin Snow scored with an assist from Smith. Next, the Trojans hit the crossbar and were just wide with shot after shot, but they were unable to score again and were defeated by the final score of 2-1. Antiques AUEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, Sept 30th. Rain or shine, 400 ex­ hibitors, a great selection of antiaues. Don't miss this last big show of 2001. Located at the fairgrounds right in Alle­ gan, Mich. 7:30am-4:00pm. Automotive 1994 CAVALIER; 4 door, automatic, low mileage, air, cruise, tilt, excellent condi­ tion, $5,000. (616)792-9928 Business Services ATTORNEY, BILL HEN­ DRY: Probate, Wills, Trust, Real Estate & Business Law. Byron Center, (616)878-1404. BLEAM EAVESTROLGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. 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Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! Color or B&W Copies Check out all our Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer You've heard of "Where's Waldo." apd now Caledonia has its own version of the find and seek game "Where’s Band Man?" The planning for the Caledonia band’s fund-rais­ ing auction "Reach for the Stars II" Nov. 3 is in full swing. Donations of items and services for the auction have begun to come in. But Beth Spica of the auc­ tion planning team isn't all business these days. She's been taking some time out for a bit of "switcharoo." Spica has been busy mov­ ing the mascot for the auc­ tion team around town to help raise awareness of the upcoming auction. Never staying in one place for long, the mascot, fondly dubbed "Band Man," has been moving from one location to another within Caledonia. Band Man's travels have taken him to Caledonia's Farmers Elevator for a stay with Robert Kane. He also visited Linda Moyer at Curves for Women in Cale­ donia. From Curves for Women, Band Man traveled over to the Caledonia soccer field, where he enjoyed a great game and was thrilled with the Fighting Scots' victory over Sparta, said $>pica. Band Man then headed for the varsity football game and another victory over Sparta. This week he has spent time outside the Cale­ donia Middle School and High School offices. Where will Band Man strike next? Next week be on the lookout for Band Man at such places as Gavin Chevrolet in Middleville, Crystal Flash, D&W Plaza and Seif Chevrolet in Cale­ donia. "Band Man is extremely excited about his upcoming appearance in the Caledonia Homecoming Parade," said Spica. "We are having a great time with Band Man, especially getting him in and out of my PT Cruiser. "People love having their picture taken with him. His Band Man was excited about the varsity soccer win. From left, Nate VanEnk, Matt Ziesemer Band Man. Steve Marion and Steve Yanosik. photo gallery will be on display at the auction." The Caledonia Bands are preparing for a repeat of last year's successful auction. This year the auction will be held on Saturday. Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Middle School. The auction team is currently busy soliciting auction items and services from individuals and busi­ nesses in the area. All pro­ ceeds from the auction arc used to purchase new in­ struments and equipment for band students. The entire community is invited to attend and support this effort (this is an adults only event). Tickets ar$ available from all Caledonia Community Schools offices and from Barb Chase at 891 8697. M-99. 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Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street * Middleville^ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-10-02.pdf 9a8edeb19a4825b0a735c3cc47d660d0 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Micmgan 49333 No. 40/October 2, 200 • TK MEAP results show improvements by Patricia Johns Staff writer The Thornapple Kellogg School Board is disap­ pointed that Michigan Ed­ ucation Assessment Pro­ gram results have not im­ proved as much as they had expected. Assistant superintendent Sharon Kalec described the results which were re­ ported to the school district recently. Kalce gave the board members a comparison of the fourth grade reading and mathematics, fifth grade science, writing and social studies, seventh grade reading and writing and eighth grade science, writing and social studies tests. She noted that the sev­ enth grade math test has been changed to a new test in eighth grade. The seventh grade writing test was new last year and the eighth grade writing test has been discontinued. Board members listened closely and tried to decide why the fifth grade writing results were down and why the fifth grade social stud­ ies tests showed real im­ provement. There was a discussion on the best ways to pre­ pare kids for the tests, such as a four week in­ tense practice session as is done in some districts. Thornapple Kellogg cur­ rently incorporates a once a week practice session. Kalec also noted some of the oddities of the tests. such as American History from 1763 being tested at the middle school level and American History from 1877 tested in the 11th grade test. Teachers do teach stu­ dents about the Civil War but it is not on the MEAP tests. Teachers from Lee, Page and the middle school are going to a MEAP Masters workshop and will report on strate­ gies they will use to im­ prove MEAP performance. This year’s testing win­ dow at the high school for 10th and 11th graders who are dual enrollees and for all 12th graders as needed is from Oct. 29 - Nov. 9. Dual enrollees are students who take college level TK PTO begins planning for 2001-2002 school year by Patricia Johns Staff writer When the members of the Thornapple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organiza­ tion met on September 18, everyone was full of en­ ergy for a great school year. At the elementary level. Page and McFall schools have already scheduled programs. McFall has also ordered playground equip­ ment and a new computer program. Teachers are planning this year's field trips and special activities. All these activities arc made possible by the annual PTO fund-raiser which be­ gan on Sept. 19. The middle school fund raiser is held in the spring so that it does not conflict with the fall magazine drive sponsored by the school. At the middle school level, the board accepted with regret the resignation of Jan Stora as PTO presi­ dent. A new board was elected for the middle school. Serving for the 20012002 school year are pres­ ident Jill Moore, vice-pres­ ident Phyllis Oshinski, secretary Patricia Johns, and treasurer Cheryl McMillan. Officers at Page are president Kim Jachim. vice-president Wendy Barker, secretary Shari Dalton, and treasurer Shannon Johnson. Lee officers are presi­ dent Karen Borrink. vice Members of the TKPTO are hard at work with plans for the new year president Stefanie Beckering. Laurie Rinvelt. and treasurer Caryn VanDommelen. At McFall. Tammy Stolicker returns as presi­ dent with vicj president Theresa Runge, secretary Michelle Rademacher and treasurer Katie Elverson. This year's executive board includes president Karen Borrink. vice presi­ dent Stefanie Beckering. secretary Patricia Johns and treasurer Jill Moore. Information about PTO activities will be included in each schools newslet­ ter. Parents who would like to volunteer should send a note into school with their child. The next TKPTO meet­ ing is Tuesday. Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Page cafe­ teria. courses at the same time they are attending high school. This fall, the tests are the old math, reading, sci­ ence, social studies and math tests. Results are due in February of 2002. The winter testing win­ dow is from Jan. 28 through Feb. 15, 2002. Fourth graders will be tested in math with a new test and with the old read­ ing test. Fifth graders will be challenged by a new sci­ ence test and the old so­ cial studies and writing tests. At seventh grade level, the students are faced with the old reading and writing tests. Eighth graders will have new tests in math and sci­ ence and the old social studies test. Results from the old tests are due May 31, 2002, with the science and math results coming later. In spring of 2002, the testing window at the high school is April 22 through May 3. These tests are open to dual enrolled tenth graders, all eleventh graders who haven’t taken the tests and all twelfth graders who need to take the tests or need to retake to improve their grades. The results are due in August 2002 with math and science results coming later. Kalee also discussed the difficulty in comparing re­ sults of the reading tests because Michigan uses two different versions of the test. Kalee mention that the security for the tests is be­ coming greater at the ele­ mentary level. She en­ couraged board members to look at questions which have been released from the MEAP testing division to see how hard the test actually is. There was some discus­ sion on ways to have chil­ dren take their time with the tests and to treat it se­ riously. This might im­ prove scores. Kalee also detailed the Michigan Achievement Project which the district used at the fifth grade level last year. The district has expanded participa­ tion to geography classes in grades 6-12. Teachers have had two inservices so far this year and will spend all of Oct 15 in an inser­ vice. KISO MEAP COMPARISON Social Studios 2001 District Name___ Rank Rank District Name 4 Forest Hills 55 1 E Grand Rapds 2 Byw Center 51 2 Forest Mds 3 E Grand Raprfs 44 3 Rockford 35 4 76 k69 55 _____ Catedoma KenowahMte 51 S Thomapple Kellogg 29 6 Rock*o»d 48 6 Kentwood 28 « GrarxNilte 47 7 GrarxMto 27 7 27 0 26 g 7 KenowaHds 8 __ Godwin Heights Northview Byron Center___ _ Comstock Park 46 42 4 r 9 Lowell 25 10 10 Caledonia 24 10 Kentwood 3-' 11 Comstock Park 23 11 Cedar Springs 36 12 Sparta 20 12 13 Cedar Springs 19 13 ^4 Wyoming 14 14 15 Godfrey Lee 9 16 16 Grand Rapids s _k_ J 34 Sparta_______ _______ Lowe* Wyoming Thornapple 33 30 28 KeBoggsviHe___ 26 16 Grand Rapids 17 16 Kent City 8 17 KeHoggsWte 7 IS 18 Godwin Heights 3 IS KISO Avg 24 KISO Avg State Avg 1.9 Shale Avg Kent City_____ Godfrey Leo r 11 7 KISO MEAP COMPARISON Writing 2001 ! District Name Rank Rank District Name 1 Grandville 85 1 2 Forest Hills 84 2 3 Godwin Heights 83 3 4 Kenowa Hills. 80 4 Thomapple K.llogg 81 a Grandville 82 81 5 Kent City 79 Forest HMe 90 ______ Lowe*_____88 86 ______ Sparta______ 5 E Grand Rapids 79 6 Byron Center t Byron Center 78 6 Rockford 81 6 Northview 78 6 E Grand Rapids 81 Rockford 77 7 7 Nortnview_____ 79 8 Comstock Park 70 8 Comstock Park 74 9 Thornapple Kellogg 69 8 Wyoming 74_ 72 10 Godfrey Lee 67 » Kenowa H4H 11 Lowen 66 10 Kentwood 12 Cedar Springs 61 11 Caledonia 67 13 Wyoming 60 12 Cedar Springs 66 14 Kentwood 58 13 Godwin Heights 62 15 KeftogyWte 57 V* 14 KetoggsWte * 16 Caledonia 53 1. 15 Kant City 53 17 Grand Rapids 51 16 Godfrey Lee 49 17 Grand Rapids 47_ 69 KISO Avg 72 StateAyg______61 State Aeg _ 18 Sparta______ KISO Avg . These two charts show Thornapple Kellogg s highest MEAP standings when compared to the other schools in the Kent Intermediate School District. In This Issue... • Proposal to hire Caledonia Twp. asst, man­ ager proposal defeated • Map would locate Caledonia wetlands • Page Elementary students, staff mourn child’s loss • Freedom to Read’ week observed �Page 2/The Sun and News Mwjdleville Mi/October 2. 2001 Thornapple Trail will get attention from Eagle Scout candidate by Patricia Johns ' Staff writer A leader scout with Boy Scout Troop 105, Joseph Wangerow, talked to the members of the Village of Middleville Council on Sept. 25. Wangerow will work with village manager Bryan Gruesbeck on signs, mile markers and perhaps benches for the trail. He will also talk with the scout, who built the sign across the street from village hall, about the pos­ sibility of moving that sign to the McCann Street end of the trail. Charlie Miller from AREA AA MEETINGS Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 am.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 43794S2 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. rel DeKok is renovating the storefront of the build­ ing on the corner of High and Main streets. Work continues to re­ solve the plat overlay * problem at Misty Ridge. Public hearings are sched­ uled for October. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in village hall. Joseph Wangerow Earth Tech gave his monthly report noting that nickel levels continue to be controlled by Bradford White. Some of the sludge from the tanks was pumped out for land appli­ cation. The Department of Pub­ lic Works will be purchasing a new leaf vacuum and looking for a new drain cleaning machine since no "2-in-l" machine is avail­ able. Deeds have been trans­ ferred for the property be­ ing swapped for a proposed townhouse (including the former DPW site). A pro­ posed townhouse devel­ opment must still go through the planning pro­ cess before construction can begin. Developer Jer- TK Band Boosters plan craft show, seek volunteers The TK Band Boosters meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the Thornapple Kellogg High School band room. This month's agenda in­ cludes the Oct. 20 craft show. Proceeds from the show benefit all students going to Disney World in the spring. Volunteers are needed for the concession season. This is a major fund-raiser for the band. It has paid for new band uniforms, sup­ ported scholarships for both band and jazz damps and other band needs. All parents of band and choir students are wel­ come at the meeting. Student teachers at McFall this year are (from left) seated Sara Porter and Knstm Heikkinen. Standing are Lindsay Rowe. Lisha Loveberry . Ray Howland and Carrie Ruble. Student teachers bring energy and skills to McFall 35 years experience Country Iown Iloral § Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Fresh Flowers Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted ~ Owners Bill & Fran Lanford ~ by Patricia Johns Staff writer There are extra hands to help kindergarten and first graders at McFall Elemen­ tary school this fall. Six student teachers and teaching assistants have been at school since the beginning of the year. Teaching assistants spend 10 weeks of half days at the school and then return to Grand Val­ ley State University for course work this semester. Grand Valley student teachers have completed their student assisting and are now spending most of the week, except for a seminar on Wednesdays, at McFall. Kristen Heikkinen, from Caledonia, is a graduate of Aquinas College with a language arts major and an early childhood minor She is a student teacher in Di­ ane Sevald's kindergarten classroom. The other five are stu­ dents at GVSU. Ray How­ land is assisting Jodie Elies in the first grade. He lives in Middleville and is American Legion Fish Fry To support the American Red Cross efforts in New York City Co-sponsored by State Bank of Caledonia OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday, October 5 5:30-8:30 p.m. Legion Post #305 located on M-37 in Caledonia Fish fry & shrimp with all the trimmings 100% of all proceeds from the sale of food and bar will go to the Red Cross. State Bank of Caledonia will provide matching funds. majoring in music with an "elementary distributed" minor. He has enjoyed being able to incorporate some of his musical. interests into the class room. Lisha Loveberry is doing her teaching assisting with Linda Myers in the first grade. She lives in Kala­ mazoo but is originally from Quincy, Mich. She is a language arts major interested in teach­ ing at the elementary level. Sara Porter is teaching with first grade teacher Laurrie Pirrone. She is a science major with a biol­ ogy emphasis and enjoys the "hands-on" science ac­ tivities at McFall. She lives in Grand Rapids, but grew up in Traverse City. Lindsay Rowe is an En­ glish major working with Jan Geukes in the first grade. She is originally from Livonia, Mich. Spanish major Carrie Ruble is working with kindergarten teacher Kay Griffith. She is originally from Grandville. All the student teachers found working in a build­ ing with just kindergartners and first graders a little unusual, but all love the children's acceptance of them. The teaching assistants will observe other grades before their 10 weeks is up. "The staff is really friendly, too. You have to say good morning even if you don't feel like it," sev­ eral of the students agreed. While the students joke that they are becoming teachers "for the money," each said they enjoyed working with children and helping them achieve to the best of their ability. All spoke about the gen­ erosity of their cooperating teachers who share their classrooms and students with them. The young teachers mentioned learn­ ing more than they real­ ized they would from both teachers and students. All like the hands-on na­ ture of student teaching and assisting. The reality of teaching is a little dif­ ferent than what they have learned in class. All have learned more about classroom manage­ ment than they realized they needed to know. Principal Bill Rich says. "These students arc mak­ ing a real impact on our kindergartners and first graders. They arc all great!" The cooperating teach­ ers are equally proud of the college students and praise them for their con­ tributions to the classes they teach. None of these students knows yet where they will teach when they finish their student teaching, graduate and start applying for positions. They know that the experience of be­ ing at McFall will make them better teachers. �rf/C C wlnWW* • c.i ,<»«t ■> .-m m« m P **T - - ’ ' The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001/Page 3 Fears of security, max cancel trie School board approves spring training trip TK Boosters plan craft show Vicky and Maribeth Secord from Threads in Middleville are bringing an array of appliqu£ed clothing to the first Thornapple Kellogg Band Booster Craft Show on .October 20. The show is at TK high school from 0 a m. until 4 p.m. Crafters can still call 945-1461 for more information. Page Elementary students, staff mourn child’s loss by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Friends, family, teachers and classmates from Page Elementary School gathered at Cook Funeral Home in Grandville Friday to say goodbye to 11-year-old fifth grade student Tyler Scott Bultcma Jr. of Freeport. "1 used to go to school with Tyler in Middleville," said a former classmate in an online memory book. "Tyler was a very nice friend and I will miss him." Tyler died Tuesday, Sept. 25 when the van in which he was riding was struck by another vehicle on Dorr Road at the intersection of Division Street. Troopers said the crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. when the van's driver, Susan Yerke, 43, of Freeport ap­ parently stopped at the inter­ section and then proceeded into the path of a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Bradley Pitsch of Byron Center. Tyler was taken to Spec­ trum Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was pro­ nounced dead. Yerke and her two chil­ dren. Kristen, 8, and Jason. 10, were all treated for their injuries and released. Pitsch was not injured, but his passenger, 50-yearold Dennis Pitsch, was taken to Spectrum Hospi­ tal’s Blodgett Campus where he was treated and admitted. A Michigan State Police spokesperson said no infor­ mation about seat belts or direction of travel was avail­ able for release at press time. Responding to the crash were members of the Dorr and Leighton Township fire departments and Wayland Area Emergency Services. Tyler was born May, 11, 1990 the son of Tyler Sr. and Michelle Bultcma. He is survived by his par­ ents and his brothers, Jacob and Hunter Bultema and his grandparents, Roger and Betty Katsma of Wyoming. Services were held at Cook Memorial Chapel in Grandville and he was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. According to his obituary, memorial contributions are being sent to Grace Youth Camp Paradise Ranch or the West Michigan Christian Athletic Association. A memory book is avail­ able online at cookfuneral­ home.com. American Legion to hold fund-raiser for Red Cross by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The American Legion, represented by John Con­ nolly, requested and was granted by the Caledonia Township Board on Sept. 26 a one day liquor license to open to the public as a fund-raiser. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross to help with the Sept. 11 crisis in New York. The Legion will hold the event at Post No. 305 on Cherry Valley Avenue in Caledonia on Oct. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beer, wine and spirits will be available. The State Bank of Cale­ donia has agreed to match what the American Legion is able to raise up to $5,000. by Patricia Johns Staff writer For the third year in a row. the Thornapple Kel­ logg baseball and softball teams have the opportunity to go to "spring training" in Florida during the April spring break from school. Coach Tom Ellinger an­ swered questions about the previous two trips, includ­ ing whether the fears of flying would keep parents from allowing students to participate. Ellinger told the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education that they were keeping their options open. "If we don't feel com­ fortable that the trip is safe, we will cancel," Ellinger said. He noted that students do have the opportunity to raise the cost of the trip through cookie dough and emergency house number sign sales. About an even number of girls and boys have gone in the past. The week from March 30 to April 6 will be used for skill development. Ellinger noted that four of his pitchers went last year, and he thinks the training really helped their perfor­ mance. Midge Pippel announced that because of concerns about security, middle school principal Mike Spahr is surveying parents about the seventh grade's trip to Chicago and the eighth grade trips to Wash­ ington D.C. and Cedar Point. The district does not want to put the time and energy needed to plan these trips if parents are not going to allow students to travel by bus to Chicago and Cedar Point or by air to Washington. Board President Dave Smith and board member Dan Parker are supposed to attend a conference in Washington later this fall. Parker is thinking about driving while Smith says, "I think I’ll go by plane." Smith noted that his trip is being underwritten by the Kent Intermediate As­ sociation of School Boards. Parker's costs have been in the TK budget since last year. In other business, the board approved child care leaves for Julie Toole and Jamie Nelson. An ad hoc committee of board president David Smith, Don Haney and Scott Kiel will meet to discuss the superintendent evaluation process. The board will meet with administrators on Oct. 29 to discuss goals and the self-evaluation process. Information about the parks and recreation bud­ get. leases and other is­ sues should be ready for discussion in November. The board thanked ath­ letic director Mark Uyl for working with the captains committee which made a donation of $710 (one tenth of the gate proceeds of the September 21 home football game) to the American Red Cross for their New York disaster fund. The next school board meeting is Monday. Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! The Caledonia Resource Center has started fall class­ es for 2001. If you were unable to take one of our fun enrichment early this fall - check out our next group of classes coming up soon! Our next set of classes will begin as follows: Start Date Title Class length Cost $25 $35+ $9+ $39 $29 $9+ $75 $45 $15 $9+ $59 grp $89 priv. $89+ $65 $65+ $72 $49 sgl $79 cpl $35+ $75 $35+ $75 $9+ $9+ $19 $29 $9+ $9+ $45+ $9+ $9+ Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 17 Oct. 22 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 24 EZ Defense I Knitting Fall Theme Tote Bags (Crafts) ACT Preparation Workshop Bayer Essence Aroma Therapy Clay Pot Ghosts (Craft) EZ Defense II Internet Way - Beginners Stocks Unique Waxed Paper Gift Wrapping Guitar (Group or Private) 1 night 4 wks 1 night 1 night 1 night 1 night 3 wks 4 wks 3 wks 1 night 6 wks Oct. 25 Oct . 29 Oct . 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Woodworking Karate (all ages) - Mon./Wed. Woodcarving Kickfit (Kick boxing) (Exercise) Tues/Thurs Firm, Fit & Fun (Exercise) 6 6 8 6 6 wks wks wks wks wks Nov. 1 Stained Glass Introduction to Computers Nov. 1 Nov. 6 Knitting Introduction to Computers Nov. 7 Glass Votive Candle Holder (Craft) Nov. 7 Illuminaries Nov. 14 Advance Searching 'Internet) Nov. 19 Learn How To Learn - Middle School Age Nov. 27 Teacher Gifts (Craft) Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Gift Bags (Craft) Garden Stepping Stones Dec. 6 Holiday Candlesticks (Craft) Dec. 12 Kids Ideas (Craft) Adult Class Dec. 19 ♦Plus material fee 4 6 4 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 wks wks wks wks night night wk. night night night wks night night Please call us at 891-8117 for more information �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001 Caledonia U. M. Church has new Sunday morning schedule On Sept. 9, the Caledonia United Methodist Church introduced its new Sunday morning schedule One of the first changes was adding another worship service. The Worship Council, chaired by Jeff Anderson, has worked together since last spring to implement a new service The first wor­ ship service begins at 8:30 a m and the second service at 11 a m. w ith the two ser­ vices having similar formats. During the second service, children from preschool through third grade will enjoy a Childrens Sermon, followed by a Children’s Worship Service in Fellowship Hall. a spokesperson said. Another change involved beginning Sunday School classes at 9:45 a.m. Kelly Lloyd. Nurture Council chairperson; Lyn Cryderman, director of education; A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES ■ jContempo Salon FaI Call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia Village centre LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - a Living Lord Sunday School .......................... 9.30 a m. Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evening Praise . . 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p in 7240 6Hih Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles cast of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian /• Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHL'KCH C 0 M U H I I I CHURCH o place to belong ...a place to become (non traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship........................... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings.................. 891-0576 Meeting »t the Crow Creek Charter Atademy Rrv Michael Stowell. Pastor Joe Cipric. Worvhtp leader Denns Houma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616 891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Gleaners come to Caledonia The Gleaner's Food Truck, sponsored by the Holy Family Catholic Parish Church in Caledo­ nia. returns in October. The truck will be in the church parking lot at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 6. Everyone is welcome to stop by. FIRST BAPTIST M-37. north of Middleville • "95-9"26 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Ted W. Stew art, Musk Sunday School a m. Sunday Morning Wwxlup Service. 11 00 a m Sunday Evening Service rcOO p in Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. (>45 p.m Word of Life Cluhs................................. 6:45 p in Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a in A 11 a m Sunday School For All Ages 'JUS a in Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service . . 6 30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 .40 p ni Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6.00 p m Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whiincvville Avenue. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship •> W a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office 868-0191 www iakesidccommunitv org (under construction) “W? are changed by God's love! ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship....................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School...........................11 00 a m. Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m. Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 891-8028 • e-mail: leightonOiserv.net Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m 11:15a.m. 6:00 p.m. Orz mile east of WhiineyviUe Rd Rzv P Adams Phew 891-8440 Church Office (6l6Ot9|-1512 M-37 M 100th St 4CALEDONIA W| UNITED METHODIST GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sept 30- I TA Sunday after frarvost - Kains «1 (A* ouaraar of Gads prutnn.*/. Jeremiah 321-3.6-15 (JenrwaA buys a field as a sign of hope 1.1 Tunothi t»6-!9 (Afoar » TaatHn on 'mhes tn rias world" t. Luke 16 19-31 A stun of bauus and ribrndbuatL Sentwa Title Haw To Be WeaUty In hta World WayiMd Ml 49Mg • TW-TW? 12200 Wevi -CKef Rcudh Meeting yem, vmtr fnendx. and yourfmmly - right seherr you rr al- rhnntgh: Rrio» Messages Dyaanac Mux Quatey Quid Carc and Prugrams GUN LAKE COMMUNITY 250 Vine Street • Church Office 616-89}Fax 8914M8 O-tUFRCM ________________ w w v eaiedonuonv org________________ Wctvtepfkun 9Wam MdlOJOan 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10 50 a in Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor I Joed DeVormer, Sr. Church Ph. 868 6811) • Pastor ’s Ph. 897 7407 / 4/ati/uaA t 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Time* 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion YOU ARE INVITED Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 94S-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Wustwick ^^5 ©lb me v!r>Jffletljolrist (£I)urd) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave., S E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 Church School. Sunday Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor __________ Phone 868-6437 Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St., near Whitncyviilo Ave RAY TOVWEVl). SOMMAS KNORR. AwortMe Kistor 708 W. Main Street A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Sunday Warship 9 30am and oOO p m (Child A Aduh) (During (he School Year) Rev. Norman Kohns 616-891-8167 For more information on these programs or any other programs, please contact the United Methodist Church at 891-8669. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Wonhip Service S 30 a m and 11 00 a tn Sunday School 945 a m Jr Church (Licensed Nursery & Child Caret The United Methodist Church recently hired a new nursery attendant. Michele Harvey will be available to take care of children from infant stage to three year olds during both worship services and the Sunday School time. Additional programs include a Senior High Youth Group led by David and Suzanne Knight, and a Middle School Youth Group led by Eddie and Kelly Lloyd and Robert Lillie Family Fun Night will begin Oct. 6 and held once a month. Leighton Church "A Chun h with a taring heart for our (VMNmamry and the world" Rev. R. Scott Greenway. Pauor Kctth Stulp. ioulh Director Al Tierneyer. ( ummunity Cnlluig and Mary' Frey. School Sunday superintendent met often this summer to orga­ nize programs for all ages. “Faith Weavers" curriculum is being taught for preschool through adult classes. The preschool through first grade students are invit­ ed to attend Cherub Choir from 9:45 until 10 a.m. each Sunday. Youth choir, com­ prised of second through fifth grade students, is invit­ ed to choir practice on Wednesday nights from 5:45 until 6:30. Cynthia Bristol, the new director of music, will conduct both choirs. 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditiorial Service ^ 00 AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30 AM New Life Celebration Service 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursenj available Barrier Free www iserv net/ “ ttpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Office^!-868^____________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 bet veen Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery A children’s activities during all services Programs for all ages Formore information (616)891-8119 or wuH-pHECcbyryh yy tyout CammunOy Cempui (w, eue'Setcue THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling WordSening The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m (Jr Church & Nursery available ) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross _______ Church: 616-891 -(}281 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momng Wcnhp MKMevie Momrg Wonhp Surxloy School (J H^n 4 Ninery • Groae 5 Sr Higr. - Sun Evenrig > Hgh - Godes tr8 Wed Evenng 9 30 am 1100 am 945 am 11.00am 600800 pm 600-7 30 p.m Ret Lee Zachman ZY'jicYx Office Phone - 795-9266 “WHITNEYVILLE Bible church 8546 A' ^reyv e Ave o' 84m St. • 8?;-866: “The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus is lurd' Meeting at Caledonia High School Suroay School 930 am Sunoco Momrg Woartp 10 30 a m Meevig of chapel on WhitneyMte Ave Sunday Evenrg Wonnp 600 pm Wed Prayer 4 Bfcie Study 7 00 p m 5ev Lornas 5^ Para • Sev Kar tantor. Asoc Posror __________ wecre wrimeyvieooe og__________ �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001/Paoe 5 A free information evening for parents Celebrating children event slated for Oct. 15 by Patricia Johns Staff writer Three talented women have joined their skills to assist parents in celebrat­ ing their children. Kelly Vannette, Leanne Bailey and Cheryl Mosey invite parents to a fun and infor­ mative evening on Oct. 15. The large room at Kid's First Learning Place will be bursting with ways to celebrate present, past and future. The evening begins at 7 and ends at 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event Refreshments will be served and free child care will be pro­ vided. Prc-registration is required. Call Cheryl at 795-3387 or 1-800-7053287 to register. Parents can register on line at www.moncyconccpts.com/ money. Vannette will give an overview of the present re­ search on the learning children do as they play. She will discuss how mod­ ern child care helps school age children as well as in­ fants and toddlers. Bailey will help parents create positive memories for their children. She brings her experience with Creative Memories to help parents save those photos, cards and fun. She wants to help rescue those abandoned photos that can fill drawers and then get thrown away bc- Dutton Christian plans Harvest Sale Dutton Christian School will be host for the annual “Harvest Sale" auction Saturday, Oct. 13, at the middle school, located at 6729 Hanna Lake Ave., just north of 68th Street, The silent auction starts at 6 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 7. Included will be an appetizer/dessert table. For more information, call Sandy Naber (891-4046)or Carol Bouwman (795-9168). Fall Celebration is Oct. 15 at Glenn Valley Retail Center An interest in the future, past and present for the local families spurred (from left) Mosey, Leanne Bailey and Kelly Vannette to plan an evening for parents on Oct. 15 at the Kids First Learning Center. The program is free but reservations are required Call 705-3387 for information. cause no one can remem­ ber who is in the photo. Mosey, from the Thor­ napple Financial Center, will help parents plan for the future. She will discuss investment tools like edu­ cational IRAs, Section 529 plans, other investment planning and how to avoid procrastination. She has a handout of fun and informative web sites as well. Mosey is an independent contractor of Money Con­ cepts International, Inc. All securities are through the Money Concept Capi­ tal Group, a member of NASD/SIPC. Caledonia woman earns scholarship from CMU Jenna Bennett of Cale­ donia is among 20 of the state's top high school stu­ dents who have accepted Centralis Scholar Awards to attend Central Michigan University this fall. The award is worth more than $37,000 and covers tuition and fees, room and board, and $500 for books and supplies each year. CMU selected the winners based on high school grades. The Glen Valley Retail Centers on Cherry Valley Road (M-37) are the place to be on Saturday, Oct. 13 when a fall celebration of food, fun, information and sharing is held. The retailers will have give-aways, but there will be lots of free information as well. There will be free re­ freshments and entertain­ ment featuring a B-93 live remote broadcast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free haircuts will bene­ fit Locks of Love from noon to 1 p.m. Proceeds from haircuts, manicures and massages will be do­ nated to the Red Cross 911 Disaster Relief fund. The Caledonia Fire De­ partment will have infor­ mation on fire safety for children. There will be pumpkins, a bake sale and a craft sale. Take part in the action at the main Attraction FRIDAY, OCTOBER SrH— SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR COUNTRY BY WEARING RED, WHITE & BLUE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 12™— Icuiibs QPrc-gchoof Has a new location... Alaska Hall WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR THE FALL! Don’t miss this chance for a wonderful Christian education for your child. Call 554-3350 As we are filling up fast Lori Bestrom - Teacher SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF CALEDONIA SCHOOLS BY WEARING PURPLE & GOLD FOR HOMECOMING! Jenna Bennett standardized test scores, interviews, leadership ability and a competitive exam. Students from across the state traveled to CMU last fall to take the competitive Centralis Scholarship exam­ ination. Only students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were invited to partic­ ipate. Bennett, the daughter of Robert and Rhonda Bennett of Caledonia, is a graduate of Caledonia High School, where she was a Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest winner. AU participants receive 20% o< professional products . SZzZzz/vZ'yy'. Z''zZ«'>Zv’z~ /.'R/t —welcome B-93 by wearing country western clothing. Also, all proceeds between 12-3 donated to Logks Qf Love & Red Qtqss Disaster Rslietfunsl- - IVO APPOlirmENTS NECESSStRV' First come-first served! Haircuts & manicures only, and 1/2-hour massage The HAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Special thanks »o Lynn Ferris �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001 Books donated to Lee library in memory of girl by Patricia Johns • Staff writer A gift of books and a plaque in memory of Cailin Marie Hannebohn were dedicated Sept. 14. Cailin was a third grader in Sam Wilkinson's class at Lee Elementary when she died April 10, 2001. The class has given 13 books to the Lee Elemen­ tary Library in memory of their former classmate. Cailin, the daughter of Kim and David Hannebohn was a kind, caring, loving, happy child, according to the dedication plaque in the library. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. While Cailin was not quite 10 years old when she died, her life touched the hearts of all those who knew her, according to her teacher. One of the books do­ nated to the library was an illustrated children's Bible, reflecting her faith in God. In a journal she kept, she noted that she loved animals and hoped to be­ come a veterinarian. The other 12 books donated to the library reflect this in­ terest. Included in the series of "Eye-opener" books arc books about farm, zoo, sea, baby and jungle ani­ mals. For the horse lover are three Saddle Club books: Horse Power, Trail Mates and Horse Shy. For those with a more scientific bent, the library has First Field Guides to reptiles, mammals, birds and fish. Wilkinson says, "Read­ ing was one way Cailin found joy, and giving was Benjamin LeRoy Schultz HASTINGS - Benjamin LeRoy Schultz, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. Sept. 27. 2001 at home Benjamin LeRoy Schultz was bom on April 20. 1936 at Cutlerville. Michigan, the son of Harry W. and Violet R. (Wickham) Schultz. He was raised in Freeport and Middleville and attended Freeport and Middleville Schools. He was employed at Hast­ ings Aluminum Products, started in 1965 and retired in 1988. Benjamin loved old loco­ motives and all kinds of trains He was the best man to have as far as children and people in need. Benjamin was very, very special to all his family and friends that knew him. He is survived by his mother. Violet R. Schultz of Hastings; two brothers. Harry (Shirley) Schultz of Middleville, Michael W. (Bonnie) Schultz of Hast­ ings; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Harry W. Schultz. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville Associate Mini­ ster Carla Smith officiated. Interment was at Freeport Cemetery’. Freeport. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Orma I. Harris MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Orma I. Harris, age 81. of Middleville, passed away Sept. 22,2001 at Tendercare. Hastings. Mrs. Orma I. Harris was bom on April 28, 1920 at Kingston. MI the daughter of Carl and Flora (New­ berry) Borck. She was raised in Tuscola County, MI and attended school at Mayville. MI. She was married to Charles Harris and he pre­ ceded her in death. Orma was a homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, em­ broidery. flowers, and the friendship of many. She attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville, al­ ways had a big smile that could melt your heart. She is survived by a daughter. Nomia Lou (Jess­ ie) Rivera of Childress. Texas, one grandson. Greg Hofstetter; brother. Carl (Patricia) Borck of Middle­ ville. sister. Evelyn (Rev Paul) Howell of Detroit. Ml. several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service was held for the fam­ ily Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Ml Henry 7. Posthumus This plaque helps children remember third grader Cailin Hannebohn who died in April, 2001. The books donated to the Lee School library share some of Cailin's interests with other children. her nature. We honor Cailin for the gift she was to us by giving a gift in her name." The books include book plates with Cailin’s name. Caledonia Concert series continues in October The 2001-2002 Caledonia Concert Series will present PERSONAL INJURY Auto Accidents ♦ Work Related Injuries Wrongful Death Free Consultation SakuamaNoo“rs 1-616 945-3512 the Melody Masters Quartet and the Hayes Family at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church, M-37 and 100th Street. Tickets are available through the Cutlerville Christian Bookstore, Cale­ donia Professional Phar­ macy at the door, or call (616) 891-8858. Tickets cost $9 in advance, $10 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. OPEN HOUSE • 5570 RAVINE OPEN HOUSE • 3992 ETHEL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6,M • 1-3 PM ISr: U-<~ S WrM IwUthnwr >w lw hum. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 6'" • 11-2 PM muh Quality built by DeKleme Builders features a wonderful walk-out 2 bedroom. 1-1/2 bath with num floor laundry Ranch set on 1.2 acres with a four season room. Unfinished lower level with room to grow. Room avail­ able for 2 bedrooms. family room & plumbed for future bath Price reduced to $152,900. Boulder Creek Estates is the beautiful setting for this 1-1/2 story home. This quality built DeKleme Builders house is a must see. This brand new construction is waiting for you. Oak cabinets and custom colonial trim throughout Spacious family room w ith fire­ place for memorable evenings and a stunning 4 season room for relating afternoons. Pnce reduced io $209,900 can Amy DeKleine 299-6790 Apex Realty • ssa-sooo HERSHEY - Mr. Henry J. Posthumus, age 81, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Mr. Posthumus worked for GM for 46 years at the Fisher Body Plant #1 and was a Veteran of WW1I. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susie; his sisters, Minnie Tigleman and Johanna NorDyke. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Hershey; his children, Jean Crew, Gerald Posthumus, Harry Post­ humus, Judith Bruinekool; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his sis­ ters and brother-in-law, Louise and Neil DeYoung, Vi Hautman; his brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Earl and Mary Anne Cook; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Posthumus were held Mon­ day at Matthysse KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Rev. Dawn Polley officiated Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reed City. Arrangements were made by Matthysse-Kuiper-DcGraff Funeral Home Conley H. Oaks CALEDONIA - Conley H. Oaks, age 75, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001. He was preceded in death by his son, Sam Oaks; and his brothers, Harold Oaks and Cecil Oaks. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; his children, David Williams, Emily Oaks, Kim Oaks, and Todd Baxter; his four grandchildren, Joshua, Ashley, Jessica, Megan, and one on the way; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Nina Faye Oaks, his sis­ ter Margaret Tyree, all of Kingsport, TN; his sistersin-law, Mary Louise Oaks and Patricia Oaks; his broth­ ers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Carol Linte­ muth. Theodore Lintemuth, and Ronald and Donna Truesdell, all of Chippewa Lake, MI, Alvah and Diane Lintemuth of Standwood, MI; many special nieces and nephew> The family will receive relatives and fnends at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (Caledonia), 616 E. Main, Caledonia, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services for Conley will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Oct. 3 at the Caledonia Methodist Church. 250 Vine, with Pastor Mike Stowell officiat­ ing. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Caledonia Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Matthysse-Kuipcr-DcGraaf. Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate Ask your funeral director tor more information on the Barry Community Foundation or can 945-0526 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mt/October 2. 2001/Paoe 7 ‘Freedom to Read’ week observed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The list of books that have been challenged at school or public libraries includes everything from the adventures of Harry Potter, the exploits of Cap­ tain Underpants, the tra­ vails of the Stupids to the quiet dignity of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Religious works like The Bible and even Mark Twain’s classic "Huckle­ berry Finn" have been challenged. Some of the books that have been challenged in­ clude a series like the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. These books have been accused of por­ traying witchcraft in a fa­ vorable way and for being too dark. Sometimes it is an illus­ tration, like the naked boy in the picture book "The Night Kitchen" by Maurice Scndak, which is chal­ lenged. Sexuality often causes young adult and adult books to be challenged. Mention J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" and supporters of the book and its challengers can produce reasons why the book should or should not be in libraries or class­ rooms. The American Library Association works to raise awareness of this issue during Banned Books Week, which this year was Sept. 22-2$. The week allows librari­ ans, teachers and parents to talk about the books that made an impression on them when they were growing up. Pat Scales, author of a book on teaching banned books, has some sugges­ tions for parents. She sug­ gests that reading these books together can help spark conversations and discussion, help debate real life issues using fic­ tional characters and help children value diversity. She suggests that par­ ents and children read books together, encourage children to ask questions and form their own opin­ ions. The display at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library is a reminder that one of the freedoms Americans enjoy is the “Freedom to Read.' Parents should make the best decisions for their own children. Scales sug­ gests. "They should not decide what other children should read." Celebrating the right to read, publish and discuss, the special week is in its 2(>th year. Some books like "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier have been under attack every year. This year "The Terrorist" by award winning author Caroline Cooney has even more focus because it has been challenged for being anti-Arab and negatively portraying the Islamic reli­ gion. Perhaps reading this book and comparing the fictional story to reporting of the alleged World Trade Center attackers could give students perspective on the current reality. Information about Banned Books Week is available via the Internet at www.ala.org. This web site also includes the Freedom to Read state­ ment, adopted in 1953 and revised most recently in July 2000 to include new technology. The sponsors of Banned Books Week include the American Library Associa- M-99. THE HISTORIC MANSION KNOWN AS ’MAPLE POINTE" on the corner of Grand Rapids & Man St m Middleville is offered for sale • Imposing great room w.11 replace • Gracious open stairway • Formal Irving & dining room • Family room • Kitchen • MFL • 1-1/2 baths • Partially finished basement w/pool table • 5 bedrooms • 2 divided by French doors • Huge attic • 2 stall attached garage • TK schools $159,900 Call Jose R Blanco. Ta GREENRIDGE Realty ■■J WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings ua s?-eef Bar* (616) 94S-3770 Smith-Snoap exchange vows Courtney Smith, daughter of Debbie and Roger Smith of Jacksonville, Florida and Chris Snoap, son of Marty and Beverly Snoap of Alto, Michigan were married June 16, 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida. Courtney attends Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Chris is a graduate of Flagler College and is em­ ployed by Northwestern Mu­ tual Financial Network as a financial representative. Veronica Ezqucrra was the ’ maid of honor and the groom's father was the best man. The couple will live in Jacksonville. Call945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 lor Sun a News HCTION-Ms! Call anytime... 24 hours a day. 7 days a waad Your Caledonia Contact” WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR® 891-SOLD At the Caledonia Library a display of banned books includes Robert Cormier's “The Chocolate War" which has been on the list for the past 20 years. Smith-Diamond tion. American Book­ sellers Association, the American Booksellers TK Middle School advisory meeting slated for Oct. 8 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Principal Mike Spahr is holding a middle school parent advi­ sory meeting on Monday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meet­ ing will be to discuss mid­ dle school issues including suggestions, concerns and even praise. Spahr will schedule reg­ ular advisory meetings if they are helpful for middle scho r-4cnts. Call 945-9554 er 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & Hews 4cf/0flAtfs! Foundation for Free Ex­ pression, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the Associa­ tion of American Publish­ ers. Main Office #91-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml 49316 Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet. . Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �Page 8/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001 Freeport Historical Society has meeting with author Everyone enjoyed the bountiful array of hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef “Ed Geiger." executive chef at Amway World Head-quar­ ters. and assisted by his wife. Nicole. Barry County Historical President Holly Steiner introduced Jerry Morton, author of “Sound of Words " He spoke of his book, travels and writing for the Battle Creek Enquire News. He then spoke about his visits in the village of Freeport, and his interest in the hot lead printing of the Freeport News and Clarksville Record. He visited the vil­ lages and the farms and the many reporters that con­ tributed articles and person­ als to the papers. Mortons slide presenta­ tion showed buildings, Helds, front porches, smiling and pensive faces from across America, Michigan and our neighborhood. His portrayal of the linotype machine in various places and their operators were shown in inventive and rcative angles. Morton described their personalities and writing styles. After the slide presenta­ tion, Morton had a signing of his book. The books may also be purchased at the Freeport News Office for $19.95. Colleen Smclkcr served Qn Sept 20, a joint meet­ ing of the Barry County and Freeport historical societies was held at the Freeport Historical Museum. The hall was decorated in red, white and blue and American flags to show our support to America in lieu of the recent events in Washington at the Pentagon and New York Trade Center. The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag and “America the Beautiful" was sung by the group of nearly a hundred. Freeport Society President Deloris Dipp welcomed the visitors which included Society members from the historical societies of Bownc Center, Hastings, Middle­ ville, Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Alto, Birmingham, Lowell and many citizens from the area. An update of the progress of the renovation on the hall was given. Ron and Christy Geiger were introduced. They and their old hot-type method of producing a newspaper were the subject of the book "Sound of Words." Call 945-9554 for Sun & News MTIOn-MSl Chef Ed Geiger prepared the hors d'oeuvres. punch. Sue Thaler served coffee and decorated the tables. Fresh flowers were arranged by Velma Humphrey and Robert Humphrey, WWII veteran, was the flag bearer. Ncida Newton played the piano. Jerry Morton, author of Sound of Words." spoke to the joint meeting of the Freeport and Barry County historical societies. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Bears of hope shared and get all the news of Barry County Call 945-9554 to subscribe today. At the Caledonia Public Library the bears took over before being packed up to be distributed to children affected by the attacks on Washington, New York City and Pennsylvania. Warning - Don't hire a Real Estate Agent Until You Read This Free Report! A free report has been released that reveals detailed infotmalion you should know before you hire a real cslalc agent 1-888-233-4511 x4001 Recorded Info 24 Hours 1-888-233-4511 Enter Code# Code *4011 Kentwood. 38R Athletes of the week TK Cross Country Caledonia Golf Caledonia High School TK-Middlevflle High School Fuller shot a 35 to lead the varsity golf team to a school-record score of 147 at Orchard Hiulls on September 24. The Scots are 11-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Middleville boys cross country team is undefeated in the league, winning the first two OK-Blue Jamborees, and winning the 10team Muskegon Oakridge Invitational on Sept 22. Turn Brog ran a 16:53.6 at last weekend's Corson City-Crystal Invitational. 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The program and lunch will follow. The club’s recent Homes Tour annual drive is a good example of a good starting place for repeat fundraising. It is an effort that produces money to pay for yearly op­ erating costs. Milito will offer step-bystep instructions on how to PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real rM«w advcrtiunf in thu new* paper i* »ubjcct lo the Fair Iknranf Ad ■nd the Michigan Civil Right* Ad which crtftectively make if illegal to advertite "any preference, limKahoa or diMnminaiHKi baaed on race, color, reli­ gion. aei. handicap, familial Matin, national origin. age or martial Matin, or an intention, to make any »wh prefer ence. limitation or dncriminetioa “ Familial Matin include* children under the age <4 Ik living with parent* or legal < uMmhan*. pregnant women and people •etun ng cuMody <rf children under IK Thi* newtpaper will not knowingly accept any advrrtiung for real eciate whir h i» in violation of the law (hir reader* are hereby informed that all dwelling* advervaed in thi* newspaper are available cm an equal opportunity ham To report diaco mi nation call the Fair Housing tenter at 616-451-2980. The HDD toll free telephone number for the bean ng impaired is 1-800-927 FROM OUR READERS Local Qtlzens Speak Out On Issues Philanthropy. University of Indiana. “Leadership Works ' division and has taken sur­ vey courses with the Asso­ ciation of Fundraising Pro­ and I too in the lesson we that so many said would be To the editor: fessionals (AFP). Most re­ It is a sad day when you had just shared together. We such a great asset to cently she has earned a Cer­ try to teach your children were proud to show we were Middleville, has once again tified Fund Raising Execu­ right from wrong and some Americans and wanted to come back to be a thorn in tive (CRFE) designation. give all who used the trail our side to those who live carefree person spoils it. She is an active fundrais­ A week ago my 6-year-old something to smile at when along it. We not only pick up ing volunteer for the Grand garbage left along it, repair son and I tried to show our they went by. Rapids Chamber of Com­ You cannot even imagine our deer blinds and kick peo­ pride in our country. We dug merce. Easter Seal Society, what we feel like right now. ple off our private property, out our flags and proudly The Grand Rapids Catholic hung them in three different We just went down to the but now we need to explain Secondary Schools, ♦places, one at the front of trail and found someone had to a sweet little six-year-old CACHE Auction, Project our private drive, one at the stolen our flag. My little why someone felt they need­ Falcon, AFP Mentoring, end of our drive and the last sons heart was broke as we ed to steal his American flag National Philanthropy Day, where our property meets looked for where they might and his show of patriotism. GVSU Annual Appeal Kim James-Jachim, the Paul Henry Thomapple have thrown it. We can not Telemarketing and Western find it. Middleville Bike Trail. Michigan Public Broadcast­ That wonderful bike trail My son was very proud ing. Her credentials are ex­ tensive and impressive. All Gun Lake area resi­ dents are invited to this in­ formative program. Contact Fran Leonard, and or mental health prob­ process has become more To the editor: vice president and program Since the changing of the lems could still obtain a per­ uniform and unbiased allow­ chair at (616) 795-8731 or concealed weapons law in mit. No firearm training was ing the common law abiding Marjory Richards, club pres­ Michigan 1 am hearing the required and an individual citizen the right to carry a ident at (616) 795-3969 for news media using the term could legally have a blood concealed weapon. This is information and reserva­ “relaxed gun law” to alcohol level of .02 and still where the gun boards have tions. Members should be­ lost the ability to deny a per­ describe the changes that be within the law. ing a fashion scarf to this This is not the case with mit based solely on their per­ took affect July 1. meeting that will be used By using such language to the new law. training is ception of justifiable need or during the program. describe the revised con­ mandatory and you arc not status in government and Club business to be cov­ cealed weapons law the allowed to carry in schools, society. ered before the program will The law now makes it fair media gives the individual churches, university dorms include: Adopt-a-Highway the impression that the new and classrooms, day care for all people who qualify to Report from Marilyn Page, law is less restrictive than centers, hospitals, casinos, apply and obtain a permit Homes Tour update by and this is where the phrase before, this is not true. and bars that serve alcohol. Chair, Marjory Richards, The changes in the law are “relaxed gun law” comes Under the old law there were by-laws changes in mem­ no safe zones. People with much more restrictive than from. bership will be discussed John Coles misdemeanor convictions before, but the application and voted on, Girlstown In­ Caledonia gathering report, member­ ship dues for 2002, an up­ date on Grand Rapids Builders Parade of Homes project by Harlene Kok, chair; the October Board meeting report, and re­ minders about refunding la­ bels and receipts to Rose­ 6269 THORNAPPLE VALLEY DR. 1096 OXBOW DR. mary Snider and nursing • 3 bedroom, 2 bath • 2 bedroom, 1 bath home Bingo prizes to Mari­ • 1370 sq. ft. raised ranch • 1070 sq. ft. raised ranch lyn Finkbeiner. • Walkout basement • Daylight basement Call Ruth • Approx. 1/2 of an acre • Approx. 3/4 of an acre Call Cindy 868-0535 698-2788 • $142,900 Caledonia youth • $137,000 Stealing flag was despicable act Juddee Milito carry out a successful fundraising campaign com­ plete with goals, how to de­ velop and implement them and ways to evaluate suc­ cess. 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Callfor Sun & News action-Ms 945-9554 ir 1-800-87(^7085 6671 HARTMAN DR. 4772 HATHAWAY CT. • 3 bedroom, 2 bath •1216 sq. ft. raised ranch • Daylight basement Call Amy • Approx. 1/2 of an acre 893-3761 • $145,400 • • • • • 4 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath 1880 sq. ft. two-story Walkout basement Lot size 80x135x81x119 Call Amy 893-3761 $194,900 GET A FREE $1500 APPLIANCE ALLOWANCE WITH PURCHASE! OFFER EXPIRES 10/30/01 BULDMG& Call for more info: 616-554-5000 email: aslagel@grar.com �Page 10/The Sun and News. Mtddleville Ml/October 2. 2001 Library Building Advisory Committee established by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A new Library Building Advisory Committee was given one more nudge to­ ward formation Sept. 26 when the Caledonia Town­ ship Board established its existence, duties, structure and means by which it would be assembled. Using guidelines in the township policies and pro­ cedures for all permanent or limited function com­ mittees, it was specified the committee would es­ tablish meeting times, no­ tify the public of meetings, have rules regarding mem­ bership, choose officers through board approval, and make monthly reports. The committee would start with five members, with one year terms, who would represent different community segments: the Friends of the Library, the schools, the township, the village, and the citizensat-large. That body would be represented by mem­ bers chosen by those groups, the board decided after discussion. The committee was given until 2004 to complete its work. If the committee decides Kent District Library should also be represented, or if some other group needed to be represented, then the number could be adjusted, perhaps to seven members. Some citizens had pre­ viously suggested other township committees should be represented on the library committee. Trustee Larry Stauffer said they should be consulted but not necessarily have a seat at the table. Supervi­ sor Bryan Harrison said he thought these other inter­ ests would be addressed and consulted when the time came. Once the committee is selected, and recognized by the board, three elected officers will be selected. Trustee Wally Bujak commented that if the See us for color copying, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn XfegjlX or call 945-9105 11VM'1 • board voted against the advice of the committee after a long period of time and work, it should give very compelling reasons for doing so. Harrison said the board would certainly be held accountable for abandon­ ing citizens should the board not agree with their findings. Resident Fred Fleis­ chmann spoke during pub­ lic comment, reviewing the history of prior library building efforts, which he said resulted in the Friends of the Library at first advo­ cating erecting a 5,000square foot building in 1995. After evaluation, the proposed libray expanded to an 11,000-square foot building, which would cost $1.6 million to $2 million, and would require an ongo­ ing maintenance cost that would be an undue tax burden on the citizens, he said. Fleischmann did clarify that the Friends of the Li­ brary were an independent non-profit entity. He said there had been about seven library committees. He expressed the desire that the committee should observe the township rules regarding fund raising. He recommended a library be built on three to five acres on a centrally located site. 0^044^ (Oete. St&p, IdJate/v Stvie! WATER CONDITIONING Kurt Hazard, left. w?th Head Chef Matt Palen of McArthur's Restaurant in the Glen Valley Retail Center. McArthur’s Restaurant offers versatile menu by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Kurt Hazard was looking for a place to open a restau­ rant. Someplace with a growing population. Some­ place where good food would be appreciated. Evidently, he found that place right here in Caledo­ nia. Not long ago Hazard opened McArthur's Restau­ rant in the Glen Valley Re­ tail Center. The American grill-style restaurant has something to offer just about anyone. The business is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. McArthur's is a family name of Scottish heritage. It was the maiden name of Kurt's paternal grandmother and as such has been passed down through Kurt, his fa­ ther, and now his own son as a middle name. Hazard employs 18 people including Head Chef Matt Palen. This isn't the first time that the two have worked together. Hazard was the manager for the Kirby Grill in Grand Haven where Palen was sous chef (assistant head chef, second in charge). The two enjoyed working together so much that when Hazard left to open McArthur's, Palen came along. Hazard is married to Julie, a teacher at Reethes Puffer. Julie also helps with the restaurant's office work. They are the parents of an eight-month-old son. Scan. Kurt commutes to work from Fruitport, where they plan to stay for the time be­ ing. Julie has been teaching for nine years, we're kind of settled in," said Hazard. At the moment, Hazard doesn't have a lot of time for hobbies. "Sleeping," he says with a grin. "Having a baby in the house doesn't give you a lot of time for that." Palen and his wife, Jenn. have a son, Reese, who's about a year old. They arc from Grand Haven, but have been considering a move to this area. Palen, like Hazard, loves outdoor activities. Both men hunt and fish when time permits. McArthur’s would like to be known for its flexibility. Knowing what people want. Plugging into the commu­ nity. It's important to Haz­ ard "that people go away from here having had a gcxxl experience! "We try to offer consis­ tently good food, and to get people in and out as quickly as they'd like. We know that people are busy, so we try to serve the meals as effi­ ciently and quickly as we can." So far, the feedback that Hazard has been getting from local residents has been very positive. One of the reasons could be their convenience. The grill offers everything on their menu to go. and they accept fax or­ ders for lunches, which is a plus for many of the busi­ nesses in the area. Menu prices range from $5 to $20. They offer a lit­ tle bit of everything from a quick sandwich, salad, or burger to lobster tail or scampi. Specialty menu items include London Broil and Chicken Picatta. And don't forget the desserts, many of which arc made in­ house. Skimpy is NOT part of their vocabulary. McArthur's is open Mon­ day-Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 8-3. They only serve the breakfast menu on Sundays. Phone McArthur's at 8919204 or fax them at 8919205. Reservations gener­ ally aren't necessary, but they will be accepted. Caledonia frosh soccer results The freshman soccer team at CHS lost to South Christian 8-1 on Sept. 24. Scoring for the Scots was David Juhlin. On Sept. 27, Forest Hills Northern beat the Scots 6-2. Bryan VanAukcn had a goal and an assist. Jake Casto had the other goal. Some things are meant to be a certain way... ... i................ - STORE HOURS ~ Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6pm; Saturday 8:30am - 2pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 • • • • Water Softeners Water Coolers Softener Salt Iron & Odor Filters • Bottled Water Reverse Osmosis * Rentals Available P>wcer Quality, Se/Laice Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice It’s the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia. Mt 49316 616.891 9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001 /Page 11 Caledonia teens explore Ecuador as missionaries Wunderink and Hilton, standing in center, with the outreach group on Mount Papal I acta, 13,000 feet above sea level. 9:30 p.m." by Cathy L. Rueter Quito, home base for the Staff Writer groups, is the capital of This past summer Ecuador. It is 10,000 feet Heather Wunderink and Nicolette (Nikki) Hilton, above sea level with 40 both eighth graders at percent less oxygen than Caledonia Middle School, most of us are used to did a lot of things that breathing. That's some­ many teenagers do during thing both girls found diffi­ summer break. They went cult to adjust to at first. "It takes three days for swimming, hung out with friends, shopped, went on your lungs to get used to (the difference in percent­ family trips. They also had an adven­ age of air)," said Wun­ ture that not many local derink. "It takes three teens have experienced. months for your (whole) Both took a trip to body to get used to it." "You would think being Ecuador. Wunderink and Hilton down in Ecuador, on the chose to go on a mission equator, it would be trip to Quito (pronounced burning hot," Not so says Kccto) Aug. 6-17 through Wunderink. "I brought tank Hilton's church. Resurrec­ tops and T-shirts. That's tion Life, so they could like all I had. and it was help other people. freezing! We were wearing The church sponsors dif­ long sleeve shirts all the ferent mission and time." Apparently this is outreach trips. "Originally, year round weather for they were going to do Quito. medical work," said Hilton explained, "It's Hilton. "We were going to because of the elevation. help do that. They can­ The Amazon Basin is celed it because the warmer" person that was supposed Other aspects of Ecuado­ to help us do that couldn't rian life surprised the two make it. So then we just girls besides the weather. did different outreaches." They were astonished by Wunderink is the eldest the roadside markets, how child of Bob and Sandy they popped up, just about Wunderink of Alto. She anywhere. The farming has two brothers, Ben and was unfamiliar as Quito Jake, who both attend farms are terraced on the Kettle Lake Elementary. mountain. They were She loves sports such as extremely surprised by the basketball, volleyball, size of the city and the swimming and track. drastic difference between Hilton is the oldest of poverty and wealth within two daughters of Brenda its confines. and Dan Johnston of Hilton and Wunderink Caledonia and Chris went on the mission trip Hilton of Gowen. Her sister with other students. Tim Shannon is a seventh and Debbie Anderson of New York acted as the grader at CMS. Hilton likes to play bas­ host family for the group. "They translated for us ketball, soccer, snow boarding and track. She and arranged things." said Wunderink. Hilton's has also been in ski club and is involved in cheer­ step-father. Dan Johnston, was one of the chaperones. leading. The religious beliefs of Just how do you prepare for a mission trip? "Our the people appear to be a leaders have lived there mixture of mythology, leg­ for four years so they told end and actual religious us a lot of what to prepare ideas. The purpose of the daily outreach trips was to for." said Wunderink. "We went to a camp touch the people of the from August 6-9," said city, young and old. and Hilton. "We learned all the extend to them the Lord's skits, practiced them. word. The group performed (Spent time) getting skits, puppet plays, acro­ ourselves prepared." Their 'bool camp,’ turned batic and clown routines, out to be 10-plus hour long prayer services and had days. "Some got up at 5 plain interaction with the a m. if they wanted a people. One of their favorite shower. There was a meet­ ing at 7 a m. and we skits was "The Ragman." This was the most usually got back around powerful skit. That's what brought (older) people to know Christ," said Wunderink. The group was able to minister to thousands of people. "There were 181 people that asked Jesus into their heart (during the group's outreach times)," she said. "We handed out 3,200 tracts and gave away 120 New Testament Bibles." What did they like best about their trip? "Just the fact that I was able to be there. I loved everything of it, except for the food. I didn't care how much work I had to do," said Wunderink. "You're willing to do it because everything is just so much worse than here. It's a beautiful country - 1 miss waking up and seeing the mountains. (But) I was so happy to be home and be able to breathe (normally)." Hilton said, "I liked doing our skits because afterward we prayed for people that wanted to be prayed for. It was cool to see people's lives being changed." Wunderink and Hilton have some wonderful memories, a few gifts, and a lot of pictures to remem­ ber their trip by. But it is evident that they brought back something even bet­ ter - an appreciation and awareness of their own lives and lifestyles. The people of Quito weren't the only ones changed by this particular mission trip. The paltry price that the people request for their goods was a shock to Hilton and Wunderink. Here, a makeshift road­ side stand is typical of the area. It wasn't all work for the outreach group. Here, they are on the Equator. Everyone has one foot on the northern hemi­ sphere and one foot on the southern hemi­ sphere. SWEATER WEATHL ^TSALE [Men's & ladies} FOR EACH SWEATER AT REG. PRICE... GET 2ND AT 1/2 PRICE (equal or less value) Of ONE SWEATER AT 20% OFF |~ Sale ends October 7,2001 11402 Chief Noonday, Gun Lake (616) 795-9947 __________ LAYAWAY____________ * Christopher J. 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Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg The min­ utes of the August 28, 2001 meeting were approved as wntten The Agenda was approved following a change in the date ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Granted the request of North Country Trail Association to temporanly identify trees marking the trail on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mrs VandenBerg 2 Adopted Resolution *01025, Public Heanng Date to Consider Resolution to Vacate the A.D. Babcock Plat on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes 3 Adopted Resolution *01026. Public Hearing Date to Consider Resolution to Vacate South High Street on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted m 7 Ayes 4 Adopted Resolution *01027, Application for Thomappte Area Enrichment Foundation Grant on a motion made by Mrs. VandenBerg and supported by Mr Lytle Roll call vote resulted in 7 Ayes. 5 Approved the invoices dated September 07. 2001 m the amount of $175,582.28 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 6 Approved revised cost esti­ mates m the amount of $29 400 to fund add-ons to the contract bid amount tor Stagecoach Park on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg 7. Adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfully submitted Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 26. 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present All Also Present; Zylstra, and several citizens CONSIDERATION OF THE AGENDA: Moved Harnson, sec ond Cardwell to add under 68 new business Consideration of a one-day liquor license for the American Legion Hall Ayes All MOTION CARRIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Robertson stated that even though tie would probably lose a tenant because of Brightside, he didn't feel he had a conflict. SECOND READING OF VAL­ LEY POINT WEST IND. PARK: Discussion was held. Moved Harrison second Stauffer to approve Amendment No. 2 of Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development Ayes Bravata. Cardwell. Harris­ on. Snyder. Stauffer. Robertson Nays Bujak MOTION CAR­ RIED. RESOLUTION FOR CALE­ DONIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BUILDING ADVISORY COM­ MITTEE: Discussion was held Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to adopt the resolution to estab­ lish a Caledonia Township library building advisory committee Ayes: Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, DIVORCE - CUSTODY PARENTING TIME Call Today ~ We Can Help second Stauffer to adopt the administrative policies and Procedures as presented for the advisory committee Ayes: Roll Call AH MOTION CARRIED. AMERICAN LEGION RE­ QUEST: Moved Bujak second Cardwell to approve the resolu­ tion to the Liquor Control for a one day liquor license for the Amencan Legion Hall with all proceed going to the Red Cross and the State Bank of Caledonia donating a match of up to $5,000.00 Ayes: Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. This event will be held on October 5, 2001 SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR POSITION OF UTILITIES OPERATOR #2: Moved Cardwell, second Stauffer to appoint Pierson, Cardwell and Snyder to the search committee Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Cardwell to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads Saturday Hours 8 am-Noon and reach 11,000 1-888-945-9557 area homes. Tailoring a Gift to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs ot the community as they change from time to time Field of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor The> can also benefit a geographical area Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the chan­ table organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be established in two loans Son-Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing tc make education available to individuals in their communities You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a bequest to a community founds Uon m your living trust or will • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body by affiliating with a community foundation the Supporting Organization en>oys public chanty status and the proiessionai staff services of the community foundation However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture wifi make a Chflerence in the bves of others and the bfc of your community P.O Bci 644 450 Meadow Run Onw • Suite 300 Hastings, 49058 Phone: 616-945^526 • Far 616-945-4536 Email bcfewmts.net Website wwwbarryd org by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Wetlands could be iden­ tified on a mapped inven-. lory if Caledonia Township approves $1,000 in funds to be matched by a grant for a total of $2,500 to do the study. Laurie Larson and Kate Kirkstra, representing the Neighborhood Wetland Stewards gave a presenta­ tion for the Caledonia Township Board Sept. 19. explaining the need for wetlands identification. Larson is associate di­ rector of the Center for Environmental Study. Kirkstra is a native of Caledonia. She said water is one of Michigan's most important resources, and "we need to maintain healthy wetlands if we are to maintain water quality. "We have about onefifth of the world's fresh water in this area." Three-fifths of the world’s fresh water is lo­ cated in three main places on the earth. The Great Lakes are one of the three largest supplies of fresh water in the world, the others being the Amazon River and the third. Lake Baikal in Siberia. Nature provides an elab­ orate system of retention, detention and filtering mechanisms, a good ex­ ample in the trees. Trees serve as a buffer for hold­ ing water, the canopy and understory delivering the water slowly and gently to the earth. Fallen vegeta­ tion acts as a sponge. Wa­ ter eventually reaches the soil and is filtered slowly into the ground and surface water systems. Water is thus effectively processed and stored for later use. Since European settle­ ment began, Michigan has lost more than 50 percent of its original wetlands. As forests were removed, agriculture was estab­ lished. A trend of move­ ment to cities occurred in the middle of the last cen­ tury and now another trend of development into rural areas has been occurring. More than 75 percent of Michigan's remaining wet­ lands are privately owned, and dependent on owner protection and manage­ ment. Only wetlands of over five acres or contigu­ ous to lakes or waterways are protected by state law, but local government can enact more specific regu­ lations. Man-made systems have focused on efficiently car­ rying the rain water away rapidly. Development causes heated impervious surfaces, driveways, roofs, streets and even lawns that do not absorb water the way nature does, and it is channeled into sform drains and into waterways. It carries particles of roof­ ing, gas and oil, fertilizers, pesticides and pet waste into waterways. Though not opposed to development, the Neigh­ borhood Wetland Stewards advocate using nature as a model for water manage­ ment systems in order to create sustainable devel­ opment on a long-term ba­ sis. The variety of wetlands can be compared to the ef­ fectiveness of the rain for­ est. One acre of wetland stores up to 333,000 gal­ lons of water, acting as a sponge. They reduce ero­ sion, filter pollutants in the water, and act as a buffer to flooding. Wetlands pro­ vide a ground water recharge area, springs, wa­ ter during dry seasons, and provide critical habitat for hundreds of Michigan species of plants and wildlife, some endangered. Wetlands generate indi­ rect benefits for aesthetic and recreational enjoy­ ment. hunting, fishing and tourism. Threats to wetlands in­ clude dredging, filling, draining or flooding modi­ fications, pollution, runoff, recreational overuse, ex­ cessive hunting and fish­ ing, and the invasion of nuisance species, such as purple loosestrife. The Wetland Stewards group was formed in 1998, and it includes individuals of all ages from the Grand Rapids Audobon Club, the Caledonia Township BOARD MEETING CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 24, 2001 A special budget work session was called to order at 5:47 p.m. Present: Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata, Bujak, Robertson Absent: Stauffer. Also present: Zylstra. Work was done on the 2002 budget. Adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Patricia Snyder CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 26, 2001 A special budget work session was called to order at 5:40 p.m. Present: Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata, Bujak, Robertson. Stauffer. Also Present: Zylstra, Pierson, and Fire Chief Murphy Work was done on the 2002 budget. A break was taken at 7:00 p m. to go into a special board session Reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Isaac Walton League, the Sierra Club, special inter­ est groups, the West Michigan Environmental Action Council, the Bland­ ford Nature Center, and is a program of the Center for Environmental Study at Grand Rapids Community College. Funding is provided by several foundations, in­ cluding some organiza­ tions mentioned above. Local townships arc special partners. One of the most effective strate­ gies for protecting wet­ lands has been to work with townships to provide sample ordinances, maps and educational materials to encourage awareness. The objective of the group is to help develop tools to help townships through a variety of methods, and by monitoring what is happen­ ing with local resources. The township is being asked to provide a 40 per­ cent matching fund to identify specifically where its wetlands are. The Wet­ lands Foundation of West Michigan would pay the additional 60 percent. The mapping created by the Water Resources Institute would provide an aerial photograph, and a scries of overlays of hydric soils, and the national wetlands inventory. Regulations on wetlands of five acres or less is a neglected area. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said he had invited the two spokespersons to make the See wetlands, pg. 14 Saving on home insurance is ‘WoPmblenL” " ’ ’ ■'*' -.... ■n h J||| | uxlrctkuf tlmixuuk < 4 ! ,111 .ilk- ■ 11 r VIVU m rm mry with Auf< >•( )wnm InMirancc fix the* Ixxik ami rmEdc hume pnxeemn Sti^i ATTENTION .ylutoOu nrry Insurance Work From Home Up To S25.00/hr P/T, S75.00 F/T MAIL ORDER (800)280-8284 BOB NICOLAI, President 497 Arlington St. (M-37) PO Box 99, Mtodleviite. Ml 49333 (616) 891 8 t08 414 791 3301 T»M Fr«« (800) 784 $$0t Fox (414) 791-19$$ �The Sun and News Middleville Ml'October 2. 2001 /Page 13 Proposal to hire Caledonia Twp. assistant manager defeated ■ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A proposal to hire a parttime assistant manager at a salary of about $20,000 annually was made Sept. 19 to the Caledonia Town­ ship Board, but defeated in a 4-3 vote. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison, who strongly favors adding the position, explained that growth had resulted in in­ creased supervisory duties as well as planning re­ sponsibilities. Harrison said he did not want the new position to support only his job func­ tions, but to support all of­ ficers and all board mem­ bers. He said current Township Planner-Man­ ager Dave Zylstra's posi­ tion had been more broadly defined to include additional areas. Harrison listed duties he. could not accomplish without the support posi­ tion, such as increased communications, sending targeted mailings on par­ ticular issues, a high school cable partnership, lowering the ISO rating so home insurance rates could be lowered, farm land preservation, grounds and landscaping, a storm water ordinance, acquire the l^Barge Dam and nu­ merous other things people * wanted. Communities are not employees and citizens cannot always be found to do these things, he said. Trustee Bill Bravata said accomplishments for the community take a lot of time. He said there was a need for someone with a general understanding of all the issues to answer questions, and agreed with an investment in an addi­ tional part-time position, a person who could act as a clearing house. He said he hoped his time as a trustee would deliver back to the township some good things, like a library, a swimming pool, a new fire station, parks and more. "All of these issues take somebody's time," Bravata said. Though he spends extra time in the office, he said another person to field questions on individual ini­ tiatives would be helpful. He said he supports the part-time position. Trustee Larry Stauffer believed if Planner Dave Zylstra needed an assis­ tant, he should get one. but he said he thought the supervisor’s job was to manage the day-to-day du­ ties. He said he knew Har­ rison put in "a lot of time on all these things... all Bugs on Wheels and in farms Entomologist Gary Dunn brought his love of bugs to McFall Elementary School. Here he is a real insect. NOTICE The Village of Freeport will be flushing water mains starting October 10th until finished. Any questions, call Village Garage: 765-5330. __ • but said he goodi .L things." thought Harrison needed to be more visible. "It’s a role you selected and your responsibility." Harrison said. "I can do the job that is required, visible or not. and have been. It’s not a hill I am going to die on. but a lot of my vision for the town­ ship will die along with this, just because of a lack of resources." Harrison said he wanted administrative support to allow him to act with vi­ sion to avail the township of things such as preserv­ ing wetlands, building li­ braries. and acquiring park property. He said without help, these opportunities could be lost. He said without support, he would "do the job." But to provide the best service to the citizens and com­ munity, he said the board should support the addi­ tional position. Bravata pointed out that several townships function without a full-time super­ visor. He stressed the need for a gixxl solid team. Clerk Pat Snyder said perhaps Zylstra should spend full time as a plan­ ner and then a part time assistant or part time man­ ager should be considered. Harrison said the same problems for a part-time supervisor were the same as for a part-time manager. "There aren't many people of the caliber needed for this position who are will­ ing to do it as a part-time job." He said this proposal was the least disruptive to the structure established in Caledonia, with a practice of using managers for four or five years. Some of the supervisor's duties would be ascribed to a manager, Harrison said. He said under a man­ ager form of government, the duties would still fall under his supervision and responsibility, though shared by an assistant, just as other branches of the township functioning, such as utilities, property as­ sessment or running the township office were his responsibilities delegated to others. The fact that the super­ visor's position was a part time rather than full time was known during the election, Harrison said. His other career was made known, though he said he was very proud of this one as well. He said his effec­ tiveness could not be mea­ sured by the number of hours spent sitting in a chair, but rather by his ac­ complishments, through help of professional staff. He mentioned the pur­ chase of Fitzsimmons Park, the paving of the Rail Trail, issues he has been working on as exam­ ples. He listed more than a dozen meetings and con­ tacts over the past week as further examples of time and energy devoted to his duties Trustee Wally Bujak u. the ___ asked ..why new posi­ tion was not for a deputy supervisory position. He also questioned how the budget could accommo­ date the additional salary. This would have to be budgeted (or next year, and an amendment made to adjust for 2001. Bujak said the board members had different ideas about the need, and the best way to accom­ plish the goals stated. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said he thought the po­ sition of planner was dif­ ferent than of the supervi­ sor. He thought the stated demands nn on Uarrknn'c Harrison's time had little to do with his duties as defined. He said he was under the im­ pression that the officers of the board were all fulltime positions, with salaries reflected accord­ ingly. Robertson said in talking to Caledonia citizens. "Voters think they elected a supervisor who's going to be there to mind the store." He said trustees are paid for time at meetings, a double standard. He said this was an issue not hav­ ing to do with ability or good intentions. He said Harrison's nresence presence in the office was needed to do the job. The position being asked for was really a su­ pervisor's assistant, he said, and thought another person would blur the lines of the chain of command and would be confusing. "I think it rs unfair to say we don't share your v ision for the township because we don't agree on ttys is­ sue.’ Robertson said "We are all committed to this township." Harrison said the board and the community need See asst mgr., pg. 14 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 26th day of September. 2001. at 7:00 p m PRESENT: Harnson, Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata. Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer ABSENT: None The following ordinance was offered by Harnson and supported by Stauffer ORDINANCE NO. 01-7Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ord.nance of the Charter Township of Caledonii THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: (Amendment No. 2 of Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development) WHEREAS, on September 15. 1993, the Township Board adopted Caledonia Township Ordinance No 93-5Z. establishing the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; WHEREAS, on June 15. 1994. the Township Board adopted Amendment No 1 in the Planned Unit Development; and WHEREAS, the Township Board now desires to adopt a further amendment in the Planned Unit Development, following public hearing thereon by the Planning Commission Section 1. Charter Township of Caledonia Ordinance No 93-5Z, establishing the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) is hereby amended and. further Amendment No. 1 in the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development, which was adopted June 15, 1994, is also hereby amended, by the amendment of Section 2(2) there­ of as follows: Section 2- The rezoning of the above-described lands to the Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the final development plan, as amended, of the Valley Point West Industrial Park Planned Unit Development (“the Development") is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: (1) Development Plan, (no change) (2) Nature of Development Buildings A and B shall be used tor light industrial purposes and related accessory uses, and Building C shall be used for commercial and/or office purposes and related accessory uses; provided, however, that the building currently housing Eclipse Energy Systems, Inc. and the associated driveway, off-street parking area and other site features there­ of, may also be used as and for a church or other house of worship or for other religious obser vance. (3) Lot Areas: Buildings: Site Access (a) (no change) (b) (no change) (c) For the building currently used by Eclipse Energy Systems, Inc . and tie site thereof, the off-street parking area shall consist of at least 117 parking spaces, or such other number as may be approved by the Planning Commission, if such building is used as and lor a church or other house of worship. If such building is used for other purposes permitted by the terms of the PUD ordinance, then the number of required off-street vehicle parking spaces shall be as determined by the Planning Commission (d) - (h) (no change) (4) - (12) (no change) Section 2 This ordinance amends the above-stated PUD ordinances only in trie respects specifically stated above All other portions of said PUD ordinances remain in full force and effect. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after tne publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of general circulation AYES. Bravata. Cardwell. Harnson. Snyder, Stauffer, Robertson NAYS: Bujak ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison, Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia First reading Sept 10 2001 Second reading Sept 26 2001 Effective Date October 9, 2001 I hereby certify me foregoing to be a true and copy of an ordnance adopted at a regular meet ing of me Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia held on the date first stated above Public nobce of swd meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder, Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia 300 �Page 14/The Sun and News. MkkUeviHe. Mi/October 2. 2001 Assistant manager proposal, from pg. 13 to decide if they want pro­ the planner's duties were fessional staff or a full­ increasing due to growth time supervisor, and to get and supported hiring a solidly behind that. He planning consultant, to as­ said he had inherited a po­ sist him. Harrison said this sition which had been position would free up handled at night and a lot time so Zylstra could deal of intermittent and odd more of the planning hours, and if a different needs. structure was wanted, he She commented that had not been told. Harrison must conduct the Treasurer Jill Cardwell many duties of the position said she saw a need for in hours not spent at his additional managerial regular employment posi­ help, no matter how the tion, suggesting this might position was defined. She not be enough. She said said she had seen this committees could handle since she began working in many of the duties Harri­ the office. son described as his re­ Harrison said though the sponsibility. position would support Harrison pointed out the him, it would support the previous board had hired a whole office functioning. full-time manager, and a Citizen Kris Apol made full time zoning enforce­ a verbal presentation, fol­ ment person at an addi­ lowing an earlier letter to tional township cost. (This the Caledonia Township Board, registering her ob­ jections to the proposal, and which had received an answer. She named the salary amount, fringe benefits, failure of review by the Thornapple Kellogg personnel committee, lack Middle and High School of legal advisement, and Lunch Menu future advertising of the Wednesday. Oct, 3 position as some of the is­ Chicken nugget rings or sues. con dog, broccoli w/cheese. She said she believed apple crisp, milk. many duties to be ab­ Thursday, Oct, 4 sorbed by the assistant Chili w/crackers or hot manager were those of the dog. corn, mixed fruit, milk. township supervisor, whose Friday, Oct, 5 salary had not been re­ Stuffed crust pizza or fish duced as an adjustment to sandwich on a bun. cole the budget increase. slaw, fresh orange slices, She said she believed milk. board has hired a part-time zoning enforcer, Ed VanderVries.) Harrison said future con­ sultants (not previously re­ quired) and employment positions would be adver­ tised in the future and be prescribed in the policies and procedures of the township. Citizen Vicki Johnston commented the supervi sor’s job was a big one, re­ quired a lot of time, but felt many of the duties ex­ pected of the assistant manager were those that should be handled by the Supervisor. She said she preferred a full-time super­ visor instead of two posi­ tions to accomplish these duties, and to have a su­ pervisor in the office. TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Monday. Oct. 8 Grilled chicken on a bun or cheeseburg on a bun. California blend, pineapple, milk. Tuesday. Oct. 9 Cornstack or com dog nuggets, tossed salad, fresh bananas, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. £d’s Surgical Center ...is starting to take shave! £d ’s BODY SHOP 110 Johnson St. (616) 891-0150 Personal “smalltoun" service and “big toun' knoubou. Brightside Church gains consent to meet in industrial park by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Brightside Community Church and Valley Point West Industrial Park. (R.A.L. Properties, LLP) represented by Tom Kim. was granted a special hearing Sept. 26 and an amendment to the planned unit development to allow the church to congregate there. The church has been ne­ gotiating with Caledonia Township officials to allow their church to meet in a building located in the In­ dustrial Park. Because, at present, special use re­ quests for churches are limited to agricultural or residential zones, the Planning Commission de­ nied the request earlier in the summer. On a tight time schedule for completion of details to be addressed, the group re­ turned again for considera­ tion. Currently, the church congregates in several Caledonia locations, and its office is on South Rodgers. The membership wants to remain in the Caledonia area, and has purchased a parcel of A-R land just west of the Val­ ley Point West Park. The group is not yet in a posi­ tion to build on its own land, but needs more space until that is possible. The group would also like to purchase a building in the industrial park, (formerly occupied by Eclipse Energy at 8175 Broadmoor). A third parcel is vacant, zoned as com­ mercial office space. Caledonia C-C teams win double-duals The CHS boys and girls cross country teams swept double dual meets from South Christian and Unity Christian at Johnson Park on Sept. 26. The boys' team remained undefeated in dual meets for the season, out-distancing South 18-37 and Unity 1546. Caledonia's Tim Ross continued to dominate, winning m 15:59. Patrick Spitzley placed second for the Scots in 18:14. Jon Hekman came in fourth at 18:25. Joel DeBlaay took fifth (18:34) and Jeff DeBlaay sixth (18:39). The girls' team downed South 24-31 and Unity 2233. In first place for the Scots was Tricia Miedema with a time of 20:45. Becca Busfieid ran second in 21:24. Katie Ryan ran to fifth place in 22:24. Megan Jacques (22:37) and Nikki Muuse (23:03) had strong efforts, and Kristina McClevc and Sara Krips set personal best times. Surrounding uses include the property to the west, light industrial to the east, and across Broadmoor, an­ other PUD with mixed uses including, a restau­ rant. and commercial and industrial uses. Consumers Energy owns a power line right of way on vacant land to the north. The church also hopes to gain parking space from them in the future. Kim was of the opinion that the church and surrounding uses were not really incompatible. The church would not need a lot of utilities. Kim said. Water is supplied by a well. Hours would be limited primarily to week­ ends, and would not dis­ rupt other areas during heavy traffic times. The group would like also to expand its parking to pro­ vide 117 parking spaces. Consensus of the board was in favor of the church's request, with a belief that this exception was not against the spirit of the master plan, as sur­ rounding neighbors were all in favor of the plan. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said he was concerned over a seeming pattern of the board to grant rezoning requests to the detriment of the master plan, but he also felt this particular re­ quest was not. Trustee Wally Bujak voted against the request in the only dissenting vote, due to the ordinance con­ flict regarding church spe­ cial uses. Later, he ex­ plained he supports the church's ministry. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said some other townships are begin­ ning to allow churches to congregate in any zone, as there is a trend for such groups to recycle pre-exist­ ing structures. Wetlands, from page 12— presentation. He said Caledonia Township has had storm water problems. Wetlands provide a rem­ edy or an alternative to that, he said. "This organization gives us the opportunity to map the wetlands in our town­ ship," he said. With that information, the township could pro­ ceed from there, he said. "In addition to that, grant money could assist us, if we proceed in adopt­ ing the Wetlands Protec­ tion Ordinance. We would get $1,000 toward legal costs, as well as providing models that others have used. Harrison added, "My perspective is wetlands are a valuable resource. Prop­ erty owners who own them, however, should not be expected to donate them any more than we would if we put a road across their property." It is a service to provide to the community, and eventually there should be ways found for compensat­ ing owners if wetlands are to be regulated or pro­ tected, Harrison ex­ plained. He suggested a purchase of rights for wet­ lands similar to that being proposed for farm land to owners who protect them. He said protected lands can drop in value. They provide not only a natural value, but a value to the infrastructure, as a part of a county-wide program be­ ing promoted by the Kent County Drain Commission.’ A storm water ordinance could incorporate informa­ tion from the wetlands study. Harrison said Wilcox Engineering sent an inven­ tory from 1989 of the township storm water func­ tions, and met with Roger Lanninga the Drain Com­ missioner recently about adopting a storm water or­ dinance. Around nine wa­ tershed and drainage dis­ tricts were identified, Har­ rison said. Harrison plans to work with Plainfield Township on this matter, which has storm water problems as well. Harrison said they believe a storm water management fee should be assessed, similar to the way a drainage district, sewer or water fee is charged, because storm water management has become an infrastructure problem, and a costly one to oversee or maintain. Wetlands would be a part of the management pic­ ture. Trustee Wally Bujak said he would like the township to agree to a goal to complete a storm water ordinance by next spring. The Planning Commission is already deeply involved in creating an entirely re­ vised zoning ordinance. r E XC AVATIN C Dozer Work Driveways, clearing, stumps leveling, building sites, rough landscaping Trucking Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, _______________ stone, screened top soil, woodchips > Special on quality topsoil for fall seeding Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING V Don Vetter - 795-7850 y �'The Suft WMws. Middleville. Mltklober S. 200’1/Pd$e' *15 More break-ins reported across Barry County The Michigan State Po­ lice are busy investigating a number of reported bur­ glaries occurring in various parts of the county. On Sept. 20, a citizen reported that tools and fur­ niture were taken from a Yankee Spring Township resident in the 10000 block of M-179. Other break-ins were re­ ported to have occurred in the 2000 block of Cook Road in Hastings Town­ ship on Sept. 22 and tools were taken from a Barber Road home Sept. 12. And, on Sept. 18, a large amount of electronics. along with a shotgun, a power washer, a glass jug containing change, two ri­ fles and a large amount of jewelry were taken from a Rutland Township home in the 7000 block of Gun Lake Road. The Hastings City Po­ lice are investigating two motor vehicle larcenies in which items were taken on Sept. 19 and Sept. 22. On Sept. 19, an em­ ployee of the Cappon Shell station in Hastings found her unlocked car with the driver's door open and her CD player missing. On Sept. 22, a resident in the 400 block of South Broadway discovered that an electronic compass, a pair of sun glasses and a spare wheel lock were missing from his Jeep. The perpetrator had also pulled the glove box and console out of the vehicle. Aircraft strikes house, injures 2 in apparent alcohol-related crash Troopers at the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a "Power Chute" accident in Rutland Township Satur­ day. Sept. 22, in which two Shelbyville people suffered minor injuries. The pilot, a 34-year-old male, and his passenger took off from the Hastings Airport on Airport Road and crashed into a nearby residence at 4:45 p.m., said troopers. The two victims were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and re­ leased. "Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this inci­ dent," said Sgt. Jim Richardson of the Michi­ gan State Police. No other information was available at press time. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Teachers pay hikes too high To the editor: Millage and bonds to be paid off Money left over they don’t know what to do with except spend, spend, spend. Our glorious Thornapplc Kellogg school board has seen fit to give the teachers almost an eight percent raise to be completed in three years. How many of us are in that position? In fact, how many of you are laid off or may be laid off at the present time? What a crock. Board President David Smith didn’t vote because his wife is employed by the district. If he had any intestinal forti­ tude he would have voted no. It reminds me of the Thatcher era. Thought slip­ pery Dick was only of Washington fame. Our swap of two cents extra sales tax for reduction of property tax has been slimmed right down to noth­ ing By the way. if you don’t want to sec all the football game just get up and go. Seems like some other ‘rah rah’ boys were instrumental in getting the last bond issue passed. You arc paying now. Donald W. Johnson Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. 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Hours of Operation: M-th 5 am - 9 pm, Fri. 5 am - 8 pm. Saturday 9 am - 4 pm & Sun. 10 am - 4pm * Ages 14 and up are welcome Solid Impact Fitness has a full locker mom with showers. �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/October 2. 2001 Scots come up short against Saxons in gridiron contest In what has become a fa­ miliar refrain for a gutsy but frustrating season, the CHS football team did everything but win in a closer-than-itsounds 17-6 O-K Gold de­ feat on homecoming night at Hastings. It was the first ever meet­ ing between the two teams. Hastings (6-0, 4-0 in the OK Gold) remained undefeated in their first year in the con­ ference. The Scots (1-5, 1-3) rushed for 235 yards against a Saxon defense that had al­ lowed an average of only 49 yards rushing in three previ­ ous conference games. Backup quarterback Eli Cryderman carried the ball 20 times for 148 yards and the Scots’ only touchdown. "Caledonia has a good team and a tough attack." Hastings coach Jeff Keller said after the game. "Their record is deceptive, but we knew that coming in." Four interceptions, two big punt returns and a cru­ cial goal-line stand by Hastings prevented Caledonia from turning the game in their favor. In their best drive of the night, Hastings went 77 yards in 8 plays to open the game, scoring on a five-yard run by Joey Keller. Zac Fulmer stuck the extra point Hamilton squeaks past TK, 28-27 Hamilton came back to score twice in the fourth quarter and pull out a 28-27 OK-Blue Conference foot­ ball victory over Middleville on Friday night. Middleville (4-2, 2-2 in the Blue) controlled the first and third quarters and matched Hamilton touch­ down for touchdown, but four extra points made the difference for Hamilton (4-2, 2-2). The Trojans went up 13-0 in the first quarter on a Scott Brooks' four-yard run and a ('had Baragar 42-yard touchdown sprint. Mark Price's kick was true after the first touchdown but the extra point failed on the sec­ ond, opening the door for Hamilton. Hamilton scored twice in the second quarter and made good on both extra point kicks by Jared Schrotenboer to take a 14-13 lead into the locker room. The Trojans came back strong in the third, and for a time it looked like they would take control of the game. Baragar hit Yon Bucher for a 42-yard scoring strike to help Middleville regain the lead, 19-14, but Baragar's pass into the end zone failed to connect. Baragar and Bucher hooked up again a few min­ utes later, this time from 34-yards out. Baragar then hit Ryan Adams for the two point conversion, and the Trojans seemed to be in good shape, 27-14. But Hamilton battled back, scoring on a Brian Khousakhoun's three-yard run and an 11-yard end run by Chris Schippa. Schrotenboer hit all four of his extra point attempts for Hamilton. Baragar was the leading rusher and passer for Middleville with 94 yards on the ground and 176 in the air. Schippa was the game’s leading rusher with 108 yards on 12 carries. Bucher finished with 89 yards on three receptions. Frosh Report Middleville's freshman football team beat Belding on Sept. 20, 43-0. Adam Loveless and Ed Landon each scored two touchdowns, while Kalani Garber and Mike Gurski scored one apiece. for a 7-0 lead. Key in the drive was a 39yard pass to Joe Shaeffer from David Wilson after a Caledonia sack forced the Saxons into a third-and-fifteen hole. Caledonia's Tyler Gamelin had good, tight coverage on the play, but the ball was perfectly thrown. Minutes later, a big punt return from Hastings' Wilson and a 23-yard run from Shaeffer put the Saxons at Caledonia's seven yard line, but the Scots' de­ fense swarmed to push the ball back to the 15. Fulmer kicked a 32-yard field goal for a 10-0 Hastings lead. Later in the half, a sack by Caledonia's Jake Klapmust forced a Hastings punt, and the Scots went 67 yards in only four plays, culminating in Cryderman's 56-yard touchdown run. Cryderman. running the wishbone, faked a hand-off. rolled off left tackle and out­ ran the defense for the score. The point-after was no good, but the lead was cut to 10-6. On the next play from scrimmage, the Scots recov­ ered a botched hand-off at­ tempt at midfield and threat­ ened to turn the game. Caledonia held the ball for 11 plays, only to be stopped at the Hastings goal-line on fourth-and-goal with 1:00 remaining in the half. That was the biggest play of the game, according to Hastings' coach Keller. "(The goal-line stand) seemed to take away some of their momentum," Keller said. The Scots went on a 14play march to begin the second h^lf, but Ryan Dykehouse's pass on fourthand-nine from the Hastings 26 was intercepted. Hastings' special teams provided the final blow, when Dustin Bowman scooped up a Caledonia punt and returned it 55 yards to Caledonia's Mike Ogle (49) hauls in a pass from Eli Cryderman (10) while Greg Jousma (82) follows the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A big homecoming crowd was on hand in Hastings to watch the first ever football game between the Saxons and the Scots. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Scots' eight-yard line. Shaeffer scored around the right side on the next play, and Fulmer's point-after closed out the scoring with 1:12 remaining in the third quarter. Mike Ogle had 46 yards on 11 carries for the Scots, and Kyle Klyn had 11 car­ ries for 20 yards. Frosh Report The Caledonia freshman football team beat Hastings 26-21 on Sept. 27 for their first win of the season. 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Ml/October 2. 2001 /Page 17 K golfers shoot for O-K Blue title Heritage Day volleyball winners The sand winners were much cleaner on Casey Warner's team Along with Warner the Sand Volleyball champions were Jason Nibbelmk, John Newhof, Nathan DeBoer, Jett Brubaker and Erin Robertson. The Middleville varsity golf team is poised for a strong run in the O-K Blue conference tournament at The Meadows on Thursday. They will likely enter the tournament tied for first with Calvin Christian, giv­ ing the Trojans a shot at their first conference cham­ pionship in 20 years. Starting three juniors and three sophomores, the young Trojan team has come into its own. The team beat conference challengers Rogers and Belding on Sept. 24 at Bryon Hill. Bobby Roush and Chase VandenBerg stroked rounds of 39 to lead the Trojans to a 161, better than Roger’s 168 and Belding's 172. Brett Knight and Dan Burbank each contributed rounds of 41. On Sept. 26 at The Pines, the Trojans shot a disap­ pointing 163 against league­ favorite Calvin Christian for their first loss of the season. Calvin carded a score of 150. Roush shot a 39 and Knight a 40 for the Trojans. Burbank and VandenBerg each shot 42. A week earlier, the Trojans cruised over Hamilton and Godwin at Kaufman Park Match medalist Tyler Wenger shot a 37 for the Trojans to pace a team score of 157. Hamilton shot 184, with Godwin another 10 strokes back at 194. For the Trojans, VandenBerg shot a 38. while Burbank and Knight each carded scores of 41. followed up with a 40. Burbank shot a 41 for the Trojans. Josh Enyart and Knight each came in at 43. On Sept. 19, the team traveled to Western Greens to face Coopersville and Byron Center. TK managed a 162 in windy and wet conditions, besting Cooperville's 179 and Byron Center's 185. Medalist honors went to Bobby Roush, with a fine round of 38. VandenBerg Caledonia splits two in tennis Solid Impact Bob Flikkema’s team cam in first in the mud volleyball competition during Heritage Day. Including Flikkema the triumphant but really dirty team included Jim Flikkema, Jeff Tinkler, Angie Tinkler and Andrea Jones. Caledonia golfers set school record The CHS varsity golf team shot a school-record 147 at Orchard Hills on Sept. 24. The effort was at the expense of conference foes Wayland (156) and Wyoming Park (158). The Scots were led by Nick Fuller's 35 and Loren Crandall's 36. Caledonia followed up that performance with a 155 on Sept. 26 at Briarwood, good for wins over Hastings (169) and Cedar Springs (173). Fuller again led the Scots with a 37, and Chris Ixatherman carded a 38. The four wins boosted Caledonia's record to 12-5, 11-3 in the O-K Gold. (Cherry Vallcyl Plumbing Service is our specialty. • • • • Remodels New Construction Water Heater Drain cleaning I *10.00 Off I I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing * n 616-877-3700 Li The Caledonia varsity tennis team was rained out of two matches last week, but completed two others, splitting with Wyoming Park and Kenowa Hills. On Monday, Sept. 24, the Lady Scots traveled to Wyoming Park and beat the Vikings 8-0. Kristin Uyl won at No. 1 singles, 6-3 and 6-3. Kelly Van Volkinburg's scored a 61, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles. Rachel Zylstra took No. 3 singles, 6-2 and 6-2, while Denise Robinson won 6-3, 6-1 at No. 4. In doubles, Amy Jo Leatherman and Jenny Workman won at No. 1, 62, 6-1. At No. 2 doubles, Melody Hickel and Carly Farver won 6-0, 6-1, and Liz Conens and Ally Stearns won at No. 3 dou­ bles, 6-1 and 6-1. Melanie Karbowski and Jennie Atkinson won at No. 4 doubles, 6-4 and 6-2. On Friday, Sept. 28, the Scots did not fare as well against the Knights of Kenowa Hills, dropping three three-set matches to lose 7-1. Rachel Zylstra was the sole winner with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 3 singles. Fitness opens Last week's story in the Sun & News about the opening of Solid Impact Fitness included the wrong photo. The correct picture is this snapshot of owners Jeni and Trent Rummelt of Lowell, who opened their business earlier this month in the Glenn Valley Retail Center. A grand opening for the fitness facility is still being planned for later this fall. The Sun & News regrets the error and any misunderstandings that may have resulted. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Bowlers Strike Out Terrorism During week of October 1-7 Co-sponsored by Middle Villa Inn & State Bank of Caledonia Open bowlers roll 3 games at special price of $1.50 per game, donate the total of your 3-game series to the Red Cross—example: If you bowl 380, you donate $3.80. League bowlers can also donate their 3-game series amount to the Red Cross. 100% of all funds collected will go to the American Red Cross. State Bank of Caledonia will provide matching funds up to $5,000. �Page 18/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 2. 2001 CHS eagers drop two tough games the second half, allowing by Matt Cowali Unity Christian to pull Sports Editor Call 'em heartstoppers. Or away for a 44-38 win. Kelly Jackson's four-point heartbreakers. The CHS girls varsity play at 4:42 of the first basketball team would just quarter sprung the Scots to a like to call these games 6-3 lead and eventually a 107 advantage at the end of the back for a second chance. The Scots fought but lost period. Both teams pressed each other in the second tough games last week to South Christian and Unity .quarter, and Unity took a 23-22 lead into the inter­ Christian. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the mission. With around two minutes Scots forced two overtimes before falling to South remaining in the third quar­ ter, the Scots began to have Christian 52-46. The game was tight trouble finishing shots, and throughout, with Caledonia they didn't score again until managing a 23-20 lead at 3:15 remained in the fourth. the half. The next three pe­ By then. Unity had a nine riods would end in ties: 29- point lead, 40-31. 29 at the end of the third, Unity tried to return the 41-41 at the end of regula­ favor, missing several front tion, and 46-46 at the end of ends of one-and-one oppor­ the first overtime. tunities from the foul line, The Sailors scored the but Caledonia couldn't capi­ only six points of the sec­ talize. ond overtime to take the The Scots managed to cut game. the lead to four. 41-37, with Hannah Cooley's buzzer­ 35 seconds remaining, but beating layup forced the first would get no closer. overtime for the Scots. Jackson finished with 18 Caledonia then battled back points and Julie Slot scored from five points down in 10 for Caledonia. the first overtime to tie it The losses dropped the up again. Scots to 5-3, 3-2 in the O-K Julie Slot led Caledonia Gold. with 15 points and eight re­ South JV 49, bounds. Stacey Jcnema Caledonia JV 25 scored 10 points, and Kelley Brianna Hormel scored Jackson added seven points, eight and Rachel Buckner six assists and six steals. six for the Scots. On Thursday, Sept. 27, Caledonia JV 38, Unity JV 25 the Scots went scoreless for Rachel Buckner scored more than six minutes in GM Caledonia's Kelley Jackson pushes the ball upcourt with teammate Julie Slot (32) in tow. seven points. Megan Sandtveit had six rebounds TK grad helps CMU harriers Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Danielle Quisenberry placed 10th for the Central Michigan University women's cross country team Sept. 23 at the Michigan State Invitational, a non-scoring meet. GM SALE SEASON! SALE SEASON! ® Wil HAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEV(AT AY JIM MILL tn MILLER GM TIM UAVIHi GAVIN TERRY RHUS NILES Savings! > 3 and Katie Leatherman had seven assists for the Scots. -7^7-? 99 CHEW SILVERADO 4X4 00 JEEP SAHARA Ext cab short box. 5.3 V-A auto .. air, 3rd door. 1.0 6 cyl.. 5 spd . air. CD. hard & *oft lops s16,995 ,™$18,995 The CMU sophomore fin­ ished in 18:40. "I was pleased with the way our top runners per­ formed," said CMU cross country coach Karen Lutzke. "Brook Creed (seventh at 18:14) had a solid race in her first competitive race. Karen LeRoy (ninth at 18:38) had a personal record and we were happy with Danielle Quisenberry's per­ formance. This was another race to see where this team was at." Quisenberry was the top runner on Middleville's state championship team in 1999, finishing as individ­ ual runner-up in the state meet. The Lady Chips are the defending Mid-American Conference champs, and Lutzke said she liked what she saw against two other MAC teams at the In­ vitational. "Our sites are on the MAC and our title de­ fense," Lutzke said. "And I thought we looked good against Akron and Western Michigan." Caledonia's Hannah Cooley (50) goes up strong between two Unity Christian defenders. TK hooters stay unbeaten in Blue by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Thornapple Kellogg varsity soccer team scored an exciting, come-from-bchind 4-2 victory over Calvin Christian on Sept. 27 at DeGroote Memorial Soccer Field in Middleville. The win put the Trojans at 6-4 for the season, but more importantly, it gave them a perfect 4-0 mark in O-K Blue conference games. Eric Smith opened the scoring for the Trojans off a pass from Mark VanRyn, but two goals by Dan Zuidema lifted Calvin to a 2-1 halftime lead. Calvin's momentum car­ ried into the second half. TK had trouble sustaining pos­ sessions and couldn't find any flow to their offense, but scrappy defensive play limited good scoring chances for Calvin. Around the 15:00 mark of the second half, the dashing runs of Eric Smith began to open things up for the Trojans. Smith's efforts paid off when Dustin Snow took a pass from Smith and scored on Calvin keeper Brent Kladder for a 2-2 tic. Less than two minutes later, Shain Brower got be­ hind Kladder and sent an­ other pass from Smith into the Calvin net, sending the TK sideline into hysterics and seizing control of the game, 3-2. With 9:00 remaining, Mike Worst had a chance at an open net, but his header was just over the crossbar. Worst - and his head found redemption with a minute left. His header, off a Trojan indirect kick, found the back of the net and sealed the win for TK. Matt Blocksma was steady in goal for the Trojans. I! 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They both have won the last two O-K Blue Confer­ ence jamborees at Johnson Park in Wyoming and they both took first place last Saturday at the Muskegon Oakridge Invitational. In the last of a string of successes, the two-time defending state champion girls' team took eight of the top positions in the OK Blue jamboree last Tuesday afternoon. They scored 23 points to runnerup Coopersville's 61. Calvin Christian had 107, Byron Center 109, Hamil­ ton 120, Belding 121 and Godwin and Rogers did not have enough runners to figure in the team scoring. Trojan senior Melissa Quisenbcrry ran a blister­ ing 19:16.3 to win the in­ dividual race. She was fol­ lowed by Vallery Edmonds of Coopersville and Elisa­ beth Oostcrhouse of Byron Center, but the fourth through 10th places be­ longed to Middleville. The string of Trojans, in order, was Jessica Stortz 20:14.1, Natalie Hoag 20:16.4, Kaleigh Page 20:50.3, Elisc Nyland 20:53.1, Christine Dood 21:11.6, Stephanie Simon 21:23.1 and Sarah Hawkins 21 370 Not far behind were LcAnn Pitt in 13th place, Theresa Miller 18th, Kelli Zoet 19th and Courtney Eck. For the boys, defending league champion Tim Brog once again was indi­ vidual medalist with a time 17:02, Mike Stortz was second in 17:14.8, Chris Harkness was 14th in 18:09.6, Pat Jansens was 25th in 18:49.6 and Alex Robinson was 27th in 19:01.6. Nick Tomson was 37th in 19:31 and Eric Mena. Keith Fuleki and Kyle Bailey also com­ pleted the race. The Middleville boys’ team had 65 points, Coop­ ersville had 77, Godwin Heights 80, Rogers 89, Calvin Christian 102, Belding 122, Byron Center 124 and Hamilton did not finish. Automotive For Rent 1987 OLDS CALAIS: runs good, new tires, $600 firm. Call Matt after 3pm, Dow­ ling, (616)758-4269. 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Check out all our Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings o (fie 616.945.9105 OPEN MOB ■ FBI 8:30 - 6:00 . SAT 8:30 ■ 1:00 The Middleville girls' cross-country team scored its third consecutive Carson City Crystal Invita­ tional championship Sat­ urday at the Fish Creek Sports Club. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's Trojans, also seeking their third straight Division Il state championship, compiled 60 points to fin­ ish well ahead of runner-up East Grand Rapids, which checked in with 146. Caledonia's girls placed fourth with 157, just one point out of third in the 20team field. Caledonia senior Tim Ross was the top runner of the day, placing first in 15:02.6, more than a minute faster than his nearest competitor, Steven Czymbor of Hemlock. The Scot boys' squad finished third with 160 points. Williamston won it with 100 and Hemlock had 102. Middleville junior Tim Brog finished 11th in 16:53.6, his career best time. The Trojan boys’ team was 13th in the 26team field. Senior Melissa Quisen­ berry paced Middleville by finishing runner-up again to Kelloggsville's Nicole Bush. Bush blistered the course in 18:33.7 while Quisenberry came in at 19:45.8, about nine sec­ onds faster than sophomore Tricia Miedema of Cale­ donia, who was third in 19:54.2. Jessica Stortz, who has been kicking into high gear lately, just like she did at the end of her freshman season a year ago, raced to a sixth-place finish in 20:01.9 and teammate Natalie Hoag, a freshman, checked in ninth with a time 20:25.7. Rounding out the Trojans' scoring were Elise Nyland, 21st in 20:54.7, and fresh­ man Kaleigh Page, 22nd in 20:58.2. Christine Dood finished 27th and Stephanie Simon was 45th. Becca Busfield of Cale­ donia took 10th in 20:30.4. Katie Ryan was 31st in 21:15, Nikki Muuse 53rd in 22:02 and Kristina McCleve 65th in 22:24. Sarah Krips was 81st and Megan Jacques 91st. In the boys' race, Ross was followed by junior Patrick Spitzley, who showed signs of regaining his old form with a time 17:14.9, good for 18th place. For Middleville, Pat Jansens was 54th in 18:01, Mike Stortz 92nd in 18:49, Alex Robinson, 94lh in 18:51; Chris Harkness 101st in 18:58, and Nick Tomson 118th in 19:19. The Carson City Crystal Invitational is one of the largest cross-country meets in the state every year and it is considered Io be a sneak peck at the upcom­ ing regionals and state meet. The Middleville girls won it twice en route to their state titles in 1999 and 2000. Now they're shooting for a "threepeat.” TK tennis third in Ionia tourney Over the weekend, the Trojan varsity tennis team finished third in a very tight Ionia Invitational. Two points separated first from third place. Lowell won with 11 points to edge Ionia (10) and Middleville (9). Charlotte scored two points for fourth place. Middleville was three swings of the racket away from forcing a three-way tie for first. The Trojan doubles team of Bedrick/Lantinga forced Lowell into a third set tie-breaker but came up short, 7-4, to give Lowell the championship. Kara Hutchens defeated Charlotte (6-2, 7-6), Cary Middlebush defeated Charlotte (6-O, 6-3), and Veronika Villa won her flight with wins over Lowell (6-3, 6-4) and Ionia (6-1, 6-2). Lindsay Dobson defeated Charlotte 6-1 and 60. In doubles action, Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum defeated Ionia, 6-7. 6-3 and 7-5. Mallory Dobson and Stephanie Stauffer defeated Charlotte 6-3 and 6-0. Leeanne Lantinga and Katie Bedrick lost two very close matches in third set tie-breakers. Michelle Raelz and Jen Burks won their flight with wins over Lowell (3-6, 6-2 and 7-4) and Charlotte (6-1,6-2). In duals last week, the team edged Kelloggsville 53. In singles action, Cary Middlebush won 6-3, 6-1, Veronika Villa won 6-1, 6-0 and Lindsay Dobson won 63, 6-2. The doubles teams came through with two more points. Jena Jones and Christina Wiersum won 63, 6-4 and Michelle Raetz and Jen Burks won 6-4, 7-6. Stauffer/Dobson lost a close match, 6-4 in the third set, while Bcdrick/Lantinga lost another very close match, 7-5 in the third set. Middleville also traveled to Hamilton to play a strong Hawkeye team and came away with two wins. Veronika Villa won her singles match (6-3, 6-0) and the doubles team of Raetz/Burks won 7-6, 5-7, 6-2. The team is now 5-4 overall and 4-2 in the con­ ference. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-10-09.pdf a6645f7def0e578a57ac0994a357ab80 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRJOTY 121 S CHURCH SI MSliNGS Mi ttwim 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 41/October 9, 2001 Caledonians Tim Ross breaks own record Trojan girls win biggest C-C invitational in state by David T. Young Editor The Middleville girls' cross-country team cap­ tured first place Saturday afternoon in the state's largest invitational meet. The two-time defending Division II state champion Trojans, invited this year to the Portage Invitational because of their solid repu­ tation, checked in with 65 team points, while runnerup Stevensville Lakeshore had 127. There were 28 teams entered in the divi­ sion. Meanwhile, Caledonia's Tim Ross defended his in­ dividual title and broke his Division II Portage Invita­ tional record of 15:27 by crossing the finish line in 15:14.3. well ahead of runncr-up Adam Ludwig of St. Joseph, who recorded a time of 15:57.9. The Cale­ donia boys' team was sixth among 30 teams. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's girls' team, which will be shooting for its third straight state title Nov. 3 at Michigan International Speedway, placed five runners in the first 28 places to run away with the championship. Mid­ dleville had never before run at Portage because of a commitment to the Alle­ gan Invitational, but the pressure to get the state's best at the state's biggest meet was impossible to re­ sist this fall. Senior ace Melissa Quisenberry finished third to lead the Trojans again, with a time of 19:27.8. She finished behind Jill LeBlanc of Gull Lake and Carrie Davis of Eaton Rapids. Caledonia's Tricia Miedema. only a sopho­ more, showed she could come up big in a big meet by taking fourth with a time of 19:37.4. The Fight­ ing Scots placed seventh with 192 team points. Jessica Stortz, another sophomore, from Mid­ dleville, was seventh in 19:57.8. Freshman Natalie Hoag took 12th in 20:09.2, freshman Kaleigh Page was 15th in 20:17.9 and Elise Nyland finished the Trojans' scoring with a clocking of 20:44.3. Junior Becca Busfield polishing a few turns and florists are advertising — it must be homecoming. To get the high school and community in the mood for the game, food, fun and senior Megan Jacques was 74th in 21:52.2. Among the remaining Middleville runners, senior Christine Dood was 37th and Sarah Hawkins was 50th. The remaining Scots were Kristina McCIcve See cross country, pg. 15 Homecoming is this week at Caledonia High School Kaleigh Page Yesterday (Monday) you may have seen a lot of Caledonia High School students (and even staff) running around looking like they just got out of bed. They did! And the rest of the week looks to be just as fun at CHS. Being that it is the week of homecoming you can bet there are some silly antics going on. This year's homecoming TK Homecoming Week to raise spirits bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The dresses for the dance have been purchased, the team has been working hard in practice, the band is backed up Caledonia teammate Miedema by taking 21st with a time of 20:09.2. The top 25 runners in each division received medals. Junior Katie Ryan was 31st in 20:48.1 for the Scots, sophomore Nikki Muuse was 64th in 21:41.1 meeting of old friends, the high school has planned lots of activities this week. Visitors at Thornapple Kellogg High school yes­ terday (Monday, Oct. 8) saw The members of the Thom apple Kellogg High School Homecoming Court are looking forward to a week of activities, an exerting game and a special dance. From left in the front row are freshman Matt Palmer, sophomore Cory Gilbert, Junion angela blood. Junior Patnct McKeown and fresman Mane Matthews. Standing are seniors Becky Harvey, Ben McDuffee, Dave Stuart. Aaron Alvarez and Undsay Dobson. some really crazy hair. Today, cowboy hats, boots and shirts will be part of the featured attire of many students. On Wednesday, students will don those really loud Hawaiian shirts and see who has the brightest, strangest or even the most authentic (like from Hawaii, not WalMart.) Thursday will be dramatic as students get to dress "like movie stars." The fun will be to guess which movie stars. Friday will be the time for all the orange and black in the closet to get an airing at Spirit Day. There will be an assembly at 1 p.m. that will include a variety of activities. Spirit week activities are also planned at the middle school with students dressing to clash, emulating rock stars and even spending a day at the beach. There is no parade this year, but class decorations will be on display at the football stadium. The game against Calvin Christian begins at 7:30 and homecoming activities such as crowning the king and queen will take place at halftime. The week ends at the homecoming dance on Saturday evening. theme is "Sweet Home Caledonia — a journey through time." Each day this week is finding the students of CHS dressing up (or down, depending on how you look at it) in dif­ ferent attire. Those slippers and pajamas you saw yes­ terday — that was for "Come as you wake up" day, of course? Today is "Down Home Caledonia" day. Wednes­ day is College day and Thursday is Purple and Gold day. Other activities and games are scheduled each day this week for the stu­ dents. Each class receives points for their school spirit with the most spir­ ited class receiving an award at the end of the week. On Monday there was a Car Cram (just how many students CAN fit in one little car?). Today, they are participating in karaoke and a tug of war. The rest of the week finds them frolicking around with equally fun antics. Wednesday CHS stu­ dents have a chance to show off their "gifts" dur­ ing the talent show at 12:25. Thursday will in­ clude a dodge ball match, as well as the talent show finals. Thursday also will have a pep assembly at 1:30, according to Danielle Hoodhood, student council secretary. The assembly comes complete with stu­ dents getting duct taped to the wall, spirit shouts, and introduction to the home­ coming representatives from each grade. And don't forget the se­ nior class representatives in line for homecoming king and queen. There is no school Fri­ day, Oct. 12, due to an in­ service day but that won't stop the CHS student body from having a good time. Many student}* and their families will be making their way to the homecom­ ing parade at 6 p.m. The grand marshals for the pa­ rade are Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Finkbeincr, part of a family that has been supporting Caledonia since the beginning. The floats for the parade arc in keeping with the "Sweet Home Caledonia — a journey through time." The parade will be fol­ lowed by the homecoming football game against Wyoming Park at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming king and queen will be an­ nounced at the end of the game, said Chris Koryto, one of the student council advisors. Think the fun is done now? Not quite; not until after Saturday, Oct. 13, when the students will be boogying the night away at their homecoming dance. In This Issue • Help needed to make local Octoberfest a success • Fall celebration planned at Glen Valley Retail Center • Fairbanks project presents the hard issues • Hilton Garden Inn to begin construction at M-6 interchange • Rezoning of property almost official �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Mi/October 9, 2001 Help needed to make Octoberfest a success by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library, ends with an Octoberfest celebration Saturday, Oct. 27. The Friends have planned activities for the whole familyat the library at 240 Emmons Street.. The usual sale of produce, herbs and plants begins at 10 a.m. The pumpkin contest al­ lows pumpkin aficionados to strut their stuff. The li­ brary will accept entries for this contest from 10 a.m. until the library closes at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 The last entries will be accepted at 10 a.m. before the competition starts Oct. 27. Painted and decorated pumpkins created by those up to 8 years old is the carveless division. Those 8 to 14 years of age can bring in their best carved creations. For those 15 to 100 who can't get enough of the pumpkin carving fever, carved pumpkins will be accepted from them as well. Winners in each category will be determined by patrons voting on Oct. 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Votes cost 10 cents each and FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues What a long, strange trip To the editor: I just had to write regard­ ing the Oct. 2 story, “Library Building Advisory Committee Established," and express my appreciation to the Caledonia Township Board. And, as for the "rest of the story," remember, the person who talks the most isn’t always the most knowledge­ able. As the Grateful Dead sings, “What a long, strange trip it’s been..." Pamela Shank, Member New Library Committee, since 1995, “the committee that will always cross its “t’s" and dot its “i V always has enough mem­ bers, but always welcomes more participation. SPAGHETTI DINNER AT THE ALEDONIA SPORTSMAN CLUB there is no limit to the number of times people can vote. (The friends are encouraging everyone to vote often and for as many pumpkins as possible. Face painting will be provided by young artists who have been brushing up on Halloween themes. A spell fee is charged. Besides the fresh herbs and vegetables available, there will be a bake sale. The Friends are hoping that the great cooks in the area will donate some of their best, sweetest and most succulent baked goods. Donations will be ac­ cepted from 9 until 10 a.m. Baked items must be wrapped and labeled. It would help the Friends volunteers if bakers also could label their goods with a suggested price. Due to health codes, the Friends cannot accept baked goods with fillings (like whipped cream or custard) which could cause food poisoning. This last Farmers Market is a great place to donate the last overflow from area gardens. So, the friends will gladly accept herbs, tomatoes and even zucchini, starling at 9a.m. The Friends will put all the proceeds from this event in their new building fund for a new Caledonia Library. The ongoing book sale will take place at the same time in the basement of the library. For information about Octoberfest, call the Cale­ donia Library at 891-1502. ON COLDWATER ROAD, SOUTH OF 100TH ST. 616-891-1168 ADULTS: $6.00 • CHILDREN: $3.00 SAT., OCT, 13TH < 5:3D-8:00PM TK Class of ‘61 reunion is Oct. 12 Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Coll 945-9554 to place a Sun i News ACTION-ad today. Thornapple -Kellogg (Middleville) Class of 1961 will have its 40th reunion pig roast Friday, Oct. 12, at Middleville High School. The event starts at 5 p.m. before the football game. Cost is $ 12 per person for all classmates and friends. Call Clare Tolan at 7957209 for reservations and for more information. 1OE JOE JOE New Salon Opening in Caledonia Studio Salon, Inc. Different Same Face. 10% Off Place FREE Retail Price PARAFFIN DIP with Purchase of 1 Same Day Service with Chemical Service Jenny. Laura & Kimmie 9954 Cherry' valley • 616 891 1272 lot Located next to Monterey Gall ——rat— T loarinr-..... —>rn---------- It’s a swing thing Swing on into the Thomapple Kellogg Band Boosters Craft Show on Saturday. Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at TKHS. Space is still available for crafts people For more information call 945-1461 Local business woman sees vision become reality by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kelly Vannette started doing home day care with just 12 children. Her entrepreneurial spirit built on this experience until this year, when the Kids First Learning Place opened in the Misty Ridge Development just south of Main Street on M-37. "It has been really exciting," she said. "Now we are licenced for 72 children and it is wonderful." The new building opened this summer and Vannette enjoys the child friendly environment. There are several rooms, one for infants and very young toddlers. the paintings in this room make children comfortable in their "home away from home." The large room can be divided to meet the needs of children and is flexible enough to adapt as children's ages and interests change. At this time there are openings in all levels, including caring for the. children of second shift workers. All staff is either certified or working on their special child care certification. Instructors for the preschool are certified teachers as well. Vannette says that communicating to parents is important to her. The Kelly Vannette and Rachel Sutherland welcome families to the Kids First Learning Place. The day care center is for children from infancy to 12 years of age. It includes day care, pre school, before and after school care and even a summer adventure camp. school held a potluck picnic for families this fall. Anyone interested in learning about services available at Kids First Learning Place can call Vannette at 795-9055. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day - 7 Days a Week For Sun & News Action-Ads! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml,October 9, 2001 /Page 3 Coming together in patriotism and sharing On September 11 the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of an airplane in Pennsylvania signaled a sea change in this country. The Thomapple Kellogg community has joined together for support and to reach out to those directly affected by the tragedy One sign of the community spirit are the banners flying in downtown Middleville. The $900 cost was shared by the Thornapple Kellogg School District, the Village of Middleville and Thornapple Township. Students, their parents, teachers and the community also donated more than $6500 which went to the United Way and the American Red Cross. Middle School students raised more than $1400 with a combination of pop can collections, coin drive and a special day where those who donated a dollar could wear their hats in school. Standing from left are Jackie Allerding, Hannah VanDyke and Haley Babitz. In front are Sheena Hurtado, Ryan King, Travis Graham and Nicole Raymond. At Lee Elementary School students brought spare change which filled almost 4 five gallon jugs. Hastings City bank allowed the school to use their machines to count the change which came to $1074.37. Here Tara Graham and Taylor Zylstra hold checks At page Dirk Vandiver's class organized a penny wars and raised $530 Flags are everywhere. Other donations came from the staff giving more than $500. At the TK Learning Center the Pre­ school parents and students, Community education staff and alternative high school students raised more than $320. High school donations included $1325 raised by the National Honor Society. $1000 from a dance sponsored by the Student Council and the $710 which was 10 percent of the gate proceeds of the Sept. 22 home football game. Caledonia students rake leaves The Caledonia Middle School’s annual community service day project “Make a Difference Day," will be held Saturday, Oct. 27. Continuing the tradition, the students and their fami­ lies will be raking leaves for residents living in the village of Caledonia. Families are asked to have their middle school students sign up for this event during their lunch hours Monday, Oct. 22, through Wednesday. Oct. 24 Students and families should gather at the Cale­ donia Resource Center park­ ing lot between 8:30 and 9 a.m. that Saturday, and are asked to bring their own rakes and blowers Refresh­ ments will be provided by the Family Links organiza­ tion. Any residents wishing to “reserve a family" to rake their lawn are asked to call Charlene McCorriston at the middle school at 891-8649 or Beth Spica, paient coordi­ nator, at (616) 554-3359, prior to the event. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Take part in the action at the Main attraction FRIDAY. OCTOBER S™— Why Not Contempo Salon SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR COUNTRY BY WEARING RED, WHITE & BLUE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER IR'"SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF CALEDONIA SCHOOLS BY WEARING PURPLE & GOLD FOR HOMECOMING! d Jut! Stuwkx (fahtmjtDAaAy Solen fa ths sinLuui family CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE • 8911093 Mon-Thu 9-8 • Frl 9-7 • Sat 9-5 • Closed Sun All participants receive 20% o« professional products —welcome B-93 by wearing country western clothing. Also, all proceeds between 12-3 donated to Looks. Of Love & Red Qtqss Qisaster Relief Eunsi - NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY* First come-first served! Haircuts & manicures only, and 1/2-hour massage Hie HAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) Special thanks to Lynn Ferris �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 9, 2001 ‘Discovering Real Love’ rally set at South Christian “Discovering Real Love," a 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at South Christian High School. “Discovering Real Love” gives parents and teens chance to experience com­ municator John Crudele as he presents a Biblical mes­ sage of sexual punty until ^^GREENRIDGE Realty SOCIATES Looking to buy or sell real estate? Give me a call at Greenridge Realty. David Lawrence (616) 795-6044 marriage. He also encour­ ages teens to be “choosers not losers” in their choices of not using tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Crudele has addressed more than a million adults and children in more than 3.000 seminars in the U.S. and Canada. He believes that if parents make important changes in child-rearing children will change, too. Crudele has also hosted his own radio talk show and has co-authored “Making Sense of Adolescence" and the “Teen Power Senes." Parents and teens also will spouse. forcement for what they and After a brief intermission, their church may already the parents will talk with have begun. Crudele while the young Tickets are $7 per person people will return to the or $20 as a special “family auditorium and be enter­ rate" if reserved in advance, tained by “The Dazzling and $9 each when purchased Magician" - who will at the door without advance demonstrate “The Magic of reservation. Tickets can be Being Positive" with his reserved through a church humor and audience interac­ youth worker, or by calling tion. (616)538-5791. This event is meant to serve parents with informa­ tion and “how-to" talk to their children and teens a platform on which to begin the process (not just a one­ time “talk") or as a rein­ hear and see the “H.E.A. R T.S" (Helping Educate Abstinent Responsible Teens) teen drama team from the local Pregnancy Resource center-express their opinion in the form of skits that relate to teens. The “H E A R T S " high school band will be on hand to wel­ come guests from 6 to 6:30, when the program officially opens, and the prizes for the essay contests will be award­ ed. The youth will have an opportunity to sign a Promise Card to save them­ selves for their future Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News fiction Ms'. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Liling Church - Serving a Lit nig Lord Sunday Sc ImxiI . Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY .................. 9 30 a.m. .10:45 a m 6 00 p.m Family Night 6 .30 p.m 7240 <»bU 11 Street, SE Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Lirian F. Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor C 0 M M 111 I T Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morrwig Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings 10.30 a.m. 891-0576 Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe Cipi k , Worship leader Denny Houma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www.brightside org X 9 30 r AM A Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family , Night Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 6951 Hanna Lake. Dutton 616-698-8001 " W? are changed by God 's love! " SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northwest of Gun Lake) 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship............................................9:30 a m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class..........................11:00 a.m. Ret■. E. Anthony Sikora Church (616) 795-2391 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHKISTIURffOFUEOCHLKH “4 t'fcun A with a carmg heart h>- our cotutuunify and the uvrUF Sunday Worship *.30 a m and 6W p m (Child A Adult* (Dunng the School Year) Rev R Scott Greenway. Pastor ketth Stilly. Youth Ikrrxinf At Tieuteyer. Comuunity Calling (M-37 to Emmons io Vine) October 14- i'kh Surkto after PemcccM Sermon Ink It’s ABAI Worship Sen ice 8 30 a m and 11 00 am (Jr. Church a IHX) only) Sunday School 9 45 am (Nursery and Child Care available throughout the moratag* Rev Norman Kohns tblbi 891-8167 Church Office 616 891-8669 I Fax 891-8648 w u w caledomaumc org Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Mtxxly, Asst. Pastor Douglas G.’ Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Musk Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children's Pastor Sunday School . 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 1100 a m Sunday Evening Service...........................600 p.m Wednesday Mid Week Prayer . . 6:45 p in Word of Life Quhs . . 6:45 p.m. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship................................... 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Hultman • Church Office: 8M-0.19I www.lakcsHlccorntnunity.org (under coruructmn) Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Oaz mil? of Wfutmyvtlte Rd Ro P AAims Pfaw 891-8440 Roadr Meetmg v«u. your friends, and your fanuty - right where you re at - through: Rrinaa Manages Dyaenw Quatay Child Carr us: Program Wontap Haan 900am art 10 k) Sunday Morning Worship . 8:30 a.m & 11 a m. Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting ■ Wednesday 6:30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday . 6:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Awxutc Pastor 891-8028 • e-mail: leightondi.serv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St . near WhitneyvMe Ave Church School, Sunday 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Th Morning Worship e Sunday School... 10:00 am. Morning Worship.,.11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. 11 DO a in 7 30 p in Fellowship Pastor Uoyd DeVonner, Sr. Church Ph 868-6810 • Pastor's Ph 897-7407 (ftfainU Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wedneeday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Hu st wick lEIjc ©lb tCimc jTletljobist Cfjurd) 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S E Alto, Ml 49302 9 45 a.m ID 50 a.m. Praise Singing 2415 McCann 708 W. Main Street 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service ZDOAM 9:30 AM 11O0 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services lave a Nursery available Barner Free www.iserv.net/~stpaul UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m, Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities dunng all services Programs for all ages For mere information (616» 891-8119 or Cnup»n fui kkuct/iy GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wt-u M IN tChrl Wjytel Ml 49<*e . 795-7W3 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziel»r ____________ Phone 868-6437_____________ ____________Office g91-g6gg___________ GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Church Office (6161 891-1512 __________________ M-37 at IQtMh St__________________ JL CALEDONIA rr UNITED METHODIST M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Leighton Church Phone 891-9259 Sat. Evening Mass 5.00 p.m. (thru Sept) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m CHERCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Middleville - Parmelee Pormefee Mormg Wonhp Mdcfevde Momnq Wonhp Sunday School (Jf rtQT 8 Addh) • Grode 5 Sr -Sir Everung Jr r*jr ■ Godes 68. Wed Evenng Ret Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 7^9266 Setonce THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liung \XbrdSening The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship .10 00 a m (Jr Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 930am 11:00 o m. »45a.m HODam. 600-800pm 600-7 30 pm whitneyville Bible Church 8546 A/s al 84rh Sr • 89!-8661 “The Chunh where everybody is somebody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 9 30 am Suraoy Manrg JUonhp 1030 am Meerrg a? crepe on Wbi!ney'^ Ave Sunday E/enrg Wonhp 6.00 p m •vea ?Aowee« Prayer & &bie Study 7 00 p m Gjys. Paster • te.'vo Amoc Pasta _________ Aeoste wNtneyvieooe va �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml October 9. 2001/Page 5 Holwerda-Albina Kelly Jo Holwcrda, daugh­ ter of Mr and Mrs. Jack Hol­ wcrda of Middleville, Ml. was married on Saturday. June 9,2001 to Scott Roy Albini, son of Mr and Mrs. Arpad Albim of East Hanover, NJ. Christopher DeBlaay per­ formed the outside ceremony at Bay Pointe Restaurant where a lunch reception fol­ lowed Music was provided by Bethany DeBlaay. Host­ esses to the couple were spe­ cial friends, Traci Campbell, Cindy Hilcr and Can Vandcr Heide. Rachel Holwcrda, sister of the bride was maid of honor. Bridesmaid was Erika Albini, sister of the groom. Gregg Dimno, friend of the couple was best man. Groomsman was Lucas Hol­ wcrda, brother of the bride Kicrstin Haarcr, cousin of the bndc was the flower girl. The bndc graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associates degree in child development. She is employed as a nanny in Basking Ridge, NJ. The bridegroom is a grad­ uate of Pratt Institute, New York City, where he obtained an associates degree in graphic design. He is em­ ployed as senior art director for Roth Group, Boonton, for others Steve and Deanna Garrett of Middleville and Philip Wineland of Pine Lake were among the 44 donors at the Red Cross blood drive on Sept 27 The next local drive will be at the Thornapple Township Hall on October 30. The next drive at the Yankee Springs Fire Barn is on November 29. after Thanksgiving. UMW Missionary Tea planned NJ. Following a wedding top to Bermuda, the couple makes their home in Basking Ridge. NJ. ENGAGEMENTS Van Weelde-Smith TK SCHOOL LUNCH MENU ‘■Prc-gchoof Has a new location... Alaska Hall WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT FOR THE FALL! Don't miss this chance for a wonderful Christian education for your child. Call 554-3350 mt are filling up fast Lori Bestrom - Teacher tificate at the National Edu­ cation Center (Michigan). Doug is involved in radio program production, techni­ cal services, and purchasing and shipping. Lynn does sec­ retarial work for several pro­ jects. After a period of depu­ tation ministries, the Adkinses will return to Kenya to resume their min­ istries. They are the parents of two sons. Kenya is World Gospel Mission’s largest field and has the largest number of staff and church-related min­ istries. Extensive work is being done in education, medicine, and evangelism. This field is the location of Tenwek Hospital (the largest Protestant hospital in Kenya), other medical outreaches, and Kenya High­ lands Bible College. An ingathering of school items, baby layettes and health materials will be received to sent! to needy ones in Haiti. All are welcome. Those who need transportation may call 795-7723. Lynn and Doug Adkins Caledonia Community Players Christmas Expo to help victims of Sept. 11 The Caledonia MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will sponsor a Christmas Expo Saturday, Oct. 27. Proceeds of the Christmas Expo will be donated to the terrorist attack victims in New York. The Christmas Expo is slated for 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, located on Vine Street. Caledonia United Methodist Women will be selling lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Christmas Expo booths will include Mary Kay Products, Pampered (WC As The annual United Methodist Woman’s Mis­ sionary Tea will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 16. Lynn Adkins, a mission­ ary with World Gospel Mission, will speak at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Lynn and her husband, Doug Adkins are natives of Michigan and each received a bachelor's degree in Bible at Vcnnard College (Iowa). Doug also attended Moody Bible Institute as a radio and television major, and he received an electronics cer- presents... rl1ie Emperor’^ New Clothes Kathryn Schultz Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Weelde and Mr. and Mrs. David Smith arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children Sheila Beth Van Weelde and Adam David Smith. Sheila is a graduate of Jenison High School and Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. Adam is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attended Corner­ stone College. A March 16, 2002 wed­ ding is being planned. The couple will reside in Kent­ wood. ■ Caring 5 Middle and High School Wednesday, Oct. 10 Sausage pancake on stick, u scrambled eggs or chicken salad rollup, potato rounds, juice. Thursday, Oct. 11 Lasagna roll w meat, sauce and umner roll or pep­ peroni hot pocket, peas, pears, milk. Friday, Oct. 12 Pizza or fish sticks, baby carrots u ranch, fresh water­ melon. milk. Monday. Oct. 15 No school today. Tuesday. Oct. 16 Bosco breadsticks w dip­ ping sauce or Hamburg on a bun. seasoned green beans, applesauce, milk NOTE: Routing items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, ucos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Chef, Tastefully Simple, JS Home Styles, Partylitc Candles and Discovery Toys. Products will be available for purchasing and ordering. All orders will be delivered by Dec. 1. “The Christmas season has always been an exciting and festive time in New York City. We hope to send some Christmas spirit from Michigan as an American city tries to rebuild its life after a horrible tragedy,” said expo coordinator Kelly Lloyd. “Being a mother and wife, it’s hard to imagine being one of the families directly affected by the disaster. MOPS really wants to reach out to the families and let them know that we care." October 20, 2001 • 7:00 p.m. Caledonia High School Performing Arts ( enter Reserved Seat Tickets On Sale at the Caledonia Resource Center Office Beginning September 20 Admission $3.50 General Admission tickets sold at the door. Tickets may be purchased by phone with a Visa or MasterCard Call 891-8117 for more information. movie outpost VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. With any paid rental, get a Coke product 4-Pack for only 99<t Regular SI.99 Hurry' promotion ends October 31st! ffiOVIE OUTPOST! Rent One Movie or Game and get a second rental FREE with this coupon. Offer good at Caledonia location Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please. Expires 11-15-01 Product Id SunAd �Page 6/The Sun and News. MrdcRev^le Mi October 9. 2001 Alto couple continues blood drive tradition by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Jim and Linda Hillen of Alto have continued a tra­ dition of leading blood drives started by Jim’s family some 20 years ago. The Hillens, in conjunc­ tion with the Grand Valley Blood Program, are chair­ persons for the Caledonia area's twice yearly church sponsored blood drive, which recently exceeded everyone's expectations. The Hillens. parishioners of Holy Family Catholic Church, schedule a blood drive twice a year, in May and September. The Cale­ donia community and sur­ rounding areas helped Michael Evans Painting <fc’ Wall Covering In terior/Exterior OVER 10 YEARS OF QUA1JTY CRAFTSMANSHIP Call < 795 3133 achieve their most suc­ cessful drive ever on Mon­ day. Sept. 24, when more than 215 possible donors signed in, with 175 pints of blood actually donated. The total included 44 new donors. “Amazing!* was Linda’s reaction to the recent drive. “We had to use the entire (CHS) cafeteria this time because of the out­ pouring of people's hearts. We even lengthened the hours and (Grand Valley Blood Program) sent over several more nurses in sponse to the amount had signed up." It is believed that the recent jump in donors, nationwide. is due at least in part, to the terrorist events on Sept. 11. Many donor sites immediately were in­ undated with people wish­ ing to donate blood as a tangible way to help the victims of the tragedy. Long lines at centers around the nation were commonplace for a week or so after that fateful Tuesday. And while the lines may have dimin­ ished, the surge in num­ bers of people wanting to donate has continued to remain steady. 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Once you have given blood, you can't donate again for an­ other 56 days. Further­ more, blood platelets only live for five days; red blood cells are good for only 35 days. "If we allowed everyone to donate at once, we would have a gap between the 35th day and day 56, when they could again do­ nate," said Klynstra. "I like a quote I've heard before, The best place to store blood is in the human body.' We are trying to slow down the donations enough so that we have donors on a continuous ba­ sis. The last thing (we) want to do is put a needle in someone's arm when (we) know there's a good chance we’ll have to throw (the blood) away." The actual work for the blood drives has to begin about a month before each one takes place. Twenty years of anyone co-ordinat­ ing the efforts of nurses, volunteers and donors, not to mention the paperwork Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New» evening (tours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan and labor that goes on be­ hind the scenes, is un­ usual. The accomplish­ ment moves to impressive when you find out it is a whole family effort. "Jim's parents, Felicia and Ed (Hillen), also Holy Family parishioners, start­ ed the drive more than 20 years ago and then handed it over to us to carry on," explained Linda. "Jim and I have been helping Grand Valley Blood Center for almost eight years." A few things have changed since the drive was originally started. Ed was helping set up re­ cently and commented that they used to have only five beds to set up, said Linda. The nursing staff also very small. "We had only three or four nurses at a time," she said. "The current nursing staff has grown to an aver­ age of 10 to 12 nurses working approximately 12 screening tables and 15 beds." Another item of change is welcome by many area families. Child care is now offered at every drive, pro­ vided by area 4-H mem­ bers and parents. "This we found enables moms and dads to come and donate also," said Linda. The drives are always held on a Monday with the hours of operation from 3 to 8 p.m. Those who still wish to donate are asked to go to the new (fixed) mobile sight at the Caledonia Community Education Building. Held on the third Friday of each month, the mobile's upcoming dates are Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 21. The mobiles hours are noon to 6 p.m. It is closed in May and September for the area churches’ blood drive, run by the Hillens, at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. (Watch for posters). The Grand Valley Blood Program depends on blood drives like the one that the Hillens chair twice annu­ ally. They can reach peo­ ple of the community who wouldn’t or couldn’t other­ wise get to the program’s regular sites. Whatever the reason for the recent increase in donors, the Hillens say they are grateful to the Caledonia and surrounding communities for coming forward and helping out at their latest drive. In a note to the commu­ nity the Hillens expressed their appreciation: "All of you who tried to donate or helped in any way should be proud. We are honored to have you all in our community. Without your support, we could not save all the lives you've touched. God bless you all." The Hillens chair the blood drive representing six area churches, includ­ ing Holy Family Catholic. Caledonia Christian Re­ formed, Caledonia United Methodist. Peace Re­ formed. Leighton United Methodist and St. Paul Lutheran. Any area churches wishing to join us in this life saving ministry are encouraged to call 891-1183. * Reporter's note — Al­ though this reporter didn't get a chance to donate at the Sept. 24 blood drive at CHS, I recently donated blood with the Grand Val­ ley Blood Program for the first time. The following are tips for anyone inter­ ested in donating blood. especially a first-timer: 1) Drink plenty of fluids after donating. Your body replenishes the amount of fluids it has lost with giv­ ing blood, but you can make it easier by addi­ tional liquid intake. 2) Eat a good meal be­ fore giving blood because this may help with any light-headedness that might occur. Try to avoid really fatty foods before donating (no gallon of ice cream). 3) If you are concerned with any aspect of giving blood, try the buddy sys­ tem. Tthough I am not afraid of needles, being a first-time blood donor, I was concerned with the possibility of dizziness. I had my husband drive me there. 4) Be honest. The screening is completely confidential. Some of the questions they have to ask may be embarrassing but you need to be honest. If they know up front that you can't give blood for any reason, no one's time is wasted. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the nurses at the screening tables or call ahead of time. 5) Know that every pre­ caution is taken in keeping you, the donor, and the blood recipients safe. 6) If you feel tingly, light-headed or otherwise peculiar during or after giving blood, express this to the nurse immediately. They are trained in taking care of you. 7) If possible, avoid tak­ ing aspirin for 24 hours prior to giving blood. As­ pirin tends to deactivate the effectiveness of blood platelets. 8) Take it easy after giv­ ing blood. Though daily activities aren't restricted, the average person should­ n't go out and play racquetball afterward. 9) If you are a first-time donor, plan on at least an hour of time for donating. I was at GVBP-Fuller Street for almost two hours. I had questions I wanted an­ swered and I admit it. Light headedness hit me a little, so I had to relax with a soft drink for a bit longer than normal. Once you get used to donating, you'll know how your body reacts and it will generally go quicker. 10) If you aren’t able to donate blood at this lime, but would like to in the fu­ ture. leave your name and phone number with either the Resource Center blood drive, the church blood drives in May and September or with Grand Valley Blood Program. They will put you on the "On Call Heroes" list for a later time. 11) If you arc reluctant about giving blood, think for a moment if you needed blood. Wouldn’t you be glad that someone thought enough to donate for you? 12) Give yourself a pat on the back. You will probably never know the’ person's life that you have helped, maybe even saved but they’re out there, thanking you for your self­ lessness. 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The sights and sounds of the War Between the Stales will come alive from noon to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14. Also included will be cider making, mill tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, music and food. This year's event will be co-sponsored by Michigan Soldiers' Aid Society and the Second Kentucky, CSA, Morgan's Artillcry/39th Tennessee Mounted Infantry. A battle, along with military and civilian demonstrations, Boulder Creek Estates is the beautiful setting for this I 1/2 story home. This quality built DrKIfin? Huildfrs house is a must see. This brand new construction is waiting for you. Oak cabinets and custom colonial trim throughout. Spacious family room with fireplace for memorable evenings and a stunning 4 season room for relaxing afternoons. Price reduced to $209,900. Call Amy The Second Kentucky shoots a cannon during a Civil War battle re-enactment. will take place at 3 p.m. both days. 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There will be many un­ scheduled activities both days, such as croquet, classes for the public and re-enactor children in the school house, cooking demonstrations, woodwork­ ing demonstrations and blacksmithing. The weekend schedule: Saturday Noon — Camps open to the public. 12:30 — Special Civil War music presentation. 1 p.m. — Timeline pre­ sentation on weapons (Colonial - 20th c.). 2 p.m. — Fashion show and dulcimer music in the gathering place. 3 p.m. — Military skir­ mish. 5 p.m. — Event closes to the public. Sunday Noon — Camps open to the public. 12:30 — Special Civil War music presentation. 1:30 p.m. — Timeline presentation on weapons. 2 p.m. — Dulcimer mu­ sic in the gathering place. 3 p.m. — Military skir­ mish. 4:30 — Parade and clos­ ing ceremonies. 5 p.m. — Event closes to the public, break camps. There will be cider pressing and corn grinding demonstrations both days in the mill, which was built in 1864 Cider, doughnuts, hot apple dumplings, and food also are available near the large shaded picnic area. See Bowens Mills, pg. 8 b«». DeKleine 299-6790 Apex Realty • s&mooo LB COMPREHENSIVE There's a NEW doctor in town! Jennifer Battiste, M.D. Meet Dr. Jennifer Battiste, a primary care physician working along with Leon VanderLaan, PA-C, at the Caledonia Office of Advantage Health. Dr. Battiste is looking forward to meeting you and to providing you and your family with timely, comprehensive health care services. women's health ~ obstetrics kids & teens ~ seniors Accepting new patients 616-913-8850 Advantage health An tni^ratadapfnacb io buaiibcarv 9090 South Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 9 2001 TK student-athletes’ committee organized by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Student athletes at Thornapplc Kellogg High School have an opportunity this, year to share their views, ask questions and contribute to the schools' athletic success. Athletic Director Mark Uyl has instituted the stu­ dent athlete committee, in which students from each sport represented, with some students rotating on and off with each new season. This committee recently worked with the athletic director and school board to donate 10 percent of its gate proceeds on September 21 to the Red Cross. The members discussed with Uyl at their last meet­ ing ways to control litter in the hallway outside the gym, especially on bas­ ketball game days when that hall is visiting fans' first impression of the school system. Uyl also gave the group an overview of the current lawsuit being argued on gender equity in team scheduling. Students on the commit­ tee support the no smoking policy being discussed for all school property, includ­ ing the football stands and right outside the doors to the gym. Students would like the community to understand how much hard work is in­ volved in being a student athlete. ’You have to keep up your grades and complete your homework to stay eligible. It can be hard." one student said. Another student said that people don't realize the time they put into improving their skills, including being in the weight room, even between seasons. Your Caledonia Contact WENDY ZANDSTRA REALTOR* 891-SOLD Smi^Oiamond Main Office 891-2222 8980 N. Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, MI 49316 1096 OXBOW DR. • • • • • 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1070 sq. ft. raised ranch Daylight basement Approx. 3/4 of an acre Call Cindy 698-2788 $137,000 • • • • • 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1216 sq. ft. raised ranch Daylight basement Cal! Amy Approx. 1/2 of an acre 893-3761 $145,400 Uyl encouraged students to cherished the moment. "It will go really fast, so all of you. especially you seniors should enjoy every day." Students in fall sports on the committee are Randy Benedict, Matt Blocksma. Andrea Bouma. Sadie Bowerman, Tim Brog. Ashley Carter, Jeremy Chavis, Lindsay Dobson, Christine Dood, Patrick Jansens. Leandra Postema. Melissa Quisenberry, Matt Raetz, Bob Roush. Zeb Truer and Christina Wiersum. Bowens Mills, continued from pg. 7 The Belgian horses will be on hand for families to enjoy relaxing wagon ride tours of the mill property. Pumpkins, apples, fresh apple cider and fall crafts will be for sale. There also will be costumed crafts­ men demonstrating and selling their works nearby. The "It's Cider Time" festival series at the mill affords visitors a chance to share their children's ex­ citement over nature, farm animals, historical activi­ ties and harvest time expe­ riences. 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Regular festival features include live old-time mu­ sic down by the old mill stream, a petting zoo with farm animals, horse-drawn wagon rides with Belgian draft horses, cider pressing demonstrations on a 100year-old, water-powered cider press, along with stone-ground corn grinding demonstrations on original water turbine-powered grind stones and many other history-related activi­ ties. The weekend of Oct. 20 and 21 will have the Har­ vest Festival and annual quilt show. Activities will include cider pressing, corn grinding demonstra­ tions, quilts on display and a pie judging contest. Pie judging will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. Quilts must be entered by 1 p.m. Saturday with judging tak­ ing place at 3 p.m. Sunday. Other activities taking place on the grounds will include a Civil War Days living history encamp­ ment, an Underground Railroad quilt display in the Bowen House, spin­ ning, weaving, an old-fash­ ioned barnyard horse pull, and a petting zoo. Live music on Saturday will be Jerry Ball and on Sunday, Terry Pennepackcr. The mill's grounds in­ clude a 13-acre Pioneer Park, 1864 grist and cider mill, the antiquated fourstory building's main floor, a museum, plus a gift and antique shop. There is a blacksmith shop, a waterpowered machine shop in its lower level. The third floor has been transformed into a living quarters. The top floor is home to Bowens Mills Studios and has a lot of old machinery, gears, and pulleys arc still in that area. Bowens Mills' grounds also includes: • An 1840s two-story plank house, the oldest house in Bowens Mills. • An 1850s one-room school house, the oldest in Barry County. • An 1860s 1I-room Vic­ torian House built by the Bowenses. • A post and beam barn, home of Belgian draft horses. • A quaint covered bridge that crosses the old mill stream. • A 17-foot water wheel, completed in 1999. • "Ye Ole Craft Shoppe" an artisans woodworking & cooper shop. Home "It’s Cider Times Festi­ vals" will continue through Halloween weekend. Spaghetti dinner, book sale planned Oct. 19 The Middleville Rotary Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. This annual event has raised more than $35,000 in the past, helping 53 TK graduates pay for higher education. The menu includes spaghetti (meatless sause is available) garlic bread and a beverage. Adult tickets are $5. As a special way to encourage families, children 12 years old and younger are free. For an nominal amount, pie is available for dessert. Really good pie. the kind where you know "life is short, eat dessert first” is the rule. Those going to the home football game are encour­ aged to stop by the high school cafeteria for food before going into the chilly night to cheer the Trojans to victory. The same day, an all-day used book sale will be held by the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Spaghetti dinner goers should make a point to stop by and purchase a past best seller or a book you've always wanted to read or even a serendipitous discovery. The book sale begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. and will be in the lobby right in front of the library. Help the Rotary Club help students. Tickets to the dinner are available at the door or from Rotary members. Open House • Sunday, Oct. 14 • 1-4 pm HASTINGS. 6122 Pine Knoll. (M-.17 South to Pine Haven Estates, left on Pine Cone, right on Pine Knoll to home). Price reduced to $159,900! Pine Haven Estates. Ready to move into with no extra work! This home has so much to offer including. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement, profes­ sionally landscaped yard, underground sprinkling, security system, and so much more! 616-954-0990 Call for more info: 616-554-5000 email: aslagel6grar.com Call 945-9554 for A™ ads. See with Pearson-Cook ’Eacti office moeperoertty owned and operated Jennifer Cooper 616-262-4544. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 9. 2001/Page 9 Friends of Caledonia Library to be in Nov. 3 craft show The Friends of the Cale­ donia Library will have an arts and crafts booth at the Nov. 3 craft show at Cale­ donia High School and is asking for craft donations from the community. Profits from the sale of Phone numbers corrected for parent meeting Experts say... stay safe In October they reviewed fire safety rules with EMT Adam Miles and Paramedic/Firefighter Kevin Neely with Thornapple Township Emergency Services. a Rea! Estate Agent Until You Read This Free Report! 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The evening begins at 7 and ends at 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for the event Refreshments will be served and free child care will be provided. Pre­ registration is required. Call Cheryl at 795-3387 or 1800-795-3287 to register. Parents can register on line at www. mone y concepts .com/ mosey. Page fourth grade students learned about safety around electricity in September. They learned to ’look up* and avoid dangerous electric lines. Warning - Don't hire these arts and crafts will go toward a future, new library for the community of Cale­ donia. The Friends group is a non-profit organization and donors can request a receipt for any donations that you make). The group members are asking for homemade crafts - such as knitted or cro­ cheted items, cross-stitch items, holiday decorations and items, or any other “artsy” objects that people Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. Caledonia FFA plans annual toy show Oct. 20 Agriscience students at Caledonia High School will be hosts for their seventh annual toy show Saturday. Oct 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school gym. More than 20 dealers will be on hand with toy farm equipment, trucks, cars, con­ struction equipment and related collectibles. Toy enthusiasts from all over Michigan and out of state can browse and buy This year there also w ill be sever­ al collector displays. Last year, more than 500 people enjoyed the show. Proceeds from admis­ sions, concessions and sales of FFA items will help fund leadership training activities and send members of the Caledonia FFA to their slate and national conventions The Caledonia FFA is an affiliate chapter of the Michigan Association of FFAs and the National FFA organization The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, per­ sonal growth and career suc­ cess through agricultural education Admission is $2 per per­ son at the door, w tth children under 10 admitted free Refreshments will be avail­ able. For more information, call Alan Steeby, Caledonia FFA advisor, at 891-8910, or Tony Gnnage, show chair­ person, at 891-8542. • Comprehensive coverage tor homes and vehicles. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It's the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. 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Patricia Mol. branch chair for AAL, explained, "Our church and AAL branch (No. 2083) ap­ Sheila Swartz, Rebekah Gless and Pat Moll help to raise funds for the Red Cross through an effort between Aid Association for Lutherans, St. Paul Lutheran Church and Caledonia High School students. IBl -D Tess and Matt Botsford (now 12 and 9) had fun creating pumpkin friends at last year's pumpkin workshop. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 I I I mith iamond I I IB SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml I I I CALEDONIA: Campau and I Kettle Lake with view. Brand I new 1284 sq. ft., Caledonia I schools, 3 bedroom, 2 bath I home. $133,900.00. Immedi­ I ate possession. Call John or I Mary McCleve 891-2222. 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The group of students, church and local AAL members were able to raise S640. This money, which will be matched with funds granted from AAL. will go to AAL s "Terrorist Attack on America" campaign. The portion raised by the local organization with the CHS students has been earmarked for the Red Cross organization. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer You can bring a friend to make a friend at the an­ nual scarecrow workshop, sponsored by the Caledo­ nia Historic Commission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat­ urday, Oct. 13. The scarecrow and pumpkin painting work­ shops are located in the old Barber School behind the Caledonia fire barn on Maple Street. (You can also get to it just off the intersection of South and Church streets.) Children of all ages are invited to create a fall friend out of silly hats, hay stuffed shirts and pants, and a bit of imagination. A $5 donation will be accepted for each scarecrow and $2 for paini­ ng each pumpkin. Historic Commissioner Eva Engle shows off some newly made scarecrow friends. Oops! That one in the middle is actually Historic Commissioner Betty White Kris Simpson is Honored Alumni The Caledonia Education Foundation has announced that its Honored Alumna for the Fighting Scots Homecoming celebration this year is Kris Simpson. Simpson, a 1983 graduate of Caledonia High School, is currently head women’s bas­ ketball coach at Indiana University/Purdue Univer­ sity at Indianapolis (IUPUI), a Division 1 school. Simpson is the fourth graduate to be so honored by the Caledonia Education Foundation. She was an out­ standing basketball player at CHS, and enjoyed an out­ standing career in women’s basketball at MSU. She played professional basket­ ball in Sweden, served as an assistant coach at Michigan Tech, and has been head women’s basketball coach at IUPUI, recently signing a three-year contract extension with the university. In addi­ tion to her coaching duties at IUPUI, Simpson is heavily involved in community ser­ vice both on and off campus through Big Sisters, the YMCA, and other local organizations. CEF president Mike gall said, "Because of her athletic accomplishments at CHS and MSU, and her profes­ sional accomplishments as a coach and volunteer at IUPUI, the Caledonia Edu­ cation Foundation is proud to have Kris Simpson as our Honored Alumna for 2001 ” Simpson will address the CHS student body in a talk about volunteerism Thurs­ day, Oct. 11. She will partic­ ipate in the Homecoming festivities and attend the game on Friday, Oct. 12, and be honored at a small recep­ tion Friday night after the game Christopher J. Kier, Subscribe to the... 616-891-1240 | General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - | Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available ky X1TE1 .WHITE Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Your Smile The First Thing People See! Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 9. 2001/Page 11 Fall celebration planned at Glen Valley Retail Center by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Glen Valley Retail Centers merchants will have a "Fall Celebration" Saturday, Oct. 13. Because many of the lo­ cal merchants are new to the area, this is a good time to get acquainted with them. The centers are located at 9175 and 9185 Cherry Valley/M-37 in Caledonia. The Glen Valley mer­ chants participating are Century 21 Pearson-Cook, Chemical Bank West. Di's Hallmark, Edward Jones Investments, Famous Fkxirmg & Interiors, Little Caesar's Pizza, Main At­ traction Salon & Day Spa, McArthur’s Restaurant. Movie Outpost, Profes­ sional Pharmacy, Solid Impact Fitness, Sunsa- tions, Touch of Country and Universal Wireless. The merchants are plan­ ning many activities for patrons of all ages, includ­ ing sales, giveaways, con­ tests, and fund-raising ac­ tivities. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts, coffee and cookies, punch, hors d'oeuvres, popcorn and bottled water will be of­ fered to the public. Winnie the Pooh and friends will be around for the little ones, as well as the Little Caesar's mascot. Activities such as a pump­ kin wagon, free investment reviews, a bake sale, and craft booths will be on hand for all to enjoy. Plans call for the Cale­ donia Fire Department to be at the celebration, dis­ playing their trucks and Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes equipment. The fire fight­ ers will have safety tips for the little ones as well. Fund-raising will be tak­ ing place by several of the merchants. The Main At­ traction will be giving free haircuts from noon to 1 p.m. for Locks of Love, a charity that makes wigs out of real hair for persons going through chemother­ apy. You must be able to have at least 10-12 inches of healthy hair cut off to be eligible for Locks of Love. From 1 to 3 p.m. Main Attraction will also be donating proceeds from haircuts, manicures and massages to the Red Cross 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. Movie Outpost will be continuing their penny per rental and change drop do­ nations. Proceeds from both also will be going to the 9/11 Disaster Relief Fund. B-93 radio also has chances to win prizes, More chances for prizes and giveaways will be at the Fall Celebration on the 13th. Universal Wireless is offering two phone pack­ ages as their prize draw­ ing. You may win a free Nextel phone (with activa­ tion purchase) or $50 off a Sprint phone with new ac­ tivation. You can register to win such prizes as gift certifi­ cates (from Professional Pharmacy. McArthur’s Restaurant, etc.) collect­ ibles and fun gifts (Di's Hallmark, Movie Outpost, etc.), home furnishings (Famous Flooring & Interiors, Touch of Country, etc.). You may be lucky enough to win a U.S. Savings Bond from Chemical Bank West, a three-month membership to Solid Impact Fitness, a cooler from Edward Jones, pizzas from Little Caesars, tanning or a blazer from Sunsations. acrylic nails from The Main Attraction, or even a vacation from Century 21 Pearson-Cook. The celebration is scheduled to take place during the open business hours of the merchants. In most cases that is 9 a.m. until well into the after­ noon. But you won’t know if you can win anything un­ less you come to the Fall Celebration Saturday. CANDY CHECK!!! S I HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT UAW LOCAL 1002 285 S. WASHINGTON ST. • MIDDLEVILLE * Union members and the public are welcome to come and Trick or Treat and get their candy checked by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Trick or Treat times will be from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. Come have coffee, donuts, cider, and get some candy. localcounbescom features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. ■ �Page 12/The Sun and News. MiddleviUe. Ml/October 9. 2001 Fairbanks project presents hard issues by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Fairbanks Estates, the housing development pro­ posed on property south of 68th Street and east of Alaska Avenue, and owned by Cal and Daryl Kooiker, was discussed Oct. 1 by the Caledonia Planning Commission for an informal site plan re­ view. Residents in the area are not in favor of increasing the population there, with an impact on a topography containing wetlands and deep wooded ravines, and they arc opposed to ex­ pected impact on traffic on Alaska Avenue in a sector not paved. Concerns mentioned by board members, commis­ sioners and citizens took up various impact issues, such as the trees, soil ero­ sion, wildlife, a creek, wetlands, and the impact of septic systems and wells. A site condo was planned in the summer of 2000. when zoning re­ quired a two-acre mini­ mum lot size, with 28 sites. After a change in zoning in the new master plan, the area was identi­ fied as low density resi­ dential. Another request to re­ zone the agriculturally zoned property to R-l. low density single family zon­ ing, was approved condi­ tionally in June by the Township Board because several factors would be affected by R-l density, with lot sizes at slightly less than one home per acre, at 40,000 square feet. The applicants expressed a willingness to proceed with a planned unit devel­ opment (PUD), which would be sensitive to the topography and sensitive areas on the 64-acre par­ cel. In order to move forward on the PUD layout, the applicants, represented by Don DeGroot, requested a review of their new PUD plan. At the Oct. 1 meeting. Doug Stalsenberg. engi­ neer, presented the re­ quest. The latest proposal is for 44 lots. The average lot size would exceed the 40,000-square-foot mini­ mum. at around 1.2 acres. When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes. To establish and fulfill a long term chantable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent chanties established controlled and maintained over time by a donor are public chanties built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS he said. Open space planned for the develop­ ment is where wetlands would already prevent building homes. He said soil borings had been taken. The condition of Alaska Avenue was to be included in evaluation of the feasi­ bility of such a PUD in that area. Stalsenberg said the road was under study by the Kent County Road Commission, probably to be finished sometime next year. The county-township split of the estimate will also affect the township's enthusiasm for paving Alaska. Although it is likely to be one of the high priority roads, 100th Street is the most likely first, with a study already com­ pleted. Commissioner Wally Bujak said. The township is planning to have an accumulating road repair fund in its budget, but estimates are it would be about two years before such a project could begin. Planning Commissioner Archie Warner said he would like to see the road completed before the hous- A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets distnbuting grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and dtsxnbution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you • achieve your philanthrope objectives • improve your community • maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide ing project is started. He said if the developer agreed to pay a portion of the paving, it would still take two years to begin. Another idea that the Kent County Park System might help repair Alaska in connection with Fitzsimmons-county park property was thought to be unlikely because the de­ partment is only in the ac­ quisition phase. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said he believed the small lots planned would not support septic tanks for any sustained period of time. He was also con­ cerned about levels where the water table was lo­ cated. Stalsenberg said he would bring soil boring re­ sults to the commission next time. He also said he would bring a proposed site plan for the smallest size lot, showing home placement, setbacks, well, septic site, drain field, driveways showing these could fit on that sized lot. Stalsenberg said the building sites were not in low areas, and some were up as high as 65 feet above the river, though he acknowledged that did not address the water table levels. Keating said protecting both the quality of streams in the area and in the drinking water aquifers was of concern. Two or perhaps three de­ tention ponds for storm wa­ ter are planned. Ultimately these would drain into the system draining to the Thornapple River. Commissioner Wally Bujak said maintaining water quality in the streams was important to residents in the area. Some of the small streams were essentially dead, he said. He said some develop­ ments had resulted in a plume of sediment in the river following every rain. Precautions to prevent possible erosion and sedi­ ments from building sites should be in place, he ex­ plained, and urged people who care to advocate for a stormwater ordinance to be completed by spring. Stalsenberg said the Kent County Drain Com­ mission and Road Com­ mission set the standards for drainage under Alaska Avenue. Building sites are not to discharge groundwa­ ter at a rate different than before development began. Stalsenberg said the Health Department would approve or deny septic plans based on their as­ sessment. Commissioner Don Koopmans said the town­ ship could be responsible to provide public utilities in the development if it was approved and systems failed. In the public comment portion of the meeting, res­ ident John Sorenson ex­ pressed concerns over var­ ious aspects of the plan and brought a signed letter from several citizens. He asked for an effort to pre­ serve the natural features in the area, including the trees, more possible with larger lot sizes. Concerns over Alaska Avenue traffic were mentioned. Regarding water quality samples before and after construction, he asked "Who monitors this?" Property owner Steve Gould praised the devel­ oper for using the PUD process and making an ef­ fort to resolve potential problems. A road planned in the Fairbanks development would pass near his prop­ erty line on his property in the Burrstone develop­ ment. He said the road would create two roads bordering his lot. which would devalue property, and asked for a change. Regarding ecological impacts, he encouraged the commissioners not to ignore the factors with an attitude of "it’s not our problem." and to take an affirmative action ap­ proach. He said the increased density created in rczoning in the recent master plan docs not meet the intent that was included in the old plan. He said originally the old plan included the intention that public sewer and water would be a part of R-l zoning. He urged the commis­ sioners to consider that in negotiating through the PUD process. Village manager earns raise, praise Middleville Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck received a round of ap­ plause at the Sept. 11 Vil­ lage Council meeting for completing requirements for his master's degree. At the Sept. 25 meet­ ing, council member David Newman recom­ mended that Gruesbeck receive a raise of about $2,000 for meeting the sat­ isfactory level of his eval­ uation. Gruesbeck thanked council members for their support. 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Ml/October 9. 2001/Page 13 Hilton Garden Inn to begin construction at M-6 interchange by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Plans for a six-story Hilton Garden Inn north of the M-6 Interchange was moved closer to building stage Oct. 1 when the Caledonia Planning Com­ mission granted prelimi­ nary site plan approval to the chains representative, Bob Barta. The project represents a $11.5 million investment for the company. It would be the only Hilton in the area, he said. The hotel will be very nice, Barta said, and will have the features Hilton customers have come to expect, much like a model in Plymouth. The room rates will start at about $85 to $90. It is hoped the 159-room hotel will attract weekend travelers, and the pool will be a slightly ex­ panded version to accom­ modate families with chil­ dren. A 4.1-acre parcel south of 60th Street and cast of Broadmoor was recom­ mended for rezoning in July. The hotel would be in the highway commercial zone near the interchange, and the commissioners have recommended the or­ dinance for approval by the Township Board, to be on the October agenda. Barta and North Porte de­ veloper Mike Majelski were using guidelines in the H-C (highway com­ mercial) ordinance for the latest design submitted to the commissioners. The company also owns two more acres, which is being kept separate so it can be developed as cir­ cumstances direct. A min­ imum of two acres is re­ quired for sites in the H-C district. The developer, under contract, would like to start to build as quickly as possible, with a goal to finish in about 18 months. The building would begin before the sewer and water is installed in the new util­ ity district, with lines pre­ pared for connection. A drive off 60th would serve the facility in front, and a service drive is planned. A 50-foot front setback from the right of way is required. Green space in that setback is required. The amount of parking prescribed in the C-2 ordi­ nance was for a minimum of 179 spaces, with seven handicapped spaces for a total of 186. A restaurant is also planned and for this there will be additional spaces. Some of the set­ backs would limit 32 of the parking spaces needed for the facility, and the applicant may go to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, or the zon- ing ordinance may yet be adjusted while being com­ pleted. A monument sign is planned, to fit the H-C zoning specifications. The structure will have a steel frame, and faced with brick, stone or an­ other rough textured mate­ rials, standard for Hilton hotels. Parking may be pre­ cluded on the side near M37. where greater setbacks are required. Storm water detention is planned on the property. Additional controls over the project are still possi­ ble in the site plan review. Final site plan approval may not be given until the ordinance is passed and the general permits from various agencies have been given. Planner Dave Zyistra explained the ap­ plicant should understand there could still be changes in the ordinance, and other issues could arise. Signs cause consternation Rezoning of property almost official by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It has been a long ordeal for local resident and de­ veloper Kevin Wagenveh as he attempts to develop property he thought had been previously rezoned. After an in-depth search, Yankee Springs Township Zoning Administrator Ken Worsham could not find written proof of what Wagenvelt and others be­ lieved to have taken place. At the Oct. 4 resched­ uled regular meeting, the Planning Commission heard from about 10 neighbors who raised some concerns about his plans to build a residential condo­ minium complex, but also supported Wagenvelt. The board approved changing the zoning of the parcel at 230 S. Patterson Road to suburban residen­ tial. They then approved the preliminary approval of a site condominium project for the site with conditions. Conditions include no access to Cobb Lake ex­ cept from Unit 5 (Wagenvelt's residence), moving of power lines, lot sizes stay the same, and water should not drain across the property line. The rezoning and pre­ liminary approval now will go to the Yankee Springs Township Board at its Thursday, Oct. 11, meet­ ing. Springs Planning Commission will be discussing that issue at their meeting on October 18 How many signs at the corner of Patterson Road and M-179 are too many? Members of the Yankee Signs were much on the mind of the Planning Commission members last week. One sign request, by Gun Lake Lawn and Gar­ den, was tabled when board members could not determine whether the ex­ cavating firm was part of the lawn business or a separate business. The board approved a movable sign at Bailey's Anchor Inn. This sign on the pole replaces the ground level portable sign, which was constantly in danger of being hit by restaurant patrons. There was a long and detailed discussion about how many signs are too many on the corner of M179 and Patterson. St. Francis Episcopal Church on Marsh Road has re­ quested a permit for a di­ rectional sign on the cor­ ner. Several members of the commission said they were concerned that there were already too many signs on the site. Among the ques­ tions raised during the dis­ cussion was how many of the signs already at the lo­ cation were really direc­ tional. Were some of these signs really billboards? Worsham was asked to give the board some de­ tails about the signs, in­ cluding which were in place before it the sign or­ dinance was written. They would also like to have the sizes of the signs now in­ stalled on the corner. Worsham suggested that this current discussion may mean that the sign ordi­ nance needs some revi­ sion. The members will be looking at the present signs and discussion this request at their Oct. 18 regular meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 2002 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on October 17,2001. at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, to hear and consider comments regarding the proposed Township budget for the January 1, 2002, through December 31. 2002, fiscal year. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at tt »e Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, during Township bust ness hours. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed budget and the proposed property tax millage rate This notice is given pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (Second Extra Session), as amended Dated: September 20, 2001 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 320 Caledonia schools' happenings outlined Sometimes there is just so much happening at the Caledonia Area schools, it would take up a whole is­ sue of the Sun and News to inform everyone about each one. Fall is typically such a o* VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE FALL LEAF PICK UP Beginning October 22, the Village Department of Public Works (DPW) will be vacuuming leaves every 2nd and 4th Monday as weather permits. Leaves must be raked to the curbside the day before each scheduled pick-up During “leaf season" please do not use bags or place yard debris on the curbside. Leaves must also be free of trash, household waste and stones Please call the Village Hall at 795-3386 wTh any questions or concerns. time, and the fall of 2001 is no exception. The fol­ lowing are just a few of the activities that are com­ ing up in the rest of this month at the schools. Oct. 12, Friday — No school Area Wide, Teacher Inservice Day. October 12, Friday — Homecoming at Caledonia Football Field. Parade at 6, Dance 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 20, Saturday — Communits Education pre­ sents 'The Emperor’s New Clothes’ in CHS Perform­ ing Arts Center For more information, call Sherry Crawford 891-8117. October 23, Tuesday — Middle School Band Con­ cert in Performing Arts Center. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 15, 2001, at 7:00 pm, the Planning Commission of the Charter Townsh<> of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Colawater Properties LLC to rezone the following described lands from A-Agncutture to R-2 Medium Density Residential. The lands are commonly described as 10287 Duncan Lake Road and 5458-100th Street and legally described as follows 10287 Duncan Lake Road SW 1/4 NW 1/4 ’ SEC 32 T5N R10W 5458-100th Street: W 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 31 T5N R10W All interested persons may an end the public heanng and make comments relating to the proposed rezonmg Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng Dated: September 24, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml,October 9 2001 Scots put it together, beat Kenowa 32-14 by Jon Gamhee it is a simple fact of foot­ ball that some teams come together more quickly than others, and while it has taken Caledonia a bit, the Fighting Scots showed they are as good as any team in the O-K Gold Conference Friday by beating a tough Kenowa Hills team 32-14. "We feel we have a very g<x>d football team and ex­ cept for a few plays, we could very well be 5-0 in the conference," said Caledonia coach Tom Burrill. "Until this game, we really haven't put it all together, but we feel that when we play up to our po­ tential. we are as good as anyone." Utilizing the powerful running of workhorse Kyle Klyn and a well-balanced at­ tack, Caledonia ran out to a 23-0 lead over Kenowa Hills and coasted to victory. Although he scored only one touchdown. Klyn rushed for 212 yards in 27 carries Friday and he set the tone for the rest of the team "Kyle had an excellent night," Burrill said. "But the heart and sole of our team was our defense. It was out­ standing, I thought." He thought right, as the Fighting Scots ran up a to­ tal of 475 yards on offense, while that tough defense held Kenowa Hills to only 88. Caledonia started the game off with a great kick return, only to fumble at the Kenowa one-yard line. The defense held tough, however, forcing Kenowa to punt. They never got it off and when the punter went to a knee, the result was a twopoint safety and a lead that Caledonia would never sur­ render. With 10 minutes left in the second quarter. Klyn pushed in from seven yards out and Steve Yanosik's kick made it 9-0. When Bill Wilson scored from four yards out. Caledonia took a 15-0 lead into the locker room at half-time. It quickly became 22-0 when Greg Jousma ran un­ der a 24-yard pass from quar­ terback Ryan Dykhouse halfway through the third period. Kenowa Hills then tried to make a game of it with a couple of scores of their own. Joel Bradley scored twice in the third quarter, the first on a three-yard run and then or a 59-yard break-away on a wing reverse. But that was all the of­ fense they could muster on the night and Caledonia went right back to work. Mike Ogle scored from 16 yards out in the fourth quar­ ter and Yanosik topped things off with a 17-yard field goal to end the scoring. TK gridders fall to Coopersville, 42-14 "We had a little dry spell by Jon Gam bee there in the third quarter," Middleville did its best to Burrill said. "But we got give league-leading back on track quickly, both Coopersville a run for their offensively and defensively. money last Friday, but "Ogle was one of the ended up on the short end of main reasons we were able a 42-14 score. to stop them so effectively. Dan Erb did his part, He had 14 solo tackles and catching four Tom Baragar was in on quite a few oth­ passes for 100 yards and a ers. He had an outstanding touchdown, and Tim Brooks night, on both sides of the broke away for an 83-yard ball." run. but it was not enough To show the domination against the area's seventhCaledonia enjoyed, they ranked football team. only had to punt once all Coopersville put 14 night. points up in the first quarter "I really believe it was on scores by Joe Roper and one of those games where Nick Noel, but the Trojans the final score doesn't really battled back to tie it up in indicate the way the game the third period. went," Burrill said. "We It looked at that point that have been waiting for this Middleville might have an team to come together all upset in the making, but season and we came together Coopersville put the stop to that idea with two touch­ in this game." downs late in the third quar­ Ogle, a 6-2. 220-pounder, ter and two more in the also had 137 yards rushing. fourth. "He is a Division-1 Roper scored the game’s player," Burrill said. "He first touchdown for has already committed to Coopersville on a one-yard Central Michigan.” run. and minutes later, Noel Next week the Fighting Scots will get a tough test when they host Wyoming Park in a Homecoming matchup. "They are always tough," Burrill said. "And we know that going in. But if we can keep it together and play as After losing seven starters hard as we played this game. i from last years 9-3 squad, I like our chances." l the TK varsity girls tennis team finished the regular season a respectable 6-4-1, including 5-2-1 in the O-K Blue. "This year's team has been a pleasant surprise," TK coach Larry Seger said. The Trojans tied Rogers 4-4 and defeated Comstock Park 6-2 to wrap up the regular season. Against Rogers on Sept. 26, the Trojans won three singles matches and one doubles match. Singles players Cary Middlebush, Veronika Villa and Lindsay Dobson all won their matches. Michelle Raetz and Jen Burks won the only doubles match. The doubles team of Lantinga and Bedrick lost a close match, 2-6, 6-0, 6-2. Mallory Dobson and Stephanie Stauffer also lost ran an interception back 96 yards to score. Baragar and Erb hooked up on a 17-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, and when Brooks tore loose right after halftime, it looked as if the Trojans were going to pull off an upset. But Coopersville battled back, scoring twice before the third quarter was over, first on a 24-yard pass from Joel Longstreth to Steve Zatarga and later on a fiveyard run by Roper. Middleville never caught up again. Roper and Longstreth wrapped things up in the fourth quarter. Roper ran in from two yards out and Longstreth scooted 71 yards to put the finishing touches on Coopersville's victory. For the game, Coopersville had 310 yards rushing, just a little more than twice Middleville's to­ tal of 154. But TK's Brooks had a stellar night, leading the Trojans with 97 yards on the ground. Middleville fell to 2-3 in the O-K Blue standings and are 4-3 overall. Coopersville remained tied for the league lead (with Byron Center) at 4-1. They are 6-1 overall. JV Report The Middleville JV foot­ ball team beat Belding 3522 and lost to Hamilton 243. Against Belding, the JV got three touchdowns from Kurt Bray and two touch­ downs from Darrin Tape. The defense, led by Andrew Reeder. Matt Potter and Josh Wolter, held Belding scoreless in the sec­ ond half. Frosh Report Middleville's freshman football team beat Hamilton 39-26 on Sept. 27. Nate Labinc threw two touchdowns to Ed I^indon and ran for two others. Chris Humphrey and Adam Loveless also scored rushing touchdowns for the fresh­ men. Middleville tennis team a ‘pleasant surprise’ The TK girls JV tennis a three set match 7-6(2), 4team won their last home 6, 6-2. Against Comstock Park match of the season 6-2 on Oct. 1, Middlebush. against Comstock Paik on Villa and Dobson again won Oct. 1. Denise Weeks took her their singles matches. In doubles, Stauffer and singles match 6-2, 5-7 and Dobson won 6-2 and 6-1. 12-2. Bethany Steorts won Bedrick and Porter won 6-1, her match in straight sets, 6-4, and the team of Raetz 6-3 and 6-1. All four doubles teams and Burks won 6-4, 6-4. "Both singles and doubles won their matches. The players have shown much teams of Kehiah Turnes and improvement over the last Sara Johnson, Andrea Otto two weeks," said Coach and Nicole Shoemaker, and Seger. "Singles player Kara Melissa Stuart and Alex Hutchens is showing that Kelley all won in straight her footwork is getting bet­ sets, while Tiffany Tietz and ter. Cary Middlebush has Chelsea Snow were victori­ improved her serve and net ous in a tiebreaker, 12-10. game." "The doubles team of Mallory Dobson and Stephanine Stauffer are much improved at the net and in the backcourt," Seger said. "Both players are much more consistent from the backcourt and more aggres­ sive at the net." 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Sophomore Jessica Stortz was second in 20:46.1, freshman Kaleigh Page was fourth in 21:27.5, Christine Dood came on strong to take sixth in 21:51.3 and freshman Na­ talie Hoag was seventh in 21:553. The remaining field of Thornapple Kellogg run­ ners were Elise Nyland ninth. Sarah Hawkins 11th, Theresa Miller 12th, LeAnn Pitt 13th, End Of Season Clearance Sale Buy The #1 Selling Camper GM straight league competi­ formance, this time in 18:09. Pat Jansens was tion nonetheless. Junior Tim Brog, defend­ 14th in 19:11. Alex Robin­ ing O-K Blue Conference son 19th in 19:40 and Nick individual champion, won Tomson 27th in 20:15. Finishing, but not figur­ his third straight jamboree competition this season ing in the scoring, were with a time of 17:53.3. Keith Fulcki 49th, Eric Mike Stortz turned in his Mena 50th and Kyle third straight runner-up per­ Bradley. SALE SEASON! GAVIN KERMEEN GM SALE SEASON! 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GM E From The #1 Camper Dealer in Ml Stephanie Simon 14th, Greta Gustafson 21st, Vic­ toria Stanton 24th, Kelli Zoet 25th, Kaylee Wilke 35th, Sara Jansens 54th and Courtney VanEck 55th. The Middleville boys didn't have it quite as easy as the girls, but won their SALE SEASON! 24hoursailaii-7eaysaweel 10-0 overall and 6-0 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 24-31 victory over Wayland and a 23-32 triumph over Sparta. Ross led the way with a 15:56 clocking, his best at the slow Johnson Park course used by all O-K Conference teams. Other Caledonia places among the three teams were earned by Spitzley, fifth in 18:09; Jeff DeBlaay, sev­ enth in 18:18; Joel De­ Blaay, ninth in 18:25, and Hekman, 10th in 18:28. Forty runners competed in the race. The Scot girls, mean­ while, split their double dual meet, beating Wayland 17-45, but losing to Sparta 27-31, bringing their league dual meet record to 5-1. Miedema was the over­ all winner with a time of 20:48, Busfield ran the course in 22:01, Ryan 22:34, Muuse 23:38 and Jacques 24:14 to round out the scoring. Middleville's dominance of O-K Blue Conference cross country continued Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 2, as the boys' and girls' squads took first place in the league jamboree for the third time in as many E IWWii 1-800-810-1085 Elise Nyland SALE SEASON! 88th and Sara Krips 113th. There were 175 runners in the girls’ race. While Caledonia's boys finished seventh, Mid­ dleville checked in 13th. Backing Ross' record performance were junior Patrick Spitzley, 45th in 17:40; senior Joel De­ Blaay, 52nd in 17:46; se­ nior Jeff DeBlaay, 65th in 17:58; and junior Jon Hekman, 66th in 18:00. For Middleville, junior Tim Brog paced the effort with a 26th-piace finish, just one slot away from a medal, in 17:02; senior Mike Stortz was 71st in 18:05; sophomore Chris Harkness, 79th in 18:14; and senior Pat Jansens, 90th in 18:29. Alex Robinson was 115th and Nick Tomson 146th for the Trojans. Patrick O’Connor was 142nd and Matt Kilmartin 166th for the Fighting Scots. Ross, believed by some to be the fastest individual cross-country runner in the state, wasn't entirely satis­ fied with his record break­ ing performance. A week earlier he had run a 15:02 and has his sights set on breaking the 15-minute barrier this season. The overall Portage course record was set last year by Dathan Ritzcnheim of Rockford, who turned in a time of 14:41. Ritzcnhcim twice won the national high school championship and he now is one of the top two run­ ners for the University of Colorado, ranked No. 1 in the NCAA. Last Wednesday, the Caledonia boys' cross­ country team hiked its season dual meet record to E SALE SEASON! E SALE SEASON! ® �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 9. 2001 CHS equestrian team headed to state meet The Caledonia High School Division A Eques­ trian Team will once again compete al the Michigan Interscholastic Horseman­ ship Association State Championship at the State Fairgrounds in Detroit. The MIHA Champion­ ship begins Wednesday, October 17, and continues for four days. Caledonia, the District XVI champs, will compete against 18 other district champions. This is Caledonia's fifth visit to the state champi­ onships, and the team's fourth in a row. "It's a relatively young team,'' said Caledonia coach Kelly Lloyd. "Only four of the 13 riders have been to (previous MIHA) champi­ onships. Some of the riders competed on last year's Division C equestrian team and a couple were groomers. "They all have worked re­ ally hard individually and came together as a team to win this year. They are all thrilled to be going." Caledonia competed in three District XVI meets during September, amassing 6(X) points to win the dis­ trict title. Holland ('hristian finished second with 580 points and Zeeland came in third with 481. Byron Center, Coopersville and Holland High also competed. Amanda Werkema earned 123 points to lead Caledonia. Kate Sorenson brought in 91 points. Meggan Werkema added 90 and Stephanie Sacha scored 57. "This is Amanda and Meggan Werkema's first year on the team," said Lloyd. “They have shown (horses) for many years at various levels and were a great asset to our team." But Lloyd was quick to point out that Caledonia's success has come from a to­ tal team effort. "All of the equestrians performed beautifully and (were) vital to winning the district championship," said Lloyd. "Each rider placed and earned points for the team. We wouldn't have been as successful without every single rider." Other riders include Hillary Braun. Megan Bush. Emily Danmson. Amanda DeBoer. Korin Hollinshead. Krista Huisman. Nikki Musse. Meagan O’Brien and Heather VanKalker. For the second year, Caledonia had enough riders to form a Division C team. The C team helps to de­ velop young riders, and competed this year against teams from West Ottawa, Hamilton, Saugatuck and Middleville. "All of the riders (on the C team) competed in classes they had never participated in (before)." said Lloyd. "They were excited to have the opportunity to try some­ thing new." Pat Werkema assisted with the Division C team, consisting of Caroline DeVos, Tara Heerspink, Kristina McCleve, Gena Rinard and German ex­ change student Anja Dillinger. The TK girls swim team. First row (I to r): Alicia Buchanan. Sunday Matousek. Andrea Sypniewski. Amanda VandenBosch, Rachel Steorts. Jessica Julius. Second row (I to r): Elise Nyland. Allison Sager. Sarah Koval. Michelle May. Ashley Getty, Stacey Vandenberg, Karla Melen. Third row (I to r): Stephanie Simon, Jessica Stark, Amanda Sager, Megan McGillicuddy, Sarah Wolf, Holly Klunder Fourth row (I to r): Assistant Coach Patti Koval, Assistant Coach Wendy McGillicuddy, Coach Pete Beaudoin. Not pictured: Taylor Sensiba. TKHS girls’ swimmers TK coach Verlinde working for recognition is ‘Coach of Year’ Middleville girls golf coach Mark Verlindc has been recognized by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association as the Regional Coach of Middleville girls golf coach Mark Verlinde the Year for 2001. Verlinde was selected by a vote of his coaching peers from across the region. Verlinde has coached girls golf at TK for six years. The 2001 team from Middleville topped the O-K Blue Conference with a 12-0 league record and a 13-0 dual meet record. They finished first at the conference meet, fifth at the regional meet and had four girls receive all-conference honors. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls swim team has yet to achieve var­ sity status. But if they keep this up. the sky's the limit. With a roster of 20 swimmers — some of whom are clocking state qualifying times — it’s going to be dif­ ficult to overlook the team in the future. "I am very excited about our season this year," said assistant coach Wendy McGillicuddy. "We have almost doubled in size over last year's team, bringing (in) a lot of talent." Talent like senior Michelle May, a state quali­ fier in the 100-meter backstroke. However, because swim­ ming is not recognized as a varsity sport at TK, May and the rest of the team are not eligible to compete at championship meets. "It is disappointing to have swimmers with this kind of caliber and not be able to contend at the con­ ference meets or the State Finals," said McGillicuddy. In addition to its dedica­ tion in the pool, the team has to hold fund-raisers to buy warm-ups, pool equip­ ment and training aids. "These girls are proud to represent our high school by showing the community their pride, class and tradi­ tion." said McGillicuddy. Senior Sarah Koval is the Trojans' distance specialist, racing in the 500-meter freestyle. "I am going to hate to see Sarah graduate this year," said McGillicuddy. "(The 500 free) requires a lot of endurance and she has it. She has consistently been taking her times down three to five seconds every meet." Returning next year will be backstroker Amanda VandenBosch and butterflier Megan McGillicuddy. "I am so thrilled that these girls will be back next year," said McGillicuddy. "These ladies are very tal­ ented and (helped) the team earn points at the last three swim meets against Wayland, Plainwell and Byron Center." Junior Andrea Sypniewski surprised with a first-place finish against Byron Center in the 100-meter breast­ stroke. The 200 medley relay team of VandenBosch, May, McGillicuddy and Koval are close to state qualifying times in the event. The same relay team has placed well at meets in the 4(X) freestyle relay. The 200 freestyle relay team of Sarah Wolf, Holly Klunder, Karla Mellen and Jessica Julius has also placed at meets. "These girls have been swimming incredibly well, and have shown a lot ot po­ tential in their individual events, too," said McGillicuddy. New to the team arc freshmen Mellen, Alicia Buchanan, Taylor Sensiba, Sunday Matousek, Allison Sager, Rachel Steorts and Stacey Vandenberg. Amanda Sager, Ashley Getty, Jessica Stark, Elise Nyland and Stephanie Simon have all set personal best times this season. The Trojans are coached by Pete Beaudoin and assis­ tant coaches McGillicuddy and Patti Koval. The team's next meet is at Northview on Wednesday night at 7:00. 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The Scots earned 10 points and tied for sixth place with Cedar Springs. Wayland won the confer­ ence title with 43 points, followed by Unity Christian (26.5) and South Christian (23). HASTINGS - Patricia Norinc Mulford, age 71, of Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 6, 2001 at Carveth Village in Middleville She was bom Sept. 29. 1930 in Charlotte, the daughter of Charles and Allie (Carr) Hoyt, she grad­ uated from Freeport High School in 1946. Mrs. Mulford married Frank J. Dutcher Aug. 4, 1950. he died November of 1985. She then married Albert Mulford in 1990 and he died in 1997. She lived most of her life in Freeport, and was involved in many community activities. She worked for the Freeport News for more than 40 years. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, crafts. She was a life member of the Freeport Chapter of Eastern Star, past treasurer of the Freeport Alumn Asso. Surviving are sons, Gary (Deborah) Dutcher of Freeport, Donald (Diane) Dutcher of Freeport; daugh­ ter, Patsy (Kurt) Meldrum of Freeport; foster-son Mike (Lois) Eaton of Grand Can 945-9554 for classified ads Rapids; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; step-children. Andrea (Denny) Storrs of Hastings. Sheila (Robert) Reahm ot Wayland. Max Mulford of Bronson. MO. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. Oct. 9, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. George E. Speas offici­ ating. burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Over Nour Hend bi Debt? 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The loss dropped the Scots to 5-2 in the O-K Gold. . On Oct. 2, the Scots lost 1-0 at Lowell. Caledonia generated much of the offense in what was an even match throughout. but the Scots were unable to score. Lowell scored with 15 minutes to go and held on for the win. The Scots got solid play from Eli Cooley, Matt Cook and Steve Yanosik. The Caledonia freshman soccer team beat Sparta 4-1 on Oct. 1. After Sparta scored first, the frosh dominated with four straight goals from Bryan VanAuken, Jake Casto, Zack House and Chad Porntt. Athletes of the week Caledonia Basketball TK Swimming Kelley fladzAati a*uL Caledonia High School The two varsity basketball play­ ers each set school records against Kenowa Hills last week. Jackson dished out 11 assists and Jenema drained five three-pointers for the Fighting Scots._____________________ **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... 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Four boys and one girl from Thornapplc Kellogg schools have qualified for the trip Io Kalamazoo Sat­ urday, Oct. 13, to compete in the sectional punt, pass and kick competition. At the local event on Sept. 22, more than 35 boys and girls competed. Linsey Clark of Mid­ dleville won the girls 14and 15-ycar-old division with a combined score of 221 feel and 10 inches. In the boys' division, An­ thony Collins of Mid­ dleville took first place in the age 8/9 group. He came in first with a score of 187 feet. Jeff Dickerson's com­ bined score of 174 feet 11 inches was tops in the age 10/11 group. In the very competitive 12/13 division, Scott Brown brought in a win­ ning score of 245 feet and 8 inches. Carlos Porter combine total of 328 feet and 1 inch gave him a first in the 14/15-year-old class. There were lots of volun­ teers and moms and dads gave pointers during the practice and warm-up time. The young athletes stretched, threw, made contact and laughed when balls flew over their heads. Accuracy counted as the length of a punt, pass and kick were recorded. The competitors used special balls with the NFL Gatorade Punt Pass and Kick logo. Monte Munjoy, orga­ nizer of the event, says ”1 was very pleased with the increased number of chil­ dren participating this year. I hope even more compete next year. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Gina Niemchick practices her form for the kick TK senior named commended student Top Soil Sand, Gravel Delivery I Hilf Any size ,oad ‘1’1616) 795-5654 But Carlos Porter kicks even higher Snowmobile safety workshop is Saturday Solid Impact Fitness Caledonia. MI An all-day snowmobile safety workshop will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between Hastings and Middlevil e. The workshop begins at 8 a.m. The safety course is free, but participants should bring $5 to cover the cost of lunch. Thornapple Kellogg se­ nior David Stuart has been named a commended stu­ dent in the 2002 National Merit Scholarship program. 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It will be open once a month for seniors to attend programs, meet new and old friends and 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Panoramic prints additional acp@voyager.net We can give you 4x6 standard color prints $4 00 download + 50c per print BIG Prints Enlargements and reprints made from your negatives The fifth book in the Harry Potter series is still months away from publica­ tion. The Warner Brothers movie won't premiere until Nov. 16, but those children in the area who love Harry Potter are invited to a Harry Potter extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 30. There will be games, prizes, a trivia contest and for those who really get into the book series, a costume contest. Jones said she is excited about the prizes already donated to the library and can't wait to share them with readers. This program is for chil­ dren who have read the Harry Potter books. Infor­ mation for parents also will be available, as well as a book list of possible novels to read while waiting for the next Harry Potter story. Hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library are Monday. Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call 795-5434 for more information. share resources. Community Education director Chris Boysen said she is very excited about this new resource for local senior citizens. The room will open at 1 p.m. Mon­ day. Oct. 15. The resource room will be open once a month from 1 to 3 p.m. Those senior citizens who are interested in coming Oct. 15 are encouraged to call 795-3397 so staff know how many to expect. Thor nappie Kellogg Community Education also sponsors trips and an annual dinner for local senior citizens. Boysen and Community Education secretary Shar Evans also would like to hear from senior citizens if they want formal programs or just a place to play cards and meet with friends. Middleville soccer squad gets wake-up call 5x8 - $2.50 8x10 as low as... and Super Poster Size Prints! Custom Rubber Stamps Adults who love to read and talk about what they read are invited to the in­ augural meeting of the TK Library Adult Book Talkers (this name is subject to change). Books discussed at the first meeting are mysteries. Bring a favorite mystery, whether it is a police pro­ cedural, stately home, his­ torical or real crime to discussal 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. in the library. If you are interested in joining the book but can't attend the first meeting, call librarian Deb Jones at 7955434. Senior citizens’ community room opens October 15 panoramic 4x6 October programs at TK and Community Library Business Cards Same Day or Next Day Service 1 color - 2 colors - 3 colors - Full Color Check our pnces___ as low as 50 250 1-color NOW AVAILABLE! 1 COLOR TO 4 COLOR 43” WIDE X NECESSARY Great for in-store sales, anniversaries, birthdays & more! After an emotional comefrom-behind O-K Blue Conference triumph over ri­ val Calvin Christian on Sept. 27, the TK varsity soccer team was on a roll. Wyoming Park made like a speed bump, bucking the Trojans for a 2-0 non-conference win at DeGroote Field on Oct. 1. The Trojans may have been guilty of a lack of fo­ cus early in the game. "Coming off a big win over Calvin Christian, (we) didn't appear ready for Park at the start of the game," said Middleville coach Marty Wustman. The Vikings scored two goals in the first six min­ utes. The Trojans woke up and outshot Park 16-10, but were unable to put the ball in the net. The lesson wasn't lost on TK. A different team showed up for the Trojans on Oct. 4, and they raced out to a 4-0 halftime lead en route to a 6-2 conference win over Wyoming Rogers. Senior Mike Worst set up junior Shain Brower for TK's first goal only 90 sec­ onds into the game. Sophomore Luis OlivaRosa made it 2-0 off an as­ sist from fullback Jason DeVore. Two minutes later, junior Eric Smith found ju­ nior Kyle Holst for TK's third score. Senior Stu Aspinall scored unassisted to make it 4-0 at intermission. Rogers cut into the lead off a penalty kick in the second half, but Brower's second goal (from junior Pat McKeown) and junior Dan Texter's first goal of the season (from Worst) scaled the deal for the Trojans. TK’s defense, led by Dave DeVormcr, Jason DeVore, Zeb Truer and Pat McKeown, limited Rogers to only eight shots on goal. Senior Matt Blocksma was the winning keeper. NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! CHS eagers set school records against Kenowa Hills Color or B&W Copies ______ Check Our Prices! Check out all our Special Services: • • • • • • Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings the 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1:00 The Caledonia varsity girls basketball team dropped a close game to Kenowa Hills 49-47 on Oct. 4. Two school records were set in the contest. Kelley Jackson made his­ tory by dishing out 11 as­ sists, and teammate Stacey Middleville grad helps Olivet College spikers Thornapple Kellogg high school graduate Annie Deschoff had eight digs for the Olivet College volley­ ball team in a loss to Calvin College on Oct. 2. Calvin (12-8, 6-2 in the MIAA) tallied 45 kills and took the match in three games, 30-20, 30-18 and 30-19. Olivet (2-15, 0-8) lost to Kalamazoo on Sept. 28 in three competitive games, 30-23, 30-28 and 30-23. Deschoff recorded one kill and one ace in the match. Jencma drained five threepointers for another record. The JV team lost to Kenowa Hills 48-26. Rachel Buckner scored 10 for the JV Caledonia beat Wyoming Park 52-37 in O-K Gold girls basketball action on Oct. 2. Hannah Cooley and Stacey Jenema each scored 11 points. Kelley Jackson added 10 points and six as­ sists. Mindy Bode led the Scots with seven rebounds. The Caledonia freshman team beat Park, 41-12, for its fifth win of the season. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-10-16.pdf 897fc502ab85cbb57b38d1ec0b919efe PDF Text Text HOTIGSWBUCUBmy mscmns Caledonia celebrates Homecoming by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The spirit was there. The players ready, willing and able. The enthusiasm was high — from the football players and cheerleaders, all the way to the student body of Caledonia High School. But the enormous amount of energy gener­ ated during spirit week still couldn't push the Caledonia Fighting Scots onto a victory for the 2001 Homecoming game against Wyoming Park as they lost 15-0. Though they couldn't se­ cure a win, the students still had a tremendous amount of fun during spirit week. They came to school in their finest pa­ jamas. They crammed kids into a car, duct taped stu­ dents to the gym wall (willingly!), managed to The traditional "senior car" needed a little help to get through the pregame Homecoming Parade, Jon Gerst and Dannielle Hoodhood were crowned as 2001 Homecoming King and Queen. (Photo by Perry Hardin) get almost every inch of themselves covered in ei­ ther purple or gold AND they waited patiently, if not quietly, for the intro­ duction to 2001 Homecom­ ing Representatives. The homecoming repre­ sentatives were announced as: Marching Band Reps. — Brittany Barber and Jake Finkbeiner. DECA Reps. — Tony Pike No. 22, a Junior at CHS, hauls in a pass. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Freshman float showed a lot of imagination in their float. Caledonia High School Marching band entertaining the crowd during halftime. Elizabeth Stanley and Jon Hekman. FFA Reps. — Jenny Workman and Dirk VandeBunte. Freshman Reps. — Katie Hekman and Bradley Laninga. Sophomore Reps. — Erica Donnell and Kyle Klyn. The Senior float secured the most points overall m the float contest for spirit week Note: Thomapple Kellogg Homcoming story can be found on page 24 Junior Reps. — Muckie Doezema and Phil Bolt. The Senior Representa­ tives for Queen's court were Dannielle Hoodhood. Kelley Jackson and Tara Stanek. The Senior Repre­ sentatives for King’s court were Jon Gerst, Mike Ogle and Tim Ross. The crowning ceremony for King and Queen took place at the completion of the football game. A warm welcome was given for 2001 Homecoming King Jon Gerst and Queen Dannielle Hoodhood. Caledonia Homecoming photos continued on pg. 2 In This Issue • Retired police chief talks about bringing up your kids • Land partnership recommends fairness in preserving farms • Sand and gravel seminar offers new perspectives • Nextel antenna proposal approved with conditions • TK celebrates ‘Homecoming’ �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middiev>Hg| MuOctotpr 1$ 2001 TK PTO praised, details of in-service discussed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Officers of the Thomapple Kellogg Parent Teacher organization re­ ceived certificates of ap­ preciation for their service to the school community at the Oct. 8 school board meeting. Superintendent Midge Pippel told the group, "We really appreciate the work you do for us to make the schools better. There is no way to say thank you." Board member Nancy Goodin said, "as a former active PTO officer, I can tell you that if you work at it long enough you might graduate to the school board." Board members received a schedule of activities for staff at all levels during yesterday's staff develop­ ment day. This included math training, and theme planning at the kinder­ garten and first grade level. At Lee teachers will attend a staff meeting fol­ lowed by reading and MEAP workshops. At Page the morning will be spent in North Cen­ tral Accreditation work­ shops. All elementary staff will have a math training workshop in the afternoon. At the middle school there will be a staff meet­ ing and MEAP and NCA discussions. Staff will also continue work on NCA goals during the day, At the high school staff will attend NCA work­ shops, department meet­ ings and discuss strategies to improve high school MEAP scores. Pippel told the board that the middle school is being discussed as a Red Cross disaster site. Red Slower economic growth and less disposable in­ come mean that families have a hard time going out to dinner together. The Middleville Rotary Club solves this dilemma Sarah Wiese Sarah is shining down on those special people in her life, with love and auif I thanksgiving. She finally has the joy f fl she was searching for. 1 with its annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. This annual event has raised more than $35,000 in the past, helping 53 TK graduates pay for higher education. The menu will include spaghetti (meatless sauce is available) garlic bread and a beverage. Adult tickets are $5. As a special way to encour­ age families, children 12 years old and younger are free. For an nominal amount, pie is available for dessert. Some Rotary members bake their own pies, others use the fine cooks in their own families. Those going to the home football game are encour­ aged to stop by the high school cafeteria for food before going into the chilly night tp cheer the Trojans to victory. Tickets to the dinner are available at the door or from Rotary members. <*>J® &:& * <1 CANDY CHECK!!! HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT UAW LOCAL 1002 & 285 S. WASHINGTON ST. • MIDDLEVILLE Union members and the public are welcome to come and Trick or Treat and get their candy checked between 7pm & 8:30pm by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Trick or Treat times will be from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. Come have coffee, donuts, cider, and get some candy. a $$ These are just some of the 2001 Representatives before they metamorphous into the glamorous Homecoming Court and its entourage. Caledonia Homecoming, from front page Spaghetti dinner will be Friday at TKHS The family of would like to thank this community for the many flowers, cards and prayers and continue support we received after the death of our daughter and sister. We have many wonderfulfriends that Wki’ ‘ truly care, and we are blessed. ^¥(■1 Cross and other experts have toured the facility. In other business the board discussed upcoming events including an update on strategic planning on Oct. 23. There will be a meeting for board mem­ bers and administrators on October 29. The board also approved child care leaves for Christy Wierenga and Laura Knapp. The next meeting of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education is on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School and Community Library lo­ cated right across the lobby at the high school. Oe && $ Talk about your school spirit! Happily letting your fellow students duct tape you to a wall! Used book sale at TK library Friday The first all-day used book sale of the school year will be held by the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library on Friday, October 19. The book sale begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. and will be in the lobby right in front of the library. Spaghetti dinner goers should make a point to stop by and purchase a past best seller or a book they've always wanted to read or even a serendipi­ tous discovery. The Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters and Senior Parents may have booths in the hallway outside the cafeteria this year. Ir you haven't picked up some of the newly de­ signed TK regalia, the Ro­ tary dinner is a perfect way to shop indoors with­ out fighting chilly temper­ atures or rain drops. What better way to wake you out of your academic stupor than to have the marching band blast through the halls as your call to Pep Assembly. j Tlsw! Hot Bulbs - Hot Special at I Contempo Salon 2 months Unlimited Tanning in our state of the art 41 bulb beds only $59.95 Australian Cold Dark Tanning Accelerator only $14.00 Limited time offerl Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTIOH-MS'. doll SeAviai frnfaunfuMMu/ Salon goA.Uu enlijui gamihf Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 16. 2001 /Page 3 Wendy's most likely coming to Caledonia by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer On October 12 it became official, ground was broken for the Mill Pond Townhouses. Pictured are Village President Lon Myers, Developer Jerrel DeKok and Planning commission president Elden Newmyer. DeKok thanked everyone for the cooperative effort which made this development possible. Middleville Village planners hear updates by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion heard updates on both the Misty Ridge and DeKok developments at their meeting Oct. 2. Misty Ridge had complied with all the requests from the commission, but asked to delay installing the sidewalk on M-37 until they reach 70 homes. According to Village Planner Geoff Moffat, this was in the original planned unit development agree­ ment. The completion of Phase II brings the devel­ opment up to 50 homes. At the end of Phase III, there should be at least 70 homes, which means installation of the sidewalks will be done then. Jerrel DeKok reported that all the property descriptions have been completed, properties have been swapped and that ground breaking will be held soon. A Wendy’s drive-through restaurant in Caledonia is expected to be part of the M-37 corridor in Caledo­ nia. but the project needs to meet several require­ ments before the company­ can build at 9851 Cherry Valley. The Village Planning Commission listened to representatives from the restaurant Oct. 2. The area Wendy’s wants to use has been zoned for commercial use, but presently contains a resi­ dence which would be taken down. The lot is po­ sitioned between the Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church on the south and next to the Marathon station, all on the west side of M-37, and bounded by two branches of the Emmons Creek/County Drain which meets at the northwest por­ tion of the property. The company, repre­ sented by Bob Potts and Jean Wodarek of Driesenga and Associates, would like to have the building ready to go by the end of the year, if possible. Once approved, they said building usually takes 65 days. There is only room for one driveway into the site, with one-way circulation. drive-in window service and 44 parking spots planned to be rather tight, but all the restaurant would need. Wodarek said. She said seating inside the restaurant could be re­ duced from 94 to accom­ modate the ratio of parking to inside seating. Potts said many of the area Wendy's restaurants do not have more than 44 parking spaces. Most are barely full only at peak meal times. Drive-through traffic represents 61 to 70 percent of the sales vol­ ume, he said. The village requires 200 square feet for each parking space, but these diagonal spots are 230 square feet, and 23 feet long, she said. Be­ cause they are angled, and the one way drive is nar­ row, Planner Mark Sisson was concerned about safety, and asked the spaces be 26 feet long. She said spots in McDon­ ald’s are only 21 feet. If the company must go to the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals for a parking rule exception, she asked for a planning commission rec­ ommendation as a means to help make Wendy’s case. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) approval is still awaited, and though the agency prefers drives to oppose those across the highway rather than to be stag­ gered. there is no other placement option on this particular parcel. An effort to widen the drive will be made to allow food service trucks to get in. Wodarek said. There is no access between the site and those next door. Landscaping was tenta­ tively planned to include deciduous shade trees, ev- See Wendy's, page 15 Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pirwt) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! H Jerrel DeKok shows off his design for the Mill Pond townshouses The Department of Public Works has been emptying the old building, and as soon as the move to the new building is complete, he will schedule the demo­ lition of the old building. He said he has submitted his minor wetland request to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and hopes to receive approval within three months. In other business, the council discussed the OURLand series, the master planning process and the Route 37 corridor committee. The next meeting of the Village Planning Commis­ sion is Tuesday, Nov. 6, in Village Hall. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. * ♦ Friday, October 26 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. I Cost: 12 - Adults *5.00 • 5-12 *3.00 • 4 & Under Free Hike and lunch will be Oct. 27 Chief Noonday chapter will sponsor a hiluneb (hike and lunch) Saturday, Oct. 27. on the North Country Trail from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Yankee Springs State Game area. The chapter will furnish the sandwiches; participants furnish the goodies and own dnnks. The group tailgates All proceeds to go to the Disaster Relief Fund for New York and Washington DC among the colors and the wild. Last names ending A-P bnng fruit or snacky chips. Q-Z bring desserts. The group will meet at McKibbon Car Lot at the corner of Yankee Springs Road and Gun Lake Road. For more information, call at (616) 623-3897. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH American flag stolen from home Deputies are investigat­ ing the theft of a 3-foot by 6-foot American flag that turned up missing from outside a Thornapple Township home in the 5000 block of Garbow Road on Oct. 2. The flag was attached to a wooden pole near a mailbox and was last seen at 7:30 p.m. the previous night, the owner told deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Office. He discovered it missing at 6:30 a.m. the next morn­ ing. Supper 12200 West M-179 Hwy (Chief Noonday Road - 1/2 mile east of Patterson) * Wayland, MI 49348 795-7903 Service times 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. B:a:a:D:B:a:B:B:B:G:a:B:B:B:D: �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 16, 2001 Octoberfest to end Friends’ Farmer’s Market season by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Farmer's Market, sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library, ends with an Octoberfest brary. The market has raised about $50 each week for the Friends’ drive for a new library building. The Friends of the Li­ brary have planned activi­ ties for the whole family at the library at 240 Emmons St. The usual sale of pro­ duce. herbs and plants be­ gins at 10 a.m. The pumpkin contest al­ lows pumpkin aficionados to strut their stuff. The li­ brary will accept entries for this contest from 10 a.m. until the library closes at 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 26. The last entries will be accepted at 10 a.m. before the competition starts Oct. celebration Saturday, Oct. 27. Herbs, flowers and even com stalks have been for sale throughout the sum­ mer and fall outside the li­ 27. Painted and decorated pumpkins created by chil­ dren up to 8 years old make up the carveless di­ vision. Those 8 to 14 years of age can bring in their best carved creations. For those ages 15 to 100 who can’t get enough of the pumpkin carving fever, carved pumpkins will be accepted from them as well. Winners in each cate­ gory will be determined by patrons voting on Oct. 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Votes cost 10 cents each, and there is no limit to the number of times people can vote. (The friends are encouraging everyone to vote often and for as many pumpkins as possible.) Face painting will be provided by young artists who have been brushing up on Halloween themes. A spell fee is charged. Besides the fresh herbs and vegetables available, there will be a bake sale. Donations for the bake sale will be accepted from 9 until 10 a.m. Baked items must be wrapped and labeled. It would help the Friends volunteers if bakers also could label their goods with a sug­ gested price. Due to health codes, the Friends cannot accept baked goods with fillings (like whipped cream or custard) which could cause food poisoning. The Friends will put all the proceeds from this event in their new building fund for a new Caledonia Library. The ongoing book sale will take piece at the same time in the basement of the library. For more information about Octoberfest. call the Caledonia Library at 8911502. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Churc h - Serving a Liling Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9 30 a m 10:45 a m 6 00 p m Family Night 6 30 p tn 7240 6Kth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F. Harrison C 0 U M B I I I I C I I I t H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship Youth Group Sunday Evenings Visit our web site www bnghtsKle org Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a m CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH AM 1 Worship; 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed > Family . Night r We are changed by God 's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9:30 a m. Sunday School 1100 a m. Adult Bible Class....................11 00 a m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 792-2889 CALEDONIA ...10:30 a.m. 891 -0576 Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Arademy Rex Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe Cipt u. Worship leader Denns Botuna, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church Sunday Mass . .9.00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. Rex: R Scad Grttasny. Pastor keah Siulp. Youth Director Al Ticufeser. (omiuuntry (ailing Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 Oh? mile east iff Wkitnfyvtllf Rd Rn P Adams Phtw 891-8440 Church Office |6I6 891-1512 M-37 at ItXMh Si d CALEDONIA fl" UNITED METHODIST ^1 ’ 25® \ ine Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vine) October 21 - 20th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Titk: An Old I an. A New Convenanl Worship Service 8'30 a m and 11 00 a m (h. Church x 1100 only) Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child Cxe available throughout the mornutt Rev Norman Kohns |616» 891-816" Church Office 616-891-8669/Fas 891 8648 ww* Caledoniaume org Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Music Minister Pastor David Stewart. CE Children s Pastor Sunday School........................................................9:45a.m. Sunday .Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service...................................... bOOp.m. Wednesday MkJ-Week Prayer 6 45 p m. Word of Life Clubs.......... 6:45 p.m. Community Church \ Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitneyville Ascnuc. Allo CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship 930 am 10 45 a m 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: SM-0J9I www.lakcsidccommunity org (under construction) IxK-atcd in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m St 11 a.m Sunday School for All Ages 9.45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m. RAY TOWXSFXl), BaM.w NORMAS KSORR A-ssoctac PiMtr 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@isen .net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 tllje ©lb QTime rffilctljolHsT (Eljurd) e 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 a.m. Evening W(xship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437________ ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 66th St. neat WhitneyvIHe Ave Church School. Sunday Jfrji GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12300 M-:'9 <Ch»r? S juaL) Ru«I> Ml 49548 • NO? Meeting vu ww fnendi. and war Iannis — ngla where xou ‘re at — through: Rdr-ant MessjfCS Dyaxnc Mumc Qufacy Quid C« arc Programs Wcnhg* Honrs; Win and 10 30 am 9 45 a m Praise Singing 10 50 am Morning Worship 1100 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p in Pastor IJoyd DeVormer, Sr Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 (fCaOM S^ndreut ■ MaU/uiiA 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) iTcfxcl 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 946-9327 Vicar ~ Rav. David T. Hurtwick St Paul Lutheran Church f (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 800 AM 9:30 AM 1100 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services fave a Nurserg available Barner Free www ^ervnet/'Stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Office 891-8688___________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Sundax Worship 9 M) a m and 600 p m iChiM A Adult) (During the School Year • M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Leighton Church Cotrnnwhify o| CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities during all services Programs for all ages For more information: (616) 891-8119 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momng Wonhp 9 30 a.m MOOevte Mornng Wonrc SirooySchoolfJr rtgn& AoUh) Nusery - Gode 5 Sr - Sui Everwvj Jr • Grades M. Wed Evenrg 1100 a m 945am 1100 om 600800pm 600-7 30 pm Ret Lee Zacbman Church Office Phor^ - 795-9266 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling WordServing The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 ~ whitneyville Bible Church 8546 WMreyvile Ave at 84th St • 89 ' 866) “The Church where everybody ts somebody ■ and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoo* 9 30 amSunday Morning Wonhp 1030 am Meeflng at chape- on Whrine/viBe Ave Sunday Evenrg WonNp 6 00 p m Wed hAaweev ^aye? & Boe 100 p m Bev thomaSUyi. Pasta • <ar Bashior. Asoc Poflor Weos-^e w^er/<eooearg_____ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 16. 2001/Page 5 Holy Family Church offers Gleaners truck by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia has been offering a "Gleaners Truck" free food service to the community for the last several years. This service has people coming not only from the Caledonia area, but also from many of the surround­ ing communities. The church purchases food from Second Harvest Gleaners and offers it free to the community. "The items are perish­ ables that need to be used immediately. When we had berries, some people were getting them to make jam," said Trudy Stawick, Holy Family coordina­ tor for the event. "We offer this as a good will effort to the community." The Gleaners truck comes to the church on the first Saturday of every other month, April through October. Oct. 6 found the truck in the parking lot with as many as 60 to 75 families patiently waiting their turn for perishable items such as apples, carrots, arti­ chokes. orange juice and salads. The items vary each time. The food costs two cents per pound, plus $100 for the delivery. It generally runs around the $300 mark. Even though the time isn't scheduled until 9 am., ac­ cording to Stawick. people often are there as early as 7:30 a.m. Limits are some­ times set so that the peo­ ple who show up at 9 also have something to look forward to. This service is open to the community and is ad­ vertised in several areas. For further information on this or any of the other Christian Services offered by Holy Family Catholic Church, call 891-9259. TK Students of the Month award The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for September at Thomapple Kellogg High School (front row, from left) Kim Meyer, Veronika Villa, Chris Sayer, Melissa Stuart; (second row) Amanda Burns, Yon Bucher. Ashley Ballard; (third row) Alex Robinson, Larissa Macedo. Ryan Stolz and Cary Middlebush. Unavailable for the picture was Brandon Wilson. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 17 Baked ham slice w/cheese scalloped potatoes or com dog, mixed veggies, peach­ es, milk. Thursday, Oct. 18 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, and garlic breadstick or ham and cheese sandwich, cole slaw, mixed fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 19 Stuffed crust pizza or fish sandwich on a bun, com, fresh apple, milk. Monday, Oct. 22 Chicken nuggets w/savory rice or cheeseburger on a bun, broccoli w/cheese, fresh orange slices, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Hot turkey slices w/mashed potatoes and gravy, or turkey and cheese. on a bun. Calitomia blend, pineapple, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. TOPS Roundup will be Monday in Caledonia A “TOPS Round-up,” a free motivational meeting and free open house with no obligation will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Caledonia Resource Center, 330 Johnston St. For more information, call Alice Ploeg at 455-9213, leader, or Katie Casteel at 891-8306, weight recorder. Bill and Barb Jousma will celebrate their 50th anniversary November 9, 2001. They were married at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saturday night, November 9, 1951. They have seven children, Dawn (Mitch) Kilmartin, Chris (Pat) Fairbrother, Carol Henning, Dan (Phyllis) Jousma. Peggy (Mark) Johnson, Karen (Jim) Steketee and Bernie (Louise) Jousma. They have twentyone grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will celebrate the occasion with an open house on October 27. 2001 from 4 to 7 p.m., to be held at the church of Community of Christ, 8146 68th St., S.E., Alto, Mich. 49302. No gifts, please. For the entire family... Pam is now available for your complete salon service on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 4 til 8 pm and on Saturday from 9-3 Stop in or call for your next appointment! Contempo Salon Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It’s the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St. • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891.9294 X-SERVICE GO WHERE NO FEAR DARES GO! SUNDAY, OCT. 21 6:00 pm YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE INVITED AS WE X-OUT OUR FEAR! On M-37 between Middlevil’e & Caledonia www peacechurch.cc Seeking, Celebrating & Serving Don’t Be Afraid To Come As You Are’ �Page 6/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/October 16. 2001 ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ will be presented Saturday Peter the Tailor, (Jack Botsford) takes an apple from the fruit seller (Genelle Schedlbauer) while the cast looks on (from left, Samantha Lee. Trevor Lee. Kellie Stepp, Cathy Carlson. Sonja Carlson and Erica Carlson). Emily Jacobson is in back. Not in picture, Laura Carlson, playing Grandmother. Peter the Tailor, better known as Jack Botsford, gets the once over by the emperor and empress. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The emperor and empress, a.k.a. Paul Brouwers Sr. and Mary Ann Heinen. I lie MAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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The cast also consists of the Carlson family of mom and three daughters and the brother/sisler team of the Lees. "The Emperor’s New Clothes," by Kathryn Schultz Miller will have one production Saturday movie OUTPOST VIDEO SUPCRSTORC Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. With any paid rental, get a Coke product 4-Pack for only 990 Regular SI.99 Hurry promotion ends October 31st! inibvie outpost] ! Rent One Movie or Game and j get a second rental FREE with this coupon. I Offer good at Caledonia location Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please { | Expires 11-15-01 Product kt SunAd evening in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Four other shows are reserved for school presentations. Reserved seat tickets are on sale at the Caledo­ nia Resource Center Of­ fice. Admission is $3.50. General admission tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets may be purchased by phone with a Visa or Master Card. Call 8918117 for more information. For information about the Caledonia Community Players, visit their web site at www.caledoniaplayers.org. Narrators Emily Mar­ tinez (left), Amy Hooyer (right), and Brenda Vander Ark (back) do double duty as the orchestra. Middleville woman is certified florist Marisa Rakowski from Middleville Floral and Gift Thursday was inducted as a certified florist under the Michigan Certified Florist program. “I’m proud and honored to become a Michigan Certi­ fied Florist. I join a very dis­ tinguished list of talented florist who are dedicated to their profession,” said Rakowski. The Michigan Certified Florist program was created in 1997 by the Michigan Floral Association to estab­ lish a recognizable talent and quality standard throughout the retail, floral industry. Retail floral shops that employ a certified florist display a circular sea) in their window for easier con­ sumer recognition. “Now when you want to Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads purchase quality floral prod­ ucts, all you need to look for is a shop with the Certified Seal. Middleville Floral has that seal,” said Rakowski. The Michigan Floral Association is a full-service trade organization represent­ ing more than 1,000 florists, growers, and wholesalers. Located in Lansing, Ml, MFA offers group savings on insurance, financial ser­ vices, and retail bank card processing supplies, creates and hosts a statewide annual convention and trade show; conducts educational semi­ nars; publishes Michigan Florist magazine; and inter­ acts with federal and state government agencies. AWAR1WR0PERT1ES ** a_. CALEDONIA: This 2 bed room, 1 bath condo has all (he amenities and accom­ modations you’re looking for4 Move right m without having to do a thing. 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Mentoring is a program in which students who need extra help, academically, emotionally or socially, arc paired with a parent or staff member to assist them in their area of need. Kettle Lake's parent program generally takes care of the academic por­ tion of student needs (i.e.: spelling, reading and math help, educational games, makeup work, etc.). Meanwhile, the staff pro­ gram strives to take care of the emotional and so­ cial aspects of the stu­ dents' needs (an ear to lis­ ten, a strong shoulder, or just someone to share some time with). Each mentor commits to at least hour per week per student. Hegarty told attendees that his credentials "Come from the gut, from past ex­ periences, from years of working with kids. "Watching kids die," he said with obvious sadness. "I have spent an awful lot of years lending assistance to schools, parents and kids." Though Hegarty didn't comment much about his credentials, they are im­ pressive. Prior to his re­ tirement in 1998 as Grand Rapids Police Chief, he had been in law enforce­ ment for more than 30 years in California, New York and Michigan. He h<u» received many awards, including an international award for Quality in Law Enforcement in 1996 and the highest award from the State of Michigan for Community Service in 1995 from the Michigan Bar Association. Hegarty received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State University and later became an assistant professor there. He is also a graduate of the National Executive Institute of the Federal Bureau of Investigation He is the author of "Our Very Smart. Violent Kids." with Steven W. Dieleman. Prevention Services of Kent Intermediate School District. Hegarty doesn't just talk about mentoring and par­ enting. He's a parent and mentor himself. He volun­ tarily teaches conflict res­ olution to students who are behaviorally and academi­ cally "needful" at North­ east Middle School in Grand Rapids. He uses humor through­ out his talk. He pokes fun at the stereotypical type casting of the cold, prickly, authoritarian po­ lice chief. He pokes fun at himself often, joking how strange he and his back­ ground are. But his humor is heavily laced with a large dose of intense speaking. Plain speaking. This man does not sugar coat anything. He doesn't pull any punches about what he be­ lieves parents can do as mentors for their own kids and others. Hegarty gave the audi­ ence a list of ten different things they could do as parents and mentors to help children in their ef­ forts to grow up. "(These things are) not from books, they're not re­ searched," he said. "These ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs are the things i would do. still try to do." Among the items he talked about was the need to really listen to the child, without bringing in our own agenda. "Don't think about what you are going to respond to what you think their going to say. Feel their words from their viewpoint. Watch them, the eyes, (their) body language." He said to give them three minutes of your (undivided) time. Not so much at the times they are really in trouble as the other 98% of the time. "There may be a gap be­ tween what they are say- Investment Representative PO Box 3%. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Bus 616-891-1173 **■* edwardiones com Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 proceeds donated Io the New york victims 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Caledonia Gnitpd Methodist Church 250 Vine Street. Caledonia | Gifts for the entire family • 'Discovery Toys • JS tlome Styles • Mary Kay • pampered Chef • partylite Candles • ^haketee * Tastefully Simple ■ XBOW DR. • • • • • Police Chief William G. Hegarty, Retired signing his book at the Kettle Lake Elementary PTO meeting. The book was written with Steven W. Dieleman, Prevention Services of Kent Intermediate School District (standing behind). COUNTRY JOWN gLORfiL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service' A complete floral service Delivery’ Sendee Unique Gifts Major Wire Sendees See good kids, pg. 12 Saturday, October 27, 2001 35 years experience Specializing in Weddings the audience that he be­ lieved he was unworthy of going to college when he was younger. His goals looked to be a factory job or prison. He was advised to go into the armed ser­ vice. This is where he met his first mentor, someone who believed in him, saw his potential and helped him believe it himself. He advised setting goals for kids and helping them achieve those goals: "Teach kids to set goals for themselves and begin to believe that they can achieve anything they want." He believes that with present day aca­ demics, "with so much emphasis being put on na- Christmas Cxpo Although Police Chief William G. Hegarty is now retired, he definitely hasn't slowed down. Among his many activities is teaching and appearing as a guest speaker. ■ CDs “Drew” McFadden more important tor the parent to feel like they are accepted by the child, in­ stead of the child feeling safe. "Kids want rules. Rules create order." Hegarty said. "Their lives become organized. If they break a rule, call them on it. Never hurt them. But let them know that's too far. "Hold children account­ able. Try to encourage children to accept responsibility for them­ selves. Responsibility comes out of respecting self. If they can't respect themselves, are they going to respect the needs and the rights of others?" he asked. Hegarty gave a glimpse into his past when he told ing and what they are feel­ ing. There may not be a match between the cover — their words, and the feelings." Other items on his list were responding to what they say. again without our own agendas, without be­ ing judgmental. We don’t always have to answer in an authoritarian manner. We don’t always have to be right. Hegarty is a big believer in hugging. "Kids want to have someone 'accept me. hug me - respect me.” he said. "There is a need for kids to find someone in their lives to help them grow emo­ tionally. Gangs are grow­ ing by leaps and bounds because they are becom­ ing the other family." Setting rules for children was a big issue. 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Ml/October 16. 2001 Glaciers made Barry County gravel-rich, says geologist by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Geologist Dr. Alan Ke­ hew, who spoke at the OUR.-Land Seminar Oct. 4, said certain prime areas along the 1-94 and US-131 corridors, including part of Barry County, are targeted for mapping and perhaps mining in the future. He said both general and detailed information is needed before advance planning for mining can be attempted. This requires mapping, a process that is very slow, at best. Kehew outlined the geo­ logical background of Barry County. Mineral de­ posits were established here by several different ice age glaciers advancing and retreating through Michigan until around 20,(MX) years ago. Glaciers advanced dur­ ing colder periods, and re­ treated when the climate was warmer. Land forms created by glacial ad­ vances and retreats in­ cluded ridges, (moraines) and melt-off deposits, in warmer periods. Ridges formed by differ­ ent glacial movements had a linear character and are identified by their direc­ tion across the landscape. The I^ke Michigan Lobe glacier left deposits with a northeast to southwest ori­ entation. The Saginaw Lobe deposits have a northwest to southeast ori­ entation. These glaciers were far more massive than most glaciers known today. Barry County is in an area that was crossed pri­ marily by these two major glacial movements, but complicated by many glaciations and interlobing deposits, Kehew said. In areas around Middleville there are deposits that cannot be exactly identi­ fied as to origin. The ridges were formed not only by materials pushed along by the ice, but by debris on top being imbedded into the ice it­ self, and eventually left on the surface of the soil and bedrock layers by the ice after melting. Other de­ posits caused a very rolling or hummocking sur­ face character-istic in Barry County. Kehew said identifying more exact history of the glaciers and age of the materials deposited is es­ tablished by radio carbon dating. Mapping of Michi­ gan lobe deposits began in the early 1900s when the U.S. Geological Survey Cemetery business, rezoning part of Thornpple meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There was some laughter and concern as members of the Thornapple Town­ ship Board of Trustees dis­ cussed how to develop the "cremains" portion of the Mount Hope Cemetery. The cemetery commit­ tee will continue to dis­ cuss this issue and return to the board at a later date. The board did approve the collecting of prairie grass seed from the ceme­ tery. It was suggested that Jean Weirich, who col­ lects the seeds, be asked to donate some of her plants to the Stagecoach Park development. The board did approve the construction of new pillars for the cemetery, which will mark both the front and back entrances. The pillars will be to the same design as those presently installed except that the top of each pillar will be designed with a slight pitch to it. At the back entrance the pillars will include a sign listing the hours and rules of the cemetery. The board approved the rezoning of the 120 acres south of Crystal Flash from Agricultural to residential as recommended by the DIVORCE - CUSTODY PARENTING TIME Call Today ~ We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am-Noon 1-888-945-9557 planning commission. This property known as the "Dean property" was the only one of four rezon­ ing sites discussed by the township planning com­ mission not to raise protests during public hear­ ings held throughout the summer. Mark Sevald and Dick Reyff were reappointed to the planning commission. Pat Harrison was named to replace Jack Spencer who decided not to continue on the commission. All three terms expire on Nov. 1, 2004, Mike Schipper was reappointed to the Zoning board of Appeals. His term will expire on Sept. 30, 2004. Supervisor Don Boysen will discuss the suggestion by Mike Kelley that a sur­ tax be implemented on sand and gravel mining in the township. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Board is Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the township hall. Alan Kehew mapped the state. Maps are very incomplete, he said. Data was collected by men on horseback who identified surface soils and from wells being dug at the time. He said there was one study of Barry County geology done at Michigan State in the 1970s, with more up to date mapping. Many deposits resulted from the melting of glaciers as well as their advance. Melting caused multiple shallow, braided streams to run off, and de­ posit different layers of sand and gravel in front of the glacier. This area was called an out-wash plain, usually a flat area, with tens of feet of sand and gravel. The coarsest sands and gravels are the best for aggregate mining. Fastest streams deposited gravels and slower streams de­ posited sand. A ridge ending, or termi­ nal moraine near a plain where streams flowed away from the glacier and into deltas, identifies likely locations of these aggregate deposits. Morains sometimes also contain clay. Beneath the superficial material, older materials also lie down to bedrock, as much as 50 to 200 feet in Western Michigan, Ke­ hew said. Areas known as still plains, found near Maple Grove, are underlain by clay materials containing mixed silt, clay, sand and gravel. Preferred materials for mining would contain only gravel. Ideal locations are on upland ares, be­ cause often the water table is high in valleys where some gravel deposits are found. Some areas, called stagnation moraines, might have favorable aggregate conditions. Linear ridges above the surface, called eskers, created by deposits in the ice, left by melting, are good locations for sand and gravel right at the sur­ face of the terrain and of­ ten are of good quality ma­ terial. Sometimes tunnels through and under the glacial ice left deposits on the present surface of the existing terrain. Out-wash plains provide good mining locations when above the water table. Deposits are found usu­ ally by road cuts, stream cuts, and as a last resort, by drilling. Water level lines and description of soils encountered, pro­ vided by well drillers to the Health Department is another source of geologi­ cal information. Mapping at both the surface and at depth is strived for. Recent mapping is still being conducted through the National Cooperative Geological Mapping Sur­ vey Program under the DEO- Federal money pro­ vides funding, but is lim­ ited to an annual budget of around $50,000. Kehew explained. Survey work is also lim­ ited. usually to one county at a time which can take up to three years. Faculties and graduate students at Western Michigan Univer­ sity (including Kehew) and at Michigan State University are mapping ar­ eas through this funding source. Counties in this program include St. Joseph. Van Buren. Kent counties, and areas cast of Lansing. Ke­ hew would like to map Al­ legan County next. Another program is the Central Great Lakes Geo­ logical Mapping Coalition, of four states, hoping to map the Great Lakes re­ gion. Berrien County was being mapped for two years. Funding in that pro­ gram was at a higher level, but was nearly cut out of the budget when Bush came into office. Some prime areas for map­ ping are identified in ad­ vance, if funding becomes available. Kehew said. Alan Kehew has a bach­ elor's degree in geology, a master's degree in earth science and a PhD in ge­ ology. He has been profes­ sor of geology at Western Michigan University since 1986 and department chair since 1997. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Not all trail users are abusers ter. We do not trespass, leave To the editor: In response to last week’s our garbage or tear down letter about abuse of the Paul anything. We just love to be Henry-Thomapple Trail, it is able to have a place to bicy­ truly sad that a few have to cle safely. The roads certain­ spoil things for the majority. ly are not. We also have been to some I agree that trespassing, vandalism, and especially of the other “Rails to Trails” areas also this summer and stealing a small child's flag are truly acts of a real jerk. are thankful for peopk who But, please do not place all care enough to encourage of the people who use the building these recreational trail in the same category. trails. Ken and Bonnie Colburn, The majority of us care Hastings about the environment and respect private property. We are truly happy to have this beautiful area to job, f Looking for a X walk, bicycle and just enjoy the beauty around us. We PRINTER? have bicycled it several Call... times this summer, some­ times with our granddaugh­ \ 945-9554y Planning a garage sale? Call945-9554 or 1-880-870-7885 to place nour Sun « Menis 8CTI0N-M and reach over 11,300homes. Call anytime- 24 hours a Hay, 7 days a week �The Sun and News Middleville. Mi/October 16. 2001/Page 9 Yankee Springs tables liquor license request This sign design will be appear on three signs to welcome motorists to the Village of Caledonia. Three new Caledonia Village signs to welcome motorists by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Three new village signs soon will welcome resi­ dents and passersby traffic at corners of Johnson, Main and along South M37. The signs will be brightly colored, nine feet, eight inches high, 10 feet across and three feet above the ground. The three signs will be completed and installed at a cost of $2,760 each, a 20 percent discount from the $3450 price. The installa­ tion will cost $720 for all three signs, also dis­ counted. The Village Council ap­ proved the sign design and cost, contingent on MDOT approval. In other business, the council approved a new snow plow at $2,760 for the Department of Public Works truck, to be pur­ chased at Truck and Trailer Specialties. Service of other equip­ ment is handled by that company. Convenience of regular maintenance was the reason given for ac­ cepting the bid over others. One other bid was higher, and one was $10 less. The council also ap­ pointed a new trustee, Steve Gilbert, to act as the village representative on the New Caledonia Town­ ship Library Building Ad­ visory Committee. Thornapple Twp. Emergency Services Chief to resign by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Township Emergency Services Chief Robert "Bob" Woodard submitted his letter of res­ ignation. effective June 30, 2002 to the Township Board Monday, Oct. 8. Woodard has been chief for eight years, overseeing many changes in the de­ partment. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen told Woodard that this res­ ignation was accepted with regret. He also said, The next meeting of the Yankee Springs board of Trustees will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the township hall. McCrumb is setting a date to discuss funding the water tower project with Joe Pardini of the Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality and Don DeVries of the Fleis and Vandenbrink. the engineering firm working on the project. No date has been set for this meeting. use." It will be dedicated in memory of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. In other business Jack Finkbeiner was appointed to the M-37 Corridor Plan­ ning sub-committee. He and supervisor al McCrumb will attend a "Fire Department 101" course given by the Michigan Townships Association as the township continues to research the best way to provide fire coverage in the township. McCrumb will work with the Parks Committee to set a date for the public design meeting. This meet­ ing was postponed until af­ ter a township newsletter could be distributed, Finkbeiner suggested starting with something simple like walking paths and then develop the park later. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A liquor license request from Patrick and Nancy Helmholdt of the Pon­ derosa golf Course on Peets Road was tabled by the Yankee Springs Town­ ship Board Oct. 11. While the Helmholdts are considered "applicant number one," the board decided to let others in the township know that due to recent census figures, the township is eligible for this license, which is for sell­ ing beer and wine. The board also approved the rezoning request and preliminary approval of the site condominium devel­ opment planned by Kevin Wagenvelt of Patterson Road. This is one stop in what has been a "long strange trip" for Wagenvelt who believed that the property had been rezoned more than four years ago. When no paper work could be found, he and the Planning Commission had to go through the public hearing process again. Rod Buxton's request to divide his property was tabled until paper work for the road easement is available. The board approved the purchase of a new flag pole "taller and easier to Call for Sun & News Actfoff-Ads 945-9554 or 1-800-879-7085 f Cherry Valley Electrology iq Electrology is the only choice for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. 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Middleville Ml/October 16. 2001 Laptime series starts at Caledonia Library by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer What does an apple seed, a little red hen and fall, leaves all have in common? Why they're books for the Laptime se­ ries, of course! The Caledonia Branch of the Kent District Library has Youth Librarian Tisha Wells (Caledonia and Gaines Townships) and her Laptime Series every Thursday morning at 10:30. Wells kept the kids en­ tertained last Thursday with her readings of "What's So Terrible About Swallowing an Apple Seed" (about like growing to tree size proportions), "Fall Leaves Fall!" and "The Little Red Hen," among other stories. Wells has a pal, Petunia (an opossum hand puppet) that has to kiss each child's cheek, or tweak a nose or mischievously tug on a pigtail. Most of the kids look forward to this saying hello time. Wells also has a box, in a box, in a box that holds a surprise, of course. The surprise generally relates to the 1 uptime theme of that day. There arc three more William “Bill” McKeown (Front row from left) Ashley Ostrowski. 3, Melanie Voisin. 6. and friend. Lisa Timmers, also 6. enjoy the story about swallowing an apple seed. weeks left in the Laptime series for this fall. This Thursday, Oct. 18, just happens to be the fa­ vorite "Pooh Party." Children do not have to dress up, but are invited to wear clothing with Pooh and/or his friends on them. If you have to miss that party, you can catch the last two gatherings of the series Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 (10:30 a.m.). According to Jane Heiss, head librarian at Caledo­ nia. the general age of par­ Tailoring “ Cliff JLJL V The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds, give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to time Field-of-interest Funds benefit a specif­ ic area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geographical area Donor-Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a pnvate foundation and allow donors to recommend the char­ itable organizations and causes to be con­ sidered for grants They can be estab­ lished in two forms: Non-Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both pnncipal and income Endowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund to serve your Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing to make education available to individuals in their communities You may also wish to: • consider naming your community foun­ dation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy • make a bequest to a community founda­ tion in your living trust or will • establish a Supporting Organization through the community foundation A Supporting Organization ts a separate legal entity for tax purposes and has its own governing body by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization enjoys public chanty' status and the professional staff services of the community foundation However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture wifi make a difference m the fives of others and the irfe of yow community. ticipants tends to be 3-4 year olds, but they have had kids from babies to 6 years old. Whole families come, she said. Another fun time coming up for the library is "The Box Car Children Anniver­ sary Celebration" at 4 p.m. Nov. 15. For further information, about these and other events, call 891-1502. MIDDLEVILLE -William “Bill” McKeown, age 78, of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 13, 2001 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. McKeown was bom on Oct. 21, 1922 at home on Kaiser Road. Yankee Springs, the son of Samuel and Rose Ann McKeown. He was a lifelong resident of Yankee Springs and attended Middleville schools, gradu­ ating in 1941 from the Thornapple Kellogg High School. He was married to Margaret G. McKeown on May 24. 1947. He was a life­ long farmer. Mr. McKeown was a 55 year member of the Mid­ dleville Masonic Lodge. He served the Yankee Springs Township in various capaci­ ties during his life time. He also served on the Thornapple Kellogg school board. He was well liked by his community, as evidenced by being honored by the Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation on Sept. 20, 2001. Bill took time to be friends with many people from all walks of life. His hugs will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret K. McKeown; one son. Scott (Debra) McKeown of Mid­ dleville; one daughter. Peg McKeown and Tom Perfitt of Grand Rapids; six grand­ children. Troy (Beth) Adams. Gina (Phil) Levy. Brian. Kyle, Patrick and Michael McKeown; one brother. Samuel McKeown of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers. James, Andrew and David Mc­ Keown; and a sister, Eliz­ abeth (Lily) McKenzie A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at II a.m. at the Middleville United Metho­ dist Church. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid­ dleville Masonic Lodge No 231 F&AM or the rhomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Mentor training, parenting class set for Oct. 30 John H. Velthouse Lori Hain, a clinical social worker from the Pine Rest Clinic in Caledonia, will present information about young and middle age ado­ lescents at a mentor training and parenting class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Caledonia Middle School library. Some of the areas she will cover will be their physical development, psychological changes and the social pres­ sures they face. Suggestions will be given on how to better communi­ cate with this age child. Hain also will be available for questions. CALEDONIA - Mr. John H. Velthouse, age 82, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude. John was a long time farmer of Kent County, own­ ing two farms on 44th St. He worked for the Cale­ donia Elevator for 13 years before retiring. John leaves to mourn, his wife, Bess; his children, Roger Velthouse of Green­ ville, Edward and Lois Poll, of Caledonia; his grandchil­ dren and great grandchil­ dren, Sherri and Ron Woznick (Andrew and Nathan), William and Heidi Poll (Brianna and Holden), Timothy and Sue Poll, Deb­ bie Poll; his step-children and step-grandson, Richard and Rhyna Sensiba (Paul) of Strongsville, OH, Wayne and Cheryl Browning of Columbus, OH; his brothers, Adrian and Thelma Velt­ house, William and Joyce Velthouse; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 12, at the funeral chapel Rev. R. Scott Greenway officiated. Inter­ ment Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Reformed Christian School or Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. HASTINGS Maria Denise Colborn, age 38, of Hastings, died Thursday, Oct. II, 2001, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Colborn was born in Jackson, MI on Feb. 25, 1963 the daughter of Evart and LaVonne (Huizinga) Workman She was reared in Jackson, Wyoming, and Caledonia, Michigan and attended schools there. She graduated Caledonia High School in 1981. She married Larry A. Colborn on June 24, 1983. The couple moved to the Hastings area five years ago from Clarksville, ML A prayer service followed visitation on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. She is survived by her husband, Larry; sons, Andy Colborn of Hastings, Mike Colborn of Hastings; sisters, Carey Workman of Grand Rapids, Bonnie Workman of Salt Lake City, Utah; Marge (Tom) Bradshaw of Wyoming, MI; brother, Martin (Tracy) Workman of Delton; four nieces; three nephews; and a host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Caledonia firm receives awards Marla Denise Colborn At the 2001 Golden Harvest Dealer Kickoff in Edmore, Golden Harvest awarded Green Valley Enterprises of Caledonia awards for Top Com, Com Increase and Circle of Excellence. Green Valley Enterprises is a dealer in Western Michigan. It has been with Golden Harvest since 1998. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/October 16. 2001/Page 11 House WCH ■ by Dr. Chris Noah. ND Flouride supplements Question: In children with no fluoride in their drinking water, how helpful are fluoride supplements (drops or chewable tablets) at preventing cavities? Answer: I actually came up with this question on my own as I pondered this issue for my own kids — three children under 6 years old. We tested our well water at our Middleville home, and it has essentially no fluoride (the Barry-Eaton Health Department in Hastings has water test kits, and it cost $12 to test our home water). The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend fluoride supplements for kids six months old to 16 years old if they have no fluoride in their drinking water. But I wanted to know exactly how helpful this is. Tliis is a guideline 1 have followed and confidently recommended to many families the past ten years. It’s a nobrainer: No fluoride in your water?... Well, just take these purple things and don't worry about cavities. I did a literature search a few months ago, and I could not believe that I found no good studies backing up this guideline. I gave up on the question because I thought I was not doing an accurate search. On Aug. 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a report titled: Recommendations for Using fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States. How nice of them? These folks did a very nice review of the literature, and one of their conclusions is as follows: There is a lack of evidence to develop a specific recommendation for using fluoride supplements for children younger than 6 years old. We simply do not know if this practice is helpful for our kids — more good studies are needed. Rats. On the bright side, the report highlights that two sources of fluoride have been proven to reduce cavities. Community water fluoridation reduces cavities in childhood by 18 to 40%, and twice daily use of fluoride toothpaste reduces cavities by 15-30%. Happy brushing. Have a great week. Please send e-mails or questions to jadnews@voyager.net or The Sun and News, P.O. Box 188, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Mi. 49058. Pool study gets boost from Caledonia Village by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved spending $750 to contribute to a survey that will determine community support for building a YMCA pool facility. Ellen Wilder was present to repeat her request first made a month ago. She has been interested in having a pool facility in the community, and learned of the option of partnering with the Y. There would be many other needs that could be met in the facility, she said. If built, the YMCA would handle operational costs and maintenance, about 10 percent of the cost of the facility. Village President Daryl Penfold said. Building it would have to be funded from special donations, fund­ raisers. and/or a bond issue. Wilder confirmed the Y would fund ongoing costs through memberships. She said if found to be supported by the community, the group would like to raise the financing to build through means other than taxes. She said previous efforts to get a pool in the community had been turned down because they were connected to the schools, but this effort would not be under the school district's responsibility. Conversely, that doesn't mean the facility might not be built near the schools, or that students couldn't use it. Wilder said $30,000 is needed to do the survey, to be completed by the Winfield Group, selected by the YMCA. The study will take from four to eight months to complete. It will deal with preferences about what would be included, where it would be and how it would be funded. She has gathered 500 signatures in support of the initial study. She said the schools had donated CHS golfers win regional, head for state finals It was sweet revenge for the Caledonia varsity golf team, and an even sweeter result. Steve Gilbert appointed new Caledonia trustee by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Steve Gilbert has been appointed Sept. 10 to serve on the Village Council, and will complete the term begun by Marsha Humphrey, who left this summer. Gilbert has lived for 43 years in Caledonia, and has a family in progress, expecting a first child soon. His professional experi­ ence has been as a data base administrator with General Motors. His back­ ground is in computers. He worked for many years with his General Motors position and in computer sales and service in his Steve Gilbert own business, spending as much as 80 hours a week in these activities, which he has decided to reduce. Recently he decided to $10,000 toward the survey as well. Other funding in indefinite amounts also has been commited. Wilder was still uncertain about a commitment from the township for a share of the study. The request was made from the Township Board before its budget process was begun, and she was asked to wait for an answer until that process was complete. volunteer to work on the council for a change, and is looking forward to learn­ ing as he goes along. He is not bringing any precon­ ceived ideas or agendas to the table. He simply wants to represent the citizens of the village the best way he can. Gilbert said he has not served in public office or in any volunteer capacity in the past, due to limited time. He was appointed to rep­ resent the Village on the New Caledonia Township Library Building Advisory Committee. He has no previous library connec­ tions beyond really liking to read. The Scots fired a 332 in cold, wet conditions to win the Division 2 regional at Thousand Oaks on Friday, bettering O-K Gold confer­ ence rival South Christian by one stroke. A week earlier. South Christian edged Caledonia for the Gold title. But Friday belonged to the Scots, and their win en­ sured Caledonia's first trip to the state finals since 1974. Abe Mulvihill, an All­ Conference linkstcr for Caledonia, took regional medalist honors with a 78. All-Conference selection. Nick Fuller and Chris Ixathcrman carded rounds of 83, and Matt Zicseman shot an 88. The state finals will be played this Friday, Oct. 19, at Forest Akers West on the Michigan State University campus. Catholic Central finished third in the regional, and will join Caledonia and South Christian at the fi­ nals. �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/October 16. 2001 Land partnership recommends fairness in preserving farms by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Land Partnership (BCLP) last week continued to draft a proposed farm preservation program in Barry County. The group also discussed the process for applica­ tions to determine which farm land will be pre­ served first. David Skjaerlund, exec­ utive director of the Rural Development Council of Michigan, who is helping the task force, said people involved in the process will know what to expect based on the criteria of points-based appraisals, which was drafted in September. Being eligible for an casement would begin with an application. The landowner would provide the information requested, including a soil conserva­ tion plan. The county or township would determine zoning classification and would provide a sewer and water map. Approval by that body, a matching amount, if appropriate, and a gov­ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ernmental master plan that includes farm preservation also would be involved. The conservation district would verify the farm con­ servation plan, provide specific soil data gathered from the county map de­ partment which has GIS capability, offer landowner assistance where needed, and verify the applicant's proximity to other pro­ tected farms. Scoring would be based on specific standardized documentation. Informa­ tion would be eventually reviewed by the County Board of Commissioners. This would be compiled by planning and zoning de­ partments, the conserva­ tion district, and perhaps by a part time contractor. The task force agreed a separate Agricultural Preservation Committee or board should be set up, which would operate ac­ cording to specific stan­ dards similar to those for the Planning and Zoning Commission in local gov­ ernments. The responsibility of this ag board or committee would be to rank the appli­ cations according to a strict selection criteria and point system before they go to the County Board of Commissioners. Ranking must not be subjective, and must not ignore the se­ lection criteria and scoring standards. The ag board must also be able to doc­ ument reasons for its deci­ sions. Problems arise if the county commissioners do not follow the selection and scoring criteria pro­ vided by the ag board and do not pick farms accord­ ing to these ranking guide­ lines. Feedback to the land partnership has revealed that farmers on the western side of the county fear they will be eliminated from high points, and eli­ gibility for the easements because of lower soil rat­ ings than farms on the eastern side of the county. Skjaerlund explained soil type is not driving this program. Other criteria would balance out the high points given for good soils. He said size of parcel, PA free Smith-Diamond market SOUTH OFFICE 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml ANALYSIS 891-2222 SHARP 4 BDRM., _ __ 2-1/2 BATH HOME on 1/2 acre lot in Caledonia Schools. Central air, walk-out lower level, neu­ tral decor. $149,900. 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Information gathering for documentation of land ti­ tles, surveys, legal ease­ ment language, and the of­ fer would probably be han­ dled by a part-time agent with a rapport with people in agriculture. These are expensive services that would be covered in part by the land owner and in part by the program, bud­ geted at a percentage of the total available dollars. Because competition for the eligibility for ease­ ments is expected to be great, and funds limited, probably easements should be granted only to those applications in the top 10 percent of ranking order. The simplified definition of purchase of develop­ ment rights, (PDRs) used by the Rural Development Council of Michigan (RDCM) is as follows: "The method designs a means of compensating farmers for their willing­ ness to accept a deed re­ striction on their land that limits future development of the value of their land, based on the difference be­ tween what it could be sold for on the open mar­ ket with no restrictions and what it can be sold for once an easement is placed on the land." Easement restrictions would be part of a prelimi­ nary legal document signed and understood by the applicant. The ease­ ment value of a particular property would be deter­ mined by the appraisal system. Discussions with the ap­ plicant would take place near the end of the selec­ tion process. An easement offer, and what the farmer might accept could be a factor in the selection de­ termination by the County Christopher J. 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Some method of determining withdrawals so they could be dropped off the energy intensive process would be needed. The BCLP task force agreed that the five to seven member ag board should be balanced and include certain representa­ tive groups. By consensus, the draft recommendation will be for a board includ­ ing three farmers, a county commissioner preferably on the Development Committee, a member from the real estate and development area, a member from the Conser­ vation District, and a member from the public at large or from township government. The next meeting of the task force Oct. 22 will fo­ cus on details of easement restrictions. The group reached con­ sensus last month on some criteria for eligibility on the points-based appraisal system, and explored in­ formational tools to sup­ port decision making. A draft county document prioritizing factors and re­ flected in points for farm­ ers applying for easements is being created as a part of a state-wide effort. A purchase of develop­ ment rights (PDR) pro­ gram is being developed in Michigan. P A. 262 of 2000 created the state Agricul­ tural Preservation Fund which will provide state matching funds for local farm land preservation pro­ grams. An agricultural conser­ vation easement is placed on the land protecting ag use. The goal is to create blocks of protected farm­ land, helping to create a long term business envi­ ronment for agriculture. In order for a county to be eligible for state fund­ ing counties must have a comprehensive plan or re­ gional plan less than 10 years old and must have established a local PDR program (under the county zoning act). The county farm land preservation program prioritizes factors for farms applying to re­ ceive state funding. The BCLP is a commit­ tee established by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to develop criteria which will be used to evaluate eligibility for a proposed farm preservation program in Barry County. The state is expected to provide 75 percent of the funding and the rest would come from local sources. The program will be funded in part by local pri­ vate, public, and non-profit resources, which could in­ clude donated casements by farmers wishing to keep the land in farming forever. Points could be granted for an increased percentage of local dona­ tion toward the casement. Good kids, from page 7 tional testing, etc., we for­ get the other 90% of the self. Hegarty was emphatic that it's important to match kids up with these things (listening, acceptance, re­ spect, rules and goal set­ ting). He helps the students in his conflict resolution class to achieve their goals. He makes them re­ alize their progress by hav­ ing to tell him what they did to achieve their goal (or work toward it) the day before. Hegarty is also a strong believer in helping kids to think independently and to respect the needs and rights of others. If no one is accepting you, telling you you're good, you feel you must go with the pack. You need the judgment of the pack to look cool." Hegarty closed by urging all parents to be a role model for their kids. Would you please do these things for them? Be­ come a role model in ev­ erything you do. Keep the need in mind (even if we are in error sometimes). Set the example." Hegarty will be speaking at the Delton-Kellogg High School Auditorium Mon­ day, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. about how we can help shape non-violent kids. The program will focus on children from early devel­ opment through the teen years. He will also be speaking about his model for and how we can accomplish a non-violent atmosphere in our schools. This program is free, as is child care for the event. Hegarty's book will also be available. Anyone in­ terested can call Marsha Bassett (Delton) at 616623-3545._______________ Can 945-9554 for classified ads �The Sun ana News. M.ddtev.ne, Ml/pctober .6, 2001/Paw 13 Animals blessed at Gun Lake church ceremony PHOTO Center ocessed by experts Get your special sumi Top Qualit,________ J ,, JMI We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs 35mm Film Processing NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT r 35MM OR APS DOUBLE PRINTS 1 -Hour Service additional 99= NOW ONLY... panoramic Sabrina Kuhtic (left) holds Winnie the cat and Monica Kuhtic holds Jill the Chihuahua. They try to stay warm during the service. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A pack of dogs and a cluster of cats gathered at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church last Saturday for the "Blessing of the Ani­ mals." St. Francis of Assisi's (1182-1226) feast day was Thursday, Oct. 4, and he was called through his in­ tercession to invoke his divine blessings on the an­ imals. Parishioner Sandy Marcukaitis organized the event. Father Gary Pamment and Sister Marie Beaulac led the service. The dozen dogs had on their winter coats and did not seem to mind the cold wind. They greeted each other in traditional canine fashion and waited pa­ tiently throughout the cer­ emony. The few cats at­ tending the ceremony were tucked inside their owners' jackets or bundled in blan­ kets. This kept them warm and under control. It also added a bit of warmth for APS Processing 4x6 Send us your photos from floppy disk, CD or via email to: 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT Panoramic prints additional acp@voyager.net We can give you 4x6 standard color prints $4.00 download + 50t per print BIG Prints Enlargements and reprints made from your negatives $A95 5x8 - $2.50 8x10 as low as... ■■ and Super Poster Size Prints! ■ These youngsters bring their cats for a blessing. They stay out of the wind until the service begins. the owners. Father led the assem­ bled in the Lord's Prayer. The scripture reading was from Genesis 2:19-20 "So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and bird of the air... The man gave names Father Gary Pamment and Sister Mane Beaulac lead the service of the Blessing of the Animate. to ail cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to ev­ ery beast of the field." The holy water was lightly sprinkled lest any person or any animal take cold. Because of the brisk weather, Father decided to skip over the song "What Will you Give?" No one objected. The service ended with a prayer for pets, "We es­ pecially thank You for giv­ ing us our pets who are our friends and who bring us so much joy in life... May my pet continue giving me joy and remind me of Your power... Enlighten our minds to preserve ail en­ dangered species so that we may continue to appre­ ciate all of Your cre­ ations.” Among those receiving the blessing were the three Maltese pups of Donna Evans. She insisted she was just their caretaker, not their owner. "They belong to the community,” she said. Father ended the service saying, "Go in peace and get warm.” Cail 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 far Sun & News ArttooMs! Custom Rubber Stamps SelllnH"9 • f Check our pnces_^^ Business Cards Same Day or Next Day Service 1 color - 2 colors - 3 colors Full Color 50 as low as 250 1-color NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! Color or B&W Copies Check Our Prices! Check out all our Special Services: - Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating Back & White Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 n (he Gr^Bam OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1:00 �Page 14/The Sun and News. MtocHeviHe. Ml/October 16. 2001 Sand and gravel seminar offers new perspectives by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer An OUR-Land seminar on the Regulation and Operation of Sand and Gravel Mines Oct. 4 offered an alternative to the common public perspective "not in my back yard" (NIMBY). The session was led by by Geoff Moffatt, Michael Lockwood and Alan Kchcw. Lockwood pointed out the primary consumers of sand and gravel are the same citizens who com­ plain about the mining of these materials. Lock wood has worked in the aggregate and material handling industry for more than 20 years. He is em­ ployed by the ThompsonMcCully Co. (owned by Old Castle Materials) as a manager of the South Kent Gravel Co. He has a bach­ elor’s degree in Business Administration from De­ troit College of Business. He distributed copies of an article from Aggregates Manager, which explains "aggregate consumption intcnsity“(ACI), a mea­ surement or ratio of aggre­ gates consumed per capita per year. At the national level, each American consumes 9.8 tons of construction aggregate per year. States with greater populations often have a lower ratio of use per capita. California, with 33,871,648 people, has an aggregate consumption in­ tensity of 7.1 tons per per­ son per year. Michigan, eighth in population at 9,938,444. has an ACI in­ dex of 13.2 tons per person per year, and the second highest consumption rate in the nation. Lockwood explained that Michigan has a strong infrastructure. Weather cy­ cles also contribute to in­ creased needs, he said. These ratios can be Michael Lockwood Geoff Moffatt greater or less than the av­ erage, depending on de­ mographic patterns in a state. Populations with more working adults re­ quire far greater commer­ cial space, freeways and public amenities. A bal­ loon effect of aggregate demand is expected to rise as baby boomers reach adult age. Population growth rates due to both birth rate and interstate re­ location are not explained in these figures. Where does all this ag­ gregate material go? It is used for roads, home sep­ tic systems, and concrete construction of all kinds. Aggregates underlie shop­ ping malls, soccer fields CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5. 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the application of Northporte Development. Inc., for the rezoning of lands from the R1 Low Density Single Family District to the HC Highway Commercial District. Such lands are commonly described as 5190. 5158, 5244 and 5246 60th Street and are legally described as follows: That pari of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6; thence S0O’O9'03*E 50 00 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section to the South line of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this description, thence N89 40‘18*E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street; thence S00c0939*E 442 43 feet parallel with the North-South 1,4 hne; thence N63 '2103'W 331.96 feet along the Northerly line of proposed Highway M-6; thence Westerly 728 80 feet along said Northerly hne on a 902 23 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which, bears N86' 29'3rW 709.15 feet; thence N00 '09 39*W 241.00 feet along the West hne of the East 410 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89S11‘5VE 410.00 feet along the south hne of 60th street to the place of beginning. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan. The amending ordinance adopting the HC Highway Commercial District. and specify­ ing the terms and conditions thereof, is on Me m the Townshp office and may be exam­ ined dunng Township office hours Ail interested persons may attend the pubhc heanng and comment on the requested rezonmg of lands. Written comments concerning the amending zoning ordinance can be submitted to the Township office, 250 South Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan, up to the time of the pubhc heanng Dated: October 3. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA J06 and golf courses. At least 200 or more cu­ bic yards of sand will be used around the foundation of a house. A septic field requires an average of 500 cubic yards, with as much as 1,000 cubic yards for a mound system. County roads require around 70,000 cubic yards of sand and 2,935 cubic yards of gravel par mile, according to information in the Ada/Forest Hills Ad­ vance, Highway Heavy­ weights, by Cathy Runyon, and distributed by Lock­ wood. Half of the cost re­ portedly is in the trucking of the materials. The average ACI vol­ ume of aggregate material also includes huge amounts used to build pro­ jects like at Gerald R Ford International Airport, which will consume close to 750,000 tons of materi­ als. The M-6 highway and interchanges will require close to four million tons of materials, Lockwood said. "Our society is unwilling to build only where the soils are friendly, choosing instead to build where we want. All that aggregate has to come from some­ where and be delivered somewhere else," said Georgetown Township Trustee Stan Sterk, in Runyon's article. The cos’ of construction will go up, Lockwood said, as resources are depleted close to places they are used. Lockwood said he en­ counters resistance in lo­ cal planning meetings, from people who have ex­ perienced problems be­ cause mining was once under-regulated, leaving a mess behind. "That’s not the way peo­ ple mine in today s mar­ ket," he said. Although he fears over regulation, he said reasonable regulation is a very good thing. Performance bonds are common, and an open let­ ter of credit is sometimes used to be sure reclama­ tion occurs, but the best control is ongoing monitor­ ing on the site. Lockwood said an escrow account is maintained by the operator to pay for township ordered site inspections, hydrogeo­ logical studies, test wells, etc. Some resistance on the part of residents is really over trucks carrying the materials. Regulating them is also a good way to mini­ mize problems, he said. An aggregate producer spends approximately three years in time and more than $250,000 in pro­ fessional services, before the permitting process is complete. Lockwood ex­ plained. "It is a very capi­ tal intensive business." Often a royalty agree­ ment is paid to a property owner, at from 25 to 50 cents a ton. The agreement considers related issues such as insurance or in­ creased property taxes due to the changed use. If an operator attempts to use a previously mined area, the reclamation often must be brought up to date, an expensive process that can make it finan­ cially untenable. In a township which has an ac­ tively enforced and strong ordinance, this is not often a problem, he said. The operator must file a comprehensive mining plan, about what, where and how the operation will take place. Logistic mov­ ing of materials is re­ quired. Phasing of the pro­ ject is very important, and includes reclamation of the location site. A mining plan includes a site plan before and af­ ter, a geological survey, a civil engineering hydroge­ ological study, as well as an environmental impact study. The plan explains how mining will occur, phasing, quality of aggre­ gate, where and when ma­ terial will be removed. This plan becomes a cen­ tral resource for a com­ pany, he said. Other agencies regulat­ ing mining operations are the road commission, sometimes the drain com­ mission. Lockwood said the Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality moni­ tors water use and road dust and Michigan Safety and Health also is in­ volved. Planning Commission meetings he attends are sometimes orderly and sometimes out of control. Lockwood said. He wants township involvement to be sure things arc done properly. "If we work with plan­ ning commissions, we can reach a very successful end result, whether the property is to return to agricultural use, golf courses, industrial parks or for development." Lock­ wood said. He said one site his company operates would result in a huge lake. He said the water came from ground water. Such sites in the Detroit area result after rocks and sand arc re­ moved from a quarry, and underground streams fill the chasm, according to another article Lockwood brought. Reportedly eight such projects arc under way. Lockwood said one of his company’s operations docs dc-watcr. (pump out below the water tabic) to mine materials, but all wa­ ter is still contained on the site. The water returns to the same aquifer from which it was taken, and filtered, he said. Working with the DEQ is required where below water table mining occurs. Lock wood said. The pro­ cess requires using a dredge, or a drag line crane, both very expensive and high maintenance pro­ cesses. Costs go up auto­ matically, he said. The quality of the mate­ rial may be higher, how­ ever. "You pull up a lot more rock than sand or silt, which runs away," he explained. Rock is more valuable. A wash plant removes the clay from the material, also a high cost process. Lockwood said a mine next door to this location washes material which is from above the ground. In wash operations, both water and silt must be han­ dled. Washed and crushed material is used in asphalt Continued next page VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE FALL LEAF PICK UP Beginning October 22, the Village Department of Public Works (DPW) will be vacuuming leaves every 2nd and 4th Monday as weather permits. Leaves must be raked to the curbside the day before each scheduled pick-up. During "leaf season" please do not use bags or place yard debris on the curbside Leaves must also be free of trash, household waste and stones. Please call the Village Hall at 795-3385 with any questions or concerns. �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/October 16, 2001/Page 15 From previous page production, Lockwood said. Dry crushing operations are less expensive than washing. Crushing makes dense grade aggregates, including those valued for commercial asphalt mixes. Highest quality materials are used by concrete com­ panies, 5/8" material and pea gravel used in founda­ tions. Sand gets a good price, especially the crushed product. Much of Michigan's sand is round in shape, he explained. The goal re­ cently is to avoid round materials for use in asphalt roads. Both round stone and sand is avoided, be­ cause they have a natural ball bearing character. When roads become rutted they are very dangerous when wet. New asphalt mixes interlock, by con­ trast. Lockwood said once mining begins, trees top­ soil and clay must be re­ moved. Fences and signs arc put up. He said when setting up an operation he tries to visit surrounding neighbors to address their questions and concerns. Clay may be used on the site. The mining area is of­ ten bcrincd to make it less unpleasant for neighbors and which reduces noise. A paved road in the mine is less expensive than sweeping the road, and safer for other drivers. Washing and paving stops tracking on the public road. Some operations are short term, and some up to 20 years in duration, de­ pending on the amount and quality of the resource ma­ terial. Operations locally go from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and until noon on Saturday. Regular inspections are a good tool for everyone. Lockwood said. The plan­ ning commission lays out the requirements the com­ munity expects, and as­ sures citizens their offi­ cials are involved. "It takes a team effort, on the part of a lot of peo­ ple, the operators, the planning commission, and the residents." "Inspections assure resi­ dents that their "governing agency knows what we are doing." They keep the op­ erator aware of what is ex­ pected, and if require­ ments are being met. Geoff Moffatt offered the ways and means of regu­ lating mining operations so the negative impacts on a community are minimized. Moffatt is the planning director for the Village of Middleville and Thomapple Township. He has been a professional community planner since 1972. He holds a degree in urban planning from MSU and a juris doctor from Cooley Law School. "We must be very con­ scious as to how we regu­ late, how we review and how we manage the ex­ traction of sand and gravel," Moffatt said. At present Barry County does not have a mining or­ dinance. but the Planning Commission does use a set of standards adopted over the years for various local mining operations. These standards are presently ap­ plied to new application approvals. Mining affects a lot of people, both near and far from the area. Moffatt spoke about creating min­ ing ordinances and how to review mining proposals. Particular areas of the county cannot be arbitrar­ ily zoned for mining and others omitted, because the resources are randomly distributed. Mining meth­ ods can be regulated, however. Regulations must be de­ signed around the geology and resource locations. Ways and means to miti­ gate the negative impacts are the goal of legislation in an ordinance. But unless there is a very serious con­ sequence, total refusal to mine a resource is not al­ lowed by state guidelines. Serious consequences are felt by every mining operation, Moffatt said. But officials often do not quantify the information used to document the rea­ sons for regulation. Data supporting the amount of noise in decibels or the number of trucks hauling the material are examples. Ordinances that require periodic review of permits, compliance inspections, reclamation plans and bonds, have been held to be valid. Reclamation to the pre-existing condition is not held to be valid by the state, but ongoing reclamation with topsoil, etc., is valid. Regulations on trucks to control noise and safety can include a plan that of­ fers the best possible op­ tions, with a permitted traffic route, hours of oper­ ation, entrance to the site, etc. Road maintenance can be required, Moffatt WAREHOUSE Clarion Technologies is a leader in the plastic injection molding industry. We are looking for experienced people to work in our Warehouse. Prior safe hi Io driving record required. Candidates must be team-oriented and want to achieve success. We offer an excellent benefit package including health, life, denial, vision, paid holidays, paid vacations. 40IK. and tuition reim­ bursement. App/y in person at: Clarion Technologies, Inc. 5041 68th Street, SE. Caledonia said. In Thomapple Town­ ship. the mining operator works with the road com­ mission to maintain Pat­ terson Avenue. Paving inside the opera­ tion can be required. Some operations are required to wash the trucks, and travel several hundred feet on in­ terior paving before exiting onto paved roads. Surrounding uses can be considered in the applica­ tion process. Serious im­ pacts on residents, other surrounding uses, wet­ lands. or wildlife habitats, must be documented to be considered as valid rea­ sons for regulation. Visual screening can be required to soften the vi­ sual impact for surrounding neighbors. Sometimes ma­ terials are transported un­ derground. Stockpiling ma­ terials can present another problem. A berm to screen the operations may or may not be sufficient. Screening and rock crushing of material, load­ ing the material onto trucks, and back beeping trucks all cause noise and dust, and impact neigh­ bors. The noise in decibels must be documented as reasons for regulation. When a mining opera­ tion reaches the scale of removal of nine million tons of material, it is a se­ rious matter, Moffatt said. In most cases mining op­ erations must not go below the water table. People on surrounding lakes are often concerned about mining impacting lake levels. Neighbors are often wor­ ried about drinking water quality, but mining opera­ tions are not allowed to penetrate the aquifers be­ low the first water table, Moffatt said. Ground water table lev­ els are monitored with wells. Taking gravel and sand out of a site does not affect ground water he said. However, some mining operations purposely drill below the ground water level and pump it out to lower the water level and make mining easier, which does affect levels, he ex­ plained. But when pump­ ing is stopped, the water level returns. Dewatering is not al­ lowed in Thornapple Township, Moffatt ex­ plained. A geologist's report prior to mining can identify the elevations, depths and di­ rections of flow of ground­ water, lake levels etc. Such a report can give suggestions about how mining can proceed with­ out affecting a lake. Unique situations to ev­ ery site must be taken into account. On an application for a mining site in Thor­ napple Township, near a lake. Moffatt said around 20 conditions were made part of the approval of that site for mining removal. Moffan commented that ground waler levels fluctu­ ate by about four feet from season to season. The goal is to end up with a site with a range of possible end uses. He said the pru­ dent practice pertaining to mining at or below groundwater levels must require leaving the site with eight feet of freeboard material above the ground­ water level when finished. This results in a site that will be usable when min­ ing is complete. Moffatt said what needs to be known are existing contours on the site, pro­ posed contours on the site, locations and depths of materials to be mined, el­ evations on the existing and end use site overbur­ den materials (topsoil, un­ usable materials, etc. ) A site reclamation plan, including proposed end uses must be presented and followed, and backed up by a bond. Reclamation must occur in an ongoing process, because if it is not, a bond of $250,000 will not be enough to re­ claim a 120 acre site when the operator leaves. "We need to know enough material will be left after the mining, to an approved elevation, with enough topsoil to cover it and for it to be tillable," Moffatt said. Remaining overburden amounts are as important as site grades while mining is in process. Moffatt said zoning ap­ proaches to mining can be somewhat useful to very useful. • Zoning by permitted uses is least effective, he said. This allows no pro­ cess of review by the zon­ ing board, no public hear­ ing, or for consideration of specific conditions on the site. • Zoning as a special use. allows specific condi­ tions for that use. • Mining overlay dis­ tricts identify all known potential mineral sites. The geology of the area must be known to do this, however. If identified, these areas can be desig­ nated and mining encour­ aged. or discouraged where there are conflicting uses. The public is put on notice mining could occur next door. A moratorium on all new county mining appli­ cations is being proposed while the Barry County Planning Commission drafts a new mining ordi­ nance. expected to take up to seven months. Moffatt said adopting the ordinance was needed in less time than that. He offered to help if asked to do so, and said he has sample ordinances from other areas which could serve as models. He said government needs to be proactive to protect citizen interests. Moffatt advised officials need also to be aware of the impact of land divi­ sions for residential use where there are potential mineral mining sites. Ac­ cess to such sites can be land locked. Home owners would block that potential use. and make it economi­ cally prohibitive. But mining will not go away, he said. Barry County is seen as a re­ source for surrounding ar­ eas. As mineral resources are depleted, greater ne­ cessity could mean taking down buildings to get to the remaining deposits, as explained in one of Lock­ wood's handouts. Moffatt said a mineral manage­ ment ordinance would in­ corporate planning for the future use of these re­ sources. Alan Kehew offered a background of mineral de­ posits in Michigan and in Barry County, which will be covered in a separate article. Call for Classifieds Phone 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 Hours a Day * 7 Days a week For Sun & News Action-Ads! American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/October 16. 2001 Nextel antenna proposal approved with conditions by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Nextel’s request to at­ tach to the Caledonia wa­ ter tower, which is owned by Caledonia Township, was approved Oct. 2 with multiple conditions at­ tached by the Village Planning Commission. The tower is leased for cell tower antennae use from the township, by Voice Stream, the first company to place a ring on the tower for attach­ ment by other companies. It was unknown at the be­ ginning how many compa­ nies might want to use the tower. Frank Dobbs and Carla Tucker, representing Nex­ tel, said the company op­ erates on a higher fre­ quency and needs more tower locations than oth­ ers, and also has to be at a height of about 164 feet ei­ ther above Voice Stream's or in another direction. The tower ring is at 169 feet. Nextel planned to place its equipment in an area that would require walking a considerable distance from a paved access road, about 30 feet behind the tower, Village Planner Mark Sisson said. This would place it about 50 or 60 feet from the paved ac­ cess. Officials believed paving into the area was needed for winter use. The Village DPW plows the road, and plowing requires paving. Dobbs said few trips into the area would be needed. Nextel’s equipment shel­ ter was secured, but portable, Dobbs said. The 12 x 20 foot compound has radio storage space. He was under the impression the shelter would be com­ patible with the other shel­ ters in the area. Recently, Cricket, an­ other company requesting antenna use came in with cabinet placement plans which overlapped those of a previous applicant, of concern to the Village Planning Commission. The planning commis­ sioners believed the Nex­ tel compound might need fencing because school children sometimes walk through it from the school to the Glen Valley residen­ tial area, and an electrical panel on the equipment shelter presented some risk, Trustee Scott Williamson said. Because the complex containing several equip­ ment shelters seemed to be getting cluttered, the commissioners felt some planning for organization was needed by the town­ ship. and thought fencing and or landscape screening should be considered be­ fore more cell phone com­ panies applied. Village Manager Sandy Ayers said she would dis­ cuss this with Township Planner Dave Zylstra. Approval was pending completion of several con­ ditions, subject to Mark Sisson's review: • A landscaping plan coordinated between the village and township. • No white strobe light at night, and subject to the previously approved spe­ cial use permit granted to Voice Stream. • Confirmation of Nextel's lease with the town­ ship. • Suitable access drive into the area, with a coor­ dinated village-township maintenance plan. • A six-foot fence on the Nextel equipment shelter to prevent access to the electrical panel. • A chain link fence around the entire com­ pound capable of accom­ modating all future service carriers. AREA AA MEETINGS Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street » Middleville^ CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 17. 2001. at the Caledonia Township*Village Hail. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLE­ GIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF). 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the September 19. 2001 and September 26. 2001 Board of Trustees Meetings B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action C. Approval to Pay Bills D. Treasurer's Report E. Building Department Report F. Utilities Report G. Zoning Ad rm n./Code Enf. Officer's Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance - 2nd Reading An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by Establish­ ing the HC. Highway Commercial District. B Motion - Appointments Confirmations to the Library Building Advisory Committee C. Motion - Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2001 Township Budget 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Hearing - On the Proposed Township Budget for the 2002 Fiscal Year B. Resolution - To Approve the Township Budget for the 2002 Fiscal Year and to Deter­ mine the Property Tax Rate for the Support of the Budget C. Resolution - For a New Dance-Entertainment Permit to be Held in Conjunction with a 2001 Class C Licensed Bus­ iness for J & J Pagano. Inc. at 8256 Broadmoor Avenue D. Resolution - To Place the 2001 Winter Special Assess­ ment Districts on the December. 2001 Tax Roll E. Resolution - Preliminary Plat Review - 'First Companies. Inc.’ - Regarding the Proposed Southbelt Industrial Park Re­ garding Parcel #’s 41.23.07. 100.014.41.23.07.100.026. and 41.23.07.200.001 Property located at 5600+ 68th Street F. Motion Proposed Communications Site Lease Agreement on Water Tower with Nextel Communication G. Motion Regarding Township Engineer's Recom­ mendations for Tentative Bid Awards tor Contracts 1, 2 and 3 for the North West Water/Sewer Project, Subject to Appropriate Financing H. Resolution - Adoption of Bond for the North West Water/Sewer Project I. Resolution - To Establish the Caledonia Township Salary Compensation Commission' J. Resolution - To Approve Amendment No. 28 in the Articles of Incorporation of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. K Resolution - To Approve Amendment No. 29 in the Articles of Incorporation of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 13. ADJOURNMENT MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 5:30 p m on Wednesday October 17. 2001. at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall. 250 Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan NOTE Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 4. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF BUSINESS INTEREST 5. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A Motion - Closed Session To discuss Township legal mat­ ters 6. BOARD COMMENTS 7. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 8. ADJOURNMENT VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Synopsis of Meeting COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Floyd Bray. Council President Pro Tempore of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr. Floyd Bray, Mrs. Dorothy Corson. Mr William Kenyon, Mr. Michael Lytle, Mr. David Newman and Mrs. Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent: Mr. Lon Myers. The minutes of the September 13, 2001 meeting were approved as written. The Agenda was approved following a change in the order Joseph Wangerow approached Council regarding a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Project. Mr. Clair Miller submitted the monthly Earth Tech report ACTIONS TAKEN 1. Adopted Resolution »01028, Council Approval of DDA Bylaws on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 2. Approved the invoices dated September 20, 2001, in the amount of $54,353.87 on a motion made by Mr. Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg 3. Increased Mr. Gruesbeck's salary by $2000 annually, per the terms of his contract, retroactive to the appropriate date on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle. 4. Authorized Staff to pur­ chase a leaf vacuum from Burke Construction in the amount of $24,580 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. 6. Authorized $12,121.56 for asphalt resurfacing of Paul (Washington to Dayton). Emory (Washington to Dayton) and Lincoln Street (west of Grand Rapids) on a motion made by Mr Kenyon and supported by Mrs. Corson. 7 Adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg Respectfully submitted. Rhonda L Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9 00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Warning - Don’t hire a Real Estate Agent Until You Read This Free Report! A fret report has just been released that reveals detailed information you should know before you hire a real estate agent 1-888-233-4511 x4001 Code MO11 Kentwood, 3BR Middleville man waives exam on causing death Nicholas Bont, 18, of Middleville, waived his right to a preliminary ex­ amination earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court within 10 days of his arraignment on one count of operating un­ der the influence of alco­ hol causing death, a 15year felony. Bont is accused of driv­ ing with a bodily alcohol content of .17 percent Sept. 7 when the car crashed into a tree and killed his passenger, Sarah Weise, 18, of Middleville He is also charged with homicide/manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a felony that carries a max­ imum possible penalty of 15 years in prison and/or a $7,500 fine. His preliminary exami­ nation on the charges is set for Oct. 24 in Barry County District Court al 8:30 a.m. Code M021 3,994 sq ft, Nostaigc Victorian Home Mddtevrfte Code M031 4 BP 38A Access to Lake Doster Code M041 5 acres, Mapte Vasey Schoofs □ose R. Blanco O GREENRIDGE Realty w"Tz.eL Hastings 616-948-3770 X27 �The Sun and News. Middleville. M (/October 16. 2001/Page 17 New deputy introduced First-graders get go-ahead to clean Middleville streets by Patricia Johns Staff Writer First grade teacher Shel­ ley Erb and her class made their annual trip to ask permission to clean First and Third streets for a class project at the Oct. 9 meeting of the Village of Middleville. Middleville Village President Lon Myers thanked the students for their hard work. He told them he hoped they would learn from their experi­ ence. The village will add a sign listing the class of ”2001-2002’ to the sign al­ ready posted at the end of the street. The Village Council ac­ cepted with gratitude the first installment of the $15,000 pledged by the Middleville Rotary Club for the gazebo in Stage­ coach Park. New local police officer Kevin Erb was introduced to the members of the Vil­ lage of Middleville coun­ cil during the meeting. Sergeant Tony Stein told the board that Erb volun­ teered to serve in the Mid­ dleville unit. Erb said, ”1 am looking forward to being part of the hometown atmosphere." Stein also reported that the speed indicator will be out of the village shortly. "I hope everyone has had a chance to calibrate their speedometers this past month,” he said. While most of the peo­ ple using the newly paved Paul Henry Thornapple Trail are following the rules, Karen Winans told the board that she has seen cars driving down the trail. Village manager Bryan First grade teacher Shelley Erb (kneeling on left) brought her students and their parents to the October 8 Village Council meeting. The students received permission to continue their clean up efforts along First and Third streets in the village. blocked from some of the access points. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville is Gruesbeck will work with the homeowners along the trail to see if there are ways access to cars can be on Tuesday. Oct. 23. at 7 p.m. The meeting will in­ clude several public hear­ ings. Wendy's likely coming to Caledonia, from page 3 Middleville Village President Lon Myers accepts a check from Middleville Rotary Club member Rex Schad for the first installment of the $15,000 the club pledged toward the gazebo in Stagecoach Park. Your short-term with the fj) seemingly great rate is coming due Now What? Contact Edward Jones. Well provide a free review of all your investment options. ergreen ornamental shrubs and in bermed setback ar­ eas. The sign would meet vil­ lage requirements, she said, but would be moved slightly due to a utility pipe conflict. A stormwater detention pond is planned at the northwest corner, drain into the Emmons Creek County Drain and will in­ corporate catch basins and roof drains on the site. The drain is often flooded dur­ ing heavy rains, but is several feet below the property and is not antici­ pated to flood the building or the site. The building when finished will be two feet above the present grade. Sub-surface storm water storage is another possible option Sisson wanted documen­ tation that flooding on the site would not occur. Wodarek said parking would be 25 feet from the center line of the drain. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Anthony R. Plants Due to lower interest rates, now may not be the best time to reinvest funds from a maturing CD into another CD We rec­ ommend jou consider all jour invest­ ment options and then choose the one best suited to helping jou achieve your long-term financial goals. At Edward Jones, before we invest your monej, we invest our time. 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Lighting includes down­ ward directed lamps, which do not bleed off the property. The dumpster would be enclosed, and is emptied during off hours. Wodarek said snow re­ moval space was ade­ quate. Wendy's will connect to the sanitary sewer, but will have its own well. An ex­ isting well is not logisti­ cally placed and probably will have to be abandoned, and a new one put in. In public comment, members of the Reformed Church expressed concern over the limited parking, and potential use by Wendy's customers. There are many times when the church lot is filled to ca­ pacity. A no semi-truck parking sign may be needed. Wendy's will not be open until 11 a.m., and close at 12 p.m., discour­ aging most church con­ flicts, Wodarek said. Fears that people in ve­ hicles might violate the curb boundary between the two lots would be discour­ aged by a two- to threefoot berm and a curb down to church property. No buildings behind Wendy's exist at present, but it is zoned for multi­ family housing, and car lights from the restaurant traffic could be a conflict when built, but that builder could provide screening along their own boundary. Twenty-five feet of vegeta­ tion in the drain area would create some screen­ ing. Wodarek said. Sisson said the commer­ cial zoning requirements were hard to meet on this particular site. ZBA ap­ proval on the parking vari­ ance would be required to get planning commission recommendation, which would take about two weeks, it was believed. Berms, amended landscap­ ing, drainage, and other details were mentioned as conditions. Other required agency approvals from the Drain Commission and the MDOT. conditions for final approval, were also yet to be obtained. Wodarek said she would address each point raised by Sisson as a part of the process. Permits would be applied for in the mean­ time. Steps to achieve the approval are expected to be taken rapidly to facili­ tate construction as soon as possible. 9175 Cherrj Valley Ste. K • Caledonia. MI 49316 k £91-2994 J Athletes Or the week I TK Soccer Caledonia Golf Midfuklll Caledonia High School TK-Middlevllle High School Mulvihill, a sophomore, earned medalist honors at the division 2 regional golf tourney on Friday with a 78 to lead the Scots to a first-place finish and their first trip to the state finals since 1974. Smith, a junior fotward/midfielder, has scored 27 goals and record­ ed 13 assists in 16gamestolead the Trojans to the No. 1 seed in the 0-K Blue Conference Tourna­ ment. TK went 6-0 in regular­ season play. AfHefes of tie Week Presented by. JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. & 6090 AWen Nash SE • Alto • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 lituVan^JoJm^ny �Page 18/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 16. 2001 Scot boys finish league dual meet season unbeaten The Caledonia boys’ cross-country team pol­ ished off an undefeated OK Gold Conference dual meet season last Wednes­ day afternoon with a pair of victories over Cedar Springs and Wyoming Park. The Fighting Scot girls also won their double dual the same day over the same teams, with all the action taking place at Johnson Park in Wyoming. The boys, who finished at 8-0 in league dual meet competition and 12-0 over­ all, edged Cedar Springs 25-30 and beat Wyoming Park 23-34 Scot ace Tim Ross, run­ ning in his last league dual meet, finished ahead of everybody else in 15:56, again making him one of the very few to run the tough five-kilometer John­ son Park course in less PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real r.i>tr advertiung in thti new* pa|r' i* wbjccl l<> llw I air ll'wvnf Act ■nd the Michigan Civil Right. 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They were seventh and eighth. respectively, against Cedar. Wyoming Park’s Mark VanderMeer finished sec­ ond to Ross in 17:04. Coach John Soderman s Fighting Scots this Thurs­ day afternoon at Johnson Park will try to win the overall league crown, as nine teams will run in the O-K Gold Conference meet. Their chief competi­ tion will be Cedar Springs, which was 7-1 in duals, and Wayland, which was 6-2. The Caledonia girls bested Cedar Springs 1843 and W’yoming Park 2336. Sophomore Tricia Miedema was first in the race against both oppo­ nents. finishing in 20:16. Becca Busfield was sec­ ond against Cedar with her time of 21:22, Katie Ryan was fourth in both race with a 21:35 clocking, and Nikki Muuse was fifth in 22:18 and Megan Jacques sixth in 23:01 against Cedar. They were seventh and eighth against Wyoming Park. The boys’ and girls’ Fighting Scot teams also are preparing for the Divi­ sion II regional meet, which will be held Satur­ day, Oct. 27, at Lowell. The top three teams and top 15 individuals will qualify. Getting into fall Girts in Troop 769 got into the season early by carving at decorating pumpkins at their meeting on Oct. 11. Some of the decorated pumpkins were donated to brighten the day for children getting medical treatments. TH Band Booster craft show Saturday TK hoop game moved to Godwin Tonight’s TK girls bas­ ketball games will be played at Godwin, not at Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 Middleville as the schedule states. The switch became neces­ sary after TK hosted Godwin on Sept. 13. That game was originally scheduled to be played at Godwin, but work on the Godwin gym forced the game to be moved. Fans can direct any ques­ tions to the TK athletic de­ partment at 795-5432. The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters have scheduled a craft show for Saturday, Oct. 20. The show is planned to take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and setup begins at 7 a.m. More than 20 crafters will be displaying their wares. Food will be provided throughout the day. Diane Williams of Caledonia is bringing metal crafts, candles and Christmas decorations. There will be artists of Lowell, Battle Creek, Ferrysburg. Ravenna and Alto. From Middleville Diane Warner is bringing painted glass and country wood crafts. Sweatshirts and iron on t-shirts created by Dorothy Erfourth of Middleville will entice buyers as well. Band members will be serving breakfast and lunch. They will be staffing a bake sale and helping throughout this event. There will be raffle drawings every half hour. For more information and an entry form, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to TK Craft Show, 1424 Fairview Drive, Hastings, Mich., 49058. Middleville man pleads no contest to child abuse Patrick Decker, 41, of Middleville, waived his right to a preliminary ex­ amination in Barry County Circuit Court earlier this month and entered picks of no contest to one count of second degree child abuse and one count of aggra­ vated domestic violence. Decker was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police af­ ter school employees and other witnesses contacted the Familv Indenendence Agency to report that a 13year-old boy had been as­ saulted by his father. Witnesses told authori­ ties they saw Decker punch his son in the head and face approximately 20 times, said Judge James Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 9. Decker also allegedly told his son in front of wit­ nesses in a parking lot fol­ lowing a football game that he was going to "kick his —." Decker pleaded no con­ test to the charges because of potential civil liability relating to a pending child neglect matter being han­ dled in the Barry County Trial Court’s Family Divi­ sion. He could be sentenced to a maximum possible penalty of four years in prison on the second de­ gree child abuse charge and one year in jail on the aggravated domestic vio­ lence conviction. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill is recommending a sus­ pended jail sentence as part of the plea agreement, he told the court Wednes­ day. Decker is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 1. He is free on bond. Nancy Taylor's wooden mailboxes are eyecatching See us for color copying, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. ITSwucJ l^e 8ray barn or call 945-9105 'excavating' Dozer Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, leveling, building sites rough landscaping Trucking Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, _______________ stone, screened top soil, woodchips Special on quality topsoil for fall seeding Small jobs a specialty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings, Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas DON'S DOZING y Don Vetter • 795-7830 y �TK gridders keep playoff hopes alive with win over Calvin Middleville's Chris Finkbeiner (1) sticks a Calvin runner in last Friday's homecoming win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville's Ben Profit! (12) takes a handoff against Calvin Christian on homecoming. (Photo by Perry Hardin) That score held until 7:31 of the fourth, when Justin VanSpronsen blocked a Calvin punt and teammate Joey Mancuso scooped up the loose ball and returned it 30 yards for the touchdown. Scott Brooks ran in the extra point, and the Trojans had sealed the game at 22-6. After another Calvin punt, TK went 46 yards in eight plays, and Tobias GM scored again on a one yard run. Barager picked up a low snap on the point-after kick attempt and ran it in instead for a 30-6 Trojan lead. Joel Kamstra scored on a 10-yard run for the Squires with 21 seconds remaining in the game. Andrew Postma's two-point recep­ tion from Scholten made the final score 30-14. Middleville rushed for 206 yards on the night, getting 65-yard efforts from Tobias and Kyle Farris, while hold­ ing Calvin to 209 yards to­ tal. Ryan Adams had 7 tackles for the Trojans. TK will play for its play­ off life on Friday, hosting Rogers at 7 30 in the final regular-season game for both schools. GM SALE SEASON! E SALE SEASON! S A co Whoops: TK's Josh Tobias (40) loses the handle on the ball during the homecoming win against Calvin Christian. Tobias scored 14 points for the Troians (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor One down, one to go. The TK varsity football team kept itself in the hunt for a playoff berth with a 30-14 homecoming win over Calvin Christian. The Trojans (5-3, 3-3 in the OK Blue) can qualify for the postseason with a win on Friday against Wyoming Rogers. A week of wet weather took its toll on the field at Bob White stadium, and both teams slipped and slid through a scoreless first quarter. Middleville's Yon Bucher intercepted a pass by Calvin's Kevin Scholten with about five minutes re­ maining in the quarter, sparking a drive that lasted 13 plays. Scott Brooks capped off the effort at 10:13 of the second quarter with a oneyard plunge on fourth-andgoal. Chad Barager's two-point pass attempt was incom­ plete, and the Trojans led 60. After forcing a Squire punt, TK drove to the Calvin 34 yard line, but Josh Tobias fumbled the slippery ball and Calvin's Jake Wielhouwer recovered. The Squires took over and drove 69 yards in 13 plays, scoring on fourth-and-goal from the one. Daniel Bouma ran for the touchdown, but Wielhouwer missed the kick and the score remained tied at the half. 6-6 Whatever TK coach Tim Penfield said at halftime worked well, as the Trojans took the second-half kickoff and took control of the game On the first play from scrimmage. Barager broke a quarterback draw play 26 vards. down to the Calvin 37. Eight plays later, Tobias more than made up for his earlier miscue, scoring from five yards out and running m the rwo-point conversion for a 14-6 Trojan lead at 7:24 of the third. CO WILLJAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN ARD RICHARD LEVAY /AY JIM MILLER TIRRV NILES IIM GAVIN Savings! > 3 co 00 CHEV 3/4 T SILVERADO LS 4X4 99 VERI LITE TRUCK CAMPER Ext cab long box. 6.0 V-8. 3rd door Like new condition CTruck extra) s23,995 s7,495 01 CHEW 4X4 BLAZER LT 95 CHEVY 1/2 T SILVERADO co w IAJ V-6 £ CD. l2.000m.le. 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Park scored the game's fi­ nal points when Sherrod fumbled into the end zone and teammate Klug fell on it for six points. "We seemed to lack the intensity we have had for the last five week," Burrill said. "I don’t know if it was because it was Homecoming Week, the fact that there was no school Friday, or what, but we just didn’t seem to have the same in­ tensity we have had. "But looking back, every game we have lost has been to a team that will probably make the playoffs," Burrill said. "We had our chances to pull off an upset in this one against a very good team mhS Caledonia's Eli Cryderman (10) shakes a Viking tackler on homecoming night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia's Kyle Klyn (40) returns a kick against the Vikings on homecoming night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Caledonia's Ryan Dykhouse (12) looks to pass against Wyoming Park on homecoming night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and I'm proud of our kids." Caledonia had one drive stopped when they fumbled on the Park 20 yard line, and they had a field goal blocked on the final play of the first half. Kyle Klyn led the Fighting Scots with 56 yards rushing on 17 carries, and Ryan Dykhouse was nine of 20 passing for 87 yards. Caledonia falls to 2-6 overall and is 2-4 in the OKGold. Wyoming Park is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the league. The Vikings are in a three-way tie for first in the Gold with Hastings and A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp & clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers ~ in the latest colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 G™'8am OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30-1:00 South Christian. Park plays South this week for at least a share of the league title. Caledonia finishes the season on Friday, hosting Cedar Springs at 7:30. "It is an important game for us even though we won’t go to the playoffs," Burrill said. "We want out seniors to go out on a winning note." Scot soccer squad falls in O-K Gold semifinal by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Oh so close. The Caledonia High School varsity soccer team stood toe-to-toe with South Christian for the entire game, dropping an emo­ tional 2-1 decision to the Sailors in one semifinal of the O-K Gold Conference Tournament on Oct. 11. "It broke my heart to lose the game, because I was so proud of the way the guys played," Caledonia coach Brian Broekhuizen said. "But I think South is a bet­ ter team." Under a spectacular sun­ set, play was even in the first half until Caledonia's Steve Yanosik ignited the big home crowd with an unassisted goal at 28:11 for a 1-0 lead. Yanosik worked left to right against two Sailor de­ fenders before driving a shot across his body and into the lower left comer of the net. Barely one minute passed before the Sailors answered. Dave Deboer’s shot went off South teammate Dustin Baker and into the Caledonia net. Baker was credited with the goal, and the game was tied at 1-1. The tie persisted deep into the second half. Jeremy Barber nearly seized the lead for the Scots with a shot from the left wing at 25:30 of the second half. A one-handed save by Sailor keeper Bill Kool barely steered the shot away. Caledonia's Keegan Good made a speedy run down the left sideline at the 20minute mark, but his dan­ gerous cross was cleared. South stepped up its pres­ sure with about 15 minutes remaining in the game and began to get good looks at the Caledonia goal. With only 3:33 remaining J — -- . Caledonia's Eli Cooley (15) and Steve Yanosik (11) battle the Sailors. (Photos by Perry Hardin) in regulation, Joel Eggebeen’s corner kick for South bogged down in traf­ fic in front of Caledonia’s net. A mad scramble re­ sulted in Lance Visser's goal and the winning margin, 2"We squeezed everything out of our team that we could," Coach Broekhuizen said. "Our defense did an outstanding job, especially Kyle Hemmes, Nate VanEnk and Ryan Rogers, who is only a sophomore and filled in for an injured back." Caledonia (8-8, 7-3 in the Gold) moves on to host Sparta in the third-place game tonight at 7:00. Unity Christian beat Sparta 4-0 in the other p > . - semifinal to advance to Wednesday’s championship game against South. Previously, the Scots ad­ vanced to the Gold semifi­ nals by beating Kcnowa Hills on Oct. 8, 1-0. Steve Marion scored the lone goal. Keeper Jason Gless and the rest of the defense per­ formed well to preserve the shutout. On Oct. 6, the Scots also shutout Wayland, 2-0. Braving a snowy, blustery morning to score for the Scots were Steve Yanosik and Jason Gless. The Caledonia freshman soccer team tied Zeeland 1-1 on Oct. 8. Bryan VanAuken scored off an assist from Nick Rauser for the frosh. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 16. 2001 /Page 21 Celia 4. Stidham Lucas Nathanial Van Solkema HUDSONVILLE - Lucas Nathanial Van Solkema, age 8 weeks, precious son of Jeremy and Carol Van Solkema, was carried up in the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Surviving are his sister, Georgia and brother, Will­ iam; grandparents, Jerry and Wilma .Van Solkema. Law­ rence and Sharon Kuiper; great grandparents, Gertrude Vermaat. Edward Trutsch; aunts and uncles. Kevin and Renita Van Solkema, Bill and Lisa Van Dyken. Jeffrey Van Solkema. Kurt and Pam Jaeger; many cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his Aunt Beth Kuiper. A memorial service was held on Tuesday. Oct. 9. at Fellowship Reformed Church. Hudsonville. Pas­ tors Michael VanBuren and Shawm Hui st, officiated. In lieu of flowers, contri­ butions may be made to Fellowship Reformed Chur­ ch, co Lucas Van Solkema Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Grand-ville. MI. Mich. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Hillman of Middleville; three sons. Jesse (Rachel) Hillman of South Hamilton. Mass., Andrew Hillman of Hills­ dale, and Matthew Hillman of Middleville; two daugh­ ters, Elizabeth Hillman of Wenham. Mass, and Joanna Hillman of Middleville; her mother. Lelia Jolliff of Richwood. Ohio; two broth­ ers, Steven (Sandra) Jolliff, and their sons, James and Douglas of Marysville, OH and William (Brenda) Jolliff and their children. Jacob. Rebecca, and Annie, of Newburg. Oregon; fatherand mother-in-law, Paul and Fern Hillman of Richwood, Ohio; her brother- and sis­ ter-in-law, Paul and Olivia Hillman of Middleville; brother- and sister-in-law Ron and Diane Martin of Richwood. Ohio; and her brother- and sister-in-law, James and Shaunene VanBuren of Kentwood She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Jolliff. The family will receive relatives and friends, Tues­ day, Oct. 16, 2001 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. A memorial service will be held Wednesday. Oct. 17, 2001 at 11 a m. at the First Baptist Church of Middle­ ville. Rev. Bruce Stewart officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville Vicki Lynn Hil MIDDLEVILLE - Vicki Lynn Hillman, age 48, of Middleville, went home to heaven on Oct 13, 2001, after a courageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was bom on Sept. 2, 1953, in Delaware, Ohio. She attended North Union High School in Richwood, Ohio, and held degrees in education from Malone Col­ lege, Canton, Ohio, and the Graduate School of Educa­ tion at Texas Women’s Uni­ versity. Denton. Texas She taught bi-lingual Spanish/English first grade in the state of Texas for four years, and assisted her hus­ band in pastoral ministry for some 14 years at the Sun­ man Community Church in Sunman, Ind. In recent years she attended First Baptist Church of Middleville, FREEPORT - Celia A Stidham. age 46. of Freeport. passed away Sunday, Oct. 14. 2001 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Celia A. Stidham was bom on May 27, 1955 at Grand Rapids. Mich., the daughter of Duane and Lois (Pat)Osbun. She was raised in Middleville and attended the Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating m 1973. She was married to Rush Stidham on June 4, 1988 at Middleville She was employed at Lowell Engineering m Alto for 12 years. Celia was an avid reader, she enjoyed camping and traveling. She was a caring, loving wife, mother, grand­ mother. sister and aunt, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. Her smile and jokes will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband. Rush O Stidham; three daughters. Jennifer (Brad) Noviskey of Delton. Toni Farrell of Middleville, and Kara Farrell of Ionia; four grandchildren. Kaleb. Kelsea. Ananna and Jocelyn; five sisters. Janice (Pat) Glynn of Grand Rapids. .Anita Janose of Middleville. Patricia Burghdoff of Freeport. Mary Osbun of Middleville and Elizabeth Osbun of Dundee. Oregon; one brother. Gerald (Kathy) Osbun of Elma. Washington; many nieces and nephews and especially her special niece. Deanne VanPutten, who helped care for her in her final weeks. She was preceded in death by her parents. Duane and Lois (Pat) Osbun. Visitation will be Wednesday. Oct. 17. 2001 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning. Oct. 18, 2001 at II a m. at the Beeler Funeral Chanel. Middleville. Interment will be in FreepoYt Cemetery. Freeport. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of West Michigan or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Louis W. Forbes WAYLAND - Mr. Louis W. Forbes, age 81, of Wayland, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred; broth­ ers, Harold and Earl. Louis is survived by his children. Bob and Dolores Forbes, Barb and Curt Daniels, Karen Forbes, J.D. and Lani Forbes, Steve and Daryle Forbes; 13 grandchil­ dren; and 11 great grandchil­ dren. Also surviving are his sisters, Virginia Meyering, Mary Jane (Bill) Olthouse; sister-in-law, Maxine Forbes and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Pastor Timm Oyer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Nazarene Church Senior Adults. Arrangements were made by Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Reach over 11,000 area homes localcounties.co localcounties.com features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville. Mi/October 16. 2001 Scot varsity eagers win two TK soccer rolls over Cedar Springs TKs Kai Kallweit (16) drives between two Red Hawk defenders in the win over Cedar Springs. Caledonia's Tiffany Radaz (34) slashes around the Cedar Springs defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The CHS varsity girls basketball team ran its record to 9-4 with wins over Cedar Springs and Catholic Central. The Scots got balanced scoring in both wins, as nine players scored for Caledonia in each game. The Scots ran away from Cedar Springs on Oct. 11. 60-31. Mary Sandtviet led all scorers with 11 points. Stacey Jenema and Kelley Jackson stayed hot for Caledonia. Jenema had eight points. Jackson scored five, and each player recorded five assists and four rebounds. Hannah Cooley and Julie Slot each scored nine for the Caledonia's Julie Slot scores two against Cedar Springs. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Scots. Slot and Mindy Bode each pulled down four re­ bounds. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners J ✓ Iron and Odor Filters k- 25 Years 1*^Drinking Water ■4 Experience Systems Serving All Makes &L Models DURACUBE SALT 50 Lbs. Only... $500 Best Price, Quality, Service - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 April Wolfe scored 10 for the Red Hawks. Caledonia beat Catholic Central 44-43 on Oct. 9. The Scots jumped out to a 30-18 lead and held on for the win. Cooley and Jenema each scored nine points, and Jackson matched her new school record with 11 as­ sists. The JV team fell to Catholic Central, 63-26. Emily Desy scored eight for the JV. Outbak Skate Park dedication will be Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Outbak Skate Park in Freeport will hold an opening celebration Satur­ day, Oct. 20, from noon until 4 p.m. Lunch will be served in the Community Center. Donations will go to the skate park. Christian rock by musi­ cians from the Thornapple Valley Church will provide entertainment from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The park opening and dedication of a plaque in memory of Lucas Egolf begins at 2:30 p.m. There will be skate demonstrations at 3 p.m. The day will end with raf­ fle drawings. The skate park commit­ tee will continue to raise funds to provide for the continued development and maintenance of the park located behind the Community Center in Freeport. Cedar Springs' goalie makes a save as TK’s Stu Aspinall (20) closes in. by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The TK varsity soccer team took a 7-0 lead at half­ time and coasted to a 9-0 victory over Cedar Springs in the first round of the O-K Blue Conference Tourna­ ment on Oct. 11. The Trojans are the No. 1 seed in the tournament after going 6-0 in the Blue. With the win, TK ad­ vanced to the semifinals and will host Wyoming Rogers today at 4:00. Eric Smith scored two goals and had three assists. Mike Worst added two goals and one assist. "I was pleased that we came out and played hard," TK coach Marty Wustman said. "We weren't flat, which is a good thing, since that has been our tendency in some games this year." Stu Aspinall had a goal and an assist for the Trojans, as did Mark VanRyn. Shain Brower, Kyle Holst and Tyler James scored the other goals for TK. Keeper Matt Blocksma got the shutout. Jordan Rock, Jason DeVore, Dave McAllister, Kai Kallweit, Dave DeVoermer and Dan Texter all had solid efforts for the Trojans. Previously, TK lost to Continued next page We make your business insurance our business. \Tvwa e want to be your ''1P*0** wtm it comes to msurance protection. Gwact us today ior quality busine» protectixi from Auto-Owners Insurance Gxnpany Uptake care of your busnes insurance atule you take cart of buaness! vluto-Owners Insurance Ut motw C* issuuMi nest BOB NICOLAI, farMtet 497 Artangtoc St (M-37) PO Box 99 Mddfevile. Ml 49333 (616) 891-8208 • 616-795-3302 Toil Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Oclober 16. 2001/Page 23 Trojan varsity golfers finish second in Blue The TK boys varsity golf team finished second in the O-K Blue Conference after a second-place showing in the conference tournament at The Meadows on Oct. 5. Both TK and Calvin Christian finished the dual­ meet season at 13-1. The Trojans shot one of their best 18-hole rounds of the season in the tournament (324), but Calvin managed a score of 320 to pull out the title. TK coach Tom Fletke was pleased with the team's effort. "This strong showing should help with (the team's) confidence and add to their desire to win a confer­ ence championship (next year),’ Fletke said. "(We) will be returning all six of our regular-season starters." Fletke added. "With a little more experi­ ence and maturity, (the team) should find them­ selves in the chase again next year." Junior Bobby Roush placed third in the tourney with a 78. Junior Tyler Wenger carded an 81, good for eighth place. Sophomore Scot golfers take second in Gold The CHS varsity golf team finished second in the O-K Gold Conference Tournament on Oct. 8, good for second place overall in the league. Caledonia and South Christian finished the dual meet season tied for first in the Gold with identical 13-3 records. South took the tournament with a team From previous page Forest Hills Northern on Oct. 9, 4-0. Northern blew open a tight game at the half with three second-ha If goals. On Oct. 8, TK locked up the No. 1 seed in the Blue by downing Godwin 5-1. VanRyn. Luis OlivaRosa. Mike Beuschel, Worst and Smith all scored for the Trojans. Smith. James and Zeb Truer had assists. The TK JV team im­ proved to 14-1-1 with a 2-1 win over Forest Hills Northern. Luis Oliva-Rosa and Mark Mejeur scored in the game's final 15 minutes for the come-from-behind vic­ tory. score of 332, edging the Scots (335) to win the over­ all title. Caledonia golfers Nick Fuller and Abe Mulvihill were named to the All­ Conference Team. Fuller finished second in the tournament with a 79. Chris Leatherman and Matt Ziesemer received Honorable Mention All­ Conference honors. Unity Christian finished third in duals, and held on to that spot by finishing fourth in the tournament (340). Wyoming Park and Hastings both finished 9-7 in duals, but Park broke the tic with a third-place finish in the tournament (338) to take sole possession of fourth place. Hastings fin­ ished fifth overall after tak­ ing sixth in the tournament (378). Kcnowa Hills took fifth in the tourney at 344, but finished sixth behind Hastings in the overall standings after a 7-9 mark in dual meets. Wayland placed seventh overall, and Sparta tied Hastings for sixth in the tournament to vault Cedar Springs and place eighth overall. Chase VandenBerg scored an 82 and placed 12th. Junior Dan Burbank shot an 83. sophomore Brett Knight shot an 85. and se­ nior Tyler Pyke shot an 86. Roush. Burbank and VandenBerg were each named to the O-K Blue All­ Conference Team. Honorable Mention All­ Conference accolades went to Wenger and Knight. The JV golf team should add even more talent to the varsity next year, as the team finished its season with a record of 13-4. The JV averaged just un­ der 177 in dual meets, a full 20 shots better than last year’s JV team. Low individual rounds for the JV were carded by Levi Harold (37 at Maple Hills), Nicky Roush (39 at Yankee Springs), Justin Ogden (40 at Yankee Springs) and Kyle Funk (41 at Kaufman). Antiques FALL FESTIVAL ANTI­ QUES SHOW & SALE: Oc­ tober 20th A 21st. Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm. West Shore Communi­ ty College between Luding­ ton & Scottville; 5 miles north of U.S. 10 on Stiles Rd. 9th year with 50 quality dealers. Admission: $3.00 (231)845-7414 Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com GLEN'S LANDSCAPING: TOP SOIL, HAULING & LEVELING. (RETAINING WALLS): TREATED TIES, BOULDERS & SEA WALLS. NEW INSTALLA­ TIONS OR RE-LANDSCAPING. CHIPS, BARK, TREES & SHRUBS. ROAD GRAVEL, STONES, ROADS & DRIVES PUT IN. LAND CLEARING, TREES & SHRUBS RE­ MOVED. 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Pastor Mike Stowell and Caledonia United Meth­ odist Church for all the sup­ port, food, cards At flowers that were sent to our family during this time of sorrow in the death our beloved hus­ band, father & grandfather Conies Oaks. Farm AQHA 7 \EAR old Palomi­ no mare, broke to ride. Sev­ eral 2 vear old paints, started under saddle. (517)855-3662. For Rent Mobile Homes Real Estate CALEDONIA CONDO: spacious living area to patio, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, amenities. Deposits * utilit­ ies. (616)795-2622 or (616)445-3995. MOBILE HOME FOR sale by owner: 1994 Skyline, 14x74, ex cellent condition, appliances stay. Yankee Springs Meadow’s Park. TK/Wayland schools, lot rent $260, $18,000 obo (616)795-2258. CALEDONIA: SPECTACU­ LAR VALUE for only $89,900! Must get inside to appreciate this 2 BR, 1 BA condo. Cathedral ceilings, all Maytag kitchen appliances included. Use of the club­ house, pool & worjout room included. 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Call Bar ry Expo Center, (616)9452224. FORTONE CHEF kFST/\ T Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American * Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley 2E3(M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 jjgjSgte*'- 616-891-1388 - T m �Page 24/The Sun and News. MtckHeviUe. Ml/October 16. 2001 TK’s Homecoming survives damply by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Maybe the talented float builders should have taken a hint from last year and the weather report and created some water proof floats this year. Some of the floats were so damaged by wind and rain they couldn't be pulled to the half-time celebration. After a week of dress-up days and two assemblies full of fun and games, the senior class proved that they had the most spirit. The freshmen and sophomores tied. The Patrick McKeown gets some help with his boutonniere from student council advisor Jamie Nelson Homecoming 2001 King and Queen. Aaron Alvarez and Lindsay Dobson, smiled for an enthusiastic audience Returning queen and king Jen Verkerke and Zia Shook were happy to pass on their crowns to Aaron and Lindsay. freshman float complete with a sinking boat and dry ice smoke earned the most points possible in the float competition This enabled the fresh­ men to make up for some of their abysmal scores. The highlight of homecoming was the naming of Aaron Alvarez and Lind­ say Dobsen as the 2001 Homecoming King and Queen. While the band did not sacrifice its new uniforms to the muddy field, the Trojans proved triumphant in their win over Calvin Christian 30-14. For more information on the game see this week's sport’s section. This year's Homecoming festivities ended with a festive dance on Saturday, Oct. 13. The court kept their finery dry for most of the first half The creativity of the freshman class shown with their float which earned the most points possible for a float Due to muddy conditions the band played in civilian clothes Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Hastings Banner Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News Reminder • Weekender Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! The seniors came out first in spirit but the banner was all that survived of their float 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9554 • Fax (616) 945-5192 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-10-23.pdf 4b400d85ff6c62b4cb75a19a4045f97d PDF Text Text HASTflTCSmUC LIBRARY 1213 CHURCH ST MASHMGS Ml 49058-1833 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas ,130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 43/October 23, 2001 Caledonia schools learn of clean audit by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board last Tuesday night learned that the district's annual audit by BDO Sicdman was a clean one for fiscal year 2000-2001. Representatives from BDO Siedman, an ac­ counting and auditing firm, said the overall consensus from was that the financial statements were officially correct. "It was a very clean au­ dit this year, as it usually is," said Pat Dupcrron, who has been performing the audit for seven of the last 11 years. "It is my opinion that the revenues were pretty con­ sistent (as they arc) year to year. The local revenue went up a little mainly due to property tax," she said. Steve Harvey, also of BDO Sicdman. highlighted some of the areas of an of­ ficial management letter, during his brief comments. Few recommendations were made except that a written plan should be in place should a disaster (such as fire, flood, etc.) occur This plan would help to keep the records of the district intact and op­ erations moving as smoothly as possible. It was also recommended that backup tapes at all locations be kept off site and frequently exchanged. Harvey told the board that the financial state­ ments will be looking sig­ nificantly different in the future. Ordered by the fed­ eral government, all schools will be following a new reporting model. Fed­ eral funding is not allo­ cated for this transforma­ tion. even though the fed­ eral government has man­ dated this new regulation. Judy Dean, business manager for the Caledonia District, when asked if the local district would be able to meet the required criteria, said she felt "very confident. "(We feel it will) work with our ongoing financial planning," she said. "We plan to meet the criteria necessary." Harvey said, "By and large, our school base has been holding its own. There is a slight decline in the fund balance, but it’s still in sound fiscal condi­ tion." In other business, the Board of Education: • Gave its blessing to sanctioning high school girls' and boys' swimming for Caledonia Community Schools as part of a com­ petitive swimming pro­ gram with the Forest Hills Central/Lowell coopera­ tive swim team. This means that Caledo­ nia athletes will be able to swim against other schools as part of the co-op team. Official approval will al­ low local high school stu­ dents to be eligible to compete in state-sanc­ tioned competition through the Michigan High School Athletic Association. • Was told told by Caleb Zandstra. student congress board representative, that the high school varsity golf team won the regional tournament, thereby quali­ fying for the state tourna­ ment. The last time the Fighting Scots accom­ plished this feat was in 1974. Also, the band went to the district marching festi­ val and received Division I ratings across the board, taking first place. Board member Bob Lil­ lie asked that all of the top athletic and academic achievements have some sort of representation at school board meetings when accomplishments such as this take place. This is so that praise can be given for the represen­ tative to pass on to the student body and staff. • Awarded the Phase I site development for the new high school to JCM Excavating LLC at a cost of $ 13,850, to come from the 2000 building and site fund. • Accepted the bid of $ 9,960 from Geerligs Enter­ prises for snowplowing services for the 2001-02 school year for Caledonia Middle School, Kettle Lake Elementary and the Transportation/Mainten- ance Center. (The other properties will be taken care of by the Caledonia Schools Operations Dep­ artment.) Of the three bids that were examined. the Geerligs Enterprises bid was the lower of the three and removal will be ac­ complished after only 1.5 inches of snowfall as op­ posed to a two-inch snow­ fall by one of the higher bidders. • Adopted a resolution commending school per­ sonnel and students for supporting American val­ ues in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. AH 4 teams are conference champs Scots, Trojans sweep league cross-country titles The O-K Blue Conference girls' and boys' cross-country champions (front row, from left) Stephanie Simon, Christine Dood, Melissa Quisenberry, Natalie Hoag, Tim Brog, Torey Stanton, Patrick Jansens, Kaileigh Page. Mike Stortz, Chris Harknessand Sarah Hawkins (middle row) coach Tamara Benjamin, Greta Gustafson, Kaylee Wilke, Theresa Miller, Sara Jansens, Jessica Stortz, Elise Nyland, Emily Quisenberry, (back row) Kyle Bradley, Nick Tomson, Eric Mena and Alex Robinson, Senior Resource Center opens by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Community Educa­ tion department celebrated the opening of the Senior Resource Center Monday. Oct. 15. More than 20 area senior citizens attended for re­ freshments. to meet with old friends and discussed future activities. Karen Mills from Sky High Balloons presented a slide show and brought ar­ tifacts from 11 years of ballooning and traveling in Africa. The next meeting will be at noon Nov. 19 in the TK Learning Center for a potluck lunch. Call 7953397 to register because • The Senior Citizen Resource Center opened October 15 in the Thornapple seating is limited. Kellogg Learning Center The next meeting ts Nov. 19 at noon. Also in November the Community Education De pre-show refreshments in ipan. hearsal for the high school partment is sponsoring a the high school cafeteria drama production of The Call the community ed fun evening of theater at 6:45 p.m. The curtain Man Who Came to Din­ office at 795-3397 for Thursday. Nov. 15. ner." goes up for the talented reservations. This is the dress re­ high school cast at 7:30 The evening begins with Caledonia and Mid­ dleville pulled off a rarity last week as both their girls' and boys' cross-coun­ try teams won their respec­ tive conference meets, thereby making all four league champions. The Middleville boys' and girls' cross-country teams officially became champions of the O-K Blue after sweeping all of the jamborees and the league meet. The Caledo­ nia boys won their third straight O-K Gold Confer­ ence crown after going un­ defeated in dual meets and taking the league meet Thursday. The Fighting Scot girls, by contrast, sneaked into first place in the overall standings by winning the league meet and by dual meet champion Sparta fin­ ishing third. All of the action for the four teams was at Johnson See C-C titles, page 17 In This Issue Caledonia Twp. Board hears Shagbark problems Assessor and fire chief resign in Caledonia Twp. Thornapple Township planners honor Jack Spencer Middleville man sent to prison for domestic violence �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/October 23 2001 TKMS has ‘techno savvy’ teachers Techno savvy teachers at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School include from left principal Mike Spahr, counselor Christy Wierenga. Randy Stehlik, Wanda Blair, Mary Fransciso and Mary Scheidel. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Teachers at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School had a chance to show off their technology skills at the Michigan North Cen­ tral accreditation confer­ ence in Lansing on Oct. 16 and 17. Other middle school teachers have won awards from Michigan Association for Computer Related 4vQX£ttmate Spa rr ft Skin Ca/te ‘Massage Therapy ‘ Hot Stone Massage * Facial * Waxing * Sauna Or try any of our ULTIMATE DAY-SPA packages During the month of October, receive a FREE paraffin dip ivith any nail service. Nails Master licensed technicians, using only the very best products to create the finest in artificial nails. French Manicure Create a full set of permanent beautiful, natural looking nails. 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This was a demonstra­ tion by which teachers Wanda Blair, Randy Stehlik, Mary Scheidel and Mary Francisco, along with the administration and counseling staff, have created a process to wel­ come parents and children to the middle school. The presentation show­ cased the multi-media and desktop publishing skills teachers used to create an "entertaining" PowerPoint presentation for students. The team also created informational brochures for students and a team hand­ book for parents. Eighth grade science teacher Martha LaVoie and middle school tech­ nology coordinator Gail Stewart last Wednesday presented "Using technol­ ogy to spark your middle school science class." This presentation high­ lighted ways Lavoie has integrated technology into her science classes. She showed examples of stu­ dent work, which com­ bined science skills, tech­ nology skills, research and creativity. Sixth grade reading teacher Jo Dobson re­ ceived a grant from MACUL, which she used to purchase an interactive "SmartBoard" for her classroom. She uses technology in her class on a daily basis. She also has students do a clay animation project, which is a really popular assignment. She will present an overview of her innovative uses of technology at the MACUL conference this March in Grand Rapids. Technology education teacher Ron Strater also was a MACUL grant win­ ner. He used his grant to puchase a computer and digital camera for his ex­ ploratory classes. Some of the student work from his class is available on the middle Scot golfers 9th in state Full set - $45 Manicure Technology is an integral part of the curriculum for teachers at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Here (from left) Gail Stewart. Ron Strater, Jo Dobson and Martha Lavoie discuss ways they excite their students about learning with technology. 1 hr. - $40 High Pressure Tanning Amazing, kmg lasing deep bronze tan in a unique tanning bed Temperature controMed ch15 min. $6 mate. stereo system and eiectnc lift canopy that 1/2 hr. > $10 adjusts to your comfort level and opens automat 45 min - $15 xafiy at the end of your tarmmg session IOS Off Tanning Packages This Week Onh South Side Plaza— South M-37 300 Meadow Run. Suite A, Hastings. Ml 49058 616-948-0083 HELP U ANTED. If you are a licensed nail technician and are interested in joining our staff, please call or stop in The Caledonia boys' golf team finished ninth in the Division II state meet Fri­ day and Saturday at the Forest Akers West Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University, East Lansing. The Fighting Scots, re­ gional champions, carded a team score of 318 on Friday to make it to the final round. They recorded a team score of 333 on Saturday to finish with a 36-hole score of 651. Nick Fuller led the way on Friday with an 18-hole score of 74 and he had a 77 for a two-day score of 151, good for ninth place place individually. Flint Powers Catholic Central won the Division II state title with rounds of 309 and 301 for a 610 to­ tal. Mt. Pleasant finished second. Pooh birthday story time planned Winnie the Pooh has no wrinkles to show for his 75 years. This lovable A.A. Milne character still loves Christopher Robin and honey, too. Area children can help celebrate Pooh's birthday at a pajama story Tlftfe from 7 to 7:30 p m. Thurs­ day, Nov. 1, at the Thornappie Kellogg Library just across the lobby in the TK High School. This is a "wear your pa­ jamas" story time. Fun sto­ ries and activities are planned:............. school's website www.tk.k 12.mi.us. Strater says, "I see a big change in students’ com­ fort with technology from sixth to eighth grade." He does think that stu­ dents are fascinated with some of the tools of the older technology, like hammers and drills, which they get to use in his ex­ ploratory classes. "It is always fun to make a mess." Strater says. Several of the projects in the technology educa­ tion class include building objects and then creating PowerPoint presentations, All the teachers in­ volved in these projects enjoy the familiarity stu­ dents have with technol­ ogy. Stewart says, "Technol­ ogy is one way to improve learning not just an end in itself.” �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001/Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg names Sept. Students of Month Harry Potter Party slated at TK Library Oct. 30 The fifth book in the Harry Potter series is still months away from publica­ tion. The Warner Brothers movie won’t premiere until Nov. 16. but those children in the area who love Harry Potter arc invited to a Harry Potter extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 30. There will be games, prizes, a trivia contest and for those who really get into the book scries, a costume contest. Thornapple Kellogg School and Community librarian Deb Jones said she is excited about the prizes already donated to the library and can't wait to share them with readers. There is a special draw ing for some of the prizes displayed at the library. Tickets are 25 cents each or five for a dollar The drawing will take place after the final trivia contest just before the party ends at 8 p.m. This program is for chil­ dren who have read the Harry Potter books. Infor­ mation for parents also will be available, as well as a book list of possible novels to read while waiting for the next Harry Potter story. Hours at the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library are Monday. Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call 795*5434 for more information. Turkey Trot set for Nov. 10 Sixth Grade (front row. from left) Sarah Baird, Tnsta Caldwell. Eric Dettmann. Erin Ebmeyer. Thomas Enslen; (middle row) Andrew Gilbert. Layton Gnnage. Lyle Jackson, Douglas Miller, Katie Opatik-Duff; (back row) Kurt Oshinski. Celia Salmon, Bradley Steffen, Amber Taylor. Ashley Van Ek, Lindsey Wilson. Seventh Grade (front row, from left) Cory Adgate, San J. Bustamante, Sheryl Gilhespy, Gavon Groendyke, Xieanne Koehl, Nate Newton; (back row) Dennis Olson, Chelsea Oostveen, Katlyn Patterson, Melissa Piets, Ryan Postma, Marissa Wieringa. The Middleville Turkey Trot, a 5K and 10K run to benefit the Thornapple Kellogg High School cross country and track teams, is set for Saturday. Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Both courses start and fin­ ish at TK High School. The 5K is an out-andback, primarily on paved roads. The 10K is half paved and half unpaved with one aid station. There is also a onc-milc fun run for kids 12 years old and under. The fun run is over grass areas on school grounds. Registration before Nov. 1 is $13 with a commemo­ rative T-shirt, or $10 with­ out the shirt. From Nov. 1 to race day. registration is $15 with no guarantee of a shirt. The fun run is $2 and does not include a shirt. Entry forms are available at the high school office. Gazelle Sports, and from race contact Tammy Benjamin at 616-795-7603. Check-in and late registra­ tion will be held in the TK High School cafeteria on race day from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phil's Pt.'.a) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! MILLER MEANS. Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616)795-3305 REAL ESTATE Gun l ake Office 12X00 W. 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M (/October 23. 2001 Afghan Children's Fund introduced Students and staff in the Thomapple Kellogg schools worked hard in the weeks following the attacks in Washington and New York City to raise funds for the victims and the rebuilding efforts. More than $7,000 was recent addition to $320 million, directed by the White House, for additional support to help the Afghan people. At this time none of the schools in the Thomapple Kellogg School district are planning any special fundraising for this effort. Page principal Patricia Koeze says President Bush encouraged parents and children to work on this together. Individual children and families may contribute money children raise (in President Bush’s suggestion) raised by local students and staff at the schools. President George W. Bush since then has introduced a new fund that will help feed and care for Afghan children. The program is called America’s Fund for Afghan Children. This fund is in Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes September 11 disaster, as well as emerging human needs resulting from this tragedy, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1800-HELP NOW or 1-800257-7575 (Spanish). Inter­ net users can make a secure online credit card contribution by visiting www.redcross.org or www.redcross.org. Contri­ butions may also be sent to the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan chapter 450 Meadow Run. Hastings MI 49058. i1600 Am Penn<tvlvania Ave.. Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Washington. DC. 205091600 Please do not send any contributions for the Afghan Childrens fund to the American Red Cross of West Central Michigan. American Red Cross disaster assistance is pro­ vided to people in need without charge. This is made possible by voluntary donations of time, money and blood from the American people. To help provide support for people in need following the al-­ from chores or frnm from their their al lowance. The American Red Cross was asked by President Bush to administer the funds to ensure the donations are used for the needs of the Afghan children. All donations for this fund should be sent directly to the White House. A special zip code has been set up by the White House to help identify donations for the fund. Please send all donations to: America’s Fund for Afghan Children c/o The White House FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY ..................... 9 30 10 45 ....................... 6:00 Family Night 6 30 a.m. a.m. p.m pm 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northwest of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9 30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORM ED CHURCH 'A Own 6 with a ctinng hrar! fti Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 600 p m tChild & Adult' ; Duong the School Year Rev. R. Sent Greenway. Pastor kedh Stuip Youth Dveaor Church Office (6161891-1512 M 37 M lOOth Si A CALEDONIA fl- UNITED METHODIST W CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Mewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Musk Minister Pastor David Stewart. CE Children s Pastor 9.45 1100 . . 6:00 . 6:45 . 6:45 Sunday School.................................... Sunday Morning Worship Service. . Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-9ttek Prayer Word of Life Gubs......................... am am. p.m. pm pm Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 WhitneymIIc Avenue. Aho___ CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9-30am Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 8M-0J9I www lakesidecommunity orc (under construction) Leighton Church C I II II Bl I I T t I I I t H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenmgs 891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Acaderm Rev Michael Stowell. Pastor Joe Cipric. Worship leader Denns Bouma. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brigntsioe org Redeemer Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 9 30 > AM Worship; 11 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed Family Nighty "We are changed by God's love.1 ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) 9:30 a.m. Worship................. 1L00 a m. Sunday School . ILOOa.m Adult Bible Class Ret . E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Located in txighton Township Corner of 2nd Strcvt and U2nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m <S 11 am Sunday School tor All Ages 9 45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .6:30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m RAY TOWSSESI) Prtor XORMAS KXORR. AmkuIc Paw* 891-8028 • e mail leightonCiserv net 708 W. Main Street 10.00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wfje ®itn£ fEletljoliist Clpircl) 5590 Whitneyvilte Ave.. S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...! 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship...! 1:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437_______ CHURCH Rev P Adams For more information (616) 891-8119 or wwu peacechurch cc GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 250 \ inc Street (M-37 to Emmons io Vinci October 28 - 21st Sunday after Penicvost scrnuxi litk It s Not sb—t Wt—tf ar losing Worship Service 8 30am and 11 00am (Jr. Church at! 100 only > Sundas School 9 45 a m (Nursery aad Child Care >*adaMe throughout the maramg I Rev Nonnan Kohns (6I6> 891-816' COMMUNITY Church Office 616-891-8669 Fax 891 8648 CMURCM *w * caledomaumc org________ _____ efing you, your friend*, our famd. - right where you re at- through THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday .Morning Worship 10:00 a m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Qutay Odd Care and Programs 901'13 nd 1030am Praise Singing 10 SO a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 X) p m Pastor IJovd Dr Vomer. Sr. Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Time* 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Hustwkk Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Sgnod) g4th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service g:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Al! Services have a Nursenj available Barner Free www iserv net/-stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office g91-g6gg_ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 One mite east of Whi'.neyvilte Rd Piuw 891-8440 near Whitneyville Ave Church School. Sunday MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services Programs for all ages Services at 930 a m and 6 p m ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St Emmons Lake Elementary' 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momrg Wonhp MtOOevie Manrg Naw Sunder School (Jr I Nunety - Gode 5 Sr HtGt - Sir Evenrg x rtgr - Grode 6-8 hen Evenr»g HOOam 9 45 am. HOC am 600400 pm. 6007 30pm Rev tre Z-Ucbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whtneyv’Be Ave CP 84th Sf • 89’ -866’ “The Church where everybody n somebody and Jesus is Lord " Meeting at Caledonia High School Saxjay School 930 am xnoar Momavg Wonr«p 1030 am Meeting at chapel on Whrtneyvde Ave xrvjay Everwtg Wodhp 6 00 p m Wea Mdweek Prayer 4 &bte Study 700 pm <ev Suyi er -esxy Asoc Patet WBbtfe whuneyvieDtieofg____ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001/Page 5 Aerobics class new this month Christian Education Director for two churches announced New TK community ed classes begin next month by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A new series of Thor­ napple Kellogg Commu­ nity Education classes and workshops will begin in November. Area adults can get into shape in a new aerobics class starting Nov. 5. Donna Evans, a certified ACE instructor will hold this class in the McFall gym. This six-week class for beginners and intermedi­ ates will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for six weeks. Class will be held Mon­ days and Wednesdays from Nov. 5 through Dec. 17. No class will be held on Nov. 21 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The class will include a cardio/fat burning section, as well as muscle toning and strengthening exer­ cises, Excrtubc bands and stability balls will be available for use during the class. Participants should bring their own step bench, floor mat or towel and hand weights. The cost is $35 for the six-week session. A second six-week session begins on Jan. 7. On Nov. 8. Drew Mc­ Fadden from Edward Jones Investments and Jeff Kraai of McKeown & Kraai will hold a Financial Family Matters class. This work­ shop is designed to help parents and teenagers un­ derstand earning, saving, investing and protecting money from taxes and in­ flation. Topics to be cov­ ered include living within your means; paying your­ self first; the difference be­ tween saving and investing and tax saving strategies. The class begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the high school. The $5 fee Gospel groups to sing at Caledonia CRS The 2001-2002 C aledonia Concert Scries will present Dixie Melody Boys and the Gospclmcn Quartet at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. at the Caledonia Christian Re­ formed Church, M-37 and 100th Street, Caledonia. by Patricia Johns Staff writer During the past month Christian Education for the United Methodist Churches of Middleville and Parmalee has been under the direction of Matt Draft. Draft grew up in the Caledonia area and is a Caledonia High School graduate. He attended sev­ eral churches in Caledonia and Kentwood before leav­ ing to attend Montreat College in North Carolina. He graduated in June with a major in theology and a minor in philosophy. He is attending Calvin College working on a sec­ ond philosophy undergrad­ uate degree. eventual goal is to TK SCHOOL getHisa doctorate in philoso­ to be able to teach at LUNCH MENU phy the college level. He said he is excited Middle and High School about his new part-time Lunch Menu position with the Wednesday, Oct. 24 Methodist Church and im­ French toast sticks pressed with the friendli­ w scrambled eggs or hot ness of his new church dog, potato wedges, juice, family. Thursday. Oct. 25 He is working on ways Macaroni and cheese to encourage family-cen­ w/dinncr roll or chicken sal- tered Christian education. ad rollup, peas, pears, milk. This may include after the Friday, Oct. 26 first of the year classes Pizza or fish sticks, sea­ and workshops for adults soned green beans, fresh on Wednesday nights grapes, milk. while the middle school Monday. Oct. 29 students are having their Grilled chicken sandwich dix, w/ranch on a bun or ham and cheese hot pocket, mixed veggies, peach cob­ bler, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Two beef tacos w/soft shells or hamburger on a bun, tossed salad, apple­ sauce, milk. NOTE: Rotating items will be chix nuggets, chix patties, hamburgers, tacos, nachos, cold sandwiches, chef salads and theme bars. covers both a parent and a student. The two-week Beginner Internet class Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 explores the world w ide web. Instructor Angie Ruger can help computer novices learn helpful surf techniques, downloading and using shareware and free ware. The cost is $30 and the class will be taught in the high school library com­ puter lab. To register for any of these classes call the Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education Depart­ ment at 795-3397. Tickets arc available through Cutlen i lie Christian Bookstore, C aledonia Pro­ fessional Pharmacy, at the door, or call (616)891-8858. Tickets cost $9 in advance, $10 at the door and 12 and under free. David Huyck to celebrate 75th birthday In honor of his 75th birth­ day, the family of David Huyck are celebrating with an open house on Sunday, Oct. 28th from I to 6 p.m. The open house will be held at the Middleville VFW Hall on Main Street in Mid­ dleville. Cards are welcome, no gifts please. Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Premier Travel & Cruise 7105 tnxxXnoa. Cotedono. Ml 49JU *402 |Corrw of KmT 8 froadmoof) (616)554-0311 Houk Mon IhuK 8 30 6. ftt 8 30 6. Sot 10 2 r r H CANDY CHECK!!! H r * Supper ♦ Friday, October 26 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. £ HALLOWEEN NIGHT at UAW LOCAL 1002 ♦ * 285 S. WASHINGTON ST. • MIDDLEVILLE Union members and the public are welcome to come and Trick or Treat and get their candy checked between 7pm & 8:30pm by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. & Trick or Treat times will be from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. Come have coffee, donuts, cider, and get some candy. __ Qj Oisr youth fellowship. He is planning ways for all the education to build on w hat has gone before. Anyone with questions about Draft's plans can call the church 795-9266. Draft is in the office on Wednesdays from 1 to 7 p.m. && & | Cost: 12 - Adults s5.00 • 5 12 3-00 • 4 & Under Free All proceeds to go to the Disaster Relief Fund for New York and Washington DC. GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 West M-179 Hwy (Chief Noonday Road - 1/2 mile east of Patterson) * Wayland, MI 49348 795-7903 Service times 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. I::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23 2001 Caledonia cadet earns top awards at West Point cadets. Fleischmann was awarded a Bronze Star for outstand­ ing military knowledge and skills for service in the Regular Army. This West Point Award is given to the top 5 percent of cadets and recognizes self-discipline, selfless commitment to ser­ vice, and motivation to con­ tinue professional military development. The cadet must qualify with leader­ ship: the ability to think cre­ atively and clearly, decide wisely, and act decisively under pressure. In addition, the cadet must qualify ethi­ cally: have an abiding commitment to live according to national values, the constitu­ tional system, the ethical standards of the profession of arms, and consistent with his own values. Fleischmann showed inge­ nuity this past summer with the M249 SAW light machine gun in tactical training exercises in the New York Mountains against units of the U.S. Army’s elite I Oth Mountain Division. The light gun fires 5.56-mm NATO rounds at 800 per Cadet Ian W. Fleischmann of Caledonia has been recog­ nized with the three highest awards granted at the United States Military Academy Fleischmann received the Superintendent’s Individual Award, the Academic Dean’s Distinguished Cadet Award, and a Bronze Star for out­ standing military achieve­ ment. He also received two Gold Stars for successful performance in competition against the U.S. Naval Academy and the physical education award. The Superintendent's Individual Award is given annually to the top 5 percent of cadets who prove to be outstanding in academics, military development and physical fitness. The award is a wreath pin, centered on the left breast pocket of the cadet uniforms. rhe Distinguished Cadet Award is for maintaining a grade point average above 3.67 on a 4.0 scale. The award is comprised of a Gold Star and pinned on the collar. This award may be earned by only approximate­ ly 8 percent in each class of Special Thanks to... Deloris & Wanda for the luncheon at the church and to all of our family and friends for the flowers - they were beautiful. Thank you for helping us cope ; with the loss of Benjamin. ' ~ From the Schultz Family Liinimnmnmr'tr1 rue Jan Fleischmann minute. As a result of his platoon's performance in simulated combat, the 10th Mountain unit ‘adopted’ Fleischmann by shaving his head and camoeing it with magic marker. In pontoon bridge con­ struction his team beat out 31 other platoons with the fastest construction time and received the coveted annual 'canoe paddle’ award. All members of his platoon qualified as sharpshooters on their first attempt. During a week at Fort Knox, (Ky.) he was maneuvering Ml Al Abram tanks in simulated combat, in actual exercises and as a driver for officers in tank training. Fleischmann earlier was awarded the Physical Edu­ cation Award for having one of top three times (2:38) in the annual indoor obstacle course test required of all cadets. The obstacle course consists of a 50-foot crawl, tire jumping, vault horse, rope climb up one floor, run MAIN ATTRACTION Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 616.891 .HAIR(4247) 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 TUESDAY’S ATTRACTIONS COUPON- ] -COUPON — } • $5.00 OFF HAIRCUT & STYLE J • $5.00 OFF COLOR & HIGHLIGHT • * | Expos 10-31-2001. ! S’* 9 am-8 pm * Exptes 10-31-2001 9.00 OF™ PEDICURE cO^P00 Expies 10-31-2001 ! ! Cadet Fleischmann with an M-249 SAW light machine gun awaiting 10th Mountain Division in training exercises in New York mountains. one-eighth mile, descend 12 feet over vertical bars, jump through a swinging tire, bal­ ance beam walk, dive roll, scale an eight-foot wall, swing monkey bars, perform a second rope climb, run one-eighth mile with 20 lb. medicine ball and again with baton. He also took classes in swimming, gymnastics and boxing. He was unde­ feated in boxing. Fleischmann was also a member of the West Point debate team last year. The team ended the season ranked fourth in the nation with wins against schools like Cornell, Penn State, U of Virginia, Yale, USC, Michigan, Navy and others. After this academic year, Fleischmann will spend next summer at Air Assault School and then as Cadre at Camp Buckner, NY training new cadets in the outdoors. Fleischmann is seeking a bachelor of science degree at West Point with a double major in economics and international relations and minors in the German and Arabic languages. In 1999, 14,000 top high school seniors from all over the country sought 1,190 slots at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the world’s pre­ mier military school ranked by US News and World Report as fourth in the nation of four-year engineer­ ing schools. Fleischmann received direct appointment to the academy from Congressman Vern Ehlers. He was an Caledonia. Ml 49316 (<>!€*) 891-9000 N Semi-Annual SALE! L & o OHS FALL The West Point runback from Camp Buckner. Cadet Fleischmann holds the paddle award for fastest pon­ toon bridge construction. The eight-mile runback from Buckner to West Point signifies the end of summer mil­ itary training and the start of college classes. honor graduate of South Christian High School, an Eagle Scout with 11 palms, a certified lifeguard and a run­ ning back on the South Christian’s 1999 state run­ ner-up football team. Ian is the son of Frederick and Dr. Shirley Fleischmann of Caledonia. AA, Alanon meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. TUw! I Hot Bulbs - Hot Special at | Contempo Salon * W 2 months Unlimited Tanning in"' 1 our state of the art 41 bulb beds only $59.95 Australian Cold Dark Tanning Accelerator only $14.00 Save up to a yard ON YOUR FALL REMODELING PROJECT- Thru November 3rd _______ Limited time offer! 3nll S&JwixA (fonlsjnpjDAaky Salon foh ihs ontlM family Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001/Page 7 Middleville trick or treat hours, events announced Joanne R. Barnes-----------------------------------------HASTINGS - Joanne R Barnes, age 77, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday, October 15, 2001 at Tendercare of Hastings. Joanne was born on April 20, 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of William and Ruth (Hamilton) Blank. She was raised in Mansfield, Ohio and attended Mansfield High school, graduating in 1942. Joanne was a cheerleader, served as Majorette in band and was also active in athletics. She lived in Paradise, Michigan for several years and returned to Hastings in 1959. residing mostly in Middleville for many years. Joanne was married to Clarence E. Barnes on July 4, 1942 at Justice of Peace in Georgia. She was employed at Tyden Corporation until 1971, retiring with a medical disability. Joanne was a member of the Middleville United Methdoist Church, she was in choir, was active in Women's Circle and all church activities, participated in exchange student program, hosting a student from Brazil, volunteered for the Red Cross, led in Alzheimer's Support Group, and participated with Commission on Aging and Barry County Food Surplus. She was an avid reader, wonderful cook, enjoyed gardening, traveling, crafts (sewing) dolls for bazaar items, crocheting afghans. Joanne was a caring, loving mother, grandmother. great grandmother and great great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by two sons. Robert E. (Connie) Barnes and Ronald R. (Pamela) Barnes both of Hastings; one daughter, Beverly L. McClurkin of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband. Clarence E. Barnes; daughter, Barbara Brower; and two sisters. Memorial services were held on Thursday, October 18. 2001 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Special events are planned for Halloween this year in the Middleville area. Trick or treat times for Halloween night. Wednes­ day, Oct. 31. are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Middleville area. Earlier that day children in grades two through five in Lee and Page Elementary schools will enjoy costume parades and even parties with spooky games and treats. The fun begins on Satur­ day. Oct. 27, for children in McFall Elementary school where they can come from 1 to 3 p.m. for pumpkin decorating contests, a parade to show off their costumes and even more family fun. Students will not have traditional parties on Oct. 31. but they will be able to do harvest crafts and activ­ ities. On Saturday. Oct. 27, members of the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club will collect canned goods and other items for the Food Cupboard at the Middleville 3 bedroom. 2 bath * 1382 sq. ft. Daylight lower level, full basement Approx. 3/4 of an acre Call Cindy $147,500 • • • • • 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1250 sq. ft. ranch Daylight basement Approx. 1/2 of an acre $145,400 698-2788 ■ * * * * 3 bedroom. 2 bath 1370 sq. ft. raised ranch Walkout basement Call Ruth Approx. 1/2 of an acre 868-0535 $142,900 4772 HATHAWAY CT. 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The salon is offering a free paraffin treatment to those having chemical hair treatments, such as perms, as well as a 10 percent discount on styling products if they are purchased along with styling services. Hours are Mon.-Thurs., 9 a m.-9 p.m.. Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information call 891-1272. | NOTICE OF ANNUAL | MEETING Open House • Sunday. Oct. 28 • 1-4 pm Caledonia Education Foundation Monday, October 29, 2001 HASTINGS. 6122 Pine Knoll. / A/ -37 South to Pine Haven Estates, left on Pine Cone, right on Pine Knoll to homei Price reduced to $159,900! Pine Haven Estates. Ready to move into with no extra work! This home has so much to offer including: 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths, finished basement, profes­ sionally landscaped yard, underground sprinkling. security system, and so much more! Ontuifc Pearson-Cook 'Eacfi otfee ,naepeodectfy owned and operated 616-954-0990 See with Jennifer Cooper 616-262-4544. 5:30 p.m. Kettle Lake Elementary School 8451 Garbow Drive, Alto �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville, M(/October 23. 2001 Service award recognition presented to Caledonia staff by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer A service award recep­ tion for many Caledonia staff members was held at the Caledonia Board of Education meeting last Tuesday night. The awards were pre­ sented in recognition of years of service to the dis­ trict. Superintendent Doug Busman made it clear that the Caledonia School Dis­ trict is a group of quality schools because of the ex­ cellent staff it employs, including those being rec­ ognized that evening. The following were pre­ sented with thanks and some form of gift remem­ brances, from plaques to watches, for their years of service. Though some of the staff have served in different capacities during their years with Caledonia, most are listed with the position currently or last held. A Caledonia letter "C’s was given to each recent Christmas Cxpo p * proceeds donated to the New york victims Saturday, October 27, 2001 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Caledonia United Methodist Church 250 Vine Street, Caledonia Gifts for the entire family discovery Toy; • JStlome Styles • Mary Kay • pampered Chef • Partylile Candle* • Shakelee retiree — Leta Bailard. superintendent's secretary (22 years of service); Richard Overmire, direc­ tory of auxiliary services (23 years); Shirley Tim­ mer. Caledonia Elemen­ tary teacher (24 years); Michael Pintek. assistant high school principal/athletic director, high school principal and mid­ dle school teacher (27 years); Noel Johnson, el­ ementary physical educa­ tion teacher. Kettle Lake (29 years); Barb Rose, bus driver (31 years); and Michael "Mick" Vaughn. Kettle Lake Elementary and middle school teacher (35 years). For 10 years of service, the following were honored — Kris Baumgartner (first grade. Kettle Lake), Cherie Bolt (bus driver), Mary Durkee (high school tech support), Claudia Hendry (special education. Dutton Elementary), Rose Kogge (curriculum secre­ tary, administration of­ fice). Mary Krueger (first grade. Dutton), Carol MacRae (special educa­ tion. Caledonia Elemen­ tary), Lisa McBride (second grade. Cal El), Tarry McConnon (bus driver), Kelly Mulry (fourth grade. Emmons Lake Elementary), Thomas Oster (high school There's a NEW doctor in town! Jennifer Battiste, M.D. Meet Dr. Jennifer Battiste, a primary care physician working along with Leon VanderLaan, PA-C, at the Caledonia Office of Advantage Health. Dr. Battiste is looking forward to meeting you and to providing you and your family with timely, comprehensive health care services. women's health - obstetrics kids & teens ~ seniors Accepting new patients 616-913-8850 Advantage health 9090 South Rodgers Ct., Caledonia, Ml Retirees (front row from left) Leta Bailard. Barb Rose. Rich Overmire, (back from left) Noel Johnson. Mick Vaughn and Mike Pintek. Not pictured: Shirley Timmer, The 25-, 30- and 35-year service awards went to (from left) Brian "Buzz" Leatherman (35), Sharon Olthouse (25), Gayle Ott (30), Judy Trudeau (35), and MickVaughn (35). Not pictured are Marcia Collins (25), Jon Pelletier (25) and Sara Colburn (30). math), Dianna Peck (preschool teacher, Com­ munity Resource Center), Thomas Peck (former band director), Carmen Petrosky (fifth grade, Kettle Lake), Kathleen Pratt (bus driver), Judd Robinson (custodian), Tamara Rowley (second and third loop­ ing, Kettle Lake), Randy Snyder (district mainte­ nance), Gena VanderMeulen (high school En­ glish), Susan Waayenberg (third grade, Emmons), Sandra Ward (preschool teacher, resource center), and Janet Williams (kindergarten, Emmons Lake Elementary). Recognized for 15 years of service were Shelli Abel (fifth grade, Cal El), Ruth Grinsted (high school English), Karilyn Kooiman (secretary, auxilary ser­ vices), John Klunder (high school social studies), Glenda Licske (accounts payable, administration of­ fice), Patsy McCormick (secretary, special educa­ tion), Carrie Murphy (Young 5s, Cal El), Paul Continued next page ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs ■ CDs Drew McFadden Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 Bus 616-891-1173 Toll-free 866-891-1173 Edward Jones www edwardjones com Serving Individual Investor* Since 1871 s*c movie OUTPOJT VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. With any paid * rental, get a Coke product 4-Pack for only 990 Regular $1.99 Hurry promotion ends October 31st! i movie dufpdJT; | Rent One Movie or Game and get a second rental FREE with this coupon. Offer good at Caledonia location Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please. Expires 11 -15-01 Product Id: SunAd �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001/Page 9 Middleville Methodist soup suppers begin Oct. 26 Fifteen years service award (from left) Jane Uyl. Anne Steele. Glenda Lieske. Ruth Grmsted and Karilyn Kooiman. Not pictured. Shelli Abel. John Wunder. Patsy McCormick. Carrie Murphy and Paul Nixon. There will be shouts of "soup, beautiful soup" now that the Middleville Methodist Church resumes its soup suppers. The first of this year s suppers is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26. from 5 to 7 p.m. The featured soup on Friday is vegetable beef. This is an "all you can eat" supper with a choice of three soups, salad. Diabetes seminar set for Oct. 25 Ten-year service awards (front row, from left) Claudia Hendry, Carol McRae, Tom Peck. Tammy Rowley. Janet Williams, (center) Diana Peck, Sue Waayenberg, Kelly Mulry (back row) Sandy Ward. Kathy Pratt. Mary Durkee and Kris Baumgartner. (See article for those not pictured). From previous page Nixon (sixth grade, middle school). Anne Steele (middle school support room), and Jane Uyl (middle school secretary, parapro). For 20 years of service: Nadji Buikema (fifth grade, Cal El), Andy Sny­ der (transportation fleet supervisor), and Nancy Ten Elshof (middle school music teacher). For 25 years of service: Marcia Collins (high school health teacher), Sharon Olthouse (kindergarten, Dutton) and Jon Pelletier (custodian. Emmons). Recognized for 30 and 35 years for their service to the school district were: Sara Colburn. 30 years (Community Education), Gayle Ott, 30 years third grade. Kettle Lake), Brian "Buzz" Leatherman. 35 years (middle school, as­ sistant principal), Judy A free educational sem­ inar on diabetes will be presented by Dr. Michael Valitutto from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25. at Metro Health-Caledonia Plaza. 8941 N. Rodgers Court. More than 16 million people in the United States have diabetes, and while more than 10 million of them have been diag­ nosed, that means more than six million are not aware that they have the disease. Free diabetic screening will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the office at 891-1451. desserts, beverages, hot dogs and egg salad sand­ wiches. The next soup supper will be on Nov. 16 which will feature potato soup. There will be no soup sup­ per in December. Tickets are $5 for adults and young people 14 and older. Families eat for just $13. The Middleville Methodist Church is at the corner of Church and Main Streets in Middleville. Call 795-9266 for more in­ formation. Caledonia Arts & Crafts Caledonia High School SATURDAY, November 3, 2001 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Admission Free Parking Raffle 1 1:30 - 2:00 COME ENJOY THE DAY! American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE Twenty-year service awards went to (from left) Nadji Buikema, Andy Snyder and Nancy Ten Elshof. Trudeau (fourth grade. Cal El) and Michael Vaughn, 35 years (middle school drama teacher). Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan 76th and Kraft �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middle vifie. Ml/October 23. 2001 Children’s Festival, Photo Show to wrap up ‘Cider Time’ Historic Bowens Mills will wrap up this fall’s "It’s Cider Time’ series Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28, with the Photo Show and Children’s Festival. The gates will be open from noon until 5 p.m. each day with free Bowens Mills co-owner Carleen Sabin and Terry Pennepacker having fun with children from last year's festival. Smith-Diamond __ 0 u TI KI 1111 -1 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml admission for children up to 15 years old. Special activities will be featured for the children, including a children’s costume contest Saturday, with judging at 1:30 p.m. There will be a special performance by the youth ministry of Berean Bible Church of Holland. Mich., at 2:30 in the new Bowens Mills Gathering Place and will include a puppet show, a magic show and clowns. Also available are free horse-drawn wagon rides and a petting zoo with farm animals included. All children 15 and under are free this weekend only. Special music will be presented by Terry Pen­ nepacker both days. There will be a display of mill photos in the museum, along with a slide show featuring all of the 2001 festivals. There also will be a photo contest with mill photos from the year 2001 in the museum for all to enjoy. Categories include the mill grounds, the mill's people and the mill's ani- FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 CALEDONIA: A rare find Three bedroom, 3 bath condo located in the heart of Caledo­ nia. Must see this super sharp unit with 2,000 sq. ft. finished. $150,900. Call Wendy Zandstra 891-7653 or 891-2222. 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Those interested in showing photos can call or visit the website (www.bowensmills.com) for an entry form and a list of rules, judging of mill photos will be at 2 p.m. Sunday and there will be ribbons as well as cash prizes for the winners. The mill was built in 1864 and is a Michigan ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 • Flannel - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. See Bowens Mills, pg. 15 • Christmas A Fabrics at General Dentistry for Children & Adults Early Moming & Evening Appointments Available State Historic Site. Its mis­ sion is to preserve the his­ tory of days gone by for fu­ ture generations to learn from and enjoy. The fourstory building's main floor houses a working waterpowered cider and grist mill along with a museum and gift shop. There is a blacksmith shop, a waterpowered machine shop on the lower level. The third floor has been transformed into living quarters. The top floor is home to Bowens Mills Studios. The old cider press was erected in the Mill in 1902. Old-timers say in bygone days their horses were lined all the way back into town, waiting for their turn at the press. Twenty-three years ago. Neal and Marion Cook, with the help of family and friends, restored the old press after it had been dor­ mant for many years. Fresh apple cider is available by the glass o the gallon. Apple cider, the nectar of the oidiard, has been a popular drink • since colonial times. Cider is made from a blend of selected apple varieties, making it a treat that is different from week Io week. Cider may also be frozen, so it can be enjoyed all winter long and will keep for one year. Visitors are invited to explore the general store to find fall products such as apples, milled cider, Amish apple butter, jams, jellies, peach butter, along with hot apple dumplings with ice cream served at "Granny’s Kitchen" near the large shaded picnic area. Cider, doughnuts, and sandwiches are also avail­ able. 'Hie large Belgian horses will be on hand to give re­ laxing wagon ride tours of the Mill grounds. Pump­ kins, gourds, apples, and fall crafts will be for sale. Costumed craftsmen will also be demonstrating and selling their works nearby. The 13-acre pioneer park consists of an 1840s twostory plank-style house, an • Calico & Quilt Supplies \Tll' WHITE • Fleece for Winter Wear Your Smile The First Thing People See! 218 E State Si. Hastogs • 945-9673 MAt Cie^n Pick-Un SUtiot, dKViht jiMK.'-: �The Sun and News. Middleville Mi/October 23, 2001/Page 11 Village of Caledonia Octogenarians hosted locally The annual Octogenarian Lunch hosted by the Middleville Methodist Church brought more than 50 local octogenarians and friends and family to an excellent turkey dinner on October 9 Entertainment was provided by magician Chuck Bowman Summary Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia Monday. October 8. 2001 Call to order at 7:00. Present Erskine. Gilbert. Oaks Penfold. Brumleve. Regan Audy Unger Zandsua Approval of Consent Agenda: All Ayes Motion Carried. Written Correspondence Inquiry of Conflict of Interest Council Report: Village Manager - Welcome to Caledonia Signs 3 signs will cost $8,280.00 plus 720 for installation This included a 20% discount. Motion to purchase the signs with the contingency on placement and M-DOT Permit. All Ayes. Motion Carried Sewer Trunk Line on Main Street will be passable by Friday's homecoming. Snowplow for new truck. To be purchased from Truck and Trailer. All Ayes. Motion Carried. Presidents Report - Revisit the issue of the YMCA swim­ ming pool with full council pre­ sent Ellen Wilder presented the proposal for support for a feasi­ bility survey Motion to give $750 00 toward the study AII Ayes Motion Gamed New Business: Holy Family Parade Permit AU Ayes Motion earned 001-33 Consumers Energy Franchise - All Ayes Motion Camed Committee appointment to the New Caledonia Township Library Committee Steve Gilbert was nominated to this appoint­ ment. Public Comment Extended Council Comments Adjournment Scot soccer 3rd in Gold The Caledonia High School varsity boys soccer team secured third place in the O-K Gold Conference with a convincing 3-1 win against Sparta on Oct. 16. Keegan Good scored tw ice for the Fighting Scots (9-8, 8-3 in the Gold). Ryan Fitzsimmons scored the other goal off an assist from Steve Yanosik. The Caledonia defense continue its string of good games with another solid ef- fort. The JV team closed out its successful season as con­ ference champs. The varsity team opened the state district playoffs yesterday evening with a tough road game against Lowell. Results were not available at press time. The winner of that game moves on to play Greenville at 7:00 on Thursday at Greenville High School. ORDINANCE NO. 01-033 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges waterways and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the VIL LAGE OF CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS SECTION 1. GRANT TERM The VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA. KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, here by grants the nght, power and authority to the Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corpora bon, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the “Grantee,’ to construct, maintain and com­ mercially use electnc lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, braces, feeders, transmission and distribution wires, transformers and other electrical appliances for the purpose of transmitting, transforming and distributing electricity on, under, along and across the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways and other public places, and to do a local electric business in the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby grant ed, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things required by the terms hereof SECTION 3. CONDITIONS No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced All of Grantee's structures and equipment shall be so placed on either side of the highways as not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes All of Grantee's wires carry­ ing electricity shall be securely fastened so as not to endanger or injure persons or property in said highways. The Grantee shall have the right to trim trees if necessary in the conducting of such bust ness, subject, however, to the supervision of the highway authorities SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Village free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negli­ gent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized In case any action is commenced against the Village on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Village and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS Said Grantee shall construct and extend its electric distribution sys­ tem within said Village, and shall furnish electric service to applicants residing therein in accor­ dance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 6. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE- The nghts, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. SECTION 7. RATES. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said Village tor electric furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its successors authonty and jurisdiction to fix and regulate electnc rates and rules regulating such service in said Village, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise Such rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Village, acting by its Village Council, or by said Grantee SECTION 8 REVOCATION The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation SECTION 9 MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. JURISDICTION- Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to electnc service tn said Village SECTION 10 REPEALER Thts ordinance when accepted and published as herein provided shall repeal and supersede the provisions of an electnc ordinance adopted by the Village Council on January 3. 1972, entitled AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the nght. power and authonty to construct maintain and commercially use electnc lines consisting of towers, masts, poles, crossarms guys, braces, wires, transformers and other electrical appli­ ances on. along and across the highways streets alleys bodges and other public places and to do a local electee business m the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA, KENT COUNTY, for a period of thir­ ty years and amendments if any to such ordinance whereby an electnc franchise was granted to Consumers Energy Company SECTION 11 EFFECTIVE DATE Thts ordmance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof provided, however it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said penod the Grantee snail accept the same in writing filed with the Village Cten< upon acceptance and publication hereof thts ordinance snail constitute a contract between sad Village and said Grantee We certify that the foregoing Franchise O'dmance was duty enacted by the Village Council of the VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 8th day of October, 2001 Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. Daryl Penfold, Village President Attest Sandra Ayers, Deputy Clerk �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001 Caledonia Twp. Board hears Shagbark problems by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Shagbark condominium residents complained about devastating flooding problems at the Caledonia Township Board meeting Oct. 17 and asked to be on the November meetings agenda. The Shagbark Condo­ minium is located near Kraft and 76th Street, and was built by Northland Development. Lynn DeMann, who has lived in Shagbark for about 18 months, asked for board help with an ongoing water problem, requesting en­ forcement of building codes. She said the project had been approved by the township, but the devel- First of 15 Caledonia Twp. zoning ordinances in place by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday night adopted the Highway Commercial portion of the zoning ordinance, the first of 15 that will come before the board. Local officials said it's crucial to get a re-vamped zoning ordinance in opera­ tion for both the Planning Commission and the Township Board, and they realize the first drafts of the ordinance sections will not be perfect. Several board members said many details would need to be discussed and perhaps amended, but be­ cause of the huge number of construction requests expected, a temporary or­ dinance is better than none. T rustee/Commissioner Wally Bujak said the Planning Commission had worked hard on the ordi­ nance, and used several other ordinances from sur­ rounding areas to deter­ mine what should go into Caledonia's. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said per­ haps a way to improve communication between the board and the commis­ sion would be for board members to "attend qui­ etly" commission working sessions. This would result in board benefit of the consultant's advicem as well as the discussion pro­ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Skills needed. General Clerical, including but not limited to, Word Processing (Microsoft Word, Excel), Phone and Counter Communication Skills, Research and Filing. Part-time (15-20 hours) per week. Please call Bryan at (616) 795-3385 or forward resume to: Village of Middleville 100 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 69 Middleville, Ml 49333 cess leading to commis­ sion ordinances. Trustee Bill Bravata said he had read the doc­ ument, but had not com­ pared it to other ordi­ nances. He said he ex­ pected the board to change some details in the ordi­ nance, though he would support it for the time be­ ing. He said he was disap­ pointed because the gen­ eral development process had led to an emphasis of clustered commercial ar­ eas in the north to "safe­ guard the rest of M-37." He said what had been promised for 20,000 square feet lots now under this or­ dinance would have to be 90,000 square feet. Density would be only 35 percent, he said. He questioned lighting specifications, which would also require en­ forcement. Greenspace and landscaping requirements were more demanding in the HC district than they had been previously, which he questioned. He was concerned over who was the "expert" making the call on various details. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5. 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Northporte Development, Inc., for a special land use so as to authorize the height of a proposed hotel building to be greater than 35 feet and greater than 2-1/2 stones. The proposed hotel building would be located on lands proposed to be rezoned to the HC Highway Commercial District, such lands being commonly described as 5190-5246—60th Street and legally described as follows. That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 6: thence SO0 'O9 03"E 50 00 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section to .he South line of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this description; thence N89‘4018“E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th street, thence S00°09 39*E 442 43 feet parallel with the North-South 1 4 line, thence N6321 03’W 331 96 feet along the Northerly line of proposed Highway M 6, thence Westerly 728 80 feet along said Northerly toe on a 902.23 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N86”29‘31*W 709 15 feet: thence N00 09‘39*W 241 00 feet along the West line of the East 410 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89"1T5VE 410 00 feet along the south line of 60th Street to the place of Beginning. Caledonia Township. Kent County Michigan An approval of the requested special land use would be conditional upon the rezoning of the above-oesenbed lands to the HC Highway Commercial Distnct All interested persons may attend the public heanng and comment on the requested special and use Written comments concerning the application may be submitted to the Township office. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Meagan, up to the time of the pub­ lic heanng Dated October 3, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 311 *-’■* .......... ./ - - .V. opment had not been built according to specifica­ tions. She said the developer has not delivered on the plans for the develop­ ment, nor has he addressed and corrected problems. She has linked this to a pending lawsuit. She said he has been made aware of multiple problems. Residents have retained legal counsel, and an en­ gineering firm that has confirmed the belief that many building features were improperly con­ structed. DeMann and her husband have gone to state mediation. While awaiting another hearing in a few weeks, the residents are sitting in water, she said. A part of the problem may have to do with a lift station. She said the de­ veloper had refused to remedy this problem be­ cause he said he has a pending lawsuit against two government agencies, and an engineering firm, and fixing it would destroy his evidence. The state mediator stressed he had a responsi­ bility to the condo owners to fix their problem first. The developer could col­ lect evidence with videos, statements from home­ owners, pictures, etc., to bring for his lawsuit. She said an undersized detention pond continually overflows, and water stands in several back yards. Damage is resulting to basement floors, from flooding up to inches of water, had damaged car­ peting, and walls, at great expense to homeowners. She said her basement had flooded five times. DeMann said with the slightest of rains the flood­ ing occurred, and stood there when there was no rain for five weeks, and it appears to be watered from underneath. The flooding at one point in the summer was so bad, the fire de­ partment came and pumped out the flooded common area. Reportedly, the township engineer had come out at that time. She said the property had not been graded prop­ erly away from buildings, with a six-inch slope for 10 feet. She said the Caledo­ nia building inspector had identified at least three code violations of the building code of the Build­ ing Officials Code Admin­ istration (BOCA) DeMann said the problems were es­ calating as new homes are being built on the property. The existing homeowners are experiencing damage, and life savings are in­ vested in their property. Assessments had de­ creased due to the unre­ solved flood problem. Five owners have tried to sell their units without success. There are 26 units in the first phase of the condo community. She said she believed every one had experienced some form of water problems. Bob Miller, another Shagbark resident, said his condo had been flooded three times. "We were the first own­ ers to move into that build­ ing." he said. He bought it because it had a walk-out basement, and has since put a berm up behind his house to hold the water back, which acts as a dam to keep water out of his basement. There are problems other than improper drainage. Miller said the flashing had been put on over the roofing, causing water to run down between the walls, resulting in thou­ sands of dollars of interior damage in the roof, moldy walls and in the basement carpeting. Another resident. Roger Weatherby, listed the same problems, and said he has replaced the pad under the carpeting three times. He said he and his wife bailed water from the sump pump hole into the sink for an hour and a half. The pump was running and working, but the water had no place to go. he said. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said he had heard of this and other problems with plumbing, and won­ dered where the system had failed. Miller said he thought the building inspections had not been thorough enough. Trustee Bill Bravata said the township building inspector was very cau­ tious. The state sets the standards, and he thought 99 percent of the points were addressed ade­ quately. They don't let things go intentionally, he said. There are four units per condo. New housing units are now being built at a higher grade, but without sump pumps. Sump pumps eventually put into the first units, but were dumping water only a few feet from the build­ ings, it was reported. Ear­ lier units are still having the problem. "There is not one unit in the first phase that has not had flooding, Miller said. He said it was a problem that could be fixed, if someone would just make the developer do something. Miller said what had been proposed for the de­ velopment was not what was built. He has gone to several agencies, the state and the township. "I just can’t believe somebody has not come out there to see what this man is doing." Miller said. He said the' board mem­ bers were not well in­ formed about the problem, and should correct this. He said after 18 months of liv­ ing there, the state will not enforce the problem for him. "A lot of innocent peo­ ple are being hurt." He asked for a hearing with the board, and said he has a lot of engineering evidence to present. "Why has this developer been granted a new build­ ing permit even though there is a code violation against three of the exist­ ing buildings?" DeMann asked. "Who is responsible for making this developer adhere to the approved plans for development?" DeMann suggested the problem had started four years ago, and they could not go to the governing board of the past. She asked a stop work order be placed on the developer until grading and detention pond problems have been repaired. Trustee Larry Stauffer said he had not heard about this problem before, and objected to character­ izing the board as doing nothing. Miller said he had brought a packet of mate­ rials and pictures this spring to the township dur­ ing a tax assessment re­ view. He was under the impression this should have sifted through the township system to the board. He said the problem had been brought forward on Aug. 28 and now it was Oct. 17. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said he had been aware of the problem and a file was being com­ piled. He said Randy Wilcox, the township en­ gineer, had been involved. Wilcox has sent letters to the developer, but a re­ sponse documenting cer­ tain information requested has not been received. Sump pumps were being Continued next page Thornapple-Kellogg School is ACCEPTING BIDS for SNOWPLOWING G SNOW REMOVAL Bids are to be based on a 2" snowfall and for 2 years 2001/02 - 2002/03. Three individual areas will be bid. 1 Bus/Maintenance Complex and Page Building 2. High School and Middle School 3 Lee, McFall and TK Learning Center Bids are due Nov. 9, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. at the Administration Building. 10051 Green Lake Rd.. Middleville, Ml 49333. Attn: Alice Jansma. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23. 2001 /Page 13 Assessor and fire chief resign in Caledonia Twp. by Ruth Zachary • Staff Writer Fire Chief Chris Murphy’ s resignation was accepted by the Caledonia Township Board Wednesday. Murphy said he was stepping down due to the stress on his family and the amount of time demanded by the job. Murphy has a full-time job besides his fire chiefs duties. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son said Murphy has been a person of great intellect, and he brought a lot to the position, which had been appreciated. He will con­ tinue to serve with the de­ partment as a member of the fire crew. He has been with the department for about 10 years. Murphy had served as chief since April 18, when the previous fire chief, Butch Welton, took a partial retirement after 21 years in the position and 37 years with the department. Welton continues to work part time as a volunteer with the fire department. Deputy Chief Brian Bennett will take on interim leadership while a new period of consideration for a new chief ensues. Bennett is another long serving firefighter and applicant in the last search for a chief. The position will be open to people within the department and from the community at large, as well. Murphy was chosen fire chief last April from three internal job applications. Harrison said all candidates were well qualified. The Fire Commission recommended the appointment of Murphy. Harrison said in April that all these candidates brought different leadership skills, and fortunately would continue to offer these talents to the department. Township Assessor Ed TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON OCTOBER 11. 2001. THE TOWN­ SHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE III, SECTION 15.3.1, “ZONING DIS­ TRICTS", OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZON­ ING ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDI­ NANCE AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 10-01-01 ADOPTED: 10-11-01 EFFECTIVE: 10-31-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE III, SECTION 15.3.1. “ZONING DISTRICTS’. OF THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE. TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON­ FLICT HEREWITH; AND TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION 1 REVISION TO ARTICLE II. SECTION 15.3.1 THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE IS HEREBY AMENDED TO REVISE ARTICLE III. SECTION 15.3.1 AS FOLLOWS REZONE PARCEL ID. NO 08-16-018-009-00 FROM THE “AGRICULTURE" ZONING DISTRICT TO THE “SUBUR­ BAN RESIDENTIAL’ ZONING DISTRICT. SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH ARE HEREBY REPEALED THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT EIGHT DAYS FOL­ LOWING PROPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ITS ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACT 297 OF 1996 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP JAN UPPERT, CLERK 284 N. BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 314 VanderVries is resigning from his position as well to take a position in the Kalamazoo area, where he lives. He has served on a contract capacity as both assessor and as ordinance enforcement officer for the township. VanderVries was working on bringing mining op­ erations in the township in compliance with all the regulations required. Harrison said loss of these services will mean a great loss to the township and the computer services he contributed will be missed as well. Replacing VanderVries may mean requiring more than one person for these duties, and the structure by which the employment is to be done may be re-examined in the interim. Shagbark problems, continued from previous page installed, he said. If the information was not received, future build­ ing permits would be with­ held. Harrison said, though the legality of this is un­ certain. However, there have been no issues requiring board action, he said. Le­ gal counsel had made comments on the problem, in response to a referral by Manager/Planner, Dave Zylstra. Wilcox commented that he had visited the area and was surprised at the mag­ nitude of the problem. He said there would be a meeting between engi­ neers and the homeowners within the next couple of weeks. The matter will also be on the November agenda, Harrison said. There is a question that needs to be established, "did the township approve an adequate design, and did it get built that way," Harrison said. Determining who is re­ sponsible for remediation of a very expensive prob­ lem is a question all par­ ties seem to be asking. The developer could not be located, and the attor­ ney for Northland Devel­ opment, Jack Holwerda said he had no comment to make at this time. Local Rotarians receive awards Middleville Rotary Club member Ray Page (on left) shares a laugh with his brother Jerry (something about whose medal was bigger) during the Oct. 16 meeting. Ray was honored for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ANO SUMMARY OF ITS REGULATORY EFFECT HC - Highway Commercial District PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 17. 2001, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia adopted an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Charier Township of Caledonia. The amending Ordinance adds Chapter Xll-A to the Zoning Ordinance so as to create the HC - Highway Commercial District. A summary of the regulatory effect of the Ordinance follows 1. Establishment Qf the HC District The Ordinance establishes the HC Highway Commercial District. Permitted uses in the district include office buildings, banks, per­ sonal service establishments, hotels and motels, retail businesses, restaurants, drug stores, public utility buildings, laundry establishments and other uses Special land uses include retail businesses larger than 100,000 square feet, theaters, restaurants with drive-through facilities, vehicle service stations, colleges or universities, hospitals, tech­ nology research centers, churches and other uses. Adult and sexually-oriented busi­ nesses are prohibited in the HC District. 2. Driveways and Service Drives. The Ordinance includes provisions regulating the design, location, spacing, alignment and number of driveways for developments in the HC District. The Ordinance allows the Planning Commission to require the construction of a front or rear service drive for a development and prescribes the setbacks for such service drives. 3. Front Yard Landscaping- The Ordinance requires that a landscape plan be submit­ ted with all site plans for development in the HC District. The Ordinance prescribes min­ imum front yard landscaping requirements, which are enhanced for lots fronting on M 37. Parking is not permitted in the front yard except for parcels fronting on M-37 4. Outdoor Lighting. The Ordinance requires that a lighting plan be submitted with all site plans for development in the HC District if one or more outdoor light fixtures will be installed. All outdoor lighting is to be designed so as to minimize glare, to prevent light from spilling onto adjacent properties and to avoid excessive illumination Additional specific lighting requirements are prescribed for parking lot lighting, lighting of gas station/convenience store aprons and canopies, security lighting and lighting used to illu­ minate building facades. Certain outdoor lighting Is exempt from these requirements, including street lights, emergency lighting, lighting installed prior to the effective date of the Ordinance, and other types of lighting. 5. Site Design Requirements. The Ordinance includes minimum regulations for site design of lands within the HC District, including provisions requiring the preservation of natural features, screening of outdoor mechanical equipment, and landscape screening of all building walls. Buildings in the HC District are to be designed with architectural variety, with walls containing architectural features such as archways and colonnades, and with articulated roof lines. Exterior building materials shall be of low reflectance and the predominate building materials shall be brick, wood, native stone, tinted/textured concrete masonry and/or glass products. 6. Parking Lot Landscaping and Greenbelts The Ordinance prescribes minimum land­ scaping requirements for off-street parking areas in the HC District and requires that landscaped greenbelts be provided on the lot lines of developments in the HC District abut a residential district or residential use All plantings and landscape features, wher­ ever located, must meet certain minimum quality and size requirements Certain types of undesirable species of plants are permitted, but do not count toward the minimum planting requirements Existing trees are to be preserved wherever feasible If trees for which landscaping credit is given subsequently die, they shall be replaced 7. Area Regulations The Ordinance includes regulations on required front yards, side yards and rear yards The minimum lot area, minimum lot width and maximum lot cov­ erage are also specified, together with building height regulations Buildings over 35 feet or 2-1/2 stories in height are not a permitted use. but may be permitted by the Planning Commission as a special land use Special area regulations are prescribed for lots or parcels which abut the M-37 nght of way For these lots or parcels, buildings and front yard parking lots shall be positioned certain minimum distances from the outside edge of the nearest continuous through lane of M-37 The area between the parking lot and the nearest continuous through lane of M-37 shall contain a minimum 25-foot wide land­ scaped area with an undulating earthen berm 8 Effective Date The Ordinance will become effective October 30. 2001 A true and complete copy of the Ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the office of the Township Clerk, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during Township office hours. Dated: October 19. 2001 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 313 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23, 2001 Thornapple planners honor Jack Spencer She was encouraged to re­ turn. The site plan committee will work on the water/sewer master plan. The committee will be working with the consultant on var­ ious scenarios which will be discussed. Zoning Administrator Geoff Moffat described for the board the work being done with abandoned or dangerous buildings in the township. He notified the board that the county has agreed to a test case in the township. The ordinance commit­ tee will continue to work on this and revisit the or­ dinance that allowed farmers to use their empty buildings for storage when they were not needed to house agricultural imple­ ments. There is some evidence that instead of preserving existing buildings, some developers arc virtually by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thprnapplc Township Planning Commissioner Jack Spencer was honored with applause and cake at the Oct. 15 meeting. Spencer was thanked for serving the township since 1985 as a commission member and as the zoning enforcement officer. "Your expertise and ex­ perience will be missed," he was told. Also during the meeting, the Township Board ap­ proved a leave of absence for up to four months for Winnie Punt. Punt has told the board that if her health docs not improve during that time she will resign. Michael Evans Painting &' Wall Covering G.R. man sentenced to jail for drunk driving Interior/Exterior Over replacing a tumble down barn with a new structure, which was not the intent of the ordinance. The Planning Commis­ sion appointed Wes VanRhee to serve as the town­ ship's representative on the land use/zoning sub com­ mittee of the special M-37 corridor committee. Moffat was instructed to notify developer Gary Sundberg that he had to remove the sign he has in­ stalled on Adams Road. The lots are not legal to sell. The board discussed the advertising Sundberg is do­ ing in local papers. They hope that people interested in the area realize there are some problems with this development. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission is 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in the township hall. 10 years of QUAIJIY CRAFTSMANSHIP Gregory Nizol. 48. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court to third offense drunk driv­ ing Aug. 11 in Yankee Call 795 3133 JACKETS 25% All Ladies & Mens 4b. REMAINING MG/ SUMMER DU 70 CLOTHING off' & SWIMWEAR Springs Township. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for two days served and was ordered to spend three years on probation and to participate in the "drug court" program, whereby he will report to Judge Fisher at least twice each month. The last 60 days of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended and the remainder of his incarceration will be served on weekends. He was also ordered to attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week and to pay a $500 fine costs and $2,000 court costs. cm canmeatM ilwin ffit X HOURS: MS 10-6 s Wed til 8; Sunday 10-4 \\ LAYAWAY A- 11402 Chief Noonday. Gun Lake 795-9947 _ - Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. Athletes of the week TK Cross Country Caledonia Cross Country Caledonia High School TK-HIgh School, Middleville Busfield finished first for Cale­ donia and third overall at the 0-K Gold Conference meet to lead the Fighting Scots to a first-place finish and the league title. The Caledonia boys cross country team also won the Gold. Stortz, a sophomore, has steadily Athletes of JB HARRISON improved all season to establish her­ self as TKs No. 2 runner. She placed second overall at the 0-K Blue Conference meet as the Trojans ran away with the league title. The Trojan boys team also won the due. Wee* Presented by trance Agen-c, inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Aito • 868-0050 or 800-217-0712 In‘uran'eC\wi'pany POLICE BEAT Middleville man sent to prison for domestic violence Art Labine. 53, of Mid­ dleville, sentenced last May to serve 90 days in jail with credit for 12 days served on his convictions of domestic violence and resisting and obstructing police, second offense, has been sentenced to prison for the next 17 months to five years for violating the two years probation that was part of his original sentence five months ago. "It’s very important for all concerned, specifically Mr. Labine. to realize how dangerous his actions were that day and it's my hope that this sentence will be a deterrent to other viola­ tions," said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill in May, referring to Labine's action the pre­ vious month. On April 1, police who received a report that a man under the influence of drugs and alcohol was on his way home to beat his live-in girlfriend went to the home at 8 p.m. to find that the woman was OK and did not want any help. But a call to 911 at 9:35 p.m. sent the same Michi­ gan State Police troopers back to the home to find an assault in progress. Dispatch had received a call from the home that Labine had kicked her in the ribs and her back, said police, and that while were responding, he got on the phone with dispatch­ ers, told them he had a long gun and that he was looking for police because he "had a present for them." Labine, of Middleville, had also reportedly put a gun to the woman's head during the telephone call to 911, police said. He was also accused of ramming her car and breaking the windshield. When troopers arrived, Labine was apparently not there. Seven troopers sur­ rounded the house and minutes later, Labine al­ legedly walked out of the woods shouting threats to the troopers and their fami­ lies. He later kicked the dash of a police vehicle and troopers found the gun and methamphetamine in Labine's room. "He was presumed to be on methamphetamine at the time of the incident," police said. Labine originally was ar­ rested on charges of do­ mestic violence, felonious assault with a dangerous weapon, resisting and ob­ structing police, malicious destruction of police prop­ erty, possession of a firearm while under the in­ fluence, possession of methamphetamine and malicious destruction of personal properly. In court Thursday. Assis­ tant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins said alcohol seems to be the main fac­ tor of Labine’s problems. "He doesn’t seem to want to change that prob­ lem." said Hawkins. "He has no intention of chang­ ing the way alcohol affects him." She said that according to comments by Labine contained in his pre-sen­ tence report, he is "pretty comfortable where he’s at." Labine told Judge James Fisher his attitude is his main problem. "I hurt a lot of people." said a tearful Labine. "I don't want to go to prison. Why I said the things I said - I don't know. (I was) being a tough guy. I ain't tough. I’m pretty scared." Labine pleaded for "an- other chance" promising to change his ways. "If you give me one more chance. I won’t let you down." he said. "I do need help. I can't do it on my own." Fisher told Labine. "I know you have potential." he said. "I’ve seen you in a number of settings where without alcohol, you can be a very likable person." But when alcohol is a factor, "you act out with assaultive conduct" said Fisher, adding that Labine was given a "tremendous break from the prosecutor's office" when he was sen­ tenced on the April of­ fenses. "I don't sec that commu­ nity sanctions arc work­ ing." said Fisher. Wayland man gets jail term in Yankee Springs larceny Scott Haywood, 28, of Wayland, was sentenced earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court to 87 days in jail with credit for 87 days served on his con­ viction of receiving and concealing stolen property. He was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and to serve three years on probation. Two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle were dismissed. He was arrested after he took a radio from one car and a compact disk player from another car on Nov. 1. 2000. in Yankee Springs Township. Haywood is facing a possible sentence on an­ other charge pending in Mecosta County of 12 Io 24 months in jail. "I would have imposed a longer sentence but given the fact you’re going di­ rectly to Mecosta County, I don't see any reason to do that," said Fisher. Man pleads no contest to striking pedestrian Lloyd Smith, 45, of Hastings, pleaded no con­ test earlier this month in Barry County Circuit Court to one count of drunk driv­ ing causing serious injury July 9 in Castleton Town­ ship. Smith had been driving a motorcycle with a bodily alcohol content of .20 per­ cent on M-79 when he struck pedestrian Matt Houchlei, 43, of Nashville. Houchlei, who is a de­ tective with the Eaton County Sheriffs Office, nearly had his foot severed when he was struck by Smith and thrown 30 to 40 feet. Smith's penalty could be up to five years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 8. He could also be or­ dered to pay $ 1 .(MX) to $5,(XX) toward the cost of his prosecution, Io pay for emergency response to the accident and to forfeit the vehicle he was driving. 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Historic Bowens Mills is now in the hands of the family's second generation and continues to provide a place where the "past lives again." Though the Mill is a State Historic Site, it is by Patricia Johns Staff writer The annual after gradua­ tion party organized by the senior parents needs lots of organization and fund-rais­ ing. This year the senior parents have planned one big raffle fund-raiser they hope will eliminate the fund-raising effort. This year the group has planned 50/50 cash raffle. The drawing for the raffle is Dec. 18. The first prize is $4,000, second $3,000, third is $2,000 and fourth is $1,000. Tickets are $25 a piece. Jamie Bowman says, "If each senior parent just sells five of the tickets, we will have raised enough money and we won't have to hold any more fund­ raisers." Parents who need to pick up the tickets to sell or those in the community who would like to pur­ chase a ticket can call Lisa Sinclair at 945-4622 or Penny VanDommelen at 795-0079. Senior parents will be selling tickets at various home sporting events. Special selling days will be on Nov. 16 and 30 in the afternoon at Hastings City Bank. Parents of seniors who would like to help plan the senior all night party can call the telephone numbers listed above for more in­ formation. CaU 945-9554 for Sun & Neus classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. Brittney Myers at the Bowens Mills petting zoo. privately owned and receives no state funding. All restorations and upkeep depend on gate fees and donations. The festival gate fee for adults is $5, children 5 to 15 years old is $2. After this weekend's festival, the Pearson-Cook JOIN THE TEAM OE PROFESSIONALS al West Michigan's fastest growing real estate firm. We pro­ vide the industry’s most advanced information technology. Our marketing tools get results, and we will train you Io earn a six figure income. 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Hannah Cooley and Mindy Bode combined for 12 points, seven re­ rebounds and two steals. On Oct. 16, Caledonia beat Hastings 47-33. The Scots were aggressive early and ran their offensive sets confidently against the hesitant Saxons, giving each other good looks at the basket. Caledonia jumped out to an 11-1 lead by the end of the first quarter and led 2812 at the half. The lead ballooned to 4020 after three quarters, and both teams substituted freely in the fourth on the bounds and four steals. Laura Dipert finished with 15 for Hastings (6-8, 4-6 in the Gold). The Scots travel to Wayland on Thursday for a 7:00 game against the Wildcats. Caledonia's Kelley Jackson (12) splits the Hastings defense. (Photo by Matt Cowall) Scrum: The Scots hit the floor to go after a loose ball as Kristen DeBlaay (40) directs traffic. (Photo by Matt Cowall) TK frosh gridders win Mindy Bode (44) puts up a shot off the glass for the Scots. (Photo by Matt Cowall) Ed Landon scored three The TK freshman foot­ ball team ran its record to times and Adam Loveless 7-1 with a 41-28 win over scored twice. Jamie San ford and Kalani Garber Holland Christian Oct. 11. Nine different backs ran each scored once. up 332 yards for the frosh. Caledonia's Carlie Sanxter (14) finds room to roam against Hastings. (Photo by Matt Cowall) CMU runners to defend title The Central Michigan women's cross country team BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middlevill^ prepped for the Mid­ American Conference championships with a third-place finish at the 18-team Michigan Intercollegiates in Detroit on Oct. 12. CMU sophomore Danielle Quisenberry. a Middleville grad, crossed the line in fifh place at 19:20. Quisenberry was the top runner on Middleville's state championship team in 1999, finishing as individ­ ual runner-up in the state meet. Karen LeRoy led the way for CMU. finishing in sec­ ond place with a time of 18:57. Melissa Miller grabbed 10th in 19:30. CMU is the reigning MAC champion. The Chips will try to defend their title at the MAC championships in Ypsilanti on Saturday. Oct. 27. The race starts at noon on the Eagle Crest Golf Course. •• ” Kaydessa Kennel '* ’» •' 3347 Coats Grove Rd . Hasbng*. Ml 49058 *♦’ Boarding Dog* • Cat* 945-1875 'n Moa-Frl 8 10 30 am 16 00 pm Sat Stm 8 9 30 am 4 7 00 pm �The Sun and News. Middlevtlle Ml/October 23. 2001/Page 17 Cross country titles, from front page Park west ol Grand Rapids, the site of all the dual meets during the reg­ ular season. It was absolutely no sur­ prise that the Middleville girls streaked to the Blue championship Tuesday, scoring 16 points, well ahead of Coopersville's 64. Coach lammy Benjamin’s Trojans won all of the Blue jamborees this fall, and their performance Tuesday made it all a sweep. though the scores were closer, the boys also ran away with the league crown, taking the Blue meet luesday with 5X team points and winning each of the jamborees. Melissa Quiscnbcrry and Tim Brog successfully de­ fended their individual league championships. Quiscnbcrry was first I ucs day in 2O:OX.4 and Brog was ahead of the pack in IK:()3.2. Both times were slowed by inclement weather For the girls. Jessica Stortz was second in 20:50.X, Natalie Hoag was third m 21:05. Kalcigh Page fourth in 21:36 and Christine Dood sixth in 21:54. Elisc Nyland fin­ ished seventh. Theresa Miller 10th. Leann Pitt 12th. Sarah Hawkins 13th. Stephanie Simon 17th. Kelli Zoct 20th. Greta Gustafson 26th. Victoria Stanton 2Xth. Sara Jansons 3Xth. Kaylce Wilke 39th and Courtney VanEck 47th. If it wouldn’t have been for the fifth-place perfor­ mance of Coopersville's Vallery Edmonds. Mid dlcville would have picked up a perfect score of 15 by sweeping all of the first live slots. Other team scores were ( alvin Christian I0X. Hamilton 114. Belding 115 and Byron Center 124. Brog was nine seconds ahead of runner-up Derek Hutchinson of Godwin Heights to score his sec­ ond straight individual league championship. Teammate Mike Stortz finished third in IX:22. Pat Jansens was 15th in 19:16, Chris Harkness IXth in 19:30 and Alex Robinson 24th in 2ttO6. Nick Tomson was 35th. Eric Mena was 52nd and Kyle Bradley 54th. Middleville won the boys race with 5X points. Coopersville had 77. Calvin C'hnstian 91. God­ win Heights 97. Byron Center 102. Rogers 105 and Belding 121. Named all-conference for the Middleville girls were Quiscnbcrry. Stortz. Hoag. Page. Dood. Nyland and Sarah Hawkins. Hon­ orable mention accolades went to Stephanie Simon. IxAnn Pitt and Theresa Miller Brog and Mike Stortz were named al I-conference for the boys and Patrick Jansens was honorable mention. The Caledonia boys won their meet with 67 points. Cedar Springs was second with 72. Sparta was third with XII. followed by Wayland with 1(H). Wyoming Park 119, South Christian 131. Kcnowa Hills I4X. Hudsonville Unity Chris­ tian 179 and Hastings 205. Tim Ross, who surprised no one by finishing first, ran a remarkable I5:4X. one of the best times ever recorded on the difficult course. Patrick Spitzlcy finished ninth in IX:(H). Jeff DcBlaay was 13th in IX: 13. Jon Hckman 15th in IX:15 and Joel DcBlaay. despite being ill. was 29th in 1X:57. Ross and Spitzlcy were named all-conference. The girls checked in with 46 points. South Christian had 59 and Sparta 60. Becca Busficld led the way with a third-place fin­ ish in 21:03. her best time ever at Johnson Park. Tri­ cia Micdcma was fourth in 21:05 and Katie Ryan was eighth in 21:40. All three earned all-conference medals. The other two scorers were Megan Jacques in 22:29 and Nikki Muusc in 23:00. Kristina McClevc finished in 23:01 and Sara Krips completed the fivckilomctcr course in 23:5X. In the junior varsity race. Josephine Oblingcr won the overall competi­ tion in 23:19 and Mallory I .alack was fourth in 24:00. The other jayvcc runners were Stcfanic Maxim. Julie Wicks. Emily Petz and Liz Martin. The l ighting Scots dom­ inated O-K Gold Confer­ ence girls' cross country in the early and mid-1990s, but hadn’t won the league championship since 1996. Caledonia's girls had a 7-1 dual meet record in the Octoberfest is Saturday The Partner's Market, sponsored by the Friends ot the Caledonia Library, ends with an Octoberfest celebration Saturday, (kt. 27. The Friends of the I Jbrary have planned activities for the whole family at the library at 240 Emmons St. The usual sale of produce, herbs and plants begins at 10 a.nt. A pumpkin contest.ace BODY SHOP 110 Johnson St. • (616) 891-0150 Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. ED’S GOAL IS TO GIVE YOU THE BEST FINISH WITH THE LEAST INCONVENIENCE TO YOU Environmentaly friendly State-of-the-art facility Dirt & dust free Power to give the best fac tory finish available Within minutes reaches 190° to give a dry finish for a quick and best quali ty finish k Quality * and Service is #1 , at Ed’s league this fall, with their only loss coming to Sparta. The biggest race of the year looms ahead for the Trojan and l ighting Scot boys and girls on Saturday. Oct. 27. when they will compete in the Division II regional meet at laiwcll in attempts to qualify for the state meet. The Trojan girls will be seeking a "threepeat" of state cham­ pionships won in I‘MX) and 2000 Tim Ross, last year’s Di­ vision II individual runnerup. also is seeking all the marbles. painting and bake sale arc just part of the fun The I ricnds will put all the proceeds from this event in their new building fund lor a new Caledonia I ibrary The ongoing book sale will lake place at the same time in the basement of the library lor more information about (klobcrlcst. call the Caledonia Library al X9|1502. �Page 18/The Sun and News, MidcSewUe. Ml/October 23. 2001 TK soccer drops Blue title game The O-K Blue varsity boys soccer tournament came' down to the top two teams, then down to only one goal. Unfortunately, it didn't come down on the side of the Trojans. An early second-half goal held up for Calvin Christian as the Squires took the O-K Blue tournament final 1-0 over TK at DeGroote Memorial Field on Oct. 18. The loss forced Middleville to share the con­ ference title with Calvin. TK beat the Squires 4-2 dur­ ing the regular season and finished 6-0 in league play prior to the tournament. The Trojans hosted Ionia yesterday evening to open the state district playoffs. Results of that game were not available at press time. The winner of the Middlcville/lonia game moves on to face the winner of yesterday's Lakewood/ Hastings game on Thursday TK fullback Zeb Truer (22) leans into a kick against Calvin Christian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) at 4:30 at Greenville High School. To advance to the Blue ti­ tle game, TK beat Wyoming Rogers 7-2 in a semifinal on Oct. 16. As in many games this year. Middleville started slowly, and Rogers made the Trojans pay with a goal only six minutes in to the contest. But later in the half, Eric Smith caught fire for TK, burning Rogers for four goals in 20 minutes and giving the Trojans a 4-1 halftime advantage. Stu Aspinall made it 5-1 early in the second half. Rogers cut the lead to 5-2 off a comer kick, but Mark VanRyn scored two goals in three minutes to put the game away. Zeb Truer and Enrique Oliva-Rosa assisted on VanRyn's tallies. Defenders Jason DeVore, Dave Devoermer, Truer, Dominic Panza and keeper Matt Blocksma limited Rogers to nine shots in the game. TK’s Tyler James (2) heaves a throw-in to teammate Marvin Gonzalez (17). (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK football playoffs begin Friday in Stevensville The Middleville varsity football team opens the playoffs on Friday at Stevensville Lakeshore at 7:30. TK and Stevensville sport identical 6-3 records from the regular season Middleville closed the regular season with two straight wins over Calvin Christian and Wyoming Rogers to make the plavoffs. For more information, call the TK athletic office at 616-795-5432. TK’s Pat McKeown (19) bumps a Calvin player off the ball. Hardin) (Photo by Perry Trojan gridders, continued from page 20 Rogers coughed up the football and lineman Joe Brown recovered at the 23yard line, paving the way for Chad Barager to hook up with Chris Finkbeiner on an 11-yard TD aerial. The Golden Hawks des­ perately tried to prove they weren’t out of yet with a 26-yard scoring strike from David to Chad St. Arnold on a fourth down and 12 situation. They closed the gap to nine points, 21-12, but that's as close as it would get. The Trojans answered quickly on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Barager to Ryan Adams and Barager capped a 50yard, two minute drill TD drive of 50 yards by wedg­ ing over the goal line from the one with just eight seconds before halftime. When the band took the field and the two teams went to their respective dressing rooms, Mid­ dleville was in command 33-12, and the field an­ nouncer, at the close of the band's performance, was confident enough to tell the fans in the stands, "See you next week at the playoffs.’ With a 21-point lead, head coach Tim Penfield appeared to want to cat up the clock with a long scor­ ing drive to make it virtu­ ally impossible for Rogers to have any visions of a comeback. And that's ex­ actly what his team gave him. Middleville crept down the field, mostly running from tackle to tackle, to eat up about eighth and a half minutes and move the ball 76 yards to pay dirt. Fullback Josh Tobias claimed the TD on a oneyard plunge, leaving little doubt about the game's outcome and enabling the home team to enjoy a 40- 12 advantage. Rogers, put another six points on the board with about six minutes remain­ ing on the clock with a 29yard run by Benjamin Piebcnga, but it was little consolation for a Rogers team that finished with an 0-9 season record. Middleville amassed 301 yards rushing, with a lot of different people do­ ing the damage. Bucher was the ringleader with 80 yards in just eight carries. Barager clicked on seven of 12 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Leading the defense was Alec Bclson with 11 tack­ les. Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery bIIIII '’"J'swe/oad .1(616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 23, 2001 /Page 19 Scots close season with win A balanced offense and a big defensive play lifted the Caledonia varsity football team to a 29-22 victory over Cedar Springs in the last game of the season on Friday. The victory enabled Coach Tom Burrill’s team to finish the season with a 3-6 record overall. The Fighting Scots finished 3-4 in the O-K Gold Conference. Quarterback Ryan Dykhouse was solid for Caledonia, hitting on 10 of 19 passing attempts for 127 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown to Tyler Gamelin. Other Caledonia touch­ downs came on a two-yard run by Anthony Reed, a 12yard run by Bill Wilson and a 47-yard fumble return by Joe Kowalski. Cedar Springs got on the board first when Kirk Covey broke loose from 74 yards out early in the first quarter and Josh Gamsey kicked the extra point. But the Fighting Scots got right back in it with Reed s two yard run. Steve Yanosik's kick tied the game at seven. The Red Hawks went up 14-7 by the end of the quar­ ter when Dan Rector sprinted 47 yards and Gamsey added another extra point conversion. Caledonia took care of all the scoring in the second and third quarters. Before the end of the first half, Caledonia tied things up when Gamelin caught Dykhouse's 34-yard scoring strike. 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Young Editor 'Middleville made the post-season football play­ offs the hard way, by win­ ning its last two games of the season to finish with the required 6-3 overall record. The Trojans took a 40-18 yawner from winless Wyoming Rogers in their season finale at home Fri­ day night to make their en­ try into the playoffs offi­ cial. It’s not like Middleville hasn’t been here before. It has qualified for post-sea­ son play in four of the last five years and it has been a frequent flyer over the past dozen or so seasons. Though the final score of the game with Rogers gives the impression that it was like a walk in the par*, it didn't seem so in the first quarter. The Golden Hawks, run­ ning out of a no-huddle of­ fense. took the opening kickoff and marched 78 An unidentified Middleville defender brings Golden Hawk running back Nicholas Hamann (30) down to the turf with him to halt his progress Middleville linebacker Matt Erb (34) wraps up Rogers quarterback Robert Davis (12), who’s trying to gain short yardage. yards to the end zone, with running back Nicholas Hamann going the final two yards. Quarterback Robert Davis clicked on a couple of key passes, one on third down and another on fourth, leading Rogers to a 6-0 lead. So the Hawks showed they had upset on their minds. But it was short lived. Middleville responded almost immediately, with Yon Bucher breaking loose for a 30-yard TD run and Darrin Tape's extra point gave the Trojans a lead they would not give up for the rest of the evening. 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Mth Street I ■ 9980 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia 891-0303 • 1-888-891-0303 100th Street � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-10-30.pdf 2e6e31cabacb0abc0882664387e07e6b PDF Text Text . ■■■ Your Hometown Newspaper! iddleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 44/October 30, 2001 TK gridders earn home playoff game with win After opening the playoffs on the road, the TK varsity football team is coming back to Middleville for a little home cooking. And the Trojans hope to stick a fork in some Wildcats for the second time this season. TK (7-3) will host the Wayland Wildcats (7-3) in a Division 3 district final on Friday night at 7:30 after last week's 20-14 first-round win at Stevensville Lakeshore. Wayland advanced with a 35-29 road win over Niles. TK opened the season back on Aug. 24 with a 2814 win over Wayland. "They had some success throwing the ball against us (in the first game)," said TK coach Tim Penfield. "It’s going to be another tough game." For more game informa­ tion, contact the TK athletic office at 616-795-5432. The Trojans faced stiff wind and sleet off of Lake Michigan in last Friday's game against the Lancers, but still managed to have some success throwing the TK's Yon Bucher (10) cuts through a hole against Lakeshore. (Photo by Kevin McGee) ball. TK recovered a Lancer fumble in the first quarter and made the home team pay for its mistake. Middleville quarterback Chad Baragar converted a fourth-and-seven pass to Chris Finkbeiner as part of a 58-yard drive, culminating in Baragar's one-yard touch­ down run. Darrin Tape stuck the ex­ tra point for a 7-0 Middleville lead. On the second play of the second quarter, Yon Bucher took a pitch and busted Middleville's Chris Finkbeiner (1) makes a tackle against Lakeshore. (Photo by Kevin McGee) Area runners take titles at C-C regionals 59 See TK gridders, pg. 12 Middleville Halloween activities set Special events are planned locally for Hal­ loween this year. Trick or Treat times for Halloween night. Wednes­ day, Oct. 31, are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mid­ dleville area. Earlier that day, children in grades two through five in Lee and Page Elemen­ tary schools will enjoy TRICK OR TREAT AT THE FhM “&3flffilfflll Follow the arrow to the Trick or Treat party at the UAW Hall on Halloween night, Wednesday, Oct 31. Candy will be checked <[0017 30-8 30 p.m. costume parades and even parties with spooky games and treats. UAW Local 1002 at Bradford White will have a party and candy exami­ nation Wednesday. Oct. 31, in its building. Chil­ dren can stop by early for a party or come a little later to have their candy examined. The fun will begin at 6 p.m. and candy (once ev­ eryone has a chance to fill their bags) will be exam­ ined from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event is being pro­ vided by the Women s and Family Committees of UAW 1002. Parents are asked to fol­ low the arrow down Lin­ coln Street to the UAW building since Washington Street is closed. Sophomore Tricia Miedema (21) makes her move past opponents Lisa Wojciakowski of Lowell and Bethany Hoffman of Holland Christian to place third in the regionals. Incidentally, she finished 20 seconds ahead of Hofman, who was fourth. See story on page 12. In This Issue • ‘Grease’ wilt be the word at Caledonia High School • Caledonia Twp. budget estimated4f$1 mita • Middleville agrees to vacate road, OKs Bryanwood plans • Pressure mounts to complete Caledonia Zoning Ordinance TK gridders earn home playoff game with win! �Page 2/The Sun and News Middle wile. Ml/October 30. 2001 GFWC-Gun Lake wrapping up busy summer, fall The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Intematiohal Convention in St. Paul, Minn., in June began the busy summer and fail happenings for the GFWCGun I^ake Area women’s club. A first place award for the Libraries 2000 was pre­ sented by GFWC Interna­ tional President Shelby Hamlet. Accepting the award on behalf of the club was Janet Kohn, pres­ ident of GFWC Michigan, and Lisa Fernstrum. GFWC Ml junior director. The award was pre­ sented as a result of the creation and maintenance of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Ixnding Library. The library opened in 1999 but was in the planning stages for more than 10 years be­ fore that. The award was presented to the club at the Southwestern District Convention at GFWC IOE Ladies Library Association of Kalamazoo in Septem­ ber. Gloria Cunningham, library chair, accepted the award from Kohn. It is on display at Bay Pointe Restaurant where club his­ torical records and press books are housed. In another area, GFWCGun Lake Area women’s club is taking part in the Christmas Tree ornament contest for the Michigan pine tree that will grace Washington, D.C. this hol­ iday season. Ted Rosendall cut the shape of a Kirkland Warbler in flight for Lucille Hecker, who hand painted the en­ try. Her artistic talent is known to many in the Gun Lake and Hastings areas. She shares memberships in the Gun Lake club as well as GFWC Hastings clubs and is an active volunteer in many other areas. In September, members attended the Girlstown In­ gathering at Belleville, Mich Girlstown has been a state project for GFWC Michigan members more than 30 years and though the clubs play a different role today, they are still actively involved and con­ tribute. Annual monetary dona­ tions from GFWC Michi­ gan clubs and donations of useful personal, school and household items help Many clubs participate in the annual Girlstown Auc­ tion in the spring by donat­ ing a theme basket. The auction raises money to help support Girlstown and is held at Frankenmuth. The Ingathering gives the girls a means to thank club women for their help over the years and to show im­ provements made at the facility. Girlstown caters to children and families by helping troubled girls with tools they need to achieve a new understanding of themselves and to appre­ ciate and trust themselves as individuals. They re­ ceive the education and skills needed for self-suffi­ ciency as well. Attending this year's Ingathering from GFWC-Gun Lake were Lucille Hecker. Phyllis IOE Ullcry, guestmem-ber from Florida Freida Gar­ land. Harlene Kok. Mar­ jory Richards and Shannon Nollar. her granddaughter. GFWC-Gun Lake Area is also a member of the Allegan Federation of Women’s Clubs and the members of GFW’C-Gun Lake Area visited the Ladies Library Club of Wayland at the annual club exchange. In atten­ dance were club President Marjory Richards, Trea­ surer Fran Leonard, Corrine Andrews, Bea DeWeerd, Gloria Cunning­ ham, Frances Mlynarcheck. Lola Seager and Marilyn Page. The pro­ gram was presented by Jody Langley, senior direc­ tor for ZonderKids, about Zondervan Publishing Company and ZonderKids Books. The informative program took the audience from start to finish of pub­ lication of children’s books. The book presented was "Sister for Sale," which will be available in 2002. Club members shared a special fifth year social outing with GFWC-Hastings women at a recent trip to Turkeyville USA to attend lunch and view the play “Annie Get Your Gun.” This event is strictly fun and all together there were 66 women in atten­ dance, 13 from GFWCGun Lake Area. Plans are already under way for “South Pacific” in the fall of 2002. Call Fran Leonard at 795-8731 for in­ formation. With the passing this year of two club members, Bette Fockler and Grace Evans, GFWC-Gun Lake Area club made two mone­ tary donations to the GFWC Michigan Educa­ tion Foundation Fund by placing recognition pages in the Memorial Book for each. This donation makes funds available for GFWC members who to take classes or seminars on self-improvement whether by increasing knowledge or improving skills. Sev­ eral GFWC-Gun Lake Area club women have IOE New Salon Opening in Caledonia □ □ Studio Salon, Inc Same Face, Different Place 1O% Off Retail Price El with Purchase of 1 Same Day Service ioe □ FREE PARAFFIN DIP with Chemical Sen ice Jenny. Laura & Kimmie 9954 Cherry Valley • 616 891 1272 Located next to Monterey Gnll ” „" “jonrnoi -iottzz 301 benefited from this pro­ gram. including Harlene Kok, Frances Mlynarcheck. Rosemary Snider. Lucille Hecker. Ann Koelsch. and more have applied. This program is available to GFWC Michi­ gan club women only. The Allegan Federation Fall meeting was in Octo­ ber at Griswold Auditorium in Allegan. GFWC-Gun Lake Area member and Federation President. Jose Vogel presided. The Alle­ gan Women’s History Class was host for the meeting and luncheon. All five clubs, the Allegan Women’s History Class. GFWC-Gun Lake, Ladies Library Club of Wayland. Saugatuck Women’s Club and Otsego Crystal Club had members in atten­ dance. totaling 28 in all. Attending from Gun Lake were Marjory Richards. Jose Vogel. Fran Leonard. Bea DeWeerd. Marilyn Finkbeiner. Corrine An­ drews and Frances Mlynarcheck. Presentations from club members of their hobbies and/or collections made up the program. A variety of topics were shown, including tea cup collections, dolls, plastic cross stitching, antique postcards, sewing, and glass. An added treat was a report from Helen Gambee. Ladies Library Club of Wayland, on her recent Saturday school looms for tardy, absent students by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School administrators hope that a new Saturday School pilot program will keep high school students in class instead of being late or absent. New assistant principal Eric Proseus looked at the students kept in In School Suspension (ISS) and discovered that more than half of the students were there because they were tardy more than five times during the marking period or were absent from school. The high school had been looking at whether keeping students away from their classes when the problem was attendance related since the end of the last school year. The pilot project covers three Saturdays in each of the next three marking periods. It will cost the district less than $850 to pay teachers to supervise students. Proseus worked closely with principal Ellen Zack in designing the program. The intent of the program is to keep students in class. Proseus says that most students at the high school will never have to face "Saturday School" because they are not tardy. Students are considered tardy if they are up to 10 minutes late, after 10 minutes they are considered absent. Students receive warnings if they are tardy more than twice in a marking period. Their "slate is wiped clean" at the start of the new marking period, Proseus said. Students will be responsible for getting to the Saturday School. Students who do not attend a required Saturday school will be suspended from school until a parent comes in to talk with the principal. "Parents are usually right there with the student Monday morning," Proseus says/ In other business the board accepted the recommendations of the ad hoc evaluation committee and approved a new way to evaluate the superintendents performance. The board will now use a "mutually agreed upon" evaluation process which will include verbal rather than written opinions from others in the district. The district is also seeking a part-time special education teacher for Lee Elementary to meet class size mandates. The next board of education meeting is Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Storytimes begin at local libraries Winnie the Pooh has no wrinkles to show for his 75 years. This lovable A.A. Milne character still loves Christopher Robin and honey, too. Area children can help celebrate Pooh’s birthday at a pajama story time from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day, Nov. 1, at the Thor­ napple Kellogg Library just across the lobby in the TK High School. This is a "wear your pa­ stors time. Fui ries and activities are planned. Francey Tobin will be reading stories, and help­ ing the youngest library users become excited about reading and listen­ ing. Thanksgiving stories will be shared on Thursday, November 8 at 10 a.m. Story hours are usually just 30 minutes long. For more information about the story hours call the library at 795-5434. mission trip to “Ground Zero” in New York City. Luncheon followed the business meeting at the United Methodist Church. Many other GFWC-Gun Lake Area involvements include monetary and household items given to three area families as a re­ sult of fires at their homes; monetary donation for the families of the police and firefighters lost in the Sept. 11 World Trade Center at­ tack; collecting foods for holiday baskets; hats and mittens for elementary school children’ making plans for the Christmas party at the Laurels of Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland and preparing holiday cards for area Veterans. For more information about any of these activi­ ties or about the club, call Richards at 795-3969; Leonard at 795-8731 or Harlene Kok (616) 7924398. 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MbOctober 30. 2001/Page 3 Eagle Scout project on Paul Henry Trail completed , by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Joseph Wangerow has spent weeks filling out forms, raising money, ask­ ing permission from the Middleville Village Coun­ cil, organizing volunteers, designing benches and more as he works to com­ plete his Eagle Scout pro­ ject. On Saturday, Oct. 20, his hard work was finished, one sign was relocated, benches installed and mile markers in place on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The sign marking the lo­ cation of the park across from Village Hall had been installed by an Eagle Scout several years earlier. One of Wangerow's tasks was to relocate the sign to the McCann Road entrance to the trail. There it points to downtown Middleville and has a place where trail and vil­ lage information can be placed. He then designed benches and mile markers, which now give mileage from the Middleville trail It took more than 1000 hours of hard work and the effort of more than 15 volunteers but Joe Wangerow completed his Eagle Scout project for the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail on Saturday, Oct. 20 head. He had to work with a representative from the company which installed fiber optic cable along the trail to make sure that none of the holes dug on Saturday, interfered with the cable. TK grad enters osteopathic college The Michigan State Uni­ versity College of Osteo­ pathic Medicine is welcom­ ing a Middleville man into the Class of 2005. Nathanael Brady has donned the white coat and is now studying to become an osteopathic physician. A 2001 graduate of the Michigan State University physiology program, Brady chose MSUCOM because of the “excellence support net­ work." The son of Steven and Elaine Brady, who live in Middleville, he attended Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, grad­ uating in 1997. In his free time Brady enjoys running, traveling, and playing soccer. Osteopathic education includes four years of osteo­ pathic medical school, one year of rotating internship, imm nat a i Salon fan the enivu family Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's PirMt) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment! Auction Fundraiser Caledonia Middle School Saturday, November 3rd 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm Contempo Salon (2 Jult Sc wire Methodist's Men’s Group, this project would not have been possible," Wangerow says. Brinks praised Wangerow's work with the community and fellow scouts on his Eagle Scout project. Caledonia Bands Annual Wond Caledonia Village Centre • 891-1093 Wangerow worked with David Heynig in his shop as he designed the benches. Troop 105 mem­ bers and leader Laurie Brinks donated funds and effort to his project as well. His dad, Charles, also made this project fun and "doable" as well. "If it wasn't for the con­ tributions from Phils Pizzeria, Eldon and Mandy Newmyer. and the Middleville United Reach for the Stars Hot Bulbs - Hot Special at 2 months Unlimited Tanning In our state of the art 41 bulb beds only $59.95 Australian Cold Dark Tanning Accelerator only $14.00 Limited time offer! Wangerow organized 15 volunteers from the com­ munity, Thomapple Trail Association and Eloy Scout Troop 105 for his project. He estimates that more than 1,000 hours of volun­ teer work were necessary to complete the project. The contribution of a golf cart by Yankee Springs Golf Course cer­ tainly made the effort of moving volunteers and posts and tools a lot easier. Nathanael Brady and two to five years of resi­ dency training. Join us for an evening full offun, food and entertainment! There is something for everyone! $10 (adults only) on sale at all Caledonia School Offices! MAIN RAFFLE: $2,000 travel voucher good for anywhere, anytime Other raffles will be going on throughout the evening. SILENT AUCTION: Just a sampling of items valued at $100 « less Line Trimmer • Full Body Massage • Symphony Tickets, White Caps Tickets and Griffins Tickets ORAL AUCTION: [ A sample of items valued at $100 and more. For the sports minded - ski packages, golf packages, fishing charter on Lake Michigan For the adventurous - a tandem sky jump, a balloon ride. For the musical - A silent Violin by Yamaha A really big thanks to this year's sponsors: 5th. 3rd Bank of Caledonia Gavin Chevrolet of Middleville Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator • heritage Paper Valley City Environmental For additional ticket information call: Barb Chase at 891-8697 Vie thank you in advance for your support of our Caledonia Kids! K �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 30, 2001 Fitness, finances, fun fill Community Ed offerings by A new series of Thornappie Kellogg Community Education classes and workshops begins in November with everything from fitness to snowmobile safety. Families concerned that teenagers don't have any idea about the value of money can find out ways to improve economic understanding and financial planning. Area adults can get into shape in a new aerobics class starting Nov. 5. Donna Evans, a certified ACE instructor will hold this class in the McFall education office is faced with deciding what classes or activities area residents are interested in as they plan each season of classes. Patricia Johns Staff Writer What would you like to learn? The community The MAIN AI1L A( ll( N Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) gym. This six-week class for beginners and intermediates will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for six weeks. Class will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from Nov. 5 through Dec. 17. No class will be held on Nov. 21 because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The class will include a cardio/fat burning section, as well as muscle toning and strengthening exercises. Exertube bands and stability balls will be available for use during the class. Participants should bring their own step bench, floor mat or towel and hand weights. The cost is $35 for the six-week session. A second six-week session begins on Jan. 7. On Nov. 8. Drew Mc­ Fadden from Edward Jones Investments and Jeff Kraai of McKeown & Kraai will hold a Financial Family Matters class. This work­ shop is designed to help parents and teenagers un­ derstand earning, saving, investing and protecting money from taxes and in­ flation. Topics to be covered include living within your means: paying yourself first: the difference between saving and investing and tax saving strategies. The class begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the high school. The $5 fee covers both a parent and a student. The two-week Beginner Internet class Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 explores the world wide web. Instructor Angie Ruger can help computer novices learn helpful surf Continued next page FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A LMng Church - Sen in# a Lit in# fjord Sunday Schtxal ... 9 30 am . 10 45 a m Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p m C 8 Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A ChurA with a coring heart for our community and the world' Sunday Worship 9 30 am. and 600 pm (Child A AdulU (During the School Year Rer. R Scetr Greenway, Pastor Keth Stutp. Youth Director .4/ Tiemeyer. Community Colling Church Office (616>89l 1512 M-37 at 100th St 4 CALEDONIA o UNITED METHODIST ’ 250 \ me Street (M-37 to Emmons to Vtnei No\ember 4 All Samis Day Celebration Sermon T itle: Signed. Seated ard Deinered Worship Sen uc 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m (Jr Church at 1100 only i Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child Care available ihmugboui the morateg) Res Norman Kohns (6161891-8167 Church Office 616-891-8609, Fax 8918648 wwu catedomaumc org M M 111 I a place to belong I Y C H B 8 C H a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe Cipcu■. Worship Leader Denny Bouma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our W0t> Site ww bnghtstde org Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9*'26 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Music Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children s Pastor CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School........... 945 a.m. Sunday Morning Warship Service 11 00 am. Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid Week Prayer . 6 45 p.m. Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6:45 p.m. Contemporary Worship 9 Warn Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: HM-0.WI www.lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitney silk Avenue. Alto Leighton Church Commutiify 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 1 Redeemer Covenant AM 1 Worship; 1 i 00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America X^Night ^7 A I Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-6001 "We are changed by God 's love! ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class.................... 11 00 a.m. Ret'. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 am A 11 a m Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Gub (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6 30 p in Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. hutix NORMAN KNORR, Assocte Pislor 891 8028 • email k-ightonGi.serv.net Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 One mile east of Whttneyvtlte Rd Rev P Adams Pfame 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 wesi M l (CWf Naowfav Rote) Wiyted Ml 49 Ml • 79V790? Meeting ww. low friends, and ytmr family - right where you 'nr at — through Rdn am Messages DywacMsuc Qtaafaty Chdd Cm ate! Programs WunhpHom lOOun md 1030 un ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St . neat Whitneyvillo Avo Church School. Sunday Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 30 p m Pastor Uoyd De former. Sr. Church Ph. 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 (Eime ^ctljobist CljurcI) 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S E Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School...! 0:00 am. Morning Worship...! 1:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Christ 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) _ __ I IC ■ XCl L■ ■ * 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Huatwkk St Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) f 54th and Kraft - Caledonia 8 00 AM Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 9:30 AM 1100 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursery available Barrier Free wvnv iserv.net/~etpsul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all services Programs tor all ages For more information: (616) 891-8119 or www.pawhiffchAN Parmelee Momrg Wonhp Mddtevde Momng Wonhp Saxtoy School (Jr. 4 Adulj) Nasery G<ode5 Sr High - Sun Evenng Jr Hgh - Grode* 68, Wed Evening 930 am II00 a m 945 a m IlflOam 600-800 pm 600-7 30 pm Ret Ijx/Aihman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling Word Sening The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10 00 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 WHITNEYVILLE “ Bible 8546 church '€ Ave at 84fh st • 891 -8661 “The Church where everybody is tomebody . and Jesus is l^trd" Meeting at Caledonia High School Suxny School Suxtoy Momng Worihp Meeting at cnapei on Ah*neyv<e A'/e Sunday E vening Wonhp Wed Mkdweek Prayer & 8t)ie Study 930 am ’0:30 am 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Bev Ihoma Suys. Pasta • Bev tafi Bosnia Assoc Pasta Mecsre «rreyvie&ae ag �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 30. 2001/Page 5 Thaler-Burns exchange vows (From left) Nicky, Kathy Miedema and Ernie will bring life and fun to Bible stones for kids of all ages Nov 4 at Lakeside Community Church. Ventriloquist to perform at Lakeside Church Nov. 4 by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Three heads arc better than one! At least they arc if you're Kathy Miedema. Miedema, a ventrilo­ quist, will appear at Lakeaide Community Church Sunday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. with her "knee pals" Ernie and Nicky. The community is wel­ come Io attend. The trio brings life and fun to Bible stories. Using her talents and personality, along with special friends Nicky and Ernie. Miedema visits schools, churches, hospitals and radio shows all around the world. She shares Bible stories and We make your business insurance our business. e want to be yuur busnu^ pinner wim K ames to insurance pntectiTi Gotxt us loday for quaky business pmrecti m tn tn Auto Owners Insurance Gvnpany. Vkltakr cared teachings for kids of all ages. Miedema, a mother of five, began her ministry as a way to make bedtime more inviting for her own children. Through the en­ couragement of family and friends, the ventriloquism and puppetry she learned then has flourished into a ministry for the Lord en­ joyed by many. Lakeside Community Church is located at 6201 Whitneyville SE in Alto. Call 868-0391 for more in­ formation. ‘Midnight Madness’ will invade TK High by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg physical education teacher Chad Ruger had an idea to improve the quality of ath­ letic equipment and oppor­ tunities for students, but he also wanted to raise money in some way. Ruger was thinking about an event would be fun and bring in some stu­ dents who might not con­ sider themselves athletes. What to do? "Midnight Madness seemed a perfect answer. On Friday night. Nov. 9, and continuing until early morning on Saturday, Nov. 10, two dozen teams will be competing in three-onthree basketball. This is an event for Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents only. The doors will be locked at 8 p.m. Stu­ dents who are not in the building by 8 p.m. won’t be allowed to participate and students will not be able to leave until the event ends. There is a $60 entry fee for the four-person teams. There will be two divisions based on skill level. The first 12 teams to turn in their registration forms and fees are guaranteed a slot. Registrations should be turned in as soon as possi­ ble. Completed registra­ tions include four players, parent signatures, home phone number, T-shirt size and entry fee. Registration forms are in the high school office. Other events planned are a euchre tournament, three-point and free throw contest, pizza and pop concession, all night movies, and the weight rix>m will be open. The tournament official will decide in which divi­ sion each team will play. Only those with com­ pleted registrations may attend. busine* Community Ed, from page 4 Bturance wink techniques. downloading and using shareware and free ware The cost is $30 and the class will be taught in the high school library com­ puter lab. Snowmobile safety is important for everyone and young drivers must take a course. Information about the upcoming snowmobile safety class is available at both the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and the community education take care di busness! INSLCANCt flttST BOB NKOUII, Prudent 497 Artngton St (M-37) P.O Box 99. MriJev-Je Ml 49333 . (616) 891-8208 •616-795-3302 i Toll Free (800) 706-3302 Fax (616) 795-3935 To register for any of these classes call the Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education Depart­ ment at 795-3397. Can 945-9554 for Son & News classifieds ads and reach 11,000 area homes. Aimee Thaler and Jason Bums were united in mar­ riage on Saturday. May 26, 2001 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Parents of the couple are Gary and Susan Thaler of Freeport, Janis Bums and Jerry and Leola Burns of Flora, Indiana. Matron of honor was Tara Cooper, bridesmaids were Gina Dragt. Stephanie Har­ vey, and Tona Oksnevad, all friends of the bride. Best man was Jeremy Van Loon, groomsmen were Randy Glanton, Bill McKelvie and Ben Buehler, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Curtis Thaler and Aaron Cooper. Soloist was 'Tyesha Thaler. The reception was held at the Middlevilla Inn. The couple spent their honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and arc now residing in Freeport. Aimee Vanderwood receives DAR award by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Aimee Vanderwood was selected as the 2001 DAR Good Citizen. The award was estab­ lished by the National Daughters of the American Revolution to recognize and encourage outstanding young people in the pursuit of high ideals. Vanderwood was chosen for her outstanding quali­ ties of leadership, depend­ ability, service and patrio­ tism. She has been very active in Students Against Destructive Decisions and Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 helped start the Students Taking a New Direction (STAND) group at the middle school. As the Thornapple Kel­ logg DAR winner. Van­ derwood will be competing in the Michigan DAR Good Citizen competition. The finalist at the state level will received a scholarship. State winners will .cotJipcLC, ycaf'Wbe selected as th/ national DAR Good Citi­ zen. L£J& Aimee Vanderwood DIVORCE - CUSTODY PARENTING TIME Call Today ~ We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am-Noon 1-888-945-9557 « CANDY CHECK!!! HALLOWEEN NIGHT AT UAW LOCAL 1002 285 5. WASHINGTON ST. • MIDDLEVILLE Union members and the public are welcome to come and Trick or Treat and get their candy checked between 7pm & 8:30pm by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Trick or Treat times will be from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. Come have coffee, donuts, cider, and get some candy. a © * 41 © Q 41 © 41 © 41 * 41 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, M (/October 30. 2001 Craig Tornquist leaves them laughing at CHS by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Do crackers and whist­ ling belong in the same sentence? How much hair spray can one head of hair hold? Do laughter and life lessons go together? Confused? It all makes sense if you're hearing Craig Tornquist speak. Caledonia High School freshmen and sophomore students, plus staff and parents, were treated ear­ lier this month to "The Stand-up World of Craig Tornquist." Tornquist, 34, of Michewaka, Ind., is a mo­ tivational speaker who uses stand-up comedy, humor and old-fashioned goofiness to get his mes­ sage of planning for the fu­ ture across to students dur­ ing his first performance. In his other two perfor­ mances (for CHS staff and parents) he helps the adults to know how to encourage and guide students on their life journey. Tornquist started his first performance for freshman and sophomore students by having a group of them chew a mouthful of saltinc crackers. Then they had to whistle. Katie Gibbons, Shane Hillen, Frank D'Amico, Mark Miller, and Betsy Corson all tried their hand, or rather mouth, at the feat. D'Am­ ico was able to persevere through the crackers and get his whistle out first, winning him a water bottle. What does all this have to do with life lessons? Tornquist's hilarity had students thinking about persevering through life's ups and downs to achieve their goals, even if it means a mouth full of crackers or some other ob­ stacle to their goal. "Career Pathways" is an important part of Torn­ quist's lessons. "Do any­ thing remotely connected to what you might want to do," he said. "Picture your life in 15 years. Are you married? What is your ca­ reer? Where do you live?" Tornquist illustrated his points with a couple skits involving students. He held a competition for "Big Hair Queen." "I'm attracted to really big hair," he teased a group of five female stu­ dents. He sent the girls out of the auditorium with only a bottle of hair spray, a pick and a helper. Each student was in­ structed that they had five minutes to get as big a hairdo as possible. Meagan O'Brien was es­ tablished as the "Big Hair Queen," with a flourish of cape and crown, along with a lot of good-natured clowning around Another skit involved Cassandra Fortin acting as herself at the age of 35, First Tornquist went around the audience and picked students at random to tell what they wanted to be in the future. He then lake €>i)fssa Antique jSlall 5th Annual Anniversary and Christmas Open House chose Fortin and gave her several minutes to think of the future and what she hopes to accomplish. The only instruction was that she would then come out on stage and be inter­ viewed by "talk show host Craig Tornquist. Fortin played the part well as a "triple threat" ac­ tress (television, movies and Broadway). It wasn't clear who had more fun with the skits — the stu­ dents or Tornquist himself. All of this silliness was to paint a picture for stu­ dents to start thinking now about their future. "You've got to be a risk taker to find out what your gift is," said Tornquist. He went on to mark the differ­ ence between smart risks, as in tryouts, auditions, etc. and stupid risks such as, well, we won't even go there and neither does Tornquist. Tornquist treats the stu­ dents like the smart, edu­ cated people they are be­ coming. He lets them draw inferences from his re­ marks and fill in the blanks where necessary. Tornquist doesn't just talk about planning. He has a goal for the future and he shared it along with some of his background with the students. He started on his road as a comic in a talent show while he was in the eighth grade. In three years he plans on being the "King of the Midwest," the best comedian in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Within six years he wants to be on the late night talk show circuit. Whether he achieves these particular goals or not, Tornquist was quick to Saturday, November 3rd • 10-5 point out that a major mo­ Sunday, November 4th • 10-5 tivator for him is his fam­ You rr invited to attend our 5th Annual Celebration of our ily (showing a large poster opening and our annual Christmas sale. The dealers are of wife Heidi, a teacher, preparing their booths with new (old) merchandise and and two little girls). He warming up their ovens to bake Christmas goodies. Please confided that he had just come and join us in our good cheer. recently found out they also had one on the way. 1014 4th Ave., P.O. Box 546 The students cheered Lake Odessa. MI 48849 (Exit #64 off 1-96) wildly at the news. Hours: Wed. 10-8; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-5 616-374-3089 _________ Lake Odessa Antique Mall Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 • Regular $1.99 • Hurry promotion ends October 31st! ImoVTc bUTPOH; [ Rent One Movie or Game and get a second rental FREE TN 37615 or to The American Cancer Society. Wesley Plaza Suite 2. 2513 Wesley St.. Johnson City. TN 37601. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home. 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City. TN 37601. is in charge of the arrangements. (423-9286111). Orie J. Kalee KENTWOOD - Mr One J. Kalee. age 85, of Kentwood, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte. He is survived by his chil­ dren, Orie J. Jr. and Sandra Kalee of Clarkston, Ml, Bruce and Becky Kalee, Corinne and Martin Wustman. Neil and Sharon Kalee, all of Middleville, Cindy and John Boezwinkle of Rockford; eight grand­ children; four great grand­ children; his sister, Alice Czemey; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. Betty Goodmonson, Jane Kalee. Dwaine and Vivian Reynolds. The funeral service was held Friday. Oct. 26, 2001 at the Stroo Funeral Home. Cutlerville Chapel Chap­ lain Carol Fliestra officiat­ ed. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Memorial contributions may be given to Oak Crest Manor of Kentwood or Hospice of West Michigan Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. Call945-9554or 1-899-879-7085 for Sun & News MTION-MS! Call anytime... 24 hours a Hay, 7 days a week Tailoring a Gift to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Donor Advised Funds are often created as an alternative to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the chan­ table organizations and causes to be con­ sidered tor grants They can be established in two forms Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat I I October 25, 2001 at the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home. Graveside committal services were held Friday. October 26, 2001. iat Snyder’s Memorial Gardens. Gray. TN. 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Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Connie Lull Duyser; one son, John Duyser and his wife, Lisa, both of Knoxville, TN; one daughter, Michelle York and her husband, James, both of Gray, TN; two brothers, Richard Duyser and his wife, Chris, Scott Duyser, all of Michigan; three sisters, Joan Highland and her husband, Randy, Jean Dinkle, Kathy Aemouts and her husband, Mike, all of Michigan; three grandchildren, Elaina, Austin and Tyler York, all of Gray, TN; several nieces and nephews, all of Michigan. 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Offer good at Caledonia location Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visrt please Expires 11-15-01 Product M SunAd ? t . J P.O. BOX 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hastings. Ml 49056 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-9454536 Email: bcf©wmis.net Website: www.barryd.org �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 30. 2001 /Page 7 POLICE BEAT Three members of one family injured in accident A# 16-year-old Mid­ dleville boy is in fair con­ dition at Spectrum Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids and his two passengers were treated and released after the car they were in left State Road near Robertson Road in Yankee Springs Township and overturned Oct . 21. Troopers said Joshua Lee Weeber was driving west on State Road at about 3 p.m. when he ap­ parently lost control of the 1994 Chevy Blazer for an unknown reason. The vehicle left the roadway to the right, went Bellevue man accused of domestic violence A Bellevue man ac­ cused of striking a woman on the back of the head and grabbing her neck dur­ ing an argument Oct. 21 in Assyria Township has been charged with domestic va­ lence. Troopers from the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police were called to the house on M-66 after the woman attempted to call 911 during the brief verbal and physical alter­ cation. "He pulled the phone cord out of the wall,” said Sgt. Jim Richardson. "She locked herself in the bed­ room because there was another phone in there." When the man, Michael James Coy, 32, entered the bedroom and discov­ ered she was talking with dispatchers, "he got calm and said, please don't,'" troopers said. Coy then allegedly left the house but was located later by police and "admit­ ted to the whole thing." police said. Coy is charged with one misdemeanor count of do­ mestic violence and one felony count of interfering with a 911 call. He was arraigned on the charges Oct. 22 and a pre­ exam hearing was set for Oct. 31 in Barry County District Court. Alcohol was not a factor in the altercation, police said. Freeport man injured when motorcycle leaves road A 43-year-old Freeport man was hurt after the mo­ torcycle he was riding drifted off of Yankee Springs Road near M-179 in Yankee Springs Town­ ship at 12:48 a.m. Sunday. Oct. 21, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Of­ fice. Witnesses following Eddy Kidder said they had been to a party and benefit gathering on Keller Road prior to the crash in which Kidder lost control of the motorcycle when he at­ tempted to re-enter the paved lane. Kidder suffered injuries to his head, face and left thumb, deputies said, but refused treatment at Pen­ nock Hospital, where he was taken by Thornapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices. Alcqhol is believed to have been a factor in the cause of the crash, deputies said. ^If you re not getting thex Sam © You re not getting it all! iiuJJ by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Shopping, a snack break, more shopping, stopping to see a variety down an embankment, show, then more shopping. struck a small tree, Sounds like the perfect vaulted and overturned. day out on the town, The Blazer then came to a doesn't it? final rest in a com field on Actually, it’s Caledonia its wheels, troopers said. Elementary School’s ver­ Weeber suffered severe sion of a community- shop­ facial injuries, said police ping center: Caledonia and it is unknown whether Crossroads Marketplace. he was wearing a seat belt The Marketplace took at the time of the crash. center stage (cafetorium) A witness walking along and just about every room the roadside told troopers of Caledonia Elementary the vehicle did not brake Oct. 10. The event turned or swerve before leaving out to be not only a great the roadway. success, but also lots of Treated at Spectrum fun and educational for the Hospital and released were students as well. passengers Alicia Kaylin The students used their Weeber. 14. and Travis life skills and school Benjamin Weeber, 11. lessons to conduct small Alicia and Travis were businesses, shopping and wearing seat belts when that dreaded adult word, the crash happened, police "budgeting." said. Alcohol was not a Students earn Cal-cash factor and the accident is during their school day. still under investigation. The cash then can then be used during Marketplace days to purchase such items as doggy treats, pic­ frames, and goodies. TK grad elected tureShoppers also were able to purchase spiders and to Albion handmade webs, patterned College post bead bracelets, participate Albion College student in a health center called Jennifer C. Tobin has been "Super Sneaker Activity elected to the Student Senate Center," and even receive a hand massage from the at Albion College. The Senate is the official young 5s kids (it's part of voice of the students and the their hand writing curricu­ disburser of the students lum, learning their left activity fee. In addition, the from their right). senate works on special pro­ The students themselves jects that enhance the cam­ make most of the items for pus environment and foster a sale and run the "shops" on sense of community for the Marketplace days, as well students. as the bank, the post office Tobin is a junior majoring and the judicial office dur­ in chemistry and physics. ing the year. She is the daughter of Daniel But the Marketplace and Tobin and Frances Tobin of offices aren't just for fun Hastings and a graduate of and games. The students Thornappie Kellogg High must follow their normal School. school rules and observe their life skills such as in­ tegrity, effective listening, effort, initiative, responsi­ AA, Alanon bility and respect. They meetings scheduled Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. .Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon. 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family. Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. by and check out our large selection. J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings learn not only math skills, but also social studies, and language arts as well. The students add to their year­ long curriculum lessons; learning with first-hand experience counting, identifying coins, econ­ omic. and (small) business decisions among other abilities. A large part of the Mar­ ketplace that isn't in view is the behind-the-scenes work that the staff of Caledonia Elementary ac­ complishes. Marketplace days are just a portion of Caledonia Crossroads, a micro­ society within Caledonia Elementary. You don't decide to hold a shopping and entrepreneurial event with hundreds of students and justput it together in a day or two. The planning for the Marketplace days (three during the year) takes approximately a month of patience and hard work for the staff, as well as the students. The first Marketplace day, Oct. 10, was not open to the community at large, as the staff and students all needed a trial run. However, due to the over­ whelming success of the first event, the next Mar­ ketplace day. coming up on Jan. 25, 2002, will be open to the community. You'll need to stop in at the office to purchase Cal­ cash though. None of that real money stuff works at the Crossroads. In other recent Caledonia Elementary news: • Students and families raised more than $7,000 with their “Walk tor FUNds." This is their ma­ jor fund-raiser of the year. Parents, family and friends sponsored the students with either a straight or per lap pledge. The lower elementary students walk around the baseball fields at the ele­ mentary school itself while the upper el students are escorted to the middle school to walk around the baseball diamonds there. Generally, the students' complete 10 to 40 laps but completion is not the is­ sue. This is for fun as well as raising funds. The money raised with this event is used for pur­ chasing "Weekly Readers" and helping to pay for field trips during the school year. Fcraft’sh6w^ 5* Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds 4 ** vember 10 * 9a.m. to 3p.m. J Lunch Available FREE PARKING % FREE ADMISSION I I I SMITH-DIAMOND I SOUTH OFFICE I I 8980 N. 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The group is involved in every aspect of real estate, in­ cluding management, sales, leasing, and all kinds of development. "Our organization is in­ volved because we think it is critically important to be proactive on these is­ sues," Koons said. "The availability of affordable housing choices into the future is what we live for.... sustainable growth, quality of life is critical to every person involved in real es­ tate. "We are not anti-envi­ ronment. We are not out to pave every wetland. We want to sec responsible development and sustain­ able communities that will hold their value over the long haul. "Growth is a positive thing, anticipated and en­ couraged in most commu­ nities' he said. Community efforts to establish an in­ dustrial base will have an impact, he said, and needs to be anticipated. Sprawl, has a negative connotation, and usually refers to low density de­ velopment, where conflicts occur, Koons said. Wast­ ing land, an important re­ source, has an impact. He said public policies that put artificial impedi­ ments in natural growth progressions caused land prices to skyrocket inside confined zoned boundaries. He said this also has caused people to leap-frog to outlying areas of those communities, contributing to sprawl. Koons distributed a booklet on smart growth. It suggests creating livable communities which bal­ ance private and public economic interests. One thrust Koons' orga­ nization is promoting at the legislative level are strategies to encourage ur­ ban re-investment. Rein­ vesting where infrastruc­ ture already exists is one of the pillars of smart growth. Creating efficient new development is another. The Land Conservation Plat is a concept the Real­ tor's organization is spear­ heading. Koons explained the subdivision control act re­ quired ten plus acres which caused sprawl and piecemeal land develop­ ment over several decades. Rules were cumbersome, Call945-9554or 1-899-879-7985 lor Sun & News NCTICN-Ms! Dennis Koons took two years to process, and developers, homeown­ ers and farmers avoided it at all costs. Subsequent land splits on these small parcels resulted in homes located behind an older home. He said the land division act was meant to remedy the problems in the previ­ ous legislation, but it did not solve many problems. It did do away with the 10acre minimum. The traditional plat now has two-acre sites, with unintended consequences as well. A 60-acre parcel will have an average of 24 homes on it. The land sells quickly, often results in clear cutting, filling unpro­ tected wetlands, unimagi­ native design and high in­ frastructure costs, and up­ scale housing to support them. The tax base cannot support the public costs. Better ways to do things have been discussed be­ tween a variety of groups. The Land Conservation Plat resulted. It will allow increased density, diver­ sity, and market flexibility of design of a housing pro­ ject. It will at the same time promote open space and farm land preservation. It will reduce housing and infrastructure costs in the public and private sector and produce more livable communities, Koons ex­ plained. The means for achieving this to use incentives un­ der the bill. Such a plat would give the developer a more rapid process for ap­ proval, and market flexi­ bility in the site layout, with greater density and mixed use. The price paid is reserving 50 percent of the space on the site for open space of some kind, to protect environmental features and assets. Protection of other land off site in open space would make purchase of development rights possi­ ble, for uses such as farm­ ing, conservation ease­ ment, etc. Denser single family home placement on small lots, 50 percent preserved common open areas, culde-sac neighborhoods, and mixed uses, would charac­ terize these walkable, liv­ able communities. As many as 68 lots would be located on 60 acres by comparison to the model above, consuming much less land per home. A third possibility sug­ gested would be to put multi-family homes on this same parcel, leaving 30 acres in woodlots, wet­ lands or other open space. This option would allow 110 dwelling units, includ­ ing 42 detached single family homes, 18 du­ plexes, 8 fourplexes, and a much more efficient use of land. The tax revenues from this number of units is much higher than the 24 homes created under the old policy. "We should not have public policy that man­ dates the consumption of land where it isn't neces­ sary, Koons said. Mixed uses is another concept allowing less commuting to commercial areas. He said surprisingly the Michigan Environmen­ tal Council endorses the concept. Urban development and rehabilitation should be encouraged as a means to preserve the environment, he said. The other part of the thrust of the Realtor's As­ sociation is reinvestment in urban settings, encour­ aging re-use of urban prop­ erties, including 100-yearold structures, and clear land titles. The City of Detroit cur­ rently holds in excess of 40,000 pieces of property with clouded titles and other legal issues keeping them unmarketable for as much as 40 years. Koons explained. Some narrow land strips used to be part of sub-divisions, remaining from a 30-foot frontage once required. Others are 30- to 40-acre sites suit­ able for development, and generating no tax base, contributing to blight, and costing millions in liability to tax payers. This is four times the amount of for­ feited properties in the City of New York. "It is an outrageous prob­ lem that needs to be ad­ dressed." he said. "We need to clean up contaminated sites." Un­ less public health, safety and welfare is at risk, we need to re-use some struc­ tures for lofts, commercial or other uses, and not re­ quire all the codes of 2001, he said. There are about 1800 governmental units in our state making independent land use decisions, he said. He said perhaps this should not be done on a project by project basis, or controlled by regulatory fiat. A variety of tools arc available. "If it was zoned and planned to be residential, or commercial, it should not be interfered with by public protests." He said working together to find common ground is a better way, and he be­ lieves it is possible to find common agendas and to put achievable goals into action. Roger Vilmont asked if this could mean planning and zoning would be done in Lansing, but Koons said this would not happen. Co­ ordinating planning be­ tween adjoining commu­ nity units would also be possible. If a developer applied once residential zoning was in place, Koons said the only thing the Land Conservation Plat Act would override would be length of process and den­ sity requirements. "If R-l zoning specified* two-acre lot minimums, this would override it." Koons said commercial uses compati­ ble with residential use could be defined. As drafted, this would also override local residential zoning. Koons said the township association has not been interested in this so far. Vilmont said he was in agreement with the con­ cept in principle, but local legislation takes into ac­ count soil types, current densities, drain fields, dis­ tances between wells and septic systems, whether public utilities are avail­ able, etc., which con­ cerned him. He said in a county which does not have sewer and water available, at least one acre lots were needed to support a well and a septic and drain field in most soil types. He was concerned this act would override that without regard for the environment. Koons answered that was not the intent of the legislation, and still has to be worked out. Initially four splits per acre would be the maximum density allowed as drafted, only if public utilities were avail­ able. If cither water or sewer were available, den­ sity could drop to 3.5 per acre and cither 2.5 or 3 units per acre if neither were available. "The last thing we want is to develop homes that are unsanitary,” he said. Health Department regula­ tions would rule. Other leg­ islation is in the works which will regulate septic system inspection, he said. Development options for community sewer and wa­ ter also are possible. All of these creative de­ velopment options can al­ ready be done under a PUD, Koons explained. He said other equal public concerns are raised over the cost of additional in­ frastructure required for spread out homes. Runoff from impervious surfaces is a serious problem for the environment. Clustering is a better option than five acre lot minimums he said. Don Drummond said an­ other option for this kind of development might be to install common septic sys­ tems in the areas desig­ nated as open lands. Related to these con­ cerns, the final OUR-l^ind sponsored seminar will be presented Oct. 25, with a discussion of Regional Sewer Systems and Growth Continued next page 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN ILORAL & GIFTS Some things are meant to be a certain way... 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice. ft's the way insurance should be STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia. 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Families whose homes have burned out arc thank­ ful for the warmth offered by the group. The quilt being raffled at the show Nov. 3 is a fund­ raiser for the group They raise money to help spon­ sor senior activities such as color tours, holiday par­ ties, and trips. There is a seniors* activity scheduled just about every week. They also put part of the funds back into purchasing quilt products when neces­ sary. Though supplies for the lap robes and blankets given to the community come from donations, those used for the raffled quilt are purchased specif­ ically for that quilt each year. Donations of quilt prod­ ucts and material are ac­ cepted but it is a good idea to call the Resource Center first at 891-8117. Sometimes they are in short supply of space for large quantities of dona­ tions. Quilting is not the only activity for the center’s se­ niors. It is just one of many recreational events. They have craft classes, exer­ cise classes, euchre tour- naments and a bridge club has recently started. Any senior in the community is welcome to join. A newsletter. "The Prime­ time News" is available in the Caledonia School Dis­ trict Area, published every other month. Tickets are available now through the Resource Center for $1 each or 6/S5. They also will be avail­ able the day of the show. "(The word quilting] is really a misnomer," said Quality Dental are In Caledonia C "87 AAnv m trAibnj ever* patent mth Itmjnesi. •Li’wN, <*«•( mJ kelpny p<rrs<w> to JetonuMte tkerr arn denial mtk Mt jfadLwe tken jvnmtJ dental cvnsJlantt * M seniors member Norma Sprite. "We don’t really ...... . „ qudt We piece and tie. Whatever the technical term for the craft is. most people would call it beau- TK school board hears about Career Pathways by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education lis­ tened carefully as mem­ bers of the high school counseling department spoke about the Career Pathways program now in use. Chris Boysen discussed the grant the district re­ ceived through the Kent Intermediate School Dis­ trict. The $32,000 grant is the first of a three-year cy­ cle, but no one is sure the program will be funded for the next two years. Tom Fletke gave the board an overview of the Pathways program. He dis­ cussed how students are introduced to it in their first year of high school, that work continues on the career plan over time and how the counseling staff Caledonia special meeting tonight Norma Sprite, a member of the Caledonia Resource Center's seniors group, shows off some of the blankets and lap robes given to the community. The CRC seniors quilt group display the quilt being raffled on Nov. 3. (front row. from left) Rita Muste, Mildred Walsh. Roberta Andrusiak. Bea Rogers. Shirley Benner. Mildred Wiley. Ruth Jackiewicz. and Betty Smith, (back row) Nella Warner. Edith Gallagher and Dorothy McDonald. A special Caledonia Vil­ lage Council meeting orig­ inally scheduled for Thurs­ day, Oct. 25, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Caledonia Village Hall. This meeting is a closed session to discuss possible solutions to the 92nd Street discussion and prob­ lems. For more information contact the Village of Caledonia at 891-9384. meets with students each year. Fletke praised the coop­ eration between the mid­ dle and high school admin­ istration and counseling staff, which is making the program even better. One thing that helps is that all students entering high school must take the "computer applications" class. Career exploration is part of the class and stu­ dents create their career pathways folder. The counseling staff is working with the teaching staff on ways to use the career pathways to meet the requirements of the North Central Accredita­ tion transition program. "Teachers are really supporting this program and as a staff we think it is doable," Fletke said. High school counselor Phil Jahnke mentioned that the staff tries to be flexible and to make sure that students have time to explore different opportuni­ ties. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is Nov. 12 al 7:30 p.m. Bill McKeown The family of would like to thank the community tor all the g flowers, prayers, cards, food and continued support R we are receiving. A special thanks to Rev Wayne Keil, R Rev. 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Due to the popular demand of the show, a Saturday Matinee has been added on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. It's hard to believe but there was a time we sur­ vived without cassette tapes, CDs, computers, cell phones and blow dry­ ers. The after school hang­ out was the local drugstore soda fountain where one could enjoy malts, lime or cherry cokes, big buffalo sundaes, and phosphates (that doesn't seem to even be in our food vocabulary any more). Teens would save for weeks to buy records (called 45s) for 89 cents. Rocking to tunes such as Elvis' "Jail House Rock," the Everly Brothers’ "Bird Dog" or swooning over songs sung by Johnnie Mathis, Bobbie Vinton or Connie Francis was a pri­ ority. Cruisin' in cars was the greatest pastime, in your Ford Fairlane or black Chevy, complete with chrome wheels. With gaso­ line only 25 cents a gal­ lon. a guy could really cruise. Hollywood favorites were Sandra Dee. Troy Donahue. Warren Beatty, Cary Grant and Natalie Wood. You cried, or fell in love, while watching “Splendor in the Grass." "A Summer Place" or "Where the Boys Are." At 35 cents you could see any of these movies and still have plenty left over to grab a burger and fries at the local diner afterwards. This is but a flash of the fabulous Fifties! Wonder what it would have been like to be a teen during these simpler times? This entertaining The Pink Ladies, of Grease fame, are from left: Becky Taylor, Denise Robinson, Holly Hawkins and Sam Nemecek. Getting ready for cruisin' as fast as "Greased Lightnen" are the T-Birds (from left) Tim Ouwinga, Ryan Penfold, Jon Gerst, Derek Brown and P.J. Delnay. Century 21 Pearson-Cook would like to welcome the following associates to our Team of Professionals! 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Her new friends are a group of very cool chicks called "The Pink Ladies," played by Holly Hawkins, Denise Robinson, Becky Taylor (all seniors) and Sam Nemecek (a fresh­ man). While they primp their hair, talk about boys at pajama parties and hope they get asked to the prom, they bring girls of * ♦ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults ♦» - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. wnnr WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! every age along for the fun. While trying to fit in with her new friends Sandy runs into her long lost summer love, Danny Zuko (played by Jon Gerst, a CHS senior). Danny strug­ gles to keep the love of his life and still be cool in the eyes of his crowd, the TBirds. The T-Birds are played by Derek Brown (a junior), P.J. Delnay, Tim Ouwinga and Ryan Pen­ fold (all sophomores). Together, the T-Birds will take every young man (and young at heart) on a journey remembering his first car, first kiss and the antics in the halls of high school. Director and Producer Jeanette Ruthven is joined by Co-directors Lysa Fer­ guson and Carol Gess for this production. "This year we wanted to really dream big. It was time to take a big step in our theater pro­ gram by adding to the level of professionalism in ail areas of the produc­ tion," said Ruthven. Stu­ dent Choreographer-Direc­ tor Brittney Barber agrees and feels this year’s cast is extremely talented — all having their hearts in this production. "The students take you to a simpler time," Ruth­ ven said. "There is '50s music playing, young voices rhythmically sing­ ing and high energy dancing. This year's cast has embraced the energy, fun and nostalgia of this special time in our his tory." So what do the real "kids of the '50s" think about their teenage years? Connie Dowling, whose children graduated from Caledonia High School, commented, "Grease takes me back to a time I some­ times yearn for and re­ member as the simpler life. I have many special memories that are now near and dear to me of the fun and the friendships we were privileged to be a part of as a teenager of the ’50s." Ron Lindblom, of Cale­ donia, said, "There was nothing better than The Big Boppcr, parking on Lookout Hill, guys in leathers, girls in poodle skirts, A&W Root Beer drive-ins and good ol’ sock hops! Tickets for this produc­ tion may be purchased at the Caledonia High School box office from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day or call 891-2607. Visit their Grease web www 2.Caledonia. K12. mi.us. Ticket prices are $5 for advanced sales, $6 at the door. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml October 30. 2001/Page 11 Middleville Methodist Church bazaar planned Harry Potter fans can win prizes at the party tonight Oct. 30 at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Harry Potter Party tonight .Children in the area who love Harry Potter are invited to a Harry Potter extravaganza at 6:30 p.m. at the Thornapple School and Community Library tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 30. There will be games, prizes, a trivia contest and for those who really get into the book series, a costume contest. Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community librarian Deb Jones said she is excited about the prizes already donated to the library and can’t wait to share them with readers. There is a special drawing for some of the prizes displayed at the library. Tickets are 25 cents each or five for a dollar. The drawing will take place after the final trivia contest just before the party ends at 8 p.m. This program is for chil­ dren who have read the Harry Potter books. Infor- mation for parents also will be available, as well as a book list of possible novels to read while waiting for the next Harry Potter story. Hours at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library are Monday. Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call 795-5434 for more information. Paul Henry Trail closed next month The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closes for the month of November at dusk on Wednesday, Oct. 31. It will remained closed the entire month of November and will reopen Dec. 1. Both sections of the trail are closed, the paved portion from Main Street to McCann Road and the un­ Veteran’s Day soup supper scheduled The Freeport Historical Society is reaching out to veterans and working to continue restoring the so­ ciety's building on Sunday. Nov. 11. This Veteran's Day the society is hosting a soup supper at the Freeport Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. The price is a donation and proceeds will go toward new upstairs windows at the building in Freeport. The society would like veterans to bring photos, uniforms, and other memo­ rabilia from their time serv ing to display during the dinner. paved portion from McCann to Irving. Other parts of the trail north and south of the Middleville section remain open. The trail is closed in ac­ cordance with an agreement with some of the homeowners along the trail who hunt along their prop­ erty. For more information about the trail closing, call the village at 795-3385. In­ formation about the trail is available at the Thornapple Trail Association, at P.O. Box 393, Middleville, 49333. 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To enter a float call Kenyon at 795-3669. The parade will leave the McFall parking lol at 1 p.m. and end at the Methodist Church parking lot. Santa usually breaks into his busy work schedule to participate in the parade and spend some time afterwards listening to children's Christmas wishes. A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp & clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Back & White Copies Specialty Papers in the latest colors & textures available Film Processing Me Off Tanning Packages This Week Onh South Side Plaza—South M-37 300 Meadow Run. Suite A,. Hastings. MI 49058 Luann Tolan. Lois Bremer and Roz Snider help bring the memories of bazaars long past to this years Christmas bazaar at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Saturday. Nov. 3. 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The lunch is creamed chicken over bis­ cuits and the secret recipe includes a way to cut up the chicken, which makes the dish especially savory. There are quilts, handcrocheted baby clothes, hand-knit sweaters, holiday decorations and much more. Homemade jam and bakery also will be avail­ able. At the same time the church will be holding a silent auction in the Hill House on the the furnace, water heater and other furnishings. Once this building is empty it will be demolished. The garage has been refurbished to serve as the storage area for the food pantry. 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Gray OPEN MON • FBI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/October 30, 2001 TK gridders win, continued from front page loose for an 80-yard touch­ down. Tape was good again on the point-after, and TK took a 14-0 lead into the half. Stevensville came back to tie it in the third. A 68-yard touchdown early in the period fired up the home team, and on the next play from scrimmage, the Lancers covered a TK fumble and drove in only four plays to another score. But in the fourth quarter, the teams switched ends and Middleville had that nasty wind at its back. "We knew (the second half) was going to be a test," said TK coach Tim Penfield. "But we moved the ball all night long. "The major advantage was having the wind in the fourth." Baragar used that advan­ tage to complete three passes to Finkbeiner on the game-winning drive, includ­ ing a 13-yarder on a fourthand-nine. Josh Tobias capped the drive with a one-yard touch­ down run with three min­ utes remaining in the game. The extra-point was no good, but the Trojan defense made the lead stand up. That Trojan D limited Lakeshore to only 144 yards of offense for the game, forcing six turnovers and holding the Lancers to mi­ nus-two yards passing. "For the most part, other than that 68-yard play, out defense was dominating," TK's Scott Brooks (20) closes in on Lakeshore’s quarterback McGee). The Trojans celebrate at the end of the game. (Photo by Kevin McGee) Penfield said. Matt Erb recovered three Lancer fumbles, Ryan Adams covered another, and Ben Profitt and Justin VanSpronsen each had inter­ ceptions. Joe Brown and Alec Belson each recorded eight tackles. The Trojans racked up (Photo by Kevin 302 rushing yards, led by Bucher with 151 yards on 21 carries. Baragar braved the ele­ ments to throw for 82 yards on 5 of 11 passing. Ross, TK C-C girls want it all Nov. 3 When people want to make a chantable gift, the most common option is to make a donation to a public chanty These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes IO establish and fulfill a long term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact individuals, families and businesses have two basic alternatives are inde­ pendent charities established, controlled and maintained over time by a donor • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS .ire public chanties built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organiza­ tions that enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of funds Giving through a community foundation can help you • improve your community • maximize the tax benefits that charitable donations can provide When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthrope options will work best tor you. arry ommunity oundation finish line in the Division II regional meet. POBomSU 450 Meadow Run Dm« * Suae 300 Hastings. Ml 490M Phone 616-945-0526 • Fas 616-945-4536 Enwt tefewmsnet Webs* wwwbanycf org by David T. Young Editor The regional Division II cross-country meet at Low­ ell Saturday didn't yield any surprising results. As expected, Caledo­ nia's individual stars shined brightly again and Middleville Thornapple Kelloggs girls took all the marbles with relative ease in the team derby. Tim.Ross, who has his sights set on nothing less than an individual state Division II championship this Saturday afternoon at Michigan International Middleville runners Jessica Stortz (106) and Melissa Quisenberry (104) appear to be dog tired here, but they were on their way to capturing the top two places in the regional meet. Speedway, was individual regional champion with a superlative time of 15:31 on a difficult, hilly home course for the Red Arrows and temperature^ hovering around 40 degrees. Ross' time was the fastest of the day, regard­ less of division, but he said he was a little disap­ pointed with it. Fighting a cold, he wasn’t 100 per­ cent, but he said he plans to be ready to go at the state meet at 2 p.m. Satur­ day. He was state runnerup last year to Gull Lake's Kurt Marlowe. Tricia Miedcma, the diminutive and determined sophomore for the Caledo­ nia girls' team, finished third in the regional meet, behind Middleville stand­ outs Melissa Quiscnberry and Jessica Stortz. "The Quiz" was regional cham­ pion with a terrific time of 19:16 and Stortz's runner- See C-C regionals, pg. 22 �PHOTO Senter Eirst appearance on DeVos stage TK 6th-grader will be an angel in ‘Nutcracker’ ballet by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapplc Kellogg sixth-grader Megan Holzhausen is an ordinary 11 1/2-year-old. She is a good student, enjoys learning from her teachers, in­ cluding Wanda Blair, her reading and homeroom teacher. But since Aug. 24 she has been rehearsing and learning steps for her role as an angel in the Great Russian "Nutcracker" at Devos Hall in Grand Rapids Sunday, Nov. 4. Of the 79 girls who tried out at Wyoming Godwin Heights High School, 60 made the cut. They rehearsed every day until school started and Megan’s weekends are now filled with rehearsals. She's not sure how she is going to get everything done this week with extra rehearsals as well. Rosanne DeVries at the Academy of Performing Arts is working with the dancers in the show. She has been working with Megan on a "more classi­ cal" type of ballet than she had been exposed to pre­ viously. Megan has studied dance since she was 2 1/2 years old. She now studies at the Harmony Dance Source in Middleville. This year she is taking classes in ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz and hip hop dancing. "I like hip-hop best be­ cause you get to move* around a lot." Megan says. Get your Fall Color Tour photos processed by experts Top Quality Processing - FAST! We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs 35mm Film Processing ONE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day 24 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT 35MM OR APS DOUBLE PRINTS 1-Hour Service additional 99’ NOW ONLY... h original process 4x6 prints only APS Processing 4x6 Send us your photos from floppy disk, CD or via email to: f 25 EXPOSURE SINGLE SET INCLUDES INDEX PRINT * Panoramic prints additional acp@voyager.net We can give you 4x6 standard color prints $4.00 download + 50e per print Megan Holzhausen is looking forward to performing on the stage at Devos Hall in the Great Russian Nutcracker on Sunday. Nov. 4 Her teacher in Mid­ dleville, Terry Terpstra, says, "1 enjoy having Megan in my classes. She really enjoys learning and performing." Megan is a little ex­ cited, a little nervous and very glad her dad saw the notice for tryouts in the paper. She doesn't know quite what her costume or even her dance shoes will look like, but she is glad to be an angel and not a candy cane. * Custom Rubber Stamps Self-Inking • Made to order Check our prices! Just in time for Halloween... Full Color Personalized Post Cards! Megan will be in the Great Russian Nutcracker performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at DeVos Hall. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 616-456-3333. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues G Now’s the time to order your Holiday Greetings! Full Color Personalized Post Cards or Greeting Cards STOP OUT TODAY! NOW AVAILABLE! 1 COLOR TO 4 COLOR Casino opponents pulled fast one To the editor: House Resolution 167, recently put before the Michigan House of Repre­ sentatives. was an issue about whether or not to ask Gov. John Engler to sign a compact with the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians to build a casino. The vote was originally to take place in July 12, and at that time there were 59 representatives who had pledged a "yes" vote to the Gun Lake Tribe, which would have been more than enough votes in favor of the casino. However, on the day the votes were to be cast a Republican cau­ cus from West Michigan met with other members of their party and threatened to withhold their votes on other important issues, such as the state redistrict­ ing bill and the education bill that were to be voted on that day. In the end. House Speaker Rick Johnson de­ layed the vote on HR 167 until the House recon­ vened in September of this year. In essence, it gave opponents to HR 167 time to gather their forces in opposition. Those who were follow­ ing the issue know that the coalition of opposition won. HR 167 was defeated 52 to 51, a very narrow margin. But that's not all of the story. The vote on HR 167 was taken late in the day on Tuesday, lOct. 2, Yom Kippur. the Jewish Day of Reflection, a holy day. Three Jewish, representa­ tives left the house session to return home to partici­ pate in the doctrines of their faith. The vote was taken after those represen­ tatives left the house. Yes. they were all votes in fa­ vor of HR 167. So now what0 The oppo­ sition put the casino back a few paces. However the casino will go forward. The Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI) continue to support the tribe in their efforts to plow through the political maize that threatens their endeavors to build a casino in Wayland Township (Bradley) in a timely fashion. The reason we support the Gun Lake Tribe is twofold. One, it's an issue of fairness. The federal government, the Constitu­ tion and tht Supreme Court recognize the tribe's right to create a gaming facility It's only fair that they are supported on this issue. The second issue remain the rights of the citizens of Allegan County. There has been overwhelming support by the local citizens to build a casino in Wayland Township. To disallow the establishment of a casino there is to deny the wishes of the majority of the resi­ dents. See readers, page 22 43” WIDE X NECESSARY Great for in-store sales, anniversaries, birthdays & more! NEED COPIES? Make Printing Plus your copy headquarters! Color or B&W Copies ^^^^Check Our Prices! flhmUnk viWWW\\\\1Mim \\ \W uWWMA Check out all our Special Services: *C°,or Copies * Folding & Laminating \ A Vj \ 111 k a U i V< » Ky * Collating • Back & White Copies * Custom Rubber Stamps UbmHf • Plastic Binding and more! I W 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 !fie gw Barn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 14/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Odober 30. 2001 Caledonia Twp. budget estimated at $1 million by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board adopted its new 2002 budget Oct. 17, with expenditures of $974,847. more than the previous budget of $962,629 and less than the $1,008,000 in revenue estimated. The millage rate goes down this fiscal year to .7376 mill because the taxable value goes up. as mandated by state law. The fire and safety mil­ lage. at two full mills last year, goes down to 1.9732 this year. Trustee Richard Robert­ son. presenting a break­ down of the budget into percentages, said general expenses would be 27 per­ cent, staff wages 22 per­ cent, improvements 18 percent, contracts 11 per­ cent, elected officials 11 SEALED BID AUCTION 2 clothes line post; patio deck, 14x24; 2 furnaces with air, one 2 years old. both Lenox, gas; 2 water heaters, 20 and 40 gal., gas; 170 ft. of chain link fence; assorted doors and windows, not to be removed until house is dismantled; 4 ceiling fans with lights; Window air conditioner; 2 sliders; elec­ tric range; 20 inch gas range; many other small items. Address: 115 Ellis Street, Middleville, Ml. First house north of United Methodist Church. Sale date. November 3, 2001 • 9:00 - 3:00 Reserve the right to refuse any or all bids. percent, and legal fees 11 percent He said improvements represented the good things the board was trying to achieve in the commu­ nity. such as parks, library, road and drain improve­ ments. and more. Taxes go to a variety of places. Robertson reported. The township gets 2 per­ cent of the tax dollar. Kent District Library gets 3 per­ cent. police 7 percent. Grand Rapids Community College 7 percent. Kent Intermediate School Dis­ trict 14 percent, the county 19 percent, the state edu­ cation tax 22 percent, and the school debt. 25 per­ cent. Revenues to the town­ ship come from property taxes at 22 percent, rev­ enue sharing funds 55 per­ cent, fees 14 percent, in­ terest 4 percent and other revenue sources 5 percent, he said. Resident Fred Fleis­ chmann said during the public hearing that the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5. 2001, at 7 00 p m . the Planning Commission of the Charier Township of Caledonia wiM hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan on the application of Sam and Laura Giovannucci for a special use permit for a 1536 sq ft horse bam m the R-R Rural Residential District The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are com­ monly described as 8188 Walnut Lane and are legally described as follows PART SW 1/4 COM AT SW COR OF N 1/2 SW 1/4 TH N 0D 18M E ALONG W SEC LINE 730.77 FT TH S 88D 44M E 622.09 FT TH N 2D 04M E 162.17 FT TH S 86D 19M E 33.06 FT TO BEG OF THIS DESC - TH SLY PAR WITH W SEC LINE TO N LINE OF S 1/2 SW 1/4 TH E TO SE COR OF W 1165 FT OF SW 1/4 TH N PAR WITH W SEC LINE TO A LINE WHICH EXT FROM A PT 770 FT E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE & 451.35 FT S PAR WITH W SEC LINE FROM W 1/4 COR TO A PT WHICH IS 1690 FT E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE & 501.15 FT S PAR WITH W SEC LINE FROM W 1/4 COR TH WLY ALONG SD EXT LINE 505.73 FT TO BEG'SEC 11 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing. Dated: October 22, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5. 2001, at 7:00 pm., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Verizon Wireless for a spe­ cial use permit for a 11x26 sq ft. shelter placement in the 1-2 Heavy Industnal Distnct. The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are com­ monly described as 5023 68th Street and are legally desenbed as follows PART OF SWFRL 1/4 COM 1038 0 FT N 89D 56M 52S W ALONG S SEC LINE FROM S 1/4 COR TH N 89D 56M 52S W ALONG S SEC LINE 285 22 FT TO W LINE OF E 1/2 SWFRL 1/4 TH N 1D 07M 17S W ALONG SD W LINE 624 40 FT TH S 89D 56M 52S E 340 01 FT TH S 00 03M 08S W 402 27 FT TH N 89D 56M 52S W 42.0 FT TH S 0D 03S 08S W 222 0 FT TO BEG-SEC 6 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public heanng and comment upon the proposed special use permit. Wntten comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public heanng five-year park budget ex­ pires this year. The current year s park budget was spent on Fitzsimmons Park in a matching plan with the county. Township Supervi­ sor Bryan Harrison ex­ plained. A parks and recreation fund will be set aside in a separate fund from now on rather than keeping it as a part of the general fund. Money not spent in a given year will be carried over to the next year. $25,000 was set aside for park lands and $15,000 in a parks fund. $45,000 for last year was budgeted. A separate fund is also maintained and accumu­ lated toward a new library building. The amount bud­ geted remains at $50,000. The operational library budget, pari of the general fund was expected to be $17,350. That budget was reduced to $15,159 for 2002. A separate fund for highways also was estab­ lished. with $65,000 set aside. In order to make ex­ pensive road improve­ ments, money will need to be accumulated for more than one year. The assessor department was budgeted for year 2001 at $78,693, while $39,529 was budgeted for 2002. Township legal costs for year 2002 are budgeted at $67,000. Budgeting changed for maintenance of township owned buildings. Alaska Hall went up to $7,961 from $5,550 budgeted be­ fore, reflecting unantici­ pated repair costs made this year. Township Hall mainte­ nance was budgeted at $29,600 for this year, but was increased to $37,812 for next year, following a building committee rec­ ommendation. Barber School was planned at $6,750 this year, while $3,733 was budgeted for next year. Planning and zoning pressures have increased, reflecting the demand cre­ ated by many current building requests and de­ mands. as well as creating a new master plan and re­ vising the zoning ordi­ nance. The 2001 figure at $171,493 for this year was raised to $196,587 for next year. Referring to end of year 2001 budget amendments. Robertson asked how the board could amend the budget so often for some items without amending the entire annual budget. Clerk Pat Snyder ex­ plained that last year's budget was a fund type budget, or fiduciary, which allowed these kind of ad­ justments. She said the general fund total cannot go beyond the amount budgeted for one year. A line item budget is much more restrictive. Snyder said, and every cent must be planned for and adjusted exactly as money is spent. There are some areas where it isn't possible to predict what will be needed, she said. Cemetery costs fluctuate every year, for instance, and the expenses must be paid for whether over bud­ get or not. She recom­ mended adopting a fidu­ ciary budget. Several funds for differ­ ent departments are main­ tained within the general fund and although these funds may be adjusted within each department, and even sometimes de­ partment totals change, they should not exceed the amount set without a bud­ get amendment, the board agreed. Some funds, like the fire department account arc to come out of the ending fund balance, Snyder said. She said public safety has $104,000 yet and is not over budget. Harrison said he would like to change the proce­ dure so the board amends before it spends, and starts with a clean slate each year. The board adopted a fiduciary budget, but Har­ rison asked that regular reporting of where each dollar is spent become regular practice. During board discussion, Robertson said current revenues from property taxes amount not to $212,000. but $242,809 by his figures. He said in the special revenue emergency ser­ vices fund, there is $600,000. but when multi­ plied by the millage rate of 1.9732. the total comes to $649,554. or nearly $50,000 more coming into the fund than estimated in the budget. He said around 25% of the emergency services fund was not allo­ cated. Robertson said. "We're showing $128,000 in undcsignated surplus, and now that number will go to nearly $170,000." Snyder said a lot of items needed to be pur­ chased in the future, such as a fire station, and basi­ cally the intention is for the money to apply toward those things. "If we spend all the money allocated we would never be able to do these things," she said. She said the money would stay there, and not in another fund, but the board has not decided exactly what is to be done with the money, Robertson said if a fire barn fund was needed it should be designated as such. Separate budgets arc kept for fire and safely. The fire department budget totaled $322,860 fof 2001 and was budgeted for next year at $281. 202. Like­ wise, public safety was budgeted for $562,860 but less is planned for 2(X)2 at $$491,702. Robertson also chal­ lenged the pay raise for public officials in the bud­ get. He said he would not support raises until a citi­ zens' committee re­ viewed them. He said he was in favor of leaving salaries where they arc and to establish the com­ mittee Io review these is­ sues. Some members arc ask­ ing for raises, while others arc not, causing salaries to be artificially dispropor­ tionate, he said. This will put future applicants in a Continued next page CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2001, at 7.00 p.m , the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Rick and Debra Kelch for a special use permit for a 40x80 sq ft accessory building in the R-R Rural Residential District. The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are commonly desenbed as 7030 Cherry Valley Avenue and are legally described as follows: S 588 FT OF N 1678 FT OF W 660 FT OF W 1/2 NW 1/4 *SEC 9 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the pro­ posed special use permit Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated October 22. 2001 Dated October 22. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 303 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 302 �The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/October 30. 2001 /Page 15 CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD Regular Meeting Caledonia Township October 17. 2001 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was call to order at 718 p.m. Present: Harrison. Snyder, Cardwell. Bravata. Robertson. Stauffer, and Bujak Also Present: Planner/Manager •Zytstra, Deputy Clerk Palmer and several citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Supervisor Harrison led the pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Moved Harrison, second Snyder to move item 10E - Preliminary Plat Review for First Companies under item 5H Ayes AU MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Cardwell to add approval of September 24 2001 minutes Ayes All MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): Eric Longman - 7585 Thornapple River Dr comment­ ed on Library APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Dr Robertson want­ ed to remove financial reports 5C & 5D Moved Hamson. sec­ ond Cardwell to approve the consent agenda with amend­ ments Ayes Ail MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Harnson second Snyder to add Coldwater Partners - rezoning request first read Ayes Ail MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harnson, second Cardwell to approve the approval of bills and the From previous page position of applying for a job with a salary that is out of scale. He said there should be regular appropri­ ate pay increases for ev­ eryone, with the option of donating salaries back to the township. Harrison said three methods for pay increases arc allowed, including a board resolution, following the recommendation of a citizens' salary commis­ sion, which goes into place unless rejected by the board, or by a citizens vote at a town meeting for general law townships. He said the budget for the next year needs to al­ low for an increase, even if salaries arc not approved now. Also, other funds may be designated later, but the budget must be passed now. Some increases were re­ flected as department costs rather than to salary, and others due to addi­ tional hours. This was de­ fended because someone must take on the addi­ tional responsibilities, which have resulted over time. An amendment was made to leave the salaries of elected officials as they are until a citizens' com­ mittee can be involved. That committee has 45 days to work on the matter once appointed. A total of $4,000 for ad­ ditional cemetery-related work was removed from the proposed budget. Some of the requested increases will be debated in the fu­ ture, but the 2002 budget as generally proposed and amended was passed, without putting any type of salary increases into ef­ fect. The overall cemetery budget proposed increased to $37,256 from last year at $23,650. Treasurer s report Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST, none. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF: Hamson discussed Are Chief Chris Murphys resignation Bryan Bennett will take over until search of new Chief is complet­ ed. Hamson commented on Assessor VanderVries resigna­ tion. CORRESPONDENCE: Robertson thanked Dave and Mary for adding the correspon­ dence ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ ING - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE BY ESTABLISHING THE HC, HIGHWAY COMMER­ CIAL DISTRICT: Moved Harrison, second Bujak to adopt an ordinance to amend the zon­ ing ordinance establishing the HC. Highway Commercial District Discussion was held. Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - APPOINTMENT/ CONFIRMATIONS TO THE LIBRARY BUILDING ADVISO­ RY COMMITTEE-: Fred Fleischmann - 9033 Foeke com­ mented on library meeting and adding members from all sec­ tions of the Township Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to appoint Pat Snyder. Bill Hamson. Eric Longman. Steve Gilbert. Jane Heiss, Jerry Baker and Betty White Discussion was held Ayes AH MOTION CAR­ RIED. MOTION - AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 TOWNSHIP BUDGET: Fred Fleischmann - 9033 Foeke questioned money tor the Rail Trail. Harrison discussed Community Block Grant money for paving of the Trial Moved Harrison, second Snyder to approve amendments to the fis­ cal year 2001 Township budget as attached. Discussion was held Ayes. All MOTION CAR­ RIED. PUBLIC HEARING - ON THE PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUD­ GET FOR THE 2002 FISCAL CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the application of Aaron Avery for a special use permit for a 960 sq. ft. addition to a bam in the R-R Rural Residential District. The lands as to which the special use permit is requested are commonly described as 8855 66th Street and are legally described as follows: N 7 A OF E 1/2 OF W 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 * SEC 1 T5N R10W All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment upon the proposed special use permit Wntten comments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing Dated: October 25. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 310 ORDINANCE NO. O1-1OZ AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Coldwater Properties, LLC—10287 Duncan Lake Road and 5458 100th Street) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following desenbed lands from the A Agricultural Dtstnct to the R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District. The Southwest 14 of the Northeast 14 of Section 32 and the West 1 2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 5 North Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a focal news­ paper of general circulation. 308 YEAR: Harnson opened the public heanng at 8:10 p.m. Fred Fleischmann commented on Parks, roads and library funds. Harrison closed the public hear­ ing at 8:15 p.m. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to adopt reso­ lution to approve annual Township budget and determin­ ing property tax rate for support of budget. Moved Hamson. sec­ ond Snyder to amend resolution to read a fiduciary budget Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Robertson discussed concerns of wages in budget Moved Robertson second Bravata to amend the budget to keep the current wages for the elected officials as they are for the year 2001. Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Cardwell, second to amend the budget to read 528.000.00 under staff wages under the Treasurer s depart­ ment Ayes All MOTION CAR­ RIED. Vote on original motion. Roll call vote Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - FOR A NEW DANCE/ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT TO BE HELD IN CON­ JUNCTION WITH A 2001 CLASS C LICENSED BUSI­ NESS FOR J&J PAGANO. INC. AT 8256 BROADMOOR AVE.: Moved Harnson, second Bujak to adopt a resolution for a new dance/entertainment permit to be held in conjunction with a 2001 class C licensed business for J & J Pagano. Inc. at 8256 Broadmoor Avenue. Roll call vote Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. RESOLUTION - TO PLACE THE 2001 WINTER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ON THE DECEMBER, 2001 TAX ROLL: Moved Cardwell, second Snyder to adopt a resolution to place the 2001 winter special assessment districts on the December. 2001 tax roll. Roll call vote. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION - PRELIMI­ NARY PLAT REVIEW - FIRST COMPANIES. INC. - REGARD­ ING THE PROPOSED SOUTH­ BELT INDUSTRIAL PARK . REGARDING PARCEL 441-2307-100-014. 41-23-07-100-026. AND 41-23-07-200-001. PROP­ ERTY LOCATED AT 5600* 68TH STREET: Moved Bravata second Bujak to adopt a resolu­ tion granting tentative approval of the preliminary plat of Southbett Industrial Park Rot call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT ON WATER TOWER WITH “HEX­ TEL COMMUNICATIONS: Moved Hamson. second Snyder to approve the lease for Nextel Communications Supervisor Harnson will execute the lease with Nextel Ayes. aH MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to remove the items regarding the bids for the NW water sewer and the adoption of bond for the NW water'sewer Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE TO ESTAB­ LISH THE CALEDONIA CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP LOCAL OFFI­ CERS COMPENSATION COM­ MISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES THEREOF AND TO APPROVE OTHERS MATTERS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION. AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Moved Harrison, second Snyder to approve first read of ordinance Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 28, TO REMOVE PLAINWELL AS A MEMBER. IN THE ARTI­ CLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE GRAND VALLEY MET­ ROPOLITAN COUNCIL: Moved Harrison, second Snyder to adopt the resolution to approve amendment number 28 in the Articles of Incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. Roll call vote Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 29. AS A MEMBER. TO ADD ALLENDALE TWP. AS A MEM­ BER. IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE GRAND VALLEY METROPOLI­ TAN COUNCIL: Moved Harnson. second Bravata to adopt the resolution to approve amendment number 29 in the Articles of Incorporation of Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. Ron caH vote. Ayes: Ail MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Bujak commended Supervisor Harrison and the Township Board on budgeting process PUBLIC COMMENTS (EXTENDED): Fred Fleischmann • 9033 Foeke • dis­ cussed position of manager s assistant Fred also commented on the budget and questioned Chief Murphy s resignation Don Meisen - 7081 Cherry Valley commented on the attire of the Township Board and the airport coming to meetings for the citi­ zen s ability to ask questions He also questioned toe timing ol the runway reopening Requested the Board to request a written status report to the citizens around the airport by mail or by coming to a meeting ADJOURNMENT: Moved Bravata. second Cardwell to adjourn at 9.15 p.m Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Patncia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 01-02 AN ORDINANCE to establish the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission and to provide for the membership and duties thereof and to approve other matters for the operations of the Commission, as authorized by law THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Establishing of Commission. The Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission (the “Commission”) is hereby established Section 2 Duties. (a) The Commission shall determine the salary of each elected official of the Township Such salary shall be effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year (b) The salary determination of the Commission shall be the salary of each elected official of the Township unless the Township Board by resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to and serving on the Board rejects such determination (c) The determination of the Commission as to such salaries shall be effective 30 days fol­ lowing the filing of the determination with the Township Clerk, unless the determination is rejected by the Township Board. If the determination is so rejected, the existing salary shall prevail. Section 3 Membership and Terms of Office. (a) The Commission shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be a registered elec­ tor of the Township. Each Commission member shall be appointed by the Township Supervisor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected lo and serving on toe Township Board (b) The term of office of a Commission member shall be five years, except that of the mem bers first appointed, one each shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years (c) The first members appointed to the Commission shall be appointed withm 30 days after the effective date of this ordinance Subsequent members stiall be appointed within 30 days after a term expires or a vacancy occurs Vacancies shall be filled for ttie remain­ der of an unexpired term. (d) An officer or employee of toe Township or a member of the immediate family of an offi cer or employee of the Township shall not be appointed to the Commission Section 4 Meetings of the Commission. (a) The Commission shall meet on not more than fifteen separate days in each odd-num­ bered year It shaH makes its determination on salaries of Township elected officials withm 45 days after its first meeting (b) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum tor the con­ ducting of business Al business ot toe Commission shall be conducted at a public meeting held in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (c) ’’"he Commission shaH not take any action or make any salary determination without a concurrence of the majority of the members appointed to and serving on the Commission. (d) The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members (c) The member of the Commission $hal not receive compensation but if approved by toe Township Board, they may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred m the performance of their official duties Section 5 Other Matters (a) The salary of an elected Township official shall not be decreased during the official s term of office (b) The Township Board may implement this ordinance by resolution (e) This ordinance shal become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of rts provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation 309 �Page 16/The Sun and News MtddleviUe Ml/October 30. 2001 Pressure mounts to complete Caledonia zoning ordinance parcels under the old ag defined, it could be ad­ zoning to be classified as justed to include consider­ R-2 zoning, as defined in ation of density, utilities the new master plan. The and septic system factors. details of that zoning are At present planning com­ not currently defined under missioners are very con­ the new zoning ordinance, cerned about long term and would now fall under impacts of septic systems the definitions of the old in concentration. zoning ordinance. It is not Some said the plan pre­ known if the two defini­ sumed public utilities tions will agree, when the would one day be avail­ new ordinance is drafted. able in those areas desig­ The applicant was in­ nated to be zoned for formed the definition could heavier population densi­ change before he is able to ties. start the development. Other such cases caus­ Under the previous zon­ ing these kinds of conflicts ing. two-acre parcels include a request to put up would be required, but un­ a Hilton Hotel in the new der current R-2 zoning, M-6 interchange area, CALEDONIA SONS OF THE single family residences brought before the ordi­ AMERICAN LEGION POST #305 would be allowed on lots nance was complete, and of less than one acre, Fairbanks Estates PUD. a 2001 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING (20,000 square feet) where housing development pro­ sewer is not likely to be posed south of 68th Street WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS installed for some time. and east of Alaska Av­ AND PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR SUPPORT THIS YEAR Garbow is not asking for enue. THROUGH THEIR EFFORTS WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE lots that small, and is will­ Zoning ultimately will OVER 20 SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ing to work with the com­ be approved by the Town­ missioners on various is­ ship Board, and is being CAMPAU CORNERS sues. He expressed a de­ passed in sections, with MULLER PAINT N* PAPER sire to comply with the the section on the High­ BOB LUCAS CONSTRUCTION CALEDONIA EXCAVATING. INC new master plan. way Commercial district GEORGETOWN CONSTRUCTION. INC Ultimately, approval of coming before the board XL ENGINEERING. LLC the site condominium will on Oct. 17. The zoning or­ THE FLOOR NETWORK be subject to a site plan dinance is a legal docu­ GREENRIDGE REALTY /EMORY STOUFFER review, so problems can ment, which the master RELIABLE FIRE PROTECTION be avoided, which was plan is not. Planner Dave DICK POSTHUMUS mentioned by commis­ Zylstra said. SAMS JOINT RESTAURANTS YANKEE SPRINGS GOLF COURSE sioners as a reason for rec­ Not all kinds of land GEHL BUILDERS ommending the rezoning. splits can be controlled by LONG MASONRY The gap in time between an ordinance. Property NORTHERN EXPOSURE RESORT passage of the master plan owners can divide and sell STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA early this year, in which property in lots as small as KEVIN'S BODY SHOP some zoning areas of the is allowed in an area. In S.A.L. POST 305 PAST COMMANDERS WESTFIELD INSURANCE township were; changed be­ Caledonia, this is two BRICE CUSTER fore definitions of those acres. In Barry County it is 5TH DISTRICT S.A.L. zones could be adjusted in one. SOUTHKENT VETERINARY HOSPITAL the zoning ordinance have In Michigan, plat divi­ CONTEMPO SALON. INC. caused conflicts for the sions can be created by PETER ALLEN. INC. Planning Commission. developers, in which indi­ BUSH CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING Planning commissioners vidual owners own their SWIERINGA JEWELERS BROADMOOR GOLF COURSE were concerned over the own homesites, one option GORDON FOOD SERVICE potential of that many taken by developers. GUEKES MARKET houses in an area without However, recently many public utilities. When the developers seem to prefer THANK-YOU ALSO. TO ALL THOSE WHO DONATED THEIR TIME new zoning ordinance is another method, a site AND EFFORTS TO MAKE THIS YEARS OUTING A SUCCESS condominium, where each lot is a unit of the whole. Common areas are owned by a homeowner associa­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA tion. This method allows open space for common COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN use, and clustering of homes. A Planned Unit Devel­ PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., the opment (PUD) is created Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at under a separate township the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia. Michigan, ordinance. Developers may on the application of Northporte Development, Inc., tor the rezoning of lands from the Rbe allowed to build more 1 Low Density Single Family District to the HC Highway Commercial Dtstnct Such lands by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission last week recommended Coldwater Properties’ request to re­ zone ag land to medium density residential (R-2) for two parcels, with plans to build single family homes in site condo de­ velopments. The request went to the Township Board Oct. 17 for the first reading. Coldwater Properties was represented by Tom Garbow and Ron Van Sin- gel for areas owned by Robert Finkbeiner. The re­ quest included a 20-acre parcel on 100th Street southwest of the high school, and a 40-acre par­ cel on Duncan Lake Av­ enue. The 40 acre parcel is 1320* x 1320' and includes wetlands at the north. The plan for the parcel include 28 lots and eight acres of green space. Fifteen lots may be possible on the 20acre piece. The Oct. 15 request would allow the two are commonly desenbed as 5190, 5158 , 5244 and 5246 60th Street and are legally desenbed as follows. That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6; thence SOO'WOS’E 50.00 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section to the South hne ot 60th Street and the place of beginning of this description; thence N8SF40*t8*E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street: thence S00c09'39‘E 442.43 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line; thence N63°*21*03“W 331 96 feet along the Northerly hne of proposed Highway M-6; thence Westerly 728 80 feet along said Northerly kne on a 902.23 foot radios curve to the left, the chord of which tears N86 29 3TW 709.15 feet, thence N00a09'39“W 241 00 feet along the West ime of the East 410 feet el the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89cir51*E 410 00 feet along the south line of 60th street to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan The amending ordinance adopting the HC Highway Commercial Dstnct. and specify­ ing the terms and conditions thereof, is on We m the Townshp office and may be exam­ ined dunng Township office hours. AH interested persons may attend the pubbe heanng and comment on the requested rezonmg of lands Wntlen comments concerning the amending zoning ordinance can be submitted to the Township office. 250 South Maple Street Caledonia. Michigan, up to the time of the public heanng Dated; October 3, 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 306 homes in a given area by taking these different routes. Zoning consultant. Ken Dettloff presented options for creative development and tools which could in­ clude greenspace, recre­ ational areas or easements to conserve certain fea­ tures within a develop­ ment. He said using cre­ ative divisions within a parcel saves open space for various uses, such as woodlands, wildlife corri­ dors, farms, wetlands, streams, ridges, and more, to be commonly used space for people living in the development. The developer would be encouraged to cluster housing, which can reduce infrastructure costs, by of­ fering bonus densities, such as an additional house for every ten, and based on preserving a cer­ tain percentage of open space. Dettloff said the cluster plan can be described in the zoning ordinance, and can be applied where there are particular features the community would like to preserve, such as natural or histone landmarks. He said in the long run. many developments lo­ cated near open space is equated with quality, and has seen increasing resale values. Clustering off the road maintains rural char­ acter along the road, he said, and the state is ex­ pected to require every governmental unit to have an open space option in its zoning ordinance. Neighborhood associa­ tions would ultimately be responsible for maintaining common space. Commissioners debated whether individual owner­ ship or common ownership resulted in better mainte­ nance. Commissioners were re­ luctant to consider this idea if it meant greater densities in an area where no public utilities would be available. Dettloff said the Health Department would not approve this op­ tion unless septic systems would work there. A resident said he be­ lieved septic systems in sandy soils would not be a problem in densely popu­ lated areas. He said on Saskatoon Golf Course, a 5.000-square-foot septic system built 38 years ago was still working fine, af­ ter 70,000 people had golfed there and used the facilities. He said the type of soil was critical in go­ ing with one-acre lots. Commissioner Wally Bujak thought perhaps there could be a rural preservation phasing pro­ cess for using bonus densi­ ties in open space com­ munities as related to time, and when utilities would be available. This might be connected to lot sizes where only septic systems were possible. Some commissioners thought allowing greater densities might also result in building increased popu­ lations in the community more rapidly than not. Dcttloff said concentrating density preserves green space for a more desirable residential experience in the long run. - Some thought people living too close together was a source of conflict. Resident Bill Hitchcock said unmaintained areas were a nightmare, not an asset. He said people do. not want common space next to their home. He suggested the com­ missioners should look at the plat map and sec which large parcels still remained which could be subdivided. He said this would save time in trying to identify where the dif­ ferent natural features were. Bujak agreed there would need to be consid­ eration on a case by case basis. None of these methods are mandatory, Dettloff said. An overlay district would identify features the community has identified as desirable to preserve, he said. The method he was recommending would follow certain steps and Continued next page NOTICE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN FILING DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE OFFICES A Candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position on the Caledonia Village Council must file a nominating petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than 4 00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2001. The minimum number of signatures required is 6. The general election will be held on Monday, March 11,2002. The offices of village president, and three trustee positions will be filled. Petitions and affidavit forms can be obtained at the Caledonia Village office, 250 Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 304 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/October 30, 2001/Page 17 MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 09. 2001 The regular meeting of the Village-of Middies He Michigan Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m by Mr. Lon Myers. Council President of the Village of Middleville. Michigan in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall Members present: Mr Floyd Bray, Mrs Dorothy Corson, Mr Michael Lytle. Mr Lon Myers Mr David Newman and Mrs Marilyn VandenBerg Members absent Mr William Kenyon The minutes of the September 25. 2001 meeting were approved as wntten The Agenda was approved as wnt­ ten Mrs Shelly Erb. and her class of First Graders, approached Council requesting to ‘clean up’ First Street and Third Street Rex Schad. repre­ senting the Rotary Club pre­ sented the Village with a check for $3750 which is one quarter of the Club s $15000 commitment to the gazebo protect for Stagecoach Park ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution Wl029. Hunter's Trail Drainage Easement and Storm Drain, contingent upon recommenda­ tion by the DPW Commrttee. on a motion made by Mr Bray and supported by Mr Newman Roll can vote resulted in 6 Ayes with one member absent. 2 Adopted Resolution *01030. Application tor Barry Community Foundation Grant, on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Lytle Roll caH vote resulted in 6 Ayes With one member absent 3. Approved the invoices dated October 05. 2001, in the amount of $26,238.85 on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs. VandenBerg 4 Approved the Grant of Easement between the Village and Thomappie Township con­ tingent upon final approval by the Attorneys tor both parties, on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mr Newman 5 Approved the sale of auc­ tion items in the amount of $794 on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mrs VandenBerg The motion earned CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 24, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 5 40 p m Present Harrison. Snyder, Cardwell. Bujak. Stauffer Absent Bravata, Robertson Also Present UA Pierson. Engineer Wilcox. Attorney White and UA Assistant Giamo CONSIDERATION OF MEETING AGENDA: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Award of N/W Water Sewer Bids. Moved Stauffer, second Harrison to tentatively award the contracts on recommendation of Engineer and based on bond and delivery Ayes: Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Stauffer, second Harnson to adopt the resolution to authonze issuance of special assessment bonds. Ayes: Roll Call All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder, second Cardwell to adopt resolution of intent for the costs of northwest township sewer and water pro­ ject. Ayes: Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. Moved Snyder. second Stauffer to adopt the resolution to authonze limited fire depart­ ment mutual aid agreement with the city of Walker Ayes: Roll Call All MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Stauffer stated that for special meetings 5:30 p.m. works well for him PUBLIC COMMENT: None Moved Cardwell, second Stauffer to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Pat Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk 5-1 with Mr Bray voting no. 6 Adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p m on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Respectfully submitted Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m Monday through Fnday Filing deadline for village vote is Nov. 27 Candidates can pick up forms and affadavits at the Middleville Village Hall during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for return­ ing forms with more than six signatures but less than 20 is Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. Candidates must sign and return two affadavits showing that they are good citizens and do not owe any money to the village. The affadavits meet re­ quirements of the village. Three trustee seats and the president's post will be decided at the election in March. Zoning ordinance, CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 17, 2001 A special session of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 5:34 p.m. Present: Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bujak, Stauffer, Robertson arrived at 5:45 and Bravata arrived at 5:50. Also Present: Attorneys Donnell, & White. Engineer Wilcox, UA. Pierson, P/M Zylstra. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to go into closed ses­ sion to discuss attorney letters dated Oct. 8 & 16 Thornapple Development. Clearview and Boerema Ayes: Roll Call. All. MOTION CARRIED. Left closed session at 6:56 p.m. Moved Harnson, second Cardwell to return from closed session. Ayes Roll Call: All. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments were made from citi­ zens Irving on Wade St. about flooding problems. Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to adjourn special meeting at 7:25 p.m. Ayes AM MOTION CAR­ RIED. from page 14 — would offer incentives. Some commissioners thought this could be time intensive for township offi­ cials, but Dettloff said this could be built in to the fee structure developers al­ ready provide. Getting on with drafting each section of 14 remain­ ing zoning ordinance areas is of the greatest concern at present. Bujak said the commission needed to move at a good pace "We can't drag this out," he said. The job for which Dett­ loff was hired, to help the commission draft the ordi­ nance within a limited time frame, is on a ticking clock. Dettloff was asked to provide a timeline for dealing with each of the ordinance sections. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair can... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville Middleville agrees to vacate road, OKs Bryanwood plans by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last Tuesday agreed to vacate one road in the Misty Ridge Development, parts of High Street, to allow the Mill Pond development to proceed and approved the final plan for the last four homes in the Bryanwood development. The Oct. 23 meeting be­ gan with public hearings on both vacation requests. Misty Ridge developer Tom Burgess explained how this vacation of Fourth Street clears up some of the AD Babcock Plat confusion. Final descriptions are being written. Some homeowners will get additional property once this has been registered with the county. The High Street vacation was approved once council member David Newman received assurances that the village would not have to pay for property when the new road is put in. Developer Dave Dykstra agreed with conditions set by the planning department, including installing sidewalks on both street frontages of his properties Zoning code finally here after almost two years by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When former Village Manager David Arking began the process of updating the Village of Middleville zoning ordinance, no one expected it would take two years to complete. The present village manager Bryan Gruesbeck announced that the new and up to date zoning ordincance have been delivered by Municipal Code Corporation. In addition to the 25 hard copies originally purchased as part of the $10,800 contract, the village has received the code on a computer disk which will help it stay current with changes made by the planning commission and approved by the village council. The code is also available over the internet which should make it easier for residents and developers to know what to expect. To look at the code go to www.municode.com. Then click on community links. This will not be the last time that the code is changed but with the new update the village has a way to add and change ordinances theY g° along and screening one home from the natural gas instal­ lation. He also announced that he is willing to work with the village to create a park on the 17 acres he owns along the river. "Perhaps you can name it after me. once I’m dead." he said. In other business Dykstra announced that the Barry County Road Commission would be resurfacing Whitneyville Road from the village boundary north to 108th Street in the spring. Charlie Miller reported that nickel levels were under those allowed. He will not be doing any testing at Bradford White until con­ struction is completed. The next Village Council meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the village hall. 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Sitting are Daniella Torres, Ashleigh Lund. Katie Potts and Amy Ball. by Patricia Johns : HOT WATER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE (Empyer) (Stainless Steel) Heats home, water. : garage, shop. pool. etc. ;heat with quality information call: Model Available for • 726-1095 • Viewing Staff Writer Middle school is a time for students to try out new experiences. This fall the middle school athletic teams have included students new to the rigors of cross country running or basketball who have exceeded their personal bests. In cross country the team has exceeded even last year's achievements. This is the The middle school cross country team continues to improve its times. Reclining in front is Neil LaVoie, next from left are Rebecca Winchester. Ethan Fuller and Tim Etter. Seated are Keith Winchester, Levi Funk, Matt Bouchard, and Anthony Lukas. Standing are Sheryl Gillhespy, Kylee LaCombe. Laura Frey. Ashlee Groen. Jayne Kennicott, Kersta Gustafson, Bethany Kitzrow, Chaney Robinson, Kelsey Krey, Lauren Tandy, Ashley Jachim and coach Laura Knapp. Not pictured are coach Maggie Wilkinson, Henry Smith, Shawn Cornett, Brittany Maring and Ben Wolter. only team on which sixth graders can participate. The girls team includes 4 sixth graders, 5 seventh graders and 5 eighth graders. The team took first at the Muskegon Oakridge tournament. Seven girls medaled including Rebecca Winchester, Kersta Gustafson, Laura Frey, Chaney Robinson, Jayne Kennicott, Bethany Kitzrow and Ashley Jachim. According to coach Maggie Wilkinson, "This team was strong and deep this year." The team continued their season by taking firsts at the conference meets held at Johnson Park. At the October 2 meet the top five scoring girls came in 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7. Wilkinson says the young boys team is getting stronger. There are 6 sixth graders, 2 seventh graders and one eighth grader. At the Muskegon Oakridge meet they finished seventh out of 13 teams. Neil LaVoie and Keith Winschester medaled. They ran hard on the heels of Jackson Park Middle School at conference meets. LaVoie consistently leads the conference with his best time of 9:01 on the 1.55 mile course. Winchester has American Manufactured Living, Inc.____ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft i' -rw' , ,i &ZZ3Z3SL i».„4. a best time of 9:46. Rounding out the rest of the team are Henry Smith, Ethan Fuller, Mathew Bouchard, Ben Wolter, Anthony Lucus, Levi Funk and Tim Etter. Coach Angie Jefferson says, "the future looks bright" for her seventh grade undefeated basketball team. In their season they defeated Byron Center twice with scores of 29-18 and 3021. They defeated Newhall 42-9 and 47-6, Hamilton 37-7 and 29-19 and Coopersville 35-5 and 2914. The girls also defeated Caledonia 31-14, Jackson Park 38-13 and Godwin 477. The eighth grade girls completed their OK Blue Conference season ending 55. ____________________ The team started the season very successfully defeating Newhall by I point in a close game. They also defeated Hamilton and Coopersville. There were challenges and losses to tough teams at Jackson Park and Caledonia. Coach Miriam Taylor praised the girls hard work as they finish the season by defeating Godwin and Hamilton. Leading scorers for the season were Jessica Flaska, Holly Smith, Erin Baragcr and Kelly Funk. The rest of the team included Robbi Blair, Emily Nyland, Jill Funk, Haley Babitz, Rebekah Raymond, and Wennonah Rabbcrs. Coaches were Taylor and Sara Williams. 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Luke spent time skateboarding in Freeport and was one of the original planners in making this park become a reality. Luke had the most loving passion for life. He lived every day to the fullest." ** |*g| A V\// A V. W’* ‘ . «* ,v ^8? <& Trevor DeGroote (from left) Tobi DeGroote and Noah Miller try their scooters at the new skate park, (photo by Brian Miller) TO TM men Noah Miller (from left) Trevor DeGroote and Tobi DeGroote try their scooters at the new skate park. Cherry Valley Plumbing Service is our specialty. Service Remodels New Construction Water Heater Drain cleaning The festivities began with a luncheon served in the Community Center. Thornapple Valley Church had a sound system outside providing music for the skaters. Kenneth Reigler, one of the organizers, spoke about the history of the project. He said the park was built for less than $15,000, thanks to a matching $6,000 grant from the Barry County Youth Advisory Council and numerous donations, including cement, lighting and wire fencing. Construction began in June. Freeport village official Tim Fish said the project was completed because of teamwork. He urged the youth to monitor them­ selves, follow and the rules and guidelines. Pastor Bob Carpenter of Jason Brower (from left) Matt Gilbert, Nate Nofsinger and Josh Hooten pause by the dedication rock of their late friend Lucas Egolf. Freeport United Brethren Church said all the neces­ sary things came together for the kids’ sake. He said the park is an example of the "unity" in "community. If Christ builds a house it will stand." And then the skating be­ gan. More experienced skaters were able to nego­ tiate the rails and ramps. The younger kids looked in awe and timidly tried the obstacles. Each skater du­ tifully wore a helmet, as required by park rules. A stack of timbers is a good challenge for this skater. (Photo by Brian Miller) We Make House Calls! DOR-CR HEATING & COOLING INC “Your Home Comfort Specialist” Sales • Service • Installation Located in “the Village” 125 Mill Ave. Caledonia 616-891-9877 Clean and Check for Gas Furnaces s69.95 I *10.00 Off I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing J 616-877-3700 Fuel Oil Furnaces $105.00 We service all brands �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/October 30. 2001 TK soccer bows out to Hastings tunity with Bellgraph at the four-minute mark, but Bellgraph made a spectacular save to take the ball off of Smith s foot. At 1:33, a defensive mixup gave the Saxons another by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The TK varsity boys’ soc­ cer team closed its season with a 5-2 loss at Hastings in the second round of the Division 2 district playoffs on Oct. 25. Luis Oliva-Rosa scored both Middleville goals on penalty kicks in the second half. TK beat Hastings earlier in the year 7-1, but the im­ proved Saxons passed the ball well and built an early lead in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. The Trojans spotted Hastings a 4-0 lead at half­ time, including two goals in the final 1:33 of the half Andrew Vincent slipped behind the Middleville de­ fense and scored Hastings' TK's Eric Smith (9) chips a pass against Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin). first goal at 33:31. Less than a minute later, TK's Eric Smith used some nifty dribbling to separate from two Saxon defenders and put a shot on goal. He didn't get as much on the shot as he would have liked, and Hastings keeper Kyle Bellgraph was able to make a diving save. Vincent struck again on a penalty kick at 10:10 for a 2-0 Hastings lead after he was taken down in the Trojan box. 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Middleville had advanced to the second round by beat­ ing Ionia 2-1 on Oct. 22. Ionia led 1-0 before Dustin Snow scored for TK off an assist by Shain Brower. Oliva-Rosa broke the 1-1 halftime tie in the second half, and the Middleville de­ fense made the lead stand up for the victory. The Trojans finish the season as co-champions of the O-K Blue and with an overall record of 12-8. TK tennis wraps season with honors Three TK varsity girls' tennis players were named All-Conference by O-K Blue coaches. Kara Hutchens and Cary Middlebush were first-team All-Conference selections, and Veronika Villa was named to the second team. The three and the rest of their teammates were hon­ ored at the Middlevilla with a team banquet and awards ceremony last week. "Kara (Hutchens) played first singles this year and was a very strong leader," TK coach Larry Seger said. Hutchens also received the award for Most Dedicated Player on this year's team. Middlebush took home the Most Improved Player award. "She (Middlebush) won 14 matches this year after moving up from third dou­ bles last year, where she and Brittany Pflug were regional runners-up," Seger said. Villa was honored as the Sports Shorts 1999 PONT GRAND PRIX GT s27646 TK's Dustin Snow (18) storms upfield against Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) opportunity, and they capi­ talized. TK keeper Matt Blocksma collided in mid-air with a teammate as both tried to field Vincent's comer kick. The ball dropped free and stuck to the wet field in front of an empty Trojan net. Scott Larsen was there to clean up for Hastings, and the lead was 3-0. To make matters worse with only 18 seconds re­ maining in the half. Jeremy Shilling finished a free kick from Vincent for the 4-0 Saxon lead at the break. Vincent, a freshman, had a foot in all four first-half Saxon goals, scoring two and assisting on the others. Oliva-Rosa scored his first penalty kick at 23:22 of the second half to cut the lead to 4-1. but Drew Richardson answered right back for Hastings at 21:34 Middleville grad and Albion college senior Erik Vernon is having a heck of a season for the Briton foot­ ball team. Vernon, a defensive line­ man, is an important cog in the MIAA's stingiest de­ fense. leading the team with nine tackles for loss. Also in the MIAA. Olivet college senior and TK grad Annie Deschoff was honored on Oct. 23 for playing the last game of her Comet volleyball career in Olivet's Upton Center. Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads All-Conference TK tennis players (from left) Veronika Villa (honorable mention), Kara Hutchens and Cary Middlebush. Most Valuable Player on the team. "She (Villa) had an out­ standing 22-4 record for the year," said Seger. Senior Lindsay Dobson was also honored at the year-end banquet. She re­ ceived the Sportsmanship award and the Iron Maiden award. 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No other Division II girl broke the 20-minute barrier during the race. Middleville, meanwhile, captured its third consecu­ tive team regional champi­ onship with 48 team points, 20 better than run­ ner-up Lowell. Coach Tammy Benjamin’s crew will be shooting for its third consecutive state championship next Satur­ day at 3 p.m. at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. Four Trojan girls were among the 15 individual medalists who qualified for the state meet. Joining Quisenberry were Natalie Hoag and Kaleigh Page, both freshmen, who fin­ ished 13th and 14th, re­ spectively, but both times were recorded as 20:26. Senior Christine Dood rounded out the scoring with a time of 20:48, good Pearson-Cook JOIN THE TEAM OE PROFESSIONALS al West Michigan's fastest growing real estate firm. We pro­ vide the industry’s most advanced information technology. Our marketing tools gel results, and we will tram you to earn a six figure income. To join one of our 5 Grand Rapids loca­ tions. and to learn more about a rewarding career in real estate, call: Tom Garbow 891-8980 for 21st place. Elise Nyland was 33rd and Theresa Miller 44th. The Caledonia girls fin­ ished fourth in the team competition, scoring 139 points, just 30 away from the third slot, which would have enabled the Fighting Scots to go to MIS as a team. Nonetheless. Miedema Readers, from page 13 In the weeks and months to come, we welcome the continued support of all FOGLI members to help the Gun Lake Tribe in their efforts to build a casino in Allegan County. Friends of the Gun Lake Indians, Marcia Halloran, Elise DeYoung. Jerry Luyk, Kathv Bowerman. Terry Whitley. Pat Hellberg, Judy Bott, Bob Wagner. got some good support from Becca Busfield ((10th in 20:22), Katie Ryan (36th in 21:17), Megan Jacques (42nd in 21:42) and Nikki Muuse (54th in 22:07). Kristina McCleve was 61st and Josephine Oblinger 65th. A total of 17 Division II high school took part in the regional meet, but several did not have enough runners to score as a team. The boys’ race had 113 runners and the girls included around 100. Grand Rapids Christian won the boys’ regional title with a team score of 82. Lakewood was second with 88 and East Grand Rapids third with 111. These three qualified their entire teams. Holland Christian was fourth and Wayland and Caledonia tied for fifth, but Wayland edged the Scots based on the perfor­ mances of the sixth run­ ners for both squads. The second Scot to cross the finish line was junior Patrick Spitzley. who was 23rd in 17:33. Jon Hekman was 28th in 17:43. Jeff DeBlaay was 29th in 17:46 and Joel DeBlaay was 64th in 18:51. The other Caledonia finishers were Pat O’Connor 71st and Matt Kilmartin 94th. The Fighting Scots were O-K Gold Conference champions again this fall, but they’ll only one send­ ing one team member, the incomparable Ross, to Brooklyn. Middleville's boys fin­ ished 11th as a team with 250 points. Leading the way and qualifying for the state meet was junior Tim Brog, O-K Blue Confer­ ence individual champion. who checked in 13th with a time of 17:06. Mike Stortz was 33rd in 17:55. Christopher Harkness was 61st in 18:45. Alexander Robinson was 68th in 18:57 and Patrick Jansons was 75th in 19:16. Nick Tomson finished 95th. The regionals are re­ garded as the most impor­ tant meet of the season for harriers because the meet determines the elite corps that earns the right to make the trip to MIS. Perhaps a Beastie Boys’ T-shirt quote on the back of East Grand Rapids run­ ner Mat Casillas, who took fourth at regionals. says it best for Ross. Miedema, Busfield. Brog and the Trojan girls’ team: “No sleep ‘til Brooklyn." c7/<’ 9946 Caledonia Plaza ^Cherry Valley Electrology Electrology Is the only choke for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, R.E. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph 616-891-0818 TK football playoff ticket info Presale tickets for Middleville ’s home football playoff game against Wayland will be available in the Thornapple-Kellogg High School athletic de­ partment office beginning on Wednesday morning. All tickets are $4. The game kicks off at 7:30 on Friday night in Bob White Stadium. For more information, contact the TK athletic de­ partment office at 616-7955432. | Sign up now for our workshops! NOVEMBER 3K-Floor Cloth & Tree Skirt NOVEMBER 10™-Holiday Hors d'oeuvres & Dessert by Monterey-Grill NOVEMBER 17™ - Holiday Centerpiece by experience floral designer. RSVP a must! Cdll for details. 891-7593 localcounties.corg^ Iocalcounties.com features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/October 30. 2001/Page 23 New TK swim club practices start Dec. 3 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Age group swim club registrations for a new swim club at the Thornapplc Kellogg community pool begins Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm in the TK High School cafeteria. There will be a parents meeting at the same time. Practice begins Dec. 3 and ends on Feb. 13. En­ rollment is limited to 60 Middleville residents. The club for children aged 10 and under will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. These students will be required to swim one length of the pool to be able to participate. Students ages 11-14 will practice from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. These stu­ dents need to swim two lengths of the pool to be able to participate. Pete Beaudoin and Tern VanderKooi will coach the swim clubs this winter. Late registration will be held in the community ed­ ucation office in the Thor­ napple Kellogg Learning Center at 507 West Main St. For information about the swim club call the community swimming pool hotline at 795-5400, exten­ sion 442. Dutton restaurant doubles as art gallery Antiques For Rent National Ads Real Estate ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX ON M37, NOV 3RD & 4TH. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES. JUST NORTH OF HAST­ INGS ON M-37, SAT 106PM, SUN 10-4:30PM, $2.50 ADMISSION SHORT TERM 6-9MO: Beautiful country setting Newly remodeled 3bd . 2 bath, large rec room & fami­ ly room (20x22) 25mm to Grand Rapids. Deposit & utilities required. (616)7952622 CABLE INSTALLERS/ HELPERS: to 51,000/week. Many training now, some work own hours. (616)9492424 Jobline fee. COBB LAKE: Open House, 12524 Terry Lane. Sunday, November 4th, l-5pm. XI179 east to Patterson, north to Cobb Lake Road east. Year round home featuring 75' waterfront, dock, decks, fireplace and attached ga­ rage, $189,000. (616)792-9928 or (616)669-6603. Automotive ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE: Eclipse Premier Pace Setter, 4-wheel, NuMatic tires. Like new, asking $2,500 obo Call (616)6727167 evenings. 1993 BUICK LESABRE Lim­ ited, 4 door, leather, 98,000 miles, $5,500. 1994 Olds Ciera 4 door, 6 cylinder, 62,000 miles, $4,000. (616)891-2181 evenings. 1995 BUICK PARK Avenue, white with leather interior, one owner, excellent condition, $8,900 (616)795-9304 '94 MAZDA 626: B2300, new Leer topper, 5spd., A/C, ABS brakes, excellent shape, 70,000 miles, $5,300. (616)868-0626 CHEVY S-10 4X4 Blazer, 1991, 87,000 original miles, immaculate, $6,500. (616)795-2397 Business Services BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors. Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com HARDWOOD FLOORING: fabrication, installation, sand & refinish. Call (616)7952695 & ask for John. HENNEY PLUMBING: (616)367-4194. 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At any given lime, you may see artwork from nearby Dutton Elementary stu­ dents, Gallery on the Green students, etc. The restaurant, located at 3555 68th St. (near the firebarn in Dutton), wel­ comes art enthusiasts dur­ ing business hours: Mon­ day through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. By the way. it's OK if you grab a bite to eat while you're there, too. 95 Our Early Bird SPECIALS s5 1PILUJS Prime Rib every weekend! CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS I Middle Villa Inn O»i .M-37 just north of Muldlctdie 795-3640* 891-1287 FORTUNE CHEF RESTTS\ T Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 616-891 1388 y for their visits, cards & flow­ ers while 1 was in the hospi­ tal. Also, thanks to the nurses on the 2nd & 3rd floors at Pennock & Drs. Hoffman & Chapman. Bob Smith For Rent 3 BEDROOM home with 2 stall garage in Middleville. Available immediately. Rent $725/month, $1,000 deposit. Renter responsible for utilit­ ies. Call (616)795-7706. ALTO, NEAR 1-96: 3 bed room large apartment, 1-1/2 baths (cats ok!). Beautiful woods, $625 ♦ utilities. (616)891-1840_____________ CALEDONIA: 2 bedroom home. Garage, no pets or smoking. Deposit required, $650 monthly, references needed (616)891-1329 CALEDONIA; BROAD­ VIEW’ COUNTRY ES­ TATES. Sharp, Ibd apart­ ment m country, $495 per month gas & electric No pets, deposit Immediate oc­ cupancy. Call John (616)8912222 ext <233 THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $595. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. For Sale OAK HUTCH, light. $350. maple table with 6 chairs, $250. Both in excellent condi­ tion, (616)891-2617. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 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Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 FIRST TIME HOME buyers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-040]_________________ MOBILE HOME FOR sale by owner: 1994 Skyline, 14x74, excellent condition, appliances stay. Yankee Springs Meadows Park. TK/Wayland schools, lot rent $260, $18,000 obo. (616)795-2258 MOBILE HOME in Zephyr Hills, Florida. 2 Bedroom, furnished. (616)891-9374 HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ REGISTRATION CLERK: to S12/hr. + up. Many shifts available, training ASAP (616)949-2424 Jobline fee LIGHT PACKAGING/ASSEMBLY: to $1217/hr ♦ great benefits. Major compa­ ny training many now. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee MODELS: to $50 hr Catalog-runway, males/females training. Many needed (616)949-2424 Jobhne fee. ROUTE DRIVER: to $800/ week + benefits, small cargo­ truck-train provided. Daily routes hiring now. (616)9492424 Jobline fee. WAYLAND: 13.8 ACRES. 500ft road frontage, 500ft on Rabbit River. $8,500’ per acre (616)877-4591 Recreation 1988 PALOMINO POP-UP: includes awning <Sc screen room, (616)795-2397. WINTER STORAGE: RV's. boats, etc., inside, locked. $1 per foot per month Call Bar­ ry Expo Center, (616)9452224. Real Estate 3 BED, 1-1/2 bath, 2 level country home with 2 stall at­ tached garage, pole building, wood frame shop and bam on 8.5 beautiful acres with pasteurs, $228,000 by own­ er. Moline, Mi., (616)8774591____________________ GAYLORD AREA: 4 85 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to state land, Jor­ dan River and state snow­ mobile trails. Includes drive­ way, cleared site, electric. $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.aim for survey and photos of Keystone Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118. RAVENNA/COOPER SVILLE: 8 year old 2 story home, 1,560 sq. ft. 3 Bed­ rooms, 1 full bath and (2) 1/2 baths. LiKated on a cor­ ner lot, 2 stall unattached ga­ rage. Owner wants sold, moving. (231)853-2097 Wanted WANTED STANDING TIMBER: Harvest time is here, don't forget that your wood lot is also a crop Call today for select cutting ad­ vice. Use Horses or skidder (517)852-0629 or (517)5806674. Pets LARGE INSULATED dog coop, (616)891 -2ol7 Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-ads and reach over 11,000 area homes. CHINESE RESTAURANT Good Food • Good Times • Good Company 8980 Rodgers, Caledonia, Ml • 891-6961 (Conveniently located in the Crossings Plaza) « Authentic Chinese Cooking - Lundi - Dinner - Appetizers « Take Out Available Parties of 6 or more please call ahead to reserve sealing. Monday-Thursday Ilamto9pm Friday Ham to 10pm Saturday 3 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm NOMS.G. SUNDAY SPECIAL: Order any entree of $7 or more and receive FREE egg rolllegg drop soup. Valid on dint -in ooh. please. Caledonia’s Newest Dining Experience GRILLC2 Come See What Everyone Is Talking About! 891-2928 Located 1 block north of 100th Street . X Now Open *in Caledonia Plaza Saturday and Hours: Mon. Thurs. 11 9 p.m.: 7* Sunday for sal. 8 J" 10 p *: suS li a.m -3 p.m. Breakfast ~CALLNbW FOR PARTIES & BANQUETS^ �Page 24/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/October m :>nni Caledonia Twp. Library Committe appointments made by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Appointments were made Oct. 17 by the Township Board to the New Caledonia Library Building Library Commit­ tee, established last month. Various sectors of the community were contacted and asked to pick a repre­ sentative to serve on the five- to seven-member committee, which were then appointed by the board. Members picked were Pat Snyder, repre­ senting the township; Bill Harrison for the schools; Eric Longman representing the Friends of the Library; Steve Gilbert for the vil­ lage; Jane Heiss, the li­ brarian; Jerry Baker repre­ senting the developer community, and Betty White from the Historic TK mother & daughter make patriotic magnets Commission. Eric Longman said monthly reports or com­ ments from the committee were asked for and al­ though he had nothing to report, the committee was moving forward. Fred Fleischmann com­ mented that he thought better proportional repre­ sentation of various parts of the township was needed, mentioning the in­ terests of people on the east half of the township. Trustee Wally Bujak commented the Historic Commission now stores a lot of historic artifacts in the library, and thought their interests might also be overlooked. Harrison said this was an advisory committee, with meetings open to the pub­ lic. who could participate in the process both there and at board meetings as the process evolved. He said it was important to think in terms of a united community, rather than di­ viding it. The Saddlebrook Tennis Club team. Back row (I to r): DeMar Wanstrom. Sam Sitland, Herb Sheathelm, Bill Hooks. Front row (I to r): Dick Hamilton (formerly of Middleville), Joe Schullik, John McKinney. Wayne Jang Middleville man competes in tennis Senior Nationals More than 250 players from 17 Sections across the United States participated in the event. Hamilton competed for the Saddlebrook Tennis Club of Tucson. The Saddlebrook team. Dick Hamilton, a former Middleville resident, com­ peted in the Men's and Women's 3.0 USTA Senior National Tennis Champ­ ionships Oct. 19-21 at the Randolph Tennis Center in Tucson. Arizona. representing the Southwest, placed fourth. In addition to Hamilton's team, the final four Men’s division included teams from Northern California. Pennsylvania and Minnesota "K swimmers host meet tonight Kim Jachim (on left) and her daughter Ashley, a sixth grader at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School created 254 flag magnets. Magnets were placed on all the sixth grade lockers The TK girls' swim team hosts a rare home meet tonight at the high school pool when Holland Christian visits at 7:00. **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners tZ*Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems Serving All Makes 8L Models PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... $500 $<J5O Best Price, Quality, Service - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 Sunday Matousck, Jessica Stark. Sarah Wolf and Holly Klunder took fifth in 2:42.23. May also won the 200meter individual medley (2:28.25) and the 100-meter backstroke (1:08.09). Koval placed first in the 50-meter free (29.16) and second in the 500-mcter free (7:00.53). Alicia Buchanan took second in the 100 free in 1:19.06, and Andrea Sypnicwski was second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:26.30. McGillicuddy was third in the 200 individual medley (3:00.53) and third in the 100 butterfly (1:33.03). The 200 free relay team of Stark, Wolf, Klunder and Buchanan placed third in 2:20.02, and the 400 free re­ lay team of Koval, McGillicuddy, VandenBosch and May rounded out the night with a 4:30.18, good for second place. "We are looking forward to hosting a meet at home," said TK assistant coach Wendy McGillicuddy. "It's a good boost for the team. "We encourage the students and the community to come out and cheer us on." The TK pool is not regu­ lation length, so most of the team's meets are held at other pools. The team got its first win of the season against Northview on Oct. 10, 5753. "Coach (Pete) Beaudoin and I are very proud of this team," said McGillicuddy. "The girls have worked hard to improve their times, and they have done it." TK kicked off the meet right with a win in the 200meter medley relay. The team of Amanda VandenBosch, Michelle May, Megan McGillicuddy and Sarah Koval took the event in 2:16.78. The second team of "We arc so impressed with the way these ladies have given of themselves to make this team so success­ ful," Wendy McGillicuddy said. Freeport Village Clerk resigns Freeport Village Clerk Dawn Yarger submitted her resignation from the position, effective Nov. 12, at the Village Council’s Oct. 8 meeting. Consequently, the vil­ lage is seeking a village resident to serve in the post, at least until the general election in March. The village clerk must be a resident have knowl­ edge of accounting, and must be willing to attend classes on village law. Anyone interested may call Village President Harold Andrus at (616) 293-2688. Athletes of the week Caledonia Cross Country TK Football 'I'ucia Mwlema, McM Caledonia High School TK-High School, Middleville Miedemo, a sophomore, took third at the Division 2 regional meet on Saturday at Lowell with a 19:48. Caledonia finished in fourth place, one spot out of qualifying for the state meet as a team, but Miedemo and teammate Becca Busfield qualified as individuals. Erb, a senior linebacker, recovered three Lakeshore fumbles in the Trojans 20-14 playoff win last Friday. The TK defense was dominant, holding the Lancers to just 144 yards of offense - including minus-two passing - and forcing six turnovers. Athletes of the Week Presented oy: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. Inc. & 6090 Alden Nash SE • Aho • 668-0050 or 800-217-0712 Hastings Mutual Mi Insurance Company � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-11-06.pdf 261cba7f71b097ff41dc8eb83f5856b6 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Ser/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 45/November 6, 2001 ,130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 Trojan girls, Tim Ross earn state championships by David T. Young Editor A mark of a team cham­ pion is the ability to win even when its top guns aren't performing up to their usual standards. A mark of an individual champion is the ability to ignore conventional wis­ dom, play your game your way and make your com­ petitors react to you on your terms. Good examples of both were shown to the throngs of fans at Michigan Inter­ national Speedway Satur­ day in the state cross­ country championships, where the Middleville girls hoisted the first-place tro­ phy for the third consecu­ tive time and where Cale­ donia's Tim Ross finally realized his individual state championship drcam. Coach Tammy Benjam­ in's Trojan girls have never run away with the state crown, and this time was no exception, only it had an interesting added twist. Middleville scored 156 team points, 48 better than runner-up Stevensville Lake-shore, but the Tro­ jans were forced to rely on depth and old-fashioned in­ testinal fortitude to pull this one out. Ace senior runner Melissa Quisenberry ap­ peared to be headed for a state runner-up finish at the two-mile mark, but she suffered leg cramps near the end and fell back to 10th at the finish line. Meanwhile, sophomore Jessica Stortz had her hands full simply running the race after she suffered a back injury at school during the week. Stortz, who was runner-up to Quisenberry in the region­ al* at Lowell the previous Saturday, had a near-disas­ trous finish in 78th place, nearly a full minute slower than her time in the re­ gional*. So with your No. 1 and 2 runners suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous misfortune at the worst possible time, who you gonna call? For Benjamin it was no problem because she's been preaching the gospel of depth to her charges for a long time, and they The Thornapple Kellogg girls' cross-country team whoops it up while receiving the trophy for winning their third straight Division II state championship. From left are Ehse Nyland, coach Tammy Benjamin, Melissa Quisenberry, Natalie Hoag, Kaleigh Page, Jessica Stortz, Christine Dood and Theresa Miller. came through to wrestle the trophy away from any­ one with designs on stop­ ping the Trojans’ streak of excellence. Though "The Quiz" was the only Middleville run­ ner to win an individual medal and all-state acco­ lades, the usual Nos. 3, 4 and 5 runners Natalie Hoag, Kaleigh Page and Christine Dood bunched See cross-country, pg. 22 Tim Ross of Caledonia crosses the finish line all alone to win the individual state championship. TK wins over Wayland, looks to East Lansing The Trojans show who's Number One in the district. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Yahoo!: TK had a lot to be happy about after Friday's win (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor There's something to be said for late-bloomers. Just ask the Middleville football team. The Trojans continued to peak at the right time with a 35-20 playoff win over neighborhood rival Wayland last Friday night. Way land's impressive sea­ son ended the same way it started, with a loss to TK. The Trojans (8-3) also beat the Wildcats (7-4) back on Aug. 24. The win earned TK the championship of its Division 3 playoff district. Middleville moves on to face its stiffest challenge of the season in a Division 3 regional final against an­ other bunch of Trojans, namely those hailing from East Lansing. East Lansing (10-0), a perennial football power, came out of the tough Capital Area Conference un­ defeated and has stayed that way in the playoffs with See TK footoatf, pg. 21 In This Issue Roof sit to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters Downtown urban reclamation proposal to counter sprawl Septic treatment failures are outstripping oversight Barry County agrees to issue bonds for Freeport improvements �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/Noyember 6, 2001 Roof sit to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Sisters program. The BCRN has until Nov. 15 to raise matching funds for an $11,000 grant from Steelcase for the Big Brothers Big Sisters pro­ gram. If the matching funds are not raised, BCRN will lose the Stee lease grant. "The YAC is very inter­ ested in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program because it directly benefits youth." YAC advisor Jennifer Richards said. Research in­ dicates that "a mentoring program is very badly needed in Barry County," she said. Big Brother Big Sister programs provide at-risk youth with role models and friends who offer emotional support and encouragement, according to BCRN spokes­ people. Youth involved in such mentoring are less likely to use illegal drugs or The Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council is spon­ soring a roof sit Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in front of Glik's, a clothing store located in front of the Kmart shopping complex in Hastings. Groups of five YAC members at a time will col­ lect pledges while sitting on top of a scaffolding donated by Barry County Lumber. Face painting and other ac­ tivities are planned for the day. Proceeds from the fund­ raiser will be given to the Barry Community Resource Network for its Big Brothers Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 (or Sun & News Act/o/t Ads! ~ CRAFT* SHOW&jS? Barry Expo Center A Barry County Fairgrounds T* " November io * 9a.m. to 3p.m. »•’ ’ Lunch Available FREE PARKING FREE ADMISSION > Corner 9946 Caledonia Plaza Sign up now for our workshops! | NOVEMBER 10™-Paint a Christmas gift for Grandpa. NOVEMBER 10™- Holiday hor doeuvres NOVEMBER 17™-Holiday centerpiece by experienced floral designer. RSVP a must! Call for details, 891-7593 alcohol, less likely to skip school, and less likely to be violent, according to re­ search. In addition to the roof sit. YAC has awarded a $2,500 grant to BCRN to be used as part of the matching funds. Nancy Goodin, chair of the Big Brothers Big Sisters steering committee, said others have also pledged funds. The Thornapple Kellogg High School student council has donated the proceeds from its fall Homecoming dance, some S3.(XX). Goodin said. The Middleville Rotary has pledged $100. the Middleville United Methodist Church $200. and United Way $800. Some $800 has also been received from various individuals. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg School Board member Nancy Goodin, on behalf of the Barry County Resource Network, last Thursday accepted a check for $3,(XX) from the Student Council at TK High School. Goodin told the group this is the largest single donation the effort to match an $11,(XX) grant from the Steelcase Foundation to implement a Big BrothersBig Sisters program in Barry County. She also told the students that a need for the program has been documented in the county. The matching grant effort ends Nov. 15, but there will be ongoing fundraising for the program as well. Goodin told the group, "I am optimistic that we will reach our goal but the cash isn't in our hands yet." She encouraged the stu­ dents to participate in the Youth Advisory Council s roofsit on Nov. 10. (See accompanying article for more details.) "I think the roofsit will ( Studio Salon. Inc. Life Odour Superb Style /mm, it successful in the long term, Goodin said. Those wishing to make pledges prior to the roof sit can send them to Big Brothers Big Sisters. 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. Mich. 49058. For more information about the roof sit call Jennifer Richards. 616/9450526. TK Student Council helps BBBS reach grant goal ------------ - 49316 Goodin said the BCRN has asked for donations from several other organizations and foundations, and may yet receive some funds from them. "I'm feeling opti­ mistic we'll reach the $ 11.000. but we’re not there yet." she said. The $11,000 Steelcase grant and $11,000 in match­ ing funds will be added to funds already raised for the program. The Hospital Network has pledged $1,000. the Barry Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant, and Bradford White Corp, has pledged to give $5,000 per year for three years. The BCRN is trying to establish a permanent en­ dowment for the Big Brothers Big Sisters pro­ gram, which will help make & fa'mmte invt/e yau ★ FREE Redken Guts with Chemical Service This Week ★ Ask about Senior Discounts get us over the top and raise awareness of the program." Anyone who would like to make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters-Barry County should send their checks to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings 49058. Nancy Goodin accepts a check for $3000 from Matt Erb of the Thornapple Kellogg High School Student Council. The money was raised at the Homecoming Dance and goes to help the Barry County Resource Network meet a matching grant from the Steelcase Foundation. Area book clubs bring out library users’ enthusiasm The first meeting of the book discussion group at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library in October carried on a tradition found in other libraries, book stores, television and radio pro­ grams and even private homes. The Caledonia Public Library will host a discus­ sion Wednesday, Nov. 7, of "Isaac's Storm" which details the hurricane which hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. This book reveals the depths of the tragedy, the individual hubris which lead some to their deaths and the way in which the hurricane changed life in this Texas town. The book discussion group at the Caledonia Li­ brary is held on the first Wednesday of each month through May at 1 p.m. Copies of each month's book are available a t the library in the month previ­ ous to each discussion. The Freeport District Li­ brary is participating in Storylines Midwest project on public radio station WVGR. The books being dis­ cussed on Sunday evenings at 104.1-FM radio at 6 p.m. are "Native Son" Nov. 11, "A Sand County Almanac" on Nov. 18, and the "Adventures of Augie March" on Nov. 25. Copies of the books in this series are available at the Freeport Library. Information about the "Storylines" program, including audio of previous books is available on the world wide web at michiganradio.org. The Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library will discuss the Harry Potter books Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., in "Wild about Harry or not." Copies of the first book in the series by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sor­ cerer’s Stone arc available. Adults who love the books, those who don't know why anyone would read these books, or those who wonder what all the hype (the movie is sched­ uled to be released on Nov. 16) are invited for a fun discussion of the btiok. Book discussion groups change each month as those who love (or hate) a certain book come to share their ideas. Whether it is the anonymity of reading one of the books in Oprah's club and then watching a televised discussion or let­ ting others know how a book has changed a life, book clubs offer a gate into the world of literature, Cal! the Caledonia Li­ brary at 891-1502, the TK School and Community Library at 795-5434 or the Freeport District Library at 765- 5181 for more information on book discussion groups and other programs. New Collection... • Elenor Burns Rainbow Florals' ../7.50/yd, &«p ■ ' Benartex Camouflage..?4.25/yd & »p • New Quilt Books1 218 E Slate Si. Hastings • 945-9673 H OPEN Mcndw-TNxsdsy 8 Huht Owners Pick Up Station 30 J �The Sun and News Mtddleville. Ml November 6. 2001 /Page 3 November brings stories at library, learning center Francey Tobin reads a Pooh Story on Nov. 1 at a story time honoring Winnie the Pooh's 75th birthday be shared on Thursday, November 8 at 10 a m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library. Story hours are usually just 30 minutes long. For more information about the story hours call the library at 795-5434. Children have a second opportunity during the month to participate in a The pajama clad listeners bounced like Tigger, shook their tales like Eeyore and even savored a little honey like Pooh The youngest of readers were dressed in their pajamas and ready to listen and celebrate Winnie the Pooh's birthday. He has no wrinkles to show for his 75 years. This lovable A.A. Milne character still loves Christopher Robin and honey,too. Francey Tobin read stories and had children do special crafts as well. Thanksgiving stories will SPAGHETTI □ll\ll\IER Area senior citizens invited to dress rehearsal The dress rehearsal performance of the high schools fall play of "the Man who Came to Dinner" is open to area senior citizens. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 p.m in the high school cafeteria. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting at the Senior Citizens Community Room will feature a pot lunch luncheon. Area senior citizens are invited to bring a dish to pass and table service at noon on Monday, Nov. 19. The Senior Citizens Resource Center is located at the TK Learning Center. Reservations are required for the December 7 Senior Citizens Holiday luncheon sponsored the Thornapple Kellogg Schools but held at the Middle Villa Restaurant. Senior Citizens living within the Thornapple Kellogg School District should call by December 3 to make reservations. The Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir will perform season music following the new luncheon. Call 795-3397 for information or for reservations for any of these activities. AT THE ALEDOMIA SPORTSMAN CLUB 252622 AREA BIRTHS BOY, Dalton James-Hugh Bailey, bom Oct. I, 2001 at Metropolitan Hospital. He weighed 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Proud par­ ents are Lloyd and Janelle Bailey of Middleville. Proud grandparents Bill and Nancy Bailey of Middleville and Tim and Jan McGavin of Caledonia. Uncles Scott Bai­ ley and Brian McGavin. BOY, Devin Jacob Cote bom at Spectrum Hospital, Grand Rapids on Oct. 21, 2001 at 1:03 a.m. to Lynda and Ken Cote of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. SAT., MOV. 10TH • 5:30-8:30 PM 35 years experience COUNTRY JOWN JjLORfiL & GIFTS 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service” Fresh Flowers Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford * §tatg Bank of Caledonia r- Middleville Office ’T' § Call Today! 616-891-1093 Caledonia village Centre ADULTS: $5.00 • CHILDREN: $2 50 (izAUndw) Como soo oar now look! Thanks for holping as grow! ■ Contempo Salon I ON COLDWATER ROAD. SOUTH OF 100TH ST 616-891-1168 Pooh and Tigger listen attentively A Full Service Contemporary Salon for the entire family! HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES half hour for stories, songs and activities with a Thanksgiving theme. Ann Noah will lead the first of a monthly series of story times in the TK Learning Center on Wednesday. Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. This is an activity for, children from 2-4 years of age. Registration is required. Call 795-3397 a. Open House will b£ h^zld Friday, November 9 I Refreshments will be served Register to win a $500 savings bond J �Page 4/The Sun and News, MkkSevilie. Ml/November 6. 2001 Commission on Aging invites public input at forum The Barry County Com­ mission on Aging is plan­ ning a series of five Com­ munity Input Forums be­ ginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Thornapple Township Hall in Mid­ dleville. The hall is located at 200 East Main St. vices in the county. The public is being encouraged to attend and share their ideas on what might best meet the needs of the fastest growing segment of the population. During the past fiscal year, the Commission on Other forums also are scheduled on other days in Nashville, Dowling, Delton and Hastings. The purpose of the Community Input Forums is to gather information about the present and future needs of senior citizen ser­ ticipants on an ongoing ba­ sis. incorporating their comments and concerns into improvement of the core programs.” said Tammy Pennington. COA executive director. "Community forums uti­ lize a different process, in that we're asking the public to provide input into the needs of older adults and how we can best address them. Our goal is to make longer lives become better lives, and we think the best strategy in meeting that goal is to help people re­ main at home as long as Aging (COA) reached more than 900 senior citizens through 20 home and com­ munity-based programs. One in eight county resi­ dents is age 65 or older, re­ flecting a 15.9 percent in­ crease in older adult resi­ dents from 1990-2000. "We survey program par­ Senior citizen holiday trip planned Thornapple Kellogg Community Education has planned a special trip to Cornwell's Dinner Theater in Marshall on Friday. November 30 for a matinee reservation. The $33 cost includes school bus transportation, a turkey dinner and the show. The bus will leave the TK Learning Center parking lot performance of the holiday show, "Christmas in the Country." Reservations for this trip must be received by Nov. 12 to secure the group at 10 a.m. and then pick up at Lincoln meadows. The bus will return approximately at 785-3397. "^5;W Js> FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Lwtng Churc h - Serving a LMng Lord Sunday Sctuxd ..................................... 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 a m Evening Praise.................................. 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY C M M U« 1 I C Y I 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Worship........................................ ’ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 \ inc Street (M-37 » Emmons to Vine) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship Service GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 4930? One mile east of Whiineyvtlie Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Xom&iv tCWrf Rood • '’95-’’W Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child (are a*aiiab»c through,--! the nx-rvr.s Res Norman Kohns tb 16) 891 816' Church Office 616^8918669 / Fax 891 8648 www caledoniaunK org K - rtinrugh Rdojo! Messages u Mbs* Q--:i Ckdd Carr mJ Programs GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CMUFICM 11 (M) a m Wed Fellowship 7 10pm U.w..r « u s aod 1030 am Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 . frueit^euadneU < ^Jn^aewa 9^1 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irvi ng) 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) Wednesday Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional !1 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children s activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or www Dcacechurch cc y+ui Cawuuotify Gtrapui [oi AhwuCty Sconce THORN APPLE BIBLE CHURCH -Preachtn# the Living Word - 10 00 a m. (Jr Church & Nursery available.? Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 |ic|xc] 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 of 94S-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Wustwick Sunday Morning Worship rr Morning Worship YOU ARE INVITED Serving The Risen Lord November 11 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Sermon Title: A Dwelling Ptace for God Worship Senice 8 30 a m and 11 00 am (Jr Churdiai liOO^hl 10 50 a m Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto, Ml 49302 11:00a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora 6:00 p.m. tUIje ©lb IKime V[r>drEletbolrist Cljtircl) 930 urn. Church (616) 795-2391 12300 West M !W WanUwl Ml W/IS Praise Singing Sunday Service Time* Sunday-School............................................ 11:00am Chuicft Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at lOOihSi A MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "We are changed by God's love! ” Adult Bible Class. . . 9 45 a m Church School. Sunday ///////</-) 9 30 ^. AM \ 908 W Main Street (.Missouri Synod) CALEDONIA! I 'MH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 1 Rev. R. Scott Crtraauy. Pastor Kruk Stuff. Youth Ihrtctor .4/ finww. Coatotunify Calling r ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. neat Whitneyvtlte Ave Pastor IJoyd De Vanner. Sr 891-8028 • e-mail leightonOiserv net Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 792-2889 Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 00 p m (Child 4 Adult* (During the School Year) CHRt STIAN RCFO 9 10 a m Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m 6 00 p m Evening Worstup Pastor Roger,Bultman • Church 0Office KM 0191 www lakesidecommunity org (unck,-r vonslruvhon) RAY TOWXSFXD Hau.w XOKMAX KXOKR. AwsUte ftrtw Sunday School..........................11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “4 Chunh mrti a heart J<>r our < lotutwHUx and the uarid" Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. <St 11 am Sunday School for Ail Ages 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service .6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6:00 p m. Worship; 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evongelical . Family X ^Night J Covenant Churches of America Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sat. Evening Mass 5 00 p m. (thru Sept) Sunday Morning Mass. 9:30 a m cCommunity Chunch API ace for Family X Fi-iends 6201 Whitneyville Avenwe. Aho Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue H Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe Ciptu, Worship Leader Denny Bouma, Youth Pastor Church Office 6/6-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org Pastor Paul M. Hillman 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) C R Meeting at the Cruu Creek Charter Academy Phone 891-9259 SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH B a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship......... ................... 10:30 a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings__________ 891-0576 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison Rev. Dave Le Blanc, Pastor 0 o place to belong Family Night 6 30 p m Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 1 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary- Weaver. Music Minister Pastor David Stewart. CE Children s Pastor LiJ Lakesid e Leighton Church Commimit v o|’ Christ 7240 6Hth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday School........................................... 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p in. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p m Word of Life Clubs....................................6:45 p.m. possible. We want the resi­ dents of Barry County to take an active role in achiev­ ing that goal on a personal level, and we want to be able to assist them in the best way they think possi­ ble." she said. Dave Medema of Medema Consulting Associates in Kent County will serve as the facilitator for the fo­ rums. The public of all ages is welcome to attend these fo­ rums. All locations are bar­ rier-free. For further infor­ mation. phone the COA at 616-948-4856. 4* ft. Paul Lutheran Church U (Missouri Sgnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service S:00AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 930AM New Life Celebration Service 11:00AM Sundatj Sclirxd 9:30 AM AU Services )>ave a Nursery available Barrier Free www iservnet/-stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 8118688 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee 9 30 om Parmelee Momrg Worshp Middtevde Momng Worfxi Sunday School <Jt Hgh & Adufh, f^jrwry • Grace 5 Sr - Sur E/enrg . jr high • Grades 68 *ed Evonrg ,. 1100 □ m 9 45 om. 1100 am 600-300pm 600-7 30pm Ret Lev Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible church 8546 Whrtneyvie Ave a* 84th St • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody h somebody ...and Jesus is l-ord' Meeting at Caledonia High School SuTda/Scnoo 9 30 am Sunday Mornrg ?»src 10 30 a m 74eehng at chape on ‘//Ntne-yvie Ave Sunday Evenrg Woanp 6 00 p m Wed ’Acwee* Pfa,/er 3 ^oie SWy 7 00 p m <ev Thomas Suys 5arc' • Kan to’xy Ascc Aw �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 6. 2001/Page 5 TK senior parents can network at conferences, fund raise too by Patricia Johns The cast of the Man who Came to Dinner have brushed up on their skills at farce and waiting for the laughter to recede as they rehearse for the performances on November 16 and 17. Staff Writer The parent-teacher con­ ferences at the high school this year will be Wednes­ day and Thursday. Nov. 7 and 8. This year’s senior par­ ents group is taking advan­ tage of the captive audi­ ence to reach out to the parents of this year's grad­ uating seniors. Each year the parents of the graduating class plan a surprise and safe evening of fun following gradua­ tion. They work ail year to raise most of the money ‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ Nov. 16,17 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The young cast members at Thornapplc Kellogg High School arc enjoying the humor and sentiment of "The Man who Came to Dinner" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. The comedy will be pre­ sented al Thornapplc Kel­ logg at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. Jared McDuffcc relishes his role as Sheridan Whiteside who comes to dinner and slays and causes lots of problems for his hosts, the Stanleys, and lots of laughter for the audience. Rebecca Dufresne plays his secretary with winsome charm. She is ready to give up her cosmopolitan life for the love a local reporter, played by Matt Blocksma. Amanda Kowalczyk vamps her way through the role of Lorraine, who is planted by the meddling Whiteside to create havoc in the new love. Imagine the tumult caused by penguins, an octopus and 10,000 cockroaches, along with eccentric personalities and just a little of the fun and farce comes through. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley are played by Katie Bedrick and Zack Tolan. Austin Turncs takes on the role of Richard Stanley, with Shanna Sanderson becoming Jane Stanley. Miss Preen, Ashley Bal­ lard and Alex Voogd as Dr. Bradley add to the general sense of humor as the doctor desperately wants Whiteside to read his manuscript. Also featured in this play are Alex Robinson, Amy Herring Aaron Merely, Leandra Postema, Jessica Wilson, Melody Welton, Lori Ann Dewitt, Dough Keys, Melissa Ainslie, Caitlin Adams, Brandon Demes, Thom Dettmann, Kirsten VanderMeer, Kaylee Wilke and Jill McDuffee. The play is directed by Tricia Rickert with the as­ sistance of Renee Dufresne. Katie Bosma and Amanda Sager. Performances are Friday and Saturday. Nov. 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. Tickets are $4 each and will be available at the door. Tickets can be reserved in advance by picking up a reservation form in the high school office during school hours. The reservation form is available on the TK website at www.tk.kl2.mi.us. for the event so that se­ niors only have to pay $25 per ticket to attend. ’The tickets make great stocking staffers." parent Jamie Bowman says. Par­ ents are invited to stop by (and buy) this early Christmas present. This year the group has planned 50/50 cash raffle. The drawing for the raffle is Dec. 18. The first prize is $4000. second $3000. third is $2000 and fourth is $1,000. Tickets are $25 apiece. Bowman says. "If each senior parent just sells five of the tickets, we will have raised enough money and we won’t have to hold any more fund-raisers." Parents who need to pick up the tickets to sell or those in the community who would like to pur­ chase a ticket can call Lisa Sinclair at 945-4622 or Penny VanDommclen at 795-0079. Senior parents can pick up their five tick­ ets during conference dates. Other parents who want to purchase a ticket can do on Nov. 7 and 8 or a? home athletic events. Special selling days will be on Nov lb and 30 in the af­ ternoon at Hastings City Bank. A special wreath and poinsettia sale is also be­ ing held to help support the after graduation party effort. Information about these fund-raisers is available during conferences as well. Parents of seniors who would like to help plan the Senior All-Night Party can call the telephone numbers listed above for more in­ formation. Mussolini body guard to speak in Dutton Nov. 14 The story of what it was like in Italy on the day when American troops and allies ended World War II will be told first hand from the last living soldier of the regiment assigned as personal body­ guards to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Southeast Valley Church will be host for a special banquet dinner Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Special guest Bruno Frigloli will be the featured speaker for an evening of world missions’ awareness. “This is an opportunity to experience what I call ‘liv­ ing history’ as never before,” says Dean Elliott, senior pastor of Southeast Valley. “It will be a great time to invite everyone who can come and listen.” Those attending will hear* miraculous stories of his escape from the hands of the fascist government, of his conversion and becoming an American. The meeting will be locat­ ed at the Dutton Christian Middle School, 6729 Hanna Lake (one block north of 68th). Banquet tickets are $6 for adults ages 12 and up, $4 for children ages 5-11,4 and under are free. Nurseries will be provided, an the building is barrier free. Please call the church office at 698-8742 for more information. I he HAIN AIIIACIIO Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) PARADIGM HOMES, INC DESIGN - BUILD - REMODEL Call today for a free consultation (616) 891-9979 Burke Thompson / Dean Priebe Holiday Open House Great Gift Ideas For Everyone! Saturday Nov. 10, 2001 • 1 lam - 3pm 8620 Woodland Forest Dr. south off 84th St. - east of Whitneyville Rd. Seasonal fun There were award winning pumpkins at the Caledonia Library Harvest Festival. W.nners were Darcy and Laura Shank and Eric Longman (not pictured) whose pumpkins brought in the most money for their age group. The Oct. 27 event raised $250 told the Friends of the Library building fund. TK PTO will meet Nov. 13 The next meeting of the Thornapplc Kellogg Par­ ent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 13, in the Page cafeteria. Meetings of the PTO are open to all parents of stu­ dents in grades K-8. 616-891-0792 Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. It’s the way insurance should be. STAUFFER A WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia. Ml 49316 616 891 9294 TRUSTWORTHY ran MUTUM �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 6. 2001 Postal worker honored for 40 years of service There were owls, house elves, wizard hats and even Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback at the Harry Potter Celebration at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library on Oct. 30 Helping Phil Scobey mark his 40 years as an employee at the Hastings Post Office were (from left) postmaster Joyce Bender, Vicki Scobey, Phil Scobey and Chuck Howe by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Phil Scobey of Middleville went to work Monday. Oct. 29. to his job as a mail carrier at the Hastings Post Office, he thought it was going to be a typical day. When 9 am. rolled around he was ready to go on break before heading out on his route and was a little annoyed that Post­ master Joyce Bender kept him al his cubicle sorting mail. What he didn't know is that family and friends were being smuggled into the break room, where a cake, topped with the Ex­ press Mail eagle and iced in patriotic colors, was waiting. Once Chuck Howe, district manager of customer service for the Greater Michigan postal service, arrived, the break room door opened and Scobey and his colleagues came in. Howe presented Scobey with a pin, a day off and words of praise for his 40 years of service. Bender, who has only been with the Hastings of­ fice for eight years, praised Scobey for being an employee who gives so much of his life to his job. Scobey also received a plaque with an eagle, many handshakes and hugs from his family and friends who came to help him celebrate. After the cake, cookies and coffee were finished. Scobey was set to deliver mail to his route of the past 21 years. "I really enjoy my job, it Call945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 for Soil 4 Hews Denon-Ms! Callanytime. M hours a My, Jtlaysaweeii has been great." he said. Scobey said he enjoys the independence of being on his own. walking 10-11 miles a day on his route. "I just have a few hours in the office, and then I have the freedom to serve my customers. Scobey has said that he misses being more of a government entity rather than a business." Scobey enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, golfing, bowling and riding his mo­ torcycle. He is one of 34 employ­ ees at the Hastings post of­ fice. He came to the postal service after four years in the Navy. He could have retired five of six years ago but is still planning to work one more year. His wife Vicki has asked him if he is go­ ing to reconsider that plan with all the recent anthrax scares. "1 still am ready to keep working, but retirement is getting closer to becoming a reality," Scobey says. His salary has improved since the $2.26 an hour he got when he began work­ ing in 1961 at the Hastings Post Office. It is the peo­ ple he works with and serves who have made the job worthwhile. Magic and fun at TK Harry Potter Party ill ALM.^dliaMl.|IU«^P niL j i.iwi.m.i - MB <!1W I The finals of the trivia contest were rough with Brittney Benjamin (second from left) being the eventual winner, Elena Gormley on far right was the quiz master iMichael Evans Pairitiriq & Wall Covering Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS I Interior/Exterior Over Costume contest winners were in the front row from left Jake Brower as Norbert. David Comeau as Harry, in back house elf Alaina Hiselden, Brittney Benjamin with an ermine collar as Hermione Granger and Ashley Ballard as another house elf (love those socks’) Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan 10 years OF QUALITY Correction: The telephone number for the Caledonia box of­ fice given in last weeks edition for the upcoming ‘Grease’ production was incorrect. The number to call is 8916207. CRAFTSMANSHIP K ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs Call 795-3133 ■ CDs Drew McFadden Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E, Caledonia, Ml 49116 Bus 616-891-1173 Toll-free 866-891-1173 Edwardjones Serving Individual Invertor* S*nce 1871 www edwardiones com mmw s*c �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 6, 2001/Page 7 ‘The Lottery, ‘12 Angry Jurors’ to be presented Nov. 8-10 Vernon “Bud” Carlton Fairbrother CALEDONIA - Vernon “Bud” Carlton Fairbrother, age 79, of Caledonia, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 26, 2001. He proudly served his country dun ng World War II in the US Army 366th Engineering Maintenance Corp. He was manager and owner of Bignall Dental Supply for 40 years. Dedicated for many, many years to service organiza­ tions such as 4-H, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, and Santa Claus Girls. A wonderful husband, a proud father, a good brother, uncle, and friend. Bud is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Geraldine “Gerry”, daugh­ ters. Judy (Chuck) Hoebeke and Janet Blanshine; sons, Jim (Karen) Fairbrother, and Mike (Penny) Fairbrother; special nephew. Bert (Deb) Torres; 18 adoring grand­ children; and eight adorable great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother. Bob (Sue) Fairbrother; sis­ ter, Donna (Al) Wilhelm; sister-in-law. Sue (Warren) Williams; brother-in-law. Rex (Kay) Bignall; many nieces, nephews, and more friends than you can imag­ ine. Funeral services were Monday, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1815 Hall St. SE. The Rev. Charles Howell officiated. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Santa Claus Girls or the Alice Hann Fund of Grace Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service. Eugene “Gene” Westra CALEDONIA Mr Eugene (Gene) Westra. age 68. of Caledonia, passed away Monday. Oct. 29, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. POLICE BEAT Two tree stands reported missing Two tree stands worth more than $200 were stolen from property on Whilneyville Road near Garbow Road in Thornap­ ple Township between Oct. 20 and Oct. 23, according to the Barry County Sher­ iffs Office. Deputies said the tree stands had been chained and padlocked to the trees. The victim told police it would have required bolt cutters to remove the items. Delton man charged with drug possession Michael Adams, 26, of Delton was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court recently to serve- 90 days in jail with credit for one day served on his convic­ tion of possession of the controlled substance Oxy- Contin. He was also sentenced to serve the same term on a conviction of operating a methamphetamine labora­ tory "near specified places." Hastings man pleads guilty to drug possession Kris Boysen. 42. of Hastings, pleaded guilty recently in Barry County Circuit Court to one count of possession of metham­ phetamine and one count of possession of marijuana, habitual offender. He was arrested Sept. 8 in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. He could be ordered to spend a maximum of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 29. He w as ordered to spend the next five years on pro­ bation and the last 60 days of his jail sentence will be suspended if he is success­ ful on probation. Al! other charges were dismissed, including one count of maintaining a lab involving a Ruger Black­ hawk revolver on Jan. 11, 2001 in Yankee Springs Township. Adams was arrested af­ ter the lab was found oper­ ating in a motel room on Gun Lake. Charges of possession of methamphetamine, having a weapon during the com­ mission of a felony, pos­ session of OxyContin and possession of marijuana also were dismissed. He was ordered to pay $4,000 in court costs. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and ail your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. At the gray barn- or call 945-9105 He w”as preceded in death by his mother. Sena Westra. and father-in-law. Edward DeHaan. He is survived by his wife. Patricia; his children. Deb (Marc) Carter. Diane (Brian) Slachter, Bill (Kim) Westra; his grandchildren. Marc Jr.. Ashley and Blake Carter. Chad. Amanda Slachter. Heather. Christo­ pher. Peter Westra; his great grandchild, Logan Niel Slachter; his father, William M. (Louise) Westra; his sis­ ters. Kathleen (Earl) Cry­ stal, Clare (Bud) Kapetyn, Mikki (Jay) Schaaf; his mother-in-law. Pearl De­ Vries; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Bill (Sandy) DeHaan, Edward DeHaan and Kelli North, Roger (Gloria) DeHaan; many nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at the funeral chapel. Rev. Richard Baukema officiat­ ed. Interment at Pine Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. South Christian High School will present two plays Nov. 8, 9 and 10. “The Lottery," based on Shirley Jackson s story of the same name, and Reginald Roses critically acclaimed “Twelve Angry Jurors " The evening will open with Jackson s chilling ‘The Lottery." a story that exam­ ines sides of human nature not often recognized. The story is about a small town's annual June 27 lottery. Joe Summers (Jason Noteboom) has been charged with super­ vising the lottery, but is chal­ lenged by his sister, Belva Summers (Rachel Twietmeyer), as to the legitimacy of continuing the town’s “hallowed" annual event. The town is reminded of the way the lottery used to be conducted by its resident senior. Old Man Warner (Ben Campbell). Hutchinson (Justin Gunnink) brings his young son Davy (Chuck Terpstra) to the event for the first time, much to the cha­ grin of his wife. Tessie (Tessa Rop). The tension builds as the lottery is conducted, leading to a memorable conclusion. In the end. tradition is upheld in an unusual way. and the town returns to its “normal” routine. “Twelve Angry Jurors.” a stage adaption of the made for TV classic Twelve Angry Men. changes the tone for the evening. The nameless jurors, known only by their number, have been asked to decide the fate of a young man on trial for murder. The foreman (Danae Compagner) leads them into deliber­ ations. An early vote reveals a jury that is not unanimous Book Fair set at Page Elementary Nov. 6 & 8 The Scholastic Book Fair at Page Elementary School this year will reache out to students and families. Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair in the library dur­ ing their classes. Parents also can visit the book fair during parent-teacher con­ ference times today, Tues­ day, Nov. 6, and Thurs­ day, Nov. 8, from 4:30 un­ til 7:30 p.m. Parents can also visit the book fair during school hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to build home libraries. Pur­ chases made during the book fair benefit the Page Library. A second Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Lee Elementary School library during spring conferences. For more information about the Scholastic Book Fair at Page, call 7957944. Juror Eight (Laura Estelle) insists that there is reason­ able doubt while the con­ frontational Juror Three (Nancee Moes) insists that the boy is guilty. Juror Four (Chns Twietmcyer) reminds the jurors often that the facts must be addressed while Juror Eleven (Dave Hernan­ dez). an immigrant, reminds all of the wonderful system of justice in America where people arc innocent until proven guilty. As the deliberations con­ tinue. the tension mounts as jurors weigh the evidence, hoping to come to a sound conclusion, l oyalties shift as the evidence is scruti­ nized. and votes for guilty or not guilty arc changed. The conclusion of the ieliberations provides an ending that reflects the tension that sometimes exists within the American justice system In the end both plays offer a peek into human nature and the traditions, whether good or bad. that sometimes exists within the American justice system. tickets, available for $4.50 each, arc on sale in the school office. All shows will begin at 7:30 pm and all scats arc reserved. I he plays are not recom­ mended for young children, as the issues addressed arc complex. - Open 6 Days a Week - inf*'* Evenings Always Available look! 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 6. 2001 Caledonia scouts busy helping and learning Participants of Cub Scout Troop #3201 tidy up the landscaping at Kettle Lake Elementary, (from left) Nick Knowles, Mark Heller, Dan Barofsky, Adam Thelan, Cameron Segard and (dad) Jerry Barofsky. Junior Girl Scout Troop #1370 (from left, front row) Kimmy Schweda, Angie Rosendall, Tara Kendall, Allison Jefferys, (back row) Kelsey Caswell. Vanessa Fo erch, Beth Schank, Elizabeth Medenblik and Audrey Hoisington Cub Scout Troop #3201 found out that it never hurts to get a little extra adult power when you've got a big job ahead of you. Blake Abraham gets a helping hand here from dad Mike as they do some land­ scaping. | ( EXCAVATING Dozer Work Driveways, clearing, stumps, leveling, building sites, rough landscaping Trucking Sand, road gravel, crushed concrete, ______________ stone, screened top soil, woodchips Special on quality topsoil for fall seeding Sma// jobs a speda/ty in the Wayland, Middleville, Hastings. Cun Lake, Shelbyville and Bradley areas v DON'S DOZING Don Vetter ■ 795-7850 y Girl Scout Troop #151, yellow team (back, from left) Brittany Wilkerson, leaders Lisa Wilkerson and Renee Pitt, Britni Gregory (front row) Ashley Rahm and Lauren Pitt. The white team (not pictured) includes Lindsey Meadows, Anna Merriman, Hannah Rankin, Lauren Clements, and Michelle Walker, with assistance from Ric Clements. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Caledonia area scouts have been busy this fall, with a bit of beautifying here, a lot of helping there, and some lessons in history to boot. The fourth grade Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 1370 is continuing to collect eyeglasses for the local Lions Club. Troop #1370 consists of girls fromthe Cherry Valley Neighbor­ hood, attending Dutton El­ ementary. The troops col­ lection box for donations will remain at the Caledo­ nia Library throughout November. They have set a goal of 100 pairs of eye­ glasses. Troop #1370 also has been busy beautifying the Caledonia Library. Those colorful fall decoiations seen at the library lately were the handiwork of the troop. Cub Scout Pack #3201 spent two Saturday after­ noons in September work­ ing around Kettle Lake El­ ementary to tidy up the landscaping and set in new plants. Brownie Troop #603 and Kettle Lake PTO purchased the plants while the Cub Scout Pack, as­ sisted by some able bodied family and friends, pro­ vided the ’kidpower. “ Beauty, beauty everywhere* Decorations adorn the walls of the Caledonia library, courtesy of JGS Troop #1370, (from left) Tara Kendall, Kimmy Schweda and Audrey Hoisington. At this dormant time of year, there isn't a lot to see, but just wait until next spring for a spectacu­ lar show of color and fo­ liage. Girl Scout Troop #151 learned about the history of Caledonia during a his­ torical tour/scavenger hunt recently. The troop, made up of fifth- and sixth­ graders from Caledonia Elementary, Kettle Lake and Caledonia Middle School, was divided into two groups to scour down­ town Caledonia in search of written clues. When each group found their destinations (i.e.: the library, Barber School, Community Education Building, etc.) they were then required to ask a sur­ vey question of the partic­ ipants. "What would you do to improve/changc life for the young people of the Cale­ donia Community," was the question asked of Head Librarian Jane Heiss from Continued next page Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc* Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Delivery Any size load (616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Mtdcflevtlie. Ml/November 6. 2001/Page 9 Three TK students win AP Scholar Award Cub Scout Troop #3201 "dig in’ for a couple Saturdays of hard work, (from left) Clayton Siegle. Alec Betz and Arie Betz From previous page the "yellow" team. The troop spent more than two hours finding the various destinations and learning about the back­ ground of downtown Cale­ donia. Detray School open house set for Nov. 10 The Gaines Township Historical Society will have an open house at the oneroom school at the corner of East Paris and KXMh Street SI Saturday. Nov 10, between 10 a m. and 3 p.m. The historic country school was used from 1887 to I960 The community is invited to sec the school and cele­ brate Veterans Day. Township veterans arc invit­ ed so members of the society may interview them and record their history. Admission is free. However, raising funds to keep the school open is an important function for the society. Members will sell baked goods, produce, lunch items, Christmas ornaments, sand art cookie, brownie and soup mixes, and raffle tick­ ets for a Gaines Township throw. Tickets are available until the drawing at 3 p.m. Three graduates from the Thomapple Kellogg High School Class of 2001 have been named AP Scholars by the College Board. They have been recognized for their exceptional achieve­ ments on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) examinations Approximately 23 percent of America's graduating seniors have taken one or more AP exams. Only 13 percent of the more than 700.000 students have taken AP examinations in May of 2001. performed at a suffi­ ciently high level to ment such honor. • Andrea Berkimer quali­ fied for “AP Scholar with Distinction.” granted to stu­ dents who receive an aver­ age grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams and have taken at least five AP tests. • Bethany Forbes and Jessica Wilson both quali­ fied for the AP Scholar Award, which is merited by earning grades of 3 or high­ er on three or more AP exams covering full-year courses AP examinations, which students take in May after completing challenging col­ lege-level courses at their high school, are graded on a Parent-teacher conferences set at TK High Nov. 7 & 8 The teaching staff of Thomapple Kellogg High School will conduct parent- Correction: An error was made in the Oct. 30 Sun and News, page 24, regarding Library Committee appointments which should have stated: “Trustee Wally Bujak commented the Historical Society stores a lot of his­ tone artifacts in the library, and thought their interests might also be overlooked.” teacher conferences in the high school gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 7, and Thursday. Nov. 8. beginning at 5 and ending at 8 p.m. High school classes will be in regular session from 7:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. on both conference days. If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences during the scheduled times, they are asked to call the high school office (7953394), and a more conve­ nient appointment will be arranged. Report cards and grades will be distributed to the parents at the confer­ ences. 5-point scale (5 is the high­ subject areas, each consist­ est). Most of the nation s col­ ing of multiple-choice and leges and universities award­ free-response (essay or prob­ ed credit, advanced place­ lem-solving) questions. Thomapple Kellogg High ment. or both for grades of 3 or higher. More than 1.400 School now offers eight institutions award a year of Advanced Placement class­ credit (sophomore standing) es. including literature, com­ to students presenting a suf­ position. U.S. history, gov­ ficient number of qualifying ernment. calculus, chem­ grades. There are 32 AP istry. physics and computer examinations offered in 18 science Middle Villa Inn OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1.000 SQUARE FEET Contact Steve at Middle Villa Phone 616-795-3640 localcounties.co localcounties.com features information from Hastings and the surrounding communities, providing a window to the web to find virtually anything in Barry County. �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 6, 2001 Downtown urban reclamation proposal Io counter sprawl by Ruth Zachary , Staff Writer Andy Bowman and Jay Hoekstra presentated Cre­ ative Development Options being created by the Grand Valley Metro Council at an OUR- Land seminar Oct. 18 at the Cedar Creek Institute. Bowman is "Blueprint" planning director with the Metro Council and has been with the council since 1998. He has a de­ gree in regional and envi­ ronmental planning from Grand Valley State Uni­ versity. Bowman has worked as a planning con­ sultant with two Grand Rapids firms. Bowman's part of the discussion focused on the Grand Rapids portion of the greater Metro Council area planning. Many municipalitcs struggle with the same kinds of issues, and many of the concepts could ap­ ply to places like Hast­ ings, he said. All of the U.S. is facing development, and night imaging of the continent produces a map indicating population concentrations, including Michigan. The map identifies Detroit and Grand Rapids as areas of heavy density. Hastings is within the area of influ­ ence of Kent and Ottawa. Road networks arc a fac­ tor influencing growth pat­ terns. 1-96 connects Grand Rapids with Lansing. Muskegon and Holland. Sewer systems were built in various centers. Regionally, Grand Rapids sent out a water line to­ ward Lake Michigan, which encouraged more growth areas in outlying regions like Byron Center, Cedar Springs. Kent City, etc. Growth and land uses throughout Kent County did not grow exactly where public utilities were, rather it has been scattered. Though the area is growing in size, the popu­ lation growth rate seems to be leveling off. The year 2000 saw a 4 percent in­ crease. Grand Rapids is anticipated to taper off at around 200,000 people. Bowman says adjacent cities in rings around Grand Rapids also are lev­ eling off at around the same number. By compari­ son, in 1980 the surround­ ing rings had great differ­ ences in concentration. Planners Bowman and Hoekstra are trying to en­ courage a different pattern of development. There are many participants in the influences creating these growth patterns, including legislators, municipal offi­ cials, planners, farmers, realtors, residents, organi­ zations like the conserva- Andy Bowman tion club, preservationists and more. Each group has a focus of interest on issues each are involved in. which contribute to the pattern. Often the groups do not work together to solve a common problem — the rising costs of infrastruc­ ture emerging from these patterns. More pressure for re­ gional infrastructure is created, but as develop­ ment moves out toward open land areas, the re­ gional infrastructure can't handle the needs of people living there. It starts with new devel­ American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft Jay Hoekstra opment. Often regional in­ frastructure is not im­ proved to solve immediate problems. Demands for in­ creased capacity then opens up new lands for new development, so the cycle continues to repeat itself further out. Developers often follow regional infrastructure im­ provements, but do not share awareness or respon­ sibility in the rising public costs that are part of this pattern. Community based orga­ nizations, and neighbor­ hood business associations often are concerned with specific special interests, but also do not follow through with long term im­ pacts of this pattern. Extended sewer and wa­ ter lines are needed to prevent environmental damage. Local municipal and county government of­ ficials enter the process and follow through in es­ tablishing public infras­ tructure which has poten­ tial problems that have not been tested for the long term. State and federal government enters into the process as well, by con­ tributing money to shortfall areas. They leave after the infrastructure is provided. All the participants in this cycle fail to be re­ sponsible for urban decline and disinvestment. Accel­ erated out-migration by people who do not like their urban experience is both the result and contri­ bution to the problem. Ig­ nored neighborhoods, non­ improved sections of town, and schools are reasons cited for moving, which adds to the cycle. What is left in urban areas are fewer people with lesser means to deal with the problems. Even though urban cen­ ters are inherently more equipped for good quality living, the people left be­ hind are unable to afford to deal with the problems, Bov* man said. Highway improvements are designed to move traf­ fic, but the system of culde-sacs are not efficient for flow of traffic. Envi­ ronmental damage and storm water problems oc­ cur from development. Needs for parks and recreation and preservation programs emerge. Educa­ tion and cultural resources needs increase in outlying regions. Widely spread out popu­ lations create inefficient and costly infrastructure systems needed to support them. Growth is springing up all over the region, from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, in a manner which is not well planned. Bowman said. A lot of unplanned oneto nine-acre parcel splits have occurred since 1990. Bowman said a lot more unplanned development will continue to happen if current trends continue. Farm land is being sold at low cost. Bowman said this glut of land available at low cost has been artifi­ cially caused. Unplanned growth cre­ ates special influences on the community at large, beyond the small areas where it occurs. Ultimately the public will have to bear the cost. At present, the pattern is increasing the demand and need for services, without the services and tax struc­ ture to support them, and problems like environmen­ tal damage from septic tank pollution occur. Some sectors of society are adversely affected by this pattern. Bowman gave as examples several social problems, numbers of chil­ dren under 5 living in poverty, children who need reduced cost meals at school, single parent fami­ lies, minority groups, household income and a low residential tax base per household, which are related to geographic areas with limited resources. This relates to what these communities can do to provide services for resi­ dents, with many apparent inequities, Bowman said. "Planning and zoning have not been working all that well, and we have a lot to do. Planning is not coordinated with that of surrounding regions. Even now there is no oversight at the county level in Kent County." he said. Bowman listed several partnerships between Metro Council and other groups who are working on these issues. Metro Coun­ cil is a band between sev­ eral local governments. It tries to coordinate state and federal funding, dis­ persing money to the re­ gion. which he hopes completes the cycle of agencies involved in the entire social fabric af­ fected by the council. "Lately we have been trying to work with issues of decline and disinvest­ ment. We do much better with stormwater, water and sewer issues in the city of Grand Rapids. Bowman said. "We are not the only players in this game." he said. "We can’t do every­ thing, but we can do a lot." The council works with sub-regional planning ar­ eas like the Southbclt Planning Alliance. Other partners include commu­ nity based groups, founda­ tions, economic develop­ ment groups, and neigh­ borhood associations, which deal with parks, recreation, education and culture. These groups have been active in building up urban areas to reverse dis­ investment impacts. A lot of builders have been in­ volved in rebuilding the city. Bowman said state and federal governmental units play an odd role, by pro­ viding dollars through unique systems which lo­ cal people must deal with, like MDOT, for example. They create the laws gov­ erning the process, and lo­ cal people must try to complete the cycle within Continued next page �From previous page these agency guidelines. The Coordinated Plan­ ning Act will come up in the future, he said. "New statutes will require a lot of thinking and work to find ways to get it right." Blueprint 1 planning be­ gan'in the Metro Council area in the 1990s. "Blueprint II established a solid foundation for co­ ordinating our plan," Bowman explained. Goals arc to set up a re­ gional development framework, beginning with a broad picture of where we think development ought to go in relation to the region, and with what the local governments are already doing. "We want to use Blueprint principles which we would like to encourage cities, villages and townships to use in their planning and zoning." "We want to maintain our region-wide process and plan evaluation." While in Barry County, 11 of 16 townships are un­ der county planning and zoning, "there is nothing like that in the Grand Rapids area," Bowman said. "Metro Council is as close as we come. "We want to create and maintain effective regional decision making tools for the entire region." Tools like GIS arc fairly recent, which allows plan­ ners to look at the entire region as a whole rather than as a complex of sepa­ rate entities. About 20 mu­ nicipal entities have cre­ ated this GIS system, which allows planners to see their own areas as re­ lated to the whole. Promot­ ing understanding is an ongoing effort. The principles could in­ volve any metro area. Bowman said. Blueprint is envisioned as a process. The challenge is to in­ volve local governments, which are struggling just to see their connection, and find it harder to envision their part in the whole. Six sub-regions are in­ volved with regional plan­ ning in the Grand Rapids area; the Southbelt Plan­ ning Alliance, the West Metro, East Metro. Fruit Ridge, the Rogue River Watershed, and Urban Metro. The process will be Widely spread out populations create inefficient and costly infrastructure systems needed to support them. Growth is springing up all over the region, from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, in a manner which is not well planned, (Andy) Bowman said. inclusive and collabora­ tive, and will include ev­ eryone involved in plan­ ning. The process will look at various local aspects of the whole, like roads or public transportation, as well as what the region is trying to accomplish in re­ lationship to that, and look at how to coordinate the two. Bowman said. "We will also get together in neigh­ borhood centers, which don't always follow con­ ventional boundaries." A standard zoning ap­ proach is to take the land­ scape and break it up into logical groupings usually based on property lines, and on a small scale. By contrast, a design­ based approach used through the planning and zoning process would rec­ ognize and lay out natural areas encompassed within the larger region. Through planning, that is what can develop over a period of time. The council relies on voluntary participation. Most townships and vil­ lages realize they need some form of coordination. The council has no regula­ tory or taxation authority. It serves as an intermedi­ ary body that facilitates groups in working together on a regional infrastruc­ ture. It does have a large role in the distribution of public funds, however. In the future, locations that would meet certain fu­ ture needs for mixed uses would be identified and development encouraged there. A coordinated plan could define where growth would not occur, to protect not only agricultural land, but other resources or natu­ ral features. The plan involves a three-year work program, already begun. A metro landscape map is being created to identify what is already happening. MIDDLEVILLE: Beautiful 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 bath starter home. Newer shaker shingle roof, vinyl windows. and fresh­ ly painted extenor. Refinished hardwood floors in living room, master bedroom, and one other bedroom. Bathroom currently being remodeled Basement has spacious familyAec room and plentx of storage. Appliances and satel­ lite included. Fenced backyard with deck and storage shed. All this on a double lot. This home won’t last long! Realtor is owner $94,900 (DAY2DMERZ-A) 616-891-8980 Pearson-Cook 'Each oftce .ndepenoenoy owned and operatea Dan Merz 262-5719 Blueprint principles have been adopted, local prin­ ciples are being collected and completed, and sub­ regional groups are on their way to implementing a regional framework. Jay Hoekstra has been a senior planner with the Metro Council since 1993. and was a planning and zoning administrator in Peoria. III. prior to that. Hoekstra has a master's degree in urban planning from Michigan State Uni­ versity. Blueprint is a name as­ signed to a plan for creat­ ing compact livable com­ munities that include greenspace and open space as well as economic activity centers. The pro­ cess for creating it in­ cluded a lot of input before it was adopted by Metro Council. Using urban spaces to make them attractive liv­ ing areas is a necessary focus for preventing the current trend of urban sprawl. The concept began in a general way and is moving toward specific ideas about how to achieve these desired ends. Several members of Metro Council have a joint water and sewer plan. Us­ ing county-wide projec­ tions for future population growth in the next 20 years, the planners began with a five year picture. A goal was to keep 65 per­ cent of the growth within existing areas. There were three types of urban settings. • In the neighborhoodurban, about 25 percent are in apartments, 20 per­ cent in carriage apart­ ments above garages, and 35 percent in standard sin­ gle family and another percentage in small single family. • Urban centers included three story apartments, garden apartments, but still had some small single family lots. • Mixed use centers are like those found in intense downtown areas. The idea would be to accommodate growth within existing areas where possible. The prob­ lem was how to add to these types of residential neighborhoods to meet ihe standards which would ac­ comodate growth in the fu­ ture.It is projected up to 65 percent of the new growth could be accommodated by using existing areas in new ways. If growih continues ac­ cording to current trends, projections indicate this growth would use 32.2 square miles of land by year 2025. Using alternaSee urban reclamation, continued on page 18 WPHOTO Center Get your Fall Color Tour photos processed by experts Top Quality Processing ■ FAST! 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Middleville Ml/November 6. 2001 Septic treatment failures are outstripping oversight by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Old and new septic treatment problems occur at a greater pace than pub­ lic agencies can address, two local Health Depart­ ment officials said Oct. 25 at the last in a series of OUR-Land seminars. Septic Tank Technology and Siting Considerations, a seminar on septic tank technology was presented by Jim Rutherford and Regina Young. Young is a supervising registered sanitarian with the Barry-Eaton Health Department. She has a bachelor's degree in indus­ trial and environmental health management. She oversees the drinking wa­ ter supply and on-site wastewater treatment and disposal programs in both counties. Twenty-five percent of the US population disposes of waste through an indi­ vidual on-site sewage dis­ posal system. In Michigan about 28 percent of the homes are serviced by an on-site system. In in the last census, of the 21,000 surveyed Barry County, 14.000 responded to say they had an on-site septic system. A conventional on-site sewage disposal system generally consists of a concrete 1.000-gallon sep­ tic tank and an absorption field. The water tight tank settles the solids from liq­ uids and greases. There is a partial breakdown of the contaminants, bacteria and viruses by the natural or­ ganisms in the waste wa­ ter. The tank contains three layers, the settled solids at the bottom, the liquid in the middle, and a scum layer (greases), which floats to the top. Newer and older refitted tanks contain an effluent filter which filters before the material or fluid enters a pump chamber to the drain field. The drain field contains a system of perforated pipes, which allows the ef­ fluent to flow into a stone or gravel layer, and into the soil where more treat­ ment occurs. Organisms in the soil act on the remain­ ing bacteria and viruses. The vegetative cover acts to uptake the nutrients and phosphates from the efflu­ ent. Drain fields today are installed to be shallow, where the micro-organisms are in the soil. The soil and organisms serve as a buffer for the effluent ma­ terial as the fluids enter into the ground water. _____ NOTICE_____ VILLAGE OF FREEPORT • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2001 - 7:00 PM ~ FREEPORT COMMUNITY CENTER The Freeport Village Council will hold a special meeting at the above time and place for discussion on the water project. Dr. David Austin from Williams & Works and Mr. Joe Pardini, District Engineer from the Department of Environmental Quality will be present to update the council on the progress to date and future time line of the project. The meeting is open to the public and Village residents are encouraged to attend. FREEPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL Regina Young and Jim Rutherford Usually the drain field area is covered and planted with grass, which takes up the most amount of nutrients, it allows aera­ tion and some evaporation, but there is not much evaporation from the drain field, except through mowed vegetation. A trench configured drain field is preferred. It requires a smaller square footage, but more land area. Alternative systems pro­ vide methods of on-site treatment other than a conventional septic tank and drain bed. The Barry Eaton district was the first in the state to amend its code to allow for single pass and recircu­ lating sand filter systems. Sand filter systems have been re-categorized since the year 2000 as a conven­ tional and effective waste water disposal system. Young said. A sand filter system is placed in a hole, an area about 10 x 15 feet, with a plastic liner with an under drainer or pipe. Layers of stone, sand, and more stone above that filters the waste. Distribution piping carries the pumped sewage to this area which filters through the sand and then into a drain field. To use a sand filter sys­ tem. the health department requires a two-acre mini­ mum parcel, to allow for initial replacement, final disposal drain field and a 50-foot down gradient perimeter. A 4 percent minimum slope is needed to carry the water from the drain field area. A mini­ mum of 18 inches of non­ mottled native soil is re­ quired. A registered sanitarian or engineer must design the system. The system may not be installed be­ tween Nov. 1 through April 15, as wet soil installation reduces the capacity of the system to work. The owner must sign an agreement with a service provider to assure regular service and maintenance is provided. A recirculated sand filter system uses septic tanks as the water tight liner. These contain an under­ drain with stone and fine gravel layers. Pipes with holes in the top which are capped to distribute the waste over these layers. Liquid is pumped at inter­ mittent timed intervals to filter through the layers, and is then pumped to the top again or recirculated. The last third of the tank s liquid goes to the fi­ nal disposal area. The whole system is covered with stone or gravel and left open, though nothing discharges to the surface. Christopher J. Hier, D.D.S. 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. *********** Your Smile The First Thing People See! ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Recirculating systems pro­ duce a final fluid which is much clearer and cleaner. They do not have to be isolated from the seasonal water table. These systems are expensive. It is an al­ ternative which allows us­ ing land which would not otherwise work with a conventional system. How are sand filters do­ ing? A comprehensive field survey of sand filter systems in Barry. Eaton and Ingham counties with the health department and the DEQ in 1998 identified problems that resulted in changes in siting, design, and installation methods. Last fall, the BarryEaton HD found operations appear to be successfully rectified. However, essen­ tial maintenance is not be­ ing performed. Lagoons are another form of alternative wastewater disposal sys­ tem. They have been used for more than 15 years. There are some in Barry and Eaton counties. To be approved, a site first must be denied for a conven­ tional system. Lagoons are allowed only on a 20-acre minimum parcel, must be designed by a qualified consultant, located a safe distance from a well, fenced and provided with a sign. Prevailing winds and natural conditions may re­ strict their use. Grading and seeding of the mound on site is required and they must be properly main­ tained. Elevated drain beds over slowly permeable soils also arc used where sea­ sonal high water levels would not allow a conven­ tional system. Clean washed sand is used with a stone bed for isolation be­ tween the dram field and seasonal high water levels. The septic effluent is col­ lected by a pump to the stone through a pressure distribution network. The mound is covered with a filter fabric and tup soil. The elevated drain bed is sloped at a 1 to 5 ratio. Caps at the top allow maintenance of the system pipes. Sludge or solids in the distribution system can be flushed out and pre­ vents plugging. They oper­ ate on the same principle as a sand filter system, though they arc much larger. The native soil be­ neath receives and carries off the filtered liquid efflu­ ent remainder. An aerobic treatment unit is anothef alternative type of system being con­ sidered for the future, and monitored carefully to de­ termine its effectiveness These treat the effluent af­ ter it leaves the septic tank. Air is pumped into the effluent, which uses aerobic bacteria to treat the water. Disposal is through a reduced sized drain field. It produces cleaner water, but takes more electricity, are ex­ pensive and require fre­ quent maintenance. Technology is rapidly changing, but alternative systems require providers to service them and there are not many available. As a result maintenance is more difficult, and the health department must enforce the rules, with lim­ ited resources. If not main­ tained properly the sys­ tems can fail. As new sys­ tems arc being promoted in different places, there is little authority to deter­ mine how safe they arc. Likewise traditional sys­ tems may fail if not main­ tained, or improperly placed. People often be­ lieve a septic system can be placed anywhere, but this is not true. System failures must be dealt with and under the Michigan health code must be enforced. Regular pumping of a septic tank is recommended every two to three years depending on the amount of discharge into it. Pumping should be done when the solids ex­ ceed one third of the liquid depth. Garbage grinder use and dishwasher and washer wa­ ter and waste discharge into the system will double the need for septic tank volume and increase the need for pumping. "People who say they will not have a garbage grindci and then do arc shooting themselves in the foot," Young said. Failure to pump routinely can damage the drain field, the most expensive part of the system. Water softeners often have a separate drain field, which can extend the life of the septic sys­ tem. Young said septic sys­ tem backup may or may not happen if a tank is not pumped. Effluent filters of­ ten will cause slower drainage, and people pay attention to that. During maintenance the service provider will hose off the effluent filter. There are retrofit models for older tanks. Land divisions require Continued next page �The Sun and News Middleville Ml/November 6. 2001 /Page 15 From previous page water supply and sewage disposal guidelines be met. Less than one acre sites need approval to be sure they are buildable. Sites must discharge less than 10,000 gallons per day, or would fall under another set of guidelines. Older sites created before current rulings often present prob­ lems. Management of the pumped material is an­ other kind of problem. The best answer is to keep sewage free of household chemicals so it can be taken to a sewer treatment facility to be recycled as nutrient rich material used as fertilizer. Jim Rutherford is direc­ tor of environmental health with the Barry-Eaton Health Department. He has a degree in biology from Olivet College and a mas­ ter's in public administra­ tion degree from Central Michigan University. He has worked in public health for nine cars and with a civil engineering firm for three. Rutherford stressed that whether alternative sys­ tems, cluster systems, ei­ ther decentralized or cen­ tralized type systems are used, operation and main­ tenance arc a key compo­ nent, without which failure is a certainty. Components of an operation and main­ tenance program involve, proper daily operation and performance assessment of proper functioning, and identification of needed maintenance or changes in operation. Other components are administrative manage­ ment of the site, the de­ sign and proper installa­ tion, with ongoing monitor­ ing to be sure the systems are being properly oper­ ated and maintained, with ongoing education. These elements achieve several things, including risk of premature system failure. They proactively reduce long term cost to owners by correcting pre­ failure conditions, and pro­ tects their investment and home value. Oversight helps identify which types of systems are working in which soils, and what is not working, which allows updating regulations. "We are trying to reduce the risk of contamination of ground water and sur­ face water as well as pub­ lic and private water sup­ plies, which in turns pro­ tects public health, " Rutherford said. Impediments to the pro­ gram are often related to a lack of knowledge of the benefits of regular mainte­ nance and resistance to the costs involved. The health department can regulate alternative systems, and new site con­ struction. The authority to regulate conventional sys­ tems is legal, but the health department re­ sources are marginal. Fee or fine collections would involve additional prob­ lems. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUB­ LIC MEETING AND HEARING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001, COMMENCING AT 7 30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MID­ DLEVILLE, MICHIGAN, CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. SEU 01-10-06. PARCEL I D NO 019-007-30 A REQUEST BY CAROL LUDEMA AND CORTLANDT GUY FOR A HOME OCCUPATION. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE. PERMIT TO ALLOW THEM TO OPERATE AN ANTIQUE SHOP IN AN ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 1885 S PATTERSON RD 2. SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPEC­ TION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING SIGNED. WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT. AT OR AFTER THIS PUBLIC MEETING. TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAttS) CATHY STRICKLAND. SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The townships are the collection networks to col­ gineering and developer Rutherford clarified, responsible legal entity for lect wastewater from a fees often mean these "We do have an operation these systems 99 percent limited number of homes groups do not want to deal and maintenance program of the time, if the associa­ to a common treatment or with these systems. Fund­ through the loan evalua­ tion fails to maintain it. disposal area on site. It is ing can be challenging. tion program." It is nonRutherford explained. The not pumped off the parcel. regulatory and involves Rutherford said. Funds are township has to have a These are usually proposed voluntary assessment of an limited and often go to way to step in and have a in developments from five on-site water supply sys­ larger projects. failing system fixed if to 100 homes. The concept is growing, tem and septic system for necessary. It would have to Cluster systems use and a lot of these systems a home. The DEQ requires generate revenue from the smaller diameter gravity are seen on the east side health departments to re­ users through assessments, sewers and pressure sewer of the state. Proposals are view a minimum of 10 taxes or fees. Legal coun­ systems that cost less to percent of the total number being presented in Eaton cil to establish that would install than systems using County. Education is of on-site permits issued in be a prerequisite. large pipes. A home typi­ the previous year. Most are needed and most town­ "Many townships do not cally discharges up to 300 done at the time of sale or ships and many local even have utilities, so or 350 gallons a day. Usu­ health departments are not at refinancing. what are they going to ally the combined amount The review includes the ready for this in Michigan. do?" Rutherford asked. discharged daily to the But they are happening age of the system, the Some local governments system is just under 10,000 and they are not going record of permits, type of are pursuing these cluster gallons. system, size of tanks and away, he said. options on several innova­ "The options are either Act 451, rule 33 indi­ system as related to use, tive fronts. "Developers 25 individual on-site septic cates when a system is current operating status, is need to be patient, be­ systems, or one large proposed, an application it properly connected, size cause in order for a town­ community system, and for a permit shall include a of home, soil conditions, ship to do this correctly, it’s much easier for the water table, slopes, isola­ resolution from the local there is a learning curve." health department to man­ tion from wells, wetlands, government agency having A good engineering firm age one large cluster sys­ jurisdiction, stating that property line setbacks, etc. will also do its homework tem than 25 individual sys­ Three percent of sys­ agency shall assume re­ in finding funding opportu­ tems. They protect the tems require immediate sponsibility for the effec­ nities to develop these pro­ public health and the envi ­ tive continued operation replacement. Eight percent ronment when properly jects. he said. are nearing the end of their and maintenance of the Individual homeowners managed," Rutherford said. life expectancy. Another sewage system if the "They are appropriate for owner fails to perform in 20 percent are stressed See septic treatment, pg. 16 small communities where systems, where water con­ this capacity. a public system is not servation may prolong available." their use. Sixty percent are He said there is some functioning properly. funding available to fi­ A recent effort to de­ nance these small central­ velop a state standard san­ Pearson-Cook ized systems. itary code which would re­ Sometimes these sys­ quire an on-site inspection JOIN THE TEAM OE PROFESSIONALS tems provide a solution to every five years has not at West Michigan's fastest growing real estate firm. Wc pro areas where lot sizes are progressed out of the sen­ vide the industry’s most advanced information technology. too small and septic sys­ ate. 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Until 11/13/01 at 3:00 p.m., at aware of what needs to This is not so readily which time bids will be opened. happen or the systems available now. Please call Russell Blough at 616.795.3385 won't work, and townships A good operation and with any questions. could end up with respon­ maintenance program for Village reserves right to refuse any and all bids. sibility. alternative systems will The developer is respon­ Each item to be bid as separate item w/dollar require an inventory of sible for the entire associa­ what is in the ground, the amount of bid. tion until 75 percent of the legal authority to require lots are sold. Liability, en ­ operation and mainte­ nance. establish guidelines for identifying specifica­ tions, more revenue to staff the program whether from user fees or other sources, trained personnel, and good service providers, the acceptance and cooperation of home FILING DEADLINE FOR owners, education, and CANDIDATES FOR VILLAGE OFFICES cooperation from other agencies. A decentralized waste A Candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position on the Caledonia Village water system is anything Council must file a nominating petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than 4:00 that does not hook into a p.m. on Tuesday. November 27 2001. The minimum number of signatures required centralized or public sys­ is 6. tem. There can be a large on site system. There may The general election will be held on Monday, March 11,2002 The offices of village be a gravity sewer collec­ president, and three trustee positions will be filled. tion to the system which services a combined area Petitions and affidavit forms can be obtained at the Caledonia Village office, 250 or association of users. Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 One large drain field might a m to 3:30 p.m. serve 25 homes in a site condominium. 304 Cluster systems in small communities use smaller Qntuij^ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ITEMS FOR SALE NOTICE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 6. 2001 Regional sewer systems have impact on growth by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Steve Williams of Williams and Works pre­ sented an overview of the role of public utilities in affecting growth Oct. 25 in the final program of the OUR-Land series last Thursday. Williams and Works, an employee-owned engineer­ ing company from Grand Rapids, has a regional reputation in the field of innovative and cost-effec­ tive water and waste-water engineering. Williams has bachelor's and master's de­ grees from Michigan Technological University and is a registered profes­ sional engineer. Included in his presenta­ tion was the cost of provid­ ing utilities to deal with different patterns of growth, and how to use utilities to help to manage growth. He said two key issues are sustainability and sprawl. He defined sustainablity as a system that balances economic and environmen­ tal factors, with man as a part of the ecosystem. Williams defined sprawl as low density develop­ ment on previously unde­ veloped lands by people migrating from high den­ sity developed areas, to consume open space, without balancing eco­ nomic and environmental considerations, creating negative conditions be­ lieved to be unsustainable at a relatively high eco­ nomic cost. Principles of growth management include sus­ tainability. They would create reasonable transi­ tions from one area to an­ other and balance eco­ nomic and environmental considerations. A centralized wastewa­ ter treatment system does this. It can create a high quality effluent, or recy­ clable by-product from the process. On-site systems do not provide this same level of treatment. Public utilities can serve as a tool to shape growth, but cannot cause or ensure growth. Public utilities are expensive and need a clear fiscal plan to re-coup associated costs. Growth can occur where there is buildable land and roads. Other factors related to growth include avail­ able water, public utilities, public transportation, schools, zoning, recre­ ational facilities, scarcity of other developable land, community reputation, tax rates, and proximity to other development. Utili­ ties are only one compo­ nent. Roads and interstate highways arc thought to Steven Williams encourage growth the most, because they support other infrastructure, Williams said. Public utili­ ties are next most impor­ tant. Sewers allows high density development at the lowest cost. Once in place connection for those near sewer usually is manda­ tory. It is assumed treat­ ment capacity will be made available to people in an area, but the impli­ cations are far reaching. Expectations for growth and all related factors, as well as patterns in sur­ rounding communities must be considered at the outset. Objective evalua­ tion of the situation is needed. There are compet­ Buy before November 16 and the choice is yours! No Finance Charges until January, 2003 0% APR Financing for 36 months Cash Back Double Cash Back on new, pre-2001 tractors! Incredible savings are yours during Value Bonanza 2001 when you buy eligible New Holland tractors and equipment. Pick the deal that best fits your needs. Value Bonanza 2001 ends November 16th, so come in NOW to get in on these great savings! NEW HOLLAND CREDIT IfWKXUVO Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 E. Sherman Street, Nashville SI7-852-I9I0 mvt @ mvcc com See your deater tor detuts Otter touted to Mte* stoc* Anrong avtotote to (jutohec buyers tereugr te. 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Costs per residential units in various types of residential developments, with mixed development, sprawl, low density planned development, etc., were compared and related to various public services costs. Variations came largely from streets and public utilities. Costs for just streets and utilities ranged from $23,000 to nearly $50,000, depending on the type of develop­ ment. The range shown for overall services was a cost spread of about $55000 to $82,000. Utility installation is not the only cost, but ongoing care is required, at a 20- In conclusion. Williams said, without planning and consideration of growth management, inefficient development with negative impacts is likely to occur. Effective planning allows a minimum of negative impacts, with maximum use of available resources. The sewer plan is only a small piece of a larger comprehensive plan, it al­ lows a community to shape its own future char­ acter. Utilities, their layout, size, and whether or not they are provided arc a key tool for a community to use in growth manage­ ment. He said Byron Township in Kent County has de­ fined their service districts and does not approve site condos or plats outside these districts, making it difficult to build large scale development. This has so far been a fairly successful technique for 20 years, he said. The town­ ship has had steady growth over a long period, and their plan allows for future expansion of the service district in phases, which development must be gov­ erned by. He said there had been no significant challenges. Implications for Barry' county were discussed. Don Drummond, Chairman of OUR-Land said the By­ ron Center example could encourage developers and land owners to consume a lot of open land outside the sewer boundaries with four acre lots with one home on it. This would fragment future planning, instead of encouraging denser development with sewer. Williams said owners holding a piece of land just outside the sewer ring would know that in five to ten years their investment would be more valuable in the future, and would tend to hold it, because the ser­ vice district is planned to expand in the tuture. Some communities have also given a discount to developers who build in- year cost of from $170,000 per unit in high density ar­ eas to $215,000 in low density areas. The costs of public ser­ vices is not bom by those doing the developing. Williams said and the costs eventually are spread to the general population. It is less costly to avoid sprawl. Costs could go even higher if trends con­ tinue in communities of around 1.000 people. Leapfrogging land uses can make infrastructure obsolete. It is better to plan size of the infrastruc­ ture properly in the begin­ ning. There is a lot of risk in building systems to at­ tract industry or business interests, whose plans may be insupportable. A devel­ opment agreement to pro­ tect the municipality, with a special assessment dis­ trict is important. Williams said. Utility districts com­ monly envelop more than one political subdivision. The cost of expanding an existing system usually is less than building a new system. The common steps for creating a utility dis­ trict were listed. Septic treatment, from pg. 15 and neighborhood associa­ tions must move on from the out of sight, out of mind mentality about sewage overall. They need to take responsible ownership of their own systems and make sure they are prop­ erly maintained. The health department gets help from the DEQ with monitoring these sys­ tems, but they are under­ staffed, and service providers are not in place to deal with emerging problems. There are cases of system failure, and in some cases neither the DEQ and the HD are pre­ pared to enforce remedia­ tion. The local health de­ partment needs to be in­ volved in the planning re­ view, Rutherford said. Young said all sectors of people involved are just not fully informed enough so far about cluster sys­ tems, including local HD officials. There have been no clear guidelines and steps to follow. Larger systems require discharge permits, to dis­ charge to Michigan groundwaters and are gov­ erned by complex rules. Townships need to be re­ searching this now, Young stressed. The EPA is increasing the funding through the clean water state revolving fund. Hardship grants for rural utilities have been created. Education needs to continue. There are sev­ eral programs townships can take advantage of, which Rutherford listed. The Waste Management Division will continue to issue ground water dis­ charge permits. Both the Health Department and the DEQ as well as other state and federal agencies need to advance capabili­ ties in all areas to handle proposals for alternative systems. OUR-Land stands for Our Ultimate ResourceLand, a committee orga­ nized in partnership with the Barry Conservation District. The series of OUR-land seminars have offered ma­ terial by knowledgeable experts in several fields. They have been sponsored by the People's Land ini­ tiative, with a $4,700 grant. Anyone interested in OUR-Land is welcome to attend the next meeting to be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Com­ munity Room of the Courts and Law Building in Hast­ ings Continued next page I.IJ.lill.I.ISfJt.f.I.I.l.I.I.I.lI! Ftp; Your Complete Auto Repair Center 500 ARLINGTON ST. (M-37), MIDDLEVILLE 795-3550 $22.95 All-Climate Valvoline 5 quarts '34.95 Max Life or Durablend 5 quarts $49»95 Synpower full synthetic 5 quarts ‘Ho Appointment Needed” CIMTCR WWW 1 1 i I ft �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 6. 2001 /Page 17 From previous page side the service district. The South Beltline has had an enormous impact on where developers want to build, including Cale­ donia and Middleville. Williams said most com­ mercial and industrial de­ velopers look for available public utilities. Professional planners are an important ingredient in dealing with site condo development. Williams said an example of what rural municipalities can do was the way Thornapple Township and Middleville had hired a joint planner. He advised contracting consultants where this is not possible. Working together to build utility systems can be done under PA 425 and share the tax of an area, Williams said. Usually this is best begun on a local rather than a county level, with public support. Some­ times business interests get together to approach planning. It was noted that Grand Valley Metro Coun­ cil has been instrumental in helping communities through such a process. A new system needs to be part of a comprehensive plan. The optimal size of a system seems to function best for its customers when built to service around 100,000 people. But it seems to be more econom­ ical for municipal units to build sewer treatment sys­ tems. Private providers of­ ten compete with public systems in an uneven play­ ing field. In some areas of the country, in Iowa, the Dakotas, and in Min­ nesota. Federal money helped build rural water systems through the Rural Development Agency. They allowed use of small diameter water systems, which were relatively in­ expensive, but which pro­ vide only water, and not for fire systems. This is discouraged in Michigan. Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues counties which have cre­ ated a public utility with­ out an impending disaster. Williams mentioned ef­ forts in Livingston and Grand Traverse counties. OUR-Land stands for Our Ultimate ResourceLand. a committee orga­ nized in partnership with the Barry Conservation District. BIRD FEED TRUCKLOAD SALE ALL BIRD FEEDERS * 15% OFF Stealing flags is stealing pride pnde, not only four our son, but also for all of our men and women who arc serving our country. And we can not wait until Nov. 11. That’s when he gets to come back to Caledonia for a ten-day leave and we were hoping that he could see for himself the flags we have been fly­ ing So if anyone saw anything that night or if any parents have a child who came home with a flag (Marine or American) please have them return them so when our son comes home he will be able to see them for himself and know just how proud of him we are. Annette Pifer, Alto Congress should declare war To the editor: While I do support the “War on Terrorism,’’ I do have a few questions that need to be asked and answered. If my college edu­ cation serves me right, according to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress can declare a war. Our current War on Terrorism has not been declared by Congress but has been declared by an “executive order” from President George W. Bush. It seems to me that Congress is supposed to follow the will of the people it represents. I believe the will of the people does support the cur­ Detroit's one time 2 mil­ lion remain. "More people have left Detroit than all but the largest seven cities of the US have." Williams said the city is offering to buy out residents in de­ clined areas in order to of­ fer blocks of vacant land for sale to attract new growth. There are few rural M FROM OUR READERS To the editor: I’m writing this in hopes you will print our story. We live in the Caledonia area at 6891 McCords. Last Saturday, Oct. 27, we woke up to find that someone had stolen our flags On Aug. 12 we sent our only son, Matthew, off to San Diego, Calif., for the first of his training to become a Marine and serve his and our country. After only four weeks into his training, our country was attacked by terrorists. So we went out, along with Matt's two sisters, and got two flags. One was an American flag and the other a Marine flag. We hung them out on our deck with great Mio has such a system, because Farmers Home Administrations would only fund that much. But in Michigan, most con­ sider fire fighting capabil­ ity to be the norm. Williams said. Utilities alone are not enough to ensure people will stay or try to be in a community. Only half of rent War on Terrorism, but Congress has had no Constitutional say as to whether or not we are indeed at war. While I trust President Bush's judgment and planning of the war, 1 do question whether any presi­ dent of any political party should declare a war. Our Constitution is very clear in stating Congress has the moral responsibility and legal ability to declare war. 1 believe Congress should officially declare the war as the Constitution says it should. 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Middleville Mi/November 6. 2001 County agrees to issue bonds for Freeport improvements by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Improvements for the ag­ ing' public water system in Freeport will be financed by bonds sold by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. The County Board, at the village's request, last week agreed to issue general obli­ gation bonds of up to $1,350,000 for the project. The village has 40 years to reimburse the county for the bonds. Users of the Freeport Water System will pay the village's established rates and charges necessary to op­ erate and maintain the sys­ tem, appropriate reserves and "all or a portion of the debt service on the notes and bonds," according to the agreement between Freeport and the county. Beginning in 2002, the village also has the option of levying a property tax to pay for the project, if neces­ sary, according to the agreement between Freeport and the county. The cost of the project is "backed by the full faith and credit of the village,’ said Freeport's attorney James White Kathy Kunde, who heads the Water Committee, said the village doesn't anticipate needing all the $1.35 mil­ lion for the project, but wants to be prepared. She also expects user fees to pay for the system rather than needing a property tax. Within the village, 189 customers currently are served by the village water supply, owned and operated by Freeport. Kunde said the number of new customers will be few, possibly one or two, initially when the new system is in place. She doesn't expect the work to start until about 2003. The village wants to im­ prove the water supply, dis­ tribution and storage com­ ponents of its current sys­ tem by drilling two or three new wells and installing new pumps, motors and controls, standby power and miscellaneous accessories. The existing two wells are to be abandoned. "The amount of available (water) supply is deficient," according to village offi­ cials. With both pumps running, the total well ca­ pacity is 78 gallons per minute, while the current maximum day demand of the system is 98 gallons per minute. Freeport also proposes to replace the current under­ sized water main with about 13,000 lineal feet of new six- eight- and 10-inch water main, new valves, hydrants and service connections as necessary. About 68 percent of the current lines are under six inches in diameter. Ap­ proximately 25 percent of the piping is cast iron, which was installed about a half century ago. Some por­ tions of the system are 70 UAW 1002 hosts Halloween fun The womens and families committees of UAW 1002 at Bradford White hosted a trick or treat party on Halloween night. It took $300 worth of candy, a day long decorating session, lots of volunteers and helpful police officers who spent time making sure the candy was save to provide a really good time for more than 250 area children. Here doing the decorating were Deb Cogger, Sara Fliearman, Julie Burd. Lance Fliearman, Jennifer Thomas, Pat Hall. John Anderson and their families. Athletes of the week Caledonia Cross Country TK Football to 75 years ago. according to a written description of the proposed water system. "Well over one-half of the piping is asbestos-cement, which is approximately 20 to 30 years old. The remain­ der of the system contains small diameter plastic, cop­ per and galvanized pipe. During repairs, much of the pipe interior is found to be heavily constricted by scale deposits," according to the project description. "The most immediate im­ provement recommended for the existing elevated storage tank is that the interior coat­ ing be removed and a new coating be applied. On a longer term basis, it is rec­ ommended that the exterior coating be removed and re­ placed." The storage tank has a 100,000 gallon capacity and is located in the southwest portion of the current sys­ tem. A few weeks ago. the County Board agreed to is­ sue $1 million in bonds to upgrade the water system in Freeport, but attorney White appeared before the board last week to ask the board to approve a new resolution for $1,350,000. The extra funding is for additional water main work suggested in a study com­ pleted several years ago. White said. The village would then have the option of including it. The village requested the assistance of the county through the county’s Board of Public Works (BPW). The County BPW previ­ ously reviewed and approved the description and cost of the Freeport project, and recommended that the County Board adopt the res­ olution to issue bonds. ...It is necessary for the public health and welfare of the present and future resi­ dents of the village that ade­ quate and proper public wa­ ter supply facilities be ac­ quired and constructed to serve the water district." the resolution said. Williams & Works Inc. of Grand Rapids has been the consulting engineer for the proposed project. The estimated cost of the project includes all surveys, plans, specifications, acqui­ sition of property for rightof-way, physical construc­ tion necessary to acquire and construct the water project, the acquisition of all materi­ als, machinery and necessary equipment, contingency al­ lowance, engineering, engi­ neering supervision, capital­ ized interest and administra­ tive, legal and financing ex penses. according to the res olution. Urban reclamation, continued from page 11 tives, this same growth could be accommodated on 18 square miles, saving 14 square miles. He said the research indicated there would be room for 26,250 of the needed fu­ ture 42,600 units. Livable areas, with wa­ ter and sewer, would in­ clude a number of dwelling units located within a certain distance of a mixed use center. Twenty-two neighborhoods in the Grand Rapids area would become potential urban centers with mixed use potential. Another approach would be to create a neighbor­ hood centers on unbuilt land, or on lands suitable for reclamation. Hoekstra said neighbor­ hood centers would have certain components; a pub­ lic square, or area includ­ ing grocery and/or drug stores, potential jobs, insti­ tutions, a network of streets with pedestrian friendly walkways. There would be places to walk to, such as a theater, church, schools, recreation facilities restaurants, li­ brary and shopping areas. A center would require around eight acres of land. Neighborhoods offer more safety and autonomy to children and adults of all ages. Streets could be used for parking, and this seems to be more preferred than rear parking near these centers. There would be a con­ centration of housing near the center, decreasing outward, with a mixture of housing types and values. Single family homes would be located nearer the neighborhood's defined edge. Parking could be ac­ commodated there behind buildings, and not on the streets. Driving needs are re­ duced in these kinds of neighborhoods. Public transportation would pro­ vide access to places far­ ther away. People are gen­ erally willing to walk 2000 feet, or .4 of a mile, or for 10 minutes. It takes at least 2300 households to support a retail area of around JO,000 square feet, Hoekstra said. He said as demand shrinks available home­ sites, the demand for downtown units will grow. One way to use space is to use the upper stories of downtown buildings now largely unused, where ele­ vators and lifts were not part of the structures and new codes do not allow us- • ing, an idea which re­ ceived a positive response by the Barry County audi ence. Allowing buildings to go higher than usual is an­ other approach to using less land, and alternative zoning may be required in some areas. These presentations by Bowman and Hoekstra were part of a series of lectures presented during October sponsored by OUR-I.and. Another series of lectures is anticipated for spring of 2002. OURLand stands for Our Ulti­ mate Resource-Land, a committee organized in partnership with the Barry Conservation District. Anyone interested in OUR-Land is welcome to attend the next meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. Thurs­ day, Nov. 8, at the Com­ munity Room ol the Courts and Law Building. movie OUTPOST VIDEO SUPERSTORE TK-High School, Middleville Caledonia High School The senior receiver caught four passes for 96 yards to score one touchdown and set up another in the Trojans' win over Wayland. Two of those passes, including the touchdown, could have been intercepted, but Finkbeiner was able to come down with both. Ross, a senior, blew away the field to win the Division 2 state champi­ onship on Saturday in Brooklyn. His time of 15:03.6 was the fastest in any division and 38 seconds faster than the Division 2 runner-up. Athletes of trie Week Presented by: JB HARRISON Insurance Agency. fa- & 6090 Alden Nosh SE • Alto • 866-0050 or 800-2174)712 Si Insurance Company ” Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 891-9303 Open Weekday 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Frl. & Sat. 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Children need to be accompanied by a parent or other loving adult. Please call the Communitv Education Office at 795-33397 to register for the story hour. TK Community Ed forming Harvest Day held at McFall classes The two-week Beginner these classes call the There were pumpkins Internet class Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 explores the world wide web. Instructor Angie Ruger can help computer novices learn helpful surf techniques, downloading and using shareware and free ware. The cost is $30 and the class will be taught in the high school library com­ puter lab. Snowmobile safety is important for everyone and young drivers must take a course. Information about the upcoming snowmobile safety class is available at both the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and the community education office. To register for any of Gently used toy drive set for Nov. 12-16 Cowboys and ladybugs The gently used toy drive to collect toys for more than 170 Michigan Native American children begins in the Thornapple Kellogg School District Monday, Nov. 12, and ends Friday, Nov. 16. Toy collection organizer Wendy Barker says, "Toys for children from babies through 17 are needed. It is especially difficult to get appropriate gifts for teenagers." Toy collection boxes are at each school in the dis­ trict. Toys will be deliv­ ered in time for the holi­ days. and a pumpkin spider 77 Thornapple Kellogg Com­ munity Education Depart­ ment at 795-3397. Enrichment classes still have openings. On Nov. 8. Drew McFadden from Edward Jones Investments and Jeff Kraai of McKeown & Kraai will hold a Financial Family Matters class. This workshop is designed to help parents and teenagers understand earning, saving, investing and protecting money from taxes and inflation. Topics to be covered include living within your means: paving yourself first: the difference between saving and investing and tax saving strategies. The class begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the high school. The $5 fee covers both a parent and a student. House by Noah. HD Cranberries revisited Question: Can drinking cranberry juice prevent bladder infections in women? Answer: This column is a brief update on the "cranberry juice issue" discussed in an earlier piece. This topic seems a bit trivial compared to what is going on currently in our world, but I hope it will be helpful to a few readers. In my Aug. 28 column, 1 reported that "no good evidence exists that cranberries (in cither pill or juice form) help prevent or treat urinary tract infections." Well, it seems like this may have changed. This past month a study was published in the British Medical Journal that showed a glass of cranberry juice can significantly reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infcctions(UTI) in women compared with no preventive measures. The study involved 149 women at a university in Finland who had recently been treated for a UTI. Women who drank one glass of cranberry juice for five days a week for six months were 20% less likely to have a symptomatic UTI compared to the no-treatment group. Cranberries seem to work because they contain a chemical that prevents bacteria from attaching to human cells. I don't know about you, but I almost always root for the underdog, and in the world of medical treatments, cranberries are definitely underdogs. Go cranberries! Have a great week. Please send questions by mail or to The Sun and News, House Calls, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Mi, 49058. Email questions can be sent to jadnews (a/voyager.net. Please put "House Calls" on the subject line. BODY SW #—- w# meet w ttcctcutm Popcorn popped by the Page Popcorn Poppers Pumpkins guessing It weighed 38 pounds and had 559 seeds — (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/November 6. 2001 Trojan eagers lose season-closer TK's Stacey VanderWerp (34) bangs down low against Coopersville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK's Megan Dutcher (12) splits a Bronco doubleteam for a lay-up. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK's Andrea Bouma (24) elevates in the lane against Coopersville. TK dropped its last home game of the season to the Broncos, 61-37, on Nov 1. TK swimmers compete in first invitational The TK girls' swim team made some waves around West Michigan in October, participating in a six-school invitational at the Grand Rapids Community College pool on Oct. 13. TK joined invitational host Grand Rapids Central, Creston, Otsego, Ionia and West Catholic at the meet. TK swimmer Sarah Koval medalled in both the 50 free (30.25) and 500 free (6:54.97). Amanda VandenBosch fin­ ished first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:17.57. Other strong races were turned in by Sunday Matousek in the 100 back, Taylor Sensiba in the 100 breaststroke, Holly Klunder. Alicia Buchanan and Karla Mellen in the 100 free, and Sarah Wolf and Megan McGillicuddy in the 200 in­ dividual medley. Allison Sager, Amanda Sager and Stacey Vandenberg all swam per­ sonal bests in the 50 free. Coach Pete Beaudoin and assistant Wendy McGillicuddy were pleased with how well the swim­ mers performed in their re­ spective events. "This was the team's first ever invitational," Beaudoin said. "The other schools at the meet have exceptional swim programs and swim­ mers, so to compete against them and have TK swim­ mers take first-, second- and third-places is a honor. "(We) are pleased with how the team has bonded and encouraged each other at the meets and at practices." The team moved on to a dual-meet at East Kentwood on Oct. 16. Michelle May swam a state-qualifying time of 1:06.7& in the 100 backstroke to take first in that event. The 200-medley relay team of Amanda VandenBosch, Megan McGillicuddy. May and Sarah Koval came in first with a time of 2:13.47. Koval won the 50 free in 28.62. McGillicuddy took first in the 100 free in 1:09.30. Koval also placed second in the 500 free (6:46.09). Other second-place finishes came from VandenBosch in the 100 back (1:15.5) and Taylor Sensiba in the 100 breast (1:34.05). Jessica Julius finished third in the 200 free (2:57.57) and Jessica Stark took third in the 100 free (1:12.33). Megan McGillicuddy and Sarah Wolf swam to thirdand fifth-place finishes in the 200 IM. Alicia Buchanan (33.10) and Karla Mellen (37.52) placed fifth and sixth in the 50 free. Allison Sager and Amanda Sager swam im­ proved times in the event. Sunday Matousek, Taylor Sensiba and Karla Mellen finished sixth, seventh and ninth in the 100 free. In the 200 free relay, the team of Stark, Buchanan, BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville Holly Klunder and Sarah Wolf placed third, followed in fourth by the team of Karla Mellen, Allison Sager, Jessica Julius and Amanda Sager. Stark also took fourth place in the 100 breast, and Julius was sixth in the same event. The 400 free relay team of Koval, McGillicuddy, VandenBosch and May swam their best time so far (4:33.48) to finish first. The team will participate at an invitational in • Plainwell this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9 and 10, against five other school teams. Danielle Quisenberry All-MAC for CMU Thomapple Kellogg High School grad and Central Michigan University sopho­ more Danielle Quisenberry was named to the All-MidAmerican Conference (MAC) second team at the MAC Cross Country Championships on Oct. 27. Quisenberry placed 11th in 18:42 to earn the honor. The top 12 finishers are selected to the All-MAC squad, with the top six earn­ ing first-team accolades. It is Quisenberry’s first AllMAC selection. "Danielle Quisenberry ran an awesome race," said CMU assistant coach Karen Lutzke. The CMU women's cross country team tied for fourth at the MAC Championships, finishing with 120 points. CMU was the defending conference champ after win­ ning the MAC in 2000. Toledo took top honors this year with a 71-point showing. Following the Rockets were Ball State (79), Kent State (82), Central Michigan and Miami (120), Western Michigan (162), Ohio (188), Akron (190), Marshall (248), Eastern Michigan (262), Buffalo (271), Bowling Green (311) and Northern Illinois (312). Brook Creed was the first to cross the finish line for CMU, placing 10th in Danielle Quisenberry 18:40. Quisenberry was right behind in 11th at 18:42. Also scoring for the Chippewas were Karen LeRoy (17th in 18:59), Kristen Podein (31st in 19:20), and Melissa Miller (51st in 19:45). ”l*m a little disappointed with the results from the MAC meet," Lutzke said. "The type of race we ran is the kind of race we should have had two weeks ago. "It's the best we've run this season, but we could have run better. We didn't have the perfect race but we had a good race. "Brook Creed had a solid race for us. Karen LeRoy had good race and it showed that she was capable of run­ ning with Creed and Quisenberry." The CMU team will next compete in the NCAA dis­ trict meet at Indiana State University in Terre Haute this Saturday, Nov. 10, at noon. The race will be held at the LaVcrn Gibson Championships course. "We’re going to be ready to race at the NCAA district meet," said Lutzke. "We know we can run with the teams in the MAC. We haven't beat a team outside of our region so it's going to be a challenging race for us. "We need to step it up and show that we can be a better team than what we were at the MAC meet." AA, Al-Anon meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/November 6. 2001/Page 21 TK football, continued from front page TK coach Tim Penfield (left) accepts the District Championship trophy from TK athletic director Mark Uyl on Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) was true with his extra­ point kick to break the tie and put TK up for good, 76, at 1:35 of the first quar­ ter. On the second play of Wayland's next possession, Hilaski was hit as he at­ tempted a pass, and Bucher was on the spot for an inter­ ception at the TK 44-yard line. Trojan quarterback Chad Baragar immediately hooked up with Chris Finkbeiner on a 46-yard pass, down to the Wayland 10. Bucher took a handoff and scored on the next play. Tape's kick was good for a 14-6 lead with eight seconds still remaining in the first quarter. The stunned Wildcats lost some composure and were flagged twice for holding on TK to face East Lansing on Friday Middleville (8-3) travels to East Lansing (10-0) for the third round of the play­ offs. The game kicks off Friday night at 7:30. Advance tickets go on sale at the Thornapple Kellogg High School ath­ letic office on Wednesday. All tickets are $4. Tickets will also be avail­ able at parent/teacher confer­ ences on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Advance sales end on Friday at 2 p.m. For more information, contact the TK athletic of­ fice at 616-795-5432. their next possession. Matt Erb's sack of Hilaski on third-and-19 forced the Wildcats to punt. TK took over at its own 42 and went the distance in only five plays, aided by an unnecessary roughness call against Wayland. Baragar kept the ball to himself on an option left, going 12 yards for the score. Tape's kick made it 21-6 at 7:10 of the second quar­ ter. Wayland finally answered as Hilaski began to click with receivers Justin Stuive and Brad Buell. At 4:10, Hilaski capped the six-play, 66-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Sipkema hit the kick, and the lead shrunk to 21-13. Disaster seemed to strike when Wayland recovered a fumble at the TK 28 on the Trojans next play from scrimmage. But the Middleville de­ fense rose up to preserve the lead into halftime. Jeremy Chavis sacked Hilaski for a 5-yard loss on first down, setting up an eventual fourth-and-five that the Wildcats were unable to convert. TK was forced to punt be­ fore the end of the half, but another sack by Erb and a batted pass on third-and-long stopped the Wildcats cold to end the half. Middleville took the sec­ ond-half kickoff and drove to the Wayland 27 before sur- rendering the ball on downs. Wayland took over at 7:12 of the third and used up all but 35 seconds in the quarter, driving as close as the TK 7-yard line. On third-and-goal, a swarming TK defense tack­ led Langley in the backfield for a 3-vard loss back to the 10. Hilaski's fourth-down pass fell incomplete, and TK took over to start the fourth quarter. On the first play of the fourth. Bucher ran the ball off left tackle and sprung loose for 71 yards down to the Wayland 17. Six plays later, on thirdand-goal from the nine. Baragar threw to Finkbeiner in traffic, and for the second time in the game, Finkbeiner turned an inter­ ception into a reception, muscling the ball away from Wayland's Matt Bilotti for a touchdown. Tape was true again, and the lead was up to 28-13. "Finkbeiner is an out­ standing receiver," Coach Penfield said. "He's our go­ to guy, and he really took that ball away." On the Wildcat's ensuing possession, another sack, this time by TK’s Ryan Adams, forced Wayland into a fourth-and-14 from its own 33. Hilaski's pass was in­ complete, and Baragar passed to Matt Erb for a 33yard touchdown on the next play. Tape connected again and TK led 35-13 with 6:36 remaining in the game. Wayland tried to mount a comeback as Hilaski hooked up with Ryan Fanner on a 14-yard TD pass at 3:39. Sipkema's kick made it 3520. Hilaski had one more trick up his sleeve and re­ covered his own onside kick at the TK 49-yard line. But on the next play. TK's Adam Chamberlain in­ tercepted Hilaski to squelch the threat. Wayland would get the ball back and drive to the TK 12-yard line, but Hilaski was nailed on fourth-andgoal and his pass fell in­ complete. TK was able to take a knee and run out the final 1:18 for the win. Alec Belson led the out­ standing defensive effort with 12 tackles. Chavis chipped in 11 and Randy Benedict had nine. Wayland still rang up 290 yards total. 206 though the air. Hilaski was 17 of 37 passing. TK had 344 yards of of­ fense. 217 on the ground. Bucher led the way w ith 135 yards on 10 carries. Baragar was 5 of 9 pass­ ing for 127 yards. FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE Packers of Quality Frozen Vegetables GENERAL PLANT WAGES STARTING $7.50 Call 616-374-8837 ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPLY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. 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But the Trojans showed plenty of quicks themselves, busting some big offensive plays and harassing Wayland quarterback Leon Hilaski all night long. "The field was in great shape, we have very athletic kids, and we fully expected to be able to counter their speed," Penfield said. "I thought the guys executed our game plan very well." That game plan focused on stopping the tough in­ side running of Wildcat fullback Derek Langley and containing Hilaski and the big-play passing game. "(I^ngley and Hilaski) have been running wild the past two or three weeks," Penfield said. "We gave up some short plays, but over­ all we played well defen­ sively." Wayland struck first at 7:18 of the first quarter. Hilaski's 2-yard run up the middle found the end zone to cap a nine-play, game-open­ ing drive by the Wildcats. Steve Sipkema's point-af­ ter kick was short, so the score remained 6-0. 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(517)852-0629 or (517)5806674. Cross-country, continued from front page themselves close enough together to help put to­ gether the winning score. The Quiz finished with a time of 19:29.9. almost 15 seconds slower than her clocking at the regionals. Hoag, only a freshman, finished 45th with a time of 20:13.4. Page, another freshman, finished 59th in 20:23.0 and Dood made her last race for Mid­ dleville a memorable one by taking 69th in 20:27.3. Stortz ran in pain that was easily apparent and gutted it out to a 78th place finish in 20:32.7. Perhaps others with such an injury wouldn't even have entered the race. Benjamin said she was particularly thankful for the determination of her girls and admitted she wasn't certain that her team would "threepeat" as the runners were crossing the finish line. The other two Mid­ dleville runners were ju­ nior Elise Nyland, who was 97th in 20:44.7, and junior Theresa Miller, who checked in with a time of 22:01. Caledonia had two run­ ners in the state competi­ tion. Sophomore Tricia Micdema joined Quisenberry on the podium of all­ state individual runners by placing 20th in 19:38.6. Teammate Becca Bus­ field. a junior, was 88th in 20:39.9. The fastest runner of the day, regardless of division, was Fighting Scot ace Tim Ross. Though he had won two state distance titles in track last spring, this was the one honor that had eluded him — until Satur­ day afternoon. The Caledonia senior sprinted out to a huge lead very early and never relin­ quished it along the file­ kilometer (3.1 miles) course. "I thought Tim got off to a fast start in the first 800 meters and I worried that he may not have enough at the end,” said coach John Soderman. "But he was in control all of the way, and he ran his race. I'm very happy for him." Ross finished in 15:03.6, between 37 and 38 sec­ onds faster than runner-up Andrew Bauer of Bloom­ field Hills Lahser. Junior Tim Ludwig of St. Joseph was third in 15:54.6. Two other area runners, senior Travis Williams of Lakewood and junior Robby Young of Wayland, also made the all-state team. Williams was 30th in 16:29.5 and Young was 22nd in 16:23.1. I’he top 30 runners in each division are named all-state and cam medals. Junior Tim Brog of Mid­ dleville recorded a 16:53.8 time, his career best, and finished 63rd in the field of 244 runners. Big Rapids won the boys’ team championship with 81 points and Fre­ mont was runner-up with 130. Lakewood took sev­ enth. The state meet capped another terrific season for Caledonia’s Tricia Miedema (668) finds herself in a pack at the two-mile mark, en route to her all-state performance. Ross and the Middleville girls. Ross was never less than individual champion on any day during the fall and the Trojans were bested only once, by For­ est Hills Northern, a Divi­ sion I school, in an invita­ tional. The Caledonia and Mid­ dleville boys' and girls' cross-country teams, coached by Soderman. Benjamin and Ellen Dyk­ stra Wilcox, all won their respective O-K Gold and O-K Blue Conference championships. Ross and Middleville, of course, were regional champions. The good news for Ross' competitors is that he will graduate next spring. Mid­ dleville girls' team oppo­ nents arc not as fortunate. The Trojans will have to say good-bye to Quisenberry and Dood, but Stortz is a sophomore, Page and Hoag are freshmen, and Nyland and Miller are ju­ niors. So the Trojans, to bor row a phase from basket- Melissa Quisenberry (591) came in hobbling at the finish line, but her 10th-place performance made a lot of difference in the team's final stand­ ings. ball coach Bobby Knight, don’t rebuild. They reload. McArthurs Restaurant 9175 Cherry Valley - Caledonia 891-9204 >/ Check out our new menu and lower prices! [58^ Buy One Meal I at Regular Price & Receive... I ■50%Off 2nd Meal! ! Monday-Saturday | ; Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner ; i Not vdd with afi-you-con-eat or other offers i ’ One coupon per table Perch Dinner MONDAY - TUESDAY 4 TO 8 PM �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 6. 2001/Page 23 Congratulations Thornapple Kellogg Girls Cross Country Team State Champions, Regional Champions & OK Blue Champions Melissa Quisenberry Front: Natalie Hoag, Kaleigh Page, Christine Dood, Elise Nyland, Melissa Quisenberry, Theresa Miller, Jessica Stortz. Back; Coach Tamara Benjamin, Toriey Stanton, Stephanie Simon, Courtney VanEck, Kelli Zoet, Emily Quisenberry, LeAnn Pitt, Sarah Hawkins Jessica Stortz CONGRATULATIONS Thornapple Kellogg Boys Cross Country Team OK Blue Champions Front: Mike Stortz, Tim Brog, Pattrick Jansens, Chris Harkness. Back: Coach tommy Benjamin, Alex Robinson, Nick Tomson, Keith Fuleki, Kyle Bradley. 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MlddfcvIMc 2L»fJD 500 Adlngton St., Middleville 7 D QilU llldxjb Gulf nt 9OuiLr^b IMo ta cmm^- 4460 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-11-13.pdf 75e1b61ff45cedd6244b5b5176c94cf6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAS* 121S CHURCH ST 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 46/November 13, 2001 East Lansing sprints past Middleville, 49-7 by Matt C ow all Sports Editor Some seasons end with a thud. Middleville’s ended with a whoosh. The Trojans' impressive run in the Division III foot­ ball playoffs was halted Friday by a talented and supremely speedy team from East Lansing. 49-7. in a regional championship game. “I’m proud of our team." said Middleville coach Tim Penfield. “We really jelled late in the season, but we ran into a great team. East Lansing has a storied tradition and they played a great game." Standout senior running back/defensive back An­ toine Bagwell was devas­ tating for East Lansing (11-0). He had 195 yards on 12 carries, scored four touchdowns and inter­ cepted a pass. All in the first half. “It was hard not to be amazed by some of the things (Bagwell) did," Penfield said. “We haven’t seen a player as explosive as that in a long time.” Middleville (8-4) re­ ceived the ball to open the game. Senior fullback Josh Tobias rambled 11 yards up the gut on first down, much to the delight of the Middleville's Scott Brooks (20) tries to swerve around an East Lansing tackle. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ivnauievnie players congraiuiate tne opposing I rojans after East Lansing s win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) big crowd that followed the Trojans to East Lans­ ing, equaling — if not sur­ passing — the hometown contingent. But three plays later, TK faced a fourth-and-seven and was forced to punt. East Lansing took over at its own 43 and went the distance in 1:05 on four straight runs. Bagwell capped it with a 37-yard run off left tackle. Jeff Outslay kicked the extra point for a 7-0 East Lans- See TK gridders, pg. 18 Freeport water system update plans outlined by Patricia Johns Staff Writer About 20 people from the 184 households served by the Freeport water sys­ tem attended an informa­ tion rpeeting last Wednes­ day to introduce plans to improve the system. Dave Austin from the which may be installed with the water system improvement in Freeport. Williams & Works engi­ neering firm began his pre­ sentation with a quote from a letter Joe Pardini sent to the village in 1998. The quote reads, "This wa­ ter system is severely de­ ficient." Problems with the exist­ ing system are the location of the wells in a flood plain, too close to the river, demand that is 300 percent greater than the firm well capacity, water mains that are undersized, unreliability and poor aes­ thetic quality. Austin reviewed steps the village is taking and noted that the village is working to obtains grants and loans to update a sys­ tem the people served by the system can afford. The team includes the customers whose water bills will help pay for the system. Austin encouraged residents to attend future meetings. The project will include two or three new wells with new pumps and standby power. The most likely location for the wells is on property owned by the village behind the community center. New six-, eight- and 10inch lines, will be in­ stalled along with new valves and hydrants. The interior coating of the wa­ ter tower will be removed and replaced, lengthening the life of the tower. Austin stressed that all existing water lines would not be replaced, but the village would look to es­ tablish a time line to re­ place them as needed. He showed a preliminary design for the SI million to SI.3 million estimated cost of the project. He contin­ ued to stress that the vil­ lage intends to design an affordable plan. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has ap­ proved being the bonding agent for this project. The village hopes to receive a low interest loan from the drinking water revolving loan fund of Rural Eco­ nomic Community Devel­ opment Fund. See water system, pg. 19 Joe Pardini from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and David Austin answer questions about the water system improvements In This Issue Caledonia puts caring for terrorist victims into action Accessory buildings prompt planners’ fears Two seats open on Middleville Planning Commission Yankee Springs to make fire department decision �Page 2/The Sun and News, MtddJeviHe. Ml/November 13. 2001 Community craft show held at Caledonia High School by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Resource Center recently sponsored another successful com­ munity craft show. Caledonia High School was chock full of crafts such as beads, wood prod­ ucts, dolls and accessories and garden doo-dads. Patrons browsed down both sides of the main hall and still have more crafts to look forward to in the gymnasium. (This reporter even took advantage of a craft or two, or three.) Members the Caledonia Resource Centers Seniors Group entice patrons into sweets and other baked goods donated to their booth (from left) Frances Burns, Edith Gallagher, Rita Muste and Ruth Jackiewicz. Showing her talent for making beautiful baskets is Lorraine (Middleville) of Lorraine's Basket Case. Dawn Jacobson (left) and Peggy Cramer, helped patrons find just the right items at the Friends of the Library Caledonia branch's craft booth. Items for the booth were donated. The remainder of the crafts are still available for sale at the library. -filteav pleasnve ^HAIR DESIGNERS - Open 6 Days a Week ~ Evenings Always Available lnfor a neu, Vfook! y 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment Kiel, Audrey Koctsier, Cam­ eron Kulhanek. Michelle Lenartz, Conanr Loew, Travis McKenna, Kcli Mellen. Jacob Myers, Katie Nesbitt, Camille Nofsingcr, Kicth Olson, Joshua Palmitier, Alex Pelton, Andrea Penfield, Steven Pennington, Beau Pickard, Alyssa Poland, Taclor Price, Tyler Rafferty. Ted Rosenberg, Sarah Roskam, Corey Roth, Jordan Schnicke. Lydia Scholtens, Chase Schultz, Nicholas Scobey. Caleb Skaggs, Jared Smendik, Christopher Smith, Cartel Snellcr, Hannah Stark, Nick Steele, Josh Stccnsma, Tyler Stover, Wesley Stowe, Devin Suwyn, Nick Tape, Samuel Thaler, Jessica Thomas, Kathryn Tobin, Nicole Todd. Matraca Tolan, Morgan VandcrKolk, Matthew VanDongen, Jessica, Van Rhee, Melissa VanStec, Paige Kelsey Webster, Vogel, Clayton Wecsie, Kelsey Weidmann, Kyle Zahl, Steven Zatzke, Brittany Ziehr. Craft Show ’ An unusual item at the show was jewelry beads made by Dolores Cook of Grand Rapids. 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The Thomapplt Kellogg Honors Choir will perform season music following the new luncheon. for Call 795-3397 for information or reservations for any of these activities. November 17 th 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Caledonia Middle School 9230 Kraft Ave. * r Admission is free & lunch will be available. Over 100 Crafters Call945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 forSun&NewsfiCTION-flds! Call anytime. 24hoursaday, Jdaysaweeli �Buster the Bus teaches safety Singing helps waken the brain cells. Here students are singing about their “chins and cheeks" having finished the verse with “heads and toes." Students also read with adult volunteers, use the computer and do a reading and writing craft activity Buster the Bus and his drivers from the Kentwood Schools transportation department brought a fun and important message about bus safety to students at McFall Elementary. This program was sponsored by the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation. Buster can wink, dance and sing. Reading Celebration is exciting Here Ellane Kleckler points out Burster’s Emergency Exit Newest Citizens Reading Celebration Saturdays have begun. The sessions always open with a story. Here McFall Principal Bill Rich reads a fun story. Share Harry Potter ideas on Tuesday, Nov. 20 The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library group will discuss the Harry Potter books Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., in "Wild about Harry or not." Copies of the first book in the series by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are available. Aduks who love the books, those who don't know why anyone would read these books, or those who wonder what all the hype (the movie is sched­ uled to be released on Nov. 16) are invited for a fun discussion of the book. Book discussion groups change each month as those who love (or hate) a certain book come to share their ideas. The December book at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community library is The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. Copies of the book are already available. Call the TK School and Community Library at 7955434 for more information about the book discussion group and other programs. BOY, Mark and Rebekah Pullen of Kentwood announce the birth of their son, Joshua Michael. Joshua was born Oct. 27, 2001 weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and measuring 22 inches. Joshua’s grandparents are: Gary and Carol Goodsell of Middleville, Tom and June Pullen of Byron Center, and John and Alberta Hyvarinen of Grand Blanc. Great-grand­ parents include Roland and Beverly Clark of Alto, Buella Harrington of South Branch and Orrie Pullen of Hud­ sonville. GIRL, Monica Louise born Nov. 1, 2001 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. to Andrea Kelley and Andrew YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing? Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and bro­ chures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (616)9459554 or stop in at 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. Sign up now for our workshops! 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Nov. 15’ Goodin says. ’This is an ongoing project and we are just al the First phase.* Anyone who would like to make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters-Barry County should send their checks to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 49058. Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News Bluhm. Grandparents arc ferric and Dave Gilmore Great grandparents are Jim and Ella Bluhm, Patricia Kel­ ley, Gerald Nickles, Duane and Helen Bluhm. 891-7593 -s. 4 ^Celebration e w begins with National Color GLAMOUR PORTRAITURE Friday November 50 11am-7pm fya&eRewuaftGn Eaifyf ITS FOR EVERYONE! Senior Citizens • Children • Teens • Graduation Portraits Engagement Announcements • Modeling Portfolios Anniversaries • Birthdays • A great Christmas Gift’ • • • PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLE & MAKEUP APPLICATION • AND 8X10 PORTRAIT - $24.95 REGISTER TO WIN! Tanning Package Massage • Gift Sets Hair Cut & Style Beautiful Ladies' Watch Refreshments • Free Products , Contempo Salon y 616-891-1095 • Caledonia Centre Plaza - �Page 4/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/November 13, 2001 Church listings info outlined for holidays It has been a tradition to list special holiday events, music or dramatic presen­ tations in the Sun and News and The Reminder in the issues preceding Thanksgiving and Christ­ mas. I his listing goes in on a space available basis and is not intended to replace any display advertising churches may choose to do. Churches should follow the following instructions to have events listed. Press releases can be sent to J-Ad Graphics, At­ tention: Patricia Johns. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Mich. 49058. Information can be faxed to the attention of Patricia Johns at 616-945-5192. In­ formation can be e-mailed to jadncws(a voyager.net. Please put attention Patri­ cia Johns on the subject line. Please put the name of the church on all press re- leases. This is important for faxed messages since the cover letter may be­ come separated from the body of the message. Press releases should in­ clude the date and time of the event, the target audi- Yankee Springs Twp. offices to be renovated Anyone who needs in­ formation from YankeeSprings Township during the week of Nov. 19-23 is encouraged to call 795- the meeting room for at least three days. Clerk Jan Lippert says. We hope to have one telephone and one com- 9091 before stopping by. Carpet replacement and painting will be taking place and all the office furniture will be moved to puter working in a tempo­ rary installation in the meeting room." The office also will be closed Thursday and Fri­ day. Nov. 22 and 23. in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. ence and fee. if any. There is no charge for this ser­ vice. The deadlines for press releases is noon Thursday of the week previous to the Tuesday publication date. For material to be pub­ lished on Nov. 20. prior to Thanksgiving, the deadline is Thursday. Nov. 15. at noon. For more information about this, call Patricia Johns at 945-9554. No list­ ings will be taken over the telephone. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A biting Church - Serving a biting h>rd Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise IX I DM.sDAY 9 30 a.m 10 15 a.in. 6:00 p in Family Night 6 .40 p in 7240 6Mth Street, SI - l .ilc-donia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Dr ffrian F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass .. . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave.. Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northuwl of Gun bake) Sat Evening Mass 5 00 p.m (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass 9 30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ”.4 ( han h * ith a<arotg heart far our . and the Sunday Vtastup 1W j m and 6 00 p m dNild A Aduh) (During the School Year • Ro R Scott (irrean ay. Pastor Kctth Stulp. ioath Director .It Tierney er. Coaiatuady ( ailing Church Office (6’6» iNI-1512 _________________ M at IQRhSi__________________ J CALEDONIA fr UNITED METHODIST W ' 250 \ UK Street <Ma' u» Emmons to \ tae) M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Abn D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Musk Minister Pastor David Stewart, CF. Children's Pastor Sunday School Sunday Morning Wbrship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mkl-^Sfcek Prayer Word of Life Clubs 9:45 .1 m . 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p in. Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family & Friends 6201 Whitneyvtlle Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 011pm Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: tiM-OPH www.lakesidecommunity org (under construction) Leighton Church C 0 M M U I I I I CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10 10 a m Youth Group Sunday Evenings 891-0576 Meeting at the Crou Creek Charter Academy Rev Mu hue I Slinvcll Pastor Jar Cifu u. Worship leader Define Houma. Youth Pastor Chun h Office 616-8910287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evongelicol Covenont Churches of America *') 3() I AM ’ NXh >rship, 11 00 AM air Ed.; 6 00 I’M Wed. . Family Pastor Paul M. Hillman "We are changed by God 's love! ” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) 940 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11 00 a.m. Worship Sunday School Adult Bible Class Ret E Anthony Stkoru Church (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street Alto. Ml 49302 On miiv cast of WiutNyviUf Rd Rft’ P Adams PAw 891-8440 GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wew M-I^l High* j* tCbef VonadUn Rcud> Uu.L-d Ml Meeting \tm. vtntr friends, and smir fanuh - right where unh at - through Nocemhcr IK - Thanksgnmg Sunday Sermon Title: First Things First Worship Sen kc 8 ?0 a m and 11 00 a m tJr Church at ItWonlyi Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child Carr asaiiahk through, xa the morning Re* Nornun Kohns (616)8918167 Church Office 616-891 8660 / Fax 89! 8648 uww caledmuaunx. org CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Rdr^ant Mcwagcv (XumcVta*. Qutay ChddCaie sk! Fhverams GUM LAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH Wcrsbp Hours 900im 10Warn Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and l-*2nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:50 a.m & Ham Sunday School lor All Ages 9 45 a m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 .40 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 40 p ni Prayer Meeting Wednesday .6:.40 p ni Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 00 p m. RAY TOWXSEX1) PMiir XORMAX KXORR. AsmcuIv FxMik 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@isen net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wfje ©lb (EimE jrEletljotiist (Elgin!} 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday SchooL.10:00 am. Morning Worship.,11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Roy/e Bailard, Pastor Phone 868S437 ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or ww w peacechuruh cc ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near WhitneyviM© Ave 9 45am Church School, Sunday Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship II 00 a m Wed Fellowship 7 V) p m Pastor IJoyd DtVortner. Sr. Church Ph. 868-6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 tyfcunM 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Timet 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer I IC MXCl (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) '-------- ■------- 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Hustwick St Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Sgnod) + 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 800 AM 9:30 AM 11O0 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM AU Services have a Nursery avaibUe Barner Free www iserv net/ ~ stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr _____________Office 891-86gg____________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Pormetee Momnj Wonhp MdO&vtie Momrg Monho Suxtay School (Jr riggi & AdJh) r-aivn • Gtoae 5 Sr High - Sir Evenrig i Hgr- GradesM Wed Evenrg 9J0 o m 1100am 945 am llOOom 600400pm 600-7 30 pm Ret bee Zach man Church Office Phone - 795-9266 THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the bit ing Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday .Morning Worship 10:00 a m. (Jr Church Ac Nursery' available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Pastor Dennis Ross Church; 616-891-0281 •whitneyville Bible church 8546 WNtneyvte Ave a? 84tn St • 891-866’ “The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus is l^rd" Meeting ert Caledonia High School Sunday School 9 30am Samy Mcmng Wonnp W30 am Mee*rg at crop© or WMnevviie Ave Sunday Eveang Wortfvp 6 00 p.m Wed Mtdweek Prayer 4 8ibe Study 7 00pm 9ev Ttxros Suys Pasra • tosw Asa Potior wea-e wnmeMeooie org �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 13. 2001/Page 5 Christmas tree project takes on lite of its own Nancy Andreano. parent volunteer and one of the co-ordinators, helps construct the finished garland. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer ivc weeks and count­ •ng. Don't panic. You still have a couple more weeks than that for Christmas shopping, but there is only five weeks until the light­ ing ol the "Tree of Hope' Christmas tree at the na­ tion's capital in Washing ton. D.C. This is not to be con­ tused with the National free. This is the "People s So it's five weeks until the Caledonia School Dis­ trict is put on the national map. so to speak, with an art project by Kettle Lake I lemcntary. It was earlier this year that Jody Grantz. an artist with Urban Insti­ tute for Contemporary Arts and a Kettle Lake parent, heard about a special giant tree (more than 70 feet tall) is being shipped from the Ottawa National for­ est. in the Upper Pcninsula. and being given the honor of becoming the Tree of Hope." It s regarded as a fitting name in this time of uncer­ tainty and as a privilege that Michigan was chosen to provide this special tree. (This is the first time in 16 years that a tree from Michigan has been cho­ sen.) Grantz' artistic imagina­ tion was pul into action when she became aware that the people of Michi­ gan were asked to make ornaments for the tree Grantz. along with a panel of Kettle Lake teachers and parents, de­ vised a project for the stu­ dents to make for the tree. This was not an easy task as there was strict criteria the ornaments had to fol­ low. The ornaments had to weigh at least a certain amount (they can't blow oft the tree) but not be too heavy, They had to be a certain size (presumably so that they could be seen from a distance), they had to be made of certain ma­ terials (they will be out in all kinds of weather for several weeks), and they had to have wings to rep­ resent the hope everyone has for the nation. The project committee decided on a garland that would be made of ceramic tiles wired together. Sec­ ond- through fifth-graders would make tiles that rep­ resented their hopes for the future. Their hopes and dreams ranged anywhere from no more pollution to peace in the world. These hopes were written on the back of the tiles for a bit of remembrance. But where are the wings? That's where the kindergarten and first grade students came in. These students traced their hand prints into the shape of wings that would be dis­ tributed throughout the gar­ land "helping the hopes (of the older students) take flight." The garland project took on a life of its own from there. Grantz and her crew were able to secure dona­ tions of money, time, sup- Jody Grantz (left) UICA artist and Kettle Lake parent, sits with some of the parent volunteers taking a much needed break on the "Big Clay Day." Deb Trent, Kettle Lake art teacher and one of the original "Garland Committee" members shows thirdgrader Alicia Batchelor how to work with the clay tiles a bit of history with the "Tree of Hope" garland project from Kettle Lake Elementary. Call for Classifieds Stephen Babcock, fifth grade, with his fired "Tree of Hope" garland tile. plies and support from The Urban Institute for Con­ temporary Arts of Grand Rapids. Great Lakes Clay and Supply Inc. (Carpentersville, III.), Bare Bisque (Cascade), Doctor Syverson (Kent­ LACKS. Ind. wood), (Grand Rapids), parents and an anonymous donor. Subway of Caledonia also fed the volunteers on the big clay day. Volunteers arrived in droves on the day of the tile construction Shifts were set up for each grade because you can t fit over 4(M) students in one room at a time, there’s cleanup in between, media cover­ age has to be taken into consideration, and feeding the hungry volunteers. You name it and the garland workers took care of it. Then it was on to the drying, firing, cataloging and writing tages. That 945-9554 or Ashleigh Chandler, first grade, holds her finished "wings" that will help the older students' "hopes" take flight. finished, it was time for the actual garland con­ struction phase to begin. Again, volunteers arrived by the dozens, this time bearing wire cutters and pliers. The single tiles were wired together to be­ come the garland that will be gracing the bottom part of the "Tree of Hope." The next task was pack­ aging in numerous boxes, with untold amounts of packing peanuts, and transporting to the final destination for shipping. Now the students wait (not to mention the volun­ teers. teachers and par­ ents). They are waiting for the lighting of the tree to be televised Dec. 11, to 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day, Cortney Howell, fourth grade, concentrates on designing her "hopes" tile on "The Big Clay Day." witness the Caledonia School District becoming 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTIOHMs! Ili< HilS AHI A( ll< \ Hair & Spa Studio Inc. 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Janet Kohn; Ohio, Nancy Ivombardo, and Wisconsin. Nancy Kehrbcrg. Also in attendance was GFWC,' International Pres­ ident Shelby Hamlett, who expressed her hope that all regions will catch the spirit of Federation, volun­ teerism and community improvement during these first years of the new cen­ tury. “Our gathering this year, in the wake of the devas­ Dennis K. Brinks----- Joan Weick of GFWC- Gun Lake Area. Vera Craigo GFWC Great Lake President and Shelby Hamlet GFWC National President. tating terrorist attacks on our country, seems espe­ cially important,” she said. “I believe we will gain strength and support from each other, and in the shared spirit of friendship will keep alive our faith in America.” In her speech at the evening banquet. Hamlett ■ Stocks ■ Bonds ■ Mutual Funds ■ IRAs ■ CDs HP Drew McFadden Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite E. Caledonia. 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President-elect Judy Lutz' topic. “2002 and Beyond: Are You Ready?” She urged attendees to prepare for the future, plan ahead and work hard. At the local level, GFWC-Gun Lake Area members work year round for the betterment of the communities and schools that surround Gun Lake. These communities in­ clude Delton, Wayland. Martin, Middleville and Shelbyville. Anyone inter­ ested in the variety of pro­ jects and programs spon­ sored by the club are wel­ come to call Marjory Richards, club president, at 795-3969; Fran Leonard, vice president, at 7958731; or Harlene Kok, recording recretary at 7924398 for information. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554. Desert Sun Hair & Tanning Color You Beautiful for the Holiday Season! Manicures Hair Styling Tanning 410 Broadway Middleville 795-4254 MIDDLEVILLE Dennis K. Brinks, age 50. of Middleville was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on November 4. 2001 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Dennys two year journey with cancer was one of great faith and complete trust in his awesome God. He actively served his country for 23 years in the 507th Engineer Battalion of the Michigan National Guard. Denny will be missed by friends and co-workers at Steelcase, Inc., where he was employed for 20 years. He was a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church where he served as chaplain and treasurer of the Thornapple Valley Chapter of the Christian Bowhunters of America. He will always be remembered for his love of nature and the outdoors. Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ann (Mulder) Brinks; sister. Dorothy Mae Brinks; and brother. Robert Brinks. He was a loving and caring husband to his surviving wife of 26 years, Peggy (Willson) Brinks; and proud father of his children. Curtis, Chad and Lisa Brinks. Denny is survived by brothers, Carl and Kay Brinks, Russell and Shirley Brinks. Duane and Dorothy Brinks. Melvin and Karen Brinks, Gary and Marilyn Brinks; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Dennis is also survived by his father-inlaw and mother-in-law. Hubert and Eileen Willson; and his special friend, "Jake". A celebration of Denny’s life was held Thursday. November 8. 2001 at Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 - 2nd St. Pastor Ray Townsend officiated. Interment was in Hooker Cemetery. Charitable contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church or Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements made by Matthysse-Kuipcr-DcGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Lois E. Miller MIDDLEVILLE-Lois E. Miller, age 79, of Middleville, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at Pennock Hospital . Mrs. Miller was bom on Dec. 25, 1921 in Hastings, Ml, the daughter of Harvey and Mary (Myers) Myers. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduat­ ing in 1940 from Hastings High School. She was married to Carl R. Miller on Sept. 5, 1942 and he died Dec. 13, 1981. She has lived in Middleville since about 1947. She was employed at the J.C. Penney Company in Grand Rapids for over 25 years as supervisor/clerk. Previous employment in­ cluded: Hastings Aluminum Products, Brockway Shoe Store in Hastings and Smith’s Coffee Shop in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings Alumni Ass'n and a past board member, enjoyed maintaining her home, reading, traveling, and M.S.U. football games. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons. Robert C. (Mary) Miller of Grand Rapids and Joe E. (Kathy) Miller of Middleville; four grandchil­ dren, Jamie and Joel Miller, Jason Miller and Tamara (Anthony) Cheeseman; brothers, Floyd “Bud” (Leona) Myers of Hastings, Paul (Helen) Myers of Lake­ wood, CA, Keith (Artis) Myers of Grand Rapids; James (Joy) Myers of North Ft. Myers, FL; sister, Beulah “Booney” (Carl) Hathaway of Hastings; special friend, Larry Moore of Grand Rapids and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband; sisters, Lucille Bennett and Juanita Bennett. Respecting her wishes, graveside services were held Saturday. Nov. 10. 2001 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville Rev Kenneth B Vaught officiated Burial was at Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Anangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” Alfred L. Proctor---------------- ’--- ’----------MIDDLEVILLE - Alfred L. Proctor, age 78, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. Alfred Proctor was bom on Feb. 16, 1923 in Hub­ bardston, Mich., the son of Edwin and Margaret (And­ erson) Proctor. He was raised in Hubbardston and attended a one room school house in Hubbardston and finished the eighth grade. He was married to Patricia Proctor on Oct. 13, 1979. He moved to this area in the early fifties, first work­ ing at Packard Furniture in Charlotte and then for Maynard Parks Turkey Farm in Middleville. His love for farming was evident as he devoted 31 years to the turkey farm before his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville He enjoyed camping throughout Michigan, fish­ ing, hunting, farming, arts crafts, gardening, and visit­ ing with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Patricia F. Proctor; two step­ daughters, Debra (Bernard) Nagel of Caledonia, Rebec­ ca (Phillip) Wenger of Middleville; one son, Robert Lowell Proctor of Arkansas; one adopted son, William Davis Jr. of Georgia; seven step grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Proctor and sister, Velma Jean Tracey. Visitation will be held Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Graveside services will be held Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, 2001 at II a m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mid­ dleville. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middle­ ville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. k IIIkIriIm 4 tl> •i-xifkk 4 f.unibo are saving 1 nwocy with Aun>-< Xvnm Insurance Air thru Imnic aid imide I*»nc protixnm. St<p llrxdic payment ptan and “Nt Pr< Mem" claim service. •^utu Ourwn Insurance LA AW Car fluamcM ISSUANCE FIRST BOB NICOLAI. Prendent 497 Arlington St (M-37) PO Box 99. Middleville. Ml 49333 (tit) ttiatot tit 79S 3301 ToH Free («00) 70t 330t Fox (tit) JH-JUI �The Sun and News. Middleville. ML'November 13. 2001/Page 7 CHS sophomore wins HOBY Award by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer If you want to know wh<i! the HOBY Award is. just ask Caleb Zandstra. Rachel Buckner could even tell you a little bit about it now. Zandstra and Buckner were honored guests at the General Federated Wom­ an's Club of Caledonia HOBY Award luncheon recently. The HOBY Award stands for Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Award. Hugh O'Brien, an actor, wanted to help youth be­ come strong future leaders. The award has been spon­ sored by the State Bank of Caledonia for almost every one of the 22 years that the GFWC Caledonia Women's Club has awarded it. Rachel Buckner, a sonhomoru at CHS. was tend the following summer. Only one student per school is chosen. There is a purpose to this number without someone famil­ iar to him or her. a student is compelled to mingle with others. Lunch, provided by the Caledonia High School cafeteria, was served on place mats made by Cale­ donia Elementary fourth­ graders. Dave Wcsorick. a coun­ selor at CHS, explained further just what the semi­ nar leaders hope to ac­ complish with the students. He said that they discuss the topics of free enter­ prise and democracy. The leaders stress the whole idea of volunteering and try to get the students to commit to 100 hours of volunteer service. "(The students chosen) arc the kinds of people Eva Engle (left). HOBY Award Luncheon Hostess, and Betty Bourn. GFWC - Caledonia Women’s Club President terested in this if I hadn't been involved with HOBY,” he said. Among the ways he feels that he has changed (or improved) in his lead­ ership skills since attend­ ing the HOBY seminar are his attitude and being able to meet new people. He now has a "Do my best" and "Can do anything" at­ titude. no matter how he feels. The icebreakers he learned, along with ways to meet and greet people Rachel Buckner (right) with mother Suzanne, is this year’s local winner of the HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership) Award. can only help him in the future. Zandstra appeared to be very thankful for the friendships he made during the seminars, friendships $ee HOBY Award, pg> 8 GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES Call me today for your free home analysis. David Lawrence (616) 795-6044 The HOBY Award Luncheon was served on place mats made by Caledonia Elementary fourth grade students. the most recent recipient, for the 2001-02 school year. Caleb Zandstra. now a junior, was awarded the honor last year. Generally, a sophomore is picked as the award re­ cipient. although a junior **Your One Stop Water Store** dents lime to go back to their school and leadership skills learned during a seminar thev at- Caleb Zandstra, with mother Wendy, spoke about his experiences as the 2000-01 HOBY recipient. Representatives of the State Bank of Caledonia attended the HOBY Award Luncheon. Bart) Freeman retail services officer (left) and Kns VanHouten branch manager that I think will be very successful as they mature tn their lives and in their careers.’ said Wesorick. After the luncheon Zandstra provided the au­ dience with a computer presentation about the leadership conference that he attended this past summer He talked about the motivational speakers and panels that were pre­ sented and the idea that ‘Education is Leadership." Zandstra's favorite panel discussion was about en­ trepreneurship. He is now very attracted to the idea of owning his own com­ pany someday. "I don’t think I d be in- ✓ Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems r 25 ► Years * * Experience * Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. (•>© PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 5 gals. Only... Only... $500 $«J5O Best Price, Quality, Service NG ~ STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 8/The Sun and News. MtddleviMe Mi/November 13. 2001 Scholastic Book Fair addition earns approval by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Scholastic Book Fair was* given permission last week by the Caledonia Planning Commission to expand its building near K4th Street and Cherry Valley within the Valley Point South Industrial Park. Fire department ap­ proval of the plan was a condition for site plan ap­ proval. Ken Watkins and Tim Fredericks represented the proposal. The proposed site of 3.19 acres, a planned unit de­ velopment (PUD), would support the addition to the existing 22.000 square foot area. Watkins said. A total of 1.906 square feet is of­ fice space, and £0.250 square feet is warehouse space. The two men were proposing another ware­ house addition of 10.125 square feet. There arc two truck docks, and the addi­ tion would have two new docks. The value of the addi­ tion is estimated at S25O.OOO. expected to rep­ resent an increase to the taxable revenues to the township as well. Lighting would be di­ rected downward, and would not extend beyond 50 feet. Additional elec­ tric. gas. storm sewer and telephone service would be extended from the ex­ isting building facilities. Roof water runoff would be tied to the existing system. One new catch basin is planned in the paved park­ ing area. Sixty-one addi­ tional parking spaces would be created. The building is within the required setbacks. The addition is 13 feet higher than the proposed height of the building. The eave height at the cast would step up from a 2()-foot DIVORCE ■ CUSTODY Call Today - We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am - Noon Michael J. McPhillips Attorney-At-Law 1-888-9a5-3512 level, and falls within the permitted height for the district. Watkins said. Planning Commission Chairman Roger Keating said the green wall on the back side was very impos­ ing and the shrubs and trees do not provide ade­ quate cover. Landscaping around the building to provide screen­ ing was asked for. but as the complex of buildings is being built, only certain areas of the landscaping can be completed. Land­ scaping, especially with evergreens eventually will soften the general impres­ sion, it was thought. The south side of this building will be con­ structed similarly to the rest of the structure. An­ other building is planned eventually to go to the 'south . A building on Cherry Valley will be more of an office structure than an industrial type. Watkins said. Four or five semi-trailers arc frequently parked on the lot. They are filled with metal cases that go to the schools, which is why the building needs to go higher, he said. Keating said a fire lane had been planned. The building and the addition are to be fully sprinkled, so it was not required, the owner believed. Access is provided by proximity to Cherry Valley and another drive into the site to the south of the Scholastic Book Fair structure also would provide access to fire vehicles. A detention pond was planned to serve the entire PUD. One site was elimi­ nated to make the deten­ tion area larger. This is lo­ cated near Emmons Creek, which is of concern to Commissioner Wally Bu­ jak. who talked about silt migrating downstream to the river. He asked for strict adherence for silt dam requirements. He said he understood grass planted was meant to sta­ bilize the ground. He said the dams put in place have been overrun frequently and warned about erosion along the creek bank. Bujak said residents were concerned about ero­ sion and asked the devel­ A detention pond was planned to serve the entire PUD. One site was eliminated to make the detention area larger. This is located near Emmons Creek, which is of concern to Commission Wally Bujak, who talked about silt migrating downstream to the river. oper to try to deal with the situation, in whatever ways were indicated to minimize these impacts. Commissioner Duane Gunnink said he had ob­ served more flooding in the last three years since the park had been put in than in 30 years past. He said there was not enough capacity to retain the runoff from all the hard surfaces in the park. Fredericks, who lives nearby on Cherry Valley. HOBY Award, continued from page 7 (Christmas Open House Featuring tours to the homes of: Gerald & Chris Barber 6740 Lydia Court Ed & Becky Hekman 9353 Enchantment Dr. Al & Candy Vanosik 7829 Austin Ridge Dr. SE Ron & Vicky Filipchuck 6720 Lydia Court Tom & Nancy Jacques 7955 Lone Oak Ct. Blooms & Buckets 6464 Broadmoor Hosted by disagreed, and said there had been flooding in the area for years. He thought the flooding was caused by a lack of capacity of the culvert to carry enough water. Planner Dave Zylstra said the PUD requires that as each site comes for ap­ proval. it needs to have an adequate storm drain plan. Keating said a plan for a pond to serve all available parcels was to be put in when the Scholastic Book Fair building was erected. Seeming comfortable in front of the luncheon attendees, Caleb Zandstra demonstrates his leadership skills, honed during a HOBY seminar last summer. that he hopes will be long term. Wendy Zandstra, Cale­ b's mother, attended the luncheon at the seminar weekend and seemed im­ pressed by the ceremony and the differences in her son. "I could tell, just in the weekend, the changes in him," she said. She also spoke about the candlelit ceremony, during the seminar luncheon, where the HOBY winners sang, "This Little Light of Mine." Rachel Buckner, tins year's HOBY award win­ ner, is still new to the leadership role but she did express her excitement about being chosen. "I was really surprised," she said. Eva Engle, a longtime member of GFWC Cale­ donia Women’s Club, hosted the HOBY Lun­ cheon. Engle, speaking to Buckner, seemed to sum up the feelings of other club members. "We're so proud of you," she said. "We're going to be watch­ ing you, where you're go­ ing and how you're doing." the Caledonia Senior Class of 2002 Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Desserts a be served at Caledonia High School Cafeteria From 3:00 p.m to 6 30 pm Only $10.00 for the entire tour Please purchase tickets n advance by eating 891 -7608 or stop by Caledonia High School Man Office or Dutton General or Blooms and Buckets Caledonia Class of 2002 Fund Raiser Candy Bars are Noiv In Stock! I Contact Maty hay McClete 891-2222 to become a part of this fund-raiset Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice It's the way insurance should be STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Mam St • Caledonia, Ml 49316 616.891 9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml November 13, 2001/Page 9 Caledonia bands' Reach lor lhe Stars auction a success by Cathy L. Rueter » Staff Writer When you think of the Caledonia bands, do you sec the marching or pep bands? Many do, as these arc generally the more visible units in the program, but they arc just two of the 11 bands benefited by the second annual "Reach for the Stars (ll)“ Band Auc­ tion Saturday. Nov. 3. The auction also helps the wind ensemble, the symphonic Band, the jazz band, the flute choir, and the concert band. That’s not to mention the eighth grade band, the seventh grade band, the sixth grade band, and the middle school jazz band. The purpose of this par­ ticular fund-raiser is to purchase new instruments, recording equipment, sheet music, and fund a camp scholarship account for the high school and middle school hands. Silent bid boards, spon­ sored by companies such as Valley City Environ­ mental. I ifth Third Bank in Caledonia. Heritage Paper Center. Caledonia Farmer's Elevator & Lumber, and Gavin Chev­ rolet Buick Pontiac, were Tim Zandbergen is well versed in working the crowd during the oral bidding at "Reach for the Stars II ’ items generally in the $200 or under range. Participants could bid for anything from a Grand Rapids Griffins team auto­ graphed hockey stick to a family portrait. During the oral auction. Tim Zandbergen. a profes­ sional auctioneer, helped the highest bidders own such items as Steelcase furniture, a hot air balloon ride, and tickets to the symphony with dinner out at Charley's Crab. One highlight of the oral auction was not something of great monetary value but priceless in pride and national value. An Ameri­ can flag, donated by the American Legion. Post 305. wasn’t bid on just once, twice, but three full times, as it was donated again for auctioning. Proceeds from the sale of this particular item were donated to ’Pennies from Heaven." the firefighters rescue relief efforts for the Sept. 11 fund. Which items to bid on wasn't the only difficult decision auction attendees had to deal with. They also had to figure which of the delectable desserts and hors d’oeuvres to try first. Dave Brown, with Sisco Food Service of Grand Rapids helped to procure donations of food and food service from area food brokers. A new and popular item this year was choco- The “Reach for the Stars II" Band Auction crowd had a good time with fun. food and renewing friendships. late covered strawberries by The Catering Co. The second annual "Reach for the Stars" auc­ tion was deemed a suc­ cess. "People were very gen­ erous this year in light of the economy and the un­ certain fall we've had." said Patti Rinard, auction chairwoman. "We were very happy with (the out­ come) and hope to do it again next year." ----------------------- -------------------------------' < Cherry Valley Electrology id Electrology is the only choke for permanent removal of unwanted hair Cynthia K. Penfold, RE. Hours by Appointment Evening & Saturday Appointments Available 9809 Cherry Valley, Suite D Caledonia, Ml 49316 < Ph 616 891 0818 X _______________________ American Manufactured Living, Inc. It was hard to choose which of the wonderful desserts and hors' d’oeuvres to try first, as Christine Rozsa found out. Mike and Nancy Pohsk; stationed at silent bid board No 5 helped bidders decide on items such as a Radio Flyer wagon and gift certificates to such places as The Fun Spot and The GAP Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Sun & News Action Ms'. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Cali for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 10/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/November 13. 2001 by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The nation mourned af­ ter fhc terrorist attacks on New York and the Pen­ tagon Sept. 11. Then the nation got busy. Donations of time, services, clothing, and money have only been out­ weighed by the amount of prayers heaped on top. While family and friends of the victims at the Pen­ tagon have not been for­ gotten. the major push to­ wards giving has been to­ ward New York simply be­ cause of the sheer size of the job at hand and the to­ tal number of lives af­ fected. The nation has rallied around New York with physical labor, fund-raising efforts, and numerous cre­ ative ways to show it cares. Caledonia is no ex­ ception. The following are just a few of the many stories that have been circulating in the community as the residents of Caledonia put their eating into action. The school communi­ ties: • Caledonia High School — As mentioned in an earlier article in the Sun and News, the high school helped raise funds by working through the Student Council, in con­ junction with The Aid As­ sociation for Lutherans (Branch 2083 affiliated with St. Paul Lutheran Church), to sell “Ribbons to Remember.” They raised $640. which was Allen DeVoll, Ryan Wells, Chad Board. Greg Hast. Billy Widmg, Drew Jones. Matt Sevensma. Benji VanderHeide and Nick Overway, along with their teachers. Mrs. Wenger and Mrs. Colborn. raised more than $600 for the National Relief Network with a pop can drive. Caledonia State Bank. American Legion Post #305, The Sons of American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary present a check to the Red Cross. (Front, from left) Karen Frank, Chief Operating Officer CSB; Dolhe Grant of the Red Cross, Phil Davis, Commander of American Legion Post 305, Bill Neil, (back) Larry Fitch, President CSB, Larry Stauffer. Chairman of the Board CSB; Randy Phillips and Buff Rodgers Daphne Steams, Laurie Zehr, and Sherry Rider, food service personnel for the Caledonia School District, hold a check for the National Relief Network. The actual check, with funds raised by nine CMS students through a pop can drive, was presented by the trio when they went to New York to help in the relief efforts. matched by the AAL. The students also raised an­ other $360 through change donations. Caledonia Middle School - Through change donations the students raised money for the relief fund. They also gave of their time. As many as 200 or more students gave up their lunch time for two weeks to braid patriotic red. white, and blue bracelets. The bracelets soon will be sent to stu­ dents at a New York school. During the week of Oct. 1-5, nine students (Allen DeVoll. Ryan Wells, Chad Board, Greg Hast, Billy Widing, Drew Jones, Matt Sevensma, Benji VanderHeide, and Nick Overway) and their teachers, Mrs. Wenger and Mrs. Colborn at Caledonia Middle School, raised money with a pop can drive. The stu­ dents and their teachers collected 6,650 cans and bottles from neighbors, friends, family, and middle school staff. • Caledonia, Dutton, Emmons Lake and Kettle Lake* Elementary Schools — Students funneled their pennies and “extra jobs” change into jars which has been donated to the relief efforts. Emmons Lake stu­ dents are going to be writ­ Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 4 NITE’ WHITE Your Smile The First Thing People See! ♦ ing letters to students in New York. Third graders at Kettle Lake sold popcorn during lunches Fridays for several weeks adding more than $200 to the total do­ nated. Milo DeVries (KL) and his family collected pop cans from students and staff raising $150 for the effort. The community at large: Innumerable business, homes and autos in the community are sporting new bumper stickers and window decals of Ameri­ can flags showing their support for the nation as a whole. Also, many busi­ nesses collected donations from the community. Caledonia firefighters: Four Caledonia firefighters are on a list of volunteers to possibly go to New York as part of a relief effort. In­ terim Chief Brian Bennett stated that Thornapple Township Chief Randy Eaton spearheaded the ef­ fort of the group of (10 to­ tal) firefighters for the Na­ tional Registry. Eaton re­ sponded to a phone num­ ber on the television for re­ lief firefighters needed in New York for cleanup ef­ forts. “There was such an overwhelming response,” said Eaton. “They have more help than they need (right now).” But addi­ tional help may be needed in the months ahead. That's where our local fire­ fighters come in. Both Chief Eaton and Caledonia Interim Chief Brian Ben­ nett, along with Joseph Hammer, Jason Robards and Mike Mervau (all from Caledonia's Depart­ ment) may be going to New York in the future. The remainder of the 10person team will consist of firefighters from Eaton’s Thornapple Township de­ partment (there may be a position or two needing to be filled). 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Commissioner Wally Bujak said he wanted to balance Rieffer's individ­ ual rights with those of the neighbors and said a bum permit to assure it was conducted properly might be a solution. Any residential burning should conform to town­ ship ordinance and restric­ tions issued by the fire chief, to assure it is done during the proper weather conditions, and some ma­ terials. such as torn-down buildings, are prohibited. Resident Jeff Bykerk said he was disappointed in the Planning Commis­ sion. He said the neighbors opposed the permit, and the "no burn" stipulation Commissioner Archie was the only thing they Warner said there was no had been granted. He said way to determine which Reiffer could compost or burning was from his prop­ haul the materials away. erty and which was gener­ Now. he said, this was be­ ated from his landscaping ing considered without no­ business. Warner said hav­ tifying the neighbors of the ing to haul his personal appeal. waste away was a small He said the commis­ price to pay for the privi­ sioners were not directly lege of operating his busi­ affected. ness from his home. "We (the neighbors) Commissioner Ric Par­ have to smell it." he said. ent disagreed. He said RiHe said the exceptions cffcr's personal rights granted to home busi­ nesses infringed on the neighbor’s rights, one of several matters of equity. He said it was not fair for the neighbors to be asked PART-TIME TELLER to enforce violations. Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in Bykerk said though the 1886. is dedicated Io providing outstanding customer ser­ equipment was to be vice We are currently kxiking for a part-time teller to join stored inside, trucks and trailers outside Reiffer’s our team. home have changed the Wc currently have an opening in our C aledonia office. character of the neighborQualified applicants will have a general aptitude for hood. math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer Commissioner Don relations skills Koopmans later said the equipment should be Apply in the Unman Resources Department stored inside the barn. Hastings City Bank Bykerk criticized the 150 W. Court St Hastings, Ml 49058 commissioners for straying EOF7M-F from their decisions. He by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Planning Commission members fear that big accessory build­ ings arc actually big busi­ nesses waiting to happen. The recent fears have been prompted by requests for large accessory build­ ing and home business ex­ ceptions at the commis­ sion’s Nov. 5 meeting. They apparently reinforce an apprehension that over­ sized pole barns arc con­ tributing to the expansion of home businesses in these buildings. Home businesses occu­ pying buildings beyond the home tend to expand to uses that add activities normally experienced in commercial and industrial areas. This stresses neigh­ borhood relations and competes with other busi­ ness owners who must pay (he added costs associated with housing their opera­ tions in areas zoned for those activities. Tim Rciffcr who opefales home-based landscape business on 92nd Street last week asked for permission to burn fallen debris from mature trees on his property. His request failed in a tic vote. A stipulation in his spe­ cial use permit earlier pro­ hibited him from burning in order to prevent him from burning materials hauled from customer business sites. The prohibi­ tion was made because neighbors complained about the kind and amount of materials Rciffcr had burned. His appeal to be allowed to burn was brought to a previous meeting, but had been postponed for review. Rciffcr had brought no sig­ natures from neighbors supporting him in his re­ quest. though neighbor Pete Bush had been sup­ portive. Discussion by commis­ sioners covered several is­ sues. fastings City Jtafc CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3. 2001. at 7:00 p.m the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan concerning the application of Jon Bratt and Kiel Bui to rezone the following described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to HC - Highway Commercial The lands are commonly described as approximately 6370 and 6346 Broadmoor Avenue and are legally described as follows 6346 Broadmoor Avenue—THAT PART OF FOL DESC LYING NELY OF A LINE BEG A PT 2398 49 FT N 89D 06M 04S W A 150 12 FT N 29D 33M 50S W A 144 36 FT N 600 26M 10S E FROM E 1 4 COR TH N 29D 33M 50S W 244 16 FT TH NWLY 76 39 FT ALONG A 10040 68 FT RAD CURVE TO LTTONG CHORD BEARS N 29D 59M 59S W 76 39 FT TO PT OF END­ ING—N 300 FT OF S 600 FT OF SW 1 4 NEFRL 1 4 EX E 435 6 FT & EX COM 431 04 FT N NAS 1 4 LINE FROM TH SELY ALONG SD HWY LINE 60 0 FT TH NELY 375 80 FT TO A PT 570.0 FT N FROM EAW 1 4 LINE A 356 80 FT E FROM CEN OF SEC TH E PAR WITH EAW 14 LINE 60 0 FT TH N PAR WITH NAS 1 4 LINE 30 0 FT TH W PAR WITH EAW 1 4 LINE 416 80 FT TO NAS LINE TH S 168 96 FT TO BEG*SEC 6 T5N R10W 6370 Broadmoor Avenue—THAT PART OF FOL DESC LYING SWLY OF A LINE BEG A PT 2398 49 FT N 89D 06M (MS W A ’44 36 FT N 60D 26M 10S E FROM E ’ 4 COR TH N 29D 33M 50S W 394 28 FT TO PT OF ENDING—THAT PART OF N 165 FT OF S 300 FT OF W 1/2 NEFRL 1 4 LYING ELY OF CL OF STL M37 EX S 15 FT E 952 36 FT’SEC 6 T5N R’CW A copy of the proposed rezonmg «s on file and may be exammed at the off-ce o* Bw Ca edonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street Caledonia Michigan dumg Townshp olhee hours All interested persons may attend the pubic hearng and comment upon the proposed 'ezorwng Written comments may be submitted to the TownsF.p c*ce at the above-stated address up to the time of the pubic heanng Dated November 9. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 said in his own case, a re­ quest to have signs on his business property had been turned down. He said Reiffer has six feet high by 20 feet long trailer with bold lettering on it that serves as a sign. He pointed to another fairness issue where com­ mercial and industrial business owners must pay far more in taxes and abide by additional restric­ tions. unlike businesses operated at home. He said a Nextel Tower on his light industrial property had been refused, and then the township ap­ proved a tower location across the street. He said the requirements were be­ ing enforced differently for different people. Bykerk said if his busi­ ness grows, as Rieffer should want it to. "What happens if he wants an­ other pole barn?" Later. Bykerk said it was important to inform neighbors by letter of such appeals when decisions could affect them. Ric Parent has long ex­ pressed concerns over home occupations which required more space than could be accommodated inside the home. There were several re­ quests for accessory build­ ings larger than those nor­ mally allowed under the existing zoning. Rick and Debra Kelch asked to replace an old barn with a larger one. They have a home occu­ pied craft business, an ac­ tivity they wanted to con­ duct in part of the barn, but the barn also would house a horse trailer, a boat, a tractor and storage of items now in the yard. The new barn would be an improvement, and would match the house in color, and would be land­ scaped, they said. Resident Richard Robertson, speaking as a neighbor and not in an of­ ficial capacity, said a bet­ ter barn would be an im­ provement. but he ob­ jected to the distinction between minor and major home occupation permits. He was concerned the size of the building was likely related to the business ac­ tivity going on. and asked the commissioners to con­ sider this. He expressed concerns over the proximity of the barn to the road. He said he would not want to see a loading dock He asked if commercial building stan­ dards would be applied to home occupation. Robertson said there arc trucks and trailers and a fork lift on the property, which were more of a na­ ture of a major home oc­ cupation business. He said the* business involved welding and spray paint­ ing. and was beyond a home arts and crafts hobby, and the added barn size was providing the op­ tion for a bigger business there. Debra Kelch said it is a small part-time seasonal craft business conducted between May and Novem­ ber. Painting of lawn or­ naments is sent out. she said. Only small parts are welded on the site. The crafts are handled by hand and sold at craft shows, and not out of their home. They use a truck and trailer to go to craft shows. The vehicles also are used for personal use. she ex­ plained. "We don’t expect this business to grow." she said. Their permit was ob­ tained recently. The business is con­ ducted in the existing barn. About half of the existing 1.400 square feet now is used. This barn is very low, and because of the way it is laid out it is hard to use it for storage. She said the fork lift was used occasionally for personal use only, and kept inside. The request for a build­ ing size 40' x 80' or 3,200 square feet was made where nine acres would al­ low only 1,200 square feet. Planner Dave Zylstra said in his staff report the build­ ing height should not ex­ ceed 25 feet, and use for the home occupation busi­ ness should not exceed 1.200 square feet of the new building. The new building would be steel sided and shingled to match the . house and planted with vegetative screening. Vehicles and trailers used for the business would be stored inside the new bam. The old building is to be torn down before the new one is erected. Placing the building fur­ ther back on the property was discussed, and will be pursued but a ravine may make more than 20 feet back impossible. Discus­ sion occurred over the size proposed, placement of the building further back if possible to lower the vi­ sual height and to add landscaping. This led to the applicant asking to table the request while exploring the possi­ bility of excavating to See accessory buildings, pg. 13 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING MEETING. NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Nov 14 , 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 Please note date and time of meeting TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF) 4. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. 6. NEW BUSINESS. A. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Request by North Porte Development, Inc ' to rezone parcel *‘s 41 23.06 100 036, 41 .23.06 100 042, 41.23 06 200 001 and 41 23 06 200 041 from R-1, Low Density Single Family to HC, Highway Commercial Properties commonly known as 5158, 5190, 5244 and 5246 60th Street B Resolution - To Award Sale of Bonds C Motion — Request for Fire Department for Purchase of Equipment D Ordinance 2nd Read­ ing - To Establish the Caledonia Charter Town­ ship Local Officers Compensation Commis­ sion E Appointment/Confirmation to the Search Committee tor Paid onCall Firefighter 7. BOARD COMMENTS 8. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 9. ADJOURNMENT. fastings (City Bank TELLER III Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding cus­ tomer service. We are currently looking for a Teller III to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. This position provides services that are generally more complex (han those of a utility teller. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail oriented, and pos­ sess excellent customer relations skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 H X7M I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 13. 2001/Page 13 TKMS names October Students of the Month Seventh grade (first row, from left) Stephanie Ahem. Amy Ball, Joshua DeKleine. Alayna Forester; second row, Samantha Hauschild, Jamie Hester. Patrick Humphrey, Donald Johnson; third row, Chris Lilley. Jerry Plank (absent). Samuel Scholtens, Jamie VanStee, Jessica Wotchko, Chns Zatzke Sixth grade (front row, from left) Chloe Brower. Jesse Cecil, Kan DePew, Tim Etter, Ethan Fuller, Ashley Jacim; second row, Logan Knight, Brooks Lesert, Kendall Moore, Kylee Pawloski; third, Emily Reed, Joseph Sanford, Kristen Schmidt, Courtney Smith, Heidi VanderHeide. Teresa VanRhee. April Wine. Accessory buildings, continued from page 12 build farther back on the rolling topography. Sam and l.aura Giovannucci were granted per­ mission to build a barn on Walnut Lane south of Ket­ tle Lake School. Their ac­ cessory building will be 36 x 48 feet, or 1,728 square feet, to be used for stor­ age, and possibly for horses in the future. Built on 10 acres, their home is about one fourth mile from Whitneyville Avenue and surrounded by woods, well screened and visible only in winter. The barn would match those materials used in the cou­ ple's house. The roof would include a cupola and would not exceed 25 feet in height, and 10 feet at the caves. Aaron Avery also was given permission to add 30 feet to an existing pole barn to create a 2,160square-foot building on his seven-acre parcel on 66th Street. Materials would match those used in the present building, Avery said. The barn is located behind his house and ac­ Gznluifc Pearson-Cook JOIN THE TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS at West Michigan’s fastest growing real estate firm. We pro­ vide the industry’s mast advanced information technology. Our marketing tools get results, and we will train you to earn a six figure income. To join one of our 5 Grand Rapids loca­ tions. and to learn more about a rewarding career in real estate, call: Tom Garbow 891-8980 NOTICE ALL FREEPORT VILLAGE RESIDENTS Filing Deadline for Candidates for Village Offices A candidate who wishes to seek a non-partisan position on the Freeport Village Council must tile a nominating petition and an Affidavit of Identity no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. November 27, 2001. The minimum number of signatures is 6. The General Election will be held on Monday March 11, 2002. The positions of Village President, Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and 3 Trustees will be filled. Petitions and affidavits can be obtained at the Freeport Village Hall. 200 South State Street. Freeport. Ml 49325. Office hours are Mondays 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 300 cess to it is from the same drive, past the house. The property is wooded and al­ ready well screened. There would be one overhead door on the barn. Avery said he planned to use the building for storage of a fifth wheel, and had no intentions to conduct a business in it. Concerns were ex­ pressed over the possibility that applicants or other persons moving to such properties could lead to the use of large accessory buildings for business space. A separate request would be required for an accessory building to be used for a home occupa­ tion business, however. Robertson also com­ mented on the issue at the end of the meeting, asking the commission to make a distinction between what is a hobby and what is a full-time business in de­ termining home occupa­ tion permits. Employees cannot be used as a criteria, since outside contractors can be involved and are not em­ ployees. he said. People involved in the activity are often identified as a rela­ tive or a friend, he said, but it is still part of the business. Part-time activi­ ties are not enough to de­ termine whether a business is major or minor, he said. Whether a request is for a minor or major home oc­ cupation determines whether the neighbors will be notified of a public hearing about the permit, he said. Robertson spoke about the fairness issue for others who conduct their busi­ nesses in commercial or industrial zones at a greater cost. 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Middleville Ml/November 13. 2001 Jasonville Farms wins Phase 7 preliminary OK POLICE BEAT bv Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Jasonville Farms was given preliminary plat ap­ proval by the Caledonia Planning Commission Nov. 6 for Phase VII of its de­ velopment project. Under Phase VII. three lots would be located south of 84th Street and on Rainbow's End Road. The improvements arc already in and one house is con­ structed on the center lot and at an intersection. Lots originally planned to be 15.000 square feet now would be 20,000 square feet. Storm drainage is in the road. Commissioner Wally Bujak said he is concerned I that there is not enough storm water detention in the development. He said the Kent County Road Commission sent corre­ spondence to the township about a larger problem of soil erosion from construc­ tion sites. This issue in turn expected to be brought to the Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality. Several officials and cit­ izens have pointed to ero­ sion to the already over­ whelmed ravine that runs into the Thornapple. Bujak said a delta was forming in the river from sill traced to Jasonville Farms. Dennis Brinks, repre­ senting Jasonville Farms, said he disagreed with that NOW HIRING Applications are now being accepted lor a full-time Dietary Cook Must be available to work scheduled 2nd shifts between the hours of 11 30 am & 8 30 pm and scheduled weekends Institutional or restaurant cook­ ing experience required Further on-site training pro­ vided Rates from $9 64 to $11 23 based on experience, with benefits available If quality service in a healthcare selling is your desire, apply in person at Thomapple Manor For additional information call (6161 945-2407 x511 Interviewing to begin on November 20th ywrnapplc 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. 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He said other lands to the south also were contribut­ by Patricia Johns Ray Page held a meet­ ing of the Yankee Springs Parks Committee Nov. 1 and said he hopes to ener­ gize a process that will turn nine acres along Parker Drive into a town­ ship park. Yankee Springs Town­ ship Supervisor Al McCrumb afterward at the Township Board meeting announced that the area was measured and that a gravel drive will be in­ stalled this year. McCrumb brought con­ cerns about the park de­ velopment to the full board because if the area is not developed by January 2004. the nine acres will go back to Brian Drake, the developer. There was some concern that Drake then could build more apartment buildings on the nine acres. He would have to go before the Township Plan- Call 945-9554 for classified ads Pre-season New Customer special • Guaranteed Price • Senior Discount • Free Installation Americas 1-800-792-6378 750 Elm Street Wayland, Michigan 49348 A woman slowed to wait for turning traffic on North M-37 in Middleville Mon­ day morning. Nov. 5. and the car behind her struck her as its driver tried to pass on the right. The collision forced Vic­ toria Buxton's car into on­ coming traffic where it collided with a southbound car driven Courtney Rousselle. 20. of Freeport. Rousselle was pinned in her vehicle for more than an hour, said police. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies said Rousselle was taken by Aero Med he­ licopter to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, where she is listed in seri­ ous condition with non-life threatening injuries. Buxton. 54. of Mid­ dleville. was taken to Spectrum Hospital with non-life threatening in­ juries. deput Fes said. The car which struck Buxton's vehicle north of Thornton Street was driven by Leonard Standler Jr.. 40. of Hastings who sought his own treatment for his injuries after his car con­ tinued off of the west side of the roadway and hit a power pole. Alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the crash, which remains under in­ vestigation. All involved were wearing seat belts. Methamphetamine AmeriGas joins forces with Columbia Switch to AmenGos now ana get these great benefits Woman injured in chain reaction crash on M-37 Yankee Springs continues raid nets 2 arrests plans for township park TWIN CITY FOODS, INC 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml EOT. ing water, which comes through the development. Commissioner Don Koopmans said there was heavy washout of yards of gravel and sand materials occurring in the last three years since Jasonville was built, but he was not pre­ pared to say it was caused by the deveopment. He said banks were being washed down, and not just topsoil turning the water brown. Ultimately the source of the problem is expected to be settled by the DEQ. In other business. North Pointe Development was granted a request to rezone from low density residen­ tial to highway commer­ cial a parcel near the M-6 Interchange on 60th Street. A proposed Hilton facility is to be built on the prop­ erty. ning Commission for per­ mission to do so, if the park is not developed. Both McCrumb and Page said they hope to get work on the park started with a simple walking path at the beginning. This will allow access to the park now. Page also said he hopes a township newsletter goes out this fall to allow the committee to get ideas from the community about what is most needed. Anyone interested in learning more about the park project can call the township offices at 7959091. Wayland man sentenced in theft of CD, car sterero Scott Haywood, 28, of Wayland, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 87 days in jail with credit for 87 days served on his conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property. He was ordered to pay $1,000 in court costs and to serve three years on probation. Two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle were dismissed He was arrested after he took a radio from one car and a compact disk player from another car on Nov. 1 in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. Haywood is facing a possible sentence on an­ other charge pending in Mecosta County of 12 to 24 months in jail. “I would have imposed a longer sentence, but given the fact you're going di­ rectly to Mecosta County. I don't see any reason to do that." said Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. A police investigation into a possible metham­ phetamine laboratory in Yankee Springs Township on South Briggs Road, which lasted several years, finally resulted in the ar­ rests of two people, a Southwest Enforcement Team detective said last Wednesday. Police executed a search warrant on the home of Randy Brush, 33, and Michelle Oliver. 28. Oct. 23 when officers found evidence of a red phosphorus metham­ phetamine manufacturing operation, the detective said. Also found during the search was an undisclosed amount of metham­ phetamine and marijuana. "Law enforcement has been looking at them for several years.” said the of­ ficer who asked not to be identified. Brush was charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and marijuana, operating a methamphetamine labora­ tory within 5<M) feet of an other house, controlled substance, second offense, double penalty and second degree child abuse for al­ legedly operating the lab in the presence of the cou­ ple’s infant child. Oliver faces identical charges plus two addi­ tional charges of posses­ sion of marijuana and methamphetamine. Both are free on $20,(MX). 10 percent bond awaiting a Nov. 14 pre­ exam hearing. Assisting the Southwest Enforcement Team in the raid were troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police, which provided a drug sniffing dog and a methamphetamine investi­ gation team. Young’s Environmental Services was called in by police to remove the haz­ ardous materials on the site used to produce methamphetamine. The case remains under investigation. Owner of bow hunting equipment sought Michigan State Police in Hastings are trying to find the owner of a bow and other bow hunting equipment worth more than $500 found by a citi­ zen on Gun Lake Road east of Yankee Springs Road two weeks ago. Trooper Barry Schrader said the items were lo­ cated in the middle of the roadway on Oct. 28. Call the Stale Police at 948-8283 and ask for Schrader to claim the equipment. “No Hassle” Trailer Rentals Open Utilities Enclosed Cargo Trailers Daily and Weekly Rates Precision Trailer 616-891-7940 Caledonia �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/November 13. 2001/Page 15 Caledonia equestrian team 2001 Reserve State Champs The Caledonia equestrian team displays the Reserve Champion trophy. Caledonia's Megan Bush was second place under both judges in the Equitation Over Fences class for the start of competition will keep until next year's The Caledonia equestrian at 8 a.m. state championships. A team is this year’s Michigan Their marathon days usu­ permanent bar will be placed Interscholastic Horseman­ ally ended around 9:30 p.m. on the trophy bearing ship Association (M1HA) Parents took turns prepar­ Caledonia’s name. Division A Reserve State ing meals. Each family Classes and their placers Champion. sponsored one meal during were as follows: Hunt Scat Nineteen teams vied for the weekend. Fitting and Showing the title Oct. IK-21 at the To pay for stalls and (Mcggan Wcrkcma); Saddle State Fairgrounds in shavings at the state meet, Scat Fitting and Showing Detroit. both Caledonia equestrian (Dannison. Sorensen and Caledonia has become a teams (the Division A and Hollinshcad); Saddle Scat fixture at the state meet the Division C team, which Equitation (Dannison. This was the team's tilth did not qualify for the state Sorensen and Hollinshcad); visit to the state champi­ meet) raised money by Saddle Seat Bareback onships, including its fourth sponsoring food booths (Dannison and Sorensen); in a row. throughout the fall season Hunt Seat Equitation (Bush The team placed fourth in under the supervision of and Amanda Wcrkcma); 1992, fifth in 199K, third in Rose Hollinshcad. 1999 and fourth again last Equitation Over Fences year before this year's (Bush); Western Equitation Reserve Championship. (Amanda and Mcggan "It was a great weekend.’’ Wcrkcma and VanKalker); said Caledonia coach Kelly Western Bareback (Dannison Lloyd. "The riders pulled and Amanda Werkema); together as soon as we ar­ Western Riding (Braun); rived in Detroit. The parents Trail (Amanda Werkema); were wonderful." and Two-Person Relay by Patricia Johns Caledonia registered 15 (Sacha and DeBoer). Staff Writer riders for the Division A Caledonia did not place in Yankee Springs Town­ team, but only 11 riders Western Fitting and ship has been approved for made the trip. Most other Showing. Pattern. Hunt one more liquor license, teams at the meet entered 15 Seat Bareback. Flag Race. and it appears it will go to riders or more. Keyhole and Cloverleaf the new Ponderosa Golf Competing for Caledonia classes. Course to sell beer and were Hillary Braun. Megan "We placed high in the wine. Bush. Emily Dannison. classes where we took plac­ The Michigan Liquor Amanda DeBoer. Korin ing*." Lloyd said. "(In) Control Commission has Hollinshcad. Meagan Western Equitation, we approved issuing an addi­ O'Brien. Stephanie Sacha. cleaned up w ith 44 points." tional license within the Lloyd praised Amanda and township because of its in­ Kate Sorensen. Heather Mcggan Werkema and crease in population ac­ VanKalker. and Amanda and Emily Dannison as the cording to the 2000 census Mcggan Wcrkcma. team's top riders. Pat Wcrkcma is the count. Most riders camped on the team's assistant coach. Ponderosa owners grounds for the competition. Caledonia placed riders in Patrick and Nancy 11 of 17 classes to claim a Riders were up by 5 a m. to Helmholdt earlier asked feed the horses and prepare the Township Board for revolving trophy the team approval of a tavern li­ cense (allowing them to sell beer and wine in their club house). The board had decided to post the avail­ ability of the license to see if there was any other establishment that would like to be considered. Since no one else in the township seemed inter­ ested. the board last week approved sending the ap­ plication on to the LCC for Delivery final decision The board thanked the Helmholdts for their patience. In other business, after a 25-minute recess to dis­ cuss the legal language for Caledonia's Korin Hollinshcad rides in the Keyhole class at the equestrian state championships. Buxtons finally get property split Ponderosa Golf Course gets liqour license a driveway easement, the board approved the prop­ erty split for Rod Buxton. This request had been tabled twice so that the township could be sure that all permission and easements had been re­ ceived and were legal. The township also an­ nounced that it will work to keep access points and emergency easements open along the lake. Homeowners will be re­ minded not to store their docks, boats or other equipment in these areas. It was announced that the main water well has been shut down at this time so that problems with sand infiltration can be analyzed and perhaps solved. A meeting has been scheduled for noon Wednesday, Nov. 28, to discuss the recently com­ pleted audit and the water tower project. This meet­ ing is open to the public. The Yankee Springs Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with mem­ bers of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town­ ship Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. BOBYSHOPl Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel 5* I Illi &ny SIZe - M616) 795-5654 (616) 891-0150 • Of Caledonia �Page 16/The Sun and News, Middleville Ml/November 13. 2001 ko seats open on Middleville Plan Commision by Patricia Johns - Staff Writer Middleville Planning Commission Secretary Nikki Miller who served since 1995. submitted her letter of resignation to the commission at the meeting Tuesday, Nov. 6. At the same meeting commissioner Cathy Williamson who plans to spend three to four months each year out of Mid­ dleville. submitted her res­ ignation effective after the Dec. 4 meeting of the commission. She has been a commissioner since 1996. Both women hope to remain involved, however, as Middleville continues to update its master plan. Middleville Village Planning Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer asked that anyone inter­ ested in filling either of these two positions to call TIES chief’s resignation official October 27 While Thornapple Town­ ship Fire Chief Bob Woodard had submitted his letter of resignation on October, the effective date was listed as June 30. 2002. However, his resignation became effective Oct. 27. He will receive his salary and benefits until the end of the calendar year. Assistant Chief David Middleton is now serving as interim chief. At the October 8 meeting members of the township board of trustees praised Woodard for his work over the last eight years to update and modernize the fire service Robert Woodard Updated plans for the Mill Pond development will be discussed at a public hearing on Dec. 4 for his DEQ permit appli­ De Kok is asking com­ him at 795-7096. missioners to think about In other business at last cation to be approved. The site plan committee will his request for decks on week’s meeting: the second floor of the Members of the com­ meet before the Dec. 4 units, which will be within mission approved by-law public hearing on the 18 feet of the Paul Henry changes. The by-laws clar­ plans. One building has Thornapple Trail. ify that the chair will vote been removed from the Village Planner Geoff on all issues before the original set of plans at this Moffat told the board that board, not just to break time and the position of a hearing would allow the another has changed. possible tie votes. The annual meeting will be held in January. Mill Pond developer Jerrel DeKok discussed plans for the residential devel­ opment with the commis­ sioners. He is still waiting • ZERO DOWN SALE • Yankee Springs to make fire department decision by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Yankee Springs Town­ ship Trustee Mary Cook hopes to present the entire board Dec. 13 with an overview of the task of de­ ciding what to do about a fire department. Cook has gone through the files, consolidating in­ formation and once she has made her report to the AA, Al-Anon meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 99 FORD F350 XU 4X4 Super.jb. kmj hot. 4 door. ;x»«ecUrake diesel *19,995 Io ouahtied buyers based on GM CertAed used Car purchase. 6 9% APR tar 60 morwhs. 0 down payment buyer to pay doc tee la* ttbe and license ptate • ZERO DOWN SALE • public to bring any con­ cerns they have to the board. If the commission has enough information following the public hear­ ing. members may be able to approve both prelimi­ nary and final plat ap­ proval for Phase I of the Mill Pond project. DeKok also is working with the DEQ to find out how much of the trash in the mill pond he will be allowed to remove. He an­ ticipates ground breaking in the spring. Moffat also reported that there have been at least two possible buyers for the former Lescoa property. Both of the interested par­ ties have been told about the storm water sheeting off the parking lot and that it needs to be corrected. Since the interested par­ ties want to install manufacturing facilities in this location, the requests would come before the planning commission for discussion and approval. The next meeting of the Village of Middleville Planning Commission is Tuesday. Dec. 4. at 7 p.m. board, that information can be given to residents through the township newsletter. Mark Englerth, who served on the fire commit­ tee, chided the township for its delay in making a decision. "I think it is taking too long and people are un­ willing to be disappointed again if you don't do some­ thing," he said. Yankee Springs for a long time has struggled over whether to continue paying for fire service through Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services or have its own. Supervisor Al McCrumb noted that his biggest con­ cern was whether or not there were enough volun­ teers to staff a township fire service. McCrumb said hopes that the change in leader ship at TTES (Chief Bob Woodward is stepping down) will help Yankee Springs and Thornapple townships agree on ways to lower the cost of the fire contract. One way Yankee Springs suggests is by per­ haps leasing equipment purchased by the Yankee Springs fire equipment millageto TTFS. McCrumb reminded En­ glerth that making the best decision for the township on public safety will take time. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Nov ember 13. 2001/Page 17 Middleville Rotary Club honors donor with Paul Harris award Rex Schad (on left) presents Eldon Newmyer with his Paul Harris certificate at the Nov. 6 meeting of the Middleville Rotary Club. Looking on is Ray Page who was recognized for his contributions with a Paul Harris award in October. Reach over See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ar the gray barn or call 945-9105 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 ‘Dinner’ theatre set for Nov. 16 & 17 The cast of the Man who Came to Dinner at Thornapple Kellogg High School have brushed up on their skills at farce and waiting for the laughter to recede as they rehearse for the performances on November 16 and 17. There are hi, low and mummy jinks in the play. Here Amanda Kowalczyk is being stuffed into the mummy case by Alex Robinson as Jared McDuffee looks on. Tickets are $4 and are available at the door. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium From previous page— the community. The board In a show of support for made an additional dona­ the NY firefighters, the tion of $5,000 for a check Caledonia Department has to the Red Cross New purchased 24 recently dubbed “Memorial Hel­ York Relief Fund, totaling $11,000. mets.” The traditional style Three Caledonia School District employees trav­ helmets are like those worn by the New York fire­ eled to New York the week of Oct. 15-19. There fighters. they not only presented the “We felt that every check from the middle time we wore them, it would show our support for school (pop can drive) (the New York firefight­ students to the National ers),” said Interim Chief Relief Network, they also worked in New York help­ Bennett. "We needed to ing with relief efforts. Lau­ replace some (helmets) rie Zehr. Daphne Stearns anyway so we felt it was a and Sherry Rider, all Food good time to switch." On the back of the hel­ Service workers, went with the National Relief Net­ mets is a sticker that states, “In memory of work organization to help those who gave their lives with whatever was needed. They were under the Sept. 11.” Other business and impression originally that community efforts: The they would be helping to State Bank, along with clean apartments of ash The American Legion Post that still covers much of 305 in conjunction with the general vicinity. They The Sons of American Le­ ended up needing to be gion and the Legion Auxil­ very flexible as they iary. sponsored a fish fry worked wherever the need on Oct. 5. One hundred was the most critical. This percent of the proceeds included computer work, from the sale of food and filing, food pantries, ware­ bar went to the American houses, etc. The trio sorted Red Cross relief efforts and boxed food and cloth­ The State Bank funded ing. Their group also expenses and a match of served food to the fire and the proceeds from the police personnel. event. A check totaling “Anything to keep them $10,000 was presented to comfortable," said Rider. the Red Cross last week. “Clean clothing, (clean, Caledonia State Bank dry) socks....* collected more than They also made files for $6,000 from donations by when people start moving back into the area. That might not sound very im­ portant to some but to the residents those folders will most likely become a life­ line of sorts, for awhile. The folders contain every­ thing from emergency in­ formation and numbers to cleaning and counseling information. The trio is grateful for all the prayers and support from the kids and staff at the schools and the com­ munity as a whole. “Even though we want to thank everyone in a personal, in­ dividual way,” said Zehr. “We can't even begin to realize or know who's done what to help us. The teachers, schools and com­ munity have all been very wonderful and generous.” It should be noted that any additional funds raised other than the $250 plus expenses that each woman had to raise went back into the fund for future relief help. “It’s going to take a lot of time.” said Stearns. "(The relief effort is) still going to need people to volunteer. I don’t want people to forget. (A year from now ) remember those families.” For more information on how to help, call the local American Red Cross Chapter at 456-8661. 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Outslay’s kick was good for a 14-0 lead at 6:46. Another threc-and-out by Middleville gave East lensing the ball back at its own 34. Thirteen plays later, EL found the end zone again as Bagwell scored on a 10-yard endaround on third-and-goal. A 10-yard sack by Mid­ dleville senior Yon Bucher had pushed East Lansing back to the 20. but EL overcame the yardage in only two plays. With Outslay’s kick. EL led 21-0 at 11:14 of the second quar­ ter. TK put together its best drive of the night on its next possession. A nice 19yard kickoff return by sophomore Scott Brooks led Io a 10-play. 66-yard touchdown march. Middleville junior quar­ terback Chad Baragar drew the EL defense off­ side to convert a third-andthree. then convincingly faked an inside handoff to Tobias to spring himself for a 24-yard keeper down to the EL 30. Four plays later, the Tro­ jans tried to run an endaround with Brooks, who seemed to be caught in the backfield for a big loss. Brooks lowered his shoul­ der and broke three tackles to turn nothing into some­ thing and keep the Trojans Yon Bucher (10) sweeps around left end in Friday’s game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) out of third-and-forever. On third down and eight from the East Lansing 15, Baragar lofted a pass to the right corner of the end zone intended for senior receiver Chris Finkbciner. who had single coverage. Finkbciner mistimed his leap, however, and the pass went off his finger­ tips, setting up a fourth down. The Trojans came right back with the same play, and this time Finkbciner came down with the ball. Sophomore Darrin Tape hit the pointafter to cut the lead to 217 with 7:00 remaining in the half. TK tried an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff, but EL was able to cover the ball at its own 47. Bagwell then crushed any momentum Mid­ dleville might have been New story hour at Learning Center Wednesday, Nov. 14 TK quarterback Chad Baragar (11) scrambles against East Lansing. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Athletes of the week Caledonia Equestrian Team IK Football Team TK-High School, Middleville Caledonia High School Afhtefes of the Week Presented JB HARRISON Insurance Agency Inc 6090 Alden Nash SE • Alto • 866-0050 or 800-217-0712 & ^lituranceSCompanv Ann Noah will begin a series of monthly story hours at the TK Learning Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. She has planned a half hour of stories, songs and activities appropriate for 2-4 year olds. There will be a theme each month. In November the theme is on Thanksgiving. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or other loving adult. Please call the Community Education Office at 795-33397 to register for the story hour. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or I-800-870-7085 building with a 53-yard touchdown run on the very next play. The kick made it 28-7 just eight seconds after Finkbciner's touch­ down. Soon after, Bagwell reared his head on de­ fense. diving to intercept a tipped pass at the TK 43. Two plays later, David Harris, one of several East Lansing speedsters, busted a big run down inside the TK 10, but a hit by senior defensive back Ben Profitt forced a fumble that junior Ryan Adams recovered for the Trojans at the TK 5. Facing fourth-and-one from their own 14, the Tro­ jans lined up to punt, but punter Finkbciner pulled the ball down, rolled right and passed 10 yards to Adams for a gutsy first down. TK drove up to its own 43 before surrendering the ball on downs with 1:31 remaining in the half. East Lansing scored in three plays, with Bagwell going over from the 2 with only 12 seconds remaining in the half. Outslay’s kick made it 35-7. East Lansing took the second-half kickoff and went 65 yards in nine plays to score again and put the game out of reach. Fullback David Barker ran in from 2 yards out and Outslay topped off a 42-7 lead. With the spread at 35. by rule, the clock was al­ lowed to run continuously for the remainder of the game. Both teams substituted freely in the fourth quarter., giving as many players as possible a chance to par­ ticipate in a regional final. East Lansing's Jerry Wang scored from 17 yards out with 47 seconds remaining in the game, and Outslay’s kick finished the scoring at 49-7. “They’re the real deal,” Penfield said of Fast Lans­ ing. “We didn't have an answer for them. “Their whole team is tough. They went to the Silverdome last year, but they've reloaded and they’re going to make an­ other run this year. I wish them the best " Baragar led Middleville rushers with 48 yards on 10 carries. He was 4 of 12 passing for 31 yards with one touchdown and one in­ terception. Tobias added 29 yards on seven carries. Senior Matt Erb had two catches for 16 yards, and Finkbciner hauled in the lone Middleville touch­ down for 15 yards. Ryan Adams led the de­ fense with eight tackles. Junior Joe Brown had seven stops and senior Randy Benedict had six. �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/November 13. 2001/Page 19 Water system, from pg. 1 The Village Council will be the group to make the final decisions on cost and extent of the project. The report on the test wells behind the commu­ nity center should be available by the end of December. If everything goes well, the loan appli­ cations will be made in May 2002. Loans will be awarded in October 2002. The designs will be completed by December 2002, with construction to be completed in the fall of 2003. Councilwoman Kathy Kunde, who chaired the water committee working on these improvements, told the audience that there were an additional 14 potential customers available within the vil­ lage. She gave a historical overview of the process, including recent raises in fees charged for water ser­ vice. Councilwoman Lani Forbes noted that it was the council's goal to not get into this predicament again. Funds for mainte­ nance arc being included. 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Offer CHOICE OF TOP MECHANICS 500 Arlington Street (M*37) • Middleville 795-3550 �Page 20/The Sun and News MiddteviHe Ml/November 13. 2001 Senior parents plan Graduation Party by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Parcnt-tcachcr confer­ ences at Thornapplc Kel­ logg High School this year served as an appropriate time for members of the Senior Parents group to reach out to others on the fund-raising needed to make this year's after graduation party a success. It was a time for the se­ nior class to begin making a final push in selling the Class of 2002 T-shirts which have been available since this class* freshman year. Parents of the graduating class members each year plan a surprise and safe evening of fun following graduation. They work all year to raise most of the money for the event so that seniors only have to pay $25 per ticket to at­ tend. "The tickets make great stocking stuffers," parent Jamie Bowman says. Tickets are available by calling Lisa Sinclair at 945-4622 or Penny VanDommelcn at 795-0079. Tickets are still avail­ able for the 50/50 cash raf­ fle. The drawing for the raffle is scheduled for Tuesday. Dec. 18. First prize is $4,000. second $3,000. third is $2,000 and fourth is $1,000. Tickets cost $25 apiece. Parents can purchase tickets at home athletic events. Special selling days will be on two Fri­ days. Nov. 16 and 30, in the afternoon at Hastings City Bank. The drawing will be held on Dec. 18 during half-time. A special wreath and poinsettia sale is also be­ ing held to help support the after graduation party effort. Call the telephone numbers above for infor­ mation. Parents of seniors who would like to help plan the Senior All-Night Party can attend the next Senior Parent meeting on Mon­ day. Nov. 26. at 7 p.m. in the UAW 1002 hall next to Bradford White. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. BIRD FEED TRUCKLOAD SALE The year is 1/4 over for the Class of 2002 Fund raising is still going on for senior activities Here Mallory Stone holds the class t-shirt. Some are still available for $10 each by calling class advisor Barb Maring at 795-7145. Lindsey DeLille holds one of the most popular and exclusive tickets in the school district. This is the ticket to the after graduation all night party. These tickets make "perfect stocking stuffers, cost $25 each and are available through the senior parent organization. ALL BIRD FEEDERS 15% OFF Suet Ca Bring in your completed order and get 2% off your 0% Of Model #DD-4 New TK swim club registration Nov. 14 tire ord ALL SEED IS FROM THIS 1 type I • Oil Sunflower I • Oil Sunflower : 1; 1; 1: Stripe Sunflower Stripe Sunflower Delight Mix (w/corn) Delight Mix (w/corn) r Elite Mix (wo/corn) I: Elite Mix (wo/corn) 1 Caledonia Premium Mix : Sunflower Chips Sunflower Chips j Safflower : Safflower : Thistle (niger) • Thistle (niger) : Thistle (niger) Finch Mix i Finch Mix Milo SIZE BAG SALE PRICE YOUR ORDER 25# 50# 25# 50# 25# 50# 25# 50# 20# 25# 50# 20# 40# 8# 25# 50# 20# 40# 50# 5.99 7.99 5.99 11.99 4.99 8.99 7.99 12.99 8.99 14.99 26.99 7.99 13.99 6.99 16.99 28.99 10.99 18.99 7.99 x25# x50# x25# x50# x25# x50# x25# x50# x2O# x25# x50# x2O# x40# x8# x25# x50# x25# x50# x50# by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Age group swim club registrations for a new swim club at the Thornapple Kellogg community pool begins Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm in the TK High School cafeteria. There will be a parents meeting at the same time. Practice begins Dec. 3 and ends on Feb. 13. En­ rollment is limited to 60 Middleville residents. The club for children aged 10 and under will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. These students will be required to swim one length of the pool to be able to Subscribe to the... Hastings Banner ASK US ABOUT OUR FREE STORAGE PROGRAM CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR /j"\ (CieJ 146 East Main St., Caledonia 616-891-8108 Mon. - Fri. 7;30 • 6:30; Sat. 7:30 - 2:30; Closed Sunday participate. Students ages 11-14 will practice from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. These students need to swim two lengths of the pool to be able to participate. Pete Beaudoin and Terri VandcrKooi will coach the swim clubs this winter. Late registration will be held in the community ed­ ucation office in the Thor­ napple Kellogg Learning Center at 507 West Mam St. For information about the swim club call the community swimming pool hotline at 795-5400, exten­ sion 442. I I and get all the news of Barry County. Call 945-9554 today. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-11-20.pdf d2b549422c2d972404b5e5b429392dfa PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml Your Hometown Newspaper Ser/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 47/November 19, 2001 Middleville, Michigan 49333 130th year 4-H to mark 100th year Local 4-Hers speak at County Board meeting by Elaine Gilbert A distant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners has pro­ claimed 2002 as "the year of 4-H." The 4-H movement will observe its 100th anniver­ sary next year, and the Stacey Vandetifer presented her 4-H experience before the members of the Barry County Commission on Nov. 13 County Board last week adopted a special resolution in support of the program, encouraging citizens to rec­ ognize and celebrate the con­ tributions 4-H makes to county youth. Six of the county's 990 4H youth spoke at this week's board meeting, telling commissioners what the program has meant to them. Jennifer Wasikowski, a senior at Thornapple Kel­ logg High School, said "4H has given me so many great qualities. I can never truly express my apprecia­ tion to the program. The most important skill 4-H has given is responsibility. When you bring home that four-month old animal and you are responsible for feed­ ing, watering and cleaning it, you learn so much...Being part of 4-H makes you feel a part of the community and it prepares you for life...," Jennifer said. Caledonia residents ask to slow M-37 traffic by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Lindy Crandell and Mary Rieth asked the Caledonia Village Council Nov. 12 for traffic slowing measures along M-37. Crandell said she was one of several to have been involved in a traffic accident along M-37. She was south bound, and turning east on 100th Street on Friday. Nov. 9, when she was struck from behind at full speed. Though her car's rear end was compressed into the back seat, and the other driver went into the ditch, neither of the women suffered more than minor injuries. Cran-dell said she believes the accident was in part due to the 50 mile per hour speed limit through the commercial area along the highway. "There is just not enough gap in the traffic," she said, suggesting that turn lanes and a boulevard would help. She said traffic has increased substantially in Lindy Crandall and Mary Rieth the past year, and she plans her day to avoid the heavy traffic times, and to make right turns when possible, and avoiding left turns into the D & W shopping area. However she delivers her children to school, a situation not so easy to adjust. "I don't know of another community in West Michigan that has a 50 mile per hour speed limit through a main section of its town." She pointed out there is more business on M-37 than on Main Street. Mary Rieth also had been tail-ended in an earlier accident entering a commercial area along the highway. Trustee Chuck Audy. acting village president, said though the Village Council has an interest in the same results, the women would need to appeal to the agencies with authority over M-37. ■ He said traffic signal decisions about M-37 and 100th Street must be made by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Kent County Road Commission Audy said the village had been involved in placing stop signs at the corner of Duncan Lake Avenue and Johnson in the village, which had helped to slow traffic at a dangerous intersection. He said a request this year for a traffic study resulted in a response by M-DOT that traffic was moving at the posted speed limit. Changing the speed limit does not appear to be considered at present, he said. Crandell and Rieth are trying to gather citizen support for changes in the current speed limit, however, and will appeal to the Township, the County and M-DOT, Crandell said. Audy expressed the hope that fatalities were not required to achieve needed changes. He said the light at Main Street and M-37 was placed there after a fatal accident. He suggested a petition might be effective and said he thought the community would be in support of some action. Trustee Wendy Zandstra said the Village Council has sent correspondence about similar concerns to M-DOT, and asked that copies be given to Crandell and Rieth. She has been involved in 4-H projects with sheep, goats, rabbits and crafts for four years. Erica Hubka, a seven year 4-H member from Hastings who shows dogs, said community service is a "big" feature of 4-H. "Some groups have painted houses and adopted families and they spend a lot of time trying to help ev­ erybody else in the commu­ nity and it means a lot to everybody." Erica said. Stacy Vandefifcr, a Mid­ dleville resident, who has been in 4-H for 10 years, said the program has taught her a lot about leadership. "The program has been a wonderful thing for every­ one who has been willing to give it a chance," Stacy said. "4-H is a great pro­ gram and deserves national recognition." Amber Davis of Hastings said she has been involved in many 4-H projects, in­ cluding rabbits and horses. Her grandmother and grandfather were 4-Hers. her grandmother was once a leader and her mother is a current leader, said Amber, who has been involved in the program for six years. 4-H provides many expc riences and teaches many things, such as respect and leadership, she said Leslie Brown, an eight year 4-Her from Freeport, said she was once shy and now is more outgoing be- See local 4 Hers, page 2 Middleville Christmas parade seeking floats The annual Lions Club sponsored Christmas pa­ rade in Middleville is scheduled for 1 p.m. Satur­ day. Dec. 1. Organizer Bill Kenyon said he would like to hear from community organiza­ tions or individuals who would like to enter a float in the parade. The Lions give prizes to the first, second and third place finishers of $75, $50 and $25. To enter a float call Kenyon at 795-3669. The parade will leave the McFall parking lot at 1 p.m. and end at the Methodist Church parking lot. Santa usually breaks into his busy work sched­ ule to participate in the parade and spend some time afterward listening to children's Christmas wishes. Immediately following the parade, the Village Players will present their gift to the community, the Christmas play, in the sanctuary of the Mid­ dleville Methodist Church. Then from 2 to 5 p.m., friends of Pastor Roger and Marilyn Timmerman arc invited to stop by the Mid­ dleville Christian Re­ formed Church at 70# W. Main St. for an open house. Pastor Timmerman is re­ tiring this month and this is a chance to say good­ bye to the Middleville community. Holiday concerts are planned at the middle school and high school. Cal) the schools for dales and times. Then the Holly Trolley returns to Middleville on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. In This Issue ■ ■■ • Middleville Village reported in good financial shape • COA input meetings attract small crowd • Caledonia Twp. earns high credit rating • TK School Beard passes audit, buys buses �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/Ncvember 19, 2001 Middleville Village in good financial shape . by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The consensus of the Village of Middleville’s audit report is that the vil­ lage is in good financial condition. Certified Public Accoun­ tant Dan Veldhuizen from Siegfried, Crandall. Vos and Lewis noted that the village probably would have to show a repayment schedule for the Local De­ velopment Financial Au­ thority, demonstrating the village will be repaid for the up-front money used for improvements and as matching to the Commu­ nity Development Block Grant. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbcck told The Sun and News that a repay­ ment plan had been ap­ proved when the LDFA was approved. Veldhuizen told the vil­ lage that next year, he would be happy to meet with the finance commit­ tee on the 2001 audit, per­ haps in March. In other business last Tuesday night, the council approved the snowmobile trail, as in previous years. The Wayland Snowmobile Club encouraged anyone who sees violators to call the police department. Council president Lon Myers said. "The group has worked well with the village in the past. I hope this partnership can con­ tinue." Bruce Bender, on behalf of the snowmobile associa­ tion. thanked the village for participating again this “I am still having problems with the water coming off my neighbor’s lawns. I am willing to keep quiet for six months, but I will be back if con­ ditions don’t improve." - John Unger year. "There is an eco­ nomic impact for some lo­ cal businesses, including the gas station and restau­ rants." Grucsbcck said that after a review by Village Engi­ When people want to make a charitable gift, the most common option is to make a deviation to a public charity These organizations serve education, the arts, health services and a broad range of causes To establish and fulfill a long-term charitable giving program that can provide lasting impact, individuals, families and businesses have two basic altemauves • PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS are inde­ pendent charities established, controlled and maintained over time by a donor neer Steve Williams, he was recommending that the village install a storm catch basin in lot 18 of the Hunter's Trail Court. This will protect the sidewalk and should limit water across lawns. John Unger told the council after they had ap­ proved installing this catch basin, "I am still having problems with the water coming off my neighbor’s lawns. I am willing to keep quiet for the next six months, but I will be back if conditions don’t im­ prove." The Department of Pub­ lic Works will make an­ other circuit to pick up leaves. It seems more in control now. DPW director Russ Blough told the council. "The piles are not quite so large." The council acknowl­ edged the thank you note they had received from Shelley Erb’s first grade class for the sign installed on Third Street. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Coun­ cil is Tuesday. Nov. 27. at 7 p.m. A community foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distnbuting grants to a wide variety of organizations dial enhance and support the quality of life in the community A vol­ unteer board of community members like yourself, directly accountable to donors and the community, oversees each foundation's administration and distribution of hinds Its official the sign shows that this year's first graders in Shelley Erb's class are responsible for keeping some streets clean. Local 4-Hers, continued from front page cause of the program. She shows horses and cats in 4H. Nicole Volstromer, of Dowling, a 4-Her for four years, said she has new re­ spect for her peers' ideas and beliefs and herself because of the program. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie compli­ mented the public speaking skills of the 4-Hers and thanked them for attending. "Connecting youth and adults to work together to create positive and more stable futures for all young people can bridge the differ­ ences that separate people and help solve social prob­ lems," the board's resolution said. "Michigan 4-H Youth Development has been a key partner for communities in creating safe environments where young people learn new skills, develop mean­ ingful relationships with peers and adults, explore and appreciate the diversity of the world's people and take leadership for their own de­ velopment" In Barry, 288 adult and older youth volunteers part­ ner with youngsters to en­ gage in meaningful learning experiences. Statewide. 4-H Youth Development con­ nects more than 260.IMM) Michigan youth with 33,000 volunteers. The year 2002, "as the centennial year of the 4-H movement, offers a time to celebrate our combined con­ tributions since the incep­ tion of 4-H to the positive development of young peo­ ple in our community, our state, our county and our world." the County Board’s resolution said Yankee Springs blood drive set A Red Cross blood drive will be held from I to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Yankee Springs First Station, 1425 South Payne Lake Road. The Red Cross says that because of the overwhelm­ ing response in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., it is no longer able to take appointments. Blood donations instead will be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be collected to goal only. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Crott at 945 3122 or the American Red Cross, Blood Services. Great Lakes Region, l-8(X)-9684283, extension 360. Can 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Giving through a community foundation can help you • COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS are public chanties built by thousands of individuals, families and businesses that care about their communities When you give to your local community foundation it will give you the satisfaction of knowing that your concern for your community will have an impact in making it a better place for years to come. The Barry Community Foundation can work with you. your attorney and financial advisor to help structure what philanthropic options will work best for you. any ommunity oundation RO Bom 644 450 Meadow RwiDme • Sole 300 Hasbngs U 49058 Phone 616-945-0526 • Far 616945-4536 Emat bde wins ne< Wetete wwwJnrryctor? Zz///ur,Jenny & /('tmmte tnvtA? y<sw Ast ifop fa... ★ 10% Off Retail Price of 1 Same Day Service ★ Free Paraffin Dip with Chemical Service ★ Ask about Senior Discounts �The Sun and News, Middleville M[November 19. 2001/Page 3 Story hours introduce giving, holiday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The first story hour al the Thornapple Learning Center Nov. 14 with Ann Noah brought a room full of parents and children to learn about Thanksgiving and fall. Children sang songs, danced, listened to stories and even did an activity. Noah, who is staying borne to take care of her chil­ dren, included children's names in the activities. Community education director Chris Boysen said she was pleased with the turnout. All those who had pre-registered for the story hour attended. Everyone got to sing a song with their name in it and beat the drum if they liked Ann Noah had the children dancing like falling leaves ‘Harry Potter’ discussion set The November book dis­ cussion at the Thornappie Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 20. Tonight's book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . Readers who love the book, are indifferent to it or really can't see the point of it are invited to share their ideas. The next book discus­ sion will be on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. The Greatest Generation b y Tom Brokaw will be ana­ lyzed. This book is full of "ordinary heroes" and some who don't want to be considered heroic. Copies of the December book are available at the library. For more informa­ tion about the Book Dis­ cussions call the library at 795-5434. Boysen announced that the next story hour for children ages 2-4 will be Wednesday, Dec. 12. Pre­ registration for this holiday story hour (which lasts about 30 minutes) will be­ gin Dec. 3. Call 795-3397 to register. December story hours also are planned at the Thornapple School and Community Library. It will be wear your jammies time on Thurs­ day, Dec. 6, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Giving stories will help children look beyond themselves On Thursday Dec. 13, Christmas and holiday sto­ ries will be featured from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Francey Tobin combines her love for children and her love of reading at these story events. She usually plans a song, sto­ ries and even a simple craft. For information about the story times at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community li- Newest Citizen GIRL, Monica Louise bom Nov. 1. 2001 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. to Andrea Kelley and Andrew Bluhm Grandparents are Terne and Dave Gilmore and Jim and EHa Bluhm. Great grandparents are Patricia Kelley. Gerald Nickles, Duane and Helen Bluhm. the library is closed if the schools are closed due to inclement weather. pleasure A.hair designfrs Stop ~ Open 6 Days a Week ~ in for a new Evenings Always Available _______ look! 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOO theaterproduction o} tiov TK library closed for Thanksgiving The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23. The library will reopen for its regular hours Mon­ day. Nov. 26. at 7:30 a.m. The library is open on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays the library is open from 730 a.m. un­ til 8 p.m. The library is closed if the schools are dosed be­ cause of inclement weather. brary. call 795-5434. Librarian Deb Jones reminds library patrons that a Caledonia dfigh Schoo! Qrease Production wishes to thank our community for their overwhelming suypdr We proudly recognize the following businesses for their outstanding contributions to our success. Please join us in our sincere appreciation by bringing them your business and referrals. SaCutatorians Vadedictorian Caledonia Lumber j Center Pointe Mall inte J-Ad Graphics ’Lumber Chemical Bank West Home Acres Building Supply Co. Heyboer & Bolt Contracting Mullers Paint “N” Paper Swierenga Jewelers ‘donor ‘Rod Greg Wagner, Grace Bible College. Personal Touch Landscape, West Michigan Fencing Academy SjpeciaC Rc/tntrwfectyments Cartion Equipment Company, UghtTech, Sunsabons, Kostume^oom, Hockey Specialty Company, The Hub Caprtot, Fortune Chef, Pars Diner, McDonalds. Sam’s Join!, Monterey Grille McArthurs, Rosita’s Raffaela’s by Paganos, Get-Em-N-Go, 68th Street GhM, Subway, Blue Dragon. Ed’s Body Shop, Meqer, C-Store, Holwerda & Snoap Trophies �Page 4/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml “November 19, 2001 Page Elementary honor roll announced Fourth Grade Tyler Agostini, Geoffrey Albaugh, R.J. Bailey, Austin Bart, Mark Beilfuss, Eli Bergsma, Travis Bocrsma, Tucker Boonstra, Jessica Brewer, Annie Brower, Corrin Bruxvoort, Rebecca Campeau, Max Coon, Louise Curths, Daniel Cur­ tis, Trevor Dalton, Emily Daniels, Matthew Davidson, Brittney Defever, Alyssa DeGroot, Cassie DcHaan. Rebecca Denney. Alex DeVries, Sara DeWitt, Ben Dickerson, Kara Fassbender, Megan Foote, Jake Francis­ co, Danielle Fredenberg, Amanda French. Caroline ille Nofsinger. Kieth Olson. Fuller, John Gerou. Nicole Joshua Palmitier. Alex PelGrummet, Megan Hager. ton. Andrea Penfield. Steven Brittany Hall. Anna Haus- Pennington. Beau Pickard. chiid, James Hawkes. Joshua Alyssa Poland. Taelor Price, Haywood. Joanna Hillman, Tyler Rafferty. Ted Rosen­ Kelly Hine. Kyle Hine, berg. Sarah Roskam. Corey Millicent Hoffman. Bnanna Roth, Jordan Schnicke. Ly­ Scholtens. Chase Holben, Jessica Homak, dia Michelle Howard, Kaley Schultz. Nicholas Scobey. Jachim, Bryan Kars. Kayla Caleb Skaggs. Jared SmenKatsma, Shelby Kenyon, dik, Christopher Smith. Kayla Kermeen. Ashley Carrei Sneller. Hannah Kidder, Maxwell Kiel, Aud­ Stark, Nick Steele, Josh rey Koetsier, Cameron Kul­ Steensma. Tyler Stover, Stowe, Devin hanek. Michelle Lenartz, Wesley Conan Loew. Travis Mc­ Suwyn, Nick Tape. Samuel Kenna. Keli Mellen, Jacob Thaler, Jessica Thomas, Myers, Katie Nesbitt, Cam­ Kathryn Tobin. Nicole Todd, Matraca Tolan. Morgan Van- Bryan. Eric Buchanan. Zach derKolk. Matthew Van Don- Buehler. Kody Buursma. gen. Jessica. VanRhee. Macy Chamberlin. Elizabeth Melissa VanStee. Paige Chappelow. Cod) Clinton. Vogel, Kelsey Webster. David Comeau. Alyson Clayton Weesie. Kelsey Cooper. Cara Crandell. Weidmann. Kyle Zahl. Steven Crawford. Shanelle Steven Zatzke. Brittany Cndler. Kyle Dalton. Cade Dammen. Nick De Wald. Ziehr. Courtney De Went. Kaylynn Fifth Grade Maegan Allison. Kailec DimoncL Dayton Dimond. Anderson. Kirk Barber. Courtney England. David Laramie Barker. John Bet it. Foster. Beth Fuller. Chelsea Chris Garrison. Ashleigh Bieski. Ben Funk. Blough. Kyle Bobolts. Koiton Gcerligs. Brittany Curtis Bouchard. Alyssa Giguere. Jamie Goggins. Bowerman. Ryan Brew. Josh Kaiti Graham. Amanda Brower, Alicia Bruinsma. Granger. Cassie Groendykc. Tom Brunink, Christopher Dylan Hamilton. Joshua Haney. Tiffani Harrington. Audrey Hoag. Ryan Hodges, Jackie Hodges. Ashley Hov mga. Heather Hull. Neal Humbarger. Enn Humphrey. Matte Jacobs. Jessica Jacobs. Haily Jager. Jacob Jenkins. Kimberly Junglas. Joey Koval. Tyfani I amkin. Tom Leedy. Ashley Lustey. Gina Mancuso. Taylor Martenies. Marcus Me Keough. Mackenzie ' Meycnng. Stephanie Meycnng. Shane Moore. Kan Morey. Amanda Nicholas. Olivia Nieder. Amanda Nye. Anthony Continued next page FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chimb - Serving a Living l/>rd Sunday Schrxil Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 9.30 am . ,10:45 a m .6:00 p.m Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr Brian F Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (nortbtvest of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “4 Cftun ft M-uft a taring heart for our < ummunin and the irorirf ” Sunday Worship 9M)am and6(JOpm (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rev. R. Scott Greenway, Pastor Ketth Stnlp. Youth Director Al Tierneyer, Contain atty ( alltag Chureh Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at IO(kh St A CALEDONIA fj UNITED METHODIST W ’ 250 v uve street (M-37 io Emmons, io Vine) \ . x r 25 - Festival of Christ the Kmg Sermon Title: Zaun Sunday Worship Service 8 30am and II 00 am (Jr Church at 1100 only) Sunday School .......... 9 45am (Nursery and Child Carr available throughout the monungj Rev Norman Kohns (616) 891-816" Church Office 616^891 8669/Fax 891-8648 www cakdoataunK org CHCRCH OF .MIDDLEVILLE M-37. north of Middleville • '795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Music Minister Pastor David Stewart. CE ■ Children's Pastor Sunday Sc hool Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid Week Prayer Word of Life Chibs Lakeside Community Clutch \ Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitneyvilk Avenue. Aho CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship •> M) a m Sunday School for All Ages Iff 45 a m Evening Worship 6 INI p m Pastor Roger Pullman • ( hunh Offh < vn.s ti »V/ www lakesidevommuniiy org (under construction) Leighton Church ConmnmifV o| Christ C 8 li M U* I I T C 8 8 8 C H a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings ---------891-0576 Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe CifM tc. Worship leader Denny Bouma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www bnghtside org Worship; 1100 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Covenant Churches of America X^Night 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near WhitneyviHo Ave Church School. Sunday "We are changed by God 's love!" Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship....................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday School . 11 00 a.m Adult Bible Class.................... 11 00 a.m. Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Wijc ©lb {Eime jftletljobist ©Ijiirclj e 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday SchooLI 0:00 a.m. Morning Worship...11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. IO 50a in Morning Worship 11 00 a in Wed Fellowship 7 30 p in Pastor Uovd DeVortiur. St Church Ph. 868-6810* Pastor 's Ph 897 7407 Services at 930 a m and 6 p m 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 Onz mile etst of Whttneyville Rd Rrv P Adams Phone 891 -8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1230We«M-ITOHigfr»as<abrf VarndLo Roud) WaytedL Ml 49U4 • 165-7«D Meeting you. sour friends, and yanr fawuls - right where you 're at — thmugh HURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services Programs for all ages. For more information (616) 891-8119 or ww w pqgKhMKb (foui Ceaipui fei audSenna THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word *Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m (Jr Church &. Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Dy wbtw. Mumc Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SEr Caledonia PasKjr Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 UunhipfWs 9Wam and 10M) am . ^nolefet^U < ^4^ 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Sarrica Timaa __ 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer I IC ■ (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) k XC ■----- 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wa4na»4ay 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Huetwick Wi- St Psul Lutheran Church U (Missouri Sgnod) 54th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service S OO AM Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30 AM New Life Celebration Service 11:00 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursery available Barrier Free www iserv net/'vtpaul UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rrinw McvMfes Quatey Chdd Care aad Programs ^&) / AfallAiaA Rev. ffoy/e Bailard, Pastor Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ____________ Phone 868-6437____________ ____________OHice 891-8688___________ GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod 10:00 a m 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m 9 45 a m Praise Singing (^facnld r 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship H 30 a ni & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9 44 a m Contemporary Style ol Worship Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6 50 p.m Prayer Meeting ■ Wednesday 6 .30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 (X) p in KAY TOTVSF.XI) \OtMAX KVOKK AsvxuH 891-8028 • e-mail leightonOiserv net Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momog Wonhp SkXSevle Mcrrr^ Acrv<, Sunday School (Jt HqTi & aoad *Knery - Grode 5 Sr High - Sun Everr^ Jt Hgh • Gooes M Weo Everog 9Xam IKJDcm 945am HOOom Ret’ Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795 9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible church 8546 r e A/e at 84tn $f • 8?: 866 "The Church nhere everybody is sotnebod. and Jesus is l.ord" Meeting at Caiedoma High School Serac,-Scroo 930 a Sirida//ryro . 1030am Meerrg at tree# on Mvmeyvte Ave E ...■ 6 00 p m Wee VKJwee* Study 700pm • Rev /a �The Sun and News. MiddleviPe. Ml November 19. 2001 Page 5 Area Thanksgiving services planned service for 7 p.m. Wednes­ day. Nov. 21. The church meets at the Cross Creek Academy. For information and directions, call (616) 891-0287 or check the web site at www.brightside.org. The annual Hastings may hold special services on Thanksgiving Day. Call the telephone numbers listed in today s newspa­ pers for more details. The Brightside Commu­ nity Church has scheduled a special Thanksgiving This Thursday, Nov. 22, is the. fourth Thursday of November. It is the earliest date when Thanksgiving can occur. Many churches may have held special services on this past Sunday, some Baragar nominated for Rotary Student off Month less his achievements are a result of his best effort, and his best effort is what is al­ ways given.” Kane said. “Chad is an exemplary role model and often assists his peers who may encounter difficulties and need sup­ port.” Beyond the classroom. Baragar also displays his leadership abilities as the starting quarterback for the TK Trojans. “His motivation, self-dis­ cipline. initiative, and char­ acter have earned him this prestigious honor and recog­ nition.” Kane said. Kevin Kane. English in­ structor at Thomapple Kel­ logg High School, nomi­ nated junior Chad Baragar, son of Kevin and Linda Baragar of Hastings, as Ro­ tary Student of the Month for October. Baragar was nominated for his consistently high per­ formance in academic classes and for his constant desire and willingness to surpass expectations in all challenges that come his way, Kane said. “He is never satisfied un- Chad Baragar Middleville Doctors welcomes first physician assistant Dr. Linette Grange wel­ comes Lori Schaaf, a certi­ fied physician assistant, to Middleville Doctors, PC. With this addition to the staff, the family practice, located just north of Middleville Villa Inn, is now accepting new patients. A physician assistant is a health professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. The physician assistant's teamfocused training enables the PA to work with other providers to ensure appropri­ ate patient care in all set­ tings. As a skilled medical pro­ fessional, Schaaf diagnoses and treats illnesses and injunes and performs physi­ cals and procedures. In addi­ tion to providing patient care, she also takes time with patients to advise and educate them on preventa­ tive health care. Schaaf is a graduate of the ment Before joining Middleville Doctors, she performed family practice medicine in Kentwood. She is married to Wayne Schaaf, an interactive web­ site designer. They have three sons: Aaron. 22; Ben, 21; and Tim, 18. The Schaafs arc members of Hillside Community Church in Gaines Township. Lori Schaaf said she enjoys the friendly and help­ ful atmosphere at Middleville Doctors. “During my first week at Middleville Doctors, I was made to feel right at home with such friendly patients and staff. I look forward to many years of service to the Middleville community.” Middleville Doctors is located at 4695 N. M-37 Highway, Suite 1 in Middleville. Patients can call 795-3315 for appoint­ ments and more informa­ tion. Lori Schaaf University of Michigan and Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She was the recipient of the 1997 William G. Birch Clinical Excellence Award for highest clinical achieve­ /farnweijaty -r 4 area Thanksgiving service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 20. at the Thornapple Valley Church. 2750 South M-43 in Hastings. On Thanksgiving Day. Margaret and Larry Hol­ lenbeck will put together a free meal at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The buffet style meal will be served at 1 p.m. For reservations or to ar­ range for meal delivery, call the church office at 945-9574. It has been a tradition to list special holiday events, music or dramatic presen­ tations in the Sun and News and The Reminder in the issues preceding Christmas. This listing goes in on a space available basis and is not intended to replace any display advertising churches may choose to do. Churches should follow the following instructions to have events listed. Press releases can be sent to J-Ad Graphics, Attn. Patricia Johns. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hast­ ings, Mich. 49058. Information can be faxed to Attention Patricia Johns, at 616-945-5192. In­ formation can be e-mailed From previous page Olson, Emily Ordway, Jordan Owens, Adrienne Palmer, Sara Pappas, Macgan Parks, Alex Pcschel, Jessica Pitsch, Jenna Piets, Nick Reigler, Levi Reiglcr, Danielle Rosenberg. Ben Roskam. Kate Schcidel, Nate Sisson, Charlese Smith, Chris Strickland, Alecia Strumbcrger, Kristin Tedrow, Jenna Tcuncssen, Colin Texter, Nicole Tinker, James Tobin, Melanic Truer, Becky VandcrWerp, Alexan­ dra VanderWoude, Carter Whitney, Bryant Yoder, Nathan Zoet. Serving Our Country Stephen J. Czarnowski mum S5.IXX) cash bonus. After completion of basic military training, most sol­ diers receive advanced indi­ vidual training in their career job specialty The recruit qualifies for a $3,000 enlistment bonus. Czamowski. a 2001 grad­ uate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, will report to Fort Jackson. Columbia. S C . for basic training He is the son of Susan and Lawrence Czarnowski of Middleville Stephen J. Czamowski has joined the United States Army Reserve under the delayed training program. The program gives young men and women the oppor­ tunity to delay reporting for basic military training for up to 270 days. An enlistment in the Reserves gives many new soldiers the option to learn a new skill, serve their country, and become eligible to receive more than S7.(XX) toward a college education, S2(),(XX) for repayment of college loans, and a maxi­ --?' Do Tow Hear What I Hear?... God "God loves you and has a wonderful plan lor your life 'This is the message that God has been sending ever since the beginning of lime. During this series ot message*. we will be examining how awesome God thinks we arc and how we can see ourselves through flis eyes if we just listen to Him. November 25: You can Trust God December 2: You can do great things in this world December 9: You can overcome the obstacles \ou are encountering December 16: You can be forgiven December 23: You can he a person oj power I22(X) West M 179 Highway (1/2 mile east of Patterson) Wayland/Middle villc 795-7903 Service Times: 9:00 and 10:30 ■_____ -D Celebration' * begins National CLAMOUR PORTRAITURE Friday November 50 l!am-7pm ITS FOR EVERYONE! A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT' Senior Citizens • Children • Teens • Graduation Portraits • Anniversaries Engagement Announcements • Modeling Portfolios • Birthdays PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLE & MAKEUP APPLICATION AND 8X10 PORTRAIT - $24.95 Massage - Offsets Hair Cat & Style .^Refreshments* Free Products JLf Contempo Salon 616-891-1095 • Caledonia Centre Plaza FREE Parrafin Treatment with Deluxe Facial VSfe fatty’■* *25.00 COUPON EXP*tS Deluxe Whirlpool Pedicure *5.00 OFF C0UP0R S Q'Xl.W FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 CALEDONIA: A rare find Three bedroom, 3 bath condo located in the heart of Caledo­ nia. Must see this super sharp unit with 2,000 sq. ft. finished. $148,000. Call Wendy Zandstra 891-7653 or 891-2222 color with w - ---------------- 1 ----- I I I mith iamond I — "" SOUTH OFFICE I ___ I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml S There is no charge tor this service. The deadlines for press releases is noon Thursday of the week previous to the Tuesdav publication date. For material to be pub­ lished on Nov 27. the deadline is Thursday. Nov. 22. at noon. For information about this, call Patricia Johns at 945-9554. No listings will be taken over the tele­ phone. to jadnews^i voyager.net. Please put "attention Pa­ tricia Johns" on the subject line. Please pul the name of the church on ail press re­ leases. This is important for faxed messages since the cover letter may be­ come separated from the body of the message. Press releases should in­ clude the date and time of the event, the target audi­ ence and fee if any. 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"Every season it has grown and last year was exceptional," said Carlcen Sabin. "We were thrilled with all of the snow at Thanksgiving last year. It was the first year we were able to start our season us­ ing the sleigh for our horse drawn rides and that brought much joy to all our guests. "Thanksgiving weekend is especially busy for us because so many people have out of town guests and are looking for some­ thing to do that is unique and different. The setting of the old 1864 water pow­ ered grist and cider mill that is filled with the smell of hot cider and fresh baked Christmas cookies mingles with the cozy warmth of the 12 deco­ Horse-drawn sleigh ndes is a featured attraction at the annual "Christmas at the Mill" celebration at Historic Bowens Mills, which will get under way this weekend. A number of holiday merchants will have wares for sale inside Bowens Mills. Bowens Mills co-own­ ers Owen and Carleen Sabin, with friends Santa Claus and a snowman. Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice //s the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WtGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main St. Caledonia. Ml 49316 616.891.9294 rated trees makes a fairly land atmosphere for all who enter. Many families from the area have come every year since we be­ gan." The fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths and garland that are for sale raise funds for the mill, families re­ ceive a free family horse drawn ride as a thank you for their purchase. There is no admission for Christmas at the mill. All the proceeds from trees and photos go to the con­ tinuance of the mill, along ^coupon-^^ I I I "It’s Christmas at the Mill" begins Friday, Nov. 23, the day after Thanks­ giving and then Saturdays and Sundays until Christ­ mas. The hours arc noon to 5 p.m. and Santa is always there. The Old Mill is in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) Slate Park. Watch for the huge Grindstone Marker on Briggs Road. Call 616-795-7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com <http://www.bowcnsmills.c om> Saving on home insurance is “NoPmbkin” n* wy uuh Am* pOwi tiruHe p.ryirx.1 < |4«in s16 haircuts ! 0i I I 3363 68th St. S.E (in Dutton Professional Bldg.) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Breanna Gillespie poses for a photo with Santa Claus. with Lindie land Amanda Jo I I Expiresi 2-4-01 ! mJ Pr< Hum" dam AA. Al-Anon meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon ) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R at 4379452. M onday, Wednesday. Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. duloOwnen Insurance ISSLDASCE FIRST BOB NICOLAI, Frej/c/enr 497 Arlington St (M-37) P O Box 99, MxJOtevrile, Ml 49333 (010) 001 0*00 Toll Fr«« (SOO) 70*110* f<u (414) 701 1011 �The Sun and News. Middleville. MLNovcmber 19. 2001 Page 7 Caledonia emergency equipment considered 'by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board plans to purchase some advanced rescue equipment so the fire de­ partment can do an even better job to rescue car crash victims from increas­ ing accident occurances. Acting Chief Brian Ben­ nett said the department would like to have the ca­ pability to have equipment at more than one accident site, or to be working in two areas of one bad crash site if needed. The present equipment obtained in 1983 is from 15 to 20 years old, Bennett said. It has done an excel­ lent job to date, but is reaching a stage where if parts are broken, it is hard to find components to re­ pair it, or some parts can­ not be replaced at all. In tests, the current equipment takes about ten times longer to complete extrication tasks than new equipment being manufac­ tured. The spreading force of the present tool is much less than of modern equipment. New materials used in newer auto models such as fiberglass and plastic are handled more effectively with the new equipment designed for them. Bennett explained. Five firefighters, includ­ ing Jason Robards, who wrote the report, worked on the research. The com­ mittee reviewed new equipment using old vehi­ cles in several compara­ tive tests, which attempted to conclusively show which tools could do the best job. After demonstra­ tion of the complete Champion system, those observing concluded Champion tools, designed for use in NASCAR racing offer the best all-round ca­ pability. They said Champion equipment is lighter, smaller, easier to maneu­ ver. faster, and less stress­ ful to anyone using it. The Champion RC-5 "cutter" was most impressive, snapping steering columns, cutting door hinges and through closed locks. Champion also offers the option of operating two pieces of equipment at the same time. "Its an amazing piece of equipment.” Bennett said. Relying on experience of other departments, the reputation of this particular tool is excellent. In addi­ tion. the manufacturer of- Middleville woman clowns for Christ Teresa K. Venton of Middleville is one of the “Holy Fools” of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, III., who arc acting a little foolish for Christ this academic year. Wearing grease paint and clown costumes, the Holy Fools present their special witness spreading God's message of love. Vcnton is a clown called “Bentley” Holy Fools is a clown ministry with members in many states and nations. The inspiration for the group came from the movie “para­ ble,” in which Christ is por­ trayed as a clown. Holy The MacMurray Fools arc celebrating their 26th anniversary in 2001-02. The organization at MacMurray began in 1975 with a small groups of stu­ dents. Eleven collegians are involved this semester. “As Holy Fools, our main goal is to show people what it means to be a little bit foolish for Christ in a world where that is not always easy." a statement by the troupe explains. “We do this through our services and nursing home visits. We go any place people need to be reminded God loves them ” Each year members of the group select a theme and write their own service. “The Basics of Life” is the theme of this year’s service. The program includes singing, skits and other fea­ tures. Venton and the other MacMurray Holy Fools meet weekly during the academic year. They hold their ser­ vices in Annie Merner Chapel on the college cam­ pus on special occasions and make off-campus trips to appear in churches and visit nursing homes and hospitals. “Our service may seem unusual, but you will find CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE 4-10 foot Blue Spruce Cut your own or precut: *12.00 each 2 - 3,000 to choose from. Open beginning Nov. 23 • 11 a.m. - dark Go east at light tn Middleville 6/IOths of a mile to Irving Road, right I mile to Loop Rd., right 1/2 mile to 2981 Loop Road, right side If snow. access is limited to 4 wheel or front wheel drive only. Questions 795-2232 Have a Merry Christmas Hair & Spa Studio Inc. Hair • Massage • Body Wraps Body Treatments • Pedicures Nails • Facials • Makeovers Scalp Massage • Waxing 9175 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Michigan 49316 616.891.HAIR (4247) i Teresa K. Venton that this is our way of show­ ing God’s love,” the Holy Fools say. “After all. ‘We are fools for Christs sake’ (1 Corinthians 4:10).” The Rev. Patsy Kelly, col­ lege chaplain and instructor of religion, is the Holy Fools’ advisor. Seniors Anne Ziegler of Pocahontas, 111., and Cara Miller of Littleton, 111., are the troupe’s “co-head fools” (presidents) for 2001-02. Call 945-9554 for classifieds Country Jown Iloral & Gifts 9345 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful floivers and eien better service' A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services A fire commission meet­ ing to review the informa­ tion early next week will help the board make a de­ cision at the regular meet­ ing Nov. 21. The department would like to order the equipment as soon as prissible as de­ livery takes from four to six weeks. The cost for the equipment will include a S3.(MX) fee for advanced training and techniques be­ ing used in emergency rescue operations. A heavy rescue seminar for semis and school buses also is provided. Although no fatalities have resulted from slow equipment, there have been some close calls. Bennett said. Fears that M-6 will result in more traffic emergencies are on the minds of emergency personnel. Cases where more than one accident occurred at the same time have occurred. The appointment of Jamie Durca to the Fire Department search com­ mittee was approved at the special meeting. IheMAIN AIILAt III N 35 years experience Specializing in Weddings fers a 24-hour emergency replacement if needed dur­ ing repair. The committee recom­ mended purchase of the Champion system, even though another bid from Centaur was $448 less. Committee members said that equipment is heavier and much harder to han­ dle. requiring critical time where time is an important factor in saving lives in emergency situations. It is not certain whether the amount for the new equipment was included in the 2002 budget, but there are surplus amounts in the fire department dedicated funds. An option to keep the old tool with a $10,000 upgrade and buy a new system of tools at $24,282 is being compared with another option to buy two new units with a trade-in allowance on the old equipment. The possibility of a major breakdown of the old equipment which cannot be replaced even with the upgrade, is a crit­ ical risk. Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - r Venton is a freshman at MacMurray, a 155-year-old, private, career-directed lib­ eral arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. She is majoring in deaf and hard of hearing: teacher education. The daughter of Ed and Nancy Venton of Middle­ ville, she is a 2001 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION Our Hometown Charitable Organization MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thornapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. For scholarship and charitable gift information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Middleville, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef @ hotmail.com Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet. Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml^ovember 19. 2001 COA input meeting attract small crowds by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Attendance has been poor at the first two com­ munity input forums to discuss the future of the Barry County Commission on Aging. The sessions were held Thursday, Nov. 8 and Monday, Nov. 12. The combined attendance at the meetings in Thomapple Township and at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville was just 13. And several of those at­ tending the meetings have included county commis­ sioners Wayne Adams, Jim French and Tom Wilkinson. Wilkinson had circu­ lated a letter about the proposed purchase of the former Peace Community Church property in Hast­ ings for the COA. He raised questions about the renovation and mainte­ nance costs of keeping the building to the larger ques­ tion of whether this cen­ tralized location will serve the needs of senior citi­ zens throughout the county. The current COA build­ ing in downtown Hastings is thought to be no longer adequate to meet the needs of clients. The agency has made it pub­ licly known it would like a new, larger and more ac­ cessible home. There is some debate about housing just one COA facility in Hastings as opposed to having out­ reach centers in communi­ ties such as Nashville, Delton. Middleville and Freeport. This debate has prompted the community input sessions around the county. Wilkinson said he is concerned that few senior citizens are attending the meetings. "It could be that seniors confidential in his report to the COA. He begins the discussions with a list of draft questions, which in­ clude everything from the strengths and weaknesses of the COA, the most im­ portant services offered by the agency and ways to encourage support for the COA. Wilkinson asked some of these questions at the meetings. Medema said that the David M edem a are reluctant to travel after dark or that some find the distance from Hastings to Middleville and Nashville too far to travel," he said in a communication to a fellow commissioner. David Medema. the consultant running these informational meetings for the COA, said, "We wel­ come the contributions of senior citizens to these discussions. We would es­ pecially like to hear from some seniors who do not use the services offered by the COA. Medema told the audi­ ence at both meetings that their input would be kept American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft New Models at Both Parks Some on wooded garage lots ALL HOMES PRICED TO SELL! Used book sale slated for Dec. 8 A used book sale, featur­ ing a variety of books at bar­ gain prices, will take place at the Caledonia Branch of Kent District Library from IO a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 8. Proceeds from the sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library, will benefit the Caledonia branch of Kent District Library. The library is located at 240 Emmons Street. For more information about the used book sale, please call 891-I502. Senior Parents meet Monday Parents of seniors who would like to help plan the Senior All-Night Party can attend the next Senior Parents' meeting on Monday. Nov. 26. at 7 p.m. in the UAW 1002 Hall next to Bradford White. There will be an update of current fund-raising efforts. Parents can pick up raffle tickets to sell at this time. questions raised at the first two meetings are present­ ing challenges to the COA board which they are find­ ing valuable. "I encourage more senior citizens to attend these meetings." Medema said. A similiar meeting was held last night. Monday. Nov. 19. in the Baltimore Township Hall. The Delton meeting is tonight Tuesday. Nov. 20. at the Country View Apartments from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The final scheduled meeting will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 27. at the Barry County Courts and Law Building in Hastings. Refreshments are served at all the meetings. Phone the COA at 948-4856 for information and directions to the meeting. House by Dr. Chris Noah. ND ‘Winter itch’ Question: Which skin moisturizer works the best for dry skin? As the air gets colder, furnaces and fireplaces kick on with more regularity. The inside humidity goes down and skin becomes at times red, rough, cracked and itchy. The hands and lower legs arc most commonly* affected. For reasons that are not always clear, some people are more affected by this problem and present with severe dry skin (the medical term lor this is xerosis). I could not find any studies comparing the effectiveness of over-the-counter moisturizers. For mildly irritating dry skin, I recommend the cheapest cream you can find — the active ingredients in these products are very similar. For more bothersome symptoms that do not respond to these products, you may need to see your medical provider. I did find a number of decent studies that indicate prescription strength 12% lactate lotion works better than over-thecounter creams for xerosis. Have a great week. Please send your questions and cmails to: jadnewsCppvoyager.net. Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! 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The journey will take them approximately two to three years and at least a year of raising the funds to begin the new complex. The current church facil­ ity holds 650. The new fa­ cility. being located just south of 92nd Street (1/4 mile north of the present location) will initially house 9OO. rhe plans call for future growth to 1,500. Because of the Grand Rapids Diocese ruling that a church must have half of the capital raised before a groundbreaking can take place. Holy Family held the kick-off event as a celebration of pledging and stewardship toward the church for its parishioners. According to Father Dave Le Blanc, ground breaking for the new facil­ ity probably won't be tak­ ing place for at least a year. The service, a combina­ tion of all three services currently held at the church, was housed in the high school gymnasium. After the regular service, there were many activities for parishioners of all ages. A luncheon was planned, as well as games, music, storytelling, and even a raffle drawing. Clowns, a small play, music, and a hay nde were just some of the things in store for Holy Family parishioners during their "Festival of Faith" celebration. The event kicked off the fund-raising for their new church facility Father Dave Le Blanc (pronounced La Blah) per­ formed the service, giving a bit of history about the church family. Holy Fam­ ily Church has grown for 31 years, fostered by parishioners, fostered by growth. That growth has caused the church to look to the future. Father Le Blanc intro­ duced several people that will be instrumental to the future church. Among those introduced to (he parishioners were Robert Czerew with Schemata Inc. the architect and Gary Johnson of Johnson Con­ struction, the project man­ ager. He explained that the entire new church complex (including offices, meeting rooms, nursery, sanctuary, etc.) will cost in the range of $10.2 million. Pledges had already started coming in before the kipkoff. The building fund had approximately $2.7 million in it before the campaign started. "The gifts vary from very large to less than large," said Father Le Blanc. "But ail arc sacrificial. It is im­ portant for parishioners to have a sense of steward­ ship. I don't ask anything of you that I don't ask of myself. I don't ask you for a set amount. I ask you for a sacrificial giving." Ed Pawloski. a parish­ ioner of the church, spoke about the church not being the building, but the peo­ ple that greeted him with Call 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 tor Sun « Mews ACTION-Ads! Catt 14 boars a May 7 Mays a HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedroom home on Thornapple River/Thornapple Bike Trail. Middleville Schools. No pets. $800/mo. + deposit. CaU (616) 795-3550 or (616)795-7445. open arms when he first walked through the doors. "I don't remember what kind of windows, w hat the church looked like. I was there to find something. 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Middleville, Ml/November 19, 2001 County Chamber forms Middleville, Freeport group by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Area businesses who al­ ready belong to the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce or are inter­ ested in finding out more about membership are in­ vited to attend a meeting of the Middleville and Freeport Business network. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 28. at 8 a.m. in the meeting room at Carveth Village at 690 W. Main St. in Mid­ dleville. The meeting will cover what is new in the Mid­ dleville and Freeport eas. Chamber representa­ tive Cheryl Peters is ex­ cited about projects in the Middleville and Freeport areas. These include "adopt a comer" programs, ribbon cuttings and local events. Peters said she hopes that future meetings will be held at a time when most area businesses will be able to send a represen­ tative. Any area business per­ son interested in attending the meeting should call the chamber at 945-2454 or make contact by e-mail at bcacc@voyager.net. 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It was thought the geese migrating into the area were not compatible with sheep, and carry worms and parasites which cause problems for the livestock. However, the arrange­ ment was still a positive one, Ayers said, and the owners would like to try grazing more sheep in the area next year. However, human grazing at a Wendy's Restaurant next to the Reformed Church in Caledonia on M-37 will not go ahead, after all. Christopher J. Hier, 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults 0 K. A plan to build the chain outlet was abandoned, re­ portedly over water prob­ lems on the site and the demographics in the Cale­ donia area, which antici­ pated demand exceeding the ability of the small site to meet it. It is expected Wendy’s will still seek an- other suitable location in the area. Many residents have expressed support for another local fast food restaurant. In other business, theVillage Council approved the village president’s part time salary of $2,500 and $400 for life insurance for three full-time employees FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Phony 911 call no joke To the editor: I am a student at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. I made a false 911 call. When the principal found out I received 10-day suspension. Then my mom came and picked me up. When I got home Sgt Tony Stien came and talked to me. I had to write a letter of apology to school and Barry County 911 Central Dispatch. Then 1 went to Barry Central Dispatch and personally talked to the director and the people who answer the phones. I still have to keep up on my school work. I have to stay in my room all day I have to help around the house. I am writing to inform you that if you’re going to do something hke I did, you could be interrupting some­ body else who may need help. 911 does not mean joke. It means emergency. 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Ml November 19. 2001/Page 11 Caledonia Village Trustee to volunteer in New York by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Village Trustee Nick Unger has been affected personally by the terrorist attacks Sept. 11 and plans to offer his time as a volunteer in the cleanup effort still go­ ing on in New York. Unger knew 46 people from his high school and college who were lost in the tragedy and at the Nov.12 Village Council meeting he led a short ceremony to honor six New York City firefighters he knew. Those deaths Unger mentioned included LaSalle Academy Alumni Battery Chief Raymond Downey; Special Opera­ tions Firefighter Michael Carroll, Ladder Co. 3; Firefighter Robert Foti, ladder Co. 7; Firefighter Peter Vega. Ladder Co. IIX, and from Marist Col­ lege. he noted Lieutenant Kevin J. Pfiefcr, Engine Co. 33 and Firefighter Vincent Kane, Engine Co. 22. Unger said his daughter, Teresa Mosier, who is em­ ployed at Pine Rest, went to New York for a week as a volunteer at the World Trade Center counseling survivors and their fami­ lies. He praised Caledonia. Kent, Ottawa and Allegan i County/ixotighters,for their efforts to support victims * in New York. He also mentioned the Seventh Day Adventist National Disaster Re­ sponse Team for tireless efforts at "Ground Zero." feeding, rescue, recovery and counseling support workers. The Adventists arc using a 38-foot mobile kitchen in this effort. Unger explained that his daughter said volunteers often work 12-hour days or longer, and people needing help often stand in line that long, with volunteers and applicants going with­ out food during that time. The victims are still dis­ placed from homes, have lost possessions contami­ nated by dust and debris | "(The cleanup of the I World Trade Center) | is a monumental task I continuing for a long | time into the future." | Get your special summer photos processed by experts Top Quality Processing • PAST' We want you to get the best color reproduction available from your families' photographs <r\35mm Film Processing >NE HOUR SERVICE Same Day or Next Day Nick Unger and must be replaced, and others who have lost jobs and family members. Many businesses in the area have still not re­ opened. Unger said this is still a crisis situation for hundreds of people. To meet this need, peo­ ple from all over the coun­ try have volunteered their labor. Just last week 300 volunteers traveled there by bus from the Grand Rapids region. Though not paid, these people must be transported to the area, fed and housed. "It is a monumental task continuing for a Tong time into the future," Unger said. He said people who are interested in volunteer­ ing to help will still have an opportunity to do so for some time to come. The history of the mo­ bile kitchen began about 10 years ago, as a used unit which was renovated for the purpose of cooking meals on site to support various emergency work­ ers. The mobile unit was a project undertaken by Fire Department Canteen 800 of Rockford, with the help of funds from the late celebrity Dick York. The mobile kitchen is limited only by the amount of food available in a loca­ tion. a place to warehouse it and the amount of volun- flf you re not getting the^ You re not getting it all! for more information on how you, i too, can receive your complete coverage of Middleville and Caledonia, Yankee Springs and Freeport...J?G33 JU J \ - Trustee Nick Unger PHOTO Center J tecr help to operate it. Involving the mobile kitchen in such disasters as the Allendale (III.) tor­ nado. and Hurricane An­ drew of 1992 evolved into a partnership with the Seventh Day Adventist emergency relief program. It was used recently in the flood situations in the Car­ olinas. The unit also has been used locally in the lower Michigan area, where there have been large fires, to support vic­ tims and rescue workers. Unger explained this program is not unlike the efforts by the Red Cross or the Salvation Army in dis­ aster situations. Bob Wolbrink is the di­ rector of the program, which operates on a na­ tional scale out of Lans­ ing, through the Seventh Day Adventist headquar­ ters, and now has several satellite trucks. Unger will be going with the mobile kitchen and several other people from the Allegan, Kent and Ot­ tawa areas to New York through the cooperative program organized by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and Fire Depart­ ment Canteen 800. Unger has been involved in disaster relief programs over the past 20 years, and ran the mobile kitchen in­ termittently for about six years. He expects to be in­ volved in training others in use of the mobile kitchen, which is being used in New York. He said this experience will be inter­ esting. because the vege­ tarian diet will be different than meals he prepared in other situations. Each volunteer is at­ tempting to raise money to meet his or her own ex­ penses through donations. The money will go to the kitchen fund for the ser­ vices it provides and pay for insurance and fuel for the personal travel and other incidentals, in some cases even lodging. All these details are uncertain, for those going to the dis­ aster site. The volunteers will be traveling together in a per­ sonal vehicle the weekend after Thanksgiving to spend a week to ten days at Ground Zero, so dona­ tions are needed as soon as possible. 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OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 pm on Wednesday November 21, . 2001, at the Caledonia Township/Villagc Kali, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia Michigan NOTE: Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLE­ GIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF). 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes of the October 17. 2001 and October 24, 2001 Board of Trustees Meetings B Correspondence Not Re­ quiring Board Action C Approval to Pay BiHs D Treasurer s Report E. Building Department Report F Utilities Report G Zoning Admin /Code Enf Officer's Report 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A Discussion - Regarding Shagbark Condominiums B Ordinance - 2nd Reading ■ Request by Coldwater Properbos. L L C ' to Rezone Parcel S's 41.23 32 151 001 and 41 23 31 200.002 from A. Agricultural to R-2, Medium Density Single Family Properties commonly known as 10287 Duncan Lake Read and 5858 100th Street C Ordinance - 2nd Reading - Request by NorthPorte Dev­ elopment. Inc ' to rezone parcel *s 41 23.06.100 036. 4123 06 100 042. 4123 06 200 001 and 41 23 06 200 041 from R-1 Low Density Single Family to HC. Highway Commercial Proper­ ties commonly known as 5158 5190. 5244 and 5246 60th Street D Motion - Proposed settle­ ment of Clearview Investments v Caledonia Charter Township'. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A Preliminary Plat Review Request by Jasonville Farms (Phase 7)’ for parcel • 41.23.21 201 007. Property located south of 84th Street and east of Rainbow s End Road. B Appomtments/Confirmatons - To the Local Officers Compensation Commission' C. Motion - Fire Department Purchases D Motion - Amended Kent County Systems Access Agreement' E Ordinance - Introduction and First Reading - Check Violation Ordinance - Checks Drawn Without Sufficient Funds or on a Closed Account (Criminal)'. F Ordinance - Introduction and First Reading - Check Violation Ordinance - Collection of Expenses Relating to the Handling and Enforcement of Dishonored Checks G Resolution - A Resolution to Set the Cost Recovery Fees for Enforcement of Dishonored Checks H Motion - Request by Neighborhood Wetland Stewards' I. Discussion - Rails-to-Trails fastings €itp JSanfe PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a part-time teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOGZM-F Projects and Community Development Block Grant *CDBG) funding J Discussion - National Tree Trust' Program K Motor - Appointment of Search Committee' for the Position of Assessor L. Motion - Job Description for toe Position of Programs Specialist' M. Moton - Appointment of Search Committee for the Position of Programs Specialist N Discussion - Recommen­ dation by the Fire Department Committee Regarding the Position of Fire Chief O Moton - Regarding the Enforcement Action Against Dennis and Deborah Hiemstra P. Discussion - Of the Home Occupations' Provisions in the Zoning Ordinance (Section 3.34). Q Discussion - Utility Staff Position - Search Committee Recommendation R Discussion - Lakeside Cemetery' Driveway S Motion - Interest Rate on User Instalment Payments T Discussion - 2002 Board of Trustees Meebng Schedule 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED). 13. ADJOURNMENT. MEETINGNOTICE A Special Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday November 21. 2001, at the Caledonia TownshipVillage Hall. 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan NOTE. Individuals with dis­ abilities may request auxiliary aids and services for the meet­ ing by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070. Please note date and time of meeting, TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF). 4. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A Motion - Closed Session Discussion of pending legal matters 6. NEW BUSINESS. 7. BOARD COMMENTS. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED). 9. ADJOURNMENT. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3. 2001. at 7:00 p.m . the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan on the application of Northporte Development. Inc . for a special land use so as to authonze the height of a proposed hotel building to be greater than 35 feet and greater than 2-1/2 stones The proposed hotel budd­ ing would be located on lands proposed to be rezoned to the HC Highway Commercial District, such lands being commonly desenbed as 5190-5246—60th Street and legally described as fol­ lows That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, desenbed as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6. thence S00*O9*03*E 50 00 feet along the North-South 1/4 Ime of said section to the South bne of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this desenpbon: thence N89 40 18*E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street thence S00°09'39*E 442 43 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line; thence N63c2103’W 331 96 feet along the Northerly line ot proposed Highway M-6 thence Westerly 728 80 feet along said Northerly line on a 902 23 toot radius curve to toe »eft the chord of which bears N86"29'3i *W 709.15 feet thence NO-0939*W 241 00 feet along the West bne ot the East 410 feet ot the Northwest 1Z4 ot Secton 6. thence N8911-5VE 410.00 feet along the south Ime ot 60th Street to the place ot Begmnmg. Caledonia Township Kent County Michigan An approval ot the requested special land use would be condmonai upon toe rezonmg ot toe above-desenbed lands to toe HC Highway Commercial Dtstoct All interested persons may attend the pubbe hearing and comment on toe requested special land use Written comments concerning toe apptoaton may be submitted to toe Township office, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia, Mchigvi. up to toe kme of toe pubbe hearing Thornapple Parks and Rec program director sought by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapplc Parks and Recreation Commis­ sion Thursday night ap­ proved a three-year budget and authorized Village Manager Bryan Groesbeck to begin looking for a per­ son to do programming for the TAPRC. This job. with an annual salary of S 10.000. will be­ gin as a year-round, part- Village reschedules December meeting by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Mid­ dleville Village Council consulted their calendars last Tuesday and resched­ uled meeting dates for next month because of the holidays. It was decided to hold only one meeting in De­ cember since the second meeting of the month had been rescheduled for Dec. 26 to compensate for the fourth Tuesday being Christmas Day. ”1 think some of my col­ leagues would appreciate not having to attend a meeting on the day after Christmas." Village Presi­ dent Lon Myers said. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck will be able to present the budget at a public hearing at the be- Filing deadline for village vote is November 27 Candidates can pick up forms and affadavits at the Middleville Village Hall during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. The deadline for return­ ing forms with more than six signatures but less than 20 is Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 4 p.m. Candidates must sign and return two affadavits showing that they are good citizens and do not owe any money to the village. The affadavits meet re­ quirements of the village. Three trustee seats and the president's post will be decided at the election in March. In Freeport forms are also available for the open seats on the village council. The forms are available in the village office in the community building. The office is open from 1 to 6 p.n. on Mondays. Call 765-5330 for more information. Dated November 12. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 309 time position. There will be an emphasis on summer recreation programming, including but not limited to youth baseball, adult softball and volleyball, summer playgrounds and winter family fun nights. This person will report to the TAPRC. According to Kim Sc I leek, the goal is that the adult programming fees will help pay for at least part of the children’s Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. ginning of the meeting as well. The next meeting of the Village Council will be on Nov. 27 and next month's meeting will be on Dec. 18 with both the Dec. 11 and Dec. 26 meetings being canceled. Meetings of the council begin at 7 p.m. in Village Hall. programs. The TAPRC learned last week that the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board had approved a long term lease of approximately five acres adjacent to McFall Elementary. The school board also approved the S20.000 one time seed monev payment. The village and township already had approved simi­ lar payments. The TAPRC also donated T-shirts from the Heritage Da> Run to the American Red Cross These shirts will be used for emergency clothing re­ placements at Ground Zero in New York City. Gruesbeck encourages anyone interested in learn­ ing more about the re­ quirements for the program directors position to call him at 795-3385. He can be emailed at voml(a iserv.net. Resumes will be accepted until Jan 15. 2002. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Regular Board Meeting Yankee Springs Township Regular Meeting November 8. 2001 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb at 7 30 p m Four present Finkbemer absent with notice. Constable Misak and 15 visitors. Minutes of October 11. 2001 and Special Meeting of October 29. 2001 approved as present­ ed Financial Report dated October 31, 2001 presented by Treasurer Jerkatis Approved as presented Approved request for liquor license to Ponderosa Golf Course; owners Patrick & Nancy Helmholdt Commissioner Clare Tripp announced that on Sunday. Veterans Day. at 11 a m at the Barry County Courthouse lawn a special ceremony of rededicatton of the granite monuments honoring those who served tn the Korea. Vietnam and Gulf War conflicts Presentations of colors by several veterans' groups will also take place Paid bills in the amount of $39,248.08, and payroll in the amount of $5,594 04 Charter Communications will be increasing annual rates Supervisor reported the Townships newsletter wiM go out with the Tax Bills week ol December first Special meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 28. 2001 at Noon for preliminary information regarding the water tower financing Clerk to post announcement in the Ponassee Globe and Sun & News During the week of November 19, 2001. the township offices will be temporarily closed for painting and carpeting Subdivision request of Parcel #033-005-00 owned by Rod Buxton that had been tabled from previous meetings, was approved upon thorough exami­ nation of easement grants All documents to be included in the assessors files Joint township meeting of the Board of Trustees, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Planning and Zoning Commission to be December 4, 2001 at 7 p m There be no further business the meeting was adjourned al 9:15 pm Submitted by Janice C Lippert. Clerk Attested to by Al McCrumb Supervisor A complete text of minutes avail­ able at the township offices dur­ ing regular office hours pasting# City JSanfc TELLER HI Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding cus­ tomer service. We are currently looking for a Teller HI to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Caledonia office. This position provides services that are generally more complex than those of a utility teller Qualified applicants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail onented, and pos­ sess excellent customer relations skills. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W Court St Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F �The Sun and News. Middlevifte. MINovember 19. 2001 Page 13 Caledonia Twp. earns high credit national rating bv Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer Caledonia Township’s prudent money manage­ ment netted a bond sale at an excellent interest rate, which will be passed on to residents in the related special assessment district. Township officials learned of the good news Wednesday at a special meeting and unanimously approved a resolution to sell bonds to the best bid­ der, Raymond James and Associates. The bonds will finance the township's util­ ity expansion. Attorney James White said the sale was adver­ tised in New York City and was responded to by three syndicate bidders representing 17 major bro­ kerage houses throughout the U.S. Financial Advisor and Consultant Bob Bendzinski said the township had maintained an A-minus rating, and is recognized as being a very good credit risk from the national rat­ ing agency. Raymond James and As­ sociates submitted an in­ terest range from 6 percent to 3.15 for a total cost over the life of the loan of $4,117,280. The overall blended rate of two mort­ gages would be 4.439 per­ cent. The second bid at a total interest cost of $4,118,979 or around $1600 more was an indication of the ex­ tremely close bids. The third bid offered an overall rate of 4.52 percent, explained, "You will be able to reduce the interest on the current unpaid in­ stallments from 8 percent to 5.43 percent." Action to reduce the interest rate on unpaid assessments is to be taken at the regular meeting Wednesday. Nov. 21 The refunding issue in February of this year for more than one million re­ sulted in the township ex­ ceeding a $10 million threshold, placing the mu­ nicipality in a non-qualified tax exempt obligation status. Tax advantages to the municipality are avail­ able with less than $10 million. Usually this con­ tains a penalty of about a third of a percent in to­ day’s market. Nevertheless. Caledonia came in at close to the same rate as Northfield Township, which has a qualified tax exempt obli­ gation. and came in at a 4.4313 percent bid yester­ day afternoon. That town­ ship also has the ability to levy taxes to cover obliga­ tions, unlike Caledonia, because it is a charter township. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Meeting Notice NOVEMBER 14, 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 5 37 pm Present: Harnson. Snyder, Cardwell. Bravata. Bujak. Robertson, Stauffer Also Present P/M Zytstra, UA Pierson, Attorney White, Engineer Wilcox and Financial Advisory Bendzinski, Firemen Bennett & Hammer. CONSIDERATION OF THE AGENDA: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None CONFLICT OF INTEREST: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NORTHPORTE DEVELOP­ MENT INC: 1st Reading. RESOLUTION TO AWARD SALE OF BONDS: White & Bendzinski explained the process of the sale and congrat­ ulated the Township on the Arating The net interest cost is 4 439119% Moved Snyder, sec ond Stauffer to approve the res­ olution to award sale of Bonds to Raymond. James & Associates Inc EL Al Ayes Bujak, Bravata. Cardwell. Harnson, Snyder. Stauffer, Robertson MOTION CARRIED. FIRE DEPT. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT: Bennett & Hammer explained the extrac­ tion equipment that the fire department would like to pur­ chase Moved Harnson, second Cardwell to approve the pur­ chase of the equipment contin­ gent on the possible amendment of the budget Discussion was held on the old equipment and a possible update Motion with­ drawn and tabled until the 21st of November. COMPENSATION COMMIT- Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News TEE: 2nd Reading Moved Harnson. second Bujak to adopt the ordinance to establish the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission and to provide for the membership and duties thereof and to approve other matters for the operations of the Commission, as authorized by law Ayes: Cardwell. Harrison, Snyder, Stauffer, Robertson, Bujak, Bravata MOTION CAR­ RIED. APPOINTMENT/CONFIRMATION TO THE SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR PAID-ONCALL FIREFIGHTER: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to appoint Jamie Duryea to replace Chris Murphy Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Robertson asked a couple of questions about the financial statement given to the board by Bendzinski Bujak asked about the M-6 project. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Moved Bravata, second Stauffer to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Pat Snyder AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinances of the Township of Caledonia (Northporte Development Inc.) TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is here­ by amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following desenbed lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family Distnct t the HC Highway Commercial District: That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6; thence S00°09’03"E 50 00 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section to the South line of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this description; thence N89’40’18’E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street; thence S00°09 39"E 442 43 feet par­ allel with the North-South 1/4 line; thence N63°21’03"W 331.96 feet along the Northerly line of proposed Highway M-6; thence Westerly 728 80 feet along said Northerly line on a 902 23 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N86°29'31'W 709.15 feet; thence N00 09‘39’W 241 00 feet along the West line of the East 410 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89°11'5rE 410.00 feet along the south line of 60th Street to the place of Beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan. Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provi­ sions in a local newspaper of general circulation. 310 The bond buyer index, “the Dow Jones of munici­ pal bonds," currently stands at 4.91 percent, Bendzinski said. That rep­ resents a 20-year A rated issue, the same as Cale­ donia. which is about half a percent below that. "You should be proud of how you run the township, and the rest of the world agrees that you do an out­ standing job," Bendzinski said. The bid by Raymond James and Associates was approved by the board, with delivery of the bonds to take place Dec. 5. This carries the payment date for one of the con­ struction projects covered by the bond over the dead­ line. but the construction contract for the water tower will be extended to 65 days with the provider's agreement. PUBLIC NOTICE The regular public meeting of the Middleville Village Council previously scheduled for Tuesday. December 11. and Wednesday. December 26. at 7 00 p m have been cancelled and rescheduled tor Tuesday. December 18. 2001. at 7 00 p m. The rescheduled meeting will be held m Village Council chambers located at 100 East Mam Street. Middleville. Ml 49333 The meeting wiH be open to the public Please call 616.795.3385 with any questions or concerns CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall. 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, on the 14th day of November. 2001. at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell. Bravata. Bujak. Robertson. Stauffer ABSENT: The following ordinance was offered by Harnson and supported by Bujak ORDINANCE NO. 01-2 AN ORDINANCE to establish the Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission and to provide for the membership and duties thereof and to approve other matters for the operations of the Commission, as authorized by law. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section J Establishing of Commission The Caledonia Charter Township Local Officers Compensation Commission (the "Commission") is hereby established Section 2, Duties (a) The Commission shall determine the salary of each elected official ol the Township Such salary shall be effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year (b) The salary determination of the Commission shall be the salary of each elected official of the Township unless the Township Board by resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to and serving on the Board rejects such determination (c) The determination of the Commission as to such salaries shall be effective 30 days follow ing the filing of the determination with the Township Clerk, unless the determination is reject­ ed by the Township Board. If the determination is so rejected, the existing salary shall pre­ vail. Section 3, Membership and Terms of Office. (a) The Commission shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be a registered elector of the Township. Each Commission member shall be appointed by the Township Supervisor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members elected to and serving on the Township Board. (b) The term of office of a Commission member shall be five years, except that of the members first appointed, one each shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years (c) The first members appointed to the Commission shall be appointed within 30 days after the effective date of this ordinance Subsequent members shall be appointed within 30 days after a term expires or a vacancy occurs. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of an unexpired term. (d) An officer or employee of the Township or a member of the immediate family of an officer or employee of the Township shall not be appointed to the Commission Section 4, Meetings of the Commission (a) The Commission shall meet on not more than fifteen separate days in each odd numbered year. It shall makes its determination on salaries of the Township elected officials within 45 days after its first meeting. (b) A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum tor the conducting of business. All business of the Commission shall be conducted at a public meeting held in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (c) The Commission shall not take any action or make any salary determination without a con­ currence of the majority of the members appointed to and serving on the Commission (d) The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members (e) The members of the Commission shall not receive compensation, but if approved by the Township Board, they may be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred m the performance of their official duties SSCtfon 5 Other Matters (a) The salary of an elected Township official shall not be decreased during the official s term of office (b) The Township Board may implement this ordinance by resolution (c) This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a sum­ mary of rts provisions m a local newspaper of general circulation AYES: Members Cardwell. Harnson Snyder. Stauffer Robertson Bujak Bravata NAYS: Members ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison. Supervisor Charter Township of Caledonia Patncia Snyder Clerk Charter Township of Caledonia STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Cafedorua at a regular meeting held on the date first stat ed above and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law Patncia Snyder Clerk Charter Township of Caiedoma First Reading October 17. 2001 Second Reading November 14, 2001 Ordinance becomes effective November 27. 2001 311 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 19. 2001 TK School Board passes audit, buys 2 new buses by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Board learned last week they had passed the annual audit, but that they must take steps to insure more funds arc kept aside in the fund balance. The fund balance now is only 8 percent and most financial advisors recom­ mend keeping it at 10 to 15 percent of total revenues. OCTOBER 23. 2001 A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of hearing citizen com­ ment. regarding proposal to vacate streets in undeveloped portions of A D Babcock Plat. Mr Gruesbeck explained the proposed vacation would involve areas of the undeveloped por­ tion to solve the over platting issue There was no citizen com­ ment The Public Hearing adjourned at 7 09 pm A Public Hearing, for the pur­ pose of hearing citizen com­ ment. regarding vacating a por­ tton of High Street The pro­ posed vacation would be south of Main Street and is needed to avoid an over platting issue for the Mill Pond Development There was no citizen comment The Public Hearing adjourned at 7 11 p.m The regular meeting of the Village of Middleville, Michigan Council was called to order at 7:11 p.m by Mr. Lon Myers, Council President of the Village of Middleville, Michigan, in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall. Members present: Mr. Floyd Bray, Mrs. Dorothy Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr After the audit report was presented, the board approved the purchase of two new school buses at a total cost of $72376. The new buses will have Blue­ bird bodies and International chasses. The board also approved a one time payment of $20,000 to the Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Committtee to help serve as matching funds for future developments. Michael Lytle. Mr. Lon Myers. Mr David Newman and Mrs Manlyn VandenBerg Minutes of the October 09. 2001 meet were approved as written The Agenda for the meeting was approved as written Mr Clair Miller, Earth Tech, submitted the monthly report The Clerk noted that Nominating Petitions for the March 2002 election would be available by the end of the week Mr Myers noted the UAW Local 102 would be hosting a candy check and trick or treating on Halloween ACTIONS TAKEN 1 Adopted Resolution #01031. Resolution to Vacate Portion of A D Babcock Plat, on a motion made oy Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray Roll call vote resulted in all Ayes 2. Adopted Resolution #01032, Resolution to Vacate Portion of High Street, on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle. Roll call vote resulted in all Ayes. 3. Adopted Resolution #01033 regarding Requirements for Village Office on a motion made by Mr. Bray and supported by Mr. Newman. Roll call vote In other financial matters, the board approved the athletic, food service and public library budgets. The board also approved a two year contract for snow removal to Stoneridge Excavating. Superintendent Midge Pippel also discussed briefly the cost of the Barry County police liaison officer. Gary Pearson, to the district. Pearson replaces Dar Leaf, who has been reassigned. resulted in all Ayes 4 Approved the invoices dated October 19. 2001 in the amount of $41,595.93. on a motion made by Mr Lytle and supported by Mrs VandenBerg. 5 Authorized execution of the Sidewalk Agreement for Bryanwood Estates Phases 3 and 4 on a motion made by Mr. Newman and supported by Mr. Lytle 6 Approved the final prelimi­ nary plat for Bryanwood Estates Phases 3 and 4 on a motion made by Mr Newman and sup­ ported by Mr Kenyon 7 Approved the final plat for Bryanwood Estates Phases 3 and 4 with conditions set by the Planning Commission on a motion made by Mr Newman and supported by Mr Bray 8 Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Bray and supported by Mr. Kenyon. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda L. Fisk, Clerk The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall between the hours of 9:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. ctppy focm/esgiumg Thanksgiving is the time of year to step back and take stock of all the good things that we have in our lives. That's why we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage! Personal “small town” service and “big town” know-how. ED'S BODY i SHOP na 110 Johnson Street at Kinsley (616) 891-0150 Fax (616) 891-0446 The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education thanked the Thornappie Kellogg High School Student Council for contributing $3000 in proceeds from the homecoming dance to the Barry County Big Brothers and Sisters program This donation helped BBBS surpass their effort to match an $11,000 grant from the Steelcase Foundation. Here board president David Smith shakes hands with student council president Matt Erb. The cost of this program The next meeting of the is only $2,470 to the TK five school districts. In District. The federal gov­ addition to TK Pearson Thornappie Kellogg School IO it ' M ernment picks up 75 percent spends one day a week at board is Delton p.m. in the Thornapple of the program, with the MapleValley. final 25 shared equally by Kellogg. Lakewood and Kellogg School and Community Library. the county sheriff and the Hastings middle schools. Yankee Springs Plan Commission to discuss proposed antique store by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Planning Commission will learn more details about a proposed antique store in January. Cortlandt Guy is asking for a special exception use permit to put in an antique store at 1707 South Patter­ son Road. Commission Chairman Richard Beukema excused himself from the delibera­ tion of the request. Beukema told his colleagues that he lived within 300 feet of the site. Before the public hearing on the matter began, Zoning Administrator Ken Wor­ sham told Guy that since he would need four votes on the seven-member board to win approval of the special exception use permit for a home occupation in an R-R residential district he could opt to wait until there were six members on the board available to discuss the re­ quest. Caledonia Village Council candidate deadline nears Village Council pos­ itions will open for a new course of service, with petitions due at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. In the future, new state law will require all city and village elections be held in odd numbered years. The village elections are currently held in even numbered years, and as a result of the changed law, terms for those elected in 2004 would extend to 2005. Guy asked the board to de­ lay his request until the January Planning Commis­ sion meeting. Guy has to fly from Delaware to Michigan to attend. Guy operates a "high end" antique store in Delaware and is interested in retiring to Michigan and doing the same thing in Yankee Springs. He will bring drawings and other informa­ tion when he returns to Michigan. He told the board that his option to the purchase of the property with Carol Ludema is based on the ap­ proval of the special excep­ tion use permit. Ludema will be renovat­ ing the farm house, vacant for the last eight years, while Guy establishes the antique business in one of the out buildings in the property. The commission was down by two members at its Nov. 15 meeting since Bruce Cook and Jack Finkbeiner had excused ab­ sences. The board dismissed the request by Michigan Field­ stone for a site plan and special exception use per­ mit. These requests by have been tabled over several months since August. It ap­ pears that the company has gone out of business. Worsham told the board that he has made repeated al tempts to reach the com­ pany by telephone and that there is no answering ma­ chine and no answer. Frank Fiala said that the piles of stone have been re­ moved from behind Mid­ dleville Tool A Dh Members of the commis­ sion ended the meeting with a discussion of possible agenda items for the joint meeting with members of the Township Board and Zoning board of Appeals Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Fiala said he would like some discussion of the mas­ ter plan, ordinance changes and conversation about the future. The commission will dis­ cuss the update of the sign ordinance at the work ses­ sion Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. A public hearing is scheduled for the beginning of the regular Planning Commis­ sion meeting Dec. 20. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml November 19. 2001 Page 15 Thanksgiving features family, fun and food Nicole Seif, a first-grader at Emmons Lake, was lucky enough to have representation from both sides of her family (from left) grandparents Jim and Ruth DeHaan, Nicole, grandmother Joyce Seif, and parents Cindy and Ken Seif Emmons Lake Principal Gordy Nickels gets in on a bit of the camaraderie with students and their families during the "Luncheon for Loved Ones" (from left) aunt Kathy King, fnend/loved one of Callie Woodcock (first grade). Callie's mom Mary Woodcock, Principal Nickels, Karen Winter, with her family, first-grader Morgan Winters, and husband John by < athy L. Ructer Staff Writer The Caledonia Commu­ nity elementary schools and Caledonia Resource Center recently spent time with family and friends during five different lun­ cheons. Caledonia Elementary held their "Loved Ones Luncheon" Thursday. Nov. 8. Secretary Christy Tapesaid that food services staff served 185 adults and 241 students. "We had huge lines, but it was well worth the wait," Tape said, adding that the dinner included turkey, gravy, potatoes, homemade pumpkin pies and stuffing. Dutton Elementary had a record turnout for its an­ nual Thanksgiving lun­ cheon last Tuesday, re­ ported Char Kowal, office secretary. She said that Sue Duffield, food services manager, and her staff (including eight fifth­ graders) served 450 stu­ dents and their family members. Kowal also praised the decorations for the event. She said that custodian Doug Durkee made the cafeteria "look really great" with decorations by Girl Scouts from Troop 1370 and placemats made by a fourth grade class. Emmons I^ke Elemen­ tary held its "Luncheon for Loved Ones" Wednesday. Nov. 14. This luncheon is scheduled for kindergarten through second grade stu­ dents and their families. (Third through fifth grades will hold a luncheon for their families Dec. 4.) Though this was the first such luncheon for Emmons Lake Elementary, it could become an annual event because there was a strong turnout. Kettle Lake Elementary had to postpone its version of Thanksgiving lunch be­ cause of a school cancel­ lation. The Caledonia Commu­ nity Center had its annual Thanksgiving celebration Thursday. Nov. 15. with a luncheon presented by the Board of Education. The Resource Center provided registration services and decorations. The high school food service staff prepared an appetizing luncheon for the group of 150-plus seniors. The staff had help from a group of CHS students who volunteered to set up. serve, and clean up. Prior to the luncheon the seniors were treated to a rousing musical performance by "The Singin’ Strings" The Atkinson and Gruenbauer families share a friendly lunch at Emmons Lake (from left) Tenna Gruenbauer, daughter Jessie (second-grader), Dana Atkinson (second grade), mom Julie, and twin brother Jeffrey (also second grade) Looking fora PRINTER? The "Singin' Strings’ seemed to have as much fun with their music as the audience was dunng their show. Call Barry County’s MOST COMPLETE PRINTING COMPANY — We have it ALL! PRINT SHOP Thanksgiving Eve service set There were more than a few toes tapping m the audience during the musical performance by * Singin' Strings’ for the Caledonia Resource Center Seniors group. Whitneyville Bible Church of Alto will observe its annual Thanksgiv ing Eve service Wednesday. Nov. 21, w ith a multi-media rev lew of things god has done in the church ministries. Thanks for these blessings will be shared m a candle lit setting when everyone may participate. Reviewing the events of the last 12 months (Hings back memories and encourages everyone to find new levels of involvement in the coming year. • • • • Full Color • Signs Copying • Laminating Addressing ...and MORE! Complete Binding (616) 945-5078 / fax: <616) 945-5192 Or Call 945-9554 printing specialists �Page 1GThe Sun and News, Middleville. MlWovember 19. 2001 Pagano’s relocates, adds partners by Cathy L. Rutter Staff Writer Almost everyone in Caledonia was accus­ tomed to seeing the name Pagano's at the restaurant on Broadmoor near 100th Street It was a fixture of the landscape since 1992. But where are Joe and Julie Pagano they now? Just down the road, ac­ tually. This past summer, a new building near the cor­ ner of Broadmoor and 84th Street started to "pop up." It was a building that in­ trigued passersby from the beginning. The building is the new home of Raffael­ la's by Pagano. Joe and Julie have finally taken on their dream of a larger restaurant and catering fa­ cility. They also took on part­ ners. Thomas and Cindy Griffin have joined the Paganos as owners of the new restaurant. / The idea to expand wasn't a hasty decision. Raffaella's has been a dream of the Paganos for the past five years. The restaurant is named after PARADIGM HOMES, INC. DESIGN - BUILD - REMODEL Call today for a free consultation (616) 891-9979 Burke Thompson / Dean Priebe Joe’s late mother. However, they didn t want to tackle a large fa­ cility by themselves. Thomas Griffin isn't a new face to the regular restaurant crowd. Griffin has been with the Paganos since the beginning. He could often be heard bang­ ing pots and pans around in the kitchen. His wife. Cindy, was often around too. helping out and filling in when necessary. Having worked so closely together, it seemed a natural choice for the Paganos and Griffins to join forces when the deci­ sion was made to go ahead with the new restaurant. That was three years ago. The couples have been steadily working toward opening the new facility ever since. The debut for the restau­ rant with the unique name, architecture, and colors was in mid-August. "Go ahead, ask about the colors." Julie joked. Everybody does. "The colors came from dishes that we loved, at a food show." she explained. "The colors for the build­ ing outside as well as the inside decor evolved from those dishes. The stone Italian Farmhouse (appear­ ance — which they would have liked) wasn't in the budget, so we got creative." At the moment the restaurant is taking all their energy and time to run. But as new staff is trained, and the business starts to settle into a rou­ tine. it is hoped that the couples each will be able to get away once in awhile. That change will be welcome for their families. The Paganos are the par­ ents of Nicole, an eighth­ grader at Caledonia Mid­ dle School, plus twins Tyler and Taylor, fifth­ graders at Emmons Lake Elementary. The Griffins have a 19-year-old son. Rob. A few new items were added to the menu just be­ fore the move took place and they still have weekly features, which change, but the menu basically has remained the same. Something that hasn't remained the same is the size of the facility. With the new restaurant the Paganos and Griffin’s are now able to offer a ban­ quet facility (200 capac­ ity), private dining room (able to seat 20). and catering, in addition to New partners Thomas and Cindy Griffin (left) with Joe and Julie Pagano Their new restaurant. Raffaella's by Pagano is located near the corner of Broadmoor and 84th Street doubling their original seating capacity. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, the same hours, but open until 10. The two couples are quick to point out that several people were instrumental in the process of relocating. Todd Oosting, of C.D. Barnes and his own Emmons Lake Creek Properties has been a longtime customer of the original restaurant. He was the builder and remains the landlord, for the time being. Thomas Dowling, an ar­ chitect with Design Pinna­ cle. also a longtime cus­ tomer, was the architect on the project. For more information. Raffaella's can be reached at 891-0160. Snoozing causes car crash A Kentwood man found himself airborne when he awoke to find that he had driven across the center line of M-37 in Thornapple Township and off of the roadway, where he then went airborne, struck the top of a guard rail and then a ditch. The car then hit the ground and flipped over onto its roof, said troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. The car's lone occupant. Bruce Butgereit, 20, was wearing a seat belt and an air bag deployed during the crash. Butgereit told police he was northbound on M-37 near Adams Road when hu apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Butgereit was taken Io Pennock Hospital by Thornapplc Township Emer­ gency Services. He was treated for his injuries and released. Man held for third offense drunk driving **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners S’ 25 Iron and Odor Filters ► Years k Experience Drinking Water Systems Police called to investi­ gate vehicles driving in corn and alfalfa fields on West State Road in Irving Township at 1 a.m. Nov. 10 arrested a man for third of­ fense drunk driving. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Office re­ ported that a 31-year-old Delton man was seen by police driving his truck on West State Road with corn stalks hanging from vari­ ous parts of the vehicle. But when questioned by police, the man denied driving in a cornfield. When the deputy pointed to the cornstalks, the driver admitted he had driven through the fields. Ihe man registered a .14 percent bodily alcohol content and was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail on the drunk driving charge. 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She told the board that ongoing health problems brought her to the decision. "This has been a very difficult and trying deci­ sion," Stagray said. "I have Santa Claus parade Dec. 8 in Caledonia enjoyed working with the board members and every­ one in the hall. My com­ munity and those in it mean a great deal to me and always will." Her resignation was ac­ cepted with regret. The Township Board will se­ lect a person to fill the clerk's term from March 31, 2002 until it ends in November 2004. Candidates may submit their resumes to Supervisor Don Boysen. Candidates must be township electors 18 years old or older, a United States citizen and Cemetery. The board es­ tablished three-foot square plots tn the Cremains area which are available for $75. Markers on these plots must be kept flush with the ground. The township will ana­ lyze these guidelines at the end of six months to determine if they are sen ing the needs .of the com­ munity. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Board of Trustees is Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the town­ ship hall. have lived for at least 30 days within the township. For more information, call Boysen at 795-7202 or e-mail the township at thornapple(g core.com. The township is also seeking a new fire and ambulance chief to re­ place Robert Woodard, who resigned as of Oct. 27. Boysen has information about this position as well. The board, in other ac­ tion at last week’s meet­ ing. approved guidelines for the interment of re­ mains at the Mt. Hope Donna Stagray LIFELINER CLASSIC II - 70,000 Miles Santa Claus is headed to Caledonia for a celebration parade on Saturday. Dec. 8 by Cathy L. Rutter Staff Writer Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday. Dec. 8, for the annual Caledonia Community Santa Claus Parade. The local American Le­ gion Post 305, is putting the word out to organizations, businesses and local citizens that would like to participate in the parade. Anyone in the community who would like to help with building floats and/or be in the parade is welcome. The parade is a coopera­ tive effort of the Caledonia Community with the American Legion, Post 305 spearheading and or­ ganizing the event every year. Legion members also buy, donate, and bag up the candy that is dis­ tributed to the crowd. Parade participants will start organizing at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 8, in the Caledonia Resource Center Parking lot. The pa­ rade begins at 11 a.m. at the West End of Main Street. For more informa­ tion about the parade, call Bill Neil at 891-9748. “No Hassle” Trailer Rentals P195/75R14 WW . P2O5/75R14 WW. P205/75R15 WW. P215/75R15 WW P225/75R15 WW P235/75R15 WW. . 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"Middleville is a tough team that was ready," said Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh. "They were more ready than we were (and) I give them credit for that." Hastings (9-11) made a run to tie it at 12-all, but TK sophomore Whitney Robertson responded with a three-pointer and the Trojans maintained a lead into the half. 17-15. Both teams played the third quarter with a sense of urgency. Hastings' defense began to cause trouble for the Trojans, and with the game tied at 21, Hastings' Laura Dipert hit a three to put the Saxons on track to a 33-28 advantage heading into the fourth quarter. TK made one last run. A nifty scoop-and-score by TK junior Stacey VanderWerp off a missed shot cut Hastings' lead to three. 3431, with 6:30 remaining in the game. Dipert scored 13 and Kate Martisius added eight. TK seniors Bouma. Ashley Carter. Rebecca Cobb and Kristen Weaver closed out their basketball careers for the Trojans. The Saxons again turned up their defensive pressure to key a 12-0 run and push the lead to 46-31 with 1:30 to go. Senior Andrea Bouma scored 13 points to lead Middleville. Junior Megan Dutcher and Robertson each scored seven. Niki Noteboom led the Saxons with 17 points. TK swim team ends season at SMSI meet ftttllr M IM t IK Oil*- M iKWUmlliii'III IS 4 door. V-6. aoto . au. power wind Axis #3163 7 passenger ran. green w/graj Menor *2970 256° __ *14,495 95 GMC 1/2 T K1500 SIERRA SLE 4X4 EXT CAB 50 \ S aw *u ,«h $ -f Q QQC 98 BUICK PARK AVENUE 4 toot. V-6. MO. an. ieaiher car owner *14,995 Io quaMted buyers based on GM Certfted Used Car purchase. 6 9% APR tor 60 montos 0 down payment, buyer to pay doc tee. tax. tee. and bcanse ptate CAVIN795'3318 • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 091 0131 M-37 North of Middleville. Across from Middlevilta ★ KEEP AMERICA ROLLIi’! ★ The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls’ swim team wrapped up its season at the Southwestern Michigan Swim League championship meet Nov. 910 in Plainwell. The league consists of Albion, Hackett Catholic Central, Otsego and Plainwell high schools. "These schools have ex­ cellent swim programs and to compete against them was just a pleasure," said TK coach Pete Beaudoin. "Our team was comple­ mented about (its) attitude and professional behavior while competing." The 200 medley relay team of Amanda VandenBosch, Jessica Stark, Megan McGillicuddy and Sarah Koval finished sev­ enth. The second team of Sunday Matousek, Jessica Julius, Sarah Wolf and Holly Klunder finished 12th. Coed volleyball league to hold meeting Nov. 27 The Thornapplc Area Parks and Recreation Com­ mission (TAPRC) coed vol­ leyball league will hold an organizational meeting for the winter season on Tues­ day, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the McFall Elementary School gym on W Mam Street in Middleville. The league is for players 18 years old and over. Teams will consist of four 40 six players. Single players are welcome. The length of the season will be determined by the number of teams involved. For more information, call Becky at (616) 8383220 or Korie at (616) 8382672. TK’s Rebecca Cobb (10) and Whitney Robertson (30) try to thwart a lay-up by Hastings’ I aura Dipert (12). (Photo by Matt Cowall) McGillicuddy finished 12th in the 200 individual medley. Koval finished 11th in the 50 free and l()th in the 500 free. The 200 free relay team of Matousek, Alicia Buchanan, Taylor Sensiba and Jessica Stark finished seventh, and the team of Julius, Allison Sager, Amanda Sager and Wolf was ninth. VandenBosch finished eighth in the 100 backstroke. Stark came in 12th place in the 100 breaststroke. The team of McGillicuddy, Koval, VandenBosch and Stark fin­ ished eighth in the 400 free relay. The team of Sensiba, Buchanan. Matousek and Wolf finished 11th. "All the young ladies who swam in this championship meet did an excellent job," Beaudoin said. "They all took home medals for the different events that they swam. "This was a long year for the swim team. The young ladies of this team arc the best this school could have. (Assistant coach) W«ndy McGillicuddy and I arc very pleased with how well the team supported each other through the year." One example of that sup­ port came from Andrea Bouma. who competed in the 200 free on short notice. "It was a great job for (Bouma) to swim an event that she was not prepared for," Beaudoin said. "This is a young team with room for improve­ ment, but with time and practice the team will only grow stronger." Seniors Sarah Koval, Amanda Sager and Michelle May will be missed next year, Beaudoin said. The team is already scheduling meets for next season, starling in September and going on through the championship meet again in November. (Cherry Valley | Plumbing Service is our specialty. Service Remodels New Construction Water Heater Drain cleaning I *10.00 Off [ with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing 616-877-3700 L �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml November 19. 2001 Page 19 Quisenberry strong for CMU harriers The Central Michigan University women's cross country team finished 13th out of 31 teams at the NCAA Regional meet on Nov. 10 in Terre Haute. Indiana. Middleville's Danielle Quisenberry, a CMU soph­ omore, placed second for CMU and 35th overall in 22:03. The top CMU runner was Brook Creed, who was 10th in 21:18. Also scoring for the Chippewas were Karen lx Roy (78th in 22:56), Kristen Podein (102nd in 23:25) and Melissa Miller (136th in 24:03). "Brook Creed and Danielle Quisenberry each had a good race at the regional*." said CMU cross country coach Karen Lutzke "Danielle raced well. It was her first 6k race this year. She was injured in the offseason and didn't train as much. "We couldn't have asked for more from her consider­ ing the circumstances." Only the top two teams and the top four runners not on those teams automati­ cally qualified for the TK tennis coach named regional coach of year The Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association (MHSTcCA) has named I^arry Seger, the girls' tennis coach at Thornapplc-Kellogg High School, a Division 3 Regional Coach of the Year. "It is always an honor to be selected by other coaches in the region," Seger said. "We had a nice year. We lost a lol of seniors the last two years and wc had a to­ tally rebuilt team." The Trojans still went 64-1 to finish third in the OK Blue and sixth at region­ al*. It was Seger's 28th season as coach of the girls' team. Larry Seger He has coached the boys' tennis team for 33 years. Seger is retired from classroom teaching but still substitutes and teaches driv­ er's education. Caledonia hoopsters toppled by Wyoming Park A fine season by the Caledonia varsity girls' bas­ ketball team came to a sud­ den end with a first-round district playoff loss to dis­ trict host Wyoming Park on Nov. 12. 60-54. Caledonia (13-8) was 2-0 against Park in O-K Gold regular season play, but a third-quarter slump and 27 points from Viking fresh­ man Joslyn Narber turned the tables this time. The teams traded onepoint leads at the end of the quarters in a tight, highscoring first half. Caledonia's 17-16 first-quar­ ter lead became a 32-31 deficit at the break. The Vikings (14-7) outscored the Scots 12-7 in the third quarter. Caledonia could only cut the six-point lead to three at 44-41, and would come no closer. Sophomore forward Julie Slot led the Scots with 14 points. Senior center Hannah Cooley scored 10. 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Nov. 19. "The whole season was up and dow n for us." Lutzke said. "However, there were more downs than ups. We lost a lot of seniors at the end of last year but I thought we had a good group of young athletes re­ turning. "Looking back at it. be­ ing such a young team may have hindered us. Most ev­ eryone this season was a freshman or sophomore and Brook was the only senior. "You don’t see the impact that a group of upperclass­ men have until they are gone." Area grid grads shine in MIAA Three area high school football stars have gone on to be all-conference stars in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Erik Vernon, an Albion senior defensive lineman and Thornapplc-Kellogg High School grad, received AllMIAA honors for the second year in a row. The Britons won the MIAA this year with a 5-0 record (8-2 overall), and Vernon was a team leader in fumble recoveries and tack­ les for loss. Hastings grad Andy Keller joined Vernon on the AllM1AA defensive line. 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No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461 (^Wishes you a Kctppy TTia Sizzler Meal s6.95 includes Fries & Garlic Bread MONDAY & TUESDAY 5PM TO CLOSE will be closed for the holiday... Thursday, ^November 22nd BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES NOW AT MONTEREY GRILLE! FMON-THU 11.00AM TO 8 30PM • FRI 11:00AM TO 9 00PM SAT 8:00AM TO 9 00PM • SUN 9 00AM TO 2:30PM 891-2928 Located one block north of 100th St. tn Caledonia Plaza �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Noverrt>er 19. 2001 Glenn valley Mall 37th St., Caledonia 1 Block before 84th Street p»X......................... :aivious Flooring ^Tiwick Couubiy 20' to 50"A Off! Large Selection of In-Stock 2S* Vinyl \10% Plant Stands Ltif^e Selection of,. (W/coupon this week only) Beautiful Holiday Rugs 9175 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, MI 49316 for the special gift 616-891-0647 Fax 616491-0674 96 W. 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PCS ' •70 INSTANT SAVINGS Up to *100 in Savings ‘ NEXTEL I50SX ’ SHE00 With S new activation FREE Cater ID • FREE Voce Um Void with any other offer Excludes double or extra items and stuffed crust pizza Expires 121/1501. ® Little Caesars- Pizza Shared Advantage 2 Phones You «e snare 1500 mr.mes FREE untested mnuies eacr -ew wrg � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-11-27.pdf 3410b8d99ccb3a1dc03b4d16960c0c0c PDF Text Text WKTTWCSPnBUCLIBRAai Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 48/November 27, 2001 Middleville, Michigan 49333 130th year Saturday kicks off holidays in Middleville Anyone who doesn't have the holiday spirit when they come to Middleville on Saturday. Dec. 1 will definitely have it when they leave. The annual cookie walk at the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Middleville begins at 9 a.m. This is a great chance to extend the repertoire of cookies served in homes throughout the area. Christmas Craft Bazaar at Carveth Village will begin at 11 a.m. Residents have been creating snowmen, can people, cookie jar recipe jars, blankets and dishtowels. The craft show continues until 2 p.m. The annual Lions Club The Middle School band donned Santa hats This tree escaped from a float during the Christmas parade in 2000 sponsored Christmas parade in Middleville is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Organizer Bill Kenyon said he would like to hear from community organisations or individuals who would like to enter a float in the parade. The Lions give prizes to the first, second and third place finishers of $75, $50 and $25. To enter a float call Kenyon at 795-3669. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m. The parade will leave the McFall parking lot at 1 p.m. and end at the Methodist Church parking lot. Santa usually breaks into his busy work schedule to participate in the parade and spend some time afterward listening to children's Christmas wishes. Immediately following the parade, the Village Players will present their gift to the community, the Christmas play, in the sanctuary of the Middleville Methodist Church. The performance will be repeated at 3 p.m. at Carveth Village. Then from 2 to 5 p.m., friends of Pastor Roger and Marilyn Timmerman are invited to stop by the Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church at 708 W. Main St. for an open house. Pastor Timmerman is re­ tiring this month and this is a chance to say good-bye to the Middleville community. Holiday concerts are planned at the middle school and high school. Call the schools for dates and times. Santa listens carefully to whispered secrets during his time in Middleville M-6 highway opens early Caledonia parade needs you Santa is always a welcome part of the CaiedoBBChnstmas Parade and he will return on Dec. 8 at 11 a m. According Bill Neil more floats and volunteers are needed this year for this community wide effort organized by American Legion Post 305. Parade lineup begins at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Caledonia Resource Center Call Neil at 891 -9748 to help with the parade Whether it is a maze of traffic lights or the fears that come from develop­ ment, lots of people were talking about the opening of M-6 also known as the South Beltline or the Pau) B. Henry Freeway. Lt. Gov. Dick Posthu­ mus was in the first car to officially open the new five-mile stretch of road­ way connected M-37 with M-96 at the Thornapple River. "I think Christmas has come early for motorists,” Posthumus said. This first phase was completed six months sooner than antici- pated. When complete M-6 will connect 1-196 to U.S.131 and then east to M-37 also arc expected to open earlier than anticipated, with these sections com­ pleted by 2005. In This Issue Clearview Investments issue compromise OK’d by planners Rural preservation zoning work progressing slowly Thornapple Planners anticipate storm after the calm Slowing revenues cause Caledonia schools’ deficit �Page 2/The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/November 27 2001 Kettle Lake students observe Heritage Day Neither rain nor shine will stop these horses from pulling their load — only school postponements. Wagon Rides were provided by Gary Cavanaugh for Kettle Lake second-graders and their families. Entertainers needed for 2002 Heritage Days Landon Tompkins, (a kindergartener) enjoys his corn bread with the butter his class made during the lower elementary Heritage Day. DIVORCE - CUSTODY Call Today - We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am - Noon Michael J. McRtiillips Attorney-At-Law 1-888-945-3512 MILLER MEANS Middleville Office 317 Arlington, M-37 (616) 795-3305 Miller REAL ESTATE Kay Slolsonburg Diane Irish shows and tells Kettle Lake first-graders about her Native American heritage. Here she explains about the "Talking Stick." If you possessed the stick you were allowed to air your grievances, the stick was then passed to the next person. 12800 W. M-179 Highway (616) 792-2202 Carole Schievink..... -.672-7405 Rav Diehl, gri____ __ 948-8225 Sarah Ulrich............... 623-4287 Vickie Murphy...... .... 795-3731 Louise Diehl........... 948-8225 Al Kulikauskas_____ 627-7437 .795-7272 Debbie Frway........ ....... 623-8357 Karen Bronn........ pager 480-2448 Craig Slolsonburg.........795-4470 Barbara Getty...... ........ 795-7535 Gun Lake Women’s Club hear tales of Ground Zero Kay Stolsonburg, cns ASSOC BRO KI R A SALES MGR. 795-7272 MLS. 1. THORN APPLE-KELLOGG SCHOOLS! Set ting on nearly 1 acre, this cozy 2* bedroom home features mam floor laundry. attached garage, detached garage, workshop and much more1 Call Bill at our Hastings office ^945 5182 $75,000/ X MIDDLEVILLE. This tabutous Tudor Style home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths large liv­ ing room, country kitchen w eating area, cov­ ered pabo, 2 car garage and 2195 sq ft of family tevmg area Too many updates to men­ tion! Thomappie-Kellogg schools. CaM Ray 2. MULTI-FAMILY MONEY MAKER IN MID­ DLEVILLE. 4 family apartment building with garage in downtown Middleville Newer me­ chanicals. roof and siding Lots of updating in­ side apartments Appliances included Must see to appreciate' Call Craig or Kay ........................................................... $204,900/ Next year's Middleville Heritage Days on Sept. 6 and 7 will feature special entertainment in the gazebo in Stagecoach Park. Ray and Cheryl Peters said they would like to hear from entertainers in­ terested in performing dur­ ing the Friday, Sept. 6, kickoff of the event. "This should be a great place to hold the enter­ tainment,’' Cheryl Peters says. The committee hopes that business people will join in the fun and provide food and drink specials Friday evening, which should be a way to get people downtown. Most of the Heritage Day events Saturday, Sept. 7, will be held at Page El­ ementary school. Anyone who would like information about enter- Local artists to sing at Living Gospel Church Helen Gambee told members of the GFWCGun Lake area tales from a recent trip to Gound Zero she took to help volunteer for the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The Living Gospel Church will welcome local artists Casey Rogers and Elizabeth Smith, who will sing Sunday, Dec. 2, at 10;50 a.m. The church is at 1600 Rochester St., Lake Odessa, two blocks east of the fair­ grounds. For more information, call 3’4-1007. tainment. vendors or the craft show should call Pe­ ters al 795-4972. The Heritage Days Committee is looking for volunteers willing Io serve on the committee. The first meeting of the year will be Jan. 11 at Carveth Village at 690 West Mam St. in Middleville. HASTINGS 4 Downtown Hasting* on State St 1400*3*7 203___ *4* 2243 >4.50 Kids all show*_______ *4.75 OAll V Matin.o. tn i.pm * *5.00 Students * late Shows Frt 4 Sal [the GIFT OF MOVIKSil \ $10 Book Plus $1 Free $20 Book Plus $9 Free j| SHOWTIMES 11/27- 11/29 O HARRY POTTER ANO THE SORCERER'S STONE (PG) 2 FRUIT*/ 2 I CRH Kt MIHM/IIMMM MIHM 12 00. I 20. 3 00. 4 15, 6 10. 7 10. 9 05. 10 00 SHALLOW HAL (PG 13) II 50. 2 15. 4 30. 7 00. 9 20’ MONSTERS, INC. (G) 11 00 1 00. 3 20. 5 30, 7 40. 9 45 I 20oz DRINK 4. 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Specializing in Weddings A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services V _____ Fresh Flowers Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fpyit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted . - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford - . n-nRRrnrrnnTnrrnffiS �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml “November 27. 2001 /Page 3 Pastor Timmerman recognized in retirement by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Roger Timmer­ man brought wife Marilyn and sons Ross. Rolfe and Rolin to Middleville 28 1/2 years ago when he had become pastor of the Mid­ dleville Christian Re­ formed Church, he little imagined he'd still be here. Timmerman is discover­ ing the love and affection his parishioners, col­ leagues. fellow Rotary members and those with whom he drinks coffee with at the Thornapple Kitchen have for him. He is retiring and will give his last sermon on Sunday, Dec. 2. He and Marilyn will be moving to Hamilton on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Timmerman moved to the Middleville church from Chicago. Previous to Chicago he had served the Reformed Church in the home mission in Los An­ geles, Calif. "Middleville was much different then," Timmer­ man says. His church had not completed the expan­ sion and the parking lot was still gravel. "This was a really quiet place back then. You re­ ally thought you could know everybody by name or face." Starting a new job and meeting his parishioners was complicated by the diagnosis of multiple scle­ rosis soon after moving to Michigan. "I’ve been very fortunate that my illness has been the very slow developing type. "Timmerman says. "No one has ever made be feel bad because of it. No board member has ever mentioned my limitations." Timmerman has served on committees concerned with disabilities with the Christian Reformed Church. "Most churches now are accessible for parishioners," he says. "I will have trouble preach­ ing at other churches since many of them still have stairs for the celebrants." He praised the commu­ nity for being so gracious, to him. Timmerman made an impact on the community Roger Timmerman received an award and a kiss from Miss Middleville-Barry County Nikki Schiedel dunng Heritage Days. settling in to their new condominium, spending time with family and per­ haps he will write down more of his Eden stones. Whether it is helping make changes within his local church, the Christian Reformed Church through service to the Synod, or reaching out to the community through the Rotary spaghetti dinner. Timmerman has been thankful. "Middleville will always be my hometown, a trea­ sure 1 will always keep dear." he says." Roger today . F H ) f | ■ I f h i Timmerman Marilyn and Roger Timmerman as well with columns writ­ ten by Hank DeKlager in The Sun and News . "I got to write in Yankee Dutch and murder the syntax." This was a way Timmer­ man could anonymously comment on goings on in the community." Timmerman has been a member of the Middleville Rotary almost as long as he has lived here. On Nov. 20 he was honored with a Roger Timmerman Day at the Rotary meeting. This was one day when the Ro­ tary meeting went long and no.one left. During the meeting friends were able to share their memo­ ries of Timmerman and even remembered almost the fun of fines levied by him in his role as Sergeant at Arms. Timmerman also shared stories of his hometown of Hills, Minn., better known in his writings as "Eden." Ray Page read a poem to Timmerman. Timmer­ man than spoke movingly about the friendships and sense of community he has found in Middleville and Rotary. He closed the meeting by reading his poem "Thanksgiving." Marilyn Timmerman fin­ ished her education degree at Calvin College. She taught as a substitute for eight years before being hired by the district. She retired in May of 2001 as a fifth grade teacher at Page. Both Timmermans says that it is hard "doing things for the last time" except for the memories of doing them for the first time. For example Timmer­ man helped start the community Good Friday service in 1974. a tradition which continues to this day. Timmerman is not sure what he will be doing once his retirement is official. He and Marilyn will be It was a young family who moved to Middleville in 1973. Marilyn and Roger Timmerman and their three sons Ross, Rolfe and Rolin came to stay. MOVIE OUTPOST VIDEO lUPERfTORC Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. November 20th to December 13th New Game <ndvi¥ OUTPOST; Systems! [ Rent One Movie or Game and ’ Microsoft XBOX Nintendo GameCube get a second rental FREE with this coupon. J Offer good at Caledonia location ' Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please ( f Expires 12-31-01 Product id SunAd J 9185 Cherry Valley • Suite E Drop Times M-F 8:30 - 4:30; Sat. 8-12 I ♦ $350 game rentals for 2 nights ♦ Players $750 for 1 night I ♦ Special: Rent a player and 3 games for 2 nights only $18 Local Drop Location: EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS Call 891-1173 for more information. �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 27. 2001 Local Chamber representative has plans for area group by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Cheryl Peters is one of those people who works to do what is right for the Middleville area community. The Peters are also the owners of Carveth Village, an assisted living facility in Middleville. When Carveth became a member of the Barry County Area Chamber of She and her husband Ray have chaired the Heritage Day Committee over the last several years. She is one of the producers of the Miss-Middleville Barry County pageant. about some of the upcoming events and activities. Area businesses who al­ ready belong to the Barn County Area Chamber of Commerce or are interested in finding out more about membership are invited to attend a meeting of the Middleville and Freeport Business network. The meeting will be on Wednesday. Nov. 28. at 8 a.m. in the meeting room at Carveth Village at 690 W. Main St. in Middleville. The meeting will cover what is new in the Mid­ Commerce. Peters was not one to just attend meetings or send in her dues. She has been the Middleville representative to the Chamber and is excited Soap making workshop set at Caledonia library A holiday soap making workshop is planned at the Caledonia branch of Kent District Library at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. Participants will make beautiful soap using all-nat- ural ingredients, colorings and scents This program, for adults, is sponsored by the Friends of the Caledonia Library. Registration is required. Professional soap maker Leslie Sowers-Winkel of Chestnut Farms in Kent­ wood will lead this work­ shop She makes and sells handcrafted soaps and soap making supplies online at www.chestnutfarms.com. For more information or to register for the Holiday Soap Making Workshop, call the Caledonia Branch or Kent District Library at 891-1502. The library is located at 240 Emmons St. dleville and Freeport areas. Chamber representative Cheryl Peters is excited about projects in the Middleville and Freeport areas. These include "adopt a corner" programs, ribbon cuttings and local events. Peters said she hopes that future meetings w ill be held at a time when most area businesses will be able to send a representative. Any area business person interested in attending the meeting should call the chamber at 945-2454 or make contact by e-mail at bcacc(a voyager. net. 11 FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 0 U M U 1 1 a place to belong .................................. 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............................. 10:45 a m. Evening Praise WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p m I I C H B B C H a place to become (non-traditional. informal) Sunday Morning Worship ..........................10: JO a m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings........ !...„....... 891 -0576 Pastor. Dr Brian F. Harrison Meeting at the Cron Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stoneil. Paaor Joe Cipcic Worship Leader Dennv Bouma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616 891-0287 Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles Vbrt our web Ute www bnght$»cJe org 7240 6H(h Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avcnae at Johnson Street Rew Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Z" 93O^\ r AM 1 Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evongeiicol , Family . Covenant Churches of America X^N'iglu 1 Redeemer 4k Covenant Church Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. "We are changed by God’s love!” 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Sunday School................................ Sunday .Morning Wxship Service. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word <>f Life Clubs 9.45 a.m. 11:00 a m . 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. . 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship H:JO a m <S II a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday .6 30 p m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6 .30 p m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 600 p m (northwest of Gun Lake) (Missouri Synod) 9 30 a m. Worship 1100 a.m. Sunday School............................. Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept) Sunday Morning Mass 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class. .11 00 a.m Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 792-2889 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod .4 Chwn-h «ith a nanwj heart for our cormumttx and the world" •ship 9 30 a m and 600 panti tild A Adult) (During the School Year) Rev R Seta Cirtenwar. Pastor Keith Mulp. iouth Director .4/ Tietueyer, Conaiuntn Calling Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto. MI 49302 Gw mik cast of Wkr.neyvthe R4 R?v P Adams Church Office (616)891-1512 M-37 at lOOthSi Phone 891-8440 A CALEDONIA fr UNITED METHODIST W ’ 259 Vine Sired (M-37 to Enunom to Vine) GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 Wen M i**9 Highway Vxwin Ra*d< iCheef UjyUntl Ml 49.US • H91-BO2H • e-mail leightOnOiserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child Care asatbbk throughout the nwcung Res Norman Kohns (6161891-816? Church Office 616-891 8669 ! Fix 891 8648 u w w caledoniaunK erg V K 708 W. Main Street COMMUNITY CMURCM 1 (150 a m Morning Worship II 00 a m E'cl1‘"*xhip 7 M) p m Church Ph 868 MIO • Pastor Y Ph 897 7407 C(^4 < ynele^euudereU < 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irvi ng) Sunday School 11:15 a.m. 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 6:00 p.m. 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED Wednesday Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Hustwick ^^=5 Wfje ©lb tEimc VIL/J^letljobigt (Eljiird) 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 p j ic|xc| St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia EDOAM Traditional Service Sunday School... 10:00 am. Liturgical Lutheran Worship 9:30AM Morning Worship... 11:00 am. New Life Celebration Service 11:00AM Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. All Services lave a Nursery available Barrier Free www iserv net/-stpaul Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 8684437 Cefe&ta/e... ^7'/fa™ HURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery &. children's activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616) 891-8119 or www pcaccvhurch cc ^oto ConmoaiZy Camptt fat /PtmsJry and Sesoeu THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling Word- 10:00 a m Reiow Messafes Currently meeting at: Dwmbuc Musk Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Worship Kx ^OOim aac Praise Singing Sunday $9rvk9 Time* (Jr. Church & Nursery available ) Quid Care md Programs 9 45 a m Church School. Sunday 10:00 a m i.k nr at - through gun LAKK ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near Whitneyville Ave Morning Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 00 a m CHR! STI AN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 M) a m Sunday School1 for All Ages IU45am . o 00 p m Evening Wordup Pastor Roger Bullman • ( hurt h Office StiS H IV1 www lakesidecommunity org tuiHki von.iiuvtion) Pastor IJovd De Vomer, Sr Sening The Risen Lord November 25 - Festnal of Christ the King Sermon I iUe: UMy Sunday Worship Service 8 30 a m and 1 (Jr Church at 1190 only) Lakeside <Community Cburcb API act for Family A Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. Alio RAY TOVXXfXD XOKMAX KXOKX, Vviuk 908 W Main Street 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. 1 Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver. Musk Minister Pastor David Stewart. CE Children’s Pastor Leighton Church Couiiuiuriifv of Ott'ist C A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Suncby School CHURCH OF MIDDLFA1LLE Pastor Dennis Ross Church 616-891-0281 Pastor Robert Cerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office 89t -86E8 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momrg Wonnp ‘Aoase/ie Marng hot Striday Scnool (Jr 8 AOJh; Ninery - Grade 5 Sr - Sin Evenrg Jr - Grades M. Wed E*err<j 930om 1100 a m 9 45 am HOOom. 506800 pm. 5067 30 pm Ret Lee Zuchman Church Office Phone - 7969266 whitneyville Bible church 8546 WhtneyvUe Ave cr 84th S’ • 891-8661 “The Church where everybods it \omehody and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sirdoy Schoa 930 am Sunoo/ Momrg //onrvp 10 30 a m Meeting at chapel on whrfneyvie Ave Sunday Evenrg WorSNp 6 00 p m Wed Moweefc Prayer 4 BOe Study 7 00 pm Se-/ ’nemos Suyi Pasta • Sev yar toner Wec«re whfne^leoce org Ajsoc Posor �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/November 27, 2001/Page 5 Potter-Price exchange vows St. Rose of Lima was the location of a beautiful early summer wedding Father Chuck Fisher officiated at the ceremony uniting Sarah J. Pdtter and Chad T. Price on June 9, 2001. Proud parents of the cou­ ple arc Dennis and Roxanne Potter of Middleville and Gary and Anne Price of Hastings. The brides sister Stephanie Potter served as maid of honor. Other attendants were Jessica Price, sister of groom, Nicole Karmes and Becky DeHaan, friends of the bride and groom. Natalie Spica, cousin of the bride served as flower girl. Serving as best man was longtime friend of the groom, Travis Moore. Other attendants were Shaun Price, brother of the groom, Shawn Blough and Lee Bowman, friends of the bride and groom. Dustin Tripp, cousin of the bode, served as nngbcarcr. Attending the guest book were Beth Potter and Saman­ tha Bcrgsma, both cousins of the bride. Doing good and being messy Joe Getty takes aim at seventh grade teacher Shawn Davis. The middle school students who contributed to Big Brothers and Big Sisters fund raiser had a chance to cream their teachers. The school raised $200 for the program Upon arrival at the Barry Expo Center, the guests were treated to a wonderful meal prepared by M&M Catering of Freeport. After a honeymoon in Hawaii, the couple is enjoy­ ing their home in Hastings. Thomas-Veenstra united in marriage Brian Vccnstra of Mid­ dleville and Bernadette Thomas of Newaygo were married on Aug. 18. 2001 at White Hills Bible Church of Grand Rapids Parents of the couple arc Mark and Melissa Thomas and Curt and Ann Vccnstra. Maid of honor was Mary Baker of Grand Rapids. Bridesmaids were Rebekah Thomas, sister of the bride, Enn York, friend of the bride, junior bridesmaid was Lydia Thomas and flower girl was Katherine Thomas, sister of the bride. Best man was Christopher Vccnstra, brother of the groom, groomsmen were Jonathon Vccnstra, brother of the groom and Eric Bartlett, friend of the groom. Ushers were Nathaneal Thomas, brother of the bride an Harri- On a Carnival “Fun Ship" cruise vacation, you can do it all. Or nothing al all We offer 3 & 4 day cruises from $199 and " day cruises from $399 H Carnival. The Most Popular Cam* Im r» tfw VMorttf. Premier Travel & Cruise at nous Wtar »3G-e (616)554-0311 |WL js - - - teer group of 24 auditioned singers in grades 10-12 who meet once a week for rehearsal and perform about 15 times throughout the year. All members arc part of one of South Christian’s four other choirs, involving 284 students. The Madrigal Choir, un­ der the direction of Doug Rosema, sings a wide vari­ ety of musical styles, and competes and performs in ‘Greatest Generation’ discussion at TK Library Fun-Seeking People to Explore a Multitude of Activities at Sea. No Experience Necessary. toto Mr nue* tarmsri ivo. Uin Redeemer Covenant Church in Caledonia is inviting the community to celebrate Jesus’ birth this Christmas season with two events featuring local high school singing groups. The first will be on Sun­ day, Dec. 2, when the Madrigal Choir from South Christian High School will be featured during the 9:30 a.m. worship service. The Madrigal Choir is a volun- WANTED: not Saxrwa CoMcma UCJS k fraaonaw Redeemer Covenant Christmas events to feature choir groups auuptan Mdufa* pan ttktoau! fat JI son Veenstra, brother of the groom. After a honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains the couple resides in Grand Rapids, ML GFWC-Caledonia holds annual poinsettia sale by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The General Federation Women's Club-Caledonia Woman’s Club will have its annual poinsettia sale at the State Bank of Caledonia Friday. Nov. 30, dun rig bank hours. As of this time plans are also being made for the sale of nuts for baking and eating. The sale, which is nor­ mally held the first Friday of December is being held a week earlier due to the original date falling late this year. The December 11 book discussion at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Com­ munity Library is at 7 p.m. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw will be analyzed. This book is full of "ordinary heroes" and some who don’t want to be considered heroic. Copies of the December book are available at the library. For more informa­ tion about the Book Dis­ cussions call the library at 795-5434. Book discussions will take a break until March. Librarian Deb Jones invites local readers who would like to talk about a book they have read to speak with her. Book discussions are a place for those who love or hate a certain book to have a chance to express their opinions. local, state and national festivals and events. Many members of the group will travel to Europe this sum mer for a two-wcek tour of the Netherlands, Germany . Austria and Italy. Redeemer Covenant also will be host for an evening concert Thursday. Dec. 20, with the Fast Kentwood High School Varsity Voices and Madri­ gal Choir. More informa­ tion will be available in an upcoming Sun and News article. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue, just south of 68th Street in Dut­ ton Fpr more information, call 616-698-8001. A *4*A *A -A ■' A* A* A A ■; A TREES A A CHRISTMAS FOR SALE 4 4-10 foot Blue Spruce Cut your own or precut: *12.00 each 2 - 3,000 to choose from. Open beginning Nov. 23 • 11 a.m. - dark Go east at light in Middleville 6H0ths of a mile to Irving Road, right / mile to Loop Rd , right 1/2 mile to 2981 Loop Road, right side If snow, access is limned io 4 wheel or front wheel dnvc only Questions 795-2232 A 4 A Have a Merry Christmas A A A*A*A*A A& £ A A WEST THORNAPPLE 4-H CLUB FUNDRAISER © FOR LOCAL CHARITIES P'j'QsJIJ CjEBSXlsJ nn , • Bring a canned good for a FREE HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDE with SANTA from noon to 3 p.m. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Gome the many new colons of poinsettios. Mole on i your 'auonte and enter to win a 24' fresh wreath! �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville MVNovember 27. 2001 Gun Lake Library closed will reopen at new site The GFWC-Gun Lake area lending library is closed, but will reopen in new location this spring. Members of the GFWCGun Lake area, as part of the Libraries 2000 effort, opened a lending library two years ago in the Hummingbird Gifts build­ ing. However, the club learned recently that the Hummingbird needs the li­ brary space for its busi­ ness. So clubwomen earlier this month, with the help of a few “hard-bodies,” moved the library to a new location and will be open­ ing again early next spring 2002. Emily and Del Hu­ bers. owners of Del-Mar Asphalt Paving Company, have agreed to have the library located in their of­ fices at 2608 Patterson Road. All library materiTom Snider takes the dolly away G(J > LA \E Jo Steele and Rosemary Snider loaded boxes on to the dolly als, furniture and books have been moved to that location and club members will begin reassembly of the Library after the holi­ days. Gloria Cunningham. Li­ brary Committee chair; Frances Mlynarcheck, Fran Leonard, club vice president, and Marjory Richards, club president, were busy boxing books before moving day. In early November, both Huberses helped move boxes and furniture, along with Richards; Leonard, her husband Dick, son Rob; Rosemary and Tom Snider; Ann Koelsch. Phyllis Ullery; Tom Karrer; Jo and Jack Steele; and Jean and Art Gritter. The move was done in just over two hours. ’’Without all of these helping-hands, this could have been a very long job", said Richards. “We have some very special members, relatives and friends in this club.” For more information about the library and the club and its activities, call Cunningham at 795-9170, Richards at 795-3969 of Leonard at 795-8731. Caledonia seniors will have Christinas Parade of Homes Rob Leonard secured the trucks for transport ■b ' Spa § r> n/_.-.. n__ T^odtj & Skin Cofte Indulge yourself with the absolute finest tn both, and skin care services available, along with an atmosphere of complete relaxation • Caledonia High School's Class of 2002 will be host for a Christmas Parade of Homes Sunday, Dec. 2, as a fund-raiser for their senior all-night party. This fund-raiser is becom­ ing a tradition with each senior class in Caledonia, with this being the fifth year in a row. This year, the Class of 2002 is presenting some­ thing a little different by also including two area business­ es to be a part of this parade. Dutton General Store and Blooms and Buckets, both in Caledonia, will open their doors the day of the tour, just for ticket holders. Area florist Country Town Floral, also will profession­ ally decorate two of the homes on the tour, and offer special coupons and dis­ counts on some of their arrangements. The Parade of Homes will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Desserts will be served at Caledonia High School cafeteria from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the entire tour and desserts. They can be purchased in advance by calling 891-7608 or stop by Caledonia High School main office or Dutton General or Blooms and Buckets. Maps will be provided. The featured homes and businesses, all in Caledonia, on the tour arc: • Jerry and Chris Barber, professionally decorated by Country Travel Floral, 6740 Lydia Court. • Ron and Vicky Filipchuck, 7620 Lydia Court. • Ed and Becky Heckman professionally decorated by Country Town Floral, 9353 Enchantment Drive. • Tom and Nancy Jacques, 7955 Lone Oak Court. • Al and Candy Yanosik, 7829 Austin Ridge Drive. • Dutton General Store, ^.Uassogc Surplus commodity distribution slated -hot Gift Certificates Available for all services, including any one of our many complete day-spa packages—which includes a light champagne lunch in our beautiful garden room. % ■ - South Side Plaza—South M-37, Hastings Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7; Sat 10-4 616-948-0083 ___ Master Card & Visa Accepted A U.S. Department of Agriculture surplus com­ modity food distribution will be held from 9 a m. to I p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at Cale­ donia Family Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. Applesauce, canned cher­ ries, cherries dned. frozen ham, mstant milk, oil, pears, dehydrated potatoes, rice, vegetable soup, tomato sauce and tomatoes will be distributed. Income eligibility guide­ lines are based on monthly ___ income: son - under 6 years, $905; over 60 years, $1,113. • Household size two under 60, $1,219; over 60, $1,500. • Household size three under 60, $1,533; over 60, $1,887. • Household size four under 60, $1,847; over 60 $2,273. For each additional house­ hold member, add $314 for under 60 years of age and for over 60, add $387. New cards are available For more information call 3422 68th St. • Blooms and Buckets, 6464 Broardmoor (M-37). �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 27. 2001/Page 7 Bands craft show held at CMS Not all the items at the craft show were hand­ made Mary Kay Repre­ sentative Kelly Uoyd. of Caledonia showcased her product made up in pretty gift baskets. Karen Borrink of Middleville and her mother. Jan Crum of Caledonia (not pictured), presented every little girls dream — American Girl doll clothes. Roger and Rita Jahr of the Circle R Ranch in Caledonia not only raise alpacas, they also show­ case some of the items made from their fleece during the Caledonia Bands Craft Show Middleville man earns degree at Kettering Ryan Douglas Tasma ot Middleville earned a bache­ lor of science degree at Kettering University in June. He earned a degree in manufacturing engineering Kettering University of f lint provides 2,500 students with career-based education in engineering, applied sci­ ences, mathematics, and business management. Founded in 1919, the univer­ sity also offers graduate pro­ grams in engineering and manufacturing management. Louise Bauer of Grand Rapids draws a caricature of Shannon Keizer, a seventh grader at CMS, during the Caledonia Bands Craft Show Nov 17 .p/b Michael Evans AA, Al-Anon meetings set Painting Wall Covering Intcrior/Exterior Over 10 years OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP Call 795-3133 Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerrv R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. mid-December in Caledonia Kim's Konsigimicnt Exceptional Clothing at Exceptional Prices ... For the Whole Family Check out our holiday clothing! Currently accepting winter clothing in close-to-perfect condition. Call for appt. \ /THE COOKIES ARE FRESH S THE COFFEE IS 0H..U J ^ONTEMPO^ALON CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! / $ Friday & Saturday FRI. & SAT. ONLY ALL PROFESSIONAL SALON PRODUCTS FREE REDKEN OR LIFETEX SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER ($10.00 value) w/purchase of Gift Certificate (minimum $25.00) WALK IN FOR A FREE CHAIR MASSACE DEMONSTRATION WITH JACKIE Contempo Salon $) 616-891-1095 • Caledonia Centre Plaza FREE Paraffin Treatment with Deluxe Facial (with Tammy - $55 watuei Caledonia, Ml 49316 • 891-2418 % s25.00 COUPON EXPIRES 12/31/01 Deluxe Whirlpool Pedicure s5.00 OFF COUPON EXPIRES 12/31/01 One Hour Massage Swedish or Therapeutic s40.00 COUPON EXPIRES 12/31/01 ./; �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/November 27. 2001 TK Student Council raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters TK Students of Month selected The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for October at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Kasey Frank, Tnsha Scholma, Melissa Ainslie, Megan Finkbemer; (second row) Emily Cook, Patnck Weingartz, Heather Sneller, Patrick Mena; (third row) Mallory Egolf, Renae Otto, Jennifer Punt, Denise Weeks; (fourth row) Karl Dykstra. Doug Shephard, Mallory Stone and Kristen Willemstein. Unavailable for the picture were Kathryn Ulrich, Roy Powers and Randy Benedict. -tiheav 'nleaanne A^ hair designers ~ Open 6 Days a Week Evenings Always Available Stop 1,1 for a new ^look! 122 F.. Main Si., Middleville (Next to Phil’s Pi-zn) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment Call for Sun & News Helion-Mi 945-9554 sr 1-800-870-7085 **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems 25 ► Years * * Experience Serving All Makes & Models DURACUBE SALT PURIFIED DRINKING WATER 50-Lbs. 5 gals. Only... Only... SgOO $gso Best Price, Quality, Service Members of the Thornapple Kellogg Student Council presented Nancy Goodin with a check for $3000 during a recent fund raising campaign for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School student council haven't rested on their lau­ rels this year. While they have been responsible for many fun activities (expecially dur­ ing homecoming assem­ blies) they have looked beyond the walls of the high school to the greater community. Led by president Matt Erb, the group has worked on several local projects. Most notable was the do­ nation of $3,000 raised at the Homecoming Dance to the effort for the Barry County Big Brothers and Big Sisters program Traditionally the student council has planned fundraising efforts before the Christmas holidays. Final details for this year have not yet been set. Members of this years student council include Local story hours open the world of books At the Learning Center That the next story hour sponsored by the Thornapple Kellogg Community Education Department for children ages 2-4 will be Wednesday. Dec. 12. Ann Noah has planned a have hour of songs, crafts, stories and fun. Pre-registration for this holiday story hour (which lasts about 30 minutes) will begin Dec. 3. Call 7953397 to register. At the Library December story hours also are planned at the Thornapple School and Community Library. It will be wear your jammies time on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Giving stories will help children look beyond themselves On Thursday Dec. 13, Christmas and holiday sto­ ries will be featured from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Francey Tobin combines her love for children and her love of reading at these ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts fo' insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. ft’s the way insurance should be STAUFFER & WfGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 616 891 9294 - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 story events. She usually plans a song, stories and even a simple craft. For information about the story times at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community library, call 795-5434. Librarian Deb Jones re­ minds library patrons that the library is closed if the schools are closed due to inclement weather. Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News 612 E Mam St • Caledonia Ml 49316 VJF WATER CONDITIONING Ken Wiersum. Amanda Kowalczyk. Holly Klun dcr. Andrea Bouma. Mike McKeown, Victoria Stan­ ton. Pat McKeown. Kasey Frank. Taylor Smith. Mal­ lory Egolf, Matt Erb, Justin VanSpronscn, Ashley Getty, Crystal Jackson. Lindsey McKee. Ashley Carter, Amanda Vandenbosch, Lia Tandy, Kristin Seaman and Jessica Grif­ fith. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/November 27. 2001 /Page 9 Olga E. Holben MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Olgjf E. Holben. age 80 of Middleville, passed away Saturday. November 17. 2001 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Holben was born on April 20, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Maria Cipriani. She was raised in Brooklyn, New York and attended New Utrick High School. Mrs. Holben was married to Howard Holben on August 31. 1950 at City Hall in New York She was employed as a life long Seamstress in the garment business. Mrs. Holben was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Intcrgencrational 4-H. Band Boosters, Ladies Guild. Former Den Mother and care provider for many beloved children in the community. She was a homemaker, wonderful cook, enjoyed flowers, gardening, crafts, sewing, crocheting and was an avid reader Mrs. Holben was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother (her great grandchildren were the love of her life) always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Howard, parents. Joseph and Maria Cipriani; and brother. Arthur Cipriani. Mrs. Holben is survived by her son, Joe N. Holben of Bakersfield, California; daughter. Mary L. (Bruce) Cook of Middleville; two grandchildren. Howard A. Cook and Geoffrey (Michelle) Cook; three great grandchildren. Britney. Carl and Audra. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday. November 21. 2001 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. American Manufactured Living, Inc.__ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft Lawrence (Larry) Edward Allen SHELBYVILLE Lawrence (Larry) Edward Allen, age 80. of Shelby­ ville, passed away Wednes­ day. Nov. 21. 2001 at home. Mr. Allen was bom on May 19. 1921 in Yankee Springs, the son of Clifford and Lois Allen. He was raised in the Middleville/ Yankee Springs area and attended schools through the 11 th grade He was married to Martha Jean Kuball on May 2, 1942 in Hastings. Mr. Allen was a World War II, D-Day Veteran. He was a retired employee of E W. Bliss. He attended Yankee Springs Bible Church. He is survived by his wife of 59 years. Martha Jean Allen; his children. Dave (Pat) Allen. Lois (Gary) Van Duine, Ron (Sharon) Allen. Kathy (Doug) Schutz, Bry­ an (Pat) Allen; ^grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchil­ dren; brother and sisters-mlaw. John (Freda) Morgan. Maxine Eaton and Marjone Haight. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lois Allen. Christmas Story Times planned A Christmas Story Times will be held on preschoolers and their par­ ents on Thursday mornings on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Story hours begin at 10 a.m. and include songs. crafts and snacks. Good Shepherd is lo­ cated one half mile west of M-37 at 908 Main Street in Middleville. For more information, please call Pastor Ron Sikora at 795-2391. Caledonia facility remains open Solid Impact Gym owners injured in Iowa by Patricia Johns Staff writer Trent and Jeni Rummelt, owners of the Solid Impact Gym in Caledonia, were seriously injured in an au­ tomobile accident in Iowa City. Iowa, during the Thanksgiving holiday. A fund to support the family has been set up at the Caledonia branch of the Fifth Third Bank. Do­ nations are being accepted at the bank on M-37. The gym at 9175 Cherry Valley in Caledonia re­ mains open and operating. While staff members re­ ported they are very con- cerned about the Rummelts’ injuries, thev want to reassure gym users that the facility is still open. ’This is a time to come together." Karen Borrink says. The staff will try to keep information current. Borrink encourages people to stop by the bank Solid Impact is open Mondays through Thurs­ days from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday s from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about the gym. call 891-2994. Funeral services were held Saturday morning. Nov. 24. 2001 at the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Pastor Merntt Johnson offi­ ciated. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Military Honors under the auspices of the United States Army and the Wayland VFW Post 7581. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Michigan or the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Curves for women tie fitness & weight loss centers" The World s Largest Women s Fitness & Weight Loss Franchise! �Page 10/The Sun and News Middlevine. Ml/November 27. 2001 Celebrating America's history through song, the CMS Choir voices were strong and confident. Celebrating American history in song Veenstra 5 generations Father, Christopher Veenstra, Grandma Ann Veen­ stra, Great Grandma Jacoba Newhouse holding James Byron Veenstra and Great Great Grandma Ann Huis­ man. Led by Nancy TenElshof. the Caledonia Middle School Choir pre­ sented "I Hear America Singing" Tuesday, Nov. 20 Santa Claus Parade in need of helpers You know Dasher and Dancer and even Rudolf, but do you know Bill Neil? He's the one to contact if you want to help or be in the annual Caledonia Community Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Dec. 8. Participants are needed to help build floats and march in the parade. The parade will start organiz­ ing at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Caledonia Resource Center Parking lot. The parade begins at 11 at the West End of Main Street. For more information about the parade or float building, call Bill Neil at 891-9748. • Christopher J. Hier, • D.D.S. 616-891-1240 Yarger 5 generations Great Great Grandmother Leona Yarger, Great Grandmother lone Chaffee, Grandmother Teresa Crapser, dad, Timothy Crapser and Tyler and Tanner Crapser. TK bands, choirs planning concerts in December Residents of the Thor­ napple Kellogg School District will have many opportunities to enjoy sea­ sonal music next month. On Saturday, Dec. I, both the high school and middle school bands will step off in the annual holi­ day parade, which will be­ gin at I p.m. in the parking lot behind the McFall Gym. Other upcoming pro­ grams include: • The sixth and seventh grade bands will have a joint concert on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. • The Thornapple Kel­ logg choirs and bands will have a concert on Sunday, Dec 9. The choir concert begins at 2 p.m., followed by the band concert at 4. • This year the eighth grade band and eighth grade choir will hold a joint concert on Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. | General Dentistry for Children & Adults * - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - ♦ 4 ■ Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACTION-Ads Reach over 11,000 area homes ---------- _--------------------- �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 27. 2001''Page 11 Carveth Village makes plans for memorial garden by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Carveth Village Assisted Living in Middleville has established a memorial fund from families of resi­ dents to build a garden, a wheelchair accessible gazebo with paths and a quiet place to enjoy the outdoors. The plan includes benches with remem­ brance name plates. Carveth Village, which opened in June 1999. houses 68 residents, is owned by Ray and Cheryl Peters. Since it opened the facility which has been able to meet most assisted care needs. Carveth Vil­ lage has also provided hospice care and Medicaid Waiver respite care. A significant donation to the memorial fund was made recently by Fred Winters and his family, in memory of his mother, Virginia The holidays are hereagain! ’X ™ils Holiday cards & photos add a personal touch to any message you send! Pictured from left are Cheryl Peters. Fred Winters, Sue Parker Smith and Donna Winters in front, The Winters family presented Carveth Village with a significant gift to the memorial fund which will help make the memorial garden a reality. The family members said they hope their gift to the memorial garden helps give the same encourage­ ment to residents and their families. Cheryl Peters said. "We hope to begin extensive work on the garden in the spring. We hope to work with Boy Scout and Girl Scout volunteers, as well as with local gardeners and gardening clubs." Sharing Thanksgiving Students in Molly Formsma's fifth grade class at Page Elementary School got real insight into Thanksgiving. They, with the help of parent volunteers. made everything for a feast that couldn't be beat, including lots of pumpkin pie. HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS Personalize your greetings by inserting that special photo in our holiday card holders^ Choose from our large selection & order now! 10 ct. pkg. w/10 envelopes from S7.49 The pies were all baked and students shared posters of what they had learned about the first Thanksgiving. Pictured from left are Carter Whitney, Alicia Bruinsma, Steven Crawford and Beth Fuller Can 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Let us help you capture the moments with photos & cards of the season! CHRISTMAS FUN FRAMES by Possibilities Designed to inspire holiday cheer, these festive frames make a great gift idea when you add that special photo! PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY LABELS Choose one of our many designs or create a label of your own* 150 LABELS - *8.50 250 LABELS - ‘9.50 500 LABELS - *11.00 'Personal designs $5 00 extra Check out all our Special Services: 35MM & APS Processing Business Cards Color Posters Folding & Collating Laminating Color & B/W Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings TK students give to others Sixth graders at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School filled shoe boxes to the brim for children they will never meet Gifts included toothbrushes (some with feet) pencils, crayons and of course, toys 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 �Page 12/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 27. 2001 Clearview Investments issue compromise OK'd by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer \ compromise on a re­ quest by Clearview In­ vestments to rezone a parcel from agricultural to light industrial was ap­ proved 4-2 last Wednesday night, ending a long legal dispute. The approximately 40 acres is located east of M-37, south of the old railway and the 100th Street intersection. The dispute has ex­ tended for about two years. The request came to the board during completion of the new master plan for the township, before the overall zoning was estab­ lished. Then a moratorium on rezoning was put in place, further delaying a decision. Then the parcel was found to be unacceptable for the zoning requested because it did not comply with the the new master plan, and the decision was challenged in court. The court ordered the township and the applicant Io negotiate a settlement. There have been several special meetings to ham­ mer out disputed details and come to an agreement that would allow the de­ veloper to sell lots for light industrial uses on the par­ cel. Trustees Wally Bujak and Richard Robertson op­ posed the compromise last Wednesday because it countered zoning in the new master plan. One of the considera­ tions for the township in not expanding light indus­ trial development to the south of 100th Street, was that no public sewer was planned to be extended to the south of Caledonia, due to other projects planned and prioritized in the northern area near M-6. The terms of the con­ tract now require each of the buyers within the pro­ ject be connected to sewer at such time as the town­ ship extends the sewer line to that area. This eventuality is re­ lated to the development of a mixed use planned unit development (PUD) planned on the southeast corner of 100th and M-37. owned by Paul Garbow. If sewer is extended to that 40-acrc parcel for devel­ opment, Clearview In­ vestments also is required to connect a minimum of VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE OPEN COMMISSION SEATS Interested citizens invited to apply for two open seats on the PLANNING COMMISSION Apply in writing to Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street Attn. Lon Myers, Village President Letters must be received by 5:00 P.M., December 14, 2001 Rhonda L. Fish Village Clerk 306 20 sewer units, as part of the special assessment dis­ trict. to the system at the developer’s expense. All sewer mains will be public property of the sewer dis­ trict. Private water wells will be allowed until such time as a public system is ex­ tended to the area similar to sewer, at developer ex­ pense, with assessments for connection to the water district. Clearview is to pay out­ standing unpaid invoices related to the rezoning dispute issued by the township amounting to $1,938, but Clearview and the township each will pay their respective legal fees. Soil erosion and sedi­ mentation controls will be implemented. Drainage, culverts and detention fa­ cilities will be created as needed with proper agency oversight. The decision will allow the developer to proceed according to an attached site plan. Regulatory ap­ provals from any state, federal or local authorities with jurisdiction over any aspects of the project would have to be obtained before construction. Devia­ tions. changes or modifica­ tions to the plan would re­ quire subsequent township approval, but denials could lead to further court ap­ peals. Only ground and wall­ type signs will be permit­ ted, and they must comply with signage requirements for other light industrial zones in the township. A change in previous terms would allow a lum­ ber yard as one of the pos­ sible uses on lots 1, 6, 7 or 8, as long as less than 10 percent of the total square footage of the buildings and other structures is al­ lowed on a single lot, as CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 3, 2001. at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public heanng at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the application of Jon Bratt and Kiet Bui to rezone the followtog described lands from R-1 Low Density Single Family to HC - Highway Commercial The lands are commonly described as approximately 6370 and 6346 Broadmoor Avenue and are legally described as follows 6346 Broadmoor Avenue—THAT PART OF FOL DESC LYING NELY OF A LINE BEG A PT 2398 49 FT N 89D 06M 04S W & 150 12 FT N 29D 33M 50S W & 144 36 FT N 600 26M 10S E FROM E 1/4 COR TH N 290 33M 50S W 244 16 FT TH NWLY 76 39 FT ALONG A 10040 68 FT RAD CURVE TO LT/LONG CHORD BEARS N 29D 59M 59S W 76 39 FT,TO PF OF END­ ING—N 300 FT OF S 600 FT OF SW 1/4 NEFRL 1/4 EX E 435 6 FT & EX COM 431.04 FT N NAS 1/4 LINE FROM TH SELY ALONG SD HWY LINE 60.0 FT TH NELY 375 80 FT TO A PT 570 0 FT N FROM EAW 1/4 LINE A 356 80 FT E FROM CEN OF SEC TH E PAR WITH EAW 1/4 LINE 60 0 FT TH N PAR WITH NAS 1/4 LINE 30 0 FT TH W PAR WITH EAW 1/4 LINE 416.80 FT TO NAS UNE TH S 168 96 FT TO BEG’SEC 6 T5N R10W 6370 Broadmoor Avenue—THAT PART OF FOL DESC LYING SWLY OF A UNE BEG A PT 2398 49 FT N 890 06M 04S W A 144 36 FT N 600 26M 10S E FROM E 1/4 COR TH N 29D 33M 50S W 394 28 FT TO PT OF ENDING—THAT PART OFN165FTOFS30CFTOFW1/2 NEFRL 1/4 LYING ELY OF CL OF STL M37 EX S 15 FT E 952 36 FTSEC 6 T5N R10W A copy of the proposed rezonmg is on fie and may be examned at the office of toe Caledonia Township Clerk. 250 South Maple Street Caiedoma Mcfvgan. dunng TownsTxp office hours. Al interested persons may attend the pupic heanng and comment upon toe proposed rezorung. Written comments may be submitted to the Township office, at toe above stated address up to the time of toe public heanng Dated November 9. 2001 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA 301 specified in the light in­ dustrial ordinance. Another use allowed is the assembly of parts manufactured elsewhere. This would exclude grind­ ing. pressing, extruding, bending, pounding, heat­ ing. chemically treating or processing or finishing raw materials for wholesale or further assembly. Offices and service uses would be allowed for mo­ tor vehicle repair and tow­ ing, and machining of small engines, equipment or tools. Crating and pack­ aging. printing and pub­ lishing. sign manufacturing and painting, and welding would be allowed. Ware­ housing commercial and personal property would be accepted in the zone. Wholesaling of goods, products, materials and equipment would be as well. Size in square feet and structural height of build­ ings was defined for spe­ cific lots. Buildings along M-37 would be constructed of materials approved by the Planning Commission over at least 70 percent of the wall surface area. A 50-foot landscape buffer is to be created for visual screening around the entire perimeter of the property and a three- to four-foot berm along M-37 will be required. Other landscap­ ing specifications are in­ cluded. Specifications for street lighting, garbage and refuge disposal, traffic sig­ nage and loading docks are defined. Fire department regula­ tions must be approved be­ fore or during construction. Drives within the devel­ opment are to be paved according to standards for light industrial zones, with approval by the MDOT and the Kent County Road Commission. Maintenance is the responsibility of the developer or owners ac­ cording to deed specifica­ tions. Some specifications were adjusted in the nego­ tiations. Some lots would previously be restricted to building on 65 percent of the lot area but was changed to 70 percent. Contiguous lots pur­ chased by one buyer al­ lowed for industrial clus­ tering of buildings on the combined site, with the same buildable square footage and observance of applicable setbacks, but would also require site plan review by the town­ ship. A previous requirement for buildings to be set back 120 feet from the cen­ ter line of M-37 was in­ creased to 125 feet. Thornapple Plan Commission anticipates storm after calm by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission held "one of the calm before the storm" meetings Nov. 19. They are anticipating that the next several meet­ ings will be much livelier with the public coming to coming on proposed rezonings. The public hearing Dec. 17 will cover the rezoning request for a 106-acre par- cel near Duncan Lake. Also that evening, the board will hold a public hearing for a special use permit for storage in an agricultural building. On Jan. 21 the board will hold a public hearing on a 150-acre parcel west of M37 near 108th street. Zon­ ing administrator Geoff Moffatt reminded members of the commission that the public hearing will focus on the zoning change, not on what a developer may Caledonia Twp. Board meetings may change by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board will probably change its regular meeting schedule starting in 2002, with possible options dis­ cussed last Wednesday, and public feedback so­ licited for December. Regular meetings have been held the third Wednesday at 7 pm. for several years. However, with the increased items on the agenda, the board has been holding special meetings over the past year, thought to total more than two meetings per month. The meetings have gone as late as 11 p.m., as much as four to six hours (including special ses­ sions). The board members pre­ fer to meet during the sec­ ond and fourth weeks so that business coming from the Planning Commission meetings on the first and third weeks will flow through the township ad­ ministrative mechanism more smoothly. Some re­ ports would still occur only once a month. The options still being considered are the day and the time. A Tuesday or a Wednesday seems possi­ ble, which would mesh with other meetings al­ ready scheduled for the See meetings, page 13 wish to build on the prop­ erty. The 106-acre parcel re­ quest is to change from Agriculture Residential Io Rural Residential. The 150-acre request is from Agriculture Residential to Residential. Moffat told the commis­ sion that maps were being updated, which will allow members to see clearly current zoning as well as discuss the future master plan. Moffat noted legislation at the state level that may mandate cluster develop­ ment. He will keep an eye on the legislation since it may have an effect on lo­ cal ordinances. The next meeting of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, in the township hall. This is the annual meeting where the commission will set dates, elect officers and make any changes to the bylaws. Charter Township of Caledonia Township Kent County—Michigan Notice 2001 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW December 11, 2001 @ 10:00 AM Caledonia Township Village Hall THIS MEETING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING: A Clerical error or mutual mistake of fact relative to the correct assessment or homestead exemption figure. The authority for the correction of errors, is stated in the general property tax laws of the State of Michigan, 211.53b MSA 7197(2) & 211.7ee(6) are as follows: Assessor. Edward VanderVnes Dated: November 16, 2001 Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder ____________________ 307 �The Sun and News Middleville, M (/November 27, 2001 /Page 13 Rural preservation zoning work progressing slowly by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission made less progress than hoped on zoning for the rural preser­ vation district at its Nov. 19 work session. No final decisions were made on points discussed. When finally drafted, each section of the zoning ordi­ nance still requires ap­ proval by the Township Board. The ordinance will de­ fine the details for the ar­ eas of the township desig­ nated as rural preservation district in the master plan finalized earlier this year. This would establish un­ derlying zoning, and an overlay district would set a goal for certain areas within that district to en­ courage open space preservation and clustering on undivided acreage of ten acres or more. It would be difficult to give any in­ centives for clustering on less than 10 acres. It is not known exactly how many parcels are cur­ rently 10 acres in size or greater. Commissioners be­ lieve only about 16 to 18 parcels remain for consid­ eration. Commissioner Ric Parent said it might not be a good use of time to cre­ ate an overlay district if there arc less than 350 to­ tal acres. Another consideration would to be to assess the actual features within those remaining parcels, as some of this land would probably not be buildable, and soils on some might not be good places to en­ courage clustering of homes and septic systems, where public sewer is not available. Commissioner Don Koopmans said the prop­ erty owner would need to show clustering is suited to the soils proposed for an open space development. It was decided to focus first on the entire district. and then to create the clustering ordinance, which would offer incen­ tives to developers, but would not be mandatory. A recent state mandate for all municipalities to have an open space ordinance requires this be dealt with in some manner, however. In any case, the devel­ oper would have to request rezoning to be granted the bonus density on a parcel which allows greater profit and lowered infrastructure costs. The Planning Com­ mission would need to es­ tablish the best ratio of open space to space dedi­ cated to construction. Normally in ideal soils, the parcel would be a minimum of two acres in the rural preservation zone. In some instances even a hilltop can be unsuitable for a septic system. Clustering would en­ courage small lot sizes, less than 2,000 square feet, which is of great concern to the planners because enough space for at least two septic and drain field systems is needed. (One is for backup should the first system fail.) Regular maintenance helps preserve the life of a septic system. Mandatory pumping may soon be re­ quired by the Health De­ partment. though enforce­ ment is difficult, and is a factor in passing this as a law. One acre provides 43,000 square feet of space. This could be the minimum lot size allowed in a clustered development in the rural preservation district. The depth and width of lots is another factor in working out dis­ tances needed between neighboring wells and sep­ tic systems as defined by the Health Department guidelines. It was pointed out that preserving open space in a development and allowing some clustering has its own incentive of greatest profitability for the devel­ oper. and a greater bonus density might not be nec­ essary. What is important is the long term well being of the township residents, commissioners said. Possible uses for open spaces was discussed. Some uses, like golf courses, were thought to be unacceptable. Resi­ dents in the development would need to benefit from the common area, and the way the open or green space would be main­ tained would have to be defined. Responsibility for this would have to fall on the people in the devel­ opment, a problem of en­ forcement which would best be avoided, commis­ sioners said. Possible use of open space for farm use would have to be clearly defined to avoid putting up a large structure dedicated to something like intensive animal production. If the use already existed within the parcel at large, it would be allowed to con­ tinue. Factors commissioners would like to preserve in­ cluded wooded areas con­ nected open spaces within the development and with surrounding parcels to cre­ ate greenways for wildlife. Preserving other features like ravines, wetlands, streams need to be pre­ served and considered in the details of the ordi­ nance. Some features such as roads, walks, etc., would probably be re­ moved from consideration as part of the open space total. A formula standard would be created first be­ fore determining the per­ centage of space to be considered as a bonus for an incentive in the project. Working with each indi­ vidual site slated for de­ velopment might be nec­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on November 21.2001. the Township Board o< the Charter Township ot Caledonia. Kent County Michigan adopted an ordinance amenOng the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township ot Caledonia The principal provisions of the amending ordi­ nance can be summanzed as follows 1 Retoning The amending ordinance rezones the following descnbed lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the HC Highway Commercial District That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6 Town 5 North. Range 10 West described as commencing at the North 1'4 comer of Section 6 thence SOO'OgtXTE 50 00 feet along the North-South 14 hne of said section to the South tone of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this descnpbon; thence N89*40*18*E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street thence S00 09 39“E 442 43 feet parallel with the North-South 1 4 line; thence N63C21,O3‘VV 331 96 feet along toe Northerly tone of proposed Highway M6 thence Westerly 728 00 feet along safo Northerly fine on a 902 23 foot radius curve tc the left the chord ot which bears N86*29*31"W 709 15 feet thence N00i09*39*w 241 00 feet along toe West tone of the East 410 feet of toe Northwest 1 4 of Secton 6, thence N89ilT51’E 410 00 feet along toe south tone of 60th Street to the place o< Begmnmg Caiedona Township Kent County Mcnigan 2 Elective Date The amenctog ordnance wil become effect. e December 4 2001 A copy of the ordinance may be inspected or purchased at toe offices of toe Caledonia Townshp Clerk. 250 South Mapie Street Caledonia Michigan, dumg Township oftoce hours Dated November 20 2001 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA essary. even though it also means more work for the commissioners. Working out setbacks in the rural preservation’zone at large was discussed. Lot width specifications may be changed, and widths from 120 to 200 feet were discussed. A ratio with a depth three times the width currently exists. This is based either on a frontage width at the set­ back or at the width of the lot at the front of the struc­ ture. in the case of wedge shaped lots. With a twoacre minimum a reason­ able width would take more study. In the case where clus­ tering was allowed, these standards would have to be much tighter. Possible front setbacks from the road right of way line were discussed. It is currently 50 feet in the ag zone. A combined 50-foot side setback with a possi­ ble 20 feet on one side of a structure, and 30 on the other currently exists, and may be kept. One-story homes would require a minimum of 1,200 square feet, while two story would allow a minimum of 800 feet on the first floor and a mini­ mum of 1,500 square feet total floor space. Roof heights and mea­ suring points from the two acres from a much larger minimum size. It was pointed out there is al­ ready a provision for greater density of homes in the township, and living units of smaller size within the township are available at an affordable cost in zones other than in the ru­ ral preservation district, where in many cases, pub­ lic sewer and water is available. Commissioner Archie Warner countered that it was not the large lot sizes driving the prices up. but the people who set the prices so high that arc driving people out. ground level were dis­ cussed. Probably the min­ imum height measurement chosen will begin at the top of the foundation wall. Some public comment argued that large lot size was creating a situation where only large homes could be built. Another complaint was made that large lot sizes were mak­ ing land unaffordable and driving young families out of the township. Commissioners minded commenters the rural preservation zone created in the new master plan was actually a large compromise downward to Meetings, continued from page 12 township meetings was expressed. The board is asking for public input on the day and time residents prefer. The township office phone number is 891-0070. community room shared with the village. The time of the meeting could be as early as 6 p.m. or at the current time at 7 p.m. Some public prefer­ ence for 7 p.m. for all HOT WATER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE (Empyer) (Stainless Steel Heats home, water, garage, shop. pool. etc. HEAT WITH QUALITY Information call: Model Available for viewing 726-1095 RESOLUTION (01-33) OF THE MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL November 13, 2001 WHEREAS; Chapter 202.032 of the Village of Middleville Code of 1998, as amended, permits the Village Council to amend or repeal portions of the Village Code by ordinance THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: 1. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE, MICHIGAN; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Sec-1-56, Code Title The Code entitled “Code of Ordinances Village of Middleville, Michigan." published by Municipal Code Corporation, consisting of chapters 1 through 78. each inclusive, is adopted Sec 1-57. Earlier Ordinances Repealed All ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before April 10, 2001. and not included in the Code or recognized and continued in force by reference therein, are repealed Sec. 1-58, Repealed Ordinances The repeal provided for in Section 1 -57 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealer! by a subsequent ordi­ nance that is repealed by this ordinance Sec. 1-59. Penalty Unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the Code or any ordinance, rule or regulations adopted or issued in pursuance thereof Shan be punished by a hne not exceeding $500.00 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment ot any Code section whether or not such penalty is reenacted in toe amendatory ordinance In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the village may pursue other remedies such as abatement ot nuisances, injunctive relief and revoca­ tion of licenses or permits Sec, 1-60 Additions end Amendments Additions or amendments to toe Cede when passed in such form as to indicate toe intention of the village coundi to make toe same a part of toe Code shall be deemed to be incorporated m toe Code, so that reference to the Code includes toe addi­ tions and amendments ordinances ttiat have been codified m toe Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code Sec 1-62, Effective Date This ordnance shal become effective upon publication BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED That this Resolution be entered by the Village Clerk into the offi­ cial records of the Village of MiddtevAe on this 13th day of November, 2001 Moved by Bray, supported by Lytle to adopt the foregoing Resolution YEAS: Bray Corson Kenyon. Lytle. Myers Newman NAYS: None ABSENT Vandenberg I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING Resolution was adopted by toe Village of Mtodtevdte Council at a regular meeting held on toe 13* day ot November 2001 Rhonda Fisk, Village Clerk Village of Middleville 306 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middlevine Ml/November 27 2001 Slowing revenue causes Caledonia schools’ deficit by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia School adopted prelimiBoard nary, revised budget amendments for the 200102 general fund. The current budget, re­ flecting revenues and ex­ penditures in the $27 mil­ lion range, has been ap­ proved with a slight deficit. Despite state fund­ ing cuts and higher than projected revenue, the deficit is less than $18,000. The board will review an adjusted actual expenditure budget in the spring of 2002. "There is balancing that needs to be done there, and is being worked on," District Business Manager Judi Dean assured the board. In a phone interview with Superintendent Doug Busman, he stated. "By the time the (school) year is done, there won't be a deficit. We will adjust our expenditures to balance the budget. It’s hard to say (exactly) why there is a deficit. We added the position of cam­ pus safety director, which were not anticipating in the spring (when the origi­ nal budget was put in place). Our projected rev­ enue may have been a lit­ tle off," he said. According to Busman. 97% of the operating funds for the School District come from the state. Foundation grant dollars are the funds, per student, that the state gives the dis­ trict toward operating costs. The percentage of increase of foundation grant money is the lowest it has been since 1994. when Proposal A was passed, and has not even kept up with the cost of living. The Finance Commit­ tee. along with the board has been working hard to align the budget with the strategic plan. "It’s becoming increas­ ingly difficult to maintain our programming without affecting any school pro­ grams," said Busman. In other business at its meeting earlier this month, the board: • Approved the purchase of one 29-passenger bus, one 71-passenger lift bus. and two 71-passenger buses from Hoekstra Truck Equip. Co. These buses are being purchased as re­ placements for older mod­ els in the current fleet. Judy Dean, business manager, made note of the fact that Judy Truer, trans­ portation center supervisor, and Andy Snyder, trans­ portation fleet supervisor. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. BRIGGS ROAD MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Dale of Meeting November 28. 2001 Time of Meeting 11:00 a m. Place of Meeting: Yankee Springs Township Hall Purpose of Meeting #1 Auditor-Siegfried Crandall Vos & Lewis. PC. #2 Preliminary Discussion of Financing Future Water Tower Construction Through Bond Applications. Signature of Township Clerk: Janice C Lippert Date and Time of Posting: November 23rd, 2001 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a (2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Yankee Springs Township Board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenats being considered at the meeting, to individuals with dis­ abilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 5 days notice to The Yankee Springs Township Board A copy of this notice is on hie in the office of the clerk ‘By the time the (school) year is done, there won't be a deficit. We will adjust our expenditures to balance the budget. It’s hard to say (exact­ ly) why we have a deficit... our projected revenues may have been a little off.’ - Doug Busman. Caledonia School Supenntendent were to be commended for the time and energy they spent on this particular recommendation. "If the board will recall, last year we actually ac­ celerated the purchasing of buses, and purchased more than we had slotted for that particular year," said Dean. "And because of that, they (Truer and Sny­ der) spent a tremendous amount of time trying to get us back over the two year period to within the number of dollars that were allocated for two years (for bus purchases)." Board member William Harrison commented that (the 71-passenger lift bus) was "not only a good eco­ nomical buy. it was also a good educational buy" so that students with physical challenges could ride along with their peers in­ stead of having to be put on a separate special needs bus. • Approved a bid from Cascade Cement Contract­ ing for the Phase II site development of the re­ placement high school in the amount of $2,334,222. The board was pleasantly surprised to find out that the bids came in quite a bit under what was origi­ nally projected for this part of the work. • Approved the grades 68 instructional technology curriculum. • Approved the resolu­ tion to implement for 2002 the previously adopted, ongoing summer tax col­ lection resolution. This AmeriGas joins forces with Columbia nilA Pre-season New Customer special Switch to AmeriGas now and get these great benefits • Guaranteed Price • Senior Discount • Free Installation AmeriGas 1-800-792-6378 750 Elm Street Wayland, Michigan 49348 resolution imposes a sum­ mer tax levy of one-half of school property taxes, in­ cluding debt service. The levy has been in effect since 1983. continuing each year by board accep­ tance. • Awarded Buist Electri­ cal the bid for excavation and conduit relocation in the amount of $27,377. It is necessary to move some of the old existing fiber conduit so that when work begins on the sports courts and fields for the new high school, the lines will not be cut or lost. • Approved listed per­ sonnel changes. Lynelle Dodge, director of special education, made one cor­ rection for Phyllis Fata be­ ing hired for the emotion­ ally impaired program not an EMI paraprofessional aide. • Acknowledged athletic accomplishments, as re­ ported by Athletic Director Dave Price, and listened to an O-K Gold Confer­ ence Sportsmanship Sum­ mit Report by two CHS students who attended the conference. • The meeting was ad­ journed after the board re­ ceived Student Congress Representative's Caleb Zandstra report of CHS de­ tails. He noted that a food drive was put together at CHS, collecting 1,700 items for Caledonia area residents so that they could have a happy Thanksgiving. Also noted was Rachel Buckner becoming the HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership) Award recipient for 2001-02. Tim Ross was honored as "Mr. Cross Country" in Michi­ gan this fall and he is cur­ rently training for the na­ tional high school meet in Florida. The Gazebo is up The changing face of Middleville but the Department of Public Works building is down Most of the DPW building was recycled to make room for the Mill Pond townhomes Little Lambs Preschool plans Young Artists show Little Lambs Parent children cannot be accom­ Cooperative Preschool has modated at this gathering The preschool has had a announced its first annual Young Artist’s Exhibition at roller-coaster summer in its 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 3, at efforts to secure a location the Alaska Township Hall, for its students. The the new home of Little preschool is alive and well and eager to show off its new Lambs. A brief open parent meet­ home to the community. ing will follow and refresh­ ments will be served. The evening will have an open house theme. The pub­ lic is invited to attend and view the student's master­ pieces in a museum-style setting. Parents interested m registering their children for the winter spring semester of 2002 are especially encouraged to visit the school that evening, because this will be a wonderful Delivery opportunity for them to see the facility, meet other par­ ents and get acquainted w ith the staff. Regretfully, due to time and space requirements, For further information, call the preschool at 5543550. Call 945-9554 for classified ads Jim Buer Construction Services, Inc. Top Soil, Sand, Gravel Hill &ny s'ze ,oat^ 5(616) 795-5654 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/November 27, 2001/Page 15 Middleville man gets 3 days for beating son A man whom witnesses watched beat his 13-yearold son "20 to 30 times" in the head with a closed fist after a football game Sept. 26 has been sentenced to serve three days in jail with credit for three days served. Patrick Decker. 41, of Middleville, waived his right to a preliminary ex­ amination and entered pleas of no contest to one count of second degree child abuse, a felony that carries a maximum possi­ ble penalty of four years in prison, and one count of aggravated domestic vio­ lence. a one year misde­ meanor. Decker was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police af­ ter school employees and other witnesses contacted the family Independence Agency to report that a 13year-old boy had been as­ saulted by his father. Witnesses told authori­ ties they saw Decker punch his son in the head and face approximately 20 times, said Judge James Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday. Oct. 9. Decker also allegedly told his son in front of wit­ nesses in a parking lot fol­ lowing a football game that he was going to "kick his — Decker pleaded no con­ sdz '»6z ’sA? xAz test to the charges because of potential civil liability relating to a pending child neglect matter being han­ dled in the Barry County Trial Court's Family Divi­ sion. The alleged victim and his two siblings, a 15-yearold and a 10-year-old. were placed into foster care by Child Protective Services. Their mother lives in another state. "I believe he can be a danger to society. He's as­ saulted a protective ser­ vices worker in the past." said Barry County Prose­ cutor Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill. But Judge James Fisher was confounded by Mc­ Neill's recommendation that Decker be given only time served. "Why do you want me to follow the plea agreement for someone who obviously deserves jail or prison?" said Fisher. McNeill explained that he was trying to avoid any potential involvement be­ tween Decker and his children at a trial where they would have to testify against him. Defense attorney James Kinney, however, said Decker has not been ac­ cused of assaulting a pro­ tective services worker. "There’s no doubt Mr. Decker loves his children." said Kinney, "and he's somewhat unrefined in his personality." Fisher disagreed, noting that he would follow the plea agreement with "great reluctance." "People can be unre­ fined and they don’t have Middleville man pleads guilty in teen's traffic death Nicholas Bont, 19, of Middleville, plead guilty to one count of operationg a motor vehicle causing death, a charge that car­ ries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison and a mandatory minimum fine of $2,500 and a maximum fine of SIO.(XX). Bont was the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Kiser Road in Thomapple Township Sept. 7 killing his passenger. 18year-old Sarah Wiese of Middleville. Bont. who suffered a broken collar bone, regis- tered a .17-percent bodily alochol content after the crash. "What happened?" Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher asked. "I don't remember." said Bont. "I woke up after the crash." The Barry County Pros­ ecutor's Office has agreed to a dismissal of one count of homicide with a motor vehicle and having open intoxicants in a vehicle at the time of sentencing Jan. 3 and has recommended a three-year. low end prison term. to beat their children." he said. "Being unrefined is different than beating your own children. Mr. Kinney." To Decker. Fisher said: "You deserve to go to jail. You should be ashamed of yourself." "I'm very disappointed with myself, sir." Decker said. "You ought to." added Fisher. "I am too." Decker was ordered to spend the next three years on probation, to pay $500 court costs on each charge, to pay $250 on the domestic violence charge, to pay a probaton oversight fee and to have no contact with the victim. "That means you are not to have contact with your son unless the probation agent clears it." Fisher said. In response to a proba­ tion officer's comment that Decker attend "anger management" sessions. Fisher said he is "tired of using that term" because "it's a euphemistic term. I’m not sure it's appropriate in some of these cases." Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891 -0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan xAz sAz vAz vAz vAz kAz vAy vA~z vAz vAz vAz sA? \A~z vAz vAz kA~z vAz vAz vA~z kAz vAz kAz kAz <A~z kAz kAz kAz vAz sAz vAz yAz kAz xAz vAz xAz Caledonia Bands' "Reach for the Stars" 2001 Auction Says... 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Each athlete was introduced to applause These are the sixth grade members of the middle school cross country team. One team of sixth and seventh grade football players coached by Mike Sanford The second sixth and seventh grade football team coached by John Humphrey These are the seventh grade cross country runners The third sixth and seventh football team coached by Mr Fhearman Continued next page Vernon, Ogle earn Honorable Mention All-State recognition These eighth grade runners will be going out for cross country when they get to high school. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg's Brett Vernon and Caledonia's Mike Ogle have been named Honorable Mention All-State in Class B high school football by the Associated Press. Vernon, a 6-2, 210-pound senior noseguard, missed four games this season with a partially-torn ACL but still recorded 54 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks and three fumble re­ coveries. Ogle, a 6-2, 215-pound senior standout at lineback­ er. will continue his foot­ ball career in college at Central Michigan Univer­ sity. Delton Kellogg senior running back David Overbeek was Special Mention on the All-State team, and Hastings senior linebacker Joey Keller joined Ogle and Vernon on Honorable Mention *luad PARADIGM HOMES, INC. DESIGN - BUILD - REMODEL Call today for a free consultation (616) 891-9979 Burke Thompson / Dean Priebe Call 945-9554 for classifieds �The Sun and News. MtddJeville. Ml/November 27. 2001/Page 17 Middle school sports, from previous page TK senior parent raffle drawing will be Dec. 18 Tickets are still available for the 50/50 cash raffle. The drawing for the raffle is scheduled for Tuesday. Dec. 18. First prize is $4,000. second $3,000. third is $2,000 and fourth is $1,000. Tickets cost $25 apiece. Parents can purchase tickets at home athletic events. Parents of the graduating The eighth grade football team received thunderous applause. Coach Monte Munjoy may see some of these boys try out for the high school teams Bullet hits occupied house class members each year plan a surprise and safe evening of fun following graduation. They work all year to raise most of the money for the event so that seniors only have to pay $25 per ticket to attend. "The tickets make great stocking stuffers," parent Jamie Bowman says. Tickets are available by calling Lisa Sinclair at 9454622 or Penny VanDommelen at 795-0079. On Friday November 30. parents will sell tickets in the afternoon at Hastings City Bank. The drawing will be held on Dec. 18 during half-time. The January Senior Parent meeting is on Monday. Jan. 28 in the UAW 1002 Hall next to Bradford White. The proceeds from the raffles and fund raising will be considered with hopes that fund raising is complete. For more information about Senior Parent activities in the Thomapple Kellogg School District call Sinclair at 945-4622 or Van Dommelen at 795-0079. A man who saw several deer cross Wood School Road in Irving Township stopped his vehicle, got out and shot toward the an­ imals and apparently to­ ward a house behind the deer Nov. 15. according to Trooper Sandy Larsen. One pellet apparently penetrated the aluminum siding of the home but did not penetrate the wall nor the interior of the house where a woman said she was when she heard the shots. The pellet made a 12inch hole in the siding un­ der a window. The man apologized and the woman did not want to press charges. Larsen said. The police report will be reviewed by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. The seventh grade basketball players I FREE I I MARKET I ANALYSIS I ____ _ — SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. 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At the gray bam or call 945-9105 first recording. "Commit­ ted" in this year. Accord­ ing to Denny Richards, the trio's leader, the name of the group expresses their ulti­ mate purpose. Lakeside Community Church is located at 6201 Whitneyville SE in Alto. The performance will be at 6 p.m., with refreshments to follow. All are welcome. For more information, call 868-0391. Caledonia senior ace cross-country runner Tim Ross isn't quite finished yet with his illustrious prep career. Ross last Saturday quali­ fied for the national high school cross-country meet Dec. 8 in Orlando. Fla . by placing sixth in the muddy Foot Locker Midwest Cross-Country champi­ onships in Kenosha. Wise. His time over the fivekilometer course was a subpar (for him) 15:40. but it was good enough for him to be among the eight boys' runners who earned the right to go to Florida. Caledonia cross-country coach John Soderman said Ross and his family will make a mini-vacation out of the trip to the nationals. "We're so pleased that Tim was able to qualify for the national meet.” Soder­ man said. "That's been his goal for a long time." Ross apparently wasn't feeling all that well for a couple of days before the meet and the mud was the worst many participants said they’d ever run in. The Caledonia ace, who ran the fastest 5K of anyone at the state meet on Nov. 3, was defeated by people had outraced earlier this fall. Fifteen states were rep­ resented in the Midwest, championships, which was won by Tim Moore of Novi, the Division I state champion. Adam Ludwig of St. Joseph also placed among the top five and qualified for nationals. As a team, Michigan's top five runners beat all other entries with 33 team points. Ross will be among 32 boys and 32 girls who will be in Orlando for the na­ tional meet. Only eight days after he won the state Division II individual championship, Ross won a special meet for the top 10 seniors at Sharpe Park in Jackson, checking in with a time of 15:23, about six seconds faster than Aaron Nasers of Battle Creek Pennfield, who was Division III state runner-up. Tim Ross Earlier that week, he had been selected "Mr. Cross Country" for the en­ tire state, the equivalent of the "Mr. Basketball" award. The Michigan Cross Country Coaches' Association made the se­ lection. Then on Saturday, Nov. 17, he was clocked in 15:09.4, the fastest individ­ ual time by 10 seconds at a regional meet in Ketter­ ing, Ohio, which included the top five runners from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois and West Virginia. Michigan also won the team competition in that meet with 40 points while Indiana had 61, Ohio 72, Pennsylvania 85. Illinois^ 113 and West Virginia 190. Ross' career has in­ cluded a huge number of individual medals, includ­ ing regional champt onships, and he was fourth, second and first in the state meet in the last three seasons. He also holds a number of school and course records. The winner in the last two national high school championship meets in Or­ lando over the previous two seasons was Dathan Ritzenheim of Rockford, perhaps the most cele­ brated high school dis­ tance runner since Jim Ryun in the 1960s. Reach over 11,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 945-9554 to place pour ad today. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching • Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... SOO Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville �The Sun and News Middleville. MLNovember 27. 2001/Page 19 Local grads make mark in college hoops Hope College has tippedoff the 2001-02 basketball season, and two Caledonia grads are seeing some play­ ing time with the men's team. Hope senior Todd Bloemers. a 6-1 guard, averaged 16.5 minutes, 3 points, 1.5 assists and 1 re­ bound for the Dutchmen in the season-opening Hope Tip-off Classic. Fellow Fighting Scot alum Kyle Kleersnyder. a 6-5 freshman forward for Hope, averaged 11 minutes, 4 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. The Dutchmen opened their tournament and their season with an 88-64 vic­ tory over Trinity Christian on Nov. 16, then lost to de­ fending NAIA champ Northwestern (Iowa) 81-78 in overtime on Nov. 17. Kalamazcx) College men's basketball player Garrett Wcatbcrhead. a 6-foot junior guard and TK grad. Call for Classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 24 hours a day • 7 days a week For Sun & News ACTION-Ads! had one assist in a season­ opening 68-49 win over Lake Forest College. 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MM ~ cyt)/ ^hLa AW Wireless FREE PHONE ... i Free long distance • No roaming charges • Unlimited Nights & Weekends � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-12-04.pdf a50e2f3671979381e16229034c1e5e4d PDF Text Text 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058* 1893 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 49/December 4, 2001 Holiday parade enjoyed in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The brisk wind and gray skies did not keep the holi­ day spirit at bay Saturday for the annual Christmas pa­ rade in Middleville. In fact, from the aroma of cookies at the cookie walk, laughter at the “Good News Cast” production with its dulcimer playing shepherd boy, to crafts, to angelic marchers to poignant good­ byes, it was quite a day. If you needed cookies and didn’t know how to bake, the cookie walk was the right place to be. The tables groaned with all sorts of tempting sweets, which were snapped up by dis­ The day ended with heartfelt goodbyes at the retirement open house for Roger and criminating shoppers. While waiting for the pa­ Marilyn Timmerman. rade to begin, just the right Floats were full of chil­ all of the real gifts of Christ­ hand made gift could be marched briskly down the found at the craft fair at Car- road and Miss Middleville dren and creativity. The Erb mas took third. Parade organizer Bill veth Village. Next year the Barry County Nikki Schie­ Lumber float took first residents are going to start del smiled and waved. She place, the float celebrating Kenyon from the Mid­ The Middleville Lion joined Santa and Mrs. Claus at creating festive items even went to the Hastings holiday America took second place See holiday parade, pg. 10 the end of the parade. and the First Baptist Church parade later in the day as earlier in the year. with its message reminding The high school band well. Caledonia Township seeks a full-time fire chief Miss Middleville rode in style. This float says it all at the Holiday parade on Dec. 1 in Middleville. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer A full-time fire chief is being sought by the Cale­ donia Township Board. The position was ap­ proved Nov. 21, following recommendations from the Fire Commission and the Fire Chiefs Association in more than one audit. Chris Murphy resigned as part-time fire chief recently to create the opening. Brian Bennett, deputy chief, is currently attending these du­ ties. There has been an increase in emergency calls (307 al­ ready this year), resulting in more administrative duties, including personal training, and constant testing records of equipment. Requirements for more record keeping have increased these duties. With 200 alarms per year, it is recommended any de­ partment move to 24-hour coverage. Several surround­ ing community fire depart­ ments are full time. Ada. by comparison, has a one full time chief and two respon­ ders. If the township moves to a full-time fire department and a new fire station to provide 24-hour coverage with one person on duty at all times. 3.7 full-time fire­ fighters would be needed in the department besides a full-time chief, meaning liv­ ing quarters would be needed. Township Planner/Manager Dave Zylstra was asked to define a point factor system with the Fire Commission to be part of the job description. The full-time chief’s posi­ tion presumably would mean an increase in salary. Due to the selection pro­ cess, this would be included in next year’s budget. In­ creasing the fire department budget is being considered. The Township Board ap­ proved several appointments to form a Local Officers Compensation Commis­ sion. William Zourdos, Carl Johnson, Kay Newell, John Buchan, and Mary Crystal were picked for the task. All have backgrounds in office, payroll, accounting or business fields. They arc asked to gather information about salaries and duties of township officials and com­ pare that data with that of surrounding municipal units. If the commission advocates salary increases, the changes will automati­ cally go into effect unless repealed by the board in a two-thirds vote. The commission must complete its responsibility within 45 days. After the resignation of Township Assessor Ed VanderVries will leave his posi­ tion soon, creating a posi­ tion opening for a part-time contractual assessor. The See fire chief, page 17 In This Issue Vandals hit Caledonia area businesses Caledonia Twp. to pave trail portion Middleville’s water tower plans closer to fruition Caledonia Twp. Board asked to intervene in flooding issue �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 4, 2001 Remarkable local woman honored with scholarship • by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The memory of the late Terrie Yoder is being hon­ ored with a scholarship sponsored by her husband, David, and daughters, Wendy and Gina, through the Thornapple Area Enrich­ ment Foundation. McFall kindergarten teacher Kathy Kermeen, a friend of Terrie’s, says, “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know Terrie. She was an incredible person, but she was really quiet. She didn’t like people to fuss about her.” This new scholarship will go to a Thornapple Kellogg graduating senior who in­ tends to go into education or into the ministry. Terrie wanted to be a teacher and substitute taught, was a teaching assistant and a Sun­ day school teacher. She and her husband both graduated from Michigan State Uni­ versity. According to her family and friends, Terrie was “a lifelong cheerleader who ap­ preciated the best in others.” Terrie kept a scrapbook of Thornapple Kellogg athletic achievements, and according to David, “once she discov­ ered the Spartans that was it. Ohe was a fan every day of her life.” Terrie fought a 17-year battle with cancer. She was treated for breast cancer and for 10 years after treatment did very well. The cancer re­ appeared, requiring more surgery and treatment and for another five years, the disease was under control. Then it reappeared, was treated and then finally caused her death earlier this year. David and Wendy talked not about her suffering, but about her joy in life and her , _sfteav ’ pleasure A. HAIR DESIGNERS ~ Open 6 Days a Week ~ Evenings Always Available ^look! fStop lnfora rn 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phil's Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment A “ A*A A A * A* A* A* A •' A CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE 4-10 foot Blue Spruce Cut your own or precut: *12.00 each 2 - 3,000 to choose from. Open beginning Nov. 23 • 11 a.m. - dark Go east at light in Middleville 6/lOths of a mile to li ving Road, right I mile to Loop Rd., right 112 mile to 2981 Loop Road, right side. If snow, access is limited to 4 wheel or front wheel drive only. Questions 795-2232 Have a Merry Christmas A^AAAA^ A* A* A- A- A faith. She had a buoyant out­ look. not worrying about possible consequences of her disease but trusting her doctors and her God to be sure she could live to the fullest. There is a gentle irony in that after she stopped work­ ing as a full-time teaching assistant with Kermeen. she worked for two years with Barry County Hospice. Dave said. “She consid­ ered her two years with hos­ pice the best job she ever had. Hospice was there when she needed them as well.” Terrie had the gift of friendship keeping in touch with a pen pal in Wyoming whom she started writing to in fourth grade. David brought Terrie face to face with her pen pal. Mary Braudrick. as his 30th wed­ ding anniversary present to her. Wendy said. “My mom made a big impression on my life. She supported me when I went to China on a mission trip. A girls-only vacation in Door County, Wisconsin, was not a time of grieving but of laughter and ice cream.” Faith, home, family and friendship were the key­ stones of Terrie’s life. David and his daughters said they hope the scholarship encour­ ages others to live their lives to the fullest. David also encourages anyone from their TK graduating Class of 1964 to think about adding to the fund in her name at the TAEF. “I think this is one way she would want to be remembered. TAEF Board Member Bob Bender remembers Ter­ rie from when she was his baby-sitter. He noted her faith and friendship as being inspiring. Information about this scholarship and the other scholarships for graduating seniors available through the WEST THORNAPPLE 4 H CLUB (ry FUNDRAISER FOR LOCAL CHARITIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 4-8 P.M. & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. Gift items also available P • Bring a canned good for a FREE HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDE with SANTA from noon to 3 p.m. • Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. /QCfierru 4* / CtRPh NTT-TOT IQ P £ M-37 - between Caledonia & Middleville e~ 5 : x-inset: a- .Xeon —your favorite and enter to uiin a 24'fresh .. Wendy and David Yoder are honoring the memory of wife and mother Terrie Yoder with a scholarship through the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation TAEF will be distributed to parents and students at a meeting in January. Application forms will be available through the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Guidance office. For more information about contributing to the Terrie Yoder Scholarship or for information on the TAEF contact Marilyn Finkbeiner at 795-9206. Christian counselor to talk on depression Dave VanderWall, a Christian counselor from Hillsdale Church, will talk about the effects of depres­ sion and how to cope at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Leighton United Methodist Church. The program is being sponsored the HELP De­ pression Support Group at the Leighton Church, which offers support to people who suffer from depression and their families. The pro­ gram uses emotional and biblical support and infor­ mation about depression and TK PTO to meet Dec. 11 at Page Members of the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Page Elementary. Followup on the elemen­ tary fund-raisers, setting a date for winter craft volun­ teers and other issues will be on the agenda. For information about the activities of the PTO contact McFall, Lee, Page or the middle school withname and telephone number, and a PTO representative will re­ turn the call. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all vour printing needs. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the gray barn HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedroom home on Thornapple River/Thor nappie Bike Trail, Middleville Schools. No pets. $775/mo. + deposit. Call (616) 795-3550 or (616)795-7445. medication used to treat it. Leighton United Methodist Church is located at 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street in Leighton Town­ ship, Allegan County, but has a Caledonia address and phone number. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001/Page 3 Solid Impact owners in stable condition by Patricia .Johns Staff Writer Trent and Jeni Rummelt, owners of the Solid Impact Fitness Gym in Caledonia, are now listed in stable con­ dition at University Hospi­ tals in Iowa City. They are recovering from injuries suffered in a traffic accident on Route 80 near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sat­ urday, Nov. 24. Trent’s brother, Chad, was pronounced dead at the scene. His parents, Jeff and Ann, are still listed in criti­ cal condition at university hospitals. Jcni’s brother. John Fran­ cis, is now managing Solid Impact with the assistance of Laura Shoaf. “I had never been here until I opened the doors on Sunday, Nov. 25. I am so impressed with the outpour­ ing of assistance from the community,” Francis says. Francis had been involved with Powerhouse gyms pre­ viously. two weeks. Jeff and Ann will have to remain m the Iowa hospital longer. “They are going to need a lot once they get home.” Francis said. “They may have to remodel their home for a wheelchair, their medi­ cal bills are growing and much more. “The support has been overwhelming. All the members and people who have stopped by to wish Trent and Jeni as quick a re­ The gym. at 9175 Cherry Valley in the Glenn Valley shops, remains open during regular hours. It is open Mondays through Wednes­ days from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Fridays it is open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.. on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information about the gym or to contrib­ ute to the fund for the Rummelts. call Francis or Schoaf at 891-2994. movie outpost VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37 • 891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. Jeni and Trent Rummelt Francis said he hopes Trent and Jeni will be trans- ferred to a Grand Rapids area hospital within the next MISC soccer tryouts will be Dec. 18 The Michigan Interna­ tional Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for spring 2002 on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Soccer Spot in Ken­ twood. Team age brackets in­ covery as possible have been great.” The Caledonia Fire De­ partment has distributed col­ lection boxes throughout the community. A fund also has been established at the Cale­ donia branch of Fifth Third Bank. “The firefighters have been great. Not only do they work out here, they are now bringing the Dutton fire­ fighters as well." Francis said. clude 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 and 19. Both boys and girls are welcome. Participants must bring a birth certificate, a wallet-sized photo and a $5 tryout fee, and should bring shin guards, water and a Holiday Gift Ideas & * Gift Baskets * Gift Certificates * Game Accessories * Previewed Movies and Games soccer ball. For specific tryout times and other details cal! Chris­ tie Williams at 616-8784219 or Laura Bouchard at 616-891-0653. Wishing you a safe and Happy ymbvTc outpost] Rent One Movie or Game and get a second rental FREF with this coupon. Offer good at Caledonia location Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please. Expires 1-15-02 DIFFERENT PLACE Product Id: SunAd Studio Salon Full Service Salon (616) 691-1272 9954 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 CARA brings years of experience and creativity. Her specialties include facials, pedicures and nails. She is very excited to share her talents with existing and new clients. MARCIA brings years of experience and talent to offer new and existing clients. Please call to confirm or book an appointment. COUPON COUPON NEW SPA SERVICES WITH CARLA Ancient Egypt Pkg. * ® White Truffle Hair Treatment Dead Sea Salt Manicure Milk & Honey Pedicure Moor Mud Facial s99 All Facial Products COUPON MEN’S | HO00 HAIR Men’s Hair Specialist CUT - WITH KSMMIE - CHRISTMAS % CASH % , $5.00 Off Any Chemical or Spa Service Coupon expires December 3i. 2001 Coupon expires December 31. 2001 Coupon expies December 31. 2001 COUPON COUPON COUPON �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001 Memorial wrestling tourney to support TK scholarships iBook discussion set at Caledonia Library Kent District Library invites adult readers to get of some great books, as sev­ eral KDL branches hold book discussions later this month. The program at the Caledonia Library. 240 Emmons St., will be at 1 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 5. with discussion on “The Girl’s Guide to Hunting and Fishing” by Melissa Bank. Copies of the featured title are available at each library's checkout desk. For more information about the book discussions, call 891-1502. together at the library for a friendly, informal discussion In memory of... Evertt Poll, Jr. Who passed away 4 years ago, December 6. 1997 Quietly remembered every day, sadly missed along life's way. Just as you were, you will always be treasured & loved in our memories. Thelma, Children & Grand-Children. Mom, Sister, Brothers, Friends <. The second annual Jeff Lehman Memorial Wrestling Tournament will be held Saturday, Dec.' 8 at 9 am. in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gym. Eight teams have been invit­ ed to participate in this annual event. This tournament was established in 1999 in mem­ ory of Jeff Lehman, a gradu­ ate of Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Jeff was wellknown in both his communi­ ty and at the schools. He vol­ unteered at many sporting events, doing whatever jobs needed to be done. He enjoyed talking with all the people, and especially liked to interact and encourage the Middleville athletes. Proceeds from the Tournament will go to the Jeff Lehman Memorial Fund with the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation at the Barry Community Foundation. The fund is used to support the promotion of sports programs at Thomapple Kellogg and to provide $500 scholarships to graduating seniors involved in sports. The past two recipients of the Jeff Lehman Memorial Scholarship were Ben Lucas in 2000 and Breanne Dutcher in 2001. The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation cur­ rently administers nine scholarships to Thomapple Kellogg District residents. Applications may be obtained at the high school counseling office or by writ­ ing to TAEF. P.O. Box IM. Middles illc. Ml 49333 Direct any questions to Deb McKeown, of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation, at 795-9889. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Leighton Church A Liting Church - Setting a Liling Lord Sunday School 9 30 a m. Morning Worship ........................ 10:45 a m Evening Praise . . . .6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6:30 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles [ U 0 U I I t\\ a place to belong 1 t I * Rev. Michael Stowell. Pastor Joe Cipcic. Worship leader Denns Bouma. Youth Pustor Church Office 616-891-0287 (northwest of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Church with a coring heart for our nmtmMirt and the world" Sunday Worship 9 30 a m. and 600 p.m. (Child & Adult) (During the School Year) Rei. It. Scott Greenway. Pastor Keith Slulp. Youth Director Al Tiemeyer. Community Calling Church Office (616) 891-1512 M-37 at 100th St d CALEDONIA CT UNITED METHODIST 250 \ ine Street 7 (M-37 io Emmons to Vine) December 9 - Second Sunday in .Advent Sermon Topic: God's Light Is Here Worship Sen ice 8 30 a m and 1100 a m Ur Church at 1100 only) Sunday School 945 a.m. (Nursery and Child Care available throughout the morning) Rev Norman Kohn% (6161 891-8167 Church Office 616-891-8669 > Fax 891-8M8 w ww caledoniaumc ore Pastor Paul M. Hillman 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 ^9:30 AM Worship; 1100 A.M Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. Family Nighty, "We are changed by God’s love! ” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship................................................. 9:30a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class........................ 11:00 a.m. Ret . E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God Services at 9 30 a m and 6 p.m. 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891 -8440 Meeting you. your friends, and your family - nght where you re at - through: Relevant Messages Dytuflu. Musk Quality Child Care arc! Programs Worship Hours 10 30a.m Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family X Friends 6201 Whitncvville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 4 W a in Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 a m Evening Worship .6:00 pm Pastor Roger Bultman • Church Office: 868-0J91 www.lakesidecommunity.org Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship . .8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service...........................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday ................... 6:00 p.m. 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv.net ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St., near Whitneyville Ave Church School, Sunday 9:45 a m 10:50 a m Praise Singing Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Wed. Fellowship 7 30 p.m. Pastor Uoyd DeVomter, Sr. Church Ph. 868-6810 • Pastor s Ph. 897-7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ................... 11:15a.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Tom DeVries, Interim Pastor - 795-9901 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) Sunday Service Time* (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Hustwick + ft. Paul Lutheran Church jSletljoixi st QCTjurcIj 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Wofship...11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting..7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437________ M (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft - Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 5:00AM .9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursery available Barner Free www.iserv.net/-etpaui Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziet*r _____________Office g91-g6gg___________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery- & children s activities dunng all services. Programs for ail ages. For more information: (616) 891-8119 orwww.pcacechurch.ee Ch.rf Wxvdav Road> MI 4934S • '•95-T903 9GO am Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.......... 11XX) a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer . 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs.............................................. 6:45p.m. Cnmuu.«c/y Cumpui fm fanu/ty nod Seunee GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 We>i M-1'9 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Musk Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children’s Pastor RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR, Associate Pastor Visit our web site www brightside org A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. H Meeting at the Crow Creek Charter Academy Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH t (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................1030 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings................... 891 -0576 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Saturday Evening Mass ... .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. I a place to become CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 I M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 thornapple BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship . .10:00 a.m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at; Emmons Lake Elementary 8950 Kraft SE. Caledonia Reverend Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee 930 a m. Parmelee Morning Worship Modtevde Momrg Worship Sunday School'Jr 3 Adults; Ninety - Grode 5 Sr rtgh - Sun Evenng Jr. Hgn - Grades 6-8 Wed Evening '100 am. 945 am. U 00 o m 6:06400 p.m. 6.00-7 30 p.m. Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 whitneyville church Bible 8546 Whitneyv e Ave at 84th St. • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody... .and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday Schoo930 a m Sunday Morrvng Worship 1030 am Meeting at chapel on Whrtneyvifle Ave Sunday Evening Worship Wed Midweek Prayer & Bible Study Rev Thomas Says. Pastor • Rev 6:00 p m 7 00 p m. Bashor Assoc Pastor Weoste wtwneyweobe org �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 4. 2001/Page 5 Gaines United Brethren plans musical Irma Stulgaitis ALASKA - Mrs. Irma Stulgaitis, age 93, of Alaska passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Stulgaitis and her daughter. Darleen Lapekes. She is survived by her children, JoAnn Graczyk. Richard and Marilyn Oatman, Diane and Gene Cowell; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchi I dren, her brother and five sisters of Lincoln, NB; her brother-in-law and sister-in- law, George and Virginia Stulgaitis; several nieces and nephews Funeral services for Mrs. Stulgaitis were held Sat­ urday at Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Dr. David Lee Smith officiated. Interment was at Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements made by Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. Dorothy M. Stone MIDDLEVILLE Dorothy M. Stone, age 92, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, November 27. 2001 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. She is survived by her son, Bud (Katy) Stone of Freeport; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Stone and a daughter, Cheric Stone. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 29, 2001 from 7:00-9:00 P.M at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were held Friday, November 30, 2001 for family and friends at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Rev. F. L. "Red" Faber officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Wesley John Root WHITE CLOUD - Mr. Wesley John Root, age 49, of White Cloud, Mich., for­ merly of Hastings died Nov. 25, 2001 at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont, Mich. Wesley J. Root was born on Feb. 19, 1952 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Dick and Helen (East) Root. He was raised in Hastings, Mich, and attend­ ed Hastings schools, gradu­ ating in 1970. He also attended MSU and graduat­ ed in 1976 with a bachelors in animal husbandry. He was self-employed as a . fanner for many years and later as a carpet installer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Root is survived by loving friend, Meta Head; son, Jesse Root; daughters, Erin Root and Andrea Root; mother, Helen Root; brother. Mike (Danna) Root; sister, Cheryl (Dan) Merrill; grandmother Mary East; nephews, Tyler and Rory Root, Cyowa and Ezori Merrill and niece, Stevi Merrill. Preceding him in death were his father, Richard E. Root. Services to be held at a later date. Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. The Gaines United Brethren Church music department will present the musical “i’ll Be Home For Christmas” on three nights Dec. 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Set in late 1941, the musi­ cal is the story of the faith of family, and a nation on the brink of World War II, preparing to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. Most of the action takes place in the main characters’ home, with the choir provid­ ing music and drama as it is broadcast over the family radio. The music highlights the sounds of the 1940s, includ­ ing swing, lush ballads, and big band songs interspersed with re-enactments of radio broadcasts during that time, such as “The Lone Ranger,” and “The Shadow.” Pictured (from left) are Betsy Myers, Skip Yowler, Mary Anne Taylor, Frank Baron. Janette Stewart, Ken Myers and (seated at the table) Jordan Taylor. Seating is limited. For free tickets, call the church office at 698-8252. A free-will offering will be taken and a nursery provided each night of the performance. The church is located on the cor- Holiday concert slated for Sunday The Thomapple Kellogg High School choirs and bands will present their annual holiday concert Sunday. Dec. 9 in the TKHS auditorium. The TK concert and hon­ ors choirs will perform at 2 pm. The choir concert, which includes the eighth grade choir, will include only the high school choirs. The eighth grade choir will perform on a concert with the eighth grade band on Monday evening, Dec. 10 at TKMS. Choir selections slated for Sunday include “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” “Nuttin' for Christmas,” and “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The TK concert and sym­ phonic bands will perform at 4 p.m. The concert band's program includes, “We Need a Little Christmas” from the Broadway musical “Marne,” and Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad.” The symphonic band will perform “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Greensleeves.” Admission is free and the public is invited and encour­ aged to attend these perfor­ mances. Solar power topic of next 1st Friday The next First Friday pro­ gram Dec. 7 will be an ex­ amination of the advantages of using solar power. Bob Brown, a retired sci­ ence and auto mechanics teacher who lives on a 120acre farm south of Hastings, will be guest speaker. He will talk about how he's been able to run a car, a ma­ chine shop, lawn mowers, a forklift, golf cart and more by harassing the power of the sun. He's been active in this hobby since the mid-1970s when he built a wind gen­ erator. He later distilled al­ cohol from corn and burned methane from cow manure in a water heater. AA, Al-Anon meetings set Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Fnday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. Brown started using solar energy to generate electric­ ity about five years ago, but he doesn't use it yet for his farm house. He was fea­ tured this past summer in a southwest Michigan solar power tour. The program will begin at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. HER DEAFENING SILENCE By Julie Coon She wasn't expecting me when I arrived And when I came up to her. I just sighed So much I had to say to her now A reply I would get from her somehow Yet. she had nothing to say In between us. past years offriendship and hate Thev welled up inside me. we both could relate How I needed to hear her good advice now A reply from her could ease me somehow Yet. she had nothing to say So many questions to her I now had to ask Their points a mute cause; an uncovered mask Gee. I wish she would answer them now Her aged wisdom is what I strive for somehow Yet. she had nothing to say Her past advice she gave out. often, so free Considering it unwanted. I fought to be let he And so. here I am in front of her now Begging that for which I've never wanted somehow Yet. she had nothing to say Angry and hurt. I began to stride away But, love and loneliness made me turn and stay "Please, Mom. Please! I need to hear you now'" Were the only words / could get out somehow Yet. she had nothing to say I guess I'll have to find my answers inside Her deafening silence? I'll just have to abide Her opinions would be so welcomed to me now Without them. I'll just have to get by somehow Still silent, she had nothing to say I bent down slowly to lay a rose by her grave Along with my tears for her, was all that I gave No more advice could I ask of her now She deserved this rest. I knew that somehow She had said all that she needed to say In memory of .Judy Ann Busscma, who passed away Dec. 7, 2000. from cancer. ‘We miss your good advice. Mom.' SL £eme—you* dauqUtvxA. £i*da, Jutia 8 Jogca �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 4, 2001 Angel Project ‘flies' into Caledonia schools by Cathy L. Rueter • Staff Writer Why have angels invaded several Caledonia Schools lately? Because students are participating in a nation* wide crusade asking Americans to make an angel in memory of the victims of the Sept. 11 attack. The campaign, having been dubbed "The Angel Project," will have angels hand delivered to New York City during Christmas week for a special "Angel Project Memorial Service." Angels will be presented to the families and friends of victims, policemen, fire- Dutton Elementary students in Mrs. Claflin's first grade (left) Sarah Klein and Ashley Weaver concentrate on their Angel Project ornaments. Emmons Lake second-grader Brandon Miller (right) checks to make sure his angel's halo is just right while his table mate Alexis Miller tapes hers on. men, rescue workers, and all ground zero volunteers. Angels will also be delivered to those affected by the tragedy in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. More than 1,800 students from Caledonia Middle School, Dutton. Emmons Lake, and Caledonia Elementary schools last week were decorating angels and adding their personal messages of hope. This project focuses on caring, which is the current Character Education lifeskill the schools are concen­ trating on. The students at CMS have been able to understand somewhat the heartache and loss of the tragedy because middle school teachers Ralph and Sharon Shefferly Many of the Caledonia Middle School students included the American flag in their design. Eighth grade artists included (kneeling) Lindsey DeGroot, (front row , from left) David Moore, Laura Hillen, (middle row) Cari Zourdos, Tyler Corson, Christjon Sannes-Mielke, Sami Stevens, Brittany Jacques, (back row) Ronnie Strozewski, Jared Rogers and Ryan Exline. Emmons Lake students in Mrs. Delmar's second grade class added halos to their angels for a very practical reason — you can hang them on your tree by the halos. lost family members in the World Trade Center attack. Parent Julie Atkinson, who spearheaded this project for the schools, stated, "The Angel Project allows our students to send a message of compassion and hope. The decorated and personalized angel from each student will become an important keepsake for the families, friends, rescue workers, and volunteers affected by the Sept. 11 attack. Our goal is to reach out to our fellow Americans by letting them know that the Caledonia Community of learners cares." Some of the sentiments included with the Middle School angels had Atkinson and her helpers pulling out their tissues. Messages varied from deep thought such as Sami Stevens (eighth) — "I don't know a lot about a lot of things but what I do know is losing a loved one is always hard, no matter who you are" — to prayers for a better year to come, from Samantha (seventh) "I'm wishing you peace and may this angel guide you through your hard times. I am praying that 2002 will bring you something special. Happy Holidays. God Bless you." Others seemed to sum up the thoughts of Caledonia and the nation in general, from Nancy Vande Bunte (seventh) "God cares and so do I," or from Eric Bates (seventh) "We are thinking of you in Michigan." Alisha Weber and Sarah Morrin (third grade, Cal El, Mrs. DeHorn) jot down a few words of encouragement on their angels. A little tape here, a bit of crayon there, and maybe some marker over here. Cal El students in Mrs DeHorn's third grade Casey Hinkle (left) and Trent Pontious. InSoorfs Art Gallery & Studio Now accepting New Art Student Young 5 to Adult Portrait Landscape Custom Pai nd ng Pottery & Sculpture Frame Watercolor Oriental Painting Private Instruction s Art Classes^® Oil, Acrylic Watercolor Drawing (all medium) Mixed Media Tues 10 am- 6 pm Wed. 10 am- 6 pm Thurs. 10 am- 6 pm Fri 10 am- 6 pm Sat 6 pm- 8 pm Middleville Sun & Mon - closed 6869 Whitneyville Rd. (616) 795-8925 6869 N. Whitncyvilte Rd. Middleville, Ml *9333 Dutton first-graders (from left) Katie Garcia, Jasmine Williams, and Chloe Fouch aren't making a mess. They're creating beautiful angels for the Angel Project. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001/Page 7 Vandals hit local businesses Two Caledonia busi­ nesses fell victim to vandals over the Thanksgiving holi­ day while another was dam­ aged by an apparent hit and run crash, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s De­ partment. Officers were called to 9367 Cherry Valley Ave. Nov. 26 when an employee of Caledonia Travel discov­ ered a window broken by what police believe was a BB gun, said sheriff’s de­ partment spokesperson Bar­ bara Jo Ritchie. The same day, deputies investigated a reported hit and run crash at Caledonia Lumber that caused an esti­ mated S2.600 damage to a historic building used for storage, said police. “It appears a vehicle crashed into the storage bam near the loading dock, then fled the scene.’’ said Ritchie. Deputies were called back to Caledonia Nov. 27 to in­ vestigate vandalism to Fa­ mous Flooring’s truck dock wall and to the back door to Little Caesar’s Pizza, also located in the 9000 block of Hunter recovering from gunshot wound An accidental shooting in Irving Township near the Kent County/Barry County line Monday, Nov. 26, has left a 44-year-old Alto man I Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” •----------------- ------- --------T uixImK < < 11h xis.in.L Lunik** .ire s.mnj,' 1 money with Auto-Owners Insurance for their lx mw and inohk* luxne pnxcctiun. Step iii and usk us about quality protec­ tion, with flexible payment plans and “No Problem" daiin service. lAuto-Ownm Insurance INSLGAVCt riBST in serious condition at Spec­ trum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Troopers said Steven Wisniewski was hunting with his 14-year-old son, Andrew, nhar 108th Street and Solomon Road in Irving Township when Andrew shot at a deer at about 6:20 p.m. "While tracking the deer, Andrew stumbled in the un­ derbrush and accidentally discharged his shotgun hit­ ting his father in the back with a 12-gauge slug," said Trooper Kelly Linebaugh. "Andrew then ran back to the vehicle to retrieve a cell phone to call 911." After some difficulty by emergency crews trying to locate the victim in the woods of the Barry State Game Area, an Aeromed helicopter landed at 7:10 p.m. and transported the elder Wisniewski to Grand Rapids for treatment. Wisniewski was listed in critical condition upon his arrival at Spectrum Hos­ pital, said Linebaugh, but has sined been upgraded to serious. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, the Alto and Freeport Fire Departments and Life EMS from Kent County. 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In Middleville, deputies from the Barry County Sher­ iff's Office are investigating the destruction of at least one exterior door window at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Authorities said it appears a sling shot or BB gun was damage meet with him in the middle school office or call Barrv Countv Silent Ob­ server at 1 -800-310-9031. run service contemporary Salon for the entire family! v \ a / HAIR • NAILS • TANNING • FACIALS I K A MASSAGE • MANICURES • PEDICURES Contempo Salon Caledonia Village Centre •891-1093 POINSETTIAS... Are Ready In Beautiful Colors of... 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THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION used in the incident. Assistant Principal Jeff Kulhanek asks that students with information about the �Page 8/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001 Caledonia Academic Achievement Awards presented at ceremony Harris-Moore exchange vows Shelly Mary Harris and Steven Owen Moore were united in marriage on July 7, 2001 at St. George Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids. The bride is the daughter of Earl and Charlene Harris of Middleville. The groom is the son of Delbert Moore of Hastings and the son of Kim Rees of Hastings. Attending the bndc as ma­ tron of honor was her sister, Debra Murray. Amy Strick­ ler, cousin of the bride, Jen­ nifer Kidder, fnend of the bride, Angela Tinkler, friend of the couple, were brides­ maids. Attending the groom as best man was his friend, An­ thony Cheeseman. Robert Fueri, uncle of the groom, Scott Harris, brother the bride, and JcffTinkler, friend of the couple, were grooms­ men. Ushers were David Moore, Jason Moore, brothers of the groom, and David Murray, brother-in-law of the bride. The couple would like to give thanks to family and friends that helped make the day special. The happy couple now re­ side in Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE: Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath starter home. Newer shaker shingle roof, vinyl windows, and fresh­ ly painted exterior. Refinished hardwood floors in living room, master bedroom, and one other bedroom. Bathroom currently being remodeled. Basement has spacious family/rec room and plenty of storage. Appliances and satellite included. Fenced backyard with deck and storage shed. All this on a double lot. This home won’t last long! $94,900. (DAY2DMERZ-A) Ontuifc Pearson-Cook •Each office independently owned and operated 616-891-8980 Dan Merz 262-5719 by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School students aspiring to aca­ demic excellence were re­ warded for their diligence at an awards ceremony Mon­ day, Nov. 12. The Academic Achieve­ ment Recognition Evening and National Junior Honor Society Induction was held to honor these scholasti­ cally-minded students. Mrs. Chery l Davis started this program several years ago "to motivate (the stu­ dents) to continue their aca­ demic excellence." She added that this year the students received an unexpected acco­ lade — in an unusual show of support for their achievements — the stu­ dents welcomed a standing ovation from the audience. Dr. Douglas Busman, Caledonia School District Superintendent, was the guest speaker for the evening. In his remarks, "How Bad Do You Want It?" he encouraged students to continue in their quest for academic accomplish­ ments. More than 280 seventhand eighth-graders at CMS were acknowledged for their 3.33 grade point average achieved for last year. Each of these students received a blue ribbon. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Oatley introduced the Academic Achievement Program as well as the stu­ dents themselves to the au­ dience. The National Junior Honor Society students must not only achieve a cumulative 3.5 grade point average throughout their Middle School career, cer­ tain characteristics are re­ quired to be exhibited by these students. NJHS students must demonstrate leadership skills, service (such as vol­ unteering for school func­ tions, community, church, etc.), character (show cour­ tesy, concern, honesty, reliability, observes rules, etc.), and citizenship (a high regard for freedom, justice, understands the importance of civic involvement, etc.). The National Junior Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Caledonia School District Superintendent Douglas Busman, NJHS Vice President Amanda Jandahl, and Brian Leatherman all attended the Academic Achievement Award and NJHS Induction evening in November. Honor Society requires that students achieving the crite­ ria must be inducted into the society in a formal cere­ mony. This night of honors appears to be the perfect time for such for­ mal installation. The following students were inducted for this year, receiving a Society Mem­ bership card and NJHS cer­ tificate: Melissa Anderson, Shana Beers, Stephanie Bordewyk, Jason Bowyer, Evan Brown, Chad Burrows, Scott Cargill, Zack Chapin, Amanda Claflin, Kevin Coolman, Leslie Curtis, Malia DeBoer, Jason De­ meuse, Holly Denton, Lind­ sey DePree, Adam DeversBischoff, Jeffrey Donnell, Samantha Duiven, Michael Dunn, Julianne Emo, Aaron Favreau, Rachel Foerch, Lindsey Forton, Luke Gascho, Justin Gatton, Brit­ tany Gibbons, Joel Green, Kyle Grucz, Jason Harp, Stephanie Horner, Joshua Hulst, Jason Jacobson, Brit­ tany Jacques, Kaylee Jones, Samantha Kendall, Jillian King, Jonathon Klanderman, Kristin Klein, Justin Koning, Katie Laninga, Jacob Lyons, Douglas MacGregor, Kath­ leen Maul Justin Maxim, Scott Miller, Ali Morgan, Kelsey Nimmo, Tyler Oat­ men, Bradley Oatmen, Kassondra Paker, Taryn Parker, Michael Patterson, Rebecca Pleva, Jeni Poliski, Josh Ponne. Jackson Price, Tony Pugh, Taylor Puricelli, Amanda Rawlings, Emily Ray. Nicholas Rempe, Re­ becca Roerig, Heather Rogers, Ricky Roosien, Carolyn Schaner, Joel Scheele, Kathryn Schenk, Nick Schwab, Kaila Schweda, Jessica Shelton, Nicholas Thompson, Aaron Tuuk, Ronny Vandervecn II, Morgan Warner, Kirk Weiss, Andy West, Jason Wiegand, Jacquelyn Wiest, Brian Wilder, and Can Zourdos. The following students were recognized as continu­ ing from last years' NJHS induction: Stephen Ahrens, Lauren Alexander, Clay Berridge, Leslie Boot, David Brewton, Leslie Buikema, Kristen Butler, Kelly Ca­ vanaugh, Valerie Chase, Nicole Cook, Tyler Corson, Laura Danielson, Allen DeVoll, Nathan Forton, Hillary Frazier, Mindy Freeman, Shannon Groendyke, Rob Hamly, Laura Hillen, Sarah Hoff, Hillary Hooker, Amanda Jandahl, Wesley Johnson, Jesse Kidwell, Rochelle Kim, Katherine Krieger, Kari Lazarski, Emily Mar­ tinez, Brittany Mathews, Danielle Maxey, Nicole Meyer, Sarah Morgan, Bryce Morrow, Isaac Mul­ vihill, Christine Murawa, John Muuse, Rachel Nemmers, Sarah Niemeyer, Alexandria Packer, Katie Page, Kendal Parbel, Heather Perkins, Kaelanni Ross, Sarah Ruple, 9345 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, MI 49316 “Our goal is beautiful flowers and even better service" New evening (tours • We welcome all ages A complete floral service Delivery Service Unique Gifts Major Wire Services 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have a flu and pneumonia immunization clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Wal-Mart The health department now is able to accept Medi­ care B patients who also have Blue Care Network. 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Fresh Flowers w Funerals, Silks, Planters, Gifts & Balloons, Fruit Baskets Call 891-8646 • Fax 891-0667 Major credit cards accepted - Owners Bill & Fran Lanford ~ �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml/December 4. 2001/Page 9 Caledonia Twp. to pave trail portion by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last month approved the first step toward paving the Caledonia portion of a proposed Rail-Trail through the township. Community Development Block Grant funds totaling $42,500 will be available to assist the local portion of the trail by next summer. Rail-Trail paving is planned to extend from Pat­ terson Avenue south to 108th Street. This would connect Caledonia to a hub of trails meeting in Grand Rapids, allowing continu­ ous non-motorized use to many parts of the Lower Peninsula. Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison said the $42,500 would be available by the summer of 2002. The funds are restricted to acceptable uses, including handicapped accessible community facilities. Clerk Pat Snyder said finding acceptable uses in the township was difficult, and she was glad to see the funds used for improve­ ments for the community. Harrison also asked for approval to take part in the National Tree Trust Pro­ gram. A private organiza­ tion provides trees to be planted on public property, such as along the Rail-Trail for screening or on the open areas around the CampauKcttle Lake sewer facility where water is available. Harrison said the seedling- sized trees have a high attri­ tion rate. Use of pots and potting soil for the trees is a way to grow them to a more hardy stage, but these are not provided. However, a grant may be requested for dirt if someone can tend to their growth. The supervisor said he had put in a tentative applica­ tion for 600 native species trees; 200 red maples, 200 red pines and 200 sugar maples, at no cost to the township. There are other opportunities to acquire non-conifer hardwoods from the Conservation District, Harrison explained. Fred Fleischmann, a scoutmaster, has agreed to supervise the Boy Scouts and attend to the planting and maintenance of the trees. The Library Building Ad­ visory Committee has been researching aspects of a new library plan. One subcom­ mittee is looking into facil­ ity needs such as size, site size and parking, and the other is considering financ­ ing options. Eight sites are being considered. The com­ mittee is gathering informa­ tion for the Township Board, but no decisions are being made. Caledonia Village and Township have been negoti­ ating for the township to purchase the drive next to Lakeside Cemetery for $4,000 to allow movement out of the cemetery. The property is owned by Tom Kaechle. A lot of additional costs would be involved in cutting trees to create the access. The village would pay an additional $ 1.000 and do the work on the trees. The village would own and maintain the drive begin­ ning with this winter. This would remedy a situ­ ation where the public has been trespassing on private property behind the ceme­ tery, it was believed. It would create parking where sometimes cars park on graves located along the vil­ lage street. Snyder asked to use money from the Snyder es­ tate in trust to the Town­ ship (more than $7,000) for the township part of the purchase, which the board approved. In other business. Cold­ water Properties was given approval for its rezoning re­ quest. Two parcels, one on Duncan Lake Avenue and another on 100th Street, now in an agricultural zone, were rezoned to medium density single family. North Porte Develop­ ment was given approval to rezone a parcel on 60th Street near the M-6 Inter­ change to be part of a Highway Commercial dis­ trict. where the company in­ tends to build a six-story Hilton Inn. Trustee Richard Robert­ son questioned the way the current home occupation or­ dinance is organized into major and minor permits. He said the enforcement of­ ficer is allowed to grant mi­ nor permits without input from neighbors or a public hearing. Large accessory buildings also are linked to home oc­ cupation businesses, which Robertson believed should not be classified as minor home occupations, and even should be defined as indus­ trial or commercial, and re­ stricted to those zones with associated restrictions and obligations. He mentioned the fairness issue for those conducting business in those zones. When these uses are al­ lowed in residential neigh­ borhoods it also changes the character of the community and infringes on the rights of neighbors, he said. The home occupation is­ sue will be revisited soon when the zoning ordinance is revised. fopitors Local libraries plan ‘Gingerbread Lane’ The Caledonia and Alto branches of the Kent District Library will present “Gingerbread Lane" later this month. Children can enjoy some tasty gingerbread stories, such as "The Gingerbread Boy." listen to gingerbread songs and rhymes, and play gingerbread cookie bean bag toss. Each child will make and take a simple ginger­ bread house or craft. This program is for all ages, but ages 5 and under will need adult assistance. Registration is required, and participation is limited. The program will be at the Caledonia Library. 240 Emmons St., at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, and at the Alto Branch, 6071 Linfield Ave., at 4 p.m. For more information about Gingerbread Lane, call 891-1502 (Caledonia) or 868-6038 (Alto). mid-December in Caledonia Kim’s Konsignment Exceptional Clothing at Exceptional Prices ... For the Whole Family Check out our holiday clothing! Currently accepting winter clothing in close-to-perfect condition. Call for appt. 9175 Cherry Valley. Stc. J Caledonia. 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A farewell open house for Pastor Roger Timmerman retiring after 28 1/2 years from Middleville Christian Reformed Church had its poignant moments as fam­ ily, friends and parishioners shared memories. Bob Wen­ ger had some fun memories to share. The church gave the Tim­ mermans a retirement gift. The cake and coffee held out as waves of well wishers came by throughout the af­ ternoon. There was music, laugh- The First Baptist Church’s question brought them a third place prize. There were angels watching over the parade. ter, children, food, friends and even a few tears. All in all the first day of the holi- day season had everything (except snow) that anyone could want. And cub scouts. I I I mith iamond I I ____ — - 1 SOUTH OFFICE I 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml S -D FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 Very spacious walk-out ranch, over 3,000 finished sq. ft., beau­ tiful country setting, sits on approx. 2.0 acres with more land available. $199,000. 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Methodist minister Lee Zachman shared a few memories with his friend, Roger Timmerman, retiring pastor of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Good News during the Village Players holiday play. Tips offered for top notch care of Christmas trees There was a Humvee from the Battle Creek Fort Cus­ ter installation. Whispered secrets with Santa. PRICE M-99. 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Choosing a fresh tree is the first step. “Many vendors take spe­ cial care to make sure the trees they sell don’t dry out too quickly, but it is really up to the buyer to make sure the tree they select is as fresh as possible,” said Mike Mason, acting chief of the Illinois Department of Natural Re­ sources Division of Forest Resources. “Ask the dealer when the trees were cut, where they came from and how they were transported and stored.” Some suggestions for car­ ing for a natural Christmas tree include: - Make a one-half inch to one-inch cut from the base of the tree trunk to allow the tree to more easily absorb water and resist drying. - Place the tree in a sturdy stand that holds at least a gallon of water. Replenish the water frequently, since a healthy tree may absorb a quart or more of water each day. - Check Christmas tree lights to make sure electrical cords are not frayed and the lights are m proper working order. Use only UL-approv­ ed lights and unplug the lights when no one is at home and when you retire for the night. - Keep the tree away from furnace vents, space heaters and any appliances that gen­ erate heat that could cause a fire or accelerate dry mg. After the holiday season, remove the lights and deco- rations and move the tree outdoors for recycling or for use as a winter bird habitat, (CNS) Now’s the time to start planning next years Christmas-shopping budget, espe­ cially if you shopped on credit this year. Check those credit card bills the moment they arrive to make sure they’re correct. Calculate your grand total. Then decide how long it will take you to pay them off. And check out Consumer Credit Counseling Service’s Debt Payoff Calculator at www.credit.org to see how long it will take you to whit­ tle down your debt following different scenarios. Before you send in your first payment, try getting creditors to lower your inter­ est rates. They may be reluc­ tant, but if you have a good payment history, you should be paying only 9 to 12 per­ cent interest. (CNS) Call 945-9554 for Sun & News ACBON-ads and reach over 11,000 area homes. American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 12/The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001 ‘Kids Country' play planned at CMS •by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Well, now they have. Caledonia Middle School students are performing the play "Kids' Country" about the children of Gimble Gulch. They are fed up with the daily "lessons" of being a kid. Why should they have to comb their hair, drink their milk and take four ex­ ams on the same day? Ac­ cording to the forward in the play program, the kids "de­ cide to take a cue from Patrick Henry and protest "examination without repre­ sentation." The kids decide to take control of the government by running "one of their own" for mayor. And that's where the fun comes in. Just how do you run a kid for mayor? Will Gimble Gulch end up as Kids' Country with a child for mayor? The forward explains that this play "is not an argu­ ment for giving children complete freedom or doing away with parental control and discipline. Rather it is a What is the only minority group that has never formally protested or revolted to achieve equality? Kids. request to recognize that children are people, with feelings and dreams, and the desire for a chance to grow up gracefully and with self- The kid's chorus of Kids' Country with "Mrs Bunblossom" the teacher [lower right corner], played by Lindsey Woodcock. In the "Chess Scene" from left (standing) Merle Domer, Ben Steele, Alyssa Hoff, Josh Hulst, Kristen Butler, Morgan Warner, (seated) Bradley Oatman, Laura Hillen and Amanda Claflin. Some things are meant to be a certain way... 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I 9185 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9000 �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001 CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING concerns of flooring She men­ eral public Ayes AU MOTION tioned that the residents went to CARRIED. the State first She is requesting PUBLIC COMMENT that the Township help enforce (BRIEF): None whatever possible to rectify the APPROVAL OF CONSENT situation Dennis Kohl from AGENDA: Moved Snyder sec­ Pnne and Newhoff discussed ond Harnson to add the minutes the pond not being capable of from November 14 . 2001 and handimg all of the water that it approve the consent agenda needs to. He also discussed the Ayes Ail MOTION CARRIED. Township’s rofl in helping to rec­ INQUIRY OF CONFUCT OF tify the situation by not allowing INTEREST: None building permits or occupancy REPORTS FROM BOARD permits to be issued OFFICERS AND STAFF: ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ Harrison reported on meeting for ING - REQUEST BY COLDWA­ storm water to be held on Dec. TER PROPERTIES. L.L.C.’ TO 1. 2001 at 6:30 p.m Snyder dis­ REZONE PARCEL #S cussed the Library group. They 41.23.32.151.001 AND have appointed Erie Longman 41.23.31.200.002 FROM A, as Chairperson and Bill Harrison AGRICULTURAL TO R-2, as second Chairperson MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE CORRESPONDENCE: Letter FAMILY. PROPERTIES COM­ from O. Nick Unger requesting MONLY KNOWN AS 10287 monetary help to go to New York DUNCAN LAKE ROAD AND to help at Ground Zero Letter 5458 100TH STREET: Moved from Kammmga & Roedvoets Harrison second Bravata to regarding the restoration of the adopt the ordinance to rezone Rosenbrock pond parcel #'s 41.23.32.151.001 and DISCUSSION - REGARDING 41.23.31.200.002 from A. SHAGBARK CONDOMINI­ Agricultural to R-2. Medium UMS': Engineer Wilcox dis­ Density Single Family. cussed issues regarding Properties commonly known as Shagbark Condominiums Lynn 10287 Duncan Lake Road and Demann 5282 Wade discussed 5458 100th Street Roll call vote. Ayes: Harrison. Bravata, Bujak, Robertson, and Stauffer. Nay: Snyder MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE - 2ND READ­ ING - REQUEST BY NORTHPORTE DEVELOPMENT. INC. TO REZONE PARCEL #’S OPEN COMMISSION 41.23.06.100.036, SEATS 41.23.06.100.042, 41.23.06.200.001 AND Interested citizens invited to apply for two open 41.23.06-200.041 FROM R-1. seats on the PLANNING COMMISSION LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMI­ LY TO HC. HIGHWAY COM­ Apply in wntmg to MERCIAL. PROPERTIES Village of Middleville, 100 East Main Street COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5158. Attn Lon Myers, Village President 5190. 5244 AND 5246 60TH STREET: Moved Harrison, sec­ Letters must be received by 5:00 P.M . ond Snyder to adopt an ordi­ December 14. 2001 nance to rezone parcel #’s 41.2306100.036. Rhonda L. Fisk 41.23.06.100.042, ’ NOVEMBER 21, 2001 Present Harnson, Snyder. Bravata, Bujak. Robertson, and Stauffer Absent: Cardwell Also Present: Manager/Planner Zylstra and Deputy Clerk Palmer The meeting was called to order at 7.02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Supervisor Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invoca­ tion CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to remove items 10 D - Amended Kent County Systems Access Agreement, E ■ Check Violation Ordinance . F - Check Violation Ordinance . and G - Resolution to set the Cost Recovery Fees for Enforcement of Dishonored Checks Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Bravata to remove item 10Q - Utility staff position. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Bravata to add item 10D • American Legion spe­ cial use permit on December 1, 2001 to serve alcohol to the gen­ VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Village Clerk 306 41.23.06.200.001 and 41.23.06.200.041 from R-1, Low Density Single Family to HC, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 21st day of November. 2001, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Harrison, Snyder, Bravata, Bujak Robertson. Stauffer ABSENT: Cardwell The following ordinance was offered by Harrison and supported by Bravata. ORDINANCE NO. 01-10Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Coldwater Properties, LLC-10287 Duncan Lake Road and 5458 100th Street) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4 2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the R-2 Medium Density Single Family Residential District. The Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32 and the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township Kent County Michigan Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper o* general circulation. AYES Bujak, Bravata. Harrison. Stauffer Robertson NAYS Snyder ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk First Reading: Oct. 17. 2001 Second Reading: Nov. 21. 2001 Ordinance becomes effective: Dec. 11, 2001 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopt­ ed by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meet­ ing was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder Township Clerk 314 Highway Commercial. Properties commonly known as 5158. 5190, 5244 and 5246 60th Street Roll call vote. Ayes: All. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - PROPOSED SET­ TLEMENT OF CLEARVIEW INVESTMENTS V CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP: Discussion was held regarding changes made to the settlement. Moved Harrison. second Bravata to approve the amend­ ed settlement agreement Ayes Harnson. Snyder. Bravata. and Stauffer. Nay: Bujak and Robertson MOTION CARRIED. PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW - REQUEST BY JASONVILLE FARMS (PHASE 7)' FOR PARCEL « 41.23.21.201.007. PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 84TH STREET AND EAST OF RAIN­ BOW’S END ROAD: Moved Harrison, second Snyder to approve the preliminary plat review. Ayes. Harnson. Snyder. Bravata, and Stauffer Nay: Bujak and Robertson MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS/CONFIRMATIONS - TO THE LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION’: Moved Bravata second Stauffer to appoint William Zourdos, Carl Johnson, Kay Newell, John Buchan and Mary Christi to the Local Officers Compensation Commission. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - FIRE DEPART­ MENT PURCHASES: Discussion was held. Moved Bravata, second Stauffer to approve the purchase of the pri­ mary and secondary extraction equipment in the amount of $35,482.00. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. Moved Harrison, second Snyder to amend the Emergency Services budget to add $167,000 to capital outlay Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. AMERICAN LEGION SPE­ CIAL USE PERMIT: Don Opphenhuizen discussed con­ cerns. Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to approve the special use permit for the American Legion for December 1, 2001. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REQUEST BY NEIGHBORHOOD WETLAND STEWARDS’: Moved Harrison, second Bujak to approve the agreement with the Wetland Stewards in the amount of $1000.00. Ayes: Harrison, Snyder, Bujak, Robertson, and Stauffer. Nay: Bravata MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION - RAILS-TOTRAILS’ PROJECTS AND •COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT’ (CDBG) FUNDING: Discussion was held. Moved Harrison, second Snyder to approve existing funds avail­ able, $42,500, to be used the summer of 2002 to pave the Rail Trail. Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. DISCUSSION - NATIONAL TREE TRUST’ PROGRAM: Discussion was held. The Scouts are interested in helping with the upkeep of the trees until they are ready to be planted in their permanent home. Kris Apol questioned how he picked the trees and if they are all natives of the area. Moved Harrison, sec­ ond Bravata to approve the National Tree Trust application. Ayes: Ail MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - APPOINTMENT OF SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE POSITION OF ASSESSOR’: Moved Harrison, second Bravata to appoint Cardwell. Manager Zylstra, and Stauffer to the search committee for the position of Assessor. Ayes Ail MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - JOB DESCRIP­ TION FOR THE POSITION OF PROGRAMS SPECIALIST': Discussion was held. Snyder discussed concerns of hiring a full time person Moved Bravata second Bujak to approve the job descnption for the position of Programs Specialist Ayes: AU MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - APPOINTMENT OF SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE POSITION OF PRO­ GRAMS SPECIALIST : Moved Harnson. second Bravata to appoint Manager Zylstra, Cardwell, and Stauffer to the search committee lor tne posi­ tion of Programs Specialist . Ayes Al! MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION - RECOM­ MENDATION BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF’: Discussion was hekl regarding the Fire Chief position being full time Moved Harrison. second Bravata to have Manager Zylstra get information regarding a full time Fire Chief. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - REGARDING THE ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST DENNIS AND DEBO­ HIEMSTRA: Moved RAH Snyder, second Stauffer to approve continuation of litigation regarding the Hiemstra case. Ayes All' MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION - OF THE HOME OCCUPATIONS PRO­ VISIONS IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SECTION 3.34): Robertson discussed home occupations and the line between minor and major home occupations DISCUSSION - LAKESIDE CEMETERY’ DRIVEWAY: Discussion was held. Moved Snyder, second Harrison to approve $4000.00 be spent from the Berdie Snyder Trust towards the purchase of Tom Kaechele s driveway located on North St Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - INTEREST RATE ON USER INSTALLMENT PAY­ MENTS: Moved Harrison, sec­ ond Snyder to set the interest rate for user installments at 5 43%. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. DISCUSSION - 2002 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE: Discussion was held. Moved Snyder, second Harrison meet twice a month in 2002. Ayes: All MOTION CAR­ RIED. BOARD COMMENTS: Snyder questioned light on flag­ pole Bravata discussed the look at the Township grounds Robertson discussed letter he received from resident regarding possible break-ins Bujak dis­ cussed citizen neighborhood watch. PUBLIC COMMENT: O. Nick Unger of 223 Johnson St invited citizens to help petition the Kent County Road Commission for more traffic lights on M-37 through Caledonia The 4th of July committee is looking for vol­ unteers Moved Harnson. second Bujak to adjourn Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD NOVEMBER 21. 2001 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Harnson Present: Harrison. Snydar, Bravata. Bujak. Stauffer Absent Cardwell Robertson Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to move into closed ses­ sion to discuss pending legal matter for Clearview Investment Ayes Bujak. Bravata. Harrison. Snyder. Stauffer MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Stauffer, second Bravata to leave close session at 6:57 p.m Ayes Bujak. Bravata. Harnson. Snyder. Stauffer MOTION CARRIED Moved Harrison, second Snyder to adjourn Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia November 12, 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Zandstra, Unger, Audy, Brumleve, Oaks, Erskine, Regan, Gilbert Absent: Penfold. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motioned by Unger to approve the agenda with the exception of holding back 20% of Wilcox bill, Supported by Erskine, 3 Ayes, 3 Nye Motion denied. Discussion broke out on Consent agenda: Zandstra made motion to accept consent agenda as stated, Supported by Erskine, 3 Ayes, 3 Nye Motion Denied. A third motion of the consent agenda as stated made by Unger, supported by Zandstra. All Ayes Motion Carried. Public Comments - Lindy Crandall and Mary Wreth came to speak in regards to the speed on M-37 at 100th street Voiced concerned at the high speed limit and the amount of acci­ dents that have happened in that area. Road Repairs on Duncan Lake cost of repairs are for $10,103.00. Repairs approved. Motioned by Oaks, Supported by Audy. All Ayes Motion Carried. Township Liason Report End of the year report on the sheep at sewer plant. Over all well received and will be receiv­ ing additional sheep next year Village Manager Report Sewer update Wilcox will be at next months meeting for end of job update. This week will be the last week for leaf pick up Village President Report: Unfinished Business New Business 1 R01-34 Resolution for Kent County Systems Access Agreement. Motioned by Unger Supjxjrted by Oaks. All Ayes. Motion Carried. 2. September 11 tribute writ­ ten and read by Nick Unger 46 of his classmates were killed in incident. 3. Nick Unger asked for finan­ cial support from the council to go and volunteer at Ground Zero This was discussed and decided to not to participate 4 MML Board of Directors It was motioned to vote for each person on the slate Motioned by Oaks, Supported by Zandstra Ail Ayes, Motion Carried It was noted that tor next election to the above that a member of the council be appoint to be the pool representative, to vote on behalf of the council Zandstra showed interest in this position. 5 Budget Amendment for the approval of the June 12 approved Presidents salary and Life Insurance Motion by Erskine. Supported by Oaks. All Ayes Motion Carried Council Comments Adjournment Big Brothers Big Sisters A Community Of Caring SR. CASEWORKER, FULL-TIME POSITION in Barry County. Experience in volunteer and youth services, marketing and program development. Responsible for interviewing and matching chil­ dren to adults. Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, preferably SW. Hiring range $23,840$29,800 depending on experience. Competitive benefits. Send resume by 12/21/01 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 605 Howard St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 or email BBBS@BBBScommunity.org, E.O.E. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Mi/December 4. 2001/Page 15 Middleville’s water tower plans closer to fruition . by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Members of the Yankee Springs Board have come closer to understanding the process of building and pay­ ing for a water tower for Section 19 of the township. A special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 28, gave them an opportunity to talk with representatives from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and with the engineering firm working on the project, Fleis and Vandenbrink. The township has strug­ gled over the past two years with ways to meet the man­ date to build a tower once the demand on the existing system exceeds its capacity. Jeffrey Herrold from the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality dis­ cussed ways to apply for a loan from the Drinking Wa­ ter Revolving Fund. Loans from this fund are just 2.5 percent, and are 20-year loans. NOTICE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS There will be a Combined Special Meeting of the Yankee Spnngs Township Board Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals General Discussion - Public Welcome TUESDAY - DECEMBER 4TH - 2001 AT 7:00 P.M TOWNSHIP HALL Program Director The Thornapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission (TAPRC) would like to hire a year-round, part-time position, with an emphasis on summer recreation programming, including but not limited to youth baseball, adult softball and volleyball, summer playgrounds and winter family fun nights The annual salary starts at $10,000 The Director would report to the TAPRC A full position desenption can be attained by calling Bryan Groesbeck at 616.795.3385. or by emailing vom1 Oiserv net 317 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS. RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON DECEMBER 11. 2001, COMMENCING AT 7:30 P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD. MID­ DLEVILLE. MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1. ZBA 01-11-05, PARCEL ID. NO. 200-025-00; A REQUEST BY RALPH BLOCKSMA, 1429 MANITOU LANE. FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE SEVENTEEN FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN­ SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE. FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. DURING THE REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEET­ ING SIGNED, WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED. UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSALS GERALD DUPONT SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS These loans are attractive because they are affordable. “Deciding how to pay for this project has been one of the challenges facing the township," supervisor Al Caledonia Council races no contest by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The current Caledonia Village Council positions remain unchallenged to date, following the Nov. 27 dead­ line for filing petitions to run for office. Three incumbents plan to run in the 2002 non-partisan election next March, includ­ ing Daryl Penfold for Vil­ lage President to fill a twoyear term, and Chuck Audy and Arlene Oaks for two, four-year seats on the coun­ cil. James Bierlein, the only newcomer, will run for the other four-year trustee posi­ tion. Bierlein has lived about 15 years in the area, and about five or six years in the village. His back­ ground is as a small busi­ ness owner. He said he likes the vil­ lage. and wants to see it continue to keep its present character. He said he be­ lieves it is important to par­ ticipate in a community one lives in, which motivated him to run for office. Currently Steve Gilbert, appointed this fall, is filling the vacant seat, but he does not intend to continue serv­ ing past the election date on March 11. In the future, new state law will require all city and village elections be held in odd numbered years. The village elections are cur­ rently held in even num­ bered years, and as a result of the changed law, terms for those elected in 2004 would extend to 2005. DDA plans outlined for Middleville Council by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village Council members last Tuesday night heard about new plans by the downtown de­ velopment authority for the first two stages of develop­ ment for the Stagecoach Park and downtown parking. DDA Chairman Eldon Newmyer talked about the possibility of the DDA bor­ rowing $330,000 from the village for the first two phases of development. The village would then be repaid by recapturing taxes for im­ provements in the defined district. Village President Lon Myers praised the DDA for its hard work on this project. The finance committees of the DDA and the council will hold a joint meeting and then bring a formal request to the council for approval. The council also heard from Charlie Miller that while he did not do any tests at the Bradford White facil­ ity due to construction, the level of nickel in the sludge is still down. The council approved the final preliminary plan for Phase II of the Misty Ridge development. The plat over­ lay discrepancies soon should be resolved. Phase II will bring the number of homes up to 50. Once 70 homes are con­ structed, the sidewalks will be installed and a homeown­ ers association will be formed. There was a general dis­ cussion of the need for homeowners to follow the requirements of their cove­ nants. Too often homeown­ ers associations do not take strong stands on issues like "no out buildings,” which then mean that neighbor dis- McCrumb said. Fleis and Vandenbrink representatives Don DeVries and Randy Kriscunas al­ ready have done some engi­ neering work on the tower project. The land on which the tower will be built has already been purchased. The engineering firm will provide information on the project at the township meeting Thursday. Dec. 13. The trustees were told that there is still time to get their application into the DWRF by the May 2002 deadline. but they needed to make their decision soon. If their application is ac­ cepted work on the tower could possibly begin in the fall of 2002 and be com­ pleted in 2003. Also at the specia’ meet­ ing. members of the board reviewed the report from the auditors, asked questions about auditing practices and learned that the township is in good financial shape. The Dec. 13 township meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. Charter Township of Caledonia Township Kent County—Michigan Notice 2001 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW December 11, 2001 @ 10:00 A M. Caledonia Township Village Hall THIS MEETING IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING: A Clerical error or mutual mistake of fact relative to the correct assessment or homestead exemption figure. The authority for the correction of errors, is stated in the general property tax laws of the State of Michigan, 211.53b MSA 7197(2) & 211.7ee(6) are as follows: Assessor: Edward VanderVries Dated: November 16, 2001 Township Clerk: Patricia Snyder putes arise. The next meeting of the Village Council will be at 7 Pm Tuesday, Dec. 11. 307 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charier Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the 21st day of November, 2001, at 7 p.m. PRESENT: Members Harrison, Snyder. Bravata, Bujak, Robertson, Stauffer ABSENT: Member Cardwell The following ordinance was offered by Harrison and supported by Snyder ORDINANCE NO. 01-11Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia (Northporte Development Inc.) THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family District to the HC Highway Commercial District That part of the Northeast 1/4 and that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of Section 6. thence S00°09’03*E 50.00 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section to the South line of 60th Street and the place of beginning of this description, thence N89°40'18'E 594 00 feet along the South line of 60th Street; thence S00°09'39*E 442 43 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line; thence N63'21'03*W 331.96 feet along the Northerly line of proposed Highway M 6, thence Westerly 728.80 feet along said Northerly line on a 902.23 foot radius curve to the left, the chord of which bears N86029-3rW 709 15 feet: thence N00'09'39’W 241 00 feet along the West line of the East 410 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 6; thence N89°1f5rE 410 00 feet along the south line of 60th Street Io the place of Beginning Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation AYES. All NAYS: None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Bryan Harrison Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk First Reading: Nov. 14. 2001 Second Reading: Nov 21, 2001 Ordinance becomes effective: Dec 11,2001 I hereby certify that the foregoing ts a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the date first stated above and I further certify the public notice of sucn meeting was given as provided by law Patricia Snyder Township Clerk 315 �Page 16/The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/December 4. 2001 Caledonia Twp. Board asked to intervene in flooding issue by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Shagbark Condominium residents asked the Caledo­ nia Township Board Nov. 21 to intervene in their dis­ pute with their developer over serious flooding prob­ lems in their neighborhood. Randy Wilcox, township engineer, said there was a history of flooding prob­ lems in the development. Letters requesting solutions had been sent by the town­ ship with no response then from the developer, who had hired an engineer to advise solutions to the problems. The owner initially was reported to have hired a con­ sulting firm, OM&M. which prepared the original plans. He is now suing over the problems and has an­ other consultant. Wilcox said there were concerns the flooding could have an effect on mobile homes in the area as well as in Shagbark. Many agen­ cies, including township site plan review, are over­ seeing design and building plans, and proper monitor­ ing. Though the township and all the reviews by di­ verse agencies intend to pre­ vent such problems, none are fully accountable if a problem develops. Town­ ship officials often are not equipped to interpret such technical details and cannot guarantee everything will work perfectly. Whether the plan was faulty or whether the devel­ oper failed to construct ac­ cording to a properly ap­ proved plan had not been de­ termined, Wilcox said. He said it looks as though the problems were caused by an improper design. Liability ultimately falls on the de­ signer of the project, Wilcox said, but there is a gray area of overlapping re­ sponsibility. Wilcox said the township has taken a proper role in its efforts to resolve the prob­ lems. Discussion expressed a consensus that if there was a failure in the approval sys­ tem itself, perhaps the township needs to review the process and amend ordi­ nances to do the best possi­ ble job to prevent such problems in the future. Lynn DeMann. a spokesperson for Shagbark residents, said the neighbor­ hood had hired an engineer. Dennis Cole, who also re­ ported at the meeting. Some residents had already taken legal action against the de­ veloper and had gone to state mediation resulting from an 18-month statute of limitations, because they had lived in the condo de­ velopment that long. De­ Mann claims there has been a code violation, grounds for action. The developer, also in lit­ igation, has had up to four years to correct the situa­ tion. DeMann said. "This concerns us." People living in the development are liv­ ing with continuing serious damage to their property due to periodic flooding. Others mentioned new condo cus­ tomers are buying units and are not being told about the problems. Cole, an engineer for Alpine, Plainfield, Kent, and Courtland townships and who is familiar with the role of the township in such problems, also spoke at the meeting. He said the resi­ dents need the help of the township to resolve these issues. He said the problem stemmed from a pond in the development does not have the ability to drain between storm events, and even though it should have the capacity to take on the largest storm events, it can't get down to the level needed to function that way. Cole said subsequent buildings have been raised to a higher level than the original units and arc not af­ fected. The goal was to reach a solution as quickly as possible, he said. Cole said correction needed to be done before winter freezing and more flooding occurred. Cole said the most likely solution to the problem may be to in­ stall a permanent pump to drain the pond. Cole said the township could intervene by withhold­ ing building and occupancy permits to pressure the de­ veloper to do something. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair can... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville Township Supervisor Bry an Harrison said building permits were not being is­ sued. Trustee Bill Bravata asked what legal grounds the township had to withhold permits. Cole said other townships were using this measure effectively. Trustee Wally Bujak ex­ pressed concern over creat­ ing a hardship to an individ­ ual family by withholding an occupancy permit when in the midst of selling a home with an obligation to move into a condo. Harrison said a policy would have to be uniformly applied, rather than looking at individual situations. He said the township is doing everything possible to re­ solve the matter. Cole predicted more peo­ ple moving in also would increase the problem and make it worse for existing residents, another reason for withholding permits until the problem was solved. He said a solution might take three months. A meeting with the resi­ dents was held the morning of Nov. 27, when three en­ gineers tried to come up with a solution. Wilcox, Cole and the developer's en­ gineer, Kyle Wilson from Fleis and VandenBrink, were present. Resolution and the issue of who will pay for the cor­ rection is still up in the air. Wilcox said more informa­ tion about additional possi­ ble options will require more research before a deci­ sion can be made. He said there was agreement the matter is urgent and a per­ manent solution needs to be reached soon, but the rem­ edy chosen needs to be done correctly. The township has contin­ ued to be faced with stormwater drainage prob­ lems in connection with new construction sites in the township, including an­ other agenda item for Ja­ sonville Farms The board also granted approval in a divided vote, to Jasonville Farms the sev­ enth phase of the court or­ dered project. The Planning Commis­ sion had discussed potential drainage problems within the Jasonville development earlier in the month. Township Trustee Wally Bujak, serving as a planning commissioner at that meet­ ing. expressed concerns that there isn’t enough storm water detention in the devel­ opment. He said the Kent County Road Commission had sent correspondence to the township about Ja­ sonville Farms, regarding a larger problem of soil ero­ sion from construction sites. This, in turn, expected to be brought to the De­ partment of Environmental Quality. Erosion into the ravine that runs into the Thomapple River has been a prob­ lem pointed to by several officials and citizens. Bujak said a delta was forming in the river from silt traced to Jasonville Farms. Dennis Brinks, represent­ ing Jasonville Farms, said he disagreed with that as­ sessment. He said there were detention basins on the property. The Drain Com­ mission had denied an earlier request for a large detention pond, he said. He claimed there was more silt and harm to the Thornapple River caused by the farming operation prior to the construction of Ja­ sonville than since building began. He said it had been going on for 100 years. He said there have been many erosion controls put in place to remedy problems in the ravines, including silt fences. He said storm water from the property was very restricted and was not com­ ing from Jasonville. He said other lands to the south were also contributing water which comes through the development. Commissioner Don Koopmans said there was heavy washout of yards of gravel and sand materials occurring in the last three years, since Jasonville was built, though he was not prepared to say it was from Jasonville. He said banks were being washed down, and not just topsoil turning the w ater brow n. Bujak raised the subject again at the meeting of the board Nov. 21. He expressed concerns about drainage is­ sues in the Jasonville devel­ opment. He suggested the situation in Jasonville should be fully assessed be­ fore giving permits to go ahead. Trustee Richard Robert­ son said Dennis Brinks, rep­ resenting Jasonville Farms, had dismissed the issues as not a problem, and the whole process continues. Planner Dave Zylstra re­ ferred to a resident s letter of complaint about erosion from Jasonville Farms. He told the resident to go to the drain commissioner's office, but he said he agreed with Bujak that the township should look more closely at what was happening within the development before ap­ proving more phases. Several department ap­ provals arc usually required before construction is al­ lowed to go ahead in any development. Ultimately drainage and erosion prob­ lems thought to be stem­ ming from Jasonville Farms arc expected to be dealt with by the Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality (DEQ). The township is taking a proactive approach to map­ ping existing streams, wet­ lands and lakes within its boundaries which officials hope will speed the process of township planning by identifying the resources and making the information readily available. It would help identify areas that need stormwater detention protec­ tions. The map will include Continued next page FOR SALE 1995 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup with a front plow. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Village of Caledonia now through December 15, 2001, at 3:00 pm Minimum bld Is $7,000.00 The truck can be viewed at the Village Office, 250 S Maple Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 The Village of Caledonia reserves the nght to reject any and all bids. Sandra Ayers Village Manager 310 FARM BUREAU Farm Bureau Mutual • Farm Bureau Life • Farm Bureau General INSURANCE Lynn Denton Agency, Inc. Welcomes Call them today! ... for a no-hassle quote Julie Nagel, working in our Middleville Office Kay Snowden, working out of our Nashville Office Middleville Rd. M-37 Middleville, Ml 111 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml 616-795-1670 517-852-2005 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 4. 2001/Page 17 West Thomapple 4-H helps community celebrate by Patricia Johns Staff Writer How does a 4-H group discover a way to help the community, have fun and celebrate the holiday at the same time? Members of the West Thornapple 4-H Club are opening their hearts Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, with a Christmas open house at the Cherry Valley Green­ house on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia. On Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m., the lights will be twin­ kling as shoppers enjoy cof­ fee, hot chocolate and cook­ ies. Poinsettias, fresh greens, wreaths and gift items will be available. Even if your tastes mean the only real poinsettia is Christmas red. look at the many new varie­ ties and colors. Shoppers can vote on their favorites and enter to win a 24-inch wreath. The fun will begin Satur­ day at 10 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive be­ tween 11a.m. and noon and stay until 3 p.m. Anyone who brings in a non-perishable food item will be able to take a free horse drawn sleigh ride from noon to 3 p.m. From previous page overlays of various types of resources, with copies for the township. Information would also be input into the Metro GIS system. The board approved $1,000 and Wetland Stew­ ards, a non-profit organiza­ tion will provide a matching grant to pay for the map­ ping costs to identify these water resources. The money will come from planning and consulting departments if the budget. Harrison said only wet­ lands of five acres or greater now are protected by the DEQ, though the township could decide to create ordi­ nances to protect such re­ sources in smaller acreages than state law requires. Bujak said Cannon Town'ship had taken a lead in this effort with Wetland Stew­ ards, and he believed this was an important tool to have in connection with a pending stormwater ordi­ nance being coordinated within Kent County. Some present at the meet­ ing seemed opposed to iden­ tifying such natural features. Bravata said, "Although the educational aspects of wetlands are wonderful, in so many cases good inten­ tions lead us down a path where soon someone is run­ ning around on your prop­ erty saying you can't do anything within a few hun­ dred feet of this little wet spot on your property. That's a very big concern that I have when we start with this sort of thing. I have a problem with that. When the road commission puts a road through and stops up a creek you have a wetland. "I'm not in favor of us, a local government, marching down this path. We will have a guy with a lumen meter at the edge of a park­ ing lot. or a guy in a pith helmet and boots looking for butterflies and wet spots, so I can't support this. One step at a time it leads down the wrong path." Robertson asked, "What path should we be going down?" He said he would like a lumen meter for Christmas. Citizen Don Oppenhuizen asked if the mapping of wet­ lands would be set in con­ crete or if the property owner whose land they map had the opportunity to dis­ cuss whether or not these really are wetlands. He ex­ pressed concern over prop­ erty being defined forever as a wetland. He said there was a fine line between what was good for the township and what was good for the individual rights of the properly owner. Oppenhuizen said "This is why we have the DEQ and why owners work with con­ sultants. and I would hate to have another group with a different mission determin­ ing what my property was or was not," Harrison said the maps did not mean anything unless the board took action. He said he would recommend the maps be used in connec­ tion with a DEQ-endorsed delineation. In a dispute, the DEQ would be consulted. Harrison announced a stormwater planning meet­ ing between local planning officials and decision makers will be held at the Caledonia Fire Barn Monday evening, Dec. 3. Harrison reported that the K &R Trucking operation had restored the Rosenbrocks pond to the satisfac­ tion of the property owners and DEQ. The pond earlier this year had been damaged by debris flowing down­ stream in a major rain event, from a mining opera­ tion off 60th Street and Egan. The trucking com­ pany had been removing clay for the M-6 highway project east of M-37 with a court order through a date in September. Funds raised will be do­ nated to local charities and food banks this holiday sea­ son. Leader Sue Dykstra says, “come enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and help the community.” Members of the club will be working to set up the open house, collecting the canned goods and helping shoppers. Some may be San­ ta's elves as well. This is the first year for this community fundraiser by the West Thornapple 4-H Club. Senior parents buckle down for raffle sales Sue Dykstra grew the poinsettias in her greenhouse, which will be sold by members of the West Thomapple 4-H dub during the Christmas Open House at Cherry Valley Greenhouse Dec. 7 and 8. Fire chief, from front page position has been advertised and five responses have been received. A search committee to be involved in the interview process was appointed, in­ cluding Treasurer Jill Cardwell, Manager-Planner Dave Zylstra, and Larry Stauffer. The committee will recom­ mend the person to fill the opening. TK Middle School book fair planned The Thornapple Middle School library will be filled with books, more than usual throughout this week. The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived. Students will have the opportunity to shop this week, but parents can stop by during the school day as well. The Scholastic Book Fair has books for all reading abilities and proceeds go to adding to the permanent col­ lection at the middle school library. The book fair is open un­ til 3 p.m. each day through Dec. 7. These same people also will form the search com­ mittee to interview other applicants for a new fulltime position, "programs specialist," which was cre­ ated by the board. The job will include handling of special programs and en­ forcement of township ordi­ nances, with duties overlap­ ping some of those previ­ ously handled in other posi­ tions. This person also would back up some in­ creasing needs within the building department. Education requirements could be met by a certain number of years of job ex­ perience in these duties. Discussion indicated there was more than enough to keep a person busy in these job duties, but management and prioritization of their duties would ensure the best use of the employee's time. The drawing for the sen­ ior parent raffle will be dur­ ing halftime of the Mid­ dleville’s varsity basketball game against Belding Dec. 18. The tickets cost $25 apiece and the organization hopes that enough money is raised through the raffle so that they can turn their atten­ tion to planning the safe and fun after-graduation, allnight party for this year’s Thornapple Kellogg High School seniors. The prizes are cash, with the first prize being $4,(XX), second $3.(KX). third $2, (XX) and fourth $1.(MX). Tickets are available at home ath­ letic events. Anyone interested in pur­ chasing a ticket can call Lisa Sinclair at 945 1622 Ol Penny VanDommelen at F95 0079. 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Ml/December 4. 2001 Schools, libraries offer ideas for creative gifts by Patricia Johns Staff Writer ' Giving a gift from the heart can be easy, with the help of local organizations this year. Many offer something for that hard to give to person in the family, and a tax deduc­ tion. The Freeport District and Caledonia libraries offer memberships in their Friends of the Library groups. For someone who loves books, this is a great way to acknowledge some­ one. Memberships start as low as $5 at Caledonia. The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary giving tree has “orna­ ments” listing books and other library materials, which could really add to the collection. The form which gift buyers fill out will allow the library to no­ tify the recipients with a card that a certain book has been purchased in their name. For information about how to share the love of reading and give a gift, call the Caledonia Library at 616-891-1502, the Freeport Library at 765-5181 or the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library at 795-5434. For those who love the music of the season, the Thornapplc Kellogg High School music department is Helping Hands will help the DeVos Children s Hospital. The middle school fundraising committee is looking forward to a fun competition for the next several weeks. This tree lists just a few of the new books from children through adult which would make a great addition to the collection. offering the Sony Magical Holidays III CD. This fund­ raiser was very popular last year. TCYS F6R KIPS CSLLECY1VN peiNT All items collected are distributed in Barn; County area in 2001 01 PONTIAC AZTEK /W 4 door. M00 V- gl 335 72 99 CHEVY 1/2 T K1500 s2 8 633 ‘to quatrtnd buyers, based on GM Cedihed Used Cv 6 9% APR tor 60 months 0 down payment buyer to pay doc lee ta*. title and :cense plate ______________________________ ___ • T6YS F®R KK9S • The CDs cost $14 each. The order form is available on line at www.tk.kl2.mi.us/hs/rickert. The orders can be turned in at the high school office and must be pre-paid. At the middle school stu­ dents will be lending DeVos Children’s Hospital “helping hands.” Students will be bringing home pledge forms this week and soliciting their family, friends and neigh­ bors to contribute $1 for each hand. Hands will be posted throughout the school. The winning class with the most helping hands sold will win a pizza party. Those in the community who would like to help this project by purchasing some helping hands can call the middle school guidance of­ fice at 795-3349. Fund-raising at the high school at Christmas is a tra­ dition. Last year students raised more than $5,000. This year the popular Christ­ mas drive will be held Dec. 17-21. The student council will raffle prizes donated by lo­ cal businesses. The penny wars return to see if inter­ class competition and strat­ egy can raise even more money for this year’s chari­ ties, Love Inc., the United Way and Special Olympics. The annual auction has been changed to a silent one during the week of Dec. 1014. Seniors and staff mem­ bers participating must fill out a participation form agreeing to be sold to the highest bidder. Participants must agree to dress in the outfit provided by the highest bidder. The high school administration must approve of the outfit before the winners get to pa­ rade on Dec. 21. Those who are using the newly paved Paul Henry Thomapple Trail might en­ joy a membership in the Thornapple Trail Associa­ tion. Basic membership is $10 for an individual or a family. Association President Mi­ chael Gormley says, “We don’t penalize families who want to belong. We accept memorial donations or larger memberships. Life memberships do cost $100.” Send the name, address, telephone number and check to the Thornapple Trail As­ sociation, P. O. Box 393, Middleville 49333. The as­ sociation will send an ac­ knowledgment card to the recipient. The local historical socie­ ties in Middleville and Free­ port are an excellent place to purchase memberships or do make memorial donations. For the Freeport society call Colleen Smelker at 7658481. For more information about the Middleville His­ torical society call Maureen Robinson at 795-3912. The Thornapple Area En- richment Foundation accepts memorial gifts for its schol­ arships as well. For informa­ tion on scholarships, how to make a donation to the TAF.F or other information, call Marilyn Finkbeincr at 795-9206. The Vintage Village is a way to remember Mid­ dleville the way it used to be and support the Village Players at the same time. This year’s piece the Arcade Theater is available for $15. It is available at the phar­ macy next to the Middleville Marketplace and at Shear Pleasure Hair Designers on Main Street. Gifts from the heart don’t need to cost much money. The recipient will know the giver cared enough not just to make do with a trip to the mall. County-wide food drive goes until Dec. 20 The Thornapple Kellogg School District’s Bus Ga­ rage on Bender Road is a drop-off point for a county­ wide food drive. Local residents are en­ couraged to drop off non- perishable food items and paper products until Thurs­ day, Dec. 20. Food will be distributed throughout the county by the Barry County Red Cross and Love, Inc. f/Aesdint/A with ficAAjonrdi^d holiday cjaJids f'lctn faAlAon - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 4, 2001 /Page Middleville tackles inspection question by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Middleville Village presi­ dent Lon Myers will meet with Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen to discuss whether it would be better to change the way in which buildings are in­ spected in the two commu­ nities. Professional Code Inspec­ tions. based in Dorr, now does building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit work through a con­ tract with Barry County. Myers has noted a few re­ cent incidents in which zon­ ing changes had not been is­ sued, but PCI had issued a permit and then the village planning and zoning admin­ istrator had to issue a stop work order. Randy Moffat reported that it was difficult to get PCI to respond to problems the village has pointed out. Myers mentioned that an “in-house” inspector would eliminate the need for resi­ dents to go to Hastings for permits. There would be more local oversight as well. Trustees Floyd Bray and David Newman wanted to make sure that the village had done all it could to work with PCI before changing the system. County Commissioner Jim French, who was in the audience at the meeting, was asked if he would meet with County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus, who works closely with PCI. A meeting is scheduled this week to discuss some of the problems the village has identified. Chamber group meets, discusses plans for area by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville down­ town area will be brightened this spring by corner flower beds planted by local busi­ nesses and volunteers. Cheryl Peters, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce representative from Middleville, says she is looking forward to working first on the large triangle at the intersection of Main Street. Village Manager Brian Gruesbeck has promised any help the planters need. After the triangle, planting will go to Stagecoach Park and then to other areas in the commu­ nity. 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This year do something besides getting ‘mailed’ Copley News Service Sure, food and gift-giving are fun, but after all that is put aside, it’s time to get out there and do something. - Build a snowman. If you’re a veteran of the snow country, you probably know how to do this blindfolded. If you’re new on the scene, here’s all you need to know. Start with a round, sizable ball of snow packed by hand and roll it across the ground to build a larger base. For a 6-foot snowman, make a 3foot base, 2-foot middle and a 1-foot head. Add your fin­ ishing touches - stovepipe hat, button nose and two eyes made out of coal - and don’t forget to take pictures! Christmas caroling. Gather carolers together in their most colorful Christ­ mas clothes. Go door to door singing Christmas songs (make up a song sheet if you don’t know the words.) Stick a candle in a jam jar tied to a stick to serve as a flashlight. Consider visiting a nursing home or hospital on your journey. - Christmas pickle. This glass pickle ornament is placed on the tree on Christmas Eve Whoever finds the Christmas pickle in the morning gets an extra present. - Dreidel game. To play this game, get a dreidel (a kind of top) and some choco­ late coins or candies. The four sides of the top each contain a Hebrew letter that (nothing), gimcl (whole), hay (half) and shin (add to pot). Each player begins by adding a candy to the pot, then obeying whichever word faces up. The game ends when one player has all the candy. - Host a holiday open house. Send out simple invi­ tations to friends and family giving out a loose period of time for dropping by. Ask people to bring a favorite dish or drink. Make up holi­ day-theme games, such as a holiday scavenger hunt, including such items as tin­ sel, pine needles, Christmas cookie broken ornament. Search the neighborhood for items. - Kwanzaa. This AfricanAmerican celebration, estab­ lished in 1966, begins Dec. 26 and last seven days. Each day represents a principle: unity, self-determination, collective work and respon­ sibility, co-operative eco­ nomics, purpose, creativity and faith. A table is set up with a colorful mat and a candle-holder containing seven candles: one black (for the people, in the center), three red (for their struggle, on the left), and three green (for their hope for the future, on the right). Light the black candle first, then another candle left, to right, one per night. Also on the mat are com and a unity cup. Books and other African cultural items are also placed on the mat. �Looking For a PRINTER? 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Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (517) 545-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 �Page 22/The Sun and News, Middleville, MIZDecember 4, 2001 Lady Scots close season with awards banquet The 2001 Caledonia var­ sity girls’ basketball team gathered one last time at the Fall Athletic Banquet on Nov. 26 to present team awards and pay tribute to its six departing seniors. The Lady Scots finished 10-6 in the O-K Gold and 13-8 overall. A surprise loss to Wyoming Park in the first round of the district playoffs ended the season earlier than the team had hoped. “We probably under­ achieved in the (win) col­ umn, but we overachieved in so many other areas as far as being a team,” Caledonia coach Jon Mccrman said. “This has been a special team, a team I will never forget." Senior team members in­ cluded co-captains Kelley Jackson and Stacey Jencma. Mary Sandtviet, Hannah Cooley, Amanda Martin and Tiffany Radaz. Jackson, a four-year starter at point guard, was a 2(X)1 All-O-K Gold selec­ tion and was named Best Defensive Player for the Scots. Meerman praised both her play and her leader­ ship. “Kelley is a very gifted athlete who has been a plea­ sure to coach." said Meer­ man. “She has the ability to play at the next level." Jenema, a two-year starter, was presented with the Lady Scot Award and was also named All-Confer­ ence. She led Caledonia with 32 three-pointers and averaged 10 points per game. “Stacey has been a player for us who does everything well," Meerman said. “She is a good shooter, defensive player, passer and ball han­ dler.” Cooley started in the post for the Scots while battling through injuries. “Early season injuries hampered Hannah’s play throughout the year,” Mccrman said. “Hannah had a good year for us this year. My only regret is I wish she could have been injury-free.” Sandtviet, a two-year var­ look pop uiintep spopO overviews in nenti meeh's sun s News. sity player, started on and off and played every posi­ tion. “Mary played everywhere for us this year." Meerman said. “She could play point, shooting guard, or even jump into the post if needed. Mary was probably playing as well as anyone on our team at the end of our season.” Radaz was a starter for most of the season and won the Team Player award. Martin was a key contribu­ tor off the bench. “After coming off two knee injuries early in her ca­ reer. Tiffany contributed with her aggressive play on both ends of the floor.” said Meerman. “Amanda con­ tributed with her fine touch on her jump shot and her aggressive play on the boards. “I have the greatest re­ spect for Amanda and Tiffany.” Sophomore Julie Slot was an Honorable Mention Al I-Conference selection for Caledonia, and fellow sophomore Mindy Bode earned the team’s Most Im­ proved Player award. “We all want to win, but sometimes things don’t al­ ways work out the way we want them," Meerman said. “I feel very fortunate to just be a part of this year’s team.” Caledonia Middle School students ‘Make a Difference’ Students from Caledonia Middle School took advantage of a break in raking in the village for this photo opportunity. More than 100 students and parents enjoyed the morning. The hard-working youngsters, taking time out for some fun. The students were participating in the annual "Make a Difference Day" on Saturday, Oct. 27. 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The Scots went 1-1 in their first dual-meet action of the year on Nov. 29, beat­ ing West Catholic 46-29 and losing to Forest Hills North­ ern 46-33. Varsity winners (2-0) were Cance, Matt Kilmartin. Hanna. Seth Temple, Dyk­ house and Klapmust. Corey Kilmartin, Rich McCarty and VanderHeide each went 1-1. “We were very proud of the way these fine athletes conducted themselves, espe­ cially the great sportsman­ $<J5O Best Price, Quality, Service VJFwater conditioning - STORE HOURS ~ Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) 891-0303 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 4. 2001/Page 23 IRL lunch slated for Dec. 7 The Institute for Learning in Retirement will have its annual holiday luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Kellogg Com­ munity College Fehsenfeld Center just west on Hast­ ings. 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PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY LABELS Choose one of our many designs or create a label of your own* 150 LABELS - *8.50 250 LABELS - *9.50 500 LABELS - *11.00 'Personal designs $5 00 extra Check out all our Special Services: • 35MM & APS Processing • Business Cards • Color Posters • Folding & Collating • Laminating Color & B/W Copies Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 j �Il WOQOaWK § i. Gavin * Service |_____________ STATE RO STATE ST (MARE GREEN ST (M- jr ACROSS WKWCUUJ6M I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-12-11.pdf 210864c48fd59f0ef0442eb2c935ba7e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST Your Hometown Newspaper Sen/mg Middleville ana uaieaoma Areas 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 50/December 11, 2001 Bradford White sexual harrassment suit settled Caledonia parade ushers in the Christmas season Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s here! The jolly guy in the red suit ushers in Caledonia’s Christmas Parade along with Rudolph. See page 2 for more parade photos A lawsuit claiming sexual harassment against the Brad­ ford White Corporation of Middleville and former su­ pervisor Bob Hermenitt, filed last year by ex-em­ ployee Renee Reurink. has been settled outside of court, Reurink’s attorney Rob Longstreet has confirmed. Though lawyers for all parties would not comment on the terms of the confiden­ tial agreement, Hermenitt's attorney, Marshall Grate, did say that the settlement con­ tains a “non-admission clause,” he said. “That means neither party admitted liability in this case,” said Grate. “Bob Her­ menitt did not admit any li­ ability alleged in the com­ plaint I do not believe he committed sexual harass­ ment.” The case had been sched­ uled for trial in October, but “(The non-admis­ sion clause in the settlement) means that neither party admitted liability in this case. Bob Hermenitt did not admit any liability alleged in the complaint. I do not believe he commmitted sexual harassment.” - Marshall Grate, Hermenitt’s attorney according to Grate, Her­ menitt agreed to go along with the company’s push to arrive at a settlement agree­ ment outside of court. Dan Ruffe, Bradford White's industrial relations manager, also would not comment on the terms of the settlement, but did say the company continues to abide by its anti sexual harassment policy. “We have a long standing policy against sexual harass­ ment and will continue to enforce that.” said Ruffe “We do conduct training for new hires and periodic train­ ing for employees including managers ” Ruffe did say that there were no admissions by the company and that Bradford White is pleased with settle­ ment, which he referred to as “purely a business deci­ sion.” “We’re confident that had there been a trial, the out­ come would have been in our favor,” Ruffe said. All parties pledged confi- See settlement, pg. 4 Scot runner is AlhAmerica Ross 5th in nation Phase I of Caledonia’s new high school begins by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer It's a drcam come true for any Tonka toy lover — bulldozers, dump trucks and earth mounds seem to be everywhere. That is, if you are anywhere near Kraft Avenue and the site for Caledonia’s new high school. Excavation started for Phase I of the new high school building early last week. Dave Beckering of Beckering Advisory Inc. said he was pleased with the recent mild weather because it has allowed everything to be on schedule. “We’re very fortunate. It’s been excellent weather for December. We’re mov­ ing very fast. The site team is pushing very hard while the weather is good.” Beckering added that the current economy has al­ lowed for the first phase of the project to be bid substan­ tially under the projected budget. “The plan is to do as much site work as possible over the winter. Getting in the infrastructure, water, sewer lines. The goal is to begin masonry work next March.” Keep your eyes on the field in front of Emmons Lake Elementary. Soon we’ll no longer be able to call it a field. Soon we’ll have to call it the beginnings of a brand new high school. Phase I has begun on the new Caledonia High School. Students are scheduled to be inhabiting it in the fall of 2004 Caledonia senior Tim Ross is America’s fifth fast­ est high school runner over five kilometers. Ross proved it Saturday in Orlando, Fla., in the na­ tional high school cross­ country meet. His fifth-place finish in 14:57 was good enough to earn him high school All-America acco­ lades. It also marked the first time in his stellar career that he he has broken the elusive 15-minute barrier. It was a fitting end to a stellar high school cross­ country career in which Ross finished 16th in the state as a freshman, fourth in the state as a sophomore, runner-up as a junior and state champion in his senior year. The fastest runner in the state meet Nov. 3 at Michigan International Speedway, regardless of di­ vision, he also captured re­ gional championships in his sophomore, junior and sen­ ior years and earlier this fall won a couple of all-star meets in Jackson (Mich.) and in Kettering, Ohio. He placed sixth in the Foot Locker 15-state Mid­ west regional meet in Ke­ nosha, Wise., over the Thanksgiving weekend to qualify for the national championships. That proved to be a subpar performance for Ross, who coach John Soderman said was suffering from a chest cold that day. He proved it was no excuse boys and girls from regional meets around the country earned the right to compete in the race. Tim Moore of Novi, who didn’t run as fast as Ross in the state meet, won the national title with a time of 14:50. He also was regional champ in Wisconsin Nov. 24. The winner of the 1999 and 2000 national high school championships was Dathan Ritzenhcim of Rock­ ford, regarded as perhaps the finest high school distance runner since Jim Ryun in the 1960s and now a collegiate All-American runner as a freshman for the University of Colorado. Ross still is looking at several different schools to attend next year, including Tim Ross by finishing higher in the the University of Michigan national meet than in the and the University of Mis­ souri. Wisconsin regionals. The top 32 high school In This Issue... • LaBarge Dam is 100 years old this month • New Jasonville Farms plans would include new D&W store • Mill Pond PUD recommended by Middleville planners • Winter Sports Previews in this issue �Page 2/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 11, 2001 Caledonia Christmas parade, continued from front page Caledonia Fire and Rescue heralded the coming of Christmas in their own way, with sirens and flashing lights The American Legion Post #305 heads the Santa Claus parade with style. Purple and gold look just as festive as red and green when it comes to the Caledonia High School Marching Band. All dressed up and no snow to pull in, but it doesn’t seem to bother this critter and its owners. f Knott’s I j Fresh Cut Christmas Trees ’’’ Greenhouse 1 Nothing is jollier at Christmas time than church mice and angels, as shown her on the Holy Family Catholic Church float. Large Christmas Area ~ Gift Certificates Garland Wreaths Poinsettias... 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For some families this is a really stressful time with parties, shopping, cooking, planning, shopping and more filling open moments. Local churches have planned more refelective special services for this month as well. Visits to regular services or to special events can provide a time for quiet celebration. These services remind people of the true wonder of birth and beauty. At Peace Reformed Church on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia, the first- through sixth-grad­ ers will present their Christ­ mas program at 6 p.m. Sun­ day, Dec. 16. They will pre­ sent the musical “O Christ­ mas Tree,” explaining the symbolism of the Christmas tree and decorations in rela­ tion to the celebration of Je­ sus’ birth. Regular Sunday services are held at 8:30 a.m. for the traditional and 11 a.m. for the contemporary. Call the church at 891-8119 for more information. At the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Middleville the celebration of the season comes even closer. Tonight, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. the United Methodist Women will have thieir Candlelight Christmas pro­ gram. Regular Sunday serv­ ices are at 11 a.m. in Mid­ dleville and at 9:30 a.m. in Parmalee. NEWEST CITIZEN GIRL, Larry and Deanne VanPutten along with big brothers Travis and Garrett are happy to announce the new arrival to their family, Ton Jeannine, who was born Nov. 27 at 9:39 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Happy grandparents are Pat Burghdoff and Larry and Joanne VanPutten. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burghdoff. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11. 2001 /Page 3 ENGAGEMENTS Woodward-Hudley TK Honors Choir to sing at Gun Lake Women’s Club Director Ray Rickert and the Thornapple-Kellogg High School Honors Choir will entertain the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area Wednesday. Dec. 12. with holiday tunes. The musical program will follow the business meeting of the Gun Lake club at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Marsh Road. A special holiday buffet will be offered to all at­ tendees. at $10 each. Reser­ vations for the buffet are re­ quired. “This is a great time to get to know the about the club, its members, programs and community works,” said club Vice President and Publicity Chairwoman Fran Leonard. Anyone interested is in­ vited to attend. Call Mar­ jory Richards, club president at 795-3969 or Leonard, club vice president, at 7958731. During the meeting, a bake sale will take place, with proceeds going into the general budget for expenses in 2002. Secret Pals will ex­ change holiday gifts. Jew­ elry purchases are in and will be available at this meeting. Club business to be cov­ ered before the program will include: • Membership enrollment for 2002. • Dec. 3 board meeting. • Gifts for the residents at the Laurels of Sandy Creek nursing home In Wayland. The program will take place Dec. 13. • Refunding labels, UPC bar codes and receipts. • Voting will take place for Mrs. Federation and Woman of the Year. • Voting on the 2002 budget. Seasonal fun set at TK library Seasonal fun at the Thornapplc Kellogg School and Community Library in­ cludes a book discussion for adults, a story hour for chil­ dren and an opportunity to give a gift to the library. The third in a series of book discussions will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Tues­ day, Dec. 11. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw will be discussed. On Thursday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m., Christmas stories will bring children together. Francey Tobin will share songs, memories and Christ­ mas fun. Parents can pick up a schedule of story times for January and February. The library is a great place to honor friends, teachers, or even family members with a book in their name. Stop by the Christmas tree in the library to see what is available or speak with librarian Deb Jones. For more information, call the library at 795-5434. TK PTO to meet Dec. 11 Members of the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Parent Teacher Organization will hold a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Page Elementary. Followup on the elemen­ tary fund-raisers, setting a date for winter craft volun­ teers and other issues will be on the agenda. For information about the activities of the PTO contact McFall, Lee. Page or the middle school withname and telephone number, and a PTO representative will re­ turn the call. Nancy and Richard Striegle. Jack Miner and Shirley Barnum, of Hastings, and Bob and Pat Hudley of Cale­ donia are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children Sarah Michelene Woodward and Bnan Robert Hudley. Sarah is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed as a program di­ rector with the YMCA of Barry County. Brian is a graduate of East Grand Rapids High School and is employed as a sales repre­ sentative with Pioneer Pack­ aging. A September 2002 wed­ ding is being planned. Clifford and Thelma (Kidder) Treat will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 13, 2001. They were married Dec. 13, 1941, by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Byron, Ohio. Their children are Clifford Charles Treat Jr., Donald Lee Treat, and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, nine great-grandchil­ dren and eight stepgrandchildren. The good Lord has blessed Clifford and Thelma with 60 wonderful years. Craft Show planned for next October The Thornapple Kellogg Band Boosters are building on the success of their first craft show this past fall by setting the date for next year’s show. The next Band Booster sponsored craft show will be on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002. Cathy Dufresne is already looking for area crafts peo­ ple who might be interested in being part of this show. Anyone interested in learn­ ing more details on the show can call 845-1461 or send email to Tkbandbooster@hotmail.co m. 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There was also a separate claim of retaliation due to Reurink's efforts to report the alleged harassment and a common law battery count against Hermenitt. Aside from Reurink, 77 witnesses could have been called to testify at the trial about alleged incidents at "The Animal House," (refer­ ring to the company's com­ mercial line building where some of the "worst (alleged] sexual horseplay occurred”), while another 40 witnesses could have been called by the defense. "We feel confident... that Bradford White met their obligations under the law." said Rhem after a motion hearing in June. "The facts will show that the company acted responsibly . The com­ pany has always had a pol­ icy and it's still in rfEct to­ day." But Reurink claimed the company’s "sexual harass­ ment policy" was a one-page memo posted on bulletin boards twice over a period of 20 years. She also charged that Hermenitt testified that it was his understanding that the policy was for hourly employees and did not apply LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A t.lriiig Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday St htxil..................................... 9 30 a.m. Morning Worship Evening PraiseWEDNESDAY ............................. 10:45 am. ............................ 6 00 p.m. Family Night 6:30 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles vast of M-37 Pastor, Dr. Brian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor ... C 0 M M U I I I Y CHURCH a place to belong a place to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship............................ 10:30 a.m. Youth Group Sunday Evenings..................... 891-OS76 Meeting at the Craw Creek Charter Academy Rev Michael Stowell, Pastor Joe Cipcic■. Worship Leader Denny Houma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 9:30~^ r AM \ Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed A Member of the Evangelical . Family . Night Covenant Churches of America 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave., Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (northwest of Gun Lake) Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “.4 Chun h with a coring heart far our < ommunhv amt the world" Sunday Wixxhip 9 30 a m. and 6(0 p m <Child & Adult> < Owing the School Year* Rec R. ScMt Greenway. Pastor Keith Stulp. iouth Director \l rtemeyer, ( dmm unity Calling Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship..................................... 9 30 a.m. Sunday Schoo) 11 00 a.m Adult Bible Class 11 00 a m Rev E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 d CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 250 \ me Street (M-37 lo Emmons to \iae> Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 930 a m and 6 p.m 9255 84th Street. Alto Mi 49302 Out mile east of Wfutneyvdk Rd Rn- P Adams Pitone 891-8440 GIN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 12200 M-I79 (Chad Sounds Roads W^bad. Ml 49M8 • 795-H(B Meeting you. your friends, and your famtiy — right where you're at - through: IXwmber 16 - Thin! Sunday m Advent Sermon Topic: Go and Tell What You See and Hear Worship Sers ice 8 .30 a m and 11 00 a m (Jr Chuah al 1100 only) Sunday School 9 45 a m (Suncry and Child Cart a.ailahic throughout the miming Res Somun K.ohns (6161891-8167 Church OtlTcc 616 891 8669 . Fav 891 -8648 wwvv cateduniauHK ore down after a recent breakup riod." the brief states. According to Reurink's with her husband and asked lawsuit, it was understood at her to meet him for drinks. the company that if certain A brief filed by the plain­ tiff also reveals that the female employ ees who were woman had gone to com­ subordinates would sleep pany Chief Executive Offi­ with their foremen that they cer Richard Milock. who has would get better jobs and since retired, with almost better pay. Her suit also charges that identical complaints as Reurink’s about Hermenitt Hermenitt’s full body hug­ years prior and that Milock ging became too much, that had then warned Hermenitt he frequently asked her out that if it happened again, he on dates, promoted her be­ cause of his sexual, romantic would be terminated. "The full extent of the and personal interest in her company’s knowledge of and that the upper level many sexual harass- managers turned a deaf ear ment/hostile work environ­ to her repeated complaints. ment problems were not re­ "She's put her personal vealed until this court or­ life on the line for this case." dered that it turn over 10 said Longstreet. "One thing years worth of prior sexual that keeps her motivated is harassment complaints near the end of the discovery pe­ See settlement, pg. 7 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor .Alan D. Moody, Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary’ Weaver, Music Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children’s Pastor Sunday School............................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service..............................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer............................ 6:45p.m. Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6:45 p in. Reievsrt Messages Dyuoac Music Quality Child Care and Programs GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wvmhsp Hours 9Wam and 1030am Lakeside Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitncyville Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00pm Pastor Roger Buhman • Church Office: 8M-0J9I www.lakesidecommunity org Leighton Church Conimunifv o| Christ Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m. it 11 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 9:45 a.m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday .6:30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p m Youth Fellowship - Sunday................... 6:00 p.m RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor NORMAN KNORR. Associate Pastor 891-8028 • e-mail: leighton@iserv .net ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyville Ave <>45am Church School. Sunday jK) Praise Singing 10 50 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m 7 30 p m Fellowship Pastor Lloyd De Conner, Sr. Church Ph. 868-6810 • Pastor s Ph. 897 7407 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 2415 McCann Rd, (In Irving) Sunday Service Time# 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer I IClXCl (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) L ■------- 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion YOU ARE INVITED Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer Rev. Tom DeVries, Interim Pastor - 795-9901 phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar - Rev. David T. Huetwick QDIje ©lb ®tm£ tffletljoirist QEIjnrcI) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 am. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard, Pastor Phone 868-6437 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Church OtBce tt>l6> 891-1512 M-37* lOOthSt ^1 "We are changed by God s love! " to management like him. He denied that allegation Monday as well. A number of witnesses are current and former em­ ployees of the company who were expected to testify to similar acts of sexual behav­ ior and a lack of action by the company as far back as 1993. Three w omen who .spoke to Reurink’s attorneys said Hermenitt had asked them out while they' worked as his subordinates at Bradford White. One woman said he asked her to go away with him for the weekend and hugged her. Another woman testified he professed his love for her, called her at home re­ peatedly while she was suf­ fering from a nervous break­ 54th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 5:00AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Sundag School 9:30 AM All Services have a Nursery available Barrier Free www iservnet/' stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr ___________ Office 891-86gg___________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional li a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s aciivtues during all services Programs for all ages For more information: (616) 891-8119 or www pg^fthtfrch yg ffeui Community Camput Cut bhtndiy and Senna THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Liling Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary’ 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Reverend Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee Parmetee Morning Wonhp ‘Addiedte Mcmng Wonr<> Sunday School (Jr & Mdti) Ninety - Grode 5 Si High - Sun Evenng Jr High - Geodes 6-8. Wed Evening 930 a.m. 11(» am 945om 1100 a m. 600-8 00 p m 6 00-7 30 p m Ret Lee Zacbman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible ’Church 8546 WMneyvi;-e Ave at 84th St. • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody is somebody. . ..and Jesus is I.ord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 9 30 a m Sircioy Morning Worsnc, IQ30 a m. Meetng at cnapei on //Nmeyvie Ave Suraoy Evening Workup 6 00 p m Wed Mktweek Haye & 0O»e Study 700 p.m. Qev Thomas Suys Para • Kart Sashtar. Assoc Pastor Webi*e vrri'Wfllebdeofg �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11. 2001/Page 5 Redeemer Covenant to have choirs in concert Redeemer Covenant Church will have an evening concert Thursday. Dec. 20, with the East Kentwood High School Varsity Voices and Madrigal Singers as part of the church’s Christmas celebration. The Varsity Voices is one of seven choirs at EKHS. This year’s ensemble is madeup of 13 seniors and three juniors. Membership in this premiereadvanced en­ semble is by rigorous audi­ tion only. “Varsity Voices has a wonderful reputation in the state, as well as in our com­ munity for their dedication and commitment to the cho­ ral art*” a church spokesper­ son said. “Throughout the year, the Varsity Voices per­ form 25 to 30 concerts and compete at state and district solo and ensemble festivals, consistently receiving first divisioh ratings.” The Madrigal Singers are selected by audition in the spring of each year. Tobe chosen for the group, se­ lected sophomores, juniors and seniors must readmusic on command, harmonize ef­ fectively and sing with spe­ cific choral tone. A madrigal is a secular song of the Renaissance pe­ riod of music history, inwhich three to five solo voices simultaneously sing separate parts. The Renais­ sance madrigal originated in Italy around 1520, during a creative explosion in Italian poetry. Thousands of madri­ gals were published in 16th century Italy, and were sung by cultivated aristocrats. The madrigals come in many different forms, de­ pending on the country in which they were composed. The East Kentwood High School Madrigal Singers have evolved into an ad­ vanced choir class that stud­ ies sophisticated music, both sacred and secular. Theircostuming in authentic Ren­ aissance attire provides a visual complement to each performance. They are in high demand for concerts and entertainment through­ out the Grand Rapids area, especially during the holiday season. The community is wel­ come to this exuberant eve­ ning of holiday music, be­ ginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. There is no admis­ sion charge. Refreshments will be served afterward. Redeemer Covenant Church is located at 6951 Hanna Lake Ave., just south of 68th Street in Dutton. Look for the church with all the bright Christmas lights. For more information, call 698-8001. East Kentwood Varsity Voices • a Pheasants Forever banquet will be Jan. 12 The Barry County chapter of Pheasant Forever will hold its fifth annual banquet and auction Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Middle-Villa Inn in Middleville. The doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Funds raised at the banquet will go toward improving wildlife habitat, which in turn will improve wildlife populations in the Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” tukireds of dxxtsands jjf Lundies are saving nuxiey with Auto-Owners Insurance Kr then tumie aiki nxWe lnwne paxectiei. Stop in .uxl .bk us 1 .dxkrt qu.ihtv paeev- rxn. with tkuHe |wment pins and "No ProNem" claim wtee INSIPAMT FIRST BOB NICOLAI, PruidurK 497 Arlington St (M-37) P.O. Box 99 MtodlevUle Ml 49333 (414) 4*1 »*M 414-794 3104 ToN Fr«« (400) 704 1104 Fax (414) 795-1913 surrounding Barry County area. “We’ve had a lot of sup­ port from many area busi­ ness,” said chapter President Jim Decker, owner of Freeport Elevator. “They’ve been very generous year after year. Not only have people donated raffle prizes for the banquet, but when they hear how our cause helps wildlife numbers grow, some throw in extra money to help fund our goals here in Barry County!” “That’s the neat thing about Pheasants Forever,” adds Scott Prill; vice presi­ dent and banquet chairman. “Almost all the money raised at our banquet stays right here in Barry County. “Almost all the money raised at our banquet stays right here in Barry County. That’s what got most of us involved in the group to begin with. And we have seen the posi­ tive impact we are having in our community when it comes to wildlife restora­ tion. We have planted more habitat plot this last year than we ever have before. Therefore, we need partici­ pation more than ever to help support this growth pat­ tern” Art prints by nationally known artists, statues, hunt­ ing trips, guns of all kinds, collectors’ knives, outdoor clothing, and other sporting goods will be raffled off at the banquet. There will be specific table events such as a women's table, kids' table, big game table and many others Those who want to order tickets for the ev ent may call Scott or Susan Poll at 9483917 or Jim Decker at 7658421. Ticket cost, which includes membership dues and the dinner, at $45 Spouses may get in for $25. and kids' costs are $25 for the first one (including membership) and $15 each for any additional children. Tickets are being sold on a first-come. first-served basis. Committee member Susan Prill said, “Our Gold or Platinum sponsor programs include tickets for two guest, one membership, and a copy of the beautiful print of the year. “These sponsors also are entered into a drawing for their choice of either having their print framed or a Winchester shot gun. We have many businesses as well as individuals taking advantage of these sponsor­ ship opportunities.” Pheasants Forever was founded in 1983, and now has hundreds of chapters around the nation. Tens of thousands of acres of land have been turned into wildlife habitat with the help from funds raised from the annual banquets and raffles held. Pheasants Forever also maintains a staff of 14 regional biologists to work with closely with members to determine what kind of habitat best suits the need for any given area. Decker added “Another nice thing about improving habitat for pheasants is that other species of animals also benefit from it. That’s espe­ cially nice in hard winter like we’ve had so far. It helps animals find the food and shelter they need to sur­ vive” Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads East Kentwood Madrigal Singers The Madrigal Singers in costume The^-------- -- ( Studio (616) 691-1272 9954 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Michigan 49316 Full Service Salon Salon, Inc. Elite Colour & Superb Stifle ★ Featuring ALTERNA Enzyetherapy Products and DEVONIA BOTANICA Skin Care Line Hair, Skin & Nails StaSto Sfyfati tnvite you to itop in... ★ s10.00 MEN’S HAIRCUTS with Kimmie Expires 12/31/01 �Page 6/The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 11, 2001 Labarge Dam is 100 years old this month by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer LaBargc Dam, an induc­ tee into the Hydro Hall of Fame in 2001 for its cen­ tury-long history, is cele­ brating its 100th year of op­ eration. The dam is still producing hydro-electric power and contributing benefits to the community, said Scott D. Goodwin of American En­ ergy Inc. Goodwin came from California to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the facility on the Thornapplc River near Caledonia. "The plant's continued op­ eration pays tribute to the enduring strength of hydro­ power,’* he said. A granite monument will be mounted into cement at the dam. to inform visitors of the history of the use of hydroelectric power at the LaBarge Dam. facility and expresses the hope that the facility will continue to produce renew­ able, clean power for the next 100 years. The Caledonia Historic Commission, represented by Dorothy Merriman and Eva Engle, was presented with a plaque to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the dam. The commission is or­ ganized under township ju­ risdiction and its members include Kris Apol, Betty White and Sharon Shafer. Engle said after receiving the plaque "It is fantastic that the company wanted to do this." She added that the com­ mission would try to give it a prominent place, perhaps in the Township Hall. Goodwin admitted to be­ ing "romantically stupid" about hydroelectric power. Several Caledonia Township representatives took part in the celebration of the His enthusiasm over the his­ 100-year-old hydro-electric facility. Shown are Dorothy Merriman, Scott Goodwin tory of the facility was con­ Eva Engle, Bryan Harrison, Pat Snyder and Jill Cardwell. veyed when he spoke about the plant operations, and said he feels like a kid when he gets to run around a power plant. Historically, electricity offered a safe way to illumi­ nate homes, and the luxury of some appliances not pre­ viously experienced in the early part of the century, he said. The power plant re­ placed a saw mill located at the site since the mid-1800s. It went into service the first week of December 1901. Goodwin acknowledged there are different opinions about hydroelectric power and its impact on water­ ways, but he was of the opinion hydroelectric power offers is a clean energy re­ source to local communities, and the added environmental Tony Astuccio, director of operations of Commonwealth Power; Scott Goodwin president of American Energy Inc., and Jim Barnes, dam operator in Eaton Rapids stand in front of the rushing water flowing from the LaBarge Dam's spillway American Manufactured Living, Inc. ____ at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft benefit of cleaning the river. He pointed out hydro power produces energy without causing air pollution. "At American Energy, we look at hydroelectric re­ sources as a national trust. We hope we are good stew­ ards in that process." Environmental groups of­ ten complain that dams are not natural and interfere with the free flow of the river and the species that live in it. Goodwin says the opposition plays a part in a constructive process, be­ cause the comments help to balance the perspective of the industry, and "brings to our attention areas we might be blind to." He said he thought the net value between the two ex­ tremes of opinion falls on the positive side. "We want to do our part and be a good neighbor in the community," Goodwin said. But on the other hand, he said small power plants arc small business, with a fi­ nancial limit for the burden for the environment they can carry. Goodwin, and Tony As­ tuccio, director of operations for Commonwealth Power, led a tour around the facil­ ity. A bank of earth holds back the water in the river/reservoir upstream from the dam. A boat launching area for people in recreational boats is located on the east bank. The dam can increase or decrease the flow of water. The water fluctuates by only four to six inches. Some of the water goes over the spill­ way. If there was a problem with the way the dam con­ trols the water, such as if a large log jammed the flow, computerized information would be relayed to Astuc­ cio. He alternates time be­ tween three plants each day and is never far away. The main flow of the river passes through the intake racks. These catch debris and prevents it from flowing into the generating machin­ ery. So much man-made de­ bris is collected, that a large dumpster is filled every two weeks, providing the service of cleaning the river. Floodgates have several other names, but they are opened when there is excess water, Astuccio said. There arc various mechanisms in­ volved to adjust the gates or to haul heavy trees and natu­ ral debris to the west end of the spillway. Natural materi­ als arc returned to the river, he explained. The mechanisms in the dam use falling water to turn the turbines, on a shaft. The greater the drop, the faster the spin, and the greater the energy transmitted by a magnetic principle which is then turned into usable volt­ age. When the water slows, not so much energy is gener­ ated. fxiBarge does not pro­ duce electricity all year round. Astuccio said the water is funneled through the tail race, into a draft tube which creates a vacuum. It works most efficiently when only Continued next page Fall 2002 Preschool Registration Opening January 28,2002! Forest Hills Presbyterian Preschool will be offering programs for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Our Young 5’s program is open to children turning 5 before February 15, 2003. Our preschool is accredited by the NAEYC. Enroll your child in a program full of creativity, socialization, learning, and enthusiasm for the young child! We are located at 7495 Cascade Road, off 36th Street. Call today for more information: 957-3239. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11, 2001 /Page 7 From previous page Mary Louise (Baker) McCaul HASTINGS Mary Ijouise (Baker) McCaul of Hastings, formerly of Mattawan, died Dec. 4. 2001 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mary was bom March 13, 1913 in Caledonia Twp., the daughter of Stephen and Margaret (Donner) Baker. She was raised on the family farm in Kent County and after graduating from Caledonia High School she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. In 1937. she married Robert McCaul. and they owned and operated McCaul’s Printing in Kalamazoo for many years. After Robert’s death in 1960, she worked for Bronson Hospital and later for General Motors. Mary enjoyed nature and working in the yard. She was an avid bird watcher and her many hobbies included antiques, family history and crocheting. Mary presented her family and friends with many afghans and hangers. Along with her parents. Steven and Margaret and her husband. Robert, she was preceded in death by an infant sister; two brothers. Forrest and Francis Baker; and a sister. Elizabeth Loftus. Sunning are two sistersin-law, Agnes Baker of Grand Rapids and Mabel Baker erf Rockford; and many nieces and nephew s. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Dec. 7. 2001 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Mattawan Fr. Bogdan Werra was cele­ brant. Cremation followed. Interment was at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Kalamazoo Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Share a memory online at www.betzierfuneralhome.com. Eldiene L. Lancaster HASTINGS - Eldiene L. Lancaster, age 77, of Hastings, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 at home. Mrs. Lancaster was bom on Nov. 16, 1924 in Clarksville, MI. the daugh­ ter of Floyd and Eva (Osborne) Neeb. She was raised in the Clarksville area and attend­ ed rural schools there, grad­ uating in 1943 from Lake Odessa High School. She was marned to Jack Manni in 1946 and he died in 1954. James Secord in 1956 and he died in 1974. Raymond Lancaster on June 16, 1976 and he survives. She has lived at her last address on East State Street for the past 14 years. Her employment included Mid­ dleville Schools and the Stevenson-Lawyer Com­ pany in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Lancaster is sur­ vived by her husband, Raymond; sons, Kenneth (Jane) Secord of Hudson­ ville, James (Deb) Secord of Moxville, North Carolina, Jack (Maribeth) Secord of Middleville; daughters, Vicky (Tom) Secord of Mid­ dleville, Judy (Mark) Mid­ dleton of Middleville, step­ sons, Steven (Tammi) Lancaster of Honor, MI, Phillip (Cindy) Lancaster of Hastings; step-daughter, Kathy (Victor) Woudstra of Elkhart, IN; 21 grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchil­ dren; sister, Madeline (Clyde) Zeigler of Hastings and brother. Ronald (Joyce) Neeb of Clarksville. Candlelight services were held Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Donald Brail officiated. Burial was at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Settlement, continued from page 4 knowing she's going to Reurink's lawsuit was filed make a change for all of the in April. employees at the Bradford Hermenitt said he hoped White Corporation. She he would be reinstated into doesn't want anyone else to his former position at the go through what she went company when the lawsuit through.'' was settled, but he has yet to The 36-year-old Reurink, be contacted and invited to who worked at the Bradford return. White Corporation from Hermenitt said he was not 1996 to 1999, could not be aware of any “sexual horse­ reached for comment Mon­ play” during his 10 years as day because her telephone plant manager. has been disconnected. “I don’t know of anything “It’s driven me down,” that has ever gone on in the said Hermenitt, who was ‘Animal House,’” he said. forced to retire after the law­ “They called it the ‘Animal suit was filed. “They just House' because there were told me to leave.” posters of animals hanging Hermenitt was employed up.” at Bradford White Corpora­ Hermenitt said he was tion for 30 years, more than aware of the company's sex­ 20 of them as a supervisor, ual harassment policy , that it and "was asked to leave" his was alway s posted and that position Sept. 20, 2000, after ive a memoria.. that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. he followed it. He also denied Reurink’s allegations that women were expected to sleep with the managers in order to receive promotions. “Anyone that was going to be a manager was treated with respect and dignity,” he said, “as everyone else was.” Hermenitt said he never asked Reurink for dates be­ cause he was living with a woman at the time and “she (Renee) got mad about it.” He said he had never been accused of sexual harass-' ment until Reurink filed the lawsuit. “Renee was the only per­ son I ever heard complain.” he said, noting that her claims that others had come forward must have come from “hearsay.” Hermenitt said he was shocked w hen he w as served w ith the lawsuit last year. “So was every body else,” he said, “including the un­ ion. I never heard any com­ plaints until Renee did that. I didn't know anything about it.” Reurink left the company in 1999 "because the work­ place became intolerable due to Hermenitt's conduct, and she felt she had no other choice. She simply signed the form she was presented without adding a long dis­ sertation on her troubles w ith Hermenitt.” Mi lock retired from the company earlier this year. water flows through it, al­ though a vortex of air some­ times occurs in the funneled stream. An attached buoy will float into the vortex to help break it up and return the flow to pure water. LaBarge used to provide electricity to around 80 households. The power it generates today is sold to Consumers Energy. Good­ win explained. Goodwin reviewed the dam's place in local history in an article. “LaBarge Dam and Powerhouse: Crossing into a New Century.” pub­ lished this fall in Hydro Re­ view, a magazine for hydro power companies. The article said that city leaders in Caledonia. Hast­ ings and Nashville hoped to improve the profitability of local manufacturing when they spoke in favor of hydro electric power in the area 100 years ago. Three men. Wesley Hyde. S.D. Kopf and Charles Mercer "be­ lieved that providing the area with electricity could prove to be a fruitful busi­ ness venture,"Goodwin ex­ plained. The article explained that Kopf had expertise as vice president of the M.B. Wheeler Electric Co. with which to guide daily opera­ tions of the company, which was christened the Thornap­ ple River Electric Light and Power Co. He was an elec­ trician and general manager of the new venture. The equipment was pur­ chased in Chicago. "The new power plant boasted 850 kilowatts of in­ stalled capacity. The equip­ ment consisted of one hori­ zontal double runner unit and one vertical Francis unit." Hyde was the principal stock holder, and Mercer also owned a portion of the $100,000 in shares of stock issued. Kopf moved from Grand Rapids to Hastings in 1901 to be closer to the dam and powerhouse, and ran the business from a storefront office in Hastings. Hastings signed a five-year street lighting contract with the company. Other towns in the area soon followed. "The entrepreneurs hired construction crews to erect a timber-crib dam, with 18 feet of head, on the Thor­ napple River. The power­ house was constructed of wood on property previously occupied by the LaBarge Sawmill" on 84th Avenue in the Caledonia community. Their efforts established a power plant that would en­ was retrofitted into the exist­ dure for 100 years. The ing turbine pit, and once plant continued to produce again produced 740 horse­ power for individual house­ power. holds until the 1940’s. "Scott and his crew re­ The entrepreneurs were placed the guide bearings, approaching retirement age trust bearings, and the radial and sold the LaBarge Dam gate seals. They installed and Powerhouse to Consum­ new hydraulic units, electri­ ers Power Company. Con­ cal panels, and a gantry sumers operated the plant service crane. The crew re­ until 1965. That year the moved sediment that had plant was shut down be­ collected around the genera­ cause other power genera­ tor pit. They installed a ver­ tion methods proved less ex­ tical Lcffel 36 Z turbine and pensive. a used Electric Machinery Most of the vertical unit generator, and installed a equipment was removed, surge tank for the vertical presumably for use in other turbine." Consumers plants. Most of American Energy Inc. the horizontal unit equip­ purchased 100 percent of the ment remained intact. stock in Commonwealth Goodwin explained what Power in April 2000. The remained of the powerhouse company owns a total of 13 was sold with the dam. to power plants. It also owns Commonwealth Power in the Middleville and Irving 1982. No maintenance had dams. The Middleville Dam been done since 1965. Rob­ produces 350 kilowatts, as ert Evans. Commonwealth's compared to the 850 capac­ owner "purchased LaBarge ity of the LaBarge Dam. and other hydro plants in Goodwin said. Goodwin explained. "In part to benefit from the ac­ celerated depreciation, en­ October of 1998, Common­ ergy and investment tax wealth signed a tentative credits and incentives of­ agreement to transfer the fered under the Public Utili­ land surrounding the dam ties Regulatory Policy Act and powerhouse to Caledo­ of 1978. The law, known as nia Township to be used as a PURPA requires utilities to public park. Commonwealth buy power from independent retains the rights to the dam companies that can produce and powerhouse." power for less than what it During his tour. Goodwin would cost those utilities to said the land adjacent to the generate it." powerhouse in Middleville "Evans hired Wesley had been deeded to the com­ Scott from Whites Bridge munity for park rights in the Hydro, in Brighton to re­ middle of town. store LaBarge and upgrade Scott Goodwin also writes the equipment. The wood insurance policies on hy­ frame powerhouse was re­ droelectric power facilities placed by a steel frame, across the nation, emphasiz­ metal panel structure. The ing risk management and the existing concrete turbine pit elimination of hazards. He and tail race were left intact. may be reached at (925-932The 550 kilowatt Allis 1828) or e-mailed at hyChalmers generating unit droinsure(q)earthlink.net. PARADIGM HOMES, INC. 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Emmons Lakc cafeteria staff served a turkey dinner, with the works, to the family and friends of their thirdthrough fifth-graders. "We served over 525 peo­ ple today,” said Carolyn These fifth grade Emmons Lake students enjoy a meal with their mothers during their Christmas luncheon for loved ones Dec. 4. (from left) Michelle Weatherly. Gar­ rett Weatherly. Jake Schenk. Pat Schenk, Daniel Wilcox and Danielle Wilcox. Kettle Lake third-grader Joseph Johnson really gets into spirit of Christ­ mas — and into the spirit of painting, as seen by his white hand. Ross, Emmons Lake Food Secretary Julie Corson takes time out from the office to be with her fifth grade Services Supervisor. Kettle Lake students held daughter, Rachel. Sharing the Christmas luncheon with the Corsons are Keirstln their annual Upper El craft Parker and her dad, Kevin Parker. day with a pizza lunch after­ ward. Family and friends were invited to attend both. Third-graders made flower pot snowmen, fourth made brick snowman doorstops and fifth made flower pot Santas. Caledonia United Methodist Church schedules holiday events Shawna Faler, fifth grade, gets help from her mom (left) Sherri while she’s painting her flower pot Santa. i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i FREE Smith-Diamond market SOUTH OFFICE * 8980 N. 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Mary Kay McCleve.... 891-7172 Ryan Ogle ..................... 891-2222 David Pratt......................877-4010 Ron Richards ............... 891-7176 Jennifer Russo ........ 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude 891-2222 Ted VanDuinen ............ 891-2222 Tanner Whitcomb — 891-2222 Sam Wright................ 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD i Aaron Rankin, third grade, takes time while his proi ect is drying to work on a puzzle page with his mom, i Ellen. i i i i i Caledonia - 100th and M- nia. Contact Jerry R. at 437i 37. A A meets Tuesdays 6:30 9452. i a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, i and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft i Discussion Meeting. (Al- Ave., Holy Family Church, open meetings. i Anon meets Tuesday and AA i Thursday at noon.) 9964 Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. i Cherry Valley #3, Caledo- (TFN) AA, Alanon meetings Caledonia United Methodist Church invites the community to attend two special Christmas celebra­ tions at the church. On Sunday, Dec. 16, the church choirs will perform a Christmas cantata at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward. Two Christmas Eve ser­ vices will be held Monday, Dec. 24. There will be a family candlelight worship service at 6 p.m. A candle­ light worship service and communion will be held at 11 p.m. Caledonia United Metho­ dist Church is located at 250 Vine Street. Weekly Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 11 a.m. For more informa­ tion, call the church office at 891-8669. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites you to come in and meet Gary Scott, DDS Accepting new patients New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891*0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave., M-37 SE Caledonia, Michigan �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11.2001/Page 9 Holly Trolley will return for 3rd year to Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Holly Trolley will re­ turn to Middleville for a third time on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be seasonal music, fun and even a living nativity. The Holly Trolley will leave from the Middleville United Methodist Church about every half hour. The tickets are 50 cents for chil­ dren and SI for adults. Santa and one of his elves will come along for the ride as well. Eight-year-old Tyler Swanson will play his violin on the trolley, in addition to the lights on homes, the downtown area will be lit by luminaries. Inside the church, enter­ tainment will include the “God Squad” puppets. Vicki Marsh and Jeff Schillthroat. the church’s choir and bell choir and Shannon Heynig. Members of the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church will provide a living nativity with real animals that night. The Living Nativ­ ity returns on Saturday, Sun­ day and Monday evening. Hot chocolate and ctxikics by the church’s youth group will be available for a freewill donation. This year’s visit of the Holly Trolley is sponsored The Living Nativity returns this year during the Holly Trolley visit on Dec. 20 ln this file photo children wait for a ride on the trolley. Santa will ride on the Middleville trolley on Dec. 20. by Middle Villa. Bradford White. Phil’s Pizza, and the volunteers helping are Boy Scouts from Troop 105. TK Senior Parents still selling wreaths Lisa Sinclair of this year’s Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior Parents group reminds those just a little be­ hind on their holiday deco­ rations, “We still have a lot of wreaths still available for sale. "Here is an opportunity to decorate your home and help graduating seniors have a safe and fun party after graduation.” Wreaths are available at DIVORCE - CUSTODY Call Today - We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am - Noon Michael J. McPhillips Attorney-At-Law 1-888-9a5-3512 Thornapple Floral next to Middleville Market place. The smaller (18-inch) wreaths are $16 and the 24inch wreaths are $22. No preordering is necessary. Senior parents are turning in the money and ticket stubs for the raffle. There is still time to purchase a ticket for the drawing Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, during halftime at the varsity bas­ ketball game. Tickets are available dur­ ing athletic events. Trolley visit organizer Marianne Fritcher (on left) enjoyed working with Boy Scout Leader Laurie Brinks and volunteer Jody Pratt during a previous visit. Eastown Townhouses Middleville’s Newest Townhouse Community Why rent when you can own and build equity? 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Members of the family learned that a gravel mining firm wanted to exca­ vate beneath the home, but was willing to sell the home to someone who would pay Rolling along didn’t seem to take any effort at all for to move it. “I didn’t think we would this 87 year old home. get the home,” she said. ‘ But we did and it is really by Patricia Johns this 87-year-old home has been in transit. It is a Sears exciting.” Staff Writer The home is going to Gwen and Ryan Young and Roebuck Kit home were just a bit apprehensive which was shipped in pieces property owned by her last Friday when they went via train and freight wagon grandfather on Jackson before it was built nearly a Road. to their new home. “The fog Friday morning Part of their trepidation century ago. Gwen’s great-great grand­ delayed the move until was that their new home was on wheels making the trek father and grandfather lived about 10:30 a.m. We didn’t from its original location on in the home. In fact, Gwen want to have to stop traffic Patterson Road to a new one said, “I lived in the home in the fog,” one of the mov­ until I was 13.” ing firm’s representatives on Jackson Road. Many members of the ex- said. This is not the first time MONEY SAVIN COUPONS WHEEL ALIGNMENT & ROTATE son OFF i AU BRAKES For Improved Handling and Longer Tire Wear, See Our Alignment Professionals! I BOOS! POWER' wOtiIM conx’ffffe •un| njnetan wwe We clean and | . lubncale your vehde's «>iectocs Io he*> ncrease gas mileage, improve . I engine perttvmance reduce emissions prevent harmfj cartwn txetd up | | and rnPro*e storing Pwstnt coupon at Tm 2000 Presen own at Tees 2000 I ! 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Special meetings may be called, and will be posted outside the meeting hall 18 hours in ad­ vance. The Caledonia Township Board probably will hold meetings twice a month next year and is still setting its schedule pending public feedback. The board preferably will meet during the second and fourth weeks so that busi­ ness coming from the Plan­ ning Commission meetings on the first and third weeks will flow through the town­ ship administrative mecha­ nism more smoothly. Some reports would still occur only once a month. The options still being considered are the day and the time. A Tuesday or a Wednesday seems possible, which would mesh with other meetings already scheduled in the community room shared with the vil­ lage. The time of the meeting could be as early as 6 p.m. or at the current time at 7. Some public preference for 7 p.m. for all township meetings was expressed. The board asked for pub­ lic input on the day and time residents prefer by calling the township office. Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary aids and services during meetings by contacting the township clerk at the township office at 891-(X)7(). Local ‘Big Buck’ winners announced The Great Northern Ad­ venture Company in Mid­ dleville invited local hunters to enter their first “Big Buck Contest” during the firearms deer season this past November, and by the end of the season 46 hunters had signed up. Winning a shoulder mount of his eight-point buck was Gerry Lucas. The mount was donated by How­ ell’s Taxidermy. Second place winner Ron Skinner received a Game Tracker tree stand for his six-point deer and Terry Lynn won gun cleaning and inspection donated by Great Northern Adventures. AH three winners live in the Middleville area. Call for Sun & News Action-Ms 945-9554 » 1-800-870-7985 Only... STOP IN FOR AN INSTANT OIL CHANGE AT QUICK LUBE 2000 IPlOPlOif SETTIN THE PACE ? Cooper; Tires On The move was a coordi­ nated effort with the Michi­ gan State Police assisting by closing the road and the workers from Consumers Energy detaching (and reat­ taching once the home had Gwen and Ryan hope to be in the home by the end of January. “Il’s great to have the home back in the family.” Gwen said. “Everything worked out, even the weather. I can’t wait to move from the apartment into our new home." V7s/t Tires 2000 and pick up a yellow preferred customer card to use on discount products at Tires 2000. Some things are meant to be a certain way... Ltke insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles • Discounts for insuring both your home and car • Quick claims response and sound advice It’s the way insurance should be. Offer 500 Arlington Street (M-37) • Middleville 795-3550 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E. Main St. • Caledonia. Ml 49316 616.891 9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/December 11. 2001/Page 11 Dollar Store has new owners, new inventory Owner Fred Hovinga and his “employees," (from left) daughters Tracy and Wendy Hovinga and Tami VanHarn. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer A new owner, new em­ ployees and new inventory all add up to a new dollar store in Caledonia. Fred Hovinga, 62, took ownership of “The Dollar Store," located at 9864 Cherry Valley, on October 22. The new faces that you’ll sec around the store are Hovinga’s daughters, I'ami VanHarn, 36. plus Wendy and Tracy Hovinga. (identical twins) who will be 22 this Friday. There's generally a grandchild or two running around, too. Though this is the first time that Fred has owned a discount store of this type, he is not new to the business arena. He has been the pre­ vious owner of “Fred’s Mower Service,” plus a res­ Katie VanHarn shows off her favorite part of the store taurant, a bar and a liquor — the toys! store. The Dollar Store is a well-organized mix of be unique, not the same Fred. “I want to cater to the household, health and things as the other dollar community. Our goal is to make people comfortable.” beauty and gift items. And stores.” While her sisters, Wendy Plans are in the works for don't forget the toys. “We try to get most of and Tracy, work mainly at Fred and his crew to have a what is asked for,” said the store, VanHarn works grand opening sometime in mostly behind the scenes or­ January. They wanted to Fred. They are gearing up for dering. paying the bills, etc. wait until the Christmas rush the Christmas season right VanHarn also works for her was over before their big now. husband, Jim, at Grandtech day. “We have a shipment al­ Inc., a specialty contractor. For more information most every day for the next They are the parents of Ka­ about the store or inventory, week and a half.” said Tami tie, 4 and Joshua. 7. call The Dollar Store at 891VanHarn. 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While the food certainly was a big attraction, the by Patricia Johns Staff Writer More than 180 local sen­ ior citizens came together for lunch, conversation and even a little Christmas mu­ sic Friday, Dec. 7, at the Middlevilla Inn, courtesy of the local school district. The luncheon has grown since its beginning 18 years ago, Community Education Director Chris Boysen told the crowd of hungry listen­ ers. “The first luncheon at­ tracted about 70 senior citi­ main reason people seemed to enjoy getting together was to share news of their friends, comment on winter plans, commiserate with those who have lost loved ones and then just to make contact with their friends. The Thornapple Kellogg Honors Choir performed seasonal favorites, including the Carol of the Bells and Silent Night. It was a time for laughter as more than 180 local senior citizens attended the an­ nual luncheon sponsored by the staff of the Thomapple Kellogg school district Hen the conversation and the smiles made waiting for the dinner more fun WELCOME TO SPRING! (Academically speaking, that is...) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Registration is now underway for Spring 2002 semester at Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County. Over 75 course x ' offerings available lo<a,,y inclu<,in9: ,/< ■C V <■ v r; O, .f ' ..>* \ <■ t S\' ~d 777?? V , r - iV * Liberal Arts/Transfer/General Education • Business and Computers • Human Services and Criminal Justice e Fine Arts and Humanities Th® Fehsenfeld Center has something for A'„ everyone: • traditional college students • high school juniors and seniors (dual enrollment) • returning students (our average age is 31) • retirees/lifelong learning KCC Fehsenfeld Center will be closed for the holidays beginning Mon., December 24th through Wed., January 2nd Classes Start on or after January 14, 2002 Community Education director Chris Boysen shared some memories of the previous 17 senior citizen luncheons Senior resource center holiday gathering set The senior resource room in the Thornapple Kellogg Learning Center will be host for a fun holiday get-to­ gether at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17. Children in the preschool programs will perform. There will be refreshments. Reservations are re­ quested. Call Thornapple Kellogg Community Educa­ tion at 795-3397 to register or for more information. Can 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads, 4 General Dentistry for Children & Adults * - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME ■ 4 Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available 4 Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) g Quality dental care in a relaxed ana friendly atmosphere. iMilr FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues TK sixth-graders got help for giving Dear editor: The Thomapple Kellogg sixth-graders are grateful to the Sun & News for putting a picture of our “Operation Christmas” child project in the Nov. 27 edition of the Sun & News. The Bradford White Corporation and our PTO area paying the shipping costs for this service project, which will ship toy-filled shoe boxes to needy children around the world. Without the help of these two great groups of people it would not have been possi­ ble for us to feel the joy of helping poverty-stricken children around the globe have a great Christmas. Kendall Moore, Meaghan Lloyd, Kaitlyn Otto and Heidi VandcrHeidc (6th grade students Thornapple Kellogg schools) Sun & News was a good teaching tool | Christopher J. Hier, ‘ D.D.S. • 616-891-1240 ♦ School superintendent Midge Pippel welcomed eve­ ryone to the dinner and wished them a safe and happy holiday season. Your Smile The First Thing People See! Dear editor: Our school appreciates the Sun & News for donating newspapers to the sixth grade newspaper project. We really enjoyed reading the newspapers and doing projects with them. In fact, one kid even asked if he could keep the paper so he could cut out the coupons and use them. Here are some of the things we did with the news­ papers. We read them for fun. We found some interest­ ing articles and wrote down the “5 w’s” and how, on a piece of paper. We read an article and wrote down some questions we thought the reporter would have asked. Our sixth grade really appreciates the newspapers you have donated. We had a lot of fun Personally I loved reading about what was hap­ pening in our community. Annalyn Hawkes, TK 6th grader Call945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 tor Sun & News ACTION Ms! CXImaw- 24 Hours a day 7 days a mH �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11.2001/Page 13 Dec. 16 Children’s Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Dec. 23 Christmas Homecoming Join us to sing songs of the season Dec. 24 Community Christmas Eve 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service 9:00 a.m. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Service /hu/ in 2002... 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Mi/December 11, 2001 Mill Pond PUD recommended Burglaries plague Caledonia by Middleville Plan Commission bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Village of Mid­ dleville Planning Commis­ sion, after at least three months of work, last week recommended the Village Council approve the planned unit development known as the Mill Pond townhouses. Approval of the PUD and site plan included revision of landscaping plans show­ ing the townhouses bearing responsibility for landscap­ ing up to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. Commission member Rick Winans also reminded developer Jerrel DeKok that he must take care to keep the buildings from causing erosion for the trail. Winans also asked that DeKok work with the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority to insure that the lighting designs at the townhouses mesh with what is being planned with the Stage Coach Park devel­ opment. De Kok reported that he had met with a representa­ tive for the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality. He has been as­ sured that his permits to work within the wetlands area will be approved. The first phase site plan (for 29 units) will be pre­ sented to council members at their meeting Dec. 18. ITic detailed plans for the re- Jerrel DeKok shows final plan for Mill Pond townhouses with reduction to 54 units mainder of the 54 units will be presented later. The commission praised YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING ON DECEMBER 11. 2001. COMMENCING AT 7:30 PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 284 NORTH BRIGGS ROAD MID­ DLEVILLE MICHIGAN. CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING 1 ZBA 01-11-05, PARCEL ID. NO 200-025-00; A REQUEST BY RALPH BLOCKSMA 1429 MANITOU LANE FOR A VAR'ANCE FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDI­ NANCE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW HOUSE SEVENTEEN FEET FROM THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY 2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE TOWN SHIP ZONING ORDINANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING THE REGULAR BUSI­ NESS HOURS AND AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC MEET­ ING SIGNED WRITTEN LETTERS OF COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE START OF THE MEETING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP WILL PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED UPON FIVE DAYS NOTICE TO THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF THE NEED FOR THE SAME ALL PERSONS ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT THE AFORESAID TIME AND PLACE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE PROPOSAL! Si GERALD DUPONT SECRETARY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DeKok for his renovation of the building on the corner of High Street and Main, which he is using as the Mill Pond sales office. The commission will re­ view some alternatives de­ veloped by the joint master plan committee during its meeting in January. The board set its meeting dates for the year 2002. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, except for in January, because the first Tuesday next month is Jan. 1. The planning commission instead will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Before making her motion to adjourn her last meeting as a Planning Commission member, Cathy Williamson told her colleagues on the board that it has “been fun, and I am willing to work on the master plan.” Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer told the board that a new secretary and board member should be appointed by the next meeting. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Three residences in the Caledonia area were the vic­ tims of burglaries in the past week. The Kent County Sher­ iff s department was called Sunday, Dec. 2, around 9 p.m. to the 7400 block of Kettle Lake Drive to investi­ gate a report of a stolen mo­ torcycle. The victim re­ ported that he believes he passed someone, on his mo­ torcycle, heading north­ bound on Whitneyville Ave­ nue. “The cycle caught his at­ tention because it looked like his,” said Deputy Bar­ bara Jo Ritchie. When he arrived home and discovered that his cycle was missing, he reported the theft to the sheriff’s office. Deputies recovered the cycle around midnight Monday, Dec. 3. According to Ritchie. “It was found on Cascade Road, in a parking spot.” The police report said the motorcycle did sustain some damage, including two flat tires and damage to the headlight area. In what appears to be an unrelated incident, officers were called back to Caledo­ nia to the scene of a break­ ing and entering in the 5800 block of 76th Street Monday, Dec. 3. It was discovered (by the owner) that the door to the residence had been kicked in. The incident appears to have occurred sometime be­ tween 1:30 and 6 p.m. Items taken from the premises in­ clude a stereo, VCR, CD player, a satellite receiver and a CD holder with more than 100 CDs. A residence in the 5000 block of 100th Street was the scene of another break­ ing and entering reported last Wednesday. According to the Kent County Sheriffs Office, it is not clear when the incident occurred be­ cause the home is a second residence for the owner. The north-side entry door was destroyed, but nothing ap­ pears to be missing. Information about these incidents can be reported to the Kent County Sheriffs Department at 616-3363125 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. Although not directly connected to the Caledonia/AJto area, police also looking for any infor­ mation about to a string of thefts occurring at gas sta­ tions in the West Michigan area. According to the Kent County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment, among the stations hit, two have been in close prox­ imity to the Caledonia/Alto area. A Marathon station at 84th and U.S.-131 (express­ way) in Byron Center Township and another sta­ tion at 64th Street and Alden Nash in Bowne Township have been the scene of re­ cent burglaries. The breakins generally occur in late evening or early morning hours. Anyone noticing anything of a suspicious nature is asked to contact the police immediately. • In other reports filed re­ cently with the Kent County Sheriff s Department, a traf­ fic accident last Tuesday, near the corner of 76th Street and Broadmoor, re­ sulted in at least one vehicle ending in the steep ditch lo­ cated at that intersection. Ryan Fitzsimmons. 17, while heading south on Broadmoor, apparently sig­ naled to turn west, changed his mind, then re-signaled to turn east. Gordon Miller. 45. was behind Fitzsimmons’ vehicle and seeing the west (right) turn signal, attempted to pass Fitzsimmons on the east (left). As Miller was passing. Fitzsimmons struck Miller’s vehicle, after “changing his mind.” Miller received a citation for this incident. A Caledonia resident re­ ported identity theft to the Sheriff’s Department, last Thursday. Authorities said that when the victim tried to apply for a Lowe’s credit ac­ count, he was told that someone in Texas was al­ ready issued an account at Lowe’s with the same social security number. Because information and identity scams seem to be on the rise, it is important for citizens to be aware of steps they can take to protect themselves. Points of caution include: 1) Never giving pertinent information to someone who has called you. If you are in­ terested in the offer they have, ask for a number that you can call back at a later time. 2) Be wary of “If you act now” schemes. These are of­ ten ‘too good to be true’ scams designed to have you make a quick decision with­ out time to think the offer through. 3) If at all possible, use a low dollar amount credit card when making purchases over the phone or Internet. If the amount is exceeded, this may “red-flag” the account for further investigation. 4) If possible, get the name of the person you are talking to when making a phone purchase. 5) Never leave a credit card slip without an exact amount filled out. Car owner charged with arson Police around Barry County received at least three more reports of bullets striking buildings during the recent firearm deer hunting season. The Barry County Sher­ iff’s Office investigated two bullet holes found in the sid­ ing of a home on Bernie Court in Yankee Springs Township. The slugs did not pene­ trate the home and the inci­ dent is believed to have oc­ curred between Nov. 21 and Nov. 26, when the holes were found and reported to police. On Nov. 27, an employee of the Thornapplc Valley Church discovered a bullet hole in the side of the build­ ing, located at 2750 South M-43 in Rutland township. And on Nov. 29, a resi­ dent in the 600 block of West Sheffield Road re­ ported that someone shot a bullet through his living room wall and into two bed­ room walls. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 6 and 7 p.m. No one was injured. Hunter’s stray bullets strike several buildings The owner of a burned out car found Sunday off Harwood Lake Road in Thornapple Township has been charged with two counts of arson of insured property and one count of arson of personal property worth $1,000 to $20,000. Police were called to Har­ wood Lake Road near Davis Road at 9:26 a.m. when a man discovered the car 20 yards off the roadway. The man told troopers the car had not been there the previ­ ous day. Troopers discovered that the car had been reported to the Wayland Police Depart­ ment as stolen earlier that day. Investigators found a trail of burned soil leading up to the vehicle, which smelled like an accelerant said po­ lice. “Evidence at the scene as­ sisted troopers in gaining a confession from the regis­ tered owner,” said Trooper Scott Sharrar. Ronald Clewell, 33, of Wayland was arraigned on the felony charges Dec. 4 in Barry County District Court and is free on $2,500 bond, awaiting a Dec. 12 pre-exam hearing. His suspected accomplice, Michael David Dowling, 23, of Sturgis, faces the same charges as Clewell and is being held on $7,500 bond. W PUBLIC NOTICE The Mtddieviiie Village Council wiH hold a special public hearing to hear puttie comments on the proposed FY 2002 Village Budget at 7 p.m. on December 18 2001 m the Council Chambers at 100 E. Main St., Middleville. Ml 49333 The pro­ posed budget will be available for public inspection at the Village Hall located at the same address beginning December 12, 2001. Questions or comments may be directed to the Village Manager at 616-795-3385 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml/December 11,2001/Page 15 New Jasonville Farms plan would include new D & W store pianned along the back of level as the road. The park­ and on down to ravines and missioners speculated. The ing area needs to be rela­ the Thomapple River. group has been working the stores. Bujak said the township with M-DOT and would The D & W floor space tively flat to prevent run­ would be 30.000, smaller away shopping cart prob­ depends on developers to be continue to consult with good stewards, as th* town­ them on such matters. Cli­ than the existing 40,000 lems. The current detention ba­ ship cannot monitor all con­ mente said. square feet it presently occu­ pies in the Caledonia Vil­ sin (currently in the planned struction sites. Standards to be applied to There is an eight-inch the highway commercial supermarket area) is lower lage Centre. The commercial area than the shopping area, but drain for normal runoff, and district near M-6 probably would share a four lane ac­ the developers are planning a 24-inch drainage pipe at a will apply in the future to cess onto M-37 with the to enlarge, lower and relo­ higher level, which would commercial, areas to the Meadows Condominiums of cate the detention area far­ be used only in a rare inci­ south. However, a consent Jasonville. Both develop­ ther north between the dent with a high volume of judgment with Riebel De­ ments would share an access Meadows Condominium water. velopment means all con­ An additional retail area struction of the commercial loop behind the shopping and the commercial area to area. The loop is being handle runoff from the in­ is tentatively planned be­ development within Jason­ asked for by the Kent creased parking areas. Cli­ tween D & W and M-37. ville Farms will fall under County Road Commission mente said there is already a More than five parking the standards in effect at the and Michigan Department of lot of silt in the present pond spaces per 1.000 square feet time of that judgment. Transportation. coming from development of retail area, far more than Climente said the plan­ Commissioners urged the in the area. He thought the enough parking, is planned. ners would like to move development group to lobby new erosion plan would cor­ Climente said. ahead as soon as possible. for a traffic light, which is rect the problems from Concerns about the set­ He estimated planning to ultimately up to the MDOT. housing areas. He said de­ backs shown were men­ take from three to six which Dave Climente. rep­ tention in Jasonville already tioned. M-DOT has been months, designing to take resenting Dever Architects, handles additional runoff widening M-37 and corre­ from six to eight months, in­ said would study the situa­ from across the road. sponding setbacks to 125 cluding gathering project tion, but would put in a light Commissioner Wally Bu- feet north near the M-6 In­ bids and obtaining permits. only when a certain traffic jak mentioned concerns by terchange, and is expected to He said the most optimis­ count was reached. not only the township, but widen M-37 at least to Cale­ tic plans might allow start­ The current highest eleva­ also county wide, about ero­ donia in a few years, com- ing construction in one year. tion of the site is only about sion and storm water deten­ four feet above that of M- tion problems in the area. Now Hiring 37. The shopping center He said there is a lot of mo­ Aircraft Fuelers (full time) Northern Air, Inc. may be dropped to the same mentum urging considera­ Aircraft Washer (part-time) tion of these issues, over Facilities (part-time AM) where the water ends up, If you are looking for an exciting career in aviation with a and what the potential im­ growing West Michigan company, fax your resume to pact will be. He said he 616.336.4770 or apply in person. hopes that with the right kind of controls and silt Northern Air, Inc. dams placed and maintained located at Ibe Gerald R Ford inlemational Airport in construction areas, silt 5500 44th Street S6. BrnkAng <03 would be an improvement would never run into deten­ the yard. by Ruth Zachary Grand Rapids. Mrchtgan Staff Writer About half of the existing over the other one, which tion ponds, drainage systems space is used for a home oc- has become deteriorated. Debra and Rick Kelch’s request for a zoning vari­ cupation craft business. The Kelch said it would match new barn space would also the house in color, and vinyl ance to tear down an old barn and build a larger one , be used for the business, but siding would be used, an up­ on Cherry Valley Avenue not all of it. Township Plan- grade from metal siding pro­ was turned down Dec. 3 by ner/Manager Dave Zylstra posed at first. It would have the Caledonia Planning said use for the home occu­ overhead doors. The barn Commission. pation business should not would be landscaped, she It is expected the Kelches, exceed 1,200 square feet of said. Building height is another however, will return with a the new building, if allowed. revised proposal. Debra Kelch has said in concern on this site. The Commissioners objected previous meetings that she barn, on an elevated site, to the igrge size and pro­ had a small part-time sea­ would tower conspicuously posed placement of the sonal craft business con­ over all other neighborhood building, which would be ducted between May and structures, residents com­ closer to the road than November. Painting of lawn plained. The building height neighbors would like. ornaments is done else­ should not exceed 25 feet Neighbors objecting to the where, she said. Only small above the foundation, in any request brought a signed let­ parts are welded on the site. case. Placing the building back ter to the commission. Other The crafts are done by hand neighbors have spoken in and sold at craft shows, and on the property in two loca­ support of the proposal. not out of their home. They tions was discussed last The normal size allowed use a truck and trailer to go month and on Dec. 3. Kelch would be 1,200 square feet to craft shows. Vehicles and said to build farther back on nine acres, while the pre­ trailers used for the business would disturb a utility ease­ sent building is already would be stored inside the ment. which would cost 1.400 square feet. The re­ new barn.The vehicles are from $15,000 to $30,000. quest for a building size 40' also used for personal use, making the barn too expen­ sive to be feasible. x 80’ or 3,200 square feet she explained. was made. Another option of moving The home business aspect DURAA 40 x 60 building would and its expansion into an ac­ the bam back as much as 40 PURIFIED ■ be of questionable advan­ cessory building is also a feet on the existing site is CUBE ^DRINKING tage to them. Kelch said, point being debated by both still being considered. A ra­ SALT B WATER though the present barn is the Planning Commission vine behind the barn may 50-Lbs. 5 gals. inconveniently laid out. very and the Township Board. make more than 20 feet back low and hard to use for stor­ "We don't expect this impossible. Commissioners Only... Only... age. She said the extra space business to grow." she said. suggested that a culvert to would be used for storage of Their permit w as obtained allow free drainage in the raa horse trailer, a boat, a trac­ recently. vine might solve the prob­ tor and other items now in Kelch said the new bam lem. Kelch presumably will next explore the possibility of excavating to lower the hill and the expense to push the dirt back a little farther just about retirement. into the ravine, allowing D1TION1NG building 10 feet lower and farther back on the rolling topography. She pointed out - STORE HOURS Drew McFadden knesinteni Representative acreage across the road Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm zoned for agricultural use 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) Edward Jones would allow building with Bus no permit. option of increasing the size by Ruth Zachary of the established location. Staff Writer A conceptual proposal for Swain said the chain would the Jasonville Farms devel­ consider whether to move to opment commercial phase, the new location or to reno­ which would include a new vate the existing site. A team formed by D & space for a D & W Food Center, was brought to the W, Milandowski & Englert, engineers, and Dever Archi­ Caledonia Township Board tects of Philadelphia and Dec. 3. Hank Swain from D & W Space Works, the potential Food Centers said the chain buyer of a future front retail has been located in Caledo­ area, have been discussing nia for about 20 years and what has hoped to be a vi­ likes the community. He able plan for ail involved. The proposed supermar­ said the chain was looking at the best way to serve its cus­ ket would be located at the tomers, and any concerns by north end of a 60,000the commission need to be square-foot retail area open­ known quickly in order to ing out on M-37, roughly plan in the best way. If D & across the street from the W decides to locate in the store’s current site. There Jasonville development, it are about eight small outlets would leave its current loca­ and two other anchor stores suggested. This configura­ tion on M-37. Swain said though the tion is proposed because of new store would be smaller, the exposure given to other the chain has been develop­ businesses as customers ing display and merchandis­ come to the supermarket. A perimeter drive also ing methods that are more efficient, so the stores can would allow a 38-foot wide driveway all the way around offer as many options in less space and still accommodate the commercial area for large trucks as well as other an increased customer base. D & W has mentioned an , traffic. Loading would be Accessory barn proposal on Cherry Valley denied **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners ✓ Iron and Odor Filters x™ ✓ Drinking Water Systems . Serving All Makes &, Models $500 Don’t Dream Plan For It. mWH IH ■ ■ ■ 1..... $^50 Best Price, Quality, Service �Page 16/The Sun and News, MiddleviHe. Ml/December 11, 2001 Trojan legions take to the mat in force With about 70 team mem­ bers, most with experience, the Middleville varsity wres­ tling team has enough skill and depth to field several quality teams at once. “We have a good allaround team." said TK coach Tom Lehman, in his 30th year. “We look to have a very good year with the depth and experience that we have. (There arc) two or three good wrestlers in each weight. “We hope to be one of the better teams in the area.” As usual. Last year the team went 27-7. won confer­ ence and district champion­ ships. and placed second at regional*. Top returnees include sophomore Josh Bowerman (112 pounds), who placed fourth in the state last year, along with seniors Ben Scvald (135-140). Shawn Red (140-145). Pat Jansen (152), Mark Price (160), Matt Erb (189), Brett Vernon (215) and Randy Benedict (275), juniors Brandon Schalk (125). Pat McKeown (130), Kyle Fletke (135) and Alec Belson (215-275). and sophomore Mike McKeown (119). Hamilton and Rogers will try again to end Middlevil­ le’s 12-year reign as O-K Blue champs. Scott Mavin (eight years) and Luke Middleton (five years) round out the TK coaching staff. Roundup The deep Trojans had an impressive week, culminat­ ing in a one-two finish at their own Jeff Lehman Me­ morial Tournament on Sat­ urday. Middleville entered two teams in the nine-team tour­ nament, with the “Black” squad placing first (255 points) and the “Orange” taking second (129.5). Port­ land was third with 99 points. Taking firsts for Mid­ dleville were Josh Bower­ man (112). Mike McKeown (119). Kyle Fletke (135), Justin Hoffman (152). Matt Erb (189) and Alec Belson (21-5). Have a Printing Need? The 2001-02 Middleville-TK varsity wrestling team. Second-place finishers in­ cluded Randy Benedict (275), Stephanie Simon (103), Brandon Schalk (125). Pat McKeown (130), Shawn Reil (145), Adam Justice (152) and Andrew Reeder (160). Placing third were Tommy Winright (103), Ryan Fletke (125). Nick Otto (140), Shane Shepard (145) and Pat Jansens (160). Fourth-place finishers were Tom Steensma (275), Steve Allen (130), Dayne Fletke (140). Josh Tobias (171) and Trevor Secord (215). On Dec. 6, the Trojans pushed their dual meet re­ cord to 6-2 with a 45-24 win over Allendale and a 33-29 win over Rockford. Going 2-0 for TK were Josh Bowerman (112). Mike McKeown (119). Pat McKe­ own (130), Kyle Fletke (135), Josh Tobias (171) and Matt Erb (189). Also on Dec. 6. TK sent a See TK wrestling, pg. 19 Nine juniors bolster ranks of TK spikers Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 7i^e JHaue a Whether your printing needs are complex color brochures or simple black and white forms, let J-ad Graphics design, print and deliver quality printed materials you'll be proud of. Complete design, printing and bindery facilities in-house to handle all of your printing needs no matter how large or small. Call one of our Printing Specialists today! Publishers of: •Hastings Banner •Hastings Reminder •Sun & News •Lakewood News •Maple Valley News Marshall Community Advisor ►Battle Creek Shopper •Weekender The 2001-02 Middleville-TK varsity volleyball team. First row, from left Angela Blood, Lacey Patterson, Renae Otto, Rachel Clinton, Melisa Potts. Second row: Sara Jansens, Cary Middlebush, Jocelyn Price. Third row: Coach Cindy Middlebush, Ra­ chel VanderMeer, Melissa Robinson, Megan Dutcher, Ashley Carter. With solid senior leader­ ship and a large influx of juniors from last year’s winningest-ever JV team, the Middleville varsity volley­ ball team and Coach Cindy Middlebush are excited for this season. “I sure have a great bunch of girls,” said Middlebush, entering her 14th season as coach. “Many of the players worked on their game dur­ 420 Misty Ridge Dr., Middleville ing the summer at camps. It has really helped us get ready for a faster, quicker offense. “The senior leadership is strong and we are looking forward to Saturday tourna­ ments.” This year’s captains are seniors Ashley Carter (out­ side hitter), Jocelyn Price (right side hitter) and Renae Otto (hitter/defense). 2950 W. *179 Itwy.. ,Wi°a>aw). 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With two top scorers and several other players return­ ing. the Middleville varsity boys’ basketball team is reaping the benefits of last year's youthful 8-14 squad. “We have an experienced team for the first time in a couple of years,” said TK’s Kurt Holzhueter, entering his 15th year as coach. “We shoot the ball pretty well and we're able to play at a fast pace.” Returning seniors Brian Yeazel (forward) and Chris Finkbeiner (guard/forward) are solid scorers, each aver­ aging around 13 points per game last season. Other re­ how good we play.” Six of TK’s first seven turnees include seniors Zeb Truer (center) and Dave De- games are on the road, and Vormer (guard) and junior the O-K Blue will provide Justin VanSpronsen (point some stern tests, but the team has set some lofty guard). Key additions include goals. “Calvin Christian is junior guards Bobby' Roush and Phil Garber, and sopho­ young but loaded,” Holz­ mores Brett Knight (center) hueter said. “Rogers has and Mark Rolison many players back, and Coopersville was the state (guard/forward). While older and perhaps runner-up last year. “But we lost a lot of close wiser, the Trojans are not much taller, and how they games last year and we have a good bunch of guys back. handle their lack of height will go a long way toward We’d like to contend for the determining their success league title.” Roundup this season. “We’re small.” Holz­ Middleville used a late hueter said. “Rebounding 10-0 run to pull away from and post play will determine Maple Valley and win the The 2001-02 Middleville-TK varsity basketball team. First row, from left: Jeremy Chavis, Nick Tomson, Phil Garber. Dave DeVormer, Justin VanSpronsen. Bobby Roush, Mark Rolison. Second row: Coach Holzhueter. Brett Knight. Zeb Truer. Brian Yeazel, Chris Finkbeiner, Kyle Holst, Isaiah Thaler, Joe Brown. season opener for both by Jones to put Maple Val­ teams 62-52 on Dec. 4 at ley up 7-4, and the Lions Maple Valley. went on to lead 11-6 after A three-pointer by Maple one quarter. Valley’s Nick Jones pulled Maple Valley led 15-8 in the Lions to within four at the second quarter when the 50-46 with 4:50 remaining Trojans began to heat up. in the game, but the Lions With fellow starters Chris went scoreless until Jones Finkbeiner and Justin Van­ hit another three with only Spronsen on the bench with 41 seconds left. three fouls each. TK’s Btian In that span, TK pounded Yeazel more than carried the the offensive glass and load. He scored 11 in the earned second and even quarter as the Trojans outthird chances to score, run­ scored the Lions 24-13 to ning time off the clock while take a 30-24 lead into extending their lead to 60- halftime. 46. The two teams battled Both teams were a little through a foul-plauged third shaky in the early going. TK quarter. Maple Valley went up 4-0, but Maple Val­ closed to within two at 39ley managed to tie. A spec­ 37 on a putback by Justin tacular block-and-save by Sealy, but TK’s Finkbeiner Devin Phenix led to a three ran off five straight points and Yeazel blocked a lay-up attempt by Maple Valley freshman Jeff Bowman at the buzzer to preserve a 4437 Trojan lead at the end of the third. Two consecutive lay-ups by Yeazel boosted the spread to 48-37, but the Li­ ons weren’t finished. Darin Thrun scored a lay-up, hit two free throws, and made a steal and dished to teammate Jeremy Wiser for another score to make a game of it at 48-43. Jones’ three cut if to 50-46 before the Lions went cold and TK seized control. Yeazel led all scorers with 26 points, and Finkbei­ ner added 17 for TK. 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Ml/December 11. 2001 Fighting Scots wrestlers ‘accept the challenge' The team will host four special events this season, each beginning at 6:30 p.m. This Thursday, Dec. 13, a theme of “Honoring the U.S.A.” will coincide with the match against Wayland. Santa Claus will be on hand to pass out candy canes. On Jan. 10. families of all iors’ Night, honoring the team members will be hon­ senior members of the team ored. with treats to follow and their families, with the match against Cedar treats to follow the match against Unity Christian. Springs. Anyone still interested in On Jan. 17. alumni wres­ tlers will be honored after joining the team can contact any of the coaches, Maxim the match against Hastings. Finally, Jan. 31 is Sen­ said. The 2001-02 Caledonia varsity wrestling team. First row (I to r): Rachel McCoy, Chris Hanna, Seth Temple, Tyler Gamelin, Rory Root. Second row (I to r): Coach Maxim, Stefanie Maxim, Steve Marion, Jake Klapmust, Curt VanderHeide. James Anderson, Coach Kinne. Third row (I to r): Brandon Cance, Matt Kilmartin, Adam Rohrer, Lauren Hanna, Nick Rauser, Corey Kilmartin. Fourth row (I to r): Corey Randenbush, Robbie LaFountain, Richard McCarty, Frank D'Amico, Ryan Dykhouse, Caleb Zandstra, Jim Haisma, Chad Sevensma. Fifth row (I to r): Coach Tedrow. Coach Root. Coach McFarlan. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News classifieds ads. the Year with 46 wins. “The wrestling program is well-recognized as one of the toughest sports for a stu­ dent to compete and earn a varsity letter in,” said Cale­ donia coach Jim Maxim. “The coaching staff is proud of the exceptional students that accepted the challenge.” This year’s captains are seniors Tyler Gamelin. Chris Hanna, Rory Root and Seth Temple. All are fourthyear varsity wrestlers. Other strong returnees in­ clude seniors Steve Marion, Jacob Klapmust and Curt VanderHeide, juniors Corey Kilmartin. Richie McCarty and Caleb Zandstra, and sophomores Ryan Dykhouse and Frank D’Amico. Expected contributors in­ clude senior James Ander­ son, sophomores James Ha­ isma and Chad Sevensma, and freshmen Brandon Cance, Lauren Hanna and Robby LaFountain. “The mental and physical strength of this year’s lead­ ers and captains should pro­ duce an exciting year,” said Maxim, in his 20th year as varsity coach. Caledonia Farmers Elevator Golf Etc. of Caledonia, Inc. State Bank of Caledonia 146 E. Main St.. Caledonia M-37 - 8980 Caledonia Crossing 891-8108 891-5100 Christopher I. Hier D.D.S. South Kent Veterinary Hospital Famous Flooring & Interiors 9505 Cherry Valley Caledonia 9030 N. Rodgers Caledonia 9175 Cherry Valley, 891-1240 891-9070 891-9000 Rainbow’s End Crockery Corner Movie Outpost The Caledonia varsity wrestling team returns sev­ eral wrestlers from last year’s 19-12 squad that fin­ ished fourth in the O-K Gold, including conference champ and All-State sopho­ more Matt Kilmartin. Kilmartin placed eighth in the state as a freshman and was named Caledonia’s Out­ standing Varsity Wrestler of Yarn, Crafts & Variety 1/2 Off Card Shop ■Caledonia Village Center 9944 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 627 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8113 Caledonia Glen Valley Retail Center 9175 Cherry Valley, M-37 Caledonia The 2001-02 Caledonia varsity boys' basketball team. First row (I to r): Greg Jousma, Patrick Spitzley, Kyle Hemmes. Second row (I to r): Steve Yanosik, Joel DeBlaay, Joe Kowalski, Eli Cryderman. Third row (I to r): Travis Slot, Biian Sevensma, Nick Slot, Mike Ogle, Jeff DeBlaay, Eli Cooley, Coach Tood Tolsma. Caledonia eagers look to build off 2001 run Sometimes a record is de­ ceptive. Last year’s Caledonia var­ sity boys’ basketball team finished 12-11, which would seem to indicate a consis­ tently up-and-down year. Truth is, the Scots were down, turned it around, and won eight of their last 10 to advance to the district finals. And if they can carry some of that momentum into this season, the Scots will improve in the O-K Gold. “South Christian and .. ........ ior Joel DeBlaay (guard). “Our team speed is good, and all five of our guys on the floor have the ability to handle the ball,” Tolsma said. “Our team weakness is a lack of size. Our ability to rebound and defend in the paint holds the key (to our season). “Our goals are to compete night in and night out for 32 minutes, to work to our strengths, and to limit our weaknesses.” Mullers Paint N Paper Monterey Grille “ Stauffer & Wiggers 1 block north of 100th St. in Caledonia Insurance Agency, Inc. 9365 Cherry Valley Caledonia 227 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-2908 891-9294 891-9171 KCs Footwear & Sports Maynards Water Condition Country Town Floral & Gifts 9355 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Center 9980 Cherry Valley M-37, Caledonia 891-9139 891-0303 Caledonia Lumber Co. Caledonia Amoco 115 Kinsley St., Caledonia Merle Boes, Inc. 9633 Cherry Valley Caledonia ,--------------------------------- a ’■.......... .■.... 891-1106 891-7593 Caledonia Furniture & Finery Country Lawn & Leisure Caledonia Villager Richard Blanch C.P.A. 9968 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 9595 Cherry Valley Caledonia Centre Caledonia 130 Main St., Caledonia 891-9280 891-7200 891-1093 891-1225 Contempo Salon Unity (Christian) are the fa­ vorites,” said Caledonia coach Todd Tolsma, “but I think you will see a bal­ anced league.” Top returnees for the Scots include seniors Travis Slot (guard/forward), Nick Slot (guard/forward), Steve Yanosik (guard), Jeff De­ Blaay (guard) and Mike Ogle (forward/center). New additions to the var­ sity mix include juniors Greg Jousma (forward) and Eli Cooley (center), and sen­ 891*8143 or 1-888-880-8108 9345 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-8646 891-9080 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/December 11, 2001/Page 19 (Sums qwmfegss) Caledonia spikers look to seize opportunities Varsity cheer team pumps up the Scots The 2001-02 Caledonia varsity volleyball team (I to r): Kelli Leatherman, Amanda DeBoer. Molly Conway, Erin Jones, Emily Desy, Coach Mark Johnson, Brooke Ziesemer, Heidi Waayenberg, Jill Sutphin, Jennifer Knight, Krystal Rabley. With a collection of expe­ rienced players and a “wideopen” season ahead, the Caledonia varsity volleyball team expects improvement in 2002. Six players return with varsity experience, and many team members played AAU club ball in the offsea­ son. open,” said Caledonia coach Mark Johnson. “Many off­ season changes give us the opportunity to be very suc­ cessful.” Top returnees include seniors Amanda DeBoer (setter), Jill Sutphin (middle blocker) and Kelli Leatherman (outside hitter). Sophomore Emily Desy jumps up to varsity as an outside hitter. Coach Johnson hopes some of that experience translates into a “killer in­ stinct." The Scots will have to finish off opponents when given the chance in order to be successful. South Christian and Way- land should be the teams to beat in the O-K Gold. The Scots’ first home match of the season is on Jan. 7 against Kenowa Hills. They host Wayland on Jan. 17 and South Christian on Feb.11. The 2001-02 Caledonia varsity competitive cheer team. Front row (I to r): Lisa Marks, Hannah Ezinga, Heidi Pelletier. Holly Hawkins, Jamie Basarabski, Katie Filipchuk. Second row (I to r): Megan Buys, Lindsay Stoetzel, Laura Bashlor, Brittany Barber, Lindsey Rieth. Third row (I to r): Amanda Beaumont. Kristine Oberlin, Kelly VanSickle, Coach Kim Curtis, Katie Koning, Heather Somora. Kacie Kozlowski. TK wrestling, continued from page 16 “B” team up against varsity squads from GalesburgAugusta and Harper Creek. The Trojans beat G-A 41-13 and lost a tight one against Harper Creek 42-40. The Trojans kicked off their season with a 56-16 win over West Ottawa on Nov. 29. Winners for TK included Josh Bowerman (pin at 112), Mike McKeown (119), Pat McKeown (pin at 130), sophomore Dayne Fletke (pin at 140), Shawn Reil (pin at 145), Mark Price (160), Josh Tobias (171), Matt Erb (pin at 189) and Alec Belson (215). Junior Stephanie Simon (103) and Ben Sevald (135) won by forfeit. Middleville then surprised some teams and finished fourth at the prestigious Michigan Duals on Dec. 1 at Bay City Western. The Troians beat Detroit Catholic Central 47-26 be­ fore uncorking an impres­ sive upset over number-one ranked and two-time defend­ ing Division 2 state cham­ pion Lapeer West, 37-30. TK then defeated tourna­ ment host Bay City Western 39-25 to reach the semifi­ nals, where the team from Kicnmono put an ena to tne i rojan sireaK. “After we beat Bay City, it seemed like we forgot we still had to wrestle,” Coach Lehman said. Richmond, the state champion in 1998 and 1999, took advantage of the lack of concentration to beat TK 56-l»2. In the third-place match, TK lost to Lowell 44-22. Eleven of the 16 teams at the meet were state quarter­ finalists last year. In addi­ tion, the meet boasted 13 in- American Manufactured Living, Inc. Hastings City Bank 7447 Gallop, Caledonia “Hrre for you since 1996” 433 Arlington, Middleville 891 2225 795-3338 Swierenga Jewelers Family Dentistry of Caledonia 9369 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-5750 Gary Scott, D.D.S. 9958 Cherry Valley 891-0004 Ed's Body Shop Ronda Tire of Caledonia Legacy For A Lifetime Subway of Caledonia 1 10 Johnson St., Caledonia 9664 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia 8980 N. Rodgers, Caledonia M-37 8980 Caledonia Crossing SmithDiamond Realty 891-0150 891-2352 891-2767 891-4SUB 891-2222 Fortune Chef Restaurant Caledonia Printing Seif of Caledonia 68th Street Grill 9353 Cherry Valley Caledonia Village Centre Premier Travel 7105 Kraft Ave.. SE. Caledonia 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia 632 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-1388 554-0311 891-2121 3555 68th Street Dutton Village Mill Mall KCC Fehsenfeld Center Solid Impact Fitness Edward Jones 2950 W M-179 Hwy., Hastings 948-9500 __________________ J CkikdoHiu $ Newest Fitness Facility 9175 Cherry Valley, Suite K Drew McFaden 9185 Cherry Valley SE Suite E, Caledonia 891-2994 891-1173 891-2220 or 891-8104 698-7920 dividual state champions • with 22 state titles between them. Sun & News 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings 945-9554 Dor-Craft Heating & Cooling 125 Mill Ave., Caledonia 891-9877 Swan Cleaners 9864 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia 891-0018 Hastings City Bank Here for You Since 1886 Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-Ad! Reach over 11,000 area homes �Page 20/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 11.2001 TK High School honor roll announced Grade 9 High Honors - Ashley Aspinall, Casey Aubil, Victorio Azzarella, Danielle Beilfuss, Kevin Bishop, Leigha Blain, Angela Bocrsma. Kristen Brady, Chanda Bnce, Alicia Buch­ anan, Alan Buckowing, Tara Caldwell, Brandi Campbell Jonathon Daining, Reed Ebmeyer, Megan Finkbeincr, Thomas Fleming, Kasey Frank, Kendall Gerbasi. Emily Granger, Michael Gurski, Sarah Hawkins, Anthony Heidt, Matthew Jackson, Leeanne Lantinga, Trevor Manning, Corey Mc­ Clain, Jordan McCormick, Jillian McDuffee, Lindsey McKee Stevi Merrill, Tiffany Miller, James Moored San­ ford. Michael Mugridge. Codic Nicdcr, Katie Oshinski, Andrea Otto, Kaleigh Page, Matthew Palmer, Michelle Ractz. Eric Reeder, Kimberly Robson, Kerrie Schultz, Nicole Shoemaker, Katelyn Smith. Tabetha Strait. Melissa Stuart, Julia Tandy, Brian Tate. Tiffany Tietz, Clifford Tomson, Lindsey Vanden­ berg, Holly VandcrHcidc, Brooke Vanhouten, Ryan Wcesic, Amber Welton, Brandon Wilson. Honor Students Chadwick Brice, Linsey Clark. Brynn Curtiss, Ryan Flctkc, Tiffany Fox, Kyle Funk, Kalani Garber, Aman­ da Golden, Kristina Hall, Michelle Hoffman, Gregory Huizenga, Joel Jones, Edwin Landon. Morgan Leedy, Robert Lemon, Adam Loveless, Sunday Matousck, Olivia Maynard, Bethany Nelson, James Sanford, David Schneider, Michael Wangerow, Jessica Wenger, Joseph Wenger, Kristen Willemstein, Blythe Williams, Kelli Zoet. Honorable Mention Brittany Awrey, Kaylin Barnes, Sean Barrett. Curtis Batdorff, Elizabeth Beard, Andrea Beilfuss. Zachary Bergsma, Garett Bcrkimer. Snow. Leighanne Bieski, Clayton Richter. Chelsea Bohley, Kyle Bradley, Nikki Megan Steffen, Bethany Thaler. Brower, Christina Bruinsma. Steorts, Tiffany Kirsten Alex Buehler. Alan Buxton. Kehiah Turnes. VanDerMeer, Joseph Jeffrey Chapman. Phillip Joshua Cisler, Brandy VanSpronsen, Melanie Clark, Amber Coffman, Nic­ VanSpronsen. ole Cnsher, Robert Curtiss. Warner. Sarah Wolf. Joshua Megan Dahlgren. Jacob Wolter. Kyle Zatzke. Honor Students •» Caitlin DeVnes, Lori Dewitt, And­ rew Dombrowski. Ashley Adams. Christina Allington. Kirby Bremer. Christopher Dunn. Cook, Benjamin Ferris, Leah Campbell, Emily French, Andrew Geelhoed Mallory Dobson. Joshua II, Jessica Gias. Jessica Eynart, Patricia Fromm, Griffith, Lynnea Henning, Jessica Julius. Susan Kalee, Natalie Hoag. Shawn Holly Klunder. Brett Knight. Knkke. Michael Hudson. Christopher Hum­ Abigail phrey, Amber Ihm, Crystal McKeown. Katherine Paape. Emily Quisenberry, Jackson, Jake Jelsema, Megan Karpinski, Alex­ Aubrey Raymond, Andrew andra Kelley, Heather Klem- Reeder. Sarah Rhoby, Whit­ ney Robertson, Alexander kosky, Matthew Kulhanek. Nathan LaBine, Ashley Robinson, Brandie SchenLintz, Nicole Lukas. Marie kel. Stephanie Scott, Kristin Matthews, Joshua McCoy, Seaman, Steven Slachter. Katherine McKeown, Nath­ Heather Sneller, Amber an McMurray, Savannah Steorts, Brittany Stover, Wachtor. Andrew Nickerson, Kevin Poll, Kurt Andrew Quillan, Catrina Walsh. Honorable Mention Richardson, Nichole Rogers, Nicholas Luke Rosenberg, Nicholas Shannon Allen, Bauman, Joshua Bowman, Roskam, Nicholas Roush, Miguel Bustamante, Ashley Allison Sager. Trisha Scholma, Taylor Ciluffo, Danielle Crawford, Scnsiba, Jarod Smith, Michelle Crawford, Kathryn Amanda Stade, Rachael Dorland, Dayne Fletke, Glass, Joshua Steorts, Andrea Tagg. Drew Franklin Hartley, Townes, Austin Turnes, Golden, Jordon Hoskins, Stacey Kathryn Ulrich. Michele Michael VandcrMeer. Andrew Van- Huizinga, Brent Joyce. Tyrol Kelley. Nickolas DerMecr, Brie VanDommclcn, Leah VanHouten, Kitztrow, Aaron Lomonaco, Megan McGillicuddy, Grant Wachtor. Nicholas Wake, Heidi Stephanie Mecuwes, Sherrie Niemchick, Warner, Lori Wasikowski, Meyer, Gina Alicia Weeber, Patrick Jose Luis, OlivaRosa, Jose Weingartz, Layn Welker, Enrique OlivaRosa, Joseph Joshua Westmaas, Ali Owens, Henry Pease, Willette, Timothy Wilson, Brandon Popma, Sequoyah Amanda Young. Rabbers, Jessika Reil, Shane Grade 10 Ridderikhoff, Brooke RidHigh Honors - Paul derikhoff. Adams, Brian Cuneo, Mark Rolison, Marco Kaleigh Depew, Mallory Sanchez-Diaz, Jonathon Egolf, Carl Frey, Joseph Schumaker, Taylor Smith, Fromm, Pauline Galle, Lars Amber Stevens, Emily Sto­ Custafson, Christopher well, Darrin Tape, Amy Harkness, Levi Harold, Tinker, Amy Turner, Chase Alaina Haselden, Bobby VandenBerg, Scott VanderHebert, John Herring, wood, Samantha Walsh, Justine Houskamp. Denise Weeks, Missty Wel­ Sarah Johnson, Ian ker, Kevin W hittemore, Sara Karcher, Brandilyn Pol- Whittemore, Katherine kowski. Heather Punt, Man Wieringa, Shannon Wonn- Tailoring a Gift to serve your charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Community Action Funds give Ilk- foundation the discretion to make grants that .iddress the most urgent needs of the community as they change from time to lime Designated Funds make grants to specific organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds are established by donors wishing tc make education available to indi­ viduals in their communities You may also wish to: Field of Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor They can also benefit a geo graphical area Donor Advised Funds are often created as ar alter native to a private foundation and allow donors to recommend the <hantable organizations and causes to be considered lor grants They can be established m two kvms Non Endowed Donor Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income f ndowed Donor-Advised Funds allow the donor to recommend grants from the income of the fund consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy make a bequest to a community' foundation in your living trust or will establish a Supporting Organization through the communtty foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate legal entity for ta* purposes and has its own governing body, by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Organization envoys pub be chanty status anj ire professional stat? services of the community foundation However you approach making a gift to the Community Foundation, your caring gesture wiB make a difluuice in the lives of others and the tfe of your community P.O. Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Email: bcf@wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org acott. Grade 11 High Honors - Kaycee Adgate, Ryan Anderson. Ashley Ballard, Chad Baragar. Craig batdorff. James Beckering. Chet Berkimer, Amanda Biggs, Angela Blood, Rachel Clin­ ton. Christopher Doombos. Jason Drogowski. Rebecca Dufrense, Megan Dutcher. Janine Dykstra. Carolyn Ehmry. Angela Feirick. Amanda Fisk, Kyle Fletke, Samantha Flierarman, Mary-Elaine Foster, Raymon Galle, Philip Garber, Ashley Getty, Jenny Grossmann, Joey Guy, Christopher Howarth, Jen­ nifer Jones, Jessica Jones, Joshua Kuipers. Ryan Lavich, Andrea London, Katie Longstreet, Chelsea Matousek. David McAllister, Kyle McClure, Jamie McCor­ mick. Jared McDuffee, Maegan McKee. W. Patrick McKeown, Amber McMillan, Cary Middlebush. Tricia Nelson, Elise Nyland, Nicholas Otto, Lacey Patterson, David Phillips, Jennifer Piccard, Robert Roush. Stephanie Simon, Devin Slagel, Latisha Smith, Holly Smith, Eric Smith, Jessica Stark, Roger Thompson. Zachary Tolan, Amanda Vandcnbosch, Rachel VanderMecr, Zachary Wieringa, Lindsey Wisniewski, Mich­ ael Yarger, Emily Zoet. Honor Students - Julie Bergakker, Tim Brog, Shain Brower, Joshiah Brown, Leanne Etter, Andrew Fish­ er, Cassandra Hale, Desirae Henning, William Huff, Kai Kallweit, Amanda Mayhew, Theresa Miller, Melissa Moorhouse, Melisa Potts, Stuart Reinstein, Kelly Sholty, Laura Weingartz, Melody Welton. Honorable Mention Ryan Adams, Melissa Ainslie, Brandon Awrey, Julie Ball, Rachael Beard, Kath­ erine Bedrick, Alec Belson, Chelsea Biermacher, Shan­ non Bieski, Kelly Brinks, Ashley Bronsink, Jennifer Burks, Jennifre Chapman, Philip Corson, Christen Davis, Joshua Dryer, Maria Eldridge. Stile Engstrom, Tiffany Forbes, Sarah Freeman, Lac­ ey Higgins, Kara Hutchens, Steven Johnson, Andrew Kulhanek, Bruce Lloyd, Jen­ nifer Loose, David Meeuwes, Tamela Miles, Nichole Miller, Courtney Miller, Brittany Nicholson, Marvin Nunez, Brian Pappas, Michael Price. Ashley Richards, Melissa Robinson, Matthew Rose, Brandon Schalk, Ashlie Smith, Donald Stratton, Kathleen Terry, Daniel Texter, Matthew Thompson, Nicholas Tomson, Stacy Vanderwearp, Justin Van­ Spronsen. Shawna Wagner, Seth Walter, Danielle Well­ ington- Vanstee, Tyler Wen­ ger, Kenneth Wiersum, Kay lee Wilke. Grade 12 High Honors - Stuart Aspinall. Randy Benedict, Michael Beuschel, Barbara Blain, Matthew Blocksma, Chester Bohley, Katrina Bosma. Andrea Bousma. Jennifer Bowman. Michelle Bronsink. Ashley Carter. Rachel Clark. Rebecca Cobb, Miranda Covey, Joel D’Agostino. Lindsey Delille, David Devormer. Stephanie De­ vries. Lindsay Dobson. Christine Dood. Kevin Ehmry. Matthe Erb, Amanda Flora. Alicia Harper. Samantha Harthy, BeckyHarvey. Amy Herring. Tasha Hoekstra. Bethany Holes. Raven Holub. Rachel Holwerda. Tyler James. Rachel Kennicott, Sarah Koval. Amanda Kowalczyk. Sean Lenartz, Alexandra Longstreet. Larissa Macedo. Peter Mathias, Michelle May, Benjamin McDuffee, Lisa Moorhouse, Aaron Morley, Lindsay Morri, Rachel Norton, RenacOtto, Leann Pitt. Heidi Porter, Leandra Postema, Jocelyn Price, Benjamin Profitt, Jonathan Prostko, Jennifer Punt, Matthew Ractz, Michael Riley, Laura Runals, Amanda Sager, Shanna Sanderson. Kevin Schmitz. Julie Schumaker, Benjamin Scvald. Lucus Shuck, Megghan Smith, Jill Smith. Matthew Spurgeon, David Stuart, Isaiah Thaler, Serena Treutcr, Ashley Ulberg, Jasmine Vandentoom, Brian Vandcrwerp, Aimec Vanderwood, Justine Vandommclcn, Laura VanRyn. Brett Vernon, Veronika Villa, Rebecca Warner, Jen­ nifer Wasikowski, Kristen Weaver, Jillian Weaver, Seth Welton, Shannon Westmaas, Christina Wiersum, Jessica Wilson, Brian Yeazel. Honor Students - Jason Adgate, Aaron Alvarez. Megan Barnes. Melinda Beilfuss, Brenda Bergakker. Adam Biggs. Michael Bush. Brooke Buxton. Adam Chamberlin. Misty Draper. Christopher Finkbeiner. Pamela Foote. Nathaniel Freeman. Michelle Higgins. Joseph Huebner. Valerie Huff. Sheila Huntington. Pat­ trick Jansens. Paul Jones. Douglas Jones, Adam Just­ ice. Sarah Krikkc, Sabrina Kuhtic. Jennifer Lawrence, Jordan Lee. Elizabeth Long­ street. Jackilyn Mann. Jen­ nifer Montague. Melissa Montague. Melissa Neeson. Dominic Panza, Mark Price. Tyler Pyke. Shawn Red. Joshua Reynolds, Christ­ opher Sayer. Jacob Sias, Michelle Smith. Dustin Snow. Tho­ mas Steensma. Michael Stortz, Peggy Taggart. Adam Tcrpstra, Andrew Timm. Zebulan Truer, Cody Vandcnbnnk, Ambr Vandis. Alex Voogd. Shawn Walsh, Amanda Willemstein, Michael Worst. Honorable Mention Carly Allington. Nicholas Barker, Brian Bender. Renee Biggs, Amanda Boot. Brenda Bowerman, Ashley ( l.nk, \slile\ < nJici. Renee Dufresne, Andrea Gragg, Tiffany Gurski, Greta Gustafson. Crystal Harring­ ton, Andy Johnson. Andrew Kalee Paul McAdams. Wendy Mickelwait, Aaron Porntt, Roy Powers, Melissa Qui­ senberry, Justin Shaff, Kameron Severn, Victoria Stan­ ton, Stephanie Stauffer, Mal­ lory Stone, Stacy Vandcfifer, Aaron Vanderwood, Mark VanRyn, Jessica Wiercnga, Valerie Woessner. House fife H H by Dr. Chris Noah, MD What to do with the common cold? Question: Do vaporizers really work? There is not much you can do for the symptoms of the common cold. Cough and cold medicines seem to help some (as far as I’m concerned the cheaper, the better). As a physician I'm supposed to have some bright ideas, so one of my bright ideas is to use "humidified air" (aka a va­ porizer) to help solve the cold. I think many other docs con­ fidently recommend this treatment. But does it really work? I sure didn't know. Our friends at the Cochrane Library help answer this question. This group of medical researchers reviewed the world's valid, vaporizer studies and concluded: "The results of a systematic review of six trials with 319 participants support the use of warm va­ pour inhalations in the common cold in terms of relief of symptoms". Yeah! A touchdown for heated, humidified air. Interestingly, the studies done in North America did not show any benefit from the treatment, so maybe our colds are a little more stubborn. The Cochrane group recommends better test­ ing. In conclusion, hot air vaporizers possibly help, they don't hurt, and I think they sound wonderful. Thanks for the questions, and have a great week. Please send questions or e-mails to... �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 11. 2001/Page 21 Local non-profit agencies’ wish lists •Styrofoam cups. •Individually wrapped candies for holiday favors for the homebound •A gas-powered push mower to be used at clients’ homes Contact: Tammy Pen­ nington. 948-4856 BARRY COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES •Pens •Pencils •Notepads •Staples •Copy paper •Adding machine rolls « •Replacement cartridges •New fitted seven-year for printers •Computer disks crib sheets •Steno notebooks •New Sealy crib mat­ •Overhead projector tresses Contact: Therese Mau­ •New Jenny Lind cribs pin-Moore. 945-1387 Contact: Karen Jousma. THORNAPPLE '948-3264 MANOR VICTIM SERVICES •Easel UNIT OF THE BARRY •Dry erase board COUNTY SHERIFF’S •Videos (G- rated, clas­ DEPARTMENT •Four new tables and 24 sics like Sinatra. Hepburn, new chairs. The Lifetime ta­ nature videos, etc.) •Craft items for the De­ bles are 30 x 72 and cost $48.97 each. The Lifetime cember 14th bazaar •Bingo prizes chairs cost $19.97 each. •Jewelry (long necklaces, Both are available from pierced or clip-on earrings) Sam’s Club. •Washable markers Contact: Julie DeBoer. 948-4805 •Colored pencils BARRY COMMUNITY Contact: Kathleen Allen, 945-2407 HOSPICE •Twin fitted sheets (bot­ NASHVILLE COMMU­ tom only) NITY PROGRAMS •Ensure or Boost drinks •Canned or boxed foods •Body lotion •Toys, ages birth - 16 •Briefs (adult medium & years Contact: Lois Elliston, large) •Baby monitors (new or 517- 852-9544 BATTLE CREEK used) •Donated massage for pa­ OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER tients in home •Volunteers to clear an •Donated hair cuts for area for the planting of 500 people in their homes Contact: Barbara Van- tree seedlings •Volunteers to plant trees Dyken, 948-8452 in May BARRY COUNTY •Carpenters to replace COMMISSION ON worn siding (10 reasonably AGING •Holiday Helper - Volun­ skilled people could achieve teers are needed to help this on a Saturday) •A skilled volunteer to homebound seniors address Christmas cards, wrap pre­ build some rolling carts. This could be done off-site. sents, record family recipes, Materials and transportation shop. etc. would be provided. •Adult diapers (in sizes (Meals are provided to medium, large and x-large to on-site volunteers.) be distributed to low income Contact: El East, 616seniors) 721-8161 •Coffee HASTINGS PUBLIC •Individual packets of LIBRARY creamer & sugar •A Reading is Fundamen­ tal (RIF) volunteer. (Contact library for more details) •Adult volunteer to shelve children’s books on Tues­ days and Thursdays •Volunteers to share their expertise at a library pro­ gram. This could be for adults or children. •An “artistic type” to cre­ ate eye-catching displays with limited space • Remodels Contact: Susan. 945• New Construction 4263 H ABITAT FOR • Water Heater HUMANITY • Drain cleaning •People interested in serv­ ing on the board for the fol­ lowing committees: Family selection and support. Fi­ nance. Fundraising •The donation of a storage I with this ad. Cherry Valley Plumbing 1 unit for donated goods Contact: Louise Hurless 948 9939 In order to facilitate peo­ ple’s desire to do more for others this Christmas sea­ son; the Volunteer Center and Barry County United Way have collaborated to put together a Christmas Wish List for 20 area non­ profit human service agen­ cies. In the list, names of peo­ ple to contact and telephone numbers are provided for each agency. Those who want further information can contact Camille Riley at the Volunteer Center, 945-2006. “Let’s remember the true spirit of this holiday season and give something back to our community,” Riley said. “Give the gift of giving’” RED ( ROSS •4-5 drawer lateral file cabinet •Computer desk •White view binders - 1" •Hanging file folders •Printer cartridges- #45 black/#23 color •Fax machine •Copy machine Contact: Gayle Marsh. 945-3122 CIRCLE PINES CENTER •Garden - new tools, plants, seed and soil •Sports - new or used sports equipment •Art - paper and supplies •Miscellaneous - new or used sleeping bags, new wa­ ter bottles C ontact: Traci Furman, 623-5555 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS •Computer •Printer •Office supplies •Adult volunteers for a one-year commitment to be­ come a Big Brother Big Sis­ ter Contact: Camille Riley, 945-2006 FAMILY INDEPEND­ ENCE AGENCY (FIA), LOVE INC. & SALVAHON ARMY •People to “adopt” fami­ lies, elderly and shut-in adults for Christmas Contact: Steve Reid. Love Inc. 948-9555, 10 am 2 pm Monday through Fri­ day FAMILY & CHIL­ DREN’S SERVICES •Child’s art easel •Finger paint •Paint brushes - all sizes •Crayons •Markers •Tempera Paint •Play Doh •Plasticine •Felt •Construction paper •Art paper •Puppets - animal, people, family Contact: Sheri Anderson. 948-8465 CHILD ABUSE PRE­ VENTION COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY (CAPCBCi YMCA •Volunteer speakers forPrime Time, a school- age child care program of the YMCA. We are looking for interesting and educational programs, so whether you collect trains or are a nuclear physicist, consider sharing an afternoon with us! •Camp Algonquin, which provides summer camp pro­ grams. is in need of: 1) A volunteer to replace one of the aging float boats (think Tom Sawyer). We are looking for someone handy with a hammer and nail to construct a new one YMCA will provide the lumber. 2) Volunteers to adopt a YMCA cabin for a season to provid cleaning, provide la­ bor for light maintenance re­ pairs to the cabin. 3) Summer mentors for international staff members who work at YMCA Camp Algonquin in the summer. 4) Volunteer to construct shelves in the new Maintenance/Ropes course building 5) Volunteers to prepare camp for summer campers Contact: YMCA office, 945-4574 ALPHA WOMEN’S CENTER •Maternity clothes •Baby clothes •Diapers, blankets, for­ mula and other baby care items 616-877-3700 Turn those unwanted items into cosh. Call 945-9554 to place a Sun £ News ACTION-ad today. . t©ys fgr kids • TOYS TOR KIDS CGLLECTWN TOINT Help us help Barry County area kids. (Cherry Valley I I Plumbing I '10.00 off I Contact: Indva Morton. unteers are welcome and training is provided. 948-9013 •General office supplies BARRY COUNTY and equipment such as file LITERACY. INC. Barry County Literacy storage cartons. AA batter­ trains individuals to tutor in­ ies. and file cabinets. We dividuals who have diffi­ will be moving to a new of­ culty reading materials nec­ fice in the spring of 2002 essary to achieve their goals and will be storing and mov­ in life. The training of tutors ing over 30 years worth of and students is free of files. •Housekeeping and main­ charge. Contact: Connie Seme­ tenance items including 30gallon and 10-gallon shop rad. 948-9900 vacs with HEPA filters, leaf HISTORIC CHARL­ blower and snow blower. TON PARK Contact: Karen Hancock. •Volunteers to donate their special skills, specifi­ 945- 3775 BORN AGAIN HOME cally carpentry, electrical, FURNISHINGS plumbing, farm and auto •Donations of household mechanics etc. This helps items. 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The Fighting Scots worked hard enough on Fri­ day night in Caledonia to outrebound Middleville 3318 and beat the Trojans 5746. “Our effort was very good,” Tolsma said. “We started out slow and tenta­ tive. We were a little tight, but that’s normal for a first game.” TK led 12-9 after one quarter, and the two teams see-sawed into halftime with Caledonia up 26-25. The Scots were able to ratchet up their defensive pressure by going to a man defense in the second half. The Trojans managed only six points in the third quarter as Caledonia seized control of the game. “We got beat up on the boards pretty good, which I think was our downfall in the third quarter,” TK coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “Even though we forced some missed shots, we couldn’t get the rebounds.” Caledonia led by as many as 15 points in the second half and TK couldn’t cut the deficit to less than seven. “We were forcing TK to start (its offense) 30 feet from the basket,” Caledo­ nia’s Tolsma said. “Mike Ogle defended (TK’s lead­ ing scorer Brian) Yeazel and did a great job, and Steve Yanosik put on some great defensive pressure. I get tired just watching him.” Tolsma also praised the play of his bench. He was able to use a nine-player ro­ tation in the game. “With (starter) Jeff DeBlaay in foul trouble, Greg Jousma came off the bench to score 10 points and bring a lot of energy,” he said. “I was very pleased with our bench tonight.” Yeazel still led all scorers with 20 points for TK. He also had four rebounds. Travis Slot scored 16 and Nick Slot 13 for the Scots. Both teams open confer­ ence play this week. TK (1-1) has O-K Blue road games tonight at God­ win and Friday at Byron Center. Caledonia (1-0) gets things going in the O-K Gold on the road tonight at Cedar Springs before return­ ing home to host Hastings on Friday. All the games begin at 7:30. Caledonia’s Greg Jousma (34) was a spark for the Scots off the bench against Bobby Roush (42) and Mid-’ dleville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK’s Chris Finkbeiner (20) tries to work around Cale­ donia’s Travis Slot (23) in Friday’s game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Holiday Reservations Now Welcome! Open Christmas Eve 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. IVeefc/y W//a Specials Make your reservations now! Also, * Every Weekend—Enjoy our famous prime rib! 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AIR. 17,000 10,900 193°° LEASE ME FOR 132°° BUY ME FOR DRIVE ME FOR MUSTANG COUPE •1548 27,500 MILES BUY ME FOR 13,450 DRIVE ME FOR *242°®*» MEfoR*167o°>~ ■mN 1 MUMI $ i Gavin ★ Service sun RD SALES CENTER sun st pum GREEK ST (W-371 ACROSS FROBCULU6M (Corner of M-43 & M-37) 945*2421 west of Hastings 948-0189 or ton free 1-888-404-2846 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-12-18.pdf eb1e6afb0156f9de83cb939bb6ddf3af PDF Text Text WASTING S our Hometown Newspaper Sen/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas Holly Trolley back in town by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Holly Trolley will re­ turn to Middleville for a third time from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, with seasonal music, fun and even a live nativity. The Holly Trolley will leave from the Middleville United Methodist Church about every half hour. The tickets arc 50 cents for chil­ dren and $1 for adults. Santa and one of his elves will come along for the ride as well. Eight-year-old Tyler Swanson will play his violin on the trolley. Besides the lights on local homes, the downtown area will be lit by luminaries. The return of Holly Trol­ ley is welcomed by many residents who enjoyed view­ ing the lights from the deco­ rated trolley/bus. One par­ ticipant was so impressed several years ago that he wrote a poem extolling the lights, the music and even the helpful volunteers. More fun is expected this year, with entertainment and refreshments. Inside the Methodist 130th year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 51/December 18, 2001 Caledonia Village Council takes care of street matters Lois Bremer holds the poem her nephew wrote for her after the wintry first visit of Holly Trolley in 1999. Church, entertainment will include the “God Squad” puppets, Vicki Marsh and Jeff Schilthroat, The church’s choir and bell choir and Shannon Heynig. Members of the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church will provide a live nativity with real animals that night. The Living Nativ­ ity will return on Saturday, Sunday and Monday eve­ ning. Hot chocolate and cookies by the church’s youth group will be available for a free­ will donation. This year’s visit of the trolley is sponsored by Mid­ dle Villa, Bradford White, Phil’s Pizza, and the volun­ teers helping are Boy Scouts from Troop 105. Snow finally arrives in mid-December by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The weather people started predicting it Thurs­ day. Dec. 13 in newscasts. The radio weather people said, “It’s coming,” Friday morning, except for south east Michigan where it will stay as rain. Just before 10:45 a.m. on Friday the big. white, fluffy flakes started drifting down. Even grownups couldn’t resist looking out the win­ dows or even running out to be pelted by the big, wet flakes. The prediction was for five to seven inches. The second prediction was that the temperature was going to rise and what fell on the lawns in the area will soon meh away. No television weather person will predict a white Christmas. It wasn't enough snow' for skiing, the ground is not fro­ zen yet and the snowmobiles won’t be able to run. But it is a sign of the sea­ son because can it be spring if it never snows? The new gazebo at Stagecoach Park received a (lo­ cate frosting of snow on Friday. Dec 14 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council Dec. 10 took care of several matters dealing with local streets. Shared purchase with Caledonia Township of pri­ vately held North Street, now owned by Tom and Judy Kachele, was approved by the council, with several provisions. The township has ap­ proved payment of $4,000. leaving $1,000 for the total. The township has agreed that the village will own the street, and the village will pay for future upgrades and maintainence expenses. The north-south paved drive will continue use for residential access. It is 40 feet wide and is located next to the cemetery and the Methodist Church. The township will be allowed to provide parking along the street during funerals and processions. The village approved the $4,000 and an additional $1,500 for survey and legal costs connected with the sale. There may be a future po­ tential for the drive to con­ nect with the Caledonia Vil­ lage Center, located across Emmons Creek/County Drain. Village President Daryl Penfold said if this was done, there would be ways to prevent heavy com­ mercial trucks from using it. At present a house is located at the end. Foot traffic al­ ready passes through the area, although residents have tried to divert it away from private property. Legal review, title work and surveys still need to be completed in order to final­ ize the sales agreement. Streets also were related to the Village Trunkline sewer construction, which is now complete, Randy Wil­ cox. project engineer, re­ ported to the council on Dec. 10. Pavement restora­ tion after the sewer replace­ ment. such as on Vine Street actually improved the street. Wilcox said. The street was re-graded and lowered by one foot near Emmons Street, which will help drainage. One unforseen mishap occured during the project, with the flooding of a base­ ment where a sewage line from the home joined the main line. Wilcox said such problems cannot always be anticipated, and in fact often do happen with situations like this one, where old sys­ tems are being replaced. An amount set for contin­ gencies was planned, and came close tu estimates. The contingency amount has been nearly used up during the construction. He said residents’ feed­ back had been positive. See street matters, pg. 13 Caledonia Village Clerk leaving to join ‘Paws’ by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Village Clerk Aimee Brumleve's resignation, ef­ fective Dec. 31, was ac­ cepted reluctantly by the Caledonia Village Council last week. Brumleve has served in her position since August 1999. Village President Daryl Penfold thanked her for her service. Brumleve, who may be remembered for bringing puppies to Village Council meetings, has been a volun­ teer with Paws with a Cause in Moline and will now take a position as a presenter, educating people about the work done by the organiza­ tion and the services per­ formed by the dogs. She also will work as part of the support staff, a kind of jack of all trades. She said the hours of her new job will be unpredict­ able. so she will not be able to commit to being at coun­ cil meetings. "I have a passion for these dogs, and it's like a dream job." she said. "I’m very ex­ cited about it.” She previously worked as a volunteer with the Women s Life Insurance So­ ciety, a social sorority that does volunteer work, which is how she became involved with “Paws.” She attended a presentation about six years ago, and began her avoca­ tion as a "foster mom," training puppies as service dogs. Volunteers interested in ways to help the organiza­ tion can call Paws with a Cause at 1-800-253-7297. National headquarters are located in neighboring Mo­ line, where she will work. The position for clerk will be advertised by the village, but interested applicants are welcome to apply as soon as possible. Applicants for pos­ tions on the Planning Com­ mission also are needed. Those interested may call the office number at 8919384. Aimee Brumleve In This Issue Thornapple-Kellogg school bus ride along program begins TK School Board evaluates progress in reading goals Storm water ordinance plans gain momentum Yankee Springs water project to go forward �Page 2/The Sun and News, MtddteviHe. Ml/December 18. 2001 Middleville holiday parade memories Horses Mac and Mister made sure that Santa and Mrs. Santa made it back home after the parade Erb Lumber helped support and transport the parade winning float created by the Harmony Source Dance Center. It was followed by puppets. ‘Techies’ helpful at TK schools The Wright Stop had a lively float WELCOME TO SPRING! KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5(3 , r 0^ , (Academically speaking, that is...) Registration is now underway for Spring 2002 semester at Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfeld Center in Barry County. rtSv1 V ' offerings availab available \ ,oca,,r including: Liberal Arts/Transfer/General Education Business and Computers Human Services and Criminal Justice • Fine Arts and Humanities The Fehsenfeld Center has something for everyone: traditional college students high school juniors and seniors (dual enrollment) returning students (our average age is 31) retirees/lifelong learning KCC Fehsenfeld Center will be closed for the holidays beginning Mon., December 24th through Wed., January 2nd Classes Start on or after January 14, 2002 Don't delay - Sign up now! __________ Technology Aides, a new course this fall at Thornapple Kellogg High School, provides students with strong skills the oppor­ tunity to apply technology to practical settings in the school system. Seventeen students are involved this school year in a program that has been described as a win-win situ­ ation for both the students and the district. This pro­ gram is run through the dis­ trict technology department as part of its mission is “To improve the value of the educational experience of the students, staff and com­ munity of Thornapple Kellogg.’’ While all of these students are involved in general hard­ ware repair, software instal­ lation and trouble shooting, they are also developing areas of expertise. Lindsay Morri, a senior is becoming a web building expert having constructed web sites for the high school counseling department (http://www.tk.k 12.mi.us/hs/ Guidance/index.htm). She also consults w ith other staff members in creating their own web pages. Kyle Flctke and Eric Smith, juniors, work with the physical education department, assisting them in their use of hand held computers to collect data in their classes and in placing that information on the web. Dan Tcxter. another junior, is working with Mrs. Spencer, the journalism teacher, to put the high school newspaper online. Seniors Kevin Ehmry, Andrew Lazarro, and Adam Terpstra are writing a com­ puter program with Ray Rickert to enable the music and performing arts depart­ ments to better track scat and ticket sales in the auditori­ um. Adam, along with senior Chris Sayers, also regularly travels to the elementaries to assist the teach­ ers and technology staff. Jordan Roche and Chris Jensen, juniors, and Pete DeVries, and David Devormer, seniors, all travel TK Library sets holiday hours The Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary will be closed Mon­ day, Tuesday and Wednes­ day Dec. 24, 25 and 26, and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 27, and from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fri­ day. Dec. 28. It will reopen for regular hours Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 a.m. Regular hours of opera­ tion at the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Community Library during the school year are Monday, Wednes­ day and Friday from 7:30 a m. until 4 p.m. and Tues­ day and Thursday from 7:20 a.m. until 8 p.m. For more information about the Thornapple Kel­ logg School and Community Library, call 795-5434. TK office hours set The Thornapple Kellogg schools will close for the Christmas holiday at the end of the school day on Friday, Dec. 21. Schools will reopen at their normal hours on Thursday, Jan. 3. The administrative offices wjll .b£ UjJfefiLon Pec. 24,u 25 and 31 and Jan.l, 2002. The offices will be open regular hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec, 26, 27 and 28. They will be open regular hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Jan. 2. For information, call 7953313. * % to the middle school where they have become valuable resources for the students and staff Tyler Pike, senior, is becoming a phone and cabling expert and is profi­ cient in installation of and troubleshooting of phones. Alex Voogd. senior, and Stile Engstrom and Eric Tcunesscn, juniors, in addi­ tion to everything else, spe­ cialize in configuring the computers teachers arc receiving from the gover­ nors TTI program. Kevin Kane, one of the teachers, commented, “Just wanted to once again com­ mend your techies on the excellent job y’all do. I don’t know what the problem was with my computer today, but Andrew got the problem solved quickly. It makes a huge difference having help available when needed. Great going!’’ �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/December 18. 2001/Page 3 School bus ride along program begins at TK Elmer E. Fischer MIDDLEVILLE - Elmer E. Fischer, age 68, of Middleville, passed away December 10, 2001 at Laurels of Galesburg, MI. Elmer was born on December 11, 1932 at Otsego, MI, the son of Julius and Ella Fischer. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Elmer was married to Dorothy M Springer on February 25, 1974 at Elkhart. Indiana. He was employed as a truck driver and mechanic for many years. After returning from Texas he worked for H & L Manufacturing of Caledonia where he retired in 1995. He enjoyed traveling, country music concerts and tractor pulls. Elmer was a loving, caring father and grandfather. He will be missed deeply by David. Stephanie and Samantha Meeuwes. A special thank you to Pennock Home Health Care, Laurels of Galesburg and Dr. James Weatherhead. He is survived by two daughters, Elaine (Jim) Meeuwes of Middleville, Debbie Fischer of Nashville; three sons, Edward (Kathy) Fischer of Middleville, Jim Fischer of Three Rivers, Scott Fischer of Hastings; grandchildren, David, Stephanie and Samantha Meeuwes; and four other loving grandchildren; three step-daughters, Carole J. Reigler of Wayland, Joyce E. Kurr of Hastings. Betty Jean Farrell of Wayland; several step-grandchildren and great step­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Fischer; and his parents, Julius and Ella Fischer. Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon. December 15, 2001 at the Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia. Pastor Douglas Beason officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Middleville - Senior High Mission Trip Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. TK eighth-graders will travel to Mackinac City by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The events of Sept. 11 have had many conse­ quences, once of which was the changing of planned field trips for Thornapple Kellogg seventh- and eighth-graders. Last year the seventh grade traveled by bus to Chicago and the eighth grade went to Washington D.C. by air. However, after a survey of parents, these trips were canceled. Instead, at the eighth grade level, the teams will travel by bus to Mackinaw City. The teams will make the trip one week apart. The trip includes fun and educational activities. Par­ ents are even encouraged to come along on the trip to chaperone. Teacher Keith Middle­ bush said he is excited about the trip. “I think they will learn a lot. They might remember some of the things they learned about Michigan in the fourth grade. We will explore both the historical and the entertaining.” Students will get a chance to cofnpare a real historic lo­ cation. Fort Michillimackinac with its archeologically researched past, to the newly created Mackinac Crossings <£aAl-7)tuud& Sanfa&! * A Day Spa Package at Contempo Salon! * A Contempo Gift Certificate with FREE Dollars added * Quality Bath & Body Lotions * a Special Tanning Package * Professional Hair Product Gift Sets Senior Citizens... Special Prices on all Hair Services with Pam & Anneliese! which is a new Victorian themed shopping and enter­ tainment center. Students will take a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, ex­ plore the island by bicycle and attend a show at the Centerstage Theater which is a revue of popular music from the 1920s through the 1970’s. The students will get a chance to view the Macki­ nac Bridge at night. Before bed the students will have a marshmallow roast. On the second day the students will go to Sault. St. Marie, explore the Valley Camp Museum Ship and take the Soo Locks boat cruise before returning to Thornapple Kellogg. The cost of the trip is $199 for students sleeping four to a room and $239 for students sleeping two to a room. There are fund-raisers planned to help students pay for the trip. “We would like all the kids to go on this trip, any parent for whom this is a fi­ nancial burden should con­ tact one of the eighth grade teachers.” Middlebush says. These two trips will give eighth grade students time to share the last weeks of their middle school career with their fellow students and their teachers. Any parent who would like more information about this tnp can call the Thor­ napple Kellogg Middle School at 795-3349. Call anytime for Sun & News MfoiHWs 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Troopers from the Hastings State Police Post First began a new program targeted at school bus safety. The program consists of at least two troopers, one riding a school bus and the other, in a patrol car. in the area to stop violators who drive past the bus when the warning lights are activated. The program is taking place in the Thomapple Kellogg Public school sys­ tem. It came about after the bus drivers contacted troop­ ers directly. They were con­ cerned with cars that were passing them on a regular basis while they were load­ ing and unloading the school children. Most of the violations were occurring on M-37. TK Schools Superintendent Midge Pippel was contacted and she gave her blessing to the project. Six bus stops were watched Friday morning along M-37. On the very first stop of the morning, a vehicle did in fact drive pa~t the bus while the red warn­ ing lights were activated. The driver was stopped and ticketed for the violation. On a separate bus stop, a driver not paying attention, almost drive into the back of several vehicles after the bus had turned off the warning lights and was again moving. The driver of this vehicle was spoken to and given a verbal warning for his careless dri­ ving. This program will contin­ ue. as troopers will random­ ly be riding the buses, not only in the morning, but in the afternoon as well. Matt Erb named Rotary Student of the Month Celeste Diehm, English instructor at Thornapple Kellogg High School, nomi­ nated senior Matt Erb, son of Dan and Shelley Erb of Middleville, as the Rotary Student of the Month for November. Described as “quiet, yet outgoing; studious, yet ath­ letic,” Matt has used these characteristics throughout his high school career to suc­ cessfully work toward his own goals while benefiting his school and community. Erb is considered to be both conscientious and attentive in the classroom and has used his positive attitude to achieve academically in a college preparatory curricu­ lum. He has led this year’s graduating class as president since the eighth grade and is the TK Student Council president. His athletic accomplishments are also impressive. 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Matt Bouchard, Chloe Brower, Trista Caldwell, Jonathan Delger, Amy DeMaagd, Kari DePew. Eric Dettmann, Kyle Eaton, Enn Ebmcyer, Thomas Enslen, Andrew Gilbert. Heather Harrington, Dakota Hebert. Lyle Jackson, Josiah Jen­ kins, Blake Johnson. Danielle Johnson, Abigail Kiel, Sydney Kilmartin. Erin King, Kelsey Krey, Dan Lydy, Bethame Marble, Angelina Mazzcucco, David McMillan, Douglas Miller, Kendall Moore, Kylee Paw­ lowski. Emily Reed Kristen Schmidt, Travis Shoemaker. Ian Sisson, Nicole Stahl. Bradley Steffen, Andrew Sweeney, Lauren Tandy. Heidi VanderHeide. Teresa VanRhee, Joshua Vrona, Alesha Ward Sven Welz, Lindsey Wilson. April Wine, Bnttany Wing. A and B Honor Roll * Mindy Aubil, Ross Barrett, Caleb Batdorff, Christopher Beals, Samantha Bell, Jen­ nifer Berryman, James And­ rew Beuschel. Rachel Bick­ ford Danielle Boik. Angela Book, Whitley Bremer. Kindra Burger. Kody Bums. Brent Butgereit. Chloe Bux­ ton, Jesse Cecil. Anna Cisler. Elizabeth Coon. Courtney DeRuiter. Jeffrey' Dickerson. Alicia Doxtater. Allie Dragoo. Devon Dubois. Joshua Foote. Laci Forbes. Ethan Fuller. Samantha Goodwin. Dyer Goosen. Kayla Gordon. Michael Gray. Ashlee Gross. Sarah Grummet. Christ­ opher Hammonds. Annalyn Hawkes. Kenneth Hoag, Nathan Hodges, Christopher Hodgson. Melinda Hoffman. Timothy Howarth. Thomas Huerth, Mara Hughes, Sheena Hurtado. Ashley Jackim, Darrick Jackson. Hillary Klunder. Logan Knight. Daniel Lem­ on. Brooks Lesert. Meaghan Lloyd Kevin Lukas. Nathan Marklevitz. Ashley Martin. Jordan Matthai. Tonya Mc­ Carter. Jaime McCoy, Anne Nesbitt. Katie Opatik-Duff. Kurt Oshinski, Kaitlyn Otto. Michael Patterson, Matthew Penfield Scott Pitsch. Michael Plants, Randi Price. Nicole Raymond. Kasey Reeves, Kenneth Riley, Celia Salmon, Sam­ antha Samson, Kylie Schultz, Courtney Smith, Kristen Sneller. Amber Taylor. Jonathon Teesdale. Joshua Thaler. Ashley Van Ek. Christopher VandenBosch. Katie Xander Geld Camron VanSpronsen. Eric Waddell, Mindy Warner. Linda Whittemore. Amanda Wierenga. Kimberly Wil­ liamson. Jenna Wing. Stephanie Wingeier. Kayla Zahl. 7th Grade All A Honor Roll Stephanie Ahem. Blake Berkimcr. Keley Brown. Caitlin Chanberlin. Rebekah Daining. Amanda Denney, Allyson Foster, Laura Frey, David Gillig, Samantha Hauschild. Jamie Hester. Corey Humphrey. Elizabeth Ketchum. Jacob Lenartz. Michelle London. Ashleigh Lund Katie McCarty. Alexa McClain. Gunnar Mcyering. Ellen Phillips. Melissa Potts. Samantha Reeder. Zachary Runge. Samuel Scholtens. Joel Tate. Andrea Truer. Ashley VanderMccr. Sandra VanDyke. Natasha Watkins. Sarah Wenger. Rebecca Winchester. See honor roll, pg. 6 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY AIASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Praise WEDNESDAY .................. 9:30 a m .10 45 a m . .6.00 p.m. Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 6Kth Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east ol M-37 Pastor, Dr Urfan F. Harrison You lb Pastor Kevin Stiles CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 150 131st Ave . Wayland. Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd (northicesl of Gun Lake) Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept.) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a m 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Chunk with a caring heart fur our community and the mvwW" Sunday Worship 9 V) j m and 6U0 p m (Child & Adult) dXinng the School Year) Rec R Scan Greenway, Pastor Keith Stulp. Youth Director Al Tiemeyer. CommuuUy tailing Church Office <616)891-1512 M-37 at 100th Si 2 CALEDONIA fl- UNITED METHODIST W 250 5 uw Street (M-37 io Emmons io Vine) December 23 - Fourth Sunday in Ads cm Sermon Topic: laght fi>f a Sew Vision Worship Sen ice 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m Ur Church ji 1100 only) Sunday School 9 45 a m (Nursery and Child Can as jilabie throughout the mormnj i Res Norman Kohas (616)891-8167 Church Office 616-891 -8669 / Fas 891 8648 w w w cakdomauinc org M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart, Senior Pastor Alan D. Moody. Asst Pastor Douglas G. Beason, Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children s Pastor Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitncyvillc Avenue. Alto CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School.............................. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sunday Evening Service.............. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Word of Life Clubs..................... Contemporary Worship Sunday School for All Ages Evening Worship Pastor Roger Hultman •Church Office www lakesidecommunity org 9 30 a m ID 45 a m 600pm M8-0J9I Leighton Church Conitnunify o| Christ C 0 U M Ul I a place to belong T T Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship 8 50 a m. Alla m. Sunday School for All Ages 9 45 a m Contemporary Style of Worship Sunday Evening Service 6.50 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) Wednesday 6 .50 p m Prayer Meeting ■ Wednesday . 6:J0 p m. Youth Fellow ship - Sunday .6:00 p.m a place to become (nontradrt tonal, informal) Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Youth Ministry 891-0576 Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Re\ Mu haet Slowfit. Pastor Joe CifM ir. Worship Itrader Denns Houma. Youth Pastor Church Office 616-891-0287 Visit our web site www brightside org 1 Redeemer Jk Covenant Church 7^9 30 r AM 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 "W» are changed by God 's love!” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 W. Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship...................................... 9 30 a m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a m Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Ret E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of Cod Services at 9 30 a m and 6pm 9255 84th Street. Alto. Ml 49302 On? nttle east of Whitneywlte Rd Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH :23» Wes: M 1-9 H.fh.js KuoMo Raid Wsytantl Ml 49M1 • '’95 'Nrj ■ Meeting wut, your friends, and your Jamul \ - nght where you're at - thfuugh Rebcsart Mo-aps Dytuanc Music Quality Quid Care and Programs Wonhip Hears: 900am and 1030am. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10 50 am Morning Worship 11 00 am Wed Fellowship 7 Wpm Church Ph 868 6810 • Pastor ’s Ph 897 7407 ' (burned . 2415 McCann Ro. (In Irving) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Praise Singing Pastor Uoyd 1Warmer. Sr. 891 8028 • e-mail: leightonOiserv .net \ 9 45 a tn Church School. Sunday HAY TO1NSEXI). tahtt \OR.MA\ KNORR. AxmkuIc PaMur Worship; 11:00 AM Chr. Ed.; 6:00 PM Wed. A Member of the Evangelical . Family Covenant Churches of America \Nigh( J Pastor Paul M. Hillman ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St.. near Whitneyvtlle Ave 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Tom DeVries, Interim Pastor - 795-9901 jftletljoirist (Eljurrt) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Ml 49302 Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Sunday Service Time# 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer - _ I IC ■XCl (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) L. ■------ 1 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Hustwick St Pad Lutheran Church + (Missouri S’jnod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia EDO AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service Sunday School 9:30 AM AU Services have a Nursery available Barner Free wwwiservnet/-stpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Rev. Roy/e Bailard, Pastor ____________ Phone 868-6437____________ _____________ Office g91-g6gg_____________ ^CHURCH M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children's activities during all services Programs for all ages. For more information (616) 891-8119 or ww w peacechurch.ee C&mfnuuay Cumpwi f&i Sendee THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday .Morning Worship 10 00 a m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available J Currently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary' 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev Dennis Ross Church: 616-891-0281 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Middleville - Parmelee 9 30 am Parrreiee Momng Wonhp Middfevie Mornrg Worihp xr-da/School (Jr rtgr. 4 AdUfv ‘coery - Grade 5 Sr - Sun Evenng Jr rtgh • Grades M. Wed Evenng II00 am 945 am. 1100 a m 600600 p m 600-7 30pm Ret Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE Bible Church 8546 WhtneyvtUe Ave ar 84th St • 891-8661 “The Church where everybody is some body and Jesus is Gird ' Meeting at Caledonia High School Sunday School 930am Sunday Morrsng Wonhp 10 30 am Meeting at chapel on WhrtneyvSe Ave Sunday Evening Wonhp 6 00 pm Wed ‘Adweer Prayer 4 Beie Study 7 00 pm 8ev Thomas Suys. • 9ev Rar 9c$r</ Assoc ras’d ___________ /«eosre wnmeyvfeobe org �The Sun and News Middleville. Mi/December 18. 2001/Page 5 Celebrate with local churches by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Just one week remains be­ tween today, Tuesday. Dec. 18, and Christmas Day. Local churches have planned special services for the coming weekend. Visits to regular services or to special events can pro­ vide a time for quiet celebra­ tion. These services often use candles and special mu­ sic to evoke the true mean­ ing of the Christmas season. At Peace Reformed Church on M-37 between Middleville and Caledonia, the community is invited to “Homecoming Christmas.” This service at 6 p.m. will feature all the Christmas carol favorites. On December 24. the can­ dlelight service will begin at 11 p.m. On Tuesday, Christ­ mas Day the service begins at 9 a m. Regular Sunday services are held at 8:30 a.m. for the traditional and 11 a.m. for the contemporary. Call the church at 891-8119 for more information. At the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Middleville the celebration of the season comes even closer. The United Methodist Church in Middleville will host the visit of Holly Trol­ ley on Thursday. Dec. 20 from 6-9 p.m. The Living Nativity will be held in the evening on Dec. 20, 22, 23 and 24. starting at about 6 p.m. On December 23 the church will hold its Christ­ mas musical during the 11 a.m. service. The Candlelight Christ­ mas Eve service begins at 11 p.m.. on Dec. 24. Regular Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in Middleville and at 9:30 a.m. in Parmalee. The Leighton Methodist Church will hold a Candle­ light Christmas Eve Service on Monday Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Call the church office at 891-8028 for more infor­ mation. Redeemer Covenant Church at 6951 Hanna Lake Avenue will hold a special Christmas eve service on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Middleville Christian Re­ formed Church on Main Street will hold a special breakfast at 8:45 a.m. on Christmas morning. Tues­ day, Dec. 25. This will be followed with a special serv­ ice at 10 a.m. which will in­ clude the lighting of the Christ candle. In the Lake Odessa area services are planned for Christmas eve and morning. Candlelight services will be held at Central United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. The Christian Reformed Church will hold a Candle­ light service at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23. The church will hold a Christmas morning service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Dec. 25. The Hope Church of the Brethren will hold a Christ­ mas Eve Candlelight service at 10 p.m. on Dec. 24. The Lakewood United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve walk in service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. The live nativity scene will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will hold a Christmas Eve can­ dlelight service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Sebewa Church of God will have a special Christ­ mas message at its 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 23. That evening at 6 p.m. the children will perform their Christmas Musical. The Sunfield United Brethren in Christ Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. The Woodgrove Parish Brethren Christian Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service and com­ munion at 7 p.m. The Zion Lutheran Church will hold a Christ­ mas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. and a candlelight service with communion at 11 p.m. NHS continues Toy for Tots success The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society continued a tradition this holiday season and collect toys for children in Barry County through the Toys for Tots program. Pictured from left are Andrea Bouma. Renae Otto. Amanda Kowalczyk and Desirae Henning. COMMUNITY CHURCH Join us this Christmas as we help you unwrap the gift God has for you. Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service Monday, Dec. 24th at 7:00 p.m. meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy 7701 Kalamazoo Ave. Four generations Great Grandma Pat Kelley holding great granddaugh­ ter Monica Bluhm, mom Andrea Kelley and Grandma Terne Gilmore. Casual Attire - Refreshments - Childcare Provided www.brightside.org Office 891-0287 ...a place to belong, a place to become �Page 6/The Sun and News, MkHleville, Ml/December 18. 2001 Honor roll, continued from pg. 4 A and B Honor Roll Cory Adgatc, Abby Allison, Amy Ball, Cody Berry, Kevin Blanker, Jonathan Bldcksma, Mark Brown, Amanda Bruisma, San Bustamante, Elizabeth Cipponeri, Alex Clemons, Calynne Cooley, Stevie Cooper, James Crandall, Ben Curtis, Frank Davis, Lisa DeWitt, Katnna Field. Ben Fisher, Anthony Gcarheart. Kody Geerligs, Lee Glass, Steven Glenn, Cassandra Hall, Rachel Harris, Michael Hoag. David Hurtado, Donald Johnson, Renee Kimbrell, Ashley Kingma. Xieanne Koehl, Neil LaVoie, Tracy Lintz, Aaron McGillicuddy. David McMahon, Andrew Meads, Amanda Morgan. Nathaniel Newton, David Ordway, Nathan Otto, Katlyn Patterson. Nicholas Piccard, John Price, Abigail Quisenberry. Chase Raingh, Brittanni Reidt, Nathaniel Runals, Andrew Schultz, Ashleigh New recycling video to be shown locally by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Nick Unger of Caledonia has been involved in making a 13-minutc video on recy­ cling called "Solving the Puzzle," produced by the Nick Unger Department of Public Works of Kent County. The video will begin to be sent around shortly, and will be shown on cable, and for other education situations The video will be the third, updating previous vid­ eos on how they solve their solid waste disposal prob­ lems. Part of the process in­ volves resource separation, before waste goes to the landfill, Unger said. That part is recycled, such as glass, newspaper and plastic and goes somewhere to be pulverized and used again. Some of the waste is burned and some goes to the landfill. Even the remaining ash is put in a special land­ fill cell. "Working on it has been fun," Unger said. People who want more in­ formation about recycling in Kent County may call 1616-456-3166. Schultz, Enc Scott, Brenna Sheehan. Ryan Sisson. Zachary Smith. Michelle Starr. Tamara Stevens, Cody Thomington, Cory Tietz. Daniella Torres. Valerie VanBemden. Jamie VanDongen. Lance Walker. Zachary Warren. Alison Whitney, Marissa Wiennga. Kate Wilson, Jacob Wing. Benjamin Wolter, Christopher Zatzke. 8th Grade All A Honor Roll Joshua Baird. Erin Baragar, Jason Blain, Robbi Blain. Scott Blood. Amanda Bouwhuis. Ronald Christians. Kara DeLille, Blaine Dimond, Shelby Donker, Chelsea Dubois, Jessica Flaska. Kristen Fredenburg, Kelly Funk. Vanessa Glass. Kersta Gustafson, Kathryn Hauschild, Jessica Johnson, Jayne Kennicott, Heidi Klunder, Michelle Nesbitt, Emily Nyland, Erica Peschel, Stacy Roberts, Troy Rock, Aaron Sholty, Kyla Sisson, Holly Smith, Kassidy Sovem, Nick Stark, Brittany Steensma, Chelsey Strumberger, Michael Texter, Katherine VanderWood, Nick Wilke, Alicia Zinn. A and B Honor Roll Garland Allison, Maria Aubil, Ashley Ayers, Haley Babitz, Heather Betit, William Bird, Nicholas Boonstra. Scott Brown, Zachary Campbell Richard Dixon, Andrew Dragoo, Iman Engstrom, Christine Etter, Emily Fate, Jill Funk, Sarah Garrett, Travis Graham, Francis Griffith, Christopher Grummet. Steven Hall, Amber Hark­ ness, Nicholas Heidt, Brittany Idema, Jessie Irwin, Ivan Johnson, Kristen Kid­ der, Ryan King, Bethany Kitzrow, Justin Lewis, Stephanie Lukas, Brittney Maring, Kara Mays. Ryan McMahon, Mikel Moore, Jason Morley, Matthew Morley, Brandon Pisoni, Rebekah Raymond, Michael Rhoby, Chaney Robinson, Kyle Selleck, Molly Slagel, Jordan Smith. Samantha Smith, Alex Snider, Jason Terpstra, Isaac Thaler, Emily VanderGeld, Nicole Weidmann, Shannon Wingeier. Nicole Wood, Benjamin Yberna, Travis Young. Family Dentistry of Caledonia Invites TK Students of Month announced The following young people were chosen as Students of the Month for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (front row, from left) Bethany Nelson, Renee Biggs, Mary-Elaine Foster; (second row) Leeanne Lantinga, Mike Gurski. Catrina Richardson; (third row) Adam Vandenbosch, Aaron Porntt and Matt Goit. Unavailable for picture was Justine Housecamp and Melissa Quisenberry. TK schools seriously looking at the future by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education spent most of its meeting Dec. 10 discussing future needs of the district and the begin­ ning of the feasibility study to be conducted by Tower, Pinkster Titus. Construction committee member Marty Wenger said that the goal of the feasibil­ ity study was to get an accu­ rate projection of student growth projection and a re­ alistic picture of future needs. The feasibility study will be similar to the one con­ ducted here six years ago. It will be followed by a survey to gauge public opinion as well on issues important to parents and others in the school district. Superintendent Midge Pippel announced that the goal was to have accurate numbers before making de­ cisions about seeking a new bond. It is important that buildings be close to capac­ ity or the district would not bring in enough money for operating expenses. It was pointed out that curriculum can be affected by poor quality facilities. The feasibility study will take about three months. Public hearings will be scheduled in the spring. Part of the discussion of future needs touched on the search by Thornapple Town­ ship for a new location for a fire station. One of the loca­ tions being considered is near the school district’s bus garage on Bender Road. The district does not have enough information to com­ ment on this location and several members hesitate to have the schools sell prop­ erty before getting a clear view of the future needs of the district. In other business, the board presented the mem­ bers of the 2001 girls’ cross country team and coach Tammi Benjamin on “three peating” as state champions. They also received applause for their academic excel­ lence. The board approved the Art/French clubs’ trip to Chicago, the high school band’s trip to Florida during spring break and the eighth grade field trip to Mackinac Island. The board policy commit-, tee is working on an update of the alcohol and tobacco free policy. The committee hopes to revise the policy to reflect a 24/7, 365-day-a-ycar policy. It will be presented in Janu­ ary and in February for board member and public discussion. The next meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education will be Mon­ day, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. Call 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Don’t just Dream about retirement. Plan For It. Drew McFadden Investment Representative 9185 Cherry Valley Ave St surteLoiedoma. mi 49H6 Bus 6I6-B9I-II73 Toll-Free 866-691-1173 •w edaardtones con _ • Edward Jones MemtwrSlPC you to come in and meet... Gary Scott, DDS Spa Services^!... The Accepting new patients European Facial Glycolic Peel DNACollagen Lift Manicures, Pedicures Artificial Nails RelaxationTherapeutic Massage ...mucri more! New evening hours • We welcome all ages Call for your appointment ... 891-0004 9958 Cherry Valley Ave.. M-37 SE pevoma Caledonia, Michigan Botanrca 3pud/o (616) 12 Full Service Salon Salon. Inc. LHCt Colour $ Sit^trb SFifft Agvon/a products from Switzerland offers a full line of products and treatments using only the finest natural ingredients incorporated within technology �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 18. 2001/Page 7 CMS student chairs Holiday workshop Claus' picture with more than 100 students families. Linda Wiers and Joyce Zahl helped to make the day even by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Hydro-bracelets were one of the most popular crafts at the Holiday Workshop. The bracelets are made of clear tubes filled with beads and water. FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Christmas is all about love own. Dear editor: All too often in the holi­ Hard times have brought out big warm hearts to pro­ day rush, the true joy of the season is missed. I am truly vide a dinner of love and giving to a group of young thankful for the generosity mothers in Hastings, a group of these kind folks, for they better known as MOPS have provided more than just (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), a meal for a group of moth­ young mothers who meet ers. They have given these wonderful ladies and moms every other Tuesday at the a much-needed timeout and local Baptist church. a chance to nunure and sup­ The local church lovingly provides this non-denomina- port one another through tional group a place to meet some often difficult and and provides child care for tricky times in the season of their lives. the mommy's. As we face hard and Local businesses pulled together to donate cake and uncertain times, there is a potatoes and one business great comfort and blessing owner lovingly even pre­ knowing through love and pared the donated turkey for generosity of the giving of the group’s morning Christ­ others, we are not alone, we are all united as we all share mas luncheon. the common ground of love. It is a banquet given of the 1 am grateful to all those heart to a group of mothers who have given of their who give of the heart and go hearts and resources to raise the extra mile for the love of and love their children an their fellow human beings. Katherine A. Encinas, emotional task of the heart Middleville with endless rewards of its nleasnve AL HAIR DESIGNERS Stop ~ Open 'for a new6 Days a Week ~ Evenings Always Available ____________________ look! 122 E. Main St.. Middleville (Next to Phils Pizza) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment Rachel Schram, an eighth grade Caledonia Middle School student, recently proved she has what it takes to earn the Girl Scout Cadette Silver Award. This particular award is one of the highest that a Girl Scout can earn, second only to the Gold Award . which only a Senior Scout is eligi­ ble to eam. Schram didn't just do a good deed here and there for the award; she performed one major good deed that netted her the honor andmore than a hundred smiles to boot. She was the chair­ person for a Holiday Work­ shop held at Caledonia Ele­ mentary School on Dec. 1. Rachel’s mother. Gloria Schram Cal El’s PTO presi­ dent. was co-chairperson, but is quick to point out that this was “Rachel’s project.” Rachel had to organize the activities, obtain volunteers, and make sure everything ran as smoothly as possible. It was a daunting task for any adult, let alone an eighth grader. One of the most popular activities for the workshop was making ‘hydro-bracelets,’ clear tubes filled with beads and water. Other fun items for students to make included greeting cards, bookmarks, wreaths AA, Alanon meetings Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo- y Rachel Schram, an eighth-grade CMS stu­ dent, chaired the Holiday held at Workshop Elementary Caledonia School Dec. 1. and ornaments. Rachel said she is thank­ ful for all the people who volunteered for the project, helping it to be a fun occa­ sion. Parent volunteers, along with CHS and CMS students donated their help on the big day, as well as elementary teachers Melissa DeHorn, Jan McDougall, Shelli Abel and Julia (Rich­ ardson) Renberg, who pro­ vided free gift wrapping. 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J • Wooded site with play area for children • Easy carefree living - no outside maintenance Prices starting from $93,900 [ �Page 8/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 18, 2001 CMS 8th-grade students help Santa Claus deliver gifts Many hands makes for light work or lots of confusion when wrapping This group of CMS eighth-graders wraps the gifts they are giving to their Christ­ mas child (front, from left) Heather Wunderink and Nicole Rainey (back row) Shannon Groendyke. Amanda Gabberg. Danae Homrich, Hillary Frazier and Christie Murawa. The Henning family donated this computer with accessories for one lucky young­ ster to receive for Christmas. From left. Alex Ohlnch, Charles Cole, David Henning and Brad Burke. Chris VanDerSheer in back. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Emily Martinez (left front) and Kari Lazarski (kneel­ ing) help (from left in back) Nicole Cook and Danielle Maxey figure out just how you wrap a bike. GREEN RIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES Call me today for your free home analysis. David Lawrence (616) 795-6044 Twenty-nine youngsters from D.A. Blodgett Services for Children and Families should have a better Christ­ mas this year than they might have had, thanks to Caledonia Middle School eighth grade students. The students of teachers Kim Gates. Jeanne Back and Jan Polavin requested older kids for their giving, “The age range was from 1 to 22 (a special needs student), but most of the kids were 9 to 17,” said Josh Neely. This project was a month in the making, culminating in a wrapping party on Fri­ day. The students not only chose the kids by their Christmas wishes and needs, they also kept track of the gifts, sometimes sharing them tomake sure that sure that each child gets an ample amount. According to Gates, there was close to 100% par­ ticipation from the 80 CMS students. The excitement was high Friday morning, as gifts were sorted, wrapped and tagged. The total of 240 gifts included stocking staf­ fers, personal hygiene items, games, toys and clothing Caledonia Community Preschool Preschool winter classes begin January 21, 2002 We still have room left for you! Four year olds: Children must be four by October 15, 2001. Three-day classes: $320 per semester Two-day classes $240 per semester Three year olds: Children must be three by August 1, 2001. Two-day classes $24Q per semester Morning classes are from 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon 12:30 - 3.00 p.m. A non-refundable $35 enrollment fee is required to secure your place in class. Call the Caledonia Resource Center office at 891-8117 for more information These 80 CMS eighth-graders gave 29 kids from D A. Blodgett Family Services a merrier Christmas this year! items. “Each class got a list of how old the kids were and what they wanted,” ex­ plained Nicole Cook. “We formed groups in our triads. Each group picked the children we wanted to buy for,” said Kari Lazarski. Emily Martinez spelled out the plan of action for the project, “Each group had $50 to $75 for the child they picked (the money was do­ nated by the group, their families and sometimes by individual students). We had a list of the sizes. We could call the case worker if we had any questions.” The students then went shopping. Some of the items came from stores, some came from home and many came from their creativity and generosity. David Hen­ ning (whose family donated a computer) paid for blank CDs so that he and his bud­ dies could “burn” some mu­ sic for their child. Other gifts included boomboxes, personal CD players and even a bike, pur­ chased by Danielle Maxey for her group to give. It’s not clear who got more out of this project. The children who will be receiv­ ing the gifts or the CMS stu­ dents who gave from their hearts to help these kids have a merrier Christmas this year. Josh Neely summed it up by saying, “It feels good that we helped 29 students.” Live nativity is Dec. 22-24 The 28th annual live nativity will be presented Dec. 22-24 by the 76th Street Bible Club at the cor­ ner of 76th Street and Thomapple River Drive in Caledonia. Three performances each night will be at 7,7:30 and 8 p.m. Live acting, live ani- Local law offices move to new site The Law offices of Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones, PLC has relocated its Caledonia office. MM BJ’s new Caledonia address and contact informa­ tion are as follows: Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones, PLC, 9185 Cherry Valley Avenue, Suite M, Caledonia, Ml 49316; phone (616) 8910000, facsimile (616) 8910315. Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads mals and music by the Bible Club Children will be included. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served after each per­ formance. For more information, call 891-1072. In Loving Memory of... ERIC CHAD DEGROOTE Mar. 29. 1977 - Dec. 19. 1991 We heard them say that you had died We knew it wasn't true. We lead you to the Lord ourselves, so in our hearts we knew... Your life goes on tar beyond our Kierstanding now. But we will understand it all when we see (jodS face and bow. PrecRjus stories, often shared, keep your memory alive They make us laugh, and reminisce and tielp us to survive. This Christmas time when family gathers home to have fun. o celebrate the birth of Christ... the blessed Holy one... We B know that you're in Heaven at a celebration loo... Laughing with the Son of God! How awesome, Son. kx you! Someday. we will be ‘Home' lor Christmas there along with you... And we II celebrate together... just like we use to do. We love you and miss you’ Mom, Dad, Jeff, Carmen, Lynnette, Chris, Stephanie and wishing we could have known you, Andrew Eric, Trevor, & Tobi �GIVE BLOOD Friday, December 21 from Noon to 6 p.m. Caledonia Community Donor Center 330 Johnson - Resource Center, Caledonia Call 774-2300 or 800-742-6317. It, A. . , . It s About Life! an Michigan Community Blood Centers Grand Valley * www.miblood.org i Member of America's Blood Centers �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/Decemt>er 18. 2001 7K school board evaluates progress in reaching goals by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Midge Pippel has reported that progress has been good in reaching the local dis­ trict’s educational goals. With the notion that learn­ ing is a constant dance of experiment, performance and evaluation, members of the school board’s strategic planning committee recently looked back on their work to see if goals they established have been accomplished and where the work fits into the North Central Associa­ tion accredidation process. Some of the steps that have been taken: • There is now an elemen­ tary counselor in place. • The district is working to establish career informa­ tion and pathways K-12. • Character education is being taught at all levels. • Each school creates a common set of goals appro­ priate to students. • At the high school, con­ flict resolution has been added. • The district has received significant grants, especially in the area oflechnology. Thornapplc Kellogg con­ tinues to work on scheduling to allow time for staff dcvclopment, but keep teachers in the classroom by having be­ fore and after school train­ ing and training in the sum- mer. One area that David Smith and John Goodin, who served on the committee, commented on was on the technology curriculum. Both Goodin and Smith said they were excited by these poli­ cies and new classes but both hope that replacement ofequipment becomes part of the budgeting process so that progress can continue. Chris Boysen reported that communication to the community has improved with The Key bringing more detailed information. The district WEB page continues to develop and more infor­ mation is available on it. Work continues to be sure that students can reach their highest potential. Tutoring is offered at all levels, reading celebration at McFall helps the youngest students im­ prove their reading skills. The principals believe that work is ongoing to create a lively and vigorous curricu­ lum and after school enrich­ ment experience for stu­ dents. Alice Jansma reported that the current economic slow­ down was making it difficult to project three to five years into the future es­ pecially since the amount of state aid is uncertain. She mentioned that the feasibility study, discussed at the Dec. 10 board meet­ ing, will soon begin to re­ search and set future priori­ ties. The high school and middle school are at capac­ ity. At the elementary level there is one vacant class­ room at Lee and two at Page. The growth in the district has been a consistent 2 to 3 percent per year. She told the group that it was diffi­ cult to assess the impact of the completion of the South Beltline on the district. The last building projects are being completed and the district has accomplished a great deal with the $26 mil­ lion project approved by voters, she said. She stressed again that the state will only allow districts to project five years into the future. Goodin and Smith were both glad they had partici­ pated in the strategic plan­ ning process. They looked forward to continued growth and development, but wanted to be sure that cur­ riculum would still excite students and encourage suc­ cess. TK choirs singing for holiday season bv Patricia Johns Staff Writer What do Thornapple Kel­ logg area senior citizens, the The 65 member Concert Choir performed at the annual holiday concert and for ele­ mentary school students this year. Rotary Club, Zondervan, Spectrum Hospital, Lee and Page elementaries and the General Federated Women’s Club-Gun Lake area have in common? One of the Thornapple Kellogg High School choirs has performed for them and other groups in the area dur­ ing the current holiday sea­ son. This is the busy season for choirs and the clear, pure voices have rung with sea­ sonal and patriotic songs this month. Both groups strutted their stuff at the annual holiday concert on Dec. 9 when par­ ents, grandparents and friends could get into the spirit of the season. The 65-member concert choir has performed for stu­ dents at Lee and Page. The tune “Nuttin for Christ­ mas” was appreciated more by the elementary students than by the choir mem­ bers. Choir Director Ray Rick­ ert draws from the students’ ensemble singing that is more than just words and music. The smaller honors choir has traveled to various ven­ ues this month. While at Spectrum, they sang for six or seven different groups. Rickert said, "It was very rewarding." During their concert the honors choir performs in Isatin and German and has been closing with the patri­ otic, "Proud to Be an Ameri­ can." This year the group also performs a stylish "Go Tell It on the Mountain." Heach over 9,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News. Call 345-3554 to place year ad. Kim's Konsignment Christopher J. 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J a, More than 200 students and their families reserved the evening last Wednesday to view the Tree Lighting Ceremony with a party at Kettle Lake Elementary. Though Congress didn't cooperate by getting out on time for the ceremony as planned, everyone still had fun with good food and good friends. by Cathy L. Rutter Staff Writer All the work is finally over, the tree has nTadc it to the capital in Washington DC. and the garland is fi­ nally able to be displayed along with thousands of other ornaments made by Michigan residents. The People's Tree, better known as the “Tree of Hope,” just had to be lit af­ ter Congress was done with sessions for the day. Kettle HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS Personalize your greetings by inserting that special photo in our holiday card holders. Choose from our large selection & order now! 10 ct. pkg. w/10 envelopes Kettle Lake students didn’t seem to care that the cable was out for awhile and that the tree didn't get lit on time. They were just excited to be with friends and get fed! Jody Grantz, UICA art­ ist and Kettle Lake parent spearheaded the tile pro­ ject in which Kettle Lake students made a garland for the bottom of the Tree of Hope Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. Call 945-9554 anytime for Sun & News classified ads Lake Elementary students were invited to a party cele­ brating the making of the tile garland and the lighting of the tree last Wednesday. There was just a glitch or two in the system, though. Much of the Caledonia/Alto area was without cable for the better part of the day — and Congress was still in session. The tree was not going to be lit on schedule. No matter, more than 200 students and their families still had a good time with fun. food and visiting friends at the Tree Lighting party hosted by the Tree of Hope party committee. Jody Grantz. mother of two Kettle Lake students, "project leader" of the gar­ land and an artist for the Ur­ ban Institute for Contempo­ rary Arts, spoke about how the idea became a reality. Grantz also thanked the many businesses and indi­ viduals that donated time, money and effort. Among the most prominent were UICA and Bare Bisque in Cascade. Principal Chris Warren informed the audience that in an unusual coincidence, he and his family were able to see the Tree of Hope and the trailer carrying the gar­ land when it made a stop in Kalamazoo recently. Whether the Tree was ac­ tually lit on time, whether Congress or the cable net­ work cooperated, Kettle Lake students still had a good time while making the garland and later at the party. from $7.49 CHRISTMAS FUN FRAMES by Possibilities rsnulite from $7.99 Designed to inspire holiday cheer, these festive frames make a great gift idea when you add that special photo! 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Ml/December 18. 2001 Storm water ordinance plans gain momentum by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Planning commissioners and township trustees are looking at creating a storm­ water ordinance to take ef­ fect in Caledonia Township, some hope as early as next spring. Several problems related to storm water runoff have been brought to both official units over the past two years, most related to con­ struction sites where precau­ tions were inadequate, or not taken. Commissioners and board members hope that under the ordinance soil erosion and sedimentation control would prevent flooding in resident's yards and base­ ments, and discharges into township streams, lakes and the Thornapplc River. Both Supervisor Bryan Harrison and Wally Bujak, who is both a commission and board member, support such an ordinance. People in a task force from the Kent County re­ gion arc worked together to draft a model storm water ordinance, which came out July 9 of this year and is be­ ing adopted in similar forms all over the county. State authority for each type of municipality is cited. Upon finding conditions that cause flooding, includ­ ing increased storm water runoff from development projects, the township or municipality is authorized to adopt standards and proce­ dures to deal with the nega­ tive effects of this runoff. Objectives include correc­ tion and minimizing of these effects, to encourage water recharge into the ground where the right conditions exist, to preserve and protect the water supply, and to re­ verse different kinds of re­ lated pollution. The ordinance, if adopted in any township, would ap­ ply to any development site that requires approval of a plat, a site development plan, building permit, or any other work affecting storm water drainage. It does not apply to farm operations and farm opera­ tion buildings or green­ houses. It will not apply ret­ roactively to plats with pre­ liminary plat approval, or developments with final land use approval. The ordinance refers to the best management practices.(BMPs) defined by the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality. The township or municipal engi­ neer and the Kent County Give a memorial that can go on forever... A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activ­ ities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call 945-0526. Drain Commissioner would make local determinations in various cases. A sizable section of the ordinance is devoted to spe­ cific related terms used in storm water management. The township or munici­ pality is not responsible for providing drainage facilities on private property. Man­ agement and responsibility for a storm water system be­ long to the property owner. However, the township or municipality is responsible to establish minimum design standards for storm water discharge release rates and to require on site retention or detention. Different types of situations and appropriate management plans are clas­ sified by zones, each with different minimum design standards. SERVING OUR COUNTRY Jennifer Lewis Spec. Jennifer Lewis of the 334th Medical Group has been awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal for exhibiting honest and faith­ ful service in accordance with the standards of con­ duct. courage and duty required by law and customs of the service for three con­ secutive years. Spec. Lewis has previous­ ly been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and several certificates of achievement. Spec. Lewis is the daugh­ ter of Patrick and Carol Lewis of Middleville, and is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School. She entered the Army Reserves in 1998. Spec. Lewis currently lives in Grand Rapids and is attending Grand Valley State University. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2001, at 7:00 pjn.. the Planning Commission of the Charter Township ot Caledonia win hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 250 South Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, concerning the appli­ cation of PiL Company LLC to rezone the following described lands from C-2 General Business and R-R Rural Residential to HC-Htghway Commercial The lands are commonly described as approximately 5320 68th Street. 6851 Broadmoor Avenue and 6871 Broadmoor Avenue and are legally described as follows 5320 68th Street-THAT PART OF N 165 FT OF E 1/2 NE 1/4 LYING WLY OF CL OF STL M37*SEC7 T5N R10W 6851 Broadmoor Avenue—PART NE 1/4 COM 990 FT W & 165 FT S OF NE COR OF SEC TH S PAR WITH E SEC LINE 330 FT TH E PAR WITH N SEC LINE 283 FT ML TO CL OF STL M37 TH NWLY ALONG SD CL 379 FT ML TO A PT 165 FT S FROM N SEC UNE TH W PAR WITH N SEC LINE 109 FT ML TO BEG*SEC 7 T5N R10W 6871 Broadmoor Avenue— THAT PART OF S 66 FT OF N 561 FT OF E 1/2 NE 1/4 LYING WLY OF CL OF BROADMOOR AVE ALSO S 330 FT OF N 495 FT OF E 1/2 NE 1 4 EX E 990 FT’SEC 7T5N R10W A copy ot the proposed rezomng is on He and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk 250 South Map*e Street Caledonia MieNgan during Tpwnsfxi office hours. Al interested persons may attend the pubke hearing and comment upon the proposed rezon­ ing. Wntten comments may be submitted to the Township office at the above-stated address, up to the time ot the pubke hearing The required permits, drainage plans, review pro­ cedures. construction site runoff controls, financial guarantees, and conditions for fees are all defined. Various means for achieving these goals are listed. Inspection and sampling would be carried out by the appointed representative of the township or municipal­ ity. Records are to be kept over time by those subject to the ordinance. Accidents are to be reported by the persons responsible for the dis­ charge. Enforcement is to be achieved through sanctions for violations and stop work orders. Emergency measures by the township may be re­ quired to remedy a situation. If the tow nship must bring a site into compliance, the owner is to reimburse the costs, which could be for penalties, attorney fees and other expenses. Collection of costs by the township and drain commissioner can in­ volve a lien on the premises, similarly to that allowed in the collection of taxes. Appeals may be made within 30 days. The town­ ship body or board may grant a variance in such a case, or not. under certain conditions. CHARTER TWP. OF CALEDONIA REGULAR MEETING MEETING NOTICE A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Caledonia Board of Trustees will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. December 19. 2001. at the Caledonia Township/Village Hall, 250 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan. NOTE: Individuals with disabili­ ties may request auxiliary ads and services for the meeting by contacting the Township Clerk at (616) 891-0070 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLE­ GIANCE AND INVOCATION. 3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA. 4. PUBIC COMMENT (BRIEF). 5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA. A. Minutes of the November 14, 2001 and November 21, 2001 Board of Trustees Meetings. B. Correspondence Not Requiring Board Action. C. Approval to Pay Bills. D. Treasurer’s Report. E. Building Department Report. F. Utilities Report. G. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Request by John Bratt and Kiet Bui to Rezone Parcel Numbers 41.23.06.200.044 and 41.23.06.200.046, from R-1, Low Density Single Family, to HC, Highway Commercial. Properties commonly known as 6346 and 6370 Broadmoor Avenue. H. Zoning Admin./Code Enf. Officer s Report. 6. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 7. REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF. 8. CORRESPONDENCE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. A. Motion - Amended ‘Kent County Systems Access Agreement.' B. Ordinance - Introduction and First Reading - ‘Check Violation Ordinance - Checks Drawn Without Sufficient Funds or on a Closed Account (Criminal)'. C. Ordinance - Introduction and First Reading - Check Violation Ordinance - Collection of Expenses Relating to the Handling and Enforcement of Dishonored Checks D. Resolution - A Resolution to Set the Cost Recovery Fees for Enforcement of Dishonored Checks'. E. Motion - Job Description for the Position of Fire Chief’. F. Motion - Appointment of Search Committee for the Position of Fire Chief. G. Discussion - 2002 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule. H. Motion - Recommendation by the Search Committee Regarding the Position of Utilities Operator »2‘. 10. NEW BUSINESS. A. Motion - Request by Lee Norman of the Eagle Scout Project’ Regarding Barber Cemetery B. Motion - Request to Purchase Two Vehicles tor the Utilities Department C. Motion ■ Extension of Services by Ed VanderVnes D. Motion Proposed Settlement of Norman Boerema v. Caledonia Charter Township*. 11. BOARD COMMENTS. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT (EXTENDED) 13. ADJOURNMENT. VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Regular Meeting Summary of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Caledonia December 10, 2001 Call to Order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Zandstra, Unger, Audy, Brumleve, Oaks, Erskine, Penfold. Absent: Regan, Gilbert. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion to accept the agenda with the stated correc­ tions of removal of Road repairs on Duncan Lake Road under Public comments on November meeting, All Ayes, Motion car­ ried. Public Comments Township Liaison Report Village Manager Report Reviewing of Employee Pension Plan - with increase of matching portion in July of 2001. Village had to switch pension plans to accommodate the increase. All Ayes. Village President Report: Unfinished Business Designation of MML Pool Representative. Motion made to Appoint Zandstra, All Ayes. Motion Carried New Business 1. Discussion of purchase/ abandonment of Ash Street south of Main by David McDuffee It was stated that this would need Io be brought Up to the planning commission for dis­ cussion. 2. SBC/Ameritech Annual Blanket Permit for 2002. Motion Carried 3. Budget Amendment 101265-8560 13,500 for Caledonia Excavating - Duncan Lake Improvements Motion passed, all ayes. 4. Purchase of Private North Street from Kaechele's The township has already committed to help purchase North Street with the amount of $4000 00 The purchase price is set on $5000 00 A motion was made for a Budget Amendment of $2500 00 to purchase Private North Street with the under­ standing that the Township will not hold ownership, but the own­ ership of that street shall be solely the Village property AH Ayes, Motioned Carried. 5. Resignation of Aimee Brumleve Village Clerk, Effective December 31,2001 AH Ayes, Motion Carried. Council Comments. Adjournment. ATTENTIVE Some things are meant to be a certain way... Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles Discounts for insuring both your home and car Quick claims response and sound advice It i the way insurance should be STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Dated: December 11, 2001 612 E Mam St PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Caledonia Mt 49316 , 616.891 9294 PIONf Eft S1ATE MUTUAL 309 �The Sun and News. Middtevrtle. Ml December 18, 2001/Page 13 Street matters, continued from page 1 Another planned project to pave the road to the sewer treatment facility has run into a roadblock, literally, with a Consumers Energy pole in the way of the north half of the proposed en­ trance. "There couldn't be a worse pole," Wilcox ex­ plained. There are complica­ tions with this one. To move the poles by vil­ lage request would cost $30,000, officials have been told. However, the poles are slated for replacement at the time of the company's mov­ ing a transformer substation. This could accommodate the village plan at no cost in from one to three years. Officials said they would request Consumers to expe­ dite that plan if possible, but were in favor of waiting to avoid the cost of moving the poles. The drive entrance, lo­ cated near a curve is not very safe for exit or en­ trance. Placement of the driveway entrance across from a planned Jasonville Farms driveway, already ap­ proved by the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation was thought to negate op­ tions to move the drive to another place along M-37. Discussion in the past had favored a new location for the drive. The drive circles a wet­ land at a narrow point be­ tween the road and the sewer facility. Moving the drive would entail crossing the county drain, involving regulatory issues, Wilcox said. Moving the road could cost a lot more than paving. Another option to connect a road farther south, perhaps with Glen Valley near the medical center. Penfold sug­ gested. One of the reasons for paving the road is to remedy muddy and slippery winter­ time conditions on a hill be­ yond the wetland area. If the road must stay where it is, paving part of the road but not the portion near the road could be a temporary solu­ tion. Since nothing can be done until April of next year, there is time to sec if other options are possible. Progress on making public 92nd Street (now the private Lake Emmons Drive,) also has been postponed until January, when a new attor­ ney will assume the duties of the former attorney repre­ senting S & H Real Estate. A court date is expected to be scheduled in February. An abandonment request was brought by resident David McDuffee. who pro- posed purchasing a lot south of his own from Caledonia Chapel. He believed aban­ donment of the 33-foot wide Ash Street easement would allow the land to be com­ bined with the other part of a parcel he was considering. He was not interested in one parcel without the other, he said. Trustee Dan Erskine ex­ plained that the Planning Commission does not want to abandon any remaining street easements, which could be used in the future, as demand changes. There are other lots either land locked or near to areas need­ ing access to a potential driveway in that location. The easement has been dis­ cussed in the past as poten­ tially serving an apartment complex in the neighbor­ hood. Erskine said there was a storm drain in the easement from Maple Street to the creek. The village has abandoned was explained. It was not clear if McDuf­ some of its easements in the past, but this parcel has fee intends to pursue the more involved issues. Other matter further. He said he people have requested aban­ had no definite plans for the donment of the same ease­ property except to make one ment in the past. If the street larger parcel by combining was abandoned, it would be parts. Erskine suggested dis­ divided between the land­ cussing the matter with owners on each side, giving Planning Chairman Al Ni­ McDuffee only 16.5 feet, it les. It was explained a for­ Yankee Springs water project to go forward by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It has taken several years and many meetings, but members of the Yankee Springs Township Board ap­ proved going forward with the water tower project for Section 19 of the township. Don DeVries of the engi­ neering firm of Fleis and Vandebrink was authorized to prepare the plans. The township will apply for a loan from the Drinking Wa­ ter Revolving Fund to pay for the project. The public hearing on this project will be held in March or April. If the town­ ship can apply for funds in the next cycle, the new wa­ ter tower could be com­ pleted by 2003. I Tuesday, Feb. 12. Boysen reported that as of Dec. 12, nine applications had been received for the open position of emergency services administrator. The vacancy occurred last month with the resignation of Rob­ ert Woodard. The deadline for applications is Dec. 30. Two people from Emer­ gency Services will review the resumes and recommend applicants to the Emergency Services Committee. The committee will use an out­ line presented by Boysen during the hiring and inter­ view process for the new emergency services administrator/chief. Acting Administrator Dave Middleton reported that “kinks are getting worked out” of the new fire tender. The next meeting of the Thomapple Township Board of Trustees will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 14. in the township hall. j THORNAPPLE AREA ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION £ Our Hometown Charitable Organization MISSION: To enrich and enhance the quality of life in the Thomapple Area by acting as a leader and catalyst in the evolving needs of the community. For scholarship and chantable grft information, please write to: P.O. Box 164 Midcflevtlle, Michigan 49333-0164 tktaef@hotmart.com In other business, the board heard that public en­ thusiasm for the park project is growing. Plans will be made after the first of the year to help the park become a reality. The next meeting of the Yankee Springs Township board of trustees will be Thursday. Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. Great Gift! Michigan Streams and Lakes Stream: MAP Thornapple TAPP fees stay at $35 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The last meeting of the year usually means certain issues come back to be dis­ cussed, and that was the case at the Dec. 10 meeting of the Thornapple Township Board. The fee for the Thornap­ ple Ambulance Partnership Program (TAPP) for resi­ dents of the service area which includes Thornapple Township, Irving Township. Yankee Springs Township and the Village of Mid­ dleville will remain at $35 for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. The fee to cover all resi­ dents of Carveth Village will remain at $2,000 and Supervisor Don Boysen will work on the contract with Carveth. In another recurring issue, the board has scheduled budget workshops for 2 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 8, 3 p.m. Monday. Jan. 28. and 3 p.m. mal request would require a public notice to all adjoining landowners, and those within 300 feet of the ease­ ment. Duncan Lake Avenue re­ pairs in the village have been completed. The cost was $13,500. requiring a budget amendment, ap­ proved by the council. of Michigan LOST STREAM MAP The STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN resembles another map—known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map." The ‘Stream Map of Pennsylvania" was completed in 1965 after a thirtyyear effort by Howard Higbee, a for­ mer Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in cre­ ating a map of the highest detail pos­ sible—a map that shows every stream and lake. 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Tuitel, who is confined to a wheelchair, gave the students a look at his struggles and accomplishments and he encour­ aged them to never give up Tuitel also told them that it is OK to ask for help. He is the author with Sharon Lamson of the books The Bam at Gun Lake, Mystery Explosion, Discovery on Blackbird Island and Noon­ day Trail. Proceeds from the books go to Alterna­ tives in Motion, which provides wheelchairs to those who can’t afford them. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Phase IV. a residential portion of the Glen Valley development, just west of the north commercial area, was approved by Caledonia Village Planning Commis­ sion Dec. 4. Vegetative screening at the back of the commercial lots will be required, and completed for one lot al­ ready in use. Possible berming and planting of ev­ ergreens along the west commercial boundaries were discussed. These lots slope at the back and are visible to the residential area behind them. A uniform planting plan is sought for all the commer­ cial lots. Lots 9 and 10 are not complete, and thus the final grades are not in place, which is why lot 8 is not complete. Construction is to begin in the spring, and it was thought screening could be dealt with at that time. Commissioner Dan Er­ skine said he was concerned about whether the existing detention pond to the south is adequate to detain storm water for the additional con­ struction. He said he thought the existing pond should be made deeper. He said the water fills rapidly and the drain can't handle the vol­ ume. Erskine said water had gone over the road at least **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters Systems ~ PJW * Serving All Makes &, Models DURACUBE SALT 50-Lbs. Only... three different times and there is concern about po­ tential basement flooding. Commercial areas have their own detention areas. Commissioner Scott Wil­ liamson said some restric­ tive covenants on accessory buildings and extended parking of recreational vehi­ cles in the residential areas were not being observed. Enforcement presumably is up to the Glen Valley Asso­ ciation, but it is difficult. Walking recreational trails that would connect to other areas of the village have been expected to be in­ cluded in Glen Valley, but the village does not yet have a formal plan, though it was mentioned in the master planning process. A trail suggested near the lot line of Glen Valley and leading to the school was mentioned. Some other requirements were stressed as conditions for the approval. Street lights, sidewalks and other items consistent with the rest of Glen Valley are to be constructed. The adequacy of the detention pond w as to be evaluated. Items related to the restricted covenant were to be reviewed as well. A specified time sequence for screening was to be in­ cluded. A recreation plan for dif­ ferent areas of the village may be discussed in the fu­ ture. Chairman Al Niles said he thought a detailed recrea­ tion plan by the commission was needed in order to be included in the village budget, which would be completed next July TK considers tobacco free campus policy by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Teacher Shelley Erb asked members of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education earlier this year to consider changing the "no smoking in school build­ ings" rule to a "no smoking any time on school prop­ erty" policy. Since that time the district has been researching rules at other districts, seeing how policies are enforced and working to write a policy that will work for the local school system. Superintendent Midge Pippel said, "We want to be good role models for our students. At the same time we don’t want to cause un­ necessary problems for the adults in our community." The new policy will be presented at the Jan. 14 board meeting for its first reading. The second reading will be at the Feb. 11 board meeting. This will allow public comment on the pol­ icy. The new policy is a revi­ sion of the existing policy. It will make the campus a "to­ bacco free and alcohol free zone" 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This will mean that no smoking will be allowed in the football stadium or even outside the gymnasium doors on basketball game nights. According to Erb, sometimes the ground was so covered with cigarette butts that it was white fol­ lowing a varsity game. "1 know that some people may not want to comment publicly on this issue, par­ ticularly if they arc smok­ ers." Pippel said. “We wel­ come written comments or people can leave comments on my voice mail... We want to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard.” More schools in the Kent Intermediate School District are going to this type of pol- icy. Those where the policy is already in effect say they don’t have a problem with enforcement. Usually a re­ minder from a staff membet is good enough. If the policy is passed in February, there will be plenty of time to order signs for the policy to go into effect with the begin­ ning of the school year in August of 2002. Anyone who wants to comment on this policy can call Pippel at 795-3313. TK varsity eagers take two The Middleville TK var­ sity basketball team rode a halanced-attack to a big win at Byron Center on Friday night, 65-41. The Trojans (3-1, 2-0 in the O-K Blue) actually trailed 12-9 after one quar­ ter, but took control and led 47-29 after three. “In our last two games (both wins), we’ve had a lot of contributions from a lot of people,” said TK coach Kurt Holzhueter. “We’re getting good outside shoot­ ing from several players.” Brian Yeazel led nine Trojan scorers with 23 points. Chris Finkbeiner had 12 points and nine rebounds, and Justin VanSpronsen played a complete game with 10 points, eight assists and three steals. On Dec. 11, the Trojans went up big, then held off a late rally, to tip Godwin Heights 59-57 in the confer ence opener for both teams. Middleville had a 33-2* cushion at the half, but a 21 point fourth quarter by God win made it close. I.atc fret throws by Chris Finkbeinti and Brian Yeazel helped tc hold off the charge. Finkbeiner led TK with 19 points. Yeazel had 12 points and eight boards, and Justin VanSpronsen dished out seven assists. The Trojans hit 10 threepointers on the night and shot better from the free throw line (73 percent to 50 percent) to counter a mon­ ster game from Godwin Heights’ Anthony Knccland, who had 32 points and 15 rebounds. The Trojans host Belding tonight, then travel to Low­ ell for a nonconference matchup on Friday. Both games tip off at 7:30. 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They listen found himself all alone be­ and they’re always going to hind the arc, paused to think work.” Nick Slot scored 13 and about it, then drained a three-pointer to tie it up. He Travis Slot 12 for the Scots (3-0, 2-0 in the Gold). then stole the ball away Dustin Bowman led Hast­ from the Saxons with 37 seconds to go. but Hastings ings w ith 14 points, and Ted didn't give up a good look at Greenfield had nine. On Dec. 11. sizzling the basket and the game shooting from beyond the went into overtime. Travis Slot opened the arc by Nick Slot allowed the scoring in the extra period Scots to survive a scare in with a three, and the Saxons their conference opener at couldn't find an answer. winless Cedar Springs. 57Nick Slot and Jeff DeBlaay 54. Slot hit 7 of 9 three point­ hit their free throws to close ers and scored 22 points to the door for good. “We struggled tonight, make the difference for but the kids kept fighting Caledonia in an otherwise through,” Tolsma said. even game. Cedar Springs “We’re capable of playing hit only 3 of 18 three-point good defense, but we re not attempts. Travis Slot scored 13 and Steve Yanosik had 11 points, five rebounds and four assists for Caledonia. The Caledonia varsity volleyball team went 1-3 at the Comstock Park Invita­ tional on Saturday. The Lady Scots lost to Comstock Park (15-7, 1512), Ravenna (15-7, 15-4) and Sparta (15-9, 15-5), and beat Freedom Baptist (15-9, 15-3). Kelli Leatherman had 11 kills, Amanda DeBoer had 10 aces and Brooke Zeisemer had 18 assists on the day. Jill Sutphin was named to the All-Tournament team Caledonia’s Greg Jousma (34) guns on the run for her solid all-around play. against Hastings. The team opened its sea­ son with a third-place finish at the Godwin Invitational on Dec. 8. Heidi Waayenberg led the way with 11 aces on the day. Molly Conway posted 21 kills and Brooke Ziesemer had 66 assists. The next action for Cater donia (2-6-3) is on Jan. 5 at the Sturgis Invitational. The Lady Scots open conference play with a 7 p.m. home match against Kenowa Hills on Jan. 7. The Caledonia freshman volleyball team won two three-game matches in a tri­ meet on Dec. 12, downing East Grand Rapids 15-11, 13-15 and 17-15, and Mid­ dleville 15-0, 12-15 and 159. The frosh then took third in their pool at the Mid­ dleville Invitational on Sat­ urday. The frosh beat Godwin (15-6, 15-2), lost to Hamil­ ton (15-11. 16-14), beat Belding (15-8, 15-5) and Caledonia's Nick Slot (21) finds a lane along the split with South Christian (16-14.6-15). baseline against Hastings. Springs 49-40. holding Ce­ dar scoreless in the third quarter to seize the game. Mesecar scored 13. Zach Larson had nine and Swartz had eight for the JV (2-0. 1 0 in the Gold). Tyler Wolfe ted Cedar Springs with 20 points. Caledonia travels to Sparta tonight for a 7:30 conference battle with the Spartans. JV Report The JV basketball team Caledonia’s Mike Ogle (20) gets boxed in by the opened its season with a 48Saxon defense. 36 win over Middleville. • TfiYS F«R KI9S • sasa Caledonia volleyball 3rd at Godwin Invitational Mike Mesecar and Brad Swartz each scored 11 points to pace the JV. Swartz. Mike Morgan and Ryan Rogers pulled down six rebounds apiece. The JV then beat Cedar I I WILLIAM GAVIN RUSTY KERMEEN JACK MARTIN RICHARD LEVAY TIRRY NILES JIM Mill ER IIM GAVIN TOYS F®R KIDS COLLECTION POINT Help us help Barry County area kids. 98 Pont Grand Am CT 2 dr.. automatic, air. 33.000 mile*. #2734 S*|773B 99 Pont Grand Prix GT 4 dr. automat*. air. CD #3161 S2-7B*6 4 dr. V-6. auto . air. 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Travis Slot beat every­ one to the basket on a quick baseline drive to end the drought and cut Hastings’ lead to 27-23 entering the fourth quarter. A three-pointer by Nick Slot, a jumper by Travis, and two more slashing drives by Nick gave the Scots a 32-30 lead. sen t a sa By Matt Cowall Sports Editor Frustrated for most of the game by a disruptive Hast­ ings defense, the Caledonia varsity basketball team saved its best for last. The Fighting Scots outscored the Saxons 7-0 in overtime for a 42-35 final, pulling a win out of the fire for the second straight game. “I hope it helps us in the long run, but this is getting old,” said Caledonia coach Todd Tolsma of his team’s tight finishes. “We finally decided to run our offense and play some defense (in overtime).” Hastings (1-3, 1-1 in the O-K Gold) put forth enough effort to win the game, but couldn’t get enough shots to fall, including some easy ones. “We had way too many missed lay-ups,” said Hast­ ings coach Don Schils. “Caledonia made plays at �Page 16/The Sun and News Middleville Mi/December 18 2001 Wrestling roundup Caledonia’s Seth Temple (top). (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK’s Matt Erb (top) was the 189-pound champ at the Jeff Lehman Memorial tournament last week. (Photo by Matt Cowall) $ Special ^Thank You! The employees of Metaldyne in Middleville would Jw like to thank Middleville Marketplace of frj Middleville, D&W of Caledonia and Feipausch of Hastings for their cooperation in our processing our large bottle returns through out the year. With our bottle return program, we were able to cotlect enough money to adopt three families for the holidays from Love Inc. The three families will ft receive gift and food donations fa this holiday season Again, we thank you fa your support, /•Jj and our adopted families ore grateful too1 Pa rv M Jkj 'K> n The Caledonia JV wres­ tling team placed fifth at the Jesse Snow Memorial Wres­ tling Invitational at Maple Valley on Saturday. Seth Temple was the tour­ nament champ at 135 pounds, and was the recipi­ ent of the Jesse Snow Me­ morial Sportsmanship Award. Taking seconds were Caleb Zandstra (171) and Adam Rohrer (112). 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Ml/Decembef 18. 2001/Page 17 Taekwondo club keeps kicking in Caledonia The Caledbnia Taek­ wondo Club hosted athletes from around the state for the West Michigan Open Taek­ wondo Championship on Dec. 1. Approximately 120 prac­ titioners of this newest Olympic sport — represent­ ing over twenty clubs — participated in the event, which included Forms Com­ petition, Weapons Forms, Point Sparring and Olympic Sparring categories. Caledonia competitors were Emily Jacobson and Steve Moyer of Caledonia High School. Jason Jacob­ son. Nick Aitchison alid Erik Jacobson of Caledonia Middle School, Jacob Roatman and Taylor Roatman of Caledonia Elementary School, Austin Sorber of Emmons Lake Elementary School, and Christine Lewis. Associate coach John Jacob­ son competed in the adult competition division, and head coach and instructor George Lewis served as Tournament Director. 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To report discninmation call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980 The HUD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927 choreographed routine of kicking, striking and block­ ing that is graded with a sys­ tem similar to gymnastics or platform diving. This venue, like the others, is broken down into divisions respec­ tive of age and proficiency level. Emily Jacobson placed first in the advanced high school age division for this event, with Nick Aitchison and Christine Lewis taking silver medals in the ad­ vanced 11-12 age division. John Jacobson took silver in the advanced adult division. Nick Aitchison also took sil­ ver in the related Weapons Forms Competition. In sparring competition. Caledonia performed well in both Point and Olympic styles. Sparring is a timed match of two rounds, with the winner determined by points from successful kick­ ing and punching techniques against their opponent. Point is differentiated from Olym­ pic by variations in target scoring areas as well as the intensity of the contact. Point Sparring resulted in silver medals for Emily Ja­ cobson and Steve Moyer in an intense high school level competition. John Jacobson also earned silver in an in­ tense match with national gold medalist James Perez in the advanced adult divi­ sion. Nick Aitchison also took silver in a highly com­ petitive 11-12 age division. Jacob Roatman, Taylor Roatman and Austin Sorber had strong first-time show­ ings in the novice division, but finished slightly out of the medals. Olympic Sparring saw gold earned by Nick Aitchi­ son in a highly competitive Over Your Head in Debt? advanced level middle school-age division. “The skill, technique and overall level (of competi­ tion) was on par with some of the black-belt-level matches," said Coach Lewis. Steve Moyer took bronze in a highly-intense set of matches in the high school age intermediate division. Jason Jacobson also per­ formed well to take bronze in the advanced middle school age division. The highlight of the adult (17-34) black-belt Olympic sparring competition came from Jae Lee of The Univer­ sity of Michigan, who earned gold in the most dra­ matic match of the day. “Young Lee represents, as do others in the West Michi­ gan and Grand Rapids area, a talent that can go all the way to the Olympic trials.” said Lewis. The West Michigan Open represented an early start of the competition season for the Caledonia Taekwondo Team. 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Duties to in­ clude but not limited to: Elections, Petitions, & Mi­ nutes of Regular and Special meetings of the Village Council PLANNING COM­ MISSION & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - The Village of Caledonia is seek­ ing citizens to fill 2 vacancies on the Planning Commission and 1 vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Duties to include but not limited to monthly meetings and up­ dates of Village Zoning Or­ dinance. To be considered for a position, a citizen must be a resident of the Village of Caledonia, and a regis­ tered voter. Interested appli­ cants should contact the Vil­ lage office at 891-9384 for further details. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs.___________ THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $595. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Happy oiida 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Make your reservations now! 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Be­ cause the fiber cable was of a “no-cut” type, which must be left on a reel, the reel trailer was left unattended during the evening. According to the project manager, vandals cut the fi­ ber cable 5,000 feet into a 20.000-foot reel, essentially rendering that whole portion useless. Authorities said damage is estimated to be $8().(XM). It seems that approxi­ mately one mile of cable west of the property must be replaced and reset. Anyone with information in this lat­ est incident of vandalism is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment at 363-3413 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. In other recent local po­ lice news: The Kent County Sher­ iffs Department was called to the scene of an accident in the early morning hours last Friday. According to the police report. Jason Sobie. 18, of Belmont was arrested for operating under the in­ fluence of liquor. 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If you are profes­ sional and hardworking we offer home health aide posi­ tions, with flexible schedule, good pay, and a supportive team. Come join our team of Angels, call Vai at 616-2458899. Open Christmas Eve ) SNOW PLOW DRIVER wanted. Must be flexible and equipment comfortable. Call La riser's, (616)868-7665. For Rent Reservations Now Welcome! l DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person w’ith chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. SHARE 65OSQ. FT. of office space, great M-37 location in Middleville. Call (616)7956005 or (616)293-7814. Holiday 2 CALEDONIA: BROAD­ VIEW COUNTRY ES­ TATES. Sharp, Ibd apart­ ment in country, $495 per month ♦ gas & electric. No pets, deposit. Immediate oc­ cupancy. Call John (616)8912222 ext *233____________ OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 650sq. ft. Great M-37 location in Middleville. Call (616)795-6005 or (616)2937814.____________________ THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS: 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths on 3 acre wooded lot, nice home awav from city, $850 + deposit. (616)340-1259 1-800-870-7085 Spring Is Coming Soon! Residential & Commercial Licensed • FREE Estimates Serving Barry <S Kent County Taking New Customers For 2002 Lawn Turf Management Program Specializing in Fertilizing, Disease Treatment, Weed Control, Pest Management, etc. Spring & Fall Clean-ups Available and some Mowing, Weeding, Trimming and Flowerbeds Call STEVEN for appointment and details ___ MB-Bsac �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 18. 2001/Page 19 For many, holidays remain holy days Copley News Service Whether you celebrate the holidays with a feast or a fast, faith is the reason for the season in many cultures. - Muslims hold sacred the ninth lunar month, called Ramadan, because they believe it was during Ramadan in A.D 610 that Allah first spoke through the prophet Mohammed Those words became the holy book of Islam, called the Koran This year Ramadan begins Nov. 16. - Hanukkah (the Hebrew word for dedication) cele­ brated the victories of TK volleyball opens season with 3-2 mark The Middlcville-TK var­ sity volleyball team went 32 at the Otsego Tournament to open its season on Dec. 8. The Ixidy Trojans lost to Edwardsburg (15-10, 15-10) and Otsego (15-9, 15-9) be­ fore rallying to for three in a row against Schoolcraft (157, 15-9), Hastings (15-13, 15-6) and Hart (15-8, 13-15, 15-6). The team served 33 aces on the day. led by Cary Mid­ dlebush with eight. Setters Melisa Potts and Rachel Clinton had 27 and 32 as­ sists respectively. Ashley Carter led the team with 21 kills, followed by Megan Dutcher with 19. Dutcher led the team in blocks with 13, scoring on five. Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” ancient Jewish heroes In 165 B.C., after three years of fighting, Jews reclaimed the temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem from Greek con­ querors. Inside the temple, the triumphant Jewish war­ riors found enough oil to light the temple for only one day. Miraculously, Jews believe, the oil burned for eight days. Jews celebrate the miracle of faith during the eight days and nights of Hanukkah. This year the fes­ tival is celebrated beginning at sundown Dec. 10 and lasts until Dec. 17. - Christians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 to honor the birth of Jesus Christ, whom they believe is the Son of God and their sav­ ior. The season of celebra­ tion begins weeks earlier with the start of Advent on the Sunday closest to Nov. 30. Advent, a Latin word for “the coming," marks the start of the countdown to Christmas Day. This year Advent begins Dec. 2 - Muslims fast from sun­ rise to sunset during the month of Ramadan to remind themselves of the suffering of the poor, the kinship of faith and the importance of self-control - At the end of Ramadan. Muslims break the fast w ith the festival of Eid al-Fitr. Dec. 16. Families decorated their homes with lights, give treats to children and gather with family and friends to feast Mindful of the bless­ ings after the month of fast­ ing. Muslims share their good fortune by feeding the poor and donating money to mosques. - The menorah, a candle stand that holds eight cere­ monial candles and one can­ dle to light the rest, is a sym­ bol to Jews of the miracu­ lously burning oil in the tem­ ple. On the first night of Hanukkah, which is also called the Festival of Lights, families light one candle. On the second night they light two candles, and so on until all the candles are lit. As the light from the menorah bnghtens with each addi­ tional flame. Jews are reminded of the growing miracle of the flame burning in the temple long after it should have died out. - On Christmas Eve in Ireland, people placed light­ ed candles in their windows. According to the biblical Christmas story, the holy family struggled to find shelter on the night of Jesus’ birth. The candles, according to Irish tradition, welcome Jesus into the home. - In Germany, families usher in the Advent season by lighting the first of four candles - three purple, one pink - on an Advent wreath. For the next three Sundays leading up to Christmas, families light one more can­ dle. The four candles are said to symbolize the 4,000 years the world waited for the birth of Jesus. 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I FREE Car PHone Charger T I & Leather Case I with one year contract with coupon expires 1/15/02 Bring a Friend & Receive a , , ’25 REBATE • with coupon • expires I/IS7O2 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/711/SunandNews_2001-12-24.pdf 5df65da6c3fb21136bfcfe5e72945433 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml ^8 18U Your Hometown Newspaper Ser/ing Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 52/December 24, 2001 130th year Middleville. Michigan 49333 Bad checks made harder in Caledonia Twp. area merchants, and it is the sole provider of the pro­ gram. It is a law enforce­ ment program providing ad­ ministrative assistance for criminal prosecution of check law violations. To allow a private com­ pany to provide enforcement services, however, requires an ordinance by the local municipality. This sets the $25 civil response fee, of which $21.50 goes to the company for its investment. It makes writing a bad check a criminal violation. Don DePetro spoke for his company, Check En­ forcement Unit Inc., which has contracts to provide services in about 20 commu­ nities in the state, many in this area. The program is highly regarded and docu­ mented by several law en­ forcement agencies. When a bad check re­ quires possible prosecution, the company sends out two notices to the offender, who has an opportunity to rem­ edy the situation. If they fail, they are called to account with the Sheriffs DepartAudrey Ironsides of Middleville had a special visit with Santa during the Hastings ment. Criminal action is pur­ Kiwanis Christmas party on Dec. 19. She was the guest of her gradfather Gordon sued by the company. The court will then make a deciIronside. non-sufficient funds. by Ruth Zachary Because the Kent County Staff Writer A check violation ordi­ Sheriff’s Department is nance on the Caledonia overburdened with duties, Township Board meeting recovery is often a low pri­ agenda Dec. 19 led to an ex­ ority, and a private company planation of payment recov­ that administers a program ery for checks written with to handle such problems has a good rate of success in the endeavor, this is an option desired by many communi­ ties. The Sheriffs Department has contracted with the com­ pany to provide check re­ covery and enforcement for Santa Claus makes visit to area sion in the case. Small business owners are relieved of having to pursue these problems. A merchant would probably have to go to small claims court with­ out this program. DePetro said. He said about 20 per­ cent of checks generally re­ quire intervention, and with­ out the ordinances, the com­ pany can't operate. He said he could not say how many dishonored checks occurred in Caledonia. Trustee Robertson said about one check a year writ­ ten to his office had insuffi­ cient funds, and a phone call usually resolved the prob­ lem. He said feared "making a criminal of our neighbors, who just made an honest mistake,” or may have bad bookkeeping skills. Trustee Bill Bravata said smaller checks were more likely to be in violation, and those tended to mount up fairly fast. He said the last thing he wanted to do would be to chase someone down over a bad check. DePetro said some people make a habit of bouncing checks and often moved fre­ quently. The best prevention is for merchants to get good identification in the first place. The business must have a notice in place about delinquent check prosecu­ tion. Supervisor Bryan Harri­ son said this could be a good service to merchants, and they could still contact a customer before taking ac­ tion, on a case by case basis. The program was started by Al Johnson of the Kent County Prosecutors office several years ago. Harrison said he had worked on writ­ ing the law for private law enforcement. Citizen Jason Robards said 3 percent of checks at the Amoco Station arc re­ turned. and about half of these arc recovered. He said he had no objection to the plan. He said another option to prevent bad checks is "Check Alert,” a computer­ ized system, which alerts the merchant that a person has had a previous check with insufficient funds. Blood drive set at Thornapple hall A Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the Thornapple Town­ ship Hall. 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Red Cross officials say the holiday season presents an opportunity for people give the gift of life or to be­ gin a tradition of donating. Fred Sterns, executive di­ rector of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross, said that because of the tremendous response of Americans since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C., “For the first time in years, the blood supply isn’t on the brink of crisis With the help and generosity of our new and regular donors, we can keep it that way.” Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. The drive is being sponsored by Thor­ napple Township Emer­ gency Services. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. In This Issue Caledonia supt. review planned One burglary foiled, others reported locally Yankee Springs planners begin work on sign ordinace Pressure mounts to speed Caledonia Twp. zoning revision �Page 2/The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi/December 24, 2001 TK students do good, have fun at same time Brownies sang for residents at Carveth Village Middleville Clovers brought cards to Carveth High School Spanish teacher Laura Williams would do a dance or sing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Students in all grades in the Thornapplc Kellogg School district, staff and bus drivers have discovered how to do good and have fun at the same time during the holiday season. McFall Elementary stu­ dents brought in canned goods, their gifts to their teachers, to benefit Thornap­ ple Township Emergency Services or the McFall Li­ brary. At Lee, students collected canned goods, and counted and organized them. At Page, students contrib­ uted to a fund to help the grandson of a former teacher. At the middle school, sixth grade students filled shoe boxes for children overseas, seventh-graders filled shoe boxes for Head Start students and for a fam- New Year's Holiday Deadlines for 74e • J reiK The, Sun and Nems I LAKgiPOOD About 60 students raised the most money during the Helping Hands fund raiser ily they adopted through Love, Inc. Eighth-graders put lots of efforts into the “Helping Hands” project, which raised nearly $3,500 for the Children’s Miracle Network to benefit the De Vos Chil­ dren’s Hospital. Lots of teachers and other staff members helped, too. At the high school the week before, Christmas is the traditional week to raise money for the less fortunate. Of course, students figure out how to have fun doing it. Carly Allington used her work experience at Thornap­ ple Floral in a unique way. She gave out roses to fellow students who brought in non-perishable food items Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 19 and 20. She gave out 600 roses and filled four Continued next page Carly Allington exchanged roses for food A Great Gift Idea newsg- AND ONE THAT ANYONE CAN USE Teacher, Mailman, Best Friend, Grandparents... anyone who takes photos’ Help them capture the memories forever with our Quality Film Processing services news ~ Display Advertising Deadlines for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, December 27 at Noon. ~ Classified Deadlines ~ for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday December 28 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Friday December 28 at 3 p.m. r. C J cui»genMb C. Custom Rubber • BMineij Cards 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings ,n(fte 616.945.9105 Gw8an OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 Z �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 24, 2001/Page 3 Meerman resigns girlsj cage post Caledonia supt. review planned If we work together we can get this wrapped in time. From previous page shopping carts with food that will go to the United Methodist Church’s food pantry. Other students and staff Elizabeth Ketchum wraps a gift for the adopted family These girls had been well prepared to encourage stu­ dents to donate to the cause on Friday, Dec. 21 were willing to be auctioned totraise money for their good causes this year, The United Way, Love Inc. and the Special Olympics. The auction where seniors and staff members dress up in silly costumes, raffle and coin collection raised about $4000. The bus drivers brought in an overwhelming amount of food in their food drive. Barry County Red Cross Di­ rector Gayle Marsh said. “This was so generous of them. We are going to make sure all the food is distrib­ uted to people who can use it.” For some young people, doing good •' »nst fun. Brownie Troop 1336 sang carols at Carveth Village. Other troops sang there as well. Members of the Mid­ dleville Clovers 4-H troop spent part of their Christmas party making cards, which were distributed to Carveth residents. The West Thomapple 4-H Club held its first ever fund­ raiser at Cherry Valley Greenhouses to raise money for local charities and to in­ troduce area residents to some of the new varieties of poinsettias. The Middleville area was full of folks looking to help others this holiday season. by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education held a short closed meeting last Tuesday to discuss the beginnings of the annual evaluation of the superintendent. It's a whole process that we have to follow.” stated Superintendent Doug Busman. “This (was) just the beginning of that proc­ ess.” The actual superinten­ dent’s review is scheduled to take place at next month’s school board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Emmons Lake Elemen­ tary. During the board’s regu­ lar meeting, a letter of resig­ nation from girls’ varsity basketball coach Jon Meer­ man was received. His resig­ nation was accepted with re­ grets by the board. The following personnel were hired for the district: Tom Kaechele, varsity softball coach; Connie Brooks, bus driver; and Rebecca Deppe, bus aide. The board also accepted the resignation of Paul Nixon as freshman football coach. The board also had the first reading of 13 new or re­ vised policies as recom­ mended by Neola, Inc., the policy consultant company that the district hires to in­ sure that the district’s poli­ cies are in line with state and federal law. According to Busman, anyone wishing to see copies of these poli­ cies can call the administra­ tion building. “(The recep­ tionist) Karen will know where they are,” he said. The following are the pro­ posed policies: Bylaws Offers (revised); Bylaws Committees (revised); By­ laws - Voting (revised); Program - Educational Achievement Summer School (new); Professional Staff - Employment of Pro­ fessional Staff (revised); Professional Staff - Danger­ ous Weapons (revised); Family & Medical Leaves of Absence (“FMLA”) (re­ placement); Support Staff Dangerous Weapons (re­ vised); Support Staff - Fam­ ily & Medical Leaves of Ab­ sence (“FMLA”) (replace­ ment); Permanent Expulsion (revised); Students Schools of Choice Program (replacement); Students Immunization (revised) and Operations - Preparedness ENGAGEMENTS Purdy-Krenz Dr. and Mrs. Lee Purdy of Ladysmith, Wl and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krenz of Tony, Wl arc proud to announce the engagement of their chil­ dren, Tammy Lynnettc and Michael Richard. A May 18, 2002 wedding will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lady­ smith. Tammy is the granddaugh­ ter of Ruth White and the late Duane White and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purdy, all of Caledonia. f weusMve HAIR DESIGNERS Stop ~ Open 6 Days a Week ~ lnfora neu Evenings Always Available ________________________________ 122 E. Main St., Middleville (Next to Phils PLaa) Call 795-7719 For Your Appointment I I I mith iamond I I " SOUTHOFFICE I — 8980 N. RODGERS DR., CALEDONIA, Ml S for Toxic Hazard & Asbes­ tos Hazard (revised). The meeting also served as the public review and comment period mandated by the Children's Internet Protection Act before the board's adoption of the Internet acceptable use and safety policies. According to Busman, all policies arc expected to be voted on and adopted at the next meeting in January. Anyone wishing to see the policies and the ncw/rcvised/replaced sections can reach the administration building at 891-8185. -D FREE MARKET ANALYSIS 891-2222 CALEDONIA CONDO - Best deal in Jasonville (The Meadows). TWo bedrooms with 1162 sq. ft. cathedral ceilings. Open floor plan. Like new with new appliances. Enclosed garage. Sale just fell through. Drop dead price is $84,900. Appraised at $94,500. Call John McCleve, 891-2222, ext. 233 or 292-4548. Smith-Diamond Realtors* Toll Free 1-888-891-0107 Their reward was pizza I I I I I I I I I I Elizabeth Be I son 891-2222 Mel Brenner................. 891-2222 Katie Cummiford......... 262-2021 Kay Cummiford .......... 291-3330 Sharon Emerson ......... 891-2222 Maryanne Hoeksma 891-7183 Heather Lake................ 891-2222 Debra Lampani 262-8333 Carrianne Lyke 891-2222 John McCleve 891-7171 Mary Kay McCleve 891-7172 Ryan Ogle 891-2222 David Pratt 877-4010 Ron Richards 891-7176 Jennifer Russo 891-2222 Dave Vanderwoude 891-2222 Ted VanDuinen 891-2222 Tanner Whitcomb 891-2222 Sam Wright .................. 891-2222 Wendy Zandstra 891-SOLD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I �Page 4/The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml/December 24 2001 Thornapple planners table special use request by Patricia Johns in agricultural buildings was to help the area retain its “rural character." When ag­ ricultural buildings are reno­ vated to include “mini stor­ age” overhead doors and lights over every unit, the rural character is lost. Maynard Parks, the 81year-old owner of the build­ ings. told the commission that the reason for selling the buildings to Suwyn is that he wanted to “live in peace on his farm.” By sell­ ing. he would not have to pay the insurance on the Staff Writer A request by Dick Suwyn to renovate some existing farm structures near M-37 and Adams Road was tabled by the Thornapple Township Planning Commission after a public hearing on the re­ quest. Several commission members had questions about what the structures would look like when they were renovated. Some be­ lieve that the intention of the ordinance to allow storage buildings or keep them maintained. Wes Van Rhee told his colleagues on the commis­ sion that they needed to think about what would hap­ pen in the future. Would this create a flag lot? Dale Guikema said. “It's not go­ ing to look like a bam any more.” Mark Sevald said, “some­ times you have to look back to look forward.” He said that “looking at what Suwyn has done in the past shows us that we have to ask better questions and ask what the final result will look like.” Linda Gaspar said she was concerned that this would not meet the criteria of the master planning docu­ ment. Because of the tough is­ sues involved in this request, the commission tabled any discussion on it until the Jan. 21 meeting. The board approved the request by Vince Meaney'to establish a small group adult foster care home at the cor­ ner of Parmalee and M-37. This will be for more than six people but fewer than 12 Planning and zoning offi­ cer Geoff Moffat reported that the next meeting of the Planning Commission will take up the issue of a rezon­ ing requested by Landon Holdings for 158 acres at M37 and 108 Street. He said Holdings wishes to rezone the property from agricultural residential to residentia to build a 600-unit mobile home park on the site. They had previously filed a lawsuit against the township, but it was dis­ missed. Sevald said. “I welcome comments and questions from residents on this issue. Everyone will be advised to follow the guidelines and I will not allow repetitive questions or comments. He said. “People do say these are our neighbors, this is our neighborhood." The next Planning Com­ mission meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 21. in the auditorium of the Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. FIRST BAPTIST LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Liling Lord Sunday ,Sch<x>l .............................9 30 a m Morning Worship 10:45 a m Evening Praise .......................... 6 00 pm. WEDNESDAY Family Night 6 30 p m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M- 37 C 0 M M U I I 1 Y CHURCH a ptace to belong a ptace to become (non-traditional, informal) Sunday Morning Worship .......................10:30 a.m. Youth Ministry.... ......... 891-0576 Meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Dave LeBlanc, Pastor 1 Redeemer A Covenant Church A Member of the Evangelical Covenant Churches of America Phone 891-9259 Pastor Paul M. Hillman Saturday Evening Mass . . . .5:00 p.m. 6951 Hanna Lake, Dutton 616-698-8001 Sunday Mass . .9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. ■^ 930 ^ AM Worship; 11.00 AM Chr Ed.; 6 00 PM Wed Family .Night. "We are changed by God's love.’" SS. CYRIL and METHODIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 150 131st Ave., Wayland, Ml 49348 3/4 mile west of Patterson Rd. (north nest of Gun Lake) 908 W Main Street (Missouri Synod) Worship........................................9:30 a m. Sunday School.......................... 1100 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a m. Sat. Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (thru Sept) Sunday Morning Mass: 9:30 a.m. 792-2889 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH community and the world’ Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 00 pm (Child & Aduhi (During the School Ycarl Rev R Seta (ireenway. Pastor Keith Stuip, Youth Director Al Tiemeier. Coaumuury CaHutg io Emmons to \ inc t Dre 24 - 6 pm Chnstmos Fie Sermon "Caaar (ht tfthe Dari Dec 24 - 11 pm Chnsimas Ew Serawr The Ijgtt Overctmei the [htrioery L>x30-hni Sunday m ChnsUiusidt - lour. Scn*x Worship Service 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m (Jr Churehai IlWcmbi Sunday School . 9:45 a m iNureen and Child Care aiaiiabk through*** the mormne > Rev Norman Kohns Chureh Oflict 616-WI Wi / Fm (616)891-8167 464$ •«»» Services at 9 30 am and 6 pm 9255 84th Street. Alto, Ml 49302 Rev P Adams Phone 891-8440 A CALEDONIA fl UNITED METHODIST vrt CHRISTIAN REFORMED Sunday School............. ............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................ 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m Word of Life Clubs..................................... 6-45 p.m. Contemporary Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School for All Ages 10 45 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p m Pastor Roger Rultman • Church Office: 868-0.Y9I www lakesidecommunity org Community Church A Place for Family A Friends 6201 Whitneyville Avenue. -Vito Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m & 11 a.m. Sunday School fix All Ages 9.45 a.m. Contemporary Style of Wirship Sunday Evening Service........................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade) - Wednesday . 6:30 p m Prayer Meeting - Wednesday................ 6 30 p.m. Youth Fellowship - Sunday 6 00 p m. ALASKA CONGREGATION 8146 68th St. near WhttneyviHo Ave Church School, Sunday 891-8028 • e-mail: kightonOiserv.net MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHU RCH 11300 Wm M l^ tCtaet Samtn Road) WayiMd. Ml 49 Ug • TdS-790} Meeting «amr friends, and your family - right where you're al - through Rcinaa Merges DynmcMKac Qtabiy Child Care and Programs WwtapHcwre 900 a m and 1030 a m 1050 am Morning Worship 11:00 am Wed Fellowship 7 K) p m Church Ph. 868-6810 • Pastor s Ph 897 7407 .fmdefremdmU 2415 McCann Rd. (In Irving) 708 W. Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 9 45 am Praise Singing Pastor lloyd DeVbrmer, Sr 10:00 a m. 11:15a.m. 6:00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Tom DeVries, Interim Pastor - 795-9901 Wjje ®lb Hi me fEletljobist (Cljiircf) 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Ml 49302 Sunday School...10:00am. Morning Worship.,,11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...7:00 p.m. Rev. ffoyfe Bailard, Pastor Phone 868S437 SundayService Time* 9:15 A.M. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion 2nd Sunday) _ I |C ■ XC '--------- ■------- I 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion Wednesday 6:00 P.M. Evening Prayer phone 795-2370 or 948-9327 Vicar ~ Rev. David T. Hustwkk St Paul Lutheran Church + (Missouri Synod) 84th and Kraft -- Caledonia Traditional Service Liturgical Lutheran Worship New Life Celebration Service 8:00AM 9:30 AM 1100 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM AU Services lave a Nursery available Barrier Free www iserv r»ev/~'rtpaul Pastor Robert Gerke • Pastor David Ziehr Office g91-8688 GRACE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH One mile east of Whitneyville Rd Church Office. (616i 891-1512 M-37 ai liXWi Si 250 3 inc Street At Rev. E. Anthony Sikora Church: (616) 795-2391 Proclaiming the Whole Counsel of God "A Chun h n ith a caring heart foe our Lakeside Bruce N. Stewart. Senior Pastor .Klan D. Moody. Asst. Pastor Douglas G. Beason. Visitation Pastor Gary Weaver, Music Minister Pastor David Stewart, CE - Children’s Pastor RAY TOWNNF.NT). NORMAN KNORR AwkmIc Pztttw Visit our web site www bnghtside org CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville • 795-9726 Leighton Church Rev Michael Slowed. Pastor Jot Ctpctc Wordup leader Dennt Houma, Youth Pastor Church Office 616-8910287 Pastor, Dr lirian F. Harrison Youth Pastor Kevin Stiles CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES M-37 between Middleville & Caledonia Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Traditional 11 a.m. Contemporary 6 p.m. Praise/Bible Study Nursery & children’s activities during all services. Programs for all ages For more information (616; 891-8119 or www.pcacechurch cc Cnmpuifu Sconce THORNAPPLE BIBLE CHURCH Preaching the Living Word Serving The Risen Lord Sunday Morning Worship . .10:00 a m. (Jr. Church & Nursery available.) C urrently meeting at: Emmons Lake Elementary' 8950 Kraft SE, Caledonia Rev Dennis Ross Church. 616-891-0281 Middleville - Parmelee Parmelee Momng Worstip Mddevfe Mornrg Wonhp Sunaay School (Jr & AdJh) Nursery - Grode 5 Srrt^ -Sun Everrg Jr Hgh - Grades 68. Wed Evermg 930 am 1100 am 945 am. HOOam 600800pm. 6X0-7 X pm Rev Lee Zachman Church Office Phone - 795-9266 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whrtneyvtue Ave at 84th St. • 891-8661 "The Church where everybody it tomebody... and Jesus is Lord" Meeting at Caledonia High School Scnaay School 930 am Sunday Momng Wonhp 10 30 am Meehng at cnapei on Whrtneyvie Ave Sunday Evenrg Wonnp 6 00 pm Wea htowees f*oye< 8 Bibte Study 7 00 pm Rev IFanaSuyj. Aaifor • fiev <af Sasrtor. Asoc Patar *ntfneyv*e0be ora �The Sun and News. Middlevine. Ml/December 24, 2001 /Page 5 Fifth-graders continue to have T-shirt business Roskam and Kirk Barber working with her. Working with team two head Ryan Hodges are Cole Meinke and Shawn Dougherty. The shirt making team is lead by Kyle Bobolts with associates Chris Garrison and Alexis Gosset. Every­ one works together to make sure that shirts can be deliv­ ers on time to purchasers. “I think we are going to make it this year.: Hodges said. “This is a great project where students can learn to work together and learn about future careers. t '■« Cameron Kulhanek (holding the shirt) was the first winner of a t-shirt give away sponsored by Mike Hodges T-shirt Mania fifth grade class business. His class is pic­ tured around the winner. Chief Production Officers are Nick Reigler and Haily Jager by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Fifth grade teacher Mike Saving on home insurance is “No Problem.” mxfrvds < 1 th w isand* l.unihc* are saving money with Anto-CXvners Insurance fir their lx wne and mobile home protection Sup in and ask us about quality pttXeCnon, widi flexible payment plans ;uxi “No Problem" claim service. kAuto-Owners /muranct INSURANCE FIRST tea Rm lx* Senses BOB NICOLAI, Prtfid+nt 497 Arlington St (M-37) P.O Box 99. Middleville Ml 49333 (414) 891-8808 ToN Free (808) 784 X188 Fax (414) 70S SflS Hodges started a T-shirt business, staffed by the stu­ dents in his class, a few years ago at Page Elemen­ tary. Each student has a part to play in the business. The students sell shirts to earn money to go on an overnight learning adventure at the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek in the spring. The students have sold 60 shirts of the 280 they need to sell to pay the entire cost. Their next big push will be for Valentine’s Day. The students sold special holiday themed shirts and a patriotic shirt as well. Shirts are $10 or $12 for extra large sizes. Information about the shirts is available by calling the Page office at 795-7944. This year’s T-shirt Mania team is lead by CO Chief Production Officers Nick Reigler and Holly Jager. The promotion and advertising team includes head person Kari Morey with associates Ben Blough. Zach Yoesting, Laramie Barker, Courtney England and Kendra Ohler. The promotion sales team is lead by Kaiti Graham with associates Jenna Piets, An­ thony Olson, Amanda Nye, Bob Kelley and Alexis Strzelecki. The accounts and treasury team lead by Ryan VanSiclen with associates Nick DeWald and Bill Jousma are keeping track of the reve­ nues and costs. There are two graphics teams with Hanna Boswell being in charge with Ben Gun Lake Community Church ... meeting you right where you're at COMM UXITT CHRISTM AS EVE SERVICE 11:00 p.m. 12200 West M-179 Highway Join us this Sunday and we’ll help you get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions as we unwrap God’s gift of hope for the New Year! Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m meeting at the Cross Creek Charter Academy 7701 Kalamazoo Ave 1/2 mile east of Patterson 616/795-7903 Sunday worship: 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Children's Ministry Hour during second service Casual Attire - Refreshments - Childcare Provided www.brightside.org Office 891-0287 ... a place to belong, a place to become �Page 6/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 24, 2001 Two Caledonia High School students earn accolades by Cathy L. Rueter Staff Writer Two Caledonia High School students Lydia Vandcrlaan and Elizabeth Mar­ tin have been recognized for earning high marks on the 2000 PSAT/NMSQT last October and being named a commended student in the National Merit Scholarship program. Lydia Vanderlaan was among (approximately) 3.500 outstanding Achievement Program PSAT/NMSQT participants who were referred to roughly 1,500, four-year U.S.colleges and universi­ ties. Vanderlaan received the honor by scoring in the top 5 percent of more than 110.000 black American high school students who re­ quested consideration when she took the 2000 test. Only 1.500 Achievement Program scmifinalists will have an opportunity to advance in the competition for scholar­ ships to be offered in the spring of 2002. Vanderlaan is one of seven children of James and Eunice Vanderlaan of Cale­ donia. She plans to attend Calvin College next fall to study criminal law. Her hobbies include rcad- Lydia Vanderlaan is looking forward to a ca­ reer in criminal law. Elizabeth Martin plans a future in physics and music. ing, playing the flute, shop­ ping, volunteering at Pine Rest Chapel and her job at Raybrook Manner. The National Achieve­ ment Scholarship Program, initiated in 1964, is a pri­ vately financed academic competition established spe­ cifically to honor black American high school stu­ dents. The annua! competi­ tion is conducted by Na­ tional Merit Scholarship Corporation which also con­ ducts the Merit Program, and is open to all U.S. high school students. Elizabeth Martin is one of the students Merit Program students being recognized as a commended student in the year 2002 National Merit Scholarship program. The students in the “com­ mended” portion of the scholarship program will not be continuing in the compe­ tition for Merit Scholarship awards to be offered next spring. Martin’s future plans in­ clude further schooling at ei­ ther Massachusetts Institute of Technology or University of Chicago. She hopes to major in physics and music. Martin's hobbies include playing the string base, sew­ ing, running and snowboard­ ing. TKMS Students of Month Sixth Grade Students of the Month include (from left, first row) Ross Barrett. Sam Bergsma, Matt Bouchard, Whitley Bremer. Kayla Gordon; (second row) Michael Gray, Sarah Grummet, Heather Harrington, Erin King; (third row) Jordan Matthai, Crystal Scott, Ian Sisson, Kristen Sneller, Alesha Ward, Stephanie Wingeier. Freeport village election office seekers unveiled Freeport’s village election next March should have lots of interest. The president’s position will be contested by incum­ bent Harold Andrus and for­ mer Freeport Planning Com­ mission member Timothy Fish. There will be a three-way race for treasurer, with Su­ zanne Williams, James Yarger and incumbent Doro­ thy Kelley competing for the position. Yvonne Aspinall is run­ ning unopposed for clerk. Seeking positions as trustees are Robert Ruthruff and Luann “Lani” Forbes. One open council seat remains uncontested at this point. Candidates for offices in other Barry County villages were reported several weeks ago, but information about Freeport was not available from the village nor the Barry County Clerk’s office until this past week. Some things are meant to be a certain way... Seventh Grade Students of the Month include (from left, first row) Blake Berkimer, James Crandell, Timothy Huizenga; (second row) Deidre Humbarger, Allen Jousma, Elizabeth Ketchum, Michelle London; (third row) Ashleigh Lund, Adam Mayhew, Gunnar Meyering, Michael Olson, Abigail Quisenberry, Megan Wynsma. Eighth Grade Students of the Month include (from left, first row) Savanah Baker, Erin Baragar, Heather Betit, Kara DeLille, Francis Griffith; (second row) Kersta Gustafson, Kara Mays, Jason Morley, Michael Rhoby; (third row) Rae Scofield, Molly Slagel, Jordan Smith, Kassidy Sovern, Brett Tinker, Nicholas Wilke, Tabbatha Young. Like insurance from Pioneer State Mutual. • Comprehensive coverage for homes and vehicles. • Discounts for insuring both your home and car. • Quick claims response and sound advice. Call anytime lor Sun & News H's the way insurance should be. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 612 E Main St • Caledonia. Ml 49316 616.891 9294 945-9554 tr 1-800-870-7085 �The Sun and News. MiddtevtHe. Ml/Dec ember 24. 2001/Page 7 Planning chair resigns from Caledonia Twp. post by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Caledonia Planning Com­ mission Chairman Roger Keating has announced his intention to retire at the end of this month. At the Dec. 19 board meeting, Supervisor Bryan Harrison thanked him for his years of service, including two re-writes of the master plan. "He handled the chair through some difficult times." Keating, who began his service in 1987, has dedi­ cated more than 14 years to the Planning Commission. He has lived in Caledonia all his life. Reasons given in his let­ ter stated. "Recently, it has become increasingly diffi­ cult, if not impossible for me to function with the level of enthusiasm and efficiency required for the position, due in part to heavier de­ mands on my time by both commission and personal situations.*' Keating also had planned to retire from his occupation as facilitator for Universal Forest Products at the same time as from the Planning Commission, but has re­ cently decided to stay in his career a little longer. A reception will be held Monday after the business meeting Jan 7 in his honor, and all officials, family members, friends and resi­ dents who would like to ex­ press their thoughts to Keating are invited. Keating said Caledonia is a great place to live. He commented in his letter that "If we wish to maintain and improve the caliber of life we presently enjoy in Cale­ donia. several things must happen." These things in­ clude involvement at the lo­ cal level by showing inter­ est, attending meetings, serving on committees, etc. "When directly affected by a given set of circumstances is not enough." He said the township was "fortunate in having a num­ ber of very dedicated plan­ ners and commissioners w ho have devoted endless hours in attempting to steer Cale­ donia in the right direction for all its residents. Contrary to public opinion, planning doesn't just happen. It re­ quires a lot of hard work. It is crucial that as many inter­ ests as possible are ex­ pressed by both business and private sectors." He said people needed to "become directly involved on a regu­ lar basis." He commented that some civic-minded individuals shared his views, and some did not. "It is while working with different viewpoints and opinions that we are able to eventually reach decisions in the best interests of the ma­ jority." His comments to the other commissioners said it had been a pleasure serving with them, and included his thanks for their cooperation and hard work on many mat­ ters over the years. He pointed out that the commis­ sioners and the public "don't always agree, but that is what this is all about." He advised the commis­ sioners to never take the is­ sues discussed in meetings personally. He said as a re­ sult of this approach, he can still walk around in the com­ munity and talk to people he runs into. Keating was skilled at defusing heated emotions in meetings, and at calming conflicts that some­ times arose between people. He encouraged Commis­ sioner Wally Bujak to con­ tinue in his efforts to sup­ port environmental issues, one of his own concerns. Keating said several years ago he had spent four weeks working at the county level pouring over the well logs to document where wa­ ter tables and aquifers were, in an effort to protect water quality. Bujak said he appreci­ ated the dedication Keating had invested in the job. Other commissioners thanked Keating for all his hard work. Commissioner Ric Parent said he had been an inspiration to him. Commissioner John Finkbeiner said his expertise would be missed in the fu­ ture. Keating said the work the commission is faced with is "more than I've ever seen it." In the last seven years William E. Holes—-----------------------------------DELTON - William E. Holes, age 69. of Delton, passed away Wednesday. Dec. 19, 2001 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. William E. Holes was bom on Aug. 24, 1932 in Middleville. Thomapple Roger Keating the business load has mounted to eight to ten times, for both the Planning Commission and the Town­ ship Board, which is re­ flected in the length of the meetings. The Planning Commission has been on a twice a month schedule for the last two years and is talking about stepping that up to as much as once a week. Keating said the commis­ sion is facing a full plate for the next few months, allud­ ing to the contract through July with consultant Ken Dettloff for completion of the zoning ordinance. He of­ fered his support, and said commissioners could call him at any time. He said working with the commissioners had been hard work, but had also been a lot of fun. He advised the others to look at the results, and to take satisfaction in even small accomplishments as better than if they had done nothing at all. Planner Dave Zylstra asked Keating to put to­ gether some of his ideas for how the commission could work more efficiently on the pending zoning ordinance revisions and to bring those suggestions with him Jan. 7. Although new officers of the commission will be elected that evening, Keating’s vacancy will leave a much needed citizen to complete the seven-member board. It has been noted a woman in the position would help to balance out the male dominated com­ mission. Applications may be made at the Township office on Maple Street. The phone is 891-0070 Caledonia Township meetings set The Township Board voted to meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting Jan. 2, 2002. The Planning Commis­ sion meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the third Thursday of the month. Times for all township meetings will remain at 7 p.m. Truck takes dive into river, no one hurt A 33-year-old Middleville man who had been driving on McCann Road early Sat­ urday, Dec. 15, found him­ self in the Thornapple River near the Irving Dam at 7:55 a.m., according to police. Jay Porteous was not hurt in the mishap, in which he said he fell asleep at the wheel, passed through the intersection of Irving Road and drove up a private drive before ending up in the river. Porteous escaped from the truck before it sank, said troopers. He was issued a ci­ tation for careless driving. Can 945-9554 for Sun & News Action-Ads. Township. Michigan, the son of George and Marion Holes. He was raised in Middleville and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg School. Bill Holes was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for hunting and his passion was driving truck. He proudly served his coun­ try in the United States Army. He was a member of the Wayland VFW Post No. 7581. He was a loving, caring father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family. He is survived by three daughters, Robin (Jim) Oram of Middleville, Darlene (Tom) Devine of Shelbyville. Diana (Hans) Van Kuilenburg of Middleville; two sons, Jim Holes of Middleville, David Holes of Delton; 11 grand­ children; sister. Jackie (Max) Bedford of Middleville; brother. Jim Holes of Nevada; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Fridav. Dec. 21, 2001 at the Wayland VFW Post No. 7581. In lieu of flowers, memor­ ial contributions may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York. N.Y. 10016-8804. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. DIVORCE - CUSTODY Call Today - We Can Help Saturday Hours 8 am - Noon Michael J. 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Police responded to a breaking and entering in progress” call on last Thurs­ day at 12:10 p.m. The bur­ glary in the 7000 block of 108th Street was interrupted when the victims arrived home. The suspect evidently gained entry into the resi­ dence by breaking a lower windo pane in the door. Ac­ cording to a spokesperson at the sheriff’s office, the vic­ tims had only been gone 15 to 20 minutes and when they arrived home they noticed a vehicle in their driveway. When the victims went into their residence, the suspect rushed down the hall, report­ edly knocking the male down and hitting the female in the face. The police report said the male victim sustained a bump on his head from hit­ ting the doorway when he fell and the female victim’s glasses were broken, caus­ ing a cut on her nose. The suspect is reported as a six-foot, wjjite male with broad shoulders. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black ski mask and blue jeans. The suspect's vehicle is described as a medium to full size, four-door, black auto. According to the vic­ tims' statement in the police report, the vehicle had “some type of red or silver marking on the side. It was very clean, no rust.” Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff’s Department at 3363113 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. In other recent police news: The sheriff’s office re­ ported that on Dec. 13 an as­ sault victim came into the (Dutton) KCS South Substa­ tion to report an assault at 68th and Thornapple River Drive after attempting to help a man in the road. According to the victim, who was heading west on 68th Street at 5:45 a.m., a white, six-foot, 180-pound male was standing in the middle of the road waving. The victim stopped and rolled down his window. The suspect, last seen wear­ ing 4 gray pullover sweater, blue jeans and a blue head­ band (no facial hair or other distinguishing features), asked for help with his car. Evidently the victim didn’t see a car in the vicinity and thought that was “weird.” Supposedly, for no apparent reason, the suspect then punched the victim in the face. According to the sheriff’s department, the victim rolled up his window and continued on to work, but after thinking it over, de­ cided to report the incident when he got out of work that day. A double robbery took place on Sunday, Dec. 16. at the 6000 block of McCords and the 6700 block of Campau Lake. According to a police spokesperson, some­ time during the evening, two unlocked vehicles were en­ tered and items were stolen. At the first address, a child’s backpack and some CDs were reportedly stolen. The CDs were then scattered in the yard. At the second ad­ dress a portable CD player, a cell phone, a purse and CDs were reported stolen. The sheriff’s office was called back out to the Cale­ donia area last Tuesday to investigate a larceny in the 6000 block of Royalton in Caledonia Township. Ac­ cording to the police report, movie OUTPOST VIDEO SUPERSTORE Glen Valley Retail Center M-37•891-9303 Open Weekdays 10 am to 11 pm & midnight on Fri. & Sat. Holiday Gift Ideas 3 fmdvi'EduTPdsT; * Gift Baskets * Gift Certificates • Rent One Movie or Game and [ * Game Accessories get a second rental FREE * Previewed Movies and Games with this coupon. rfT. Wishing you a Ssafe and Happy I Holiday Season! [ Offer good at Caledonia location j Free rental of equal or lessor value One coupon per visit please. } ( Expires 1-15-02 Product Id: SunAd the robbery took place at a new construction sight. A generator, chopsaw and drill valued at over $2,000 was removed from the premises. A possible suspect vehicle may be a brown or maroon colored (approxi­ mate) 1988 S-10 pickup. Anyone with information about these robberies is urged to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment at 363-3125 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. On Saturday, Dec. 15, two children were injured in separate accidents. A 10year-old male from Alto sustained minor injuries when the vehicle he was rid­ ing in was rear-ended due to the fog. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 40-year-old male. The GMC he was rid­ ing in was evidently rearended by a 23-year-old Hastings man driving a 2001 Nissan. The driver of the Nissan reportedly didn’t see the GMC “until it was too late to stop.” A passenger in the Nissan also sustained minor inju­ by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2002 at its Dec. 18 meeting. The budget shows reve­ nues of $1,169,076 with ex­ penditures of $1,234,885. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck explained that he did not think that the pro­ jected $74,890 deficit would actually be a problem. “We were very conserva­ tive on planning for revenue sharing and funds from the major street funds. We could well bring in more money than we projected.” There was no public com­ ment on the budget and it passed unanimously with member Floyd Bray absent. In other business the ♦ ♦ 616-891-1240 General Dentistry for Children & Adults - NEW PATIENTS WELCOME - Quality dental care in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. • ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ j council appointed Ray Pe­ ters to full the term left va­ cant when Nikki Miller re­ signed from the Planning Commission. Peters will serve until April 30. 2004. Catherine Beyer was ap­ pointed to fill Cathy Wil­ liamson’s seat, which ends April 30, 2002. Nickel continues to be down in the sludge. Charlie Miller from EarthTech is working with the Michigan Department of Environmen­ tal Quality to see if they will approve greater capacity. Sergeant Tony Stein re­ ported that deputy Jeff Nieu­ wenhuis has decided to take a position in Rutland Town­ ship and he has been re­ placed by deputy Erik Gus­ tafson. The council approved the first phase of the Mill Pond townhouses. Developer Jerrel DeKok is anticipating that he will break ground in late February or March. He hopes to have one of the units in the Spring Parade of Homes. Geoff Moffat reported that the storm drain has been installed in Hunters Ridge. He also noted the work of the joint committee working on master plan issues. He anticipates a joint meeting in February or March to dis­ cuss some of the proposals. The village will work with Dave Dykstra and the other partners in the Thorn­ berry Apartments on their plans to complete the devel­ opment and costs for sewer and water connections. The next meeting of the Middleville Village Council will be Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. in the village hall. Alto woman on dean’s list at Kettering Mary Palbykm of Alto has been named to the dean’s list at Kettering University for the summer term 2001. The hoQor is accorded stu­ dents who, in a given term, have attained a minimum weighed grade average of 92.0 out of a possible 100, have received no grades below 85, and have earned a minimum of 16 credits. A GROOMING Early Morning & Evening Appointments Available Conveniently located on M-37 in Caledonia (Right on the way to or from work) curred in different spots on 84th that day. One accident involved two cars but no injuries and no citations were issued. Another accident involved a car/deer mishap. Again, there were no human inju­ ries and no citation was is­ sued. In the third accident, no injuries were sustained when the 24-year-old driver (of Kentwood) of a Stoops Na­ tional Lease Semi truck al­ legedly rear-ended another vehicle pushing it into the path of another auto. Apparently the driver of the semi-truck was heading east on 84th Street when his truck rear-ended the a 2(XX) Chevrolet, driven by a 47year-old man waiting to turn onto Cherry Valley. The Chevrolet was then pushed into the path of a 2001 Audi westbound on 84th Street by a 29-year-old Grand Rapids man. The driver of the semi­ truck received a citation from the Kent County Sher­ iffs department. Middleville Village Council gives OK to 2002 budget I Christopher J. Hier, * ries. The Hastings man was issued a citation for the acci­ dent that occurred at 12:35 p.m. In another accident that same day. at 1:30 p.m.. a 14year-old female passenger was transported to Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital with non-life threatening in­ juries. A 47-year-old female from Bloomingdale was driving a 2001 Ford F250 east bound on 76th Street, when she reportedly turned to head North on Patterson Ave. According to the sher­ iff’s office she turned into the path of a 31-year-old Caledonia woman driving a 1997 Toyota, whose car was then pushed into a ‘97 Oldsmobile driven by a 34year-old man from Caledo­ nia. The 14-year-old injured in the accident was a passen­ ger in the Toyota. The driver of the Ford F250 was given a citation. 84th Street was the road not to be driving on Thurs­ day, Dec. 12. The Kent County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment reported that at least three vehicular accidents oc­ Good at both locations: Your Smile The First Thing People See! ♦ GROOMING DEN 12381 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake • 795-9114 PAWS ’N CLAWS I06 High St, Middle* ille • 795-4664 Large Or Small, We Do Them All! Groomers: Jennifer & Bill Exp. Date: 2-28-2002 I �The Sun and News. Mtddteviile. Ml/December 24. 2001 /Page 9 FROM OUR READERS Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues COA services, not facility, needed To the editor, I was one of eight people who attended the first Commission on Aging forum in Middleville Thursday Nov. 8. Upon arrival, I was happy to sec Tammy Pennington was there. However, I was equal­ ly disappointed to watch her leave prior to the start. I was also disappointed in the woman who attended the forum “as a concerned citi­ zen of the Middleville area.” She spoke of some of the programs and of some of the turnouts they have had. Throughout the evening questions were being asked and no answers were provid­ ed At the end of the evening it was revealed that the con­ cerned citizen was actually a board member on the COA. A board member with no answers, or at least none she was willing or able to share with us. Of all the services the COA provides, there was. only one that the entire group was familiar with, that being the “Meals on Wheels” program. The health services they had list­ ed could just as easily be provided by the Health Department, just as they are in most of the surrounding counties. There arc a little more than 9,000 people 60 years and older in Barry County who qualify to participate in COA programs. Of that number, can any one tell me how many go south for the winter? How many live in a medical care facility and are still able to participate? Ho many (percentage wise) actually participate at all? Of the seniors I have spoken to the consensus was that they were not interested in “hang­ ing out with a bunch of old people.” No one denies the need for services provided by the COA. A new facility would be nice, but is it really need­ ed? There were no proposals of “new” services or pro­ grams for which they would need more space. Can the COA justify the expense involved in acquiring and renovating the purposed church property? From what 1 have been told, they do not even have a business plan, let alone a site plan Yet they hold a public forum to explore the needs and wishes of the people? On what basis were we asked to form an opinion? There were no facts or real numbers to support the COA’s need for expansion of services, let alone a new facility. The purposed purchase price on the property would be better used in redevelop­ ing the lots already pur­ chased by the county near the old city hall building. In doing so, services would remain central to the down­ town area. The COA Administration and a com­ munity room could be housed within the new health department building. The $1.2 million county­ wide “millage” proposed by the COA to renovate the old church could be used to establish community centers in the Middleville, Freeport, Woodland, Nashville, Dowling and Delton, areas. These centers could be used by all ages for a full range of community activities that including the needs of the COA This is not a new idea but one suggested by County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson who represents District No. 1, City of Hastings. Given the fact that the COA was involved to some degree in the planning for the new community cen­ ter to be built near the Hastings High School, this alternate plan make a lot more sense Little by little, the public becomes more auare of the details, or lack thereof, that encompass this project. If the County Commissioners are truly concerned with meeting the needs of the people, then they would sup­ port a program that reaches out into the communities they are trying to serve, and not one that will only end up serving a handful of resi­ dents within the City of Hastings. As a resident of the Village of Middleville, I serve on the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission. This commis­ sion consists of members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board, Thomapple Township Board and Middleville Village Council. We are three governmental entities working together to serve the needs of our area residents. Perhaps the COA could better reach their goals by forming such partnerships with local officials in the communities they wish to serve. William Nesbitt, Middleville NEWEST CITIZEN ANNOUNCED BOY, Hunter David, born at Butterworth Hospital on Dec. 3, 2001 at 11:47 p.m. to David and Becky DeHaan of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big sis­ ter, Haley. Proud grandpar­ ents are Dave and Joy De­ Haan and Clayton and Norene Reigler. Tailoring a Gift to seryeyour charitable interests and financial goals The Barry Community Foundation offers a range of philanthropic options. Unrestricted Funds, or Communit) Action Funds give the foundation the discretion to make grants that address the most urgent needs of the community as they change from lime lo time Designated Funds make grants to spectfic organizations chosen by the donor when the fund is established Scholarship and Award Funds e established by donors wishing to make education available to indi­ viduals in their communities You may also wish to: Field-of-Interest Funds benefit a specific area of interest to the donor. They can also benefit a geo­ graphical area Donor Advised Funds are often created as an after native to a pnvate foundation and allow donors to recommend the chantable organizations and causes to be considered for grants They can be established tn two forms Non Endowed Donor AAiseJ tUnds allow the donor to recommend grants from both principal and income consider naming your community foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or life insurance policy make a bequest to a commundy foundation tn your living trust or will establish a Supporting Organization tnruugh the community foundation A Supporting Organization is a separate iega! entity for tax purposes and has its own gevemtng body by affiliating with a community foundation, the Supporting Orgamzabor enjoys pub Ik chanty status and ttv professional waft services Endowed IXmor-Adc»ed Funds a ow the 0onor to recommend grants from the income of the land P.O. Box 644 450 Meadow Run Drive • Suite 300 Hastings. Mi 49058 Phone: 616-945-0526 • Fax: 616-945-4536 Email: bef^ wmis.net Website: www.barrycf.org Whitneyville and Robertson Road tree removal considered Residents in Thornapple and Irving townships are nervously waiting for the ar­ rival of the woodcutters. Several areas along both Whitneyville and Robertson roads have trees wearing bright orange x 's. The Barry County Road Commission will award bids for the removal of the trees in January. It will be up to the contractor to decide on a date. Several of the residents along the roads are con­ cerned that the removal of the trees will lead to a loss of aesthetics and a sense of “ruralness.” The Thornapple Town­ ship Planning Commission has sent a letter to the road commission asking them to perhaps encourage home­ owners to plant young trees on their property so that eventually the cool shadi­ ness only stately trees can provide will return. Whitneyville Road will be improved and repaved this spring. It is beginning to see lots of traffic flow, as driv­ ers try to avoid the conges­ tion along M-37. Next summer these branches arching over Whitney­ ville Road will not be seen having been removed in preparation for repare and repaving of this major route. Reach over 10,000 area homes with an ad in the Sun & News American Manufactured Living, Inc. at CIDER MILL VILLAGE Whitneyville Rd. to Middleville and COUNTRY MEADOWS VILLAGE 76th and Kraft �Page 10/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 24. 20U1 CALEDONIA TWP. BOARD Regular Meeting CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP December 19, 2001 Present: Harrison, Snyder, Cardwell, Bravata Bujak. Robertson and Stauffer. Also Present Manager /Plan­ ning Zylstra Utilities Admini­ strator Pierson, Engineer Wil­ cox. and Deputy Clerk Palmer The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION: Supervisor Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invoca­ tion. CONSIDERATION OF THE MEETING AGENDA Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to add 10E Shagbark and 10F Northwest Water/Sewer budget amendments Ayes All MO­ TION CARRIED. Moved Harri­ son. second Bravata to remove 9D Ayes All MOTION CAR­ RIED. Moved Harrison, second Bravata to approve agenda as amended Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENT (BRIEF): Lynn Demann of 5282 Wade questioned meeting of Shagbark Condominiums APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Robertson removed items 5C & 50. Moved Harnson second Bravata to approve the consent agenda minus 5C & 50 Ayes M MOTION CARRIED. Robertson discussed the rev­ enue expenditure report and the Treasurers report. Moved Harrison, second Stauffer to approve items 5C & 50 Ayes All MOTION CARRIED. INQUIRY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None REPORTS FROM BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF: Har­ rison discussed Planning Commissioner Keating has resigned after 14 years Board members thanked Keating for his years of service. Harrison also discussed the thermometer program Snyder reported on Library Comm, and the many meetings they are holding The Caledonia Township Planning Commission is having a Planning Commission Retirement Farewell for Chairman Roger Keating January 7, 2002, immediately following the 7:00 p.m. Township Planning Commission Meeting. 300 Robertson discussed the finance committee CORRESPONDENCE: None MOTION AMENDED KENT COUNTY SYSTEMS ACCESS AGREEMENT : Mov­ ed Cardwell second Snyder to approve the amended Kent County Systems Access Agree­ ment Ayes Al MOTION CAR­ RIED ORDINANCE - INTRODUC­ TION AND FIRST READING CHECK VIOLATION ORDI­ NANCE - CHECKS DRAWN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS OR ON A CLOSED ACCOUNT (CRIMINAL) : Don Difetro discussed check enforce­ ment. Discussion was held. Jason Robards of 8004 Patter­ son commented on bad checks. ORDINANCE - INTRODUC­ TION AND FIRST READING CHECK VIOLATION ORDI­ NANCE - COLLECTION OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HANDLING AND EN­ FORCEMENT OF DISHON­ ORED CHECKS': Discussion was held RESOLUTION - A RESOLU­ TION TO SET THE COST RECOVERY FEES FOR EN­ FORCEMENT OF DISHON­ ORED CHECKS': Discussion was held MOTION - JOB DESCRIP­ TION FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF AND MOTION APPOINTMENT OF SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE POSI­ TION OF FIRE CHIEF': Fred Fleischmann of 9033 Foeke commented on job description and requested items to be added and deleted from the CHECK VIOLATION ORDINANCE Caledonia Township, Michigan CHECKS DRAWN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS or ON A CLOSED ACCOUNT (Criminal) Ordinance # 02*01 An Ordinance Relative To The Enforcement Of Checks Drawn Without Sufficient Funds Or On A Closed Account. THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1. DEFINITIONS. When used in the ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meanings: B. C. “Check" shall mean any check, draft or order for the payment of money, to apply on account or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository. “Dishonored” shall mean: (1) Any check, draft or order drawn or written on any account, or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository, without sufficient funds for the payment of same when presentation is made to a drawee. (2) Any check drawn or order drawn or written on any account which has been closed with or by the bank or other depository upon which it is drawn. “Address of Record" shall mean the address that appears on the check or the last known address of record with the Secretary of State at the time the check was presented for payment of goods or services. Sec. 2. CHECKS DRAWN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT FUNDS. A. B. C D Synopsis of minutes MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL Call 945-9554 to place your Sun & News ACTION-AdJ Reach over 11,000 area homes This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Criminal Check Violation Ordinance. A. descnption. Jason Robards of mented on the storm water ordi­ 84th St. commented on the extri­ cation equipment and training. 8004 Patterson commented on nance. PUBLIC COMMENT (EX­ Fred Fleischmann of 9033 the descnption of Fire Chief. Foeke commented on ISO rating Discussion was held. Moved TENDED): Tom Apo* of 76th St. Harnson second Bujak to table commented on cleaning up ordi­ and other fire department nances and the policies and pro­ issues. Shagbark and a petition the job description for the Fire cedure manual as well as new for a traffic light at 100th St. and Chief and appointment of the ordinances and policies. Has search committee. Ayes: AM M-37. concern with the amount of MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT. Moved money spent and the amount of DISCUSSION - 2002 BOARD Cardwell, second Snyder, to work done on the zoning ordi­ OF TRUSTEES MEETING adjourn Ayes All. MOTION nance Bnan Bennett of 7003 SCHEDULE: Discussion was CARRIED. held. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to meet the 1st and the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - RECOMMENDA­ TION BY THE SEARCH COM­ MITTEE REGARDING THE POSITION OF ASSESSOR : scheduled grant matches and Synopsis Discussion was held. Moved programming additions on a VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Bravata. second Harrison to hire motion made by Mr Bray and MICHIGAN Laura Slob for the position of supported by Mr Lytie COUNCIL MEETING assessor at $37,690 00. Ayes 4 Approved order of 2002 MINUTES All MOTION CARRIED. Ford interceptor for the NOVEMBER 27. 2001 MOTION - RECOMMENDA­ Middleville Unit ot Barry County The regular meeting of the TION BY THE SEARCH COM­ Sheriff Department in the Village of Middleville Michigan MITTEE REGARDING THE amount of $25,000 Payment to POSITION OF UTILITIES Council was called to order at be budgeted for in FY 2002, The OPERATOR #2': Moved Bra­ 7:01 p.m. by Mr Lon Myers. motion was made by Mr vata. second Snyder to hire Council President of the Village Newman and supported by Mrs Brian Berens for the position of of Middleville. Michigan, in the VandenBerg Utilities Operator #2' at $20.50 Council Chamber of the Village 5 Authorized approval of the an hour without the stipulation of Hall. Members present: Mr. Drainage District Agreement on relocation. Roll call vote. Ayes: Floyd Bray Mrs Dorothy a motion made by Mr Newman Harrison. Snyder. Cardwell, Bra­ Corson, Mr William Kenyon, Mr and supported by Mr Bray vata, Robertson, and Stauffer. Michael Lytle. Mr. Lon Myers, 6 Approved the Final Nay: Bujak. MOTION CAR­ Mr. David Newman and Mrs Preliminary Plat of Misty Ridge Marilyn VandenBerg. Minutes of RIED. Phase II (Lots 29-50) on a MOTION - REQUEST BY the November 13. 2001 meeting motion made by Mr Lytle and LEE NORMAN OF THE were approved as written. The supported by Mr Bray EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Agenda for the meeting was 7 Approved the agreement, REGARDING BARBER CEME­ approved as amended. Mr. with the gnnder pump, on Mr TERY: Requested to build a sign Eldon Newmyer. representing Youngsmas advice. and for Barber Cemetery. Moved the DDA. approached Council approved the hook up to the Stauffer, second Snyder to build requesting a loan from the VandenBosch property on a a sign for the Barber Cemetery. Village to fund projects. motion made by Mr Newman Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED. ACTIONS TAKEN and supported by Mr Kenyon MOTION - REQUEST TO 1. Approved the invoices 8 Adjourned the meeting at PURCHASE TWO VEHICLES dated November 21,2001 in the 8 08 p.m. on a motion made by FOR THE UTILITIES DEPART­ amount of $40,467 14 on a Mr Bray and supported by Mr MENT: Moved Bravata, second motion made by Mr. Lytle and Lytle. Cardwell to have Supervisor supported by Mrs. VandenBerg Respectfully submitted. Harrison and Utilities Admini­ 2. Authorized the Village Rhonda L Fisk. Clerk strator Pierson approve the pur­ President to sign the Consent to chase of 2 trucks for the utility Vacate Portion of Plat on a The complete text of the minutes may be read at the Village Hall department. Nay: All MOTION motion made by Mr. Bray and between the hours of 9:00 a m DENIED. Moved Stauffer to pur­ supported by Mr Lytle and 5:00 p m.. Monday through chase 2 utility trucks from Seif 3. Authorized payment of Friday. and Sons Chevrolet for the $20,000 to TAPRC to boost their amount of $24,800 each fund balance in advance of MOTION DENIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. Moved Harrison, second Cardwell to purchase 1 utility truck from Gavin for $24,386 and 1 utility truck from Seif and Sons for $24,800. Ayes: All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - EXTENSION OF SERVICES BY ED VANDERVRIES: Moved Stauffer, second Cardwell to allow extension of services through December 3, 2001 by Ed VanderVries. Ayes. All MOTION CARRIED. MOTION - PROPOSED SET­ TLEMENT TO NORMAN BOEREMA V. CALEDONIA CHARTER TOWNSHIP': Moved Bravata, second Harrison to accept the settlement with Norman Boerema. Ayes: 2002 MEETING SCHEDULE Harrison, Bravata. Cardwell. The Middleville Village Council meets regularly on the second Snyder, Stauffer and Robertson. Nay: Bujak. MOTION CAR­ and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 P M. in the Council RIED. Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in accordance SHAGBARK CONDOMINI­ with the Open Meetings Act. Meetings scheduled for 2002 are UMS: Engineer Wilcox dis­ on the following dates: cussed the storm water situation at Shagbark Condominiums and July 9 4 23 January 8 & 22 the first meeting that was held. August 13 4 27 February 12 & 26 Lynn Demann of 5352 Wade September 10 4 24 March 12 4 26 commented on concerns of October 8 & 22 April 9 4 23 meetings without a schedule of November 12 4 26 May 14 4 28 action. Discussion was held. December 10 4 23 June 11 4 25 Sandy Holmes-Stanard of 7574 Hardwood discussed concerns The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission meets regof situation becoming more severe if more building takes utarty on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in place. Moved Bravata. second Council Chambers, except as may otherwise be posted in Harnson to approve the building­ accordance with the Open Meetings Act Meetings scheduled department, the engineer and for 2002 are on toe following dates the attorney to initiate review of Shagbark Condominiums Ayes: Janua ry 9 July 2 All MOTION CARRIED. February 5 August 6 NORTHWEST WATER AND March 5 September 3 SEWER BUDGET AMEND­ Apnl 2 October 1 MENTS: Moved Snyder, second May 7 November 5 Cardwell to adopt the budget December 3 June 4 amendments for the Northwest Water and Sewer funds as pre­ The Site Plan Review Committee of the Middleville Planning sented Ayes All MOTION and Zoning Commission and the Middlevifle Zoning Board of CARRIED. Appeals meet on an as-needed basis in the Council BOARD COMMENTS: Bujax thanked the board tor a good Chambers Notices ot aH as needed meetings and meeting year and looks forward to tne changes for each of these bodies wiH also be posted at the upcoming year Clerk Snyder Village Office m accordance with applicable laws The public is commented on the MTA sem.nar welcome to attend and participate in any open session of any Oe.ng held m Grand Rapids m of these bodies January Snyder also comment­ Proposed and approved meetings minutes of each body for ed on cemetery staking and on either a regular or special meeting will be available for public the copies of the board packets inspection in the Village Offices during normal business hours not being used Bravata ques­ m accordance with the Open Meetings Act the Freedom of tioned when the Compensation Information Act, and other applicable laws and related Village Commission will be bringing policies. their recommendation They wifi No person shall with intent to defraud, make, draw, utter or deliver any check, draft or order for the payment of money, to apply on account or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository, knowing at the time of the making, drawing or uttering or delivering, that the maker or drawer does not have sufficient funds in or credit with the bank or other depository for the payment of the check, draft, or order in fun upon such check, draft or order m any amount. No person shall with intent to defraud make, draw, utter or deliver any check, draft or order for the payment of money to apptv on account or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository, unless the person has sufficient funds for payment for same when presentment is due to the drawee in any amount, except where the lack of funds is due to garnishment attachment, levy, or other lawful cause, and such fact was not known to the person who made, drew uttered or delivered the instrument at the time of doing so. As against the maker or drawer thereof the making drawing uttenng or deiivenng of a check draft or order, payment ot such is refused by the drawee, when presented n the usual course of business, shall be pnma facie evidence of ntent to defraud and of knowledge of insufficient funds in or credit with such bank or other depository, provided such maker or drawer shall not have raid the drawee thereof the amount due thereon together with all cost and protest fees wrthm five (5) business days after receiving notice that such check, draft or order has not been paid by the drawee Where such check, draft or order ts protested on the ground of insufficiency of funds or credit, the notice ot protest thereof snail be adrrxssibie as proof of presentation non-payment and protest and shall be pnma facie evidence of intent to defraud and knowledge ot insufficient funds or credit with such bank or other depository Sec. 3. PENALTY. The penalty for a person convicted of the violation shall be a fine of not more than five hundred dol­ lars ($500.00) and costs of prosecution and cost recovery or by imprisonment of not more than nine­ ty (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment n the dsaefion of the court. Each act of this viola­ tion and every day upon which any such violation shall occur shaB constitute a separate offense Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after pubbcabon thereof Adopted: _____________ Effective:__________________ TownsTup Clerk 303 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE be attending the January 2, 2002 meeting Robertson, com­ 302 �The Sun and News. Middleville. M(/December 24. 2001/Page 11 Yankee Springs planners begin work on sign ordinance by Patricia Johns 5/a# Writer Just because there were no pressing issues on the agenda didn't mean that the members of the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission could just can­ cel their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, Dec. 20, and do last minute Christ­ mas shopping. Members took advantage of the light agenda to begin work on the sign ordinance. They reviewed the current ordinance and the situation with signs in the township and began the process of re­ vising the ordinance. The commission members will look at other ordi­ nances, talk with the M-37 corridor committee, which is working to make sure that signage along the corridor is consistent, no matter what municipality or township. Zoning Administrator Ken Worsham said, “Once we have a rough draft, I will circulate it among the indus­ trial and commercial busi­ nesses in the township for comments.” A public hearing will be scheduled in March to dis­ cuss the ordinance. Commission member Frank Fiala noted the infor­ mation from the Traverse City area, showing ways to control the clutter of signs along a corner. Using the guidelines issued by the Grand Traverse Bay Region Development Authority, the Yankee Springs planners will assess where promoting “visual unity" will work. Fiala said he likes the uni­ formity of the example from Grand Traverse and sees it as a way to reduce the sign clutter. The information from Grand Traverse also sug- YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Meeting Synopsis Yankee Springs Township Regular Board Meeting December 13, 2001 Meeting called to order by Supervisor McCrumb. All mem­ bers present, Constable Misak and 15 visitors. Minutes of November Sth. Special Meeting November 28th; and Combined Boards meeting of December 4, 2001 approved as presented Financial Report approved as presented Public comment heard from residents of White Pine Drive complaining of a neighbors many animals on property. Trash accumulating in the yard, dog feces and goat manure contami­ nating the creek which runs behind the property. Any resi­ dence that has over 3 dogs requires a kennel license in the Township. Zoning Administrator to direct a letter to the resident listing the violations and have them corrected Also, the Dept of AG will be informed. Professional Code Inspections of Hastings contract renewal was approved by all Reappointments to the Planning Commission recom mended by Supervisor McCrumb Jack Finkbeiner. Bruce Cook, and Frank Fiala Zoning Board of Appeals Mary Cook. Gordon Wells and Dave VanElst Don Devries of Flies & VanderBnnk presented 200,000 gall water tower proposal with projected cost per user Supervisor McCrumb advised that Nextel is interested in plac­ ing an antenna on the water tower. Approved $17,000 to Flies & VandenBrink to submit the project plan of the water tower for application to the DWRF. McCrumb advised that there has been additional water well drilling moratorium in Sec. 29. Snow plow award to Mark Englerth Barry County Sheriff Department liason for the town­ ship is Officer Janette Schaeffer. Approved bills for payment in the amount of $35,802.79 and payroll tn the amount of $6,938 78 Finkbeiner questioned the lia­ bility in regard to individuals renting the township hall. Pursue public opinion on whether it is viable to continue renting the hall Discussion of expanding the township offices into the hall or addition to the North side of the building Jerkabs to submit plan expan­ sion. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Janice C. Lippert, Clerk Attested to by Al McCrumb Supervisor. A complete text of minutes available at Township offices during regular office hours. ORDINANCE NO. 02-01Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia {Rezoning Application of John Bratt & Kiet Bui - 6346 and 6370 Broadmoor Avenue} THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1, The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-1 Low Density Single Family Residential District to the HC - Highway Commercial District. That part of the following described lands lying Northeasterly of a line beginning at a point 2398.49 feet North 89’06’04" West and 150.12 feet north 29*33’50" West and 144.36 feet North 60^6’10” east from the East 1/4 comer; thence North 29’33’50’ West 244.16 feet; thence Northwesterly 76.39 feet along a 10040.68 foot radius curve to the left the long chord of which bears north 29*59’59" West 76 39 feet to the point of ending - North 300 feet of the South 600 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 except the East 435 6 feet and except commencing 431.04 feet North of the North and South 1/4 line from, thence Southeasterly along said highway line 60 0 feet; thence Northeasterly 375.80 feet to a point 570.0 feet North from the East and West 1/4 line and 356.80 feet East from the center of section; thence East parallel with the East and West 1/4 Ime 60 0 feet thence North par­ allel with the North and South 1/4 line 30.0 feet thence West parallel with the East and West 1/4 line 416 80 feet to the North and South line; thence South 168 96 feet to beginning and also that pan of the foflowtng described lands lying Southwesterly of a line beginning at a point 2398 49 feet North 89*06’04’ West and 144 36 feet North 60*26’10' East from the East 1/4 comer, thence North 29*33 50’ West 394.28 feet to the point of ending - that part of the North 165 feet of the South 300 feet of the West 1/2 of the Northeast fractional 1/4 lying Easterly of the center­ line of State Trunkline M-37 except the South 15 feet of the East 952.36 feet, all in Section 6, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, Caledonia Townsh<j. Kent County. Michigan gests rewarding merchants who use less intrusive signs. Planning Chairman Rich­ ard Beukema predicts that if the agenda remains light, the commission will use the re­ mainder of the regular ses­ sion Thursday. Jan. 17. to continue discussing possible ordinance changes. The Jan. 17 meeting be­ gins at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall. CHECK VIOLATION ORDINANCE Caledonia Township, Michigan COLLECTION OF EXPENSES RELATING TO THE HANDLING AND ENFORCEMENT OF DISHONORED CHECKS Ordinance #02-02, Eft. An Ordinance Relative To The Collection Of Expenses Relating To The Handling And Enforcement Of Dishonored Checks THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF Caledonia ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1 PURPOSE. The Township of Caledonia finds that a significant number of checks are wntten and dis­ honored within its geographical boundaries causing serious financial loss and hardship to cit­ izens and merchants therein. In addition, the Township of Caledonia finds that the financial loss and hardship incurred by its citizens and merchants seriously impacts on the stream of commerce and the general public by causing increases in the costs of goods and services As a result of these determinations, a greater operational and financial burden is placed on local law enforcement and legal service by persons who are placing dishonored checks into the stream of commerce. Sec. 2. DEFINITIONS. When used in this ordinance the following terns shall have the following meaning A. “Check" shall mean any check, draft, or order for the payment of money, to apply on account or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository B. “Dishonored" shall mean: (1) Any check, draft or order drawn or written on any account, or otherwise, upon any bank or other depository, without sufficient funds for the payment of same when presentation is made to the drawee (2) Any check, draft or order drawn or written on any account which has been closed with or by the bank or other depository upon which it is drawn (3) Any check, draft or order drawn or written on any account for stop payment, any bank administrative purpose or any other reaso i that caused the check to become dishonored when presentation is made to the drawee. Exceptions include (a) A check that was stolen and passed (b) A stop payment check where a venfied dispute exists between the two par­ ties. C. "Expenses of Dishonored Check Response" shall mean the direct and reasonable costs incurred by the Township of Caledonia, the County of Kent or to a private per­ son or corporation operating at the request and direction of the Township of Caledonia and the County of Kent, when making a dishonored check response, including the cost of providing police, legal counsel and/or administrative services In response to any dishonored check. These costs further include all of the wages and salaries of the Kent County personnel, acting as agents for the Township of Caledonia and/or contractors responding to the incident, all salaries and wages of the personnel and contractors engaged in investigations, supervision and report prepa­ ration, and all costs connected with the administration and provision of any prosecu­ tion of the person causing their incident. D. “Address" of Record shall mean the address that appears on the check or the last known address of record with the Secretary of State at the time the check was pre­ sented for payment of goods services. Sec. 3. LIABILITY FOR THE EXPENSE OF DISHONORED CHECK RESPONSE A. Person Responsible. Any person is liable for the expense of a dishonored check response, if such person proximately causes any incident resulting in a dishonored check response. B. Presumptions shall mean: (1) For the purpose of this ordinance a person is presumed to be the proximate cause of an incident if said person makes, draws, utters or delivers any dishonored check or causes directly or indirectly a check to become dishonored. (2) For the purpose of this ordinance a person is presumed to have acted with intent to defraud if said person shall not have paid the drawer thereof the amount due therein, together with all costs and protest fees, including the fees assessed here­ under; within five (5) business days after receiving notice by first class mail to the last known address of record that such check, draft or order has not been paid by the drawee. C. Charges Against Person. The expenses of a dishonored check response shall be a charge against the person liable for the expense under this ordinance The charge constitutes a debt of that person and is collectible by the Township of Caledonia and the County of Kent for incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied. D. Cost Recovery Schedule. The Caledonia Township Board shall, by resolution, adopt a schedule of costs included within the expense of the dishonored check response This schedule shall be available to the public from either the Caledonia Township Clerk, Township Supervisor or the Kent County Sheriffs Department E. Billing: The Chief Administrative Officer, or his or her designee, may submit a bill for the dishonored check response by first class mail to the last known address of record or personal service to the person liable for the expenses as enumerated under this ordinance. The biil(s) shall require full payment within thirty (30) consecutive days from the date of service Service by mail shall be effective upon depositing said bill in a United States Postal Service receptacle In no event shall billing be permitted after one year from the last expense incurred F. Failure to Pay. Procedures to Recover Cost Any failure by any person described in this ordinance as liable for the expense of a dishonored check response, to pay the bill within thirty (30) consecutive days of service shall be considered in default In case of default, the Township of Caledonia and the County of Kent may commence civil suit to recover the expenses and any costs allowed by the taw Sec. 4 SEVERABILITY The phrases, sentences, sections and provisions of this ordinance are severable and the finding that any portion hereof is unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable shall not detract from or effect the enforceability of the remainder of this ordinance. Sec 5 EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective ten (10) days after publication thereof Adopted:_________________ Effective:_________________ Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective seven days after its pubheation or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions m a local newspaper of gen­ eral circulation. 305 Township Clerk 304 �Page 12/The Sun and News. MtddleviBe. Ml/December 24. 2001 Pressure mounts to speed Caledonia Tup, zoning revision by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Caledonia Planning Commission continued work last week on the Open Space Preservation Ordinance as a part of the Rural Preserva­ tion Zone described in the master plan, but did not complete it. The latest revised version will be on the agenda again at the next work session, but several points were settled by consensus. Twelve more points on a priority list re­ main to be completed before zoning ordinance revisions are done. Only two sections have been passed on to the Town­ ship Board, and the highway commercial portion was met with objections to many points included, even though they approved it. The pressure mounts as the months of working on the ordinance roll toward July, the end date of the con­ tract with consultant Ken Dettioff, who said he would be willing to work with the commission two nights a* month at no extra charge to help them meet the deadline. He suggested working back­ ward from the end goal and to set up a plan and schedule so their efforts would ac­ complish the result desired. The 14 ordinances slated for revision had been priori­ tized by the commissioners earlier this year. Dettioff came with a revised list of the remaining ordinances and suggested a different ordering of priority. In some cases, old ordinances could be continued in their present state without serious reper­ cussions. but some issues could cause more difficulty than others if not revised, he said. Dettioff said he had re­ viewed the entire ordinance and soon would be ready to offer his entire draft to the commissioners. They could then individually earmark the portions they would like to be discussed within a committee or the entire commission. Meanwhile the commis­ sioners discussed working on the ordinance as much as one night a week with addi­ tional work sessions and meetings in which they would work in subcommit­ tees on parts of the ordi­ nance. The current zoning in­ cludes agricultural, while the future land use plan docs not. The Rural Preservation Zone is a new zone not ex­ actly matching areas desig­ nated for agriculture under the old plan. It is not specifi­ cally designated for agricul­ tural uses, but rather, for ru­ ral character. The commission previ­ ously wanted to encourage ag continuance in the area. The specific type of agricul­ tural activity to continue is likely to be limited by the zoning ordinance, as long as it is clear there is a differ­ ence between what is zoned for agriculture and what is zoned for rural preservation. Dettioff suggested. Farms already in that zone would be grandfathered in. However some farm prac­ tices. such as a poultry op­ eration, or an intensive ani­ mal operation, or hog farm­ ing were thought to be in conflict with what is now becoming a residential area. Commissioner John Finkbeiner pointed out that land prices in the township would prevent such an operation being profitable, and it just wouldn't happen, he said. Horticulture was thought to be worth encouraging. Defining numbers of ani­ mals allowed per acre was not discussed, such as on "gentleman farms" which raise horses and 4-H ani­ mals. Buildings erected in the open space were to be lim­ ited to 1,200 square feet, whether for agriculture or for use by the development association. Larger struc­ tures would require official approval, the commissioners agreed. Farmers already operating a farm can erect farm struc­ tures without the same per­ mits as homes would be sub­ ject to, or that non-farm owners would have to ob­ serve. However, new state legis­ lation probably covers most of the situations feared by the commission. The Right to Farm Act. passed in June 2000. establishing generally accepted agricultural prac­ tices. (GAAMPS) has very specific guidelines. New farms cannot locate struc­ tures within certain dis­ tances to surrounding resi­ dences, and also grants pro­ tections to established farms. This means new de­ velopments cannot later try to restrict established farm­ ing practices. Around 50 percent of the land in an open space pro­ ject could be designated for a variety of defined uses. It could potentially be used for farming, among other bene­ ficial community uses. The new rural preserva­ tion zone would designate a two-acre minimum lot size for a home, which could be clustered if the configuration met all requirements. The number of homes allowed on a 100-acre parcel might be 50 homes on ideal flat land. With an open space provi­ sion. a formula of two calcu­ lations, one for buildable lots and another for open space would be used. Land which is buildable is what is allowed after wetlands, streams and certain features are deducted. The health de­ partment must also approve the proposed sites for septic systems and wells. The other formula would allow clustering on 50 per­ cent of the open space acre­ age, and could include wet­ lands as part. If the 100-acre parcel had 20 acres of wet­ lands, only 40 homes would be allowed. The developer might propose putting 40 of these homes close together in one part of the develop­ ment, or in 50 acres of the 100-acre parcel. Developers would like to be given a bo­ nus number allowed by the Planning Commission, so perhaps 5 to 10 percent more would be allowed, al­ lowing a total of 42 to 44 homes on 50 acres of the 100-acre development. Concerns about adequacy of septic systems and wells if homes are built in a con­ centrated area have been Colorado Blue Spruce Naturally grown 8-9 foot, beauties professionally planted in your yard. All trees are state inspected and guaranteed for 1 year. Priced at S150 per tree. Other varieties and tree transplanti­ ng services are also available. 891-1533 Professionally planted with a 44 truck-mounted tree spade Howard Farms Alto, Michigan voiced by many of the com­ missioners. Under a bonus system lots could be as small as one half acre. There was definite sentiment against allowing "averaging" of lot sizes, which could re­ sult in some lots being less than a desirable minimum. Commissioners Don Koopmans and Ric Parent argued the advantage of clustering would be an in­ centive by itself. Developers realize a greater advantage by clustering homes on a parcel and leaving open space. The infrastructure of roads and other features cost less to build that way. Koop­ mans questioned whether an additional bonus should be offered. Under present zoning, if developers want, they still have the option of leaving no open space at all, and lo­ cating as many as 50 homes on the exemplary 100-acre parcel and contributing to urban sprawl, or destroying natural assets. Certain natu­ ral features, such as ravines, woodlands, wildlife habitats, rare species habitats, and more, which the commission would like to preserve could be destroyed if no regard for them is considered. Giving a bonus would en­ courage developers to work with the commissioners to preserve desirable features, and make preserving open space and these natural fea­ tures more attractive. Dettioff mentioned in the future, wetlands created as a septic cleansing system could be constructed to serve a development, and should be part of the open space. Other provisions would be included to prevent long narrow strips of land or non­ contiguous pieces from be­ ing defined as open space. The commission also has the capability of requiring consideration of natural fea­ tures, such as restricting cut­ ting trees of certain diameter and preventing soil removal of over a certain depth, and through careful zoning lan­ guage. All this in turn requires the support of the Township Board to pass such an ordi­ nance. Philosophical differ­ ences between the planning commissioners and the board members has been ap­ parent. Commissioners agreed on a 150-foot minimum road frontage requirement for ac­ cess into an open space de­ velopment. A 66-foot road right of way was thought to be prudent to meet future contingencies. In an area where lots are smaller due to clustering, setbacks for homes in an open space development would be smaller than on a public road. Twenty feet from the road right of way in the front, a total of 50 feet from lot lines at the sides and 50 feet from the open space area were tentatively chosen as setbacks. Tom Apol commented on recent ordinance revisions at the Dec. 19 Township Board meeting. He said the lighting por­ tion of the ordinance was too long and unenforceable. Apol said two of the 14 zoning ordinance sections had been accomplished, while Dettioff had been paid 42 percent of his contract. He said there would be a crunch coming. He said many planning commission­ ers were new, and worked hard. He said now the chair­ man was leaving, the only member of long standing. He said a commissioner had alluded to doing all this work that goes to the board, which then just throws it out anyway. Apol said perhaps they ask why arc they going through this process? He suggested they may feel de­ moralized, and that the board doesn’t care about the process or what they do. "I think the Planning Commission needs all the Continued next page �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml/December 24, 2001 /Page 13 TK eagers win fourth in a row The 2001 part of the boys’ high school basketball season is wrapping up, and the Middleville varsity team hopes Part Two — that's 2002 — is just as nice. TK won its fourth game in a row on Friday night to close out the year in style, going on the road to beat Lowell 59-48 in a nonconfercncc game. The Trojans raised their season record to 5-1, and will enter the new year alone atop the O-K Blue with a 3-0 mark. “I’m a little concerned about the layoff right now (over the holiday break).” said TK coach Kurt Holzhuetcr, only half joking. “I wish we could keep play­ ing.” TK took a comfortable 34-16 lead into halftime, but suffered through a 20-8 bashing in the third quarter that made a game of it. “We missed some really easy shots in the third quar­ ter that just sort of rimmed out. and they (Lowell) started shooting the ball well, ’ Holzhueter said. Lowell came as dose as four points down, but Justin VanSpronsen hit a huge third-quarter trey to partially quell the rebellion, then made two lay-ups and a foul shot to help clinch it in the fourth. Brian Yeazel was out­ standing again, recording a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Chris Finkbeiner scored 18 points and picked up four steals. VanSpronsen finished with eight points and five assists, and Zeb Truer did From previous page support from the board they can possibly get. It would be wonderful if some of the board members could attend the Planning Commission meetings. He said with all the knowledge and intellect and problem resolution ability in the township, "we could get to the bottom of getting this thing written. Dave (Zylstra) has been very helpful," he said. Apol concluded, "I'm very concerned the Planning Commission in Caledonia Township is not relegated to some kind of dysfunctional entity." Michael Evans Painting <fe’ Up and under: TK’s Chris Finkbeiner (20) flips up a TK’s Brian Yeazel (12) thought about throwing this shot from under the basket in the 59-48 win one down against Lowell, but settled for a lay up on the way to 27 points. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Senior Parents to meet twice in Jan The senior parents group organizing the post-gradua­ tion party for the Class of 2002 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in the UAW 1002 Hall next to Bradford White in Middleville. This meeting will be to look at the state of fund-rais- ing and to decide whether other such events are needed. The group will meet again at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in the UAW Hall. For more information, call Lisa Sinclair at 9454622. Teddy Bear Picnics set at libraries Kent District library branches will be host for Teddy Bear Picnics in January and February for children ages 6. Kids can bring their teddy bear to share a picnic treat, bear stories and rhymes, and fun activities such as making a teddy bear winter bird feeder, playing teddy bear and teddy relay, and making Financial Aid Night set at TK Interior/Exterior The guidance department at Thornapple Kellogg High School will offer Financial Aid Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in the high school auditorium. All interested parents/guardians of seniors and juniors plan­ ning to attend colleges or universities are urged to attend the session. | OF QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP K Call 795 3133 game. to put the game away. “Early on, they hurt us in­ side with their size," Coach dished out six assists. Holzhuetcr was pleased Holzhueter said. “We got some turnovers out of our with the play of the bench, half-court trap and sped as several players came in to things up. It took their big contribute. “Our depth has been a» guys out of the game." Brian Yeazel led the Tro­ real factor in the last couple jans with 21 points and nine of games,'* he said. The win left Middleville rebounds. Chris Finkbeiner scored 12 points in the third alone atop the O-K Blue quarter and had 18 on the with a 3-0 record. a teddy bear or Valentine craft. The picnic at the Alto branch will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. The branch is located at 6071 Linfield Ave., call 868-6038. The Caledonia branch, 240 Emmons St., will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, call 891-1502. Wall Covering [Over 10 years his part with seven boards. TK comes out of the break on Jan. 4, visiting Hamilton for an O-K Blue contest. TK 74, Belding 49 Middleville overwhelmed Belding 74-49 on Dec. 18. Belding (2-3, 1-2 in the Blue) hung around in the first half, but TK picked up the pace in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors 25-11 David Steffee, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, will present infor­ mation and answer questions about available financial aid, loans, and the completion of financial aid forms. All parentsguardians, seniors and juniors with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend. BRUCE'S FRAME & ALIGNMENT _____ **Your One Stop Water Store** Water Softeners Iron and Odor Filters - Systems * Serving All Makes Models DURACUBE SALT PURIFIED ^DRINKING Jy WATER 50-Lbs. • Complete Frame Repair • Professional Color Matching Loaner Cars • Front End Alignment • Collision Repair • Glass Repair Only... Sgoo 5 gals, f Only... $<J5O Best Price, Quality, Service call... (616) 795-9596 All Makes and Models All Insurances Welcome Owned and Operated by... Bruce Bender 415 2nd Street • Middleville^ - STORE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm 9980 Cherry Valley, Caledonia (M-37) �Page 14/The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml/December 24, 2001 Caledonia varsity eagers suffer first loss The Caledonia varsity boys’ basketball team suf­ fered its first loss of the sea­ son o’n Dec. 18 at Sparta, 44-37. Both teams struggled of­ fensively, but Caledonia (31, 2-1 in the O-K Gold) struggled worse, scoring only four points in each of the first two quarters to trail 14-8 at the break. Caledonia closed to 24-20 after three, but a 20-point ef­ fort by the Spartans (2-2, 11) in the final quarter was enough to turn back the Scots. Travis Slot led Caledonia with 17 points, and Nick Slot scored 10. Brian Momber and Tyson Mengcl each scored 12 for Sparta. The Scots open play at the Kentwood Invitational on Thursday at 6:00 against Ionia. JV Report The Caledonia JV boys’ basketball team beat Sparta 59-26. Abe Mulvihill scored 14 points and Mike Mesecar 13 for the JV (4-0, 3-0 in the Gold). On Dec. 14. the JV beat Hastings 55-41. Eleven different players scored for the JV in the win, led by Mike Morgan with 13. Mulvihill added 10 points and Brad Swartz pulled down six rebounds. Caledonia’s Nick Slot (21). Trojan spikers reach semis at Wyoming Park Invitational The Middleville-TK var­ sity volleyball team ad­ vanced to the semifinals of the Wyoming Park tourna­ ment on Dec. 15, eventually bowing out to Hudsonville 15-11 and 15-9. “It was a good day for us,’’ TK coach Cindy Mid­ dlebush said. “There arc al­ ways bigger schools at this tournament and we usually don’t advance out of pool play." TK opened pool play with two losses to Wyoming Park (15-4, 15-11), but advanced to the semis by beating Wyoming Rogers (15-12, 15-6), splitting with South Christian (3-15, 15-13) and beating Otsego (15-9, 15-9). The wins over Otsego avenged two losses to the Lady Bulldogs a week ear­ lier. In the semis against Hud­ sonville, TK was on fire early and jumped out to a 70 lead in the first game, but eventually lost the match 15-11 and 15-9. Ashley Carter had 19 kills on the day. Lefty Jocelyn Price added 12 kills from the right side. Setters Rachel Clinton and Melisa Potts were “very consistent," according to Coach Middlebush. Clinton had 31 assists and Potts had 30. Megan Dutcher had 16 kills, and recorded five kill blocks against Otsego alone. Cary Middlebush added 15 Caledonia’s Travis Slot (23). Yew Did Lt Again! You helped us help Caledonia, Middleville and Hastings area kids with your gifts and contributions to our Toys For Kids Campaign. Thanks! The TK varsity volleyball team displays some of its hardware from the Otsego Tournament on Dec. 8. Front row (from left): Melisa Potts, Ashley Carter, Angela Blood, Rachel Clinton. Back row: Rachel VanderMeer, Jocelyn Price, Megan Dutcher, Cary Middlebush, Melissa Robinson, Mary Nichols. kills. The varsity’s next action is Jan. 5 in a tournament at Byron Center. 00 Chevy Cavalier 2 Dr. S24B83 $p/| -720 faa I J Ano. or less* 1 to.: s22,5OO •To AREA AA, ALANON MEETINGS -1 00 Chev Crew Cab Dually MBBMk. au CD. 8.000 mitev *3186 00 Pont. Grand Am SE1 4 door, auto. air. CD. sunroof *3O4S 5 speed. CD. air. 22.000 miles *72091 _ Call 945-9554 to place your ACTION-ad in the Sun & News L^0^orc^650 Cm ^ 6 speed as. 22' bo*. roita? 4o«x 23 DOO miles SAVE BIG! buyers, based on GM Censed Used Car purchase 6 9% APR tor 60 months OtJcmm CAVIN’’””? • Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 03 1 ° 13 1 M-37 North of Middleville, Across from Middlevilla Caledonia - 100th and M37. AA meets Tuesdays 6:30 a.m.; Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a m. Open Discussion Meeting. (AlAnon meets Tuesday and Thursday at noon.) 9964 Cherry Valley #3, Caledo­ nia. Contact Jerry R. at 4379452. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 9669 Kraft Ave., Holy Family Church, AA open meetings. Tuesday and Thursday 5:30. (TFN) PARADIGM HOMES, INC. DESIGN - BUILD - REMODEL Call today for a free consultation (616) 891-9979 Burke Thompson / Dean Priebe �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mb December 24. 2001/Page 15 Caledonia seeks athletic Hall of Fame nominees The Caledonia High School Department of Ath­ letics is soliciting nomina­ tion* for the newly-created CHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The CHS athletic office will accept nominations for the inaugural induction through March 15, 2002. A CHS Hall of Fame selection committee will meet in the late spring to make the final selections, with an induction banquet scheduled for Sept. 25. 2002. Information on the 2002 inductees, banquet festivities and homecoming week ac­ tivities involving the induc­ tees will be released in Aug. 2002. Hall of Fame nominations are open to former athletes, 1982 NISSAN P.L. 4x4 ugiy but dependable, stake bed, present or past coaches and runs good. Wood hauler, community members who : $650 obo. Dowling after “have been instrumental in 3pm. (616)758-4269 building the tradition of ex­ 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGcellence in Caledonia athlet­ ER van in good condition, ics over the past decades.” $2000. Call State Bank of Ca­ according to a press release ledonia for more details. Ask from Dave Price, director of for Margaret (616)891-8113 athletics at CHS. 2000 BUICK REGAL LS: Names, resumes of ac­ leather seats, CD & tape. complishments and any sup­ White, sharp, warranty, porting materials should be $11,900. (989)235-4872 week­ days after 5pm or anytime sent to the Caledonia ath­ letic office. For more infor­ weekends. mation. contact the athletic Business Sendees office at 616-891-0211. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING Seamless gutter. 50 Colors Free Estimates. Since 1959, 616-945-0004 www.bleameaves.com Wayland snowmobile group schedules Jan. 5 Poker Run The Wayland Snowmobile Association's first annual Poker Run is planned for Saturday, Jan. 5, from X a m. to 3 p.m Cost is $5 per head, to be paid no later than 3 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Golf Courses, where tickets will be turned in and cards will be drawn. Participants can go to any of these locations for rules and first ticket no earlier than X am.. Jan. 5: 1. Marathon, 60th and M50, Alto, open 7 a m. 2. Amaco, M-179 and Pat­ terson, Gun Lake. Automotive F-150 1991: 5.0L V-8, 35,OCX i miles, towing package, bed 1 liner. No rust, runs great 1 $9,000 (616)891-8167 or (616)443-7711. 3. Yankee Springs Golf Course, open 8 a.m. 4. Champs Food and Drinks, Middleville. 5. Great Northern Adven­ ture, 114 River St., Mid­ dleville. 6. Shelbyville Tavern, Shelbyville, 10 a.m. 7. Hilliards Lounge. Dorr. 8. Green Lake One Stop. Caledonia. (One ticket per person, per stop.) The Poker Run will be held, snow or no snow, sled or vehicle. For more information, call 374-4601. HARDWOOD FLOORING: fabrication, installation, sand & refinish. Call (616)7952695 & ask for John HENNEY PLUMBING: (616)367-4194. KING PAINTING INTERIOR/exterior, Grahams paint. Call (616)891-2006 for free estimate. OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS light installation and remov­ al, commercial & residential. Call Steven, (616)948-8546. TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded, (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448, please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner. WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices. Call J-Ad Graphics at (616)945-9554. For Rent THORN-BARRY APART­ MENTS: 525 Lincoln Street, Middleville. 2 bedroom apartments starting at $595. Please call, (616)795-3889 to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your patronage in the year 20()l... We look forward to serving you in the New Year! Open New Year’s Day 3 - 8pm THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS: 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths on 3 acre wooded lot, nice home away from city, $850 + deposit. (616)340-1259 COME CELEBBAEE WE HQUHAXS W1 UX. For Sale Parties of 6 or more - please call ahead to reserve seating BERBER CARPET: OAT­ MEAL. New, 1,000 ft (Bought, never used). Cost $1,200, sell $4?5. (517)2040600. Monday Thunday 11.00 am to 9 00 pm Friday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm ________ Saturday 3:00 to 9:00 pm Sunday 12:00 to 500 pm 8980 RODGERS, CALEDONIA Ml • 891-6961 DRIVER- additional CDL A drivers needed Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment Also hiring for night/weekends. 248-7729. MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER: electric. Maytag glasstop stove, black, elec­ tric; Maytag dishwasher, black w/wooden top, porta­ ble or built-in; Amana up­ right freezer, frost free, 21 cubic feet; Frigidaire refrig­ erator, side-by-side, frost free; Wolverine water soften­ er, dual tanks; Nordic Trac; storm door, iron design, glass or screen, black; steel black spiral staircase, 8’x4'; 6 panel solid wooden pine doors. (616)862-7385_______ Mobile Homes REPO: MUST SELL. Will look at any offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Will move if necessa­ ry, 1-800-672-9604 QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made with mattresses. (Bought new, never used). Cost $900, sell $185. (517)626-7089. ____________ FIRST TIME HOME buv ers. We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad, 1-800466-0461 SEASONED HARDWOOD: $35 face cord. (616)795-9589 National Ads HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easv! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. Pets RABBITS FOR SALE: All sizes & colors. (517)852-0629 Wanted WANTED STANDING TIMBER: Harvest time is here, don't forget that your wood lot is also a crop. Call today for select cutting ad­ vice. Use Horses or skidder. (517)852-0629 or (517)580- Garage Sale FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 2 Help Wanted ANGELCARE IS EXPERI­ ENCING rapid growth and has positions available in the Alto area. If you are profes­ sional and hardworking we offer home health aide posi­ tions, with flexible schedule, good pay and a supportive team. Come join our team of Angels, call Vai at 616-2458899. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this, news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Ad and the Michigan Civil Rights Ad which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reh gion. sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 -2980 The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-800-927 FORTUNE CHEF RESTAURANT Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner American - Chinese - Steak 9353 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-1388 Holiday Reservations Now Welcome! r Happy oliday Open Christmas Eve 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Make your reservations now! Also, Sign up today for your New Year’s Eve Dinner . They are filling up fast! MON-THU 11:00AM TO 8:30PM • FRI 11:00AM TO 9:00PM SAT 8:00AM TO 9:00PM • SUN 9:00AM TO 2:30PM 891-2928 Located one block north of 100th St in Caledonia Plaza Make plans today to ring in the New Year! i. Ring in the New Year with “Pacific Lite” lined up to help us Iusher in the New Year. The party will start at 7:30 p.m. <7 and the band will start at 8:30 p.m. Cover charge for the party is $20.00 per person ($15.00 if paid by December 28th) and includes your hats and party favors and x champagne toast at Midnight. / Villa Greenery - Early Dinner 5:00 - 6:30 p. m. u Open Dining at Villa Garden 5:00 - 10:00p.m. FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. \ FaMiLY COSMIC BOWLINC ) *30.00 per lane and it includes shoe rental. ,j FROM 7:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M family COSMIC BOWLINC *40.00 per lane and it includes shoe rental. rtilD (1 FROM 10:00 P.M. TO 1:00 A.M. WE WILL HAVE OUR COSMIC NEW YEARS EVE! Everyone will receive hats and party favors and snacks will be available all evening. The cost for this party is *20.00 from... Phil's Pizzeria PER PERSON witn a rrrwnum of 4 people on a lane! Middle Villa Inn On M-37 just north of Middleville 795-3640* 891-1287 J < ’J �Sun and News, Middleville. Ml/Decembef 24. 2001 The holidays are hereagairvL Middleville enjoys visit from Holly Trolley friend, per^? , 6Pedal ^sa',e°- < Holiday cards^ & photos add a personal touch to any message f l you send! 3 The Wise Men and an­ other shepherd appeared at the manger F Let us help 1 you capture the moments with hotos & cards >f the season! A HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS Personalize your greetings by inserting that special photo in our holiday card holders. __ Choose from our large selection & order now! 10 ct. pkg. w/10 envelopes from $7.49 CHRISTMAS FUN FRAMES by Possibilities rsiMhtw; > from $7.99 Designed to inspire holiday cheer, these festive frames make a great gift idea when you add that special photo! PERSONALIZED HOLIDAY LABELS Choose one of our many designs or create a label of your own' 150 LABELS - *8.50 250 LABELS - *9.50 500 LABELS - *11.00 ’Personal designs $5 00 extra Check out all our Special Services: • 35MM & APS Processing • Business Cards • Color Posters • Folding & Collating • Laminating • Color & B/W Copies • Custom Rubber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 The Holy Family and shepherds greeted visi­ tors by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was a crisp, seasonal night on Wednesday. Dec. 19, with seasonal music, fun and even a live nativity. Long lines waited for each trip of the Holly Trolley to see the seasonal lighting dis­ plays in Middleville. The Holly Trolley left from the Middleville United Methodist Church about every half hour. Those re­ turning from the trip, made their way downstairs where hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats were waiting. Santa was showing his best side and listening to ur­ gent, last minute wishes. Eight-year-old Tyler Swan­ son played his violin with guitar accompaniment on the trolley. Besides the lights on local homes, the downtown area was lit by luminaries showing the way to the trolley stop. Inside the Methodist Church, entertainment in­ cluded the “God Squad” puppets, Vicki Marsh and Jeff Schilthroat, the church’s choir and bell choir and Shannon Heynig. Members of the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church provided a live na­ tivity with real animals that night. Many of the members of the church’s youth group were part of the presenta­ tion. This year’s visit of the trolley is sponsored by Mid­ dle Villa, Bradford White, Phil’s Pizza, and the volun­ teers helping are Boy Scouts from Troop 105. Organizer Marianne Frichter explains that half of the dollar charged to adults for the trolley ride goes to pay the driver. The remaining amount will be split by the youth groups and Troop 105. g^ OPEN MON * FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 • 1 KM) j Entertainment included these Girl Scouts from Troop 864 caroling the days of Christmas Santa showed his best side along with the violinist and guitarist who provided musical accompaniment. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. 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